The document introduces Ensemble Controller, a software solution from ADVA Optical Networking that converges network management and control. It combines ADVA's FSP Network Manager and Pro-Vision NMS with open SDN interfaces to allow automated, software-defined control of virtual and physical networks. This helps network operators streamline their transition from manual operations to intelligent, automated control of disaggregated networks.

1. Transforming network operations with Ensemble
Controller
December, 2018
The era of autonomous networking is near

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… cause network integration issues. Open
standard interfaces offer smooth interworking.
… can’t meet cloud dynamics. Avoid human
error and increase speed with automation.
… are difficult to grow. Build disaggregated
architectures for scalability and agility.
… are too slow to innovate. Time for software-
defined networking with NFV.
Traditional network practices are over
Hardware-defined networks Vertically integrated devices
Closed interfacesManual operation

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Proven – Over 750
customers with FSP
Network Manager and
Pro-Vision
Scalable – Currently
supporting networks with
over 100k devices,
continuously growing
Successful – Most
customers using 3rd party
NMS moved to FSP NM
We want our customers to get more value from our network management system
A strong track record for managing transport networks
Stable foundation for business growth

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First NFV deployment at
the network edge
Fastest vSwitch and small
footprint OpenStack
Successful rollout with
major service providers
Modular, open solution for
true multi-vendor networks
Designed for automated,
zero-touch operation
Communication service providers benefit from our unrivalled NFV experience
Ensemble software solution suite
Making NFV work
Operational / business support systems
NFV & SDN management and orchestration
Virtual infrastructure
Supporting
applications
Ensemble
Connector
3rd Party
VNFs
Ensemble
Orchestrator
Ensemble
Director
API

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Successful interface
verification of ONF T-API,
IETF TEAS, MEF Presto and
others
Interoperability with open
source and commercial
orchestrators
Comprehensive feature
set for automated resource
discovery, service activation,
network monitoring
We’re removing barriers to introduction and driving the evolution of SDN
Proactive engagement with open communities
Making SDN work

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Standardized hardware empowered by open, agile software
Evolution of communication networks
Optical
transport
Network
management
OSS/BSS
Device API
Network operating system
Service lifecycle management, multi-domain
orchestration, intelligent operation
TelemetryOpen device API
Open network API
Machine learning,
artificial intelligence
COTS
switches, serversPacket
network
Optical
transport
Packet
network
Sync
network
NFV
orchestrator
Unified SDN domain controller
and FCAPS management

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Improving operational
efficiency with data
analytics and AI/ML
Evolution of FSP NM/Pro-
Vision, creating synergies
with NFV orchestration
Software-defined
networks utilizing COTS
with network operating
systems
Software is finally in the driving seat
Essential components of digital transformation
NMS migration and the dominance of software
Network operating system
Service lifecycle management, multi-domain
orchestration, intelligent operation
TelemetryOpen device API
Open network API
Machine learning,
artificial intelligence
COTS
switches, serversOptical
transport
Packet
network
Sync
network
NFV
orchestrator
Unified SDN domain controller
and FCAPS management

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Towards automated
operation with fully FCAPS
management and open SDN
domain control
Avoiding resource conflicts
between manual operations
and automated control
Optical, Ethernet and IP
multi-layer/technology
including synchronization
and security
Extending evolved NMS solution with additional software solutions
Consolidating network management and domain control
The NMS evolution has started
SNMP,
CSV,
MTOSI
Open Network APIs:
TEAS, T-API, Presto
FCAPS management ControlFSP
NM
ProVision Network
hypervisor
T-APIPresto

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Designed for ADVA NEs and disaggregated white box servers and switches
Ensemble Controller – converging management and control
FCAPS management, abstraction & network control
Ensemble
Virtualization
Director
Open NBI
Ensemble
Controller
Open NBI
Ensemble
Packet
Director
Ensemble
Optical
Director
Ensemble
Sync
Director
Ensemble controller client
Ensemble
Orchestrator
NFV orchestration
Synchronization
Optical
transport
Packet
network
White box
switch
White box
server
Fiber
monitoring

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Combining network management with control through third-party orchestrators
Ensemble Controller – addressing the needs of today and tomorrow
FCAPS management, abstraction & network control
Open NBI
Ensemble
Controller
A set of “Ensemble <domain> Directors”
Ensemble controller client
Multi-vendor, multi-domain
orchestrator
Secure ADVA packet and optical transport
including white boxes and sync distribution
Standardized SDN northbound
interfaces
Extensible with domain-
specific functionality
Scaling to more than
100,000 devices
Seamless transition from manual
operations to automated control

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Ensemble Controller
converges FSP/NM and
Pro-Vision and provides
open SDN interfaces
Management and control
of virtual and physical
networks
Streamlining transition to
intelligent control and
COTS-based networks
Making the move from manual to automated and autonomous operation
Controlling SDN-/NFV-centric networks
Summary

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