SUZHOU, China -- Centec Networks, a leading innovator of carrier-grade IP/Ethernet switching silicon and advanced ODM/OEM system solutions, today announced the industry leading hardware based MPLS-TP OAM solution, supporting both BFD extension for MPLS-TP and GACH + Y.1731 (ITU-T G.8113.1 or IEFT BHH draft) standards. The solution enables telecommunication equipment vendors to build standard based MPLS-TP systems that are compatible to both IETF and ITU-T standards, which is essential for a smooth transition from traditional transport networks to Packet Transport Networks.

The solution is built on top of Centecfs latest transport-oriented packet switching core silicon Humber/Manhattan/Brooklyn from the TransWarpTM family and a dedicated OAM Engine on FPGA (CliftonTM). It provides complete MPLS-TP OAM functionalities for equipments from edge to core, while maintains the flexibility of smooth future-proof upgrade. Clifton can work seamlessly with the OAM engine inside Humber/Manhattan/Brooklyn to support a wide range of OAM protocols, including 802.1ag Ethernet CFM, 802.3ah EFM,Y.1731, BFD for IP/MPLS, GACH + Y.1731iBHH draftjand BFD for MPLS-TP OAM. Hardware based fast CCM (3.3ms) generation and UP/DOWN MEP which is critical for service deployment are well supported by this solution.

Working together with TransWarpfs built-in One-Bit Automatic Protection Switching (APS) mechanism, the solution offers sub-50ms recovery for network availability. 1588v2 (both one-step and two-step) and SyncE are also supported by this hardware solution, providing a complete reference design platform for telecom equipment vendors.

Centec Networks (Su Zhou) Co. Ltd.