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MPLS-based Metro Ethernet Networks
A Tutorial
Paresh Khatri
Jan, 2010
MPLS-based Metro Ethernet Networks
Paresh Khatri
Director, Advanced Consulting Engineering
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Agenda
Introduction to Metro Ethernet Services
Traditional Metro Ethernet networks
Delivering Ethernet over MPLS
Summary
Questions
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1. Introduction
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Introduction

Paresh Khatri ([email protected])
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Director – IP Competence Centre, APAC Solutions & Marketing, Alcatel-
Lucent
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Key focus areas:
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Large-scale IP/MPLS networks
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L2/L3 VPNs
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Carrier Ethernet
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Next-generation mobile backhaul networks
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Acknowledgements:
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Some figures and text are provided courtesy of the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)
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2. Introduction to Metro Ethernet Services
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Agenda
2. Introduction to Metro Ethernet Services
2.1 Why Metro Ethernet ?
2.2 Attributes of Carrier Ethernet
2.3 Carrier Ethernet Services defined by the MEF
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2.1 Why Metro Ethernet ?
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Introduction to Metro Ethernet Services

What is Metro Ethernet ?
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“… generally defined as the network that bridges or connects
geographically separated enterprise LANs while also connecting across the
WAN or backbone networks that are generally owned by service providers.
The Metro Ethernet Networks provide connectivity services across Metro
geography utilising Ethernet as the core protocol and enabling broadband
applications”
from “Metro Ethernet Networks – A Technical Overview” from the Metro Ethernet Forum
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Introduction to Metro Ethernet Services

Why Metro Ethernet ?
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Benefits both providers and customers in numerous ways …
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Packet traffic has now overtaken all other traffic types
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Need for rapid provisioning
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Reduced CAPEX/OPEX
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Increased and flexible bandwidth options
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Well-known interfaces and technology
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