Solution brief ● V-NID Performance Platform ● LTE, Small Cell Backhaul & VoLTE 3Q 2014 V-NID™ Performance Platform LTE, Small Cell Backhaul & VoLTE Performance Assurance Accedian Networks’ V-NID™ Performance Platform helps mobile operators deliver flawless backhaul network QoS by using a unique combination of virtualized instrumentation, standards-based+ real-time metrics, powerful reporting and troubleshooting tools. Using existing network elements (NEs) as test endpoints, the V-NID platform performs high-precision one-way measurements at layers 2, 3 and 4 without requiring clock synchronization. Where NEs lack integrated performance monitoring (PM) support, Accedian pluggable performance modules, elements and software agents provide additional test points to eliminate blind-spots. Active per-flow monitoring uses standards-based Ethernet SOAM, Layer 3 TWAMP and ICMP/UDP Echo protocols to ensure interoperability in multi-vendor networks. Detailed statistics and Quality of Experience (QoE) KPIs including VoLTE MOS and R-factor (ITU- T G.107 E-Model) are calculated in real-time, with sub-second granularity. The result is a complete, current view of backhaul network performance: the Network State+. Maintained in a database with an XML North Bound Interface (NBI), hundreds of QoS metrics can be accessed by 3rd-party platforms, bringing performance-awareness to network management systems, SDN controllers, and more. The V-NID platform is easy to setup and scale, with centralized provisioning, management and reporting unifying network-wide service assurance. Programmable alarm filtering, graphing, reporting and performance analysis tools in the V-NID Analyzer web-app provide proactive end-to-end and per-segment visibility. As operators roll out VoLTE, small cells, LTE-Advanced and other performance-critical architectures and apps, QoS issues can quickly degrade, interrupt or prevent calls and data from reliably reaching subscribers. In a world where “5-bars” performance is expected anytime, anywhere, anything less impacts customer loyalty and revenue. VoLTE MOS & R-Value, Latency, delay variation, availability, and packet loss are just a few key metrics that must meet demanding specs for successful service delivery. A real-time view of network performance, lets operators respond quickly to QoS threats - and offer the best possible experience to their customers. © 2014 Accedian Networks Inc. All rights reserved. The Accedian Networks logo, antMODULE, V-NID, Network State+ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Accedian Networks Inc. who, from time to time, make changes to the products or specifications contained herein without notice.
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Solution brief ● V-NID Performance Platform ● LTE, Small Cell Backhaul & VoLTE
3Q 2014
V-NID™ Performance Platform LTE, Small Cell Backhaul & VoLTE Performance Assurance Accedian Networks’ V-NID™ Performance Platform helps mobile operators deliver flawless backhaul network QoS by using a unique combination of virtualized instrumentation, standards-based+ real-time metrics, powerful reporting and troubleshooting tools.
Using existing network elements (NEs) as test endpoints, the V-NID platform performs high-precision one-way measurements at layers 2, 3 and 4 without requiring clock synchronization. Where NEs lack integrated performance monitoring (PM) support, Accedian pluggable performance modules, elements and software agents provide additional test points to eliminate blind-spots.
Active per-flow monitoring uses standards-based Ethernet SOAM, Layer 3 TWAMP and ICMP/UDP Echo protocols to ensure interoperability in multi-vendor networks. Detailed statistics and Quality of Experience (QoE) KPIs including VoLTE MOS and R-factor (ITU-T G.107 E-Model) are calculated in real-time, with sub-second granularity.
The result is a complete, current view of backhaul network performance: the Network State+. Maintained in a database with an XML North Bound Interface (NBI), hundreds of QoS metrics can be accessed by 3rd-party platforms, bringing performance-awareness to network management systems, SDN controllers, and more.
The V-NID platform is easy to setup and scale, with centralized provisioning, management and reporting unifying network-wide service assurance. Programmable alarm filtering, graphing, reporting and performance analysis tools in the V-NID Analyzer web-app provide proactive end-to-end and per-segment visibility.
As operators roll out VoLTE, small cells, LTE-Advanced and other performance-critical architectures and apps, QoS issues can quickly degrade, interrupt or prevent calls and data from reliably reaching subscribers.
In a world where “5-bars” performance is expected anytime, anywhere, anything less impacts customer loyalty and revenue. VoLTE MOS & R-Value, Latency, delay variation, availability, and packet loss are just a few key metrics that must meet demanding specs for successful service delivery.
A real-time view of network performance, lets operators respond quickly to QoS threats - and offer the best possible experience to their customers.
© 2014 Accedian Networks Inc. All rights reserved. The Accedian Networks logo, antMODULE, V-NID, Network State+ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Accedian Networks Inc. who, from time to time, make changes to the products or specifications contained herein without notice.
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