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IP Infusion and Hardware Nation

Build a flexible and cost-effective disaggregated network powered by IP Infusion's production-hardened OcNOS software.

What is IP Infusion OcNOS?

IP Infusion OcNOS, also known as Open Compute Network Operating System, is an open network operating system designed to run on white box/bare metal network infrastructure. Widely deployed in access, aggregation, transport, and data center use cases, OcNOS-based solutions streamline operations and enable automation. The platform boasts extensive programmability, facilitating end-to-end network management and orchestration. With a single software image compatible with the entire range of Open Compute platforms from top-tier vendors, OcNOS ensures uniform operations, automated workflows, and high availability, all while substantially cutting operational costs. Below are some of the benefits of OcNOS:

Benefits of IP Infusion OcNOS

Disaggregation and flexibility

Offers expanded hardware choice, validated by the vendor for streamlined deployment, and avoids vendor lock-in.

Openness and programmability

Maintains open standards while providing pre-built integrations and specialized features for easier use and extended functionality.

Rapid innovation and customization

Leverages community advancements with a focus on stability, offering vendor-specific optimizations.

Cost savings and operational efficiency

Reduction in CAPEX/OPEX, plus streamlined deployment, automation, management, and enterprise support.

Proven in real-world use cases, OcNOS effectively reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by 65-75%, demonstrating its cost-efficiency and practicality for a wide range of applications.

Featuring a standard Cisco-like CLI, OcNOS minimizes the learning curve for users, allowing seamless integration and quick adoption within existing network environments.

IP Infusion OcNOS use cases include access networks, aggregation services, data centers, and transport services. 

IP Infusion delivers world-class support on par with traditional networking vendors, ensuring round-the-clock assistance, 365 days a year, to provide customers with unparalleled reliability and peace of mind.

 
 

IP Infusion® is a leading provider of open network software for carriers, service providers, and data center operators, with over 600 customers and thousands of successful carrier-grade deployments.

IP Infusion® has seen significant growth recently, now serving over 500 customers and achieving the milestone of over 10,000 carrier-grade deployments.

IP Infusion Use Cases

IP Infusion OcNOS use cases include access networks, aggregation services, data centers, and transport services. 

Access Networks

The OcNOS Cell Site Router delivers software compatible with a variety of hardware platforms, adhering to both the Open Compute Project (OCP) and Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway (DCSG) requirements.

Aggregation Services

The OcNOS Aggregation Router effortlessly integrates with conventional services such as L2VPN, L3VPN, VPWS, and VPLS while offering advanced options like EVPN alongside traditional and cutting-edge transport like MPLS, VxLAN, SR, and SRv6. This enables seamless transition between traditional and next-gen transports and services.

Data Centers

OcNOS DC is a field-hardened disaggregated networking product that has fully migrated a Tier-1 Internet Exchange. It delivers exceptional flexibility in scaling while maintaining a small footprint, thanks to its optimized design. Supported use cases encompass DC-CLOS, multi-tenant DC (Underlay + Overlay), BGP Peering Router, and Data Center Interconnect.

Transport Services

OcNOS RON is a consolidated carrier-grade NOS for aggregation, metro, long-haul transport, and data center interconnect applications, validated by TIP community labs. The compact 1.5 RU Cassini-based product offers 100/200G OLS with a 6.4 Tbps switch fabric. It supports 400G ZR/ZR+ optics for longhaul use cases, seamlessly integrating with existing aggregation products.

OcNOS Use Cases

The OcNOS Cell Site Router delivers software compatible with a variety of hardware platforms, adhering to both the Open Compute Project (OCP) and Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway (DCSG) requirements.

The OcNOS Aggregation Router effortlessly integrates with conventional services such as L2VPN, L3VPN, VPWS, and VPLS while offering advanced options like EVPN alongside traditional and cutting-edge transport like MPLS, VxLAN, SR, and SRv6. This enables seamless transition between traditional and next-gen transports and services.

OcNOS DC is a field-hardened disaggregated networking product that has fully migrated a Tier-1 Internet Exchange. It delivers exceptional flexibility in scaling while maintaining a small footprint, thanks to its optimized design. Supported use cases encompass DC-CLOS, multi-tenant DC (Underlay + Overlay), BGP Peering Router, and Data Center Interconnect.

OcNOS RON is a consolidated carrier-grade NOS for aggregation, metro, long-haul transport, and data center interconnect applications, validated by TIP community labs. The compact 1.5 RU Cassini-based product offers 100/200G OLS with a 6.4 Tbps switch fabric. It supports 400G ZR/ZR+ optics for longhaul use cases, seamlessly integrating with existing aggregation products.

Telcos and ISPs are increasingly adopting the open networking model due to improved hardware availability, lower TCO, enhanced flexibility, and the ability to future-proof their networks against technological obsolescence.

Why Hardware Nation?

IP Infusion can be transformative for your organization, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Since 2017, our seasoned network engineers have deployed solutions powered by Cumulus LinuxPica8IP Infusion, and SONiC. We have navigated deployment challenges, gaining a deep understanding of risks and roadblocks associated with open networking. Our expertise and close ties within the ecosystem, including hardware vendors such as Edge-Core, Arista, NVIDIA, Celestica, Dell, and UfiSpace, position us uniquely to guide your IP Infusion adoption.

IP Infusion and disaggregated networking can be a game changer for your organization, but realizing its full value requires a trusted technology integrator. Hardware Nation is an IP Infusion authorized partner with a team of experts who can offer guidance and assess whether IP Infusion is appropriate for your organization’s unique needs. We are partnered with industry-leading open networking vendors, and our prior real-world experience successfully implementing open networking solutions enables us to identify the best solutions based on prior use cases. 

We guide customers through every stage of the implementation process, from needs assessment to roadmap creation, orchestration, and management. Our experts, with their diverse backgrounds in networking, security, cloud, and other key areas, help determine the most effective approach to implementing an open networking solution, bridging the gap between emerging and traditional technologies. Below are some benefits of working with Hardware Nation:

Experience

With years of open networking experience and deep expertise in data center infrastructure, connectivity, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions across diverse industries, we ensure smooth integration across your entire technology stack.

Partnerships

We have deep relationships and are authorized partners with the top ecosystem disaggregate hardware, software, and solutions vendors.

End-to-End Capabilities

Our team of network architects builds next-gen networks tailored to your unique use case and provides end-to-end solutions from discovery to deployment and management.

The Ecosystem

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