ALTEN Calsoft Labs’ Virtual CPE (vCPE) framework is a reusable software stack that

can be used by Network Equipment Manufacturers (NEMs) to deliver customized

vCPE solutions to telecom operators. The framework comes with a set of code

libraries, support programs and APIs that help NEMs to shorten the R&D lifecycle to

launch Enterprise or Residential vCPE solutions.

Field Proven (already deployed in production networks)

High Performance (Intel DPDK optimized)

Customizable (modular construction with separate data and control planes)

Open standards based

Scalable (performance scales linearly with the number of processors)

Interoperable (offers easy integration with ETSI MANO compliant NFV orchestrators)

Portable across different Hypervisor and OS environments

vCPE Framework Highlights:

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Virtual CPE Framework

With ALTEN Calsoft Labs’ vCPE framework, NEMs can get a robust platform to

develop vCPE solutions for different hypervisor and operating system environments,

with seamless integration with ETSI MANO compliant NFV orchestrators. The

framework is Intel DPDK optimized to deliver line rate performance in fully

virtualized (KVM, ESXi) and LinuX Container (LXC) based deployments.

Time-to-Market: Shorten vCPE product development cycle

Modular Architecture: Framework built upon industry

standards in a highly modular fashion with well-defined

interfaces

Flexibility: Supports different virtualization techniques and

allows inclusion or exclusion of functionality to address

different market segments

Performance: Framework is optimized to deliver line-rate

performance that scales linearly with the number of CPUs

Field Proven: Deployed in production networks

Lowered cost & minimized risk: Instantly delivers value

through reduction in upfront capital commitment for R&D

and eliminates risks associated with new development

Easy to Deploy: Framework provides APIs for integration with

industry standard ETSI MANO compliant NFV orchestrators

High Quality: Extensively tested in different hardware and

software environments with real time load scenarios

Low form factorCPE

NFVI

Self-ServicePortal

Modem/ONT Switch

Access Network

Provider Edge RouterAggregation Switch

Customer LAN

Core Network

Data Center Services

AAA UC VOD VAS

VLAN

UTM

VPN

NAT

Routing QoS

WLANController

Firewall

WANOptimization MANO

DPI

DHCP

Benefits to Network Equipment Manufacturers

Typical vCPE Deployment Scenario

VNF Development

Architect, design and develop VNFs

Intel DPDK based VNF optimization

Support for different virtualization architectures (LXC/Para/Full)

Support for different virtual environments (VMware/KVM/Xen)

VNF Benchmarking and Performance Tuning

Benchmarking VNF performance in Enterprise/Telco environments

Performance improvements with Intel DPDK based optimization

Fast path optimization using offloading techniques

VNF Management and Orchestration

Design and develop FCAPS & VNF lifecycle management framework

Develop VNF packages and Service lifecycle management features

Integrate with third party NFV orchestrators or legacy NMS/OSS

VNF Porting and Testing

Porting from custom silicon to COTS x86 platform

Migration of VNFs to a different Hypervisor/OS environment

VNF testing using industry leading test tools/equipment

NFV Service Offerings

Other NFV Solution Accelerators

Ease of Deployment

Solutions developed using ALTEN Calsoft Labs’ vCPE framework can be easily

deployed on industry standard virtualization platforms. The vCPE framework

offloads core CPE functionalities such as NAT, Stateful Firewall, Routing, VPN

access, multi-service QoS and other complex traffic handling functions from

customer premises equipment to the Service Provider cloud.

This reduces overheads associated with the management of multiple

network elements at the customer premise. vCPE service instances can be

created on demand to support multiple customers, and managed centrally,

thereby reducing OpEx and enabling new revenue streams for service

providers.

VLAN (802.1Q, and Q-in-Q)

DHCP server, DHCP client and DHCP relay

Static and Dynamic NAT (with support for ALGs)

Stateful Firewall

Routing (RIP and OSPF)

Static & Dynamic Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)

Multi-site Layer-3 VPN

Quality of Service (QoS)

CLI/SNMP based VNF management

Service Provisioning Portal

ALTEN Calsoft Labs’ vCPE framework allows NEMs to add new

functions/features in their solutions to support enterprise and residential

deployments.

The ALTEN Calsoft Labs’ vCPE framework adds scalability and flexibility to

traditional CPE functions. Some of the core functions provided by the

framework are as follows:

Extendable vCPE Functions & Features

OSPF RIP UPnP

IKE DHCP

Control Services

Control Plane

MANOIntegration

Data Plane

VPN QoS Firewall Routing

QinQ VLAN NAT ACL ARP

vCPUs Fast Path PipelineNew

Functions

Sync

Module

Intel DPDK® SR-IOV

Virtual CPE Framework

Hypervisor

Host OS

Server

Host OS

Server

Container Engine

NFVI

Cloud VPN Gateway

Highly scalable carrier grade IPsec VPN Gateway solution on

industry standard x86 servers

Based on the “central control, distributed forwarding” model for

lightweight management, control and authentication

Virtual WLAN Controller

Fully featured virtualized core network for voice and packet data

on 4G LTE, 3G UMTS and GSM networks

Virtual EPC

NFVOps Framework

Customizable NFVO framework, VNF manager and Virtual

Infrastructure Manager compliant to ETSI MANO specifications.

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clients innovate, integrate, and transform their business by leveraging disruptive technologies like mobility, big data, analytics, cloud, IoT

and software-defined networking (SDN/NFV). ALTEN Calsoft Labs provides concept to market offerings for industry verticals like

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