YD/T 4408-2023
Cloud metropolitan area network reference architecture and technical requirements (English Version)

Standard No.
YD/T 4408-2023
Language
Chinese, Available in English version
Release Date
2023
Published By
Professional Standard - Post and Telecommunication  CN  /  YD
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Introduction

Standard Background and Technology Evolution

With the development of emerging services such as 5G and cloud computing, traditional metropolitan area networks are facing problems such as closed BRAS equipment and low resource utilization. This standard introduces SDN/NFV technology to achieve network function decoupling and build a new cloud-based metropolitan area network through separation of control and forwarding and resource pooling.


Core Architecture Design

Architecture LevelsTraditional MANCloud MAN
Networking ArchitectureTree TopologySpine-Leaf Architecture
Bearing TechnologyMPLS VPNSRv6/EVPN
Network Element FormSpecialized HardwareVNF+PNF Hybrid

Typical Application Scenarios

An Operator Adopts After implementing the vBRAS solution, the service provisioning cycle was shortened from 7 days to 2 hours, and equipment utilization increased by more than 40%.


Key Technical Requirements

1. Node Cloud Technology

  • Access Node: Support MAC Learning/Traffic Management
  • Service Gateway: Control Plane Implements User/Address Management

2. SDN Controller Interface

Interface TypeProtocol SupportFunction
Northbound InterfaceRESTfulService Orchestration
Southbound InterfaceNetConf/BGP-LSDevice Control

Implementation Suggestions

  1. Phase-based evolution: Prioritize transformation of BRAS equipment and gradually promote access layer cloudification
  2. Hybrid networking: VNF and PNF coexistence solution is adopted during the transition period
  3. Protocol simplification: Unified deployment of SRv6 to replace traditional MPLS

YD/T 4408-2023 history

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