Carrier Ethernet Connectivity
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Carrier Ethernet: Flexible, scalable and reliable
Basics and technologies
Carrier Ethernet is an Ethernet technology for data network operators (carriers). It can be provided as pure, conventional Ethernet, as well as via Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) or Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS).
Services at a glance:
- Conventional Ethernet: most favorable implementation, but poor for modifications and extensions.
- Ethernet via SDH: ideal for locations with an existing SDH infrastructure, but inflexible when data volumes fluctuate greatly.
- Ethernet via MPLS: offers easier scaling and better bandwidth management, but is the most expensive option.
When many small networks access a larger one, bandwidth bottlenecks can occur. Carrier Ethernet avoids these bottlenecks and can be easily configured for networks of any size. Its use in a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is called Metro Ethernet. Carrier Ethernet devices are now offered by almost all major network hardware manufacturers.
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Features of Carrier Ethernet
High scalability
Flexible bandwidth expansion – without replacing expensive routers.
Security
Dedicated lines with optional encryption.
High availability
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) up to 99.999% availability.
Standardized services
Defined interfaces ensure simple integration and compatibility.
Quality of Service (QoS)
Prioritization of data traffic, ideal for time-critical applications.
Service Management
Monitoring and administration ensure predictable operation and simplified troubleshooting.
Costs and provider comparison
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Costs
Carrier Ethernet scores with low costs per bit thanks to high production rates and broad availability. Nevertheless, the costs vary depending on the technology (conventional, SDH or MPLS) and the required bandwidth.
A comparison of providers is crucial:
- Different providers use different technologies.
- Contract terms and SLAs differ considerably.
- Independent advice can optimize costs and find the right solution.
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Development and standardization
Evolution of Carrier Ethernet
Older technologies such as TDM and Frame Relay have largely disappeared. They have been replaced by Carrier Ethernet – but not every variant has been able to assert itself on the market. The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) in particular has driven development forward.
Ethernet has become the dominant technology in company networks. This leads to high production rates and therefore extremely low costs per bit. From the first copper coaxial cables, Ethernet has expanded to almost all media: copper, fiber optics and wireless transmissions.
Bit rates have increased tenfold: from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gbit/s in backbone LANs and even up to 100 Gbit/s since 2010/2011.
Differences to normal Ethernet
The Carrier Ethernet defined by the MEF is distinguished by five specific attributes:
- Standardized services
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Service Management
- Reliability
- Scalability
Carrier Ethernet thus facilitates the transition from old, complex architectures to a switch-based and simpler structure.
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