As carrier networks undergo the transformation to support 5G, edge computing, and a myriad of software-defined and virtualized end-to-end network services, merchant switch/router silicon is rapidly evolving to deliver across multiple dimensions of demanding interconnect requirements to realize a more efficient and agile network infrastructure. Selecting the appropriate fabric solution for various roles in the telco access and cloud network demands a closer look at the latest innovations in merchant switch/router silicon, their capabilities and tradeoffs, and the network hardware/software ecosystem enabling their deployment. What constitutes a carrier-class programmable router fabric, how does it compare and contrast with a high-performance switching fabric, and where is each ideally suited? How is network performance, resiliency, and power scaling to address the needs of the SDN/NFV enabled central office? How healthy is the ecosystem for disaggegration of network hardware and software to support at-scale deployment of vOLT, vBNG, vRouter services? The answers to these questions can help telco network operators establish a fully executable technology strategy matching their infrastructure vision.
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