Multi-vendor, real-time service activation

In addition, IPSource MPLS VPN enables carriers to offer differentiated classes of service, allowing them to increase their value- added revenues. It provides a rich set of interfaces for integration with existing and new carrier deployments.

• Real-time and error-free MPLS IP-VPN service provisioning. All router configurations on both provider-edge (PE) and customer-edge (CE) are automatically handled.
• Multi-vendor support prevents vendor lock-in.
• Supports various VPN topologies including mesh, hub-spoke and central services.
• True Transaction support through rollback in case of a router update failure.
• Support for QoS and differentiated classes of service (CoS)
• Supports managed and unmanaged customer edge routers with QoS/COs activation.
• Support for Frame Relay customers.
• Built-in Resource Management feature allows: auto-allocation and management of resources like IP Address, Route distinguishers and Route targets.
• APIs for integration with other systems, including order entry, fault, performance, and billing systems.
• Significant reduction in operational risk and cost through the automation of service activation and management.

RFCs and Protocols supported:

• RFC 2547bis BGP/MPLS VPNs
• RFC 1997 BGP Communities Attribute
• RFC 2858 Multiprotocol Extensions for BGP4
• OSPF, RIPv2 and eBGP