Speaker
Mr
Tim Rossiter
(Sky Networks)
Description
Sky Broadband is at the leading edge in deploying new network implementations and router products to handle huge growth in broadband traffic and subscriber numbers.
This presentation describes network growth and evolution through four generations of router technology as subscriber numbers have grown to 6 million and total traffic from 40 Gbit/s to 8000 Gbit/s. It describes the multiple hardware and architectural solutions used, transition process and experience gained.
Topics include:
• Early deployment of Cisco NCS5516 routers to provide an order of magnitude increase in routing capacity.
• Extensive programme to bring CDN on-net and to localise where possible in order to minimise peering and transmission costs.
• Adoption of latest 100G optical transmission and interface standards to maximise fibre efficiency and reduce cost.
• Planning and Forecasting Process
• Rollout of Ipv6 to all subscribers to position Sky network for future growth
Summary
Sky Broadband is at the leading edge in deploying new network implementations and router products to handle huge growth in broadband traffic and subscriber numbers.
This presentation describes network growth and evolution through four generations of router technology as subscriber numbers have grown to 6 million and total traffic from 40 Gbit/s to 8000 Gbit/s. It describes the multiple hardware and architectural solutions used, transition process and experience gained.
| Talk Duration | 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| May we webcast & record the talk? | Yes |
| May we publish the slides on our website? | Yes |
Primary author
Mr
Tim Rossiter
(Sky Networks)
