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An Introduction to The MEF Specifications & the technical work in development

An Introduction to The MEF Specifications & the technical work in development January 2007 The Technical Work of the MEF Technical Committee The Technical Committee currently focuses their work: Services, Architecture, Architecture, Management, Test & Measurement.

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An Introduction to The MEF Specifications & the technical work in development

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  1. An Introduction to The MEF Specifications & the technical work in development January 2007

  2. The Technical Work of the MEF • Technical Committee • The Technical Committee currently focuses their work: • Services, Architecture, Architecture, Management, Test & Measurement. • Each have sub-teams focused on delivering technical specifications, implementation agreements, frameworks, agreements and interoperability content to support the adoption of Carrier Ethernet. • The Technical Committee has active liaisons with other standards organizations. • Active Participation in the Development of Carrier Ethernet • The Development of Carrier Ethernet is driven solely by the active participation of the members. This participation is an opportunity to advnce member companies and contribution to next generation networking. • Active recruitment to involve new Service Provider and equipment manufacturers in the work of the MEF

  3. Introduction • Purpose • This presentation is a brief look at the specifications and their purpose prior to going to individual specification overviews • Contents • Connectivity between Carrier Ethernet and the specifications • Specification timeline • A summary of all the specifications • A quick look at terminology and the two types of specifications • A slide showing the technical dashboard of the MEF • A look ahead at work in development • Audience • Intended for those who want to understand the scope of the presentations prior to looking at the specifications • What to do next • Review the more detailed powerpoint presentations or read the specifications

  4. Specifications Timeline MEF 4 MEF 7 MEF 12 MEF 16 Architecture EMS-NMS Architecture ELMI MEF 10.1 MEF 2 MEF 11 MEF 15 MEF 17 Protection Management Service AttributesPhase 2 UNI Framework Service OAM 2001-3 2004 2005 2006 2007 MEF 3 MEF 10 MEF 13 MEF 18 UNI-IA Circuit Emulation Service Attributes Phase 1 Circuit Emulation Services Test Suite MEF 14 MEF 19 Traffic Management Test Suite UNI Type 1 Test Suite MEF 6 MEF 8 Circuit Emulation Service Definitions MEF 9 Services Test Suite The work of the MEF is driven by active participation by a membership representingall Carrier Ethernet industry stakeholder groups * MEF 10 .1 replaces and enhances MEF 10 Ethernet Services Definition Phase 1 and replaced MEF 1 and MEF 5.

  5. Approved MEF Specifications • MEF 2 Requirements and Framework for Ethernet Service Protection • MEF 3 Circuit Emulation Service Definitions, Framework and Requirements in Metro Ethernet Networks • MEF 4 Metro Ethernet Network Architecture Framework Part 1: Generic Framework • MEF 6 Metro Ethernet Services Definitions Phase I • MEF 7 EMS-NMS Information Model • MEF 8 Implementation Agreement for the Emulation of PDH Circuits over Metro Ethernet Networks • MEF 9 Abstract Test Suite for Ethernet Services at the UNI • MEF 10.1 Ethernet Services Attributes Phase 2* • MEF 11 User Network Interface (UNI) Requirements and Framework • MEF 12 Metro Ethernet Network Architecture Framework Part 2: Ethernet Services Layer • MEF 13 User Network Interface (UNI) Type 1 Implementation Agreement • MEF 14 Abstract Test Suite for Traffic Management Phase 1 • MEF 15 Requirements for Management of Metro Ethernet Phase 1 Network Elements • MEF 16 Ethernet Local Management Interface • MEF 17 Service OAM Framework and Requirements • MEF 18 Abstract Test Suite for Circuit Emulation Services • MEF 19 Abstract Test Suite for UNI Type 1 * MEF 10 .1 replaces and enhances MEF 10 Ethernet Services Definition Phase 1 and replaced MEF 1 and MEF 5.

  6. How the MEF Specifications Enable Carrier Ethernet Quality of Service Service Management Reliability Scalability Standardized Services This chart shows how the MEF specifications enable the attributes of Carrier Ethernet indicating the responsible area within the MEF Technical Committee Carrier Ethernet Attributes MEF Specs MEF 2 Architecture Area MEF 3 Service Area Service Area MEF 4 Architecture Area MEF 6 Service Area Service Area Service Area MEF 7 Management Area MEF 8 Service Area MEF 9 Test & Measurement Area Test & Measurement Area MEF 10.1 Service Area Service Area Service Area MEF 11 Architecture Area MEF 12 Architecture Area Architecture Area MEF 13 Architecture Area MEF 14 Test & Measurement Area Test & Measurement Area Test & Measurement Area MEF 15 Management Area MEF 16 Management Area MEF 17 Management Area MEF 18 Test & Measurement Area Test & Measurement Area MEF 19 Test & Measurement Area Test & Measurement Area Contents Carrier Ethernet Technical Future Work Marketing Certification Membership

  7. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 4 Metro Ethernet Network Architecture Framework Part 1: Generic Framework Purpose Introduces the framework and terminology for the services (Eth) layer Audience All (Equipment Manufacturers, Service Providers & Enterprises), since it provides the fundamental understanding of the Carrier Ethernet architecture Technical Committee Architecture Area Ethernet Services Attributes Phase 2 MEF 10.1 Purpose Defines the service attributes and parameters required to offer the services defined in MEF 6. Updated from Original MEF 10 Audience All, since it provides the fundamentals required to build devices and services that deliver Carrier Ethernet. For Enterprise users it gives the background to Service Level Specifications for Carrier Ethernet Services being offered by their Service Providers and helps to plan Ethernet Services as part of their overall network. Standardized Services Technical Committee Service Area

  8. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 6 Metro Ethernet Services Definitions Phase I Purpose Defines the Ethernet Services (EPL, EVPL, E-Line, ELAN, etc) Audience All, since it provides the fundamentals required to build devices and services that deliver Carrier Ethernet. For Enterprise users it gives the background to Service Level Specifications for Carrier Ethernet Services being offered by their Service Providers and helps to plan Ethernet Services as part of their overall network. Technical Committee Service Area MEF 12 Metro Ethernet Network Architecture Framework Part 2: Ethernet Services Layer Purpose Defines the Ethernet Services (ETH) Layer as the specific layer network responsible for delivery of Ethernet Protocol Data Units across internal and external interfaces. Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry Carrier Ethernet Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Architecture Area

  9. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 7 EMS-NMS* Information Model*Element Management System–Network Management System Purpose Provides a standard for carrier management systems to enable configuration and fault management of Metro Ethernet services. Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry Carrier Ethernet Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Management Area MEF 15 Requirements for Management of Metro Ethernet Phase 1 Network Elements Purpose Specifies the network management requirements to be met by Network Elements supporting Ethernet Service Phase 1 Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry Carrier Ethernet Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Management Area

  10. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 16 Ethernet Local Management Interface (E-LMI) Purpose Enables customer equipment to receive information regarding the status and attributes of Ethernet Services thus allowing automatic configuration and improved Subscriber network performance. Audience Equipment manufacturers of Customer Edge devices and of Service Provider equipment. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Management Area MEF 17 Service OAM Requirements & Framework – Phase 1 Purpose Provides requirements to be satisfied by the Service OAM mechanisms in MENs and framework for discussing and implementing those mechanisms. It also provides context for several MEF specifications (UNI type 2 and E-NNI) and the work of other standards bodies Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices and Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Management Area

  11. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 11 User Network Interface (UNI) Requirements and Framework Purpose Defines a split demarcation function between the customer (Subscriber), and the Service Provider Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry Carrier Ethernet Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Architecture Area MEF 13 User Network Interface (UNI) Type 1 Implementation Agreement Purpose This allows existing Ethernet devices (switch, router, workstation, etc) acting as Customer Edge devices to be compliant to this IA with no additional software or hardware upgrades Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry CE Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Architecture Area

  12. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 9 Abstract Test Suite for Ethernet Services at the UNI Purpose Defines the test suite for conformance of Ethernet services and equipment when deployed at the UNI Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that are designed to conform to MEF Specifications. Service Providers who want to assure their end customers that their services comply with MEF Specifications. Technical Committee Test and Measurement Area MEF 14 Abstract Test Suite for Traffic Management Phase 1 Purpose Defines the requirements and corresponding test procedures for Service Performance and Bandwidth Profile Service Attributes that may be specified as part of a Service Level Specification (SLS) for an Ethernet Service Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that are designed to conform to MEF Specifications. Service Providers conducting who require that their services comply to MEF Specifications Technical Committee Test and Measurement Area

  13. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 18 Abstract Test Suite for CES Purpose Specifies testing procedures for pass/fail assessment of conformance with each of the operating modes in MEF 8. Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry TDM traffic across Carrier Ethernet Networks. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Test and Measurement Area MEF 19 Abstract Test Suite for UNI Type 1 Purpose Supplements the MEF test specifications MEF 9, and MEF 14 with test procedures for UNI manual configuration mode defined in MEF 13 Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry CE Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Test and Measurement Area

  14. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 2 Requirements and Framework for Ethernet Service Protection Purpose Defines a broad frame work for hop-by-hop and end-to-end service level protection. Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry Carrier Ethernet Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Architecture Area

  15. MEF Specifications Overview MEF 3 Circuit Emulation Service Definitions, Framework and Requirements in Metro Ethernet Networks Purpose Circuit Emulation Service “tunnels” TDM traffic through a Metro Ethernet network allowing inclusion of legacy networks within a Carrier Ethernet environment Audience Equipment Manufacturers supporting devices that provide Circuit Emulation over Carrier Ethernet Services.Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Service Area MEF 8 Implementation Agreement for the Emulation of PDH Circuits over Metro Ethernet Networks Purpose Gives precise instructions for implementing interoperable CES equipment that reliably transport TDM circuits across Metro Ethernet Networks while meeting the required performance of circuit emulated TDM services as defined in ITU-T and ANSI TDM standards Audience Equipment Manufacturers supporting devices that provide Circuit Emulation over Carrier Ethernet Services.Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Technical Committee Service Area

  16. The Work of the MEF Continues…

  17. MEF Development Work • Statement: • The work of the MEF continues • The questions: • How or why can I implement Carrier Ethernet while development is still ongoing? • When will it be finished? • The answers: ……

  18. MEF Development Work • Future Technical Work • The MEF technical work continues on all elements of Carrier Ethernet (OAM, Network to Network Interfaces, implementation agreements, etc.) This includes coordination with other standards bodies. • Deployment now brings immediate benefits • Immediate benefits are being obtained today based on implementing today’s specifications. These benefits increase as the specifications complete • MEF Timescales • The MEF continues to exist during the foreseeable future to complete our mission

  19. MEF Technical Committee Work Dashboard MEF Standards Process and Legend TS Technical Specification IA Implementation Agreement NewProject ApprovedDraft StrawBallot LetterBallot ApprovedSpecification comments * MEF 10.1 replaced MEF 10. which replaced MEF 1 and MEF 5 Service Area Architecture Area Management Area Test and Measurement Area MEF 6 – Ethernet Services Definitions (TS) MEF 2 – Protection Framework and Requirements (TS) MEF 7 – EMS - NMS Information Model (TS) MEF 9 – Abstract Test Suite for Ethernet Services at the UNI (TS) MEF 3 – Circuit Emulation Service Requirements (TS) MEF 4 – Metro Ethernet Network Architecture Framework Part 1: Generic Framework (TS) MEF 15 – Requirements for Management of Metro Ethernet Phase 1 – Network Elements (TS) MEF 14 – Abstract Test Suite for Traffic Management Phase 1 (TS) MEF 8 Emulation of PDH over MENs (IA) MEF 11 - UNI Framework and Requirements (TS) MEF 16 – Ethernet Local Management Interface E-LMI (TS) MEF 18 Abstract Test Suite for CES over Ethernet (TS) MEF 10.1 Ethernet Services Attributes Phase 2 (TS) MEF 12 – Metro Ethernet Network Architecture Framework Part 2: Ethernet Services Layer (TS) MEF 17 Service OAM Requirements and Framework (TS) MEF 19 Abstract Test Suite for UNI Type 1 (TS) Ethernet Services Definitions Phase 2 (TS) MEF 13 – User Network Interface Type 1 (IA) EMS-NMS Information Model (TS) Phase 2 UNI Type 2 Test Suite (TS) Part 2 E-LMI Mobile Backhaul (IA) UNI Type 2 (IA) Service OAM Performance Management (IA) Abstract Test Suite for E-NNI (TS) Classes of Service (IA) External NNI (E-NNI) Phase 1 (TS) Service OAM Fault Management (IA) UNI Type 2 Test Suite (TS) Part 1 link OAM Ethernet Service Constructs (TS) NID Specification (TS) January 2008

  20. Upcoming specifications provide and ideal focal point for new members to make contributions Preview of Upcoming MEF Specifications MEF [TBA] Ethernet Service Definitions Phase II Purpose Supersedes MEF 6 with additional work to define a third service type: Rooted Multipoint Ethernet Virtual Connection (EVC). It also contains updates to E-Line & E-LAN Service Definitions Audience All, since it provides the fundamental required to build devices and services that deliver Carrier Ethernet. Status Straw Ballot Technical Committee Service Area Contents Carrier Ethernet Technical Future Work Marketing Certification Membership

  21. Upcoming specifications provide and ideal focal point for new members to make contributions Preview of Upcoming MEF Specifications MEF [TBA] External Network to Network Interface (E-NNI) Purpose This document describes the functions and protection mechanisms of the E-NNI The E-NNI is the interface connecting two MENs where the MENs belong to different administrative domains Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry CE Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems creating interconnectivity with other Service Providers. Status Straw Ballot Technical Committee Architecture Area

  22. Upcoming specifications provide and ideal focal point for new members to make contributions Preview of Upcoming MEF Specifications MEF [TBA] User Network Interface (UNI) Type 2 Implementation Agreement Purpose Specifies MEF UNI characteristics and operation in which customer side of the UNI is automatically configured by the network side of the UNI allowing verification of SLA and UNI connectivity. Additional objectives include support for Ethernet OAM (802.3ah, 802.1ag) over the UNI. Required for support of ELMI Audience All interested parties (including Enterprise users, whose ability to verify connectivity etc., is envisaged by the specification) Status Sent to Straw Ballot Technical Committee Architecture Area

  23. Upcoming specifications provide and ideal focal point for new members to make contributions Preview of Upcoming MEF Specifications MEF [TBA] EMS-NMS* Information Model Phase II *Element Management System–Network Management System Purpose Replacement for MEF 7 with support for E-LMI (MEF 16) and Phase II Service Definitions and Attributes Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices and Service Providers architecting their systems. Status Approved Draft Technical Committee Management Area

  24. Upcoming specifications provide and ideal focal point for new members to make contributions Preview of Upcoming MEF Specifications MEF [TBA] Abstract Test Suite for E-NNI Purpose Tests the function, protection & recovery mechanisms of two interoperating MENs via their External Network to Network Interfaces. Uses similar constructs used in MEF 9 & MEF 14 Audience Equipment Manufacturers building devices that will carry CE Services. Useful for Service Providers architecting their systems. Status New Project Technical Committee Test and Measurement Area

  25. Complementary Standards Activities • Goals • Reach consensus, bring MEF work to other bodies, re-use work of other bodies, work with other bodies, avoid duplication, keep in communications Scalability IEEE Provider Bridge IEEE 802.1ad Provider Backbone Bridge IEEE 802.1ah (MAC-in-MAC, and extended label space) ITU-T ITU-T SG 15 has referenced the MEF service work in their documents that describe EPL and EVPL. IETF Layer 2 VPNs Service Management IEEE IEEE 802.1ag Fault Management IEEE 802.3ah link OAM ITU-T ITU-T SG13 for Service OAM Working with ITU SG 4 on harmonizing their work with MEF 7 and adding additional features of interest to the MEF such as support of E-LMI OIF Customer signaling of Ethernet Services Reliability IETF MPLS Fast Reroute, graceful restart

  26. Ethernet Standards Summary Standards Body Ethernet Services Architecture/Control Ethernet OAM Ethernet Interfaces IEEE - • 802.3 – MAC • 802.3ar – Congestion Management • 802.1D/Q – Bridges/VLAN • 802.17 - RPR • 802.1ad – Provider Bridges • .1ah – Provider Backbone Bridges • .1ak – Multiple Registration Protocol • .1aj – Two Port MAC Relay • .1AE/af – MAC / Key Security • .1aq – Shortest Path Bridging • 802.3ah – EFM OAM • 802.1ag – CFM • 802.1AB - Discovery • 802.1ap – VLAN MIB • 802.3 – PHYs • 802.3as - Frame Expansion MEF • MEF 10 – Service Attributes • MEF 3 – Circuit Emulation • MEF 6 – Service Definition • MEF 8 – PDH Emulation • MEF 9 – Test Suites • MEF 14 – Test Suites • Services Phase 2 • MEF 4 – Generic Architecture • MEF 2 – Protection Req & Framework • MEF 11 – UNI Req & Framework • MEF 12 - Layer Architecture • MEF 7– EMS-NMS Info Model • MEF 15– NE Management Req • OAM Req & Framework • OAM Protocol – Phase 1 • Performance Monitoring • MEF 13 - UNI Type 1 • MEF 16 – ELMI • E-NNI ITU • G.8011 – Services Framewrk • G.8011.1 – EPL Service • G.8011.2 – EVPL Service • G.asm – Service Mgmt Arch • G.smc – Service Mgmt Chnl • G.8010 – Layer Architecture • G.8021 – Equipment model • G.8010v2 – Layer Architecture • G.8021v2 – Equipment model • Y.17ethmpls - ETH-MPLS Interwork • Y.1730 – Ethernet OAM Req • Y.1731 – OAM Mechanisms • G.8031 – Protection • Y.17ethqos – QoS • Y.ethperf - Performance • G.8012 – UNI/NNI • G.8012v2 – UNI/NNI TMF - - • TMF814 – EMS to NMS Model -

  27. Two Types of Specifications • Technical Specifications • They include architectural and abstract models required to create a robust platform of technical requirements and definitions • They are the principal documents that define mandatory and optional elements, attributes etc., of the elements of a Carrier Ethernet network (UNI, Services, NNI, etc) • Implementation Agreements • These typically quantify specific parameters and attributes called out in the technical specifications so that consistent, interoperable implementation can occur Note: The MEF specifications are written by representatives from the member companies who give their time to the work in the interests of the industry. Their various backgrounds and style are reflected n the MEF specifications

  28. Terminology • Terminology • There are a great number of definitions in each specification. Where possible they reuse common understanding of terms in other standards bodies such as the ITU • Compliance terminology common to all specifications • The level of mandatory and optional compliance to the implementation agreement uses the familiar RFC 2119 terminology 1. MUST This word, or the terms "REQUIRED" or "SHALL", mean that the definition is an absolute requirement of the specification. 2. MUST NOT This phrase, or the phrase "SHALL NOT", mean that the definition is an absolute prohibition of the specification. 3. SHOULD This word, or the adjective "RECOMMENDED", mean that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore a particular item, but the full implications must be understood and carefully weighed before choosing a different course. 4. SHOULD NOT This phrase, or the phrase "NOT RECOMMENDED" mean that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances when the particular behavior is acceptable or even useful, but the full implications should be understood and the case carefully weighed before implementing any behavior described with this label. 5. MAY This word, or the adjective "OPTIONAL", mean that an item is truly optional. One vendor may choose to include the item because a particular marketplace requires it or because the vendor feels that it enhances the product while another vendor may omit the same item. An implementation which does not include a particular option MUST be prepared to interoperate with another implementation which does include the option, though perhaps with reduced functionality. In the same vein an implementation which does include a particular option MUST be prepared to interoperate with another implementation which does not include the option (except, of course, for the feature the option provides.)

  29. Accelerating Worldwide Adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet Networks and Services www.MetroEthernetForum.org

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