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Cisco Network Slicing

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Overview

Cisco's approach to network slicing focuses on the transport network, providing the necessary infrastructure and software to create and manage transport slices with guaranteed bandwidth and low latency. This is a critical part of delivering end-to-end network slicing services in a multi-vendor environment.

✨ Key Features

  • Transport network slicing
  • Segment Routing (SRv6) for slice-aware transport
  • Automated provisioning and management of transport slices
  • Integration with orchestration platforms
  • SLA monitoring and assurance

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Leadership in IP networking and segment routing
  • Strong focus on automation and programmability

Unique Value: Provides a robust and automated solution for transport network slicing, enabling service providers to build a flexible and efficient foundation for their 5G services.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Providing differentiated transport services for different 5G slices Ensuring end-to-end SLA for critical applications Optimizing transport network resource utilization

✅ Best For

  • Transport slicing for mobile backhaul in 5G networks

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • End-to-end network slicing orchestration as a standalone product

🏆 Alternatives

Juniper Networks Ciena Nokia Ericsson

Offers deep expertise in IP transport and a comprehensive automation portfolio for managing network slices.

💻 Platforms

API

🔌 Integrations

Cisco Crosswork Network Automation Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Third-party RAN and 5G Core solutions

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ IETF standards

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

Free tier: NA

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