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Multicast IP Routing

Multicast IP Routing Software

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Multicast IP Routing protocols DC-PIM DC-IGMP/MLD

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Metaswitch provides a complete range of network software products for Core, Edge, Border and IGMP/MLD Proxy multicast routers as well as OLTs, DSLAMs, carrier Ethernet platforms and any other devices driving triple play and next generation services. Metaswitch also provides a complete suite of unicast IP routing products, which includes BGP, IS-IS(-TE), OSPF(-TE) and RIP. For more information please follow these links.

Metaswitch's Multicast IP Routing products have been architected from the ground up to support the requirements of modern networks, with scalability, redundancy, traffic engineering and many other features designed into the very first releases of this software.

Metaswitch Multicast Routing Common Features:

  • Full mandatory protocol support (as specified in the relevant RFCs and Internet-Drafts).
  • Optional enhancements to the protocol for next-generation applications.
  • Support for virtual routers.
  • Distribution to provide maximum scalability.
  • Redundancy so that the software continues to function following hardware/software failure.
  • Integration with Metaswitch's unicast IP Routing products.
  • Full MIB support.

Applications

A "multicast router" can provide a range of different functionality. Metaswitch's Multicast IP Routing software is designed for all these applications.

Multicast Core Routers

  • Single multicast domain
  • Handle multicast routing protocol communication with other multicast routers

Multicast Edge Routers

  • Handle IGMP and MLD requests
  • Provide core router functionality

Multicast Border Routers

  • Bridge multicast domains running the same, or different, internal multicast routing protocols
  • Provide core or edge router functionality

Multicast Group Membership Discovery (MGMD) Proxies

  • Aggregate group membership requests from downstream hosts
  • Forward requests upstream to the designated multicast router
  • Examples: IP DSLAMs and OLTs (Optical Line Termination)
    • Drives IPTV services

Massively Scaled Routers

  • Smart cache technology
  • Distributed architecture

Redundant Systems

  • High Availability Framework
  • State replication between instances

Integration

Architecture

  • Metaswitch's Multicast IP Routing products share a common architecture to facilitate the integration of the family members