Chapter 1

Overview

Cisco Service Control Capabilities

Service Control for Broadband Service Providers

Service providers of any access technology (DSL, cable, mobile, and so on) targeting residential and business consumers must find new ways to get maximum leverage from their existing infrastructure, while differentiating their offerings with enhanced IP services.

The Cisco Service Control Application for Broadband adds a new layer of service intelligence and control to existing networks that can:

•Report and analyze network traffic at subscriber and aggregate level for capacity planning

•Provide customer-intuitive tiered application services and guarantee application SLAs

•Implement different service levels for different types of customers, content, or applications

•Identify network abusers who are violating the Acceptable Use Policy

•Identify and manage peer-to-peer, NNTP (news) traffic, and spam abusers

•Enforce the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

•Integrate Service Control solutions easily with existing network elements and BSS/ OSS systems

Cisco Service Control Capabilities

At the core of the Cisco Service Control solution stands the purpose-built network hardware device: the Service Control Engine (SCE). The core capabilities of the SCE platform, which support a wide range of applications for delivering Service Control solutions, include:

•Subscriber and application awareness—Application-level drilling into IP traffic for real-time understanding and controlling of usage and content at the granularity of a specific subscriber.

•Subscriber awareness—The ability to map between IP flows and a specific subscriber for maintaining the state of each subscriber transmitting traffic through the SCE platform, and enforcing the appropriate policy on this subscriber's traffic

Subscriber awareness is achieved using dedicated integrations with subscriber management repositories, such as a DHCP or a Radius server, or via sniffing of Radius or DHCP traffic

•Application awareness—The ability to understand and analyze traffic up to the application protocol layer (Layer 7)

For application protocols implemented using bundled flows (such as FTP, which is implemented using Control and Data flows), the SCE platform understands the bundling connection between the flows and treats them accordingly

•Application-layer, stateful, real-time traffic control—The ability to perform advanced control functions, including granular BW metering and shaping, quota management, and redirection, using application-layer stateful real-time traffic transaction processing. This requires highly adaptive protocol and application-level intelligence.

•Programmability—The ability to quickly add new protocols and easily adapt to new services and applications in the ever-changing service provider environment. Programmability is achieved using the Cisco Service Modeling Language (SML).

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SCE 1000 2xGBE, OL-7821-04 specifications

Cisco Systems OL-7821-04, SCE 1000 2xGBE is an advanced network service appliance designed to deliver superior performance and reliability for service providers seeking to optimize their networks. This compact yet powerful device is integral in addressing the growing demands of data traffic in telecommunications and data centers.

One of the standout features of the SCE 1000 is its ability to support both IPv4 and IPv6 networks, ensuring compatibility with current and future networking protocols. This dual-stack capability empowers service providers to seamlessly transition and integrate next-generation applications without jeopardizing service quality.

The SCE 1000 is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports that enhance its connectivity options and allow for increased bandwidth. This dual-port configuration supports high-speed data transfers and streamlined operations, making it ideal for enterprises with substantial networking demands. Its flexible interface options facilitate easy integration into existing network architectures without requiring extensive reconfiguration.

An essential characteristic of the SCE 1000 is its advanced service creation technology, which allows for dynamic traffic management. This feature intelligently prioritizes and optimizes applications, ensuring that critical services receive the bandwidth they need while maintaining overall network efficiency. Service providers can leverage this capability to implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies, delivering a consistent user experience even during peak usage times.

Furthermore, the SCE 1000 supports various traffic engineering methods, including deep packet inspection and application recognition, enabling operators to monitor and control network traffic effectively. This capability is particularly crucial in identifying and mitigating potential network threats, resulting in enhanced security measures.

With its robust architecture, the device also offers scalability, accommodating the growing network requirements of service providers. As businesses grow and data use expands, the SCE 1000 can adapt without compromising performance.

In summary, the Cisco Systems OL-7821-04, SCE 1000 2xGBE is a versatile network service appliance that combines high performance, advanced service creation technology, and strong security features. It stands out as an essential tool for service providers aiming to enhance their network capabilities and deliver superior services to customers. Its dual GbE ports, IPv4/IPv6 support, and dynamic traffic management make it a reliable choice for organizations anticipating significant data growth.
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