MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW

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MEMBERSHIPOVERVIEW

March 2008
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Presentation Outline

• MEF Overview
• Definition and Expansion of Carrier Ethernet
• Technical Committee Work
• The MEF and other Standards Bodies
• Marketing Committee Work
• Certification Program
• Membership Facts and Benefits

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MEF Mission and Membership
Mission Accelerate the worldwide adoption of
carrier-class Ethernet networks and
services Membership Active participation by
membership representing all Carrier Ethernet
industry stakeholder groups
Membership Growth
Member Companies
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Carrier Ethernet Defined

• Carrier Ethernet is a ubiquitous, standardized,
  carrier-class SERVICE defined by five
  attributes that distinguish Carrier Ethernet
  from familiar LAN based Ethernet
• It brings the compelling business benefit of the
  Ethernet cost model to achieve significant
  savings

Carrier Ethernet

• Standardized Services

Carrier Ethernet Attributes

• Scalability

• Service Management

• Reliability

• Quality of Service

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Carrier Ethernet for Mission Critical Applications
Carrier Ethernet brings significant business
benefits to mission critical applications

• Top Market Sectors
• Health Care, Finance, Education, Government,
  Media
• Principal Applications
• Site-to-Site Access, Server Consolidation,
  Disaster Recovery, Service Orientated
  Architecture, Internet Access
• Benefits
• Scalability, Control, Reliability, Performance,
  Data Center Server Consolidation, Expedites and
  Enables New Applications
• Cost Reduction

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Carrier Ethernet Scope and Reach
Bringing vastly extended scalability for business
and residential users
HD TV TVoD, VoD
Gaming, Business Backup, ERP
Voice Gateway
Voice/Video Telephony
Internet
Video Source
Video Source
COPPER, FIBER, COAX and WIRELESS
Broadband mobile data/video
E-Line and E-LAN service
Residential Triple-Play
Small/Medium Business
FTTx and DSLAM , Cable Modem
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Drivers for Carrier Ethernet in the Cable Industry

• Standardization
• Definition of Carrier Ethernet implementation
  of products to MEF specifications creates
  standardized networking within and between MSOs
• Certification now available for products,
  services
• Certification of both products and services
  creates confidence and scalability
• Over 150 products, 40 suppliers and service
  providers approved in last 15 months!
• Business Benefits
• Pooling of resources, simplicity of
  implementation enables business cooperation
  creates new opportunities
• Rapid expansion, recognition of Carrier Ethernet

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MEFs Vision of the Future
Hosting Servers Applications
HEALTH CARE, FINANCE, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION
WEB APPLICATIONS, DISTRIBUTED SERVICES
CREATING A NEW WORLD OF COMMUNICATIONS
WITH
CARRIER ETHERNET
Client Applications
BUSINESS DATA
INFORMATION
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
Client Locations
ENTERPRISE
SMALL BUSINESS
RESIDENTIAL
MOBILE
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Specifications Timeline
MEF 16
MEF 4
MEF 7
MEF 12
ELMI
Architecture
EMS-NMS
Architecture
MEF 10.1
MEF 2
MEF 11
MEF 15
MEF 17
Protection
Management
Service AttributesPhase 2
UNI Framework
Service OAM
2006
2005
2004
2001-3
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 representing all
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.
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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.
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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
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The Work of the MEF Continues
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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 todays specifications. These
  benefits increase as the specifications complete
• MEF Timescales
• The MEF continues to exist during the foreseeable
  future to complete our mission

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

• Education
• Collaboration
• Awards
• Certification

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The Marketing Work of the MEF

• Industry Leading Marketing
• December 2005 awarded Best Marketing for a
  Private Company Light Reading Leading Lights
  awards
• Active Participation in Major Events Worldwide
• Carrier Ethernet World Congress (the MEF annual
  event)
• Ethernet Expo, Globalcomm, TelecomNext, etc.
• Conducting keynotes and panel discussions
• Press briefings
• Interoperability demos and technology showcases
• Speaking opportunities for MEF members
• Annual Recognition Awards
• For adopters of Carrier Ethernet in USA, Europe
  and Asia
• Marketing the MEF certification program
• Publicizing Carrier Ethernet certification
  program, recognizing certification

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The Marketing Work of the MEF

• Technical Marketing
• Managing the MEFs frequently visited web site
  portals
• Publishing MEF Specifications,
• Authoring white papers, business studies,
  Carrier-Ethernet case studies
• Sponsoring videos and webinars, via on-line
  publications, web sites
• Encouraging Active Participation in the
  Development of Carrier Ethernet
• Active development of Carrier Ethernet driven by
  active MEF Marketing Committee and Technical
  Committees
• Talking Shop for MEF Service Providers to
  discuss key issues facing the Carrier Ethernet
  service industry
• Active recruitment to involve new Service
  Provider and equipment manufacturers in the work
  of the MEF
• Development of Service Provider Carrier Ethernet
  marketing pack for MEF members to customize for
  their own sales forces

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The MEF Certification Program

• Accelerating Adoption Through Certification
• An important part of the MEFs mission to
  accelerate the deployment of Carrier Ethernet in
  the Access, MAN WAN
• Manufacturer and Service Provider Certification
• Certification for Carrier Ethernet systems and
  equipment that deliver MEF compliant Ethernet
  services
• Extend the program to assure enterprise and
  residential subscribers that Service Providers
  can deliver consistent Carrier Ethernet services
  compliant with MEF specifications

• Current Certification Program Comprises
• Service Certification to MEF 9 for Vendors
• Service Certification to MEF 9 for Service
  Providers
• Traffic Management Certification to MEF 14 for
  Vendors Service Providers
• Approved Certification Lab
• MEF does not conduct certification directly
• Certification is via MEF approved lab Iometrix
  Inc.

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Key Benefits of Certification

• Key Benefits for the Enterprise
• Empowers informed decisions re equipment / CPE
  purchases
• Service Provider efficiencies and cost savings
  can be passed to end users
• Key Benefits for the Service Provider
• Immediate assurance that vendors equipment
  complies to MEF Specifications
• Saves money time on complex testing between
  vendors, especially on global accounts
• Establishes solid foundation for Carrier Ethernet
  ubiquity, interoperability
• Key Benefits for the Equipment Vendor
• Globally recognized interoperability standard
  improves approval process, increases tender
  opportunities and dramatically reduces testing
  costs, time-to-market and installation time
• Independent validation of function and conformance

TM
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The MEF Certification Program Rapid Progress
Achieved
Program Launched with Iometrix
First 16 Vendors, 39 Products Certified to MEF 9
(UNI) Announced
First 7 Carriers 21 Services Certified to MEF
9 (UNI) Announced
April 2005
First Traffic Managementfor Vendors Announced
Service Provider Certification MEF 14
(TM/QoS) Announced
Sept 2005
First 11 Service Providers Certified to MEF 14
Service Providers Certification to MEF 18
Announced
April 2006
June 2006
Oct 2006
June 2007
Feb 2008
Program Totals March 2008 385 Systems, 56
Equipment Manufacturers, 19 Service Providers
Certified 1000s Tests Conducted, 750
Certifications Granted
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MEF Certified Companies March 2008
Growth Continues 70 Certified Services, 385
Certified Systems, 1000s tests
19 Service Providers Certified
MEF Certification Lab
56 Equipment Manufacturers Certified
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MEF Membership

• The work of the MEF is driven by a wide range of
  actively participating members

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MEF Membership March 2008 (Part 1 of 2)
Equipment Vendors, Test Companies, Lab Members

• Accedian Networks
• Actelis Networks
• Adtran
• Adva Optical Networking
• Aethera Networks
• Agilent Technologies
• Aktino
• Alcatel- Lucent
• AMCC
• ANDA Networks
• ARRIS International
• Atrica
• Aurora Networks
• Axerra Networks
• Bay Microsystems
• Broadcom
• BTI Photonics
• CableLabs
• Calix

• Salira
• SMC Networks
• Soapstone Networks
• Spirent Communications
• Sunrise Telecom
• T Pack
• Tejas Networks
• Telco Systems
• Telcordia Technologies
• Tellabs
• Telrad Networks
• Transition Networks
• Transmode Optical
• Transwitch Corporation
• Turin Networks
• UNH-IOL
• UTStarcom
• Vitesse
• Wuhan Fiberhome Networks

• Ipitek
• Ixia
• JDSU
• Juniper Networks
• Lightstorm Networks
• Matisse Networks
• Maxim
• Motorola
• MRV Communications
• Nakina Systems
• NEC
• Nokia Siemens Networks
• Nortel Networks Corp.
• Occam Networks
• Omnitron Systems
• OpVista
• Overture Networks
• Quosera
• PCT International

• D-Link
• Do Networks
• Dowslake Microsystems
• EANTC
• ECI Telecom
• Ericsson
• Ethos Networks
• EXFO
• Extreme Networks
• FibroLAN
• FiberHome Technologies
• Fluke Networks
• Foundry Networks
• Fujitsu Network Communications
• Gridpoint Systems
• Hammerhead Systems
• Harris Stratex
• Hatteras Networks
• Hitachi Cable

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MEF Membership March 2008 (Part 2 of 2)
Service Provider and Cable MSO Members

• AboveNet
• Alpheus Communications
• ATT
• Bell Canada
• Bright House Networks
• British Telecom
• Cable Wireless
• Charter Communications
• China Telecom
• Cincinnati Bell
• Colt
• Comcast
• Cox Business
• Demand Broadband
• Embarq

• Singapore Telecom
• Sprint
• Suddenlink
• Swisscom
• Symphony Communication
• Telecom Italia
• Teliasonera AB
• Telus
• Time Warner Cable
• Time Warner Telecom
• T-Systems
• Uecomm
• Verizon Business
• VSNL International
• XO Communications

• FiberTower
• IPC
• KDDI RD Laboratories
• KPN Telecom
• Level 3 Communications
• ntl Telewest
• NTT Advanced Technology
• Optimum Lightpath
• Orange Business Services
• PCCW
• PT Prime
• Qwest Communications
• RCN Business Solutions
• Reliance Communications
• Shanghai Information Network

Now 143 Members
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Benefits of MEF Membership
Increase Standards Awareness
Influence Standards Development
Increase Corporate Visibility
Network Collaborate
Get Certified
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Benefits of Membership
Technical Awareness Influence Standards Get
Certified Network and Collaborate Corporate
Visibility
Get critical early information on all Carrier
Ethernet industry developments, trends,
specifications, standards certification
programs
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Benefits of Membership
Increase Awareness Influence Standards Get
Certified Network and Collaborate Corporate
Visibility
Involve your top technical talent to drive new
specifications, work closely with other industry
organizations establish your position as
industry leader and visionary
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Benefits of Membership
Increase Awareness Influence Standards Get
Certified Network and Collaborate Corporate
Visibility
Certify your equipment and/or services for
industry-accepted MEF compliance, enhancing your
competitive advantage stay ahead of
forthcoming customer demand trends
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Benefits of Membership
Increase Awareness Influence Standards Get
Certified Network and Collaborate Corporate
Visibility
Work with the best and brightest at all levels of
the industrys food chain, sharing ideas, pushing
your initiatives forward making invaluable
global contacts
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Benefits of Membership
Increase Awareness Influence Standards Get
Certified Network and Collaborate Corporate
Visibility
Participate in MEF-sponsored events, gaining
critical customer face time increasing your
corporate visibility as a leading industry
participant
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About MEF Membership
Annual Fee Includes

• Unlimited of participating employees
• Attendance at 4 quarterly meetings and all
  conference calls
• Access to MEF members-only portal committee
  email distribution systems
• Ability to participate in MEF Marketing events
• Use of logo to support corporate credibility
• Access to MEF-sponsored research

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MEF Membership Information

• For more information
• Visit www.metroethernetforum.org
• Email us at kevin_at_metroethernetforum.net
• Call us at 1-949-250-7188, 1-613-220-0362

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A Demanding World

• Todays world demands
• Any application, any connectivity, on any device
• Information, voice, video or data
• Entertainment video voice, data any source
• At home, in the office, on the go, seamlessly and
  always connected
• Any time, 24/7/365, on demand
• All delivered on one ubiquitous high performance,
  global service.
• Carrier Ethernet is poised to be that service

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Accelerating Worldwide Adoption of Carrier-class
Ethernet Networks and Services