Cisco Shelf Virtualization Orchestrator - Virtualization appliance - plug-in module

• Model-based Northbound Interface (NBI) leveraging on NETCONF protocol and YANG models
  The NCS 2000 SVO line card along with the application software provides the standardized NETCONF interface toward the north bound, widely adopted for integration into the domain controllers. The interface provides a simpler and more reliable equipment configuration, also allowing a faster and more scalable interaction between Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPN-M) and Network Elements (NEs). Ready to be integrated in Cisco's automation solutions, NETCONF simplifies the interaction with multiple controllers and device elements with a standardized YANG model to interact in the manner a transport platform is expected to operate.
• Virtualization of network elements
  The computing involves virtualization, extending this to the network element by virtualizing the network functions over an SVO line module hosting multiple network elements of a network.
• Increase network element resiliency
  Complete decupling of Multi Shelf Management (MSM) and chassis management functionalities allows for the performing of an SW upgrade separately for each degree of the node, while preserving the full node visibility and management.

The NCS 2000 Shelf Virtualization Orchestrator (SVO) is a two-slot-wide line card that provides eight high-speed Ethernet RJ 45 ports capable of 100/1000 Mbps transmission toward the external switch or associated NCS 2000 chassis. The SVO line card also features four SFP ports that can be used for 1G/10G high availability and Data Communication Network (DCN) connection with external switches depending on the usage for the operator at the operations center.

• Model-based Northbound Interface (NBI) leveraging on NETCONF protocol and YANG models
• Virtualization of network elements
• Increase network element resiliency