Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) Release 3; NFV Evolution and Ecosystem; Hardware Interoperability Requirements Specification

Abstract

The present document develops a set of normative interoperability requirements for the Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) hardware ecosystem and telecommunications physical environment to support NFV deployment. It builds on the work originated in ETSI GS NFV 003.
 
The present document focusses on the development of requirements to enable interoperability of equipment in the telecommunications environment to support NFV deployment. The following areas are examined:

  • Operations
  • Environmental
  • Mechanical
  • Cabling
  • Maintenance
  • Security

General Information

Publication date: 01 March 2017

Working groups: https://www.etsi.org/committee/1427-nfv

ICT rolling plan topic: Cloud computing

SDO: ETSI

Latest publishied version: https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_gs/NFV-EVE/001_099/007/03.01.02_60/gs_NFV-EVE007v030102p.pdf