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ETSI Open Source MANO group
Within ETSI we have begun to capitalise on the synergies
between the worlds of Open Source and standardisation in
our work on NFV. Two of the key components of the ETSI NFV
architectural framework are the NFV Orchestrator and the
Virtualised Network Function Manager, known collectively
as the NFV Management and Orchestration, or MANO.
Our Open Source MANO group (ETSI OSM) is developing
a software reference implementation (code) for the ETSI
NFV MANO, according to accepted Open Source working
procedures and using a software development platform
which we host and manage.

ETSI OSM is a community-driven effort that aims to offer a
production-quality Open Source MANO stack that meets the
requirements of commercial NFV networks. Our method of
working means that we can release regular versions of the
code approximately every six months. We are now working
on our fourth release (Release THREE), with the objective
of reaching production-ready maturity by the end of 2017.
Meanwhile, we will continue to produce periodic updates
of the code and to share updates of relevant activities with
the NFV community and the telecommunication industry in
general.

Network Access
In the area of fixed radio systems, our Access, Terminals,
Transmission and Multiplexing committee (TC ATTM) is With Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
revising our Harmonised Standards for point-to-point (DOCSIS) 3.1, the standards for one of the core technologies
antennas and multipoint equipment and systems in line with for cable access networks will be updated and evolved into
the Radio Equipment Directive. European Standards (ENs).

In 2017 we expect to complete a new Technical Report (TR) Work will continue on the creation of ENs defining global
on small cells microwave backhauling. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the efficient use of
energy in hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) access networks and
We are updating our specification on Reverse Power Feeding. their application in response to the European Commission’s
At the request of the Telecommunications Standardisation mandate M/462 on energy efficiency in information and
sector of the International Telecommunication Union communication networks.
(ITU-T) and the Broadband Forum, we are leading work on
standardisation in this area. We are engaged in a thorough review of the results of the
Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers Energy 2020
Work on Very-high-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line 2 (VDSL2) programme in order to identify potential contributions to our
continues on an ongoing basis, including an update of standardisation work. We aim to establish a comprehensive
our Technical Specification (TS) on European technical approach to managing the use of energy in the context
requirements. of delivering broadband and television services using HFC
networks.
We expect to complete a new version of the TS on single
mode optical fibre systems for home cabling in response to We plan to publish a new ETSI Standard (ES) for home routers
feedback following implementation. We will align the content which will define a core set of features to enable multiple
and the terminology of our existing TS on the optical external subscriber devices to gain access to high-speed data services
network testing interface with recently published European using DOCSIS. This core set of features allows for both
Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC) Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4)- and IPv6-enabled devices
standards. Other ongoing work includes a new TS on the to gain connectivity to the Internet.
European requirements for fibre to the distribution point.
We expect to complete a new TS on measurement methods
for the network performance of broadband data services
Cable which will enable consumers to compare the performance of
In 2017, our Integrated Broadband Cable Telecommunication different service providers.
Networks committee (TC CABLE) will continue to address
the evolution and extension of broadband cable network We also plan to publish a new TS on the performance
capabilities. characteristics of coaxial cables used for RF signal
transmission in HFC telecommunication networks.

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