US Signal’s Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network is built on proven SONET and DWDM transport technologies to provide customers with private layer 3 access between multiple locations.
At a Glance:
- Deploy an any-to-any private WAN technology replacing traditional hub and spoke network topology
- Dedicated and burstable bandwidth speeds ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 10 Gbps
- Core network backed by protected SONET and DWDM transport technologies
- Pair MPLS with US Signal’s Managed Router product to offload the management of layer 3 devices on premises
- Tag traffic with DSCP and CoS values to prioritize packets into predefined Quality of Service queues
Technical Overview:
US Signal’s Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) service delivers secure and efficient private IP transport across our robust backbone, designed to meet the diverse connectivity needs of businesses. By utilizing customer-specific Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances, the service ensures complete traffic separation, routing data seamlessly through US Signal’s high-performance MPLS/IP backbone. This architecture provides enhanced privacy and reliability, making it ideal for organizations requiring secure, low-latency connections for critical applications. The service supports flexible routing options, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and static routes, allowing customers to tailor their network configurations to specific operational requirements.
Built on a resilient IP infrastructure, US Signal’s MPLS operates over SONET-protected and 10 Gbps Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) transport, delivering exceptional speed, scalability, and reliability. With access port speeds ranging from 1.5 Mbps to 10 Gbps, businesses can select the bandwidth that aligns with their needs, ensuring optimal performance for data-intensive operations. Multiple access options, including direct fiber access from US Signal, provide versatile connectivity solutions, enabling seamless integration with existing infrastructure and supporting a wide range of enterprise applications.
US Signal Advantage:
- Network Stability - US Signal owns the network between transport nodes, which allows technical staff to troubleshoot and resolve backbone circuit issues without having to contact a third-party vendor for resolution.
- Ordering and Fulfillment Process - High touch service delivery processes to effectively manage client information, provisioning, support and billing.
MPLS Performance Metrics:
Traffic performance will be measured using four parameters: availability, latency, packet loss, and jitter.
Performance Metrics with QoS:
| Performance Metrics | Class D |
Class C |
Class B |
Class A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | 99.5% |
99.995% |
99.995% |
99.999% |
| Latency | N/A |
15ms |
15ms |
10ms |
| Packet Loss | N/A |
<=0.1% |
<=0.05% |
<=0.005% |
| Jitter | N/A |
4ms |
4ms |
4ms |
Security:
Maintains security through logical traffic separation from other US Signal network customers by providing separate Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances for each connected MPLS virtual private network. Due to this logical separation, interference between virtual private networks is not possible on the US Signal core network, providing the same level of security as directly connected Layer 2 VPN network technology.