Adtran has introduced the Ensemble Cloudlet vRouter, a cloud-managed platform designed to help service providers transition away from aging physical routers and deploy scalable, virtualized Layer 3 managed services at enterprise sites. The offering combines high-performance virtual routing, orchestration, and commercial off-the-shelf servers under a single subscription model. It targets operators looking to boost enterprise ARPU and streamline service delivery in response to flat core network revenues.
Built on technology from 6WIND and managed through Adtran’s Ensemble EdgeView, the Cloudlet vRouter supports dynamic routing functions such as VPN, DHCP, DNS, QoS, and firewall services. It includes native support for 2.5Gbps and 10Gbps SFP+ interfaces with optional 5G connectivity. Zero-touch provisioning and cloud-hosted orchestration enable fast deployment and remote lifecycle management, while flexible configurations allow providers to scale from routing-only systems to fully virtualized service nodes supporting third-party VNFs.
The Ensemble Cloudlet vRouter gives operators a path to modernize edge infrastructure without the cost and rigidity of proprietary appliances. By integrating physical server capabilities with a software-defined service delivery model, it enables quicker rollouts, lower operational complexity, and a foundation for long-term service innovation.
- Virtualized platform replaces aging edge routers with a flexible, cloud-managed solution
- Combines 6WIND-based vRouter, off-the-shelf servers, and Ensemble EdgeView orchestration
- Supports 2.5Gbps, 10Gbps SFP+, optional 5G, and a wide range of Layer 3 features
- Offers zero-touch provisioning, remote management, and subscription-based pricing
- Enables hosted VNFs, scalable deployments, and simplified enterprise service delivery
“Our new Ensemble Cloudlet vRouter offers an immediate way to modernize services, increase margins and support high-value business customers with greater agility,” said Robert Conger, GM of software platforms and strategy at Adtran.
