ACINO: The framework for the application-centric network orchestrator

This deliverable describes the requirements and proposed architecture of the ACINO orchestrator. It gives an overview of the main elements of the architecture, and then the detailed requirements for each of these components. It provides an overview of existing SDN frameworks with the intent of identifying candidates for controlling the IP/MPLS network, the optical network, or realizing the ACINO orchestrator.

The document also surveys several multi-layer network models, proposed in multiple standardization bodies, and identifies a potential candidate for the ACINO orchestrator along with an initial list of extensions required. The document identifies ONOS as the candidate framework for developing the ACINO architecture, outlines the mapping of the elements of the ACINO architecture on existing ONOS components, and presents the new components that would be developed in the ACINO project.