Prior to the third version of the official release; regular (legacy) data network equipment could be used as long as the required software components are properly loaded on them.
The ideal solution that works inside JACS environment, so far, is Network Function Virtualization (NFV), where the client can use virtual machines (VMs) running on top of standard servers (instead of legacy hardware appliance) for each network function and apply required JACS software pieces on top of the VMs.
In Official release version 3, the Open Networking technology will be utilized (instead of NFV that will still exist) at its best and will be totally bundled with JACS solution.
In the basic definition Open Networking; it allows network disaggregation to happen for the sake of the end customer who will be able to freely mix between different hardware and software components. Disaggregation simply means separating the hardware from the software of the network gear. Hence the white box was born.
The white box is 100% plug-and-play. All configuration needed (that is minimal) will be fully automated. JACS bundled White Boxes will be commercially available in different sizes to satisfy all needs.
JACS will get in partnership with the big players in the Hardware and Software areas for its own white boxes; the white boxes will be privately labeled for JACS.
According to this analysis; the white box market size is forecasted to reach 15Billion US$ in 2023.
