Abstract

OpenStack is a new and emerging open source software stack for creating and managing clouds. It provides the flexibility and agility to meet the business need. Though the benefits of OpenStack, it still misses some important features like scalable and comprehensive bare metal provisioning, and high availability support for every OpenStack system component, etc. ITRI OpenStack Distribution is a large scale data center management system providing a turnkey, OpenStack based, and carrier-grade IaaS solutions for service providers. It is applicable for enterprise-grade private clouds, public clouds and also hybrid clouds. On top of OpenStack, ITRI OpenStack Distribution integrates two plug-ins DISCO for Cinder, and Peregrine for Neutron. Moreover, high availability on both core components of ITRI OpenStack Distribution and switches is also constructed. And, it adds Hybrid Data Center Management (HDCM) module for the business model of hybrid, physical and virtual, leasing. As a result, ITRI OpenStack Distribution incorporates all the key elements of an IaaS and is extendable by leveraging OpenStack and market-centered enhancements. Moreover, ITRI OpenStack Distribution has lower entry barriers for deployment.

Index Terms — OpenStack, ITRI OpenStack Distribution, DISCO, Peregrine, Hybrid Data Center Management