T E C K N E X U S
DEPLOYING PRIVATE 5G USE CASES
WITH OPEN RAN
Radisys has not just been successful in public
network deployments but has also been
effective in delivering on private 5G use
cases. Here, the flexibility of Open RAN has
been crucial.
Integrating disaggregated RAN with Private
5G allows a remarkable degree of flexibility,
allowing private networks to be configured to
meet specific enterprise needs and
accommodate the requirements of individual
venues or locations. The benefits reaped from
this approach extend beyond mere
customization; these include ultra-low latency,
high network availability, high device density
capabilities, the adoption of an open and
cloud-native platform, and the capacity for a
large volume of data aggregation.
Radisys' LTE and 5G New Radio (NR) protocol
software for private networks is founded on
the Open RAN approach. By incorporating
open interfaces, the virtualization of RAN, and
support for compact 5G core stacks, Radisys
offers the unique ability to enable flexible
deployment options. These range from
compact deployments on-premises to edge
cloud or centralized deployments.
The disaggregated architecture provided by
Radisys offers unparalleled deployment
flexibility. Through control/user plane
separation, Radisys' RAN and core network
software stacks can facilitate integrated small
cells of the Central Unit/Distributed Unit
(CU/DU) with option 2 split and other
combinations.
This flexibility extends to Distributed
Antenna systems (DAS)-like distributed radio
environments where multiple Radio Units
(RUs) can connect to a DU either directly or
through a switch or gateway. Radisys also
offers open fronthaul gateway software to
interwork between eCPRI-based DU and
CPRI-based RUs.
Moreover, the software stacks of Radisys
can support small-cell hardware in both FR1
and FR2 spectrum for indoor and outdoor
scenarios. Adding a further layer of
flexibility, Radisys enables multi-access edge
computing capabilities for private networks
by leveraging a cloud-based architecture and
integration with partner hardware platforms.
With support for the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute's
(ETSI) Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)
architecture, Radisys brings workloads for
RAN, User Plane Function (UPF), and
voice/video processing closer to the edge,
creating a powerful MEC offering for
enterprise users.
In a nutshell, Radisys' approach to private
5G use cases is all about flexibility and
tailoring solutions to specific needs - an
approach made possible by the power and
versatility of Open RAN.
AUG 2023 | #15
