Tech Unveiled Ericsson Cloud RAN

Watch Tech Unveiled on video The four components of Cloud RAN The case for integrated highperformance RAN processing Evaluating processing options in 5G RAN How to get the most out of 5G mid-band in Cloud RAN The innovation potential of Non Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller Next generation Cloud RAN management and orchestration Leverage Ericsson Spectrum Sharing benefits in Cloud RAN

Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN Not long ago, it would have been unlikely to think about service providers bringing virtualization to their network deployments. But a lot has changed since then – 5G came with force and with it came the demand for new levels of flexibility in architecting, scaling and deploying telecom networks. Cloud technology offers new innovative alternatives for such Radio Access Network (RAN) deployments complementing existing proven purpose-built solutions. Cloud RAN refers to realizing RAN functions over a generic compute platform instead of a purpose-built hardware...

The four components of Cloud RAN

6 Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN 5G calls for new levels of flexibility in architecting, scaling and deploying telecom networks. Cloud technology offers new innovative alternatives for such Radio Access Network (RAN) deployments complementing existing proven purpose-built solutions. Open RAN is an industry term for open radio access network architecture with open interoperable interfaces and hardware-software disaggregation, which enable big data and AI-driven innovations in the RAN domain. To realize this in scale requires leveraging cloud technologies and web-scale paradigms which leads...

7 Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN Ericsson has broken down Cloud RAN into four components that create the foundation for a successful Cloud RAN implementation. Selecting the right hardware platform and environment. Realizing RAN functions as microservices in containers over bare metal servers using cloud native technologies such as Kuberne-tes and applying DevOps principles. Management, orchestration RAN programmability and automation Deploying non-RAN functions in the virtu- Bringing end-to-end life cycle management alized system to add new functionality and of services across Cloud RAN,...

8 Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN RAN programmability is essentially the capacity to tailor the behavior and performance of the RAN through applications with access to multi-domain information. This will also open up the RAN environment to a broader ecosystem and allows developers to build applications completely independently from innovations in the RAN domain. This unlocks new innovation value, enhancing the CSPs role and creates opportunities for monetization. Programmability of RAN can be done both within the framework of 3GPP and within the complementary specifications of O-RAN. The...

9 Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN Evolution to Cloud RAN is a multiyear journey. A key learning from the virtualization journey of the core is that pre-verified solutions work best and are the most efficient, and that customer unique cloud environments come with additional work, cost and TTM overloads. The Ericsson approach to Cloud RAN is built to be cloud agnostic but to extract maximum value, CSPs should consider a balanced approach to disaggregation. From a technology maturity perspective, Cloud RAN will benefit greatly from clear industry practices and O-RAN innovation with a high degree...

Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN Why partner with Ericsson in your Cloud RAN journey? Ericsson is a partner for your entire Cloud RAN journey, from design, solution creation, implementation and operations. Global RAN expertise: Ericsson brings significant RAN expertise and experience from delivering leading and robust networks throughout the globe. Cloud RAN industry practices: Ericsson is a leading contributor to the most important open forums, actively supporting efforts to establish industry practices in Cloud RAN. Cloud RAN processing: We bring deep understanding of the demanding processing...

The case for integrated high-performance RAN processing

Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN The case for integrated highperformance RAN processing The pandemic has shown us how critical role connectivity plays in our lives. In a short time, video communication and network quality has become a key part of our daily lives. At Ericsson we innovate to help people stay connected. At the heart is the unique Ericsson Many-Core Architecture which powers our networks, enabling the industry’s most scalable and energy efficient RAN Compute portfolio, typically 2x more power efficient versus competition. Let’s explore the Ericsson Many-Core Architecture solution!...

Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN A growing need for RAN processing power RAN processing power will become a critical resource as we move further into 5G. There are three key drivers that will place the greatest processing demands on our RAN: Radios have become more advanced to cater to the increase in speeds and overall required network performance, progressing from two to four to eight transceivers including 5G Massive MIMO (64 transceivers and massive beamforming) The time transmission (TTI) requirement (that is, the critical loop in which the scheduler works and processing has to be carried...

14 Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN This is a massive processing challenge, requiring top computing performance, but also without sacrificing power efficiency. Ericsson has met this challenge head on by developing EMCA - a unique processing architecture that allows us to design solutions both for present and future computing needs. Ericsson uses tailor-made Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), containing hundreds of specialized signal processors (DSPs) and accelerators, to implement the EMCA System on a Chip (SoC). SoC is an advanced ASIC with digital logic, mixed signal content,...

Ericsson | Tech Unveiled - Cloud RAN Staying ahead of the game Innovation is in our DNA. At Ericsson, we believe in creating future-proof network technologies that meet not only today’s challenges but are also ready to take on tomorrows’. That’s why our networks have been ready for 5G since 2015 and is also the reason behind EMCA, the unified architecture used across the Ericsson Radio System portfolio. In the world of connectivity, technology evolution happens fast. Our dedication to future-proof technologies ensures that radio products will continue to perform effectively for many years to...