Tag: Open RAN
O-Cloud – Open Cloud Requirements for Open RAN Operators
Introduction As per definition Open Cloud or O-Cloud is a cloud computing platform consist of physical infrastructure nodes that meet O-RAN requirements to host O-RAN CUs, DUs functions, supporting software […]
E2SM RC – E2 Service Model RAN Control Procedure
Introduction In our other post Open RAN E2 Interface , we discussed that E2 is the interface between the Near RT RIC and Open RAN CU/DUs. This interface uses following […]
What is E2 Interface in Open RAN ?
Introduction The E2 interface is an open interface between two end points, i.e., the near-RT RIC and the so-called E2 nodes, i.e., DUs, CUs in 5G and O-RAN compliant eNBs […]
What is O1 Interface in Open RAN?
O1 Interface The O1 Interface is a logical connection between all “O-RAN Managed Elements (MEs)” and the “management entities” within the SMO framework. The purpose of O1 interface is to […]
Open RAN – Service Management and Orchestration (SMO)
Introduction The SMO is an automation platform for Open RAN Radio Resources and known as Service Management and Orchestration (SMO).The specifications for SMO framework are defined by Open RAN Alliance. […]
Open Midhaul F1 Interface F1-C and F1-U
The F1 interface connects a gNB CU to a gNB DU. This interface is applicable to the CU-DU Split gNB architecture. The control plane of the F1 (F 1-C) allows […]
Open RAN Management Plane (M-plane) for Open Radio Unit
In ORAN, the O-RU management functions to set parameters are done over the M-Plane. The management functions includes O-RU software management, fault management etc. Regarding this, O-RAN fronthaul specifications prescribe […]
O-RAN Interview Questions
In this post, we have put most asked interview questions about Open RAN/O-RAN in various Telecom Companies/Service Provider who are developing Open RAN systems. What is Open RAN, OpenRAN and […]
Cloud RAN Orchestration and Management
The Orchestration and management for Cloud RAN (cRAN) is consist of a suite of Orchestration and OSS systems, including AI/ML advanced analytics systems, to automate the end-to-end service lifecycle starting […]
Marvell’s O-RAN Solutions Overview
There one more name to the OEM vendors for O-RAN products and name is Marvell Semiconductors. They announced their 5G O-RAN portfolio with a vRAN platform. Open RAN architectures enable […]