5G/6G Open RAN Testbed
Get your own full end-2-end 5G or 6G testbed using IS-Wireless advanced implementation of O-RAN specifications. Based on years of experience in R&D projects in Horizon 2020, FP7 and SNS JU.
Overview
The 5G/6G Open RAN Testbed consists of software and hardware elements which allow you creating your own setup depending on the needs. The software part consists of O-DU, O-CU, Near-Real-Time Radio Intelligent Controller (Near-RT RIC) and CORE. The hardware includes Radio Units, commercial and laboratory types and servers. API for own xApp development.
Stay ahead of the industry with your own 5G/6G laboratory. Leapfrog your competition and become an expert in custom xApps writing
We are committed to deliver proven and modern 5G/6G solutions to universities, R&D centres and commercial customers
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Near-RT RIC
Near-real-time control and optimization of RAN elements and resources via fine-grained data collection and actions over the E2 interface. Own xApps development possible
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Support and maintenance
Decide how many hours of support you need or get it on the go. We provide remote secure updates for the software
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O-CU, O-DU
Split architecture allows for better RAN coordination, control performance features, load management, real-time performance optimization
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Indoor and outdoor
We cooperate with commercial Radio Units vendors. Non-commercial RUs based on USRP B210 is also possible. Our DU supports both TDD and FDD
Learn how 5G/6G Open RAN Testbed works
Contact us to learn more about our testbed. Schedule a call with Rafal who will provide additional information and connect you with the right people at IS-Wireless.
Rafal Sanecki
IS-Wireless Academy
18 years of experience in R&D projects
We deliver our testbed or its elements in a number of R&D projects. Below we listed some projects we are engaged in
Details
Below is the list of items that make up the testbed
O-CU and O-DU
With the IS-Wireless approach, flexible split and move of 5G NR functions (protocol stack layers) between O-DU and O-CU units is possible. IS-Wireless Liquid RAN O-CU is an advanced implementation of O-RAN Central Unit and Liquid RAN O-DU is an advanced implementation of O-RAN Distributed Unit. Both are important and challenging part of each modern 5G gNodeB.
Hardware
We cooperate with various hardware manufacturers. List of commercial O-Radio Units suppliers include Benetel indoor and outdoor units, Cablefree. For the laboratory purposes we could also propose non-commercial O-RUs based on USRP B210. List of servers partners include such brands like HPE, DELL, Advantech or Supermicro. We help designing the hardware BOM based on your needs.
Near-RT RIC
IS-Wireless Liquid RAN Near-RT RIC is an implementation of O-RAN Near Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller. It is an advanced logical function that enables near-real-time control and optimization of RAN elements (i.e. O-DU, O-CU) and resources via fine-grained data collection and actions over the E2 interface.
Main benefits of the Liquid RAN Near-RT RIC:
- RAN analytics information generation (KPM based on counters).
- Monitor, override or control the behaviour of O-DU and/or O-CU.
- Support/control RRM (Radio Resource Management) features (i.e. cell-less, scheduler, slicing.
- Control loop in the order of 10ms – 1s.
Liquid RAN
Open RAN testbed is based on our concept of Liquid RAN architecture. It includes:
- Flexible software and hardware implementations allow scalable cost-effective solutions.
- Split architecture allows for better RAN coordination, control performance features, load management, real-time performance optimization.
- Configurable functional splits will enable adaptation to various use cases, such as variable latency on transport.
Together with the testbed you get:
- Support during installation
- Support for the agreed period
- Documentation
- Maintance, updates and upgrades
Meet the support team
Based on the experience of IS-Wireless product and R&D teams.
Adam Girycki
R&D Expert
Adam Girycki holds the position of R&D Expert within the IS-Wireless and particularly expertise in the 3GPP standard, O-RAN alliance, 2G/3G/4G/5G Radio Network Design, Signalling and Radio Network Optimisation. Responsible for the development of the Near-Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Near-RT RIC) platform based on O-RAN standard, research and development of the radio resource management algorithms for xApps and MAC layer.
Piotr Koter
Integration Manager
Piotr leads the integration process of 5G SA O-RAN networks elements like RIC, O-RU, O-DU, O-CU, and Core. His expertise extends to end-to-end configuration and troubleshooting of O-RAN elements in external deployments, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Piotr’s duties include also verification of the flow and correctness of signaling messages and data via eNB/gNB layers.
Contact us to learn more
Rafal Sanecki
IS-Wireless Academy