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
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
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
O-CU, O-DU
Split architecture allows for better RAN coordination, control performance features, load management, real-time performance optimization
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.
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