CommScope brings Open RAN indoors with updates to flagship DAS and small cell products
Ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, CommScope announces support for third-party Open RAN distributed units (O-DUs) in its flagship all-digital ERA distributed antenna system (DAS) and Open RAN-compliant ONECELL small cells Did. Additionally, CommScope announced that it will support Open RAN in its in-building radios.
With the addition of native Open RAN interface support for ERA systems, CommScope extends its current support for third-party interoperability. This allows venues to adopt fully digital, open 5G connectivity for DAS and private network connections that obtain their signal source through a connection to an operator’s public network.In an interview with RCR Wireless Newsexecutives said the ERA platform’s O-DU support not only enables new deployment models with zero-touch configuration, but also minimizes the MNO footprint in the venue and eliminates the environmental footprint associated with traditional DAS deployments. He emphasized that the impact can be reduced by nearly 90%.
With the ONECELL platform, CommScope will extend its current virtualized open fronthaul access to support third-party O-DUs, while allowing MNOs to take advantage of both native small cells and new open RAN integration options. Accelerate multi-operator 5G deployment for enterprises.
CommScope also announced that Open RAN support has been extended to software defined radios across both ERA and ONECELL platforms, consolidating and simplifying radio selection, allowing customers to benefit from high-quality cellular coverage while He says it has become easier to adapt to evolving technology. .
For more information from CommScope on this announcement and the broader market trends, check out the following interview:
“5G indoor networks are either distributed antenna systems or small cells,” Swank explained. “And what we are working on is enabling Open RAN on both of these systems, which will allow them to connect directly to mobile network operators using digital interfaces. , can provide the same flexibility and the same benefits that you get from Open RAN in macro indoor environments,” he said.
“This means that from the MNO radio system all the way to the last radio in the DAS, we will have digital interfaces, digital communications, and digital 5G. This will give unprecedented performance to the MNO radio system. ” As we build systems, we have unprecedented visibility into those systems, and we actually have unprecedented sustainability into those systems. ” Swank continued.
Bianco noted that clients are looking for solutions that are easy to install and don’t require as much space or power. Now they’re looking at his O-RAN interfaces that we currently have, and he’s actually creating solutions that move forward in how to bring 5G into building environments faster, easier, and cheaper. I think that’s what I’m seeing. ”
Bianco said the solution could be implemented in industries such as power, steel and mining. “We can use one product, just get the ERA, and layer it into any type of vertical that we want. So far we’ve been focused on MNOs. , now we see that it’s open to businesses as well.”
Meanwhile, open RAN adoption is accelerating significantly after years of resistance, according to senior director Salsiccia. The executive said this faster O-RAN will allow the company to deploy indoor systems more quickly and efficiently. He emphasized the transition from 5G non-standalone networks to 5G standalone networks. This will enable customers to take full advantage of the capabilities of 5G technology as it catalyzes greater in-building deployment.
