CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 18,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc.
(VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today shared the company's role in the Fall
2023 O-RAN PlugFest organized by the O-RAN ALLIANCE and hosted by
industry leaders. VIAVI delivered industry-leading benchmarking and
validation for RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) testing and
training for AI-enabled applications including energy efficiency;
security testing; and conformance and end-to-end testing of new
products. The company also improved testing efficiency with
real-time analysis and automation.
In October and November, VIAVI participated in testing in 11
labs across eight countries: the United
States; United Kingdom;
Germany; France; Italy; Spain;
Japan; and Korea. Major outcomes
included:
- RIC testing for AI-enabled applications. When the
conformance and performance of a RIC is verified, vendors can
implement xApps or rApps to unlock RAN intelligence and deliver
cutting-edge use cases such as energy savings and enhanced
QoS.
Use Case
|
System Under Test
|
Location
|
RIC Test
|
VMware
|
i14y Lab
(Berlin)
|
Near-RT RIC, Traffic
Steering
|
Nokia, Red Hat,
Capgemini
|
i14y Lab
(Berlin)
|
RIC Test
|
Fujitsu,
DISH
|
COSMOS (New
Brunswick)
|
RIC Test
|
Capgemini
|
CableLabs
(Louisville)
|
Near-RT RIC, Traffic
Steering
|
Nokia
|
Orange SA
(Paris)
|
RIC Traffic Steering,
QoS
|
TIM
|
TIM (Torino)
|
RIC Energy
Saving
|
Capgemini
|
LGU+ (Seoul)
|
Non-RT RIC
|
Rakuten
Symphony
|
Rakuten Mobile
(Yokosuka)
|
- Security testing. Network security must be protected in
an open, multi-vendor environment.
Use Case
|
System Under Test
|
Location
|
Security Test with
Automation
|
Capgemini (O-DU,
O-CU)
|
SONIC Labs
(London)
|
Security Test with
Automation
|
NEC (O-RU), Rakuten
Symphony (O-DU, O-CU)
|
Rakuten Mobile
(Yokosuka)
|
- Conformance and end-to-end testing. Vendors offering new
O-RAN products can present them to validate operation according to
the applicable specifications. In addition to individual network
elements such as O-RU, O-DU, O-CU and RIC, companies also
demonstrated end-to-end operation and interoperability across a
complete O-RAN.
Use Case
|
System Under Test
|
Location
|
O-RU
Conformance
|
Analog
Devices
|
i14y Lab
(Berlin)
|
O-RU Conformance with
Automation
|
NEC
|
Rakuten Mobile
(Yokosuka)
|
End-to-End
|
VIAVI (O-RU Emulator),
Capgemini (O-DU, O-CU, RIC), VIAVI (Core Emulator)
|
SONIC Labs
(London)
|
End-to-End
|
NEC (O-RU, O-DU, O-CU),
Red Hat, Qualcomm, HP
|
DOCOMO
(Yokosuka)
|
End-to-End
|
NEC (O-RU), Fujitsu
(O-DU, O-CU), Wind River, NVIDIA, DELL Technologies
|
DOCOMO
(Yokosuka)
|
End-to-End
|
Samsung's Open RAN
compliant solutions (vDU, vCU, RU, Core)
|
SK Telecom (Seongnam
City)
|
End-to-End
|
Effnet (O-DU, O-CU,
Core), VIAVI (O-RU Emulator)
|
CableLabs
(Louisville)
|
End-to-End
|
Effnet (O-DU, O-CU,
Core), Red Hat OpenShift, VIAVI (O-RU Emulator), VIAVI (FrontHaul
Analyzer)
|
CableLabs
(Louisville)
|
- Real-time analysis. To date, lab testing has relied on
tools that require lengthy waiting periods for capture,
post-processing and visualization. Together with CableLabs, VIAVI
demonstrated real-time analysis to accelerate interoperability and
end-to-end testing and troubleshooting.
- Test automation. Facing skills shortages, service
providers and vendors are seeking efficiencies in the lab. In
several demonstrations, VIAVI delivered AI-driven capability to
develop test cases, write scripts, filter logs and find
faults.
The test platforms supporting these activities were:
- VIAVI TM500, the industry's leading UE emulator used by
85% of base station manufacturers, supporting conformance,
performance, interoperability, security and end-to-end
testing.
- VIAVI TM500 O-RU Tester in combination with the
R&S SMW200A or R&S SMM100A Vector Signal
Generator (VSG), R&S FSV/A or R&S FSW Signal
and Spectrum Analyzer (VSA), R&S VSE signal analysis
software from Rohde & Schwarz, used for O-RU conformance
testing, with VIAVI O-RU Test Manager providing a seamless user
experience.
- VIAVI TeraVM, a virtualized application emulation and
security performance platform, used in 5G, Open RAN, RIC testing
and training, and cybersecurity testing.
- VIAVI XhaulAdvisor, a scalable software solution
offering real-time data for fronthaul verification, analysis,
emulation and channel utilization. The first solution in the market
to feature real-time analytics, XhaulAdvisor enables Open RAN
vendors, operators and OTIC labs to accelerate interoperability and
end-to-end testing and troubleshooting.
"In 2023, the industry has been challenged by financial pressure
while advancing networks to deliver innovative services," commented
Ian Langley, Senior Vice President
and General Manager, Wireless Business Unit, VIAVI. "At the
PlugFest, VIAVI is pleased to have demonstrated milestones toward
increased operating efficiency, including test automation,
real-time analysis, and developing RAN intelligence to address
energy consumption."
About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider
of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for
telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military,
aerospace and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management
technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer
electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace
applications. In 2023, we celebrate over 100 years of Network
Transformation and Optical Innovation. Learn more about VIAVI at
www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn
and YouTube.
VIAVI, the VIAVI logo, TM500, TeraVM and XhaulAdvisor are
trademarks or registered trademarks of VIAVI Solutions Inc. All
other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the companies named, their subsidiaries in the U.S.
or in other countries.
Media Inquiries:
North America
Sonus PR
Martin Smith
viavi@sonuspr.com
|
Europe, Middle East &
Africa
Sonus PR
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Seresinhe
viavi@sonuspr.com
|
Asia Pacific
Voila
Communications
Manish
Sharma
manish@voilacomm.in
|
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