Open RAN : The Definitive Guide

Cover
Table of Contents
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
List of Contributors
Foreword
Preface
About the Authors
Definitions / Acronyms
1 The Evolution of RAN
   1.1 Introduction
   1.2 RAN Architecture Evolution
   1.3 The Case for Open RAN
   1.4 6G and the Road Ahead
   1.5 Conclusion
   Bibliography
2 Open RAN Overview
   2.1 Introduction
   2.2 Open RAN Architecture
   2.3 Open RAN Cloudification and Virtualization
   2.4 RAN Intelligence
   2.5 Fronthaul Interface and Open Transport
   2.6 Securing Open RAN
   2.7 Open Source Software
   2.8 RAN Automation and Deployment with CI/CD
   2.9 Open RAN Testing
   2.10 Industry Organizations
   2.11 Conclusion
   Bibliography
3 O‐RAN Architecture Overview
   3.1 Introduction
   3.2 Near‐RT RIC Architecture
   3.3 Non‐RT RIC Architecture
   3.4 SMO Architecture
   3.5 Other O‐RAN Functions and Open Interfaces
   3.6 Conclusion
   Bibliography
4 Cloudification and Virtualization
   4.1 Virtualization Trends
   4.2 Openness and Disaggregation with vRAN
   4.3 Cloud Deployment Scenarios
   4.4 Unwinding the RAN Monolith
   4.5 Orchestration, Management, and Automation as Key to Success
   4.6 Summary
   Bibliography
5 RAN Intelligence
   5.1 Introduction
   5.2 Challenges and Opportunities in Building Intelligent Networks
   5.3 Background on Machine Learning Life Cycle Management
   5.4 ML‐Driven Intelligence and Analytics for Non‐RT RIC
   5.5 ML‐Driven Intelligence and Analytics for Near‐RT RIC
   5.6 E2 Service Models for Near‐RT RIC
   5.7 ML Algorithms for Near‐RT RIC
   5.8 Near‐RT RIC Platform Functions for AI/ML Training
   5.9 RIC Use Cases
   5.10 Conclusion
   Bibliography
6 The Fronthaul Interface
   6.1 The Lower‐Layer Split RAN
   6.2 Option 8 Split – CPRI and eCPRI
   6.3 Option 6 Split – FAPI and nFAPI
   6.4 Option 7 Split – O‐RAN Alliance Open Fronthaul
   6.5 Conclusions
   Bibliography
7 Open Transport
   7.1 Introduction
   7.2 Requirements
   7.3 WDM Solutions
   7.4 Packet‐Switched Solutions
   7.5 Management and Control Interface
   7.6 Synchronization Solutions
   7.7 Testing
   7.8 Conclusion
   Bibliography
8 O‐RAN Security
   8.1 Introduction
   8.2 Zero Trust Principles
   8.3 Threats to O‐RAN
   8.4 Protecting O‐RAN
   8.5 Recommendations for Vendors and MNOs
   8.6 Conclusion
   Bibliography
9 Open RAN Software
   9.1 Introduction
   9.2 O‐RAN Software Community (OSC)
   9.3 Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP)
   9.4 Other Open‐Source Communities
   9.5 Conclusion
   Bibliography
10 Open RAN Deployments
   10.1 Introduction
   10.2 Network Architecture
   10.3 Network Planning and Design
   10.4 Network Deployment
   10.5 Conclusion
   Bibliography
11 Open RAN Test and Integration
   11.1 Introduction
   11.2 Testing Across the Network Life Cycle
   11.3 O‐RAN ALLIANCE Test and Integration Activities
   11.4 Conclusion
   Bibliography
12 Other Open RAN Industry Organizations
   12.1 Telecom Infra Project
   12.2 Trials and Deployments
   12.3 Small Cell Forum
   12.4 3rd Generation Partnership Project
   12.5 Open RAN Policy Coalition
   12.6 Conclusion
   Bibliography
Index
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