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OcNOS Cell Site Routers (CSR)

The Service Provider mobile and wireline network of the future will not just need to provide exponentially higher bandwidth at lower operating costs but will also have to be capable of enabling new applications such as pervasive mobile broadband, IoT/sensor networks, autonomous vehicles and smart consumer wireless devices. Mobile network operators are actively seeking cost-effective Cell Site Gateway Solutions to accommodate the mass rollout of 4G/5G services to meet mobile traffic demands. Disaggregated Open Network Solutions benefit operators as they build out 4G/5G infrastructure by reducing costs, expanding the vendor ecosystem and leveraging automation so they are more agile in introducing new services.

The evolution to next-generation 5G networks introduces architectural changes in the radio access network (RAN) and mobile core that will have significant implications for how operators design and provision transport capacity and services. The mobile transport network will need to meet the higher capacity and lower latency demands of 5G. In addition, it will need to flexibly adapt to diverse traffic flows to support a growing variety of use cases, from augmented reality to factory automation. A key concept that will enable next generation transport networks is disaggregation, whereby networking software is separated from the switching or routing hardware and partitioned into functional components that can be more efficiently operated. Programmability, automation, and agility with better control of their networks are immediate benefits of disaggregation for operators, besides potential cost savings as well.

Disaggregated Cell Site Gateways transform 5G networks by expanding mobile bandwidth capacity without losing compatibility with legacy networks. Such solutions allow for seamless migration while controlling costs. IP Infusion's OcNOS CSR is a complete carrier class, Cell Site Router (CSR) solution, aligning with the Telecom Infra Project's (TIP) Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway technical specification. The technical specification provides detailed requirements for CSR devices that operators can deploy in current and future generations of wireless transport networks.

The TIP DCSG specification falls under the TIP Open Optical & Packet Transport project. The OcNOS CSR product is a smart converged integrated access platform which enables Service Providers to deliver next-level business and entertainment experiences.

KEY COMPONENTS:

- Multi-vendor CSR hardware platform: Open Compute Project (OCP) and TIP DCSG Compliant ODM smart integrated access platforms supporting up to 360 Gbps capacity.

- OcNOS as a full-featured network OS for open networking: Its features include advanced capabilities, such as extensive switching and routing protocol support, MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) support, and SDN (software defined networking) integration capabilities. OcNOS features hybrid, centralized or distributed network support; scalable, modular high-performance network; and a robust data plane built on merchant silicon.

- IP Infusion Advanced Network Services: Includes comprehensive network design, monitoring and technical support services.