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The telecommunications industry is moving toward open, interoperable, and software-driven approaches as embodied in O-RAN. RAN vendors, integrators, and network operators are leveraging modern tools and techniques in innovative ways to exploit these O-RAN tenets. The resulting O-RAN-based model establishes the foundation on which CapEx and OpEx cost benefits are realized.
This white paper showcased an end-to-end approach to implementing NES features and their significance in an open network model, which offers innovative monitoring, communications, and control techniques for optimal network operation. It introduced several ESF examples to demonstrate how to obtain substantial OpEx savings through an ESF-enabled O-RU coupled with higher layer intelligence. This exemplary model demonstrates how operators benefit from enhanced RAN elements, and how intelligent control delivered by AI/ML engines provide opportunities for improved savings.
Through seamless integration and design validation services, such as those offered through OTEL, operators can validate the interoperability of the highly customized solutions offered by O-RAN vendors. Such integration and validation serves as a crucial step to remove uncertainty around multi-vendor functionality and network KPI impacts. With these services, vendor mix validation lowers system integration and test barriers to showcase value in O-RAN network equipment.
Dell’s O-RAN strategy showcases innovation and the benefits of feature-enabled hardware, end-to-end network management and optimization, combined with system integration services and a demonstration of interoperability and operational excellence. Dell is committed to open disaggregated network deployments and embraces the tenets of O-RAN. Please contact Dell for more information on NES strategies, innovative RAN solutions, and our services.