RAN Connect

Portfolio

Ericsson RAN Connect allows CSPs to aggregate radio traffic to a high-capacity fronthaul interface, unlocking the full potential of modern RAN Compute capabilities.

The RAN evolution will create new fronthaul opportunities. This is why we’re introducing the new RAN Connect portfolio. A canvas to create efficiency and openness.

To create greater radio site scalability and performance to fully leverage the compute power in RAN Compute
To utilize the bandwidth efficiencies and operational opportunities that come with packetization in fronthaul
To allow for increased observability and manageability for open fronthaul

OUR KEY BENEFITS

Efficiency

Unleash the full potential of RAN Compute
through improved utilization of the compute power.
It enables up to 33% more radios per RAN Compute

Resilience

Industry leading sync solution with RAN centric sync
features and simultaneous fronthaul and backhaul
sync support. Up to 15x longer hold-over for TDD radios

Ready for the future

Enables an easy evolution to Cloud RAN deployments as well as Centralized RAN by taking the first step aggregating to a common fronthaul interface. With this first step, all possibilities are open for new network architectures and increased traffic.

Empowering high performing programmable networks

Communication service providers are in a constant strive to offer the best performance and reliability with the lowest possible TCO while increasing their sustainability. Creating radio solutions that meet the precise needs of the service providers is more than a science or a business. It is an art form.

5G & beyond: Ericsson solutions to exceed 5G expectations

Explore our products

The RAN evolution will change the Fronthaul part of the network and open up for new opportunities. The fronthaul interface is moving from TDM based CPRI and becoming packetized using eCPRI. Instead of vendor specific protocols, open fronthaul is introduced. We also foresee a move from very static connections (from radio A to interface B on the baseband) to both being dynamic in nature and a true network with any-to-any connectivity. In addition, the compute power in the basebands have increased substantially enabling increased support for more radios/cells per baseband. This drives the need for a new portfolio to cater for new requirements of Open Fronthaul – Ericsson RAN Connect.

RAN Connect 6381: An all-outdoor solution supporting 600 Gbps capacity with high scalability and efficiency.

Main features:

·600 Gbps capacity

·3x25 GE + 18x50 GE + 2x200 GE interfaces

·Outdoor, 14 kg

·RAN centric sync features

Key benefits:

·Enables zero footprint deployments

·Increased scalability and utilization of RAN Compute

·Enables hierarchical multiplexing gains

·High performing Radio sync and security enable robust and resilient RAN networks

RAN Connect 6681: A versatile 600 Gbps indoor option optimized for a wide range of interface configurations

Main features:

·600 Gbps capacity

·6x25 GE+18x50 GE+2x200 GE interfaces

·1 RU, 19”, 340mm depth

·RAN centric sync features

Key benefits:

·Increased scalability and utilization of RAN Compute

·Enable hierarchical multiplexing gains

·High performance Radio sync and security enable robust and resilient RAN network

RAN Connect 6682: A high capacity fronthaul solution with up to 1.2 Tbps throughput, ideal for large-scale deployments.

Main features:

·1.2 Tbps capacity

·1x25 GE+31x50 GE+4x200 GE +2x400 GE interfaces

·1 RU, 19”. 290mm depth

·RAN centric sync features

Key benefits:

·High performing radio sync ensures high network performance

·Remote radio re-homing reduces site visits and TCO

·Increased flexibility through any-radio-to-baseband/vDU connectivity