Radisys Corporation announced the availability of its Connect RAN software on the Qualcomm Dragonwing FSM200 Platform, targeting various indoor and outdoor market segments. The solution utilizes baseband and radio capabilities of the Dragonwing FSM200 platform to support high performance and capacity use cases across sectors such as mobile network operators (MNOs), enterprise, fixed-wireless access (FWA), and home networks.
The Connect RAN 5G solution includes a comprehensive feature set that is fully interoperable and enhances manageability support, allowing for small cell deployments in different verticals with reduced operational and capital expenses.
Highlights include:
- Support for mmWave RAN on Dragonwing platforms with bandwidths up to 800MHz, beamforming, network slicing, and quality-of-service (QOS) features.
- Optimized latency and Ethernet PDU features catering to the Industry 4.0 segment.
- A low-footprint RAN software version designed for home femto deployments.
- Diverse options for indoor and outdoor solutions across various bands and bandwidths.
- Compatibility with TR-069/TR-196, Netconf, and O-RAN O1 interfaces for seamless integration with legacy and modern management systems.
Additionally, it supports the ORAN E2 interface for the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), facilitating AI capabilities in small cell deployments. Gerardo Giaretta from Qualcomm emphasized the partnership with Radisys in fostering an ecosystem that supports rapid small cell development. Munish Chhabra from Radisys noted that collaboration with Qualcomm enhances small cell solution offerings across various industry sectors.