Carrier ethernet for lte mobile backhaul guidebook this guide is a handy reference to mobile technology generations and adoption rates, as well as key topics in mobile backhaul technologies, including sla measurement, service management, mefbased mobile backhaul architecture, and packet networking synchronization options. What is carrier ethernet the basics carrier ethernet basics an ethernet system that is used by carriers or service providers for high speed links for point to point links, lans, mobile backhaul, etc. Carrierclass wireless ethernet bridges for voice and data. A mobile backhaul network can take on a variety of forms depending on. The move to packet, as elsewhere in telecom, is inevitable, and theres now huge interest in carrier ethernet for mobile backhaul. Packet synchronization over carrier ethernet networks for. A comprehensive marketing and technical overview of the mefs initiative on mobile backhaul that has lead to the adoption of carrier ethernet as the technology of choice for 3g and 4g backhaul networks. However, it should be noted that many vendors have carriergrade.
A key dependency in the evolution to ethernet backhaul in telecom networks is the ability to deliver carrier grade synchronization over ethernet to remote wireless base stations and access platforms. Carrier ethernet has emerged as a strong candidate to meet the highly scalable and flexible requirements of the wireless backhaul networks. Synchronisation for lte small cells this december 20 paper is the result of a collaboration between small cell forum and the mef, working together to accelerate the adoption of carrier grade backhaul. For mobile carriers, the largest network expense is backhaul. It was a great experience to witness the testing session, a unique gettogether of many leading players with one single goal. Subcomponents of mobile backhaul network mobile backhaul networks can be. This methodology is completely adapted to todays ethernet services especially mobile backhaul and commercial services. The juniper networks mobile backhaul solution for cable operators ipmpls is the ideal nextgeneration mobile backhaul solution because it enables mobile operators to optimize their networks for the transport of all of their revenuegenerating services both voice. Packet synchronization over carrier ethernet networks for mbh january 2012mobile network sp mobile network ran bs site ran nc site legacy network tdm men tdm demarc demarc giwf emulated service giwf unic unic tdm unin evc unin tdm interface interface ran ce uni mef 6. Ieee 1588 precision time protocol or ptp is rapidly gaining traction.
Mobile backhaul mbh is the process of connecting cell site air interfaces to wireline networks, which are subsequently connected to data centers that host the content and applications accessed by mobile usersboth human and machine. Juniper networks advanced mobile backhaul solution for. Lte 3gpp r8 and r9 standards is able to use a range of carrier bandwidths 1. Cienas wavelogic 5 extreme motr wl5e motr is a singlecarrier, coherent transceiver and service. With the advent of ethernet and ip data networks that support t1 circuit emulation. Ciena delivers marketleading packetbased carrier ethernet solutions that offer robust, scalable, and cost. Deploying routers in the developing worldcarrier backhaul. Carrier network solutions mobile backhaul transport.
Mobile backhaul juha salmelin, esa metsala ebook page. Another might require transparency and utilize an ethernet private. As the number of internet access devices such as smart phones and laptops grows and grows, their desire for more and more data at higher speeds strains current telecommunications networks. Backhaul strategies for mobile carriers the biggest cost challenge facing wireless service providers today is the backhaul network the part of the network including the cellular base station at the edge, the base station controller or radio network controller, and all other layer transport, aggregation, and switching elements in the access and metro networks. Carrier ethernet demarcation is a key element in carrier ethernet services and transport networks for business, wholesale and mobile backhaul applications, as it enables service providers to extend their control over the entire service path, starting from the hand off points.
Run ipcarrier ethernet in parallel to tdmatm backhaul. Carrier ethernet implementations support more functions and cover more markets today ranging from core to microwave to access, elines to etree and triple play to mobile backhaul. Tdmpdh multiservices, transport sdhsonet, ptn mplstp, carrier ethernet, ethernet switch, router, pseudowire, fiber. Infographic to learn more on carrier ethernet lte mobile backhaul. Mefdefined carrier ethernet service definitions and service attributes are introduced and examined with emphasis on their application and use cases for mobile backhaul. Request pdf mobile broadband backhaul network migration from tdm to carrier ethernet with the rollout of long term evolution the capacity of the radio access network backhaul needs to be. This mobile backhaul reference architecture uniquely provides mobile backhaul operators with a solution that offers nextgeneration carrier ethernet services and allows for the migration of incumbent sonetsdh. This flexible and multitasking platform supports otn, sdh, sonet, pdh, dsn networks, and offers extensive support for mobile backhaul technologies with synce, 1588v2 ptp, carrier ethernet and cpri obsai testing. Our mobile backhaul transport service provides wireless service providers wsp with highly reliable, low latency bandwidth between their cell sites and mobile telephone switching offices mtso located in the midwest. In order to increase network utilization and decrease operating expenses, carrier ethernet transport infrastructure mpls and carrier grade ethernet will be deployed and maintained at a lower total cost of ownership than.
Positron develop a portfolio of telecommunication for mobile backhaul, metro ethernet networks, access and edge aggregation, wireless and tripleplay backhaul. The mef has defined carrier ethernet as a ubiquitous, standardized, carrierclass service and network defined by five attributes that distinguish it from familiar lan based ethernet carrier ethernet is often referred to in enterprise circles as ethernet business services. The paper shows backhaul performance requirements vary depending on operator implementation and highlights the use of carrier ethernet backhaul. Traditional t1e1 or gpsbased synchronization can now be replaced with g. Bluebird network has constructed an advanced fiber optic network with a 30gbps backbone capable of scaling to 100gbps as bandwidth. Carrier ethernet for lte mobile backhaul guidebook ciena. This flexible and multitasking platform supports otn, sdh, sonet, pdh, dsn networks, and offers extensive support for mobile backhaul technologies with synce, 1588v2 ptp, carrier ethernet and cpriobsai testing. Carrier ethernet and mobile demarcation the etx204a ensures carriergrade performance and five nines 99. Pdf mobile backhaul design abhishek kumar academia.
Better backhaul with mpls to the cell site 5 today, mobile backhaul is provided not only by the mobile operators but rather a combination of the mobile operators and other service providers providing services to the mobile operators. Mobile broadband backhaul network migration from tdm to. It was an outstanding experience to witness the massive testing feast, a unique gettogether of virtually all leading players with one single goal. Standardized carrier ethernet services for optical.
Loop telecom designs, develops, and manufactures hardware and software for the telecommunications industry. Carrier ethernet switch supports mobile backhaul applications. These operators, or carriers carriers, have networks based on a variety of physical transport options. Heavy reading backhaul strategies for mobile carriers. Mobile networks that were originally built for voice communications are now.
Optimized for mobile backhaul applications, our fsp 150ccge206 enables you to deliver intelligent carrier ethernet services, as well as highly accurate synchronization over fiberbased access networks. Improving mobile backhaul network reliability with carrier. Carrier ethernet ppt and pdfs mobile backhaul rcr wireless. Understanding mobile wireless backhaul fujitsu global. Today, the backhaul landscape is actively changing to keep up with user demand for data. Pdf ethernet mobile backhauling in men concepts and services. Carrier ethernet implementations support more functions and cover more markets today ranging from core to microwave to access, elines to etrees, triple play to mobile backhaul. Mobile networks that were originally built for voice communications are now being optimised for data applications. Carrier ethernet provides capabilities to address the. The etx204a is an advanced demarcation device for slabased ethernet business services and mobile backhaul. For example, one type of service might employ a general carrier ethernet transport backhaul.
Microwave technologies for carrier ethernet services vertel. The metro ethernet forum has defined a set of ethernetvirtual connection services that are adopted to provide scalable ethernet transport for mobile backhaul. Today the primary application for microwave technology is the backhaul of cellular traffic from mobile base stations. Improving mobile backhaul network reliability with carrierclass ieee 15882008 ptp microsemi proprietary and confidential. A comprehensive presentation aimed at business users. Questions about carrier ethernet lte mobile backhaul. A business definition of backhaul is the commercial. This mobile backhaul reference architecture uniquely provides mobile backhaul operators with a solution that offers nextgeneration carrier ethernet services and allows for the migration of incumbent sonetsdh service and transport architectures. Carrier ethernet services provide the connectivity in the mobile. However, it should be noted that many vendors have carrier grade. An adtran white paper 4glte mobile backhaul reference.
Focusing on backhaul from a radio network viewpoint, mobile backhaul combines perspectives on mobile networks and transport network technologies, focusing on mobile backhaul specific functionalities, which are essential in building modern cost efficient packet networks for mobile systems, ip, mpls and carrier ethernet. An ethernet access device that provides ip and mplsenabled metropolitan and wan carrier ethernet service delivery, ethernetbased mobile backhaul, and residential service access. Technology choices for packetbased networks and backhaul transport technologies are covered in depth before examining the role of carrier ethernet in the mobile backhaul. A mobile backhaul network can take on a variety of forms depending on factors such as transport technology, mobile standard, operator preference, etc. Get up to speed with this infographic that covers everything from adoption rates to terms and definitions. For mobile operators with ambitions to compete in the internet services market, this dependence on leased lines and tdm transport is financially unsustainable. The figure below shows a simple reference model where the mobile backhaul is a single carrier ethernet network cen that connects the mobile network nodes, referred herein as ran customer edge. Backhaul considerations for lte and lteadvanced alcatellucent application note 1 impact of lte and ltea on mobile backhaul long term evolution lte radio technology is bringing spectral efficiency improvements, supporting higher traffic volumes, and driving the shift in backhaul architectures to an allip model. Supporting high capacity service provisioning per evcevc. In a hierarchical telecommunications network, the backhaul portion of the network comprises the intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network in contracts pertaining to such networks, backhaul is the obligation to carry packets to and from that backbone network. Etx204a carrier ethernetmobile demarcation device rad.
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