Baseband Units (BBU): Ericsson offers a range of baseband units that provide the processing power needed for 5G NR (New Radio) deployments. These BBUs are designed to handle massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) configurations, advanced beamforming, and other 5G-specific functionalities.
Radio Units (RU): Ericsson's radio units include both Massive MIMO and MIMO antennas that operate across various frequency bands (sub-6 GHz and mmWave). These RUs are designed to provide high data rates, low latency, and enhanced coverage.
Core Network Solutions:
5G Core (5GC): Ericsson’s 5G Core solutions include the Service Communication Proxy (SCP), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), User Plane Function (UPF), and Network Repository Function (NRF). These components work together to provide end-to-end connectivity, network slicing, low latency, and other 5G core functionalities.
Network Functions Virtualization (NFV): Ericsson’s NFV solutions enable operators to virtualize network functions, allowing for greater scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency in deploying 5G core networks.
Transport Solutions:
Router 6000 Series: This series includes high-capacity routers designed to meet the increased bandwidth demands of 5G networks. These routers support advanced features like segment routing, network slicing, and synchronization, ensuring reliable and efficient transport of 5G traffic.
Optical Solutions: Ericsson offers optical transport solutions that provide high-capacity, low-latency connectivity for 5G networks. These solutions include Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), coherent optical technology, and advanced network management capabilities.
Management and Orchestration:
Ericsson Orchestrator: This management system provides automation, orchestration, and network slicing capabilities for 5G networks. It allows operators to efficiently manage network resources, automate service provisioning, and optimize network performance.
Network Management System (NMS): Ericsson’s NMS solutions provide end-to-end network management capabilities, including monitoring, configuration, fault management, and performance optimization for 5G networks.
Cloud Infrastructure:
Ericsson Cloud Infrastructure: Ericsson offers a range of cloud infrastructure solutions, including cloud-native platforms, container orchestration, and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) offerings. These solutions enable operators to deploy and manage 5G applications and services in a distributed cloud environment efficiently.
End-to-End Solutions:
Ericsson Spectrum Sharing (ESS): This solution enables operators to deploy 5G services using existing 4G spectrum bands, allowing for a smooth transition to 5G without requiring additional spectrum resources.
Edge Computing: Ericsson’s edge computing solutions provide computing resources closer to the end-users, enabling low-latency, high-bandwidth applications and services, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and real-time analytics.
