Dell Technologies and FujitsuĀ are working together to make it easier for communications service providers (CSPs) to accelerate the adoption and simplify the deployment of open radio access network (Open RAN) solutions globally.
The companies will pave the path for CSPs to design open networks with the technologies of their choice by collaborating on Open RAN solutions and initiatives.
āWith the increase in edge computing applications expected with 5G, network operators need to consider new options like Open RAN to help make their networks more scalable, flexible and cost-efficient,ā said Bob OāDonnell, President, TECHnalysis Research. āA key way to achieve this is with more open ecosystems, which is why itās important for industry leaders like Dell and Fujitsu to collaborate on new options that can match the performance of todayās traditional networks while lowering costs.ā
Designed for Dell PowerEdge and other x86-based servers, the Dell Open RAN Accelerator Card is an inline Layer 1 processing card that brings the performance of todayās radio access networks to the Open RAN ecosystem. The card increases the serverās performance by processing all Layer 1 computations, allowing the server CPU to focus only on Layer 2 computations. Offloading the Layer 1 computations from the server CPU reduces the overall CPU requirements, power consumption and overall costs.
With Fujitsuās industry-leading RUs, deployed in networks across the globe, multiple bands are supported in one compact unit to provide flexibility and choice. The radiosā high-efficiency amplifier technology helps operators reduce power consumption, supporting green initiatives with greater energy efficiency.
āWith Fujitsuās ORAN technology, weāre bringing more value to communication service providers with access to a broad choice of ecosystem partners and price performant technology for their open network deployments,ā said Andrew Vaz, vice president of product management, Dell Technologies Telecom Systems Business. āWeāre expanding our partner ecosystem to drive faster innovation and a less costly and more efficient path to open RAN, so network operators can deploy open, 5G networks with confidence.ā
āOur collaboration with Dell will broaden the growing Open RAN ecosystem, giving operators more power to choose the best components for their network, regardless of manufacturer,ā said Greg Manganello, vice head of the mobile systems business unit at Fujitsu. āThe innovation and network efficiencies that are inherent with Open RAN technology will also contribute to a more connected and sustainable world.ā