The challenge of managing Fiber Optic Infrastructure in 5G
5G networks are expected to support high bandwidth, lifesaving applications such as autonomous cars, remote medical operations, M2M and IoT, therefore, the perceived network availability is 99.99%. To achieve such high availability, all network elements must be backed-up.
Automating the 5G backhaul with TeliSwitch AODF and EMS is extremely beneficial due to fast failure recovery and downtime reduction of the optical layer. The result is improved network availability and OPEX reduction.
Robust and Reliable
AODF ensures the second-order survival of the optical infrastructure. First-order survival is guaranteed by the electro-optical equipment operating in two lanes but in the event of a malfunction in the equipment or optical infrastructure, there is no backup for traffic and then the AODF allows a fast connection of an alternative route that is used as a second backup until the fault is repaired.
TeliSwitch AODF & EMS reduce both deployment and operation costs. Fiber links established with AODF can be tested at a single location, utilizing AODF loopback capability. This in contrast to present practices engaging teams at few locations. Fiber link integrity can be verified by an automated session, where OTDR is switched to various ports in sequence, relieving technicians of this tedious end error-prone job.
Zero maintenance
More information about AODF for 5G
TeliSwitch has included special access control features in the AODF to safeguard the integrity of the optical layer infrastructure, preventing unauthorized operation. All communications to and from the AODF are authenticated and encrypted, end-to-end.
- Up to 1000 times increased in bandwidth, per unit area
- Up to 100 times more connected devices
- Up to 10Gbps connection rates to mobile devices in the field
- Perceived network availability of 99.999%
- A perceived 100% network coverage
- Maximum of 1ms end-to-end round-trip delay (latency)
AODF ensures second-order survival of the optical infrastructure. First-order survival is guaranteed by the electro-optical equipment operating in two lanes but in the event of a malfunction in the equipment or optical infrastructure, there is no backup for traffic and then the AODF allows a fast connection of an alternative route that is used as a second backup until the fault is repaired.
