Huawei unveils SDN-based mobile backhaul solution

BANGALORE, INDIA: Networking company Huawei announced new products for its LTEHaul solution, its software-defined-networking (SDN) based mobile backhaul solution.

SDN capabilities are now supported in its new CX600 series aggregation router, ATN910 series cell site router (CSR), and U2000 Network Management System (NMS). The solution is the outcome of a joint innovation project between Huawei and China Telecom Guangzhou Institute.

The SDN features can support several cell site routers (ATN910 series), which can be managed as a virtual cluster by centralized SDN controllers embedded in the aggregation routers (CX600 series).

It also comes with a U2000 system, which provides a graphical user interfaced (GUI) based unified NMS for the cell site and aggregation routers. Early tests have shown service provisioning efficiency improvements of 85 per cent and over 50 per cent reduction in network alarms, claims the company.

"Huawei is committed to helping our customers achieve business success through innovative technology solutions. Our progress with SDN technology demonstrates Huawei's practical and effective leadership within the Carrier SDN industry." said Gai Gang, president, Huawei Carrier IP product line.