RuggedPod 4G-LTE Base Station resets CAPEX and OPEX standards in mobile by an order of magnitude | cross pond high tech | Scoop.it
From www.horizon-computing.com - November 13, 2015 4:31 AM
Horizon teamed up with Amarisoft to deliver the first small cell 4G LTE system based on x86 industry standard microprocessor.

Amarisoft software does support eNodeB functions including PHY Layer, Protocol layer, and network interface layer including IPv6, as well as core network features to manage users access and interoperability with existing installation making it an highly flexible 4G LTE implementation. Associated with the power and flexibility of linux it does bring endless possibilities to its end user to implement new services or business model, to expand 4G and Internet access deployment.

More information can be found on Amarisoft webpage: http://www.amarisoft.com

Currently targeting developers, small telco companies and people who are willing to deploy Internet access around the world, this first development POD comes with:

  • An integrated SDR solution directly connected to the x86 motherboard through a PCIe connection. This solution covers frequencies from 70Mhz to 6Ghz and doesn’t require any external hardware to implement a 4G network. The signal can be either amplified to build up a production based station or use outdoor antennas connected through sealed SMA connectors.
  • Enough computing power to drive this SDR solutions and many IP services on top of it.

The solution  provides a 10m signal range through a 10mW max power antenna solution (with 4 antennas 2×2 MIMO).  Multiples POD can be synced using GPS clock signal available through a fith antenna.

Amarisoft and Horizon are  working with AW2S on stronger  signal support which can deliver dual 20W amplifier signals allowing to expand coverage to proprietary cell tower class. Please get in touch with us as to get more informations on this solution.

The dual socket Xeon E5 v3 motherboard included within this developer kit is providing enough computing power as to support with a single Xeon E5 2618Lv3 up to 3 Antennas as to emulate a full cell tower, leaving up to 2 full core for additionnal features.

The motherboard includes high resiliency hardware functions like ECC memory support to lower system failure and improve stability.

The ASPEED IPMI controller provides full features remote management function, and simplify remote operation.

Relying on industry standard hardware the solution lower OPEX by a 3 digit percentage as it doesn’t requires any specific training, and can be easily upgraded.