5G Network Architecture:

Award Solutions' 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) Option 3x poster showcases the evolution from LTE to 5G NSA to Standalone (SA) architectures. It displays both the NSA and Standalone deployment options, as well as the RAN Evolution to 5G and Option 3x transport options. This poster scales nicely so feel free hang it in the office or download as a handy 5G reference!

What to look for in this poster:

The next generation of mobile networks is now at our doorstep. 5G NSA (Option 3x) and 5G SA (Option 2) are two types of 5G deployments widely considered by service providers.

The NSA Option 3x's Radio Access Network (RAN) is composed of eNBs (i.e. master nodes) and gNBs (i.e. secondary nodes). It leverages the 4G LTE Core Network and therefore offers a quick path to 5G deployment. 5G SA radio access network is composed of gNBs. Its target architecture boasts both the 5G New Radio and 5G Core Network. Here are some other notable aspects of 5G that you can discover in this poster:

• 5G's virtualized network functions, indicated by
• 5G's NSA vs SA network deployments
• Option 3x transport options for CRAN and integrated gNB / gNB-DU

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