“The Advanced Telecommunications Application Environment Cluster solution is a remarkable innovation because, not only does it provide centralized network management services, it also offers comprehensive support that enables efficient operations for network evolution, which will enhance user experience and overall quality of services,” said Jiang Wangcheng, President of Huawei Wireless Network for Operating Support System and Services. “By using the solution, customers will be able to manage their network more effectively without paying additional costs.”
Network architecture in the mobile broadband era has become more complicated than in the past due to the growing communications demands of consumers. For example, in order to support various spectrum bands, multi-system and multi-layer networks are needed. The resource chain across wireless, transmission and core networks is also becoming more complex, resulting in challenges such as more complex operations, increased workloads and lower system reliability. Additionally, OSS hardware is also facing difficulties such as high costs, limited network space and lagging response times.
Huawei’s customizable ATAE Cluster solution allows operators to deploy programmable “blade boards” Single Board Computers (SBCs) designed for Huawei’s integrated OSS software solutions. It supports centralized deployment of multi-technology products in one cabinet and one power source, which greatly reduces costs, as well as space needs, energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The ATAE Cluster solution not only shortens delivery cycles and provides speedy services, it also offers greater reliability with the ATAE board disaster recovery mechanism. Each ATAE board supports plug-and-play, enabling customers to have a smooth network evolution and expansion.
The ATAE Cluster solution was successfully deployed on a UK leading operator’s network in August 2012. Using a single cabinet and single frame for its OSS management platform, the network’s power consumption decreased by 75%, with occupied site space decreased by 75%, allowing for a 135% increase in management capabilities. Network reliability also greatly increased due to the solution’s ATAE board disaster recovery mechanism. The perfect performance of the ATAE Cluster solution has won significant recognition from the operator.