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Comparative Evaluation of Open-Source 5G RAN Platforms OAI and srsRAN Released
Key points
- Study compares OpenAirInterface (OAI) and srsRAN.
- Evaluates features, flexibility, and performance.
- Includes radio resource control, data rates, and application workloads.
- Addresses lack of comprehensive, multi-SDR evaluations.
New Comparative Study on Open-Source 5G RAN
A new paper presents a comparative evaluation of OpenAirInterface (OAI) and srsRAN, two open-source implementations of 5G Radio Access Network (RAN). These platforms are used in industry and academic research, rapid prototyping, and private 5G deployments.
The study addresses a gap in existing evaluations, which often focus on individual testbeds, end-to-end studies, or partial comparisons. It considers different Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), RAN configurations, user applications, and numbers of real User Equipments (UEs).
Evaluation Methodology
The evaluation includes both a qualitative assessment and a quantitative performance analysis. The qualitative assessment covers supported features and deployment flexibility of OAI and srsRAN.
The quantitative analysis examines radio resource control setup procedures, compliance with theoretical data rates, and real application workloads. These workloads include Video on Demand (VoD) for data rate evaluation, and Live Streaming (LS) and Cloud Gaming (CG) for latency-sensitive applications.
Addressing Research Gaps
Previous evaluations of OAI and srsRAN have been limited to individual testbed scenarios or partial comparisons. This new study provides a more comprehensive view by considering a broader range of variables, including different SDRs and diverse application requirements.
The research aims to offer a detailed understanding of each platform's capabilities and performance under varied conditions, which is relevant for researchers and developers working with open-source 5G RAN technologies.
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Primary sources
arXiv 2608.25820Reporting from
A new study provides a comparative evaluation of OpenAirInterface (OAI) and srsRAN, two open-source 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) platforms. The research assesses their supported features, deployment flexibility, and quantitative performance across various configurations and applications, addressing a gap in comprehensive comparisons.