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CYRUS® 2.0 4G & 5G Base Station Single Software Stack

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CYRUS 2.0 Software

A single software stack for 4G & 5G cellular processing

• Fully virtualized across all layers

• Runs on any x86 server or uCPE as VNFs on top of a virtualization layer (VMware, OpenStack)

• Can connect to any radio that is based on the ORAN 7.2 interface

• Enables multiple use cases in LAN and WAN networks

• Three main components:

• CYRUS vCU

• CYRUS vDU

• CYRUS vManager

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CYRUS 2.0: Overview

• Attributes:• ORAN 7.2 Ethernet Fronthaul

• Virtualized Software-based solution

• CU+DU implemented by software

• Utilizes commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) IT equipment

• Standard server or universal CPE

• Standard switches and PoE

• Cost effective end-to-end system: From S1 to antenna

• ASOCS can provides all HW needed or customers ‘bring their own’

• Easy installation – Wi-Fi like

• Multiple use cases• SMB: Single floor

• SME: Multi-floor/small building

• Enterprise/Venue: New band overlay

IT hardware, CYRUS software

Ethernet

PoE

S1

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CYRUS 2.0: Software Architecture

• Three main components:

• CYRUS vCU

• CYRUS vDU

• CYRUS vManager

• All software runs on x86 servers as

VNFs on top of a virtualization layer

(VMware, OpenStack)

• ASOCS provides full environment from

virtualization layer to applications or

applications only (VNFs) running on

host virtualization environment

• Versatile deployment scenarios

Multiple

vDUs per

vCU

Separate

platform

for vCU,

vDU

Unified

platform for

vCU+vDU

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CYRUS 2.0: Management

• CYRUS Manager includes 2 elements:

• CYRUS Rainbow – local site management• Used for site configuration, performance monitoring, fault management and life

cycle management (local healing and recovery)

• Enables full separation between different operators

• CYRUSNet – centralized management• Aggregation of multiple sites/subnetworks into a network

• Northbound interface for running operations on the network level (e.g. reconfigure a certain parameter in the entire network)

• Enables hierarchical view of the entire network

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CYRUS 2.0: Performance Management

• KPIs can be delivered in multiple ways:

• Send KPIs to the carriers existing management tool

• Provide the carrier with a web-based tool to view and monitor KPIs

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CYRUS2.0: Benefits

Smart Coverage as a Service

Network slicing, VIP/tiered access

Location-based services

Each radio has unique identification

Network and user analytics

User and system behavior

Converged LAN and Cellular

Routing cellular data on

universal CPE

Advanced services

via local breakout

Low latency, secured, private

5G NR

Pure software upgrade path

(production ready Q1 2020)

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Enterprise Edge, Carrier Edge, Cloud Edge

• Everyone wants to control/own an edge cloud for mobile edge services

Telecom Enterprise Cloud Service Providers

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CYRUS 2.0 for WANThe Carrier Edge

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Scalable Platform for Every Use Case

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Network Deployment Scenarios: Summary

Functional Split 2.0 Centric Functional Split 7.2 Centric

Core CenterCentral Office

Data CenterLocal Edge/Super Cell

Data CenterCell SiteCore Center

Central Office

Data CenterLocal Edge/Super Cell

Data CenterCell Site

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CYRUS 2.0 for WAN: Cell Site Architecture

• Fully virtualized base station for outdoor macro deployment

• ORAN 7.2 interface between vDU and RU

• Option 2.0 interface with flexible location of vCU at Cell site or Central/Local Office• Support of vCU-CP and vCU-UP for local breakout

Sector 1

Backhaul Transport

/ SD-WANBackhaul Switch

Fronthaul Switch

Core

Network

Sector 2

Sector 3

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CYRUS 2.0 for WAN: Super-cell Architecture

Local Data Center

• Local breakout

• Local App

• UPF

EPC/NGC

Core

• Low latency fronthaul network allows centralization of vDU functions/servers

• Reduced OpEx and CapEx through centralization

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CYRUS 2.0 for WAN: Macro Nation-Wide and Large Networks

• Distributed Edge Clouds with CYRUS across Cell and Power infrastructure

• C-RAN for multiple locations in campus / neighborhood

• Network deployment across railway stations and towers

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CYRUS 2.0 for LANThe Enterprise Edge

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CYRUS 2.0: System Architecture

• ASOCS CYRUS fully virtualized Base Station enables to run all cellular traffic on a LAN network

• Leveraging standard servers and switches and digital Ethernet remote units

Backhaul Switch

Backhaul

Transport

Fronthaul Switch

Option 1Core

Network

Edge Switch

FiberCat6a

10GBASE-T

up to 100m

CAT6a PoE

Functional Split

Option 7.x vEPC & vCU (vCU) + vDU RU

Functional Split

Option 2.0

or S1

Server / CPE +

CYRUS Software

Option 2

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CYRUS 2.0 for LAN: Multi-Operator Deployments

• Multi-operator solution targeting mid-large scale venues

• Each operator has its own server, all other network elements are shared

• All system components are managed, configurable and upgradeable

• Extensive use of CatX cabling (no coax, no splitters, etc.)

• Overlay for new bands in existing deployments

• Multi carrier sharing

• Separate view and management for each operator

• MOCN, MORAN

Company 1

Company 2 Company 3

Company 4

Company 5

Company 6 Company 7

S1S1S1

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CYRUS 2.0 for LAN: SME/SMB Vertical

• Complete capacity and coverage

cellular solution designed

specifically for SMB/SMEs

• Offered by operators to their

business customers

• Targeting an underserved

market segment where

current solutions are either

too expensive or don’t

perform well

• A cost-effective solution

S1

Company 1

Company 2 Company 3

Company 4

Company 5

Company 6 Company 7

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CYRUS 2.0 for LAN: Private Networks

• Independent network

• Possible deployments:• Unlicensed spectrum (e.g. CBRS)

• Licensed spectrum – Isolated

• Licensed spectrum (5G NR)

• Small/medium size network

• Advanced features: • Location

• Tiered service

• Analytics

Company 1

Company 2 Company 3

Company 4

Company 5

Company 6 Company 7

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CYRUS 2.0 for LAN:Smart Coverage from Corporate Office to All Branches

• From virtualization layer through applications to management

• All functions are virtualized on a single COTS infrastructure

• Enabling wireline and wireless convergence (SD-WAN and LAN Integration)

• Supporting key interfaces (Option 7.x and 2.0)

Customers• Public network

• Analytics

Employees• Private network

• LAN replacement

• Security

• Application aware

• Centralized applications

CPE

Datacenter

SD-WAN

CPE

Datacenter

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CYRUS 2.0 Software Supply Models

1. Software Only - ‘Bring Your Own Hardware’ • Software provided by ASOCS, hardware provided by integrator • For OEMs / system integrators in the wireless/IT space

2. End-to-end Solution• ASOCS provides all necessary hardware required – server, switches,

radios • For customers that need an end-to-end solution

3. Customized Partitioning • For example: Server and switches provided by system integrator and

radios provided by ASOCS

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Why ASOCS?

Software

All software layers

are virtualized

3rd party innovation

Agility and flexibility for

customization

COTS-based

Innovation every

months vs. years

Network Expertise

LAN and WAN

use cases

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