VIAVI Accelerates O-RAN Interoperability Testing with Industry's First Real-Time Analyzer

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Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) Expands NITRO® Wireless Portfolio with XhaulAdvisor, a Real-Time Fronthaul Verification Solution

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• XhaulAdvisor is the first solution in the market to offer real-time analytics for fronthaul verification, analysis, emulation, and channel utilization, providing operational flexibility and reducing test time.
• The integration of XhaulAdvisor with other VIAVI tools such as TM500 and TeraVM speeds up troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue isolation caused by RAN, transport, or synchronization functions.

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CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the expansion of its NITRO^® Wireless portfolio with the addition of XhaulAdvisor, a scalable software solution offering real-time data for fronthaul verification, analysis, emulation and channel utilization. The first solution in the market to feature real-time analytics, XhaulAdvisor enables Open RAN vendors, operators and OTIC labs to accelerate interoperability testing (IOT) and End-to-End testing and troubleshooting.

Unlike conventional tools that require lengthy waiting periods for capture, post-processing and visualization, XhaulAdvisor enables a realistic testing and validation environment in real time. Vendors and operators rapidly and accurately correlate test anomalies to network events and troubleshoot fronthaul and transport timing, packet flows and channel utilization, as well as analyze M-plane, S-plane and C/U-plane sessions.

Various operation modes are available to fit unique application needs, from setup in passive or through mode to analysis in live or post-capture environments. Synchronization can be achieved from open fronthaul or an external timing source. Providing operational flexibility, this solution can be deployed on commercial off-the-shelf hardware.

XhaulAdvisor can be integrated with other VIAVI tools already present in the testbed – such as TM500 and TeraVM – to speed up troubleshooting, root cause analysis, as well as flagging and isolation of issues caused by RAN, transport or synchronization functions.

"The complex Open RAN supplier ecosystem demands reliable testing of different network components early in the development cycle. The XhaulAdvisor significantly reduces test time by delivering the industry's first real-time fronthaul analysis," said Ian Langley, Senior Vice President, Wireless Businss Unit, VIAVI. "This solution is part of the VIAVI commitment to increasing confidence in deployment of Open RAN."

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. In 2023, we celebrate over 100 years of Network Transformation and Optical Innovation. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

 

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FAQ

What is XhaulAdvisor?

XhaulAdvisor is a scalable software solution offering real-time data for fronthaul verification, analysis, emulation, and channel utilization, designed to accelerate interoperability testing (IOT) and End-to-End testing and troubleshooting for Open RAN vendors, operators, and OTIC labs.

What are the key features of XhaulAdvisor?

XhaulAdvisor offers various operation modes to fit unique application needs, real-time analytics, and integration with other VIAVI tools for faster troubleshooting and issue isolation.

Who can benefit from XhaulAdvisor?

Open RAN vendors, operators, and OTIC labs can benefit from XhaulAdvisor to accelerate interoperability testing and troubleshoot fronthaul and transport timing, packet flows, and channel utilization.

How does XhaulAdvisor contribute to the Open RAN ecosystem?

XhaulAdvisor significantly reduces test time by delivering the industry's first real-time fronthaul analysis, increasing confidence in the deployment of Open RAN.

What is the commitment of VIAVI regarding XhaulAdvisor?

VIAVI is committed to increasing confidence in the deployment of Open RAN through the introduction of XhaulAdvisor, which addresses the demand for reliable testing of different network components early in the development cycle.