XONET
XONET, an innovative creation by the research and development department of Nextworks, represents a cutting-edge testing platform known as the "Xg Open Network & Edge Testbed."
Why XONET?
Experimental validation is the key for extensive KPIs measurements and assessment, with realistic trials and pilots in 5G scenarios.
- For validating new architectures, data and control plane technologies, algorithms, software components for control and management plane.
- For understanding the new opportunities that 5G brings to vertical applications, at technical and business level.
- For tuning deployments and settings of vertical applications in realistic conditions, identifying bottlenecks, suitable setup and configuration for a variety of target scenarios and environments, easy to customize and replicate.
Fully open 5G testbed
This testbed provides an open and collaborative environment for developing and testing 5G technologies. Here's a quick rundown of its key features:
- Open & Standardized Interfaces: Easy access to network layers through standardized REST APIs for seamless integration with European research projects.
- Open-Source Tools & Simulation Integration: Leverages open-source tools and integrates simulation capabilities for comprehensive 5G network testing.
- Developer-Friendly Environment: Facilitates development, integration, and modification of new and existing components.
Features
Highlights
- Every brew is customized according to specific hw and sw requirements.
- Completely open and reconfigurable.
- The user can have full access to the platform (root permission, source code)
- Available with Wi-Fi in case of issues with 5G spectrum
- Single shop stop for a fully integrated system, including both hw and sw
- It is not designed to be used for operational services, but it can sustain experimental services.
Example hardware tech specs
- Server rack with 1 management server and edge computing nodes with customizable capabilities and GPU options.
- Switches and mini PCs for OVS-based programmable transport nodes
Example software tech specs
- OpenStack, K8S, K3S
- 5G CN license / OSS
- ETSI OSM NFVO
- SDN controllers: OpenDaylight, ONOS, ETSI TeraFlowSDN
- Simulation/emulation tools: UERANSIM
