1st Edition
by Juha Salmelin (Author), Esa Metsälä (Author)
Comprehensive coverage of IP/MPLS/Ethernet backhaul technologies and solutions for 3GPP mobile network systems such as LTE, HSPA and GPRS
Focusing on backhaul
from a radio network viewpoint, Mobile Backhaul combines perspectives on
mobile networks and transport network technologies, focusing on mobile
backhaul specific functionalities, which are essential in building
modern cost efficient packet networks for mobile systems, IP, MPLS and
Carrier Ethernet. The key functions required for this process,
Synchronization, Resiliency, Quality of Service and Security, are also
explained. The reader benefits from a view of networking technology from
a radio network viewpoint, which is specific to this application, as
well from a data centre and more IT-oriented perspective. The book
bridges the gap between radio and backhaul viewpoints to provide a
holistic understanding.
Organized into two parts, the book gives
an advanced introduction to the principles of the topic before moving on
to more specialized areas. Part 1 gives a network level overview, with
the purpose of presenting the mobile network application, its protocols,
interfaces and characteristics for the backhaul. This section also
presents the key packet networking technologies that are most relevant
for the radio network. Part 2 offers selected case studies in
Synchronization, Resiliency, QoS and Security and gives example
solutions for mobile operator owned and leased mobile backhaul cases
building on the network view given in Part 1.
Both radio network
experts and IP networking experts will benefit from the treatment of
essential material at the borderline between the radio and backhaul
technologies.
Key features:
- Unique view and coverage of both the radio network and the packet mobile backhaul
- Includes
a view into the economic motivation for a packet based mobile backhaul
and discusses scenarios of a migration to the new technology
- Covers
2G, 3G, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE in radio technologies as well as MWR,
Sonet/SDH, Ethernet, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS and IP in networking
technologies
