Shared RAN Management Instances for Differentiated Operator Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network operation and maintenance methods fail to meet differentiated network configuration requirements between different operators or between an operator and an enterprise in shared radio access networks.
Innovation Solution
A method for creating differentiated management instances for multiple operators or enterprises by obtaining and utilizing unique identifiers and configuration information to establish distinct operator management instances within a shared access network, allowing for tailored configuration parameters such as cell identifiers, slice configurations, and resource availability information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single unified management approach is used for all operators in a shared RAN, then network construction is simplified and cost-effective, but differentiated network requirements of different operators cannot be met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the unified access network management object into multiple operator-specific management instances. Each operator has their own management instance that can be independently configured and managed, allowing differentiated network requirements to be met while maintaining a unified underlying RAN structure. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by providing operator-specific customization without requiring complete system duplication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal management framework that can serve multiple operators simultaneously. The management system creates and manages multiple operator management instances within a single unified architecture, enabling the system to perform multiple functions (serving different operators with different requirements) while maintaining structural simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If operator management instances are created within a unified access network management object, then network configuration flexibility is improved, but the complexity of managing multiple operators increases
Solution Approach 1:
The management system segments operations into operator-specific instances, where each operator can perform management operations independently on their own instance. This segmentation simplifies operations by isolating complexity within individual operator contexts while maintaining overall system unity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces operator management instances as intermediary structures between the unified RAN and individual operator requirements. These instances act as mediators that translate diverse operator needs into manageable configurations within the unified architecture, reducing the operational complexity of managing multiple operators directly.
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AI summary
In an access network management configuration method, a first identifier of a first operator and first management configuration information of an access network management object of the first operator are obtained, a second identifier of a second operator and second management configuration information of the access network management object of the second operator are obtained, and, based on the first management configuration information and the second management configuration information, a first operator management instance corresponding to the first operator and a second operator management instance corresponding to the second operator are created in the access network management object.