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PlugFestThe PlugFest Project Group defines test architecture and plan that give opportunity for operators to validate TIP technologies in the End-to-End environment.

Why?In the disaggregated world, no single vendor has complete ownership of the End-to-End product, thus potential customers would have to go through extensive integration and testing to verify the performance of both the device(s), and the device(s) integrated into an End-to-End network. The PlugFest Project Group addresses this by testing combinations of hardware and software in an End-to-End environment representative of an operator network. The PlugFest Project Group is consolidating the testing and validation of devices, aiming at reducing the load on both OEMs and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). For the OEMs, the complexity of validation is reduced by going through a single common testing in conditions similar to MNO environment. For MNOs, onboarding validated products ensure that the test cycle will be shortened.

At a glanceThe PlugFest Project Group evaluates the readiness of TIP-sponsored solutions for integration into operator networks, to speed up the migration of TIP technologies from Lab to Field. The Project Group defines test architecture and plan, then validate in an End-to-End environment.• Test and evaluate multiple solutions in one common environment, representative of operator's environment• Reduce time to market market by reducing or replacing the need for validation in an operator’s lab

Transport

Core

RAN Access(excluding RAN)

Domains Functional Area

Inter-Operability

Performance

Stability &Scalability

Security

DevelopmentsPlugFests focus on an End-to-End architecture allowing to test the functional areas, domains, or a combination of both, in an environment similar to what Service Providers have implemented. The E2E environment was initially used to test S1 Interoperability, then transport, primarily focusing on Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway (DSCG).In 2020, PlugFest will continue testing product in E2E environment but will also evolve toward testing and validating complete solution. The following PlugFest are in planning for 2020

• Rural Site Configuration

• TIP 4G/5G RAN

• Smart Cities Site Solution

• Mobile Data Offload

What next and join us• Learn more at telecominfraproject.com/plugfest/• Join the PlugFest Project Group at: telecominfraproject.com/plugfest/• Contact us with questions or comments: PlugFest-info@telecominfraproject.com

Benefits• Verify interoperability between disaggregated components• Enable end—to-end product validation• Supplement and accelerate MNO testing• Encourage direct feedback between MNO and partners

PublicInternet

Core

Core

TrafficGenerator

MasterClock

TrafficGenerator

TrafficGenerator

DCSG

DCSG

DU

CU

DCSG (OptionallyMicrowave)

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