5G Densification Needs Innovative Microwave Transport

5G Densification Needs Innovative Microwave Transport

As the rollout of 5G networks accelerates, service providers are facing the unprecedented challenge of managing the massive densification required to support the next generation of wireless connectivity. With exponentially more links, devices, and potential points of failure, deploying these complex networks is no simple task.

Utilizing the Full Spectrum

Fortunately, an increasing number of operators are turning to all-outdoor solutions as a sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective approach for their transport network expansions. These solutions minimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through reduced lease fees, easier installation thanks to a small form factor, lower tower loads, and energy savings from operating a single outdoor unit.

Ceragon has taken the all-outdoor concept to new heights with the IP-50C and IP-50CX radios. Experienced engineers are raving about the radios' powerful advantages:

Effortless Capacity Upgrades:

Like previous Ceragon radios, the IP-50C and IP-50CX feature dual-core technology that allows capacity to be doubled with a single click, for easy, instant, grow-as-you-go scaling.

Efficient Transmission:

IP-50C and IP-50CX radios support L1 aggregation for seamless handoffs and maximum throughput between links.

Wideband Channels:

As expected from the 224 MHz channel pioneer, Ceragon's new radios future-proof networks by allowing double the capacity using the same equipment. For example, with the IP-50CX you can transmit 4Gbps throughput via one unit, instead of just 2Gbps, and using the IP-50C you can achieve 8Gbps on a 4+0 configuration.

Streamlined Integration:

With native 25GE interfaces that match modern routers, the IP-50CX eliminates cumbersome adapters, simplifying deployment.

For service providers, the benefits translate directly to the bottom line. The 224MHz capability increases capacity and availability without antenna upgrades. The compact design reduces tower rental fees, simplifies installation, accelerates time-to-market, and improves sustainability through reduced energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions.

Perhaps most impactfully, the IP-50C and IP-50CX's flexibility and scalability drive massive CAPEX and OPEX savings. Effortless capacity expansions slash upgrade costs, while the all-outdoor architecture minimizes tower crews and rental fees.

The 5G future is dense and challenging, but Ceragon's latest radios provide a simple, cost-effective solution. To learn more about how the IP-50C and IP-50CX can revolutionize your network, contact us today

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