Software defined network based CPRI switch for improved availability in cloud-based ran

摘要

A system includes a software defined Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) switch, a plurality of eNobeBs connected to the CPRI switch using CPRI protocol, a plurality of Baseband units (BBUs) connected to the CPRI switch using CPRI protocol and wherein the CPRI switch is configured to connect a first one of the plurality of BBUs to a first one of the plurality of eNobeBs.