NEC Corp.’s Compact EPC system is an all-in-one core network system that qualifies for the “world's smallest” class by incorporating MME and Serving-GW/PDN-GW into an area measuring 483mm(L) x 222mm(H) x 497mm(D) that fits within the 5U-height of a standard 19-inch rack.
Each compact system is capable of simultaneously accommodating nearly 300,000 subscribers while controlling more than 1,000 LTE base stations. All functions are loaded into compact, blade integrated AdvancedTCA chassis. This provides the operator with a flexible and reliable way of moving to 4G.
The Compact EPC system can support LTE trials and small scale LTE commercial services. When the number of subscribers increases, large scale network expansion can easily be implemented by adding more blade capability, which provides deployment flexibility for growing operators. Moreover, the seamless connection of LTE networks to a wide range of existing networks, including GSM/WCDMA/CDMA/WLAN, etc., can be implemented in line with the demands of mobile communications carriers.
EPC is a core network system that controls LTE base stations. Both EPC and LTE are currently moving toward standardization promoted by 3GPP, a standardization body for mobile communication systems. NEC's EPC are built in compliance with 3GPP mobile communications standards.
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