How important is battery backup for a 5G node?

Customers will need to know the specific backup time available to execute a safe application shutdown without errors. Essentially – the Battery Backup (BBU) solution for 5G becomes even more critical. This means that the BBU for a 5G node requires: Enough power to shut down the node safely without data loss or corruption

What are the advantages of a 5G battery?

In a 5G system, the TCO can range from 30-50% lower than that of lead-acid batteries, due to their enhanced performance, durability, and advanced capabilities. Inherent remote monitoring eliminates the need to visit and service the BBU systems at these many nodes and clusters. Here are other advantages of Li-ion:

What makes a 5G network reliable?

Building a 5G network with reliable coverage that customers expect means adding hundreds or even thousands of RAN nodes or clusters to the current core network– each requiring their own power source and IT processing system.

Is 5G a good investment?

With the advent of 5G’s thousands of small remote locations to service, combined with the known costs of replacing lead-acid batteries every few years, the initial investment advantage of lead-acid quickly loses to the operational costs incurred for even a single system battery replacement.

What is a BBU for a 5G node?

This means that the BBU for a 5G node requires: Enough power to shut down the node safely without data loss or corruption Communication Capability – to advise the network of battery health and charge level (SOH, SOC) and to advise the system to transfer the work to another node based on this information.

What is 5G & why is it important?

The promise of a swift, reliable fifth-generation mobile network will be popular with consumers, who are increasingly relying on their portable devices for both work and personal use. 5G will also emerge as a powerful tool for a wide variety of public, industrial and commercial purposes.