Handling Delay in 5G Ethernet Mobile Fronthaul Networks

Abstract

In this paper we discuss how to handle delay in 5G Ethernet mobile fronthaul networks. The reasons for the delay requirements, addressing both service and protocol specific requirements, are discussed together with prime carrier needs of scalability of networks and easy migration to new network solutions. In light of these carrier needs, we also examine the suitability of different packet switching mechanisms for Time Sensitive Networks (TSN) proposed in scientific literature and standardization.