为应对开放型无线接入网(Open Radio Access Network,O-RAN)中的数据传输成本过高及网络兼容不足等问题,研究了面向O-RAN的多级边缘服务资源分配与部署联合优化问题。首先,利用四层融合模型将多目标联合优化问题转化为异构边缘服务器数...为应对开放型无线接入网(Open Radio Access Network,O-RAN)中的数据传输成本过高及网络兼容不足等问题,研究了面向O-RAN的多级边缘服务资源分配与部署联合优化问题。首先,利用四层融合模型将多目标联合优化问题转化为异构边缘服务器数量选择及位置确定问题,并提出了一种负载约束和迭代优化的异构边缘服务器资源分配算法,解决了O-RAN网络中的异构资源分配与数据传输问题。然后,提出了一种能效驱动的异构节点部署优化算法,解决了多级异构资源最佳部署位置问题。最后,利用上海电信基站的真实数据集,验证了所提资源优化与部署算法的有效性,实验结果表明,所提算法较其它算法在部署成本上至少降低了22.5%,能效比值上至少提高了25.96%。展开更多
The emergence of various technologies such as terahertz communications,Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces(RIS),and AI-powered communication services will burden network operators with rising infrastructure costs.Rece...The emergence of various technologies such as terahertz communications,Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces(RIS),and AI-powered communication services will burden network operators with rising infrastructure costs.Recently,the Open Radio Access Network(O-RAN)has been introduced as a solution for growing financial and operational burdens in Beyond 5G(B5G)and 6G networks.O-RAN promotes openness and intelligence to overcome the limitations of traditional RANs.By disaggregating conventional Base Band Units(BBUs)into O-RAN Distributed Units(O-DU)and O-RAN Centralized Units(O-CU),O-RAN offers greater flexibility for upgrades and network automation.However,this openness introduces new security challenges compared to traditional RANs.Many existing studies overlook these security requirements of the O-RAN networks.To gain deeper insights into the O-RAN system and security,this paper first provides an overview of the general O-RAN architecture and its diverse use cases relevant to B5G and 6G applications.We then delve into specifications of O-RAN security threats and requirements,aiming to mitigate security vulnerabilities effectively.By providing a comprehensive understanding of O-RAN architecture,use cases,and security considerations,thisworkserves as a valuable resource for future research in O-RAN and its security.展开更多
文摘为应对开放型无线接入网(Open Radio Access Network,O-RAN)中的数据传输成本过高及网络兼容不足等问题,研究了面向O-RAN的多级边缘服务资源分配与部署联合优化问题。首先,利用四层融合模型将多目标联合优化问题转化为异构边缘服务器数量选择及位置确定问题,并提出了一种负载约束和迭代优化的异构边缘服务器资源分配算法,解决了O-RAN网络中的异构资源分配与数据传输问题。然后,提出了一种能效驱动的异构节点部署优化算法,解决了多级异构资源最佳部署位置问题。最后,利用上海电信基站的真实数据集,验证了所提资源优化与部署算法的有效性,实验结果表明,所提算法较其它算法在部署成本上至少降低了22.5%,能效比值上至少提高了25.96%。
基金supported by the Research Program funded by the SeoulTech(Seoul National University of Science and Technology).
文摘The emergence of various technologies such as terahertz communications,Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces(RIS),and AI-powered communication services will burden network operators with rising infrastructure costs.Recently,the Open Radio Access Network(O-RAN)has been introduced as a solution for growing financial and operational burdens in Beyond 5G(B5G)and 6G networks.O-RAN promotes openness and intelligence to overcome the limitations of traditional RANs.By disaggregating conventional Base Band Units(BBUs)into O-RAN Distributed Units(O-DU)and O-RAN Centralized Units(O-CU),O-RAN offers greater flexibility for upgrades and network automation.However,this openness introduces new security challenges compared to traditional RANs.Many existing studies overlook these security requirements of the O-RAN networks.To gain deeper insights into the O-RAN system and security,this paper first provides an overview of the general O-RAN architecture and its diverse use cases relevant to B5G and 6G applications.We then delve into specifications of O-RAN security threats and requirements,aiming to mitigate security vulnerabilities effectively.By providing a comprehensive understanding of O-RAN architecture,use cases,and security considerations,thisworkserves as a valuable resource for future research in O-RAN and its security.
