Advancing Open RAN Deployment and Management on the OpenRAN@Brasil Testbed

The OpenRAN@Brasil project has been advancing the evolution of Open RAN technology by enabling private SG networks in various fields, such as education, government, and industry. With this, there has been progress in techniques and de-velopments to improve the adoption of the technology and spread the use of Open RAN. This demonstration addresses the chal-lenges of fragmentation and complexity inherent in transitioning to open and disaggregated networks, leveraging an intent-based strategy to simplify the deployment and management of network services. The results demonstrate the feasibility of the solution by successfully provisioning 5G core network functions (Open5GS) and edge functions (SRS- RAN) in different Kubernetes clusters, allowing UE registration and access to Internet services. The integration of technologies such as OpenSGS, SRS-RAN, and Nephio highlights the potential for automation, scalability, and operational efficiency in distributed environments.