The document discusses Node-H, a company that provides turn-key small cell software solutions for LTE, UMTS, and dual-mode networks. It offers complete solutions for residential, enterprise, and carrier-grade small cell deployments. Node-H has over 2 million small cells deployed worldwide and its solutions are tested to work with major network equipment. It aims to support new technologies like carrier aggregation and provide an ecosystem for small cell applications.

1. Paul Bruce
Director of Business Development

2. Node-H – Small Cell Solutions
 Turn-key software solutions for:
 Enterprise – LTE FDD/TDD or UMTS
 Residential – LTE or UMTS
 Dual-mode – Both UMTS and LTE
 Complete and configurable RRM and SON solutions for LTE and
UMTS
 Fully integrated Management and Timing/Sync solutions
 Node-H and OEMs are ready for immediate operator engagement
Security
Gateway
H(e)N
B-GW
Core
Network
/ePC
Iu/S1
H(e)NB
Mgmt.
System
Public
internet
Uu
HNB/
HeNBUE
Iu-h/S1
TR-069
TR-069
(TLS)

3. Node-H – Past and Future
 Over 2 Million Node-H-based small
cells, LTE and UMTS deployed
worldwide
 Tested to interoperate with leading
network equipment
 Node-H has participated in every
Small Cell Forum Plugfest
 Constant quality assurance with
automated S/W and H/W Reg. Tests
 Shorter customization cycle, e.g. IOT
support, operator features
 Quality assurance through built-in
verification suite
 LTE migrating to LTE-A providing a
seamless roadmap
 Higher user counts, dual-cells
 Carrier-Aggregation to enhance
data rates and capacity
 Licensed Assisted Access to
aggregate license-exempt spectrum
 Improved enterprise timing/synch
to enhance HetNet interference
mitigation
 Enhanced SON features
Widely deployed... Coming soon...

4. Node-H Residential
UMTS femtocell
software
8-16 simultaneous users
Node-H Residential
LTE femtocell
software
8-16 simultaneous users
Node-H Enterprise
LTE femtocell
software
16-32 simultaneous users
Node-H Enterprise
UMTS femtocell
software
16-32 simultaneous users
Node-H Enterprise
dual-mode
LTE+UMTS femtocell
software
32+32 simultaneous users
Distributed SON Distributed SON Distributed SONDistributed SON Distributed SON
Node-H strategy is to interoperate with as many existing third-party platforms as possible.
Proven interoperability for a wide range of gateways and management systems.
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Qualcomm-
based hardware
platforms
Node-H Current Portfolio

5. Node-H Residential
UMTS femtocell
software
8-16 simultaneous users
Node-H Residential
LTE femtocell
software
8-16 simultaneous users
Node-H Enterprise
LTE femtocell
software
16-32 simultaneous users
Node-H Enterprise
UMTS femtocell
software
16-32 simultaneous users
Node-H Enterprise
dual-mode
LTE+UMTS femtocell
software
32+32 simultaneous users
Distributed SON Distributed SON Distributed SONDistributed SON Distributed SON
Proven interoperability for a wide range of UMTS and LTE femtocell gateways
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Broadcom-
based hardware
platforms
Multiple Qualcomm-
based hardware
platforms
EPC emulator
Trace-H
diagnostic tool suite
…but for those trialing small cells for the first time
Coming soon:
32+64 user solutions,
Carrier Aggregation,
LTE-TDD (including
Phase Sync)
EMS provisioning and
management of small
networks

6. Typical Trial Setup
7502
HeNB
Connect to
WAN Port
Connect to the office LAN
(for Internet access)
Intel PC (NUC)
- Evolved Packet Core emulator
- Enterprise Management System
- Asterisk PBX
- Transcoding from WB-AMR to VoIP
- Strongswan IPSec server with required
SeGW functionality
- Remote access
Router
Laptop
- Trace-H
HeNB HeNB HeNB
Internet
Sipgate
External VoLTE Calls via Internet Gateway
Internal VoLTE Calls

7. Trace-H
 A comprehensive tool for tracing, analysis and diagnostics for Node-H femtocells
 Full ASN1 decode of all ERRC, S1, and NAS messages
 Radio Environmental Maps, Neighbour lists, etc.
 SON operation
 Facilitates rapid resolution of configuration issues during deployment and operation

8. Enterprise Management System (EMS)
 Provides local control and configuration of the Enterprise
Small Cell Network devices
 Replaces requirement for HeMS whilst providing the same or
additional functionality
 Suitable for Enterprise and Trial environments
 Population of 100+ E(e)NB may be supported with a single
server implementation
 Large populations may be supported with alternative server
architectures
Configuration
Management
Performance
Management
Fault
Management
Software
Management
SON/RRM
Value Added
Services
Data
Model
Data
Base
E(e)NB
Services
Interface
User GUI
Interface
E(e)NBs EMS GUIs
EMS

9. ...but also a platform from which to develop new services
Small Cell
Services
Database
SMALL CELL NETWORK
IPSec Tunnel
Internet /LAN
SMALL CELL
SERVICES
Small Cell
Services
Gateway
Small Cell
Application
Gateway
SeGW
Application Gateway API
Customer
Applications
 Small Cell Services Gateway
 Services APIs conforming to Small Cell Forum SCF091 specifications
 Supported Services include:
 Location Services
 Presence Services
 Planning Services
 SON API
 Performance Management
 Application Gateway
CUSTOMER PREMESIS

10. Node-H
 In-depth experience of UMTS and LTE small cell software
 Complete turn-key solutions, no additional development required
 Support a wide range of hardware from Taiwanese manufacturers
 Proven interoperability with most suppliers of networks, management
systems and gateways
 Small Cell Forum SON compliant
Making small cells easy!