Cisco Universal Small Cell 8088 Controller - Network management device - 8 ports - GigE - 1U
- Reduced operational costs
- Reduced capital expenditures
- Multiple services
- Scalability
- On- or off-premises support
The Cisco Universal Small Cell 8088 Controller (USC 8088 Controller) is part of the Cisco Universal Small Cell Solution, an end-to-end platform that integrates 3G, LTE, and carrier-grade Wi-Fi with self-organizing network (SON) and backhaul technologies for an efficient and highly secure heterogeneous network (HetNet). The Cisco USC Series provides the right solution for every indoor environment, from the home to enterprises of every size, up to large high-density environments such as airports, shopping malls, and campuses. The USC 8088 Controller is designed to operate and work in conjunction with small cells in the Cisco USC 8000 Series. It helps provide transparent, high-quality coverage in a variety of architectures. This includes large enterprises, campuses, large indoor public spaces and across multiple enterprises, where mobile voice and data are mission critical.
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Reduced operational costs
By using existing infrastructure, structured cabling, and built-in automatic, coordinated SON, the USC 8088 Controller makes location selection, cabling, and deployment simple and cost effective. The controller automatically coordinates and adjusts configuration in the event of changes, significantly reducing management and maintenance resource and cost.
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Reduced capital expenditures
Because all local management and coordination are provided in a single 1-rack-unit chassis, the CapEx costs associated with providing transparent high quality and contiguous coverage are reduced. The USC 8088 Controller also includes several enhanced features designed to simplify installation within an enterprise's network and to work with stringent IT requirements. These features include IPSec tunnel aggregation and VLAN management.
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Multiple services
The USC 8088 Controller supports 3G, LTE, and dual-mode (3G/4G in a single unit) USC 8000 Series small cells in a single chassis - reducing the management and coordination required to deploy and upgrade the network.
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Scalability
The USC 8088 Controller coordinates, manages, aggregates, and provides service for up to 100 small cells in a single chassis, promoting an enhanced user experience in large buildings. The Cisco USC 8088 High-Capacity Controller can further extend this capability to enhance service in the largest indoor environments. This higher-capacity controller can support up to 100 dual-band small cells (UMTS and LTE or dual-LTE).
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On- or off-premises support
Finally, a single USC 8088 Controller can be configured for off-premises ("centralized") operation while supporting multiple enterprises. This is a key step toward virtualization of the controller. With a single controller, enterprises can efficiently support multiple branch office locations while service providers now can economically serve smaller enterprise locations.
