5G RAN / centralized unit

gNB CU Testing for controlled 5G signalling.

Validate the centralized RAN functions that coordinate NGAP, F1 control and user-plane separation across your 5G access network.

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Assurance coverage

Qualify centralised RAN control with confidence.

Run clear procedure tests across CU control interfaces and the AMF-facing access path.

01 / NGAP

AMF connectivity

Validate NG setup, UE-associated signalling and error behaviour between CU and AMF.

02 / F1-C

CU–DU control plane

Test F1 setup, UE context setup and modification procedures across the disaggregated RAN.

03 / BEARERS

DRB management

Check bearer mapping, QoS-flow handling and coordinated release procedures.

Supported 3GPP standards

gNB CU standards coverage.

Validate centralised NG-RAN functions against architecture, NGAP and F1 specifications.

TS 38.401

NG-RAN architecture

Functional split and architecture for gNB-CU and gNB-DU.

TS 38.413

NGAP

NG Application Protocol between NG-RAN and 5G Core.

TS 38.473

F1AP

F1 Application Protocol across CU and DU functions.

Release-ready evidence

Expose RAN integration issues before rollout.

Give RAN and core teams shared proof of exactly what the CU signalled and how peers responded.

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Protocol sequence checks

Confirm expected NGAP and F1AP sequencing across normal, rejected and recovery procedures.

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Cross-domain validation

Qualify CU interaction with AMF and DU without dividing the evidence between toolsets.

gNB CU assurance

Build confidence in centralised RAN control.

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