Savonia University of Applied Sciences

Savonia University of Applied Sciences has 5G cellular test networks available for research, teaching and developing purposes. The current configuration provides the ability to test the following technologies (Nokia FXR core with LBO). Savonia campus area 5G network is connected to Nvidia DGX A100 server for AI/ML solutions. With current installation Savonia’s 5G network is one of the largest deployments available for research and test platform in Finland.

5G NR test network

Band n77 with 100 MHz channel bandwidth forms an SA 5G Indoor test network to the Savonia UAS campus. Also available in the HUMEA lab at University of Eastern Finland. Totally four radios in campus area.
Band n257 with 4×100 MHz channel bandwidth to provide NSA 5G mmWave coverage. Available indoors in water and welding labs. Totally two radios.
Band n258 with 4×100 MHz channel bandwidth to provide NSA 5G mmWave coverage. Available outdoors at Savilahti campus area as well indoor in Savonia labs and Sakky lab. Totally 11 radios (7 outdoors and 4 indoors radios).
For mmW NSA network we have B7 LTE for anchor frequency

In addition to 5G network at campus area we have mobile 5G SA base station with one radio in Band n77 with 100 MHz channel bandwidth. This mobile base station has Nokia OE21 with two GPU cards to support LBO and AI/ML computing. This base station can be installed in remote locations in need basis to build temporary private 5G SA network.

Please see our 5G radio’s location and coverage at: https://youtu.be/NkPacEhnRo0

Savonia University of Applied Sciences

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