Detailed Description
The Scoped Monitoring rApp defines and manages slice- or node-scoped monitoring jobs using structured monitoring specifications, which specifies the target Near-RT RIC domain type, scope identifier (e.g., N-SSAI), selected service models (e.g., KPM), reporting intervals, and storage backend configuration. When a job is activated, the SMO deploys a dedicated xApp that subscribes to the relevant service models and collects RAN and UE performance metrics in real-time within the defined scope. Measurements are enriched with contextual metadata such as slice, node, UE, and timestamp. Collected data is stored in an in-cluster database to support scalable analytics, observability dashboards, SLA verification, and closed-loop automation. By separating monitoring intent at the rApp layer from data-plane execution at the xApp layer, the architecture ensures modularity, scalability, and precise slice-aware performance visibility.
Key Features
- O-RAN E2 and R1 interface compliant
- Near real-time RAN and UE metric collection
- Slice- and node-scoped monitoring configuration
- Cloud-native and scalable rApp architecture
- Separation of monitoring intent and execution layers
Use Cases
- Slice-aware performance monitoring
- SLA monitoring and verification
