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Ella Core

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Ella Core is an open-source 5G mobile core network built for private deployments. It simplifies the complexity of traditional 5G networks into a single, easy-to-operate solution that is reliable and secure.

Use Ella Core where you need 5G connectivity: in a factory, a warehouse, a farm, a stadium, a ship, a military base, or a remote location.

Key features

  • 5G Compliant: Deploy Ella Core with 5G radios and devices. Ella Core's interfaces follow 3GPP standards.
  • Performant Data Plane: Achieve high throughput and low latency with an eBPF-based data plane.
  • Lightweight: Ella Core is a single binary with an embedded database, making it easy and quick to stand up. It requires as little as 2 CPU cores, 2GB of RAM, and 10GB of disk space. Forget specialized hardware; all you need to operate your 5G core network is a Linux system with four network interfaces.
  • Intuitive User Experience: Manage subscribers, radios, profiles, and operator information through a user-friendly web interface. Automate network operations with a complete REST API.
  • Real-Time Observability: Access detailed metrics and dashboards to monitor network health through the UI and the Prometheus-compliant API.
  • Backup and Restore: Backup and restore the network configuration and data.
  • Audit Logs: Keep track of all operations performed on the network.

In this documentation

  • Tutorials


    Start here: a hands-on introduction to Ella Core for new users. Install, configure, and initialize Ella Core in minutes.

  • How-to Guides


    Step-by-step guides covering key operation and common tasks.

  • Reference


    Technical information - API, configuration, performance, metrics, and more.

  • Explanation


    Discussion and clarification of key topics.