As Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) continue to expand, AI-driven applications (xApps) are increasingly being deployed to enhance network management. However, developing xApps without formal verification risks introducing logical inconsistencies, particularly in balancing energy efficiency and service availability. In this paper, we argue that prior to their development, the formal analysis of xApp models should be a critical early step in the O-RAN design process. Using the PRISM model checker, we demonstrate how our results provide realistic insights into the thresholds between energy efficiency and service availability. While our models are simplified, the findings highlight how AI-informed decisions can enable more effective cell-switching policies. We position formal verification as an essential practice for future xApp development, avoiding fallacies in real-world applications and ensuring networks operate efficiently.

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Towards Achieving Energy Efficiency and Service Availability in 6G O-RAN via Formal Verification

  • Roberto Metere,
  • Kangfeng Ye,
  • Yue Gu,
  • Zhi Zhang,
  • Dalal Alrajeh,
  • Michele Sevegnani,
  • Poonam Yadav

摘要

As Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) continue to expand, AI-driven applications (xApps) are increasingly being deployed to enhance network management. However, developing xApps without formal verification risks introducing logical inconsistencies, particularly in balancing energy efficiency and service availability. In this paper, we argue that prior to their development, the formal analysis of xApp models should be a critical early step in the O-RAN design process. Using the PRISM model checker, we demonstrate how our results provide realistic insights into the thresholds between energy efficiency and service availability. While our models are simplified, the findings highlight how AI-informed decisions can enable more effective cell-switching policies. We position formal verification as an essential practice for future xApp development, avoiding fallacies in real-world applications and ensuring networks operate efficiently.