What are 5G different functional split options? And why we need it?

[marcelofb]

Hi, @scot1976, please check discussion here:
It’s all good to do a search in forum first, before creating a new topic; this way we keep from having duplicated conversations

RAN Funtional Split : Option 2,6 and 7-2X

Hi, I am learning OpenRAN/CloudRAN/4G/5GNR. Among all these Option 2,6 and 7-2X, Which one is challenging in rollout ? Purpose of each Option (Low Latency / eMBB) Risks / Challenges / known issues if any Strong vendors in each of these cases ? Data Rate of the Split Interface and the technology if the interface (CPRI /eCPRI) etc. [PW-FuSpit]