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Product Description
Issue 2.0
Date 2015-06-10
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Contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Positioning.........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Introduction to USN9810................................................................................................................................10
2 Architecture..................................................................................................................................13
2.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Hardware Architecture.....................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Software Architecture......................................................................................................................................18
1 Introduction
1.1 Positioning
This document describes HUAWEI USN9810 V900R014C10.
Huawei USN9810 is a unified service node that can be deployed in 2.5G general packet radio
service (GPRS) systems, 3G universal mobile telecommunications systems (UMTSs), or
evolved packet core (EPC) systems.
USN9810 is deployed at the EPC and can provide the functionalities of the serving GPRS
support node (SGSN), mobility management entity (MME), or any combination of them. It is
maintained as a single piece of equipment.
The EPC network is designed for high-speed mobile packet data services. The network
architecture is greatly simplified. Compared with the earlier versions, the architecture is
optimized in the following ways:
The LTE base stations are directly connected to the EPS core network. The previously
independent base station controller (BSC) functions are integrated into the eNodeB.
The PS domain is restructured as follows:
− The signaling plane and forwarding plane of the SGSN are separated from each other.
The signaling function of the SGSN is implemented by the MME, and the forwarding
function of the SGSN is implemented by the S-GW.
− The functions of the GGSN are provided by the P-GW.
− The S-GW and P-GW may be implemented in one physical node, delayering the
network.
The network converges with the non-3GPP networks such as CDMA2000 high rate
packet data (HRPD) network, providing the interworking for various radio access
technologies as shown in Figure b.2.
Figure b.2 Various types of radio accesses technologies implemented by the LTE/EPC system
1.1.3 NE Introduction
As specified in 3GPP 23.401, the functions of the NEs in the LTE/EPC solution are described
as follows:
E-UTRAN
The E-UTRAN implements all functions related to the radio access to the LTE/EPC network,
including:
Management and establishment of radio resources
Header compression and user plane ciphering
MME selection when no route to an MME can be determined from the information
provided by the UE
UL bearer level rate enforcement based on UE-AMBR by means of uplink scheduling
and MBR
MME
The MME is responsible for mobility management in the control plane, including
management of the user contexts and mobile status, and assignment of temporary identifiers.
The functions of the MME include:
NAS signaling
NAS signaling security
Inter CN node signaling for mobility between 3GPP access networks (terminating S3)
UE reachability in ECM-IDLE state (including control and execution of paging
retransmission)
Tracking Area list management
P-GW and S-GW selection
MME selection for handovers with MME change
Roaming (S6a towards home HSS)
Authentication
Bearer management functions including dedicated bearer establishment
S-GW
The S-GW is the anchor point in the user plane between different access networks. It can
shield interfaces within the 3GPP network towards different access networks. The S-GW is
the gateway that terminates the interface towards E-UTRAN.
The functions of the S-GW include:
The local mobility anchor point for inter-eNodeB handover
Assist the eNodeB reordering function during inter-eNodeB handover by sending one or
more "end marker" packets to the source eNodeB immediately after switching the path
Mobility anchoring for inter-3GPP mobility (terminating S4 and relaying the traffic
between 2G/3G system and P-GW)
ECM-IDLE mode downlink packet buffering and initiation of network triggered service
request procedure
Packet routing and forwarding
Transport level packet marking in the uplink and the downlink (DSCP)
Accounting on user and QCI granularity for inter-operator charging
P-GW
The P-GW is the anchor point in the user plane between the 3GPP access networks and non-
3GPP access networks. The P-GW is the gateway that terminates the SGi interface towards
the PDN.
The functions of the P-GW include:
Per-user based packet filtering (for example, Service Awareness)
UE IP address allocation
Transport level packet marking in the uplink and downlink
UL and DL service level charging (for example, based on SDFs defined by the PCRF, or
based on service awareness defined by local policy)
UL and DL service level gating control
UL and DL service level rate enforcement (for example, by rate policing/shaping per
SDF)
UL and DL rate enforcement based on APN-AMBR (for example, by rate
policing/shaping per aggregate of traffic of all SDFs of the same UE-APN that are
associated with Non-GBR (Guaranteed Bit Rate) QCIs.
DL rate enforcement based on the accumulated MBRs of the aggregate of SDFs with the
same GBR QCI for example, by rate policing/shaping)
DHCPv4 (server and client) and DHCPv6 (server) functions
UL and DL bearer binding
UL bearer binding verification
SGSN
The LTE/EPC architecture supports the Gn/Gp SGSN and S4 SGSN.
The Gn/Gp SGSN inherits the SGSN functions of the 2G/3G network. The GGSN can be
connected to the GERAN or UTRAN through the Gn/Gp SGSN. The S4 SGSN is the
upgraded version of Gn/Gp SGSN. The EPC can be connected to the GERAN or UTRAN
through the S4 SGSN, which supports the users' switchover between the GERAN/UTRAN
and E-UTRAN.
The SGSN is an NE used to provide the packet data services. The main function of the SGSN
is to forward the IP packets from/to the UEs in its own SGSN service area. The functions of
the SGSN include:
Routing and forwarding data packets from/to all mobile users in its own SGSN area
Encryption and authentication
Session management
Mobility management
Logical link management
Bill generation and export for collecting usage information of radio resources
HSS
The home subscriber server (HSS) stores all subscriber data related to services provided by
LTE/EPC networks.
CG
As a device on the LTE/EPC network, the CG collects, and pre-processes the charging history
records (CDRs) generated by the GGSN, S-GW and P-GW. The CG also provides an interface
to the billing center. When an LTE/EPC user accesses the Internet, several NEs generate
CDRs. Each NE may generate several CDRs. The CG pre-processes the CDRs, and then
sends them to the billing center. The work load of the billing center is reduced. If the CG is
applied in the network, the GGSN, S-GW and P-GW do not need to provide interfaces to the
billing center.
PCRF
PCRF is the policy and charging control element.
In a non-roaming scenario, there is only a single PCRF in the Home Public Land Mobile
Network (HPLMN) associated with one UE's IP-CAN session. The PCRF terminates the Rx
interface and the Gx interface.
In a roaming scenario with local breakout of traffic there may be two PCRFs associated with
one UE's IP-CAN session:
H-PCRF that resides within the H-PLMN
V-PCRF that resides within the V-PLMN
The functions of the H-PCRF include:
Terminating the Rx interface for home network services
Terminating the S9 interface for roaming with local breakout
Associating the sessions established over the multiple interfaces (S9, Rx), for the same
UE's IP-CAN session
Terminating the Gx interface for home network services in the roaming scenario
The functions of the V-PCRF include:
Terminating the Gx and S9 interfaces for roaming with local breakout
Terminating Rx for roaming with local breakout and visited operator's application
function
AAA Server
The AAA server is used for authentication, authorization, and accounting. It complies with the
Remote Authentication Dial in User Service (RADIUS) protocol. The AAA server can also be
deployed on other networks in addition to LTE/EPC networks.
DNS
There are two types of DNS on the LTE/EPC network:
DNS located between the P-GW and the PDN
It is used to resolve the domain name of the PDN, equivalent to a common DNS on the
Internet.
DNS located on the LTE/EPC core network
When the UE requests to access an external network for packet services, the MME
requests the DNS to resolve the domain name according to the access point name (APN).
After the IP address of the corresponding P-GW is obtained, a transmission channel can
be set up between the UE and P-GW.
In mobility management procedures, such as attach and tracking area update (TAU), a
DNS is used for selecting the peer MME/SGSN.
The DNS can also be deployed on other networks in addition to GPRS/UMTS networks.
Hardware Platform
USN9810 uses the internal open standards telecom architecture (OSTA 2.0) platform of
Huawei. OSTA 2.0 provides high rate, high reliability, and high expansion capacity.
The OSTA 2.0 hardware platform stipulates a series of specifications related to boards and
software for the next generation telecom devices. Based on the ATCA standard architecture
and conforming to the network equipment building system (NEBS) and European
telecommunications standards institute (ETSI) standards, the platform has the following
features:
High rate
The high-speed serial data link and switched structure are used. The data exchange
bandwidth intra-subrack can reach 2.5 Tbit/s.
High reliability
In addition, redundancy is implemented on all key components, such as power supply,
fan, management module, and board of each type. The reliability of the system reaches
99.999%.
High scalability
USN9810 supports the addition of the interfaces on the ATCA board and cascading
between subracks through the interface board within a subrack.
Efficient management
The standard management bus is used, which can manage any part in the system.
Software Platform
USN9810 V900R011 uses the embedded software platform, namely, carrier grade platform
(CGP), which is universally used by the core network products of Huawei. The CGP has the
features such as cross-hardware platform, cross-operating system, and easy maintenance.
Cross-hardware platform
A uniform interface of the hardware platform is provided, which implements the
operation of upper-layer applications on different hardware platforms. The hardware
management is independent of the hardware platform.
Cross-operating system
Different interfaces of the operating system at the lower layer are shielded. Instead, a
uniform virtual operating system application programming interface (VOS API) is
provided for upper-layer applications.
Easy maintenance
The implementation mechanisms of the functions such as operation and maintenance,
alarm management, performance measurement, call and signaling tracing, data backup,
board switchover, and online loading are provided for upper-layer applications.
Software problems can be solved online without service interruption. In addition, remote
operations and rollback operations are supported.
High Reliability
USN9810 is highly reliable because of the following features:
Backup of important data
USN9810 automatically backs up important data, such as the configuration data,
performance data, and operation logs.
Operation security management
Different management privileges are assigned to different users. During the user login,
USN9810 checks the user identity. After the user login, USN9810 maintains the
complete operation to ensure system security.
Hardware redundancy design
All critical boards are configured in the 1+1 backup to ensure the high reliability of the
system.
Fault prevention
USN9810 provides protection mechanisms to avoid the following system faults:
− System power off
− Maloperation on the system power switch
− Lightning surge on the system power
− High voltage and low voltage
− Short circuit of power supply
− Current surge and high voltage on the power supply and interfaces
System overload control
In the case of center processing unit (CPU) overload or resource congestion, USN9810
adjusts the traffic smoothly to avoid system down.
2 Architecture
2.1 Overview
The system structure of USN9810 includes hardware structure and software structure.
The N68E-22 cabinet is a 19-inch cabinet of standard industrial structure. It conforms with the
following international standards:
IEC60297-1, Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482.6 mm (19 in) series Part 1:
Panels and racks
IEC60297-2, Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482.6 mm (19 in) series Part 2:
Cabinets and pitches of rack structures
IEC60297-3, Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482.6 mm (19 in) series Part 3:
Subracks and associated plug-in units
(1) Slot for the board (2) Fan assembly 1 (3) Fan assembly 2
(4) Air intake vent (5) Slot for the SMM -
(1) Grounding point of the (2) Upper air exhaust vent (3) Slot for the interface
subrack board
(4) Lower air exhaust vent (5) and (6) Power entry modules (7) Slot for the SDM
(PEMs)
SDM Shelf data module Rear It is the rear board of the SMM and is
used for storing device files.
Figure a.1 Hierarchical relationship between the OMU, the database, the Linux OS, and the
ATCA hardware platform
OMU
Application layer
OS layer
Database
Linux OS
The software versions listed in Table 1.1 are for reference only. For the actual software
versions, see the CD released with the version.
OMU Modules
Logically, the OM system is made up of the following four subsystems:
OMU: provides OM functions.
Management Interface Unit (MIU): converts the format of messages exchanged with the
management system.
Device Interface Unit (DIU): converts the format of messages exchanged with the
device.
Common Service Unit (CSU): provides common services required for system operation
and provides interfaces for controlling these services.
Each subsystem incorporates multiple modules to implement the functions of a certain
management function domain. Figure a.1 shows the subsystems and modules.
LMT Structure
The LMT runs on the Microsoft Windows operating system (OS) based on the hardware
platform of the PC. It connects to the OMU in C/S mode, hierarchical relationship between
the LMT, the Windows OS, and the PC as listed in Figure a.1. The LMT connecting to the
OMU provides data maintenance, device management, alarm management, and signaling
trace functions.
Figure a.1 shows the hierarchical relationship.
LMT
Application layer
OS layer
Windows OS
According to the contract, Huawei provides the LMT but not the OS and browser.
To ensure the normal LMT operation, the versions of the OS and browser must meet the
requirements as listed in Table 1.1.
WebUI Software
The WebUI software is also known as the Web client. You can use a Web browser, such as
Internet Explorer, to perform traffic statistics. In addition, the Web browser can also be used
during upgrade.
USN9810 offers abundant and convenient O&M function. This reduces the difficulty of
device maintenance and ensures the normal operation of the device.
The operation and maintenance (OM) system of USN9810 consists of the operation and
maintenance system (OMS) and the OMU, and provides interfaces to connect to the M2000.
As shown in Figure a.1, USN9810 provides three OM modes:
Local maintenance through the OMS for initial installation and on-site fault location.
The OMS can run on the network management system (NMS) client and has the remote
and centralized OM capability.
Centralized maintenance through the iManager M2000 for routine maintenance
Performance counters provided in this document are measured based on a specific traffic model. On a
live network, values of performance counters may vary depending on traffic characteristics and also in
consideration of actual situations, such as traffic and bandwidth requirements on the PS network and
development of the Internet. If you have any question, contact Huawei technical support.
Performance management through the Web UI
Configuration Management
Configuration management is used to manage the system data. USN9810 can handle data both
online and offline.
Configuration management includes operations such as the addition, deletion, modification,
and query of system data. USN9810 provides two ways of data configuration:
Dynamic configuration: Data can be configured when the system is running.
Static configuration: The text data file (MML or TXT) is edited offline.
Equipment Management
Equipment management monitors, controls and tests system entities such as hardware
components and links.
USN9810 provides the following equipment management features:
Status query
USN9810 allows operators to query the operating status of the system entities. The
entities include boards, process, optical ports, E1 ports, SS7 links, Frame Relay (FR)
links, Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer (SAAL) links, GTP path, Bear Channels (BCs),
NS-VCs, destination signaling point, subsystems, Point To Point (PTP) BSSGP Virtual
Connections (BVCs), and Special Interest Group (SIG) BVCs.
Status control
The status control function allows for the following operations:
− Board reset
− Process reset and switchover
− Blocking, unblocking, and reset of optical ports, E1 ports, SS7 links, FR links, SAAL
links, GTP paths and BCs
− Inhibiting and enabling of destination signaling points and subsystems.
Test function
Testing is an effective way to locate faults. USN9810 supports loopback tests on E1 ports
and SAAL links, as well as GTP path tests.
Tracing Management
The tracing function is used to trace user signaling and user data, which plays an important
role in locating faults and testing services.
USN9810 is a multi-purpose maintenance tool, which provides functions of interface tracing,
subscriber tracing, and end-to-end subscriber tracing.
The interface tracing can trace messages on interfaces such as the Gb, Iu, S1–MME,
Gn/Gp, Gs/Gd/Gr, and Ga. It can also trace messages based on the protocol layer such as
SCCP, MTP3b, and SAAL.
The subscriber tracing traces the messages of the specified IMSI or mobile station
international ISDN number (MSISDN).
The end-to-end subscriber tracing, which applies to the MME, can simultaneously trace
call signaling for a specified subscriber on multiple NEs and each NE sends the tracing
result to a specified device.
Operators can save the trace results to handle any queries in the future.
Performance Management
Performance management, also known as performance measurement, refers to a series of
measurement activities conducted on devices and on the ambient communication networks.
Performance management can help you learn about the running status of the devices and
communication networks and system resource usage. Performance management data provides
a reliable data reference for the operation management of devices, fault identification,
network measurement, and network planning and design.
USN9810 performance management system has the following features:
Wide range of measurements
Diversified time attributes
Measurement templates
Modification of measurement tasks
Setting of measurement thresholds
Statistics of a specified object
Fault Management
Fault management is used to detect, monitor, and handle system faults.
The alarm system monitors the operating statusof USN9810 and reports faults. The alarm
system has the following features:
Comprehensive alarm information and accurate alarm identification
USN9810 provides over 300 types of alarm covering all software functions, hardware
components, and system peripherals. The alarms are grouped into different categories
with different severity levels. This ensures that all faults can be detected and handled in
time.
Flexible and easy alarm handling
The alarm terminal of USN9810 provides flexible and convenient operations to ensure
that you can handle the alarm effectively and in time.
Security Management
OM security management guarantees the security of maintenance on the system. Security
management includes the function such as limit on user authorities. USN9810 ensures the
security in the following ways:
Privilege management
The privilege of an operator is related to network element (NE), objects of NE, and
commands.
Object group is a set of NE object which can be operated by an operator.
Command set contains a group of commands. Commands are assigned to a command
set, and then a command set is assigned to an operator.
Workstation management
The workstation access control function enables only the IP addresses in the Accessible
Workstation list to access the system. If the workstation access control function is
disabled, all IP addresses are allowed to access the system.
Log
− Operating log
The operating log records all the user operations, including the user name, user ID,
login IP address, command, time, and result.
− Security log
Security log records security events related to login, and privilege management. The
content of the security log includes event information, result, source and so on.
The security management of FTPS
Manage the security by using lock and unlock the FTPS.
Online Help
Both the Operation and Maintenance system (OMS) and the M2000 provide compressive and
easy-to-use online help. The online help allows operators to quickly access required
information during operation.
4 Technical Specification
Performance counters provided in this document are measured based on a specific traffic model. On a
live network, values of performance counters may vary depending on traffic characteristics and also in
consideration of actual situations, such as traffic and bandwidth requirements on the PS network and
development of the Internet. If you have any question, contact Huawei technical support.
Table 1.5 lists the protocols that the USN9810 ports comply with.
STM-4
S1-MME GE S1AP 3GPP TS
36.413
FE
SS7 E1/T1 MAP 3GPP TS
29.002
Channelized
STM-1
GE
FE
S6a GE Diameter Diameter:
RFC 3588
FE
S6a: 3GPP TS
29.272
S10/S11/S3 GE GTP-C 3GPP TS
(control plane) 29.274
FE
Gn/Gp GE GTP-C 3GPP TS
(control plane) 29.060
GE
GTP-U (user
FE plane)
Minimum accuracy: maximum deviation value of nominal frequency in a long period (20 years) without
external frequency benchmark, that is, the clock is in free running state.
Maximum frequency deviation: a maximum value of the clock's relative frequency change in a UI
during a consecutive operation process.
Pull-in range: maximum frequency bandwidth of the input signal locked by a clock.
MRTIE: the MRTIE extracts the offset that appears in measurements performed with local reference
clocks.
Figure a.2 Maximum permissible lower limit of input jitter and wander
Y (UI)
Peak-to-peak jitter and wander amplitude (logarithm)
2
10
A 0 =36.9
10 1
Slope: 20dB / 10 times of frequency interval
A1=1.5
1
A2=0.2
10 -1
X
1.2 10- 5 10 20 2.4 k 18 k 100 k f (Hz)
When the jitter frequency of an input frequency is 1 kHz and the amplitude is more than 1.5
UI, you can infer that the input signal meets the requirements if the system operates normally.
UI refers to the unit of time interval. One UI equals the reciprocal of the frequency of the digital signal.
For example, the UI of the 2.048 Mbit/s signal is 488 ns.
ETSI EN 300 753 23°C (73.4°F) ±2°C (35.6°F) with the sound
power level ≤ 72 dBA (The noise varies
with the ambient temperature.)
Item Range
NOTE
Diameter of suspending dust: ≤ 75 μm
The density of chemically active materials complies with the requirements listed in Table
1.2.
V. Waterproof Requirements
Table 1.1 lists the requirements on the waterproof for storing the USN9810.
To place the There is no water on the ground and water does not enter the package.
equipment in Keep the equipment away from devices such as automatic fire
the extinguishers and heating pipes.
equipment
room
(recommende
d)
To place the The package is stored properly.
equipment Measures are taken to prevent water from entering the package.
outside the
equipment
The package is not exposed to sunlight.
room There is no water on the ground where the package is placed and water
does not enter the package.
Item Range
The density of chemically active materials complies with the requirements listed in Table
1.2.
HF mg/m3 ≤ 0.03
NH3 mg/m3 ≤ 3.00
HCl mg/m3 ≤ 0.05
O3 mg/m3 ≤ 0.10
NOTE
Impulse response spectrum refers to the maximum response curve of the accelerated speed generated by
the equipment under the specified impulse motivation. Impulse response spectrum II means that the
duration of half-sine impulse response spectrum is 6 ms.
X. Waterproof Requirements
The following requirements must be met when transporting the USN9810:
The package is stored properly.
Measures are taken in the transportation vehicles to prevent rain from entering the
package.
There is no water inside the transportation vehicles.
NOTE
The measurement points of temperature and humidity of the USN9810 refer to the values measured
1.5 meters (4.92 ft) above the floor and 0.4 meter (1.31 ft) away from the front of the USN9810 rack
when there are no protection panels in the front and back of the USN9810 rack.
Short term means that the consecutive working duration is not more than 96 hours and the continuous
working duration in a year is not more than 15 days.
To improve the device reliability, the equipment room must be equipped with special
sophisticated air-conditioner to ensure that the temperature is from 15°C (59°F) to 30°C
(86°F) and the humidity is from 40% to 75%.
The equipment room must be free of rodents, to prevent damage to the equipment.
NOTE
Diameter of suspending dust: ≤ 75 μm
The density of chemically active materials complies with the requirements listed in Table
1.2.
NOTE
Impulse response spectrum refers to the maximum response curve of the accelerated speed generated by
the equipment under the specified impulse motivation.
Environment
Specifications Description
AF Assured Forwarding
CC Content of Communication
CG Charging Gateway
CN Core Network
DF Delivery Function
DL Down link
FE Fast Ethernet
GE Gigabit Ethernet
IE Information Element
IP Internet Protocol
MM Mobility Management
OM Operation Maintenance
PC Personal Computer
SA Service Awareness
TA Terminal Adaptor
UE User Equipment
UI Unit Interval
UP User Plane