YateUCN^TM

Name: Yate UCN | Unified LTE/GSM+GPRS core network
Brand: YateBTS
SKU: NT-YATEUCN
Price: 28050 USD
Availability: InStock

unified LTE/GSM+GPRS core network, including SGSN, GGSN, GMSC, MME, SGW, PGW

Unified EPC/IMS core network

The YateUCN is a unified core network solution intended for new LTE networks, for upgrading GSM/GPRS networks to LTE or for extending existing LTE networks.

The YateUCN software-defined core implements all the functions and protocols of the LTE core network in software, and uses commodity hardware. It integrates the EPC layers – MME, S-GW, P-GW, and PCEF. The YateUCN also includes the IMS layers for VoLTE – P-CSCF, I/S-CSCF, IWF, and BGW.

It communicates with the YateENB (LTE eNodeB module) over S1AP and GTP protocols and uses a JSON API for configuration and management.

Unified GSM/GPRS core network

The YateUCN also implements the functions and protocols of GSM/GPRS core networks. In GSM/GPRS, the YateUCN acts as a MSC/VLR/SGSN/GGSN/GMSC in a single server. It connects to the YateBTS (GSM module) over GTP and SIP, replacing the costly SS7 MAP-A interface (BSSAP protocol). This leads to a higher return on investment without affecting the reliability of the network or the provided services.

The unified core network solution is based on replacing the eNodeB with the YateENB (LTE) and the base station subsystem with the YateBTS (GSM).

Remote access for operations and management

YateUCN is easy to operate and manage remotely using the Yate Mobile Management Interface (MMI) online. The interface makes it accessible to add a new YateUCN unit, to setup a cluster of YateUCNs, to configure a single YateUCN function (MSC/VLR, GMSC, SGSN, GGSN, SGW or PGW), to configure YateUCN equipment with all its GSM/GPRS/LTE functions and more. With YateMMI operators can remotely manage their entire network equipment using a single web interface.

Here is a link to a demo of the YateMMI, with a preconfigured YateUCN equipment (contact us for a demo account).

YateUCN acting as Core Network for a LTE and GSM mobile network

YateUCN acting as a Core Network for a LTE and GSM MVNO Mobile Virtual Network Operator

Image with Yate Unified Core Network YateUCN installed on conventional hardware

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Features and benefits

Runs on commodity hardware, allowing for a simplified network architecture and lower deployment costs.
Enables carriers to deploy LTE networks with reduced initial investment.
Allows for scaling as you go. You can add more servers or separate the functionality as more users adopt your service.
Increases network resiliency; in case of equipment failure you can easily configure another server to take up the functions of the fault node.
The SIP protocol establishes connection between the YateUCN and the YateBTS, allowing the SatSite base station to communicate with any YateUCN in the network. A Base Station Controller (BSC) is not needed between the YateBTS-powered SatSite and the YateUCN.
Has low idle traffic, which allows transport technologies like satellite.

Specifications

SS7 connectivity

SIGTRAN, SCTP with CRC checksum
M2UA, M2PA, M3UA
ITU MTP, SCCP, TCAP
ANSI MTP, SCCP
ITU MAP v3
CAMEL phase 2

Voice interconnect

SIP and RTP
ISUP using external MGCP gateway

SCCP GTT

E.212 (ANSI)
E.214 (ITU) translation table
E.164

MSC/VLR

ETSI MAP v3
Supported operations:
- MSC <-> AuC messages (authentication)
- MSC <-> EIR messages (equipment identification, optional)
- VLR <-> HLR messages (location management, roaming)
- MSC <-> SMSC messages (SMS)

SGSN/MME

ETSI MAP v3
S1AP r11
GTP v1, GTP v2
Supported operations:
- SGSN <-> AuC messages (authentication)
- SGSN <-> EIR messages (equipment identification, optional)
- SGSN <-> HLR messages (data mobility management, roaming)
- SGSN <-> GGSN messages (data session)
- YateENB <-> SGSN messages (LTE control and user data)
- YateBTS <-> SGSN messages (GPRS control and user data)

Supported standards (RFC3261)
Registrar function
B2BUA for calls
RTP (RFC3550) with sideband DTMF (RFC2833)
SMS and USSD over IP

Format: SMS PDU (MO and MT)
MAP/SS7 transport (T-PDU format)
SIP MESSAGE transport (SMS over IP, R-PDU format)

Flexible file format (default .tsv files) with customizable table headers
Automatic file rotation
Optional file transfer: FTP, SFTP, SCP
JSON HTTP push API
RADIUS with 3GPP and Cisco dictionaries

Interfaces

C Interface (MAP, HLR <-> GMSC)
D Interface (MAP, HLR <-> VLR)
E Interface (MAP, MSC <-> MSC)
F Interface (MAP, MSC <-> EIR)
G Interface (MAP, VLR <-> VLR)
SIP, RTP (YateBTS <-> VLR)
S1 Interface (S1AP & GTP, YateENB <-> EPC)
Gi Interface (IP, connects to Public Data Network)
Gn/Gp Interface (GTP, SGSN and GGSN)
Gr Interface (MAP, SGSN <-> HSS)
Gc Interface (GTP or SS7/MAP, interface to HLR) (optional)

CODECS and transcoders

G.711a, G.711u
GSM-FR 06.10
iSAC
iLBC

Operating system

Linux based

Hardware recommendations

Dell PowerEdge R430

3.5″ Chassis with up to 4 Cabled Hard Drives
Processor

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 2.4GHz,20M
Memory

8GB RDIMM, 2133MT/s, Dual Rank, x8 Data
Hard drives

1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5in Cabled Hard

Hard drive configuration

RAID 1 for H330/H730/H730P (2 HDDs) with Cabled Chassis
Internal controller

DVD ROM SATA Internal for 4HD Chassis ReadyRails Sliding Rails With Cable
Power supply

550W
Network adapter

Intel Ethernet I350 DP 1Gb Server Adapter, Low Profile

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