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Zukunft der Netze 2013, Application-Driven Networking, 20. September 2013, Osnabrck

TU Berlin Chair for Next Generation Networks (AV) FOKUS Center for Next Generation Network Infrastructures (NGNI)

Mobile Cloud - SDN/NFV

Valentin Vlad, Thomas Magedanz

Valentin.Vlad@fokus.fraunhofer.de Thomas.Magedanz@fokus.fraunhofer.de www.fokus.fraunhofer.de/go/ngni

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Agenda for this talk

Introduction on Telco and Cloud Problem Statement Solution Approaches Virtualization Impacts on Telecommunication Networks Telecommunication Network Evolution Path Applying SDN & NFV Concepts on 3GPP Evolved Packet Core Showcase OpenEPC Rel. 5 and OpenSDNCore ICT Project Mobile-Cloud Computing (MCN) Summary and Future Work

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Problem Statement
Main trends in telecommunication networks Heterogeneous and partially deployed RAN (WiFi, 4G, Femto Cells, ) Increasing number of mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, ) Always on - quasi permanent connection between the device and the network High bandwidth demands large variety of apps and multimedia services Cheaper flat-rate tariffs offered by the network operator Strong grows in IP data and 3GPP Diameter protocol signaling Key research challenges: Handling the IP data and Diameter signalling traffic grows efficiently, QoS, mobility, security, elasticity and flexibility on the data path, etc. Todays approaches: Access- and core network congestion handling approaches
TR 22.805 FS_UPCON: User Plane Congestion Control TR 22.806 FS_ACDC Study on Application specific Congestion control for Data Connectivity TR 23.843 FS_CNO Study on Core Network Overload solutions (empty) 3GPP Policy Control and Charging (PCC) architecture (TS 23.203)

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Core Network Evolution Strategies

Short term optimizations Enhancing capacity through improving system performance Overprovisioning: Adding additional redundant components for 3GPP Access- and core network congestion handling approaches

3GPP Core Network Architecture

Time
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SDN: Separation of data- and control-path Flexibility in controlling architecture components Elasticity in data- and control-path Smart usage of network resources

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Software-Defined-Networks (SDN) / OpenFlow Overview

The concept of SDN separates forwarding and control from switches and routers into OpenFlow controller. NorthboundOpenFlow Protocol specified by Open Networking Foundation (ONF) interface Control of layer 2-4, Specification version 1.4.0 Implementations and Specifications OpenFlow Controller OpenFlow Protocol, OF Config SOFTWARE (Control path) Routing protocols, management OpenFlow Protocol OpenVSwitch, OpenFlow switch, etc. and control, mobility management, Access Control Lists, VPNs, etc. POX, NOX, Beacon, Trema, etc.

OFP

Ethernet Switch
SOFTWARE (Control path) Routing protocols, management and control, mobility management, Access Control Lists, VPNs, etc. HARDWARE (Data path) Packet Forwarding

OpenFlow Switch
SOFTWARE (Control path)

Secure Channel (OpenFlow Protocol)

HARDWARE (Data path) Packet Forwarding / Flow Table

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Mobile Telco Architecture Evolution Path

GPRS GGSN UMTS GGSN HSPA r7 GGSN HSPA r8 GGSN SAE/EPS r12 PGW SAE/EPS+OF PGW -C PGW -D

SGSN

SGSN

SGSN

SGSN

SGW

SGW -C

SGW -D

BSC

RNC

RNC

MME

MME

BTS

NodeB

NodeB

NodeB

eNB

eNB Data Plane

Mobile Telecommunication Architecture Evolution Path

3GPP Control Plane

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OpenFlow Control Plane

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3GPP EPC and OpenFlow Architecture Split

Control and User Plane Split Functional Split of Gateways OFP communication protocol

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OpenFlow Enhanced EPC Architecture

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What is FOKUS OpenEPC Platform?

Future massive broadband communications will be realized through multi-access support (LTE, 3G, 2G, WiFi, fixed networks ) and multi-application domains (OTT, IMS, P2P, M2M, Cloud, ) Fraunhofer FOKUS is developing the NON-OPEN SOURCE OpenEPC toolkit, enabling to: integrate various network technologies and integrate various application platforms into a single local testbed, thus lowering own development costs This platform can be used to perform R&D in the fields of QoS, Charging, Mobility, Security, Management, Monitoring OpenEPC represents a software implementation of the 3GPP EPC standard addressing academia and industry R&D: Based on 3GPP standards Configurable to different deployments Customizable to the various testbed requirements Extensible to specific research needs Reliable & highly performant More information: www.OpenEPC.net

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OpenEPC Rel. 4: Mirroring the Future Operator Core Network

OpenEPC includes the main functions of 3GPP Evolved Packet Core (Release 8,9, 10, 11,) The principles of standard alignment, configurability and extensibility have been respected in the overall architecture and in the specific components implemented OpenEPC Rel. 4 enables the establishment of small operator network testbeds including: Core network mobility support (GTP, PMIP) Integration with real LTE, 3G, 2G and WiFi AAA for 3GPP and non-3GPP accesses Policy and Charging Control Access network selection Common mobile equipment support

PLEASE NOTE: OpenEPC does not claim 100%

10 standard compliance, but allows for early prototyping

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OpenFlow and SDN-EPC
VoLTE with SRVCC

OpenEPC Roadmap
Integration of 3GPP Offline Charging Non-3GPP AAA Extended UE function Dynamic node selection Full NAS, GTP stacks S1AP with APER, X2AP

Network Functions Virtualization

UE/eNodeB-emulation-with-WiFi Self Organized Networks Features

Core Network Mobility Client Mobility Policy and Charging Control Subscription Management Mobile Device support

Rel. 4 Rel. 3 Jan 2012

Rel. 5/6

Nov 2012

Preview Nov. 2009

Rel. 1 April 2010

Rel. 2 Feb 2011

First demo of the OpenEPC at the 5th IMS Workshop

Extended Mobility (GTP, MME etc.) Extended AAA More Access Networks Integration Support for specific applications

LTE RAN integration 2G and 3G RAN integration Android Mobile Devices Support Multiple APN Support Radio conditions based handover Traffic Shaping for QoS

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OpenSDNCore Scope
To provide self-adaptable connectivity at the following levels Orchestrator self-adaptable network deployments Control Plane integrating novel Internet and Telecom principles in a simplified modular manner Data Path providing the basis for developing novel forwarding mechanisms

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OpenSDNCore Roadmap and Availability

Fraunhofer FOKUS is actively searching for research partners interested in development of innovative IPR and early prototypes
For currently available features, please check www.OpenSDNCore.org OpenSDNCore will be available for licensing with full source code either as a complete testbed or as individual components for research and development purposes. Nov 2013: Rel. 1
Network Orchestration integrated with OpenStack Adaptable Control Platform Programmable switches with latest OpenFlow protocol support and beyond EPC and IMS NFV PoC, EPC control-data plane split PoC

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We are able to provide add-on services like on-site coaching, local deployment and integration activities, support, as well as extensions to OpenSDNCore components to meet specific customer requirements. In order to receive information on licensing and prices for the components, please send us an email to info@OpenSDNCore.org

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Elastic and Flexible Network Design - Example EPS

Elastic network design aligned on real-time network load situations Enablement and disablement of redundant access- and core-network elements Optimized energy consumption of the access- and core-network Network Recourses as a Service (NRaaS) and on demand

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OpenSDNCore Control: Example of Topology Change Influencing Delivery

Adding a new switch to the network requires new routing metric New switch SNEW added Calculate new routing metric (red) Sequential handover from old to new routes

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Evaluation of Wharf based OpenFlow Switch Implementation

Four types of measurements have been performed. (1) A none-OpenFlow maximum point-to-point link connection without any involvement of a switch. (2) The latest OpenVSwitch kernelspace implementation version 1.9.3. (3) The latest OpenFlow reference switch implementation version 1.3 (last commit 08/09/13). (4) Our OFS implementation based on the Wharf platform.

(Each measurement has been performed four times and the mean value is presented in the evaluation above)

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Mobile-Cloud Networking (MCN)

MCN project high level objectives develop a novel mobile "network" architecture and technologies, using proof-ofconcept prototypes, to lead the way from current mobile networks to a fully cloudbased mobile communication system extend cloud computing so as to support on-demand and elastic provisioning of novel mobile services Extend the Concept of Cloud Computing Beyond Data Centres Towards the Mobile EndUser Start November 1st, 2012 for 36 month Website: http://mobile-cloud-networking.eu/site/

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Summary and Future Work

Overall Data Traffic Forecast IP data and 3GPP Diameter protocol signaling dominated Dominating factors: Video, file transfer, M2M and downloads Core Network Evolution Strategies Keeping the current architecture: Performance Enhancements Evolving the current architecture: Applying the SDN Concept Envisioned Mobile Network Architecture Towards simple and flat IP core network architecture low complexity, low latency, lower costs, higher performance, higher throughputs, less costs (CAPEX and OPEX) Further separation of control and user (data) plane Scalability, flexibility, reliability of the system components through SDN & NFV Future Work (OpenEPC Rel. 5 and OpenSDNCore) Implementation of OFController and OFSwitch in version 1.4.0 within OpenEPC Extending GTP and GRE support in OpenFlow Scalability and Interoperability use case validation
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Abbreviations
ADC Application Detection and Control AF Application Function BBERF Bearer Binding and Event Reporting Function BBF Bearer Binding Function CSG Closed Subscriber Group CSG ID Closed Subscriber Group Identity DRA Diameter Routing Agent H-PCEF A PCEF in the HPLMN H-PCRF A PCRF in the HPLMN HRPD High Rate Packet Data HSGW HRPD Serving Gateway IP-CAN IP Connectivity Access Network MPS Multimedia Priority Service
OFCS Offline Charging System OCS Online Charging System PCC Policy and Charging Control PCEF Policy and Charging Enforcement Function PCRF Policy and Charging Rules Function QCI QoS Class Identifier vSRVCC video Single Radio Voice Call Continuity SPR Subscription Profile Repository TDF Traffic Detection Function UDC User Data Convergence UDR User Data Repository V-PCEF A PCEF in the VPLMN V-PCRF A PCRF in the VPLMN

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TUB and FOKUS References on SDN, Traffic Engineering and Network Management
Mueller J., Wierz A., Vingarzan V., Magedanz T., 'Elastic Network Design and Adaptive Flow Placement in Software Defined Networks', accepted at International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks ICCCN 2013, Nassau, Bahamas, July 30 - August 2, 2013, http://www.icccn.org/icccn13/ Mueller J., Magedanz T., 'Towards a Generic Application Aware Network Resource Control Function for Next-Generation-Networks and Beyond', IEEE ISCIT 2012, International Symposium on Communications and Information Technologies (ISCIT), DOI:10.1109/ISCIT.2012.6381026, ISBN:978-1-4673-1156-4, Page(s): 877 - 882, Gold Coast, Australia, October 25, 2012, www.iscit2012.org Mueller J., Magedanz T., 'Generic-Adaptive-Resource-Control (GARC) in NextGeneration-Networks and the Future Internet', Demonstration, 12th Wrzburg Workshop on IP: ITG Workshop "Visions of Future Generation Networks (EuroView2012), Wrzburg, Germany, July 23rd - July 24th 2012, http://www.g-labdeep.de/
Publications using OpenFlow http://www.openflow.org/wk/index.php/OpenFlow_based_Publications

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References
OpenEPC, http://www.openepc.net OpenIMSCore, www.openimscore.org OpenSDNCore, www.opensdncore.org FOKUS Open SOA Telco Playground, www.opensoaplayground.org/ NGN to Future Internet Evolution, NGN2FI, www.ngn2fi.org/ TU-Berlin AV, http://www.av.tu-berlin.de/ Fraunhofer FOKUS NGNI, www.fokus.fraunhofer.de/go/ngni/

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4th FOKUS Future Seamless Communication Forum (FFF) Berlin, Germany, November 28-29, 2013
Theme: Smart Communications Platforms for Seamless Smart City Applications Fixed and Mobile Next Generation Networks Evolution towards virtualized network control and service platforms and Seamless Cloud-based H2H and M2M Applications FUSECO FORUM is the successor of the famous FOKUS IMS Workshop series (2004-09)
FFF 2010 attracted 150 experts from 21 nations FFF 2011 was attended by around 200 experts from 30 nations FFF 2012 was attended again by around 200 experts from 30 nations

See www.fuseco-forum.org Workshop 3:

"Evolution of the Operator Networks beyond EPC: SDN and NFV"

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Valentin.Vlad@fokus.fraunhofer.de

Questions ???
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