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GL Enhances 5G Core Network Emulator SuiteGAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom test and measurement solutions, addressed the press regarding their 5G Core Network Emulator Suite, which is enhanced to support N4 interface simulation. [See the complete illustration here: https://www.gl.com/images/Newsletter/maps-5g-n4-web-architecture.jpg] [See the product announcement newsletter: https://www.gl.com/newsletter/5G-N4-interface-simulation-newsletter.html] “The 5G Emulator Suite comprises of the MAPS™ application, which is a multi-protocol, multi-interface simulation test tool. The N4 interface between SMF (Session Management Function) and UPF (User Plane Function) in the Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) architecture simulation is as per 3GPP Release 15 standards,” said Vijay Kulkarni CEO of GL communications. He further added, “MAPS™ simulats the 5G N4 interface between the SMF and UPF, implements CUPS in 5G core networks, providing control plane tunnel management and user plane Protocol Data Unit (PDU) sessions. The CP function controls the packet processing in the UP function by establishing, modifying or deleting PFCP Session contexts and by provisioning rules in UPF regarding packet handling, forwarding, and usage reporting.” In addition, “At the N4 node level procedures SMF and a UPF interfaces are used to manage and establish the items that are not related to specific N4 sessions.” Supported Procedures:
PFCP Session related messages:
Main Features
GL has already possessed N1 N2 interface in the 5G Core Network Emulator Suite, for more information please click MAPS™ 5G N1 N2 Interface Simulator. About GL Communications Inc., GL Communications Inc is a global provider of test and measurement solutions and works with major telecom equipment vendors, service providers, and system integrators to meet the testing requirements arising at various stages of telecom products development life cycle. GL offers a broad set of test solutions that perform all types of testing on networks, from initial system design, to fine-tuning, troubleshooting, live deployment, and monitoring. The products are widely used to verify and ensure 'quality and reliability' of Wireless (4G LTE, 3G, 2G), SONET/SDH, IP, TDM, and PSTN networks. GL core product development is backed by a strong team of R&D experts to match evolving market and technical challenges in a most cost-effective and innovative way. Shelley Sharma Media Contact: [email protected]
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