LTE TEST AND MONITORING SOLUTIONS

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1 LTE TEST AND MONITORING SOLUTIONS

2 Long-Term Evolution Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a transformational technology that is quickly becoming the most widely deployed wireless network technology in the history of mobile communications. It relies on the adoption of an IP/MPLS core transport network, which was introduced in the middle of the last decade with 3G technology. It not only represents a significant cost reduction opportunity for mobile network operators (MNOs), it also greatly increases capacity thanks to the allocation of previously unused spectrum and high-spectrum efficiency. To be successful, LTE requires the deployment of four components: eutran: Implementation of an enodeb at every cell-site location where coverage is needed and upgrade of RF assets, such as the antenna, masts, feeder cables, power amplifiers, battery back-up, power systems, cabinets and transmission equipment. Ethernet backhaul: Large-scale deployment is required, specifically in networks lacking sizable HSPA+ deployment. EPC: Deployment of MMEs, SGWs, PGWs along with relevant routing, switching and security equipment. The core network elements must also be interconnected to the 2G/3G network for interworking and access to common registers such as HLR/HSS. IMS: Deployment of network elements for session initiation protocol (SIP) and application servers to provide voice and other unified communication services and integration with legacy network elements for voice and messaging applications. EPC Ethernet Backhaul eutran LTE Lifecycle The introduction of LTE, which requires a significant level of planning, goes through the standard lifecycle: 2 les ub Assuranc e Up rn- Field troubleshooting: root cause analysis and detailed diagnostics 4G Networks Tu Service assurance: 24/7 performance monitoring of live network/services, usage monitoring and fault detection Tro Network construction and turn-up: physical link characterization, field interoperability validation, network performance, service activation and SLA verification ho ot phase: functional validation, conformance testing and load testing

3 M5 Analyzer Software-Based Mobile Network Analyzer FAST WIRELESS AND IP ANALYSIS ON ANY WINDOWS PC M5 is a software-only, protocol analyzer designed for the realtime testing of network element functionality. Based on EXFO s M5 Analyzer platform, it provides real-time analysis of Ethernetbased interfaces in UMTS, GSM, LTE, Core, IMS and legacy. It also offers correlated multitechnology and multi-interface call and sessions analysis. eutran EPC IMS All wireless technologies are supported in offl ine analysis Combine with EXFO s PowerHawk Pro intelligent probe to obtain full-line-rate user-plane analysis on 10/100 Mbit/s and 1/10 Gbit/s Ethernet interfaces For real-time analysis without a probe, connect to the monitored network element (vendor specifi c) or use the PC s NIC-adapter to capture data PC and laptop friendly Only Windows XP/7 compatible solution on the market with Windows 7 look and feel Easily upgradeable to another EXFO analyzer product Software upgrades available online Intuitive graphic interface clearly displays network traffi c analysis and issues Multitechnology support: GSM, UMTS, LTE, IMS, Core with Ethernet interfaces Fastest way to equip your testing team: just download and install 3

4 PowerHawk Pro Multi-User Live Network Analyzer FAST LIVE NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE OPTIMIZATION PowerHawk Pro enables network service optimization and troubleshooting through real-time KPIs and detailed user-plane analysis. Multiple probes remotely capture network traffi c from the 1/10 Gbit/s Ethernet interfaces. A KPI generator processes the network traffi c and stores it in a database to be analyzed by the Diagnostics Suite and optional M5 Analyzer client software. PowerHawk Pro also correlates both control- and user-plane traffi c across all interfaces to show a full, end-to-end view of both signaling and user-plane data. This enables the user to troubleshoot functionality and quality issues in a single view, ensuring that all problems can be immediately identifi ed and located. eutran EPC IMS One multitechnology tool for LTE, UMTS and GSM mobile networks User- and application-level QoS measurements to determine true subscriber QoE Most complete user-plane analysis in live networks Invest as required Only protocol analyzer that can handle live network loads Real-time statistics and results with the ability to drill down no more post-processing Real-time KPIs and QoS counters, IP analysis, call and session tracing and signaling processing High-performance system with 1/10 Gbit/s Ethernet line-rate analysis Full visibility of subscriber and application sessions to observe quality 4

5 PowerHawk Multi-User Analyzer SIMULTANEOUS, LOCATION-INDEPENDENT ACCESS The purpose of the server-based PowerHawk is to allow various users in a lab setting or in an operational network to simultaneously access the same source of information and retrieve the specifi c data they are each interested in. Typically used for functional testing, system verifi cation and interoperability testing, PowerHawk delivers real-time results and enables up to 10 users to perform independent tests simultaneously. Equipped with EXFO s M5 Analyzer software, it offers an intuitive GUI, automatic confi guration and intelligent applications. eutran EPC IMS A real-time, multitechnology and multi-user analyzer solution with location-independent access Powerful solution that enables high-volume testing of LTE, UMTS, GSM, Core and IMS networks Only one centralized server hardware to maintain and operate Remote maintenance Up to 10 real-time clients using same PC System usage is independent of OS and location Low investment in hardware with one centralized server Global 24/7 use of the same testing system Reduced travelling to site for troubleshooting Upgradable to PowerHawk Pro 5

6 TravelHawk Portable Analyzer FUNCTIONAL AND INTEROPERABILITY TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING The TravelHawk is the brief-case sized PC designed for the functional/interoperability testing and troubleshooting of mobile networks that fi eld engineers have been waiting for. By not having to lug around cumbersome equipment, they can quickly get to work in the fi eld and fi x the problem on site. Equipped with the M5 Analyzer software, its intelligent data analysis applications enable real-time multitechnology and multi-interface call and session tracing with pre-fi ltering capabilities, in one box. eutran EPC IMS Unbeatable combination of portability and performance: powerful test capabilities in a package small enough for airline carry-on regulations Quick on-site troubleshooting of LTE, UMTS, GSM, Core and IMS networks Multi-interface support (STM-1/OC-3 (also channelized)), E1/T1/J1 (PCM, ATM, IMA mode) The only portable, all-in-one multitechnology protocol analyzer for live network troubleshooting The only portable solution that supports UMTS, GSM and LTE in a single box One licensed TravelHawk unit can test all technologies, reducing CAPEX 10/100 Mbit/s and 1/10 Gbit/s Ethernet interfaces Correlated multi-interface call and session tracing Easy-to-use Windows 7-based graphical user interface Capacity to drill down into the decoded protocols 6

7 TravelHawk Pro Portable Network ing Tool LIVE LTE NETWORK CAPTURE AND ANALYSIS TravelHawk Pro has full LTE network analysis capabilities (NAS deciphering, correlated session analysis and statistics, etc.). The IP application analysis detects over 95% of all applications used and gives detailed information on any IP fl ow. Top talkers, DNS queries, throughput and main transmission protocol statistics are used to analyze and troubleshoot all IP transmissions or mobile IP user-plane networks. The graphic applications also include statistical graphs, session and fl ow analysis as well as the detailed decoding of wireless interface messages. eutran EPC IMS Ethernet Backhaul Unique portable network capture and analysis unit for 10/100 Mbit/s or 1/10 Gbit/s Ethernet networks 100% line-rate packet processing with up to 10 Gbit/s capture to disk Record data to HDD up to 14 TB of local storage High-resolution (10 ns) timestamping Flexible fi ltering set your rules beforehand or extract information afterwards Full LTE session analysis over all interfaces with statistics view Real-time connection, link and network statistics Live network capture and performance analysis Complete and correlated LTE E2E network session and KPI analysis Deep IP-application analysis LTE control- and user-plane correlation 7

8 QualityAssurer Series Wireless IMS and VoIP Solutions NEXT-GENERATION NETWORK TEST PLATFORM The QualityAssurer series are unique and purpose-built test solutions designed to test fi xed-mobile converging (FMC) networks such as LTE, IMS, VoLTE as well as VoIP. Combined with the W 2 CM-10GbE module, the QA series can emulate the traffi c generated by tens of millions of subscribers for real-world network conditions. By delivering unmatched signaling and user-plane testing capability in an integrated platform, network equipment manufacturers (NEM) and mobile network operators (MNO) can reduce the risks associated with developing and deploying both IMS and wireless networks. eutran EPC IMS Large-scale emulation of subscribers, network elements and network cloud: VoLTE and video calls, data sessions like HTTP web browsing, SMTP downloads, FTP file downloads and messaging Hardware-based, line-rate generation and analysis of 130 Gbit/s of user-plane data SmartReplay function, which is user-defi ned or imported from capture End-to-end testing of 4G networks Statistics grouped according to user-defi ned values (e.g., QoS class identifi er (QCI) and CODEC) Real-time generation and analysis of tens of millions of sessions providing key QoS measurements and parameters such as mean opinion score (MOS), delay, jitter and packet loss Linear scaling, no performance degradation when expanding the platform LTE, IMS and VoLTE networks and services test solutions 8

9 DuoSIM LTE RAN Solution BEST ALL-IN-ONE LTE SIMULATION SOLUTION DuoSIM is the latest addition to EXFO s network simulation portfolio. Designed to boost top-line revenue and manage the 4G data explosion, DuoSIM delivers the world s highest capacity LTE UE simulators when integrated into the AZP-600 and AZP-1400 platforms. Furthermore, the combined QualityAssurer/DuoSIM platform offers LTE end-to-end and wraparound testing in a convenient, highly affordable, all-in-one solution. Together, they simulate complex, realistic control-plane and user-plane traffi c. Through rigorous stress testing, they validate that network devices and services perform as intended, ensuring a more robust live network. eutran Capable of simulating up to six sectors and 1000 user equipments (UEs) per sector, for a total of 6000 UEs, toward the enb with 500 calls/second and 300 pages/second Covers high capacity LTE nodes and complementary nodes, such as pico/femtocell enbs Highest capacity testing in the industry Very high rate of C-plane generation No additional hardware required for different RF ranges Offers the industry s lowest cost per UE for LTE testers, providing network operators and equipment vendors with excellent ROI and opportunities for signifi cant CAPEX and OPEX savings Designed with LTE-Advanced standardization in mind and easily upgradable with additional modules and software 9

10 BrixNGN Next-Generation SA Software 24/7 MONITORING OF REAL-TIME ETHERNET AND IP SERVICES The BrixNGN solution is a single, centralized solution that spans the entire service lifecycle. It offers edge-to-edge as well as endto-end visibility, which allows service providers to plan for capacity increases, verify service turn ups and identify, diagnose and quickly resolve network and service performance issues. This reduces the risk of crippling service degradations and outages, which lead to escalations in customer care costs, erode profi t margins, increase customer churn and severely damage reputations. Ethernet Backhaul Quality advantage provided through scalable, converged service assurance solutions for next-gen networks 24/7 service quality, performance and availability monitoring from network core to customer site Service installation validation with turn-up tests and reports Improved MTTR through network segmentation True multiplay solution supports best-in-class integrated service assurance solutions for voice, video, data and mobile networks Continual collection, correlation, analysis and visualization of critical QoS and QoE data Considerable reduction in OPEX and increased revenue growth Multiple service levels and SLA management Industry-benchmarked test and monitoring protocols, allowing operators to leverage their existing equipment 10

11 BrixCall Call Performance Analysis Software COMPREHENSIVE LIVE VoIP/IMS TRAFFIC VISIBILITY BrixCall is an application designed for advanced call signaling, media analysis and correlation that provides comprehensive visibility into the performance of live VoIP traffi c. By analyzing the large volume of performance information, BrixCall can correlate these independently measured views to provide a single, easy-to-understand call quality record (CQR) for each call. Deployed with Brix 4000 Verifiers, BrixCall closes the visibility gap between expected network performance and actual customer experience. As a result, VoIP deployments are done with confi dence and IP-based services become more profi table. IMS Comprehensive live VoIP call analysis and correlation application Detailed service visibility provided to ensure call quality and customer care Independent measurement of each call component and leg CQRs for both in-progress and completed calls Point-in-time performance information for active calls Monitoring of overall service health simplifi ed via at-a-glance dashboard Powerful performance and call accounting reports Single, per-call quality records Combine with the BrixWorx engine to offer a unique blend of active and passive testing 11

12 Ethernet One Ethernet Services Better Delivered, Better Assured Data Centers Business Services Mobile Backhaul ACCESS METRO CORE BrixWorx EXFO s Ethernet One, the most comprehensive IP/Ethernet assessment solution, lets you test and monitor all your network architectures, from the core to the last mile, activate thousands of sites and perform continuous service assurance, whether for mobile backhaul services, business services, data centers, etc. From a lifecycle perspective, all stages are covered, from construction to monitoring and troubleshooting. Its functionalities can be scaled up to match network expansion. It is also the only solution that can support GigE to 10 GigE without any hardware retrofi t. No one else brings this level of power and fl exibility to your network. Since it is centrally located and seamlessly integrated into your OSS, Ethernet One makes for easier deployment and simpler workflow. Plus, with its advanced reporting and analysis capabilities, it quickly converts the data into actionable information. Ethernet Backhaul One solution - Complete lifecycle assessment - Evolutionary: activation to service assurance, or vice versa Scalability - 1G to 10G Ethernet - Simultaneous turn-up testing of multiple sites - Monitor thousands of endpoints from a single verifi er Centralized - Remote and automated fi eld testing - Complete network visibility, from transport to application layer - Simple out-of-the box API for seamless integration into OSS Advanced reporting - Customizable dashboard - Web-based for easy access - Advanced data correlation and analysis Deploy cost-effectively - Implement standards-based methods - Leverage existing investments Boost operational effi ciency - Simplify tasks - Cope with less resources - Eliminate human errors Optimize customer experience - Ensure on-time delivery - Predict and proactively address issues - Reduce downtime Accelerate time to revenue - Faster activation 12

13 FOUR KEY COMPONENTS BrixWorx Performance management for Carrier Ethernet service Advanced user-specifi c reporting Out-of-box data correlation and analysis Customizable web-based dashboard Predicts service degradation allowing you to address it proactively Enables service segmentation for faster fault resolution BV-3100 In-network, multifunction service-assurance verifier Integrated turn-up, monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities: Continuous monitoring of thousands of locations: endpoints Simultaneous turn-up of multiple sites Interface fl exibility: 1G to 10G Ethernet without hardware upgrade Carrier-grade architecture BV-10 Performance endpoint Performance demarcation for network-wide visibility Unlimited scalability for network-wide performance visibility Tailored functionality for unprecedented cost-effi ciency Standards-based for effi cient remote network maintenance OAM enabler FTB-1 One field-optimized testing solution Handheld modular test platform Easy characterization, activation and troubleshooting Complete service activation in 15 minutes Automated pass/fail tests 100% fi rst-time-right results SLA validation with a single test 13

14 Backhaul Tri-Pak Mobile Solution One Field Optimized Testing Solution ANALYSIS SOFTWARE intelligent Optical Link Mapper The unique combination of innovative and intuitive functionalities found in the FTB-1 gives frontline technicians the ability to accurately turn up and troubleshoot any type of backhaul connection without requiring external intervention. No other solution in the industry matches the FTB-1 when it comes to deploying or upgrading a large number of backhaul connections with limited resources and tight schedules. With this game-changing solution, not only can fi eld technicians characterize a fi ber link at the touch of a button, they can also turn up multiple classes of Ethernet services with unprecedented speed and accuracy. EXFO s innovative, state-of-the-art backhaul testing solution empowers field technicians with easy-to-use, yet powerful, automated test and analysis capabilities that eliminate guesswork and deliver 100% accuracy throughout the different testing phases. Ethernet Backhaul Automated pass/fail connector analyzer One-touch results in >4 seconds Full reports Compatible with EXFO s FIP-400 inspection probes No training required: self-setting device No trace misinterpretation, thanks to clear schematic link view Link-Aware delivers simple, accurate fi ber optical link test results Prompt diagnosis for quick, accurate identifi cation of network issues SLA validation with a single test 8x faster deployment 100% fi rst-time-right results Standards-based (ITU-T Y.1564) Activate large amounts of towers (cell-site deployment) Overcome limited technical resources and knowledge Work with tight schedules and budget constraints (OPEX pressure) Maintain accuracy standards Validate numerous service classes Optimize network performance Eliminate unnecessary truck rolls Complete backhaul turn-up in 15 Minutes 14

15 About EXFO EXFO is a leading provider of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireless and wireline network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecom industry. We offer innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fi xed and mobile networks. Our staff of 1700 employees is present in 25 countries and provides support to more than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. Close to you, wherever you are With a presence on all continents, EXFO brings its expertise closer to you. To find your local office contact details, please go to Contact us EXFO HEADQUARTERS Tel.: Toll-free: (USA and Canada) Fax: info@exfo.com 15

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