Serving Gateway Configuration

This chapter provides configuration information for the Serving Gateway (S-GW).


Important

Information about all commands in this chapter can be found in the Command Line Interface Reference.

Because each wireless network is unique, the system is designed with a variety of parameters allowing it to perform in various wireless network environments. In this chapter, only the minimum set of parameters are provided to make the system operational. Optional configuration commands specific to the S-GW product are located in the Command Line Interface Reference.

This chapter includes the following topics:

Configuring the System as a Standalone eGTP S-GW

This section provides a high-level series of steps and the associated configuration file examples for configuring the system to perform as a eGTP S-GW in a test environment.

Information Required

The following sections describe the minimum amount of information required to configure and make the S-GW operational on the network. To make the process more efficient, you should have this information available prior to configuring the system.

There are additional configuration parameters that are not described in this section. These parameters deal mostly with fine-tuning the operation of the S-GW in the network. Information on these parameters can be found in the appropriate sections of the Command Line Interface Reference.

Required Local Context Configuration Information

The following table lists the information that is required to configure the local context on an eGTP S-GW.

Table 1. Required Information for Local Context Configuration
Required Information Description

Management Interface Configuration

Interface name

An identification string between 1 and 79 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the interface will be recognized by the system.

Multiple names are needed if multiple interfaces will be configured.

IP address and subnet

IPv4 addresses assigned to the interface.

Multiple addresses and subnets are needed if multiple interfaces will be configured.

Physical port number

The physical port to which the interface will be bound. Ports are identified by the chassis slot number where the line card resides followed by the number of the physical connector on the card. For example, port 17/1 identifies connector number 1 on the card in slot 17.

A single physical port can facilitate multiple interfaces.

Gateway IP address

Used when configuring static IP routes from the management interface(s) to a specific network.

Security administrator name

The name or names of the security administrator with full rights to the system.

Security administrator password

Open or encrypted passwords can be used.

Remote access type(s)

The type of remote access that will be used to access the system such as telnetd, sshd, and/or ftpd.

Required S-GW Ingress Context Configuration Information

The following table lists the information that is required to configure the S-GW ingress context on an eGTP S-GW.

Table 2. Required Information for S-GW Ingress Context Configuration
Required Information Description

S-GW ingress context name

An identification string from 1 to 79 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the S-GW ingress context is recognized by the system.

Accounting policy name

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the accounting policy is recognized by the system. The accounting policy is used to set parameters for the Rf (off-line charging) interface.

S1-U/S11 Interface Configuration (To/from eNodeB/MME)

Note

 
The configuration provided in this guide assumes a shared S1-U/S11 interface. These interfaces can be separated to support a different network architecture. The information below applies to both.

Interface name

An identification string between 1 and 79 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the interface is recognized by the system.

Multiple names are needed if multiple interfaces will be configured.

IP address and subnet

IPv4 or IPv6 addresses assigned to the interface.

Multiple addresses and subnets are needed if multiple interfaces will be configured.

Physical port number

The physical port to which the interface will be bound. Ports are identified by the chassis slot number where the line card resides followed by the number of the physical connector on the card. For example, port 17/1 identifies connector number 1 on the card in slot 17.

A single physical port can facilitate multiple interfaces.

Gateway IP address

Used when configuring static IP routes from the interface(s) to a specific network.

Gateway IP address

Used when configuring static IP routes from the interface(s) to a specific network.

GTP-U Service Configuration

GTP-U service name (for S1-U/S11 interface)

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the GTP-U service bound to the S1-U/S11 interface will be recognized by the system.

IP address

S1-U/S11 interface IPv4 or IPv6 address.

S-GW Service Configuration

S-GW service name

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the S-GW service is recognized by the system.

Multiple names are needed if multiple S-GW services will be used.

eGTP Ingress Service Configuration

eGTP S1-U/S11 ingress service name

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the eGTP S1-U/S11 ingress service is recognized by the system.

Required S-GW Egress Context Configuration Information

The following table lists the information that is required to configure the S-GW egress context on an eGTP S-GW.

Table 3. Required Information for S-GW Egress Context Configuration
Required Information Description

S-GW egress context name

An identification string from 1 to 79 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the S-GW egress context is recognized by the system.

S5/S8 Interface Configuration (To/from P-GW)

Interface name

An identification string between 1 and 79 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the interface is recognized by the system.

Multiple names are needed if multiple interfaces will be configured.

IP address and subnet

IPv4 or IPv6 addresses assigned to the interface.

Multiple addresses and subnets are needed if multiple interfaces will be configured.

Physical port number

The physical port to which the interface will be bound. Ports are identified by the chassis slot number where the line card resides followed by the number of the physical connector on the card. For example, port 17/1 identifies connector number 1 on the card in slot 17.

A single physical port can facilitate multiple interfaces.

Gateway IP address

Used when configuring static IP routes from the interface(s) to a specific network.

GTP-U Service Configuration

GTP-U service name (for S5/S8 interface)

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the GTP-U service bound to the S5/S8 interface will be recognized by the system.

IP address

S5/S8 interface IPv4 or IPv6 address.

eGTP Egress Service Configuration

eGTP Egress Service Name

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the eGTP egress service is recognized by the system.

How This Configuration Works

The following figure and supporting text describe how this configuration with a single ingress and egress context is used by the system to process a subscriber call.

Figure 1. eGTP S-GW Call Processing Using a Single Ingress and Egress Context


  1. A subscriber session from the MME is received by the S-GW service over the S11 interface.

  2. The S-GW service determines which context to use to access PDN services for the session. This process is described in the How the System Selects Contexts section located in the Understanding the System Operation and Configuration chapter of the System Administration Guide.

  3. S-GW uses the configured egress context to determine the eGTP service to use for the outgoing S5/S8 connection.

  4. The S-GW establishes the S5/S8 connection by sending a create session request message to the P-GW.

  5. The P-GW responds with a Create Session Response message that includes the PGW S5/S8 Address for control plane and bearer information.

  6. The S-GW conveys the control plane and bearer information to the MME in a Create Session Response message.

  7. The MME responds with a Create Bearer Response and Modify Bearer Request message.

  8. The S-GW sends a Modify Bearer Response message to the MME.

eGTP S-GW Configuration

To configure the system to perform as a standalone eGTP S-GW, review the following graphic and subsequent steps.

Figure 2. eGTP S-GW Configurable Components


Procedure

Step 1

Set system configuration parameters such as activating PSCs by applying the example configurations found in the System Administration Guide.

Step 2

Set initial configuration parameters such as creating contexts and services by applying the example configurations found in theInitial Configuration.

Step 3

Configure the system to perform as an eGTP S-GW and set basic S-GW parameters such as eGTP interfaces and an IP route by applying the example configurations presented in the eGTP Configuration.

Step 4

Verify and save the configuration by following the instruction in the Verifying and Saving the Configuration.

Initial Configuration

Procedure

Step 1

Set local system management parameters by applying the example configuration in the Modifying the Local Context.

Step 2

Create an ingress context where the S-GW and eGTP ingress service will reside by applying the example configuration in the Creating an S-GW Ingress Context.

Step 3

Create an eGTP ingress service within the newly created ingress context by applying the example configuration in the Creating an eGTP Ingress Service.

Step 4

Create an S-GW egress context where the eGTP egress services will reside by applying the example configuration in the Creating an S-GW Egress Context.

Step 5

Create an eGTP egress service within the newly created egress context by applying the example configuration in the Creating an eGTP Egress Service.

Step 6

Create a S-GW service within the newly created ingress context by applying the example configuration in the Creating an S-GW Service.

Modifying the Local Context

Use the following example to set the default subscriber and configure remote access capability in the local context: 

configure 
   context local 
      interface <lcl_cntxt_intrfc_name> 
         ip address <ip_address> <ip_mask> 
         exit 
      server ftpd 
         exit 
      server telnetd 
         exit 
      subscriber default 
         exit 
      administrator <name> encrypted password <password> ftp 
      ip route <ip_addr/ip_mask> <next_hop_addr> <lcl_cntxt_intrfc_name> 
         exit 
      port ethernet <slot/port> 
         no shutdown 
         bind interface <lcl_cntxt_intrfc_name> local 
         end
Creating an S-GW Ingress Context

Use the following example to create an S-GW ingress context and Ethernet interfaces to an MME and eNodeB, and bind the interfaces to configured Ethernet ports. 

configure 
   context <ingress_context_name> -noconfirm 
      subscriber default 
      exit 
   interface <s1u-s11_interface_name> 
      ip address <ipv4_address_primary> 
      ip address <ipv4_address_secondary> 
      exit 
   ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 <next_hop_address> <sgw_interface_name> 
      exit 
   port ethernet <slot_number/port_number> 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface <s1u-s11_interface_name> <ingress_context_name> 
      end

Notes:

  • This example presents the S1-U/S11 connections as a shared interface. These interfaces can be separated to support a different network architecture.

  • The S1-U/S11 interface IP address(es) can also be specified as IPv6 addresses using the ipv6 address command.

Creating an eGTP Ingress Service

Use the following configuration example to create an eGTP ingress service: 

configure 
   context <ingress_context_name> 
      egtp-service <egtp_ingress_service_name> -noconfirm 
      end
Creating an S-GW Egress Context

Use the following example to create an S-GW egress context and Ethernet interface to a P-GW and bind the interface to configured Ethernet ports. 

configure 
   context <egress_context_name> -noconfirm 
      interface <s5s8_interface_name> tunnel 
         ipv6 address <address> 
            tunnel-mode ipv6ip 
               source interface <name> 
               destination address <ipv4 or ipv6 address> 
               end 
configure 
   port ethernet <slot_number/port_number> 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface <s5s8_interface_name> <egress_context_name> 
      end

Notes:

  • The S5/S8 interface IP address can also be specified as an IPv4 address using the ip address command.

Creating an eGTP Egress Service

Use the following configuration example to create an eGTP egress service in the S-GW egress context: 

configure 
   context <egress_context_name> 
      egtp-service <egtp_egress_service_name> -noconfirm 
      end
Creating an S-GW Service

Use the following configuration example to create the S-GW service in the ingress context: 

configure 
   context <ingress_context_name> 
      sgw-service <sgw_service_name> -noconfirm 
      end

eGTP Configuration

Procedure

Step 1

Set the system's role as an eGTP S-GW and configure eGTP service settings by applying the example configuration in the Setting the System's Role as an eGTP S-GW and Configuring GTP-U and eGTP Service Settings.

Step 2

Configure the S-GW service by applying the example configuration in the Configuring the S-GW Service.

Step 3

Specify an IP route to the eGTP Serving Gateway by applying the example configuration in the Configuring an IP Route.

Setting the System's Role as an eGTP S-GW and Configuring GTP-U and eGTP Service Settings

Use the following configuration example to set the system to perform as an eGTP S-GW and configure the GTP-U and eGTP services: 

configure 
   context <sgw_ingress_context_name> 
      gtpp group default 
         exit 
      gtpu-service <gtpu_ingress_service_name> 
         bind ipv4-address <s1-u_s11_interface_ip_address> 
            exit 
         egtp-service <egtp_ingress_service_name> 
            interface-type interface-sgw-ingress 
            validation-mode default 
            associate gtpu-service <gtpu_ingress_service_name> 
            gtpc bind address <s1u-s11_interface_ip_address> 
               exit 
            exit 
   context <sgw_egress_context_name> 
      gtpu-service <gtpu_egress_service_name> 
         bind ipv4-address <s5s8_interface_ip_address> 
         exit 
      egtp-service <egtp_egress_service_name> 
         interface-type interface-sgw-egress 
         validation-mode default 
         associate gtpu-service <gtpu_egress_service_name> 
         gtpc bind address <s5s8_interface_ip_address> 
         end

Notes:

  • The bind command in the GTP-U ingress and egress service configuration can also be specified as an IPv6 address using the ipv6-address command.

Configuring the S-GW Service

Use the following example to configure the S-GW service: 

configure 
   context <ingress_context_name> 
      sgw-service <sgw_service_name> -noconfirm 
         associate ingress egtp-service <egtp_ingress_service_name> 
         associate egress-proto gtp egress-context <egress_context_name> 
         qci-qos-mapping <map_name> 
         end
Configuring an IP Route

Use the following example to configure an IP Route for control and user plane data communication with an eGTP PDN Gateway: 

configure 
   context <egress_context_name> 
      ip route <pgw_ip_addr/mask> <sgw_next_hop_addr> <sgw_intrfc_name> 
      end

Verifying and Saving the Configuration

Save your configuration to flash memory, an external memory device, and/or a network location using the Exec mode command save configuration . For additional information on how to verify and save configuration files, refer to the System Administration Guide and the Command Line Interface Reference.

Configuring Optional Features on the eGTP S-GW

The configuration examples in this section are optional and provided to cover the most common uses of the eGTP S-GW in a live network. The intent of these examples is to provide a base configuration for testing.

Configuring the GTP Echo Timer

The GTP echo timer on the ASR 5500 S-GW can be configured to support two different types of path management: default and dynamic. This timer can be configured on the GTP-C and/or the GTP-U channels.

Default GTP Echo Timer Configuration

The following examples describe the configuration of the default eGTP-C and GTP-U interface echo timers:

eGTP-C
configure 
   context <context_name> 
      egtp-service <egtp_service_name> 
         gtpc echo-interval <seconds>  
         gtpc echo-retransmission-timeout <seconds> 
         gtpc max-retransmissions <num> 
         end

Notes:

  • This configuration can be used in either the ingress context supporting the S1-U and/or S11 interfaces with the eNodeB and MME respectively; and the egress context supporting the S5/S8 interface with the P-GW.
  • The following diagram describes a failure and recovery scenario using default settings of the three gtpc commands in the example above:
    Figure 3. Failure and Recovery Scenario: Example 1


  • The multiplier (x2) is system-coded and cannot be configured.
GTP-U
configure 
   context <context_name> 
      gtpu-service <gtpu_service_name> 
         echo-interval <seconds> 
         echo-retransmission-timeout <seconds> 
         max-retransmissions <num> 
         end

Notes:

  • This configuration can be used in either the ingress context supporting the S1-U interfaces with the eNodeB and the egress context supporting the S5/S8 interface with the P-GW.
  • The following diagram describes a failure and recovery scenario using default settings of the three GTP-U commands in the example above:
    Figure 4. Failure and Recovery Scenario: Example 2


  • The multiplier (x2) is system-coded and cannot be configured.
Dynamic GTP Echo Timer Configuration

The following examples describe the configuration of the dynamic eGTP-C and GTP-U interface echo timers:

eGTP-C
configure 
   context <context_name> 
      egtp-service <egtp_service_name> 
         gtpc echo-interval <seconds> dynamic smooth-factor <multiplier> 
         gtpc echo-retransmission-timeout <seconds> 
         gtpc max-retransmissions <num> 
         end

Notes:

  • This configuration can be used in either the ingress context supporting the S1-U and/or S11 interfaces with the eNodeB and MME respectively; and the egress context supporting the S5/S8 interface with the P-GW.
  • The following diagram describes a failure and recovery scenario using default settings of the three gtpc commands in the example above and an example round trip timer (RTT) of six seconds:
    Figure 5. Failure and Recovery Scenario: Example 3


  • The multiplier (x2) and the 100 second maximum are system-coded and cannot be configured.
GTP-U
configure 
   context <context_name> 
      gtpu-service <gtpu_service_name> 
         echo-interval <seconds> dynamic smooth-factor <multiplier> 
         echo-retransmission-timeout <seconds> 
         max-retransmissions <num> 
         end

Notes:

  • This configuration can be used in either the ingress context supporting the S1-U interfaces with the eNodeB and the egress context supporting the S5/S8 interface with the P-GW.
  • The following diagram describes a failure and recovery scenario using default settings of the three gtpc commands in the example above and an example round trip timer (RTT) of six seconds:
    Figure 6. Failure and Recovery Scenario: Example 4


  • The multiplier (x2) and the 100 second maximum are system-coded and cannot be configured.

Configuring GTPP Offline Accounting on the S-GW

By default the S-GW service supports GTPP accounting. To provide GTPP offline charging during, for example, scenarios where the foreign P-GW does not, configure the S-GW with the example parameters below: 

configure 
   gtpp single-source 
      context <ingress_context_name> 
         subscriber default 
            accounting mode gtpp 
            exit 
         gtpp group default 
            gtpp charging-agent address <gz_ipv4_address> 
            gtpp echo-interval <seconds> 
            gtpp attribute diagnostics 
            gtpp attribute local-record-sequence-number 
            gtpp attribute node-id-suffix <string> 
            gtpp dictionary <name> 
            gtpp server <ipv4_address> priority <num> 
            gtpp server <ipv4_address> priority <num> node-alive enable 
            exit 
         policy accounting <gz_policy_name> 
            accounting-level {type} 
            operator-string <string> 
            cc profile <index> buckets <num> 
            cc profile <index> interval <seconds> 
            cc profile <index> volume total <octets> 
            exit 
         sgw-service <sgw_service_name> 
            accounting context <ingress_context_name> gtpp group default 
            associate accounting-policy <gz_policy_name> 
            exit 
         exit 
      context <ingress_context_name> 
         interface <gz_interface_name> 
            ip address <address> 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet <slot_number/port_number> 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface <gz_interface_name> <ingress_context_name> 
      end

Notes:

  • gtpp single-source is enabled to allow the system to generate requests to the accounting server using a single UDP port (by way of a AAA proxy function) rather than each AAA manager generating requests on unique UDP ports.

  • gtpp is the default option for the accounting mode command.

  • An accounting mode configured for the call-control profile will override this setting.

  • accounting-level types are: flow, PDN, PDN-QCI, QCI, and subscriber. Refer to the Accounting Profile Configuration Mode Commands chapter in the Command Line Interface Reference for more information on this command.

Configuring Diameter Offline Accounting on the S-GW

By default the S-GW service supports GTPP accounting. You can enable accounting via RADIUS/Diameter (Rf) for the S-GW service. To provide Rf offline charging during, for example, scenarios where the foreign P-GW does not, configure the S-GW with the example parameters below:


Important

Diameter Offline Accounting is not supported on the S-GW. 

configure 
   operator-policy name <policy_name> 
      associate call-control-profile <call_cntrl_profile_name> 
      exit 
   call-control-profile <call_cntrl_profile_name> 
      accounting mode radius-diameter 
      exit 
   lte-policy 
      subscriber-map <map_name> 
         precendence <number> match-criteria all operator-policy-name <policy_name> 
         exit 
      exit 
   context <ingress_context_name> 
      policy accounting <rf_policy_name> 
         accounting-level {type} 
         operator-string <string> 
         exit 
      sgw-service <sgw_service_name> 
         associate accounting-policy <rf_policy_name> 
         associate subscriber-map <map_name> 
         exit 
      aaa group <rf-radius_group_name> 
         radius attribute nas-identifier <id> 
         radius accounting interim interval <seconds> 
         radius dictionary <name> 
         radius mediation-device accounting server <address> key <key> 
         diameter authentication dictionary <name> 
         diameter accounting dictionary <name> 
         diameter accounting endpoint <rf_cfg_name> 
         diameter accounting server <rf_cfg_name> priority <num> 
         exit 
      diameter endpoint <rf_cfg_name> 
         use-proxy 
         origin realm <realm_name> 
         origin host <name> address <rf_ipv4_address> 
         peer <rf_cfg_name> realm <name> address <ofcs_ipv4_or_ipv6_addr> 
         route-entry peer <rf_cfg_name> 
         exit 
      exit 
   context <ingress_context_name> 
      interface <rf_interface_name> 
         ip address <rf_ipv4_address> 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet <slot_number/port_number> 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface <rf_interface_name> <ingress_context_name> 
      end

Notes:

  • accounting-level types are: flow, PDN, PDN-QCI, QCI, and subscriber. Refer to the Accounting Profile Configuration Mode Commands chapter in the Command Line Interface Reference for more information on this command.

  • The Rf interface IP address can also be specified as an IPv6 address using the ipv6 address command.

Configuring APN-level Traffic Policing on the S-GW

To enable traffic policing for scenarios where the foreign subscriber's P-GW doesn't enforce it, use the following configuration example: 

configure 
   apn-profile <apn_profile_name> 
      qos rate-limit downlink non-gbr-qci committed-auto-readjust duration <seconds> exceed-action {action} violate-action {action} 
      qos rate-limit uplink non-gbr-qci committed-auto-readjust duration <seconds> exceed-action {action} violate-action {action} 
      exit 
   operator-policy name <policy_name> 
      apn default-apn-profile <apn_profile_name> 
      exit 
   lte-policy 
      subscriber-map <map_name> 
         precendence <number> match-criteria all operator-policy-name <policy_name> 
         exit 
      sgw-service <sgw_service_name> 
         associate subscriber-map <map_name> 
         end

Notes:

  • For the qos rate-limit command, the actions supported for violate-action and exceed-action are: drop , lower-ip-precedence , and transmit .

Configuring X.509 Certificate-based Peer Authentication

The configuration example in this section enables X.509 certificate-based peer authentication, which can be used as the authentication method for IP Security on the S-GW.


Important

Use of the IP Security feature requires that a valid license key be installed. Contact your local Sales or Support representative for information on how to obtain a license.

The following configuration example enables X.509 certificate-based peer authentication on the S-GW.

In Global Configuration Mode, specify the name of the X.509 certificate and CA certificate, as follows: 

configure 
   certificate name <cert_name> pem url <cert_pem_url> private-key pem url <private_key_url> 
   ca-certificate name <ca_cert_name> pem url <ca_cert_url> 
   end
Notes:

  • The certificate name and ca-certificate list ca-cert-name commands specify the X.509 certificate and CA certificate to be used.

  • The PEM-formatted data for the certificate and CA certificate can be specified, or the information can be read from a file via a specified URL as shown in this example.

When creating the crypto template for IPSec in Context Configuration Mode, bind the X.509 certificate and CA certificate to the crypto template and enable X.509 certificate-based peer authentication for the local and remote nodes, as follows: 

configure 
   context <sgw_context_name> 
      crypto template <crypto_template_name> ikev2-dynamic 
         certificate name <cert_name> 
         ca-certificate list ca-cert-name <ca_cert_name> 
         authentication local certificate 
         authentication remote certificate 
         end
Notes:

  • A maximum of sixteen certificates and sixteen CA certificates are supported per system. One certificate is supported per service, and a maximum of four CA certificates can be bound to one crypto template.

  • The certificate name and ca-certificate list ca-cert-name commands bind the certificate and CA certificate to the crypto template.

  • The authentication local certificate and authentication remote certificate commands enable X.509 certificate-based peer authentication for the local and remote nodes.

Configuring Dynamic Node-to-Node IP Security on the S1-U and S5 Interfaces

The configuration example in this section creates IPSec/IKEv2 dynamic node-to-node tunnel endpoints on the S1-U and S5 interfaces.


Important

Use of the IP Security feature requires that a valid license key be installed. Contact your local Sales or Support representative for information on how to obtain a license.

Creating and Configuring an IPSec Transform Set

The following example configures an IPSec transform set, which is used to define the security association that determines the protocols used to protect the data on the interface: 

configure 
   context <sgw_context_name> 
      ipsec transform-set <ipsec_transform-set_name> 
         encryption aes-cbc-128 
         group none 
         hmac sha1-96 
         mode tunnel 
         end
Notes:

  • The encryption algorithm, aes-cbc-128 , or Advanced Encryption Standard Cipher Block Chaining, is the default algorithm for IPSec transform sets configured on the system.

  • The group none command specifies that no crypto strength is included and that Perfect Forward Secrecy is disabled. This is the default setting for IPSec transform sets configured on the system.

  • The hmac command configures the Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) integrity algorithm. The sha1-96 keyword uses a 160-bit secret key to produce a 160-bit authenticator value. This is the default setting for IPSec transform sets configured on the system.

  • The mode tunnel command specifies that the entire packet is to be encapsulated by the IPSec header, including the IP header. This is the default setting for IPSec transform sets configured on the system.

Creating and Configuring an IKEv2 Transform Set

The following example configures an IKEv2 transform set: 

configure 
   context <sgw_context_name> 
      ikev2-ikesa transform-set <ikev2_transform-set_name> 
         encryption aes-cbc-128 
         group 2 
         hmac sha1-96 
         lifetime <sec> 
         prf sha1 
         end
Notes:

  • The encryption algorithm, aes-cbc-128 , or Advanced Encryption Standard Cipher Block Chaining, is the default algorithm for IKEv2 transform sets configured on the system.

  • The group 2 command specifies the Diffie-Hellman algorithm as Group 2, indicating medium security. The Diffie-Hellman algorithm controls the strength of the crypto exponentials. This is the default setting for IKEv2 transform sets configured on the system.

  • The hmac command configures the Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) integrity algorithm. The sha1-96 keyword uses a 160-bit secret key to produce a 160-bit authenticator value. This is the default setting for IKEv2 transform sets configured on the system.

  • The lifetime command configures the time the security key is allowed to exist, in seconds.

  • The prf command configures the IKE Pseudo-random Function, which produces a string of bits that cannot be distinguished from a random bit string without knowledge of the secret key. The sha1 keyword uses a 160-bit secret key to produce a 160-bit authenticator value. This is the default setting for IKEv2 transform sets configured on the system.

Creating and Configuring a Crypto Template

The following example configures an IKEv2 crypto template: 

configure 
   context <sgw_context_name> 
      crypto template <crypto_template_name> ikev2-dynamic 
         ikev2-ikesa transform-set list <name1> . . . <name6> 
         ikev2-ikesa rekey 
         payload <name> match childsa match ipv4 
            ipsec transform-set list <name1> . . . <name4> 
            rekey 
            end
Notes:

  • The ikev2-ikesa transform-set list command specifies up to six IKEv2 transform sets.

  • The ipsec transform-set list command specifies up to four IPSec transform sets.

Binding the S1-U and S5 IP Addresses to the Crypto Template

The following example configures the binding of the S1-U and S5 interfaces to the crypto template. 

configure 
   context <sgw_ingress_context_name> 
      gtpu-service <gtpu_ingress_service_name> 
         bind ipv4-address <s1-u_interface_ip_address> crypto-template <enodeb_crypto_template> 
         exit 
      egtp-service <egtp_ingress_service_name> 
         interface-type interface-sgw-ingress 
         associate gtpu-service <gtpu_ingress_service_name> 
         gtpc bind address <s1u_interface_ip_address> 
         exit 
      exit 
   context <sgw_egress_context_name> 
      gtpu-service <gtpu_egress_service_name> 
         bind ipv4-address <s5_interface_ip_address> crypto-template <enodeb_crypto_template> 
         exit 
      egtp-service <egtp_egress_service_name> 
         interface-type interface-sgw-egress 
         associate gtpu-service <gtpu_egress_service_name> 
         gtpc bind address <s5_interface_ip_address> 
         exit 
      exit 
   context <sgw_ingress_context_name> 
      sgw-service <sgw_service_name> -noconfirm 
         egtp-service ingress service <egtp_ingress_service_name> 
         egtp-service egress context <sgw_egress_context_name> 
         end
Notes:

  • The bind command in the GTP-U ingress and egress service configuration can also be specified as an IPv6 address using the ipv6-address command.

Configuring ACL-based Node-to-Node IP Security on the S1-U and S5 Interfaces

The configuration example in this section creates IKEv2/IPSec ACL-based node-to-node tunnel endpoints on the S1-U and S5 interfaces.


Important

Use of the IP Security feature requires that a valid license key be installed. Contact your local Sales or Support representative for information on how to obtain a license.

Creating and Configuring a Crypto Access Control List

The following example configures a crypto ACL (Access Control List), which defines the matching criteria used for routing subscriber data packets over an IPSec tunnel: 

configure 
   context <sgw_context_name> 
      ip access-list <acl_name> 
         permit tcp host <source_host_address> host <dest_host_address> 
         end
Notes:

  • The permit command in this example routes IPv4 traffic from the server with the specified source host IPv4 address to the server with the specified destination host IPv4 address.

Creating and Configuring an IPSec Transform Set

The following example configures an IPSec transform set which is used to define the security association that determines the protocols used to protect the data on the interface: 

configure 
   context <sgw_context_name> 
      ipsec transform-set <ipsec_transform-set_name> 
         encryption aes-cbc-128 
         group none 
         hmac sha1-96 
         mode tunnel 
         end
Notes:

  • The encryption algorithm, aes-cbc-128 , or Advanced Encryption Standard Cipher Block Chaining, is the default algorithm for IPSec transform sets configured on the system.

  • The group none command specifies that no crypto strength is included and that Perfect Forward Secrecy is disabled. This is the default setting for IPSec transform sets configured on the system.

  • The hmac command configures the Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) integrity algorithm. The sha1-96 keyword uses a 160-bit secret key to produce a 160-bit authenticator value. This is the default setting for IPSec transform sets configured on the system.

  • The mode tunnel command specifies that the entire packet is to be encapsulated by the IPSec header including the IP header. This is the default setting for IPSec transform sets configured on the system.

Creating and Configuring an IKEv2 Transform Set

The following example configures an IKEv2 transform set: 

configure 
   context <sgw_context_name> 
      ikev2-ikesa transform-set <ikev2_transform-set_name> 
         encryption aes-cbc-128 
         group 2 
         hmac sha1-96 
         lifetime <sec> 
         prf sha1 
         end
Notes:

  • The encryption algorithm, aes-cbc-128 , or Advanced Encryption Standard Cipher Block Chaining, is the default algorithm for IKEv2 transform sets configured on the system.

  • The group 2 command specifies the Diffie-Hellman algorithm as Group 2, indicating medium security. The Diffie-Hellman algorithm controls the strength of the crypto exponentials. This is the default setting for IKEv2 transform sets configured on the system.

  • The hmac command configures the Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) integrity algorithm. The sha1-96 keyword uses a 160-bit secret key to produce a 160-bit authenticator value. This is the default setting for IKEv2 transform sets configured on the system.

  • The lifetime command configures the time the security key is allowed to exist, in seconds.

  • The prf command configures the IKE Pseudo-random Function which produces a string of bits that cannot be distinguished from a random bit string without knowledge of the secret key. The sha1 keyword uses a 160-bit secret key to produce a 160-bit authenticator value. This is the default setting for IKEv2 transform sets configured on the system.

Creating and Configuring a Crypto Map

The following example configures an IKEv2 crypto map and applies it to the S1-U interface: 

configure 
   context <sgw_ingress_context_name> 
      crypto map <crypto_map_name> ikev2-ipv4 
         match address <acl_name> 
         peer <ipv4_address> 
         authentication local pre-shared-key key <text> 
         authentication remote pre-shared-key key <text> 
         ikev2-ikesa transform-set list <name1> . . . <name6> 
         payload <name> match ipv4 
            lifetime <seconds> 
            ipsec transform-set list <name1> . . . <name4> 
            exit 
         exit 
      interface <s1-u_intf_name> 
         ip address <ipv4_address> 
         crypto-map <crypto_map_name> 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet <slot_number/port_number> 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface <s1_u_intf_name> <sgw_ingress_context_name> 
      end
Notes:

  • The type of crypto map used in this example is IKEv2-IPv4 for IPv4 addressing. An IKEv2-IPv6 crypto map can also be used for IPv6 addressing.

  • The ipsec transform-set list command specifies up to four IPSec transform sets.

The following example configures an IKEv2 crypto map and applies it to the S5 interface: 

configure 
   context <sgw_egress_context_name> 
      crypto map <crypto_map_name> ikev2-ipv4 
         match address <acl_name> 
         peer <ipv4_address> 
         authentication local pre-shared-key key <text> 
         authentication remote pre-shared-key key <text> 
         payload <name> match ipv4 
            lifetime <seconds> 
            ipsec transform-set list <name1> . . . <name4> 
            exit 
         exit 
      interface <s5_intf_name> 
         ip address <ipv4_address> 
         crypto map <crypto_map_name> 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet <slot_number/port_number> 
         no shutdown 
         bind interface <s5_intf_name> <sgw_egress_context_name> 
         end
Notes:

  • The type of crypto map used in this example is IKEv2-IPv4 for IPv4 addressing. An IKEv2-IPv6 crypto map can also be used for IPv6 addressing.

  • The ipsec transform-set list command specifies up to four IPSec transform sets.

Configuring 3GPP Release 12 Load Control Support

3GPP R12 Load Control enables a GTP-C entity (for example, an S-GW/P-GW) to send its load information to a GTP-C peer (e.g. an MME/SGSN, ePDG, TWAN) to adaptively balance the session load across entities supporting the same function (for example, an S-GW cluster) according to their effective load. The load information reflects the operating status of the resources of the GTP-C entity.

Use the following example to configure this feature: 

configure 
   gtpc-load-control-profile  profile_name 
      inclusion-frequency advertisement-interval interval_in_seconds 
      weightage  system-cpu-utilization percentage  system-memory-utilization percentage  license-session-utilization  percentage 
      end 
configure 
   context  context_name 
      sgw-service sgw_service_name 
         associate gtpc-load-control-profile profile_name 
         end

Notes:

  • The inclusion-frequency parameter determines how often the Load control information element is sent to the peer(s).
  • The total of the three weightage parameters should not exceed 100.
  • The associate command is used to associate the Load Control Profile with an existing S-GW service.

Configuring 3GPP Release 12 Overload Control Support

3GPP R12 Overload Control enables a GTP-C entity becoming or being overloaded to gracefully reduce its incoming signalling load by instructing its GTP-C peers to reduce sending traffic according to its available signaling capacity to successfully process the traffic. A GTP-C entity is in overload when it operates over its signaling capacity, which results in diminished performance (including impacts to handling of incoming and outgoing traffic).

Use the following example to configure this feature. 

configure 
   gtpc-overload-control-profile  profile_name 
      inclusion-frequency advertisement-interval interval_in_seconds 
      weightage system-cpu-utilization percentage system-memory-utilization percentage  license-session-utilization  percentage 
      throttling-behavior emergency-events exclude 
      tolerance threshold report-reduction-metric   percentage self-protection-limit percentage 
      validity-period seconds 
      end 
configure 
   context context_name 
   sgw-service sgw_service_name 
   associate gtpc-overload-control-profile profile_name 
   end

Notes:

  • The inclusion-frequency parameter determines how often the Overload control information element is sent to the peer(s).
  • The total of the three weightage parameters should not exceed 100.
  • validity-period configures how long the overload control information is valid. Valid entries are from 1 to 3600 seconds. The default is 600 seconds.
  • The associate command is used to associate the Overload Control Profile with an existing S-GW service.

Configuring S4 SGSN Handover Capability

This configuration example configures an S4 interface supporting inter-RAT handovers between the S-GW and an S4 SGSN.

Use the following example to configure this feature: 

configure 
   context <ingress_context_name> -noconfirm 
      interface <s4_interface_name> 
         ip address <ipv4_address_primary> 
         ip address <ipv4_address_secondary> 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet <slot_number/port_number> 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface <s4_interface_name> <ingress_context_name> 
      exit 
   context <ingress_context_name> -noconfirm 
      gtpu-service <s4_gtpu_ingress_service_name> 
         bind ipv4-address <s4_interface_ip_address> 
         exit 
      egtp-service <s4_egtp_ingress_service_name> 
         interface-type interface-sgw-ingress 
         validation-mode default 
         associate gtpu-service <s4_gtpu_ingress_service_name> 
         gtpc bind address <s4_interface_ip_address> 
         exit 
      sgw-service <sgw_service_name> -noconfirm 
         associate ingress egtp-service <s4_egtp_ingress_service_name> 
         end
Notes:

  • The S4 interface IP address(es) can also be specified as IPv6 addresses using the ipv6 address command.