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MPLS-TP based3G/LTE Mobile Backhaul Networks
Delivering new value through next-generation transport networks
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3Mobile Network Evolution & Backhaul............................................................................. 4
TN700 Based Solution .................................................................................................... 7
LTE Mobile Backhaul ................................................................................................. 8
Multicast Support ..................................................................................................... 10
Network Clock Synchronization ............................................................................... 11
Interoperability with IP/MPLS Network..................................................................... 12
Enhanced OAM........................................................................................................ 12
End-to-end Service Provisioning.............................................................................. 13
Advantages over IP/MPLS Switch/Router ..................................................................... 14
Summary....................................................................................................................... 16
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Introduction
Over the last 10 years, the progress of mobile service has been one of the biggest industrysuccesses in history. 4 billion connections to mobile devices worldwide were achieved for thewireless industry in December 2008 as a historic milestone (Souring: 3G Americas). Thisestimate by Informa Telecoms & Media represents 60% of the entire global population today. Insome countries, millions of people are now experiencing connectivity to the world for the firsttime through wireless and changing their economic, social and political fortunes forever.
The number of wireless users on 3G services continues to rise. Informa estimates that there arenearly 415 million 3G subscriptions to date, with 77% share of the 3G market on UMTS/HSPAnetworks or 320 million connections, and the remaining 95 million on CDMA EV-DO. Thenumber of commercial UMTS/HSPA networks has risen to 258 in more than 100 countries,including 41 networks in 20 countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
As many emerging markets are achieving a new level of communication, wireless technologycontinues its rapid advancement into next generation mobile networks. Currently, more than 100operators worldwide, including most industry leaders, have announced expectations to migratenetworks to LTE from 2010 and beyond. LTE is the next evolution of mobile broadbandtechnology that utilizes OFDM-based technology and a flat-IP core network allowing anenhanced Internet experience on mobile devices.
However, these trends have created challenges for mobile operators, including fiercecompetition and margin pressure. In order to improve both their profit margins and more marketshare, mobile operators are rapidly developing new applications and services to attract andmaintain customers. Now increasing mobile users are going broadband applications, such asemail, text messaging, web access, and live video, benefitting from more and more portablehandset devices.
The mobile backhaul network is the critical link between the broadband subscribers and thenetwork. Mobile backhaul networks link the remote base stations and cell towards to the mobileoperators core networks and provide access to both the voice network and the internet. Mobileoperators increasingly are focused on mobile backhaul transport, largely because its costsrepresent up to 25 percent of their leased-line OPEX according to a March 2006 report byHeavy Reading, an independent analyst firm. One way to minimize transport costs whileincreasing network flexibility is migrate to a packet-based architecture, which achievesbandwidth savings through statistical aggregation of non-voice data services. A key concern ofthe migration to 3G network is that any steps towards supporting future demands must be not atthe expense of existing revenue generating voice services. One solution is to base the mobilebackhaul network on packet based technology, which inherently supports mobile data services
and can scale to meet demand, while at the same time support TDM and other legacy servicessuch as ATM via circuit emulation services and pseudo-wires.
Nevertheless, mobile operators are reluctant to base their mobile backhaul network onconnection-less packet networks. The concern is that connection-less networks will not becapable of providing the levels of quality and reliability necessary to support voice services.Connection-less packet networks also demand new operational procedures and re-training ofstaff.
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Hence the dilemma facing mobile operators: the demands of future services are best met usinga packet based network, but connection-less packet networks could affect existing revenue-generating voice services. However with the introduction of connection-oriented packet
networks, there is a possibility of solving this dilemma.In this paper, we will present a migration plan using UTStarcom connection-oriented packettransport MPLS-TP solution, which provides a path to a fully packet based network with thelevels of quality and reliability that can support both existing and future services.
Mobile Network Evolution & Backhaul
The terrain of mobile backhaul network spreads from the first transport equipment connectingcell sites (e.g., BTSs/Node Bs/eNBs sites) to the transport aggregation equipment connectingcentral sites (e.g., BSCs/RNCs/aGWs sites). The mobile backhaul is considered to be
consisting of three segments, i.e., access network, aggregation network and metro/regionalnetwork (see Figure 2).
The mobile backhaul must be capable of transporting diverse mobile services including 2G, 3Gand future LTE services. The logical interfaces and the services transported through the mobilebackhaul are summarized in (not limited to) Table 1.
Standards Interfaces Underlying Transport
2G Abis between BTS and BSC TDM
ATM IMA over E1/T1, ATM over SDH3G Iub between NodeB andRNC
IP over Ethernet
S1 between eNB and aGWLTE
X2 between pair of eNB
IP over Ethernet
Table 1: Interfaces and Services
The 2G Abis interface between BTS and BSC can be based on TDM. The 3G Iub interfacebetween Node B and RNC can be based on ATM/IMA and IP over Ethernet. From a logicalperspective, the Abis and Iub interfaces are purely static point-to-point connections.
In the LTE network, the eNB has S1 and X2 interfaces. The S1 interface terminates on theaGW. The X2 interface runs between eNBs and is used for neighbor discovery, handovers andcell optimization. Each eNB needs to be able to communicate with its direct neighbors. Basedon LTE ongoing standardization and implementation, most likely, the S1 and X2 interfaces willbe based on IP over Ethernet.
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Figure 1: Mobile Backhaul Network Overview
Two types of fundamental connections must be established in the mobile backhaul. One is thepoint-to-point connection between the transport equipment connecting the cell sites and thetransport equipment connecting the central sites for transporting Abis, Iub and S1. The other isthe point-to-point connection between the transport equipments/interfaces connecting two eNBsfor transporting X2.
To enable the richness of potential applications, unicast and multicast should be supported bytransport equipments in mobile backhaul with efficient utilization of network bandwidth.
Also, IP/MPLS Forum has described the key requirements for mobile backhaul in the followingtable:
Mobile Operator Requirements Solutions / Test Areas
Support bandwidth growth and acompetitive cost model
Packet services in the radio access (RAN)networks
Support a diverse set of interfacetypes at cell site
MPLS ATM and TDM pseudowires, Ethernet,and IP
Implement network-based clocksynchronization
IEEE 1588v2, Real Time Protocol (RTP),Synchronous Ethernet, Network Time ProtocolVersion 3 (NTPv3), external clock reference
Resiliency on par with TDM network MPLS, PBB-TE, MPLS-TP/T-MPLS, and nativeEthernet resiliency mechanisms
Table 2: Mobile Backhaul Requirements
In addition, network clock and time synchronization plays a critical role when makingtechnology/vendor choice for mobile backhaul. It has particular relevance for LTE, because thistechnology requires not only highly accurate clock frequency synchronization, it needs time syncas well. The following table depicts the requirement for frequency and time sync for each of themajor mobile technology:
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Mobile Technology Clock Frequency Timing Phase
GSM 0.05ppm NA
WCDMA 0.05ppm NA
CDMA2000 0.05ppm 3sTD-SCDMA 0.05ppm 1.5s
WiMAX 0.05ppm 1 s
LTE 0.05ppm Time sync is required
Table 3: Network Clock and Time Sync Requirements
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TN700 Based Solution
UTStarcom TN700 series products represent the latest generation of equipment supportingCarrier Ethernet. Each product in this series is fully MEF9 and MEF14 certified and cantherefore be used for offering Carrier Ethernet Services. All of the TN700 products use high-speed backplane buses and high capacity packet switch fabrics which greatly enhanceefficiency and reduce the overall size and power requirements of the systems.
With its support for MPLS-TP, the TN700 products not only support Carrier Ethernet but thetransport of other legacy traffic including ATM, Frame Relay, and TDM providing carriers withthe option of offering those services as well. This allows an enterprise to migrate to CarrierEthernet as they gradually retire their legacy equipment.
Support for multi-protocol transport enables the TN700 to offer packet based mobile-backhaul
solution. As depicted in the diagram below, all different types of base stations e.g., 2G, 2.5G,3G, HSPA, or LTE can be connected to TN700 products and generated traffic can beaggregated over 10G POS (packet over SDH/SONET) or Ethernet links. The solution also iscapable of handling the inter eNodeB (X2 interface) communication for LTE in a very efficientand cost-effective manner using L2VPN mechanism. We will discuss this topic in more detaillater in this document.
BTSBTS
Node BNode B
eNB/Node B
Node BNode B
TN725
TN705
TDM n*E1 (copper)
ATM IMA n*E1/ T1 (copper)
STM-1 ATM (Fiber)
FE/GE (Fiber/ Copper)
10G/2.5G/155MPOS
10GE/GE
Cell SiteNetwork CO (Access)
SAToP (RFC 4553)
ATM over MPLS (RFC 4717)
CEP (RFC 4842)
EoMPLS (RFC 4448)
TN Solution Set
TN703E
Figure 2: Connecting Various Types of Base Stations to TN700
Using TN700 Solution, carriers can deploy next generation future-proof network that is based onsimple, easy-to-operate, and cost-efficient MPLS-TP technology. Use of this technology drivesdown the OPEX significantly, because it uses less power, less space, and makes use of existingpersonnel and their skill set. MPLS-TP supports deterministic-data plane (This means that theforward and return path for a LSP traverses through the same set of nodes) enabling it for
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predictable performance for all different traffic types. Furthermore, its enhanced OAMcapabilities make the trouble-shooting and fault localization much more predictable and reliable.With TN700 solution, a mobile operator can provide complete end-to-end backhaul solution
while maintaining the connectivity to existing IP/MPLS core and TDM/SDH/Microwave backhaulnetwork. TN700 solution also meets the stringent clock synchronization requirements for3G/4Gbackhaul. It supports Sync Ethernet and 1588v2. It also has very high clock accuracy of0.05ppm holdover over 24 hour time-period. Clock synchronization capability will eliminate theneed for local GPS or primary clock source reducing the OPEX further.
Cell Site Mobile Backhaul Mobile Core Network
2G BTS
3G Node B
3G Node B
3G NodeB orLTE eNodeB
BS C
aW G
RN C GGSNGGSN
MG WMG W
MSCMSC GMSCGMSC
SGSNSGSN
Operators Circuit Switching
Backbone Network
Operators Packet Sw itchingBackbone Network
SGSNSGSN
T1/E1 (Copper)
ATM(IMA/STM-1)
Ethernet(Fiber, GPON, xDSL)
A-bis
E1/T1
AAL2/5
ATM
E1/T1
IMA
AAL2/5
ATM
STM-1
IP
MLPPP
E1/T1
LTE
UDP/IP
Ethernet
STM
-1
ATM
STM-1chGbE/10G
bE
Any traffic overMPLS-TP
TN705
TN705
TN703
TN725
Unified Backhaul Networknified Backhaul Network
Figure 3: End-to-End Mobile Backhau l Solution using TN700
LTE Mobile Backhaul
TN700 provides full support for LTE mobile backhaul using L2 based VPLS and VPWS. L2Reference model can be found in [1]. As shown in the diagram below, the mobile backhaulnetwork can be created using TN703 for edge, TN705 for aggregation and TN725 fordistribution function. This network enables both S1 connectivity (eNodeB to aGW) and X2connectivity (eNodeB to eNodeB). To provide high availability, the aggregation switches can beconnected in a mesh topology. Combined with 0.05 ppm clock holdover accuracy, synchronousEthernet, 1588v2, and comprehensive OAM, the TN700 offers a highly reliable, future-proof,cost-effective and low maintenance backhaul solution.
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EPC (Evolved Packet Core)
P-GW P-GWS5 Connectivity
MME/S-GW MME/S-GWAge
o
Ac
Pool Area 1Pool Area 2
U-PE
N-PEN-PE
U-PEU-PE
U-PE
eN B
TN703
eN B
TN703
eN B
TN703
eN B
TN703
eN B
TN703
eN B
TN703 eN B
TN703
eN B
TN703
TN725 TN725
TN705 TN705
Figure 4: LTE Mobile Backhaul Solution
Connectivity between the base-stations is a unique function of LTE, it is known as X2 interface.X2 connectivity is achieved by implementing H-VPLS, where the edge nodes TN703 performsthe U-PE function and aggregation nodes TN705/TN725 perform N-PE function. A PW/LSP(VPWS) is setup from each eNodeB to other within a pool area via the aggregation node servingthe pool area, so that each eNodeB can reach its pool area neighbor directly as needed.Moreover the N-PE or aggregation nodes are connected via VPLS. If an eNodeB needs tocommunicate with another eNodeB under different aggregation node, the communication willoccur via the VPLS setup between the aggregation nodes. Please note that physical link forboth X2 and S1 connectivity will be the same between eNodeB and aggregation node.
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aGWeNodeBeNodeB
eNodeBeNodeB
eNodeBeNodeB
eNodeBeNodeB
U-PE
U-PE
U-PE
U-PE
N-PE
N-PE
U-PE
U-PE
VPLS
aGW
Inter-pool X2
Intra-pool X2
S1 Connectivity
Pool Area 1
Pool Area 2
VPWS
Figure 5: S1 and X2 Connectivi ty
As stated earlier, TN700 is based on MPLS-TP technology. By design, MPLS-TP doesntdepend upon IP layer (or addresses) for packet forwarding or OAM. The VPWS and VPLSservice setup doesnt require IP address information. This characteristic further simplifiesnetwork planning. It also important to note that according to recent study, in LTE, the traffic ofS1 I/F will occupy more than 95% of network traffic (X2 will be less than 5%). So S1 interfacewill contribute to majority of traffic. And in such scenario, transport technology such as MPLS-TP with static provisioning support is the best mobile backhaul solution for LTE.
Multicast Support
TN700 uses combination of H-VPLS and IGMP proxy/snooping to achieve the multicastfunction. In the following an example network is depicted. The TN700 form the H-VPLS network the distribution layer performs N-PE function and aggregation/access layer performs U-PEfunction
IPTV Feed
IP/MPLS
N-PE
U-PE
IGMP Proxy
eNodeBeNodeB
eNodeBeNodeB
eNodeBeNodeB
eNodeBeNodeB
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Figure 6: Mult icast Support
As Carrier-class Ethernet services are reaching wide spread deployment, a consensus is being
reached that transport networks need an evolution towards packet-based networking. However,with a confusing number of solutions in the marketplace deployment has been slow. Thesesolutions include NG-SDH with GFP/VCAT/LCAS, IP Routers with MPLS, T-MPLS and MPLS-TP.
Network Clock Synchronization
Highly accurate clock resiliency at par with TDM networks is one of the key requirements formobile backhaul application. Clock accuracy is critical for packet based services offered by 3G,HSPA, and LTE. TN700 has implemented several functions and mechanisms to ensure that allthe requirements related to network clock and time synchronization are met. The followingdiagram depicts the synchronization architecture for TN700 based network
1588v2 Eliminates theneed for GPS sync at eachcell-site1588v2 Eliminates theneed for GPS sync at eachcell-site
TDM BasedTiming
Distribution
~
PR CIEEE 1588
Grandmaster
SyncEthernet&1588v2
POSPOS
Ethernet
Node B
Node B
1
2
Scenarios:
RN C
TN703E Figure 7: Network Synchronization Architecture
With TN700 solution, the mobile operator has a choice of using traditional TDM clock, if Packetover SDH backhaul (using SSM/S1 byte) is deployed. For 10GE/GE backhaul, the clocksynchronization can be offered using Sync Ethernet (sync Ethernet is PHY point-to-point levelinterface for carrying network clock; resembles SDH/SONET clock distribution model).
For these applications, carrying time (time of the day) information accurately is equally critical.Sync Ethernet cant carry time of the day information. For carrying this information, TN700 hasimplemented a time over packet (ToP) protocol IEEE 1588v2. The ToP Server transmitstiming packets over asynchronous data path; the ToP slave recovers timing from these packets.ToP doesnt only requires end nodes to support 1588v2, the intermediate nodes are transparentto this protocol.
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Interoperability with IP/MPLS Network
As mentioned earlier in this paper, TN700 is based MPLS-TP. Since MPLS-TP data plane isbased on MPLS, the TN700 offer full compatibility with existing IP/MPLS core network. TN700may be deployed in each metro network and connectivity can be provided between thesenetworks via the IP/MPLS core. It is also possible to interconnect mobile-backhaul Metro tomobile core network via the same IP/MPLS core. The following diagram depicts some of theseIOP scenarios. TN700 has proven IOP with leading vendors products such Alcatel-Lucent,Cisco, and Juniper Networks.
Core Network(IP/MPLS)
Metro Network Mobile
(MPLS-TP)Metro Network
Enterprise(MPLS-TP)
Metro Network Enterprise
(MPLS-TP)
Mobile CoreNetwork
PERNC
TN703
TN703
TN703TN703
TN703
TN703
TN705TN705TN725
TN705TN705
TN703
TN725TN725
TN725
(A)
(A)
(B)
(B)
Internet
Figure 8: TN700 IOP with I P.MPLS based core
Enhanced OAM
One of the key strengths of MPLS-TP based TN700 is the standard based enhanced OAMsupport. The MPLS-TP working group continues to put significant effort on the integrated OAMfor MPLS-TP based networks. These networks will support both Ethernet OAM (ITU Y.1731,802.1ag, and 802.3ah) and MPLS/PW OAM (Y.1711). The working group has proposed a newframework for the OAM and has defined brand new functions such as Tandem Connection
Monitoring (TCM) getting direct inspiration from SDH/SONET space. Moreover the MPLS-TPmakes it mandatory to support OAM irrespective of operational condition of control plane(optional for MPLS-TP). The following diagram depicts the OAM framework for TN700 solution:
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B1
MPLS-TPMetro
MPLS-TPMetro B2
IP/MPLSCore
Access Link OAMIEEE 802.3ah
Access Link OAMIEEE 802.3ah
end to end LSP OAM ITU-T Y.1711
SegmentLSP OAM
SegmentLSP OAM
end to end ETH OAM IEEE 802.3ag/ITU-T Y.1731
MIP
Access Link OAMIEEE 802.3ah
MEP MEP
MEPMEP
MIP MIP
TN-A TN-B TN-Y TN-Z
P1 P2
Access Link OAMIEEE 802.3ah
MIP
MIP MIP
Figure 9: TN700 OAM Architecture
End-to-end Service Provisioning
UTStarcom TN700 solution comes with powerful e2e service provisioning NMS system Netman 6000. Netman 6000 supports all classical functions of a network management system
including topology management, device management, fault management, performancemonitoring, security management, and network provisioning. Netman 6000 implementsgeographical redundancy (carriers choice) to support business continuity and high availability.One of the key strengths of this NMS is service provisioning. The service provisioning layerhides the complexity of MPLS-TP and presents the network in a simplified manner to theoperator. In addition, it is possible to create LSP and PW (as part of VPWS/VPLS service) withbatch commands for efficiency, speed, and accuracy. Operator is also offered a built-in networkcapacity planner that empowers them to plan the network in a timely manner with much lesseffort.
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Primary OMC-O Server
DCN
OMC-O Clients
NM S
Proxy
NM S
Proxy
OMC-O Clients
TN705/TN725 TN705/TN725
Backup OMC-O ServerPrimary OMC-O Server
DCN
OMC-O Clients
NM S
Proxy
NM S
Proxy
OMC-O Clients
TN705/TN725 TN705/TN725
Backup OMC-O Server
Figure 10: Netman 6000 OMC-O Redundancy Architecture
Advantages over IP/MPLS Switch/Router
Connection Oriented and Deterministic Data Plane
Unlike IP/MPLS, the Label Switched Paths (LSP) and Pseudo Wire (PW) are established viaNMS using static provisioning. Such characteristic hide the complexity of underlying complexMPLS protocol. Also, since the path is setup statically, it is much easier to plan the network,because at any given time operator can view the overall network usage and based on thisinformation can expand the network in much more predictable and efficient manner. In addition,every LSP/PW connection is co-directional (also known as bi-directional), which means bothforward and return path will traverse through the same set of MPLS-TP nodes. This function isalso referred to as deterministic data plane. This function allows operators to not onlytroubleshoot the network with confidence; operators can identify the troublesome parts of thenetwork before the actual problem really happens.
Enhanced standards based OAM
MPLS-TP working group is putting tremendous effort in the OAM enhancement. Although isOAM is based on existing standards such as Y.7131 (Ethernet OAM), IEEE 802.1ag and802.3ah (Ethernet OAM), and Y.1711 (MPLS) OAM, the key differentiator is the frameworkitself. In MPLS-TP, more emphasis is on identifying each LSP/PW uniquely and then applyingvarious OAM functions to each MPLS-TP which participates in this path. The MPLS-TP OAMframe derives several concepts such as Tandem Connection Monitoring (TCM), which is usedfor inter-provider LSP OAM.
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Lower OPEX
MPLS-TP is based on L2VPN model of MPLS. The L3 implementation is in-general complex
and requires lot more processing power in IP/MPLS switch/router. As a result, IP/MPLSrouter/switch consumes lot more power than MPLS-TP. Additionally the MPLS-TP basedproducts can be made available in much smaller factor. Both power and real-estate savingsdrive the overall OPEX down. Also, since MPLS-TP is based on simple L2 architecture, thesesystems are much easy to operate compared to IP/MPLS router. In fact, any operations teamwho is currently handling SDH networks can easily trained on UTStarcoms MPLS-TP product,because we offer unique end-to-end service (LSP) provisioning via our NMS platform.
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Summary
Now mobile carriers are facing great challenges moving to an all-IP based network to get moreefficient bandwidth with a much lower cost per bit. Carriers must ensure to full utilize their oldnetwork for invest protection, and also want to make seamlessly and economically migration tothe new network.
The TN700 Solution provides operators with the flexibility to implement a smooth, cost-effectivemigration from 2G, 3G to future LTE in their mobile backhaul network. It combines the pros ofMPLS, pseudowire, and Ethernet technologies to provide not only legacy TDM and ATMservices with guaranteed SLAs, but also Ethernet service to ensure scalability for unpredictablebandwidth requirement and packet economics for a compelling business case. So TN700solution empowers mobile carriers to expand the scope of their network while reducing thenumber and complexity of network elements and the corresponding OPEX and CAPEX that
negatively impact profits. The TN700 solution also lets operators leverage UTStarcom industryleadership in the development of MPLS-TP network technology, as well as the carrier networkdesign, implementation and support experience.
References
[1] MPLS in Mobile Backhaul Networks Framework and Requirements IP/MPLS 20.0.0 Oct 2008
[2] MPLS Architectural Considerations for a Transport Profile April 2008
[3] MPLS-TP Framework draft-blb-mpls-tp-framework-01.rtf (www.ietf.org)
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