5G Core Network(5GC)

5G Core Network(5GC) holds a key role in realizing the full potential of 5G services. Without 5GC, fully-fledged NR services cannot be obtained. 5G NSA deployment leaning on traditional LTE network and EPC allows for a quick launch of 5G services, but also hinders the realization of 5G' s full potential.

Base on Service Based Architecture(SBA), in 5GC, a cloud native design is introduced to enable flexible scaling and upgrades.
5G Core Network(5GC)
Key Benefits
Supports VoNR/VoLTE/CSFB Allow operators to meet a variety of voice application scenarios
Supports VoNR/VoLTE/CSFB
Allow operators to meet a variety of voice application scenarios
 Flexible Deployment Enable for centralized or distributed data centers
Flexible Deployment
Enable for centralized or distributed data centers
Virtualized, Cloud-Native Dual-Mode 5G Core Support NSA/SA Networking
Virtualized, Cloud-Native Dual-Mode 5G Core
Support NSA/SA Networking
Fully standards based, multivendor solution Supports end-to-end 5GC Slicing
Fully standards based, multivendor solution
Supports end-to-end 5GC Slicing
3G/4G/5G Converged Core  Enable smooth handover among 3G, 4G and 5G
3G/4G/5G Converged Core 
Enable smooth handover among 3G, 4G and 5G
Full Stack capabilites A complete core network portfolio, Simplify operators' network structure
Full Stack capabilites
A complete core network portfolio, Simplify operators' network structure
High scalable  Enable to deploy on Cloud Platform such as AWS and Azure
High scalable 
Enable to deploy on Cloud Platform such as AWS and Azure
Enable more granular end-to-end management and control of traffic flows and applications
Enable more granular end-to-end management and control of traffic flows and applications
IPLOOK's Ultra 5G Core Network
IPLOOK's 5GC includes the elements: UPF, AUSF, UDM, AMF, SMF, PCF, NSSF, NRF, NEF
Highly compact, IPLOOK 5GC can be implemented on low end COTS servers, or can utilize available CPU capacity in a radio by embedding directly into available CPU cores within the radio itself. It can also be containerized for deployment on an NFV platform.
IPLOOK 5GC has higher compatibility and will be upgraded to support 3G and 4G user access. Users can register for 3G/4G/ 5G networks, thus ensuring a smooth upgrade to 5G for existing 3G/4G users.
We enable 5G services for Service Providers, Systems Integrators, Enterprises and Government Organizations while optimally leveraging investments of existing networks and systems, at price levels which are significantly lower than the products of the established tier 1 vendors.
IPLOOK 5GC
Features 
 
Comply to  3GPP R15/R16 Standards
A Service Based Architecture  (SBA): AMF, SMF, PCF, UPF, UDM, AUSF, NSSF, NRF, NEF Full Functions
»  AMF: Access and Mobility Management Function
»  SMF: Session Management Function
»  PCF: Policy Control Function
»  UPF: User Plane Function
»  UDM:  Unified Data Management
»  AUSF:  Authentication Server Function
»  NSSF:  Network Slice Selection Function
»  NRF:  Network Repository Function
»  NEF:  Network Exposure Function
The IoT with NR
»  VoNR
5GC NFV Architecture
»  Cloud Native
»  Docker
Separate the User Plane (UP) functions from the Control Plane (CP) functions, allowing independent scalability, evolution and flexible deployments e.g. centralized location or distributed (remote) location
UPF Multi-Gbps support: 10GbE/25GbE/40GbE/100GbE
5GS interworking
»  PGW-C/SMF
»  PGW-U/UPF
»  PCRF/PCF
»  MME/AMF
»  HLR/HSS/UDM/AUSF
»  N26 interface 
Future proof: R17 Features compliance
»  HTTP2 GW
»  SMSF
»  SEPP
»  UDR
Modularize the function design, e.g. to enable flexible and efficient network slicing
Open Northbound interface and graphical web based management interface
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User Plane Function(UPF)
User Plane Function(UPF)
The User Plane Function (UPF) represents the data plane evolution of a Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) strategy, which is a fundamental component of the 3GPP 5G core network(5GC).

The UPF plays the most critical role in the process of data transfer. It provides the interconnect point between the mobile infrastructure and the Data Network (DN), i.e. encapsulation and decapsulation of GTP-U.
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Network Exposure Function(NEF)
Network Exposure Function(NEF)
NEF, located between the 5G core network and external third-party application functionaries (and possibly some internal AFs), is responsible for managing the external open network data, and all external applications that want to access the internal data of the 5G core must pass through the NEF.

By opening the network capability to third-party applications, it can realize the friendly connection between network capability and business requirements, improve business experience and optimize network resource allocation.
Learn More
Network Repository Function(NRF)
Network Repository Function(NRF)
NRF, one of the network functions of the 5G core network(5GC). It supports the service discovery feature, which receives NF discovery requests from NF instances and provides information about the discovered NF instance (discovered) to another NF instance. Registration information includes NF type, address, service list, etc.
Learn More
Network Slice Selection Function(NSSF)
Network Slice Selection Function(NSSF)
Network slicing is a key native capability of 5G that can maximize the performance of communication networks and reduce network construction and operation and maintenance costs, and it has become an industry consensus that 'slicing is capability and slicing is product' in the 5G era.
The core network, as a key anchor point for network differentiation and operation, has emerged as a more important network in the 5G era, providing the ability to deploy network functions and resources on-demand to meet the diverse business needs of future vertical industries.
Learn More
Unified Data Management(UDM) / Authentication Server Function(AUSF)
Unified Data Management(UDM) / Authentication Server Function(AUSF)
UDM: The same as 4G’ s HSS (Home Subscriber Services), UDM is a centralized way to process network user data in 5G through Nudm interfaces to provide services for AMF, SMF, SMSF, AUSF, NEF and GMLC. It also provides services such as authorization of accessing, registration, uninterrupted services.

AUSF: As a major part of 5GC to facilitate security processes, AUSF performs the authentication function of identifying UEs and storing authentication keys.
Learn More
Policy Control Function(PCF)
Policy Control Function(PCF)
The 5G PCF performs the same function as the PCRF in 4G networks.

• Provides policy rules for control plane functions. This includes network slicing, roaming and mobility management.
• Accesses subscription information for policy decisions taken by the UDR.
• Supports the new 5G QoS policy and charging control functions.
Learn More
Session Management Function(SMF)
Session Management Function(SMF)
SMF is a fundamental element of the 5G Service-Based Architecture (SBA). The SMF keeps trace of PDU sessions and QoS Flows in the 5GC for UEs and make sure their states and status are in sync between Network Functions in Control and User Planes.

It also receives PCC (Policy and Charging Control) Rules from PCF (Policy Charging Function) and convert PCC Rules into SDF Templates, QoS Profiles and QoS Rules for UPF, gNB and UE respectively for QoS Flows establishment, modification and release etc.
Learn More
Access and Mobility Management Function(AMF)
Access and Mobility Management Function(AMF)
AMF terminates the control plane of different access networks onto the 5G Core Network(5GC) and control which UEs can access the 5GC to exchange traffic with DNs. It also manages the mobility of UEs when they roam from one gNB to another for session continuity, whenever possible.
Learn More
N3IWF (Non-3GPP InterWorking Function)
N3IWF (Non-3GPP InterWorking Function)
N3IWF (Non-3GPP InterWorking Function) is responsible for connecting untrusted non-3GPP access network to 5GC. UE and N3IWF establish an IPSec tunnel, N3IWF connects to the User Plane and Control Plane of 5GC through N2 interface and N3 interface separately.
Learn More
User Plane Function(UPF)
User Plane Function(UPF)
The User Plane Function (UPF) represents the data plane evolution of a Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) strategy, which is a fundamental component of the 3GPP 5G core network(5GC).

The UPF plays the most critical role in the process of data transfer. It provides the interconnect point between the mobile infrastructure and the Data Network (DN), i.e. encapsulation and decapsulation of GTP-U.
Learn More
Network Exposure Function(NEF)
Network Exposure Function(NEF)
NEF, located between the 5G core network and external third-party application functionaries (and possibly some internal AFs), is responsible for managing the external open network data, and all external applications that want to access the internal data of the 5G core must pass through the NEF.

By opening the network capability to third-party applications, it can realize the friendly connection between network capability and business requirements, improve business experience and optimize network resource allocation.
Learn More
Network Repository Function(NRF)
Network Repository Function(NRF)
NRF, one of the network functions of the 5G core network(5GC). It supports the service discovery feature, which receives NF discovery requests from NF instances and provides information about the discovered NF instance (discovered) to another NF instance. Registration information includes NF type, address, service list, etc.
Learn More
Network Slice Selection Function(NSSF)
Network Slice Selection Function(NSSF)
Network slicing is a key native capability of 5G that can maximize the performance of communication networks and reduce network construction and operation and maintenance costs, and it has become an industry consensus that 'slicing is capability and slicing is product' in the 5G era.
The core network, as a key anchor point for network differentiation and operation, has emerged as a more important network in the 5G era, providing the ability to deploy network functions and resources on-demand to meet the diverse business needs of future vertical industries.
Learn More
Unified Data Management(UDM) / Authentication Server Function(AUSF)
Unified Data Management(UDM) / Authentication Server Function(AUSF)
UDM: The same as 4G’ s HSS (Home Subscriber Services), UDM is a centralized way to process network user data in 5G through Nudm interfaces to provide services for AMF, SMF, SMSF, AUSF, NEF and GMLC. It also provides services such as authorization of accessing, registration, uninterrupted services.

AUSF: As a major part of 5GC to facilitate security processes, AUSF performs the authentication function of identifying UEs and storing authentication keys.
Learn More
Policy Control Function(PCF)
Policy Control Function(PCF)
The 5G PCF performs the same function as the PCRF in 4G networks.

• Provides policy rules for control plane functions. This includes network slicing, roaming and mobility management.
• Accesses subscription information for policy decisions taken by the UDR.
• Supports the new 5G QoS policy and charging control functions.
Learn More
Session Management Function(SMF)
Session Management Function(SMF)
SMF is a fundamental element of the 5G Service-Based Architecture (SBA). The SMF keeps trace of PDU sessions and QoS Flows in the 5GC for UEs and make sure their states and status are in sync between Network Functions in Control and User Planes.

It also receives PCC (Policy and Charging Control) Rules from PCF (Policy Charging Function) and convert PCC Rules into SDF Templates, QoS Profiles and QoS Rules for UPF, gNB and UE respectively for QoS Flows establishment, modification and release etc.
Learn More
Access and Mobility Management Function(AMF)
Access and Mobility Management Function(AMF)
AMF terminates the control plane of different access networks onto the 5G Core Network(5GC) and control which UEs can access the 5GC to exchange traffic with DNs. It also manages the mobility of UEs when they roam from one gNB to another for session continuity, whenever possible.
Learn More
N3IWF (Non-3GPP InterWorking Function)
N3IWF (Non-3GPP InterWorking Function)
N3IWF (Non-3GPP InterWorking Function) is responsible for connecting untrusted non-3GPP access network to 5GC. UE and N3IWF establish an IPSec tunnel, N3IWF connects to the User Plane and Control Plane of 5GC through N2 interface and N3 interface separately.
Learn More
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