User Plane NF

The 5G UP NF within the Ultra Cloud Core is the User Plane Function. Unlike the CP-related NFs, the 5G UPF is leverages the same Vector Packet Processing (VPP) technology currently in use by the user plane component within Cisco's 4G CUPS architecture. This commonality ensures the delivery of a consistent set of capabilities between 4G and 5G such as:

  • Ultra-fast packet forwarding

  • Extensive integrated IP services such as Subscriber Firewall, Tethering, Deep-Packet Inspection (DPI), Internet Content Adaption Protocol (ICAP), Application Detection and Control (ADC), and header enrichment (HE)

  • Integrated third-party applications for traffic and TCP optimization

Refer to the Ultra Cloud Core 5G UPF Configuration and Administration Guide for more information.