Adding a Static IP Pool

This section describes the sequence of operation for adding a static IP pool in SMF.

  • If a single stack IP pool is configured, the IP address ranges are split according to the configuration and associated with available UPFs in load-sharing manner.

    1. Similar to initial association, intermediate association is also done based on the number of IP addresses against the number of configured UPFs.

    2. If UPF is already registered with IPAM:

      • Route addition is triggered, or else

      • No immediate action is taken

  • If a dual stack pool is configured, all IP address ranges, both IPv4 and IPv6 are associated with the UPF, which is the least loaded.

    • If UPF is already registered with IPAM:

      • Route addition is triggered, or else

      • No immediate action is taken