Mobility Management Entity Configuration

This chapter provides configuration information for the Mobility Management Entity (MME).

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 MME product are located in the Command Line Interface Reference.


Important

At least one packet processing card must be made active prior to service configuration. Information and instructions for configuring a packet processing card to be active can be found in the System Settings chapter of the System Administration Guide.


Important

Before you plan or modify your MME's configuration, we recommend that you review Appendix A: Engineering Rules for the engineering rules and configuration limits hardcoded into the system.


Caution

While configuring any base-service or enhanced feature, it is highly recommended to avoid conflicting or blocked IP addresses and port numbers when binding or assigning these to your configuration. In association with some service steering or access control features, the use of inappropriate port numbers may result in communication loss. Refer to the respective feature configuration document carefully before assigning any port number or IP address for communication with internal or external networks.


Important

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

Configuring the System as a Standalone MME (base configuration)

This section provides a high-level series of steps and associated configuration file examples for configuring the system to perform as an MME in a test environment. This section also includes suggestions about the types of information that are needed to be able to configure the MME, as well as information about how the MME works based on some of the possible configurations.

The configurations in this section assume the following:

  • A single context (other than the Local context) for all interfaces and services
  • Static S-GW/P-GW selection (MME Policy configuration)

Information Required

The following sections describe the minimum amount of information required to configure and make the MME operational on the network. To make the process more efficient, it is recommended that this information be 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 MME Context Configuration Information

The following table lists the information that is required to configure the MME context.

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

MME context name

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

S1-MME Interface Configuration (To/from eNodeB)

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 address assigned to the S1-MME interface. This address will be used for binding the SCTP (local bind address(es)) to communicate with the eNodeBs using S1-AP.

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.

S11 Interface Configuration (To/from S-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 address assigned to the S11 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.

S6a Interface Configuration (To/from HSS)

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 S6a 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.

S6a Diameter Endpoint Configuration

End point name

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the S6a Diameter endpoint configuration is recognized by the system.

Origin realm name

An identification string between 1 through 127 characters.

The realm is the Diameter identity. The originator's realm is present in all Diameter messages and is typically the company or service name.

Origin host name

An identification string from 1 to 255 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the S6a origin host is recognized by the system.

Origin host address

The IP address of the S6a interface.

Peer name

The S6a endpoint name described above.

Peer realm name

The S6a origin realm name described above.

Peer address and port number

The IP address and port number of the HSS.

Route-entry peer

The S6a endpoint name described above.

S13 Interface Configuration (To/from EIR)

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 S13 interface.

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

Important

 

S1-MME - Dual Interface Addressing not supported (either only V4 or only V6 supported, not both simultaneously).

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.

S13 Diameter Endpoint Configuration

End point name

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the S13 Diameter endpoint configuration is recognized by the system.

Origin realm name

An identification string between 1 through 127 characters.

The realm is the Diameter identity. The originator's realm is present in all Diameter messages and is typically the company or service name.

Origin host name

An identification string from 1 to 255 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the S13 origin host is recognized by the system.

Origin host address

The IP address of the S13 interface.

Peer name

The S13 endpoint name described above.

Peer realm name

The S13 origin realm name described above.

Peer address and port number

The IP address and port number of the EIR.

Route-entry peer

The S13 endpoint name described above.

MME Service Configuration

MME service name

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the MME service can be identified on the system. It is configured in the Context configuration mode.

Multiple names are needed if multiple MME services will be configured.

PLMN identifier

The identifier of Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) of which MME belongs to. PLMN identifier is consisting of MCC and MNC.

MME identifier

The identifier of MME node. The MME Id is consisting of MME group and MME code.

TAI management database name

An identification string from 1 to 64 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the TAI management database service can be associated with the MME service.

This is required for static S-GW selection. Refer to the Required MME Policy Configuration Information section below.

P-GW IP address

IPv4 or IPv6 address of a PDN Gateway (P-GW). This is required for static S-GW/P-GW selection.

eGTP Service Configuration

eGTP service name

An identification string from 1 to 63 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the eGTP service can be associated with MME system.

Multiple names are needed if multiple eGTP services will be used.

Interface type

Identifies the type of interface to which the eGTP service is bound. This interface type is "interface-mme".

GTP-C binding IP address

The IPv4 address of the S11 interface.

HSS Peer Service Configuration

HSS peer service name

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

Multiple names are needed if multiple HSS peer services will be used.

Diameter HSS peer

The name for a pre-configured Diameter endpoint, configured on system to associate with this MME service to access an HSS and an EIR. This is the S6a Diameter endpoint name.

Required MME Policy Configuration Information

The following table lists the information that is required to configure the MME Policy on an MME.
Table 2. Required Information for MME Policy Configuration
Required Information Description

Tracking Area Identifier (TAI) management database name

An identification string from 1 to 64 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the TAI management database is recognized by the system.

Tracking Area Identifier (TAI) management object name

An identification string from 1 to 64 characters (alpha and/or numeric) by which the TAI management object is recognized by the system.

MCC, MNC, and TAC

The Mobile Country Code, Mobile Network Code, and Tracking Area Code for the S-GW this management object represents.

S-GW IP address

 The IPv4 or IPv6 address of the S-GW this management object represents.

How This Configuration Works

The following figure and supporting text describe how this configuration with a single context is used by the system to process a subscriber call originating from the GTP LTE network.



  1. The eNodeB forwards an Attach Request message from the UE to the MME containing the IMSI, last visited TAI (if available), the UE's core network capability, the PDN Type, and the Attach Type.

  2. The MME service receives the Attach Request message and references the HSS peer service for authentication and location resolution.

  3. The HSS peer service configuration specifies the Diameter configuration and S6a interface to use to communicate with the HSS and the Diameter configuration and S13 interface to use to communicate with the Equipment Identity Register (EIR).

  4. Assuming that the MME has no previous security context, it sends an S6a Authentication Request to the HSS and uses the authentication vectors received in the response to complete the authentication procedure with UE.

  5. After authentication, the MME proceeds to do a security setup with the UE. During this procedure, the ME identity is transferred to the MME which then queries the EIR.

  6. The MME then sends an Update Location Request to the HSS and obtains relevant subscription data for the IMSI in the response.

  7. The MME policy is accessed to determine the S-GW and P-GW to which the UE should be attached.

  8. The MME uses the S11 interface bound to the eGTP service to communicate with the S-GW specified by the MME policy configuration.

  9. The MME then sends a Create Session Request to S-GW which is also forwarded to the specified P-GW (assuming GTP-S5/S8) P-GW establishes the S5/S8 GTPU bearers and then responds with a Create-Session-response which is forwarded to the MME by the S-GW. The S-GW includes the relevant S1-U bearer information.

  10. The MME then sends a NAS Attach Accept embedded in the S1 Init Ctxt Setup request to the eNodeB. The Attach Accept contains the IP address allocated to the PDN and the temporary identifier (GUTI) assigned to the UE. The MME waits for positive acknowledgment from both the eNodeB (Init Ctxt Setup response) and UE (Attach Complete). The Init Ctxt Setup Response contains the S1-U bearer endpoint information. The MME then uses the S11 Modify Bearer Request to update the eNodeB endpoints with the S-GW. The receipt of the S11 Modify Bearer Response completes the end-to-end bearer setup.

  11. The MME then uses the S6a Notify Request to update the HSS with the APN and P-GW identity.

MME Configuration

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



Procedure

Step 1

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

Step 2

Create the MME context, service, and all interfaces, and bind the S1-MME interface to an IP address by applying the example configuration in the section.

Step 3

Create the eGTP service and associate it with the S11 interface by applying the example configuration in the section.

Step 4

Create the HSS peer service and associate it with the S6a interface and S13 interface by applying the example configuration in the section.

Step 5

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.

Creating and Configuring the MME Context and Service

Use the following example to configure the MME context and all supported interfaces: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name -noconfirm 
      interface s1-mme_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         exit 
      interface s11_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         exit 
      interface s6a_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         exit 
      interface s13_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         exit 
      mme-service mme_svc_name -noconfirm 
         mme-id group-id grp_id mme-code mme_code 
         plmn-id mcc mcc_value mnc mnc_value 
         network-sharing plmnid mcc mcc_value mnc mnc_value mme-id group-id id mme-code code  
         associate egtp-service egtp-service_name context mme_context_name 
         associate hss-peer-service hss_peer_service_name context mme_context_name 
         policy attach imei-query-type imei-sv verify-equipment-identity 
         pgw-address pgw_ip_address  
         bind s1-mme ipv4-address ip_address 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface s1-mme_intf_name mme_context_name 
      end

Notes:

  • All interfaces in this configuration can also be specified as IPv6 addresses using the ipv6 address command.
  • Multi-homing is supported on the S1-MME and S6a interfaces. For more information on configuring multi-homing for the S1-MME and/or S6a interface(s), refer to Configuring SCTP Multi-homing Support.
  • A maximum of 256 services (regardless of type) can be configured per system.
  • The bind s1-mme command can also be specified as an IPv6 address using the ipv6-address keyword.
  • The network-sharing command is used to configure an additional PLMN ID for this MME service.
  • The eGTP service is configured in the following section.
  • The HSS peer service is configured in the configuration sequence for Creating and Configuring the HSS Peer Service and Interface Associations.
  • In the above example, the mobile equipment identity (IMEI) is checked during the attach procedure. This is configured in the policy attach command. Another option is to check IMEI during the tracking area update (TAU). This can be accomplished instead of, or, in addition to, the EIR query during the attach procedure. To check during the TAU, use the policy tau command.
  • The pgw-address command is used to statically configure P-GW discovery.

Creating and Configuring the eGTP Service and Interface Association

Use the following example to create an eGTP service and associate it with the S11 interface.


Warning

Whenever MME associates gtpu-service with S11 egtp-service it causes stop and start of egtp-service, which causes stop and start of MME-service thus impacting services.


Important

If you modify the interface-type command, the parent service (service within which the eGTP/GTP-U service is configured) will automatically restart. Service restart results in dropping of active calls associated with the parent service. 

configure 
   context mme_context_name 
      egtp-service egtp_service_name 
         interface-type interface-mme  
          gtpc bind ipv4-address s11_infc_ip_address 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface s11_interface_name mme_context_name 
      end

Notes:

  • The gtpc bind command can be specified as an IPv6 address using the ipv6-address keyword. The interface specified for S11 communication must also be the same IPv6 address.

Creating and Configuring the HSS Peer Service and Interface Associations

Use the following example to create and configure the HSS peer service: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name 
      hss-peer-service hss_peer_service_name 
         diameter hss-endpoint hss_endpoint_name eir-endpoint eir-endpoint_name 
         exit  
      exit  
      diameter endpoint hss-endpoint_name 
            origin realm realm_name 
            origin host name address S6a_interface_address 
            peer peer_name realm realm_name address hss_ip_address 
            route-entry realm realm_name peer peer_name 
            exit 
      diameter endpoint eir-endpoint_name 
            origin realm realm_name 
            origin host name address S13_interface_address 
            peer peer_name realm realm_name address eir_ip_address 
            route-entry realm realm_name peer peer_name 
            exit 
      port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
            no shutdown 
            bind interface s6a_interface_name mme_context_name 
            exit 
      port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
            no shutdown 
            bind interface s13_interface_name mme_context_name 
            end

Notes:

  • The origin host and peer commands can accept multiple IP addresses supporting multi-homing on each endpoint. For information on configuring SCTP multi-homing for the S6a interface, refer to Configuring SCTP Multi-homing Support.

Caution

On a PSC2 setup, all diamproxy tasks might go in to a warning state if the number of hss-peer-services configured are more than 64 since the memory usage may exceed the allocated value.

Configuring Dynamic Destination Realm Construction for Foreign Subscribers

For a foreign subscriber, the MME does not know the HSS nodes in all the foreign PLMNs. In this case the MME routes S6a/S6d requests directed to foreign PLMNs via a Diameter Routing Agent (DRA) using only the destination realm. The DRA in turn routes the request to the correct HSS based on the destination realm. In order to accomplish this, the MME needs to dynamically construct requests to the DRA/HSS with a Destination Realm representing the foreign PLMN of the UE.

The MME can be configured to derive the EPC Home Network Realm/Domain based on the user's IMSI (MNC and MCC values) and use it as the Destination Realm in all diameter messages.

For home subscribers, the MME will always use the configured peer realm as destination-realm, regardless if dynamic-destination-realm is enabled.

Because MNCs can be 2 or 3 digits long, to provide the ability for an operator to configure the MCC and MNC of foreign PLMNs, the operator policy of the subscriber map is used to determine the MNC value and the length of the MNC. The following steps outline how this configuration can be implemented.

First, enable the dynamic destination realm functionality for the HSS Peer Service: 

configure 
   context ctxt_name 
      hss-peer-service HSS1  
         dynamic-destination-realm 
         end

Then configure the foreign PLMNs in the LTE subscriber map. For example: 

configure 
   lte-policy 
      subscriber map SM1 
         precedence 10 match-criteria imsi mcc 232 mnc 11 operator-policy-name OP.HOME 
         precedence 20 match-criteria imsi mcc 374 mnc 130 msin first 700000000 last 800000000 operator-policy-name OP.ROAMING 
         end

Then associate the subscriber map to the MME Service. For example: 

configure 
   context ingress 
      mme-service mmesvc 
         associate subscriber-map SM1 
         end

A static route entry must also be added in the diameter endpoint configuration for each foreign realm. For example: 

configure 
   context ingress 
      diameter endpoint s6a1  
         peer HSS1 realm HSS-Realm1 address ip-address sctp 
         route-entry realm epc.mnc045.mcc123.3gppnetwork.org peer HSS1  
         end

With this sample configuration, an MNC of length 2 and value of 11 is matched with first operator policy (OP.HOME), and an MNC length of 3 and value of 130 is matched with the second operator policy (OP.ROAMING). With this configuration, the MME will find the MNC based on the operator policy for the foreign subscriber.

If there is no matching entry present in the operator policy, the MME will use the global static table to decide the MNC length and pass that information to Diameter layer to construct the dynamic realm. The following list of MCCs are all considered as 3 digit MNCs. All other MCCs are considered 2 digit MNCs.

302 334 354 405
310 338 356 708
311 342 358 722
312 344 360 732
316 346 365
348 376

The show hss-peer-service service name command displays this configuration in the Destination Realm field, either Configured Peer Realm (default), or Dynamic Realm. 

Request Auth-vectors            : 1 
Notify Request Message          : Enable 
Destination Realm               : Dynamic Realm

Configuring Optional Features on the MME

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

Configuring Differentiation Between HeNB-GW and eNodeBs

The MME can be configured to distinguish the Home eNodeB Gateway (HeNB-GW) from other eNodeBs. This is required to support S1 handovers to Home eNodeBs connected via a HeNB-GW.

As per 3GPP TS 36.300, section 4.6.2, the TAI used in a HeNB-GW should not be reused in another HeNB-GW. The global eNodeB id of the HeNB-GW can now be configured within the lte-policy configuration mode.

In case of S1-based handovers to Home eNodeBs served by a HeNB-GW, the lookup at MME for the target eNodeB based on global ENB id will fail, as MME is aware of only the HeNB-GW. In those cases additional lookup needs to be done based on TAI to find the HeNB-GW serving the Home eNodeB.

This feature allows operators to configure the global eNodeB ids of HeNB-GWs in the MME service. The MME uses this information to perform HeNB-GW related functions.

The following steps create an HeNB-GW management database, configures a single Global eNodeB ID and TAI within the management database, and associates the HeNB-GW management database with the MME service: 

configure 
   lte-policy   
      mme  henbgw  mgmt-db  db_name 
         henbgw-global-enbid mcc mcc_value mnc mnc_value enbid enbid_value 
         end 
configure 
   context  ctxt_name 
      mme-service  svc_name 
         associate henbgw-mgmt-db db_name  
         end
Notes:
  • A maximum of 8 HeNB-GWs can be configured within the HeNB-GW management database.
  • The show lte-policy henbgw-mgmt-db name db_name command displays configuration information about the specified HeNB-GW management database.
  • The show mme-service enodeb-association full command displays whether the eNodeB is an HeNB-GW by including "(HeNB-GW)" in the output of the eNodeB Type field.

Configuring Dual Address Bearers

This example configures support for IPv4/v6 PDNs.

Use the following configuration example to enable support on the MME for dual-address bearers: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name -noconfirm 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         policy network dual-addressing-support 
         end

Configuring Dynamic Peer Selection

The configuration in this section replaces static configurations on the MME for the following peer components: MME, P-GW, S-GW, SGSN.

Use the following example to configure dynamic P-GW, S-GW, and peer MME selection through a DNS interface: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name -noconfirm 
      interface dns_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         exit 
      ip domain-lookup 
      ip name-servers dns_ip_address 
      dns-client name 
         bind address dns_intf_ip_address 
         exit 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         dns pgw 
         dns sgw 
         dns peer-mme 
         dns peer-sgsn 
         end
Notes:

  • For the dns pgw , dns sgw , dns peer-mme , and dns peer-sgsn commands, the DNS client service must exist in the same context as the MME service. If the DNS client resides in a different context, the context command and ctx_name variable must be added to the command(s).

  • If you have associated a tai-mgmt-db with a call-control-profile, and DNS is to be used for S-GW lookups, the DNS configuration must be configured within the same call-control-profile using the dns-sgw command present within the call-control-profile configuration mode.

  • During the peer MME or SGSN selection procedure, the DNS resolution is initiated first. If the DNS resolution fails. it fallsback to local Static configuration for selecting the peer MME or SGSN.

Configuring Emergency Session Support

The configuration example in this section enables emergency bearer session support on the MME.

Use the following configuration example to enable emergency bearer services on the MME: 

configure 
   lte-policy 
      lte-emergency-profile profile_name 
         ambr max-ul bitrate max-dl bitrate 
         apn apn_name pdn-type type 
         pgw ip-address address protocol type weight value 
         qos qci qci arp arp_value preemption-capability capability vulnerability type 
         ue-validation-level type 
         exit 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         associate lte-emergency-profile profile_name 
         end
Notes:

  • A maximum of four LTE emergency profiles can be configured on the system.

  • In the apn command, the valid PDN types are: ipv4 , ipv4v6 , and ipv6 .

  • In the pgw command, the valid protocol types are: both , gtp , and pmip . A maximum of four P-GW IP addresses can be configured per profile. An FQDN can also be configured in place of the IP addresses but only one P-GW FQDN can be configured per profile.

  • In the qos command, the valid preemption capabilities are: may and shall not . The valid vulnerability types are: not-preemptable and preemptable .

  • The ue-validation-level types are: auth-only , full , imsi , and none .

  • To configure the MME to ignore the IMEI validation of the equipment during the attach procedure in emergency cases, use the following command in the mme-service configuration mode: 
    policy attach imei-query-type imei | imei-sv | none verify-equipment-identity verify-emergency
  • To configure the MME to ignore the IMEI validation of the equipment during TAU procedures in emergency cases, use the following command in the mme-service configuration mode: 
    policy tau imei-query-type imei | imei-sv | none verify-equipment-identity verify-emergency

Configuring ESM T3396 Timer

ESM T3396 Timer in APN Profile

Use the following configuration in the APN Profile configuration mode to configure the ESM T3396 timer to be sent to UE in ESM reject messages.

The T3396 timer can be configured only for ESM reject cause 'insufficient resources' and 'missing or unknown apn', under the ESM configuration in APN profile. The T3396 timer configuration in APN-profile will have precedence over the T3396 timer configuration in Call Control Profile and MME-service. 

configure 
   apn-profile profile_name 
      esm t3396-timeout timeout_value cause cause_code_value 
      [ remove ] esm t3396-timeout cause cause_code_value 
      end

ESM T3396 Timer in Call Control Profile

Use the following configuration in the Call Control Profile configuration mode to configure the ESM T3396 timer to be sent to UE in ESM reject messages.

The T3396 timer can be configured only for ESM reject cause 'insufficient resources' and 'missing or unknown apn', under the ESM configuration in APN profile. The T3396 timer configuration in APN-profile will have precedence over the T3396 timer configuration in MME-service. 

configure 
   call-control-profile profile_name 
      esm t3396-timeout timeout_value cause cause_code_value 
      [ remove ] esm t3396-timeout cause cause_code_value 
      end

Notes:

  • t3396-timeout timeout_value : Configures the value for ESM backoff timer (in seconds) to be sent to UE for ESM reject cause 'insufficient resources' and 'missing or unknown apn'. The timeout_value is an integer from 0 to 11160.

  • cause cause_code_value : Configures the cause code value as an integer that is either 26 or 27. If the configured value is present in the ESM reject messages, the T3396 back-off timer will be included.

    The cause values supported are: 26 - Insufficient resources and 27 - Missing or Unknown AP

    • Only one cause value can be configured with the cause keyword. Multiple cause values cannot be configured.

    • To configure the T3396 timeout for different cause codes, the configuration must be done in multiple lines. For example: 

      esm t3396-timeout 1100 cause 26 
esm t3396-timeout 1500 cause 27

    • The new configuration for T3396 timeout for a given cause code will override the previous configuration. For example: 

      esm t3396-timeout 1500 cause 26 
esm t3396-timeout 1800 cause 26

      The final T3396 timeout that will be applied for cause code 26 is 1800 seconds.

    • There is no specified default value for T3396 timeout for a given cause code.

  • remove : Removes the T3396 timeout configuration for the specified cause code from Call Control profile. The T3396 timeout will then be applied from the MME-service.

Configuring Gn/Gp Handover Capability

The example configuration in this section provides 3G to 4G handover capabilities between the MME and a Gn/Gp SGSN. The configuration creates the Gn interface used for control signaling during the handover.

Use the following configuration example to create a Gn interface and configure the control interface on the MME for Gn/Gp handovers: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name -noconfirm 
      interface Gn_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         exit 
      sgtp-service sgtp_svc_name 
         gtpc bind address Gn_intf_ip_address 
         exit 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         associate sgtpc-service sgtp_svc_name 
         peer-sgsn rai mcc mcc_value mnc mnc_value rac value lac value address ip_address capability gn 
         nri length length plmn-id mcc mcc_value mnc mnc_value 
         end

Notes:

  • The peer-sgsn command is used to statically configure a peer SGSN. SGSN selection can also be performed dynamically through the DNS client. For more information about dynamic peer selection, refer to the Configuring Dynamic Peer Selection in this chapter.
  • If dynamic peer-SGSN selection is configured, an additional gtpc command must be added to the SGTP service: gtpc dns-sgsn context cntxt_name
  • In the absence of an NRI length configuration, the MME treats the NRI as invalid. The MME will use a plain RAI-based FQDN (and not an NRI-based FQDN) for DNS queries made to resolve the source SGSN.

Configuring Inter-MME Handover Support

Use the following example to configure inter-MME handover support:


Important

If you modify the interface-type command, the parent service (service within which the eGTP/GTP-U service is configured) will automatically restart. Service restart results in dropping of active calls associated with the parent service. 

configure 
   context mme_context_name -noconfirm 
      interface s10_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         exit 
      egtp-service egtp_service_name 
         interface-type interface-mme  
         gtpc bind ipv4-address s10_infc_ip_address 
         exit 
      exit 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         peer-mme gummei mcc number mnc number group-id id mme-code code address ipv4_address  
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface s10_interface_name mme_context_name 
      end

Notes:

  • The S10 IP address can also be specified as an IPv6 address. To support this, the ip address command can be changed to the ipv6 address command.

  • The peer-mme command can also be configured to acquire a peer MME through the use of a TAI match as shown in this command example: 

    peer-mme tai-match priority value mcc number mnc number tac any address ipv4_address

  • The peer-mme command is used to statically configure a peer MME. MME selection can also be performed dynamically through the DNS client. For more information about dynamic peer selection, refer to the Configuring Dynamic Peer Selection in this chapter.

  • The peer MME IP address can also be specified as an IPv6 address.

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 MME.


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 MME.

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 pprivate-keyem 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 the 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 mme_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-MME Interface

The configuration example in this section creates an IKEv2/IPSec dynamic node-to-node tunnel endpoint on the S1-MME interface.


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 <mme_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 <mme_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 <mme_context_name> 
            crypto template <crypto_template_name> ikev2-dynamic 
                  authentication local pre-shared-key key <text> 
                  authentication remote pre-shared-key key <text> 
                  ikev2-ikesa transform-set list <name1> . . . <name6> 
                  ikevs-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-MME IP Address to the Crypto Template

The following example configures the binding of the S1-MME interface to the crypto template: 

configure 
      context <mme_context_name> 
            mme-service <mme_svc_name> 
                  bind s1-mme ipv4-address <address> ipv4-address <address> crypto-template <enodeb_crypto_template> 
                  end
Notes:

  • The bind command in the MME service configuration can also be specified as an IPv6 address using the ipv6-address command.

  • This example shows the bind command using multi-homed addresses. The multi-homing feature also supports the use of IPv6 addresses.

Configuring ACL-based Node-to-Node IP Security on the S1-MME Interface

The configuration example in this section creates an IKEv2/IPSec ACL-based node-to-node tunnel endpoint on the S1-MME interface.


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 <mme_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 <mme_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 <mme_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: 

configure 
      context <mme_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-mme_intf_name> 
                  ip address <ipv4_address> 
                  crypto-map <crypto_map_name> 
                  exit 
            exit 
      port ethernet <slot_number/port_number> 
            no shutdown 
            bind interface <s1-mme_intf_name> <mme_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 Mobility Restriction Support

Mobility or handover restriction is performed by handover restriction lists configured on the MME. These lists restrict inter-RAT, 3G location area, and/or 4G tracking area handovers based on the configuration in the Handover Restriction List Configuration Mode.


Important

Mobility restriction support is only available through the operator policy configuration. For more information on operator policy, refer to the Operator Policy chapter in this guide.

Configuring Inter-RAT Handover Restrictions on the MME

Inter-RAT handover restriction configurations on the MME restrict subscribers from participating in handovers to defined radio access network types.

Use the following example to configure this feature: 

configure 
      lte-policy 
            ho-restrict-list <name> 
                  forbidden inter-rat cdma2000 
                  end
Notes:

  • Other forbidden inter-RAT choices are: all, GERAN, and UNTRAN.

  • This configuration will only become operational when it is associated with a call control profile. Only one handover restriction list can be associated with a call control profile.

Configuring Location Area Handover Restrictions on the MME

Location area handover restriction lists on the MME restrict subscribers from participating in handovers to specific 3G location area codes.

Use the following example to configure this feature: 

configure 
   lte-policy 
      ho-restrict-list name 
         forbidden location-area plmnid id 
            lac area_code area_code area_code + 
            end
Notes:

  • Up to 16 forbidden location areas can be configured per handover restriction list.

  • Up to 128 location area codes can be entered in a single lac command line.

  • This configuration will only become operational when it is associated with a call control profile. Only one handover restriction list can be associated with a call control profile.

Configuring Tracking Area Handover Restrictions on the MME

Tracking area handover restriction lists on the MME restrict subscribers from participating in handovers to specific 4G tracking area codes.

Use the following example to configure this feature: 

configure 
   lte-policy 
      ho-restrict-list name 
         forbidden tracking-area plmnid id 
            tac area_code [ area_code + ]  
            end
Notes:

  • Up to 16 forbidden tracking areas can be configured per handover restriction list.

  • Up to 128 tracking area codes can be entered in a single tac command line.

  • This configuration will only become operational when it is associated with a call control profile. Only one handover restriction list can be associated with a call control profile.

Configuring S4-SGSN Handover Capability

This configuration example configures an S3 interface supporting inter-RAT handovers between the MME and an S4-SGSN.

Use the following example to configure this feature: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name -noconfirm 
      interface s3_interface_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         exit 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         peer-sgsn rai mcc mcc_value mnc mnc_value rac value lac value address ip_address capability s3 
         nri length length plmn-id mcc mcc_value mnc mnc_value 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface s3_interface_name mme_context_name 
      end

Notes:

  • The S3 IP address can also be specified as an IPv6 address. To support this, the ip address command can be changed to the ipv6 address command.
  • The peer-sgsn command is used to statically configure a peer SGSN. SGSN selection can also be performed dynamically through the DNS client. For more information about dynamic peer selection, refer to the Configuring Dynamic Peer Selection section in this chapter.
  • In the absence of an NRI length configuration, the MME treats the NRI as invalid. The MME will use a plain RAI-based FQDN (and not an NRI-based FQDN) for DNS queries made to resolve the source SGSN.

Configuring SCTP Multi-homing Support

SCTP multi-homing can be configured on the S1-MME interface (to/from eNodeB), the S6a interface (to/from HLR/HSS), and the SGs interface (to/from the MSC/VLR).

Configuring SCTP Multi-homing on the S1-MME Interface

Up to two IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for the S1-MME interface can be entered to allow for SCTP multi-homing.

The configuration example in this section is intended as a replacement for the S1-MME interface configuration located in the section for Creating and Configuring the MME Context and Service. Use the following example to configure S1-MME multi-homing between the MME and the eNodeB: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name -noconfirm 
      interface s1-mme_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         ip address secondary_ipv4_address 
         exit 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         bind s1-mme ipv4-address ipv4_address ipv4-address secondary_ipv4_address 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface s1-mme_intf_name mme_context_name 
      end
Notes:

  • The S1-MME IP addresses can also be specified as IPv6 addresses using the ipv6 address keyword.

  • The IP addresses in the bind s1-mme ipv4-address command can also be specified as IPv6 addresses using the ipv6-address keyword.

Configuring SCTP Multi-homing on the S6a Interface

Up to four IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for the S6a interface can be configured to allow for SCTP multi-homing.

The configuration example in this section is intended as a replacement for the S6a interface configuration located in Creating and Configuring the MME Context and Service section and the Diameter configuration for the S6a interface located in Creating and Configuring the HSS Peer Service and Interface Associations . Use the following example to configure S6a multi-homing between the MME and the HLR/HSS: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name 
      interface s6a_intf_name 
         ip address s6a_intf_primary_ip_addr ip_mask 
         ip address s6a_intf_secondary_ip_addr2 ip_mask secondary 
         ip address s6a_intf_secondary_ip_addr3 ip_mask secondary 
         exit 
      exit 
   diameter endpoint hss-endpoint_name 
      origin realm realm_name 
      origin host name address s6a_intf_primary_ip_addr port number address s6a_intf_secondary_ip_addr2 port number address s6a_intf_secondary_ip_addr3 port number 
      peer peer_name realm realm_name address hss_ip_addr1 port number address hss_ip_addr2 port number sctp 
      route-entry realm realm_name peer peer_name 
      exit 
   port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface s6a_intf_name mme_context_name 
      exit
Notes:

  • The S6a IP addresses can also be specified as IPv6 addresses using the ipv6 address keyword.

Configuring S6a SCTP and Application Timers for Multi-homing

In the event of a path failure, the SCTP multi-homing feature requires time to activate the alternate path. Timers associated with the SCTP heartbeat and the application in this instance, a Diameter watchdog request, must be tuned properly to ensure that the application does not timeout before the redundant SCTP path can be activated. The required calculation is based on the two paths configured between the MME and the HSS, the maximum retransmission configuration for the SCTP paths, and the SCTP heartbeat timeout configuration. The configuration of the timers must be identical on both peers.

The recommended SCTP timer values are provided below in the first row for the Diameter application default values that follow the typical case of two paths between the MME and HSS SCTP peers. SCTP HB interval can be in the range of 1 to 10 seconds, since (10 sec x 1 retx x 2 paths = 20 seconds) (30 sec watchdog timeout x 1 retry).

The second row displays the recommended configuration using the same Diameter defaults but providing a SCTP heartbeat timer that reduces heartbeat traffic.

Table 3. SCTP/Application Timer Configuration Values
SCTP Heartbeat Timeout SCTP Path Max Retransmissions Diameter Device Watchdog Timeout Diameter Watchdog Request Max Retries

1-10 range

1

30 (default)

1 (default)

5

1

30 (default)

1 (default)

The following example configures the SCTP and application timers for the S6a SCTP interface supporting multi-homing: 

configure 
   sctp-param-template name 
      sctp-max-path-retx value 
      timeout sctp-heart-beat value 
      exit 
   context name 
      diameter endpoint endpoint_name 
         associate sctp-parameter-template template_name 
         device-watchdog-request max-retries retry_count 
         watchdog-timeout timeout 
         end
Notes:

  • When no SCTP parameter template is associated with the Diameter endpoint, the following default values are used:

    sctp-max-path-retx 10 (default in the parameter template is 5)

    timeout sctp-heart-beat 30 (default for the parameter template as well)

Configuring SCTP Multi-homing on the SGs Interface

Up to two IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for the SGs interface can be entered to allow for SCTP multi-homing.

Use the following example to configure SGs multi-homing between the MME and the MSC/VLR: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name -noconfirm 
      interface s1-mme_intf_name 
         ip address ipv4_address 
         ip address secondary_ipv4_address 
         exit 
      sgs-service mme_svc_name 
         bind ipv4/v6-address ipv4/v6_address ipv4-address secondary_ipv4_address 
         exit 
      exit 
   port ethernet slot_number/port_number 
      no shutdown 
      bind interface sgs_intf_name mme_context_name 
      end
Notes:

  • The SGs IP addresses can also be specified as IPv6 addresses using the ipv6 address keyword.

  • The IP addresses in the bind ipv4-address command can also be specified as IPv6 addresses using the ipv6-address keyword or both.

SCTP Parameters for MME

The details on the configurable values for SCTP parameters are provided in the table given below:

Parameter

Minimum value

Maximum value

Granularity

RTO.min

10ms

5s

10ms

RTO.max

500ms

120s

10ms

RTO.initial

RTO.min

RTO.max

10ms

RTO.alpha

1/8

1/8

-

RTO.beta

1/4

1/4

-

Valid.Cookie.Life

5s

120s

1s

HB.interval

1s

300s

1s

SACK period

0ms

500ms

10ms

SACK frequency

1

5

1

MTU size

508 bytes

65535 bytes

1 byte

The details on the default values for SCTP parameters are provided in the table given below:

Parameter

Default value

RTO Alpha

5

RTO Beta

10

Valid Cookie Life

600

Max. associate retransmission value

10

Max. number of outgoing streams

16

Max. number of incoming streams

16

Max. retransmission initiations

5

Max. MTU size

1500

Min. MTU size

508

Start MTU

1500

Max. path retransmission

5

RTO Initital

30

RTO Max

600

RTO Min

10

HB interval

30

HB enable

True

SACK period

2

SACK frequency

2

Bundle valid

True

Bundle enable

False

Configuring Static S-GW Pools

The MME supports static TAI list configuration which allows for the mapping of TAIs, TACs, and S-GWs to facilitate S-GW pooling for UEs moving between TAIs in their TAI lists.

Creating and Configuring a TAI Management Database and Object

This section provides configuration examples for creating and configuring the TAI/S-GW associations for S-GW pooling.

Use the following example to configure this feature on the MME: 

configure 
   lte-policy 
      tai-mgmt-db db_name 
         tai-mgmt-obj object_name 
         tai mcc number mnc number tac value 
         sgw-address ipv4_address s5-s8-protocol gtp weight number 
         end
Notes:

  • In releases prior to 21.2: Up to 4 TAI databases can be configured on the system.

    In 21.2 and later releases: Up to 32 TAI databases can be configured on the system.

  • In releases prior to 21.2: Up to 500 TAI management objects can be configured per database.

    In 21.2 and later releases: Up to 4000 TAI management objects can be configured per database. The total number of TAI-Objects across all 32 TAI-DBs is limited to 16000.

  • Up to 16 TAIs can be configured per management object.

  • Up to 16 TACs can be configured per TAI.

  • The sgw-address variable can also be specified as an IPv6 address.

  • Up to 32 S-GW IP addresses can be configured per management object.

  • Weights for IPv4 addresses are ignored if IPv6 addresses are present meaning only IPv6 addresses are load-balanced if present.

  • The s5-s8-protocol can also be specified as pmip or both (GTP and PMIP).

Associating a TAI Management Database with an MME Service

In order for an MME service to use a statically configured S-GW pool, it must be associated with the TAI Management Database.

Use the following example to configure the TAI Management Database-to-MME service association: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         associate tai-mgmt-db database_name 
         end
Notes:

  • Only one TAI Management Database can be configured per MME service.

  • This association can also be performed in the Call Control Profile Configuration Mode supporting Operator Policy. If both associations are configured, the Operator Policy association is preferred by the system.

Associating a TAI Management Database with a Call Control Profile

MME service can access a statically configured S-GW pool through an Operator Policy instance, specifically through the Call Control Profile.

Use the following example to configure the TAI Management Database-to-MME service association: 

configure 
   call-control-profile name 
      associate tai-mgmt-db database_name 
      end
Notes:

  • Only one TAI Management Database can be configured per Call Control Profile.

  • This association can also be performed in the MME Service Configuration Mode. If both associations are configured, the Operator Policy association is preferred by the system.
  • If the tai-mgmt-db is associated with a call-control-profile, and DNS is to be used for S-GW lookups, the DNS configuration must be configured within the same call-control-profile using the dns-sgw command within the call-control-profile configuration mode.

Configuring UMTS to LTE ID Mapping

UMTS networks are configured with LACs allocated from the reserved space of 32K to 64K. In LTE networks, this space is typically reserved for MME group IDs. To overcome this issue during inter-RAT handovers, the MME can be configured with mappings between LACs and MME group IDs.

Use the following configuration example to map PLMN IDs to MME group IDs: 

configure 
   lte-policy 
      network-global-mme-id-mgmt-db 
         plmn mcc mcc_value mnc mnc_value mme-group-id-range first id last id 
         exit 
      exit 
   context mme_service_context 
      mme-service service_name 
         associate network-global-mme-id-mgmt-db 
         end
Notes:

  • Up to 32 mappings can be configured on the system.

  • Overlapping ranges can be identified in the output of the show configuration errors command.

Configuring User Location Information Reporting Support

This feature allows the MME to query and receive UE location reports from an eNodeB.


Note

User Location Information Reporting is a licensed feature and requires the purchase of the ULI Reporting feature license to enable it.

Use the following example to configure User Location Information (ULI) reporting support on the MME: 

configure 
   context mme_context_name 
      mme-service mme_svc_name 
         location-reporting 
         end