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Course Description of CN3201-50A - Packet Core Network Planning [FI5.0]

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1. Course Description
Course Number Course Title Target Group CN3201-50A Packet Core Network Planning [FI5.0] Network Engineering and Planning staff who require knowledge about network architectures, planning and dimensioning of Nokia Siemens Networks PCN networks. After the training, the participant will be able to: Rephrase the architecture and future development of Nokia Siemens Networks GPRS PCN implementation. Discuss Nokia Siemens Networks GSN implementations and related Hardware platforms from a capacity and dimensioning point of view. Discuss Hardware and Software related dimensioning issues in Nokia Siemens Networks Packet Core networks. Describe VLAN and Site IP planning for Nokia Siemens Networks PCN. Demonstrate knowledge about the requirements of Gb and Iu interface capacity planning. Explain the planning and configuration of the "Large Routing Area Support" feature. Introduction and overview of Packet Core Networks Explain the GPRS network architecture for NSN's current GPRS network, and its development towards a converged All-IP network. Explain the central meaning of Flexi Network Gateway (Flexi NG) in NSN's GPRS implementation. Name GPRS Interfaces and reference points as defined by 3GPP, and describe the most important functions and protocols/procedures that impact network and equipment dimensions. List different boxes in Nokia Siemens Networks GPRS networks and name their overall static capacity limits Name sources for further reading/information on NSN GPRS elements and their capacities and features. Network planning overview Discuss what type of data the planner must obtain before successful execution of planning tasks (existing infrastructure, capacity demand, future scenarios etc.). Describe the Nokia Siemens Networks network planning workflow and processes involved. Describe required input parameters for GPRS PCN planning for different network elements (Flexi NS - SGSN DXs, Flexi NS - SGSN ATCAs, and Flexi NGs). Describe what high level network planning means in NSN PCN. Describe what detailed network planning means in NSN PCN. Perform predictive capacity planning. Flexi NS - SGSN DX Platform and Dimensioning Describe NSN SGSN Hardware platform (DX200) and list the different Hardware configurations/capacity steps in SG7. Describe the different Signalling interfaces of the NSN SGSN, how it physically connects towards the neighbouring elements and what protocols and transport technologies are used. Explain the Software/license related capacity limits in NSN SGSN. Demonstrate how to use excel data sheets for documenting Gb and Iu interface configuration and how to plan the GPRS connections from Core to access network. Demonstrate ability to calculate protocol overheads for any given interface once the protocol stack of the interface is known. Explain how to plan and configure the Large Routing Area Support feature (LRAS) and discuss (dis-)advantages of different LRAS models.

Learning Target

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Demonstrate brief knowledge about the implementation of SGSN/Gb connections in the BSC and SGSN/Iu connections in the RNC. Describe the required inputs from Transmission planning in order to define Gb/IuPS capacities. Output of the exercise will be: Hardware setup and SGSN licenses required for a given cellular network and traffic profile. Required hardware configuration to meet bandwidth throughput requirements towards each BSC/RNC site. Flexi NS - SGSN ATCA Platform and Dimensioning Describe NSN SGSN Hardware platform (ATCA) and list the different Hardware configurations/capacity steps in SG8. Describe the different Signalling interfaces of the NSN SGSN, how it physically connects towards the neighbouring elements and what protocols and transport technologies are used. Explain the Software/license related capacity limits in NSN SGSN. Demonstrate how to plan the GPRS connections from Core to access network. Demonstrate ability to calculate protocol overheads for any given interface once the protocol stack of the interface is known. Demonstrate brief knowledge about the implementation of SGSN/Gb connections in the BSC and SGSN/Iu connections in the RNC. Describe the required inputs from Transmission planning in order to define Gb/IuPS capacities. The output of the exercise will be: Hardware setup and SGSN licenses required for a given cellular network and traffic profile. Required hardware configuration to meet bandwidth throughput requirements towards each BSC/RNC site. Flexi NG Platform and dimensioning List the different options, hardware platforms and related software releases to implement High Capacity GGSN and Service Awareness functionality. Discuss the capacity of a solution depending on different hardware setups and software licenses. Demonstrate ability to calculate protocol overheads for any given interface once the protocol stack of the interface is known. List and briefly describe the different planning related features and parameters of Flexi NG (AP configuration, Session Profile configuration, charging) and explain how those features are represented in the planning procedure. Explain how to plan for redundancy in Flexi NG. Explain Flexi NG software, Gn and Gi interface dimensioning by a given example. The output of the exercise will be: Hardware setup and Flexi NG licenses required for a given maximum PDP context/capacity. Site and VLAN address planning for the required hardware. Calculated bandwidth throughput requirements for external devices on Gn and Gi side based on Flexi NG capacity and functionality. Estimated amount of charging data. Sample datafill with parameters. Site VLAN and IP Network planning Explain the planning and definition of VLANs on PCN sites, according to best practice rules and including security aspects Explain how to develop and write down a detailed VLAN and IP address plan on a Packet Core Site Exercise output will be: Gb/Fr, ATM VPI/VCI, VLAN and IP address planning for the Nokia
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Siemens Networks equipment IP address plan for mobile subnets Requirements for supporting hardware (Switches, routers) Required capacity towards HLR site via SIGTRAN and SS7/TDM with given radio network, attached user and PDP context capacity Gb/Fr, ATM VPI/VCI, VLAN and IP address planning for the required hardware Estimated amount of charging data based on average user network usage profile

Prerequisites

Experience in IP network planning or in particular Nokia Siemens Networks GPRS network planning. Pre-requisite courses GPRS System (TM7502) / UMTS Fundamentals (TM5110) ATCA HW Platform (PF4111) Flexi ISN operation and maintenance (CN3342) SGSN operation and maintenance (CN3122) IP Backbone Planning (CN1055) Site Connectivity workshop (CN6080, optional) Introduction and overview of Packet Core Networks This Module gives an overview of Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) traditional GPRS/PCN implementation with a view into how the networks will change with current and upcoming technologies. A "big picture" definition of Next Generation Networks and the role of the Packet Core for IMS/service access are given, to help planners to estimate the impact of future changes to the GPRS network. In the exercise we start looking at "real life" topologies/network pictures and discuss, why networks look as they do. One example network is introduced and dimensioning / planning for this network is done in the exercises throughout the training. Network planning overview This module is designed to go through basic network planning concepts, techniques and recommendations that are useful for network planners working in mobile packet core networks During this exercise the student will perform a high level network design for a simple example network with parameters given by the instructor. Flexi NS - SGSN DX Platform and Dimensioning This module introduces the implementation of NSN SGSN as well as it's view towards the cellular network. In the exercise participants are deepening their understanding of the SGSN role and planning parameters, by dimensioning a given example network with predefined traffic from several regions of a Radio Network. This exercise will be carried on the Gb/Iu side, and based on a mix of IP, Frame Relay and ATM transport. The results of the exercise should give the figures for capacity towards registers and charging subsystems Flexi NS - SGSN ATCA Platform and Dimensioning This module introduces the implementation of NSN SGSN as well as it's view towards the cellular network. In the exercise the participants are deepening their understanding of the SGSN role and planning parameters, by dimensioning a given example network with predefined traffic from several regions of a Radio network. This exercise will be carried on the Gb/Iu side. The results of the exercise should give the figures for capacity towards registers and charging subsystems. Flexi NG Platform and dimensioning This module introduces the different approaches to implement GGSN and Service Awareness functionality with NSN Flexi NG.

Contents

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In the exercise the participants are deepening their understanding of the topics mentioned so far, by dimensioning a given example network with predefined GPRS traffic and access scenarios. This exercise will be carried out only on the Gn and Gi side, and based on different Gi interfacing methods. Site VLAN and IP Network planning This learning element gives a brief overview of different site connectivity solutions, and focuses on GPRS relevant scenarios (GSN connectivity) and related equipment (as Firewalls, DNS servers, LIC/LIB) In Exercises part the participants gather the results of the FlexiISN and SGSN site VLAN and IP network planning exercises and combine the results into a high level site network plan suited for a site with FlexiISN/ISNs and SGSN/SGSNs
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Comment

This course is using printouts and screenshots to illustrate the actual configuration on NSN Network Elements. This course is not offering practical exercises to actually touch the equipment (this is done in O&M trainings). Explains basic calculation methods for dimensioning in a tool and format independent way using plain MS-Excel sheets as examples. Has practical exercises of a hypothetical network, to perform basic dimensioning and Site planning. 5 days 12 THY=Theoretical course ADV advanced ECCN: 5E991X AL-Number: N

Duration Max number of participants Course Type: with or without practice Skill level Export control

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