LTEnet EVOLVED PACKET CORE

Software Specification Sheet

LTE

NET

The SiRRAN 4G LTE

solution utilizes the
latest mobile network
technology to bring
blisteringly fast data
rates to mobile devices,
enabling the creation
of a 4G mobile data
network anywhere.
SiRRANs entirely standardsbased LTE solution provides all
of the features and
functionality of the large
network equipment providers
in compact modular form. At
the simplest level, the software

Highest performance
With data speeds of up to ten times faster than
regular 3G, SiRRANs EPC scales to gigabit
throughput to enable the highest speed access to
information within the local network to be
streamed, pushed or pulled down to LTE devices.

Network flexibility
Eliminate the traditional problem of high capacity
backhaul and centralized core requirements by
bringing core network functionality to the
application and end customer. With a collapsed
network, integration to local data services whilst
having the option to maintain a link to mobile
operator services, drives down operational costs
and opens up new markets.

installs as a single lightweight

package requiring no
specialised configuration. It
lends itself to virtualisation,
single board computer and
laptop applications and even
scales up to large distributed
networks for mobile network
operators.
Each module of the SiRRAN EPC
is uniquely scalable allowing for
flexible deployment where
redundancy and capacity are
required; making SiRRAN the
credible choice for seamless
MNO and MVNO solutions.

Simplified interfaces and APIs

SiRRAN provides the most robust and easy to use
configuration interface for LTE on the market today.
With all parameters configurable through a welldesigned web interface, there is simply no need to
use command line. SiRRAN designed the web
interface to take away the pain of using complicated
commands and reference manuals needed by other
vendors systems. This powerful but easy to use
portal allows for simplified provisioning of users,
services, bandwidth allocation, priority service
levels, APN configurations, logging, reporting, and
system metrics, on an individual subscriber basis or
the entire network.

Core Elements
SiRRAN LTEnet provides a private LTE network that contains the core elements of an LTE
network; MME, SGW, HSS, PDN-GW; and an EPC-UI web management interface. LTEnet
supports the well-defined S1 over IP network interface for connection to eNodeBs.
MME (Mobility Management Entity)

SGi

The MME is the main control node for the LTE

HSS

access-network. Through the Non Access Stratum

(NAS) protocol, the MME is responsible for
generation and allocation of temporary identities to

MME

UEs, bearer activation/deactivation process and for

choosing the SGW for a UE during the initial attach

PGW

S6a
(diameter)

authenticating, tracking and paging procedures,

S1

Web I/F

EPC-UI

S5/8
(GTP-C/U)

SGW
S11
(GTP-C/U)

procedure. The MME is the termination point in the

network for ciphering/integrity protection for NAS
signalling and handles the security key
management.

PGW (PDN Gateway)

The PDN Gateway provides a termination point for
tunnelled user data from a UE to an external IP
data network. A PDN gateway is typically

HSS (Home Subscriber Server)

The HSS is a central database that contains
subscriber account information. Functions of
the HSS include: mobility management, call and
session establishment support, user
authentication and access authorization.

responsible for allocating IP addresses to UE.

SGW (Serving Gateway)

The SGW is a data gateway for user data packets.
The SGW routes encapsulated IP data to a PDN
gateway to access an IP network. Responsibilities of
the SGW include setting up and removing bearer
routes on MME request, forwarding user data and
acting as an anchor for Intra E-UTRAN handover.
The SGW manages data resources by terminating
the downlink data path to idle UEs and triggering
paging procedures when downlink data arrives.

EPC-UI (Evolved Packet Core User

Interface)
The EPC-UI is a web based application which
gives the operator the ability to configure the
LTE sub-system parameters, view their statuses
and perform operations on each. The main
function of the EPC-UI is to provide provision
and management of subscribers and to
configure their access and priority profiles.

Features & Benefits

Feature

Attribute

Benefit

Modular
software

Linux & Oracle standards based

Compact modular network

Resilient telecom grade

Embraces virtualisation
Latest hardware supported
Easily upgradeable

Data speed

High-speed access to information within

the private network which can include
real-time content such as voice, video,
mapping

Ten times faster than regular 3G

achieving data rates of up to
150Mbps download speeds

Flexible
Deployment

As a standalone (isolated) private network, an

extension of SiRRANs mobile network or other
MNO
At a single location or across multiple sites

No hardware dependency
Multi radio
Location independence

Scalability

Designed to scale from 10 to thousands

of LTE devices

Readily scalable to accommodate

growth and changing requirements

Local data
services

Facilitates integration with other

equipment on the customers local
network that is not possible via a
traditional macro network

Offloads core network

Significantly reducing costs of
backhaul
No call charges between devices in
the private network

Managed entirely from a web interface

providing access to parameters, settings,
logging, alarms and real-time
performance data

Unique administrative and provisioning

capabilities:
- System and subscriber management to
allow or disallow service on a per user level
- Device management providing network
and device status
- Specify individual user services

SiRRANs EPC can be directly

interconnected to the internet

User Interface

Network
configuration

Interconnection

Dashboard gives system-wide quick

glance performance
Simplified interface for easy
assisted changes without
requiring domain specific
knowledge
Full network control
Removes high capital
investment cost in setting
up a telecom network
No need to procure a full
telecom backend system

Allows for full operation,

support and visibility from
the customer premises

Secure
Communications

SiRRANs Secure Mobile product can be

installed alongside the private network
to provide the strongest (AES256 2048 bit)
ciphered communications between
mobile devices.

For guaranteed prevention

of interception

Technical Specifications
Software Specification

Hardware Specification Examples

3GPP Compliance

3GPP Rel 8 (8.9.0)

LTE Components

HSS, MME, SGW, PGW

Operating System

CentOS 6 64-bit

CPU Requirements

Intel, AMD (X64 - 64bit)

Database (provided)

Oracle XE 11g / MySQL

EPC-UI Protocol

HTTP

EPC-UI Browser

Firefox, Chrome, IE, Mobile

Minimum Hardware

eNodeB Interface

2 GB RAM, Intel Core 2 Duo

CPU, 2GB free HDD space,
1 x 100Mbit Ethernet NIC
S1 over IP

eNodeBs*

100+

Subscribers*

Laptop/SBC:
Server Blade:
Virtualized:

100s
1000s
100,000s

*Data throughput rates and concurrent UE sessions supported are

dependent on the performance of the hardware host and the
capabilities of the eNodeBs. Numbers specified are typical/estimated.

Small Cell eNodeB

3GPP Compliance
Number of RF
Carriers
3GPP Band
Support
Bandwidth
MIMO

3GPP Rel 8 (8.9.0)

Single Carrier

RF Average Output
Power
Modulation/
Coding
Max Data Rate
Throughput
Simultaneous #
Active Users
Simultaneous #
Idle Users
Network Interfaces
Electrical Supply

Graphical User Interface

EPC throughput

Dual Band 1/13, 4/13, 2/5

or 7/13
5MHz and 10Mhz
2x2 MIMO-Single User
Downlink only
2 x 13dBm
64QAM D/L, 16QAM U/L
60Mbps DL, 20Mbps UL
16
64
S1 over IP
12V @ 5.5A from external
power brick

EPC data graph

Server
To achieve maximum performance the software
should be installed on a server with at least
32GB RAM, Intel Xeon Quad Core CPUs and
Gigabit Ethernet NICs.
Model

HP DL380e Gen 8

Processors

Quad core Xeon 2407 (x2)

Memory

32GB ECC

Network

4 port 1Gb Ethernet Adapter

Controllers

(x2)

Storage

Dynamic Smart Array

Controllers

eNodeB status

EPC module status

Storage

450 GB SAS (x2)

Power

460W PSU (x2)

Form Factor

2U

Management

iLO Management Engine

Cellular Software
Solutions bringing
the entire mobile
network to you.
As a leading Mobile Network
Enabler (MNE), our products and
software empower organizations
to provide world leading
solutions that support all of the
latest commercial standard
protocols and interoperability,
but are scalable, easy to install
and configure, and cost-effective
without sacrificing features and
functionality.

NET Series
A range of privately managed
mobile network solutions
software based on GSM, 3G
or LTE cellular standards.

Secure Mobile
A unique voice security solution
combining strong encryption
techniques with advanced
network engineering.

Solid foundation
SiRRAN software components are Linux and Oracle based modules
designed for a reliable carrier grade system. Fully compliant with
industry standards and protocols, they are tested on the very latest
handsets and network equipment.

Design and technology innovator

Setting new standards in information security and network integrity,
SiRRAN are renowned for technology leadership in the small cell arena.
Receiving industry recognition from the Small Cell Forum earlier this
year for design and technology innovation.

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continued improvement of products and services, SiRRAN reserves the right to
change product specification without notice. SiRRAN Communications is a
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