1、Build a unified,agile foundation for 5G networks2Contents5G is a catalyst for network transformationPartnership and multivendor solutions are critical for 5GStart with an open horizontal foundationReady to start your transformation?Adopt an optimized foundation for network transformation15G and edge

2、 computing are catalysts for network transformation.These technologies shape how service providers approach cloud services,network infrastructure,business operations,and customer experiences.5G technologies offer greater performance and cost efficiencies.Deploying 5G networks can help you create new

3、 revenue streams via high-value customer experiences.In fact,customer experience and revenue generation are the key factors driving operators network transformation strategies,with 73%citing one or the other as their primary goal.1 5G networks also have the potential to transform other industries li

4、ke healthcare,automotive,financial services,manufacturing,transportation,agriculture,and public services.1 GSMA.“The Mobile Economy 2022,”March 2022.5G is a catalyst for network transformation5G adoption is growing rapidly5.7 billionunique mobile subscribers are expected in 2025,growing at a rate of

5、 1.8%annually between 2021 and 2025.14G connections1202158%202555%20218%202525%5G connections11.02.03.04.05.03.01.02.04.05.0Customer experience and revenue generation drive network transformation strategiesPrimary factors driving operators network transformation strategies2 2 GSMA.“The Mobile Econom

6、y 2022,”March 2022.2Modern,cloud-native approaches to network infrastructure and operation can help you make the most of your 5G investments.Cloud-native technologies and concepts like containers,Kubernetes,and continuous integration/continuous deployment(CI/CD)can help you become a successful digit

7、al service provider.These technologies can help you:Learn more about the evolution of 5GWatch the Open5G virtual event on demand.Improve application and service security,scalability,reliability,and portability.Develop,deploy,and scale differentiated applications more quickly and cost-effectively.Pre

8、pare your infrastructure and business for future change and adaptation.37%Improving customer experience12%Saving on capital expenses(CapEx)16%Saving on operational expenses(OpEx)36%Generating new revenues33.01.02.04.05.0Challenges in deploying 5GThe 5G network standard brings together technologies f

9、rom multiple industries and sectors with the goal of creating flexible,scalable,multivendor solutions.While this approach gives network operators the ability to customize their networks with their preferred vendors and technologies,it can also create complexity.Operators must research,integrate,and

10、test each component to ensure it works with all other components.This extra effort increases time to market for new services and can result in delays in 5G monetization.Additionally,because many cloud-native network function(CNF)vendors provide their own underlying container or Kubernetes platform,o

11、perators often deploy each CNF in its own cluster,resulting in 5G infrastructure separated by function.This disparate approach results in inefficient and complicated operations and infrastructure,higher costs,less flexibility,and impaired visibility.With multiple,unconnected domains,its difficult to

12、 get a comprehensive view and understanding of your entire 5G network.Finally,because 5G networks typically span from the core to the edge,they can scale to a massive size.Its nearly impossible to configure,deploy,and manage 5G networks manually.Automating operations is critical,but automation tools

13、 can also be segmented by vendor,preventing you from maximizing efficiency and consistency.3 GSMA.“The Mobile Economy 2022,”March 2022.Planning your path from 4G to 5GWhile 5G networks are the future,operators still need to get the most from their existing 4G investments during their transition to 5

14、G.In fact,while 25%of connections are expected to be 5G in 2025,55%of connections will still be 4G.3 Network operators need an effective strategy for moving from 4G to 5G over time.From a technical perspective,5G was designed to make use of 4G long-term evolution(LTE)technology,so optimizing those i

15、nvestments will continue to deliver value well into the future.At the same time,many operators see 5G deployment as an opportunity to modernize not only their network infrastructure,but also their IT infrastructure and applications.Cloud-native approaches,container and microservices technologies,and

16、 automation play key roles within these modernization journeys,but can present additional challenges for operators who may not have the time,resources,or experience needed to implement these successfully.41.02.03.04.05.0Partnership and multivendor solutions are critical for rapid,flexible 5G service

17、 development and delivery.Telecommunications vendor ecosystems play a critical role in building effective 5G transformation strategies.A partner-based approach to transformation can provide:4 Heavy Reading and Light Reading.“5G Network Strategies:Operator Survey 2022,”2022.Learn more about building

18、a foundation for digital servicesPartnership and multivendor solutions are critical for rapid,flexible digital service development and delivery.Read the Innovate for digital success with an open and certified ecosystem e-book to learn how you can build a reliable,standards-based software foundation

19、for digital services.Partnership and multivendor solutions are critical for 5G Increased choice of technologies and services.Complete,interoperable solutions based on certified components,developed blueprints,and reference architectures.Greater network and operations scalability and flexibility.Inno

20、vation and best practices that have been proven across industries.Faster time to value for 5G solutions and services.56%of network operators say that their organization will use vendors and systems integrators to fill the integration and skills gaps of their internal staff when integrating and suppo

21、rting a multivendor 5G core network.451.02.03.04.05.0Start with an open horizontal foundation 5 Heavy Reading and Light Reading.“5G Network Strategies:Operator Survey 2022,”2022.6 T Intelligence.“Annual Industry Survey 2022 Report,”December 2022.Effective multivendor solutions rely on a common platf

22、orm to bring tools,technologies,and workloads together.An open horizontal hybrid cloud platform that can support any workload on any footprint at any location provides the consistency,flexibility,and scalability to build the right solution for your organization.It also delivers the agility and effic

23、iency you need to quickly introduce new services and forms of revenue and adapt as your needs change.Finally,an open horizontal platform lets you optimize costs by using the same underlying infrastructure and software for all 5G operations.Capitalizing on 5G opportunities also requires new thinking

24、about automation,CI/CD,cloud-native development,and other advanced technologies.For example,containers and microservices allow you to build and run highly scalable and flexible applications.They decouple your applications from the underlying infrastructure,allowing you to deploy services across data

25、center,cloud,and edge infrastructure in a distributed fashion.The modular nature of these technologies lets you deploy only what is needed for a specific service at a given time,rather than monolithic network functions.It also streamlines developmentdevelopers can make more frequent incremental chan

26、ges and updates to applications and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and roll out.As a result,52%of operators have already containerized more than a quarter of their edge cloud workloads,and 55%plan to have more than 50%of these workloads containerized by 2025.5Key container and microse

27、rvices benefits31%of telco operators believe failure to roll out new technologies fast enough poses the greatest potential threat to their companys long-term business success.6Lower total cost of ownership(TCO)Faster time to market for new servicesStreamlined application developmentGreater scalabili

28、ty,efficiency,and resiliency61.02.03.04.05.0Bring network functions together with a unified platformA horizontal,container-based application platform unifies your network functions.Rather than deploying each network function in its own cluster or on its own infrastructure,you can boost efficiency,co

29、nsistency,and flexibility by running all of them on a single foundation.5G far edgeKubernetesCNFCNF5G edge5G core datacenterKubernetesCNFCNFKubernetesCNFCNFKubernetesCNFCNFKubernetesCNFCNFKeyVendor A componentsVendor D componentsVendor C componentsVendor B componentsVendor E componentsSegmented netw

30、ork infrastructureUnified network infrastructureCNFCNFCNFCNF5G far edgeUnified Kubernetes platformCNFCNFCNFCNF5G edgeCNFCNFCNFCNF5G core datacenterKeyVendor A componentsVendor D componentsVendor C componentsVendor B componentsVendor E components71.02.03.04.05.0Open your possibilitiesOpen source comm

31、unities develop many of the technologies needed to deploy 5G networks and modernize your network infrastructure,operations,and experiences.They also promote interoperability,collaboration,and innovation across technologies and industries and gives you greater influence over the direction of new feat

32、ure and capability development.In fact,88%of IT leaders in the telecommunications industry say they are more likely to select a vendor who contributes to the open source community,and 87%believe enterprise open source is as secure or more secure than proprietary software.7 IT infrastructure moderniz

33、ation,application modernization,application integration,and hybrid and multicloud management are top uses for enterprise open source software cited by IT leaders in the telecommunications industry.They also list cloud-readiness and cloud-native design,better security,higher quality,and access to the

34、 latest innovations as key benefits of enterprise open source software.7 And 86%of IT leaders in the telecommunications industry expect to increase their use of enterprise open source software for emerging technologies.7The value of enterprise open source softwareIT leaders at telecommunications org

35、anizations choose enterprise open source software to support network transformation efforts.84%say enterprise open source software provide the flexibility to customize solutions to their needs.788%are more likely to select a vendor that contributes to open source communities.787%believe that enterpr

36、ise open source software is as secure or more secure than proprietary software.786%expect to increase their use of enterprise open source software for emerging technologies.7 7 Red Hat.“The State of Enterprise Open Source:Key findings from the telecommunications industry,”February 2022.81.02.03.04.0

37、5.0Adopt an optimized foundation for network transformationRed Hat and F5 Networks offer a jointly engineered,unified foundation for 5G networks.This tightly integrated foundation provides the consistency,flexibility,and optimization needed to support the demands of 5G networks while also giving you

38、 an efficient path forward from 4G.ConsistencyA consistent,unified application platform allows you to streamline operations,improve security and reliability,and deploy applications and services across footprints and locations in the same manner.OptimizationKey optimizations in the control plane and

39、data planeincluding advanced compute resource management,non-uniform memory access(NUMA)alignment,and single-root input/output virtualization(SR-IOV)network interfacesenhance the performance,efficiency,and security of your 5G network.FlexibilityOur 5G foundation lets you choose from a large ecosyste

40、m of certified partner products and serviceslike public cloud services,network infrastructure,radio access networks(RANs),operations and business support systems(OSS and BSS),systems integrators,and moreknowing that they will work reliably within your network.91.02.03.04.05.0Build a unified foundati

41、on for 5G networksOur 5G foundation brings together key components and functionality for building 5G networks that span efficiently from core to edge.The following sections give an overview of each part of this foundation.Red Hat and F5 Networks productsF5 BIG-IP Next Policy Enforcer CNFFF5 BIG-IP N

42、ext Edge Firewall CNFEF5 BIG-IP Next Security Edge Protection ProxyDF5 BIG-IP Next Service Communication ProxyCF5 BIG-IP Next Service Proxy for KubernetesBRed Hat OpenShiftAF5 BIG-IP Next DNS CNFHF5 BIG-IP Next CGNAT CNFGOptimized Kubernetes-powered application platformDevices5G far edge5G edge5G co

43、re datacenterCore service-based architecture(SBA)Control planeInternetData networkUser plane functionOpen radio access network(O-RAN)5G new radio remote radio head(RRH)Central office break outMulti-access edge computing(MEC)and applicationsInternetData networkUser plane functionOpen radio access net

44、work(O-RAN)5G new radio remote radio head(RRH)ABEEEFGHEFGHDCRed Hat and F5 have partnered to offer joint services,solutions,and platform integrations that simplify and accelerate the process of developing,deploying,and protecting enterprise applications.By combining Red Hats expertise in open source

45、 and containerization with F5s expertise in application delivery and security,we provide a comprehensive set of tools and services that help organizations deliver high-quality software faster and with greater security.Danny GanzonGlobal Alliance Manager at Red Hat1.02.03.04.05.0Optimized Kubernetes-

46、powered application platformKubernetes provides a base for cloud-native workloads,but requires additional features and functionality to meet the needs of 5G networks and multi-access edge computing(MEC)deployments.For example,network operators need support for network layer 4-7 protocols,advanced tr

47、affic management,and extra security controls and access policies,all delivered with low latency at wire speed.The combination of Red Hat OpenShift and F5 BIG-IP Next Service Proxy for Kubernetes delivers all of these features into a unified,5G-optimized platform for running CNFs from a variety of ve

48、ndors.It also supports 4G,5G,and management protocols to simplify operations and boost efficiency across your infrastructure.F5 Networks products make use of the Node Tuning Operator in Red Hat OpenShift to streamline configuration and tuning settings.As a result,you can realize the full benefits of

49、 a cloud-native architecture within your 5G networks.10Red Hat OpenShiftRed Hat OpenShift is a unified,security-focused hybrid and multicloud application platform for innovation.Powered by Kubernetes,it provides a foundation for modernizing existing applications,building cloud-native applications,st

50、reamlining development,adding intelligence to applications,and integrating 3rd-party services.As a horizontal platform,Red Hat OpenShift runs consistently across service provider cloud and multicloud environments.It supports multiple applications from different vendors on the same infrastructure,all

51、owing you to consolidate and simplify your operations and infrastructure.Red Hat OpenShift can be deployed on bare metal on top of certified hardware with a network underlay of your choosing.It also offers several options for integrated overlay networks,including Open vSwitch-based software-defined

52、network(SDN)and 3rd-party SDNs using the container network interface(CNI).Finally,Red Hat OpenShift provides access to shared storage with Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation or through supported 3rd-party enterprise storage solutions via the container storage interface(CSI).Read this blog to learn mo

53、re about building an adaptable 5G core with Red Hat OpenShift.Speed application development.Drive operational efficiency at scale.Add intelligence to applications.Automate and speed DevSecOps practices.111.02.03.04.05.0Core service-based architecture componentsThe 3GPP service-based architecture(SBA

54、)is at the core of 5G networks.This architecture connects network functions,along with 5G networks from multiple providers,in a scalable and security-focused manner via the 3GPP service communication proxy(SCP).The 3GPP security edge protection proxy(SEPP)protects your home network and acts as a sec

55、urity gateway between networks.The F5 BIG-IP Next 5G Core Signaling Suite provides optimized implementations of these standards to deliver centralized management that lets you apply security measures,control signaling communication,and monitor the health of your network more easily and consistently.

56、F5 BIG-IP Next Service Proxy for KubernetesF5 BIG-IP Next Service Proxy for Kubernetes(BIG-IP Next SPK)is a containerized gateway and load balancer that provides unified ingress and egress to Red Hat OpenShift for CNFs.It protects all flows to and from cluster workloads,unifies CNF access to the net

57、work,and increases interoperability with external components via fewer,stable IP addresses for CNFs.It also allows you to create a bridge from existing 4G networks to a cloud-native 5G core network.BIG-IP Next SPK provides 4G and 5G signaling traffic management,visibility,and security at container i

58、ngress into the 5G core Red Hat OpenShift clusters.Dedicated SR-IOV interfaces deliver bandwidth-guaranteed high throughput with low latency.BIG-IP Next SPK is fully integrated with Red Hat OpenShift networking and eliminates unnecessary hops to reach applications.This integration also distributes w

59、orkloads more effectively,boosts networking performance,and provides client source IP address visibility.BIG-IP Next SPK adds support for telco-specific protocols and features to RedHat OpenShift to simplify network architecture.Key protocols include:Stream control transmission protocol(SCTP).Diamet

60、er.Next-generation application protocol(NGAP).Session initiation protocol(SIP).General packet radio services(GPRS)tunneling protocol control(GTP-C).Secure sockets layer(SSL)and transport layer security(TLS)termination.Advanced layer 7 traffic management.Advanced hypertext transfer protocol 2(HTTP/2)

61、with JSON(JavaScript object notation)capable message routing and manipulation.BIG-IP Next SPK also supports multiple external networks connected either using static routing or symmetric border gateway protocol(BGP)equal cost multi-path(ECMP).Finally,dual stack networking and DNS/NAT46 allow IPv4 app

62、lications to access any IPv6 application on demand,without requiring any provisioning,to support your network transition.121.02.03.04.05.0Core service-based architecture(SBA)UDRAFNetwork resource managementNWDAFNRFNSSFPolicymanagementPCFCHFSubscriber datamanagementAUSFUDMUDSFNEF5G coresignalingSCPBS

63、FSEPPMobilitymanagementAMFSMFInternetData networkUser plane functionEFGHKeyF5 BIG-IP Next Policy Enforcer CNFFF5 BIG-IP Next Edge Firewall CNFEF5 BIG-IP Next Security Edge Protection ProxyDF5 BIG-IP Next Service Communication ProxyCF5 BIG-IP Next Service Proxy for KubernetesBRed Hat OpenShiftAF5 BIG

64、-IP Next DNS CNFHF5 BIG-IP Next CGNAT CNFGAF=Application functionNEF=Network exposure functionNWDAF=Network data analytics functionNRF=Networ repository functionNSSF=Network slide selection functionSCP=Service control pointBSF=Binding support functionSEPP=Security edge protection proxyPCF=Point coor

65、dination functionCHF=Charging functionAMF=Access&mobility management functionSMF=Session management functionAUSF=Authentication server functionUDM=Unified data managementUDSF=Unstructured data storage functionUDR=Unified data repositoryCDABF5 BIG-IP Next Security Edge Protection ProxyF5 BIG-IP Next

66、Security Edge Protection Proxy(BIG-IP Next SEPP)protects the exchange of information among operators.Located at the edge of the network,it protects your network against threats originating from roaming partners and internetwork packet exchange(IPX)providers,including data breach attempts,identity sp

67、oofing,and information tampering.BIG-IP Next SEPP also filters messages,polices inter-network control plane interfaces,and hides network topologies to protect user identities,service profiles,and credentials.F5 BIG-IP Next Service Communication ProxyF5 BIG-IP Next Service Communication Proxy(BIG-IP

68、Next SCP)provides a centralized,vendor-neutral point for signaling communication,visibility,and security within the 5G core.It optimizes 5G signaling with dynamic routing and real-time load balancing for flow and overload control across network functions.BIG-IP Next SCP also reduces connectivity com

69、plexity with a simplified network mesh and zero-touch configuration for intelligent routing.Finally,it bridges 4G and 5G signaling for faster 5G services delivery.131.02.03.04.05.0F5 BIG-IP Next Policy Enforcer CNFThe F5 BIG-IP Next Policy Enforcer CNF controls access to services based on subscriber

70、 level,service plan,location,and device.It provides contextual,subscriber-aware layer 47 traffic steering,network intelligence,and dynamic network resource control to reduce network congestion and deliver better performance.Comprehensive analytics help increase user quality of experience(QoE),averag

71、e revenue per user(ARPU),and network profitability.F5 BIG-IP Next CGNAT CNFThe F5 BIG-IP Next CGNAT CNF is a high-performance,massively scalable carrier-grade network address translation(CGNAT)function.It offers a broad set of tools that allow you to transparently support and interoperate IPv4 and I

72、Pv6 devices and content.It also includes native network address translation solutions like NAT44,NAT46,NAT64,and NAT66.It provides carrier-grade scalability with a very high number of IP address translations,very fast translation setup rates,high throughput,and high-speed logging.5G user plane CNFsT

73、he end goal of any 5G network deployment is to deliver services to users.F5 Networks offers a suite of CNFsF5 BIG-IP Next 5G CNF solutionsfocused on 5G user plane data handling and services.These CNFs share a unified data plane to reduce overhead,latency,and networking connectivity requirements.The

74、massively scalable data plane also lets you deploy these CNFs across your network from central offices to far edge sites.F5 CNFs also take advantage of the observability,logging,and metrics capabilities of Red Hat OpenShift to deliver increased visibility and control.F5 BIG-IP Next Edge Firewall CNF

75、The F5 BIG-IP Next Edge Firewall CNF combines the firewall,distributed denial of service(DDoS)mitigation,and intrusion prevention system(IPS)technology from F5s Advanced Firewall Manager into a cloud-ready offering.The CNF prevents malicious traffic,regardless of its source,from entering the 5G core

76、 and user plane networks.It also defends against large-scale DDoS attackslike network and connection floods and port scans and sweepsand prevents congestion and overloading of the control and user planes.Finally,network layer 5-7 IPS inspection identifies and prevents security exploits on specific p

77、rotocols.141.02.03.04.05.0Certified partner ecosystemsRed Hat and F5 Networks foster large partner ecosystems,so you can customize your network and IT environments with certified 3rd-party products,technologies,and services.Clear certification paths and programs ensure that your preferred cloud vend

78、ors,network applications,platforms,and integrated technologies and services work together reliably.Learn more about deploying a unified 5G foundation with RedHat and F5 NetworksRead the F5 Telco Gateway for RedHat OpenShift whitepaper to learn how you can create a scalable,resilient,and security-foc

79、used 5G architecture.Learn more about F5 solutions for 5G mobility and innovation.F5 BIG-IP Next DNS CNFThe F5 BIG-IP Next DNS CNF is a high-performance domain name service(DNS)function with visibility,reporting,and analysis capabilities.It provides a transparent DNS resolver,caching services,and ze

80、ro-rating capabilities.It also supports DNS64 capabilities to allow IPv6-only clients to connect to IPv4-only services via synthetic IPv6 addresses.Additional features from F5s DNS virtualized network function(VNF)will be incorporated in the future.For more than 7 years F5 and Red Hat have partnered

81、 to offer our mutual telco customers solutions that are scalable and secure.The transition from 4G to 5G has only accelerated this process as F5 and Red Hat provide a simplified,validated,and secure platform for core 5G functions.Matt QuillSenior Strategic Business Development Manager at F5 Networks

82、Gain the consistency,flexibility,and optimization you need to transform your network and plan your path from 4G to 5G.A partner-based approach can help you implement your 5G and edge strategies successfully.RedHat and F5 Networks deliver a jointly engineered,unified foundation for creating a scalabl

83、e,resilient,and security-focused 5G architecture.Ready to start your transformation?Copyright 2023 Red Hat,Inc.Red Hat,the Red Hat logo,and OpenShift are trademarks or registered trademarks of RedHat,Inc.or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.294919_0423_KVMGet started today:red.ht/f5