CDMA PCF Nodal Test Case
The PCF (Packet Control Function) is an element in the CDMA2000 network that sits between the BS and the PDSN and controls the flow of packets between the mobile station and the packet data core. Traditionally, the PCF is co-located with the BS, however, it is also possible that the PCF be a stand-alone element in the network. The PCF Nodal Test Case emulates the BS communicating with the PCF via the A8/A9 interface for testing the PCF in an End-to-End configuration into the core.
With this test case, you define:
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The A8/A9 interface parameters
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Pi-MIP interface parameters
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IP address for the PCF SUT
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The emulated MNs and BSs
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Activation/Deactivation Rates
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Timers and retry counts
Measurements collected for this test case include:
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Summary showing number of sessions established
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Number of messages sent and received by interface (for example, number of Access Requests sent and number of Access Accepts received on Ty interface)
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Error indications such as timeouts, error messages received, and failed sessions
Protocols
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A8/A9
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Open RP
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Pi-MIP
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PPP
Emulators
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User Equipment
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Base Station
Test Options
When your test activity measures processing capability rather than rates, you can expand the scope of the test:
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Define A8/A9 interface between the emulates BS communicating and the PCF SUT in an End-to-End configuration into the core network.
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Add Data Traffic to the test to more closely simulate a live network using various wireless applications and protocols.
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Encrypt Data Traffic with the optional Dynamic IPSec feature.
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Use the SUT Query option to monitor the CPU utilization of an SUT, and determine the amount of activity that the SUT can handle within a given CPU threshold.
Measurements
Measurements collected for the basic PCF Nodal test case are reported on the following tabs. Additional measurements may be available depending on the test activity and options executed with the test case.