MCX Virtual Lab

An end-to-end MCX Client, MCX Server environment for demonstrations, R&D testing, training and more.
MCX
MCX Virtual Lab

An end-to-end MCX Client, MCX Server environment for demonstrations, R&D testing, training and more.

Overview

Valid8 MCX Virtual Labs provides an all-in-one, cost-effective and ultra-portable MCX network for demonstration, testing and training purposes

What we Can Do For You

Valid8 MCX Virtual Lab enables all the necessary network subsystems for a realistic end-to-end emulation of the network.

Suitable for:

  • Test labs – test technicians, sales team (for demos/POCs), researchers
  • Equipment vendors (including functional elements/network functions, probes and call recorders) – developers, QA team (managers, engineers), CTO, sales team (for demos/POCs), researchers
  • System integrators – deployment technicians, sales team (for demos/POCs), researchers
  • Network operators - QA team (managers, engineers), researchers
  • Universities – professors (for coursework), research-assistants, students
  • Corporate training facilities – trainers

Why we’re Different

  • Budget friendly - purchase only the components you need, with direct purchase and lease options
  • Save time with the capability of performing multiple tests concurrently
  • Ensure reliable, secure and stable communications across organizations
  • Can be used with Ethernet, WiFi and Cloud/Lab
  • Customizable - adapt features and capabilities to match your project or research

Features

  • Realistic software-based network emulation of LMR and Cellular domains
  • Emulates some or all of the network, optionally exposing all internal interfaces
  • True stateful simulation
  • Measure and report on signaling response times, media received, call connect time, call duration, jitter, packet loss and more
  • Generate valid and invalid/negative messages and call-scenarios, including malformed, dropped, and mis-ordered packets
  • Check parameters in messages from DUT and flag errors
  • 3GPP-compliant interfaces
  • ‍Alerts and notifications

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MCX-Specific Features

  • Identity Management​
  • Configuration Management​
  • Group Management​
  • Registration and Service Authorization​
  • Pre-established Session – Private Call, Group Call​
  • Affiliation​
  • Functional Alias​
  • Group Call - Prearranged Group Call, Chat Group Call, Ad-hoc Group Call, ​Remotely Initiated Group Call, Floor Control, Prearranged Broadcast Group Call, Priorities (Emergency, Upgrade to Emergency)​
  • Private Call - Normal Private Call, First-to-Answer Call, Private Call Call-back, Ambient Listening Call, Remotely Initiated Private Call, Private Call Transfer, Private Call Forwarding, w/o Floor Control, Priorities (Emergency, Imminent Peril, Upgrade to Emergency)​
  • Emergency Alert - Emergency Alert Origination / Cancelation, Call Notification​
  • Location Procedures - Location Reporting Configuration, Location Information Reporting,  Location Information Request​
  • MBMS Transmission Usage​
  • Short Data Service - w/o Dispositions and Notifications​
  • Pre-established Session - IP Connectivity / IPCONN​
  • IP Connectivity / IPCONN​

Tiers

There are different license tiers based on what you need, starting with Basic which provides everything you need to run a self-contained emulated environment, with up to 2 subscribers and see the message flows in Wireshark. The next tier is Advanced which enables environment configuration, scenario and template editing. Finally, the Pro tier adds the ability to connect to a real DUT (device under test), automation API, consulting and training.

Group Item Basic Advanced Pro
Nodes
MCX Client
MCX Server
PCF - -
NEF - -
Features
Self-contained emulators end-to-end
Reporting / tracing (Wireshark)
Number of subscribers 2 5 10
Configuration editing of different features and modes e.g. to change IP addresses -
Viewing & editing of templates & scenarios -
Support – 5 hours per month (no carry-over) - -
Support – 10 hours per month (no carry-over) - -
Support – 15 hours per month (no carry-over) - -
Connection of real DUT over External NICs and ability to disable emulated nodes - -
Training – 1 day - -
Consulting services for integration, training/course work development – 2 days - -
Consulting services to add scenarios, custom functionality, training/course work development – 2 days - -
Automation (REST) API - -

Browser-based User Interface

Network Architecture

Additional Videos

Subsystems

KPIs
Configurable Parameters
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Ordering Information

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Compatible Solutions

M5 Mobile UE Tester

M5 Hardware

m5-ue-tester-5g

m5-ue-tester-4g

m5-ue-tester-5g-4g

Emulation options:

hardware-5g-rf-module-int-mimo-2x2
hardware-4g-rf-module-int-mimo-2x2
5g-sw-core-network-emulator-lite (AMF, SMF, UDR, AUSF, NRF)
4g-sw-core-network-emulator-lite (MME, HSS, PGW, SGW)
3g-sw-core-network-emulator-lite (MSC, HLR, SGSN, GGSN)
ims-core-network-base (CSCF, AS)

Protocol interface options:
(on request)

Miscellaneous options:
network-emulator-internal-impairment-module
Security, fuzzing, penetration test

Licensing options:
wireless-UE-upgrade-licenses-10 : 10 UEs
wireless-UE-upgrade-licenses-20 : 20 UEs
(others on request)
3CA
4CA
2x2 MIMO
Multiple eNodeBs on request
Multiple EPC network elements on request

Note

  • Actual throughput levels over radio may vary based on the 3rd party device manufacturer and software versions. Valid8 product specifications are subject to change at any time without notice.

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