MCX Conformance

Protocol Conformance Test Suites for MCX

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MCX Conformance

Protocol Conformance Test Suites for MCX

Overview

The Valid8 MCX Conformance Test Suites are suitable for testing compliance to standards for MC-PTT, MC-Video, MC-Data protocols and interfaces in the MCX domain

What It Can Do For You

The Conformance solution is capable of simulating and testing various different devices:

It can simulate

Server
Client
IWF (P25)

It can test

Client
Server
IWF

Why It’s Different

Scalable software-based architecture can run on a range of hardware from COTS and high-end customer provided hardware to Virtual Machines and the Cloud (e.g. Amazon AWS) for maximum versatility and performance
Web-based UI is easy to learn
HTTP API enable integration with automation test systems and other equipment
Stateful modeling provides accurate emulation of network elements

Ordering INformation

Product Code:
sw-conformance-mcx : Conformance application

Test Suites:
sw-conformance-mcx-testsuite-client
sw-conformance-mcx-testsuite-server
sw-conformance-mcx-testsuite-iwf
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(others on request)

Features

Pre-made test scenarios and procedures
PASS / FAIL analysis, including plain English diagnostic reason
Valid / Invalid testing
Customizable source-code
User-configurable proprietary messages, IEs, headers
Animated test results action-replay
Easy to configure
Automatic execution of test batches
UDP, TCP, SCTP transport layer IPv4/IPv6 support
Suitable for Development and QA test lab environments, verifying protocol compliance, negative and robustness testing, Regression testing and Reproducing customer issues in the field

Subsystems

Valid8 MCX Conformance is comprised of multiple subsystems that can be activated as needed to test compliance. Traffic can be captured through the use of a remote capture tool such as Wireshark.

MCPTT Server
Floor Control Server
GMS
IdMS
CMS
KMS
BM-SC
MBMS-GW
Mobile RAN
Mobile core

KPIs

Test Verdict - Pass, Fail or Inconclusive
Detailed message field validation

Configurable Parameters

IP address and port
Network layer- IPv4 / IPv6
Transport layer- UDP / TCP / SCTP / TLS
Phone numbers
Authentication - username and password
Unexpected message handling - Stop / Continue

Automation API

User commands can be fully automated using REST API. This includes performing all test control functions as well as collecting results and metrics. It can be integrated into virtually any CI system via the HTTP API, including Jenkins, CircleCI, Gitlab and others. Includes Autom8 Python framework.

Scripting

The application’s subsystems can be edited directly in the browser using TDL or by using the graphical tools. The Message Workshop allows for creating of test scenarios directly from the hex stream of a remote capture, while the Composer graphical editor (on the feature roadmap for 3Q 2020) will allow for creating customized call scenarios by dragging and dropping the call flow to meet your test needs.

Use Cases

UE Phone Under Test

For testing phones that have cellular data capability, the 5G 4G 3G Base Station Emulators can provide OTA testing capability through its built-in base station and core network emulator. It enables end-to-end testing.

Supported Scenarios:

Supports scenarios:

Power on
Attach
Detach
TAU
Data Connection

Some of the key capabilities introduced with the M5 Mobile UE Tester Include:

Lower Cost Per Test
Increased Test Environment Flexibility
Comprehensive Test Menu
Actionable/Collaborative Reports

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End-to-end Over-the-Air performance test capability
Includes RF base station
Emulates all core network nodes and allows for data connection to external networks

MCX Client Under Test

For testing the MCX Client, the Valid8 Tester can generate SIP/HTTP/Floor Control calls to test performance and stability.

Supported Scenarios:

Bootstrap
Registration
INVITE Audio/Video/Data calls

Summary of Specifications

Specifications

MCX Conformance Suite

MCPTT conformance test suite – TS 36.579-2, rel 14
MCVideo conformance test suite - TS 36.579-6, rel 14
MCData conformance test suite - TS 36.579-7, rel 14

Product Details

Operating System

‍Protocol Engine (Linux-based)

User Interface

‍Browser-based, touch-optimized graphical user interface

Automation

‍HTTP API

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.