Conformance - MCX
Protocol Conformance Test Suites for MCX
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
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
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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.
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
Scripting
PRODUCT OPTIONS
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
- VoLTE (with IMS Core option)
- SMS (with IMS Core option)
Some of the key capabilities introduced with the M5/M1 Mobile UE Tester Include:
- Lower Cost Per Test
- Increased Test Environment Flexibility
- Comprehensive Test Menu
- Actionable/Collaborative Reports
- 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 conformance, performance and stability.
Supported Scenarios:
- Bootstrap
- Registration
- INVITE Audio/Video/Data calls
MCX IWF Under Test
For testing the MCX - LMR IWF, the Valid8 Tester can generate SIP/HTTP/Floor Control calls to test conformance, performance and stability.
Supported Scenarios:
- Bootstrap
- Registration
- INVITE Audio/Video/Data calls
MCX Server Under Test
For testing the MCX Server, the Valid8 Tester can generate SIP/HTTP/Floor Control calls to test conformance, performance and stability.
Supported Scenarios:
- Client Server single-ended
- Client end-to-end
Summary of Specifications
Specifications
MCX Client Conformance Suite
- MCPTT conformance test suite - Client – 3GPP TS 36.579-2, rel 14
- MCVideo conformance test suite - Client - 3GPP TS 36.579-6, rel 14
- MCData conformance test suite - Client - 3GPP TS 36.579-7, rel 14
MCX Server Conformance Suite
- MCPTT conformance test suite – Server - 3GPP TS 36.579-3, rel 13
MCX IWF Conformance Suite
- MCPTT conformance test suite - IWF
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.
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