Loading GR_MEC-DEC_067.md +94 −0 Original line number Original line Diff line number Diff line Loading @@ -632,8 +632,102 @@ The counterpart is a huge changes in the current ETSI MEC Sandbox architecture, This part of the study propose a list of milestone to implement the replacement of the network simulation step by step. This part of the study propose a list of milestone to implement the replacement of the network simulation step by step. ### 4.2 Phase 1: Preparation and Analysis #### A.4.1.1 Learning phase The purpose is to learn how Simu5G/SimuLTE simulators are working. ##### A.4.1.1.1 Install OMNeT++ 6.0.x/INet Framework 4.x ```bash # Download the latest package [here](https://omnetpp.org/download/) # Execute the script `install.sh` # Execute `source setenv` # Run the IDE `omnetpp` # Install OMNeT++ 6.0.x ``` **Note**: Visit [this link](https://inet.omnetpp.org/Installation.html). ##### A.4.1.1.2 Testing Basic Functionality - Run example scenarios - Verify 4G/5G simulation capabilities - Test MEC integration features **Note**: Visit [this link](https://omnetpp.org/documentation/). ##### A.4.1.1.3 Install Simu5G/SimuLTE: ```bash # Install INET Framework 4.5.x # Clone and build Simu5G git clone https://github.com/Unipisa/Simu5G.git cd Simu5G make ``` ##### A.4.1.1.4 Testing Basic Functionality - Run example scenarios - Verify 4G/5G simulation capabilities - Test MEC integration features ### A.4.2 Phase 2: Architecture Design #### A.4.2.1 Integration Architecture ##### A.4.2.1.1 Design Components ###### A.4.2.1.1.1 Simu5G/SimuLTE Service - New microservice: `meep-simu5g-engine` - Runs OMNeT++ simulation in container - Exposes REST API for scenario control ###### A.4.2.1.1.2 Simulation Adapter - Converts MEC Sandbox scenarios to Simu5G/SimuLTE configuration - Maps POAs to gNB/eNodeB - Maps UEs to simulation UE entities ###### A.4.2.1.1.3 Metrics Bridge - Extracts metrics from simulation - Converts to MEC Sandbox format - Publishes to Redis/InfluxDB ###### A.4.2.1.1.4 Real-Time Emulation Bridge - TUN/TAP interfaces for pod connectivity - Network namespace integration - Traffic routing between pods and simulation #### A.4.2.2 Architecture Diagram ``` ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ MEC Sandbox Control Plane │ │ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ │ │GIS Engine│ │TC Engine │ │RNIS │ │ │ └────┬─────┘ └────┬─────┘ └────┬──────┘ │ └───────┼─────────────┼─────────────┼──────────────────┘ │ │ │ └─────────────┴─────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────▼─────────────┐ │ Simulation Adapter │ │ (Scenario Converter) │ └─────────────┬─────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────▼─────────────┐ │ Simu5G/SimuLTE Engine │ │ (OMNeT++ Simulation) │ └─────────────┬─────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────▼─────────────┐ │ Metrics Bridge │ │ (Extract & Publish) │ └─────────────┬─────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────▼─────────────┐ │ Redis / InfluxDB │ └───────────────────────────┘ ``` #### 4.2.2.3 Component Design Loading Loading
GR_MEC-DEC_067.md +94 −0 Original line number Original line Diff line number Diff line Loading @@ -632,8 +632,102 @@ The counterpart is a huge changes in the current ETSI MEC Sandbox architecture, This part of the study propose a list of milestone to implement the replacement of the network simulation step by step. This part of the study propose a list of milestone to implement the replacement of the network simulation step by step. ### 4.2 Phase 1: Preparation and Analysis #### A.4.1.1 Learning phase The purpose is to learn how Simu5G/SimuLTE simulators are working. ##### A.4.1.1.1 Install OMNeT++ 6.0.x/INet Framework 4.x ```bash # Download the latest package [here](https://omnetpp.org/download/) # Execute the script `install.sh` # Execute `source setenv` # Run the IDE `omnetpp` # Install OMNeT++ 6.0.x ``` **Note**: Visit [this link](https://inet.omnetpp.org/Installation.html). ##### A.4.1.1.2 Testing Basic Functionality - Run example scenarios - Verify 4G/5G simulation capabilities - Test MEC integration features **Note**: Visit [this link](https://omnetpp.org/documentation/). ##### A.4.1.1.3 Install Simu5G/SimuLTE: ```bash # Install INET Framework 4.5.x # Clone and build Simu5G git clone https://github.com/Unipisa/Simu5G.git cd Simu5G make ``` ##### A.4.1.1.4 Testing Basic Functionality - Run example scenarios - Verify 4G/5G simulation capabilities - Test MEC integration features ### A.4.2 Phase 2: Architecture Design #### A.4.2.1 Integration Architecture ##### A.4.2.1.1 Design Components ###### A.4.2.1.1.1 Simu5G/SimuLTE Service - New microservice: `meep-simu5g-engine` - Runs OMNeT++ simulation in container - Exposes REST API for scenario control ###### A.4.2.1.1.2 Simulation Adapter - Converts MEC Sandbox scenarios to Simu5G/SimuLTE configuration - Maps POAs to gNB/eNodeB - Maps UEs to simulation UE entities ###### A.4.2.1.1.3 Metrics Bridge - Extracts metrics from simulation - Converts to MEC Sandbox format - Publishes to Redis/InfluxDB ###### A.4.2.1.1.4 Real-Time Emulation Bridge - TUN/TAP interfaces for pod connectivity - Network namespace integration - Traffic routing between pods and simulation #### A.4.2.2 Architecture Diagram ``` ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ MEC Sandbox Control Plane │ │ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ │ │GIS Engine│ │TC Engine │ │RNIS │ │ │ └────┬─────┘ └────┬─────┘ └────┬──────┘ │ └───────┼─────────────┼─────────────┼──────────────────┘ │ │ │ └─────────────┴─────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────▼─────────────┐ │ Simulation Adapter │ │ (Scenario Converter) │ └─────────────┬─────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────▼─────────────┐ │ Simu5G/SimuLTE Engine │ │ (OMNeT++ Simulation) │ └─────────────┬─────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────▼─────────────┐ │ Metrics Bridge │ │ (Extract & Publish) │ └─────────────┬─────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────▼─────────────┐ │ Redis / InfluxDB │ └───────────────────────────┘ ``` #### 4.2.2.3 Component Design Loading
