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Diameter LTE interfaces list

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Though its a very straight forward question, but none of the place describes the consolidated but crisp list of Diameter Interfaces applicable in LTE. Please help.

posted Aug 14, 2013 by Sumit Pokharna

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Diameter is used for Authentication, Authorization and Accounting purpose.
Please find the list of interfaces using diameter.
1. S6a interface MME - HSS.
2. Gx between PCEF - PCRF
3. Rx between PCRF- AF(application function).
4. Sp between PCRF and SPR(subscriber profile repository).
5. Gy between PCEF and OCS(online charging system).
7. Gz between PCEF and OFCS(offline charging system).

There might be many more number of interfaces based on diameter in lte network. I have mentioned about what I am aware and used in normal end to end signalling of lte network

answer Aug 14, 2013 by Vimal Kumar Mishra
Some Additions
S6b - PDG and AAA
S6c - PDG and HPLMN
S6d - HSS and SGSN
s9 - HPCRF and VPCRF
S13 - MME and EIR

But looks we have many more?
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