CN109391982B

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Publication number: CN109391982B
Application number: CN201710680361.9A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 李响; 袁雁南; 白常明; 段然
Original assignee: Research Institute of China Mobile Communication Co Ltd; China Mobile Communications Corp
Current assignee: China Mobile Communications Group Co Ltd; Research Institute of China Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Priority date: 2017-08-10
Filing date: 2017-08-10
Publication date: 2022-06-07
Anticipated expiration: 2037-08-10
Also published as: CN109391982A

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a PNF information packet generation method, an arrangement management method, a network element and a storage medium of PNF at RAN side. The PNF information packet generation method comprises the following steps: acquiring first preset information of a Physical Network Function (PNF) at an RAN side to generate a Physical Network Function Description (PNFD); and generating a PNF information packet comprising the PNFD and the PNF software, wherein the PNF information packet is used for PNF arrangement management.

Description

Translated fromChinese

信息包生成方法及编排管理方法、网元及存储介质Information packet generation method and arrangement management method, network element and storage medium

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及网络技术领域，尤其涉及一种无线(Residential Access Network，RAN)侧的物理网络功能(Physical Network Function，PNF)的PNF信息包生成方法及编排管理方法、网元及存储介质。The present invention relates to the field of network technology, and in particular, to a method for generating PNF information packets, a method for scheduling and managing, a network element and a storage medium for a physical network function (Physical Network Function, PNF) on a wireless (Residential Access Network, RAN) side.

背景技术Background technique

根据欧洲电信标准化协会(European Telecommunications StandardsInstitute，ETSI)的规范要求，在网路功能虚拟化管理与协调(Network FunctionVirtualization Management and Orchestration，NFV-MANO)域定义一套自动化部署规范，实现一套虚拟化应用部署流程和虚拟化应用部署架构。这里的虚拟化应用部署架构包括：网络功能虚拟化编排(Network Functions Virtualization Orchestrator，NFVO)、虚拟化网络功能管理(Virtualized Network Function Manager，VNFM)以及虚拟化网络功能(Virtualized Network Function，VNF)等；其中，NFVO负责管理和调度虚拟化管理平台内的VNF和资源，VNFM负责VNF的生命周期管理。According to the specification requirements of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), a set of automated deployment specifications are defined in the Network Function Virtualization Management and Orchestration (NFV-MANO) domain to implement a set of virtualized applications Deployment process and virtualized application deployment architecture. The virtualized application deployment architecture here includes: Network Functions Virtualization Orchestrator (NFVO), Virtualized Network Function Manager (VNFM), and Virtualized Network Function (VNF), etc.; Among them, NFVO is responsible for managing and scheduling VNFs and resources in the virtualization management platform, and VNFM is responsible for VNF life cycle management.

虚拟化网络自动部署流程包括：The automatic deployment process of virtualized network includes:

用户设备、运营支撑系统(Operations Support System，OSS)、或业务支持系统(Business Support System，BSS)、或网元管理系统(Element Management System，EMS)等向NFVO发起创建VNF实例的请求；User equipment, operations support system (Operations Support System, OSS), or business support system (Business Support System, BSS), or network element management system (Element Management System, EMS), etc. initiate a request to NFVO to create a VNF instance;

NFVO完成有效性验证后向VNFM发送创建VNF实例请求，并将VNF包的文件位置信息传递给VNFM；After the NFVO completes the validity verification, it sends a request to create a VNF instance to the VNFM, and transmits the file location information of the VNF package to the VNFM;

VNFM下载VNF信息后进行资源验证和计算，并将计算结果返回给NFVO；VNFM performs resource verification and calculation after downloading VNF information, and returns the calculation result to NFVO;

NFVO根据VNFM返回的资源列表信息分配资源，并通知VNFM启动VNF；NFVO allocates resources according to the resource list information returned by VNFM, and informs VNFM to start VNF;

VNF启动完成，则虚拟化网络自动部署初始化流程结束，实现了VNF实例化。After the VNF is started, the initialization process of the automatic deployment of the virtualized network ends, and the VNF is instantiated.

但是在现有技术中上述架构及上述流程都是对通用服务器进行资源虚拟化和编排部署。通常通用服务器不管来自哪个厂商或哪个型号，都包括基本相同的物理资源，例如，存储资源和计算资源，可以采用统一进行资源虚拟化管理。However, in the prior art, the above architecture and the above process both perform resource virtualization, orchestration and deployment for general-purpose servers. Generally, general-purpose servers include basically the same physical resources, such as storage resources and computing resources, regardless of which manufacturer or model they come from, and can use unified resource virtualization management.

但是针对于无线侧，存在着非常多的非通用服务器式的通用设备，例如，不同厂商提供的具有各种厂商特点和型号特点的射频拉远单元(Remote Radio Unite)、各种分布式物理单板(Distribution Unite，DU)或集中式物理单板(Concentrating Unite，CU)。这些物理资源是没有办法采用现有的方式如通用设备一样进行资源虚拟化和资源管理的。在现有技术中，通常这些物理资源的管理都是由提供这些设备的厂商进行管理，若出现异常或警告等问题时，需要由设备厂商将这些问题告知通信运营商。这样，显然一方面导致通信运营商对自己部署的网络没有办法进行全面及有效的管理，另一方面，若出现故障或需要网络调整时，必须由设备厂商参与资源参与，这就导致了故障恢复及网络调整的效率低及延时大的问题。However, for the wireless side, there are a lot of non-universal server-type general equipment, such as Remote Radio Unites with various manufacturer and model characteristics provided by different manufacturers, various distributed physical units Board (Distribution Unite, DU) or centralized physical board (Concentrating Unite, CU). There is no way for these physical resources to perform resource virtualization and resource management in the same way as general-purpose devices. In the prior art, the management of these physical resources is usually managed by the manufacturer that provides these devices. If problems such as abnormality or warning occur, the device manufacturer needs to notify the communication operator of these problems. In this way, it is obvious that on the one hand, communication operators have no way to comprehensively and effectively manage the network deployed by themselves. On the other hand, if a fault occurs or network adjustment is required, equipment manufacturers must participate in resource participation, which leads to fault recovery. And the problems of low efficiency and large delay of network adjustment.

发明内容SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

有鉴于此，本发明实施例期望提供一种RAN侧的PNF的PNF信息包生成方法及编排管理方法、网元及存储介质，至少部分解决上述问题。In view of this, the embodiments of the present invention are expected to provide a PNF information packet generation method, an arrangement and management method, a network element, and a storage medium of a PNF on the RAN side, so as to at least partially solve the above problems.

为达到上述目的，本发明的技术方案是这样实现的：In order to achieve the above object, the technical scheme of the present invention is achieved in this way:

第一方面，本发明实施例提供一种无线RAN侧物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包生成方法，包括：In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for generating a PNF information packet of a wireless RAN side physical network function PNF, including:

获取RAN侧的物理网络功能PNF的第一预定信息，以生成物理网络功能描述PNFD；obtaining the first predetermined information of the physical network function PNF on the RAN side to generate the physical network function description PNFD;

获取所述PNF实现特定网络功能的PNF软件，其中，所述PNF软件，用于安装到对应的PNF上，以实现所述特定网络功能；Obtaining the PNF software for implementing the specific network function by the PNF, wherein the PNF software is used to be installed on the corresponding PNF to realize the specific network function;

生成包括所述PNFD及所述PNF软件的PNF信息包，其中，所述PNF信息包，用于PNF编排管理。A PNF information package including the PNFD and the PNF software is generated, wherein the PNF information package is used for PNF orchestration management.

第二方面，本发明实施例提供一种无线RAN侧的物理资源的编排管理方法，包括：In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for scheduling and managing physical resources on a wireless RAN side, including:

获取物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包，其中，所述PNF信息包包括：物理网络功能描述PNFD及PNF软件；Obtain the PNF information packet of the physical network function PNF, wherein the PNF information packet includes: physical network function description PNFD and PNF software;

接收PNF的编排管理请求；Receive the orchestration management request of the PNF;

利用响应所述编排管理请求的目标PNF的PNF信息包，对所述PNF进行网络实例化编排管理。Perform network-instantiated orchestration management on the PNF by using the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request.

第三方面，本发明实施例提供一种网元，所述网元包括：无线RAN侧物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包生成装置，其特征在于，所述网元，包括：In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a network element, where the network element includes: an apparatus for generating a PNF information packet of a physical network function PNF on a wireless RAN side, wherein the network element includes:

第一获取单元，用于获取RAN侧的物理网络功能PNF的第一预定信息，以生成物理网络功能描述PNFD；a first obtaining unit, configured to obtain the first predetermined information of the physical network function PNF on the RAN side, so as to generate the physical network function description PNFD;

第二获取单元，用于获取所述PNF实现特定网络功能的PNF软件，其中，所述PNF软件，用于安装到对应的PNF上，以实现所述特定网络功能；a second obtaining unit, configured to obtain the PNF software for implementing the specific network function by the PNF, wherein the PNF software is used to install on the corresponding PNF to realize the specific network function;

生成单元，用于生成包括所述PNFD及所述PNF软件的PNF信息包，其中，所述PNF信息包，用于PNF编排管理。The generating unit is configured to generate a PNF information package including the PNFD and the PNF software, wherein the PNF information package is used for PNF orchestration management.

第四方面，本发明实施例提供一种网元，所述网元包括：无线RAN侧的物理资源的编排管理装置，其特征在于，包括：In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a network element, where the network element includes: an arrangement and management device for physical resources on the wireless RAN side, characterized in that it includes:

第三获取单元，用于获取物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包；The third acquisition unit is used to acquire the PNF information packet of the physical network function PNF;

接收单元，用于接收PNF的编排管理请求；a receiving unit, used for receiving the orchestration management request of the PNF;

响应单元，用于利用响应所述编排管理请求的目标PNF的PNF信息包，对所述PNF进行网络实例化编排管理。The response unit is configured to perform network instantiation orchestration management on the PNF by using the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request.

第五方面，本发明实施例提供一种网元，包括：In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a network element, including:

第一收发器，用于与其他网元的数据交互，a first transceiver, used for data interaction with other network elements,

第一存储器，用于进行信息存储；a first memory for storing information;

第一处理器，分别与所述第一收发器及所述第一存储器连接，用于通过执行存储在所述第一存储器上的计算机程序，控制所述第一收发器的数据交互及所述第一存储器的数据存储，并执行以下步骤：a first processor, connected to the first transceiver and the first memory, respectively, for controlling data interaction of the first transceiver and the The first memory data is stored, and the following steps are performed:

获取RAN侧的物理网络功能PNF的第一预定信息，以生成物理网络功能描述PNFD；其中，所述PNFD至少包括：所述PNF的资源参数及部署信息；所述PNF的资源参数，用于选择对应的PNF参与网络编排；所述部署信息，用于对参与网络编排的PNF进行配置和/或管理；Obtain the first predetermined information of the physical network function PNF on the RAN side to generate a physical network function description PNFD; wherein, the PNFD at least includes: the resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF; the resource parameters of the PNF are used to select The corresponding PNF participates in the network orchestration; the deployment information is used to configure and/or manage the PNFs participating in the network orchestration;

第六方面，本发明实施例提供一种网元，包括：In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a network element, including:

第二收发器，用于与其他网元的数据交互，The second transceiver is used for data interaction with other network elements,

第二存储器，用于进行信息存储；a second memory for storing information;

第二处理器，分别与所述第二收发器及所述第二存储器连接，用于通过执行存储在所述第二存储器上的计算机程序，控制所述第二收发器的数据交互及所述第二存储器的数据存储，并执行以下步骤：A second processor, connected to the second transceiver and the second memory, respectively, is configured to control the data interaction of the second transceiver and the data exchange by executing a computer program stored in the second memory Data storage of the second memory, and perform the following steps:

获取物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包；Obtain the PNF information packet of the physical network function PNF;

第七方面，本发明实施例提供一种网元，包括：第三收发器、第三存储器、第三处理器及存储在所述第三存储器上并由所述第三处理器处理的计算机程序；In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a network element, including: a third transceiver, a third memory, a third processor, and a computer program stored in the third memory and processed by the third processor ;

所述第三处理器，分别与所述第三收发器及所述第三存储器连接，用于通过执行所述计算机程序控制所述第三收发器的信息交互、所述第三存储器的信息存储，并执行前述一个或多个技术方案提供的PNF的PNF数据包的生成方法。或，执行前述一个或多个技术方案提供的PNF的编排管理方法。The third processor is respectively connected to the third transceiver and the third memory, and is used to control the information interaction of the third transceiver and the information storage of the third memory by executing the computer program , and execute the method for generating a PNF data packet of the PNF provided by one or more of the foregoing technical solutions. Or, execute the PNF orchestration management method provided by one or more of the foregoing technical solutions.

第八方面，本发明实施例还提供一种计算机存储介质，所述计算机存储介质存储有计算机程序，所述计算机程序被处理器执行后，并执行前述一个或多个技术方案提供的PNF的PNF数据包的生成方法。或，执行前述一个或多个技术方案提供的PNF的编排管理方法。In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer storage medium, where the computer storage medium stores a computer program, and after the computer program is executed by the processor, executes the PNF of the PNF provided by one or more of the foregoing technical solutions The method of generating the packet. Or, execute the PNF orchestration management method provided by one or more of the foregoing technical solutions.

本发明实施例提供的RAN侧的PNF的PNF信息包生成方法及编排管理方法、网元及存储介质，针对RAN侧的物理网络功能(即物理设备)、如，DU、CU、RRU及天线等，会形成同时包括PNFD及PNF软件的PNF信息包。这样的话，即便不同的厂商提供的设备，通过PNDF及PNF软件的提供，都可以方便使用设备厂商提供的硬件设备进行网络部署的通信运营商，自行进行这些物理设备的编排和管理，无需再由设备厂商进行管理，这样对于故障的排除及网络的动态调整，能够更加及时The PNF information packet generation method and arrangement management method, network element, and storage medium of the PNF on the RAN side provided by the embodiments of the present invention are aimed at physical network functions (ie, physical equipment) on the RAN side, such as DU, CU, RRU, and antenna, etc. , a PNF packet including both PNFD and PNF software will be formed. In this way, even if the equipment provided by different manufacturers, through the provision of PNDF and PNF software, it is convenient for the communication operators who use the hardware equipment provided by the equipment manufacturer to deploy the network to arrange and manage these physical equipment by themselves. Equipment manufacturers manage, so that troubleshooting and dynamic network adjustment can be done in a more timely manner

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图1为本发明实施例提供的一种RAN侧PNF的PNF信息包生成方法的流程示意图；1 is a schematic flowchart of a method for generating a PNF information packet of a RAN side PNF according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图2为本发明实施例提供的一种PNFD信息包的示意图；2 is a schematic diagram of a PNFD information packet provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图3为本发明实施例提供一种PNF信息包的上线流程示意图；3 is a schematic diagram of an online process flow of a PNF information packet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图4为本发明实施例提供的第一种RAN侧PNF的编排管理方法的流程示意图；FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart of a first RAN-side PNF orchestration and management method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图5为本发明实施例提供的第一种网元的结构示意图；FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a first network element according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图6为本发明实施例提供的第二种网元的结构示意图；FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a second network element provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图7为本发明实施例提供的第三种网元的结构示意图；FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a third network element according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图8为本发明实施例提供的第四种网元的结构示意图；FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a fourth network element provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

图9为本发明实施例提供的第二种RAN侧PNF的编排管理方法的流程示意图；FIG. 9 is a schematic flowchart of a second RAN side PNF orchestration and management method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图10为本发明实施例提供的第三种RAN侧PNF的编排管理方法的流程示意图；FIG. 10 is a schematic flowchart of a third RAN-side PNF orchestration and management method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图11为本发明实施例提供的第三种RAN侧PNF的编排管理方法的流程示意图；11 is a schematic flowchart of a third RAN-side PNF orchestration and management method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图12为本发明实施例另一种PNF信息包的组成示意图。FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the composition of another PNF information packet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

以下结合说明书附图及具体实施例对本发明的技术方案做进一步的详细阐述。The technical solutions of the present invention will be further elaborated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments of the description.

如图1所示，本实施例提供一种RAN侧物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包生成方法，包括：As shown in FIG. 1 , this embodiment provides a method for generating a PNF information packet of a RAN side physical network function PNF, including:

步骤S110：获取所述RAN侧的物理网络功能PNF的第一预定信息，以生成物理网络功能描述PNFD；Step S110: acquiring first predetermined information of the physical network function PNF on the RAN side to generate a physical network function description PNFD;

步骤S120：获取所述PNF实现特定网络功能的PNF软件，其中，所述PNF软件，用于安装到对应的PNF上，以实现所述特定网络功能；Step S120: Obtain the PNF software for implementing the specific network function by the PNF, wherein the PNF software is used to be installed on the corresponding PNF to realize the specific network function;

步骤S130：生成包括所述PNFD及所述PNF软件的PNF信息包，其中，所述PNF信息包，用于PNF编排管理。Step S130: Generate a PNF information package including the PNFD and the PNF software, wherein the PNF information package is used for PNF orchestration management.

本实施例提供RAN侧物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包生成方法，可以应用于现有的虚拟化应用部署架构的OSS中。This embodiment provides a method for generating a PNF information packet of a RAN-side physical network function PNF, which can be applied to an OSS of an existing virtualized application deployment architecture.

所述OSS在进行物理资源部署的时候，将从其他设备接收或从人机交互界面接收到所述PNF的第一预定信息。这里的PNC对应的物理资源的资源实体，例如，DU、CU、RRU等。When the OSS deploys physical resources, it will receive the first predetermined information of the PNF from other devices or from a human-computer interaction interface. Here, the resource entity of the physical resource corresponding to the PNC, for example, DU, CU, RRU, etc.

这里的PNFD实质上为一种描述信息或描述文件，用于从多个层面来描述了所述PNC的相关信息。The PNFD here is essentially a description information or description file, which is used to describe the relevant information of the PNC from multiple levels.

所述PNF信息包括：各种能够对PNF进行网络编排管理的信息，例如，与PNF的资源相关的参数，PNF使用的软件等信息。在一些实施例中，其所述PNFD至少包括：所述PNF的资源参数及部署信息；所述PNF的资源参数，用于选择对应的PNF参与网络编排；所述部署信息，用于对参与网络编排的PNF进行配置和/或管理。The PNF information includes: various information that can perform network orchestration and management on the PNF, for example, parameters related to the resources of the PNF, software used by the PNF, and the like. In some embodiments, the PNFD includes at least: resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF; the resource parameters of the PNF are used to select a corresponding PNF to participate in network orchestration; the deployment information is used to configure the participating networks Orchestrated PNF for configuration and/or management.

在本实施例中所述PNFD至少包括：对应的PNF的资源参数及部署信息。所述资源参数包括：所述PNF的标识参数、地理位置参数、硬件参数、软件参数、无线参数及管理网元EM信息的至少其中之一。In this embodiment, the PNFD includes at least: resource parameters and deployment information of the corresponding PNF. The resource parameters include: at least one of identification parameters, geographic location parameters, hardware parameters, software parameters, wireless parameters, and management network element EM information of the PNF.

所述标识参数又可以称为PNF身份标识，用于整个网络唯一标识一个PNF，例如，可为该PNF的设备标识码，可以由提供该PNF的设备厂商提供。The identification parameter may also be called a PNF identity, and is used to uniquely identify a PNF in the entire network. For example, it may be a device identification code of the PNF, which may be provided by a device manufacturer that provides the PNF.

所述地理位置参数，可为该PNF部署的地理位置，可为该PNF所在的机房位置、建筑名称、楼层位置、地理坐标(如经纬度)等与该PNF所在的地理位置相关的信息。在一些情况下，针对天线等设备，其所在地理高度也会决定其无线信号的传输，则天线的地理位置参数，还可包括海报高度参数等。The geographic location parameter may be the geographic location where the PNF is deployed, and may be information related to the geographic location where the PNF is located, such as the location of the computer room where the PNF is located, building name, floor location, geographic coordinates (eg, latitude and longitude). In some cases, for devices such as antennas, their geographic height will also determine the transmission of their wireless signals, and the geographic location parameters of the antenna may also include poster height parameters and the like.

所述硬件参数，可包括：所述PNF的厂商信息、设备硬件版本信息、设备的工作频段、设备支持的小区带宽、设备的计算资源数量及存储资源数量等与设备硬件直接关联的参数。The hardware parameters may include: manufacturer information of the PNF, device hardware version information, operating frequency band of the device, cell bandwidth supported by the device, number of computing resources and storage resources of the device, and other parameters directly related to the device hardware.

所述无线参数可包括：所述PNF支持的无线制式，可用于指示是支持2G、3G及4G中哪一种通信制式等。The wireless parameter may include: a wireless standard supported by the PNF, which may be used to indicate which communication standard among 2G, 3G and 4G is supported, and the like.

所述EM信息可为：与该PNF连接的，直接对该PNF进行控制管理的管理网元的相关信息。例如，所述EM信息至少包括：该PNF的EM的网络协议(IP)地址或网元标识等。The EM information may be: related information of a management network element that is connected to the PNF and directly controls and manages the PNF. For example, the EM information at least includes: the network protocol (IP) address or network element identifier of the EM of the PNF, and the like.

所述软件信息可包括：可运行在该PNF上的软件的软件型号、软件版本及软件功能等信息中的一个或多个。在一些实施例中，所述软件信息还可包括：该PNF的厂商提供的软件的资源路径等，可以从该资源路径读取到对应的PNF软件，安装或加载到对应的PNF上。The software information may include: one or more pieces of information such as software model, software version, and software function of the software that can run on the PNF. In some embodiments, the software information may further include: a resource path of the software provided by the manufacturer of the PNF, etc., the corresponding PNF software can be read from the resource path, and installed or loaded onto the corresponding PNF.

所述部署信息可包括：对该PNF进行实例化时，对该PNF的硬件、软件及无线通信制式(RAT)进行组合和连接的信息。例如，该部署信息可包括一套或多套部署信息，利用不同的部署信息对同一个PNF进行实例化，实例化后的PNF可提供的网络服务可能不同，或者，可提供不同服务质量的网络服务。The deployment information may include: when the PNF is instantiated, the information of combining and connecting the hardware, software and radio communication standard (RAT) of the PNF. For example, the deployment information may include one or more sets of deployment information. When the same PNF is instantiated using different deployment information, the instantiated PNF may provide different network services, or may provide networks with different service qualities. Serve.

在本实施例中不同厂商的PNF可能仅有特定的软件才可以在其之上运行，故在本实施例中还会获取所述PNF软件，这里的PNF软件可包括：可安装在对应的PNF上的软件镜像文件和/或特性说明信息；或者，可安装在对应PNF上的软件安装包和/或特性说明信息。这里的特性说明信息可以用于描述该软件按照到对应的PNF上之后可实现的特定网络功能等信息。In this embodiment, PNFs of different manufacturers may only run on specific software, so in this embodiment, the PNF software will also be obtained, and the PNF software here may include: The software image file and/or feature description information on the PNF; or, the software installation package and/or feature description information that can be installed on the corresponding PNF. The feature description information here can be used to describe information such as specific network functions that the software can implement after being connected to the corresponding PNF.

如图2所示为一种PNF信息包的组成架构，首先，PNF信息包可分为两大部分，一部分为所述PNFD，另一部分为PNF软件。所述PNFD可包括：部署信息和一种或多种资源参数；而所述PNF软件可包括：软件镜像文件和特性说明信息。Fig. 2 shows a composition structure of a PNF information packet. First, the PNF information packet can be divided into two parts, one part is the PNFD, and the other part is the PNF software. The PNFD may include: deployment information and one or more resource parameters; and the PNF software may include: a software image file and feature description information.

在一些实施例中，一个PNF又可以更进一步的根据其可实现的功能，和/或物理资源的组成，划分为更小的PNFC。一个PNFC其可实现的功能是固定的。故在本实施例中，一个所述PNF包括：N个PNFC，其中，所述N为正整数。所述N的具体取值可为1、2或3等正整数。所述PNFD可由多个PNFCD组成。若所述PNFD为一个描述文件，则一个所述PNFCD可为一个描述文件中的一个描述部分；若所述PNFD为一个描述文件夹，则一个所述PNFCD可为一个描述文件夹中的一个描述文件。总之，在本实施例中，所述PNFD包括：N个物理网络功能单元描述PNFCD；一个所述PNFCD包括：一个所述PNFC的资源参数及部署信息。In some embodiments, a PNF may be further divided into smaller PNFCs according to its achievable functions and/or the composition of physical resources. The achievable functions of a PNFC are fixed. Therefore, in this embodiment, one of the PNFs includes: N PNFCs, where the N is a positive integer. The specific value of N can be a positive integer such as 1, 2 or 3. The PNFD may consist of multiple PNFCDs. If the PNFD is a description file, then a PNFCD can be a description part in a description file; if the PNFD is a description folder, then a PNFCD can be a description in a description folder document. In a word, in this embodiment, the PNFD includes: N physical network function unit description PNFCDs; one PNFCD includes: one resource parameter and deployment information of the PNFC.

例如，所述PNFC可包括一个PNFC的以下信息的至少其中之一：For example, the PNFC may include at least one of the following information of a PNFC:

PNFC标识符，用以在网络中唯一标识一个PNFC。NFVO或EM等可以通过该标识唯一确定一个PNFC。The PNFC identifier is used to uniquely identify a PNFC in the network. NFVO or EM can uniquely identify a PNFC through this identification.

PNFC资源参数，用以从不同维度描述一个PNFC的相关信息，可包括：描述PNFC的硬件类型信息。例如，可以主控板、传输板、基带板等等的硬件参数，还可描述实现的网络功能信息等等。The PNFC resource parameter is used to describe the related information of a PNFC from different dimensions, and may include: hardware type information describing the PNFC. For example, the hardware parameters of the main control board, the transmission board, the baseband board, etc. can be described, and the implemented network function information and the like can also be described.

PNFC位置信息，用以描述该PNFC所在地理位置，例如，所在机房、机架、机框、槽位等等。The PNFC location information is used to describe the geographic location where the PNFC is located, for example, the computer room, rack, chassis, slot, and so on.

PNFC连接点信息，用以描述该PNFC外露的连接点的信息，使MANO或EM可以通过这些外露的连接点，控制其与其他PNFC或其他物理设备的连接和断开，可以实现一个PNF内的PNFC的数量的动态调整。The PNFC connection point information is used to describe the information of the exposed connection points of the PNFC, so that MANO or EM can control the connection and disconnection with other PNFC or other physical devices through these exposed connection points, which can realize the connection and disconnection within a PNF. Dynamic adjustment of the number of PNFCs.

在一些实施例中，该PNF信息包生成之后，会加载到对PNF具有编排管理功能的功能实体上，在本实施例中可选为对PNF具有编排管理功能的功能实体可为NFVO。In some embodiments, after the PNF information package is generated, it will be loaded onto a functional entity having an orchestration management function for the PNF. In this embodiment, the optional functional entity having an orchestration management function for the PNF may be NFVO.

在本实施例中，若所述PNF信息包由OSS形成，则所述OSS会通过上线请求等，将PNF信息包上传给NFVO。In this embodiment, if the PNF information package is formed by the OSS, the OSS will upload the PNF information package to the NFVO through an online request or the like.

如图3所示，本实施例提供一种无线RAN侧的物理资源的编排管理方法，还包括：As shown in FIG. 3 , this embodiment provides a method for scheduling and managing physical resources on the wireless RAN side, further comprising:

OSS向NFVO发送携带有PNF信息包的上线请求；OSS sends an online request with PNF information package to NFVO;

NFVO接收到所述上线请求后，存储所述PNF信息包；After receiving the online request, the NFVO stores the PNF information packet;

所述NFVO向所述OSS根据PNF信息包的存储操作等，返回上线请求的成功响应或失败响应。The NFVO returns a success response or a failure response of the online request to the OSS according to the storage operation of the PNF information packet.

在一些过程中，所述OSS还会向所述NFVO发送所述PNF信息包的其他处理请求，例如，更新请求，删除请求、添加请求等。所述更新请求，用于更新所述PNF信息包中的部分内容，例如，去除旧内容并写入新内容。所述删除请求，可用于直接删除所述PNF信息包中的部分内容；所述添加请求，可用于在PNF信息包中的部分内容，例如，根据当前的PNF的具体部署，去除一个或多个PNFCD等。In some processes, the OSS may also send other processing requests of the PNF information packet to the NFVO, for example, an update request, a deletion request, an addition request, and the like. The update request is used for updating part of the content in the PNF information packet, for example, removing old content and writing new content. The deletion request can be used to directly delete part of the content in the PNF information package; the add request can be used to delete part of the content in the PNF information package, for example, according to the specific deployment of the current PNF, remove one or more PNFCD, etc.

在进行PNF信息包的数据交互时，会进行PNF信息包的各种校验。这里的校验可包括：正确性校验、合法性校验、完整性校验等操作。例如，通过与所述PNF信息包一起发送的校验码，进行正确性校验。例如，NFVO在进行PNF信息包的存储、更新等操作时，需要对OSS进行权限校验等确定本次PNF信息包的操作是否为合法操作。在一些实施例中还会基于完整性算法，进行PNF信息包在传输过程中的完整性校验，以免在传输过程中所述PNF信息包被篡改导致的问题。During the data exchange of the PNF information packet, various verifications of the PNF information packet are performed. The verification here may include operations such as correctness verification, legality verification, and integrity verification. For example, the correctness check is performed through the check code sent together with the PNF information packet. For example, when NFVO performs operations such as storage and update of PNF information packets, it needs to perform authority verification on the OSS to determine whether the operation of this PNF information packet is a legal operation. In some embodiments, the integrity check of the PNF information packet during the transmission process is also performed based on an integrity algorithm, so as to avoid problems caused by the PNF information packet being tampered with during the transmission process.

如图4所示，本实施例提供一种RAN侧的物理资源的编排管理方法，包括：As shown in FIG. 4 , this embodiment provides a method for arranging and managing physical resources on the RAN side, including:

步骤S210：获取PNF的PNF信息包，Step S210: Obtain the PNF information packet of the PNF,

步骤S220：接收PNF的编排管理请求；Step S220: Receive the orchestration management request of the PNF;

步骤S230：利用响应所述编排管理请求的目标PNF的PNF信息包，对所述PNF进行网络实例化编排管理。Step S230: Perform network instantiation orchestration management on the PNF by using the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request.

执行本实施例提供的RAN侧的物理资源的编排管理方法，可应用于NFVO中。The method for arranging and managing physical resources on the RAN side provided in this embodiment can be applied to NFVO.

所述NFVO可以在步骤S210中从OSS等其他网元处接收所述PNF信息包，也可以从本地数据库读取预先存储的PFN数据包。The NFVO may receive the PNF information packet from other network elements such as the OSS in step S210, or may read a pre-stored PFN data packet from a local database.

在本实施例中，所述PNF信息包包括：物理网络功能描述PNFD及PNF软件；所述PNFD至少包括：所述PNF的资源参数及部署信息；所述PNF的资源参数，用于选择对应的PNF参与网络编排；所述部署信息，用于对参与网络编排的PNF进行配置和/或管理；所述PNF软件，用于安装到对应的PNF上，以实现所述特定网络功能。例如，本实施例的PNF信息包可为图1所示方法中形成的PNF信息包。该PNF信息包是对RAN侧的PNF的资源参数、部署信息及PNF软件等信息。In this embodiment, the PNF information package includes: physical network function description PNFD and PNF software; the PNFD includes at least: resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF; the resource parameters of the PNF are used to select the corresponding The PNF participates in network orchestration; the deployment information is used to configure and/or manage the PNF participating in the network orchestration; the PNF software is used to be installed on the corresponding PNF to realize the specific network function. For example, the PNF information packet in this embodiment may be the PNF information packet formed in the method shown in FIG. 1 . The PNF information packet is information such as resource parameters, deployment information, and PNF software of the PNF on the RAN side.

在获取到所述PNF信息包之后，若接收到对应的PNF的编排管理请求，就可以基于该PNF信息包进行PNF的实例化编排管理。After the PNF information packet is acquired, if a corresponding PNF orchestration management request is received, the instantiated orchestration management of the PNF can be performed based on the PNF information packet.

在本实施例中，所述PNF信息包相当于为进行PNF实例化的所需的各种信息，以及后续的管理配置信息。In this embodiment, the PNF information packet is equivalent to various information required for instantiation of the PNF, and subsequent management configuration information.

在进行所述PNF实例化之前，所述PNF对应的物理设备已经完成了物理部署，在RAN中可能部署了多个PNF，在进行所述编排管理请求的响应之前，首先需要确定出本次编排管理的PNF是哪一个，即所述目标PNF。Before the PNF is instantiated, the physical device corresponding to the PNF has been physically deployed, and multiple PNFs may be deployed in the RAN. Before responding to the orchestration management request, it is necessary to determine the current orchestration. Which one is the managed PNF, that is, the target PNF.

在一些实施例中，所述编排管理请求中会携带所述目标PNF的标识信息；这样可以基于所述编排管理请求自身携带的信息，就可以简便的确认出所述目标PNF。In some embodiments, the orchestration management request will carry the identification information of the target PNF; in this way, the target PNF can be easily identified based on the information carried by the orchestration management request itself.

在另一些实施例中，需要根据当前所述编排管理请求对应的网络部署需求，选择满足所述网络部署需求的PNF作为所述目标PNF。In other embodiments, it is necessary to select a PNF that satisfies the network deployment requirement as the target PNF according to the network deployment requirement corresponding to the current orchestration management request.

一旦确定了所述目标PNF，则可以利用预先为该目标PNF生成的PNF信息包，对目标PNF进行配置、更新和/或资源管理等各种操作。Once the target PNF is determined, various operations such as configuration, update and/or resource management can be performed on the target PNF by using the PNF information package generated for the target PNF in advance.

在具体实现时，若执行上述方法的网元为NFVO，可选为进行PNF的编排和管理时，所述NFVO基于目标PNF的PNF信息包中配置的EM信息，找到直接管理和控制该PNF的目标管理网元，通过向目标管理网元下发对应的指令或请求，触发目标管理网元基于所述PNF信息包，或，基于NFVO下发给目标管理网元的PNF信息包中的内容对所述目标PNF进行编排和管理。In the specific implementation, if the network element performing the above method is NFVO, it is optional to perform PNF orchestration and management, and the NFVO finds the EM information that directly manages and controls the PNF based on the EM information configured in the PNF information package of the target PNF. The target management network element, by issuing a corresponding instruction or request to the target management network element, triggers the target management network element based on the PNF information packet, or, based on NFVO, the content in the PNF information packet issued to the target management network element is correct. The target PNF is orchestrated and managed.

在一些实施例中，所述NFVO通过VNFM向所述目标管理网元下发对应的指令或请求，或者，发送进行所述目标PNF编排管理所需的各种信息，例如，目标PNF信息包中的部分或全部内容。In some embodiments, the NFVO sends a corresponding instruction or request to the target management network element through the VNFM, or sends various information required for the orchestration and management of the target PNF, for example, in the target PNF information packet part or all of the content.

在本实施例中所述NFVO等网元，可以通信运营商可以基于形成的PNF信息包，对当前DU、CU或RRU等RAN侧的物理资源进行统一的自行管理，无需由这些设备的设备厂商来进行管理，减少对网络的各种异常处理及网络调整的时延问题，方便通信运营商根据自身的需求，及时动态灵活的进行网络配置和PNF配置，从而实现通信网络的有效管理，尤其是对RAN侧的有效管理。The network elements such as NFVO described in this embodiment can be used by the communication operator to perform unified self-management of the physical resources on the RAN side such as the current DU, CU or RRU based on the formed PNF information packet, without requiring the equipment manufacturer of these equipment. It is convenient for communication operators to perform network configuration and PNF configuration dynamically and flexibly in a timely manner according to their own needs, so as to achieve effective management of communication networks, especially Effective management of the RAN side.

所述步骤S230可包括：根据所述资源参数选择所述目标PNF；根据所述部署参数对所述目标PNF进行配置和/或管理；将所述PNF软件安装到所述目标PNF上，以实现特定网络功能。The step S230 may include: selecting the target PNF according to the resource parameters; configuring and/or managing the target PNF according to the deployment parameters; installing the PNF software on the target PNF to achieve specific network functions.

在一些实施例中，所述方法还包括：In some embodiments, the method further includes:

接收已实例化的PNF上报的第二预定信息；其中，所述第二预定信息包括：告警信息、监控信息和/或性能统计信息的至少其中之一；Receive second predetermined information reported by the instantiated PNF; wherein, the second predetermined information includes: at least one of alarm information, monitoring information and/or performance statistics information;

根据所述第二预定信息，对所述已实例化PNF进行第一预设操作；其中，所述第一预设操作包括：故障排除操作、扩容操作、负载均衡操作以及缩容操作的至少其中之一。Perform a first preset operation on the instantiated PNF according to the second predetermined information; wherein, the first preset operation includes at least one of: a troubleshooting operation, a capacity expansion operation, a load balancing operation, and a capacity reduction operation one.

在本实施例中，已经实例化的PNF设备可以对自身的运行状态进行监控，当监控到异常时，可以直接向其所在网络直接向通信运营商的管理实体上报告警信息。在一些情况下，已经实例化的PNF设备还可进行日常监控，形成监控日志等监控信息，在上报事件的触发下，或者，在上报周期对应的上报时间点上报给对应的管理实体。在本实施例中，所述管理实体可为NFVO等对PFN进行统一编排管理的实体。In this embodiment, the instantiated PNF device can monitor its own running state, and when an abnormality is detected, it can directly report alarm information to the management entity of the communication operator to the network where it is located. In some cases, the instantiated PNF device can also perform daily monitoring, form monitoring information such as monitoring logs, and report to the corresponding management entity when triggered by a reporting event, or at the reporting time point corresponding to the reporting period. In this embodiment, the management entity may be an entity such as NFVO that performs unified orchestration and management of the PFN.

在一些情况下，已经实例化的PNF设备还会对自身的性能统计、负载状况等信息进行统计，将统计信息上报给NFVO等管理网元，由管理网元基于PNF上报的信息，调整所述PNF的工作状态，对所述PNF进行重新部署配置等预设操作。In some cases, the instantiated PNF device will also collect statistics on its own performance statistics, load status and other information, and report the statistics to management network elements such as NFVO. The working state of the PNF, and preset operations such as redeployment and configuration are performed on the PNF.

这样的话，所述PNF的告警信息等上报信息，不用先上报给设备厂商，再有设备厂商通过其他网络给到通信运营商，所述PNF直接可以通过其所在的通信网络，直接上报给通信运营商进行对应的PNF的各种动态操作的处理。In this case, the alarm information of the PNF does not need to be reported to the equipment manufacturer first, and then the equipment manufacturer sends it to the communication operator through other networks, and the PNF can directly report it to the communication operator through the communication network where it is located. The quotient handles various dynamic operations of the corresponding PNF.

在本实施例中，已经实例化的PNF可以通过依次通过EM及VNFM向所述NFVO上报各种信息。In this embodiment, the instantiated PNF can report various information to the NFVO through the EM and the VNFM in sequence.

这样的话，NFVO在接收到PNF上报的告警信息时，及时的解析所述告警信息，判断出告警类型及排除导致告警的故障的策略，基于该策略通过VNFM及EM等向对应的PNF发送操作指令，从而控制所述PNF执行所述第一预设操作，从而排除对应的故障。例如，当一个PNF出现故障时，NFVO通过故障PNF上报的故障信息，决策出启用备份PNF并确定重启对应的PNF，则所述NFVO会通过所述VNFM及所述EM向故障PNF发送重启指令，且向备份PNF发送工作指令，备份PNF接收到工作指令之后取代故障PNF进行工作，而故障PNF在接收到重启指令之后，会自动关机，在关机之后进行重启，这样至少可以减少软件运行错误导致的故障。In this way, when NFVO receives the alarm information reported by the PNF, it analyzes the alarm information in time, determines the alarm type and the strategy for eliminating the fault that caused the alarm, and sends operation instructions to the corresponding PNF through VNFM and EM based on the strategy. , so as to control the PNF to perform the first preset operation, so as to eliminate the corresponding fault. For example, when a PNF fails, the NFVO decides to enable the backup PNF and restarts the corresponding PNF through the fault information reported by the faulty PNF, then the NFVO sends a restart instruction to the faulty PNF through the VNFM and the EM, And send a work order to the backup PNF, after the backup PNF receives the work order, it replaces the faulty PNF to work, and the faulty PNF will automatically shut down after receiving the restart order, and restart after the shutdown, which can at least reduce software operation errors. Fault.

在一些实施例中，所述NFVO还可以向所述备份PNF发送拷贝指令，触发所述备份PNF在所述故障PNF关机之前，拷贝当前运行数据，这样可以确保对应的PNF执行功能的延续性。In some embodiments, the NFVO may also send a copy instruction to the backup PNF, triggering the backup PNF to copy the current running data before the faulty PNF shuts down, so as to ensure the continuity of the execution function of the corresponding PNF.

在一些实施例中，所述NFVO等管理实体，还可以对PNF的当前配置进行生命周期的管理。例如，一个PNF可以实现两种以上的网络功能，根据用户需求，例如，根据用户签约信息，为对应的PNF通过对应软件安装及硬件参数的使能和去使能，使得一个PNF可以实现特定的功能，但是该特定网络功能的有效时长可能为半年或一个月，该有效时长即可为所述生命管理周期中的一个周期。所述NFVO等管理实体进行生命周期管理时，可以在生命管理周期结束时，去除对应的PNF的当前配置，重新将该PNF进行其他配置。In some embodiments, the management entity such as the NFVO can also perform life cycle management on the current configuration of the PNF. For example, a PNF can implement two or more network functions. According to user requirements, for example, according to user subscription information, the corresponding software installation and hardware parameters are enabled and disabled for the corresponding PNF, so that a PNF can implement specific network functions. However, the effective duration of the specific network function may be half a year or a month, and the effective duration may be one of the life management cycles. When the management entity such as the NFVO performs life cycle management, the current configuration of the corresponding PNF may be removed at the end of the life management cycle, and the PNF may be reconfigured for other configurations.

在一些实施例中，一个所述PNF自身的使用寿命也是有限的，所述NFVO等管理实体还可以对PNF进行其自身的使用生命周期的管理。一个PNF随着老化，其工作性能也会发生对应的变化，这种变化可以由所述PNF信息包中的衰减曲线进行调整；所述NFVO等管理实体也可以根据PNF的工作性能的变化，通过PNF信息包的更新并更新所述PNF进行重新配置等生命周期管理。当然以上进行对生命周期管理的举例，具体实现时，不局限于上述任意一种。In some embodiments, the service life of a PNF itself is also limited, and the management entity such as the NFVO can also manage the use life cycle of the PNF itself. As a PNF ages, its working performance will also change correspondingly, and this change can be adjusted by the attenuation curve in the PNF information packet; the NFVO and other management entities can also change the working performance of the PNF through Update the PNF information package and update the PNF for life cycle management such as reconfiguration. Of course, the above examples of life cycle management are not limited to any of the above.

所述步骤S220可包括：接收PNF的部署请求；根据所述编排管理请求的位置需求，确定出满足所述位置需求的所述目标PNF；The step S220 may include: receiving a deployment request of the PNF; according to the location requirement of the orchestration management request, determining the target PNF that meets the location requirement;

所述步骤S230可包括：利用所述目标PNF的PNF信息包，确定出管理所述目标PNC的目标管理网元；向所述目标管理网元发送基于所述PNF信息包实例化所述PNC的实例化请求。The step S230 may include: using the PNF information packet of the target PNF to determine a target management network element that manages the target PNC; and sending a message that instantiates the PNC based on the PNF information packet to the target management network element. Instantiate the request.

不同位置处的用户设备对接入的需求是不同，基于地理位置的就近原则，在本实施例中，会基于部署请求对应的地理位置，并结合PNF信息包中的地理位置参数，选择出可以提供对应网络功能的目标PNF。当选择出目标PNF之后，可以根据PNF信息包中的EM信息，确定出目标PNF的EM，并根据部署请求携带的网络需求等信息，向所述EM发送实例化请求。所述EM可以根据NFVO等管理实体下发的实例化所需的数据进行目标PNF的部署，也可以根据所述网络需求基于预先存储的目标PNF的PNF信息包，自行对所述目标PNF进行部署。User equipments at different locations have different access requirements. Based on the proximity principle of geographic location, in this embodiment, based on the geographic location corresponding to the deployment request, combined with the geographic location parameter in the PNF information package, select the location that can be used. Provides the target PNF corresponding to the network function. After the target PNF is selected, the EM of the target PNF can be determined according to the EM information in the PNF information packet, and an instantiation request is sent to the EM according to the network requirements and other information carried in the deployment request. The EM can deploy the target PNF according to the data required for instantiation issued by a management entity such as NFVO, or can deploy the target PNF by itself based on the pre-stored PNF information package of the target PNF according to the network requirements. .

这样的话，本实施例中通过PNF信息包的引入，可以由通信运营商自行进行PNF的网络部署，而并不一定需要设备厂商来进行配置，可方便通信运营商自身的简单配置。In this way, through the introduction of the PNF information package in this embodiment, the network deployment of the PNF can be performed by the communication operator itself, and the device manufacturer does not necessarily need to perform the configuration, which can facilitate the simple configuration of the communication operator itself.

在一些实施例中，所述步骤S220可包括：In some embodiments, the step S220 may include:

接收目标PNF的更新请求，其中，所述更新请求包括：进行物理资源数量的更新请求、进行无线制式的更新请求、无线资源的分配更新请求及软件更新的其中之一；Receive an update request of the target PNF, wherein the update request includes one of: an update request for the number of physical resources, an update request for a wireless standard, a radio resource allocation update request, and a software update;

所述步骤S230可包括：The step S230 may include:

向所述目标PNC的目标管理网元发送进行所述目标PNF更新的更新请求；其中，所述更新请求，用于触发所述目标管理网元利用所述PNF信息包更新已实例化的所述目标PNF的配置更新。sending an update request for updating the target PNF to the target management network element of the target PNC; wherein the update request is used to trigger the target management network element to update the instantiated Configuration update of the target PNF.

在本实施例中所述配置更新，可包括：更新PNF使用的工作频段，或，使用的工作制式。所述配置更新，还可包括：更新PNF中安装和运行的PNF软件，实现PNF提供的网络功能的变更，提供的同样的网络功能的服务质量的调整。The configuration update in this embodiment may include: updating the working frequency band used by the PNF, or the working standard used. The configuration update may further include: updating the PNF software installed and running in the PNF, realizing the change of the network function provided by the PNF, and the adjustment of the service quality of the same network function provided.

在另一些实施例中，所述步骤S220可包括：接收目标PNF的删除请求，其中，所述删除请求，用于去除所述目标PNF的实例化；In other embodiments, the step S220 may include: receiving a deletion request of the target PNF, wherein the deletion request is used to remove the instantiation of the target PNF;

所述步骤S230可包括：向所述目标PNC的目标管理网元发送进行所述目标PNF去实例化的删除请求；其中，所述删除请求，用于触发所述目标管理网元去除所述PNF的实例化。The step S230 may include: sending a deletion request for de-instantiating the target PNF to the target management network element of the target PNC; wherein the deletion request is used to trigger the target management network element to remove the PNF instantiation of .

在一些实施例在中一个已经实例化的PNF，可能需要进行去实例化，去除其使用状态。在本实施例中则管理网元可能从其他设备或人机交互界面，接收到所述删除请求。在接收到删除请求之后，确定出需要去实例化的目标PNF，然后向目标PNF的EM发送删除指令或删除请求等，触发EM对目标PNF进行去实例化。在本实施例中，所述去实例化，可包括：恢复所述目标PNF的默认设置等，或者，直接去使能所述目标PNF的网络功能，或者，直接断开目标PNF与其他PNF的连接，从而实现目标PNF的去实例化。In some embodiments, an already instantiated PNF may need to be de-instantiated to remove its usage state. In this embodiment, the management network element may receive the deletion request from other devices or a human-computer interaction interface. After receiving the deletion request, determine the target PNF that needs to be de-instantiated, and then send a deletion instruction or deletion request to the EM of the target PNF, triggering the EM to de-instantiate the target PNF. In this embodiment, the de-instantiation may include: restoring the default settings of the target PNF, etc., or directly disabling the network function of the target PNF, or directly disconnecting the target PNF from other PNFs connection, thereby achieving de-instantiation of the target PNF.

接收所述PNF信息包的处理请求，其中，所述PNF信息包的处理请求，包括：所述PNF信息包的更新请求、删除请求、增加请求及上线请求的至少其中之一；receiving a processing request of the PNF information packet, wherein the processing request of the PNF information packet includes: at least one of an update request, a deletion request, an addition request and an online request of the PNF information packet;

基于所述PNF信息包的处理请求，执行与所述PNF信息包相关的对应第二预设操作。Based on the processing request of the PNF information packet, a corresponding second preset operation related to the PNF information packet is performed.

例如，管理实体为NFVO时，所述NFVO可以从OSS接收处理请求，NFVO接收到OSS的处理请求之后，对对应的PNF信息包执行第二预设操作。这里的第二预设操作可包括：上线操作、删除请求、增加请求等各种请求。这里的执行上线请求对应的上线操作时，包括：存储对应的PNF信息包，将对应的PNF信息包的有效标记设置为有效，这样表明该PNF信息包有效，对应的PNF可以利用该PNF信息包进行编排管理。For example, when the management entity is an NFVO, the NFVO may receive a processing request from the OSS, and after receiving the processing request from the OSS, the NFVO performs the second preset operation on the corresponding PNF information packet. The second preset operation here may include various requests such as an online operation, a deletion request, and an addition request. When performing the online operation corresponding to the online request, it includes: storing the corresponding PNF information packet, and setting the valid flag of the corresponding PNF information packet to be valid, which indicates that the PNF information packet is valid, and the corresponding PNF can use the PNF information packet. Orchestrate management.

本实施例提供一种网元，所述网元包括：无线RAN侧物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包生成装置。如图5所示，所述网元，包括：This embodiment provides a network element, where the network element includes: an apparatus for generating a PNF information packet of a physical network function PNF on the wireless RAN side. As shown in Figure 5, the network element includes:

第一获取单元110，用于获取RAN侧的物理网络功能PNF的第一预定信息，以生成物理网络功能描述PNFD；a first obtaining unit 110, configured to obtain the first predetermined information of the physical network function PNF on the RAN side, so as to generate the physical network function description PNFD;

第二获取单元120，用于获取所述PNF实现特定网络功能的PNF软件，其中，所述PNF软件，用于安装到对应的PNF上，以实现所述特定网络功能；The second obtaining unit 120 is configured to obtain the PNF software for implementing the specific network function by the PNF, wherein the PNF software is used to be installed on the corresponding PNF to realize the specific network function;

生成单元130，用于生成包括所述PNFD及所述PNF软件的PNF信息包，其中，所述PNF信息包，用于PNF编排管理。The generating unit 130 is configured to generate a PNF information package including the PNFD and the PNF software, wherein the PNF information package is used for PNF orchestration management.

所述第一获取单元110及第二获取单元120可对应于通信接口，可以从其他设备接收所述第一预定信息及所述PNF软件等用于生成所述PNF信息包的信息和/或数据；所述第一获取单元110及第二获取单元120还可对应于人机交互接口，可以用于从人机交互接口接收对应的信息。The first obtaining unit 110 and the second obtaining unit 120 may correspond to communication interfaces, and may receive the first predetermined information and the information and/or data used to generate the PNF information packet, such as the first predetermined information and the PNF software, from other devices ; The first acquisition unit 110 and the second acquisition unit 120 may also correspond to a human-computer interaction interface, and may be used to receive corresponding information from the human-computer interaction interface.

所述生成单元130可对应于处理器，所述处理器可包括：中央处理器、微处理器、数字信号处理器、应用处理器或可编程阵列等。The generating unit 130 may correspond to a processor, and the processor may include: a central processing unit, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, an application processor, a programmable array, or the like.

总之，本实施例中所述网元可以生成所述PNF信息包，方便利用PNF信息包对RAN的物理网络功能进行编排管理。In a word, the network element in this embodiment can generate the PNF information packet, so as to facilitate the orchestration and management of the physical network functions of the RAN by using the PNF information packet.

在一些实施例中，所述PNFD至少包括：所述PNF的资源参数及部署信息；所述PNF的资源参数，用于选择对应的PNF参与网络编排；所述部署信息，用于对参与网络编排的PNF进行配置和/或管理。In some embodiments, the PNFD includes at least: resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF; the resource parameters of the PNF are used to select a corresponding PNF to participate in the network orchestration; the deployment information is used to arrange the participating networks PNF for configuration and/or management.

可选地，所述网元可包括运营支撑系统OSS；所述网元还包括：Optionally, the network element may include an operation support system OSS; the network element further includes:

发送单元，用于将所述PNF信息包传输给网络功能虚拟化编排NFVO，所述PNF信息包，用于所述NFVO的PNF编排管理。A sending unit, configured to transmit the PNF information packet to the network function virtualization orchestration NFVO, where the PNF information packet is used for the PNF orchestration management of the NFVO.

这里的发送单元，可对应于能够与NFVO通信的网络接口，将生成的PNF信息包发送给NFVO，由所述NFVO进行PNF的编排管理。The sending unit here may correspond to a network interface capable of communicating with the NFVO, and sends the generated PNF information packet to the NFVO, and the NFVO performs the arrangement and management of the PNF.

在一些实施例中，所述资源参数包括：所述PNF的标识参数、地理位置参数、硬件参数、软件参数、无线参数及管理网元EM信息的至少其中之一。In some embodiments, the resource parameters include: at least one of identification parameters, geographic location parameters, hardware parameters, software parameters, wireless parameters, and management network element EM information of the PNF.

这里的仅是所述资源参数的举例，具体实现时，不局限于上述参数。This is only an example of the resource parameters, and the specific implementation is not limited to the above parameters.

可选地，一个所述PNF包括：N个物理网络功能单元PNFC，其中，所述N为正整数；所述PNFD包括：N个物理网络功能单元PNFC描述PNFCD；一个所述PNFCD包括：一个所述PNFC的资源参数及部署信息。Optionally, one PNF includes: N physical network function units PNFC, where N is a positive integer; the PNFD includes: N physical network function units PNFC description PNFCD; one PNFCD includes: one Describe the resource parameters and deployment information of PNFC.

这里的PNFCD的组成可以参见前述实施例中的描述。The composition of the PNFCD here can refer to the description in the foregoing embodiments.

本发明实施例提供另一种网元，所述网元包括：无线RAN侧的物理资源的编排管理装置，如图6所示，本实施例提供的网元可包括：An embodiment of the present invention provides another network element, where the network element includes: an arrangement and management device for physical resources on the wireless RAN side. As shown in FIG. 6 , the network element provided in this embodiment may include:

第三获取单元210，用于获取物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包；A third obtaining unit 210, configured to obtain the PNF information packet of the physical network function PNF;

接收单元220，用于接收PNF的编排管理请求；a receiving unit 220, configured to receive an orchestration management request of the PNF;

响应单元230，用于利用响应所述编排管理请求的目标PNF的PNF信息包，对所述PNF进行网络实例化编排管理。The response unit 230 is configured to perform network instantiation orchestration management on the PNF by using the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request.

同样的，这里的第三获取单元210可对应于通信接口，可从其他网元接收所述PNF信息包。Likewise, the third obtaining unit 210 here may correspond to a communication interface, and may receive the PNF information packet from other network elements.

所述接收单元220可对应于人机交互接口或设备间通信的通信接口，可以接收所述编排管理请求。The receiving unit 220 may correspond to a human-computer interaction interface or a communication interface for inter-device communication, and may receive the orchestration management request.

所述响应单元230可对应于处理器，可以用于基于PHF数据包进行PNF的编排管理。The response unit 230 may correspond to a processor, and may be used to perform PNF orchestration and management based on PHF data packets.

可选地，所述接收单元220，还可用于接收已实例化的PNF上报的第二预定信息；其中，所述第二预定信息包括：告警信息、监控信息和/或性能统计信息的至少其中之一；Optionally, the receiving unit 220 is further configured to receive second predetermined information reported by the instantiated PNF; wherein the second predetermined information includes: at least one of alarm information, monitoring information and/or performance statistics information one;

所述响应单元230，还可用于根据所述第二预定信息，对所述已实例化PNF进行第一预设操作；其中，所述第一预设操作包括：故障排除操作、扩容操作、负载均衡操作以及缩容操作的至少其中之一。所述PNF信息包包括：物理网络功能描述PNFD及PNF软件；所述PNFD至少包括：所述PNF的资源参数及部署信息；所述PNF的资源参数，用于选择对应的PNF参与网络编排；所述部署信息，用于对参与网络编排的PNF进行配置和/或管理；所述PNF软件，用于安装到对应的PNF上，以实现特定网络功能。对应地，所述响应单元230，具体用于根据所述资源参数选择所述目标PNF；根据所述部署参数对所述目标PNF进行配置和/或管理；将所述PNF软件安装到所述目标PNF上，以实现特定网络功能。The response unit 230 may also be configured to perform a first preset operation on the instantiated PNF according to the second predetermined information; wherein, the first preset operation includes: troubleshooting operation, capacity expansion operation, load at least one of an equalization operation and a scaling operation. The PNF information package includes: physical network function description PNFD and PNF software; the PNFD includes at least: resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF; the resource parameters of the PNF are used to select a corresponding PNF to participate in network orchestration; The deployment information is used to configure and/or manage the PNF participating in the network orchestration; the PNF software is used to be installed on the corresponding PNF to implement specific network functions. Correspondingly, the response unit 230 is specifically configured to select the target PNF according to the resource parameter; configure and/or manage the target PNF according to the deployment parameter; install the PNF software to the target PNF to achieve specific network functions.

在另一些实施例中，所述接收单元220，具体可用于接收PNF的部署请求；In other embodiments, the receiving unit 220 may be specifically configured to receive a deployment request of the PNF;

所述响应单元230，还可用于根据所述编排管理请求的位置需求，确定出满足所述位置需求的所述目标PNF；并具体用于利用所述目标PNF的PNF信息包，确定出管理所述目标PNC的目标管理网元；向所述目标管理网元发送基于所述PNF信息包实例化所述PNC的实例化请求。The response unit 230 can also be used to determine the target PNF that meets the location requirement according to the location requirement of the orchestration management request; and is specifically configured to use the PNF information packet of the target PNF to determine the management location. A target management network element of the target PNC; and an instantiation request for instantiating the PNC based on the PNF information packet is sent to the target management network element.

在一些实施例中，所述接收单元220，还具体用于接收目标PNF的更新请求，其中，所述更新请求包括：进行物理资源数量的更新请求、进行无线制式的更新请求、无线资源的分配更新请求及软件更新的其中之一；所述响应单元230，可具体用于向所述目标PNC的目标管理网元发送进行所述目标PNF更新的更新请求；其中，所述更新请求，用于触发所述目标管理网元利用所述PNF信息包更新已实例化的所述目标PNF的配置更新。In some embodiments, the receiving unit 220 is further specifically configured to receive an update request of the target PNF, where the update request includes: an update request for the number of physical resources, an update request for a wireless standard, and an allocation of radio resources One of an update request and a software update; the response unit 230 may be specifically configured to send an update request for updating the target PNF to the target management network element of the target PNC; wherein the update request is used for Triggering the target management network element to update the configuration update of the instantiated target PNF using the PNF information packet.

在还有些实施例中，所述接收单元220，可用于接收目标PNF的删除请求，其中，所述删除请求，用于去除所述目标PNF的实例化；所述响应单元230.，具体可用于向所述目标PNC的目标管理网元发送进行所述目标PNF去实例化的删除请求；其中，所述删除请求，用于触发所述目标管理网元去除所述PNF的实例化。In some other embodiments, the receiving unit 220 may be configured to receive a deletion request of the target PNF, wherein the deletion request is used to remove the instantiation of the target PNF; the response unit 230., may be specifically configured to A deletion request for de-instantiating the target PNF is sent to the target management network element of the target PNC; wherein the deletion request is used to trigger the target management network element to de-instantiate the PNF.

在一些实施例中，所述接收单元220，还可用于接收所述PNF信息包的处理请求，其中，所述PNF信息包的处理请求，包括：所述PNF信息包的更新请求、删除请求、增加请求及上线请求的至少其中之一；所述响应单元230，还可用于基于所述PNF信息包的处理请求，执行与所述PNF信息包相关的对应第二预设操作。In some embodiments, the receiving unit 220 is further configured to receive a processing request for the PNF information packet, wherein the processing request for the PNF information packet includes: an update request, a deletion request, a at least one of an add request and an online request; the response unit 230 may be further configured to perform a corresponding second preset operation related to the PNF information packet based on the processing request of the PNF information packet.

如图7所示，本实施例还提供一种网元，包括：As shown in FIG. 7 , this embodiment further provides a network element, including:

第一收发器310，用于与其他网元的数据交互，The first transceiver 310 is used for data interaction with other network elements,

第一存储器320，用于进行信息存储；a first memory 320 for storing information;

第一处理器330，分别与所述第一收发器310及所述第一存储器320连接，用于通过执行存储在所述第一存储器320上的计算机程序，控制所述第一收发器310的数据交互及所述第一存储器320的数据存储，并执行以下步骤：The first processor 330 is connected to the first transceiver 310 and the first memory 320 respectively, and is configured to control the operation of the first transceiver 310 by executing a computer program stored in the first memory 320 . Data interaction and data storage in the first memory 320, and perform the following steps:

本实施例中所述第一收发器310可对应于网络接口，所述网络接口可为电缆接口、光缆接口或收发天线等，可以用于其他网元进行数据交互。In this embodiment, the first transceiver 310 may correspond to a network interface, and the network interface may be a cable interface, an optical cable interface, or a transceiver antenna, etc., and may be used for data interaction between other network elements.

所述第一存储器320可包括：各种类型的存储介质，可以用于数据存储。在本实施例中，所述第二存储器320包括的存储介质至少部分为非易失性存储介质，可以用于存储所述计算机程序。The first memory 320 may include various types of storage media, which may be used for data storage. In this embodiment, the storage medium included in the second memory 320 is at least partially a non-volatile storage medium, which can be used to store the computer program.

所述第一处理器330可包括：中央处理器、微处理器、数字信号处理器、应用处理器、专用集成电路或可编程阵列等，可以用于通过计算机程序的执行实现PNF信息包的形成。The first processor 330 may include: a central processing unit, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, an application processor, an application-specific integrated circuit or a programmable array, etc., and may be used to realize the formation of a PNF information packet through the execution of a computer program. .

在本实施例中，所述第一处理器330可通过集成电路总线等设备内总线，与所述第一收发器310及第一存储器320连接。In this embodiment, the first processor 330 may be connected to the first transceiver 310 and the first memory 320 through an in-device bus such as an integrated circuit bus.

在一些实施例中，本实施例提供的网元可为OSS。In some embodiments, the network element provided in this embodiment may be an OSS.

进一步地，所述第一处理器330执行的步骤还包括：Further, the steps performed by the first processor 330 further include:

将所述PNF信息包传输给网络功能虚拟化编排NFVO，所述PNF信息包，用于所述NFVO的PNF编排管理。The PNF information packet is transmitted to the network function virtualization orchestration NFVO, and the PNF information packet is used for the PNF orchestration management of the NFVO.

在另一些实施例中，一个所述PNF包括：N个物理网络功能单元PNFC，其中，所述N为正整数；所述PNFD包括：N个物理网络功能单元PNFC描述PNFCD；一个所述PNFCD包括：一个所述PNFC的资源参数及部署信息。In other embodiments, one of the PNFs includes: N physical network function units PNFC, wherein the N is a positive integer; the PNFD includes: N physical network function units PNFC description PNFCDs; one of the PNFCDs includes : a resource parameter and deployment information of the PNFC.

如8所示，本实施例提供一种网元，包括：As shown in 8, this embodiment provides a network element, including:

第二收发器410，用于与其他网元的数据交互，The second transceiver 410 is used for data interaction with other network elements,

第二存储器420，用于进行信息存储；The second memory 420 is used for information storage;

第二处理器430，分别与所述第二收发器410及所述第二存储器420连接，用于通过执行存储在所述第二存储器420上的计算机程序，控制所述第二收发器410的数据交互及所述第二存储器420的数据存储，并执行以下步骤：The second processor 430 is connected to the second transceiver 410 and the second memory 420 respectively, and is configured to control the operation of the second transceiver 410 by executing a computer program stored in the second memory 420 Data interaction and data storage in the second memory 420, and perform the following steps:

本实施例中所述第二收发器410可对应于网络接口，所述网络接口可为电缆接口、光缆接口或收发天线等，可以用于其他网元进行数据交互。In this embodiment, the second transceiver 410 may correspond to a network interface, and the network interface may be a cable interface, an optical cable interface, or a transceiver antenna, etc., and may be used for data interaction with other network elements.

所述第二存储器420可包括：各种类型的存储介质，可以用于数据存储。在本实施例中，所述第二存储器420包括的存储介质至少部分为非易失性存储介质，可以用于存储所述计算机程序。The second memory 420 may include various types of storage media, which may be used for data storage. In this embodiment, the storage medium included in the second memory 420 is at least partially a non-volatile storage medium, which can be used to store the computer program.

所述第二处理器430可包括：中央处理器、微处理器、数字信号处理器、应用处理器、专用集成电路或可编程阵列等，可以用于通过计算机程序的执行实现PNF信息包的形成。The second processor 430 may include: a central processing unit, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, an application processor, an application-specific integrated circuit or a programmable array, etc., and may be used to realize the formation of a PNF information packet through the execution of a computer program. .

在本实施例中，所述第二处理器430可通过集成电路总线等设备内总线，与所述第二收发器410及第二存储器420连接。In this embodiment, the second processor 430 may be connected to the second transceiver 410 and the second memory 420 through an in-device bus such as an integrated circuit bus.

所述PNF信息包包括：物理网络功能描述PNFD及PNF软件；所述PNFD至少包括：所述PNF的资源参数及部署信息；所述PNF的资源参数，用于选择对应的PNF参与网络编排；所述部署信息，用于对参与网络编排的PNF进行配置和/或管理；所述PNF软件，用于安装到对应的PNF上，以实现特定网络功能。本实施例提供的网元可选为NFVO。The PNF information package includes: physical network function description PNFD and PNF software; the PNFD includes at least: resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF; the resource parameters of the PNF are used to select a corresponding PNF to participate in network orchestration; The deployment information is used to configure and/or manage the PNF participating in the network orchestration; the PNF software is used to be installed on the corresponding PNF to implement specific network functions. The network element provided in this embodiment can be selected as NFVO.

进一步地，所述第二处理器430执行的步骤还包括：Further, the steps performed by the second processor 430 further include:

在一些实施例中，所述第二处理器430执行的步骤具体包括：接收PNF的部署请求；根据所述编排管理请求的位置需求，确定出满足所述位置需求的所述目标PNF；利用所述目标PNF的PNF信息包，确定出管理所述目标PNC的目标管理网元；向所述目标管理网元发送基于所述PNF信息包实例化所述PNC的实例化请求。In some embodiments, the steps performed by the second processor 430 specifically include: receiving a PNF deployment request; determining the target PNF that satisfies the location requirement according to the location requirement of the orchestration management request; using the The PNF information packet of the target PNF is determined, and the target management network element that manages the target PNC is determined; an instantiation request for instantiating the PNC based on the PNF information packet is sent to the target management network element.

在另一些实施例中，所述第二处理器430执行的步骤具体包括：In other embodiments, the steps performed by the second processor 430 specifically include:

接收目标PNF的更新请求，其中，所述更新请求包括：进行物理资源数量的更新请求、进行无线制式的更新请求、无线资源的分配更新请求及软件更新的其中之一；向所述目标PNC的目标管理网元发送进行所述目标PNF更新的更新请求；其中，所述更新请求，用于触发所述目标管理网元利用所述PNF信息包更新已实例化的所述目标PNF的配置更新。Receive an update request of the target PNF, wherein the update request includes one of: an update request for the number of physical resources, an update request for a wireless standard, an allocation update request for radio resources, and a software update; an update request to the target PNC The target management network element sends an update request for updating the target PNF; wherein the update request is used to trigger the target management network element to update the configuration update of the instantiated target PNF by using the PNF information packet.

在一些实施例中，第二处理器430执行的步骤还可包括：接收目标PNF的删除请求，其中，所述删除请求，用于去除所述目标PNF的实例化；向所述目标PNC的目标管理网元发送进行所述目标PNF去实例化的删除请求；其中，所述删除请求，用于触发所述目标管理网元去除所述PNF的实例化。In some embodiments, the steps performed by the second processor 430 may further include: receiving a deletion request of the target PNF, wherein the deletion request is used to remove the instantiation of the target PNF; The management network element sends a deletion request for de-instantiating the target PNF; wherein the deletion request is used to trigger the target management network element to de-instantiate the PNF.

在还有些实施例中，所述第二处理器430执行的步骤还可包括：接收所述PNF信息包的处理请求，其中，所述PNF信息包的处理请求，包括：所述PNF信息包的更新请求、删除请求、增加请求及上线请求的至少其中之一；基于所述PNF信息包的处理请求，执行与所述PNF信息包相关的对应第二预设操作。In still other embodiments, the steps performed by the second processor 430 may further include: receiving a processing request for the PNF information packet, wherein the processing request for the PNF information packet includes: at least one of an update request, a deletion request, an addition request, and an online request; and based on the processing request of the PNF information packet, perform a corresponding second preset operation related to the PNF information packet.

本发明实施例还提供一种网元，包括：第三收发器、第三存储器、第三处理器及存储在所述第三存储器上并由所述第三处理器处理的计算机程序；An embodiment of the present invention further provides a network element, including: a third transceiver, a third memory, a third processor, and a computer program stored in the third memory and processed by the third processor;

所述第三处理器，分别与所述第三收发器及所述第三存储器连接，用于通过执行所述计算机程序控制所述第三收发器的信息交互、所述第三存储器的信息存储，并执行前述一个或多个实施例中提供给的RAN侧物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包生成方法。或，执行前述一个或多个实施例提供的RAN侧的物理资源的编排管理方法。The third processor is respectively connected to the third transceiver and the third memory, and is used to control the information interaction of the third transceiver and the information storage of the third memory by executing the computer program , and execute the method for generating PNF information packets of the RAN side physical network function PNF provided in one or more of the foregoing embodiments. Or, the method for orchestration and management of physical resources on the RAN side provided by one or more of the foregoing embodiments is performed.

本实施例中所述第三收发器可对应于网络接口，所述网络接口可为电缆接口、光缆接口或收发天线等，可以用于其他网元进行数据交互。In this embodiment, the third transceiver may correspond to a network interface, and the network interface may be a cable interface, an optical cable interface, or a transceiver antenna, etc., and may be used for data interaction with other network elements.

所述第三存储器可包括：各种类型的存储介质，可以用于数据存储。在本实施例中，所述第二存储器包括的存储介质至少部分为非易失性存储介质，可以用于存储所述计算机程序。The third memory may include various types of storage media, which may be used for data storage. In this embodiment, the storage medium included in the second memory is at least partially a non-volatile storage medium, which can be used to store the computer program.

所述第三处理器可包括：中央处理器、微处理器、数字信号处理器、应用处理器、专用集成电路或可编程阵列等，可以用于通过计算机程序的执行实现PNF信息包的形成。The third processor may include: a central processing unit, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, an application processor, an application-specific integrated circuit or a programmable array, etc., and may be used to realize the formation of a PNF information packet through the execution of a computer program.

在本实施例中，所述第三处理器可通过集成电路总线等设备内总线，与所述第三收发器及第三存储器连接。In this embodiment, the third processor may be connected to the third transceiver and the third memory through an in-device bus such as an integrated circuit bus.

本发明实施例还提供一种计算机存储介质，所述计算机存储介质存储有计算机程序，所述计算机程序被处理器执行后，并执行前述一个或多个实施例中提供给的RAN侧物理网络功能PNF的PNF信息包生成方法。或，执行前述一个或多个实施例提供的RAN侧的物理资源的编排管理方法。An embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer storage medium, where the computer storage medium stores a computer program, and after the computer program is executed by the processor, executes the RAN side physical network function provided in one or more of the foregoing embodiments PNF packet generation method for PNF. Or, the method for orchestration and management of physical resources on the RAN side provided by one or more of the foregoing embodiments is performed.

本发明实施例提供的计算机存储介质包括：移动存储设备、只读存储器(ROM，Read-Only Memory)、随机存取存储器(RAM，Random Access Memory)、磁碟或者光盘等各种可以存储程序代码的介质。可选为，所述计算机存储介质可为非瞬间存储介质。这里的非瞬间存储介质又可以称为非易失性存储介质。The computer storage medium provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes: a mobile storage device, a read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), a random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, etc. that can store program codes medium. Optionally, the computer storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium. The non-transitory storage medium here may also be referred to as a non-volatile storage medium.

以下结合上述任意一个实施例提供几个具体示例：Several specific examples are provided below in conjunction with any of the above embodiments:

示例1：Example 1:

本示例提出一种利用MANO编排RAN侧物理资源的方法，如下包括：This example proposes a method for using MANO to arrange physical resources on the RAN side, including:

封装PNFD与PNF软件版本生成PNF信息包，使MANO获得PNF编排管理所需的完整信息。Encapsulate PNFD and PNF software version to generate PNF information package, so that MANO can obtain complete information required for PNF orchestration and management.

对DU、RRU和天线进行了可供编排的资源抽象，按代理位置信息、硬件信息、软件信息、RAT信息扩展了ETSI对PNFD的描述内容。The resource abstraction for DU, RRU and antenna that can be arranged is carried out, and the description content of PNFD by ETSI is extended according to the agent location information, hardware information, software information and RAT information.

对NFVO编排管理功能增强进行了定义，以支持MANO可以完成RAN侧PNF资源查询、PNF版本更新、PNF RAT配置管理、PNF状态设置等操作，实现MANO对PNF的生命周期管理。The enhancement of NFVO orchestration and management functions is defined to support MANO to complete operations such as RAN side PNF resource query, PNF version update, PNF RAT configuration management, and PNF status setting, so as to realize the life cycle management of PNF by MANO.

针对RAN侧PNF在MANO的可编排、可管理，本示例定义了PNF信息包，NFVO通过PNF软件包提供的资源信息可以按需编排RAN网络。For the RAN side PNF can be arranged and managed in MANO, this example defines the PNF information package, and the NFVO can arrange the RAN network on demand through the resource information provided by the PNF software package.

PNF信息包包含PNFD和PNF软件两部分。其中，PNFD描述了PNF的资源参数，指该PNF在不同无线制式下的编排参数集合，可以从整机和池化单板两个维度提供描述，以满足不同形态PNF的编排。PNF软件信息提供在不同无线制式下PNF可以使用的不同软件，PNF软件按照整机和单板粒度提供。以LTE、NB-IoT和GSM为例，PNF信息包可以如图9所示.The PNF information package contains two parts, PNFD and PNF software. Among them, PNFD describes the resource parameters of the PNF, which refers to the set of programming parameters of the PNF under different wireless standards. PNF software information provides different software that can be used by PNF in different wireless systems. PNF software is provided according to the granularity of the whole machine and single board. Taking LTE, NB-IoT and GSM as examples, the PNF information packet can be shown in Figure 9.

PNFD信息包可以按如下方式定义：PNFD packets can be defined as follows:

PNFD可包含PNF的地理位置参数、硬件参数、软件参数以及无线参数。The PNFD may contain geographic location parameters, hardware parameters, software parameters, and wireless parameters of the PNF.

地理位置参数可包括：各种方式采集的位置信息。地理位置信息至少应包括机房位置信息、建筑名称、地理位置坐标等信息。天线等PNF还应提供天线的海拔高度、天线结构底部海拔高度等信息。The geographic location parameters may include: location information collected in various ways. The geographic location information should at least include the location information of the computer room, building name, geographic location coordinates and other information. The PNF such as the antenna should also provide information such as the altitude of the antenna and the altitude of the bottom of the antenna structure.

硬件参数至少应提供设备提供商信息、设备硬件版本信息、设备支持的工作频段、设备支持小区带宽等硬件参数。Hardware parameters should at least provide hardware parameters such as device provider information, device hardware version information, operating frequency bands supported by the device, and cell bandwidth supported by the device.

软件参数至少应提供软件供应商信息、软件特性描述信息以及软件所在路径信息。PNF软件信息可以按照整机或单板进行提供。PNF整机软件信息应按照单板级别进行说明。Software parameters should at least provide software vendor information, software feature description information, and software path information. PNF software information can be provided according to the whole machine or single board. The software information of the whole PNF machine should be explained according to the board level.

无线制式信息至少应包括无线制式类型信息、工作频段信息、小区带宽信息、中心载频信道号等信息。The wireless standard information should at least include wireless standard type information, working frequency band information, cell bandwidth information, center carrier frequency channel number and other information.

PNFD可以按如下方式定义：PNFD can be defined as follows:

以下地理位置参数的相关定义。Definitions for the following geographic parameters.

下表是硬件参数的定义The following table is the definition of hardware parameters

软件参数的相关定义可如下表：The relevant definitions of software parameters can be found in the following table:

无线参数的可选相关定义可如下：Optional related definitions of wireless parameters may be as follows:

NFVO编排PNF的功能增强。NFVO orchestrates enhancements to PNF.

进一步地，2)PNFD的参数扩展。通过位置参数、硬件参数、软件参数和无线制式参数的补充，使MANO具备编排无线网络的能力，为频谱资源精细化管理做好前期准备。Further, 2) parameter expansion of PNFD. With the addition of location parameters, hardware parameters, software parameters and wireless standard parameters, MANO has the ability to arrange wireless networks and prepares for the refined management of spectrum resources.

3)NFVO的功能增强。通过定义NFVO的PNF管理功能，使NFVO能够管理PNF信息包，NFVO可以完成PNF的生命周期管理，可以完成PNF资源管理接口上的信令流程。3) Functional enhancement of NFVO. By defining the PNF management function of NFVO, NFVO can manage PNF information packets, NFVO can complete the life cycle management of PNF, and can complete the signaling process on the PNF resource management interface.

在上述所有表格中，若参数的属性为必选，则不管在什么条件下所述PNFD都包括的资源参数，若条件必选则标识在满足一定条件下必须包括的资源参数。In all the above tables, if the attribute of the parameter is mandatory, the PNFD includes resource parameters regardless of the conditions; if the conditions are mandatory, identifies the resource parameters that must be included under certain conditions.

示例2：Example 2:

本示例基于示例1中定义的PNF信息包进行PNF编排，例如，利用与所述PNF信息包对应的PNF管理接口进行PNF编排和管理。This example performs PNF orchestration based on the PNF information packet defined in Example 1, for example, using the PNF management interface corresponding to the PNF information packet to perform PNF orchestration and management.

NFVO支持PNF信息包管理功能。指NFVO支持PNF信息包的上线请求、更新请求、增加请求、删除请求等软件包信息管理功能，可以联合OSS或(网络管理，NM)、EM等完成软件包合法性校验、软件包PNFD解析等功能。NFVO supports the PNF packet management function. It means that NFVO supports the online request, update request, addition request, deletion request and other software package information management functions of PNF information packages, and can cooperate with OSS or (network management, NM), EM, etc. to complete software package validity verification and software package PNFD analysis and other functions.

NFVO支持PNF的编排和管理功能。指当PNF已经安装完成，NFVO可以根据PNF信息包中PNFD提供的参数对PNF进行实际网络功能部署(包括PNF软件部署、RAT部署等等。并且可以编排池内PNF，按需部署不同能力的网络功能)以及PNF的生命周期管理流程。NFVO supports the orchestration and management functions of PNF. It means that when the PNF has been installed, NFVO can deploy the actual network functions (including PNF software deployment, RAT deployment, etc.) to the PNF according to the parameters provided by the PNFD in the PNF information package. It can also arrange the PNF in the pool and deploy network functions with different capabilities on demand. ) and the PNF lifecycle management process.

NFVO支持PNF的告警和性能管理。指NFVO可以根据PNF上报的告警和性能统计，完成告警消除或性能策略流程。例如，当PNF资源故障告警，NFVO收到该告警后对PNF执行重启操作。例如，当PNF上报资源负荷上升至PM任务门限，NFVO根据该性能上报，在现有网络中更新一部分其他RAT模式的PNF到该RAT模式以增加覆盖，进行符合分担。NFVO supports PNF alarm and performance management. It means that NFVO can complete the alarm elimination or performance policy process based on the alarms and performance statistics reported by the PNF. For example, when a PNF resource failure alarm is received, the NFVO restarts the PNF after receiving the alarm. For example, when the PNF reports that the resource load rises to the PM task threshold, NFVO updates some PNFs of other RAT modes in the existing network to this RAT mode according to the performance report to increase coverage and perform compliance sharing.

MANO支持的接口功能扩展，包括：指在NFVO和NFM之间的Or-vnfm参考点、VNFM与EM间Ve-vnfm-em参考点PNF物理资源管理接口，支持NFVO对EM的识别信元，支持NFVO对PNF的识别信元，以满足NFVO完成指定PNF的生命周期管理。NFVO支持PNF资源参数、状态信息的识别。The interface functions supported by MANO include: Or-vnfm reference point between NFVO and NFM, Ve-vnfm-em reference point PNF physical resource management interface between VNFM and EM, support NFVO to identify cells for EM, support The NFVO identifies the cell to the PNF, so that the NFVO can complete the life cycle management of the specified PNF. NFVO supports the identification of PNF resource parameters and status information.

以下提供一种PNF信息包上传方法，包括：The following provides a method for uploading a PNF information package, including:

OSS通过上线(Onboard)过程将PNF信息包上传到NFVO；OSS uploads the PNF information package to NFVO through the Onboard process;

NFVO响应PNF信息包Onboard成功/失败。NFVO responds to PNF packet Onboard success/failure.

本示例还提供一种RAN的网络服务的网络实例化(PNF部分)，可包括：This example also provides a network instantiation (PNF part) of a RAN's network services, which may include:

步骤1：OSS通过OnboardNSD过程中的(上线请求)将所需建立的RAN侧PNF网络告知NFVO；Step 1: OSS informs NFVO of the PNF network on the RAN side to be established through the (online request) in the OnboardNSD process;

步骤2：NFVO响应OnboardNSD成功；Step 2: NFVO responds to OnboardNSD successfully;

步骤3：OSS通知NFVO实例化PNF；Step 3: OSS notifies NFVO to instantiate PNF;

步骤4：NFVO发送SetPNFRATInfoRequest消息给VNFM。消息中携带emInfo、pnfId以及PNF RAT配置参数；Step 4: NFVO sends SetPNFRATInfoRequest message to VNFM. The message carries emInfo, pnfId and PNF RAT configuration parameters;

步骤5：VNFM将请求消息发送到EM；Step 5: VNFM sends the request message to EM;

步骤6：EM收到消息后，检查消息是否合法，PNF是否存在。EM与PNF完成RAT参数配置；Step 6: After receiving the message, the EM checks whether the message is legal and whether the PNF exists. EM and PNF complete the RAT parameter configuration;

步骤7：EM向NFVO响应SetPNFRATInfoResponse，携带emInfo和pnfId；Step 7: EM responds SetPNFRATInfoResponse to NFVO, carrying emInfo and pnfId;

步骤8：VNFM将响应消息发送到NFVO；Step 8: VNFM sends the response message to NFVO;

重复步骤4至8，NFVO完成PNF网络资源部署，NFVO向OSS响应PNF网络实例化完成。Repeat steps 4 to 8, the NFVO completes the deployment of the PNF network resources, and the NFVO responds to the OSS that the instantiation of the PNF network is completed.

示例3：Example 3:

本示例提出一种PNF可调整的PNFD描述方式，通过在PNF中增加描述PNFC，并定义PNFC的调整方式，使得MANO可以像编排VNF一样编排PNF，实现全网端到端的编排。具体如下所述：This example proposes a PNF-adjustable PNFD description method. By adding a description of PNFC to the PNF and defining the adjustment method of the PNFC, MANO can orchestrate the PNF like a VNF, and realize the end-to-end orchestration of the entire network. Specifically as follows:

定义PNFC。本方案在PNFD中增加定义PNFC。PNFC可以表示池化资源中的一个物理单元，或者是构成PNF网络功能的一个物理资源组件。每个PNFC描述一个PNF的组成部分，一个PNF可以由一个或多个PNFC组成。组成PNF的PNFC可以是同类型物理资源，也可以是不同类型的物理资源。相应的，为了进行PNFC的部署和管理，PNFC描述中至少应包含以下信息的描述：Define PNFC. This solution adds the definition of PNFC to PNFD. A PNFC can represent a physical unit in a pooled resource, or a physical resource component that constitutes a PNF network function. Each PNFC describes the components of a PNF, and a PNF can be composed of one or more PNFCs. The PNFCs that make up the PNF may be the same type of physical resources, or may be different types of physical resources. Correspondingly, in order to deploy and manage the PNFC, the PNFC description should contain at least the description of the following information:

PNFC标识符，用以在网络中唯一标识一个PNFC。NFVO或EM等可以通过该标识唯一确定一个PNFC。通过该标志NFVO可以唯一确定一个PNF，进而可以唯一确定管理该PNF的EM的信息The PNFC identifier is used to uniquely identify a PNFC in the network. NFVO or EM can uniquely identify a PNFC through this identification. Through the flag NFVO, a PNF can be uniquely determined, and then the information of the EM that manages the PNF can be uniquely determined.

PNFC描述，用以描述PNFC，可以描述PNFC的硬件类型信息，例如，主控板、传输板、基带板等等。还可描述实现的网络功能信息等等The PNFC description is used to describe the PNFC, and can describe the hardware type information of the PNFC, for example, a main control board, a transmission board, a baseband board, and the like. It can also describe the implemented network function information, etc.

PNFC位置信息，用以描述该PNFC所在位置，例如，所在机房、机架、机框、槽位等等PNFC location information, used to describe the location of the PNFC, such as the computer room, rack, chassis, slot, etc.

PNFC连接点信息，用以描述该PNFC暴露的连接点信息，使MANO或EM可以通过连接/断开必要的连接点实现PNFC数量的动态调整PNFC connection point information, used to describe the connection point information exposed by the PNFC, so that MANO or EM can dynamically adjust the number of PNFC by connecting/disconnecting necessary connection points

定义PNF调整参数。本方案定义PNF调整参数，指通过调整构成PNF的PNFC部署数量的动态增减，调整PNF的容量或能力。相应的，可以将同类型的PNFC封装为一个集合，PNFC调整针对一个集合进行。其中调整的目的是增加连接/断开的PNFC数量。Define PNF tuning parameters. This solution defines PNF adjustment parameters, which refers to adjusting the capacity or capability of the PNF by adjusting the dynamic increase or decrease of the number of PNFC deployments that constitute the PNF. Correspondingly, PNFCs of the same type may be encapsulated into a set, and PNFC adjustment is performed for a set. The purpose of the adjustment is to increase the number of connected/disconnected PNFCs.

根据以上信元描述，PNFD描述得到增强：Based on the cell description above, the PNFD description is enhanced:

增加PNFC集合的描述。将同类型PNFC封装为一个集合，该集合即为前述PNFD，PNFC调整针对集合进行。Added description of PNFC collection. The same type of PNFC is encapsulated into a set, the set is the aforementioned PNFD, and the PNFC adjustment is performed for the set.

增加初始PNFC数量描述。指初始部署PNF时的缺省PNFC配置描述。Added description of initial PNFC quantity. Refers to the default PNFC configuration description when the PNF is initially deployed.

NFVO编排PNF的功能增强，NFVO支持PNFD解析。指NFVO根据PNFD描述，可以解析组成PNF的PNFC信息集合和调整信息。NFVO has enhanced the function of orchestrating PNF, and NFVO supports PNFD parsing. It means that NFVO can parse the PNFC information set and adjustment information that make up the PNF according to the PNFD description.

NFVO可以根据部署级别部署PNF，并根据调整信息按需调整网络功能。NFVO can deploy PNF based on deployment level and adjust network functions on demand based on adjustment information.

示例4：Example 4:

3、NFVO编排PNF的功能增强3. The function enhancement of NFVO to orchestrate PNF

本示例中定义的PNF管理接口，MANO编排管理PNF的信令流程均在该接口实现，进行PNF的编码管理。The PNF management interface defined in this example, the signaling process of MANO orchestration and management of PNF is implemented on this interface, and the encoding management of PNF is performed.

NFVO支持PNF Package管理功能。指NFVO支持PNF Package的On-board、Update、Add、Delete等软件包信息管理功能，可以联合OSS/NM、EM等完成软件包合法性校验、软件包PNFD解析等功能。NFVO supports PNF Package management function. It means that NFVO supports software package information management functions such as On-board, Update, Add, and Delete of PNF Package.

NFVO支持PNF的编排和管理功能。指当PNF已经安装完成，NFVO可以根据PNFPackage中PNFD提供的参数对PNF进行实际网络功能部署(包括PNF软件部署、RAT部署等等。并且可以编排池内PNF，按需部署不同能力的网络功能)以及PNF的生命周期管理流程。NFVO supports the orchestration and management functions of PNF. It means that when the PNF has been installed, NFVO can deploy the actual network functions of the PNF according to the parameters provided by the PNFD in the PNFPackage (including PNF software deployment, RAT deployment, etc., and can arrange the PNF in the pool to deploy network functions with different capabilities on demand) and PNF's lifecycle management process.

MANO支持的接口功能扩展。指在NFVO与VNFM间Or-vnfm参考点、VNFM与EM间Ve-vnfm-em参考点PNF物理资源管理接口，支持NFVO对EM的识别信元，支持NFVO对PNF的识别信元，以满足NFVO完成指定PNF的生命周期管理。NFVO支持PNF资源参数、状态信息的识别。The interface functions supported by MANO are extended. Refers to the PNF physical resource management interface between the Or-vnfm reference point between NFVO and VNFM, and the Ve-vnfm-em reference point between VNFM and EM, which supports the identification of EM cells by NFVO and the identification of PNF cells by NFVO to meet the requirements of NFVO Complete the lifecycle management of the specified PNF. NFVO supports the identification of PNF resource parameters and status information.

NFVO编排PNF的主要流程The main process of NFVO orchestrating PNF

NFVO功能增强如上述内容，根据PNFD描述的内容，NFVO可以完成PNF的生命周期管理。接口消息内容来自PNFD定义，流程发起可以通过操作NFVO界面，也可以配合OSS完成PNF生命周期管理过程。分别以PNF部署过程和频谱资源重耕过程为例描述。NFVO function enhancement As mentioned above, according to the content described by PNFD, NFVO can complete the life cycle management of PNF. The content of the interface message comes from the definition of PNFD, and the process can be initiated by operating the NFVO interface or with the OSS to complete the PNF life cycle management process. The PNF deployment process and the spectrum resource re-farming process are respectively described as examples.

如图9所示，本示例提供一种PNF部署方法包括：As shown in Figure 9, this example provides a PNF deployment method including:

步骤1：NFVO根据部署位置，从On-boardedPNF Package中找到满足要求的PNFD，具体可包括：NFVO按位置需求确定使用的PNFD，根据部署特性要求，确定部署信息(PNFDDeployed Flavor)。NFVO确定需要使用的PNFD。NFVO按需从PNFD Deployed Flavor中确定部署模板Step 1: NFVO finds the PNFD that meets the requirements from the On-boarded PNF Package according to the deployment location, which may include: NFVO determines the PNFD to be used according to the location requirements, and determines the deployment information (PNFDDeployed Flavor) according to the deployment feature requirements. NFVO determines which PNFD needs to be used. NFVO determines deployment templates from PNFD Deployed Flavor on demand

步骤2：NFVO组织部署请求(DeployePNFRequest)消息发送给VNFM。消息中携带目的EM信息。Step 2: The NFVO organization deployment request (DeployePNFRequest) message is sent to the VNFM. The message carries the destination EM information.

步骤3：VNFM收到消息后，将部署请求消息发送到EM。Step 3: After the VNFM receives the message, it sends the deployment request message to the EM.

步骤4：EM收到消息后检查请求消息中的PNF是否存在且处于上电状态，是否可以完成软件更新操作，如可以，则回复部署响应(DeployePNFResponse)成功响应，否则回复失败响应并且带原因值。EM将响应消息发送到VNFM；Step 4: After receiving the message, the EM checks whether the PNF in the request message exists and is powered on, and whether the software update operation can be completed. If so, it will reply to the deployment response (DeployePNFResponse) with a successful response, otherwise it will reply with a failure response with a reason value. . EM sends a response message to VNFM;

步骤5：VNFM收到响应消息后，将响应消息发送给NFVO；Step 5: After VNFM receives the response message, it sends the response message to NFVO;

步骤6：EM根据消息内容，与PNF交互完成PNF软件安装，完成RAT配置，完成PNF部署。Step 6: According to the content of the message, the EM interacts with the PNF to complete the installation of the PNF software, complete the RAT configuration, and complete the PNF deployment.

步骤6：EM向VNFM发送通知(Notify)消息，通知NFVO该PNF部署完成Step 6: EM sends a Notify message to VNFM to notify NFVO that the PNF deployment is complete

步骤7：VNFM收到通知(Notify)消息后，将通知消息发送给NFVO；Step 7: After VNFM receives the Notify message, it sends the notification message to NFVO;

步骤8：NFVO确定将某些PNF从某一无线制式refarming到其他无线制式，NFVO确定目标制式下PNF应该使用的软件版本，NFVO组织UpdatePNFSwRequest消息发送给VNFM。Step 8: NFVO determines to refarming some PNFs from a certain wireless standard to other wireless standard, NFVO determines the software version that the PNF should use under the target standard, and NFVO organizes the UpdatePNFSwRequest message to send to the VNFM.

如图10所示，本示例提供一种PNF的无线制式的转换方法，包括：As shown in Figure 10, this example provides a method for converting a PNF wireless standard, including:

VNFM收到PNF的更新请求(UpdatePNFSwRequest)消息后，将请求消息发送到EM；After receiving the update request (UpdatePNFSwRequest) message of the PNF, the VNFM sends the request message to the EM;

EM收到消息后检查请求消息中的PNF是否存在且处于上电状态，是否可以完成软件更新操作，如可以，则恢复成功响应，否则恢复失败响应并且带原因值。EM将更新响应(UpdatePNFSwResponse)消息发送到VNFM；After receiving the message, the EM checks whether the PNF in the request message exists and is powered on, and whether the software update operation can be completed. If yes, it will resume a successful response, otherwise it will resume a failed response with a cause value. The EM sends an Update Response (UpdatePNFSwResponse) message to the VNFM;

VNFM收到响应消息后，将更新响应(UpdatePNFSwResponse)消息发送给NFVO；After VNFM receives the response message, it sends the update response (UpdatePNFSwResponse) message to NFVO;

EM完成PNF软件版本更新；EM completes the PNF software version update;

EM向VNFM发送通知(Notify)消息，通知NFVO该PNF软件版本变化；EM sends a Notify message to VNFM to notify NFVO of the PNF software version change;

VNFM收到通知(Notify)后，将通知(Notify)发送给NFVO；After VNFM receives the notification (Notify), it sends the notification (Notify) to NFVO;

NFVO收到PNF软件版本更新通知，NFVO向通过重启请求(OpPNFResquest)消息重启PNF。The NFVO receives the PNF software version update notification, and the NFVO restarts the PNF through a restart request (OpPNFResquest) message.

VNFM收到重启请求(OpPNFResquest)消息后，将重启请求(OpPNFResquest)消息发送到EM；After receiving the restart request (OpPNFResquest) message, the VNFM sends the restart request (OpPNFResquest) message to the EM;

EM收到重启请求(OpPNFResquest)后，检查该PNF存在且可以执行该操作，回复成功响应。After the EM receives the restart request (OpPNFResquest), it checks that the PNF exists and can perform the operation, and replies with a successful response.

VNFM收到重启响应(OpPNFResonse)消息后，将重启响应(OpPNFResonse)消息发送给NFVO；After receiving the restart response (OpPNFResonse) message, the VNFM sends the restart response (OpPNFResonse) message to NFVO;

EM完成PNF重启操作；EM completes the PNF restart operation;

PNF重启后，EM通知(Notify)通知NFVO该PNF状态；After PNF restarts, EM notifies (Notify) to notify NFVO of the PNF status;

VNFM收到通知(Notify)消息后，将通知(Notify)消息发送给NFVO；After VNFM receives the Notify message, it sends the Notify message to NFVO;

NFVO收到PNF重启成功通知，已经可以配置目标无线制式参数，向EM发送重设置无线制式(SetPNFRatInfoRequest)消息，配置PNF RAT参数；NFVO receives the notification of successful restart of PNF, and can configure the parameters of the target wireless standard, and sends a reset wireless standard (SetPNFRatInfoRequest) message to the EM to configure the PNF RAT parameters;

VNFM收到重设置无线制式(SetPNFRatInfoRequest)消息后，将请求消息发送到EMAfter VNFM receives the reset wireless standard (SetPNFRatInfoRequest) message, it sends the request message to EM

EM检查目标PNF是否存在、是否支持请求消息中的无线制式，是否可以进行参数配置，如可以，则向VNFM发送SetPNFRatInfoResponse成功响应消息，否则返回失败响应The EM checks whether the target PNF exists, whether it supports the wireless standard in the request message, and whether parameter configuration can be performed. If so, it sends a SetPNFRatInfoResponse success response message to the VNFM, otherwise it returns a failure response

VNFM收到响应消息后，将响应消息发送给NFVO；After VNFM receives the response message, it sends the response message to NFVO;

EM完成PNF RAT参数配置；EM completes PNF RAT parameter configuration;

EM向VNFM发送通知(Notify)消息，通知NFVO该PNF RAT参数变化EM sends a Notify message to VNFM to notify NFVO that the PNF RAT parameter changes

VNFM收到通知(Notify)消息后，将消息发送给NFVO.After VNFM receives the Notify message, it sends the message to NFVO.

通过循环执行步骤，MANO可以完成无线资源配置过程。By cyclically executing the steps, MANO can complete the radio resource configuration process.

示例5：Example 5:

如图11所示，本示例提供一种PNF信息包上线请求的处理流程，包括：As shown in Figure 11, this example provides a processing flow of a PNF information packet online request, including:

步骤1：OSS系统通过OnboardNSD过程将所需建立的RAN侧PNF网络告知NFVO，例如，NFVO接收OSS发送的上线请求(OnboardNsRequest)；Step 1: The OSS system informs the NFVO of the RAN-side PNF network to be established through the OnboardNSD process, for example, the NFVO receives the online request (OnboardNsRequest) sent by the OSS;

步骤2：NFVO响应OnboardNSD成功，向OSS发送上线响应(OnboardNsResponse)；Step 2: NFVO responds successfully to OnboardNSD and sends an online response (OnboardNsResponse) to OSS;

步骤3：OSS通知NFVO实例化PNF网络，例如，通过发送实例化请求(InstantiateNsRequest)；Step 3: OSS notifies NFVO to instantiate the PNF network, for example, by sending an instantiate request (InstantiateNsRequest);

步骤4：NFVO发送设置无线制式请求(SetPNFRATInfoRequest)消息给VNFM。消息中携带emInfo、pnfId以及PNF RAT配置参数；Step 4: The NFVO sends a SetPNFRATInfoRequest message to the VNFM. The message carries emInfo, pnfId and PNF RAT configuration parameters;

步骤5：VNFM将设置无线制式请求(SetPNFRATInfoRequest消息发送到EM；Step 5: VNFM sends the set wireless standard request (SetPNFRATInfoRequest message to EM;

步骤6：EM收到设置无线制式请求(SetPNFRATInfoRequest后，检查消息是否合法，PNF是否存在。EM与PNF完成RAT参数配置；Step 6: After the EM receives the set wireless standard request (SetPNFRATInfoRequest, it checks whether the message is legal and whether the PNF exists. The EM and the PNF complete the RAT parameter configuration;

步骤7：EM向NFVO设置PNF无线制式响应(SetPNFRATInfoResponse)，携带emInfo和pnfId；Step 7: The EM sets the PNF radio format response (SetPNFRATInfoResponse) to the NFVO, carrying emInfo and pnfId;

VNFM将设置PNF无线制式响应(SetPNFRATInfoResponse)消息发送到NFVO。The VNFM sends a SetPNFRATInfoResponse message to the NFVO.

示例6：Example 6:

本示例提供一种网络的PNF信息包的组成，如图12所示，包括：PNFD及软降镜像。This example provides the composition of a PNF information packet of a network, as shown in Figure 12, including: PNFD and soft-drop mirroring.

所述PNFD的描述方式，包括：整机描述和单板池化描述。整机描述是对一个物理设备的整体的描述，单板池化描述是将一个物理设备视为一个资源池，对池内每一个物理资源组件进行描述。The description mode of the PNFD includes: the whole machine description and the single-board pooling description. The whole machine description is an overall description of a physical device, and the single board pooling description is to treat a physical device as a resource pool and describe each physical resource component in the pool.

针对于整机描述方式，可根据对应的PNF可归属的网络，所述PNF可包括：PNF-LTE、PNF-NB-IoT及PNF-GSM。所述PNF-LTE为归属于长期演进(LTE)网络的PNF。所述PNF-NB-IoT归属于物联网的PNF；所述PNF-GSM为归属于2G的分组交换网络的PNF。For the whole machine description method, according to the network to which the corresponding PNF can belong, the PNF may include: PNF-LTE, PNF-NB-IoT and PNF-GSM. The PNF-LTE is a PNF belonging to a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The PNF-NB-IoT belongs to the PNF of the Internet of Things; the PNF-GSM is the PNF that belongs to the 2G packet switching network.

针对于单板池化猫叔方式，针对PNF-LTE、PNF-NB-IoT及PNF-GSM均可范围为一个个物理单板。在图12中每一种PNF都配置有n个物理单板。For the single-board pooling method, for PNF-LTE, PNF-NB-IoT and PNF-GSM, the range can be one physical single board. In Figure 12, each PNF is configured with n physical boards.

对应于软件镜像，同样根据PNF所在的网络，提供应用于不同网络的软件镜像，在图12中至少包括：Img-LTE、Img-IoT及Img-GSM。Corresponding to the software image, also according to the network where the PNF is located, software images applied to different networks are provided, which in FIG. 12 at least include: Img-LTE, Img-IoT and Img-GSM.

在本申请所提供的几个实施例中，应该理解到，所揭露的设备和方法，可以通过其它的方式实现。以上所描述的设备实施例仅仅是示意性的，例如，所述单元的划分，仅仅为一种逻辑功能划分，实际实现时可以有另外的划分方式，如：多个单元或组件可以结合，或可以集成到另一个系统，或一些特征可以忽略，或不执行。另外，所显示或讨论的各组成部分相互之间的耦合、或直接耦合、或通信连接可以是通过一些接口，设备或单元的间接耦合或通信连接，可以是电性的、机械的或其它形式的。In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and method may be implemented in other manners. The device embodiments described above are only illustrative. For example, the division of the units is only a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined, or Can be integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored, or not implemented. In addition, the coupling, or direct coupling, or communication connection between the components shown or discussed may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units may be electrical, mechanical or other forms. of.

上述作为分离部件说明的单元可以是、或也可以不是物理上分开的，作为单元显示的部件可以是、或也可以不是物理单元，即可以位于一个地方，也可以分布到多个网络单元上；可以根据实际的需要选择其中的部分或全部单元来实现本实施例方案的目的。The unit described above as a separate component may or may not be physically separated, and the component displayed as a unit may or may not be a physical unit, that is, it may be located in one place or distributed to multiple network units; Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution in this embodiment.

另外，在本发明各实施例中的各功能单元可以全部集成在一个处理模块中，也可以是各单元分别单独作为一个单元，也可以两个或两个以上单元集成在一个单元中；上述集成的单元既可以采用硬件的形式实现，也可以采用硬件加软件功能单元的形式实现。In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may all be integrated into one processing module, or each unit may be separately used as a unit, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit; the above-mentioned integration The unit can be implemented either in the form of hardware or in the form of hardware plus software functional units.

本领域普通技术人员可以理解：实现上述方法实施例的全部或部分步骤可以通过程序指令相关的硬件来完成，前述的程序可以存储于一计算机可读取存储介质中，该程序在执行时，执行包括上述方法实施例的步骤。Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps of implementing the above method embodiments can be completed by program instructions related to hardware, the aforementioned program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when the program is executed, execute The steps of the above method embodiments are included.

以上所述，仅为本发明的具体实施方式，但本发明的保护范围并不局限于此，任何熟悉本技术领域的技术人员在本发明揭露的技术范围内，可轻易想到变化或替换，都应涵盖在本发明的保护范围之内。因此，本发明的保护范围应以所述权利要求的保护范围为准。The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention. should be included within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for generating a PNF information packet of a physical network function PNF at a radio RAN side is characterized by comprising the following steps:

acquiring first predetermined information of a physical network function PNF at a RAN side to generate a physical network function description PNFD;

acquiring PNF software for realizing a specific network function by the PNF, wherein the PNF software is used for being installed on a corresponding PNF to realize the specific network function; the PNF software comprises: software image files and/or profile information that may be installed on the corresponding PNF; alternatively, software installation packages and/or property specification information that may be installed on the corresponding PNF;

generating a PNF information packet comprising the PNFD and the PNF software, wherein the PNF information packet is used for PNF arrangement management; the PNFD at least comprises: resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF; the resource parameters of the PNF are used for selecting the corresponding PNF to participate in network arrangement; the deployment information is used for configuring and/or managing the PNF participating in network arrangement; the resource parameters include: at least one of identification parameters, geographical location parameters, hardware parameters, software parameters, wireless parameters of the PNF and management network element EM information.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is applied in an Operation Support System (OSS);

the method further comprises the following steps:

and transmitting the PNF information packet to Network Function Virtualization (NFVO), wherein the PNF information packet is used for PNF layout management of the NFVO.

3. The method of claim 1,

one said PNF comprising: n physical network function units PNFC, wherein N is a positive integer;

the PNFD comprises: n physical network function units PNFC describe PNFCD; one said PNFCD comprising: resource parameters and deployment information of one said PNFC.

4. A method for arranging and managing physical resources on a radio RAN side is characterized by comprising the following steps:

acquiring a PNF information packet of a physical network function PNF,

receiving an orchestration management request of a PNF;

performing network instantiation orchestration management on the PNF by using the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request;

the PNF packet includes: physical network function description PNFD and PNF software; the PNFD at least comprises: resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF;

the performing network instantiation orchestration management on the PNF by using the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request comprises:

selecting the target PNF according to the resource parameters;

configuring and/or managing the target PNF according to the deployment parameters;

installing the PNF software onto the target PNF to implement a specific network function;

the PNF software comprises: software image files and/or profile information that may be installed on the corresponding PNF; or, a software installation package and/or property specification information that may be installed on the corresponding PNF;

the resource parameters of the PNF are used for selecting the corresponding PNF to participate in network arrangement; the deployment information is used for configuring and/or managing the PNF participating in network arrangement; the resource parameters include: at least one of identification parameters, geographical location parameters, hardware parameters, software parameters, wireless parameters of the PNF and management network element EM information.

5. The method of claim 4, further comprising:

receiving second predetermined information reported by the instantiated PNF; wherein the second predetermined information includes: at least one of alarm information, monitoring information, and/or performance statistics;

performing a first preset operation on the instantiated PNF according to the second preset information; wherein the first preset operation comprises: at least one of a troubleshooting operation, a capacity expansion operation, a load balancing operation, and a capacity reduction operation.

6. The method of claim 4,

the receiving of the choreography management request of the PNF comprises:

receiving a deployment request of a PNF;

determining the target PNF meeting the position requirement according to the position requirement of the arrangement management request;

determining a target management network element for managing the target PNC by utilizing the PNF information packet of the target PNF;

and sending an instantiation request for instantiating the PNC based on the PNF information packet to the target management network element.

7. The method of claim 4,

the receiving of the choreography management request of the PNF comprises:

receiving an update request of a target PNF, wherein the update request comprises: one of a request for updating the physical resource quantity, a request for updating a wireless system, a request for allocating and updating wireless resources and software updating is carried out;

sending an update request for updating the target PNF to a target management network element of the target PNC; wherein the update request is used to trigger the target management network element to update the configuration update of the instantiated target PNF by using the PNF information packet.

8. The method of claim 4,

the receiving of the choreography management request of the PNF comprises:

receiving a delete request of a target PNF, wherein the delete request is used for removing instantiation of the target PNF;

the performing network instantiation orchestration management on the PNF by using the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request comprises the following steps:

sending a deletion request for performing de-instantiation of the target PNF to a target management network element of the target PNC; wherein the delete request is used to trigger the target management network element to remove the instantiation of the PNF.

9. The method of claim 4, further comprising:

receiving a processing request of the PNF information packet, wherein the processing request of the PNF information packet comprises: at least one of an update request, a delete request, an add request and an online request of the PNF packet;

and executing corresponding second preset operation related to the PNF information packet based on the processing request of the PNF information packet.

10. A network element, the network element comprising: the PNF information packet generating device of the wireless RAN side physical network function PNF is characterized in that the network element comprises:

a first obtaining unit, configured to obtain first predetermined information of a physical network function PNF on a RAN side to generate a physical network function description PNFD;

the second acquisition unit is used for acquiring PNF software for realizing a specific network function by the PNF, wherein the PNF software is used for being installed on a corresponding PNF to realize the specific network function; the PNF software comprises: software image files and/or profile information that may be installed on the corresponding PNF; or, a software installation package and/or property specification information that may be installed on the corresponding PNF;

the generating unit is used for generating a PNF information packet comprising the PNFD and the PNF software, wherein the PNF information packet is used for PNF arrangement management; the PNFD at least comprises: resource parameters and deployment information of the PNF; the resource parameters of the PNF are used for selecting the corresponding PNF to participate in network arrangement; the deployment information is used for configuring and/or managing the PNF participating in network arrangement; the resource parameters include: at least one of identification parameters, geographical location parameters, hardware parameters, software parameters, wireless parameters of the PNF and management network element EM information.

11. A network element, the network element comprising: an arrangement management apparatus for physical resources on a radio RAN side, comprising:

a third acquiring unit for acquiring a PNF packet of the physical network function PNF,

a receiving unit configured to receive an orchestration management request of the PNF;

the response unit is used for performing network instantiation orchestration management on the PNF by utilizing the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request;

the response unit is used for selecting the target PNF according to the resource parameters; configuring and/or managing the target PNF according to the deployment parameters; installing the PNF software onto the target PNF to implement a specific network function;

12. A network element, comprising:

a first transceiver for data interaction with other network elements,

the first memory is used for storing information;

a first processor, connected to the first transceiver and the first memory, respectively, for controlling data exchange of the first transceiver and data storage of the first memory by executing a computer program stored in the first memory, and executing the following steps:

acquiring first preset information of a Physical Network Function (PNF) at an RAN side to generate a Physical Network Function Description (PNFD);

acquiring PNF software for realizing a specific network function by the PNF, wherein the PNF software is used for being installed on a corresponding PNF to realize the specific network function; the PNF software comprises: a software image file and/or profile information that may be installed on the corresponding PNF; or, a software installation package and/or property specification information that may be installed on the corresponding PNF;

13. The network element of claim 12, wherein the first processor performs the steps further comprising:

14. A network element, comprising:

a second transceiver for data interaction with other network elements,

the second memory is used for storing information;

a second processor, connected to the second transceiver and the second memory, respectively, for controlling data exchange of the second transceiver and data storage of the second memory by executing a computer program stored in the second memory, and executing the following steps:

acquiring a PNF information packet of a physical network function PNF;

receiving an arrangement management request of a PNF;

the performing network instantiation orchestration management on the PNF by using the PNF information packet of the target PNF responding to the orchestration management request comprises: selecting the target PNF according to the resource parameters; configuring and/or managing the target PNF according to the deployment parameters; installing the PNF software onto the target PNF to implement a specific network function;

15. The network element of claim 14, wherein the second processor performs the steps further comprising:

16. The network element of claim 14 or 15,

the steps executed by the second processor specifically include:

receiving a deployment request of a PNF;

17. The network element of claim 14 or 15,

the steps executed by the second processor specifically include:

18. A network element, comprising: a third transceiver, a third memory, a third processor, and a computer program stored on the third memory and processed by the third processor;

the third processor is respectively connected with the third transceiver and the third memory, and is used for controlling information interaction of the transceivers, information storage of the memories by executing the computer program, and executing the method provided by any one of claims 1 to 3; or, performing the method provided by any one of claims 4 to 9.

19. A computer storage medium, characterized in that it stores a computer program which, when executed by a processor, performs the method as provided in any one of claims 1 to 3; or, performing the method provided by any one of claims 4 to 9.