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5G SBP Use Case - HEXAeBPF: The Future of Interoperable eBPF Defined 5G Core (eDC)

5G SBP Use Case - HEXAeBPF: The Future of Interoperable eBPF Defined 5G Core (eDC)

Owned by SHANKAR MALIK, created
Last updated: Apr 06, 2025
3 min read

Use this template to submit Use Cases for submission to the 5G Super Blueprint Use Case & Requirements Advisory Group. All input marked Mandatory is required for the blueprint use case proposal to be deemed ready for review by the Use Case & Requirements Advisory Group.



Use Case Name:

HEXAeBPF

Use Case Name:

HEXAeBPF

Use Case Description:

HEXAeBPF provides openness and interoperability to the open source community.

HEXAeBPF is a Kubernetes (K8s) Operator designed to redefine how open-source 5G core networks are deployed and managed. By integrating and automating the deployment of Control Plane (CP) from Vendor A and eBPF-based User Plane (UP) from Vendor B, HEXAeBPF enables seamless, end-to-end 5G setup.

Whether one is a telecommunications researcher, developer, or network operator, HEXAeBPF streamlines deployment procedures, enhances interoperability, and facilitates the advancement of 5G core network architectures. HEXAeBPF simplifies the integration and deployment process, offering one-click deployment capabilities.

-Epic

-Problem Statement

Epic:

Leveraging HEXAeBPF for automated deployment and management of interoperable, high-performance, eBPF-driven 5G Core Solutions

Problem Statement:

Traditional deployment and management of 5G Core are complex, time-consuming, and often lack interoperability across multiple vendor solutions. This leads to higher deployment complexity, increased operational costs, vendor lock-in, and limited performance tuning capabilities.

HEXAeBPF addresses these challenges by providing automated, interoperable, and high-performance 5G core deployments using cloud-native Kubernetes Operators and extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) technology for highly efficient user plane packet processing.

HEXAeBPF simplifies the integration and deployment process, offering one-click deployment capabilities. It bridges the gap between complexity and accessibility, making it an ideal choice for developers new to eBPF or 5G Core integrations.

Blueprint Owner

@SHANKAR MALIK

Users Stories



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  • b.

  • c.

Interaction with other open source projects and components

  • a. Open5GS

  • b. Free5GC

  • c. OAI

  • d. Aether/SD-Core

  • e. edgecomllc/eUPF

  • f. UERANSIM

  • g. OAI-RFSimulator

Resources -people



Resources (people) to execute on the blueprint:

  • enter name 1

  • enter name 2

  • ...



Steps to Realization

  • Document and provide a detailed architecture of HEXAeBPF integration

  • Deploy HEXAeBPF as a Kubernetes Operator to demonstrate automated integration and lifecycle management in a lab environment.

  • Conduct rigorous benchmarking and interoperability testing to validate performance improvements and compatibility.

  • Include more open source projects to increase interoperability.

High-level architecture diagram



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High level lab topology diagram



 

Dependencies - list of any dependencies that rely of future releases of a specfic component.



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No

High-level timeline



  • Month that build can begin: enter month/year

  • Approximate duration of build: enter number of weeks or months

  • Approximate completion of outputs: enter month/year

Upstreaming Opportunities



  • enter project(s) and details

Blueprint Outputs 

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check all that apply:

Code repository
Configuration files (e.g. Helm charts, etc.)
Upstreaming to relevant projects 
Continuous Integration
Test requirements and test results (if applicable)
Documentation:
Overview and Theory of Operation (i.e., what does it do?)
Deployment and setup
Videos
demo
lab setup/behind the scenes
other

Links to existing documentation (Build Guide, Slideware, etc), if available.

Links to existing demo/video, if available.



Links to existing code/repos, if available.



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