BIG-IP Service Proxy for Kubernetes (BIG-IP SPK)
BIG-IP SPK gives multi-protocol ingress/egress signaling control, security, and visibility for cloud-native 5G, supporting the transition from 4G.
Use Cases
BIG-IP SPK is unique in bringing critical network capabilities to a Kubernetes environment, meeting the demands of a service provider network. It supports ingress/egress control for 4G and 5G signaling, while adding needed security and visibility.
5G cloud-native infrastructure
Signaling control and visibility
Multi-protocol 4G and 5G signaling
Maintain 4G and transition to 5G
Visibility and control for MEC deployments
Enterprise app traffic management
Critical cloud security
Protection for network functions
How it Works
BIG-IP SPK can be deployed as a Kubernetes resource within each cluster, supporting signaling traffic management, load balancing, and security between nodes, becoming part of the Kubernetes orchestration environment.
5G Success Starts with the Infrastructure
Kubernetes Service Proxy helps service providers create a cloud-native infrastructure that supports critical vRAN, 5G Core NFs, and new customer applications.
Kubernetes Ingress and Egress control
Carrier-grade ingress/egress control for Kubernetes
Multi-Protocol 4G and 5G Signaling Control
L4 (TCP, UDP, SCTP) and L7 (Diameter, SIP, HTTP/2)
Traffic Security
Protection with per-service secure proxy
Automation and Agility
Embraces Kubernetes patterns for orchestration and configuration
Visibility
Statistics and analytics for revenue assurance
