The PCRF Pools table contains the list of configured PCRF Pools and Sub-Pools settings that you can use when selecting a set of PCRFs to host a new subscriber binding. The PCRF Pool to be used for a given subscriber binding attempt is determined based on the APN-to-PCRF Pool mappings configured in and the PCRF Sub-Pool Selection Rules configured in .
| Fields (* indicates required field) | Description | Data Input Notes |
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| * PCRF Pool Name | A unique name for the PCRF Pool assigned by the network operator. A PCRF Pool identifies a set of PCRFs that should be used for policy requests from a specified APN. The mapping from APN-to-PCRF Pool is configured from the Policy and Charging -> Configuration -> Access Point Names page. |
Format: List
Range: 1 to 32 characters, must start with an upper or lower case letter, and can contain digits and underscores; a maximum of 7 PCRF Pool Names can be defined |
| Sub-Pool | A setting that indicates that the PCRF Pool is to be used as a PCRF Sub-Pool (for example, the target of a PCRF Sub-Pool Selection Rule). Note: If the check box on the PCRF Pools > [Insert] page is not checked, this PCRF Pool is a pool, not a sub-pool.
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Format: Check box Range: Yes (Checked for Sub-Pool), No (Unchecked for Sub-Pool) Default: No (Unchecked for Sub-Pool) |
| Comments | An optional comment to provide more information about the purpose of this PCRF Pool or Sub-Pool. |
Format: Text box
Range:0-64 characters |