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1 Introduction
The Ericsson Signalling Gateway (SGw) connects the Core Network to Core networks, PSTN and
other Mobile Networks. The purpose of this document is to outline the procedure of how to
perform the Network verification for Core Network product SGw.
2 Prerequisites
The following conditions, tools and equipments are necessary for a successful start up and
integration of the SGw node.
The user(s) of this document need to have a basic knowledge in the following areas.
Installation and integration procedures for SGw.
2.1 Documentation
The C-Module contains a description of the site physical layout, i.e. physical position of the SGw
node, external power, CCF/DDF connections to and from the SGw node and interconnected
network elements.
A Network Plan.
The local Network Plan describes the network and shows the SGw node where to be integrated. It
can be a good help during the integration process.
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All nodes interconnected with the SGw must have been prepared with the configuration data
necessary for a successful integration towards the SGw node.
The physical connections to the nodes that the SGw is to be integrated with, must have been
installed according to the Product Configuration Report.
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o Telnet client
o FTP client
o Window terminal programs used for serial port communication with the SGw (i.e.
Windows Hyper Terminal, winfiol ...).
3 Procedure
3.1 Preparation
In order to access and control the node during the Start-up and Integration phases, a PC
must be connected to the Ethernet Port to enable communication with the node.
Note:
The GPB loader cables slot 2 and 3 in CPM module are internally connected to the O&M
positions in ECF1 (Ethernet Connection Field 1).
Ethernet connection
This chapter verifies the Ethernet connections between the control room and the SGW
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Change the IP address of the PC to be defined inside the SGw subnet work.
Connect the PC to an O&M Ethernet node connection, and execute ping to the
node IP address. If the ping command is successful, the Ethernet connection is
correct.
This section checks the Cabinet and Subrack Configurations and board types available for the
Ericsson Signalling Gateway for Mobile Networks (SGw) product.
The equipment management function in the SGw enables the operator to monitor all hardware
modules present in the node and their current status. The function is responsible for keeping an
inventory of all hardware present in the node and its administrative and operational states.
Included in the inventory information are the hardware identity and revision of all boards.
To do this test case, open Node Manager, check in MO view, and expand the Equipment View.
Select the specific subrack, and click on the board with right mouse button. Choose Properties
and a window with all the required information will pop up (General, Setting and Product Data).
Check that the SW level of the node is the one expected, according with customer requirements.
Run Node Manager and check in Resource View-�:SWManagement -> Upgrade Packages
Check that the Upgrade package that is Active (Active value to Yes) is the one expected.
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Besides, you could check in check Resource View-�:SWManagement, option Software ->
SWManagement -> Configuration Version that the active cv corresponds also to the same
expected level.
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Verify that when the physical line is disconnected from any port defined in any ET-MC1, ET-
MF4, ET-C41 and ET-MC41, an alarm: “Loss of Signal” occurs.
Example
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This test describes the kind of restart and the impact in the node.
From Node Manager or Ethernet connection, reload a board and observe how the
LEDs change
state while the software loading is ongoing. The LED will blink (0,5 Hz) for a while,
then it
gets steady.
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Verify from Node Manager, after the restart, the state of the board, the
administrative state:
Unlocked and the operational state Enabled.
The system ask the type of restart: warm, refresh, cold or cold w test. Select warm restart and
Restart Info. Then Press Execute and close the window
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This test demonstrates how to restart an ET-MFG board. The element manager must
be
running prior performing this test. The expected result will be the board is restarted
successfully.
-In the application Element manager window, expand the relevant node subrack
folder..i.e
SGw MOD1 subrack.
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2. Click on .Switch Link. button. The .Working board. remains without changes but
.Working link. change to the other board.
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Example result: initial state: Working Board 2/25, Working link 2/25
final state: Working Board 2/25, Working link 2/26
2. To simulate a board fault, we lock the board; so, block the active ET-C41 board
(for
example, if we suppose initial state above, board 2/25, subrack 2, slot 25)
NODE MANAGER-> Equipment->, select the board you want to block, click right
button, select Lock
3. And verify that the standby (from example below: board 2/26, subrack 2, slot 26)
will
become the .Working Board. and .Working Link..
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Example result : initial state: Working Board 2/21, Working link 2/21
final state: Working Board 2/23, Working link 2/23
In the SGw, the system clock is locked to the primary reference clock and distributed to all
boards via the backplane. If the primary reference input becomes faulty, the system clock
will automatically be locked to the secondary reference input or to the next input in the
priority list.
Synchronization Test
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Plug out the cable of the first reference (transmission cable if ET-MF4 or ET-MC1
references; or external GPS signal cable if TUB reference). Check in NODE MANAGER that this
reference changes to .INACTIVE-fail. and that the next reference with status .ok.
takes over.
Backup Test
From Managed Element expand the SWManagement View, select: Configuration Versions -
click right button -> Create CV
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Backup name
Restore Test.
In Managed Element, SWManagement menu select Configuration Versions. Then the Contents
window will show all the backups available.
Then choose any backup from the list, and set Startable, you can see the state of the CV is
startable. Then right lick on the Managed Element and select the MO actions
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The system ask the type of restart: warm, refresh, cold or cold w test. Select warm restart and
Restart Info. Then Press Execute and close the window
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The purpose of this chapter is to integrate the node with the circuit switched
network (CS).
This chapter describes how to verify vital parameters and data, in order to
ensure that the circuit switched voice and data is up and running between the
SGw and the interconnected Nodes as MSC Server and PSTN.
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For a successful node operation, the signaling links with all the nodes should be enabled
and the result should be OK.
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Type: SGw
Ericsson personnel
Customer personnel
The steps performed during the integration procedure are specified in this integration report
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An action plan for each outstanding item should be prepared between Ericsson and the customer.
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