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Nokia MSC Server and Gateway Control Server

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Contents
1 2 OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................4 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3 3.1 3.2 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5 6 MSC SERVER (MSS) ................................................................................................................5 MSC SERVER (MSSU)..............................................................................................................5 GATEWAY CONTROL SERVER (GCS) .......................................................................................6 INTEGRATED MSS ....................................................................................................................7 INTEGRATED GCS ....................................................................................................................7 MSS & GCS CABINET TYPES...................................................................................................9 MSSU CABINET TYPES ...........................................................................................................12 IPCF CABINET ........................................................................................................................13 IPCG CABINET .......................................................................................................................26 IPCH CABINET .......................................................................................................................31 SOME SPECIAL UNITS IN MSSU .............................................................................................36

CABINET TYPES..........................................................................................................................9

FUNCTIONAL UNITS................................................................................................................13

REDUNDANCY ...........................................................................................................................44 GLOSSARY..................................................................................................................................45

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Objectives
After completing this module, the student should be able to:

List the main functions of the MSS, MSSu and GCS Explain the main functions of each functional unit. List the redundancy principles for the units in MSS, MSSu and GCS. Explain the main difference between the standalone MSS and integrated MSS.

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Introduction
All MSC Server products are based on Nokia DX 200 hardware, which uses Intel Pentium processors. The Integrated MSC Server is a feature in the MSCi. Thus the HW configuration is similar to the MSCi as well. This ensures an easy and costefficient upgrade for the existing MSCi elements to Integrated MSC Servers. The standalone MSC Server is based on the DX 200 Server Platform. DX 200 Server Platform is a new HW configuration optimised for call control. It is a pure server configuration that utilises double computer cartridges. This minimises the floor space requirement and maximises performance. However, all plug in units are the same as in the DX 200 MSCi, so it also offers full synergy with other DX 200 elements. Exact specifications for the interfaces between the modules make it possible to add new functions without changing the system architecture and enable the systems remaining up-to-date throughout its long operational life. The possibility to build different network elements, which provide different functionalities, is a good example of the versatility of the HW architecture.

2.1

MSC Server (MSS)

The MSS is a compact standalone server product that offers processing power that is needed when one server controls several MGWs. Basically the MSS does not have Group Switch for switching 64 kbit/s TDM channels but an optional small GSW can be included in the configuration if required for TDM based SS7 signalling.

2.2

MSC Server (MSSu)

Similar to the MSS, the MSSu is also a compact standalone server product that offers processing power that is needed when one server controls several MGWs. The MSSu will not be a new delivery but instead it will always be upgraded from the operators current MSCi. In essence, the MSSu is a pure standalone server that does not have any TDM interfaces.

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E1 or T1
ET

GSW

CLS

Ext.Sync.

IP

Control LAN Switch

X.25

SIGU

BSU

CCSU

CMM

BDCU

MESSAGE BUS

CMU

VLRU

STU

CHU

OMU

VDU and

LPT

O&M LAN Switch

IP

Optional in MSS and GCS (not in MSSu) BSU and VLRU are part of the MSS and MSSu configuration and not furnished in GCS configuration.

Figure 1

Block diagram of MSS and GCS

2.3

Gateway Control Server (GCS)

Presented in Figure 1 above is the block diagram of the GCS. It shows the interfaces between the functional units and also the interfaces connecting the system to the environment. A more detailed description of the functionality each unit performs is given below in section Functional Units. Note that GCS does not have following units:

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Base Station Signalling Units (BSU) is not furnished because the GCS does not handle signalling or control traffic towards radio networks. These units are available in MSS. Visitor Location Register Units (VLRU) is not furnished in the GCS because subscriber information is handled in the visited MSS where these units are available.

2.4

Integrated MSS
As a regular MSC can be upgraded to the Integrated MSS it can be seen that block diagram of Integrated MSS includes all the functional units available also in a regular MSC. Naturally here the GSW is included since this network element can also handle user and control plane traffic on TDM lines.

2.5

Integrated GCS
The basic block diagram of the Integrated MSS also applies to the Integrated GCS with the following exceptions: Base Station Signalling Units (BSU) is not furnished because the Integrated GCS does not handle signalling or control traffic towards radio networks. Compact Data Service Units (CDSU) are not furnished because the Integrated GCS does not need analogue/digital modem pool as the CS Data Interworking Functionality is handled in the Integrated MSS or in a separate Nokia Circuit Switched Data Server (CDS) network element. Visitor Location Register Units (VLRU) is not furnished in the Integrated GCS because the subscriber information is stored in the visited MSS or the MSC.

Note: In this document, we are focus on MSS, MSSu & GCS.

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BSS ET ECET TGFP CLS CDSU EXT. SYNC PSTN

IP

User Plane LAN Switch IPET

GSW
ET

NSS

LAN

VANG

ET

PBX

IP

Control Plane LAN Switch

X.25

TGSU

CASU

MFSU

BSU

CCSU

PAU

BDCU

MESSAGE BUS
VDU and LPT

CCMU

CMU

CM

VLRU

STU

CHU

OMU

LAN

LAN

LAN

O&M LAN Switch

IP

IP Trunk The BSU and VLRU are part of the Integrated MSS, not the GCS.

Figure 2.

Block Diagram of Integrated MSS and Integrated GCS

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Cabinet Types

3.1

MSS & GCS Cabinet Types

The MSC or GCS Server has three cabinet types: IP Cabinet F (IPCF) IP Cabinet G (IPCG) IP Cabinet H (IPCH) (Optional)

All cabinets must be installed in a fixed order side by side in a single row. It is possible to install cabinets from left to right as shown in the illustration below or the mirror image of it from right to left. With base module, IPCF and IPCG0 cabinets are delivered with CMU, CMM, OMU and CLSU units. CLBU units and LAN switches are part of each cabinets standard configuration. To be fully operational network element, base module must be completed with additional functional units. The minimum configuration of the MSC Server is summarised in the table below. Table 1 Minimum configuration (M13) MSS Base Module BSU, CP816-A/512MB CHU pair, CP816-A/512MB, HDU, FDU SIGU, CP816-A/512MB STU pair, CP816-A/512MB VLRU pair, CP816-A/512MB 1 pcs 3 pcs 1 pcs 3 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs

When the two base module cabinets are configured full, the capacity can be expanded by adding more IPCG cabinets and functional units. The use of IPCH cabinet is optional. When used, the IPCH cabinet must be at the either end of the row. Group Switch and CLBU are part of the standard IPCH configuration. The number of CCSU/CASU and ET must be dimensioned case by case according to the customer's needs.

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Figure 3

MSS floor layout

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Figure 4

GCS floor layout

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3.2

MSSu Cabinet Types

The MSSu features the following cabinet types: Main Operation and Maintenance Cabinet (MOMC) Visitor Location Register Cabinet (VLRC)

The MSSu floor layout is always a one-row solution.

Figure 5

The MSSu floor layout

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Functional Units

4.1

IPCF Cabinet

Figure 6 Functional unit and cartridge positions in the IPCF cabinet in the MSS

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Figure 7 Functional unit and cartridge positions in the IPCF cabinet in the GCS

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4.1.1

Central Memory and Marker (CMM)

The CMM contains the functionality of Central Memory, Marker and Common Channel Signalling Management Unit in the same functional unit. The MSC Server contains two CMMs, which are located in the IPCF cabinet. The CMM equipment is installed in a CC4C-A cartridge.

Figure 8 Table 2
Position F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 ID C105075/C08953 C105007/C08951 C104095 C08947 C74990/C74920 C74990/C74920

CMM in CC4C-A cartridge Plug-in units in CMM

Name Notes Power Supply for Cartridge LAPD for clock control Empty Slot Switch Control Processor (optional) Only if IPCH cabinet in use.

PSC6-/PSC6-A AS7-C (M13) / AS7-A SHIM4T SWCOP-A MBIF-C (M13)/MBIF-B MBIF-C (M13)/MBIF-B

Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz. MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable

Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency

C108488/C101180 CP816-A (M13) / CP710-A

C109053/C103757 MRD512A (M13)/ MR512M 512M memory

4.1.2

Cellular Management Unit (CMU)

The CMU controls the cellular radio network. The MSC Server contains two CMUs in IPCF cabinet. They are installed in DC3C-A cartridges.

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Figure 9

CMU in DC3C-A cartridge

Table 3
Position F06 F07 F08 F09 ID C105075 / C08953 C74990/C74920 C74990/ C74920 C108488 / C101180 C109053 / C103757

Plug-in units in CMU

Name Notes Power Supply for Cartridge

PSC6-B / PSC6-A MBIF-C (M13) /MBIF-B MBIF-C (M13) /MBIF-B CP816-A (M13) / CP710-A

Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz.

MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency

MRD512A (M13) / MR512M 512M memory

4.1.3

Statistical Unit (STU)

The STU collects raw traffic measurements, supervises the load of the exchange, maintains various counters and produces statistical reports. Primarily statistical reports are sent to IP network via OMU functional unit and FTP protocol. Only OLCM reports and fraud reporting are transported using redundant LAN interface available in STU. STU pair equipment is installed into DC3C-A cartridges in IPCF cabinet. MSC Server can have only one STU pair.

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Figure 10

STU in DC3C-A cartridge

Table 4 Position F01 F02 F03 F04 ID

Plug-in units in STU Name Notes Power Supply for Cartridge Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz. MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable
Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency

C105075 / C08953 PSC6-B /PSC6-A C74990/ C74920 C74990/C74920 MBIF-C (M13) / MBIF-B MBIF-C (M13) /MBIF-B

C108488/C101180 CP816-A (M13) /CP710-A

C109053/C103757 MRD512A (M13) / MR512M 512M memory

4.1.4

Charging Unit (CHU)

The CHU Collects charging data maintains various counters and produces detailed charging records. The CHU can send charging data directly from its redundant LAN interface to Billing Centre using FTP over TCP/IP. CHU pair equipment is installed into CC4C-A cartridges in all MSC Server cabinets. Maximum number of CHU pairs is three.

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Figure 11

CHU pair and mass memory in CC4C-A cartridges

Table 5 Position F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 ID C105075 /C08953 C104095 C104095 C104095

Table: Plug-in units in CHU Name Notes Power Supply for Cartridge Empty Slots

PSC6-B / PSC6-A SHIM4T SHIM4T SHIM4T

C74990/C104965/C MBIF-C (M13)/MBIF-CR (M13) MBIF-CR: Message bus plug-in unit with a 74920 /MBIF-B repeater function C74990/C104965/C MBIF-C (M13)/MBIF-CR (M13) Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz. 74920 /MBIF-B MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable C108488 / C101180 CP816-A (M13)/ CP710-A
Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency 512M memory

F07

C109053 / C103757 MRD512A (M13)/ MR512M

Note: IPCF cabinet: in CHU 0-0 MBIF-CR, in CHU 0-1 MBIF-C IPCG cabinets: in CHUs 1-0, 2-0 and 3-0 MBIF-CR, in CHUs 1-1, 2-1 and 3-1 MBIF-C

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Table 6

Plug-in units in CHU mass memory

Position F01 F02 F02 F04 F04 F07

ID C105075 / C08953 C100720 P01098 / P01096 / P01091 C101810 P1090 C102646

Name PSC6-B / PSC6-A HDPU-A WDW73 / WDW36 / WDW18-S ODPU-A MO91 COP10T

Notes Power Supply for Cartridge Hard disk adapter Hard disk unit Magneto Optic disk adapter Magneto Optical unit Empty Slots

4.1.5

Operation and Maintenance Unit (OMU)

The OMU handles all centralised supervision, alarm and recovery functions, and the connections towards user interface (MMI-System). Primarily the connections are made using IP network but V.24 interface is also available. The OMU collects the wired alarms from the exchange as well as from the external equipment connected to the system. The OMU has dedicated storage devices, which serve as a storage, for example, for the entire system software of the network element as well as for the event buffer for intermediate storing of alarms. The OMU provides:

Telnet connection for MMI FTP and Nokia specific EMT connection to NEMU for NEMU applications HTTP connections to NetAct for delivering alarms in XML format

The MSC Server contains one OMU pair and it is located in the IPCF cabinet. The OMU equipment is installed in a CC4C-A cartridge. The OMU unit includes also a mass memory units.

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Figure 12

OMU pair and mass memory in CC4C-A cartridges

Table 7 Position F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 ID C105075 / C08953 C104095 C08949 C08950 C74990/ C74920 C74990/C74920

Plug-in units in OMU Name Notes Power Supply for Cartridge Empty Slots Serial Interface Hardware Alarm Terminal Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz. MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable
Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency 512M memory

PSC6-B / PSC6-A SHIM4T SERO-A HWAT-A MBIF-C (M13)/ MBIF-B MBIF-C (M13) /MBIF-B

C108488 / C101180 CP816-A (M13) / CP710-A C109053 / C103757 MRD512A (M13) / MR512M

Table 8

Plug-in units in Mass memory SD0

Position F01 F02 F02

ID C105075 / C08953 C100720 P01098 / P01096 / P01091

Name PSC6-B / PSC6-A HDPU-A WDW73 / WDW36 / WDW18-S

Notes Power Supply for Cartridge Hard disk adapter Hard disk unit

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Position F04 F04 F07 C101810 P1090 C102646

ID ODPU-A MO91 COP10T

Name

Notes Magneto Optic disk adapter Magneto Optical unit Empty Slots

Table 9

Plug-in units in Mass memory SD1

Position F01 F02 F02 F04 F05 F06 F07

ID C105075 / C08953 C100720 P01098 / P01096 /P01091 / C105324 C104095 C104095 C102646

Name PSC6-B / PSC6-A HDPU-A WDW73 /WDW36 / WDW18-S D4PU-A SHIM4T SHIM4T COP10T

Notes
Power Supply for Cartridge Hard disk adapter Hard disk unit Dummy Plug-in Unit Empty Slots

4.1.6

Basic Data Communication Unit (BDCU)

The BDCU provides the following external connections:

Traffic is always connected using BDCU. The BDCU provides network interfaces for OSI (FTAM) protocol based O&M connections, when they are required. The BDCU provides SMRSE/TCP/IP connection to SMSC (X.25 is also available).

The BDCU equipment is installed in CC4C-A cartridge. Maximum number of BDCUs in one network element is two.

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Figure 13

BDCU in CC4C-A cartridge

Table 10 Position F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 ID C105075 /C08953

Plug-in units in BDCU Name PSC6-B /PSC6-A Notes Power Supply for Cartridge

C105007/C08951/C08944 AS7-C (M13) /AS7-A/AC25-A X25 terminals C105007/C08951/C08944 AS7-C (M13)/AS7-A /AC25-A Optional, see note! C105007/C08951/C08944 AS7-C (M13)/AS7-A/AC25-A C74990/C74920 C74990/C74920 C108488 /C101180 MBIF-C (M13)/MBIF-B MBIF-C (M13)/MBIF-B CP816-A (M13)/CP710-A Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz. MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable
Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency 512M memory

C109053 /C103757

MRD512A (M13) /MR512M

Note: If slots F02F04 are not equipped, SHIM4T cover plates should be installed on these slots. Digital G.703 interface AS7-C/-A can be used only if MSC Server has IPCH cabinet.

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4.1.7

Clock System (CLS)

Both CLBU (Clock and Alarm Buffer Unit) and CLSU (Clock System Unit) are part of the Clock System (CLS). The CLBU distributes the clock and synchronisation signals within the same cabinet. The CLBU also collects the wired alarms from the units whose timing it handles and transfers them to the OMU. The CLSU generates the clock and synchronization signals and transmits them further to the CLBU units in the other cabinets. In the integrated models synchronization signal is received from external TDM lines or from external synchronization interface in CLS. In the standalone models without external TDM connections there is a need to receive external synchronization signal via external synchronization interface in CLS. This external synchronization signal is needed to ensure the accuracy of charging and also to ensure that timestamp information in charging data and performance data from different network elements are comparable. The MSC Server contains one duplicated CLSU which is located in the IPCF cabinet and three CLBUs, one in IPCF and two in IPCG0 cabinet. The CLSU equipment is installed in the same CLOC-B cartridge. The CLBU equipment is installed into CLAC-B cartridge.

Figure 14 Table 11 Position F00 F03

CLSU in a CLOC-B cartridge & CLBU in a CLAC-B cartridge Plug-in units in CLSU ID C08825 C08825 Name CL2TG-S CL2TG-S Notes Clock and Tone Generator

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Table 12

Plug-in units in CLBU

Position F01 F02 F03 F04 --C08839 C08839

ID ---

Name

Notes

CLAB-S CLAB-S

Clock and Alarm Buffer

4.1.8

Switching Unit (SWU)

The SWU uses ESB20-A , which is a 20-port 10/100 BaseT/TX Ethernet LAN Switch plug-in unit integrated into the Nokia network elements. It has an extensive set of features such as VLAN 802.1q, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol 802.1d (RSTP) and an SNMP agent. A set of LAN switches, integrated in the Nokia MSC Server cabinets, provide a manageable amount of LAN interfaces from the network element to external routers at the site. The separation of different traffic types provides additional security and manageability. In the MSS and GCS the ESB20-A LAN switch plug-in unit is furnished in a separate SWU unit whereas in the integrated models and in the MSSu the ESB20-A is furnished in STU or CHU units.

Figure 15

LAN in LASWC-A cartridge in MSS

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Table 13 Position F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 C8862 C108885 / C108000 C108885 / C108000 C104095 C104095 ID

LAN switch position in MSS cartridge Name PSC6 ESB26 / ESB20-A ESB26 / ESB20-A SHIM4T SHIM4T Notes
Power supply for cartridge See Notes

IPCF cabinet Empty Slots

Notes: ESB26:LAN switch unit (2 optical Gbit/s, 2 electrical Gbit/s and 2 100 Mbit/s electrical uplinks; 20 100 Mbit/s electrical downlinks) ESB20: LAN switch unit (2 electrical uplink and 18 downlink 10/100 Mbit/s ports)

Figure 16

LAN in LASWC-A cartridge in GCS

Table 14 Position F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 ID

LAN switch position in GCS cartridge Name PSC6-B / PSC6-A ESB26 / ESB20-A ESB26 /ESB20-A SHIM4T ESB26 /ESB20-A Notes
Power supply for cartridge See Notes See Notes Empty slots See notes

C105075 / C08953 C108885 / C108000 C108885 / C108000 C104095 C108885 / C108000

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IPCG Cabinet

Note: *SU configurable as BSU or SIGU.

Figure 17 Functional unit and cartridge positions in the IPCG 0 cabinet in MSS

The following figure shows the functional unit and cartridge configuration of the IPCG 0 cabinet in the GCS network element.

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Figure 18 Functional unit and cartridge positions in the IPCG 0 cabinet in GCS

4.2.1

Signalling Unit (SIGU)

The SIGU has the functionality of the CCSU (see above) except that the SIGU can utilise only an IP-based signalling network, whereas the CCSU can use an IP or a TDM-based SS7 network.

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SIGUs are installed to IPCG cabinets and maximum number of SIGUs is 14 pcs. The SIGU configuration is:

Figure 19

SIGU in DC3C-A cartridge

Table 15
Position F01 F02 F03 F04 ID C105075 / C08953 C74990/C74920 C74990/ C74920 C108488 / C101180 C109053 / C103757

Plug-in units in SIGU

Name Notes Power Supply for Cartridge

PSC6-B / PSC6-A MBIF-C(M13) /MBIF-B MBIF-C(M13) /MBIF-B CP816-A(M13) / CP710-A

Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz.

MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency

MRD512A(M13) / MR512M 512M memory

4.2.2

Base Station Signalling Unit (BSU)

The BSU provides BSSAP and RANAP protocols that perform the signalling functions between radio networks and MSS. The BSU has SIGTRAN functionality and a LAN interface which enable it to use IP for conveying signalling messages. If the A-interface is connected directly to the Integrated MSS, then the BSU also controls the TDM lines linked to the GERAN. The BSU equipment is installed into DC3C-A cartridge. Maximum number of BSUs in one MSC Server is 14 pcs. The BSU configuration is:

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Figure 20

BSU in a DC3C-A cartridge

Table 16
Position F06 F07 F08 F09 ID C105075 / C08953 C74990/C74920 C74990/ C74920 C108488 / C101180 C109053 / C103757

Plug-in units in BSU

Name Notes Power Supply for Cartridge

PSC6-B / PSC6-A MBIF-C (M13) /MBIF-B MBIF-C(M13) /MBIF-B CP816-A(M13) / CP710-A MRD512A(M13) / MR512M

Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz.

MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency 512M memory

4.2.3

Visitor Location Register Unit (VLRU)

The VLRU contains information of each subscriber currently served by the MSC Server. The MSS can contain up to 8 VLRU pairs each containing a database for up to 75,000 subscribers and 25,000 telemetric subscribers, hence allowing a total of 600,000 + 200,000 subscribers per MSS.

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VLRU pair equipment is installed into DC3C-A cartridges in IPCF and IPCG cabinets. MSC Server can have a maximum of 8 VLRU pairs. Due to redundancy reasons, each pair's halves are installed to separate cartridges . :

Figure 21

VLRU pair in DC3C-A cartridges

Table 17 Position
F01 F02 F03 F04

Plug-in units in cartridges reserved for VLRUs Name

Power Supply for Cartridge

ID

Notes

C105075/ C08953 PSC6-B / PSC6-A C74990/C74920 C74990/ C74920 MBIF-C(M13) /MBIF-B MBIF-C(M13) /MBIF-B

Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz.; MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency

C108488/C101180 CP816-A(M13) / CP710-A

C109053/C103757 MRD512A(M13) / MR512M 512M memory F06 F07 F08 F09 C105075 / C08953 PSC6-B / PSC6-A C74990/C74920 C74990/ C74920 C108488 / C101180 C109053 / C103757 MBIF-C(M13) /MBIF-B MBIF-C(M13) /MBIF-B CP816-A(M13) / CP710-A

Power Supply for Cartridge Arbitration frequency: 2,048 MHz.; MBIF-B & MBIF-C/CR is not interchangeable
Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency

MRD512A(M13) / MR512M 512M memory

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4.3

IPCH Cabinet

Figure 22

Functional unit and cartridge positions in the IPCH cabinet

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4.3.1

Common Channel Signalling Unit (CCSU)

The CCSU performs the MAP, TCAP, SCCP and ISUP signalling. CCSU performs core INAP and CAP signalling needed in order to provide IN and CAMEL services. For TDM based SS7 connections CCSU takes care of the decentralised MTP functions of the SS7 signalling system, the handling of signalling messages, and the functions related to the management of the signalling channel. One CCSU can support 64 TDM lines. The CCSU also contains SIGTRAN, which enables to convey the abovementioned signalling messages on top of IP using LAN interfaces available in this functional unit. In addition, the CCSU provides H.248, SIP and BICC signalling. The CCSU is used in integrated models because of its ability to also handle TDM-based SS7. In the standalone models SIGU is used instead to handle signalling using SIGTRAN and CCSU is used in standalone models only in the optional IPCH cabinet. CCSUs can be installed into IPCH cabinet only. Maximum number of CCSUs is 10 pcs. The CCSU configuration is:

Figure 23

CCSU in CC4C-A cartridge

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Table 18

Plug-in units in CCSU

Position F01 F02 F03 F04 F05

ID C105075/C08953 C105007/C08951 C105007/C08951 C105007/C08951

Name PSC6-B /PSC6-A AS7-C(M13)/AS7-A AS7-C (M13)/AS7-A AS7-C (M13)/AS7-A

Notes
Power Supply for Cartridge

CCS7 terminals

C74990/C104965/C74920 MBIF-C(M13)/MBIF-CR ( M13)/MBIF-B

In CCSU 0 MBIF-CR In CCSU 1 MBIF-C Not interchangeable

F06

C74990/C104965/C74920 MBIF-C(M13)/MBIF-CR ( M13)/MBIF-B

In CCSU 1 MBIF-CR In CCSU 0 MBIF-C Not interchangeable

F07

C108488 /C101180

CP816-A (M13)/CP710-A

Pentium M Dothan processor with maximum of 1.8 GHz frequency / PentiumIII with 800 MHz frequency 512M memory

C109053 /C103757

MRD512A(M13)/MR512M

4.3.2

Group Switch (GSW)

If there are TDM trunks connected directly to the MSC Server it is necessary to have a switching fabric. The GSW is an option in the standalone models (not in the MSSu). If the operator needs to have a direct TDM-based SS7 connection from a standalone model, it is possible to include the optional GSW which has a capacity of 256 TDMs. The Group switch equipment is housed in two SW1C-B cartridges

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Figure 24

GSW in SW1C-B cartridge

Table 19 Position F00 F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06

Plug-in units in GSW ID -C08853 C08854 C08854 C08854 C08854 C08869 -SWCSM-S SWSPS-S SWSPS-S SWSPS-S SWSPS-S PSC1-S
Power supply

Name

Notes

Switch Control and Switching Memory Unit Switch Serial-ParallelSerial Converter

4.3.3

Exchange terminal (ET)

The ET performs the electrical synchronization and adaptation of an external TDM line. It is able to do the HDB3/AMI/B8ZS coding and decoding, insert the alarm bits in the outgoing direction, and produce the PCM frame structure. In the MSS the ET is furnished in the optional IPCH cabinet. Three alternative ET types without echo cancelling are available:

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Connecter Type M12 E1 Euro E1 Coax T1 RJ-45 ET2E-S

M3 ET2E-T

ET2E-SC ET2E-TC ET2A ET2A-T

Only one ET type can be used in one network element. ET plug-in units are installed in ET4C-B or ET5C-B cartridges in the IPCH cabinet. ET4C-B cartridge can contain up to 32 ET plug-in units. ET5C-B has room for eight ET plug-in units. The recommended order of installing ET plug-in units is described below but they can be added in any desired order too.

Figure 25

ET plug-in units in ET4C-B & ET5C-B cartridge

The following example shows how five ET plug-in units are installed into the cartridge. Please note that the numbers shown in this picture's plug-in units indicates only the order how plug-in units are added to the cartridge.

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Figure 26

Example of ET configuration

When plug-in units are added later to ET cartridges, the ET plug-in unit is installed to the first available slot using the same principle as described above.

4.4

Some Special Units in MSSu

4.4.1

Channel Associated Signalling Unit (CASU)

The CASU is installed in the network element only when Channel Associated Signalling (CAS) is needed between the Transit MSCi and the PSTN. In the iseries MSCs, the MFSU handles the transmission and receipt of MF signals, while CASU takes care of the related CAS line signalling functions. If CASUs are needed in the network element, the required minimum number is two. The maximum number of CASUs, CCSUs, PAUs and TGSUs is 33, including a spare unit of each type for n+1 redundancy.

4.4.2

Primary Rate Access Unit

The Primary Rate Access Unit (PAU) performs the call control and signalling for the traffic of the ISDN PABX connected to DX 200 system by a 30B+D interface. Of the signalling, the PAU performs the functions of levels 2 and 3 in the seven-layer OSI model. Level 2 is generated by a LAPD (Link Access Procedure on the D-channel) in accordance with the ITU-T Recommendations Q920, Q921 and Q922. Level 3 is generated by the signalling network functions

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in accordance with the ITU-T Recommendation Q931. The PAU also supervises the trunk circuits of the PABXs based on the information on the error ratio and synchronisation of the transmission obtained from the trunk circuit interfaces. Two alternative protocols are available for the PBX signalling: ISDN primary rate access 30B+D, and DPNSS 1. One PAU can handle up to 64 signalling links and control up to 64 2 Mbit/s lines. The basic configuration of a signalling unit includes: one Central Processing Unit (CPU) with memory two Message Bus Interfaces (MBIF) one AS7 pre-processor units to handle ET supervision (AS7 0). up to three AS7 pre-processor units to handle CAS, CCS7, LAPD and PBX Signalling interfaces (AS7 1/2/3). one Power Supply (PSC6).

Figure 27

CASU, PAU or CCSU equipment in a CC3C-A cartridge.

4.4.3

Mechanical structure of MFSU(i)

The MFSU is installed in the CC4C-A or the CC3C-A cartridge (see the figures below), and the basic configuration includes:

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Configuration of the MFSU in the CC4C-A cartridge one Central Processing Unit (CPU) with memory two Message Bus Interfaces (MBIF) up to four Multifrequency Signalling Terminal units (MFSTs) one Power Supply for Cartridge (PSC6)

Configuration of the MFSU in the CC3C-A cartridge one Central Processing Unit (CPU) with memory two Message Bus Interfaces (MBIF) up to four Multifrequency Signalling Terminal units (MFSTs) one Power Supply for Cartridge (PSC6)

Figure 28

Configuration of the MFSU in the CC4C-A cartridge

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Figure 29

Configuration of the MFSU in the CC3C-A cartridge

4.4.4

Group Switch (GSW)

If there are TDM trunks connected directly to the MSC Server it is necessary to have a switching fabric. The maximum capacity of the GSW in the integrated models is 2048 TDMs. The SW2C-B/A cartridge contains 2 power supply units PSC1-S, 1...8 SWSPSS plug-in units and 1...16 SWCSM-S plug-in units. The GSW of the MSCi and Transit MSCi is equipped for the capacity of 2048 x 2048 PCMs and in maximum configuration occupies four SW2C-B/A cartridges.The figure below shows the placement of the plug-in units in the cartridge and the table that follows indicates the number of cartridges and plug-in units needed as a function of the number of PCM circuits.

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Figure 30

Configuration of the SW2C-B/A cartridge

Table 20

Number of SW2C-B/A cartridges and plug-in units needed as a function of the number of PCM circuits. Cartridge Plug-in units SWSPS 1 2 8 9 16 17 24 32 SWCSM 1 1 4 9 16 25 36 64 PSC1 1 1 2 3 4 5 9 12

PCM circuits SW2C 32 128 512 513 1 024 1 025 1 536 2 048 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4

4.4.5

Echo cancelling and exchange terminal (ECET)

The ET with echo canceller is used for terminating TDM lines connected directly to Integrated MSS or Integrated GCS from PSTN or PBX. One EC2ET, EC2ET-C or EC2ET-A plug-in unit contains two ET functional units and two Echo Canceller units. The ECETs are housed in ET4C-B / ET4C-A cartridges positioned in ETC cabinets. One ET4C-B / ET4C-A cartridge can contain up to 16 EC2ET, EC2ET-C or EC2ET-A plug-in units.

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Figure 31

EC2ET Echo Canceller Exchange Terminal plug-in units in an ET4C-B / ET4C-A cartridge.

The cartridge on the second-lowest shelf at the right-hand side in the ETC cabinet has a mixed configuration, with ECETs on the upper shelf and ETs on the lower, as shown in the figure below.

Figure 32

EC2ET and ET2E plug-in units in an ET4C-B / ET4C-A cartridge.

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4.4.6

Compact Data Service Unit (CDSU)

The CDSU implements the Inter Working Function (IWF) of the MSCi, CDS, and Compact MSCi and CDS. A G.703 connection is used. The main task of the unit is to adapt the data connection of the terminal device (i.e. laptop PC) of the GSM Mobile Station (MS) to the: Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

The tasks of the CDSU include: Rate Adaption (RA) Radio Link Protocol (RLP) processing Layer 2 interface (L2R) Modem state control.

The CDSU offers the following GSM data services: Asynchronous bearer services Transparent synchronous bearer services Transparent facsimile group 3 tele-service.

The Data Service Cartridge (DS1C-B/A) is 1/3 shelf wide. It is a cartridge for DX 200 hardware and its physical dimensions are: 240 mm(width) x 262 mm(height) x 300 mm (depth). In its maximum configuration, the DS1C-B/A cartridge can contain 10 plug-in units: one PSC6 plug-in unit (power supply) one DSCO plug-in unit (control unit) eight DSMA-S plug-in units

The equipping of the cartridge depends on the application. There are three options for the CDSU: a Normal Speed Data Service Unit with Data Interface, NDSD Pool, or an UDI Pool a Normal Speed Data Service Unit with Modems, NDSM Pool, or a Modem Pool) a Compact Data Service Unit Pool, CDSU Pool, or a General Pool (which combines both of the above).

The CDSU supports, when fully equipped, 32 simultaneous calls (no matter whether the call is using single or multi-slot configuration in the air interface). If the CDSU hardware is configured as NDS; it supports 32 simultaneous modem/fax calls.

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NDSD; it supports 32 simultaneous UDI calls CDSU; it supports 32 simultaneous modem/fax/UDI calls.

In the NDSM and CDSU mode the use of channels is dynamic (modem, fax, UDI), that is, the reserved channel is configured based on the received call set up request. So, for example, the CDSU can serve simultaneously any number of modem/fax/UDI calls (the total number of calls per CDSU is limited to 32).

Figure 33

Configuration of the plug-in units of the NDSM Modem and CDSU General pool

Figure 34

Configuration of the plug-in units of the NDSD UDI pool

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Redundancy
REDUNDANCY BDCU BSU CASU CDSU CCMU CCSU CHU CM CMM CMU ESB20 ET IPET M MB MFSU OMU PAU SIGU STU TGFP TGSU VLRU N N+1 N+1 N 2N N+1 2N 2N 2N 2N 2N N N 2N 2N N+1/L 2N N+1 N+1 2N 2N N+1 2N

Table 21 Redundancy methods of functional units

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6
2G 3G 3GPP AC ACR API APSE AUC BSSAP CAMEL CAP CDR CHU CM CMISE CORBA CPS CPU CUE CS DCN DP DTMF EDGE FTP GCS GERAN GPRS GSM GSW HLR

Glossary
2nd Generation mobile phone network 3rd Generation mobile phone network Third Generation Partnership Project Apply Charging ApplyChargingReport Application Programming Interface Application Server Authentication Centre Base Station Subsystem Application Part Customised Applications for Mobile Network Enhanced Logic CAMEL Application Part Charging Data Record Charging Unit Central Memory Common Management Information Service Element Common Object Request Brokerage Architecture Connection Processing Server Central Processing Unit Continue Circuit Switched Data Communications Network Detection Point Dual Tone Multifrequency Enhanced Data Rates For GSM File Transfer Protocol Gateway Control Server GSM/EDGE Radion Access Network General Packet Radio Service Global System For Mobile Communications Group Switch Home Location Register

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HSS IDP IMS IMSI IN INAP IP ISUP LA M M3UA MAP MGCF MGW MMI MML MS MSC MSS MSSu NEMU O&M OMU PLMN PSTN PVC RAN RANAP RNC RTP SCP SCTP SIGTRAN

Home Subscriber Server Initial DP operation IP Multimedia Subsystem International Mobile Subscriber Identification Intelligent Network Intelligent Network Application Part Internet Protocol ISDN User Part Location Area Marker MTP3 User Adaptation Mobile Application Part Media Gateway Control Function Multimedia Gateway Man Machine Interface Man Machine Language Mobile Station Mobile Switching Centre MSC Server Upgraded MSC Server Network Element Management Unit Operation & Maintenance Operational And Maintenance Unit Public Land Mobile Network Public Switched Telephone Network Permanent Virtual Connection Radio Access Network Radio Access Network Application Part Radio Network Controller Real Time Protocol Service Control Point Stream Control Transmission Protocol Signalling Transport

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SIP SMSC SPVC SRR SSP SS7 STU SVC TMSI T-SGW UE UMTS USB USSD UTRAN VLR VMSS

Session Initiated Protocol Short Message Service Centre Soft Permanent Virtual Connection Service Routing Register Service Switching Point Signalling System # 7 Statistical Unit Switched Virtual Connection Temporary Mobile Subscriber Information Transport Signalling Gateway User Equipment Universal Mobile Telecommunication System Universal Serial Bus Unstructured Supplementary Services Data UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network Visitor Location Register Visited MSC Server

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