Implementing
SS7 Signaling Solutions
Jon Mechling, Director, Product Management, NMS
Dan Rothschild, Director of Engineering,
SS7 and Protocols, NMS
Agenda
z SS7 overview
z NMSs SS7 products
SS7 software
TX 4000(C)
TX 4000/20(C) replacement for TX 3220(C)
Carrier-grade feature details
Passive monitoring feature details
z Global interoperability
z Upcoming enhancements
www.nmscommunications.com
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SS7 and Enhanced Services in
Wireline Networks
Enhanced Services
Voice Rec 411
Call Centers (411, 611,
911, Operators)
Equal Access (IXC)
POTS
SCP
SCP
STP
STP
IMT
Tandem
Enhanced Services
800 numbers
LNP
Prepaid
Follow-me
Etc.
POTS
LE
IMT
PRI
PRI
PBX
PBX
IMT
LE
Enhanced Services
Call Centers
IVR
Auto-attendant with voice rec
Voicemail
Calling number display
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IMT
IMT
Tandem
Tandem
Circuit
Switched
Voice Channels
SS7
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ISDN PRI
1 or 2 dedicated
signalling channels
Enhanced Services
Voicemail
Prepaid
- Network Elements with NMS technology
SS7 and Enhanced Services in
Wireless Networks
Enhanced Services
Voicemail with
SMS notification
Voice portals
Etc.
Enhanced Services
Short Message
Service
SMS-C
SS7
MSC
MS
BSC
HLR
BTS
VLR
Enhanced Services
Pre-paid
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Enhanced Services
Mobility
Management
Location based
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- Network Elements with NMS technology
Voice Channels
SS7 or Signalling
SS7 in Next-Generation Networks
Signaling
Gateway
IP Network
SCP
SS7
SIGTRAN
Media Server
Softswitch
SIP/H323
PSTN
STP
MGCP/MEGACO
TDM
SSP
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RTP/IP
RTP/IP
Media
Gateway
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- Network Elements with NMS technology
Media
Gateway
Numerous Customer Applications
Enabled by NMSs SS7 Offerings
z Service nodes and intelligent peripherals
z Network databases (e.g., Service Control Points)
z Switch-enabled peripherals
z Gateways
z Test equipment
z Mobile switching centers
z In-building wireless network connectivity
z Network presence/location based services
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SS7 Software Protocol Stacks
z ISUP / TUP
Application
Application
Set up and tear down calls
z MAP, CAMEL, INAP
WIN
WIN
CAMEL
CAMEL
INAP
INAP
GSM MAP
MAP
GSM
ANSI -- 41
41
ANSI
Enhanced wireless and
wireline services
z TCAP
ISUP
TUP
TUP
TCAP
Database look-up for
Intelligent Networking
z SCCP
Subsystem routing
SCCP
SCCP
z MTP3
Routing of messages
MTP
MTP Layer
Layer 1/2/3
1/2/3
z MTP2
Accurate end-to-end
transmission
T1, E1
z MTP1
Physical layer (E1, T1, )
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Sample ISUP and TUP Applications
z Voicemail systems
z Debit card centers
z Intelligent peripherals
z Personalized ringback tones
z Anything in the network that needs to accept/make
telephone calls
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Sample TCAP-Based Applications
z Enhanced 800, Freephone services
z Alternate billing systems (e.g., calling card
validation)
z Local number portability
z One Number/Follow Me
z Wireless HLR/VLR databases
z Intelligent call routing (e.g., geographically
distributed ACDs)
z Anything in the network that needs to look up
information before connecting calls
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Sample MAP/INAP Applications
z MAP/ANSI41/CAMEL
Automatic roaming and system hand-off
Short Message Service
Group calls, broadcast calls
Position location-based services
Incoming call screening
z INAP
Local Number Portability
Calling Name Delivery
IVR systems
Call center solutions
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Agenda
z SS7 overview
z NMSs SS7 products
SS7 software
TX 4000(C)
TX 4000/20(C) replacement for TX 3220(C)
Carrier-grade feature details
Passive monitoring feature details
z Global interoperability
z Upcoming enhancements
www.nmscommunications.com
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SS7 Software Protocol Stacks
z Board-level APIs available
Application
Application
WIN
WIN
CAMEL
CAMEL
INAP
INAP
GSM/UMTS
GSM/UMTS
MAP
MAP
ANSI -- 41
41
ANSI
ISUP, TUP, TCAP, SCCP
MTP 1/2/3
Passive monitoring
ISUP
TUP
TUP
TCAP
SCCP
SCCP
z Host-level APIs
ANSI41, GSM/UMTS MAP,
INAP, CAMEL, WIN
z Operating systems
Solaris (SPARC and x86)
Windows
Red Hat Linux
MTP
MTP Layer
Layer 1/2/3
1/2/3
T1, E1
NMS-provided runs on host processor
NMS-provided runs on TX board
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NMSs SS7 Software Version 4.2
z MTP, ISUP, TUP, SCCP and TCAP protocols
z Point code sharing between two TX boards
Board-level support of link redundancy
MTP3/ISUP/SCCP/TCAP/TUP
Both MTP2 layers active
z
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z
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Supports multiple point codes on one board
Configuration of signaling link locations without re-boot
Passive monitoring
Global Messaging Toolkit (ISUP)
Allows extension of ITU, ETSI, and ANSI standards
z Rich set of application demo programs
z Compatible with Natural Access 2005-1
z Competitively-priced licensing options
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Application Part Protocol Layers
z GSM/UMTS MAP, ANSI-41D, WIN, CAMEL, INAP
z Supports broad range of new IN services, wireless
and wireline
z Dramatically simplifies processing of ASN.1
formatted TCAP messages
Host-based encode/decode of ASN.1 messages
Binary libraries, C/C++ API
z Sample applications included
z Available now
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TX 4000 Series
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TX 4000 and TX 4000/20
PCI and cPCI Boards
z PCI
4 trunks
H.100 bus connector
z cPCI
Rear panel I/O with 8 trunks
Hot swap support
H.110 bus connection
z Software-configurable trunks for T1 or E1
z Full node-level redundancy
Dual Ethernet ports
z High-impedance configuration for passive monitoring
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TX 4000 and TX 4000C
z High-performance processing
Over 6 times greater than TX 3220
z 4, 16 or 32 signaling links
z Software-selectable T1 or E1 (120 ohm) trunks
PCI: 4 trunks
CompactPCI: 8 trunks
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TX 4000/20 and TX 4000/20C
z Value-priced SS7 boards
Throughput processing equivalent to TX 3220(C)
z Up to 16 signaling links
z Software-selectable T1 or E1 (120 ohm) trunks
PCI: 4 trunks
CompactPCI: 8 trunks
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TX Performance
z TX 4000(C)
ISUP: >800 calls/sec (based on 5 messages/call)
TUP: >1,000 calls/sec
TCAP: >1,500 transactions/sec (query + response)
Over 6 times greater than TX 3220
z TX 4000/20(C)
ISUP: 130 calls/sec (based on 5 messages/call)
TUP: 160 calls/sec
TCAP: 250 transactions/sec (query and response)
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Applications:
Host-Based Architecture
Host
SS7
SS7 Traffic
Traffic
Application
ApplicationPart
Part
Protocol
ProtocolLayers
Layers
(MAP,
(MAP,INAP,
INAP,etc.)
etc.)
TX
TX Board
Board
Application
Application
Voice
Voice Circuits
Circuits
AG
AG // CG
CG Board
Board
NMS-provided
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Applications:
Client/Server-Based Architecture
Signaling Server
Host
TX
TXBoard
Board
SS7
SS7 Traffic
Traffic
Server
Server
S/W
S/W
Application Server
Application
ApplicationPart
Part
Protocol
ProtocolLayers
Layers
(MAP,
(MAP,INAP,
INAP,etc.)
etc.)
Media Server
Voice
Voice Circuits
Circuits
AG
AG/ /CG
CGBoard
Board
Application
Application
Server
Server
S/W
S/W
Media Server
NMS-provided
Voice
Voice Circuits
Circuits
AG
AG/ /CG
CGBoard
Board
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Server
Server
S/W
S/W
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Agenda
z SS7 overview
z NMSs SS7 products
SS7 software
TX 4000(C)
TX 4000/20(C) replacement for TX 3220(C)
Carrier-grade feature details
Passive monitoring feature details
z Global interoperability
z Upcoming enhancements
www.nmscommunications.com
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Carrier-Grade Capabilities with
Point Code Redundancy
z SS7 signaling infrastructure is mission-critical
z Protocols designed for maximum availability
z NMSs SS7 redundancy benefits
No single point of failure
Preserve stable calls and transactions
Share point code on two boards in different (or same)
chassis
z Uses distributed model
Utilizes on-board, high-speed, private Ethernet
z Support in MTP3, ISUP, SCCP, TCAP, and TUP
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Point Code Redundancy Illustrated
(Secondary)
(Secondary)
Check-pointing
Check-pointing
TCAP
TCAP
TCAP
Check-pointing
Check-pointing
MTP3
MTP3
Check-pointing
Check-pointing
(Secondary)
(Secondary)
Standby Signalling server
Application
(Secondary)
(Secondary)
MTP
Application
Application
(Primary/Active)
(Primary/Active)
TCAP
TCAP
(Primary/Active)
(Primary/Active)
MTP3
MTP3
(Primary/Active)
(Primary/Active)
SS7 traffic data
(over Ethernet)
MTP
MTP12
12
(Active)
(Active)
STP
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MTP
MTP12
12
(Active)
(Active)
STP
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Active Signalling server
Application
Application
z Two SS7 boards share
one point code
z Active-Active mode for
MTP1/MTP2 layers
z Secondary MTP1/MTP2
traffic routed to primary via
dedicated Ethernet
z Active-Standby mode for
layer MTP3 and up
z Check-pointing APIs for ISUP
TCAP, SCCP, MTP3, TUP
automatic
Redundancy Features and Benefits
z Carrier-grade reliability
(survival)
Against link failures
Against signaling board
failures
Against server failures
z Manageability
z Scalability
Board-based SS7 processing
to minimize host load
Multiple links provide signal
load distribution
z Higher availability in the
network
Increase circuit capacity
without service outage
Upgrade server hardware or
software without service
outage
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Agenda
z SS7 overview
z NMSs SS7 products
SS7 software
TX 4000(C)
TX 4000/20(C) replacement for TX 3220(C)
Carrier-grade feature details
Passive monitoring feature details
z Global interoperability
z Upcoming enhancements
www.nmscommunications.com
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SS7 Passive Monitoring Feature
z Set of APIs and tools used in
conjunction with a TX board to
monitor up to 16 live SS7
signalling links
z Typical applications
Testing
Lawful intercept
Customized SMS messages
(international roaming
greetings)
z Filters
MTP2 signal units and headers
can be filtered to massively
reduce host load
Higher lever protocol layers such
as ISUP and SCCP messages
(based on DPC*, OPC* and/or
SIO* fields)
z Message collection and buffering
to limit host interrupts
z Not supported
Injection of messages
Dual mode (monitoring and SS7
signaling simultaneously)
* DPC: Destination Point Code
OPC: Originating Point Code
SIO: Service Indication Octet
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SS7 Monitoring
High-Level Architecture
Operator-provided
cross-connect equipment
(DSX or other)
Central Office A
Live SS7 signalling
link
SS7 Network
Protected
monitoring
connection point
Live SS7 network
element A
Transmit side for B
node (-10 dB max)
Receive side for B
node (-10 dB max)
Notes
Each monitored link requires 2 receive (RX) ports
on the TX board
32 receive (RX) ports are available on the TX 4000:
max of 16 monitored links per TX board
Receive (RX) level at TX board must be at 10 dB
loss or better (includes protection circuitry and
cabling)
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Central Office B
Monitoring Server
with TX 4000(C)
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Live SS7 network
element B
Agenda
z SS7 overview
z NMSs SS7 products
SS7 software
TX 4000(C)
TX 4000/20(C) replacement for TX 3220(C)
Carrier-grade feature details
Passive monitoring feature details
z Global interoperability
z Upcoming enhancements
www.nmscommunications.com
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Globally Deployed
z Example NMS customer deployment locations
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France,
Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Monaco, The
Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK
Australia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka,
Taiwan, Thailand
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Haiti, Mexico, Surinam
Canada and the US
z Government approvals for protocols where obtainable
Chinese Ministry of Information Industry
Italian Ministry of Telecommunications
z Presence on six continents
z NMS has Tech Support in US, Hong Kong and Paris
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Connected to Carrier-Grade
Equipment
z Ericsson AXE-10,
CME-20, CXE
z Nortel DMS100
z Lucent 5ESS
z Alcatel E-10, S1240
z Siemens EWSD
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Nokia DX200
Motorola
NEC
Huawei
Hyundai
Interwave
With Many Wireline and Wireless
Telecom Networks
z Telecom operator deployment examples
AT&T, British Telecom, Deutsche Telekom
France Telecom, Omnicom, Telefonica, Capcom
Orange, NTT, Videotron, Japan Telecom, KDDI, KPN
Korea Telecom, Chung Hwa, SingTel, Jitong
Cedetel, Telemar, Telstra, Optus, Maxis, Belgacom
Telenor, KPN Telecom, Belgacom, Telia, Mobilecom
Swisscom, Doro Telefoni, Star Telecom
z Work with certification labs
AT&T TCAP certification
KTL Labs BT-NUP certification
Telcordia
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Agenda
z SS7 overview
z NMSs SS7 products
SS7 software
TX 4000(C)
TX 4000/20(C) replacement for TX 3220(C)
Carrier-grade feature details
Passive monitoring feature details
z Global interoperability
z Upcoming enhancements
www.nmscommunications.com
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SS7 Software and TX Series Roadmap
2006
Hardware
2005
TX 4000
TX 4000C
TX 4000/20
TX 4000/20C
Software
TX 7000A
SS7
v 4.1
Natural
SS7
v 4.2
Access 2004-1
Natural
MAP
INAP
Access 2005-1
SS7
Monitoring
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HSL
SS7 SIGv 4.3 TRAN
Natural
SS7
Server
Access 2006-1
High-Speed Links
z High-capacity SS7 link
1.544 or 2.0 Mbps unchannelized T1/E1 links
n x 64 kbps links
z Runs on TX 4000
z Targeted Q106
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SIGTRAN
z Provides SS7 over IP transport for packet
environments and softswitch or gateway connections
z IETF-compliant implementation of SCTP, SUA and
M3UA layers
z Appropriate for range of network elements, including:
Media gateway controllers
IP-based SCPs
SIGTRAN gateways
z Targeted Q206
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TX 7000A
z ATCA format SS7 interface board
Plugs into ATCA chassis
IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) support
z Full SS7 stack support
MTP, ISUP, TUP, SCCP, TCAP on board for integrated solutions
SIGTRAN support
z Applicable to SS7 servers, signaling gateways
z Network IP control and management interface to application
Thin client on host
z Redundant board configuration for high availability
Checkpointing at MTP3, ISUP, TCAP
z Targeted Q206
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Competitive Differentiators
z Integrated board, software from one company
SS7 integrated with Natural Access APIs
z Global Messaging Toolkit (ISUP)
Allows extension of ITU, ETSI, and ANSI standards
z Worldwide SS7 support organization
Rich set of application demo programs
SS7 expertise in North America, Europe, and Asia
z Competitively-priced, flexible licensing
z Results: reduced time-to-success in worldwide
deployment and low cost of ownership
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Be sure to check out these demos
z Mobile and IP Video Services
Powered by Open Access CG and TX boards
z Multimodal Messaging
Powered by Open Access CG and TX boards
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Questions?
Contact Info:
jon_mechling@nmss.com
dan_rothschild@nmss.com
