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About This Document


Summary
This document describes HUAWEI GTSOFTX3000 mobile switching center (MSC) server in
terms of product orientation, product features, services and functions, product structure,
interfaces and protocols, application scenarios, and technical specifications.

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:


Sale engineers

Customers

Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue contains all the
changes made in earlier issues.

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Contents
About This Document .................................................................................................................... ii
1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Huawei GSM-R Solution ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2.1 MSC ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2.2 GCR ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2.3 IWF ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.4 VLR ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2.5 HLR ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2.6 AUC ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2.7 EIR .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.8 FFN ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.9 SSP .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.10 SCP ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.11 BSC ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.12 BTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.13 Mobile Terminals .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.14 OMC ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.15 AC ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.16 ISS......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 GTSOFTX3000 Orientation ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Application Entities of the GTSOFTX3000 ..................................................................................................... 6
1.4.1 MSC Server............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4.2 VLR ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4.3 SSP .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4.4 Built-in GCR ........................................................................................................................................... 7

2 Product Features ............................................................................................................................ 8


2.1 High Efficiency ................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1.1 High Equipment Efficiency..................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2 High Network Efficiency ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.3 High Operation and Maintenance Efficiency .......................................................................................... 9
2.2 High-Quality Service Provisioning .................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 High Reliability ....................................................................................................................................... 9

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2.2.2 Excellent Voice Quality......................................................................................................................... 10


2.2.3 Value-added Services ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.3 Smooth Migration .......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 System Features ............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.4.1 Softswitch ............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.4.2 Multi-SP Technology and 2 Mbit/s Signaling Technology.................................................................... 13
2.4.3 Middle-Ware Technology ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.4 Advanced GSM-R Network Platform ................................................................................................... 14

3 Services and Functions ............................................................................................................... 15


3.1 Basic Services ................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1.1 Teleservices ........................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.2 Supplementary Services ........................................................................................................................ 16
3.1.3 IN Services ............................................................................................................................................ 18
3.1.4 Value-added Services ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.2 Basic Functions .............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.1 Mobility Management ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.2 Security Management ........................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.3 Call Control........................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.4 SSP ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.2.5 Handover ............................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.6 Charging ................................................................................................................................................ 25
3.2.7 CAMEL Services .................................................................................................................................. 29
3.3 GSM-R Dispatching Service and Function .................................................................................................... 31

4 Product Structure......................................................................................................................... 32
4.1 Hardware ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
4.1.1 Logical Structure ................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.2 Physical Structure ................................................................................................................................. 34
4.2 Software ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.2.1 Overall Structure ................................................................................................................................... 38
4.2.2 Service Processing Software ................................................................................................................. 39
4.2.3 Server Software ..................................................................................................................................... 40

5 Interfaces and Protocols ............................................................................................................. 43


5.1 Physical Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................... 43
5.2 Protocol Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................... 46

6 Networking and Application .................................................................................................... 50


6.1 Networking..................................................................................................................................................... 50
6.2 Application ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.2.1 Typical Networking............................................................................................................................... 51
6.2.2 WIN Networking................................................................................................................................... 52
6.2.3 IP Networking ....................................................................................................................................... 53

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7 Operation and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 54


7.1 Fault Management .......................................................................................................................................... 54
7.2 Performance Measurement ............................................................................................................................. 55
7.3 Charging Management ................................................................................................................................... 56
7.4 Security Management ..................................................................................................................................... 57
7.5 Terminal System ............................................................................................................................................. 57

8 Reliability ..................................................................................................................................... 59
8.1 Hardware Reliability ...................................................................................................................................... 59
8.1.1 Distributed Hardware Structure ............................................................................................................ 59
8.1.2 Redundancy Design .............................................................................................................................. 59
8.1.3 Derating Design .................................................................................................................................... 59
8.1.4 Maintainability Design .......................................................................................................................... 60
8.1.5 Selection and Usage of Components ..................................................................................................... 60
8.1.6 Power Reliability .................................................................................................................................. 60
8.2 Software Reliability ....................................................................................................................................... 61
8.2.1 Compliance with the CMM Flow ......................................................................................................... 61
8.2.2 Protective Measures .............................................................................................................................. 61
8.2.3 Fault Tolerance ...................................................................................................................................... 61
8.2.4 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 61
8.2.5 Support of Hot Patches ......................................................................................................................... 61
8.3 Charging Reliability ....................................................................................................................................... 62
8.3.1 Hardware Reliability of Charging Gateway .......................................................................................... 62
8.3.2 Software Reliability of Charging Gateway ........................................................................................... 62
8.3.3 CDR Reliability .................................................................................................................................... 63
8.4 Data Reliability .............................................................................................................................................. 65

9 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 66


9.1 System Capacity ............................................................................................................................................. 66
9.2 System Processing Capability ........................................................................................................................ 67
9.3 Call Setup Duration ........................................................................................................................................ 68
9.4 Wireless Train Control ................................................................................................................................... 68
9.5 Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................. 69
9.6 Power Consumption ....................................................................................................................................... 69
9.7 Clock System ................................................................................................................................................. 69
9.8 Reliability ....................................................................................................................................................... 71
9.9 Environmental Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 71
9.10 EMC ............................................................................................................................................................. 72
9.11 Operating Environment ................................................................................................................................ 73
9.12 Interfaces and Standards ............................................................................................................................... 73

A Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................................. 75

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Overview

1.1 Background
Huawei Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) solution is an
integrated, customizable solution that can meet the needs of various railway operators and
networks. It is secure and reliable, and easy to maintain, operate, and manage.

1.2 Huawei GSM-R Solution


As shown in Figure 1-1, the GSM-R mobile switching center (MSC) plays an important part
in Huawei GSM-R mobile communication system and integrates the MSC server and the
media gateway (MGW). As a GSM-R MSC server, the GTSOFTX3000 supports standard
interfaces and all the services defined in the European integrated railway radio enhanced
network (EIRENE) specifications and can interconnect with non-Huawei devices, for example,
a dispatching center.

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Figure 1-1 Networking of Huawei GSM-R solution

AC Server: Acknowledge
Center Server
EIR: Equipment Identification
Register
HLR: Home Location Register
MSC: Mobile Switching
Center
SCP: Service Control Point
IWF: Interworking Function
ISS: Integrated Service Server

MGW: Media Gateway

BSS: Base Station Subsystem

VLR: Visitor Location Register

FFN: Follow-Me function node

GCR: Group call register


OMC: Operation & Maintenance
Center
GGSN: Gateway GPRS Support
Node
PSTN: Public Switched Telephone
Network
IP PBX: PBX that supports Simple
Internet Protocol (SIP)

MS: Mobile Station


PBX: Private Branch Exchange
SGSN: Serving GPRS Support
Node
AUC: Authentication Center

1.2.1 MSC
The MSC consists of the MSC server and the MGW. It controls calls and manages the
communication of mobile stations (MSs) within the local network as well as those with other
networks such as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), Integrated Services Digital
Network (ISDN), Packet Switched Public Data Network (PSPDN), and other mobile networks.
It also provides the interworking function (IWF), group call register (GCR), and charging
information.

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1.2.2 GCR
The GCR is a new functional entity employed in the GSM-R system to enable the advanced
speech call item (ASCI). It stores the data of the voice group call service and provides
information for the voice group call service (VGCS) and voice broadcast service (VBS).

1.2.3 IWF
The GSM-R is equipped with the IWF subrack, which resides in the UMG8900 cabinet, and
enables the data service interworking between the GSM-R and other networks (such as the
PSTN and ISDN).

1.2.4 VLR
The visitor location register (VLR) stores the temperate details of subscribers active in the
MSC area. It provides necessary conditions for call connection of mobile subscribers. The
VLR can be regarded as a dynamic database.

1.2.5 HLR
The home location register (HLR) is the central database of the GSM-R system. It stores the
detailed data of all mobile subscribers within the HLR area.

1.2.6 AUC
The authentication center (AUC) stores authentication algorithms and ciphering keys to
prevent illegal subscribers from accessing the system, ensuring communication security over
the air (Um) interface.

1.2.7 EIR
The equipment identity register (EIR) stores the international mobile station equipment
identity (IMEI).
The IMEIs are stored in the following three lists:


White list
List of IMEIs allowed for use.

Black list
List of IMEIs monitored for use due to faults.

Gray list
List of IMEIs forbidden for use due to theft.

By checking the three lists, network operators provide, restrict, or reject services to
subscribers, ensuring uniqueness and security of the mobile devices.

1.2.8 FFN
The follow me function node (FFN) is a new functional entity employed in the GSM-R
system to enable functional addressing. It stores functional numbers and the mapping between
functional numbers and MSISDNs. Based on this mapping, the FFN can translate functional
numbers to mobile station international ISDN numbers (MSISDNs).
Physically, the AUC, EIR, and FFN are integrated with the HLR.

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1.2.9 SSP
The service switching point (SSP) switches intelligent services and implements the interface
functions between the MSC and the SCP.

1.2.10 SCP
The service control point (SCP) stores the service control logic for intelligent services. It
sends call control commands to the SSP based on the control logic, implementing flexible
control over wireless intelligent services.

1.2.11 BSC
The base station controller (BSC) implements the following functions:


Wireless network resources management

Cell configuration data management

Power control

Positioning

Handover

1.2.12 BTS
The base transceiver station (BTS) is controlled by the BSC. It implements the following
functions:


Radio connection

Conversion between radio and wired signal

Radio diversity

Radio channel encryption

Frequency hopping

1.2.13 Mobile Terminals


There are four mobile terminals in the GSM-R, including:


Cab Radio

General Purpose Handset (GPH)

Operational Purpose Handset (OPH)

Operational Purpose Handset of Shunting (OPS)

Cab Radio
A cab radio is a vehicle mounted station installed on the locomotive and train. The driver uses
the cab radio for wireless dispatching communications and data transmission between the
train and the ground.
The cab radio consists of three parts:


MMI (Human-machine interfaces)

MRM (mobile Radio modules)

Applications

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GPH
The GPH is used by the railway staff in common cases. The GPH is the same with an ordinary
GSM handset except that the GPH is added with the PTT push-button, and provides GSM-R
services, such as VGCS/VBS, eMLPP, and functional addressing.

OPH
The OPH is used by the railway staff who charges the train running. Different with an
ordinary handset, the OPH is added with an emergency call push-button, so that the user can
press it to initiate railway emergency calls quickly.

OPS
Supporting the shunting mode, the OPS is the OPH used for the shunting service. The OPS in
the shunting mode (initiating a shunting group call) can send link assurance signaling (LAS)
automatically on a regular basis and notify each member of the shunting group that the current
group call link is normal.
The four mobile terminals vary in services, but are applied to the GSM-R and the public
GSM.

1.2.14 OMC
The operation and maintenance center (OMC) manages and monitors the entire GSM-R
network. The OMC connects to the GSM-R network equipment (MSC, BSC, HLR, and FFN)
and it also connects to a computer as the man-machine interface. The OMC provides multiple
functions such as real-time monitoring, status report, and fault diagnosis.

1.2.15 AC
The acknowledge center (AC) processes and answers the AC messages from mobile terminals.
It also stores the AC data and provides means such as query for future analysis. The AC is
used for railway emergency calls.

1.2.16 ISS
The ISS provides an MLP interface for subscriber information interaction between the
dispatching system and the GTSOFTX3000. The ISS allows authorized users to visit the ISS
database using web pages and to manage functional numbers and query engine information.

1.3 GTSOFTX3000 Orientation


As a GSM-R MSC server, the GTSOFTX3000 provides rich GSM-R railway services in
cooperation with other equipment, such as:


VGCS

VBS

Enhanced multi-level precedence and preemption (eMLPP) service

Functional addressing

Call matrix

Railway emergency call

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In addition, it provides multiple value-added services and user-defined supplementary


services as required by mobile operators.

1.4 Application Entities of the GTSOFTX3000


The GTSOFTX3000 is embedded with the VLR and GCR functions and can also serve as an
SSP.

1.4.1 MSC Server


The MSC server enjoys the following features:


Acting as the control-layer equipment in the CN CS domain

Providing external signaling interfaces for the mobile terminals

Controlling media gateways (MGW) to implement call connection

Offering accessing of base station subsystem (BSS)

Interworking with public switched telephone network (PSTN)

Interworking with integrated services digital network (ISDN)

Interworking with fixed network and other public land mobile networks (PLMNs)

Having network functions like mobility management, security management, and call
control

1.4.2 VLR
The GTSOFTX3000 has the built-in VLR function. The VLR contains all the data needed for
the MSC Server to establish and release calls, and for the roaming and supplementary service
management.
It monitors the location update and stores the following information of the mobile subscribers
roaming to this MSC:


International mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)

Mobile station international ISDN number (MSISDN)

Mobile station roaming number (MSRN)

Temporary mobile station identity (TMSI)

Registered location area (LA)

Serving GPRS support node (SGSN) ID

Group ID registered for subscriber

Priority information

1.4.3 SSP
The GTSOFTX3000 enables the GSM service switching function (gsmSSF). It can serve as
an SSP in the WIN and cooperate with the corresponding GSM service control function
(gsmSCF) to provide wireless intelligent services and some GSM-R services. This function
complies with the definition in the related protocols of 3GPP CAMEL Phase 3, and is
compatible with the CAMEL protocol of earlier versions.

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1.4.4 Built-in GCR


The group call register (GCR) is built in the GTSOFTX3000. It stores the group call attributes
related to the VGCS and VBS.
The group call attributes include:


Group call reference

Dispatcher number

Group call priority

Service area information

In addition, the GCR provides the data management function, through which the administrator
can add, list, and modify these group call attributes.

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Product Features

This chapter describes features of the GTSOFTX3000, including high performance,


high-quality service provisioning, and smooth migration.

2.1 High Efficiency


The high efficiency of the GTSOFTX3000 is described in this section in terms of high
equipment efficiency, high network efficiency, and high operation and maintenance efficiency.

2.1.1 High Equipment Efficiency


Advanced Hardware Platform
The GTSOFTX3000 adopts the Open Standards Telecom Architecture (OSTA) 2.0 hardware
platform. The OSTA 2.0 hardware platform provides a set of specifications regarding boards,
backplanes, and software for the next-generation telecom equipment. It was developed based
on the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA) platform and conforms to the
Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) and European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI) standards. The OSTA 2.0 hardware platform has the following features:


High transmission rate


The switching structure and the use of high-speed serial data links and provide up to 2.5
Tbit/s bandwidths for data switching.

High processing capability


High-performance chips, high-speed buses, and high-speed Intel processors contribute to
high processing capabilities. When the GTSOFTX3000 is fully configured, it can
provide high processing capability.

High availability
All boards and daughter boards, except for switch interface units (SWIs), are hot
swapping. Redundancy backup is provided for all essential components, such as power
supply, fans, management modules, and boards. The hot swap feature and redundancy
configuration bring the system availability rate up to 99.999%.

High scalability
Only interface boards need to be added when you cascade subracks or increase the
number of interfaces on ATCA boards.

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Easy to manage
Standard management buses are used to manage all system components.

Large Capacity
In typical configuration (one cabinet with one subrack), the GTSOFTX3000 supports a
maximum of 300,000 subscribers.

2.1.2 High Network Efficiency


Huawei provides the MSC Pool solution to achieve network load balancing, increasing system
resource utilization.

MSC Pool
An MSC Pool consists of multiple MSC servers. Each radio access network (RAN) node in
the MSC Pool area is connected to multiple pooled MSC servers.
For details about the functions that the GTSOFTX3000 implements in an MSC Pool network,
see "MSC Pool Networking" in section 6.1 "Networking."

2.1.3 High Operation and Maintenance Efficiency


Huawei provides the End-to-End Subscriber Trace feature to deploy networks cost-effectively
and make networks easy to maintain.

End-to-end User Tracing


The End-to-End Subscriber Trace feature enables you to create end-to-end subscriber trace
tasks on the M2000 or HLR. It also enables you to view messages flows between various
network elements (NEs) in the same window. This is implemented with the M2000 by
correlating trace files uploaded by NEs such as the MSC, media gateway (MGW), and session
border controller (SBC). The End-to-End Subscriber Trace feature is used in basic services,
handovers, and the MSC Pool.

2.2 High-Quality Service Provisioning


The GTSOFTX3000 delivers high-quality service experience in terms of high reliability,
excellent voice quality, and a variety of value-added services.

2.2.1 High Reliability


The MSC server is the core element in a network. A serious accident to the MSC server such
as a misoperation, equipment fault, or natural disaster would lead to widespread service
interruptions. To prevent this situation, the GTSOFTX3000 provides high reliability at the
system level and network level.

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System Reliability
Table 2-1 describes the solutions that the GTSOFTX3000 uses to achieve system reliability.
Table 2-1 Solutions for achieving system reliability
Item

Solution

Hardware

Active/standby backup, load sharing, and redundancy setup are used


for boards.

Fault detection and isolation techniques are optimized to make the


system easy to maintain.

Dual connections are provided for important components, and dual


planes and mesh connections are used for the entire communication
plane. This ensures that the system is not affected when a single node
is faulty.

Software

The layered and modular structure is adopted, which provides functions


such as protection, error tolerance, and fault monitoring.

Billing system

The iGateWay Bill (iGWB), developed by Huawei, is used as the billing


gateway. The iGWB provides mass storage and uses the 1+1 hot backup
mode to implement dual backup of billing data.

MSC Pool
Real-time automatic data backup provides disaster tolerance for pooled MSC servers.
For details about the functions that the GTSOFTX3000 implements in an MSC Pool network,
see "MSC Pool Networking" in section 6.1 "Networking."

Dual Homing
Dual homing is used to establish geographic redundancy between MSC servers. This means
that an MSC server is deployed to work as the backup of the existing MSC server. In normal
cases, the active MSC server processes all signaling and services. When the active MSC
server becomes faulty, the standby MSC server takes over services from the active MSC
server, ensuring the normal service operation of a mobile network.
For details about the functions that the GTSOFTX3000 implements in a dual-homing network,
see "Dual Homing" in section 6.1 "Networking."

2.2.2 Excellent Voice Quality


The GTSOFTX3000 provides features such as the voice quality enhancement (VQE), TrFO,
and high definition (HD) voice features to improve voice quality.

VQE
The VQE feature improves voice quality by providing the following functions:


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Acoustic echo cancelation (AEC): The AEC function eliminates echoes generated when
a voice is being transmitted from a loudspeaker to a receiver. This function is used in a
mobile environment to provide high call quality. Acoustic echo is generated at the far
end but is heard by the near end. Therefore, the near end benefits from this function.

Noise reduction (NR): The NR function is used to detect and eliminate noise from input
voice signals at the local end, remote end, or both ends.

Noise compensation (NC): The NC function automatically adjusts output voice volume
at the local end, remote end, or both ends based on the level of input noise at either end.
This ensures that subscribers can hear clear voices even in noisy environments.

Automatic gain control (AGC): The AGC function is used to compensate for changes in
voice volume. This ensures that the volume of a call is retained at the same level, and
that subscribers hear steady, clear voices.

TrFO
The TrFO feature uses outband negotiation. Because transcoders (TCs) are not used during
voice transmission when the TrFO feature is enabled, expensive TC resources and associated
power consumption are not required. Network bandwidth can also be reduced because voice
can be transmitted across the CN at a rate of compressed codecs, for example, AMR 12.2
kbit/s.

HD Voice
HD voice provides higher quality voice transmission using adaptive multirate wideband
(AMR-WB). AMR-WB extends the frequency range of traditional speech codecs (300 Hz to
3400 Hz) with a sampling rate of 8 kHz to wideband audio ranges (50 Hz to 7000 Hz) with a
sampling rate of 16 kHz. The low-frequency enhancement in AMR-WB from 50 Hz to 300
Hz contributes to clearer, more lifelike voice communications. The high-frequency extension
from 3400 Hz to 7000 Hz provides better fricative differentiation and therefore higher
intelligibility. Although the sampling rate for AMR-WB is higher, AMR-WB offers better
quality compared to AMR-NB in similar radio channel conditions because AMR-WB has a
better compression algorithm.
HD voice provides the following benefits:


Subscribers are willing to use mobile voice services for more communication because of
the high-quality speech provided by HD voice. This increases carriers' revenue and
profits.

Carriers' brand equity increases, and more customers subscribe to the carriers' networks
because HD voice improves the voice service quality. Increased customer satisfaction
means that carriers can spend less money in handling customers' complaints.

Carriers can diversify their marketing approaches by providing package services bound
with HD voice terminals.

When HD voice is used for conference and video services, improved user experience
enables carriers to attract enterprise customers. Carriers can then compete with the voice
over IP (VoIP) service provided by Internet operators.

The GTSOFTX3000 supports FR_AMR-WB and UMTS_AMR-WB. To achieve optimal


voice quality, it is recommended that the tandem free operation (TFO)/TrFO technology be
used and that the HD voice function be deployed after IP transformation is complete on live
networks.

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2.2.3 Value-added Services


The GTSOFTX3000 provides a variety of value-added services to meet operators'
requirements. Only a few services are described in this section. For details about all the
services and functions supported by the GTSOFTX3000, see GTSOFTX3000 V200R001C00
Feature Description.

Black & White Lists


The Black & White Lists feature supports call restriction based on calling numbers and called
numbers. This feature enables operators to allow or restrict intra-MSC calls and inter-network
calls, and frees subscribers from unwanted calls.

User Differentiated Services


The User Differentiated Services feature allows operators to provide different classes of
services to subscribers of different priorities.
Based on the predefined subscriber priorities, operators can apply different service strategies
for resource allocation, resource reservation, resource preemption, and quality of service
(QoS).

2.3 Smooth Migration


The GTSOFTX3000 is designed to support the application of the 3GPP R4 CS CN and is
compatible with the GSM and 3GPP R99 networks. It also enables R4 networks to migrate
smoothly to the 3GPP R5, 3GPP R6, 3GPP R8, and 3GPP R9 networks. Figure 2-1 shows the
network migration strategy.
Figure 2-1 Migration strategy of the Huawei mobile CN

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The GTSOFTX3000 uses the same hardware configuration as the network elements (NEs) in
the IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) domain and therefore can serve as the media gateway
control function (MGCF) and IP multimedia service switching function (IM-SSF) in an IMS
network. This enables smooth network migration.

2.4 System Features


The GTSOFTX3000 adopts the mature open standards telecom architecture (OSTA) platform.
It has the following features:


High maintainability

High security and reliability

Advanced architecture

Outstanding networking capability

Abundant service features

Outstanding product continuity

2.4.1 Softswitch
Based on the Softswitch, the GSM-R MSC can get access to the packet switched network
directly, making it easy to construct the GSM-R network.
The GSM-R MSC supports distributed networking and IP bearer, which greatly improves
network transmission efficiency, simplifies interconnection topology and network
management, and lowers the OPEX. In addition, the GSM-R MSC can smoothly evolve along
with the network, protecting carriers' investments.

2.4.2 Multi-SP Technology and 2 Mbit/s Signaling Technology


The GTSOFTX3000 supports multi-signaling-point (Multi-SP) technology and time division
multiplex (TDM) 2 Mbit/s signaling technology.
Their functions are as follows:


The multi-SP technology can break the limitation of the maximum number of links and
trunks set by the SS7 between two SPs.

The 2 Mbit/s signaling solution provides high-speed signaling links to support heavy
signaling traffic between SPs, simplifying networking and reducing cost. If the multi-SP
technology is not supported, the 2 Mbit/s signaling solution can still meet the
requirements on signaling traffic.

With the two technologies, the signaling flow between the GTSOFTX3000 and other SPs is
increased to meet the requirements of the large-capacity system.

2.4.3 Middle-Ware Technology


Middle-ware technology means that the upper layer software does not depend on the bottom
layer operating system, therefore no relationships between the upper layer service software
and the lower layer platform exists. This technology allows migrating functions between
different platforms. Meanwhile, the little change in the service software enables the
manufacturer to provide stable commercial versions quickly.

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2.4.4 Advanced GSM-R Network Platform


The GMS-R GTSOFTX3000 supports GSM-R trunking services and gives prominence to the
function of the directing dispatch application node, such as the FFN and the GCR. Moreover,
the GTSOFTX3000 adds the automatic call distributor to facilitate the dispatch station to
access the network, providing a more flexible access way to support the dispatch management
application.
The intelligent service platform facilitates the dispatch service directing. Supporting the data
service, the GTSOFTX3000 makes the data application achievable, though these data
applications are difficult to realize by the analog trunking system and even the digital trunking
system.
The GTSOFTX3000 provides rich GSM-R services, including:


VGCS

VBS

Enhanced multi-level precedence and preemption (eMLPP)

Call area restriction

Location dependent addressing

Confirmation of high priority calls

Functional number

Call matrix

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Services and Functions

This chapter describes basic services and functions provided by the GTSOFTX3000.
Only a few important services and functions are described in this chapter. For details about all
the services and functions supported by the GTSOFTX3000, see GTSOFTX3000
V200R001C00 Feature Description.

3.1 Basic Services


Basic services provided by the GTSOFTX3000 include teleservices, supplementary services,
and intelligent network (IN) services.

3.1.1 Teleservices
The GTSOFTX3000 supports basic teleservices such as voice services, short message service
(SMS), GSM fax services, GSM bearer services, and UMTS bearer services. It provides
bidirectional communications for the local office's PLMN subscribers, and other connected
subscribers, such as other offices' PLMN subscribers and PSTN subscribers. Table 3-1 lists
the teleservices supported by the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 3-1 Teleservices supported by the GTSOFTX3000
Service
Type

Description

Voice
services

The GTSOFTX3000 supports telephony (TS 11), emergency calls (TS 12),
VGS (TS91), VBS (TS92), and emergency calls for special services.

SMS

The GTSOFTX3000 supports point-to-point SMS and point-to-multipoint


SMS. The point-to-point SMS includes short message mobile originated
(SMMO) and short message mobile terminated (SMMT).

GSM fax
services

The GTSOFTX3000 supports the GSM G3 transparent fax that complies


with 3GPP TS 03.45 and ITU-T T.30. The transparent fax can be
transmitted at a rate of 9.6 kbit/s, 4.8 kbit/s, or 2.4 kbit/s. Service types
consist of TS61 and TS62.

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Service
Type

Description

GSM bearer
services

The GTSOFTX3000 supports the BS20 asynchronous transparent and


asynchronous non-transparent bearer services. The rate for PSTN
subscribers can be 2.4 kbit/s, 4.8 kbit/s, or 9.6 kbit/s.

UMTS bearer
services

The GTSOFTX3000 supports the BS20 asynchronous non-transparent


bearer services and BS30 synchronous transparent bearer services.

3.1.2 Supplementary Services


Supplementary services accompany or convert basic teleservices. A supplementary service
must be offered together with one or more basic teleservices.
The GTSOFTX3000 supports various 3GPP-compliant supplementary services, including
number identification, call forwarding (CF), call completion, MultiParty (MPTY), call barring,
closed user group (CUG), and unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) services.

Number Identification
The GTSOFTX3000 supports the following number identification services:


Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP)

Calling Line Identification Restriction (CLIR)

Connected Line Identification Presentation (COLP)

Connected Line Identification Restriction (COLR)

Call Forwarding
The GTSOFTX3000 supports the following call forwarding services:


Call Forwarding Unconditional (CFU)

Call Forwarding on Mobile Subscriber Busy (CFB)

Call Forwarding on Mobile Subscriber Not Reply (CFNRy)

Call Forwarding on Mobile Subscriber Not Reachable (CFNRc)

Call Completion
The GTSOFTX3000 supports two types of call completion services: call waiting (CW) and
call hold (HOLD).

MPTY
The multi-party service refers to the multi-party supplementary service (MPTY).
The MPTY service supports a maximum of six subscribers in a call, conference, or chat. The
control party of the MPTY service can add, disconnect or isolate remote subscribers to or
from an MPTY call. An isolated participant can only talk with the control party.
The MPTY service enriches service versatility. It provides a simple solution for conference
call of commercial purpose.

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Community of Interest Service


The community of interest service refers to the closed user group (CUG) service. The CUG
service enhances service versatility and attracts corporate users.
In the CUG service, one or multiple subscribers sharing a set of same features form a group,
in which all group members share the same call features and tariff discount. A CUG
subscriber can be provided with all common telecom services except for emergency calls and
short message service (SMS). The CUG service can be used for groups of several members or
corporations of thousands of employees.

USSD
Unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) services provides information for
subscribers in the interactive mode.
A subscriber can enter a supplementary service operation command in conformity with the
USSD format through the MS, to originate a specific service request to the network. Or, the
network sends USSD command to the MS to implement a specific service. The USSD service
can be provided by the GSM-R network or other networks. In the latter case, the GSM-R
network transmits signaling transparently.
The USSD center can provide the following services:


Air flight information

Finance and stock information

Foreign exchange information

Sports game information

Cinema ticket booking information

Bank accounting information

In addition to the public information, the USSD can be used by mobile subscribers to query
and manage their own service data, for example:


When the MSC is connected to the intelligent network (IN), subscribers can manage the
IN services through the USSD.

Subscribers can query data in the VLR and HLR, for example, MSISDN.

Call Barring
As defined in the 3GPP specifications, call barring services are classified into incoming call
barring services and outgoing call barring services.
The GTSOFTX3000 supports all call barring services.

ODB
The Operator determined barring (ODB) services are controlled by network operators by
means of managing the HLR data.
The ODB services can be applied to all subscriber terminal services and bearer services
except emergency calls. They have a higher priority than supplementary services. When there
is a conflict between the ODB services and supplementary services, the supplementary
services will be restricted.

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The ODB services are similar to call restriction services and are different from call restriction
services in the following aspects:


The status of the ODB services is controlled by network operators, while the status of
call restriction services is controlled by either subscribers or operators.

The ODB services are activated once they are provided, but call restriction services must
be activated by the subscriber after being provided.

The GTSOFTX3000 supports the following the ODB services:




Barring outgoing calls.

Barring outgoing international calls.

Barring outgoing international calls except those directed to the home PLMN country.

Barring outgoing calls when roaming outside the home PLMN country.

Barring incoming calls.

Barring incoming calls when roaming outside the home PLMN country.

Barring roaming outside the home PLMN country.

Barring outgoing high-premium-rate calls (for information).

Barring outgoing high-premium-rate calls (for entertainment).

Barring supplementary services management.

CCBS
The GTSOFTX3000 supports the Completion of Calls to Busy Subscriber (CCBS) service.
When subscriber A that subscribes to the CCBS service calls subscriber B, the
GTSOFTX3000 allows subscriber A to complete the call automatically after subscriber B
becomes idle, without dialing the number of subscriber B again.

3.1.3 IN Services
By using the intelligent network (IN), the GTSOFTX3000 provides some GSM-R services
such as functional number addressing, call matrix, and location-dependent routing.

3.1.4 Value-added Services


The GTSOFTX3000 provides the following value-added services:


Blacklists and whitelists

Location service (LCS)

Differentiated services

In addition, the GTSOFTX3000 provides a third-party interface so that carriers can customize
value-added services based on their requirements.

3.2 Basic Functions


The GTSOFTX3000 provides the following basic functions:


Mobility management

Security management

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Call control

SSP

Handovers

Charging

CAMEL services

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3.2.1 Mobility Management


The mobility management function, also known as location management (LM), enables the
network to trace the current location of the MS and store its location information in the HLR,
MSC, VLR, and MS (SIM card). The LM flow ensures that the location information stored in
these entities is the same. LM enables mobile subscribers to roam between networks.

Location Update
In a mobile communications network, an MS or UE must notify the network of its present
location when it roams so that the network can keep in contact with the MS or UE. To do so,
the MS or UE needs to send a location update request to the MSC to register its present
location on the network. At the same time, the network may need to update the information
about the VLR currently being visited by the MS or UE on the HLR. The HLR sends the
subscription data for the MS or UE to the VLR. Location update is a primary procedure in
location management and is initiated by the MS or UE.


Generic location update


When an MS is roaming or being powered on, if the location area identifier received by
the MS from the MSC is inconsistent with the identifier stored in the MS, the MS sends a
location update request to the network to update the location area identifier. The
GTSOFTX3000 supports the following location update flows:

Location update within the same MSC/VLR area

Location update across different MSC/VLR areas and originated by using the IMSI

Location update across different MSC/VLR areas and originated by using the TMSI

Periodic location update


The MS originates location updates periodically, regardless of whether it moves to a new
location area. If the MS does not originate the periodic location update within a specified
period, the VLR sets the status of the IMSI to detach. In this way, the circuit and wireless
resources can be reserved for future use.

IMSI attach/detach
If the MS can access the network, the VLR automatically sets the status of the
subscriber's IMSI to attach. The subscriber's IMSI is then activated and valid.
When the MS remains switched off for a long time, the VLR sets the status of the
subscriber's IMSI to detach. The system does not send paging messages to a subscriber
whose IMSI is set to detach when the subscriber is called. In this way, the wireless
channel resources can be reserved for future use. The GTSOFTX3000 supports the
following IMSI detach types:

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Implicit IMSI detach: When the implicit IMSI detach timer expires, the VLR sets the
status of the IMSI to detach.

Explicit IMSI detach: The MS originates the IMSI detach flow when it is being
powered off, and the VLR sets the status of the IMSI to detach.

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Combined location update


When the network is configured with the Gs interface and the MS supports both CS and
PS services, the joint location update flow is originated in the following cases:

The MS roams to a new MSC area.

The MS for which GPRS attach is already performed originates IMSI attach.

GPRS attach and IMSI attach are originated simultaneously.

An association is established between the SGSN and the VLR, and they store each
other's ISDN number.

Handover
Sometimes, an MS is handed over from one radio channel to another due to a signal problem
in the network or a location change of the MS during a call. This process is called a handover.
From the MSC side, the handovers performed by the GTSOFTX3000 can be divided into the
following types:


Intra-MSC handover
Intra-MSC handovers are handovers from the current BSC to another BSC of the same
MSC. A single MSC controls the handover process. Intra-MSC handovers can be divided
into two types: intra-MSCa handover and intra-MSCb handover. The MSC where a call
is initially set up is called the controlling MSC (Anchor MSC, or MSCa). Handovers that
occur in the controlling MSC are called intra-MSCa handovers. Handovers that occur in
the non-controlling MSC are called intra-MSCb handovers.

Inter-MSC handover
Inter-MSC handovers are handovers that occur when a mobile subscriber moves from the
BSC coverage area of one MSC to the BSC coverage area of another MSC during a call.
In an inter-MSC basic handover, MSCa controls the handover process and performs the
following operations:

Sends a handover request through the BSC

Selects the destination MSC

Sends a handover resources request to MSCb by using MAP signaling

Establishes the inter-MSC bearer

Controls the call after the handover

MSCb establishes the wireless resources required for the handover and coordinates with
MSCa to perform call control after the handover.


Subsequent Handover
Subsequent handovers are inter-MSC handovers originated by MSCb after an inter-MSC
handover. Subsequent handovers can be divided into two types: subsequent handover
back to MSCa and subsequent handover to a third-party (MSCb').
The procedure for subsequent handover back to MSCa is as follows:

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MSCb responds to the handover request received from the BSC.

MSCb sends the "subsequent handover back to MSCa" request to MSCa by using
MAP signaling.

MSCa instructs the local BSC to allocate resources.

MSCa notifies MSCb to send a handover command.

MSCb releases the bearer between MSCa and MSCb.

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The procedure for subsequent handover to a third party (MSCb') is as follows:

MSCb responds to the handover request received from the BSC.

MSCb sends the "subsequent handover to the third party (MSCb')" request to MSCa
by using MAP signaling.

MSCa informs MSCb' to prepare for the handover.

MSCb' instructs the local BSC to allocate resources.

MSCb' notifies MSCb to send a handover command.

MSCb releases the bearer between MSCa and MSCb.

Roaming Restriction
When a mobile subscriber originates or terminates a call, the serving MSCe or HLR checks
the roaming authority of the subscriber.
Roaming restriction refers to the management on the area in which a subscriber roams. When
a subscriber enters the service area of a new MSC, the new MSC sends the MSCID of the
subscriber to the HLR in a location update message. The HLR then determines whether the
subscriber is allowed to roam in the current MSC area.
When a subscriber fails to originate a call due to roaming restriction, the system plays an
announcement to the subscriber. Roaming restriction can be divided into two types: roaming
restriction on calling subscribers and roaming restriction on called subscribers.

3.2.2 Security Management


In the network, the security management aims to:


Prevent unauthorized access

Prevent any false network from cheating subscribers

Ensure reliable transmission of subscriber and signaling data

The network provides a series of security measures, including:




Authentication

Encryption

Integrity protection

TMSI reallocation

Equipment identification

On the MSC Server, the GTSOFTX3000 supports four security functions:




Authentication

Encryption

Integrity protection

TMSI reallocation

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3.2.3 Call Control


Call Connection
The GTSOFTX3000 can process the incoming and outgoing calls of both common services
and IN services, including local calls, outgoing calls, incoming calls, and incoming transit
calls. The GTSOFTX3000 supports the following functions:


Querying the Mobile Station Roaming Number (MSRN) of a called subscriber based on
the MSISDN, and then routing the call to the VMSC based on this MSRN

Locating a called subscriber based on the IMSI or TMSI of the subscriber as well as the
location and service area where the subscriber is roaming

Pre-paging

Emergency calls and special service calls defined by the carrier

Alarm function for emergency or long-duration calls

Playing announcements based on DN sets and failure causes

Delaying sending the ringing tone to a called subscriber

Number Analysis
The GTSOFTX3000 provides a powerful number analysis function, which supports a variety
of applications. The GTSOFTX3000 supports the following functions:


Receiving and storing numbers that contain a maximum number of 32 digits

Analyzing numbers that contain a maximum number of 32 digits

65,000 called number prefixes

80,000 GT codes

Service check

Call authority check

Preprocessing of incoming and outgoing numbers

Calling number identification

Call barring based on the black and white lists

Restrictions on the minimum and maximum lengths of numbers

Changing the calling, called, and roaming numbers based on the location of the numbers
or the specified characters

Changing the calling or called number based on the association between them

Changing the calling subscriber type, calling address attribute indicator and called
address attribute indicator in the sent inter-MSC IAM or IAI message

Route Selection
The GTSOFTX3000 can select a route to connect calls based on the number analysis result
and the information about the calling subscriber. The GTSOFTX3000 supports the following
functions:


Intra-office route selection (to a BSC connected to the MSC) and inter-office route
selection (to another MSC)

Sequential or percentage-based subroute selection

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Time-based dynamic route selection

Preventing alternate routes between offices of the same level

Multi-gateway static routing

Inter-gateway route selection based on the random, percentage or alternate selection


policies

Optimal routing function

3.2.4 SSP
The GTSOFTX3000 can function as the mobile Service Switching Point (SSP) to provide
functions such as call control function (CCF), service switching function (SSF), and
specialized resource function (SRF).

CCF
CCF includes the basic IN call processing function and the supplementary functions
supporting IN calls. The basic call processing function refers to the signaling and call control
during the setup and monitoring of the IN call, which is the same as that of the non-IN call.
The supplementary functions include IN trigger detection (including trigger detection point
and trigger criteria), and processing of call-related events and control requests from SSF.

SSF
SSF, in coordination with CCF, offers a group of functions needed by the CCF-SCF
communication.
The following list the major functions of SSF:


Expanding the logic of CCF, including the identification of service control trigger and
the communication with SCF

Managing the signaling between CCF and SCF

Modifying call/connection processing function (in CCF) as required, and processing the
request of IN services under the control of SCF

SRF
SRF provides specialized resources required for implementing IN services, including:


DTMF receiver

Voice generator

Voice announcement

Message transceiver

SRF also manages the following resources:




Capability of searching resources

State of managing resources (such as busy/idle/blocked)

Action of controlling resources

In addition, it provides the functions required for information exchange between the SRF and
other functional entities. The GTSOFTX3000 controls the SRF.

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3.2.5 Handover
Sometimes, an MS is handed over from one radio channel to another due to a signal problem
in the network or a location change of the MS during a call. This process is called a handover.
From the MSC side, the handovers performed by the GTSOFTX3000 can be divided into the
following types:

Intra-MSC handover
Intra-MSC handovers are handovers from the current BSC to another BSC of the same MSC.
A single MSC controls the handover process. Intra-MSC handovers can be divided into two
types: intra-MSCa handover and intra-MSCb handover. The MSC where a call is initially set
up is called the controlling MSC (Anchor MSC, or MSCa). Handovers that occur in the
controlling MSC are called intra-MSCa handovers. Handovers that occur in the
non-controlling MSC are called intra-MSCb handovers.

Inter-MSC handover
Inter-MSC handovers are handovers that occur when a mobile subscriber moves from the
BSC coverage area of one MSC to the BSC coverage area of another MSC during a call. In an
inter-MSC basic handover, MSCa controls the handover process and performs the following
operations:


Sends a handover request through the BSC

Selects the destination MSC

Sends a handover resources request to MSCb by using MAP signaling

Establishes the inter-MSC bearer

Controls the call after the handover

MSCb establishes the wireless resources required for the handover and coordinates with
MSCa to perform call control after the handover.

Subsequent Handover
Subsequent handovers are inter-MSC handovers originated by MSCb after an inter-MSC
handover. Subsequent handovers can be divided into two types: subsequent handover back to
MSCa and subsequent handover to a third-party (MSCb').
The procedure for subsequent handover back to MSCa is as follows:


MSCb responds to the handover request received from the BSC.

MSCb sends the "subsequent handover back to MSCa" request to MSCa by using MAP
signaling.

MSCa instructs the local BSC to allocate resources.

MSCa notifies MSCb to send a handover command.

MSCb releases the bearer between MSCa and MSCb.

The procedure for subsequent handover to a third party (MSCb') is as follows:




MSCb responds to the handover request received from the BSC.

MSCb sends the "subsequent handover to the third party (MSCb')" request to MSCa by
using MAP signaling.

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MSCa informs MSCb' to prepare for the handover.

MSCb' instructs the local BSC to allocate resources.

MSCb' notifies MSCb to send a handover command.

MSCb releases the bearer between MSCa and MSCb.

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3.2.6 Charging
CDR Types
The GTSOFTX3000 supports many types of original call detail records (CDRs) to meet
various requirements of carriers. Table 3-2 describes the scenarios in which various original
CDRs are generated.
Table 3-2 Scenarios in which various original CDRs are generated
Type of
Original CDR

Generation Scenario

Mobile originated
call (MOC)

If a non-IN mobile subscriber originates a call, and the call is


answered, the MSC generates an MOC CDR for the calling subscriber,
when the call ends or the timer of long-duration call CDRs expires.

Mobile
terminated call
(MTC)

If a non-IN mobile subscriber answers a call, the MSC generates an


MTC CDR for the called subscriber, when the call ends or the timer of
long-duration call CDRs expires.

Call forwarding
(CFW)

During a call connection, assume that:


B is a non-IN mobile subscriber.
B is registered for call forwarding service.
C is the forwarded-to destination code.
A calls B, and the call is forwarded to C by the MSC serving B. C
answers the call. When the call ends or the timer of long-duration call
CDRs expires, the MSC generates a CFW CDR for B. If A, B, and C
are mobile subscribers served by the same MSC/VLR, the MSC
generates an MOC CDR for A, a CFW CDR for B, and an MTC CDR
for C, when the call ends or the timer of long-duration call CDRs
expires.

Mobile originated
SMS (MO_SMS)

When a mobile subscriber sends an SM to the SMC successfully, the


MSC generates an MO_SMS CDR. Short message communication
uses the signaling channel to transfer characters. Compared with a
common call CDR, a short message CDR consists of SM content, SM
operation result, number of SM bytes, and SMC address.

Mobile
terminated SMS
(MT_SMS)

When a mobile subscriber receives an SM from the SMC successfully,


the MSC generates an MT_SMS CDR.

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Type of
Original CDR

Generation Scenario

Transit call
(TRANSIT)

When an incoming trunk originates a call, the MSC (TMSC) connects


the call to an outgoing trunk after analyzing the call. The call is neither
originated nor terminated in the local MSC. If the type of incoming
and outgoing office directions is "Local network", the MSC generates
a TRANSIT CDR, when the call ends or the timer of long-duration
call CDRs expires.

Inter-network
transit call
(OT_TRANSIT)

When an incoming trunk originates a call, the MSC (TMSC) connects


the call to an outgoing trunk after analyzing the call. The call is neither
originated nor terminated in the local MSC. If the type of incoming
and outgoing office directions is "Other network" (Other PLMN or
PSTN), the MSC generates an OT_TRANSIT CDR, when the call
ends or the timer of long-duration call CDRs expires.

Gateway
outgoing call
(GWO)

When an incoming trunk originates a call, the MSC (GMSC) connects


the call to an outgoing trunk after analyzing the call. The call is neither
originated nor terminated in the local MSC. If the type of incoming
office direction is "Local network", and the type of outgoing office
direction is "Other network" (Other PLMN or PSTN), the MSC
generates a GWO CDR, when the call ends or the timer of
long-duration call CDRs expires.

Gateway
incoming call
(GWI)

When an incoming trunk originates a call, the MSC (GMSC) connects


the call to an outgoing trunk after analyzing the call. The call is neither
originated nor terminated in the local MSC. If the type of incoming
office direction is "Other network" (Other PLMN or PSTN), and the
type of outgoing office direction is "Local network", the MSC
generates a GWI CDR when the call ends or the timer of long-duration
call CDRs expires.

Roaming
(ROAM)

Assume that a non-IN roaming mobile subscriber receives a call. If the


call must be routed and connected to the GMSC of the subscriber's
home PLMN, the GMSC generates a CDR called ROAM CDR for the
called subscriber, when the call ends or the timer of long-duration call
CDRs expires.

Call attempt
(CALL_ATTEM
PT)

If the connection of a transit call, inter-network transit call, gateway


outgoing call, or gateway incoming call fails, the MSC generates a
CALL_ATTEMPT CDR. The CALL_ATTEMPT CDR records the
network resources allocated to the unsuccessful call. The
CALL_ATTEMPT CDR is essentially a TRANSIT CDR,
OT_TRANSIT CDR, GWO CDR or GWI CDR. The release cause
value in the CALL_ATTEMPT CDR is unsuccessfulCallAttempt.
The billing center can sort out CALL_ATTEMPT CDRs based on this
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Original CDR

Generation Scenario

Mobile originated
- instead (MOI)

Assume that:

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The MSC in office A cannot function as the SSP.


The MSC in office B can function as the SSP.
Office A routes the IN calls in office A to office B by using the
Overlay mode.
The MSC in office B triggers the IN service.
When a non-IN subscriber in office A or an incoming trunk calls IN
subscriber X (non-forwarding call), office A routes the call to office B.
Therefore, office A fails to obtain the exact location of IN mobile
subscriber X. After triggering the IN service, office B obtains the exact
location of IN mobile subscriber X. If subscriber X answers the call,
when the call ends or the timer of long-duration call CDRs expires, the
MSC in office B generates an MOI CDR. This CDR is provided for
the billing center to charge the calling subscriber accurately. The MOI
CDR is generated only after the incoming trunk triggers the called IN
service in overlay mode. When the mobile IN network adopts the
target networking mode, the MSC does not generate the MOI CDR.

IN
mobile-originated
call (AI_MOC)

If an IN subscriber originates a call, and the call is answered, the MSC


(SSP) that triggers the IN service generates an AI_MOC CDR for the
calling subscriber, when the call ends or the timer of long-duration call
CDRs expires. The AI_MOC CDR is essentially an MOC CDR. The
subscriber type in the AI_MOC CDR is CAMEL user. Based on this
value, the billing center can sort out AI_MOC CDRs.

IN
mobile-terminate
d call (AI_MTC)

If an IN subscriber answers a call, the MSC (SSP) that triggers the IN


service generates an AI_MTC CDR for the called subscriber, when the
call ends or the timer of long-duration call CDRs expires. The
AI_MTC CDR is essentially an MTC CDR. The subscriber type in the
AI_MTC CDR is CAMEL user. Based on this value, the billing center
can sort out AI_MTC CDRs.

IN call
forwarding
(AI_CFW)

Assume that:
B is an IN mobile subscriber.
B is registered for the call forwarding service.
C is the forwarded-to destination code.
A calls B, and the call is forwarded to C. C answers the call. When the
call ends or the timer of long-duration call CDRs expires, the MSC
that triggers the IN service generates an AI_CFW CDR for B. The
AI_CFW CDR is essentially a CFW CDR. The subscriber type in the
AI_CFW CDR is CAMEL user. Based on this value, the billing center
can sort out AI_CFW CDRs.

Location service
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The LCS CDR records the location method, location time, and location
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Type of
Original CDR

Generation Scenario

Supplementary
service actions
(SS_ACT)

When a non-IN mobile subscriber executes non-call related operations


such as registration, cancelation, activation and deactivation of the SS,
the MSC generates an SS_ACT CDR for the operation.

Hot billing
(HOTBILL)

The MSC first checks whether a mobile subscriber has registered for
the hot billing service. If so, the MSC generates a HOTBILL CDR
when the subscriber uses a voice or data service of any type, such as
an MOC, MTC, MO_SMS, and MT_SMS. The MSC sends the CDRs
related to the call to the billing center immediately. The HOTBILL
CDR is essentially an MOC CDR, MTC CDR, MO_SMS CDR, or
MT_SMS CDR. The hot billing flag in the HOTBILL CDR is true.
Based on the hot billing flag, the billing center can sort out HOTBILL
CDRs.

CHECK IMEI

If the MSC implements the Check IMEI flow in the process of location
update and service access, the MSC generates a CHECK_IMEI CDR.

HLR QUERY

In a call connection, assume that:


The called subscriber is a non-IN mobile subscriber.
The MSC requests route information from the HLR by using MAP
signaling.
The HLR returns the MSRN to the MSC by using MAP signaling.
The MSC generates a CDR called HLR query record or HLR_QUERY
CDR. If the called subscriber is an IN mobile subscriber, the MSC
queries the HLR twice. By default, the MSC generates an
HLR_QUERY CDR when querying the HLR for the second time. If
you select the value Generate HLR query record after getting
T-CSI of the parameter Ticket control flag when running MOD
GBILLCTRL, the MSC generates an HLR_QUERY CDR when
querying the HLR for the first time. That is, the MSC generates two
HLR_QUERY CDRs.

TCANEL

During a call connection, if a mobile subscriber who has registered for


CAMEL service (with the T-CSI) answers a call, the GMSC (SSP) that
triggers the IN service generates a TCAMEL CDR, when the call ends
or the timer of long-duration call CDRs expires.

Common
equipment usage
(COMMONEQU
IP)

During a call connection or a call, if the MSC in office A uses public


resources (for example, conference resources) in office A or in the
MSC of office B, the MSC in office A generates a COMMONEQUIP
CDR.

EVENT

When events such as call-related handover, call hold, call waiting,


multi-party call establishment, and multi-party call split occur, the
MSC generates an EVENT CDR. The EVENT CDR exists in the form
of an original CDR. Although the iGWB merges EVENT CDRs into
MOC and MTC CDRs, the final CDRs do not contain EVENT CDRs.

Failure

When a mobile subscriber fails to activate the location service, SS, or


USSD service, the MSC generates a CDR called failure CDR.

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Type of
Original CDR

Generation Scenario

Calling subscriber
dedicated
connection

This CDR records the connection information from when a subscriber


originates a group call to when the calling subscriber releases the
uplink connection for the first time.

Resource control
connection

During a voice group call, a dedicated voice channel is established for


each cell within the group call area. After the voice channels are
established, the MSC generates a resource control connection CDR.

Cell dedicated
connection

When a subscriber occupies the uplink connection, the MSC generates


a cell dedicated connection CDR if it allocates a dedicated voice
channel to the subscriber. This CDR records the time when the
subscriber successfully occupies the uplink connection and when the
subscriber releases the uplink connection. If the subscriber occupies
the uplink connection multiple times, the MSC generates multiple cell
dedicated connection CDRs.

Group call
connection

The MSC generates a group call connection CDR when a group call is
generated. If a relay MSC is involved, the relay MSC also generates a
group call connection CDR.

Hot Billing
After the GTSOFTX3000 sends the original CDR generated during a call to the iGWB, the
iGWB allocates a single channel to store the final CDR and sends the final CDR to the billing
center in real time. This function allows the carrier to provide subscribers with services that
require real-time charging.

3.2.7 CAMEL Services


The GTSOFTX3000 provides the GSM Service Switching Function (gsmSSF), including the
Call Control Function (CCF), Service Switching Function (SSF), and Specialized Resource
Function (SRF). It also provides the SSP function in a wireless intelligent network (WIN).
The GTSOFTX3000 supports CAMEL 4, and is compatible with CAMEL 3, 2, and 1.

Overlay Networking Mode


Figure 3-1 shows the overlay networking mode. In this mode, the GTSOFTX3000 serving as
a GMSC or VMSC does not provide the SSP function. It has to route WIN calls to an SSP,
which triggers WIN services.

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Figure 3-1 Overlay networking mode

Target Networking Mode


Figure 3-2 shows the target networking mode. In this mode, the GTSOFTX3000 serving as a
GMSC or VMSC provides the SSP function and triggers WIN services based on the CAMEL
subscription information (CSI) in the HLR.
Figure 3-2 Target networking mode

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When serving as a VMSC, the GTSOFTX3000 can trigger MO, MF, and MT WIN calls.
When serving as a GMSC, the GTSOFTX3000 can trigger MF and MT WIN calls.

3.3 GSM-R Dispatching Service and Function


The GTSOFTX3000 provides rich GSM-R dispatching services and function, mainly
including:


Enhanced multi-level precedence and pre-emption (eMLPP) service

Voice group call service

Voice broadcast service

Railway emergency call

Acknowledgement of high-priority calls

Functional addressing

Location dependent addressing

Access matrix

MSC pool (1+1 main-standby)

Uplink protection

Echo cancelation

Calling number presentation for the called dispatcher

Delayed TCH assignment

Priority cell

Originator-to-dispatcher information

Call area restriction

Multi-Engine data service

Special functional number

Enhanced location dependent addressing

Train list

Mobile station location service (MSLS)

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Product Structure

This chapter describes the hardware and software structures of the GTSOFTX3000.

4.1 Hardware
4.1.1 Logical Structure
The GTSOFTX3000 logically consists of the processor subsystem, switching subsystem,
electromechanical subsystem, and equipment management subsystem.
In the entire system, the switching subsystem serves as the pivot, and the processor subsystem
serves as the core. These subsystems, together with the electromechanical subsystem and
equipment management subsystem, constitute a powerful service processing platform. Figure
4-1 shows the logical structure of the GTSOFTX3000.
Figure 4-1 Logical structure of the GTSOFTX3000

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The intelligent platform management bus (IPMB) is the monitoring and device management bus of the
OSTA 2.0 subrack. It connects all the devices in the OSTA 2.0 subrack.
The Base bus is the management and control bus of the OSTA 2.0 subrack. It provides channels for
software loading, alarm reporting, and maintenance message delivery.
The Fabric bus provides data channels for the service plane of the system. It is used to carry
service-related information.
The service processing module (SPM) is comprised of the universal process blade (UPB, a front board)
and universal service interface (USI, a rear board). For details about boards, see Table 4-1"Board types".

Processor Subsystem
The processor subsystem is comprised of blade server boards, which are UPBs. Designed with
high-performance and multi-core processors, the blade server boards provide powerful
processing capabilities. In addition, they can provide various service interfaces through the
mapping rear interface boards. The blade server boards can have different software installed
to function as the service processing boards, as well as the operation management unit (OMU)
and iGWB server boards.

Switching Subsystem
The switching subsystem is comprised of the switching units (SWUs) and switching interface
units (SWIs), which are compliant with PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group
(PICMG) 3.0 and 3.1 specifications. The SWUs are the front boards and the SWIs are the rear
boards of the SWUs. Designed with a dual-star structure, the switching subsystem performs
functions such as system control and data exchange and interconnection at the service plane.

Electromechanical Subsystem
The electromechanical subsystem is comprised of the following modules:


The power distribution module provides redundant backup power supplies and power
filters for the system.

The fan control module monitors and controls the temperature of the equipment.

The backplane, which is compliant with PICMG 3.0 specifications, provides power
inputs and signal interconnection for boards in the subrack.

Equipment Management Subsystem


The equipment management subsystem is comprised of the shelf management modules
(SMMs), subrack data modules (SDMs), and baseboard management controllers (BMCs) on
various blade server boards and modules.
The equipment management subsystem performs the following functions:


Hardware status monitoring

Equipment management

Operation and alarm maintenance

Statistics collection

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4.1.2 Physical Structure


Cabinet Appearance
The GTSOFTX3000 uses Huawei N68E-22 cabinets. Figure 4-2 shows the appearance of
Huawei N68E-22 cabinet.
Figure 4-2 Huawei N68E-22 cabinet

An N68E-22 cabinet occupies an area of 0.48 square meters. Its dimensions are 600 mm x
800 mm x 2,200 mm (width x depth x height). An empty cabinet weighs 100 kg, and a
fully-configured cabinet weighs about 400 kg.
The N68E-22 cabinet is a standard 19-inch cabinet and complies with the following
international standards:


IEC60297-1, Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482.6 mm (19 in) series Part
1:Panels and racks

IEC60297-2, Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482.6 mm (19 in) series Part
2:Cabinets and pitches of rack structures

IEC60297-3, Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482.6 mm (19 in) series Part
3:Subracks and associated plug-in units

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Cabinet Configuration
In typical configuration, the GTSOFTX3000 has one cabinet with one subrack. Figure 4-3
shows the cabinet configuration.
Figure 4-3 Cabinet configuration
Integrated configuration cabinet

(46U)

Power distribution box (3U)

Filler panel (3U)

Filler panel (3U)

Filler panel (3U)

Filler panel (3U)

Filler panel (2U)


Cabling trough (1U)
LAN Switch 1 (1U)
Cabling trough (1U)
LAN Switch 0 (1U)
Cabling trough (1U)
KVMS (1U)

Subrack 0 (14U)

Filler panel (3U)

Filler panel (3U)

Filler panel (3U)

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Power distribution frames (PDFs), service processing subracks, and keyboard & video &
mouse & switcher (KVMS) are installed in the cabinet.

Subrack Appearance
In each subrack, the board area provides 14 slots into which boards can be inserted in pairs at
the front and the rear. Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-5 show the front and rear views of an OSTA 2.0
subrack respectively.
Figure 4-4 Front view of an OSTA 2.0 subrack

2
3
4
5
1. Board slots
4. Air intake vent

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5. Slots for the SMMs

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Figure 4-5 Rear view of an OSTA 2.0 subrack

4
5
6
7
1. Grounding points of the subrack
4. Lower air exhaust vent

2. Upper air exhaust vent


5 and 6 Power entry modules (PEMs)

3. Slots for interface boards


7. Slots for the SDMs

Boards
Table 4-1 lists the boards configured in a subrack.
Table 4-1 Board types
Physical
Board

Name

Type

Remarks

UPB

Universal Process
Blade

Front board

A maximum of 12 UPBs can be


configured in one subrack.

USI

Universal Service
Interface Unit

Rear board

The USI serves as the optional


interface board of the UPB.

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Physical
Board

Name

Type

Remarks

SWU

Switching Unit

Front board

A maximum of 12 SWUs can be


configured in one subrack for load
sharing.

SWI

Switch Interface
Unit

Rear board

The SWI serves as the rear interface


board of the SWU.

SMM

Shelf Management
Module

Front board

Two SMMs are configured in one


subrack and work in active/standby
mode.

SDM

Subrack Data
Module

Rear board

Two SDMs are configured in one


subrack and work in active/standby
mode. The SDMs are installed with
the SMMs in pairs.

4.2 Software
4.2.1 Overall Structure
The GTSOFTX3000 software consists of service processing software and server software.
The software modules are distributed among the boards or servers and can be flexibly
configured to meet the actual networking requirements. Figure 4-6 shows the software
structure of the GTSOFTX3000 in the LAN switch networking mode.

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Figure 4-6 Software structure of the GTSOFTX3000

4.2.2 Service Processing Software


The service processing software runs on boards in the OSTA subracks of the GTSOFTX3000.
It performs the following functions:


Signaling access and processing

Call processing

Service control

Resource management

Charging information generation

Working with the server software, the service processing software can also perform the
following operations on the host in response to specific commands:


Data management

Equipment management

Alarm management

Performance measurement

Signaling tracing

CDR management

The service processing software adopts a hierarchical design and consists of the following
parts from top to bottom:


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Middleware

Operating system

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Operating System
The operating system of the service processing software is SUSE Linux, which is real-time
software.

Middleware
The GTSOFTX3000 adopts the middleware technology (DOPRA_C) so that the upper-layer
service software is irrelevant to the operating system.
The use of middleware facilitates the migration of software functions between different
platforms. This ensures that new and stable product versions be released quickly.

Application Software
The application software is the functional part of the GTSOFTX3000 software. Loaded with
different software, boards can provide different functions. The GTSOFTX3000 application
software can be classified into the following types:


Signaling bearer software: It is configured on the WIFM and WBSG modules. It


accesses broadband and narrowband signaling, and processes bottom layer protocols.

Service processing software: It is configured on the WCCU module. It performs


functions such as signaling and call processing, mobility management, and resource
management.

Database software: It is configured on the WCDB and WVDB modules. It manages


switch data and dynamic subscriber data.

System support software: It is configured on the DMU, SRMU, IMU, SMM, and AMU
modules. It is responsible for system management and equipment interconnection.

Operation and maintenance (O&M) software: It is configured on the DMU, SRMU, IMU,
and AMU modules. It receives operation commands from the OMU, and returns
command output to the OMU.

4.2.3 Server Software


The server software includes the OMU server, billing gateway, local maintenance terminal
(LMT), and X protocol transfer unit (XPTU) software. Working with the host software, it
performs the following functions:


Data management

Equipment management

Alarm management

Performance measurement

Signaling tracing

CDR management

Interception management

The server software adopts the client/server (C/S) mode.




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OMU server software is installed on the OMU board, and serves as the server.


Billing gateway software


Billing gateway software is installed on the iGWB board.

LMT software
LMT software is installed on a workstation, and serves as the client.

XPTU software
XPTU software supports only the System of Operative-Search Measures (SOSM)
protocol. The interception in compliance with other interception protocols is
implemented by the OMU.

OMU Server Software


The OMU server software runs on the OMU board in an OSTA subrack. As a combination of
the communication server and database server, the OMU server software is the essential unit
of the operation, administration and maintenance (OAM) software on the client. It performs
the following functions:


Forwards operation and maintenance commands from workstations to the host.

Returns responses or command output from the host to the workstations that deliver the
commands.

The OMU server software runs on SUSE Linux. It implements functions of the terminal OAM
software through multiple parallel service processes, such as the maintenance process, data
management process, alarm process, and performance measurement process. Figure 4-7
shows the hierarchical relationships between the OMU server software, operating system, and
database.
Figure 4-7 Hierarchical relationships between the OMU server software, operating system, and
database

Billing Gateway Software


The billing gateway software is the core component of the CDR management system. It runs
on the iGWB and performs the following functions:


Stores and backs up CDRs generated by the service processing modules (that is, the
WCCU modules) of the GTSOFTX3000 to the hard disks.

Provides billing interfaces to the billing center using FTP or SFTP.

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LMT Software
The LMT software runs on Windows based on the hardware platform of a PC. The LMT
software connects to the OMU and iGWB by serving as the client in Client/Server mode. It
provides graphical terminals based on the man-machine language (MML). The LMT can be
located locally or remotely. For example, a remote LMT can connect to the OMU server
through a wide area network (WAN) in dial-up mode.
You can perform the following maintenance operations on the LMT:


Data maintenance

Equipment management

Alarm management

Call and signaling tracing

CDR management

Report generation

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Interfaces and Protocols

This chapter describes physical interfaces and protocol interfaces provided by the
GTSOFTX3000.

5.1 Physical Interfaces


Table 5-1 lists the maintenance interfaces supported by the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 5-1 Maintenance interfaces supported by the GTSOFTX3000
Physical
Unit

Interface

Function

Description

UPB

COM serial
port

Used for local


commissioning

The COM serial port on the UPB


incorporates the functions of the BMC serial
port and the system serial port. The type of
serial port to be used can be specified using
the SMM board. The BMC serial port
supports 115,200 bit/s baud rate. The baud
rate of the system serial port can be
configured based on site requirements. This
port complies with RS232.

USB port

Used for USB


connection

This port complies with USB2.0, which is


backward compatible with USB1.1.

BMC COM
serial port

Used for
loading or
upgrading the
BMC software

This port complies with RS232 and supports


115,200 bit/s baud rate. It is connected to an
RJ45 connector. This port does not have an
indicator.

SWU

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Interface

Function

Description

SYS COM
serial port

Used for local


management,
maintenance,
and
commissioning
of the Base and
Fabric planes

This port complies with RS232 and supports


115,200 bit/s baud rate. It is connected to an
RJ45 connector. This port does not have an
indicator. By default, the SYS COM serial
port functions as the serial port of the Base
plane. You can run command lines over the
BMC COM serial port to switch the SYS
COM serial port between the Base plane and
the Fabric GE plane.

LAN0
Ethernet
port

Used for
commissioning

This port works in 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T


auto-negotiation mode. It is connected to a
UTP5 cable with an RJ45 connector. This
port has two indicators. It is used only for
loading drives of the Base plane and internal
commissioning.

LAN1
Ethernet
port

Used for
commissioning

This port works in 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T


auto-negotiation mode. It is connected to a
UTP5 cable with an RJ45 connector. This
port has two indicators. It is used for loading
drives of the Fabric plane or for connecting
the DEBUG Ethernet port of the Fabric GE
daughter board. This port is available only
after the Base plane starts successfully.

COM serial
port

Used for local


commissioning,
maintenance,
configuration,
and local or
remote
connection
management

This port complies with RS232 and provides


115200 bit/s baud rate. It can be connected
to an RJ45 connector. This port does not
have an indicator.

ETH0
Ethernet
port

Used for
commissioning,
maintenance,
and
configuration

This port supports 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T


auto-negotiation mode. It is a standard FE
port connected to a UTP5 cable with an
RJ45 connector.

COM1
serial port

Used for local


commissioning,
maintenance,
configuration,
and local or
remote
connection
management

This port complies with RS232 and provides


115200 bit/s baud rate. It can be connected
to an RJ45 connector. This port does not
have an indicator.

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Interface

Function

Description

COM2
serial port

Used for
configuration
and
management of
the PDB

This port complies with RS485 and provides


115200 bit/s baud rate. It can be connected
to an RJ45 connector. This port does not
have an indicator.

ETH
Ethernet
port

Used to
implement
operation and
maintenance
such as
command line
executions and
Web UI-based
management

This port supports 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T


auto-negotiation mode. It is a standard FE
port connected to a UTP5 cable with an
RJ45 connector.

Table 5-2 lists the service interfaces supported by the GTSOFTX3000.


Table 5-2 Service interfaces supported by the GTSOFTX3000
Physical
Unit

Interface

Function

Description

USI

GE port

Used to connect to the


Ethernet

This port is an RJ45 port that


supports 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, or
1,000 Mbit/s Base-T
auto-negotiation.

VGA

Used to connect to the


monitor

This port supports a monitor with


1024 x 768 or higher SVGA
resolution.

USB port

Used to connect to the


mouse and keyboard

This port complies with USB2.0.

Base GE port

Used to connect to the


Base plane

The port is a 4-channel Gigabit


Ethernet port, which supports 10
Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1,000
Mbit/s Base-T auto-negotiation and
has two indicators.

Fabric GE
port

Used to connect to the


Fabric plane

The port is a 4-channel Gigabit


Ethernet port, which supports 10
Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1,000
Mbit/s Base-T auto-negotiation and
has two indicators.

SWI

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Physical
Unit

Interface

Function

Description

ETIA0

E1/T1 port

Each ETMA daughter


board provides a
16-channel E1/T1
port.

The ETIA0 has two ETMA


daughter boards configured to
provide two DB-78 ports. From top
to bottom, the two daughter boards
are marked E1/T1_0-15 and
E1/T1_16-31.

8 kHz clock
port

Used to transmit the


8-kHz clock signals
extracted from the E1
line to the active and
standby SWIA1
boards

The board provides two RJ45 clock


ports, which are marked with
8K_OUT0 and 8K_OUT1 from top
to bottom.

E1/T1 port

Each ETMA daughter


board provides a
16-channel E1/T1
port, and each GE
daughter board
provides two Ethernet
ports.

The ETIA2 board has an ETMA


daughter board configured to
provide one DB-78 port. The
daughter board is marked with
E1/T1_0-15.

8 kHz clock
port

Used to transmit the


8-kHz clock signals
extracted from the E1
line to the active and
standby SWIA1
boards

The board provides two RJ45 clock


ports, which are marked with
8K_OUT0 and 8K_OUT1 from top
to bottom.

GE port

Each ETMA daughter


board provides a
16-channel E1/T1
port, and each GE
daughter board
provides two Ethernet
ports.

The board has one external GE


daughter board configured to
provide two RJ45 Ethernet ports
which support 10 Mbit/s, 100
Mbit/s, and 1,000 Mbit/s Base-T
auto-negotiation. From top to
bottom, the two Ethernet ports on
the daughter board are marked
LAN0 and LAN1.

ETIA2

5.2 Protocol Interfaces


The GTSOFTX3000 provides standard and open protocol interfaces to support various types
of signaling. This enables the GTSOFTX3000 to be configured in a flexible manner. In a
mobile network, the GTSOFTX3000 provides the protocol interfaces shown in Figure 5-1
when it acts as the VMSC server, GMSC server, and TMSC server.

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Figure 5-1 Protocol interfaces provided by the GTSOFTX3000 in a GSM-R network


HLR / FFN SCP GMLC SMC Dispatch
station

PBX

BC
Other
networks

FE
C

Lg

FE

Service
management
layer
AC Server
ISS Server

FE

RBC
M2000
MML
TUP /ISUP

PSTN
PLMN

Network
control
layer

N c /E

GTSOFTX3000

MSC Server

A
Mc
Gs

BSC

SGSN

MGW

BSC: Base Station


Controller
BC: Billing Center
SG: Signaling Gateway

GMLC: Gateway Mobile Location


Center
SCP: Service Control Point
SGSN: Serving GPRS Support Node

MGW: Media Gateway


PSTN: Public Switched

PLMN: Public Land Mobile Network


RBC: Radio Block Center

Edge access layer

HLR: Home Location Register


SMC: Short Message Center
AC Server: Acknowledgement
Center Server
FFN: Follow-Me Function Node
ISS: Integrated Service Server

Telephone Network

Table 5-3 describes the interfaces and protocols supported by the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 5-3 Interfaces and protocols supported by the GTSOFTX3000
Interworking
NEs

Interface

Protocol

Protocol Description

Specifications
with Which the
Interface
Complies

MSC
Server-MSC
Server

Nc

BICC

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to exchange


control signaling with other MSC servers
over the Nc interface to establish, modify,
and terminate calls.

3GPP

ITU-T

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Interface

Protocol

Protocol Description

Specifications
with Which the
Interface
Complies

SIP

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with other MSC servers.

3GPP

ITU-T

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with other MSC servers using ISUP trunks
(connected using the MGW).

ITU-T

ETSI

Mobile application part.

3GPP

ISUP

5 Interfaces and Protocols

MAP

Specifies the signaling interaction flows


between NEs in mobile networks to
implement mobile subscriber roaming.
MSC - MGW

Mc

H.248

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to control


MGWs.

3GPP

MSC - HLR

MAP

Specifies the signaling interaction flows


between NEs in mobile networks to
implement mobile subscriber roaming.

3GPP

VLR-HLR

MAP

Specifies the signaling interaction flows


between NEs in mobile networks to
implement mobile subscriber roaming.

3GPP

MSC-EIR

MAP

Specifies the signaling interaction flows


between NEs in mobile networks to
implement mobile subscriber roaming.

3GPP

MSC-GMLC

Lg

MAP

Mobile application part.

3GPP

Specifies the signaling interaction flows


between NEs in mobile networks to
implement mobile subscriber roaming.
MSC-BSC

BSSAP

Specifies the A interface between the


GTSOFTX3000 and the BSC.

3GPP

MSC-SGSN

Gs

BSSAP+

Specifies the Gs interface between the


GTSOFTX3000 in the CS domain and the
SGSN in the PS domain.

3GPP

MSC-SCP

CAP/INA
P

CAP

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with different SCPs. The GTSOFTX3000
can function as the SSP to provide service
switching function (SSF), call control
function (CCF), service resource function
(SRF), and call control agent function
(CCAF) functions.

3GPP

MSC-BC

FTP

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with the BC.

IETF

MSC-SG

M2UA/M
3UA

Supports the interworking between the


GTSOFTX3000 and SGs.

IETF

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Interworking
NEs

Interface

Protocol

Protocol Description

Specifications
with Which the
Interface
Complies

MSC-PSTN/PL
MN

ISUP

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with the PSTN/PLMN using ISUP trunks
(connected using the MGW).

ITU-T

ETSI

R2

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with certain PSTN switches that support R2
signaling but do not support SS7 signaling.
The GTSOFTX3000 can interwork with
such PSTN switches using channel
associated signaling (CAS) trunks
(connected using the MGW).

ITU-T

PRA

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with devices such as the PBX over the PRI
interface (connected using the MGW).

ITU-T

SIP

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with the IP PBX.

IETF

ITU-T

PRA

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with devices such as the PBX over the PRI
interface (connected using the MGW).

ITU-T

ISUP

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with dispatch stations using ISUP trunks
(connected using the MGW).

ITU-T

ETSI

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with SIP dispatch stations.

IETF

Internal protocol.

MSC-PBX

MSC-dispatch
station

SIP

MSC-AC
Server

MSC-ISS
Server

TCP/IP

ITU-T

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with AC servers, providing the high-priority
call acknowledgement function.

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Internal protocol.

Enables the GTSOFTX3000 to interwork


with ISS servers, providing the Master Train
List function.

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Networking and Application

This chapter describes the networking and application of the GTSOFTX3000.

6.1 Networking
The GTSOFTX3000 provides interfaces with rich functions that support multiple protocols.
The GTSOFTX3000 can be deployed flexibly based on actual network requirements. Apart
from some traditional networking modes, the GTSOFTX3000 can achieve:

TDM 2 Mbit/s Link Networking


The full bandwidth of the E1 cable is available for a 2 Mbit/s signaling link to interconnect
with other SPs. By doing this, the cost is reduced and networking is simplified to expand the
communication capacity between two SPs.

IP Networking
The mobile communications network adopts IP networking to bear voice services, which
helps reduce transmission costs. In a typical IP bearer network, routers can be deployed to
transmit voice data.

Satellite Transmission Link


The GTSOFTX3000 supports satellite transmission links over the Mc and A interfaces. This
enables the GTSOFTX3000 to network flexibly and adapt to various geographical areas.

Intra-Office Networking over TDM Between MGWs


When one MSC server controls over multiple MGWs to form a large-scale MSC, the
intra-office speech channels between MGW are networked over TDM. The GTSOFTX3000
supports the network of multiple zone numbers and the large local network.

Intra-Office Networking over IP Between MGWs


When one MSC server controls over multiple MGWs to form a large-scale MSC, the
intra-office speech channels between MGW are networked over IP. The GTSOFTX3000
supports the network of multiple zone numbers and the large local network.

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Dual Homing
The dual homing scheme enhances the fault tolerance of the MSC server. In a dual homing
scheme, two MSC servers work as the backup for each other. Normally, each MSC server
controls the services of its own domain; when one MSC server is faulty, the other takes over
all of its services.
The GTSOFTX300 supports four dual homing schemes:


1+1 backup

1+1 mutual assistance

N+1 backup

N+1 mutual assistance

MSC Pool Networking


In a traditional mobile network, a BSC can connect only to one MSC server. In an MSC Pool
network, however, a BSC can connect to multiple MSC servers. Pooled MSC servers provide
services for subscribers in the area covered by the MSC Pool. The MSC Pool networking
implements MSC server-level disaster tolerance, improving network reliability.

6.2 Application
6.2.1 Typical Networking
Together with Huawei UMG8900, the GTSOFTX3000 provides the functions of the MSC,
VLR, GCR, SSP, and IWF. The GTSOFTX3000 serves as the MSC, VLR, GCR, SSP, and
IWF in a GSM-R network to meet the requirements of offices at multiple levels.
Figure 6-1 shows the networking of the GTSOFTX3000 in a GSM-R network.

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Figure 6-1 GTSOFTX3000 in a GSM-R network

Other
MSC /VLR

AC Server

ISS Server

MSC / VLR / SSP


GCR / IWF

Dispatch station
equipment

MS
GTSOFTX 3000

BSS

Train

PSTN /PBX
SCP
MGW
Train control
center

SGSN
Datacom
network

HLR /FFN /EIR / AUC

GGSN
Physical connection
Signaling
OMC

Billing center

The GTSOFTX3000 and the UMG8900 are integrated into an MSC (GMSC or TMSC) entity
and support the GSM protocols and the GSM-R protocols.
One GTSOFTX3000 supports the access of multiple UMG8900 to implement the remote
networking of access modules and reduce alternative routes.

6.2.2 WIN Networking


GSM-R MSC supports CAMEL 4 and CAMEL 3 and is compatible with CAMEL 1 and
CAMEL 2. Cooperating with Huawei TELLIN intelligent network system, it can deliver
various wireless intelligent services over the GSM-R network.
Figure 6-2 shows the networking of the GSM-R MSC in a wireless intelligent network
(WIN).

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Figure 6-2 GTSOFTX3000 in a WIN network

HLR/FFN

SCP

Other MSC/VLR/GCR

MS

PSTN/PBX
BTS

MS

MSC/VLR/SSP/GCR

Train

6.2.3 IP Networking
When a GSM-R network uses IP networking, CN NEs are connected to remote routers over
the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) transmission network. The remote routers comprise
an IP bearer network and interwork with the NEs.
Figure 6-3 shows the IP networking of a GSM-R network.
Figure 6-3 IP networking of a GSM-R network
Central
equipment room
Remote equipment
room A

MSC
server
Router

Remote equipment
room B

Router

BSC
MGW

MGW

SDH

BSC
BSC
FE
E1
POS/E1
POS/E1

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Operation and Maintenance

This chapter describes O&M functions provided by the GTSOFTX3000, including:




Fault management

Performance measurement

Charging management

Security management

Terminal system

7.1 Fault Management


The fault management functions are used to detect, locate, and rectify faults in the system.
You can use the tools provided by the GTSOFTX3000 to perform routine maintenance, which
helps to prevent service interruptions. Fault management functions include system self-check,
alarm management, maintenance management, and message tracing.


System self-check
The GTSOFTX3000 checks the following at regular intervals:

The usage of system resources.

Whether the overload conditions have been met.

The GTSOFTX3000 can automatically handle overload problem.

The system self-check helps minimize the impact of system faults.




Alarm management
This function enables the GTSOFTX3000 to collect information about device faults and
abnormalities, generates alarms in various categories and severities in the Browse
Alarms window, and sends parsed alarms to the element management system (EMS).
Figure 7-1 shows an example of alarms generated in the Browse Alarms window.

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Figure 7-1 Browse Alarms window

Maintenance management
This is a basic function provided by the GTSOFTX3000. It allows you to perform
routine maintenance operations using MML commands or the GUI.
This function allows you to manage and maintain the hardware, system resources,
signaling links, physical ports, MGWs managed by the GTSOFTX3000, and related
bearer resources by querying, displaying, switching over, restarting, isolating, blocking,
and activating them.

Message tracing
The GTSOFTX3000 provides a graphical interface for message tracing. The interface or
signaling message tracing results facilitate data verification and troubleshooting. The
following message tracing functions are provided:

Standard interface message tracing, for example, for messages sent over the A, C/D,
E, Q, Q1, and T1 interfaces

Subscriber message tracing, which allows you to trace the messages of a specific
subscriber over a specific interface

Signaling message tracing, for example, tracing MTP, TCAP, SCCP, and SIGTRAN
signaling messages

Details about traced interface or signaling messages

Message tracing result view, which allows you to export and save message tracing
results so that you can view them both online and offline.

7.2 Performance Measurement


The performance measurement function allows you to measure the following:


Traffic in different directions

Traffic of different bearer objects

Traffic of different services

Failure causes

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These performance measurement entities indicate the system running status, which can in turn
be used to manage devices and optimize network performance.
The performance measurement subsystem provides the following functions:


Creates, modifies, runs, suspends, deletes, and queries performance measurement tasks,
and graphically displays the measurement results.

Performs secondary data analysis, and displays the data in charts such as a bar or line
chart.

7.3 Charging Management


The charging management function is provided by the iGWB, HUAWEI Operation &
Maintenance System, and CDR Query and Browse System. It provides the following
functions:


Receives CDRs generated by the GTSOFTX3000.


CDRs generated for calls are buffered in the CDR pool of the host. The host sends the
CDRs to the iGWB server through the BASE bus.

Saves and backs up original CDRs.


The storage space of the iGWB server can be increased by adding boards. This ensures
that the iGWB server can store large amount of CDR data for a long time. CDRs stored
on the iGWB server can be backed up over the network.

Preprocesses CDRs.
The iGWB server converts, sorts, and filters CDRs to generate final CDRs. Then, the
iGWB stores final CDRs in the local disk. You can query CDRs and perform
CDR-related operations on the iGWB server.

Provides the FTP/SFTP interface for the BC.


The BC can automatically obtain CDRs over the FTP or SFTP interface.

Provides operation log for CDRs.


Information about CDR operations is recorded, including the operator, operation time,
changed data, and details about the operation performed.

Provides the hot billing service.


After a call ends, the iGWB server can send the CDR generated for the call to the BC
through a dedicated channel in seconds.

Allows users to query and view original and final CDRs.


You can search original and final CDRs by setting search criteria and view the search
result in the CDR query and browse system.

Generates CDRs immediately.


When testing services during site deployment, upgrade, migration, and capacity
expansion, you can check the latest CDRs to determine whether the iGWB is working
correctly.

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7.4 Security Management


Multiple users can log in to the GTSOFTX3000 operation and maintenance system at the
same time. To ensure its own security as well as that of the user, the GTSOFTX3000 provides
authorization management and log management.


Authorization management
Operators and maintenance consoles of the GTSOFTX3000 are assigned different
authorization levels. On the operation and maintenance system of the GTSOFTX3000,
an MML command can be executed only when both the operator and the maintenance
console are authorized to run the MML command.

Log management
You can query logs of MML command execution to determine whether any operations
that adversely affect the system have been performed.

7.5 Terminal System


The terminal system is the hardware platform for the GTSOFTX3000 to provide O&M
functions. It consists of the OMU, iGWB, and LMT. Figure 7-2 shows the structure of the
terminal system.
You can use the LMT or the iManager M2000 to perform operations and manage the
GTSOFTX3000.
Figure 7-2 Structure of the terminal system

iManager
M2000

BC

GTSOFTX 3000

To the BC

To the EMS
HUB

LMT

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The terminal system works in C/S mode. The OMU and iGWB together act as the server and
connect the host of the GTSOFTX3000 to external computers over the Ethernet. The LMT
acts as the client and can be configured as the maintenance console, data management console,
alarm console, performance measurement console, or CDR console as required.
As the hardware core of the O&M subsystem, the OMU provides a channel for
communications between the LMTs and the hosts. It forwards the O&M commands received
from the LMTs to the hosts, and returns the corresponding responses to the LMTs.

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Reliability

8.1 Hardware Reliability


8.1.1 Distributed Hardware Structure
The GTSOFTX3000 adopts the distributed hardware structure. The modular design of the
functions realizes the distributed processing. The functions of the modules are independent of
each other, and are controlled by different processors. The fault in one processor does not
affect the operation of the whole system.

8.1.2 Redundancy Design


The hardware of the GTSOFTX3000 adopts designs such as active/standby mode, load
sharing mode, and redundancy configuration, to ensure reliability of the hardware system.


The main parts in the GTSOFTX3000 adopt the multi-processor backup design. For
example, the OMU, SMM, WCCU, WCDB, WCKI, WMGC, and iGWB have two
processors working in active/standby mode. In normal conditions, the active processor
controls the running of the module, and the standby processor synchronizes with the
active one in real time. When the active processor is faulty, the standby one takes over
the service at once. The standby processor takes the place of the faulty active processor
to control the operation of the system without interrupting the service.

The service modules and interface modules of the GTSOFTX3000 adopt load sharing
mode. That is, two or more boards share the related functions during the normal working.
Once a board becomes faulty, the other boards take over the tasks of the faulty board
provided that certain performance indexes, such as call loss, are ensured.

The IP interface of the GTSOFTX3000 supports physical backup, thereby ensuring


reliability of the IP routes between the GTSOFTX3000 and the IP bearer network.

8.1.3 Derating Design


It is to derate the electric stress and heat stress to the values under the rated values when the
electronic components run. As a result, the following purposes can be achieved:


Postpone the degeneration of the parameter

Prolong service lives

Enhance the reliability of the parameter

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8.1.4 Maintainability Design


Maintainability design aims at meet the specified quantity and quality demands on
maintainability, especially the demand on reducing the maintenance time.
The maintenance design covers the following:


Product design and maintenance simplification

Reachability

Standardization and exchangeability

Modularization

Error prevention design and identifier

Testing and diagnosis technology

Human and environment factors

The details are described as follows:




The boards are designed to be hot-pluggable to reduce the time for board replacement.

No cable is outlet from the front panel, facilitating board removal, and assembly and
decreasing the maintenance time.

When a module in the system is faulty, the maintenance terminal can detect the fault and
report it.

There is a local maintenance MML operation terminal, which is convenient and practical
for the maintenance staff to locate and remove faults fast.

8.1.5 Selection and Usage of Components


The selection and usage of components are key to ensure component reliability.
For the GTSOFTX3000, the component types, specifications, and suppliers are selected based
on the demands on product reliability. The focus is on component replacement and unification.
The component unification and reliability model analysis is used to reduce the number of
components used and improve system running, after the components pass the aging test.
Therefore, the components are of high quality ensuring the reliability of the hardware system.

8.1.6 Power Reliability


To improve the reliability of the power supply system, the following techniques are employed
in the GTSOFTX3000:


Distributed power supply: Two power supply systems work in the redundancy backup
mode. The systems have the protection functions against lightening, power failure, over
and under voltage, and over and under current. When the power fails, the whole system
can restart within five minutes.

The power module of the subrack adopts 2+2 backup design. When one power module is
faulty, it does not affect the operation of the system.

Overvoltage and overcurrent protection measures are applied to +5 V / -48 V power


input and external interfaces (such as E1 interfaces). These measures comply with
Appendix B of ITU-T Recommendation G.703 and relative specifications.

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8.2 Software Reliability


8.2.1 Compliance with the CMM Flow
Huawei strictly follows the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) procedures throughout the
development of the GTSOFTX3000, from requirement analysis, system design to software
test. Code walk-through, inspection, review, unit test, system test, and other useful quality
assurance measures taken in the GTSOFTX3000 development improve the reliability of the
software considerably.

8.2.2 Protective Measures


The modular design is used for the software. The software modules are based on the loose
coupling mechanism, for which other modules will not be affected in case that one module
fails. In addition, error detection, error isolation, and error recovery are added to facilitate
fault location.

8.2.3 Fault Tolerance


The GTSOFTX3000 has the self-healing ability, which improves the fault tolerance of the
software system and helps avoid the breakdown of the entire system caused by minor
software errors. The error tolerance capabilities of the GTSOFTX3000 are implemented in the
following aspects:


Periodical check of key resources

Task monitoring

Storage protection

Data check

Operation log storage

8.2.4 Troubleshooting
The GTSOFTX3000 has the capabilities to automatically detect and locate hardware faults
and provides the following functions when hardware faults occur:


Fault isolation

Switchover

Restarting

Reloading

8.2.5 Support of Hot Patches


Sometimes the host software must be modified when the equipment is running in order to
remove system bugs, add new functions, and adhere to service requirements. The traditional
way is to stop the equipment for upgrading. This, however, affects the service processing and
communication quality. The GTSOFTX3000 supports installation of hot patches to the host
software. In this way, the host software can be upgraded without interrupting the services,
improving the communication quality.

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8.3 Charging Reliability


The charging reliability of the GTSOFTX3000 involves the following aspects:


Hardware reliability of charging gateway

Software reliability of charging gateway

CDR reliability

8.3.1 Hardware Reliability of Charging Gateway


In the iGWB system, key devices are redundant for backup. This ensures that services are not
interrupted when a fault occurs in the system.

Two-Node System
In the iGWB two-node system, each pair of boards work in active/standby mode. The
automatic switchover mechanism ensures system reliability and service continuity.

Redundant Disks Using RAID


The iGWB adopts the most commonly used RAID technology. It configures local disks as
RAID 1 to prevent data loss in case of a disk failure.

Dual-Network and Dual-Plane Architecture


Each board of the iGWB communicates with the GTSOFTX3000, OMU, and BC through the
Base plane, Fabric plane, and external network interfaces. This dual-plane architecture
improves system reliability. It provides the following functions:


The GTSOFTX3000 is connected to iGWB through the primary and secondary links on
the Base plane to form two planes.

The primary and secondary boards are connected to the OMU through the Base plane
and then connected to the NMC through the OMU.

Data on disks are synchronized between the primary and secondary boards through the
Fabric plane.

The primary and secondary boards provide an independent external network interface for
connecting to the BC and uploading CDR files to the BC through FTP or SFTP. For
network isolation purpose, this network interface is only used to access the charging
network to ensure the network security.

The primary and secondary boards provide an independent external network interface for
connecting to the third-party server and backing up CDR files to the third-party server
through FTP or SFTP. The network interface is independent to ensure network security.

8.3.2 Software Reliability of Charging Gateway


The iGWB software adopts automatic fault detection, data security, a virtual IP address to
improve system reliability.

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Automatic Fault Detection




The system automatically detects the running status of software and hardware and
submits faults if it occurs. You can view the running status and faults of software and
hardware on the client.

If a hardware fault occurs in a key component or a fault is not rectified automatically, the
primary and secondary servers are switched over to ensure normal running of the system.

If a software (such as a process) fault occurs or a fault is not rectified automatically, the
active and standby processes are automatically switched over to ensure normal running
of the system.

The CDRs on the primary and secondary boards are synchronized in real time through
the CDR synchronization mechanism.

Local disks are set to a RAID mode to ensure security of important data such as charging
information, original CDRs, final CDRs, and status information.

System data is stored in different paths for redundancy backup. When an exception
occurs, system data is loaded and checked automatically.

To protect important data, the iGWB provides automatic backup of charging data.

Data Security

Virtual IP Address
The virtual IP address technology is used to ensure normal connections between the
GTSOFTX3000 and the BS after the primary and secondary boards of the iGWB are switched
over.

8.3.3 CDR Reliability


CDR Reception
The iGWB receives CDRs from the GTSOFTX3000 by using the Sliding Window Protocol.
Figure 8-1 Shows the CDR reception flow defined in the Sliding Window Protocol.

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Figure 8-1 CDR reception flow


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SMM: Shelf Management Module
SWI: Switch Interface Unit
SWU: Switching Unit
GCU100: General Control Unit
IP PBX: PBX that supports SIP

USI: Universal Service Interface


iGWB: iGateway Bill
OMU: Operation and Maintenance Unit
ISS: Integrated Service Server

Transmitting CDRs between the GTSOFTX3000 and the iGWB


The GTSOFTX3000 sends CDRs to the iGWB in real time by using the UDP over two
base planes.

Receiving CDRs by the primary and secondary boards of the iGWB


The iGWB uses CDR synchronization technology to synchronize CDR files on the
primary and secondary boards of the iGWB.

Sliding Window Protocol


CDRs are transmitted between the GTSOFTX3000 and the iGWB through the Sliding
Window Protocol. The GTSOFTX3000 sends some CDRs to the iGWB. After receiving
the CDRs, the iGWB checks and filters the CDRs and then stores the CDRs in the
window. After the CDR data is written into the hard disk completely, the iGWB responds
to the GTSOFTX3000. Then the GTSOFTX3000 continues to send new CDRs. To

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ensure transmission efficiency, the iGWB can receive and check new CDRs while
storing CDR data.
The key data about the sliding window status in the iGWB is written into the hard disk in
time. When the iGWB is restarted or the primary and secondary servers are switched
over, no CDR is lost or duplicate during transmission.

CDR Processing
Three modules are involved in the CDR processing from receiving CDRs to generating final
CDRs. The iGWB creates a reliable CDR processing task between the three modules. CDRs
are processed in the unit of the package. After original CDRs are stored successfully, the
information about CDR packages is also stored in the hard disk. After original CDRs are
processed and stored as final CDRs, the package numbers are also stored. When the iGWB is
restarted, the iGWB can calculate the package number of the original CDRs that are not
processed based on the package numbers of final CDRs. Then the iGWB continues to process
the remaining original CDRs.

CDR Distribution
When CDR files are distributed in PULL mode, the billing center fetches CDRs from the
iGWB. The iGWB provides the FTP or SFTP user name and password to the billing center
and opens the read and write permissions of the directory where the second copy of final
CDRs is stored.
When CDR files are distributed in PUSH mode, the iGWB sends CDRs to the billing center.
The billing center provides the FTP or SFTP user name and password to the iGWB and opens
the directory where the final CDRs are stored.

CDR Backup
CDR backup further ensures CDR reliability. The iGWB automatically backs up CDR files on
other storage devices through the LAN or WAN to improve data security.

8.4 Data Reliability


The GTSOFTX3000 provides the following data protection mechanisms:


The GTSOFTX3000 supports a synchronous data backup mechanism between the active
and standby modules in real time. Whenever an active module is down, the standby
module is automatically switched to be the active one. All programs and data on the
module are immediately brought into effect.

The GTSOFTX3000 supports the backup of data from the database of the active
processor to a flash memory. This enables quick restart of the active processor after data
is obtained from the flash memory.

The GTSOFTX3000 supports the automatic CDR backup mechanism.

The OMU conducts a regular CRC of the mainframe data. If the data of the mainframe is
not consistent with that of the background, the OMU starts a setting procedure to the
foreground. If the setting procedure fails after preset attempts, an alarm is generated to
remind the operation staff to restore the data.

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Technical Specifications

This chapter describes the technical specifications of the GTSOFTX3000.

9.1 System Capacity


Table 9-1 lists the system capacity of the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 9-1 System capacity of the GTSOFTX3000
Item

Specifications

Maximum number of subscribers

300,000 (0.025 Erl)

Maximum number of MGWs

300

Maximum number of RNCs

256

Maximum number of BSCs

256

Table 9-2 lists the reference traffic model of the GTSOFTX3000.


Table 9-2 Reference traffic model of the GTSOFTX3000
Item

Typical Value

Mobile subscriber busy hour average traffic

0.025 Erl

Mobile subscriber average call duration

60s

Number of location registrations and updates of a mobile


subscriber during busy hours

Number of handovers of a mobile subscriber per call

0.2

Number of SMSs sent by a mobile subscriber during busy hours

Trunk busy hour average traffic

0.8 Erl

Trunk average call duration

60s

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9.2 System Processing Capability


Table 9-3 lists the protocol processing capability of the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 9-3 Protocol processing capability of the GTSOFTX3000
Item

Specifications

Supported signaling point coding types

14-bit and 24-bit coding types

Maximum source signaling points

32 (512 at maximum on an N+1


dual-homing network)

Maximum destination signaling points

800 for narrowband, 1,024 for broadband

Maximum IP signaling bandwidth

160 x 1000 Mbit/s

Maximum SCTP links

20,992

Maximum 64-kbit/s MTP links supported by


a WBSG process

128

Maximum 2-Mbit/s MTP links supported by a


WBSG process

Maximum SCTP links supported by a WBSG


process

256

Maximum rate of packet dispatching by a


WIFM process

128,000 packets/second

Clock stratum

Stratum-2 A

Table 9-4 lists the CDR processing specifications of the GTSOFTX3000.


Table 9-4 CDR processing specifications of the GTSOFTX3000
Item

Specifications

Average length of an original CDR

400 bytes

CDR buffer time on a single WCCU Module

2 hours

Storage capacity for CDRs on the iGWB

230 GB (a pair of boards)

CDR processing capability of the iGWB

4,000 CDR/s (a pair of boards)

Table 9-5 lists the number analysis specifications of the GTSOFTX3000.


Table 9-5 Number analysis specifications of the GTSOFTX3000
Item

Specifications

Maximum length of a number for analysis

32 digits

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Item

Specifications

Maximum call prefixes

200,000

Maximum MSRNs/HONs

10,000

Maximum GT codes

80,000

Maximum GT capability on a single 64-kbit/s MTP link

60 GTT/s

9.3 Call Setup Duration


Table 9-6 lists the specifications of call setup duration.
Table 9-6 Specifications of call setup duration (for 95% of the calls)
Call Type

Specifications

Railway emergency call

< 2s

Ordinary group call

< 5s

Mobile-to-fixed call

< 5s

Fixed-to-mobile call

< 7s

Mobile-to-mobile call

< 10s

Low priority call

< 10s

PTT seizure time

< 1s

PTT release time

< 1s

9.4 Wireless Train Control


Table 9-7 lists the wireless train control specifications of the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 9-7 Wireless train control specifications of the GTSOFTX3000
Item

Specifications

Establishment delay of mobile originated calls

< 8.5s (for 95% of the calls),


10s (for 100% of the calls)

Error ratio of connection establishment

< 1%

Maximum E2E transfer delay (of 30 byte data block)

0.5s (for 99% of the calls)

Loss rate of connection

< 1%

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9.5 Power Supply


Table 9-8 lists the power supply specifications of GTSOFTX3000.
Table 9-8 Power supply specifications of GTSOFTX3000
Item

Specifications

Operating voltage (standard configuration)

Rated voltage

48 V DC

Voltage fluctuations

40 V to 57 V

Operating voltage (configuration for


Commonwealth of Independent States)

Rated voltage

60 V DC

Voltage fluctuations

51 V to 69 V

Operating current

87.5 A

DC per fuse

60 A

9.6 Power Consumption


Table 9-9 lists the power consumption specifications of GTSOFTX3000.
Table 9-9 Power consumption specifications of GTSOFTX3000
Item

Typical Power

Maximum Power

Remarks

1 subrack (in full


configuration)

1600 W

2100 W

1 W = 3.413 BTU

1 cabinet (in full


configuration)

1600 W

2100 W

9.7 Clock System


Table 9-10 lists the clock system specifications of the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 9-10 Clock system specifications of the GTSOFTX3000
No.

Item

Specifications

Network access
parameter

Lowest accuracy

Stratum-2 clock: 4 x 10-7

Pull-in range

Stratum-3 clock: 4.6 x 10-6

Maximum frequency
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Long-term phase
change

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Specifications
Initial maximum
frequency offset

Stratum-2 clock: < 5 x 10-10/day

Ideal working status

MRTIE 1 ms

Hold working status

MRTIE (ns) a x s + (1/2) x b x s2 + c

Stratum-3 clock: < 1 x 10-8/day

where s indicates time in seconds. The unit of


MRTIE is nanosecond (ns).
Stratum-2 clock:
a = 0.5
b = 1.16 x 10-5
c = 1000
Stratum-3 clock:
a = 10
b = 2.3 x 10-4
c = 1000
3

Clock working mode

Fast pull-in, locked, holdover, and free-run

Input jitter tolerance

The relation between the maximum allowed input jitter and the lower limit
of wander is shown as follows.

For example, if the jitter frequency of an input signal is 1 kHz, and the
amplitude is greater than 1.5 UI, and the system continues to work normally,
it indicates that the signal meets the requirements.
UI is the unit interval. The reciprocal of the frequency of the digital signal is one UE.
For example, the UI of 2.048-Mbit/s signal is 488 ns.

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Lowest accuracy is the maximum value of the offset to the nominal frequency in a long term (20
years) if there is no external reference frequency (free-run mode).

Maximum frequency offset is the maximum value of the relative frequency offset in a unit period
during consecutive running of the clock.

Pull-in range is the maximum frequency bandwidth of the input clock signals that the clock can lock.

MRTIE refers to the maximum peak-to-peak delay change of the tested clock when compared with
the actual reference clock during the test.

9.8 Reliability
Table 9-11 lists the reliability specifications of the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 9-11 Reliability specifications of the GTSOFTX3000
Item

Specifications

System availability (A)

99.99953%

System MTBF

24 years (full configuration)

42 years (single subrack)

Mean time to repair (MTTR)

1 hour (excluding the preparation time)

DOWN duration

< 3 min/year

Board restart duration

< 10s (process)


< 150s (service board)

Process switchover duration

< 5s

Startup duration of a single subrack

Service boards starts from the Flash: < 159s

Service boards starts from the OMU that


resides in another subrack: < 279s

Service boards starts from the OMU that


resides in the subrack: < 419s

Restart duration of the entire system in


full configuration

Service boards starts from the Flash: < 249s

Service boards starts from the OMU: <15


minutes

Dual-homing switchover duration

< 3 minutes

9.9 Environmental Requirements


Table 9-12 lists the climate environment requirements of the GTSOFTX3000.

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Table 9-12 Climate environment requirements of the GTSOFTX3000 (operating for a long term)
Item

Specifications

Height above sea level

3000 m

Atmospheric pressure

70 kPa to 106 kPa

Temperature

+5C to +40C

Relative humidity

5% to 85%

Earthquake-proof performance

Richter scale: 7 to 9

Table 9-13 lists noise specifications of the GTSOFTX3000.


Table 9-13 Noise specifications of the GTSOFTX3000
Item

Specifications

NEBS

7.8 bels

ETSI

7.2 bels

9.10 EMC
Table 9-14 lists the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) specifications that the
GTSOFTX3000 complies with.
Table 9-14 EMC specifications
Item

Specifications

EMC

ETSI EN 300 386V1.3.3: 2005AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2004

CISPR 22: 2002 CLASSA

EN 55022: 1998 + A1: 2000+A2: 2003 CLASSA

EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003

FCC part 15:2006

VCCI V-3: 2006

CISPR 24: 1997

CENELEC EN 50121-4

EN/IEC 60950

UL60950

IEC60950

GR-1089

Safety

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9.11 Operating Environment


Table 9-15 lists the temperature and humidity requirements of the GTSOFTX3000.
Table 9-15 Temperature and humidity requirements of the GTSOFTX3000
Temperature

Relative humidity

Operating for a
Long Term

Operating for a
Short Term

Operating for a
Long Term

Operating for a Short


Term

+5C to + 40C

5C to + 50C

5% to 85%

5% to 95%

The measurement points of temperature and humidity of the GTSOFTX3000 refer to the values
measured 1.5 meters above the floor and 0.4 meter away from the front of the GTSOFTX3000 shelf
when there are no protection panels in the front and back of the GTSOFTX3000 shelf.

Short term means that the consecutive working duration is not more than 96 hours and that the
accumulated working duration of a year is not more than 15 days.

9.12 Interfaces and Standards


Table 9-16 lists the interfaces provided by the GTSOFTX3000 and the standards that the
GTSOFTX3000 complies with.
Table 9-16 Interfaces provided by the GTSOFTX3000 and standards that the GTSOFTX3000
complies with
Interface

Rate (bit/s)

Standard

E1

2.048 Mbit/s

ITU-T I.431

G.703

G.736

G.823

G.704

G.706

Q.703

G.732

ANSI T1.403

10/100
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Interface

Rate (bit/s)

Standard

ATM

155 Mbit/s

ITU-T GR-253-CORE

I.432

G.709

G.804

Q.921

T1.105

T1.627

I.610

GR-1248

BITS

2 MHz, 2 Mbit/s

G.703

GPS

1575.42 MHz

RS232

115200 bit/s

V.24/V.28

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A Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Numeric
3GPP

3rd Generation Partnership Project

A
AIM

Application Interface Module

AIP

Advanced Intelligent Peripheral

ALU

Alarm Unit

ANSI

American National Standard Institute

AoC

Advice of Charge

AoCC

Advice of Charge (Charging)

AoCI

Advice of Charge (Information)

API

Application Programming Interface

APM

Application transport Mechanism

AS

Application Server

ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

ASIC

Application Specific Integrated Circuit

ASN.1

Abstract Syntax Notation One

ATM

Asynchronous Transfer Mode

B
BAM

Back Administration Module

BC

Bearer Control

BGCF

Breakout Gateway Control Function

BHCA

Busy Hour Call Attempt

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BICC

Bearer Independent Call Control Protocol

BIOS

Basic Input/Output System

B-ISDN

Broadband Integrated Services Digital Networks

BITS

Building Integrated Timing Supply System

BNC

Backbone Network Connection

BOIC

Barring of Outgoing International Calls

BOIC-exHC

Barring of Outgoing International Calls except those directed to the Home PLMN Country

BS

Bearer Service

BSC

Base Station Controller

BSS

Base Station Subsystem

BSSAP

Base Station Subsystem Application Part

BSSAP+

Base Station Subsystem Application Part+

BSSMAP

Base Station Subsystem Management Application Part

C
CAC

Connection Admission Control

CAMEL

Customized Applications for Mobile network Enhanced Logic

CAP

CAMEL Application Part; Amplitude Phase modulation

CAPEX

CapEx

CC

Country Code

CCF

Call Control Function

CDR

Call Detail Record

CGI

Cell Global Identification

CFB

Call Forwarding Busy

CFNRc

Call Forwarding on mobile subscriber Not Reachable

CFNRy

Call Forwarding No Reply

CFU

Call Forward Unconditional

CHR

Call History Record

CI

Cell Identity

CIC

Circuit Identification Code

CIC

Call Instance Code

CLIP

Calling Line Identification Presentation

CLIR

Calling Line Identification Restriction

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CN

Core Network

COLP

Connected Line Identification Presentation

COLR

Connected Line Identification Restriction

CPU

Center Processing Unit

CRBT

Color Ring Back Tone

CRC

Cyclic Redundancy Check

CS

Circuit Switched

CSCN

Circuit Switched Core Network

CSI

CAMEL Subscription Information

CUG

Closed User Group

CW

Call Waiting

D
DCH

Default Call Handling

DTMF

Dual Tone Multi Frequency

DB

Data Base

DNS

Domain Name Server

E
EC

Echo Cancelation

ECT

Explicit Call Transfer

EIRENE

European Integrated Railway Radio Enhanced Network

EFR

Enhanced full rate speech codec

eLDA

enhanced Location Dependent Addressing

EMC

Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMI

Electro Magnetic Interference

eMLPP

Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption service

EMS

Electromagnetic Shield

ESD

Electrostatic discharge

ETS

European Telecommunication Standards

ETSI

European Telecommunications Standards Institute

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F
FCC

Federal Communications Commission

FE

Fast Ethernet

FFN

Follow-Me Function Node

FLASH

FLASH memory

FR

Full Rate

FPGA

Field Programmable Gate Array

FTAM

File Transfer Access and Management Protocol

FTP

File Transfer Protocol

G
GCI

Global Cell Identity

GCR

Group Call Register

GE

Gigabit Ethernet

GGSN

Gateway GPRS Support Node

GMLC

Gateway Mobile Location Center

GMSC

Gateway Mobile Switching Center

GPRS

General Packet Radio Service

GPS

Global Position System

GSM

Global System for Mobile Communications

gsmSCF

gsm Service Control Function

GT

Global Title

GUI

Graphic User Interface

GW

GateWay

H
H.248

H.248/MECAMGO protocol

HF

High Frequency

HLR

Home Location Register

HOLD

Call Hold

HTTP

Hypertext TransferProtocol

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A Acronyms and Abbreviations

I
ICMP

Internet Control Message Protocol

ID

Identification/Identity

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IETF

Internet Engineering Task Force

IFM

IP Forwarding Module

iGWB

iGateway Bill

IMEI

International Mobile Equipment Identity

IMS

IP Multimedia Subsystem

IMSI

International Mobile Station Identity

IP

Internet Protocol

IP

Intelligent Peripherals

ISDN

Integrated Services Digital Network

ISO

International Standard Organization

ISUP

ISDN User Part

ITU

International Telecommunications Union

ITU-T

International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardization Sector

IUA

ISDN Q.921-User Adaptation Layer

Iu-Flex

Intra-domain connection of RAN nodes to multiple CN nodes

K
KVM

Keyboard & Video & Mouse

KVMS

Keyboard & Video & Mouse & Switcher

L
LAC

Location Area Code

LAI

Location Area Identity

LAN

Local Area Network

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display

LCS

Location services

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A Acronyms and Abbreviations

M
M2UA

SS7 MTP2-User Adaptation Layer

M3UA

SS7 MTP3-User Adaptation Layer

MAC

Media Access Control

MAP

Mobile Application Part

Mc

Media Control

MGC

Media Gateway Controller

MGCF

Media Gateway Control Function

MGW

Media Gateway

MM

Mobility Management

MMI

Human-machine interfaces

MML

Man Machine Language

MO

Mobile Origination

MPTY

Multiparty Service

MRM

Mobile Radio modules

MS

Mobile Station

MSC

Mobile Service Switching Center

MSC Server

Mobile Switching Center Server

MSISDN

Mobile Station International ISDN Number

MSRN

Mobile Station Roaming Number

MSS

MSC Server

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures

MTP

Message Transfer Part

MTP2

Message Transfer Part Level 2

MTP3

Message Transfer Part Level 3

MTP3B

Message transfer part (broadband)

MTTR

Mean time to repair

MVNO

Mobile Virtual Network Operator

MVPN

Mobile Virtual Private Network

N
NAT

Network Address Translation

NCH

Notification Channel

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NDC

National Destination Code

NGN

Next Generation Network

NI

Network Indication

NIC

Network Interface Card

NSS

Network SubSystem

NTP

Network Time Protocol

O
ODB

Operator Determined Barring

O&M

Operation and Maintenance

OPC

Originating Point Code

OPEX

Operating Expenditure

OSI

Open System(s) Interconnection

OSTA

Open Standards Telecom Architecture

P
PBX

Private Branch Exchange

PLD

Programmable Logic Device

PLMN

Public Land Mobile Network

PS

Packet Switched

PSTN

Public Switched Telephone Network

Q
QoS

Quality of Service

R
RAN

Radio Access Network

RANAP

Radio Access Network Application Part

RBC

Radio Block Center

RBT

Ring Back Tone

RN

Roaming Number

RNC

Radio Network Controller

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A Acronyms and Abbreviations

S
SCCP

Signaling Connection Control Part

SCF

Service Control Function

SCP

Service Control Point

S-CSCF

Serving CSCF

SCTP

Stream Control Transmission Protocol

SG

Signaling Gateway

SGSN

Serving GPRS Support Node

SIGTRAN

Signaling Transport

SIM

Subscriber Identity Module

SMC

Short Message Center

SRF

Specialized Resource Function

SS7

Signaling System No.7

SSF

Service Switching Function

SIP

Session Initiation Protocol

SSP

Service Switching Point

STM-1

SDH Transport Module -1

STP

Signaling Transfer Point

T
TCP

Transport Control Protocol

T-CSI

Terminated-CAMEL Subscription Information

TDM

Time Division Multiple

TMSC

Tandem Mobile Switching Center

TMSI

Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity

TrFO

Transcoder Free Operation

TS

Technical Specification

TUP

Telephone User Part

U
UDP

User Data gram Protocol

UE

User Equipment

UMG

Universal Media Gateway

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UMTS

Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

USSD

Unstructured Supplementary Service Data

UTRAN

UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network

UUS

User to User Signaling

V
VBS

Voice Broadcast Service

VDB

VLR Database

VGCS

Voice Group Call Service

VLAN

Virtual Local Area Network

VLR

Visitor Location Register

VMGW

Virtual Media Gateway

VMSC

Visited Mobile Switching Center

VoIP

Voice over IP

VPN

Virtual Private Network

W
WAN

Wide Area Network

WCDMA

Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

WIN

Wireless Intelligent Network

X
XPTU

X Protocol Transfer Unit

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