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MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture
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1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5 6 7 Objectives Introduction MSC Server (MSS) Gateway Control Server (GCS) Circuit Switched Data Server (CDS) Cabinet Types MSS & GCS Cabinet Types Integrated MSC (MSCi) Cabinet Types CDS Cabinet Type Functional Units Ethernet-based Message Bus (EMB) 14A Cabinet (14AC) 14B Cabinet (14BC) 14C Cabinet (14CC) CDS in standalone mode Redundancy Capacity in M14 Glossary 3 5 7 9 10 13 14 16 17 19 20 22 35 37 42 45 46 47
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Objectives
Mention connectivity of Network Elements in Release 4 List the main functions of the MSS, GCS and CDS Explain the main functions of each functional unit List the redundancy principles for the units in MSS, GCS and CDS Explain the main difference between the standalone MSS and integrated MSS
After completing this module, the student should be able to:
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Introduction
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In Release 4 configuration, Network Element (NE) installed in the area of Switching Core Network (SCN) consists of two platforms which are DX200 and IPA2800. Following figure shows how the whole NEs in SCN are connected one and another. All MSC Server products are based on DX 200 hardware, which uses Intel Pentium processors. The Integrated MSC Server is a feature in the MSCi. Thus the HW configuration is similar to the MSCi as well. This ensures an easy and cost-efficient upgrade for the existing MSCi elements to Integrated MSC Servers. The standalone MSC Server is based on the DX 200 Server Platform. DX 200 Server Platform is a new HW configuration optimized for call control. It is a pure server configuration that utilizes double computer cartridges. This minimizes the floor space requirement and maximizes performance. However, all plugs in units are the same as in the DX 200 MSCi, so it also offers full synergy with other DX 200 elements. Exact specifications for the interfaces between the modules make it possible to add new functions without changing the system architecture and enable the systems remaining up-to-date throughout its long operational life. The possibility to build different network elements, which provide different functionalities, is a good example of the versatility of the HW architecture.
Network Elements in Rel 4
Fig. 1 Overview of the GSM/UMTS network in Release 4
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MSC Server (MSS)
The MSS is a compact standalone server product that offers processing power that is needed when one server controls several MGWs. Basically the MSS does not have Group Switch for switching 64 Kbit/s TDM channels but an optional small GSW can be included in the configuration if required for TDM based SS7 signaling. There are two types of MSS:
Standalone MSS Integrated MSS
2.1.1
Standalone MSS
The figure below presents the block diagram of the MSC Server at system level M14.
Hardware architecture for Standalone MSS
Fig. 2 Hardware architecture for standalone MSS
The new hardware introduced in M14 is summarized as below:
Ethernet Message Bus (EMB) ESB14-A GSWB2k ET16 and ETS2 New Mass Memory- Blu-Ray DVD
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Integrated MSS
As a regular MSC can be upgraded to the Integrated MSS it can be seen that block diagram of Integrated MSS includes all the functional units available also in a regular MSC. Naturally here the GSW is included since this network element can also handle user and control plane traffic on TDM lines.
Hardware architecture for Integrated MSS

BSS ET ECET TGFP CLS CDSU EXT. SYNC PSTN
IP
User Plane LAN Switch IPET
GSW
ET
NSS
LAN
VANG
ET
PBX
IP
Control Plane LAN Switch
X.25
TGSU
CASU
MFSU
BSU
CCSU
PAU
BDCU
MESSAGE BUS
VDU and LPT
CCMU
CMU
CM
VLRU
STU
CHU
OMU
LAN
LAN
LAN
O&M LAN Switch
IP
IP Trunk The BSU and VLRU are part of the Integrated MSS, not the GCS.
Fig. 3 Hardware architecture for integrated MSS
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Gateway Control Server (GCS)
Presented in Figure below is the block diagram of the GCS. It shows the interfaces between the functional units and also the interfaces connecting the system to the environment. A more detailed description of the functionality each unit performs is given below in section Functional Units. The real benefit of the GCS is that it can also be used for controlling the MGWs used for interworking between the PSTN/ISDN and the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). The GCS also contains the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) protocol, used as a session control protocol in All- IP networks.
Hardware architecture for GCS

I / O alarms VDU & LPT C MU C MU C MU OMU
Ext. Sync.
C MU C LS C MU C MM EMB EMB
C MU C HU C MU C HU SWU SWU
O & M Lan
C MU STU E1 or T1 STM1 or OC 3 C MU ET C MU STM GSW GSW C MU BDC U
Optional TDM HW
C MU C C SU
C MU SU
C ontrol Lan SWU SWU
SU = SI GU, PAU, SC PU Amount of signaling units: SI GU+1 + PAU + 1 + SC PU+1 = SU
Fig. 4 Hardware architecture for GCS
Note that GCS does not have following units:
Base Station Signaling Units (BSU) is not furnished because the GCS does not
handle signaling or control traffic towards radio networks. These units are available in MSS.
Visitor Location Register Units (VLRU) is not furnished in the GCS because
subscriber information is handled in the visited MSS where these units are available.
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Circuit Switched Data Server (CDS)
CDS is a new delivery when having a standalone MSS for handling data call traffic. Operating principle of CDS is shown as follows:
Operating principles for CDS

MSS MSS
H.248/Megaco MGW MGW BSS/RAN

Ta Tb
PSTN/ISDN
IWF control interface TDM/PCM

CDSU
CDS CDS
Fig. 5 CDS Operating principle
The block diagram of the network element (see figure below) shows the interfaces between the functional units and the interfaces that connect the system to the environment.
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Hardware architecture for CDS

C MU STM C MU ET C MU C LS C MU C DSU C MU OMU
N or POOL C MU 2N
STM1 or OC 3 E1 or T1
GSW GSW I / O alarms VDU & LPT
Ext. Sync.
C MU C MM EMB MB SWU SWU O & M Lan and C ontrol Lan
C MU N+1 C MU Pair C MU 2N
C MU SU
Fig. 6 Hardware architecture for CDS
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MSS & GCS Cabinet Types
At system level M14, the MSS has three cabinet types:
Release M14 A Cabinet (14AC) Release M14 B Cabinet (14BC) Release M14 C Cabinet (14CC)
All these cabinet types have fixed cartridge configurations. Although they may be only partially equipped if the customer does not need to utilize the full network element capacity, each cartridge in the cabinet accepts only a functional unit of certain type. All cartridges are installed in the cabinets at the factory. When installed, each cabinet is identified as a specific MSS cabinet (for example 14BC 0) by installing the appropriate interconnection cable set for connections to the other MSS cabinets, along with the necessary wiring connectors (most of the wiring connectors are installed at the factory). The 14AC, 14BC and 14CC cabinets as new delivery always use the Ethernet-based Message Bus (EMB) LAN. Minimum configuration in M14 is to have cabinet 14AC alone. Additionally if TDM connection is still being used, 14CC needs to be installed.
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Minimum
0 1B 1 1C 2 1D
Fig. 7 Standalone MSS/GCS cabinets in M14
MSS and CDS floor layout
Fig. 8 MSS and CDS floor layout
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Integrated MSC (MSCi) Cabinet Types
The Integrated MSS features the following cabinet types: Main Operation and Maintenance Cabinet (MOMC) VLR and General Signaling Cabinets (VLRC and GSC) GSW and ET Cabinets (GSWC and ETC) Interworking function Cabinet (IWC)
Integrated MSS/GCS cabinets
Fig. 9 Integrated MSS/GCS cabinets
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CDS Cabinet Type
As shown in figure, minimum configuration for CDS consists of IPCC and IWC (two cabinets) while maximum configuration are up to 5 cabinets with three more IWC cabinets. When installed, each cabinet is identified as a specific CDS cabinet (e.g. IWC0) by installing the appropriate interconnection cable set for connections to the other CDS cabinets, along with the necessary wiring connectors (most of the wiring connectors are installed at the factory). Illustrated in the figure below are the cabinets used in the CDS.
CDS cabinets
Fig. 10 CDS cabinets
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Functional Units
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In MSS Standalone, cabinets 14AC, 14BC and 14CC replacing the IPCF, IPCG and IPCH cabinets on the previous version, are introduced while there is no difference in MSS Integrated version.
4.1
Ethernet-based Message Bus (EMB)
Compare to M13, new functional unit in M14 new delivery is so called Ethernet-based Message Bus (EMB) which enables higher capacity and reduced footprint in the MSS. In the standalone MSS, the existing Message Bus (MB) can be replaced with the EMB. The EMB can also be used when switching from an integrated MSS to an MSSu. The LAN topology used in the EMB is a switched LAN. Each computer has a point-topoint connection to a cabinet level LAN switch, ESB26 or compatible. These LAN switches are further connected to a second stage LAN switch, ESB14-A or compatible.ESB14-A is used as second level Ethernet switch to enable the interconnection between first level Ethernet switches in EMB configurations.ESB14-A is a 14-port managed Ethernet switch integrated into the M98 mechanics. ESB14-A has 10 optical gigabit Ethernet ports All connections are full duplex. The speed of links between computers and cabinet level LAN switches is 100 Mbps and the speed of links connecting the cabinet level LAN switches to the second stage LAN switches is 1 Gbps. To achieve redundancy, the LAN of the EMB LAN is duplicated. In the future, it is possible to upgrade the cabinet-level LAN switches to offer 1 Gbps speed also in the downlink direction towards the computer units by changing the ESB26. The EMB requires the use of CP816-A or compatible processor plug-in units, which have four Ethernet ports. Two ports are used for EMB LANs and two ports for external LANs. The EMB LANs are totally separated from the external LANs (for example for control plane and O&M) of the network element.
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EMB,0
Second stage switch ESB14-A 1Gbps
Cabinet level switches
ESB26
ESB26
100Mbps
Computers
HLRU,1,0
HLRU,1,1
HLRU,0,0
HLRU,0,1
CCSU,0
CCSU,1
CCSU,2
OMU,0
OMU,1
100Mbps ESB26 ESB26
1Gbps ESB14-A
EMB,1
Fig. 11 EMB LAN topology
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14A Cabinet (14AC)
The 14AC cabinet contains, among other units, the functional units which handle the key operation and maintenance tasks in the MSS. The network element always has one M14 A cabinet, which includes in its maximum configuration:
ten Signaling Units (*SU), configurable as BSU, IDEU, SCPU or SIGU two Visitor Location Register Units (VLRU) which can be replaced with *SUs in the
GCS functionality
one Statistical Unit (STU) pair one Charging Unit (CHU) pair Clock Buffer Units (CLBU) installed in CLAC-B cartridges one Central Memory and Marker Unit (CMM) pair one Operation and Maintenance Unit (OMU) pair one Cellular Management Unit (CMU) pair two Basic Data Communications Units (BDCU) ten SWU units for control LAN, billing LAN, O&M LAN and LAN management four Fan Tray Units (FTRB-A) to ensure forced ventilation
14AC cabinet
Fig. 12 Equipment in the 14AC cabinet in MSS
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Central Memory and Marker (CMM)
The CMM contains the functionality of Central Memory, Marker (optional) and Common Channel Signaling Management Unit in the same functional unit. The central memory handles the routing functions of the MSS. It also contains all system configuration data and master copies of distributed files. In addition, it is responsible for the central functions of CCS7. The Marker controls and supervises the GSW, hunts for free circuits and is responsible for establishing and releasing all connections. The Marker and the GSW make up a switch-over entity, which is duplicated for 2n redundancy. The MSC Server contains two CMMs, which are located in the 14AC cabinet.
Central Memory and Marker (CMM)

Function: CMM contains the functionality of the CM, Marker (optional), and CCMU in the same functional unit. Redundancy: 2n
Fig. 13 CMM in a DC3C-B cartridge
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Cellular Management Unit (CMU)
The CMU controls the cellular radio network. The MSC Server contains two CMUs in 14AC cabinet.
Cellular Management Unit (CMU)
Function:The CMU controls the cellular radio network. Redundancy: 2n
Fig. 14 CMU in a DC4C-B cartridge
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Statistical Unit (STU)
The STU collects raw traffic measurements, supervises the load of the exchange, maintains various counters and produces statistical reports. Primarily statistical reports are sent to IP network via OMU functional unit and FTP protocol. Only OLCM reports and fraud reporting are transported using redundant LAN interface available in STU. MSC Server can have only one STU pair.
Statistical Unit (STU)
Function:The STU collects raw traffic measurements, supervises the load of the exchange, maintains various counters and produces statistical reports. Redundancy: 2n
Fig. 15 STU in MC2C-A cartridge
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Charging Unit (CHU)
The CHU collects charging data, maintains various counters and produces detailed charging records. The CHU can send charging data directly from its redundant LAN interface to Billing Centre using FTP over TCP/IP. Additionally to the use of SONY MO91 as an external storage disk, it is now from M14.0 onwards introduced a new mass memory device known as Blu-Ray DVD for replacing the old storage device which is however can still be used. The Blu-Ray DVD is not automatically part of the CHU sales item: it is possible to choose between the CHU with the Blu-Ray DVD option and the CHU without the BluRay DVD option. All CHUs must, however, be similarly equipped.
Charging Unit (CHU)
Function:The CHU collects charging data, maintains various counters and produces detailed charging records. Redundancy: 2n
Fig. 16 CHU in a MC2C-A cartridge
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Operation and Maintenance Unit (OMU)
The OMU handles all centralized supervision, alarm and recovery functions, and the connections towards user interface (MMI-System). Primarily the connections are made using IP network but V.24 interface is also available. The OMU collects the wired alarms from the exchange as well as from the external equipment connected to the system. The OMU has dedicated storage devices, which serve as a storage, for example, for the entire system software of the network element as well as for the event buffer for intermediate storing of alarms. The OMU provides:
Telnet connection for MMI FTP and NSN specific EMT connection to NEMU for NEMU applications HTTP connections to NetAct for delivering alarms in XML format The MSC Server contains one OMU pair and it is located in this cabinet. The OMU unit includes also a mass memory unit.
In M14.0 new deliveries Sony MO91 devices are replaced with the Blu-Ray DVDs.
Operation and Maintenance Unit (OMU)

Function: handles all centralised supervision, alarm and recovery functions handles the connections towards user interface. The connections are made using IP network or via V.24 interface. collects the wired alarms from the exchange as well as from the external equipment connected to the system. has dedicated storage devices, which serve as a storage for the entire system software of the network element as well as for the event buffer for intermediate storing of alarms. Redundancy: 2n
Fig. 17 OMU pair and mass memory in CC4C-A cartridges
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Basic Data Communication Unit (BDCU)
The BDCU provides communication links to the operation and maintenance network, to the SMS Center and to the Billing Center. The BDCU provides the following external interfaces:
analogue X.25 digital X.25 LAN/Ethernet
Basic Data Communication Unit (BDCU)

Function:The BDCU provides communication links to the operation and maintenance network, to the SMS Center and to the Billing Center. The BDCU provides the following external interfaces: analog X.25 digital X.25 LAN/Ethernet Redundancy: n BDCU in MC2C-A cartridge
Fig. 18 BDCU in MC2C-A cartridge
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Clock System (CLS)
Both CLBU (Clock and Alarm Buffer Unit) and CLSU (Clock System Unit) are part of the Clock System (CLS). The CLBU distributes the clock and synchronization signals within the same cabinet. The CLBU also collects the wired alarms from the units whose timing it handles and transfers them to the OMU. The CLSU generates the clock and synchronization signals and transmits them further to the CLBU units in the other cabinets. The CLSUs also feed the timing signals to, and collect the wired alarms from the units in the 14AC and send them further to the OMU. In the integrated models synchronization signal is received from external TDM lines or from external synchronization interface in CLS. In the standalone models without external TDM connections there is a need to receive external synchronization signal via external synchronization interface in CLS. This external synchronization signal is needed to ensure the accuracy of charging and also to ensure that timestamp information in charging data and performance data from different network elements are comparable. The MSC Server contains one duplicated CLSU which is located in the 14AC cabinet and the maximum number of CLBU is 9 pairs.
Clock System (CLS) 1/2

CLS includes CLSU (Clock System Unit) and CLBU (Clock and Alarm Buffer Unit) CLSU
CLBU
CLBU
CLBU
CLBU
Fig. 19 CLSU and CLBU
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Clock System (CLS) 2/2

Clock System Unit (CLSU)
Function: The CLSU generates the clock and synchronization signals and transmits them further to the CLBU units in the other cabinets. The CLSU also collects the wired alarms from the units in the 14AC and send them further to the OMU. Redundancy:2n
Clock and Alarm Buffer Unit (CLBU)

Function: The CLBU distributes the clock and synchronisation signals within the same cabinet. The CLBU also collects the wired alarms from the units whose timing it handles and transfers them to the OMU. Redundancy:2n
Two independent CLSUs in a CLOCB cartridge
Two independent CLBUs in a CLACB cartridge
Fig. 20 CLSU in a CLOC-B cartridge & CLBU in a CLAC-B cartridge
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LAN Switch Unit (SWU)
The LAN switch units collects signaling data from the BSUs, CCSUs, SCPUs and SIGUs, and O&M signaling data from the OMU, BDCUs and STU/CHU units and sends it further to the IP network via external LAN switches and routers with a uplink connection. In M14 system level, the LAN switch units are also used in Ethernet Based Message Bus. Notes:
ESB26:LAN switch unit (2 optical Gbit/s, 2 electrical Gbit/s and 2 100 Mbit/s
electrical uplinks; 20 100 Mbit/s electrical downlinks)
ESB14-A:LAN switch unit (10 electrical Gbit/s uplinks;4 downlink 10/100 Mbit/s
ports)
LAN Switch Unit (SWU)

Function: collects signalling data from the BSUs, CCSUs, SCPUs and SIGUs and sends it further to the IP network via external LAN switches and routers with a uplink connection. collects O&M signalling data from the OMU, BDCUs and STU/CHU units and sends it further to the IP network via external LAN switches and routers with a uplink connection. In M14 system level, the LAN switch units are also used in Ethernet Based Message Bus. Redundancy: 2n
SWU in LASWC-A cartridge
Fig. 21 LAN SWU
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Visitor Location Register Unit (VLRU)
The VLRU contains information of each subscriber currently served by the MSC Server. The MSS can contain up to 7 VLRU pairs and in the M14 system level of standalone MSS, it can support up to 2.5 million subscribers.
Visitor Location Register Unit (VLRU)

Function:The VLRU contains information of each subscriber currently served by the MSC Server. Redundancy: 2n
Fig. 22 VLRU in a MC2C-A cartridge
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Signaling Unit (SIGU)
The Signaling Unit (SIGU) has the functionality of the Common Channel Signaling Unit (CCSU), except that the SIGU can utilize only an IP-based signaling network, whereas the CCSU can use an IP or a TDM -based SS7 network.
Signalling Unit (SIGU)

Function:The SIGU has the functionality of the CCSU, except that the SIGU can utilize only an IP-based signaling network. Redundancy: n+1
Fig. 23 SIGU in a MC2C-A cartridge
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Base Station Signaling Unit (BSU)
The BSU provides BSSAP and RANAP protocols that perform the signaling functions between radio networks and MSS. The BSU has SIGTRAN functionality and a LAN interface which enable it to use IP for conveying signaling messages. If the Ainterface is connected directly to the Integrated MSS, then the BSU also controls the TDM lines linked to the GERAN.
Base Station Signalling Unit (BSU)

Function: The BSU provides BSSAP and RANAP protocols that perform the signalling functions between radio networks and MSS. The BSU has SIGTRAN functionality. If the A-interface is connected directly to the Integrated MSS, then the BSU also controls the TDM lines. Redundancy: n+1
Fig. 24 BSU in a MC2C-A cartridge
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14B Cabinet (14BC)
The 14BC cabinet contains, among other units, most of the signaling units of the MSS. The network element can have one to three 14BC cabinets. The 14BC cabinet can be added to M13 MSS after EMB upgrade. The 14BC cabinet includes in its maximum configuration:
one Charging Unit (CHU) pairs three to seven Visitor Location Register Unit (VLRU) pairs which can be replaced
with *SUs in the GCS functionality
twenty-one Signaling Units (*SU), configurable as BSU, IDEU, SCPU and SIGU one Indirect Access Unit (INDU) pair which can replace the CHU pair, optional one Integrated Extension Unit (IEU) pair which can replace six *SUs, optional
eight SWU units for EMB LAN and control LAN 14 BC has the similar functional units in 14AC, and there is an option to installed Indirect Access Unit (INDU) in 14BC.
14BC cabinet
Fig. 25 Equipment in the 14BC cabinet in the MSS
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4.3.1
Indirect Access Unit (INDU)
The Indirect Access Unit enables an indirect connection for such service providers, which do not have their own physical subscriber circuits to the exchange. One CHU (second pair) can be replaced with INDU unit which has the same configuration as the CHU pair. INDU has a database of 4M subscribers and 600k BHCA capacity or fixed access.
Indirect Access Unit (INDU)

Function:The INDU enables an indirect connection for such service providers, which do not have their own physical subscriber circuits to the exchange. Redundancy: 2n
Fig. 26 INDU in MC2C-A cartridge
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14C Cabinet (14CC)
The 14CC cabinet is an optional cabinet type in the MSS, and it is mainly used for CCS7 signaling purposes and PBX connections. It houses Exchange Terminals (ET), the Group Switch (GSW) and signaling units, configurable as Common Channel Signaling Units (CCSU) and/or Primary Rate Access Unit (PAU). The network element can have one 14CC cabinet, which includes in its maximum configuration:
eighteen Common Channel Signaling Units (CCSU), configurable as Primary Rate

Access Units (PAU)
one Group Switch unit (GSW2KB) pair two GT4C-A cartridges equipped with up to two ETS2 plug-in units and up to six
ET16 plug-in units
four SWU units for EMB LAN and control LAN, housed in LANU cartridges four Fan Tray Units (FTRB-A) to ensure forced ventilation
14CC cabinet
Fig. 27 Equipment in the 14CC cabinet in the MSS
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4.4.1
Common Channel Signaling Unit (CCSU)
CCSU handles CCS7 signaling functions towards both PSTN and the other network elements in the SCN. CCS7 signaling traffic can be carried over both PCM lines (TDM) and the IP network with SIGTRAN. CCSU also handles MEGACO (Media Gateway Control) signaling. When TDM is in use, CCSU also controls the PCMs running to both PSTN and the other network elements in the SCN. In the standalone models SIGU is used instead to handle signaling using SIGTRAN and CCSU is used in standalone models only in the optional 14CC. Maximum number of CCSUs is 18 pcs.
Common Channel Signalling Unit (CCSU)

Function: handles CCS7 signalling functions towards both PSTN and the other network elements in the SCN. CCS7 signalling traffic can be carried over both PCM lines (TDM) and the IP network with SIGTRAN. handles MEGACO (Media Gateway Control) signalling. controls the PCMs running to both PSTN and the other network elements in the SCN. Redundancy: n+1
Fig. 28 CCSU in DC3C-B cartridge
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Group Switch (GSW)
The GSW is the switching fabric of the MSS, and the Marker controls and supervises the GSW. At system level 14 the GSW2kB is introduced, which is especially suitable for network elements that require a small-sized switch. The GSW2kB is a scalable bit-based Group Switch system providing capacity levels from 256 to 2048 PCMs in a single network element. On hardware level, the GSW2kB concept is implemented as SW256B plug-in unit. The maximum capacity is reached by using 8 x SW256B plug-in units. The SW256B plug-in-unit can be used simultaneously in the same cartridge with the existing SW128B plug-in-unit. STM-1 and ET16 require the GSW2kB.
Group Switch (GSW)

Function: The GSW is the switching fabric of the MSS, and the Marker controls and supervises the GSW. At system level M14 the GSW2KB is introduced. GSW2KB is a scalable bitbased Group Switch system providing capacity levels from 256 to 2048 PCMs Redundancy: 2n
Fig. 29 GSW2KB in SW10C-A cartridge
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Exchange Terminal (ET16 & ETS2)
The ET performs the electrical synchronization and adaptation of an external TDM line. It is able to do the HDB3/AMI/B8ZS coding and decoding, insert the alarm bits in the outgoing direction, and produce the PCM frame structure. In the MSS the ET is furnished in the optional 14CC cabinet. At system level M14, ET16 is introduced, which increases the capacity up to 16 PCM lines in one card. The PCM connections are on the back plane. This is the most effective way to handle the cabling arrangements, although it sets the requirement to have the cabling panel in all network elements using the ET16. The ET16 interface can be used in the MSS with the optional TDM cabinet. The same plug-in-unit ET16 can be used for both symmetrical, coaxial and ANSI interfaces. STM-1/OC-3 is the common interface at sites. In M14.0, the new M98Amechanics enables integrating the STM-1/OC-3 interface. As the integrated STM-1/OC-3 interfaces can be managed by the same O&M interface, considerable savings can be achieved. ETS2 is a new plug-in-unit for STM-1/OC-3 Terminal Multiplexer. It has two STM1/OC-3 optical interfaces and it frames, maps and multiplexes 2x 64 2.048 Mbit/s tributaries into SDH STM-1 frame and vice versa. In SONET OC-3 mode, ETS2 frames, maps and multiplexes of 2x84 1.544 Mbit/s tributaries into SONET STS-3 frame and vice versa. ETS2 supports MSP 1+1 protection for transmission. All fibers are connected to the same plug-in-unit. With the new optional 14CC TDM cabinet, STM-1 is available also for the existing MSC Servers.
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Exchange Terminal- ET16 & ETS2

Function: The ET performs the electrical synchronization and adaptation of an external TDM line. It is able to do the HDB3/AMI/B8ZS coding and decoding, insert the alarm bits in the outgoing direction, and produce the PCM frame structure. ET16: provides 16 E1 interfaces ETS2: provides 2 STM-1 interfaces Redundancy: n
ETS2 & ET16 in GTIC ETS2 cartridge
ET16
Fig. 30 ETS2 and ET16 in the GTIC cartridge
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CDS in standalone mode
It consists of 2 cabinets, which are:
IP Cabinet C (IPCC) Interworking Cabinet (IWC)

All CDS cabinet types have fixed cartridge and functional unit configurations. Although they may be only partially equipped, if the customer does not need to utilize the full capacity, each cartridge in the cabinet accepts a functional unit of only certain type. All cartridges are installed in the cabinets at the factory. The cabinets have always the same functional units in the same positions regardless of the position of the cabinet in the layout or its index number. The CDS functional units are CMM, OMU, CLSU, CLBU, CDSU, SIGU, MB, GSW, ET, LANU.
4.5.1
Compact Data Service Unit (CDSU)
The CDSU implements the Inter Working Function (IWF) of the MSCi, Compact MSCi and CDS. A G.703 connection is used. The main task of the unit is to adapt the data connection of the terminal device (i.e. laptop PC) of the GSM Mobile Station (MS) to the:
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
The tasks of the CDSU include:
Rate Adaption (RA) Radio Link Protocol (RLP) processing Layer 2 interface (L2R)
Modem state control The CDSU offers the following GSM data services:
Asynchronous bearer services Transparent synchronous bearer services Transparent facsimile group 3 teleservice
The equipping of the cartridge depends on the application. There are three options for the CDSU:
a Normal Speed Data Service Unit with Data Interface, NDSD Pool, or an UDI
Pool
a Normal Speed Data Service Unit with Modems, NDSM Pool, or a Modem Pool a Compact Data Service Unit Pool, CDSU Pool, or a General Pool (which
combines both of the above).
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The CDSU supports, when fully equipped, 32 simultaneous calls (no matter whether the call is using single or multi-slot configuration in the air interface). If the CDSU hardware is configured as
NDS; it supports 32 simultaneous modem/fax calls. NDSD; it supports 32 simultaneous UDI calls CDSU; it supports 32 simultaneous modem/fax/UDI calls.
In the NDSM and CDSU mode the use of channels is dynamic (modem, fax, UDI), that is, the reserved channel is configured based on the received call set up request. So, for example, the CDSU can serve simultaneously any number of modem/fax/UDI calls (the total number of calls per CDSU is limited to 32).
Compact Data Service Unit (CDSU)
Function: The main task of the CDSU is to adapt the data connection of the terminal device (i.e. laptop PC) of the GSM Mobile Station (MS) to PSTN or ISDN. Redundancy: n
Fig. 31 CDSU General Pool in a DS1C-B/DS1C-A cartridge
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Unit BDCU BSU CCMU CCSU CHU CM CMM CMU EMB ET INDU MB OMU SIGU STU SWU VLRU
Redundancy N N+1 2N N+1 2N 2N 2N 2N 2N N 2N 2N 2N N+1 2N 2N 2N
Fig. 32 Redundancy methods of functional units
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Capacity in M14
Fig. 33 Capacity M14 in MSS, GCS, MSCi and CDS
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2G 3G 3GPP AC ACR API APSE AUC BSSAP CAMEL CAP CDR CHU CM CMISE CORBA CPS CPU CUE CS DCN DP DTMF EDGE FTP GCS GERAN GPRS GSM GSW HLR HSS IDP IMS IMSI IN INAP IP ISUP LA M M3UA MAP MGCF MGW MMI MML MS MSC
Glossary
2nd Generation mobile phone network 3rd Generation mobile phone network Third Generation Partnership Project Apply Charging ApplyChargingReport Application Programming Interface Application Server Authentication Centre Base Station Subsystem Application Part Customized Applications for Mobile Network Enhanced Logic CAMEL Application Part Charging Data Record Charging Unit Central Memory Common Management Information Service Element Common Object Request Brokerage Architecture Connection Processing Server Central Processing Unit Continue Circuit Switched Data Communications Network Detection Point Dual Tone Multifrequency Enhanced Data Rates For GSM File Transfer Protocol Gateway Control Server GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network General Packet Radio Service Global System For Mobile Communications Group Switch Home Location Register Home Subscriber Server Initial DP operation IP Multimedia Subsystem International Mobile Subscriber Identification Intelligent Network Intelligent Network Application Part Internet Protocol ISDN User Part Location Area Marker MTP3 User Adaptation Mobile Application Part Media Gateway Control Function Multimedia Gateway Man Machine Interface Man Machine Language Mobile Station Mobile Switching Centre
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MSS MSSu NEMU O&M OMU PLMN PSTN PVC RAN RANAP RNC RTP SCP SCTP SIGTRAN SIP SMSC SPVC SRR SSP SS7 STU SVC TMSI T-SGW UE UMTS USB USSD UTRAN VLR VMSS
MSC Server Upgraded MSC Server Network Element Management Unit Operation & Maintenance Operational And Maintenance Unit Public Land Mobile Network Public Switched Telephone Network Permanent Virtual Connection Radio Access Network Radio Access Network Application Part Radio Network Controller Real Time Protocol Service Control Point Stream Control Transmission Protocol Signaling Transport Session Initiated Protocol Short Message Service Centre Soft Permanent Virtual Connection Service Routing Register Service Switching Point Signaling System # 7 Statistical Unit Switched Virtual Connection Temporary Mobile Subscriber Information Transport Signaling Gateway User Equipment Universal Mobile Telecommunication System Universal Serial Bus Unstructured Supplementary Services Data UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network Visitor Location Register Visited MSC Server
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MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

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

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

Network Elements in Rel 4

Fig. 1 Overview of the GSM/UMTS network in Release 4

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSC Server (MSS)

Standalone MSS Integrated MSS

Hardware architecture for Standalone MSS

Fig. 2 Hardware architecture for standalone MSS

The new hardware introduced in M14 is summarized as below:

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

Hardware architecture for Integrated MSS

User Plane LAN Switch IPET

Control Plane LAN Switch

O&M LAN Switch

Fig. 3 Hardware architecture for integrated MSS

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

Gateway Control Server (GCS)

Hardware architecture for GCS

C MU STU E1 or T1 STM1 or OC 3 C MU ET C MU STM GSW GSW C MU BDC U

C ontrol Lan SWU SWU

SU = SI GU, PAU, SC PU Amount of signaling units: SI GU+1 + PAU + 1 + SC PU+1 = SU

Fig. 4 Hardware architecture for GCS

Note that GCS does not have following units:

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

Circuit Switched Data Server (CDS)

Operating principles for CDS

H.248/Megaco MGW MGW BSS/RAN

IWF control interface TDM/PCM

Fig. 5 CDS Operating principle

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

Hardware architecture for CDS

GSW GSW I / O alarms VDU & LPT

C MU C MM EMB MB SWU SWU O & M Lan and C ontrol Lan

Fig. 6 Hardware architecture for CDS

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS & GCS Cabinet Types

At system level M14, the MSS has three cabinet types:

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

New Standalone MSS/GCS Cabinets in M14

Fig. 7 Standalone MSS/GCS cabinets in M14

MSS and CDS floor layout

Fig. 8 MSS and CDS floor layout

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

Integrated MSC (MSCi) Cabinet Types

Integrated MSS/GCS cabinets

Fig. 9 Integrated MSS/GCS cabinets

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

CDS Cabinet Type

Fig. 10 CDS cabinets

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture

Ethernet-based Message Bus (EMB)

MSS, GCS, and CDS Architecture