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E5-E6 TELECOM
CFA Technology Overview-I
WELCOME
• This is a presentation for the E5-E6 Telecom Module
for the Topic: CFA Technology Overview-I
• Eligibility: Those who have got the upgradation from
E5 to E6.
• This presentation is last updated on 21-3-2011.
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Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
AGENDA
Next Generation Network (NGN)
Standalone Signal Transfer Point (SSTP)
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Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
The telephone network used for fixed line services
consist of the telephone exchanges or elements
(switching systems) in PSTN which work on “Circuit
Switching” principle while the data networks, on the
other hand use the principle of “Packet Switching”.
PSTN ElementsThe telephone network is consists of various PSTN
elements like local exchanges, transient exchanges,
local cum transient exchanges, NGN /IP TAX and
standalone signaling transfer point (SSTP).
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• EWSD Supplied by M/s Siemens, Germany
• OCB-283 Supplied by M/s Alcatel, France
• 5ESS Supplied by M/s Lucent, USA
• AXE-10 Supplied by M/s Ericson
New Technology (NT) switching systems:
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
The total equipped capacity in BSNL as on 30thSept
2010 is about 6,21,98,000 (including WLL and DLC).
In the BSNL network about 30% of the total switching
capacity is on CDOT technology.
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In the BSNL network about 38% of the total working
connection is on CDOT technology. The total
working connection in BSNL as on 30th Sept 2010 is
about 3,10,36,276.
The WLL FWT (Fixed wireless terminals and the
connection given over DLC are counted in Basic
service (Fixed Network).
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
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Network Organization
•The PSTN network is organized in a hierarchical
manner with Lev-1/ Lev-2/ Tandem/ Local
Exchanges.
•The calls from a local exchange are routed to Lev-I
TAX either directly or through Lev-II TAX.
• From Lev-I TAX it is routed to the destination
exchange either directly or through another Lev-
I/Lev-II TAX.
•For ISD calls ISD Gateway is used
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
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Existing network node:-
•Lev-I TAX -------In 21 places
•Lev-II TAX -------In 301 Places
•International gateways at 6 places (Delhi, Chennai,
Mumbai, Kolkata Jallundhar and Ernakulam ).
•Local Exchanges: About 36,000
New Network (Upgradation) node:-
NGN/ IPTAX ------- All the sites of Lev-I TAX .
SSTP ------- 24 locations
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
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Why NGN?
The PSTN network is mainly optimized for voice calls and not
much suited for data services. We have a separate network for
data services.
Today the world over trend is for a single converged network
used for all type of services viz. voice, data, video which is
called Next Generation Network and is a based on packet
switching principle.
It supports generalized mobility which will allow consistent and
ubiquitous provision of services to users. < ITU-T
Recommendation Y.2001 (12/2004) - General overview of
NGN>.
Next Generation Network (NGN)
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The NGN concept takes into consideration new realities in the
telecom industry characterized by factors such as the need to
converge and optimize the operating networks and the
extraordinary expansion of digital traffic (i.e., increasing
demand for new multimedia services, increasing demand for
mobility, etc.).
ETSI defines the NGN as a concept for defining and
deploying networks, which due to their formal separation into
different layers and planes and use of open interfaces, offers
service providers and operators a platform, which can evolve in
a step-by-step manner to create, deploy and manage
innovative services.
Next Generation Network (NGN)
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Generic diagram to depicts the concept of NGN
Interfaces
Switching
Call
Control
Call
Server
IP/MPLS
Gateways
SDH Transport
with Overlay
packets for data
Common IP MPLS
Transport over SDH/
DWDM/Fiber
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• Packet-based transfer
• Separation of control functions among bearer capabilities,
call/session, and application/service
• De-coupling of service provision from transport, and provision
of open interfaces
• Support for a wide range of services, applications and
mechanisms based on service building blocks (including real
time/streaming/non-real time services and multi-media)
• Broadband capabilities with end-to-end QoS and transparency
• Interworking with legacy networks via open interfaces
• Generalized mobility
• Unfettered access by users to different service providers
Fundamental Aspects of NGN
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• As the BSNL is having a huge PSTN network
consisting of local and TAX exchanges, therefore we
have to gradually migrate towards NGN
.
• Initially BSNL has planned to implement NGN at the
TAX level and subsequently will be implemented at
the local exchange level.
Strategy For Migration Towards NGN
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Generic Reference Diagram For IP TAX
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Soft Switch (or Call Agent or Call Server or Media
Gateway Controller) Functions:
• It is based upon open architecture
• Provide all existing services available in TDM network
• Performs media gateway Control function
• Performs call control, signalling and interworking,
traffic measurement and recording functions
• Provides addressing, analysis, routing and charging
• Interacts with application server to supply services not
hosted on soft switch
Soft Switch
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Functions of Signalling Gateway (SGW)
• Provides interworking function between SS7 network
and IP network
• This involves providing various types of User
Adaptations so that the SS7 signalling can be
terminated in SGW and can be translated and
messages transported over IP Network
• Performs packetization of signalling and ensures its
transport through IP network
Signalling Gateway (SGW)
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Functions of Trunk Media Gateway (TMG)
• Voice Encoding & Compression
• Packetization of Voice Channels
• CNF (Comfort Noise Generation)
• VAD (Voice Activity Detection)
• Echo Cancellation
Trunk Media Gateway (TMG)
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One backbone for voice and data services instead
of two parallel ones.
No maintenance of proprietary switching systems.
Fewer call controlling entities in the network so
less capital and operating cost.
Less space and power requirement.
Easier configuration of equipment.
Advantages of IP TAX Deployment:
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Objectives of SSTP
• Regulate, measure, and account for inter-network
traffic including SMS messages from mobile networks
including GSM and CDMA
• Achieve a flexibility and transparency in management
of signalling for BSNL’s wired and wireless networks.
• Optimal expansion of GSM & CDMA network of BSNL
• Introduction of new services.
• Offer CCS#7 & IP Signalling Services to other Wire
line & Wireless Network Operators.
Standalone Signal Transfer Point
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SSTP’s at BSNL Network
• Pair of STPs designated as mated pair with identical
routing data and complete failover capability.
– Phase 1 - 10 Locations
– Phase 2 - 11 additional locations: This was later
changed to 24 locations to take care of the
connectivity issues.
– 4 Additional locations are Jammu, Shimla,
Dimapur, Shillong and dropping Raipur
– Phase 3 Expansion of all 24 nodes to about
capacity of 1800 LSL per node
Standalone Signal Transfer Point
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Six STPs are designated as ANSI-ITU MTP gateway
(ILD Gateways).
Connect multiple SS7 nodes (MSC, Level-1 TAX, Level-2 TAX,
Local Exchanges, SMSC, HLR, SCP) to a mated pair using SS7
E1 links.
SSTPs interconnected using BSNL’s IP/MPLS network on M2PA
Later on M3UA functionality is also included to connect the
access nodes e.g. Soft switch, GMSC, IN, HLR etc.
Centralized Network Management with an active and DR
Standby site
Central Billing Server for billing inter-carrier SS7 usage
SSTP contd…..
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Lawful Intercept (LI) of SMS
Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
Planned Applications on SSTP Network
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