Squire Technologies: Signal Transfer Point
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The document details the Squire Technologies' Signal Transfer Point (STP), which supports both legacy SS7 TDM and next-generation IP networks, offering a scalable and flexible solution for network signaling. It highlights the STP's cost-saving capabilities, comprehensive features, and robust global support services, emphasizing its adaptability for future growth and service enablement. Additionally, it outlines various pricing models based on signaling throughput and integration options for enhanced network efficiency.
Squire Technologies: Signal Transfer Point
- 1. www.squire-technologies.com Signal Transfer Point Date, Audience details 1 Squire Technologies SVI_STP
- 2. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Signal Transfer Point ► The SVI_STP provides a comprehensive future proof STP supporting legacy SS7 TDM, Next Generation IP SIGTRAN and IMS / LTE / 4G support ► Mature, proven, carrier grade technology packed with feature rich capabilities derived from a decade of deployments ► Flexible pricing model to meet budget expectations, scale of deployment and future growth requirements ► Dedicated Technical Architecture and Installation team ► 24x7x365 Global Support SVI_STP Overview 2 www.squire-technologies.com
- 3. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Signal Transfer Point ► Cost Savings ► Reduced network complexity with centralised signaling solution armed with comprehensive OA&M web based interface ► Consolidation and optimisation of network traffic with powerful routing capabilities, onboard screening and monitoring ► Reduced infrastructure costs with seamless adoption of lower cost Next Generation technology ► Seamless integration to different SS7 variants with support for 40+ country variants and ETSI toANSI translation. ► Reduced interconnect costs with provision of local Capability/Virtual Point Codes ► Lower CAPEX streamlined OPEX ► Purchase technology licenses as and when demand dictates ► Purchase bandwidth as-and-when demand dictates ► Service Enablement ► Rapidly enable revenue making services across a range of network technologies i.e. LNP, CNAM services, HLR lookups, Roaming, CAMEL , BillingAssurance, Network Monitoring SVI_STP Benefits 3 www.squire-technologies.com
- 4. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Signal Transfer Point ► Functional Overview ► Pricing Models ► Technology Overview ► Legacy SS7 TDM ► Next Generation SIGTRAN Networks ► 4G /IMS/LTE Networks ► Core Functionality ► OA&M ► Routing and Gateway Screening ► Flexible MSU record capture ► Performance Benchmarks ► Redundancy ► 1+1 Redundancy ► Mated Pair ► 1+1 Redundancy combined with Mated Pair ► Service Enablement ► LNP, CNAM , 0800 “Dipping” ► Revenue Assurance ► Private SS7 Network ► End-to-End Delivery ► Network Architecture ► Installation ► Support 4 Presentation Overview
- 5. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP 5 Functional Overview Core Functionality Legacy SS7 TDM Next Generation Networks SIGTRAN 4G / LTE / IMS Web based OA&M Detailed Debug + Trace Redundancy Comprehensive Routing Gateway Screening Technology The SVI_STP consists of Core Functionality and a flexible set of license options to enable any combination of Legacy SS7, Next Generation SIGTRAN and 4G/LTE/IMS Technologies. SVI_STP
- 6. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP 6 Pricing Models 1000 – up to 2000 x MSU’s per second : up to 8 x SIGTRAN/Diameter associations / SS7 Sig Links 2000 – up to 20,000 x MSU’s per second : up to 128 x SIGTRAN/Diameter associations / SS7 Sig Links 8000 – up to 100,000 x MSU’s per second : up to 1024 x SIGTRAN/Diameter associations / SS7 Sig Links The SVI_STP is offered with 3 x pricing models based on MSU throughput and number of interconnects. Each model has a clear upgrade path to insure clients only need purchase additional bandwidth or features as-and-when demand dictates.
- 7. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Technology Overview ► Full support for legacy SS7 TDM networks ► Support for E1/T1/J1 OC- 3/STM-1/ DS3 interfaces ► Scales to x 1024 SS7 signalling links ► A-F link support ► HSL (High Speed Links – HDLC only not ATM) support ► Carrier Grade 1+1 and Mated Pair Redundancy Support 7 Support for legacy SS7 TDM STPSTP SCPMSCSSP C Link B LinkB Link D Link C Link A LinkA Link
- 8. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Technology Overview ► Support for transition to an all IP network ► Any-to-any TDM to IP inter-working ► SS7 linksets can be a combination of SS7 TDM and IP links for maximum flexibility ► Offload traffic onto cost-efficient IP networks conserving bandwidth on expensive TDM networks ► Full support for IETF’s SIGTRAN standards M2UA, M2PA, M3UA, SUA 8 Support for Next Generation IP Networks STP IP Network SIGTRAN MSC/ SSP STP STP STP SIGTRAN SS7
- 9. www.squire-technologies.com ► Interconnect STP to 4G/LTE/IMS networks ► Delivered via 3GPP compliant Diameter to SS7 IWF (InterWorking Function) ► SS7 MAP / Diameter conversion to 3GPP TS 29.305 ► Offering configurable control of Diameter interfaces, including S6a, S6d, S13, S13a ► Solves interoperability issues and enhances ROI, by protecting investments and enabling new service opportunities 9 Support for 4G/IMS/LTE Networks 4G/LTE/I MS Network 2G/3G/Fi xed NetworkS6a Pre Rel8 SVI_STP Technology Overview
- 10. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Core Functionality 10 OA&M – Operation,Administration and Maintenance ► Web based GUI ► SVI_MS Management System ►Secure Remote Access ►Full Configuration ►Monitoring ►Debugging ► Command Line Interface
- 11. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Core Functionality 11 ► Configuration ► Secure remote access ► Multi user / multi permissions support ► Real-time ► Comprehensive ► Debug and Trace ► Detailed, configurable debug and trace capabilities ► Compatible with industry standard Wireshark , Ethereal ► Performance ► Detailed reporting available on MSU throughput across all system resources ► Extensive onboard CDRs and statistics generation ► Configurable logfiles, capturing all aspects of system performance ► Network Monitoring ► Fully integrated to Groundwork’s Network Managements System supporting :- ► SNMP ► Statistic monitoring, Graphing and Alarming ► Traps Log OA&M – Operation,Administration and Maintenance
- 12. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Core Functionality 12 Routing ▶ SCCP Variants ▶ ITUTQ711-Q714 ▶ JT-Q711-G714 ▶ ETSIETS 300 589 ▶ ANSIT1.112 ▶ SCCP Routing ▶ Routing on incomingSCCP label ▶ Called and Calling ▶ GT,PC,SSN ▶ NOA, etc ▶ Variant TranslationETSIto ANSI ▶ Outgoing SCCP label manipulation ▶ Translaterouting variant (GT > PC+SN,etc) ▶ MTP Routing ▶ Route on MTP label ▶ OPC & DPC ▶ Network indicator ▶ SIO Flexible routing options with powerful regular-expression based manipulation of outbound message contents. MTP L3 MTP L2 MTP L1 SCCPISUP TCAP INAP ▶ MAP Routing ▶ Routing on MAP OP code ▶ Manipulationof MAP IE contents MAP
- 13. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Core Functionality 13 ► MTP 3 Screening ► Service Indicator ► Affected PC in management messages ► Originating Point Code ► Destination Point Code ► SCCP Screening – Called Party ► Encoding Scheme ► Global Title Indicator ► Nature of address indicator ► Numbering Plan ► Point Code ► Subsystem number ► Translation type ► Calling Party ► Encoding Scheme ► Global Title Indicator ► Nature of address indicator ► Numbering Plan ► Point Code ► Subsystem number ► Translation type ► SCCP management screening ► Affected Point Code ► Affected subsystem number ► ISUP ► ISUP message type ► MAP ► OP code ► General Screening ► Byte pattern and offset Gateway Screening Provides operators the ability to examine all incoming and outgoing messages against pre-defined rules. The end result is that either a message is routed or discarded. Gateway Screening is performed on the following MSU parameters
- 14. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Core Functionality ► The SVI_STP provides a flexible mechanism for the capture of all MSU messaging storing as:- ► ASCII based MSU records ► ConfigurableASCII based CDRs ► Store MSU details in SQL database Allows operators to perform Billing Reconciliation, NetworkAnalysis etc 14 Flexible MSU Record Capture Written to SQL Database MSUs ASCII based CDRs ASCII based MSU records Record Generation MSUs
- 15. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Redundancy #1 ► 1+1 Dual Plane Worker/ Hot Standby ► Database and signalling information checkpointed between planes ► Replicated hardware and software ► Eliminates single points of failure ► Five Nines uptime (99.999%) ► Single Point Code spread across dual plane architecture ► Single OA&M interface over VIP address ► Real time Maintenance upgrades 15 1+1 Redundancy SS7 Worker Data & Signalling Check Pointing Hot Standby SS7 PCA PCB PCC SS7 Signalling
- 16. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Redundancy #2 ► Standard SS7 based mated pair redundancy support ► Replicated hardware and software ► Eliminates single points of failure ► Five Nines uptime (99.999%) ► Offers diverse routing possibilities to interconnects ► Geo-Redundancy is possible 16 STP Mated Pair SS7 Worker C-Link Worker SS7 PCA PCB SS7 Signalling PCDPCC
- 17. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Redundancy #3 17 1+1 Redundancy combined with STP Mated Pair Worker Data & Signalling Check Pointing Hot Standby SS7 PCA PCC C-Link Worker SS7 PCB Data & Signalling Check Pointing PCD Worker Hot Standby ► Combines 1+1 Redundancy with mated pair ► Replicated hardware and software ► Eliminates single points of failure ► Five Nines uptime (99.999%) ► Offers diverse routing possibilities to interconnects ► Geo-Redundancy is possible
- 18. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Service Enablement 18 Revenue Generating Service Enablement After a decade of deployments the SVI-STP offers off-the-shelf service enablement :- Detailed MSU records allow operators to offer Billing Reconciliation, RevenueAssurance and Network Monitoring services Revenue Assurance / Network Monitoring STP can rapidly be configured to access/dip 3rd party IN services to provide CNAM / LNP /0800 Carriers can build their own database to save costs and accelerate network rollout “Dipping“ Services
- 19. www.squire-technologies.com Deploying the SVI_STP into an existing SS7 network allows an operator to generate its own “Virtual Point Codes” for transparent single carrier PC interconnect and provision of “private SS7 networks” providing :- ► Costs savings by not having to purchase expensive incumbent carriers Point Codes ► Accelerated network deployment – the provision of additional Point Codes and inter-op testing is managed by the operator 19 Private SS7 Networks STP SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s STP SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s SEP 90 E1s C Link B LinkB Link D Link C Link A LinkA Link PCA PCB PCC Virtual Point Codes SVI_STP Service Enablement
- 20. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP End-to-End Delivery ► Installation services ► Dedicated Technical Architecture and Installation team ► Remote or onsite installation as suits the client ► Training – onsite or at Squire Technologies 20 End-to-End Deployment and Support Services ► Product enhancement services ► Cost-effective, client focused adaptation of existing products ► Feature request development ► Support Services ► Range of support packages up to 24x7x365 Global Support
- 21. www.squire-technologies.com SVI_STP Signal Transfer Point ► Visit www.squire-technologies.com ► For further product information on SS7 VoIP products for carriers, operators and service providers, plus case studies and customer testimonials. ► Email sales@squire-technologies.com ► To contact and member of our sales team ► Call +44 (0)1305 757314 ► To speak with us today 21 Further information
- 22. www.squire-technologies.com 64 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1XA UK Squire Technologies www.squire-technologies.co.uk