Technical Manual

iDEN
System Overview and
Functional Description
6871000P02-B
05-Sept-08
SR 17.0

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Table of Contents
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -ix
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xiii

About this manual...

Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xvi
How to Use this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xvii
Customer Network Resolution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xviii
Related Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xix
Recommended Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxii
Training Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxii
Manuals On-line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxiii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxiv
CMM Labeling and Disclosure Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxvi
Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxviii
Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxix
List of Changed Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -xxx

Chapter 1
iDEN Technology Foundation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
iDEN System Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Subscriber Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
iDEN System Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Wireless Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Two-way Dispatch Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Network Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
iDEN Infrastructure for the MSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Chapter 2
iDEN System Overview
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Call and Data Services for Subscribers and Users . . . . 2-2
Delivery Features for Service Providers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Network Management Features for Network Operators 2-4
iDEN System Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Global. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Domain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

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Urbans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Service Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Location Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Chapter 3
iDEN Subsystem Overview
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Radio Access Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Key Network Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Links and Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Call Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Interconnect Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Interconnect Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Key Network Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Links and Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Call Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Dispatch Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Links and Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Call Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Packet Data Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Packet Data Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Key Network Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Links and Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Call Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Network Management Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Network Management Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Key Network Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Databases and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Links and Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Network Management Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Other Network Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
iDEN Gateway (iGW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

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Chapter 4
New Melody Core Solution in SR17.0
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
The Melody-based iDEN System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
The Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Shelf Switch Controller (SSC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Interconnect Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
iDEN Base Site Controller (iBSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
iDEN Call Processor (iCP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
iDEN Call Processor Input/Output (iCP I/O) Shelf . . . . 4-14
iDEN Voice Processing Unit
Dispatch / Interconnect (iVPUdi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Nortel ATCA R4 Interconnect Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Dispatch Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Highly Available iDEN Home Location Register (iHLR) . . . 4-22
iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Enhanced Global Title Translation Tool (EGT4) . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Network Management - The OMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Packet Data Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Chapter 5
iDEN System Functional Description
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Network Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Green Field Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Legacy iDEN System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Network Links and Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
iDEN Network Protocols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
iDEN Protocol Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Network Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Interface Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
End-to-End Call Flows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Radio Access Call Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Interconnect Call Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Dispatch Call Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Packet Data Call Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

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Chapter 6
Radio Access Network Details
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Radio Access Network Subsystem Description . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Radio Access Network Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Key Network Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Enhanced Base Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
EBTS Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
EBTS Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
EBTS Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Chapter 7
Interconnect Subsystem Details
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Interconnect Subsystem Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Interconnect Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
iBSC Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
iBSC Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
iBSC Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
iBSC Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
iBSC Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Mobile Switching Center Functional Description . . . . . . . . 7-23
MSC Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
MSC Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
MSC Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
MSC Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Mobile Location Center Functional Description . . . . . . . . . 7-28
MLC Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
MLC Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
MLC Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Interworking Function (IWF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
IWF Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
IWF Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
IWF Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33

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IWF Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
SuperNode Data Manager/Fault Tolerant (SDM/FT) . . . . . . 7-34
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
SDM/FT Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
SDM/FT Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
SDM/FT Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
SDM/FT Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36

Chapter 8
Dispatch Subsystem Details
Next Generation for Dispatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Final NGD Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
DAP Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Dispatch Subscriber Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
DAP Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
DAP Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Core Architectural Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
HA-DAP Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
HA-DAP Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
HA-DAP NGD Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Database Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
HA Services Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
iVPU Functional Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Software Description 34
iVPU Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
iVPU Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Rolling Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
HA-iHLR Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
HA-iHLR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
HA-iHLR NGD Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
HA-iHLR Database ASCII Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
iDAC Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
APD Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
iSG Functional Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
MPS Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-63

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Chapter 9
Packet Data Subsystem Details
Packet Data Subsystem Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Packet Data Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Mobile Data Gateway 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
MDG2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
MDG2 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
MDG2 Software Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
MDG2 Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Mobile Data Gateway 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
MDG4 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
MDG4 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
MDG4 Software Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
MDG4 Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Billing Accumulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
BA Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
BA Hardware Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
BA Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
BA Network Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Chapter 10
Network Management Subsystem Details
OMC-R Functional Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
NGO Functional Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
EGT4 Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Cisco WAN Manager Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

Chapter 11
Other Network Elements
iGW Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
NDM Functional Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
DM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
ASP EM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
NDM PWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
NDM BU Admin Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

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Simplified SR16.0 Components Diagram.......................................................... 1-6

Initial SU System Contact.................................................................................. 2-2
iDEN Network Hierarchical Structure ................................................................ 2-7
Radio Access Network Architecture .................................................................. 3-2
Call Flow with Radio Access Network ............................................................... 3-4
SR16.0 Interconnect Architecture ..................................................................... 3-6
Interconnect Resource Request Process View (Steps 1-8) ............................ 3-11
Interconnect Call Setup Process View (Steps 9-15) ....................................... 3-11
Interconnect Connecting Voice Process View (Steps 16-19).......................... 3-12
Dispatch Group Call Resource Request (Steps 1-4)....................................... 3-16
Dispatch Group Call Paging (Steps 5-9) ......................................................... 3-17
Dispatch Group Call Set up (Step 10) ............................................................. 3-17
Dispatch Group Call Connect Voice (Steps 11-13) ......................................... 3-17
SR16.0 Packet Data Architecture.................................................................... 3-20
Packet Data Call Flow Registration (Steps 1-8) .............................................. 3-24
Network Management (NGO) Architecture ..................................................... 3-26
iCP Status Information Flow (Collection)......................................................... 3-30
iCP Status Information Flow (Report).............................................................. 3-31
iGW Network Flow........................................................................................... 3-33
SIP to S2D Call Flow (Steps 1-8) .................................................................... 3-36
Legacy iDEN System ...................................................................................... 4-2
Melody-based iDEN System ............................................................................. 4-4
Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) Front View ...................................................... 4-6
Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) Rear View ....................................................... 4-6
Shelf Switch Controller (SSC) Blades .............................................................. 4-7
SSC Redundancy.............................................................................................. 4-9
Interconnect Subsystem ................................................................................. 4-10
iDEN Base Site Controller (iBSC) .................................................................. 4-11
iDEN Call Processor (iCP) ............................................................................. 4-12
iCP Redundancy ............................................................................................ 4-13
iDEN Call Processor Input/Output (iCP I/O) Shelf .......................................... 4-14
iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch / Interconnect (iVPUdi) in System ...... 4-15
iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch / Interconnect (iVPUdi) Cage view...... 4-16
Nortel ATCA R4 Interconnect Switch ............................................................. 4-17
Home Location Register (HLR), Call Server (CS), Media Gateway (MGW) ... 4-18
Dispatch Subsystem ....................................................................................... 4-19

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Figure 7-15
Figure 7-16
Figure 7-17
Figure 7-18
Figure 7-19
Figure 8-1
Figure 8-2

Highly Available iDEN Home Location Register (iHLR) .................................. 4-22

iSG Network .................................................................................................... 4-24
Enhanced Global Title Translation Tool (EGT4) ............................................. 4-26
Network Management - The OMC ................................................................. 4-27
OMC Network ................................................................................................. 4-28
Packet Data subsystem .................................................................................. 4-30
iDEN System Architecture................................................................................. 5-2
Legacy iDEN System Architecture .................................................................... 5-3
Network Protocol and Links Diagram .............................................................. 5-10
Legacy Network Protocol and Links Diagram ................................................. 5-13
Radio Access Call Flow................................................................................... 5-21
Mobile Originated Interconnect Call Setup Step Diagram............................... 5-23
Typical Dispatch Call Summary ...................................................................... 5-25
Packet Data Call Flow ..................................................................................... 5-27
Radio Access Network Architecture ................................................................. 6-3
NGD Configuration ........................................................................................... 6-4
NGD Mixed Mode Configuration ....................................................................... 6-5
EBTS Cabinets.................................................................................................. 6-9
Radio Frequency Cabinet................................................................................ 6-10
iSC3 Front Panel ............................................................................................. 6-11
iSC2 - Front and Rear Views........................................................................... 6-13
Duplex RFDS .................................................................................................. 6-15
NGD System ..................................................................................................... 7-3
Mixed Mode Configuration ................................................................................ 7-4
Split Mode Configuration ................................................................................... 7-5
iBSC in the iDEN Network................................................................................. 7-7
iBSC Architecture .............................................................................................. 7-8
iBSC Coverage.................................................................................................. 7-8
iBSC Hardware................................................................................................ 7-10
iCP Frame Layout ........................................................................................... 7-11
iCP I/O Shelf.................................................................................................... 7-12
RSL Configurations ......................................................................................... 7-14
iVPU Components........................................................................................... 7-15
iVPU Front Cage ............................................................................................. 7-16
iVPU Rear Cage.............................................................................................. 7-17
iBSC Links and Interfaces ............................................................................... 7-19
MSC in the Interconnect Subsystem ............................................................... 7-24
MSC Components ........................................................................................... 7-25
Interworking Function Services ....................................................................... 7-31
IWF Front View................................................................................................ 7-32
IWF Back View ................................................................................................ 7-32
Mixed Mode Stage One..................................................................................... 8-2
Mixed Mode Stage Two..................................................................................... 8-3

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Figure 9-1
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Figure 9-4
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Figure 10-6
Figure 11-1
Figure 11-2
Figure 11-3
Figure 11-4

Next Generation Dispatch Network ................................................................... 8-3

R10K DAP Cabinet............................................................................................ 8-9
R12K DAP Cabinet.......................................................................................... 8-10
HA-DAP Cabinet- Front and Rear View .......................................................... 8-19
RX7620 Server-Front Panel ............................................................................ 8-20
RX7620 Server-Back Panel ............................................................................ 8-21
iVPU Front and Rear Cabinet.......................................................................... 8-32
HA-iHLR Front and Rear Cabinet.................................................................... 8-42
iDEN Dispatch Access Controller - Front View ............................................... 8-50
iDEN Dispatch Access Controller - Rear View ................................................ 8-51
Advanced Packet Duplicator - Front View....................................................... 8-55
iSG 1 and iSG 2 Cabinet ................................................................................. 8-60
MPS Cabinet Lineup ....................................................................................... 8-66
NGD System ..................................................................................................... 9-3
MDG2 - Front View............................................................................................ 9-6
Actual MDG2- Front View.................................................................................. 9-8
MDG4 in the iDEN Network............................................................................. 9-13
MDG4 Board Layout........................................................................................ 9-16
MDG4 - Actual Front View............................................................................... 9-17
MGD4 User Interface Menu ............................................................................ 9-19
Billing Accumulator Mirror Function................................................................. 9-23
Billing Accumulator - Front View ..................................................................... 9-24
Back Panel of the Billing Accumulator............................................................. 9-25
Sun Fire 4800- Front View .............................................................................. 10-4
Sun Fire 4800- Rear View ............................................................................... 10-5
Enterprise 3500- Front View............................................................................ 10-6
Enterprise 3500- Review View ........................................................................ 10-7
Netra 440- Front View ................................................................................... 10-13
Netra 440-Rear View..................................................................................... 10-13
iGW in the iDEN Network ................................................................................ 11-3
iGW Cabinet Configuration.............................................................................. 11-5
NDM Connectivity in the iDEN Network .......................................................... 11-9
NDM Cabinet - Front and Rear ..................................................................... 11-11

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Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 5-1
Table 5-2
Table 5-3
Table 5-4
Table 7-1
Table 7-2
Table 7-3
Table 8-1
Table 8-2
Table 8-3
Table 8-4
Table 8-5

Readers Objectives .......................................................................................... xvii

Related Manuals ................................................................................................ xix
Recommended iDEN Training........................................................................... xxii
Disclosure Table.............................................................................................. xxvii
Revision History .............................................................................................. xxviii
Acknowledgements .......................................................................................... xxix
Key to iDEN System Components Diagrams .................................................... 5-3
Key to Network Protocols and Links Diagram ................................................. 5-11
Key to Legacy Network Protocols and Links Diagram .................................... 5-14
iDEN Protocol Documentation......................................................................... 5-16
iCP Board Functions ....................................................................................... 7-13
Split Mode RSL Card Configuration ................................................................ 7-14
iVPU Board Functions ..................................................................................... 7-17
Mixed Mode and Final NGD Architecture NEs .................................................. 8-4
Statistics Changes for BCCB 862 ................................................................... 8-12
Parameters Added for BCCB 1020 ................................................................. 8-25
Statistics Added for BCCB 1020 ..................................................................... 8-25
iVPU User Account Commands ...................................................................... 8-37

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About this manual...

This chapter of the manual describes the manual in general terms. The major
topics of the chapter include:

The intended content of the manual

How the manual is to be used

Other reference material that supports information in this manual

Elements in the appearance of the manual and their meaning

General safety guidelines

The changes to the manual over time

Who helped produce and validate information in the manual

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Purpose

Purpose

The primary purpose of the iDEN System Overview and Functional

Description is to provide general technical background about the iDEN
system, key subsystems, and network elements. The information in the iDEN
System Overview and Functional Description will expose users to the purpose
and parts of the iDEN system and prepare them to locate and use additional
technical information.

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How to Use this Manual

How to Use this Manual

This manual is designed to supports reader goals for various kinds of information. (see Audience Profile).
Chapters 1 through 4 are designed to give the reader a simple overview of the
iDEN system. The remaining chapters go into more details and specifics
about the iDEN functions and components.
Table 1

Readers Objectives
Chapter

Readers Goals

Chapter 1 iDEN Technology Foundation

Basic Knowledge

Chapter 2 iDEN System Overview

Basic Knowledge

Chapter 3 iDEN Subsystem Overview

Basic Knowledge

Chapter 4 New Melody Core Solution for SR17.0

Basic Knowledge

Chapter 5 iDEN System Functional Description

Advanced Knowledge

Chapter 6 Radio Access Network Details

Advanced Knowledge

Chapter 7 Interconnect Subsystem Details

Advanced Knowledge

Chapter 8 Dispatch Subsystem Details

Advanced Knowledge

Chapter 9 Packet Data Subsystem Details

Advanced Knowledge

Chapter 10 Network Management Subsystem Details Advanced Knowledge

Chapter 11 Other Network Elements

Advanced Knowledge

Audience Profile

The iDEN System Overview and Functional Description is intended for iDEN
service providers and iDEN network operators, two key roles associated with
an iDEN system.

Service Providers are those interested in the iDEN system from a business
perspective. This audience is responsible for seeing that the system
generates revenue and meets regulations and service level agreements by
delivering calling services to subscribers and users.

Network Operators are those involved in the front-line of an iDEN system,

e.g., implementation or support. This audience is the technical entity
responsible for installing and operating the network infrastructure and links
by which the services are provided to subscribers and users.

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Customer Network Resolution Center

Customer Network Resolution Center

The Customer Network Resolution Center (CNRC) is a integral part of the

network support process.
Before performing any major changes or optimization on the system, please
contact the CNRC. Notify the CNRC with the nature of the change and the
schedule for the change. This will allow CNRC to have the correct technical
support engineers on call in case they are needed.
Please refer to the Customer Guide to iDEN Customer Network Resolution
Center (CNRC) (WP2000-003) for more information regarding:

Procedures for calling CNRC

Classification of trouble tickets

The escalation processes

This document is located on the iDEN extranet website at the URL:

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com

The CNRC can be contacted at the following telephone numbers:

United States and Canada
1-800- 499-6477
International
1+847-704-9800
Note Toll-free international access codes are available for many locations.
Please refer to Appendix E of the Customer Guide to iDEN Customer
Network Resolution Center (WP2000-003) for a list of these access
codes and dialing instructions.

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Related Manuals

Related Manuals

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this manual.
These references are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at
http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com.
Table 2

Related Manuals

Part Number

Document Name

68P81001Y90

OMC-R System Overview

68P81001Y91

OMC-R Configuration Management Users Guide

68P81001Y93

OMC-R System Administrator Guide

68P81001Y95

OMC-R Performance Management

68P81001Y97

OMC-R Online Change Configuration Users Guide

68P81001Y92

OMC-R Configuration Management Parameters

68P81001Y94

OMC-R Event/Alarm Management

68P80801A10

MSC Planning and Expansion Guide

68P80801C90

iDEN Packet Data Service Registration And Call

Processes

68P81001Y54

EGT4 Alarm Documentation

68P81001Y53

EGT4 Users Manual

68P81095E55

iDEN System Technical Overview

68P81131E90

Guide to Motorola Acronyms and Terms

68P80801E35

EBTS Volume 1 System Installation and Testing

68P80801E35

EBTS Volume 2 Base Radios

68P80801E35

EBTS Volume 3 RF Distribution Systems

68P81098E05

iDEN Integrated Site Controller System Manual

68P80801E30

iDEN Gen 3 Site Controller System Manual

68P81001Y55

Ethernet Analyzer Detective Software User's Manual

6881012Y80

Interconnect Troubleshooting Guide

68P81001Y77

iBSC Hardware Manual

68P80800H75

BSC Troubleshooting Guide

6880802F80

BSSC3 Hardware Change Manual

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Related Manuals

Table 2

Related Manuals (continued)

Part Number

Document Name

6880802F05

BSC MMI Commands

68P81006Y39

Interconnect Troubleshooting Tools - Tools from the

MSC, BSC & SMS

68P80801A10

MSC Planning and Expansion Guide

68P80801A20

MSC Optimization

68P80800E10

IWF Installation Manual

68P80802B05

IWF System Release Implementation Manual

68P80800B95

MDG System Manual SR12.0

68P80801C90

iDEN Packet Data Service Registration and Call

Processes

68P80802D30

MDG Command Reference

6881012Y82

Packet Data Subsystem Troubleshooting Guide

68P81001Y76

MDG4 Hardware Installation Manual

6881001Y49

DAP User Guide

6881001Y50

DAP Hardware Installation Manual

68P81001Y83

HA Dispatch Application Processor (HA-DAP) User

Manual

68P81001Y84

HA-DAP Hardware Installation Manual

68P81001Y52

iHLR User Manual

6881001Y51

iHLR Hardware Installation Manual

68P80801H50

iDEN CPX1205 Common Platform Hardware Reference Manual

68P80801H55

iDEN Dispatch Access Controller Application Manual

68P80800C45

iDEN Advanced Packet Duplicator Installation

Manual

68P81131E11

CPX Common Platform Hardware Reference Manual

6881012Y17

iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG) Application

Manual

68P80802A85

GR Implementation Manual System Release MPS5.1

6871000P31

iDEN Switch Shelf Controller User Manual

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Related Manuals

Table 2

Related Manuals (continued)

Part Number

Document Name

6871000P36

iDEN Melody Core Solution Hardware Reference

Manual

WP04003o

MSO Timing System

WP2002-025

EBTS Backhaul: Frame Relay DSO Requirements

WP2003-009

Initial RF Design Guidelines - RF Planning

WP05008B

900 Quad EBTS Multi-Sector Rack Configuration

WP2003-014

iDEN EBTS Fan Maintenance Plan

WP2001-010

iDEN EBTS Total Site Maintenance

WP2002-026

Inbound Handover Threshold Optimization

WP04008

Legacy BSC to iBSC Reference Guide

WP2002-021

Understanding iDEN System Fault Tolerance Interconnect Subsystem

WP2000-002

Overview of iDEN Packet Data RF Operation and

Performance

WP2002-023

Understanding iDEN System Fault Tolerance

Packet Data Subsystem

WP2003-019

Packet Data Troubleshooting Equipment List for 64K

MDG

WP2003-020

Remote Access to 64K MDG MMI

WP2002-022

Understanding iDEN System Fault Tolerance Dispatch Subsystem

WP06003

iVPUd Management of BPP2 Resources

WP06006

SR14.0 IVPUdi BPP2 Resource Management

HC05002

MPS and CWM Health Checks

HC06006

SR14.0 Packet Data Health Check

HC06003

iBSC Health Check

ASCE16

SR16.0 iDEN Alarm and State Change Event

Reference Manual

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Recommended Training

Recommended Training

To further enhance your understanding of the iDEN system, it is recommended that you complete the following Motorola-offered training courses.
Table 3

Recommended iDEN Training

Course Number

Description

GEN101

iDEN Overview

GEN102

iDEN System School

GEN103

iDEN System Overview

FND106

OMC Fundamentals Course

SRL316

An Introduction to System Release 16.0

OPM202

OMC System Administration Course

ADV401

iDEN System Recovery Topics Course

OPM214

iBSC Operations & Maintenance

Contact your local training coordinator for course enrollment information.

Training Access

To access the iDEN Technical Training Course Catalog on MyNetworkSupport, follow the steps below.
TO

Access the iDEN Technical Training Course Catalog

Step

Action

Login to MyNetworkSupport at:

https://mynetworksupport.motorola.com/
The MyQuickLinks screen appears.

Scroll down to the section for iDEN technology.

On the right side of the page, click on iDEN Training Catalog.

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Manuals On-line

Manuals On-line

This manual is available on the World Wide Web at mynetworksupport, the

iDEN customer site. This site was created to provide secure access to critical
iDEN Infrastructure information. This web site features a library of iDEN
Infrastructure technical documentation such as bulletins, system release
documents and product manuals.
The documents are located on the secured extranet website at the URL:
https://mynetworksupport.motorola.com

For information on obtaining an account on this site, go to:

https://membership.motorola.com/motorola

Reporting Manual Errors

If you locate an error or identify a deficiency in this manual, please take the
time to contact us at the following email address:
[email protected]

Be sure to include your name, fax or phone number, the complete manual title
and part number, the page number where the error is located, and any
comments you may have regarding what you have found.
Thank you for your time. We appreciate any comments from the users of our
manuals.

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Conventions

Conventions
Software

submenu commandsTable > Table Designer

new termsmobile station

keystrokesCtrl+Alt+Delete, Return

mouse clicksclick, double-click

user inputType delete

screen outputDAP is starting....

Hardware

CD-ROM

Safety

This manual may contain safety notices (alerts). Alerts are based on the
standards that apply to graphics on Motorola equipment. Specific procedural
notices are stated in the procedures as required and have specific visual representations. The representations are:

DANGER

INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION

WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION
Without the alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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Conventions

Important

Indicates an item of the essence of a topic that is indispensable.

Note Indicates something of notable worth or consequence.

General Safety
Important

Remember Safety depends on you!!

General safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of the equipment described in this
manual. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific
warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the equipment.
You must heed the safety precautions and warnings listed in the product
manuals for your equipment. Any individual using or maintaining the
product(s), should follow these warnings and all other safety precautions
necessary for the safe operation of the equipment in your operating
environment. Motorola, Inc. assumes no liability for failure to comply with
these requirements.

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CMM Labeling and Disclosure Table

CMM Labeling and Disclosure Table

The Peoples Republic of China requires that Motorolas products comply

with China Management Methods (CMM) environmental regulations. (China
Management Methods refers to the regulation Management Methods for
Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products.) Two items are
used to demonstrate compliance; the label and the disclosure table.
The label is placed in a customer visible position on the product.

Logo 1 means that the product contains no substances in excess of the

maximum concentration value for materials identified in the China
Management Methods regulation.

Logo 2 means that the product may contain substances in excess of the
maximum concentration value for materials identified in the China
Management Methods regulation, and has an Environmental Friendly Use
Period (EFUP) in years, fifty years in the example shown.

The Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) is the period (in years)
during which the Toxic and Hazardous Substances (T&HS) contained in the
Electronic Information Product (EIP) will not leak or mutate causing environmental pollution or bodily injury from the use of the EIP. The EFUP indicated
by the Logo 2 label applies to a product and all its parts. Certain fieldreplaceable parts, such as battery modules, can have a different EFUP and are
marked separately.
The Disclosure Table (shown on the following page) is intended only to
communicate compliance with China requirements; it is not intended to
communicate compliance with EU RoHS or any other environmental requirements.

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CMM Labeling and Disclosure Table

Table 4

Disclosure Table

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Revision History

Revision History

The following table contains a list of the revisions made to this guide.
Table 5

Date

Revision History

Issue

Description of Changes

02/26/06

Original Publication for SR15.0

10/04/07

Updated for SR16.0

05/09/08

Updated for SR17.0

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Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

We recognize and thank the following contributors.

Table 6

Acknowledgements
Name

Name

Ann Kohut

John Mabbott

Mark Interrante

Patti Rausch

Elayne Tillman

Steve Hart

Todd Mueller

Gil Scovill

Carlos Carrillo

Thomas Logsdon

Sheila Raines

Bryan Blanco

Gabriel Bovino

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List of Changed Pages

List of Changed Pages

The table below lists new or changed information, of a technical nature, that
has been added or changed since the previous release of this document.

Chapter
Chapter 4- New Melody Core Solution
for SR17.0

Page(s)
All Chapter 4
pages

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Type of Change
Replaced the SR16.0 new features
chapter with this new chapter to
introduce the SR17.0 Melody Core
solution.

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iDEN Technology Foundation
Introduction

The outgrowth of the wireless communications market has produced vast

opportunities to enhance and improve the communications between
individuals. Because of this growth, the need to optimize Radio Frequency
(RF) spectral resources and provide ever-increasing services is essential.
To support the increase in wireless services while making best use of available
resources, the iDEN system capitalizes on the fact that communications can
be:

Half-duplexwhere one user is transmitting (talking) and other users are

receiving (listening)

Full-duplexwhere there is an open bi-directional link that allows full twoway communication

Many times communication does not require a full-duplex link. Messaging,

paging, some forms of data communication, and structured voice communication are, or can effectively operate in, half-duplex mode.
Traditional telephone conversations and more intensive data links require the
ability to interrupt; that requires full-duplex operation.
By utilizing both full and half-duplex operations, iDEN allows much of the
voice traffic to be run in half-duplex mode, while providing full-duplex
functionality when required.
As part of the ongoing effort to support the outgrowth in wireless communication, the iDEN system is an integration of traditional Push-To-Talk (PTT),
half-duplex, analog radio technology, and feature-rich, full-duplex digital
cellular communications. This integration of mobile communication technologies provides state-of-the-art functions and benefits to mobile users while
optimizing the available infrastructure resources.

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iDEN System Introduction

At the highest-level, the iDEN system is the infrastructure that is used to

deliver services to mobile subscribers (MS) using a single subscriber unit
(SU). This subsection briefly describes the subscriber/user services available
from the iDEN system and the network infrastructure that delivers these
services.
Note SU is also referred to sometimes as Mobile Station. For clarity
purposes, in this manual the term SU is used, not Mobile Station (MS).

Subscriber Services

The iDEN system provides services that include: two-way radio communication, cellular/wireless telephone communication, and wireless data services.
The iDEN network provides the customer with a complete solution to all of
their wireless needs, using a single SU.

The iDEN network converts analog voice to digital code for transmission
over the air.

iDEN uses TDMA technology which separates RF channels into time slots,
allowing multiple users to share each RF channel by transmitting at
different times.

The iDEN SU continually measures signal quality to maintain strong signal

reception.

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iDEN System Technologies

iDEN System Technologies

The iDEN system is a digital wireless system that uniquely combines digital
mobile telephone and data technologies. Through all of these features and
services, the iDEN system provides subscribers with the latest integrated
wireless communications solutions.

Wireless Telephony

To convert an analog voice signal to a digital signal, the wave pattern is

sampled at different points and a digital representation of 1s and 0s is given to
the sample at each point. This digital representation can be stored, replicated,
or transmitted without further degradation.
The SU performs the conversion of analog voice into digital code using two
voice encoding, or vocoding, techniques called VSELP and AMBE++. These
techniques also compress large segments of voice into smaller segments for
more efficient transmission of the voice data.
The iDEN system uses Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA). TDMA
divides each 25 kilohertz radio frequency, or RF channel into 6 time slots,
allowing 6 communication paths on a single RF channel. Multiple users are
assigned the same channel frequency and share the RF channel by transmitting at different times. The sharing of RF channels enables TDMA
technology to be more efficient in its utilization of resources.
iDEN maintains strong signal reception by continually measuring the signal
quality of the serving cell and all of the surrounding neighbor cells. If the
signal quality drops below an acceptable level, the SU moves to a site that
offers a better signal, and thus be assigned a new RF channel and time slot for
transmission.

Two-way Dispatch Radio

Dispatch offers two-way radio communication between subscribers.

The Dispatch features of the iDEN network are based on two-way trunking,
which allows individual subscribers, or groups of subscribers, to communicate quickly and easily with each other.
Dispatch operates in a half-duplex mode, which means that a subscriber can
either talk or listen to another subscriber using the push-to-talk button, but can
not do both at the same time.

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Data

There are three categories of data services supported by the iDEN network.
They are as follows:

Short Message Service (SMS)This service is commonly referred to as

text messaging.

Circuit DataCircuit data enables the subscriber to send and receive faxes
and email, connect to online services such as a web service provider, and to
access databases.

Packet DataPacket Data provides the subscriber access to Intranet and

Internet applications using standard Internet Protocols.

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Network Infrastructure

The network infrastructure of the iDEN system offers a variety of services and
features that provide subscribers with the latest integrated wireless communications solutions. These services and features are divided into three
categories:

InterconnectThe Interconnect subsystem allows a SU to travel freely

throughout an iDEN system and communicate with other subscribers and
land line systems. Within this extended network, a user can originate or
receive Interconnect calls, and if so provisioned, access data and voice mail
services.

DispatchDispatch calls are voice communications that use the halfduplex Push-To-Talk (PTT) form of communication. This type of call does
not use other provider networks except as transport facilities.

Packet DataPacket Data in iDEN, is a non-voice communication

interface that connects the SU directly with the Intranet, Internet, Virtual
Private Network (VPN), and the Extranet. Packet Data networking allows
the service provider to become a point-of-presence for mobile users on the
Internet.

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iDEN Infrastructure for the MSO

There are four subsystems in the infrastructure of the Mobile Switching

Office (MSO) for the iDEN system: Interconnect, Dispatch, Packet Data
(PD), and Network Management - Operations and Maintenance Center
(OMC). These subsystem support the services and features for the iDEN
system.
Figure 1-1 displays the basic infrastructure of the iDEN system at its basic
level.
Figure 1-1

Simplified SR16.0 Components Diagram

OMC

Note

The EBTS is not part of the MSO. See iDEN Subsystem Overview on
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Interconnect

The Interconnect subsystem allows a SU to travel freely throughout an iDEN

system and communicate with other subscribers and land line systems. Within
this extended network, a user can originate or receive Interconnect calls, and
if so provisioned, access data and voice mail services.
The major components of the Interconnect subsystem are as follows:

Dispatch

iDEN Base Site Controller (iBSC)routes Interconnect packets between

the EBTS and the MSC.

Mobile Switching Center (MSC)determines Interconnect services

(iHLR) and SU location information (VLR) and also controls/routes
Interconnect calls within the network and to other service providers.

Short Message Service (SMS)provides text message services.

Voice Mail Server (VMS)serves as an answering machine and stores

messages for the SU. VMS also indicates when voice mail is present.

Supernode Data Manager-Fault Tolerant (SDM/FT)allows law

enforcement agencies to obtain call data records as well as intercept audio
in an Interconnect phone call for court authorized monitoring. This is part
of the Call Intercept System (CIS).

Dispatch calls are voice communications that use the half-duplex Push-ToTalk (PTT) form of communication. This type of call does not use other
provider networks except as transport facilities.
The major components of the Dispatch subsystem are as follows:

High Availability Dispatch Application Processor (HA-DAP)The HADAP is responsible for the overall control and coordination of Dispatch and
Packet Data services.

iDEN Home Location Register (HA-iHLR)The HA-iHLR database for

Dispatch and Packet Data services.

Network Dispatch Messenger (NDM)The NDM allows a direct

connection between your PC and the iDEN phone. (optional)

Enhanced Global Title Translation Table Tool (EGT4)The EGT4 is a

centrally located workstation. It provides the following information to all
HA-DAPs and HA-iHLRs in the network:

International Mobile Station Identifier (IMSI) ranges associated with a

particular HA-iHLR
IP addresses of all HA-iHLRs and D-VLRs

iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG)The iSG provides law enforcement

surveillance capability for the iDEN Dispatch and Packet Data subsystems.

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Packet Data

Packet Data (PD) in iDEN is a non-voice communication interface that

connects the SU directly with the Intranet, Internet, Virtual Private Network
(VPN), and the Extranet. Packet Data networking allows the service provider
to become a point-of-presence for mobile users on the Internet.
The major components of the Packet Data subsystem are as follows:

Mobile Data Gateway (MDG)The MDG interface to the Internet. It also

converts the iDEN protocol to the Internet Protocol and vice versa. The
MDG also functions as the Foreign Agent (FA).

Home Agent (HA)The HA routes packets from the Internet to the correct
MDG for delivery to the SU.

Billing Accumulator (BA)The main functions of the BA are as follows:

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) ServerThe AAA

Server is a carrier provided network element that is used for Packet Data
Mobile IP authentication. The job of the AAA Server is to provide the
following:

Network
Management

Collect and store billing records that are produced by the MDG.
Provide an avenue for the stored billing records to be transferred to an
outside billing center There are two BAs in the Packet Data system. One
is the primary and one is the secondary.

Subscriber authenticationVerifies and identifies the SU.

Subscriber authorizationSU level of service (what it can and cannot
do).
Subscriber accountingTracks services, session times, etc.

The Next Generation OMC-R (NGO) is the network management subsystem

that establishes, maintains, collects information about the network, and
presents it to the system operator. This data is used primarily to support the
daily operation of the network radio system elements and to provide the
system operator with valid information for future planning decisions.
The major components of the NGO subsystem are as follows:

OMC-Restablishes, maintains, collects information about the network,

and presents it to the system operator.

Backup Server provides automated tape backups for the urban. Only one
backup server is supported per urban.

E0 LANsupports tape backup activities.

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the features and organization of the iDEN system
from the viewpoints of service providers and network operators.

Roles in the iDEN System

At the highest level, there are three roles involved in the iDEN system. Those
roles are as follows:

Subscriber/UserThe subscribers and users of the iDEN system are those

who utilize the calling services.

Service ProviderThe service providers of the iDEN system are the

business entity responsible for generating revenue and meeting regulations
and service level agreements by delivering calling services to subscribers
and users.

Network OperatorThe network operators of the iDEN system are the

technical entity responsible for installing and operating the network
infrastructure and links by which the services are provided to subscribers
and users.

iDEN System Features

The numerous features of the iDEN system can be described in terms of the
roles involved in the iDEN system. (See Roles in the iDEN System.) This
subsection briefly describes key features of the iDEN system from the
viewpoint of those three roles.
Note See New Melody Core Solution in SR17.0 on page 4-1 for the system
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Call and Data Services for Subscribers and Users

The iDEN system provides many services for its subscribers and users. It
provides these services through three main services: Interconnect, Dispatch,
and Packet Data.

Interconnect provides basic mobile-mobile, land-mobile, mobile-land, as

well as supplementary and adjunct services, such as call forwarding, call
waiting, voice mail, and caller ID.

Dispatch provides private call, talk group call, horizontal networking, and
data services, such as SMS, and dial-up laptop.

Packet Data (including WiDEN) provides mobile IP services such as

Internet enabled phones.

Delivery Features for Service Providers

Over-the-AirProgramming

The information needed to define an SUs operating parameters is sent to the

SU by the system using the over-the-air, Radio Link Protocol (RLP).
Other optional data (user convenience options) must be programmed by the
user or service technician with the SU keypad or with a Radio Service
Software (RSS) programmer. The method of programming depends on the
model of the SU. The RSS programmer can also be used to upgrade the SU
operating software version or to modify the Control Channel Band Map.

Initial Registration

Before an SU can obtain service, it must be activated and registered in the

system. Service activation requires that International Mobile Equipment
Identifier (SIM ID), basic device parameters, and the services definition be
entered in the Home Location Register (HLR) on the home Mobile Switching
Center (MSC), and a home DAP. The data entry requirements are shown in
Figure 2-1 below.
Figure 2-1

Initial SU System Contact

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Call Monitoring/
Surveillance

The iDEN system is in compliance with the Communications Assistance for

Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). Through Interconnect and Dispatch calls,
law enforcement agencies can monitor the communications of a selected
SU(s).
Note Before a carrier can begin call surveillance, a warrant must be
presented. The warrant authorizes a Law Enforcement Agency (LEA)
to conduct wiretap surveillance on a particular individual or group of
individuals.

Billing

The Billing and Administration equipment is supplied by the customer.

Business operations are solely the responsibility of the service provider. The
iDEN system supplies usage and performance data for business operations
and decision support.
Note The policies, procedures, and mechanisms for the exchange of data,
administrative, and operational control of the billing information is
the responsibility of the service provider.

Horizontal
Networking

Horizontal Networking (HN) in Dispatch, provides the capability for

individual Dispatch services between DAPs in a home urban area or any
urban area, and receives Private Call (PC), Call Alert (CA), and SU status.

Subscriber
Databases

The High Availability iDEN Home Location Register (HA-iHLR) provides a

permanent database of all subscribers registered in the system. The subscriber
profile includes: the types of Dispatch calls individual subscribers are allowed
to make, the fleet assignments, talkgroup, and individual subscriber identification numbers. The HA-iHLR also stores the subscriber databases for
wireless data services.

Interfaces for
Customer-provided
Administrative Data
Platforms

iDEN supports interfaces to a customer supplied Administrative Data Center

(ADC). The ADC is the service providers administrative and business
control equipment. The ADC may be used to enter/provision user information
and accepts system metrics and call records.

Encryption Support
for Dispatch

This feature allows the Encryption of a Private Call (EPC) without a key
exchange with the system infrastructure. The Dispatch encryption feature has
various market applications; however, primary use focuses on the ability to
make a Dispatch call to another capable subscriber using a sophisticated layer
of eavesdropping protection.

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Network Management Features for Network Operators

The iDEN system provides many features for managing the network for the
network operators. The main features are discussed here.

Performance
Management

The performance management function controls the collection and presentation of metrics to the system operator.

On-Line
Configuration
Change

The On-Line Configuration Change (OLCC) feature improves operability and

availability by significantly reducing system down time.
The OLCC feature accomplishes this by the following:

Configuration
Management

Allowing network operators to change the iDEN system configuration

while the system continues to process calls.

Providing the capability to change the iDEN radio system configuration

while network elements are online processing calls, thereby reducing the
overall scheduled configuration change outage time for the iDEN radio
network.

Providing the mechanism to change the allocated system parameters

without re-initializing the network element off-line.

The iDEN configuration management monitors and controls the system and
subsystem components for state, software release, and components.
iDEN configuration management relates to the following areas:

Software Load Management

Database Management

State Management

The system configuration databases of the HA-DAP, EBTS, iBSC, iHLR, and
MDG are downloaded from the OMC-R. These databases change as the
physical configuration of the network expands to accommodate growth.

IOS Import / Export

Tool for Airgen

The Intelligent Optimization system (IOS) import / export tool is designed to

help the AirGen user import carrier/frequency usage information from the
currently running workspace in AirGen.

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iDEN System Organization

To support the growing need for emerging telecommunications services,

iDEN systems are organized into different levels or areas. These areas are
based on geographical areas of decreasing size. The areas are divided as
follows:

Global

Region

Domain

Urbans

Service Area

Location Area

Cell

Global

Global refers to the worldwide, multi-provider, Public Telephone Switched

Network (PSTN). The telephone services available worldwide may be
accessed from the iDEN system using Interconnect calling. When the iDEN
system uses the PSTN (Interconnect) system, the rules and procedures of the
PSTN are used. Interconnect calling is the access to land-line systems and the
services available and emerging in the public switched environment.

Region

A region is a large geographic area that is usually associated with more than
one market or more than one urban area. Just as urban areas tend to be
adjacent and overlap, so do service provider coverage areas. A single service
provider supplies services by regions. A service provider may have adjacent
or overlapping markets that can be linked to provide contiguous service
across the areas. Regions are covered by Interconnect and Dispatch calling.

Domain

A domain is an optional logical division of a region. This is usually defined by

marketing and sales strategies as a fleet-based geographical area. The intent is
to subdivide the region into smaller areas based on expected usage patterns.
Domain 0 is a system-wide domain. The default for Domain 0 is all service
areas. There can be up to 50 domains assigned per region. Each domain may
contain up to 254 service areas and represents the area of operation for a fleet
or fleets. The domain rules are as follows:

Can not split a service area.

Can cross MSO boundaries.

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Should be geographically contiguous and should not intertwine or overlap.

Should conform to obvious geographic - demographic borders.

Should have borders in areas of zero or few subscribers.

Should make use of natural obstacles that constrain subscriber movement.

To minimize movement of subscribers between domains, domain borders

should avoid major roads, highways, and thoroughfares. Obstacles like rivers,
mountain ranges, and diverse geographic areas separated by a lack of
contiguous RF coverage are good boundaries.
Users within a domain tend to stay within its borders. A business' fleet will
normally stay within a domain throughout the course of the work day.

Urbans

The iDEN system is divided up into large geographical areas known as

urbans. In most cases, an urban is centered on a large city such as New York,
Los Angeles, or Chicago. An urban can also span more than one city or more
than one state. Urbans are sometimes referred to as markets. See iDEN
Network Structure on page 2-7.

Service Area

A service area is Dispatch-only and is defined in provisioning by the

subscriber and user databases. A service area is a group of Dispatch Location
Areas (DLA) that define a range of operation. Multiple service areas may be
defined. Service areas may overlap. Users in a service area tend to stay within
its borders.

Location Area

A location area is a logical geographical area that is based on the current

location of a SU. Each SU contains Location Area Identifiers (LAIs) used by
the location area to locate the SU for paging and call setup.
Note The Interconnect location areas are usually larger than Dispatch
location areas.
A Dispatch Location Area (DLA) is a geographic area comprised of one or
more EBTS sites that manages and tracks the most recent location of a SU.
The DLA defines the area where the Dispatch SU is currently located for
paging and call setup. Since Dispatch call traffic is typically heavy, a DLA
may be smaller than a Interconnect Location Area (ILA).

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Cell

A cell is defined as a uniquely identified coverage area whose function is

influenced by the following variables:

The environment (buildings, trees, terrain)

Antenna pattern

Tower height

The transmit power of the serving EBTS

An EBTS may be configured to support one or more cells. A site with one cell
is known as an omni-directional site. A site with two or more cells is known
as a sectored site. Sectored sites typically have three cells.
While the SU is served by a single cell at any given time, it monitors the
quality of other cells to determine when a change is required. This mobility
function is discussed further in subsequent sections of this manual.

iDEN Network Structure

The iDEN network has the following hierarchical structure (see Figure 2-2):

Urbanslarge geographical areas, often referred to as markets.

Fleetsthe broad logical group of users based on a common bond.

Talkgroupsa subset of a fleet based on the inter-relationship of users in

the fleet (managers, sales, transportation, drivers, etc.).

Subscriber Units (SU)the radio equipment a mobile subscriber uses to

access the iDEN system.

Figure 2-2

iDEN Network Hierarchical Structure

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The iDEN network is divided into Urbans, and each urban is made up of
hundreds of fleets.

Each Fleet is assigned a unique fleet ID. Each individual subscriber in the
iDEN network is a member of a fleet.

Each fleet is divided into Talkgroups. Talkgroups allow groups of users to

communicate with multiple subscribers at the same time.

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Introduction

This chapter describes the major subsystems in the iDEN system in terms of
their key equipment, software and databases, and function in providing
system services such as calls.

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Radio Access Network

Radio Access Network

The Radio Access Network key component is the Enhanced Base Radio
Transceiver (EBTS). EBTS is the equipment through which the radio signal
from the subscriber gains access to the system. This is also referred to as a
site or cell site.
Figure 3-1 describes the basic Radio Access Network.
Figure 3-1

Radio Access Network Architecture

Key Network Elements

This section provides a brief description of the key Radio Access Network
network elements.

EBTS

The EBTS consists of the control cabinets that house the components.
Control Cabinet
Power Cabinet
RF Cabinet

RFDS

The Radio Frequency Distribution System (RFDS) is an 800 MHz or 900

MHz system that connects the base radios to the RF antennas. The RFDS is
part of the RF Cabinet.

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IMU/EAS/EAS2

Both the iMU and EAS receive alarm signals from various EBTS site
equipment. The IMU and EAS are part of the Control Cabinet.

iSC

The Integrated Site Controller (iSC) performs all control and synchronization
functions for the EBTS. The iSC is part of the Control Cabinet. The iSC is
sometimes referred to as an Access Controller Gateway (ACG).

BR

The Base Radio (BR) is responsible for control signaling and user voice/data.
The BR is the RF interface of the EBTS site and transmits and receives in
either the 800 MHz or 900 MHz iDEN frequency bands. The BR is part of the
RF Cabinet.

Power Cabinet

The power cabinet typically consists of the power supply cabinet and back-up
batteries and supplies negative 48 DC voltage for powering the control and
RF cabinets and for charging the batteries.

DCS

The Digital Cross Connect Switch (DCS) is a standard, programmable

telephone industry device that provides a transport system within the iDEN
network. It is the central connecting point for ALL T1 and E1 links in the
iDEN network and is used to separate the information on the T1 or E1 links
and route the data to the correct network element.

Links and Protocols

The network elements in the Radio Access Network subsystem are connected
to and communicate with each other and other iDEN network elements as
described below.

EBTS

The EBTS links and interfaces are as follows:

EBTS to/from the SU is via RF Carrier.

EBTS to/from the DCS is via T1/E1 links using a DS0.

Ethernet 10Base2 connects the BR to the integrated Site Controller (iSC)

carrying VSELP/AMBE++ traffic, packet and circuit data traffic, the
Operations and Maintenance Link (OML), and MOBIS signaling.

iSC to/from the MSC via a T1/E1 connection to transports system

information, call control, coded voice, and data traffic.

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DCS

The DCS links are as follows:

DCS to/from the BSC/iBSC

Interconnect paths and control signaling are routed from the EBTS
spans to the BSC/iBSC.

DCS to/from the EBTS is via T1/E1 links using a DS0.

EIA232 provides service access as administrative links for user interface

purposes.

Call Flow

The Radio Access Network has a role in both Interconnect and Dispatch call
scenarios. The high-level steps for a Mobile-to-Mobile call that are impacted
by the Radio Access Network components only are provided here.
Note iDEN training classes offer additional information on call flows for
the Radio Access Network system.
Figure 3-2 displays the processes and related call flow steps listed in the TO
Setup a Call Flow with Radio Access Network on page 3-5.
Figure 3-2

Call Flow with Radio Access Network

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TO

Setup a Call Flow with Radio Access Network

Step
1

Action
The originating SU to the MSC setup follows the same process as
the Mobile-to-Land call with the exception of not connecting to the
PSTN.
a) The SU makes a call and sends a request channel message.

b) EBTS assigns a channel in the cell where the SU is located.

c) The MSC signals to the BSC/IBSC which sends the EBTS a
channel assignment request (DCCH).
d) The EBTS assigns a channel that will be used to complete call
setup and to carry voice traffic.

The MSC to target SU setup follows the same process as the Landto-Mobile call with the exception of not connecting from the PSTN.
a) After a land call is initiated, the MSC sends instructions to the
BSC/iBSC to page the target SU. The BSC/iBSC then forwards
the page request to all EBTSs in the location area. The EBTSs
send pages for all cells in the location area identified by the VLR
for the SU.
b) Receipt of page prompts SU to request a channel from the
EBTS.
c) The EBTS assigns a new channel in the cell where SU is
located.
d) The MSC sets up the connection to the BSC/iBSC and EBTS for
voice traffic.
e) MSC gives channel assignment request to BSC/iBSC which
gives it to the EBTS. The EBTS assigns a channel that will be
used to complete the call setup and to carry voice traffic.

The voice connection for the originating SU goes from the

originating SU to the MSC.
The originating SU sends a connect acknowledge message
back to the MSC.

The voice connection for the target SU goes from the MSC to the
target SU.
At this point the MSC opens the voice channel between the
PSTN and the SU, and conversation takes place.

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Interconnect Subsystem

Interconnect Subsystem

The Interconnect subsystem tracks the Subscriber Units (SU) general

location area and authorizes services. It makes connections between the
wireless subsystem and the land telephony network and routes Interconnect
calls.
Interconnect calling allows a SU to travel freely throughout an iDEN system
and teamed roaming partners. Within this extended network, a user can
originate or receive Interconnect calls.
It also routes the calls. Using networked regions, the SU can roam into those
Interconnected regions originating and receiving calls as if the SU is in its
home system.

Interconnect Architecture

This architecture represents the Interconnect system for SR16.0.

Figure 3-3

SR16.0 Interconnect Architecture

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Key Network Elements

The key Interconnect subsystem network elements are described here,

including the legacy network elements.

iBSC

The iDEN Base Site Controller (iBSC) performs call processing, operations
and maintenance, and routes Interconnect packets between the EBTS and the
MSC via the iDEN Call Processor (iCP) and iDEN Vocoder (iVPU)

MSC

The Mobile Switching Center (MSC) is a Nortel DMS100 switch that determines Interconnect services and location information and also controls and
routes the calls to other providers.

SMS

The Short Message Service provides text messaging services for short
messages (up to 140 characters in length) to the SU.

MLC

Mobile Location Center (MLC) is a central office platform that determines the
physical location of a handset (SU) in a cellular telephone network.

HLR

The Home Location Register (HLR) is the location (database) where the SU
permanent subscriber records are stored.

VMS

The Voice Message Service (VMS) is not iDEN-specific equipment and

serves as an answering machine and stores messages for the SU, indicating
when voice mail is present.

IVR

The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) is not iDEN-specific equipment that

allow SUs to communicate directly with a computer using recorded voice
prompts and text-to-speech.

SDM/FT

The SuperNode Data Manager/Fault Tolerant (SDM/FT), also known as

SDM, manages data formatting and provides a point of access to the switch,
allowing Interconnect surveillance, customer provisioning, and billing.

IWF

The Interworking Function (IWF) provides circuit switched data services to

provide wireless modem and fax data capabilities.

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Links and Protocols

The network elements in the Interconnect subsystem are connected to and

communicate with each other and other iDEN network elements as described
below.
Links for the iBSC and Legacy BSC are essentially the same.

MOBIS is used for call set-up and tear down to and from the radios.

SS7 is used for call set-up and tear down to and from the switch and PSTN.

SNMP is used for operational management to and from the EBTS sites and
the OMC-R.

Coded voice to and from the radios and PCM to and from the switch is sent
over wire from the radios and over fiber to the MSC.

Links between the call processors and voice processors support control and
maintenance functions that are carried over wire or are delivered in packets
on a LAN.

Additional interface information is provided below.

iBSC

The links for the iBSC are dependent on the component. The specific links are
as follows:
iCP

iCP to/from the EBTS via DCS is on T1/E1 links carrying MOBIS and
SNMP channels.

iCP to/from the MSC is via T1/E1 links using SS7 signaling.

iVPU

iVPUi to/from the MSC is via OC3.

iVPUi to /from the EBTS via DCS is on OC3 links using SNMP and
MOBIS channels.

An Ethernet (Internet Protocol) supports control and maintenance functions

that are carried on a LAN.

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Interconnect Subsystem

MSC

The MSC links are as follows:

MSC to/from the BSC via the DCS uses T1/E1 connected by PCM voice on
wire or OC3.

MSC to/from the PSTN is via T1/E1 using PCM or OC3.

MSC to/from SMS and HLR is via V.35 using SS7 signaling.

Ethernet (Internet Protocol) provides input/output of customer

provisioning, billing, surveillance and set-up of IWF for circuit data.

EIA232 provides Service Access.

MLC

The Mobile Location Center (MLC) is connected to the MSC using an SS7
connection.

HLR

The HLR is connected to the MSC via a V.35 link using SS7 signaling.

VMS

The VMS links are as follows:

VMS to/from the MSC is via V.35 using SS7 signaling.

VMS to/from the SMS is via an ethernet link using a TCP/IP SMPP
connection.

EIA232 provides service access.

IVR

The IVR is connected to the MSC via PCM voice.

SDM/FT

The SDM/FT links are as follows:

Legacy IWF

SDM/FT to/from the MSC is via a DS512.

SDM/FT to/from the Call Intercept Provisioning Center (CIPC) and Law
Enforcement Monitor (LEM) is via an ethernet link to set up the MSC for
surveillance.

The legacy IWF links are as follows:

IWF from the MSC is via T1/E1 using serial data.

An Ethernet connection supports IWF to/from the MSC.

EIA232 provides service access.

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Legacy BSC

The links for the Legacy BSC are dependent on the component. The specific
links are as follows:
CP

BSC-CP to/from the EBTS via DCS is on T1/E1 links carrying MOBIS and
SNMP channels.

BSC-CP to/from the MSC is via T1/E1 links using SS7 signaling.

BSC-CP to/from the OMC-R is via T1/E1 links using X.25.

XCDR

BSC-XCDR to/from the MSC is via T1/E1 carrying user voice (PCM).

BSC-XCDR to /from EBTS via DCS is on T1/E1 links using VSELP/

AMBE+.

Call Flow

A typical Interconnect Mobile-to-Land call is comprised of three processes.

They are as follows:

Resource Request

Call Setup

Connecting Voice

Note

The iDEN training classes offer additional information on call flows

for the Interconnect system.

The following figures display the processes and related call flow steps listed
in the TO Setup the Interconnect Call on page 3-12 table.

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Figure 3-4

Interconnect Resource Request Process View (Steps 1-8)

Figure 3-5

Interconnect Call Setup Process View (Steps 9-15)

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Figure 3-6

TO

Interconnect Connecting Voice Process View (Steps 16-19)

Setup the Interconnect Call

Step

Action

Channel RequestThe user initiates a call.

Channel AssignedEBTS assigns channel in cell where SU is located.

Call Service Request

If a channel is not available, the service request is not sent and the SU user
receives an alert to indicate all channels are busy.

If the channel is successfully assigned, the service request containing the ID of

the SU and type of service being requested is sent to the MSC.

Set Mobile BusyThe MSC sets the SU to busy to prevent allocation of radio
resources for other calls intended for this SU, and for administration of
supplementary services.

Access RequestThe MSC looks up the current SU subscriber information in the

VLR to make sure the SU is authorized for the type of service being requested.

Authentication RequestAs an option, authentication takes place between the VLR

and the SU.

Authentication ResponseThe SU sends an Authentication response back to the

VLR (DCCH).

Service AcceptedIf authentication is successful, the VLR sends a service

accepted message to the SU (DCCH).

Setup Call InformationThe SU sends the dialed digits (telephone number) of the
target telephone to the MSC (DCCH).

10

Call ProceedingThe MSC sends a call proceeding message to the SU. This
message tells the SU that the MSC will not accept any further call setup information
and that it is proceeding to set the call up with the information it has (DCCH).

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Setup the Interconnect Call (continued)

Step

Action

11

Seize, Trunk, Send Outgoing Call InformationThe MSC seizes a trunk and sends
the outgoing call information to the PSTN as an Initial Address Message (IAM).

12

Channel Assignment RequestThe MSC signals to the BSC/IBSC which sends to

the EBTS a channel assignment request (DCCH).

13

Channel Assignment CompleteThe EBTS assigns a channel that will be used to

complete call setup and to carry voice traffic. The SU switches over to that channel
(TCCH).

14

Termination Success MessageThe PSTN completes the connection to the called

phone and causes it to ring. The PSTN sends a termination success message to
the MSC.

15

AlertingThe MSC sends an alerting message as a ringing indication to the SU

(ACCH)

16

Answer MessageWhen the called party answers the phone, the PSTN sends an
answer message to the MSC.

17

ConnectThe MSC sends a connect message to the SU, indicating the connection
is complete (ACCH).

18

Connect AcknowledgeThe SU sends a connect acknowledge message to the

MSC (ACCH).

19

ConversationThe MSC opens the voice channel between the PSTN and the SU,
and conversation takes place. This whole process should take place in 1 to 5
seconds (TCH).

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Dispatch Subsystem

The Dispatch subsystem is the group of network elements and links that are
actively involved in providing two-way Dispatch services. The Dispatch
subsystem elements provide wireline transmission, call processing, switching,
and the signaling needed for Dispatch call set up and control.

Links and Protocols

The network elements in the Dispatch subsystem are connected to and

communicate with each other and other iDEN network elements as described
below.
The protocols and links in the Dispatch subsystem are as follows:

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), Secure Shell, and Secure
FTP

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

With the NGD architecture, static routes are used instead of OSPF, to
reduce and simplify the configuration requirements. Since static routes are
utilized, the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) is required to
support high availability on the iVPU.

Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)

Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) offers a failover mechanism for
pairs of routers within a LAN. Described in RFC 2281, HSRP introduces
the idea of a virtual router, complete with a virtual IP address and a virtual
MAC address.

Session Description Protocol (SDP)

The iGW supports Selective Dynamic Group Calls (SDGC) between a 3G
network and the iDEN network. The Voice Signaling Gateway (VSGW)
converts 3G SIP signaling messages to iDEN proprietary signaling, and
sends a page request to the appropriate DAP when a Session Initiation
Protocol (SIP) invite request is received. The invite includes the group
identifier or group list, and the SDP offer. The SDP offer includes call
details such as vocoder, and User Datagram Protocol (UPD) port number.
The transcoders convert 3G Voice Over IP (VoIP) packets to VSELP or
AMBE++, and convert Real Time Transport Protocol (RTP) to the iDEN
version of RTP (iRTP).

Additional interface information for the network elements is provided below.

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iVPUd/iVPUdi

HA-DAP

The iVPUd and iVPUdi connect to the following:

DCS by AFR and AMBE

DACS by OC3

LAN by OML

Since the DAP is the Dispatch and Packet Data call manager/router, it has
several interface types:

Frame Relay indirect connections, via the MPS to:

Ethernet (Internet Protocol)

HA-iHLR

EBTS sites (via the DCS using T1/E1)

APDs (High Speed Serial Interface HSSI)
iDAC (High Speed Serial Interface HSSI)
MPS (V.35)
OMC-R
iHLR

Internally, the HA-iHLR communicates between 2 nodes across a private

dedicated LAN.
External communications are supported by two types of links:

The EIA-232 interface is used to communicate Man-Machine Interface

(MMI) commands to and from the Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT).

The two Ethernet links support communication from each of the nodes to
the Central LAN. The iHLR communicates via the Central LAN with the
OMC-R, the provisioning client, and the DAPs.

EGT4

The EGT4 connects to the central LAN by ethernet.

iSG

The iSG receives its runtime software from the OMC via a 10BaseT ethernet
interface. The iSG reports alarms, state changes, and statistics to the OMC
over this interface.
The 10BaseT ethernet interface also provides connectivity between the iSG
and the DAP population, as well as between the iSG and the SPA. An
additional 100BaseT ethernet interface provides a conduit for delivery of
surveillance information to Law Enforcement.

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The iSG is equipped with an RS232 interface as a service access point. This
allows a local maintenance terminal to be connected to the iSG to serve as a
basic Man-Machine Interface (MMI) between field service personnel and the
iSG.
The iSG uses ethernet from the SPA to set up the DAP for surveillance. A
voice path is setup by the DAP, APD and MPS to deliver voice over an HSSI
frame relay connection to the iSG.

Call Flow

This subsection describes and illustrates a simplified view of the procedure

for typical Dispatch calls. The descriptions and illustrations reference the key
network elements involved, the order of the call flow, and what and how the
system communicates at each step (links and protocols).
A typical Dispatch call is comprised of the following three processes:

Establish radio link

Route digital voice packets

Duplicate packets

Note

There are different types of Dispatch calls. The group call is described
below. The iDEN training classes offer additional information on all
call flows for the Dispatch system.

The following figures display the processes and related call flow steps listed
in the TO Setup a Dispatch Group Call Procedure on page 3-18 table.
Figure 3-7

Dispatch Group Call Resource Request (Steps 1-4)

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Figure 3-8

Dispatch Group Call Paging (Steps 5-9)

Figure 3-9

Dispatch Group Call Set up (Step 10)

Figure 3-10 Dispatch Group Call Connect Voice (Steps 11-13)

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Setup a Dispatch Group Call Procedure

Step

Action

Subscriber initiates Call (PCCH).

Group Call Request

The SU sends a Group Call Request to the iSC containing the Individual
ID, the Dispatch Group ID and the Service Area Identification (PCCH).

Group Call Proceeding

The iSC acknowledges back to the SU that the Group Call Request is
being processed (PCCH).

Group Call Request

The iSC sends the Group Call Request Information to the HA-DAP.

Group Call Page Request

The HA-DAP sends a Group Call Page Request to each iSC in the
location area registered as serving each SU. This message passes the
Global Call ID assigned to the service request to the iSC.

Group Call Page Request

The iSC passes on the request to the SU (PCCH).

Group Call Page Response

The SU responds with its Individual ID and Dispatch Group ID. Note that
steps 5 and 6 may be reinitiated by the iSC for a short period of time, but
not for the entire duration of the call. Thus an SU could miss a call if it
is in a coverage null for an extended period of time.

Group Call Proceeding

The iSC sends a Group Call Proceeding message to the SU. This has
the effect of setting the SU in a Busy condition with respect to
subsequent service requests (PCCH).

Group Call Page Response Information

The iSC forwards the Group Call Page Response Information to the HADAP, indicating that the SU is present and that traffic resources are
available and assigned.

10

Add Configuration
The HA-DAP sets up the call and sends a message to the iVPU to
establish the routing table for the call.

11

Group Call Start

The HA-DAP sends a Group Call Start Notification to each iSC serving
the call.

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Setup a Dispatch Group Call Procedure (continued)

Step
12

Action
Group Call Grant
The iSC sends a Group Call Grant message to the SU, setting up the
call on a traffic channel (PCCH).

13

Voice
SU units set up in the group call are now ready to exchange digital voice
information, as follows (TCH).

Frame relay packets inbound to the MSO from the originating iSC
contain the frame relay address of the packet duplicator handling the
call, the Global Call ID, and the VSELP voice packet.

Frame relay packets outbound to the iSCs from the iVPU contain the
frame relay address of the serving iSC, the Global Call ID, and the
VSELP voice packet.

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Packet Data Subsystem

Packet Data Subsystem

This subsection introduces the key network elements, databases, applications,

links, and protocols in the Packet Data subsystem, and shows how they
interact during typical Packet Data calls.
The iDEN Packet Data subsystem is a data-internetworking network that is
integrated with the existing wireless iDEN System. It is designed to enable
computers that currently exchange data through wired networks to exchange
data via the wireless Radio Frequency (RF) medium.
The Packet Data subsystem allows a carrier to supply their subscribers
Internet Protocol (IP)-based network access to either the Internet or their own
networks. They accomplish this through a microbrowser embedded in their
SU, or through a standard serial port interface utilizing the dial-up networking
feature and the TCP/IP protocol function found in most computer operating
systems.

Packet Data Subsystem

The following diagram represents the architecture of the Packet Data

subsystem.
Figure 3-11 SR16.0 Packet Data Architecture

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Key Network Elements

The key Packet Data subsystem network elements are described below.

Mobile Data
Gateway

The Mobile Data Gateway (MDG) is the centerpiece element of the Packet
Data subsystem. Its primary purpose is to execute the functions of a foreign
agent as specified by the mobile IP standard. The MDG can be visualized as
the new local address of the SU on a foreign link. It works in conjunction with
the Home Agent (HA) router to receive forwarded packets from its home
address and distributes these packets to the MS. The MDG also routes packets
from the SU, in conjunction with the HA router, toward their final destination.
The MDG receives operational information (datafill and downloaded on bootup) from the OMC-R and subscriber information from the iDEN Home
Location Register (iHLR) from the DAP. The iHLR is a new database specifically designed for the Packet Data subsystem, and it provides subscriber
provisioning for Packet Data and is the essential element for roaming. The
MDG2 supports 5000 Packet Data subscribers.
The MDG generates billing records for provided Packet Data service and
sends them to the Billing Accumulator (BA).
The Automatic Fault Recovery Process (AFRP) is a procedure used by the
OMC-R to move an active Resource Allocation Group (RAG) from a failed
MDG2 to a backup MDG2 to restore Packet Data service. This process has
been replaced in the MDG4 (see the next section below).

Mobile Data
Gateway 4

The Mobile Data Gateway 4 (MDG4) was deployed in SR13.4 (and did not
change in SR15.0) to replace the MDG2. The MDG4 supports up to 600K
subscribers per MDG4 node versus 5000 in the MDG2. The scalability of the
MDG4 node also provides the ability to address four subscriber targets: 256K,
384K, 512K, and 600K subscribers.
MDG Cluster Management is a new concept in the MDG4 architecture that
replaces the AFRP in the MDG2 architecture. MDG Cluster Management is
managed by a mechanism resident to the pool of MDG4 nodes within the
MDG4 cluster itself without OMC-R involvement.

Billing Accumulator

The Billing Accumulator (BA) is custom-built for inclusion in the iDEN

Packet Data subsystem. Its function is to collect Packet Data subscriber usage
data for billing purposes.

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The BA receives usage detail records from the MDG nodes using Billing
Message Protocol (BMP) and Billing Session Protocol (BSP), which are
proprietary protocols on top of TCP/IP. This usage data is stored on a hard
drive on the BA until compilation.
One BA is designated as the primary unit and the other is designated as the
secondary or standby. Both BAs receive the same billing data from all MDGs
(to accomplish mirroring). If the primary BA becomes unavailable, the
secondary unit continues with data collection. The BAs control the designation of which one is the primary and which one is the secondary unit.
Note The BA is also referred to as the Distributed Call Measurement System
(DCMS).

Authentication,
Authorization, and
Accounting Server

The Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Server is

customer-provided equipment that contains security-provisioning information
for subscribers to Packet Data service. It is used in conjunction with the HA
router for SU authentication that determines whether an SU is authorized to
receive Packet Data service.
Note The actual authentication of an SU takes place on the HA, not at the
AAA Server (see the next section).

Home Agent

The Home Agent (HA) router resides on the home network of the SU and is
aware of the SU home IP address. The HA performs Mobile IP registration by
intercepting and forwarding (or tunneling) packets that are destined for the
SU home link to the MDG that is currently serving the MS. The HA provides
the necessary authentication procedures as outlined in the mobile IP standard.
In conjunction with the AAA Server, the HA provides authentication procedures that determine whether the SU is authorized to receive Packet Data
service, and whether it should forward the packets to the MDG.

Links and Protocols

The network elements in the Packet Data subsystem are connected to and
communicate with each other and other iDEN network elements as described
below.

MDG

The MDG communicates using two separate subnetworks: the Packet Data
subnetwork and the Dispatch subnetwork. This is accomplished using two
different methods. They are as follows:

Packet Data subnetwork: IP/Ethernet

Dispatch subnetwork: V.35 FR

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The MDG physical and virtual links are as follows:

Physical links:

Virtual links:

BA

MDG-to-MPS connection: V.35 FR

Ethernet connection through the hubs to the interface router:
MDG-to-both BAs: Proprietary protocols on top of IP/ethernet
MDG-to-Interface Router: IP/ethernet
MDG-to-OMC-R: V.35 FR routed through the MPS to the OMC-R
MDG-to-DAP/iHLR: V.35 FR through the MPS to the DAP
MDG-to-ACG: V.35 FR through the MPS, FR over the T1 span through
the DCS, and out to the Access Controller Gateway (ACG)

The BA is connected to the Public LAN via IP/Ethernet.

Both BAs are connected to the MDG using proprietary protocols on top of
IP/Ethernet.

Each BA is connected to the HA via IP/Ethernet.

AAA Server

The AAA Server is connected to the Public LAN via IP/Ethernet. It uses the
same protocol to connect to the HA.

HA

The HA is connected to the Public LAN via IP/Ethernet. It uses the same
protocol to connect to the AAA Server.

Call Flow

Generally speaking, the purpose of Packet Data registration is to validate,

activate, and maintain Packet Data service. Specifically, Packet Data registration performs the following:

Assigns the SU to a Mobile Data Gateway (MDG) node.

Creates and populates a working record in the chosen MDG node.

Negotiates Packet Data related parameters between the SU and the MDG.

Initializes the RF link related procedures into a known state.

Note

Packet Data has several types of call flows. Packet Data registration
is discussed here. The iDEN training classes offer additional
information on all call flows for the Packet Data system.

Figure 3-5 displays the processes and related call flow steps listed in the TO
Setup a Packet Data Call Flow on page 3-24 table.

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Figure 3-12 Packet Data Call Flow Registration (Steps 1-8)

TO

Setup a Packet Data Call Flow

Step

Action

Successful Dispatch Registration

Packet Data Registration Request

The SU makes a Packet Data Registration Request to the DAP via the iSC.
3

Packet Data Registration Request

The DAP selects an MDG to serve the SU. When the DAP chooses an MDG for a new
Packet Data registration, it round-robins over the available MDGs to evenly distribute
the load. The DAP sends PD information to the selected MDG node.
4

Packet Data Registration Response

The MDG returns successful status to DAP

5

Packet Data Registration Response

The DAP returns Packet Data registration acceptance to the SU (PCCH).

6

Registration Complete

The SU returns complete registration to the DAP (PCCH).

7

Backs Up Data Sent to SU

The DAP backs up information sent to the SU in the registration accept for use in MDG
failure recovery.

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Setup a Packet Data Call Flow (continued)

Step
8

Action
MDG Determines Final Parameters

The MDG determines final negotiated parameters from the proposed parameters and
its own capabilities. It then creates a new subscriber working record that includes the
IMSI, Individual ID, final negotiated parameters, etc.
For more information on Packet Data call flows, see Packet Data Service
Registration And Call Processes (68P80801C90).

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Network Management Subsystem

Network Management Subsystem

The Operations and Maintenance Center-Radio (OMC-R) is the Network

Management subsystem that establishes, maintains, and collects information
about the network, and presents it to the system operator. This data is used
primarily to support the daily operation of the network radio system elements
and to provide the system engineers with valid information for future
planning decisions. As the complexity and control requirements of the iDEN
system and its relationship to other systems increases, the need for control and
monitoring equipment also increases.
The Network Management processes are as follows:

The OMC-R system operators interface to the iDEN network.

The Backup server provides automated tape backups for the urban.

The Network Time Server provides time of day clocking

Network Management Architecture

This architecture represents the Network Management (NGO) system.

Figure 3-13 Network Management (NGO) Architecture

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Key Network Elements

The key Network Management subsystem network elements are described

below.

OMC-R System
Processor

OMC-R System Processor is the communication link and resource manager

within the OMC-R for the following:

Event/Alarm Management

Fault Management

Performance Management

Configuration/Load Management

Security Management

Note

Man-Machine
Interface

The OMC-R is either an Enterprise 3500 or Sun Fire 4800.

Man-Machine Interface (MMI) is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that

allows you to enter commands and review alarms within the OMC-R.
Note The MMI is either a Sun Ultra 60 or Sun Netra 20.

Sun Ray Terminals

The Sun Ray terminals allow operators to login to the OMC-R and perform
network management and system maintenance tasks. The Sun Ray terminal
is connected to the system processor via the LAN to run various Graphical
User Interface (GUI) applications.

Ethernet

Many of the network elements connect to the OMC-R via the Central LAN.

Network Time Server

The Network Time Server (NTS) is part of the Larus BITS equipment. It
provides the Time-of-Day time stamps to the OMC-R equipment via a NTS
Output Card.

Other NGO
Hardware

Other NGO hardware includes the following:

Disk array, backup server (Sun Netra 240 and C4 StorEdge tape juke box),
and LAN gigabit Ethernet switch

Routers, packet switch or channel bank, network access server, frame relay
hardware, network timing hardware

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Databases and Applications

The OMC-R databases and applications control and monitor the following:

Event/Alarm Management

Fault Management

Performance Management

Configuration/Load Management

Security Management

Event/Alarm
Management

Events/Alarms are generated at a network element and sent to the OMC-R via
an X.25 network. The operator will be informed only of those events/alarms
to which a subscription has been made.

Fault Management

If an operator is notified of system fault by event/alarm management, the fault

management features enables an operator to do the following:

Performance
Management

Pinpoint location of the fault by remotely running diagnostics.

Isolate the fault by changing state of a device.

Performance Management provides system operators with information

necessary for efficient network management and indications of quality of
service failures.
Performance Measurements are as follows:

Configuration/Load
Management

Traffic Both user and signaling traffic

Quality of Service Call setup delay as an example

Availability Beginning and end times of service unavailability

Configuration and Load Management is used to change any managed network

elements operating parameters (for example, the RF frequencies of an EBTS)
that are stored in the network elements configuration file.
Using event/alarm and performance management information, this provides
the ability to fine-tune the performance of the network elements.

Security
Management

Security Management includes Network/System Security and Data security.

The security feature includes the following:

Each operator has a unique user name and associated password to gain
access to the system.

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System administrators can add/change/remove passwords.

System Processor checks validity of source address and validity of user on

all incoming traffic on X.25 network.

All login attempts are logged by operator ID, terminal ID, and time.

Operators are assigned security classes specifying what commands

operators may access and what output messages can be seen.

Users are logged off by system after a specified interval if no activity is

seen.

Links and Protocols

The network elements in the Network Management subsystem are connected

to and communicate with each other and other iDEN network elements as
described below.

Ethernet (IP) - OMC-R to/from the central LAN

V.35

For monitored and not-monitored Network Elements in Legacy, Mixed

Mode, and Next Generation Dispatch.
OMC-R to/from the MDG
Frame Relay: Operations and Maintenance Links to the MDGs
OMC-R to/from the OMC-R X.25 Packet Switch
X.25: Event and Alarm and Statistics reporting, and configuration/load
files Legacy BSCs, EBTSs

EIA232 - Service Access

A high-speed Ethernet LAN is used within the network management

subsystem (E0 LAN) and is optional on the rest of the LAN (E1 LAN).

Network Management Flows

This subsection describes and illustrates the processes that the network
management subsystem is responsible for, including download from OMC-R
to all network elements, software version control, configuration management,
performance monitoring, event and alarm management.
The two function flows in the OMC-R are as follows:

Status Information
Collection

Status Information Collection

Status Information Report

The describes the collection flow of status information with the iCP.
Note The NAS and Packet Switch are not used in this process.

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Figure 3-14 iCP Status Information Flow (Collection)

TO

Follow the Information of the Status Flow of the iCP

Step

Action

Site and MDG send status updates to System Processor.

iCP forwards these messages from the site to OMC-R (SNMP

using IP).

System Processor maintains status on all Network Elements.

Status Information
Report

The following describes the reporting flow of status information for the iBSC.
Note The NAS and Packet Switch are not used in this process.

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Figure 3-15 iCP Status Information Flow (Report)

TO

Follow the Information of the Report Flow of the iCP

Step

Action

Sun Ray Terminal operator requests status of network elements

(System Status Display).

MMI requests status information from System Processor.

System Processor provides information to MMI for display.

MMI formats data for display on Sun Ray Terminal.

Sun Ray Terminal displays status of equipment.

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Other Network Elements

This subsection introduces network elements that are not part of the major
subsystems.

iDEN Gateway (iGW)

This subsection introduces the function of the iGW, including the iGW
hardware, links and protocols in the iDEN system, and call and data flow.
The iDEN Gateway (iGW) interworks the signaling and voice packets
between a 3G network and the iDEN (2G) Dispatch network.
The iGW supports private Dispatch calls (Private Call and Call Alert) and
Selective Dynamic Group Calls (SDGC) between a 3G network and iDEN.
When a SDGC call is in progress, the iGW also performs routing and duplication for the voice packets. The Transcoder Packet Duplication (XPD)
channel element performs packet duplication for iDEN controlled SDGC
calls.

Key Network
Elements

The iGW is comprised of two separate pieces of equipment:

VSGW - Voice Signaling Gateway

Converts between 3G Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) signaling

messages and iDEN proprietary signaling
Converts the standard RTP to the iDEN RTP (iRTP), and also checks
RTP packet integrity
Provides protocol interworking between proprietary iDEN system and
the 3G Access Networks
Provides pseudo-HLR (P-iHLR) function by providing the iDEN
system with the next hop route to the 3G network

XCDR - Transcoder

Transcoders interwork 3G Voice over IP (VoIP) packets and iDEN

Dispatch VoIP packets
Provides voice transcoding and de-jitter between the iDEN vocoders
and the 3G Access Network
Transcoding between VSELP and AMBE++ (on the iDEN side) to
SMV, EVRC, and G.711 on the 3G side

See Figure 3-16 for information about iGW in the iDEN network.

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Figure 3-16 iGW Network Flow

Links and Protocols

The network elements in the iGW subsystem are connected to and communicate with each other and other iDEN network elements as described below.
iGW
The iGW is linked using ethernet. The protocol used between the OMC-R is
SNMP/UDP.
VSGW
The VSGW is linked using ethernet. The protocol used between:

XCDR is:

Megaco
RTP/UDP

Billing is FTP

3G Network is:

SIP/UDP
SIP/TCP

HA-DAP is MAP

2G iHLR is MAP

Craft WS is Telnet

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XCDR
The XCDR is linked using ethernet. The protocol used between:

3G Network is RTP/UDP

Craft WS is Telnet

The iGW utilizes the following protocols in a SDGC call:

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Link Version Control Protocol (LVCP)

Real-Time Protocol (RTP)

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)

Session Description Protocol (SDP)

SDGC Calls
The iGW utilizes the following protocols in a SDGC call:

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Link Version Control Protocol (LVCP)

Real-Time Protocol (RTP)

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)

Session Description Protocol (SDP)

FTP
Call detail records are transferred by VSGW to the billing server using FTP.
LVCP
The LVCP provides the interface for peer DAPS to exchange Selective
Dynamic Group (SDG) parameter information. If the LVCP message contains
an invalid SDG parameter, then the receiving DAP sends an alarm to the
OMC-R and utilizes the default configuration for the SDG call.
RTP
The bearer path for a private Dispatch call carries the Voice over IP (VoIP)
packets between SIP and iDEN domains.The RTP header carries the payload
type, sequence number, and timestamp. The payload type field distinguishes
between media packets, inband (tone) signaling, fax, or noise packets. The
sequence number detects missing or out of sequence packets. The timestamp
is used for jitter control and silence suppression recovery.

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SIP
SDP creates the encoding type, origin and destination IP addresses, UPD port
numbers session start/stop time, and other attributes. SDP parameters are
carried in any SIP request or response message body. When a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Invite request is received, the Invite includes the group
identifier or group list, and the SDP offer. The SDP offer includes call details
such as vocoder, and User Datagram Protocol (UPD) port number. The
transcoders use the SDP information to convert 3G Voice Over IP (VoIP)
packets to VSELP or AMBE++, and convert Real Time Transport Protocol
(RTP) to the iDEN version of RTP (iRTP).
SDP
The iDEN network interacts with various 3G and broadband next generation
networks. These networks utilize high-speed access, multimedia and data
services over IP, and call control signaling using the SIP and the SDP. SIP is
an open standard that is used in various 3G networks, while iDEN uses proprietary Motorola signaling. The iGW translates the signaling standard between
the SIP domains and the iDEN network.

Call Flow

The private call setup flows create a signaling path and a bearer path. During
the call, the signaling path is used for talker arbitration (floor control), and
call tear-down.
The bearer path for a private call carries the voice over IP (VoIP) packets
between the SIP and iDEN domains.
Note There are different types of iGW calls. The Selective Dynamic Group
Call (SDGC) Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) to iDEN (S2D) call is
described below. The iDEN training classes offers additional
information on all call flows for the iGW system.
Figure 3-17 displays the processes and related call flow steps listed in the
Follow the Call Flow for a iGW SIP to S2D table on page 3-36.

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Figure 3-17 SIP to S2D Call Flow (Steps 1-8)

TO

Follow the Call Flow for a iGW SIP to S2D

Step
1

Action
Invitation Request

The 3G network forwards a Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Invite request from a 3G
subscriber.
The Invite includes the group identifier or group list and the Session Description Protocol
(SDP) offer. SDP includes call details such as vocoder, UDP port number, and so on.
2

Session Progress

The VSGW sends a 183 Session Progress response to the Invite, and forwards a Proxy
Page Request Forward message to the HA-DAP.
3

Reserve Resource

The VSGW reserves Transcoder (XCDR) resources using the Vocoder Resource
Reservation Request.
4

Reserve Response

The Transcoder (XCDR) allocates the resources and replies with Vocoder Resource
Reservation Response.
5

Page Response Forward

After an iDEN subscriber responds to the page, the HA-DAP sends an SDGC Page
Response Forward message to the VSGW.

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Follow the Call Flow for a iGW SIP to S2D (continued)

Step
6

Action
Dispatch Call Connected

The VSGW sends a response ('200 OK') to the 3G endpoint signaling that the Dispatch
call is connected.
7

Endpoint Acknowledges

The 3G endpoint sends an acknowledgement message (ACK) to close the Invite process.
8

Floor Control

The VSGW interworks the floor control signaling. The Selective Dynamic Group Call
is set-up and active

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Introduction

The SR17.0 release introduces the Melody Core Solution which provides
scalability while maintaining most of the same feature set and high availability and reliability services currently available in the iDEN system.
Refer to Melody-based iDEN System on page 4-4 for overview information.

Legacy iDEN System

Traditionally, we have thought of the iDEN system as a communications

system that combines the functionality of several communication networks
into a single system.

Interconnect services, which enable digital cellular, or wireless, telephone

communication

Dispatch services, which enable digital two-way radio communication

Packet Data services, which enables intranet or internet access

For each of the three major services provided by the iDEN system, there is a
subsystem comprised of Network Elements. Network Elements are
processing devices that house software to perform specific functions based
on the subsystem they reside in. Refer to Figure 4-1 Legacy iDEN System
on page 4-2.

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Figure 4-1

Legacy iDEN System

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The Melody-based iDEN System

The Melody-based iDEN System

Introduction

The main difference between the Melody-based iDEN System and the
legacy iDEN System is that the Melody Controller Shelf now houses
several iDEN Network Elements. The Melody Core Solution feature is an
evolution of the iDEN system intended to open new market opportunities and
supplement current ones.
The introduction of the Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) into the iDEN System allows the HA-DAP, HA-iHLR, iCP, and the iSG to be housed in a Payload Processing Blade within the Melody Controller Shelf.
The migration of the iDEN technology into this highly scalable, costeffective, next generation hardware and software system requires the
integration of three main subsystems:

Melody Controller

ATCA blade (not box) scalable

High availability
Common FRUs
Common Operating System
Common Boot/Install/Upgrade

New Nortel R4 Interconnect

Existing iDEN Packet Data

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Figure 4-2

Melody-based iDEN System

Melody Greenfield
solution

The Melody Greenfield solution is the deployment of a Melody system

where there is no operating/active iDEN/Harmony system, except in the case
where a Harmony system is migrated to Melody. This solution provides
customers a new architecture base that is capable of extending further
scalability to other services (e.g. Interconnect) in the iDEN network.
The Melody Greenfield Solution will provide the scalability while
maintaining most of the same feature set and high availability and reliability
services currently available in the iDEN system. Existing interfaces in iDEN
will be re-used to ensure interworking with an NGD network, while
minimizing operational impacts to existing iDEN customers.

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The Melody Controller Shelf (MCS)

Introduction

The Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) is an Advanced Telecommunications

Computing Architecture (ATCA) based communications server that is specifically designed to address the unique carrier-grade requirements of the
telecommunications industry. This communications server integrates ATCA
hardware with an operating environment that includes Carrier Grade Linux
operating system and comprehensive centralized hardware platform
management.
The Melody controller comes in a dual shelf configuration. They are
commonly referenced to as MCS #1 and MCS #2 . Refer to Figure 4-2
Melody-based iDEN System on page 4-4 .

Melody Controller
Shelf (MCS)
components

Each MCS consists of the following:

14-slot card cage (with corresponding Rear Transitions Modules)

Two (2) Shelf Switch Controller (SSC) Blades

Payload Processing Blades - 12 maximum (number dependent on
Network Elements employed)

Two (2) Shelf Alarm Management Modules (SAM)

Two (2), hot-swappable, redundant (N+1) Power Entry Modules (PEM)

Eight (8) Fan Tray Modules (FTM)

Six upper
Two lower

Shelf Configuration
The MCS introduction in SR17.0 will support the following shelf configuration:

Maximum of 2 HA-DAPs (4 blades)

Maximum of 2 iBSCs (4 iCP blades, 4 iVPUdi shelves)

Maximum of 1 HA iHLR (2 blades)

Maximum of 1 iSG (2 blades)

Note

In future releases like SR18.0, the supported configurations will

expand to fully populated shelves.

Refer to Figure 4-3 Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) Front View on page 4-6
for a front view diagram and Figure 4-4 Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) Rear
View on page 4-6 for rear shelf details.

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Figure 4-3

Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) Front View

Figure 4-4

Melody Controller Shelf (MCS) Rear View

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Shelf Switch Controller (SSC)

Introduction

The Shelf Switch Controller (SSC) is also referred to as the ATCA-F101

System Controller and Switch Blade. There are two (2) SSCs per Melody
Controller Shelf (MSC), operating in an active/standby configuration located
in slots one (1) and fourteen (14).
The SSC:

Is considered a new Network Element within the Melody-based iDEN

System

Via the Rear Transition Module (RTM), provides the external IP interface
to the rest of the iDEN MSO

Provides the internal IP switching between the boards

Provides local maintenance for the shelf. The separate master Local
Maintenance Terminal (LMT) provides maintenance for the rest of the
system.

Note

Figure 4-5

For much more information refer to the: "iDEN Switch Shelf

Controller User Manual (6871000P31) and the "iDEN Melody Core
Solution Hardware Reference Manual (6871000P36).

Shelf Switch Controller (SSC) Blades

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SSC other functions

The SSC also performs other functions within the Melody-based iDEN
System.
They are:

External interface - connects (dual connection) the Melody Controller shelf

to the Melody IP network

Chassis control - reset or power down any board within the chassis

For SSC, peer/mate must be available

Reset the entire chassis
Reset all boards in the chassis with a single command
Update/view firmware for any board in chassis
SSC LMT provides chassis health check

Alarm reporting - SSC maintains/reports all chassis level alarms including

its own

Redundancy - both SSCs are always physically located in same chassis

(fixed slots 1 & 14)

Chassis configuration - SSC contains the Blade Configuration Table for the
Chassis

Bootloaders

SSC receives its DHCP information from OMC

IP address, OMC IP address, Chassis ID, Time Server IP
SSC acts as the DHCP server for all payload blades in the chassis
Obtains payload blade IP, Peer IP, Time Server IP from Blade
Configuration Table
Passes on IP, OMC IP, Chassis ID, Peer information to blade

Load Management

SSC is pre-installed with its bootloader

SSC receives/stores the NE bootloaders with its SW download package

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Identification of each slot (if configured) in the chassis

IP, Peer IP, Logical IP, hostname, NTP IP
Chassis configured by OMC operator

SSC code is now downloaded from the OMC

2 types of installs - fresh/bootstrap (automatic/pulled) and upgrade
(pushed)
Code/config check upon every node startup

OLCC supported on SSC

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SSC Redundancy

SSC blades are a mated pair that ALWAYS exists in the SAME Melody
Controller Shelf. Two SSC blades will exist within each shelf, bringing the
overall total to four.
The Shelf Switch Controller (SSC) operates in an active/standby configuration. That is, if the active SSC were to fail, the standby SSC will take over
all responsibilities of the failed blade.
However, inter-nodal communication by the SSC is only conducted with its
mate in the SAME shelf.
This means that switchover of an Active SSC will only transfer control to its
mate residing within the SAME shelf.

Figure 4-6

SSC Redundancy

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Interconnect Subsystem
Introduction

The Interconnect Subsystem is comprised of the following Network Elements:

iDEN Base Site Controller (iBSC)

iDEN Call Processor (iCP)

iDEN Call Processor Input/Output Cabinet (iCP I/O)
iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch/Interconnect (iVPUdi)

Telephone Switch (Nortel R4)

Note

Figure 4-7

The Nortel R4 Telephone Switch is depicted in Figure 4-7 Interconnect

Subsystem on page 4-10 . The legacy Nortel DMS-100 switch is
also compatible with the Melody-based iDEN System.

Interconnect Subsystem

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iDEN Base Site Controller (iBSC)

Introduction

The iBSC performs the following functions:

Controls the signaling necessary to setup, maintain, and tear down calls

Provides handover support and control

Controls the voice traffic which includes compressing and decompressing

the traffic

The Melody iBSC consists of:

Figure 4-8

Two (2) iDEN Call Processors (iCP) One (1) Payload Processing Blade
per Melody Controller Shelf

An iDEN Call Processor I/O Shelf (iCP I/O)

Two (2) iDEN Voice Processing Unit (iVPUdi) nodes Processes ALL
voice/data traffic

iDEN Base Site Controller (iBSC)

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iDEN Call Processor (iCP)

Introduction

The function of the iCP in the Melody-based iDEN System is the same as the
Legacy iDEN System.
The iCP:

Controls the signaling necessary to set up, maintain, and tear down
Interconnect calls

Provides handover support and control in Mobility Management

The iCP is deployed as a pair of nodes. Each node is a single Payload

Processing Blade within the Melody Controller Shelf (MSC#1 & MCS#2).
Figure 4-9

iDEN Call Processor (iCP)

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iCP Redundancy

The iCPs are deployed in an Active/Active, load sharing configuration. The

Telephone Switch (MSC) assigns a sequential number to each call request
odd or even. BOTH iCP nodes will receive the call requests BUT ONLY the
node assigned to process the call request odd or even will act on the call.
The odd/even call that is NOT processed by the node will be stored in a
failover register. If one of the iCP nodes should fail, the remaining iCP
node, using its failover register, will now process all of the calls.
As depicted in Figure 4-10 iCP Redundancy on page 4-13, the iCP nodes are
also classified as Supervisor and Non-Supervisor.
The iCP Active / Supervisor node controls:

MMI links

Status of OMC links

Status of iCP I/O links

Figure 4-10 iCP Redundancy

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iDEN Call Processor Input/Output (iCP I/O) Shelf

Introduction

The iCP I/O provides the termination point for the SS7 MTL links as well as
termination point for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
links from the NetDispatch Messenger (NDM).
iCP I/O is needed because:

NetDispatch Messenger only communicates with the MSO in Split Mode

Melody Controller Shelf communicates with the Telephone Switch (R4 or

DMS-100) via IP.

Figure 4-11 iDEN Call Processor Input/Output (iCP I/O) Shelf

The iCP I/O Shelf consists of:

Two (2) redundant Alarm Management Controllers (AMC)

Two (2) redundant IP Switch Blades (redundant Ethernet connectivity to

iCP nodes in Melody Controller Shelf(s)

Four (4) Payload Blades each capable of terminating up to 8 T1 or E1 spans

Dual -48VDC power feeds

Note

Shelf cards are hot swappable.

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iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch / Interconnect

iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch / Interconnect

(iVPUdi)
Introduction

In the Interconnect subsystem, the iVPUdi:

Routes all Interconnect traffic, including compressing voice traffic being

sent to the mobile while decompressing voice traffic being sent from the
mobile

Transcoding between VSELP/ AMBE++ to PCM audio

Subrate allocation

EBTS Span audits

Audio path setup

Vocoder Bypass for M-M calls of the same type

TTY

Circuit Data Calls

Figure 4-12 iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch / Interconnect (iVPUdi) in System

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iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch / Interconnect (iVPUdi)

The iVPUdi consists of:

Top Panel I/O

Circuit breakers / DC Power Supply modules

Upper and lower VPU cages

Fan modules (2; one associated with each VPU cage)

Redundant Processors (ISB/SPROCs)

Redundant Ethernet I/O (Signaling) (DGBE)

Dual OC3 with APS Redundancy (Voice) (DOC3)

Voice Processing/Payload Cards (BPP2)

Figure 4-13 iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch / Interconnect (iVPUdi) Cage view

The hardware components that comprise the iVPUdi cage front cards include:

Customer and Cabinet Alarm Card (CCA)

Interface Switch Board/System Processor Card (ISB/SPROC)

Bearer Payload Processor2 Card (BPP2)

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Nortel ATCA R4 Interconnect Switch

Introduction

The Melody-based iDEN System is an IP-based telephony switch: the Nortel

ATCA R4. The R4 consists of three (3) network elements:

Home Location Register (HLR)

Call Server (CS)

Media Gateway (MGW)

Figure 4-14 Nortel ATCA R4 Interconnect Switch

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Home Location
Register (HLR), Call
Server (CS), Media
Gateway (MGW)

Home Location Register (HLR)

The Home Location Register (HLR) is the central database where every
Subscriber Units permanent Interconnect subscriber records are stored.
Some of the information in the database is:

D numbers for each MS, including the International Mobile Station

Identity (IMSI) number and the Mobile Station ISDN (MSISDN) number

Service information the MS owner has subscribed to, including special

services (e.g. voice mail) and call restrictions (e.g. no long distance calls)

Call Server (CS)

The Call Server (CS) provides the Interconnect call control functions such as
setting-up, maintaining, and tearing down Interconnect calls.
Media Gateway (MGW)
The Media Gateway (MGW) provides the voice and data path between the
Melody-based iDEN System and other telecommunications networks such as
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
Figure 4-15 Home Location Register (HLR), Call Server (CS), Media Gateway (MGW)

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Dispatch Subsystem
Introduction

The Dispatch subsystem is comprised of the network elements that provide

the iDEN Dispatch or push-to-talk services.
The Dispatch subsystem is comprised of the following Network Elements:

iDEN Voice Processor Unit (iVPUdi)

High Availability Dispatch Applications Processor (HA-DAP)

Highly Available iDEN Home Location Register (iHLR)

iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG) - Optional

Enhanced Global Title Translation Table Tool (EGT4)

Note

Some network elements of the Dispatch subsystem are also employed

to provide Packet Data services.

Figure 4-16 Dispatch Subsystem

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iDEN Voice
Processing Unit
Dispatch /
Interconnect
(iVPUdi)

High Availability
Dispatch
Applications
Processor (HA-DAP)

Since the iVPUdi has been covered in its entirety in the Interconnect section,
only the functions within the dispatch system will be listed below:
In the Dispatch subsystem, the iVPUdi:

Routes all Dispatch traffic to the proper network element

Provides the packet duplication function for Dispatch calls

Provides call processing functionality that allows urban-to-urban dispatch

calls.

The High Availability Dispatch Application Processor, or HA-DAP, is the

network element responsible for the overall coordination and control for
Dispatch and Packet Data communication services.
There are two (2) HA-DAP nodes that work in conjunction with each other to
provide the highly available Dispatch services.
The HA-DAP provides:

Control for all dispatch and packet data functions by assigning the signaling
and routing paths

First-time registration for all dispatch subscribers when a subscriber unit is

powered on and sends a service request

Tracking of subscriber unit mobility for dispatch and packet data by

maintaining the last known dispatch location area for all active and recently
active subscriber units

Alarms and performance statistics for the Operations and Maintenance

Center, or OMC

Dispatch Control
The HA-DAP assigns signaling and routing paths for dispatch calls. When a
subscriber unit requests service the HA-DAP:

Verifies the Subscriber Unit (SU)

Confirms the services available to the SU Processes the request

User Registration
The HA-DAP provides Subscriber Unit (SU) when an SU is first powered-on,
and sends a service request. The purpose of the registration is to get the
subscriber into the Dispatch-Visitor Location Register (D-VLR).
If the SUs identification is:

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Not valid in the system, service is denied

Valid, SU registered and service is granted

Dispatch Mobility
The HA-DAP maintains:

Last known dispatch location area for all active and recently active SUs
(data is used by HA-DAP to route calls)

Databases (D-VLR) that are used to control activity of a mobile SU on the

system

Alarms & Performance

The HA-DAP collects and maintains:

Performance metrics, usage, and call record information

Alarms and status information (reported to OMC every half-hour)

Performance metrics and usage for optimization and billing

HA-DAP Redundancy
The HA-DAPs are deployed in an Active/Standby configuration where a HADAP node (node per MCS) actively serves the full load to coordinate and
control dispatch communications.
The other HA-DAP is in standby mode, ready to take over in the event that the
active HA-DAP encounters either a scheduled or unscheduled outage.

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Highly Available iDEN Home Location Register (iHLR)

Introduction

The Highly Available iDEN Home Location Register (HA-iHLR) is the

central database where every Subscriber Unit's (SU) permanent Dispatch (and
Packet Data) records are stored.
Some of the information in the HA-iHLR includes:

ID numbers for each SU, including the International Mobile Station

Identity (IMSI) number and the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) ID

Dispatch service information the SU owner has subscribed to

(e.g. types of dispatch calls authorized, talkgroup and fleet membership,
Packet Data capable)

Figure 4-17 Highly Available iDEN Home Location Register (iHLR)

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HA-iHLR Redundancy
The HA-iHLR Nodes work in conjunction with each other to provide highly
available iHLR services. They serve the same set of subscribers and rely on
database replication to keep the databases in sync.
The HA-iHLRs are deployed in an Active/Standby configuration where one
HA-iHLR Node (node per MCS) is actively serving the full load of all
mobility, call processing, and provisioning operations. The other HA-iHLR
Node is in a standby mode, ready to take over in the event that the active HAiHLR Node encounters either a scheduled or an unscheduled outage.

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iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG)

iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG)

Introduction

The iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG) provides the dispatch surveillance

function used within the iDEN System. Because the iDEN System needs to be
able to perform surveillance on individual dispatch users in accordance with
the specifications of a legal warrant, a means to collect and distribute dispatch
call information in a controlled manner is required.

Figure 4-18 iSG Network

The iSGs primary function is to filter dispatch call data streams received by
HA-DAPs and/or iVPUdi's, duplicate as necessary, and route them to one or
more destinations known as Law Enforcement Monitors (LEMs).
The iSG is provisioned with warrant information by the Dispatch Surveillance
Provisioning Server (DSPS). The iSG synchronizes its provisioning information (IMSIs) with the HA-DAP. As a dispatch calls occur, HA-DAPs send
pertinent call control information to iSGs as well as inform the iPVUdi's to
route voice packets to the iSGs.

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iSG Redundancy

The iSGs are deployed in an Active/Active configuration and DO NOT

communicate with each other. However, each iSG node (node per MCS)
provides surveillance on the identical set of IMSI as its mate and each iSG is
always active.
This allows surveillance to be available in the event that the one of the iSGs
encounters either a scheduled or an unscheduled outage.

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Enhanced Global Title Translation Tool (EGT4)

Enhanced Global Title Translation Tool (EGT4)

Introduction

The Enhanced Global Title Translation Tool (EGT4) is a centrally located

workstation that supplies information about ALL iVPUdi's, HA-DAPs, and
HA-iHLRs to ALL iVPUdi's, HA-DAPs, and HA-iHLRs in the Urban/HN1C
network.
This allows communication between the Network Elements as well as making
possible Horizontal Networking or Dispatch Roaming (Urban-to-Urban
Dispatch Communication).

Figure 4-19 Enhanced Global Title Translation Tool (EGT4)

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Network Management - The OMC

Introduction

The OMC interacts with iDEN network elements to configure, upgrade,

optimize, monitor, and report on the iDEN network elements' state and status
in general and individual elements in greater detail.

Enhanced Base Transceiver Sites (ETBS)

iDEN Voice Processing Unit Dispatch/Interconnect (iVPUdi)

Shelf Switch Controller (SSC)

iDEN Call Processor (iCP)

Highly Available Dispatch Application Processor (HA-DAP)

Highly Available iDEN Home Location Register (HA-iHLR)

iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG)

Mobile Data Gateway (MDG2/4)

Figure 4-20 Network Management - The OMC

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OMC Network
The OMC-R exists as a logical subnet of the iDEN network, and does not
provide functional operations for Dispatch, Interconnect, or Packet Data
services. An OMC-R consists of the following:

Operations & Maintenance Links

System Processor

Man-Machine Interface (MMI) Host

Sun Ray Clients

OMC-R Network Infrastructure

Figure 4-21 OMC Network

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Packet Data Subsystem

Packet Data Subsystem

Introduction

The Packet Data subsystem is the portion of the iDEN system that allows
Subscriber Units to connect to the Internet. More exactly, it allows SUs to
communicate on IP-based networks by connecting the iDEN Network to an
IP-based Intranet or Internet.
Mobile Data Gateway (MDG)
The Mobile Data Gateway (MDG) provides the interface between the iDEN
Network and the Internet. It is the job of the MDG to route packets to and
from the Internet, to the subscriber units, using the iDEN network.
Billing Accumulator
The Billing Accumulator (BA) collects and stores billing data records that are
produced by the MDG.
Home Agent
The Home Agent (HA) is a router that resides in the subscriber units home
Mobile Switching Office (MSO). The Home Agent routes packets from the
Internet, to the MDG for processing so they can be formatted and sent through
the iDEN network to a subscriber unit.

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Packet Data Subsystem

Figure 4-22 Packet Data subsystem

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iDEN System Functional
Description
Introduction

This chapter discusses two versions of SR16.0. They are as follows:

Green Field A new iDEN system.

Mixed/Split Mode A system configuration characterized by a mixture of

Legacy network elements (i.e., DAPs, APDs, iDACs) and new network
elements (i.e., HA-DAPs, iVPUd/di). It has a site configuration
characterized with MOBIS, SNMP, and Interconnect voice traffic being
carried by circuit switch channels and Dispatch traffic being carried by a
Frame Relay channel.

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Network Architecture

This section describes the basic iDEN network using system diagrams that
show the system with its subsystems and their major components.
Please note the following:

See Table 5-1 Key to iDEN System Components Diagrams on page 5-3 for
definitions of the components illustrated in the following diagrams.

The components and linkages discussed are for a basic iDEN system. Your
system may differ.

Green Field Systems

This architecture represents the iDEN system for SR16.0.

Figure 5-1

iDEN System Architecture

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Legacy iDEN System Architecture

This architecture represents legacy iDEN systems.

Note This diagram does not illustrate all possible configurations.
Figure 5-2

Legacy iDEN System Architecture

Table 5-1

Key to iDEN System Components Diagrams

iDEN Components

General Description

AAA

Authentication, Authorization and Accounting ServerNon-Motorola

Supplied - Used with HA for unit AAA.

ACG

Access Controller GatewayThe ACG is the site controller and the

communications gateway between an EBTS site and the System's central
network.

APD

Advanced Packet DuplicatorThe APD duplicates voice packets that need

to be sent to multiple SUs in a group calling.

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Table 5-1

Key to iDEN System Components Diagrams (continued)

iDEN Components

General Description

BA

Billing Accumulatorgathers usage details from the MDG and stores the
data for retrieval for billing purposes. Data is retrieved or forwarded to the
customers Billing Accumulator for further processing.

BITS

Building Integrated Timing Systemassures the proper processing of voice

and data across the network.

BPX

Broadband Packet eXchangeconverts frame relay traffic to ATM cells for

transport through the BPX switch node.

BR

Base Radioperforms the RF communications with the SUs, sending both

the control information and the compressed speech over a radio channel.

BSC

Base Site Controllerperforms call processing, operations and

maintenance, and provides the interface between the XCDR system and
the EBTS.

CALEA

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Actassist law

enforcement in executing electronic surveillance pursuant to court order or
other lawful authorization.

CWM

Cisco WAN Managera graphical user interface that allows system

operators to select which tool or application to launch for Metro Packet
Switch (MPS) management.

DAP

Dispatch Applications Processorresponsible for the overall control and

coordination of Dispatch and Packet Data services.

DCS

Digital Cross Connect Switchcentral connecting point for ALL T1 and E1

links in the network and is used to separate the information on the T1 or E1
links and route the data to the correct network element.

DSX

Digital Service Cross Connectpatch panel that consists of hardwired

connections on the front and back that allow connections to T1/E1 lines.

DTC

Digital Trunk Controllerterminates facilities for the switch.

EAS

Environmental Alarm System or External Alarm Systemreceives alarm

signals from various EBTS site equipment and sends them to the iSC for
processing.

EBTS

Enhanced Base Transceiver Systemcarries the radio signal from the SU

to the system.

EC

Echo Cancellerfilters unwanted noise from the main transmitted signal.

EGT4

Enhanced Global Title Translation Table Tool

It provides the following information to all DAPs, iHLRs and iDACs in the
network:

International Mobile Station Identifier (IMSI) ranges associated with a

particular iHLR

IP addresses of all iHLRs and D-VLRs

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Table 5-1

Key to iDEN System Components Diagrams (continued)

iDEN Components

General Description

ENET

Enhanced Network (Switch Matrix)a set of digital cross connections

between input and output trunks that represent the path to be followed for a
particular call setup.

FLPP

Fiber Link Peripheral Processorcabinet that houses the Link Peripheral

Processor using DS512 fiber-optic instead of DS30 copper wires.

GPS

Global Positioning Systemassures that input and output data streams

within the iDEN system are synchronized.

HA

Home Agentroutes packets from the Internet to the correct MDG for
delivery to the SU.

iBSC

iDEN Base Site Controllerperforms call processing, operations and

maintenance, and provides the interface between the iVPU system and the
EBTS.

iCP

iDEN Call Processorcontrols the signaling necessary to set up, maintain,

and tear down calls. It also provides handover support and control in
Mobility Management.

iDAC

iDEN Dispatch Access Controllerprovides Dispatch audio routing

between horizontally networked iDEN systems. The iDAC provides the
routing of the voice for inter-urban Dispatch calls across different urbans.

iGW

iDEN Gatewayinterworks signaling and bearer paths between 3G

networks and the iDEN Dispatch network. The iGW supports Selective
Dynamic Group Calls (SDGC) which include iDEN and 3G subscribers.

iGX

Integrated GigaBit Exchangeroutes frame relay traffic from one network

element to another.

iMU

iDEN Monitor Unitcontains the Environmental Alarm System (EAS).

Alarm and status information is reported to the OMC-R through the EAS.

iSG

iDEN Surveillance Gatewayprovides an access point for law enforcement

agencies to monitor Dispatch calls.

ISP

Internet Service Providera vendor providing services to the Internet and

the web.

iVPU

iDEN Vocoder Processing Unitconverts the VSELP or AMBE++ voice

packets used on the radio link to PCM used by local and Interconnected
PSTNs.

iVR

Interactive Voice Responsethis is not iDEN-specific equipment; you

select your own.

iWF

Inter-Working Functionperforms the data-rate adaptation between the

PSTN and the iDEN system.

MCTM

Meridian Cabinet Trunk ModuleCabinet that houses the DTC.

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Table 5-1

Key to iDEN System Components Diagrams (continued)

iDEN Components

General Description

MDG

Mobile Data Gatewaymanages the overall process of Mobile IP. The

MDG works in conjunction with the HA router to receive forwarded packets
from its home address and distributes these packets to an SU.

MGX

Multi- Gigabyte Exchange

Provides connectivity and interface to the network elements.

Transfers the frame relay connections to a single ATM trunk to the BPX
for switching.

Packages frame relay packets on to ATM packets and routes these to

the BPX for delivery to the correct network element.

MPS

Mobile Package Switchroutes Dispatch and Packet Data packets to the

proper Dispatch subsystem element.

NDM

Network Dispatch Messengeris an optional feature that provides dispatch

services and messaging capabilities to end-users operating in an IP
environment who want to communicate with iDEN subscriber units or other
Dispatch Messenger units.

OMC-R

Operations and Maintenance Center-Radioestablishes, maintains,

collects information about the network, and is available to the system
operator.

PD

Packet Dataallows a carrier to supply their subscribers Internet Protocol

(IP)-based network access to either the Internet or their own networks.

POD

Point of DemarcationTap point on the HSSI interface to connect the Dulch

comp/analyzer to collect data on the link.

RFDS

RF Distribution Systemconnects the base radios to the RF antennas.

SDM/FT

Supernode Data Manager / Fault Tolerantallows law enforcement

agencies to obtain call data records as well as intercept audio in an
Interconnect phone call for court authorized monitoring.

SMS

Short Message Serviceprovides the functionality of receiving short text

messages.

SPME

Spectrum Peripheral Module Enclosurecabinet that houses the SPM.

STP

Signaling Transfer Pointsupports SS7 connectivity to networks switches.

VM

Voice Mailcontains stored voice mail for the subscriber.

XCDR

Transcoderconverts between PCM from the MSC and VSELP to the

EBTS.

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Network Links and Protocols

This section uses the OSI layer model to describe the interfaces and links in
the iDEN system, including the RF link, links between MSO and EBTS,
Ethernet links, etc.

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iDEN Network Protocols

Figure 5-3

Network Protocol and Links Diagram

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Table 5-2

Key to Network Protocols and Links Diagram

Protocol and Links

Where used

AFR

Connection to the DCS and to the iVPU

AMBE

Connection to the DACS and to the iVPU

Connection to the EBTS and to the DACS

E1

Connection to the MSC and to the EC

Connection to the OMC-R and to theE1 Switch
Connection to the NDM and to the DACS
Connection to the DSX and to the DACS
Connection to the EBTS and to the DSX
Connection to the E0 Switch and to the Network Time Server
Connection to the E0 Switch and to the E0 Router

Ethernet

Connection to all ISP/Internet and all LAN/WAN networks.

Connections within the Network Managements components
Connections between the VM, SMS, and IVR

Frame relay

Connection to the EBTS and to the DACS

MOBIS

Connection to the DACs and to the iCP

Connection to the EBTS and to the DACS

MTL

Connection to the DACS and to the MSC

OC3

Connection to the MSC and to the EC and iVPU

Connection to the DACS and to the iVPU

OML

Connection to the DACs and to the iCP

Connection to the iBSC and to the LAN
Connection to the iVPU and to the LAN

PCM

Connection to the MSC and to the VM, IVR, EC and iVPU.

SNMP

Connection to the EBTS and to the DACS

SS7

Connection to the MSC and to the VM, SMS, STP, and PSTN.
Connection to the PSTN and to the STP

STM1

Connection to the MSC and to the EC and iVPU

Connection to the DACS and to the iVPU

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Table 5-2

Key to Network Protocols and Links Diagram (continued)

Protocol and Links

Where used

T1

Connection to the MSC and to the EC

Connection to the NDM and to the DACS
Connection to the EBTS and to the DSX
Connection to the DSXand to the DACS

VSELP

Connection to the DACS and to the iVPU

Connection to the EBTS and to the DACS

Split and Mixed

Mode Systems

Please note the following:

Figure 5-4 Legacy Network Protocol and Links Diagram on page 5-13
illustrates the various protocols used throughout the basic legacy SR15.0
iDEN network.

Table 5-2 Key to Network Protocols and Links Diagram on page 5-11
explains where the protocols and links are used in a legacy SR15.0 iDEN
system.

This diagram does not illustrate all possible configurations.

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Figure 5-4

Legacy Network Protocol and Links Diagram

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Table 5-3

Key to Legacy Network Protocols and Links Diagram

Protocol and Links

Where Used

AFR

Connection to the DCS and to the iVPU(i, d, di)

AMBE

Connection to the DACS and to the iVPU(i, d, di)

Connection to the EBTS and to the DACS
Connection to the XCDR and to the DSX
Connection to the DSX and to the DACS

E1

Connection to the MSC and to the EC

Connection to the DACS and to the MPS
Connection to the XCDR and to the MSC
Connection to the DSX and to the MSC
Connection to the OMC-R and to the E1 Switch
Connection to the NDM and to the DACS
Connection to the E0 Switch and to the Network Time Server
Connection to the E0 Switch and to the E0 Router
Connection to the EBTS and to the DSX
Connection to the DSX and to the DACS

E3

Connection to the DSX and to the MPS

Ethernet

Connection to all ISP/Internet and all LAN/WAN networks.

Connections within the Network Managements components
Connections between the VM, SMS, and IVR

Frame Relay

Connection to the DSX and to the DACS

Connection to the MPS and to the DACS, BSC, V.35 Patch,
DSX, NDM, POD, Hi Speed V.35 Patch
Connection to the POD and to the APD, iDAC, iSG
Connection to the V.35 Patch and to the MDG2
Connection to the Hi Speed V.35 Patch and to the MDG4
Connection to the TDAP (R12K) and to the DSX
Connection to the TDAP (R10K) and to the V.35 Patch

HSSI

Connection to the MPS and to the PODs

Connection to the PODs and to the APD, iDAC, iSG

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Table 5-3

Key to Legacy Network Protocols and Links Diagram (continued)

Protocol and Links

MOBIS

Where Used
Connection to the DACs and to the iCP
Connection to the DSX and to the DACS
Connection to the CP and to the DSX
Connection to the iCP and to the DSX

OC3

Connection to the MSC and to the EC and iVPU(i, d, di)

Connection to the DACS and to the iVPU(i, d, di)

OML

Connection to the DACs and to the iCP

Connection to the CP and to the DSX
Connection to the iCP and to the DSX
Connection to the XCDR and to the DSX
Connection to the iVPU(i, d, di) and to the LAN
Connection to the iBSC and to the LAN

PCM

Connection to the MSC and to the VM, IVR, EC, IWF, and
iVPU(i, d, di).
Connection to the XCDR and to the MCTM cabinets

SNMP

Connection to the EBTS and to the DACS

Connection to the CP and to the DSX
Connection to the iCP and to the DSX
Connection to the DSX and to the DACS
Connection to the DACS and to the NDM

SS7

Connection to the MSC and to the VM, SMS, STP, and Channel
Bank.
Connection to the PSTN and to the Channel Bank.

STM1

Connection to the MSC and to the EC and iVPU(i, d, di)

Connection to the DACS and to the iVPU(i, d, di)

T1

Connection to the MSC and to the EC

Connection to the DACS and to the MPS
Connection to the XCDR and to the MSC
Connection to the DSX and to the MSC
Connection to the NDM and to the DACS
Connection to the EBTS and to the DSX
Connection to the DSX and to the DACS

T3

Connection to the DSX and to the MPS

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Table 5-3

Key to Legacy Network Protocols and Links Diagram (continued)

Protocol and Links

V.35

Where Used
Connection to the MPS and to the Hi Speed V.35 Patch
Connection to the MPS and to the V.35 Patch
Connection to the V.35 Patch and to the MPS
Connection to the MPS and to the OMC-R

VSELP

Connection to the DACS and to the iVPU(i, d, di)

Connection to the EBTS and to the DACS
Connection to the XCDR and to the DSX
Connection to the DSX and to the DACS

iDEN Protocol Documents

See the documentation listed in Table 5-4 for additional information on

protocols.
Table 5-4

iDEN Protocol Documentation

Part Number

Title

68P81129E05

iDEN DPSO EBTS Layer 3: Messages and Procedures

68P81129E03

iDEN DPSO to EBTS Dispatch Interface: Layer 1 and Layer 2

68P81129E04

iDEN DPSO to EBTS Dispatch Interface: Voice Packets

68P81129E13

iDEN MAP Interface

68P81129E11

iDEN Naming Specification

68P81129E12

iDEN RF Interface: A-Interface in iDEN System

68P81129E02

iDEN RF Interface: Alternate Line Service Specification

68P81129E01

iDEN RF Interface: General Information on Supplementary Services

68P81127E99

iDEN RF Interface: In-Band Protocol

68P81127E88

iDEN RF Interface: Layer 1

68P81127E89

iDEN RF Interface: Layer 2

68P81127E90

iDEN RF Interface: Layer 3 General Aspects

68P81127E96

iDEN RF Interface: Layer 3 Messages

68P81127E93

iDEN RF Interface: Layer 3 Procedures for Circuit-mode Telephone and Data

Operation

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Table 5-4

iDEN Protocol Documentation (continued)

Part Number

Title

68P81127E95

iDEN RF Interface: Layer 3 Procedures for Dispatch and Packet Data Operation

68P81129E10

iDEN RF Interface: Mobile Subscriber DTE/DCE Interface for Data Services

68P81127E91

iDEN RF Interface: Radio Link Control

68P81127E98

iDEN RF Interface: Radio Link Protocol

68P81129E08

iDEN RF Interface: RF Interface Convergence Layer

68P81127E97

iDEN RF Interface: Short Message Service

68P81127E92

iDEN RF Interface: System Information Broadcast Procedure

68P81129E15

VSELP 4200 BPS Voice Coding Algorithm for iDEN

Network Links

The iDEN system uses several interface types. The transport facilities
between the DACS may include microwave, fiber, and/or copper. The iDEN
system uses the following links:

Coaxial

HSSI

V.35

EIA - 232

Twisted Pair

T1/E1

Coaxial

Within the system, coaxial cable is the physical interface between the EBTS
BRs and the antenna system. Coaxial cable is also used between the BRs and
the EBTS site controller.

HSSI

The APD contains four High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) ports that are
opened and closed under the control of the MTX board. When a port is
opened the incoming packet is duplicated to the output ports to the EBTS sites
as determined by the mobility management of the DAP.
The iDAC has one High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) interface which transports the voice packets between the iDAC and the Switching Modules. The
HSSI interface can carry up to 10 Mega bits per second (Mbps) of traffic
(which includes all the packets for voice and control). The iDAC uses this
interface to communicate with the frame relay devices.

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The Tandem DAP uses High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) to interface to the
APDs.

V.35

The OMC-R Operations and Maintenance Link (OML) uses V.35 cabling
between the OMC-R and the DAP. The connection to the BSC may also be
V.35 cabling.

EIA-232

The OMC-R, OML also uses EIA-232 cabling to the switched circuits (MSC).

Twisted Pair

Thin-wire (10baseT) ethernet may be used between the OMC-R and the TDAP. A minimum of Category 5 cable and connections is required. Other
elements may be optionally networked by Ethernet. OMC-Rs may be
networked using an Ethernet link.

T1/E1

The T-DAP and the iHLR communicate to the OMC-R with this interface.

The DAP and the iHLR communicate with each other over the twisted pair.

DAP to DAP communication occurs over the twisted pair.

The iDEN network has standardized on the T1 as the physical interface. The
exchange of information between the various pieces of equipment is over
direct link or dedicated facilities using T1 (E1) industry standards. Full or
fractional T1s are used. In the MSO, the network devices are Interconnected
with T1s. Optimization, load balancing and capacity planning will be affected
by the physical backbone used.
Network and iDEN equipment is ordered with the appropriate hardware to
support either E1 or T1 facility. The equipment may be re-configured between
the span types by replacing hardware. Since an E1s have a different configuration than T1s, reconfiguring may impact the capacity of network elements.

Interface Protocols

The iDEN system supports and uses several protocols and interface standards.
These include the following:

AFR

Radio Link Protocol

Motorola Implementation A-Bis interface

Signaling System Seven

X.25

Ethernet

Simple Network Management Protocol

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VSELP

Frame Relay

Pulse Code Modulation

AFR

All Frame Relay (AFR) is used on the OMC-R, iBSC, EBTS, and iVPU.

Radio Link Protocol

Radio Link Protocol (RLP) is the method of transferring compressed

character data between the SU and the MSC-IWF during circuit switch data
networking.

Motorola
Implementation
A-bis

Motorolas implementation of GSM A-bis (MOBIS) is a modified version of

the GSM A-bis interface. MOBIS provides increased timing and error
handling capabilities to provide greater radio link reliability and improved
link quality. These modifications include changes in message format and the
inclusion of additional parameters for handover messaging. Modifications
adapt the A-bis standard to the RF link sideband and help to assure timing and
mapping of radio link data packets.

Signaling System
Seven

Signaling System Seven (SS7) is the routing and control interface between the
other provider networks and the MSC and from the MSC to the BSC-CP. SS7
is used by the Short Message Service and Voice Mail. Interconnect calls use
SS7 at the BSC. This SS7 is the Message Transfer Link (MTL) and is implemented in accordance with ANSI SS7-ISUP. CCITT SS7 signaling is used
between the MSC and the HLR and the MSC and the SMS-SC.

X.25

The X.25 protocol is used primarily in the operation and maintenance

functions of the network. The X.25 link is used by the operation and maintenance
Link (OML) and its functions between network devices linked to the OMC-R.
The OMC-R uses X.25 - Link Access Protocol -B-Channel (LAP-B) and Link
Access Protocol - Data (LAP-D).
The LAP-D protocol is used in signaling as the Message Transport Protocol
(MTP) between the EBTS and the BSC.
LAP-B is the protocol used between the BSC and the OMC-R. The BSC
handles the translation between LAP-D and LAP-B. X.25 functions primarily
at 19.2Kbps on V.35 cables (including the DAP).
The T-DAP uses an Ethernet link but maintains X.25.

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Network Links and Protocols

Ethernet

The principle use of ethernet in the iDEN system is between components in

the EBTS. The EBTS uses ethernet for traffic and control by running Carrier
Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect (CSMA/CD) protocol. Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is supported in the ethernet
environment in accordance with IEEE 802.X. TCP/IP may be used to communicate with the administration and data and other service provider equipment.
The TDAP - OMC-R interface is ethernet running X.25 protocol.

Simple Network
Management
Protocol

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used over the dedicated

links between the EBTS and BSC. SNMP is used within the X.25 OML to
manage the alarm, messaging, control and performance data routing to the
EBTS.

Vector Sum Excited

Linear Predicting

Vector Sum Excited Linear Predicting (VSELP) protocol is a voice

compression method used in the mobile station and the XCDR. The SU
compresses voice for all transmits and decompresses on voice on all receives.
The MPS-DAP cluster controls the movement of VSELP packets between
EBTSs during Dispatch calls. The BSC-XCDR converts VSELP to Pulse
Code Modulation (PCM) for Interconnect calls.

Frame Relay

The iDEN system supports frame relay protocol during Dispatch communications.
Depending on how the EBTS is configured for Interconnect and Dispatch, the
number of DS0s available will vary. The iDEN system engineering staff
provides guidelines to allow service providers to provision the T1/E1s for
Interconnect and Dispatch.
The Advanced Packet Duplicators (APD) and iSC are linked using Frame
Relay - LAP-D on a V.35 link. This is an indirect link through the MPS. The
speed is at least 256kbps from the DAP to the MPS, and is set by the MPS.
The T-DAP uses High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) to interface to the APDs.
For additional information, see EBTS Backhaul: Frame Relay DSO Requirements (WP2002-025).

Pulse Code
Modulation

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) is the telephone industry standard for the
format and encoding of data packets transmitted across voice networks. PCM
is used by iDEN for Interconnect calls to and from land networks. The MSC
and the BSC XCDR use PCM for voice and data transmission. The XCDR
converts between PCM from the MSC and VSELP to the EBTS.

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End-to-End Call Flows

This subsection describes and illustrates how typical types of calls flow
through the network elements in the iDEN system.

Radio Access Call Flow

The procedure for Radio Access call flow process consists of the following
registration, channel access, and data transfer steps.
The Radio Access Network call process is as follows:

The SU transmits a signal to the antennas.

The Radio Frequency Distribution System (RFDS) routes radio frequency

signals from the site receive antennas, into the EBTS, and back out to the
site antennas for transmission.

The iMU/EAS/EAS2 receive alarm signals from various EBTS site

equipment and sends them to the iSC for processing.

The iSC performs all control and synchronization functions for the EBTS.
The Base Radio (BR) sends and receives control information and
compressed voice data.

The Digital Cross Connect Switch (DCS) is a standard, programmable

telephone industry device that provides a transport system within the iDEN
network.

Figure 5-5

Radio Access Call Flow

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Interconnect Call Flow

The Interconnect call process is as follows:

The SU sends and receives voice data.

The EBTS converts the radio link to the land link and discriminates
between Interconnect and Dispatch calls.

The iBSC routes Interconnect packets between the EBTS and the MSC. The
MSC determines services and location information.

The MSC also controls and routes the calls to other providers.

The iBSC-iCP routes control packets.

The iBSC-iVPU handles voice circuits subrates and PCM CICs.

The procedure for Interconnect call flow process consists of the following
registration, channel access, and data transfer steps.
TO

Setup an Interconnect Call

Step
1

Action
Make a Call (origination)
a) Send Random Access Protocol (RAP) on PCCH

b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
2

Mobile gets a dedicated control channel assigned

Authentication (optional)
Call setup transaction
Get assigned to a traffic channel
Call termination request on associated control channel
Channel released

Get a Call (receive)

a) Locate SU by last known Interconnect Location Area (ILA)

b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)

Page SU on primary control channel of all sites in ILA

RAP on primary control channel
Get dedicated control channel assigned
Authentication (optional)
Call setup transaction
Get assigned to a traffic channel
Call termination request on associated control channel
Channel released

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Figure 5-6

Mobile Originated Interconnect Call Setup Step Diagram

Note

See Interconnect Subsystem on page 3-6 for a more detailed call flow.

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Dispatch Call Flow

The Dispatch call process is as follows:

The SU sends and receives voice data.

The EBTS converts the radio link to the land link and discriminates
between Interconnect and Dispatch calls.

The Dispatch Application Processor (HA-DAP) assigns signaling and

routing paths for Dispatch and Packet Data calls.

The iDEN Home Location Register (HA-iHLR) authenticates the SU and

registers the Dispatch and Packet Data in the iDEN system.

Enhanced Global Title Translation Table Tool (EGT4) provides

International Mobile Station Identifier (IMSI) ranges associated with a
particular iHLR and the IP addresses of all iHLRs and D-VLRs.

The iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG) provides law enforcement

surveillance capability for the iDEN Dispatch and Packet Data subsystems.

Network Dispatch Messenger (NDM) allows a direct connection between

your PC and the iDEN phone.

The simplified steps of a typical Dispatch call are:

TO

Setup a Dispatch Call

Step
1

Action
A Dispatch call is requested via PTT activation.
The call request packet is routed to the DAP.

The DAP recognizes the MSs group and finds the group members
by location area (DLA).

The DAP sends location requests to the member's DLA to obtain

current sector or cell.

The group member MSs respond with eachs current sector or cell
location.

The DAP supplies each members routing information to the MPS

and PD.

Call voice packets are sent to the PD, where they are replicated and
distributed to the MSs sites.

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Figure 5-7

Note

Typical Dispatch Call Summary

See Dispatch Subsystem on page 3-14 for a more detailed call flow.

Packet Data Call Flow

The Packet Data call process is as follows:

The SU sends and receives voice data.

The EBTS converts the radio link to the land link and discriminates
between Interconnect and Dispatch calls.

The MDG (Mobile Data Gateway) directs connections to the Internet.

The Home Agent (HA) routes Packet Data information to and from the SU.

The Billing Accumulator (BA) collects and stores billing records that are
produced by the MDG and provides an avenue for the stored billing records
to be transferred to an outside billing center.

The Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Server

authenticates Packet Data.

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The procedure for Packet Data call flow process consists of the following
registration, channel access, and data transfer steps.
TO

Setup a Packet Data Call

Step
1

Action
Registration for Dispatch service (in home or visited network) and
authentication occurs.
When the SU is outside its home network, registration for Dispatch
service is processed differently.

Registration for Packet Data service occurs.

SU initiates a data transfer session to gain access to a packet

channel and goes into Session Active state.

Registration for mobile IP service and tunnel setup occurs.

MDG initiates a session for the targeted MS.

Session reconnect/reselect during cell changes occurs.

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Figure 5-8

Packet Data Call Flow

For more information see iDEN Packet Data Service Registration and Call
Processes (68P80801C90).
Note See Packet Data Subsystem on page 3-20 for a more detailed call flow.

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Chapter 6
Radio Access Network Details
Introduction

This chapter describes the major network elements of the Radio Access
Network subsystem in terms of their key hardware components, software
function, and network management facilities. Each key component is
explained, including its key functions, hardware and software descriptions,
and the network management.

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Radio Access Network Subsystem Description

Introduction

This section describes the iDEN Radio Access Network Subsystem, including
key hardware components, software function, and network management facilities.

References

The following is a list of technical documentation and training courses that

support the EBTS:

EBTS Fundamentals Course (FND104)

EBTS Operations & Maintenance Course (OPM203)

EBTS Troubleshooting Guide (6881012Y79)

EBTS Volume 1 System Installation and Testing (68P80801E35)

EBTS Volume 2 Base Radios (68P80801E35)

EBTS Volume 3 RF Distribution Systems (68P80801E35)

900 Quad EBTS Multi-Sector Rack Configuration (WP05008B)

iDEN EBTS Fan Maintenance Plan (WP2003-14)

iDEN Integrated Site Controller System Manual (68P81098E05)

iDEN Gen 3 Site Controller System Manual (68P80801E30)

iDEN EBTS Total Site Maintenance (WP2001-010)

Ethernet Analyzer Detective Software User's Manual (68P81001Y55)

Inbound Handover Threshold Optimization (WP2002-026)

These documents and others are available on the Motorola Extranet web site
at http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

Radio Access Network Overview

In the iDEN system, the base station radios and associated control equipment
are contained in the Enhanced Base Transceiver System (EBTS) or, more
commonly, cell sites. The EBTS provides the Radio Frequency link between
the land network and the Subscriber Units (SUs). The Base Radios (BRs)
perform the communications with the SUs, sending both the control information and the compressed speech over a radio channel.
Figure 6-1 Radio Access Network Architecture on page 6-3 represents the
architecture of the Radio Access Network.

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Radio Access Network Architecture

Next Generation
Dispatch
Configurations

The Next Generation Dispatch (NGD) provides higher capacity and greater
system reliability in a significantly smaller footprint. It is characterized by
All Frame Relay (AFR), split backhaul, or a combination of configurations.
The main changes to the iDEN network with the NGD system are:

The iDEN Vocoder Processor Unit (iVPU) is designated with respect to its
configuration:

iVPU Dispatch (iVPUd) iVPU hardware operating with only

Dispatch and Packet Data functions. (There is no Interconnect
transcoding.) The iVPUd supports Split Mode Backhaul EBTSs only.
iVPU Dispatch Interconnect (iVPUdi) Software upgrade to support
Dispatch and Packet Data functions in addition to Interconnect
transcoding. Supports Split Backhaul and AFR Backhaul EBTSs.
iVPU Interconnect (iVPUi) Interconnect transcoding. Software
upgrade of iVPUs in the field default to this mode. Supports Split
Backhaul EBTS only.

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The NGD system configuration impacts the EBTS in that all EBTSs communicate via the iVPUs. (See Figure 6-2 NGD Configuration on page 6-4.)

Figure 6-2

Single Software Load

One Network Element from the perspective of the OMC

NGD Configuration

The NGD configuration allows the EBTS to automatically determine which

backhaul mode (Split or AFR) to use in order to communicate with the Northbound network and to communicate with the new NGD NEs. The backhaul is
determined through backhaul negotiation rather than configuration.
The NGD architecture supports various configurations, including:
Mixed Mode
Split Mode
All Frame Relay

Mixed Mode
Configuration

Between Legacy and NGD architecture, the Mixed Mode network is

considered a transitional phase. Mixed Mode is a system configuration that is
characterized by a mixture of Legacy network elements (e.g., BSCs, DAPs,
APDs, iDACs) and new NGD network elements (e.g., HA-DAPs, iVPUs).
See Figure 6-3 NGD Mixed Mode Configuration on page 6-5.
In the Mixed Mode phase of the iDEN architecture, the network elements that
are required for Next Generation Dispatch are migrated into the Legacy architecture. These network elements can coexist with the legacy network
elements.

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Figure 6-3

NGD Mixed Mode Configuration

Split Mode

The NGD network also supports the Split Mode site configuration which is
characterized with Mobis, SNMP, and interconnect voice traffic being carried
by circuit switch channels and dispatch traffic being carried by a Frame Relay
channel. The Mobis and SNMP channels must terminate on an iCP or legacy
Base Site Controller (BSC). Interconnect voice traffic can terminate on either
a legacy Transcoder (XCDR), iVPUi, or iVPUdi. The Frame Relay traffic can
terminate on a legacy Dispatch Application Processor (DAP), Mobile Data
Gateway (MDG), iVPUd, or iVPUdi.

All Frame Relay

All Frame Relay (AFR) is supported in both Mixed Mode and in the final
NGD configurations. AFR trunks carry signaling, interconnect, dispatch and
packet data traffic over Frame Relay.
In the AFR configuration, all traffic is to be packetized. The EBTS traditional
circuit traffic (O&M, Mobis, and interconnect bearer) must be encapsulated in
frame relay packets using appropriate methods.

General Call
Functionality

When a call is initiated, the EBTS converts the radio link to various land-line
protocols depending on whether the call is Dispatch, Interconnect, or Packet
Data. The DAP/HA-DAP then determines service availability and location
information. The voice packets are duplicated and routed to the appropriate
cell sites to support the group call. The HA-iHLR provides the databases
where subscriber profile information is stored for Dispatch authentication.

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Radio Link
Functionality

The EBTS establishes and maintains the radio link on the RF control channels
when a call is initiated. Once the radio link is established, the EBTS determines what protocol to use based on whether the call is Dispatch, Interconnect, or Packet Data. If the location of the SU indicates that another EBTS
has better radio link quality, then the SU reconnects to the new EBTS without
handover control overhead. The SU reselects and connects dynamically as
required.
The availability of the traffic channel in a specific area increases when
additional BRs are added. With an increase in BRs, more Digital Access
Cross-Connect Switch (DAC) and DAP/HA-DAP resources are needed to
support the increase in radio link capacity

Key Network Elements

This section provides a brief description of the key Radio Access Network
network elements.

EBTS

The EBTS is the equipment through which the radio signal from the
subscriber gains access to the system. This is also referred to as a site or cell
site. EBTS also supports a power backup system.

DCS

The Digital Cross Connect Switch (DCS) is a standard, programmable

telephone industry device that provides a transport system within the iDEN
network. It is the central connecting point for ALL T1 and E1 links in the
iDEN network and is used to separate the information on the T1 or E1 links
and route the data to the correct network element.
For Interconnect calls, the DCS crossconnects interconnect voice packets to
the BSC/iBSC complex. The BSC/iBSC coordinates the movement of packets
between the DCS and the MSC.
For Dispatch calls, the DCS connects dispatch voice packets to the iVPU. The
iVPU coordinates the movement of voice packets between the EBTS and the
iVPUs. The iVPU, under the direction of the HA-DAP, routes voice packets to
another EBTS if the Subscriber Unit (SU) reconnects.
Transport facilities between the EBTS and DCS may use several interface
types, including the following:

Microwave

Fiber, and/or

Copper

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iSC

The iSC controls the routing of information to/from the Base Radio(s),
performs resource allocation, satellite tracking, and backhaul to the Mobile
Switching Office (MSO). It routes interconnect, Dispatch, and Packet information to and from the MSO via a T1 or E1 trunk.

Base Radio

The BRs perform the RF communications with the SUs, while the EBTS
provides the Radio Frequency (RF) link between the land network and the
SU. BRs send both the control information and the compressed speech over a
radio channel and packet data translations.

RFDS

The Radio Frequency Distribution System (RFDS) permits the combining of

the transmit RF signal out of the BRs. It amplifies and distributes the receive
signal to the BRs. The hardware consists of the Transmit Combiner Deck(s)
and the Receive Multicoupler assemblies.

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Enhanced Base Transceiver System

This section describes the Enhanced Base Transceiver System (EBTS) of the
Radio Access Network subsystem, including key hardware components,
software function, and network management facilities.

Overview

The Radio Access Network includes the EBTS which provides the RF
interface for the SU. It also provides the T1 serial data interface between the
iDEN Mobile Switching Office (MSO), which provides dispatch, interconnect, and packet data services. The EBTS also supports a power backup
system.
The EBTS is the equipment through which the radio signal from the
subscriber gains access to the system. This is also referred to as a site or cell
site.

EBTS Hardware Description

The EBTS consists of a Control Cabinet that houses the integrated Site
Controller (iSC) which performs all control and synchronization functions for
the EBTS, and a Radio Frequency (RF) Cabinet that contains the BR which is
responsible for control signaling and user voice/data. (See Figure 6-4 EBTS
Cabinets on page 6-9.)
EBTS components are rack-mounted. A standard configuration is recommended, but an EBTS can be configured with different equipment to tailor the
performance.

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Figure 6-4

EBTS Cabinets

The EBTS Control Cabinet contains the network elements that are responsible
for radio resource management. Radio resource management is the control,
assignment, and monitoring of the radio channels and Time Division Multiple
Access (TDMA) time slots of the radios under the control cabinets control.
In addition to radio resource management, the control cabinet also routes data
and voice information to the correct network element at the MSO and
provides the interface between the rest of the EBTS equipment and the MSO.
The RF Cabinet is a self-supporting structure, which contains various
equipment modules including the following (see Figure 6-5 Radio Frequency
Cabinet on page 6-10):

Base Radio

Breaker Panel - the central location for power distribution and overload
protection of the RF Cabinet. The circuit breakers provide an on/off control
for these modules. They also act as automatic disconnect switches in the
event of an electrical overload.

Junction Panel (rear of cabinet) - provides a central location for cabinet

grounding and intercabling. Access to the Junction Panel is gained from the
rear of the RF Cabinet.

RF Distribution System

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Figure 6-5

Radio Frequency Cabinet

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The following EBTS network elements are described in more detail below:

ACG

Access Control Gateway (ACG)

iDEN Site Controller

iMU/EAS

RFDS

BR

The Access Control Gateway (ACG) is the site controller and the communications gateway between an EBTS site and the MSO. The ACG manages its RF
resources as well and reports performance data to the OMC which can be used
for troubleshooting.
Note The terms Integrated Site Controller (iSC) and Access Controller
Gateway (ACG) can be used interchangeably to refer to the same
component.
The ACG uses either of two integrated Site Controller (iSC) platforms:

iSC3 - this is the current platform

iSC2 - this platform is still used in the field but is not available in new EBTS
shipments

The main differences between the two iSCs are the number of rack units (size/
height), processor speed and the number of T1/E1 and Ethernet ports.
The ACG also allows the OMC-R operator to remotely switch over to the
standby ACG.

iSC3

Figure 6-6

The third generation Site Controller (iSC3) is capable of supporting the

advanced iDEN features that will be developed over the next several years.
The GEN III Site Controller (see Figure 6-6 below) is compatible with the
current generation of EBTS equipment. The iSC3 supports more RF carriers
than the iSC2.
iSC3 Front Panel

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Two iSCs are recommended for redundant/standby operation. These units are
software switchable (active-standby). Communication between the master
(active) and standby is initiated by the active controller. This redundancy
reduces maintenance and downtime.
In the event of an EBTS failure, the iSC allows an OMC-R operator to
perform tests to isolate faults between the EBTS and the facilities (T1/E1) and
load new software.
The functionality of the SRI, ELP, STP, and transient protection cards in the
iSC2 is built into the motherboard of this newer version of controller. The
iSC3 does not contain field replaceable units.
The main differences between the two iSCs are the number of rack units (size/
height), processor speed and the number of T1/E1 and Ethernet ports.

iSC2

As with the latest version of the site controller, the iSC2 performs all control
and synchronization functions for the EBTS. This includes radio resource
management or the control, assignment, and monitoring of the radio channels
and time slots of the radios under its control.
Note Beginning with SR 15.0, the iSC will periodically monitor its CPU
utilization. When it goes higher than certain thresholds, the iSC2
performs a set of actions to reduce CPU utilization. When CPU
utilization is lowered and it exits the threshold level, normal processing
is restored. All iSC2s will be required to have their RAM upgraded to
32MB. The OMC will not download new configuration files to iSC2s
with less than 32MB.
The iSC is also the interface between the MSO and the BRs. The iSC communicates with the MSO via either a T1 or E1 interface, and with the BRs via an
Ethernet LAN. There is usually a redundant iSC that will control the site in
the event the primary iSC fails.
The iSC2 consists of the following modules (see Figure 6-7 iSC2 - Front and
Rear Views on page 6-13):

Ethernet LAN PCI (ELP) - Provides IEEE 802.3 10Base2 Ethernet

interface between the Controller and the BRs.

Subrated T1 PCI/subrated E1 PCI card (STP/SEP) - Provides the site

network interface between the Controller T1/E1 span. Integrates the
Channel Service Unit (CSU) functionality used in other systems.

Site Reference ISA card (SRI) Provides EBTS with accurate frequency
reference (5 MHz) and timing information (1 PPS).

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Serial/Parallel Transient protection card Provide transient protection for

the serial/parallel data I/O. The Serial/Parallel card is the connection point
for the RS232 and IEEE 1284 parallel connection between the Controller
and the iMU.

T1/E1 Transient protection card Provides physical interface to the

network (MSO) and conditions the signals. The T1 is first routed through
the transient protection circuitry before being processed by the STP card.
The circuitry protects the STP card from surges on the T1 line.

Figure 6-7

iSC2 - Front and Rear Views

Most systems are configured with two Controllers (a main and a standby) and
an iMU.

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iMU and EAS

Both the iDEN Monitor Unit (iMU) and the Environmental Alarm Systems
(EAS or EAS2) receive alarm signals from various EBTS site equipment and
sends them to the iSC for processing. The alarm signals can come from BRs,
the RFDS, circuit breaker status signals, as well as customer-defined alarms
such as AC power, smoke alarms, intrusion alarms, high/low temperature
alarms, and antenna tower lights.
The EAS monitors EBTS site alarms and reports the alarms to both iSC3s
through the parallel ports on the back labeled Controller A and Controller
B. The EAS is sometimes referred to as the IMU II.
The control cabinet contains either an iMU or an EAS depending on the type
of iSC that is installed.

RFDS

iSC2 contains the iMU

iSC3 contains the EAS

The RFDS is the frequency combiner that allows several BRs to share a
common antenna system. The EBTS can be configured with either hybrid or
cavity combiners. This creates minor changes in maintenance and operation
but does not affect the functionality of the radio link.
The EBTS site antenna configurations will vary with each installation. Each
EBTS cell requires RF antennas for TX and RX signals. Site antenna configurations include three RX antennas for each omni or sector RF coverage area.
Sites may be configured with a separate TX antenna for each omni or sector
RF coverage area, but typically the site antennas are configured so that the TX
signals are applied to one or more of the RX antennas. Therefore a site may
have either four or three antennas for each omni or sector RF coverage area.
There are several different ways to configure the RFDS depending upon the
number of BRs and the antenna configurations. The following is the main
type of RFDS used in the EBTS site:

Duplex RFDS - is a broadband, three-antenna RF distribution system. It

allows a transmit (TX) and a receive (RX) path to share a common antenna.
A total of three duplexers reside within this distribution system. (See Figure
6-8 Duplex RFDS on page 6-15.)

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Base Radio

Duplex RFDS

The BR provides reliable digital capabilities via a compact softwarecontrolled design. Increased channel capacity is achieved through voice
compression techniques and time division multiplexing. The BR is mounted
below the RF Distribution System in the RF Cabinet. (See Figure 6-5 Radio
Frequency Cabinet on page 6-10.)
A BR can be removed from the EBTS and replaced with a new BR without
taking the site off the air. The BRs and the radio link traffic (voice and data)
are controlled by the ACG/iSC over the Ethernet LAN.
BRs are either single-channel units that provide a single 25 KHz RF carrier in
one physical unit or a QUAD Channel BR that supports up to four 25 KHz RF
carriers in one physical unit. The QUAD BR can be software-configured from
the OMC-R for 1 to 4 carriers.
Each BR consists of the following components:

Base Radio Controller (BRC) - controls the BR RF transmitter (TX) and

receiver (RX). The BRC has a 10Base2 Ethernet interface for
communication with the ACG/iSC.

Exciter - provides low level TX RF output signal to drive the RF Power

Amplifier

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Enhanced Base Transceiver System

RF Power Amplifier (PA) - amplifies the low level TX RF signal from the
exciter. The RF PA provides the final TX RF power output to the RFDS and
TX antenna.

Receiver - contains three receivers that provide RX antenna diversity

Power Supply - Provide DC voltages for various BR modules

The BR platforms that are currently supported include the following:

EBRC These can only support a single 25 KHz RF carrier.

900 MHz Quad BR These are assigned 900 MHz frequencies whenever
possible for interconnect traffic. Call setup, and control will occur in the
800 MHz band.

Quad BR These can support four 25 KHz RF carriers on one physical

BR and utilizes the same platform as the single channel BR. It can be
software-configured from the OMC-R for from 1 to 4 carriers.

Quad 2 BR These provide customers with the flexibility to deploy either

800 MHz or 900 MHz frequencies with the same hardware platform and
reduce the number of BR Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) to be maintained.
To support the extra memory requirements for a Quad2 BR image, a Quad2
BR is supported only on sites with an iSC3 or an iSC2 with a memory
upgrade.

EBTS Software Description

The EBTS software and configuration data are loaded into the system via the
Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC-R).

EBTS Network Management

The Network Management functions for the Radio Access Network are
performed by the following:

OMC-R

OMC-R

MMI Commands

Status Indicators

Event Logs

Load shedding

As with other iDEN network elements, the OMC-R provides the capability to
remotely monitor and maintain the EBTS, providing the network operator a
means of loading, configuring, and isolating faults within the iDEN network.
It also provides support for performance and security management. The
OMC-R receives events and alarms to help isolate problems.

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Configuration Management allows for parallel BR downloads. This allows

simultaneous software downloads to each BR in the EBTS and reduces
downtime.
Statistics are sent to the OMC-R every 30 minutes. Alarms, state events, and
faults are sent as they occur.

MMI Commands

As with other iDEN network elements, communication with the system is

through the use of Man Machine Interface (MMI) commands and a service
computer. MMI commands provide testing capabilities, access to alarm log
files, and various diagnostic tests. MMI commands also provide a means to
configure the control and RF cabinets for various system tests.

Status Indicators

The following status indicators support the EBTS operations and maintenance
functions:

Event Logs

EBTS Indicators - the Front Panel Display Card provides a means for
monitoring operation of the EBTS equipment.

iSC - the front panel display card provides a means of monitoring operation
of the Controller. These LEDs provide information on the status of the iSC
Controller, the network, the Subrated T1/E1 PCI card, and Site Reference
ISA card.

BR - the BRC monitors the functions of all the modules in the BR. The
LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of the modules monitored by the
BRC. A solid red LED indicates hard failures. Minor failures are indicated
by a flashing red LED.

iMU/EAS - three LEDs are provided to monitor the status of the iMU. Two
LEDs, Input Active and Output Active, are used to indicate the status of the
EAS input alarms and relay outputs, respectively. Also, one LED is used to
indicate that the iMU is powered on.

As with other iDEN Network Elements, the OS maintains a system log file of
events, including changes of state and failures of hardware Customer
Replaceable Units (CRUs). Status messages are reported to the OMC where
they are received and stored for historical reference. These status messages
may be used to aid in system troubleshooting and diagnostics.
To use the system event log for diagnosing problems, review log entries that
were recorded over an interval of time, such as several hours or even longer. It
is also possible to review the history of a resource or CRU using the information from system messages and hardware message logs.

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Load Shedding

The load shedding mechanism involves memory usage, CPU usage, and
possibly queue sizes as a trigger. Alarms will be used to indicate when the
trigger points are reached.
The load shedding algorithm uses three major priority categories, including:

Maintenance messages (including messages related to the Resource

Allocation Group (RAG) management and fault management)

Fault management

Location tracking of the Subscriber Unit (SU)

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Interconnect Subsystem Details
Introduction

This chapter describes the major network elements of the Interconnect

subsystem in terms of their key hardware components, software function, and
network management facilities. Each key component is explained, including
its key functions, hardware and software descriptions, and the network
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Interconnect Subsystem Description

Introduction

This section describes the iDEN Interconnect subsystem, including functionality, hardware, and software information.

Interconnect Overview

Interconnect calling, similar to cellular telephone calling, allows a Subscriber

Unit (SU) to travel freely throughout an iDEN system and communicate with
other subscribers and landline systems. Within this extended network, a user
can originate or receive interconnect calls.
The system tracks the location of the SU, the services available to the SU, and
the routing of calls to/from the SU as it travels throughout the system. With
networked regions the SU can roam into those interconnected regions originating and receiving calls as if the SU is in its home system.
The major Network Elements involved in an Interconnect call are:

Next Generation
Dispatch (NGD)
Configurations

SU (Subscriber Unit) - sends and receives voice data

EBTS (Enhanced Base Transceiver System) - converts the radio link to the
land link and discriminates between interconnect and dispatch calls

BSC/iBSC (Base Site Controller / iDEN Base Site Controller) - routes

interconnect packets between the EBTS and the MSC

MSC (Mobile Switching Center) - determines Interconnect services and

location information and also controls and routes the calls to other
providers

IWF (Inter-working Function) - provides circuit switched data services

SMS (Short Message Service) - provides text message services

VMS (Voice Mail Server) - serves as an answering machine and stores

messages for the SU. It also indicates when voice mail is present.

SDM/FT (SuperNode Data Manager/Fault Tolerant) - part of the Call

Intercept System (CIS) that allows law enforcement agencies to obtain call
data records as well as intercept audio in an Interconnect phone call for
court authorized monitoring.

The Next Generation Dispatch provides higher capacity and greater system
reliability in a significantly smaller footprint. It supports All Frame Relay
(AFR), Split Backhaul, or a combination of both configurations. (See Figure
7-1 NGD System on page 7-3.)

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Figure 7-1

NGD System

NGD Features

The main changes to the iDEN network with the NGD system are:

The iVPU is designated with respect to its configuration:

iVPUd - iVPU hardware operating with only Dispatch and Packet Data
functions. (There is no Interconnect transcoding.) The iVPUd supports
Split Mode Backhaul EBTSs only.
iVPUdi - Software upgrade to support Dispatch and Packet Data
functions in addition to Interconnect transcoding. Supports Split
Backhaul and AFR Backhaul EBTSs.
iVPUi - Interconnect transcoding. Software upgrade of iVPUs in the
field default to this mode. Supports Split Backhaul EBTSs only.

Single Software Load

One iVPU software load supports the following:

Interconnect Transcoding
Dispatch Intra-Urban Dispatch Audio Routing and Duplication (APD)
Dispatch Inter-Urban Dispatch Audio Routing and Duplication (iDAC)
Frame Relay and IP Inter-working

One Network Element from the perspective of the OMC

The NGD architecture supports various configurations, including:

Mixed Mode
Split Mode
All Frame Relay (AFR)

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Mixed Mode
configuration

Between Legacy and Next Generation Dispatch architecture, the Mixed Mode
network is considered a transitional phase. Mixed Mode is a system configuration that is characterized by a mixture of Legacy network elements (e.g.,
BSCs, DAPs, APDs, iDACs) and new NGD network elements (e.g., HADAPs, iVPUs). (See Figure 7-2 below.)
In the NGD configuration, an iVPU can be configured as:

iVPUi (for Interconnect only)

iVPUd (for Dispatch only)

iVPUdi (for Interconnect or Dispatch)

This depends upon the system configuration. In the mixed mode phase of the
iDEN architecture, the network elements that are required for Next Generation Dispatch are migrated into the Legacy architecture.
These network elements can coexist with the legacy network elements.
The difference between the iVPUi and iVPUdi is that the iVPUi only supports
interconnect for split backhaul sites whereas the iVPUdi supports interconnect for both split backhaul and AFR backhaul sites, along with dispatch
and packet data services.
Figure 7-2

Mixed Mode Configuration

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Split Mode

The NGD network also supports the Split Mode site configuration which is
characterized with Mobis, SNMP, and interconnect voice traffic being carried
by circuit switch channels and dispatch traffic being carried by a Frame Relay
channel. The Mobis and SNMP channels must terminate on an iCP or legacy
BSC. Interconnect Voice traffic can terminate on either a legacy XCDR,
iVPUi, or iVPUdi. The Frame Relay traffic can terminate on a legacy DAP,
MDG, iVPUd, or iVPUdi. (See Figure 7-3 below.)
Figure 7-3

Split Mode Configuration

All Frame Relay

AFR is supported in both Mixed Mode and in the final NGD configurations.
AFR trunks carry signaling, interconnect, dispatch and packet data traffic over
Frame Relay. (See Figure 7-1 NGD System on page 7-3.)

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iBSC Functional Description

iBSC Functional Description

This section describes the iDEN Base Site Controller (iBSC), including
hardware and software descriptions and network management information.

References

The following is a list of technical documentation and training courses that

support the Legacy BSC:

Interconnect Fundamentals Course (FND105)

Interconnect Operations & Maintenance Course (OPM207)

iBSC Operations & Maintenance Course (OPM214)

iDEN System Recovery Topics Course (ADV401)

Interconnect Troubleshooting Guide (6881012Y80)

iBSC Hardware Manual (68P1001Y77)

iBSC Health Check (HC04003)

Legacy BSC to iBSC Reference Guide (WP 04008)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

iBSC Overview

The iBSC is a network element in the Interconnect portion of the Mobile

Switching Office (MSO) of the iDEN system. The iBSC presents technology
that increases the Erlang capacity per square foot, increases availability, and
addresses cost concerns for maintaining legacy platforms due to end-of-life
issues. See Figure 7-4 iBSC in the iDEN Network on page 7-7.

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Figure 7-4

iBSC in the iDEN Network

The iBSC consists of an iCP (iDEN Call Processor) and two iVPUis (iDEN
Voice Processing Unit(s). Note that the iVPUi is the same element with the
same capabilities as the legacy iVPU. (See Figure 7-5 iBSC Architecture on
page 7-8.) Only the name has been changed to identify it as an Interconnect
element.
The iCP controls the signaling necessary to set up, maintain, and tear down
calls and provides handover support and control in Mobility Management.
The iVPUi controls the voice traffic. This includes compressing voice traffic
being sent to the mobile while decompressing voice traffic being sent from the
mobile. It transcodes between VSELP/AMBE to PCM audio, provides
subrate allocation, and so on.
With the rollout of SR14.0 and later, the iVPU becomes more important to the
overall iDEN network. It is a configurable network element. It continues to
support Interconnect and can now support Dispatch and Packet Data.

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Figure 7-5

iBSC Architecture

With SR15.0 and later, the iBSC supports a maximum of 384 split-mode sites.
The maximum number of All Frame Relay (AFR) sites supported has not
increased. As in earlier releases, up to 176 AFR sites are supported. (See
Figure 7-6 below.)
Figure 7-6

iBSC Coverage

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iCP Function
The iCP performs the same functions as in legacy networks, including:

Controls the signaling necessary to set up, maintain, and tear down
interconnect calls

Provides handover support and control in Mobility Management

Conversion of radio link to land network format

Control Transcoder audio

iVPU Function
The iVPUi also performs the same functions as in legacy networks,
converting the VSELP or AMBE++ voice packets used on the radio link to
the Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) used by local and interconnected Public
Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN).
The iVPU also performs:

Subrate allocation

EBTS span audits

Audio path setup

Vocoder bypass for mobile-to-mobile calls of the same type, TTY Baudot,
and Circuit Data Calls

The iVPU performs transcoding between VSELP/AMBE++ to PCM audio,

subrate allocation, EBTS Span audits, audio path setup, Vocoder Bypass for
Mobile-to-Mobile calls of the same type, TTY Baudot and Circuit Data Calls.

iBSC Hardware Description

Each of the iBSC components is housed in its own cabinet/frame. See Figure
7-7 iBSC Hardware on page 7-10.
The iCP frame/cabinet in a standard configuration consists of two iCP nodes
and an I/O shelf.
The iVPUi frame/cabinet consists of two iVPUi nodes.
The iBSC consists of a combination of one iCP and two iVPUis. The
component specifications include the following:

iCP refers to 2 Unix Nodes and 1 I/O cage in an Active-Active (with one of
the Nodes as Supervisor) Configuration

iCP Node: refers to 1 of the 2 Unix Nodes which comprise the iCP

iVPUi refers to a single iVPUi shelf with a maximum of 15 BPP2 cards

(BPP2 refers to the transcoder card).

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iBSC Functional Description

The iBSC may co-exist on the same MSC and OMC with legacy BSC
equipment, however the iCP cannot be paired with a legacy EXCDR, nor
can an iVPUi be paired with a legacy CP.

Figure 7-7

iCP Components

iBSC Hardware

The iCP consists of:

One I/O shelf provides for the termination of the T1/E1 spans carrying the
SS7, MOBIS, and SNMP

Two Server Nodes manage the call signaling and voice paths between the
EBTS and the iVPUi or iVPUdi (load balanced)

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See Figure 7-8 iCP Frame Layout on page 7-11 for details.
Figure 7-8

iCP Frame Layout

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iCP Input/Output Shelf

The iCP I/O shelf (see Figure 7-9 iCP I/O Shelf on page 7-12) consists of the
following:

The iCP I/O shelf provides termination of the T1/E1 spans hosting the
MTL, Mobis RSL, and SNMP RSL links.

The internally packet switched I/O shelf consists of a management Blade,

redundant (2) switch Blades, each capable of terminating up to 8 T1 or E1
spans.

Can have between 2 and 6 I/O Blades; 2 for SS7 and 0 to 4 for site traffic
(LAPD).

The I/O shelf supports dual -48VDC power feeds.

All I/O shelf cards are hot swappable.

T1 Termination Solution for Dual Node iCP

Switch Cards - Redundant Ethernet Connectivity (to iCP nodes)

MGMT card Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Support

T1 cards - SS7 and LAPD Protocol Support

Figure 7-9

iCP I/O Shelf

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iCP Boards

The iCP contains the following boards (see Table 7-1 iCP Board Functions on
page 7-13):

Alarm Management Controller (AMC)

IP Switch cards

IO Blade (also known as Payload cards)

Table 7-1
iCP Board Functions
Card
Functions
AMC

Hot-swappable boards provide for N+1 redundancy,

and are used to gather, control, and monitor systems
status over the IPMI bus.

IP Switch card

A complete 24 10/100 and 2 Gigabit Ethernet

switching subsystem that performs all switching
functions with a throughput of up to 6.6 million
packets-per-second.

I/O Blade card

Processes either LAPD (Link Access Protocol on

D-Channel) or SS7 traffic which is terminated at
the Rear Transition Module.

I/O Blade Cards

With SR 15.0, the number of RSL cards may range from 0 to 4. Each RSL
card may be installed in any slot between 3 and 9. (See Figure 7-10 below.)
Also, as part of SR 15.0, the RSL board and slot ID must be configured from
the OMC. Local movement of the RSL cards via the LMT is no longer
supported.
Note If all EBTS sites are connected through AFR trunks, no RSL cards are
required.
The MTL2 cards remain installed in slots 1 and 2. The number of cards or
configuration of MTL2 cards has not changed.

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Figure 7-10 RSL Configurations

Table 7-2 indicates the number of RSL cards required to support a range of
split mode sites.

Table 7-2
Split Mode RSL Card Configuration
# of Split Mode
# of Required RSL Cards
Sites

iVPU Components

0 (all AFR sites)

0 cards

1 - 96

1 card

97 - 192

2 cards

193 - 288

3 cards

289 - 384

4 cards

The iVPU frame houses two iVPU cages, each independent of one another.
Each cage is an integral product, which houses a common platform and iVPUspecific Circuit modules. A midplane provides the communication between
all modules. The iVPU frame has the following major equipment areas:

Top of cabinet I/O panel

DC power distribution

iVPU cages (lower and upper) front and rear

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An iVPU frame is equipped with two iVPU cages is populated with cards
depending upon the configuration (1 iCP connected to 2 iVPUs), and the
voice processing capacity required. (See Figure 7-11 iVPU Components on
page 7-15.)
Expanding iVPU capacity is done at the iVPU cage level. This can be done by
adding more Bearer Payload Processor (BPP2) cards for more voice processor
circuits, as well as at the iVPU pool level, by adding 2 iVPU cages along with
the iCP.

Figure 7-11 iVPU Components

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iVPU Front Cage Boards

The iVPU front cage contains the following cards:

Circuit Breaker Module (CBM) Power Supply Module (PSM)

Customer and Cabinet Alarm (CCA) card

Interface Switch Board/System Processor card (ISB/SPROC)

Bearer Payload Processor2 (BPP2) card

Fan Module

Figure 7-12 provides the layout of the boards and modules in the front cage of
the iVPU.
Figure 7-12 iVPU Front Cage

The iVPU rear cage contains the following cards:

Alarm I/O (AIO) card

Dual Gigabit Ethernet (DGBE) card

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Dual Optical Channel Layer-3 (DOC3) card

The Figure 7-13 iVPU Rear Cage on page 7-17 provides the layout of the
boards in the rear cage of the iVPU.
Figure 7-13 iVPU Rear Cage

The following table (Table 7-3) provides the iVPU board descriptions:
Table 7-3
iVPU Board Functions
Board Name
Function
CBM

Contains seven 20A Circuit Breakers that provide

current overload protection.

PSM

A DCDC converter

CCA

Payload card that provides the alarm and status

monitor and control interface between the ISB/
SPROC and other iVPU plugin cards/modules.

ISB/SPROC

Implements the Hub connecting the SPROC,

network interface, and all payload cards, and
supports O&M and centralized call processing
activities in the iVPU cage.

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Table 7-3
iVPU Board Functions (continued)
Board Name
Function
BPP2

Payload card containing a multipurpose processor

and an array of DSPs configured to support vocoder
processing (speech compression, rate adaption,
etc.) of the bearer channels

Fan Module

Provides cooling airflow for the iVPU cage and its

plugin cards.

AIO

Provides the external interface for customer alarm

equipment input/output to/from the CCA cards
located in the iVPU cage. It also provides BITS
interface for external clock source inputs, which
synchronize clock/timing signals on iVPU cards.

DGBE

Provides Gigabit Ethernet 1000BaseT LAN

interfaces between external Catalyst Ethernet
switches and the Interface Switching Board (ISB)
located in the iVPU cage. The interfaces are used to
transport control signaling between the iVPU and
other subsystems through the external Ethernet
switch.

DOC3

Provides dual OC3 links between the MSC/Digital

Cross-connect Switch (DCS) and the iVPU cage. It
also transfers optical data from/to the iVPU payload
cards (BPP2) via 15 (fifteen) High-speed Circuit
Interconnect (HCI) interfaces.

IP Footprint Reduction
The IP Footprint Reduction (IPFR) feature in SR 15.0 significantly reduces
the number of IP network addresses required by the iVPU. It impacts all
versions of the iVPU, including iVPUi, iVPUdi, and iVPUd.
The iVPUs enabled with the IPFR feature enable the use of the following IP
addresses:

Each ISB is assigned an external IP address

The external logical SPROC is assigned an IP address

A total of 5 or 8 IP addresses are consumed by the iVPUi.

iBSC Links and

Interfaces

The links for the legacy BSC and iBSC are virtually the same. These links are
Mobis for call set-up and tear down to and from the radios, SS7 for call set-up
and tear down to and from the switch, and PSTN and SNMP for operational
management to and from the EBTS sites and the OMC. See Figure 7-14 iBSC
Links and Interfaces on page 7-19 for more detail.

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In addition, coded voice to and from the radios and PCM to and from the
switch will be sent over wire from the radios and over fiber to the MSC.
Links between the call processors and voice processors support control and
maintenance functions that are carried over wire or are delivered in packets on
a LAN.
Figure 7-14 iBSC Links and Interfaces

iBSC Software Description

Each iCP node requires its own software and configuration data. Because
each node is providing the same services, the configuration data, with the
exception of the nodal identifiers, will be identical. Required configuration
changes should be applied to both nodes at the same time. Configuration
changes that are not on-line changeable should be performed one node at a
time to avoid an entire iCP outage.

iVPU Rolling
Software Upgrade

The iVPU Rolling Upgrade (RUP) feature enables the user to upgrade an
iVPU to a new software release with zero downtime. This means that the
platform will remain in service and continue to process calls. However,
individual cards will be taken out of service, which will result in a loss of
capacity.

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A key prerequisite to a successful rolling software upgrade is compatibility

between the running software and the new software. The OMC-R should not
allow initiation of a rolling software upgrade unless the two releases are
compatible.
RUP was introduced in SR13.4 for an iVPU configuration and the same
guidelines apply for the iVPUi mode:

As FRUs are software upgraded, the iVPUi continues to provide

interconnect service. However, calls on the BPP2 that are upgraded would
be interrupted.

It is recommended that upgrade is performed during the maintenance

window to reduce end user interruptions.

2N redundant boards are upgraded one at a time. These include the following:

ISB/SPROCs

CCAs

DOC3s

Upon transition of the ISB/SPROC active state, a momentary loss of IP

connectivity may effect interconnect calls that are in transition, such as call
setups and handovers.

iBSC Network Management

The Network Management functionality on the iCP and iVPU is similar to

that of the legacy BSC:

Supports iCP pair related configurations

The iCP and iVPU are included in the OMC System Status Display

The iCP does not take software downloads from the OMC

iCP Configurations

Software upgrades are performed via a CD ROM drive resident on each

iCP node
Application level patches may be sent to the iCP via FTP

Network Management of the iCP platform provides the capability to:

Download configuration data

Store and upload statistics

Perform time synchronization with the OMC-R

Report alarms and state change events to the OMC-R

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The iCP is considered a single entity in the following areas:

Configuration

Fault management

Required iCP configuration changes should be applied to both nodes at the

same time. Configuration changes that are not on-line changeable should be
performed one node at a time to avoid an entire iCP outage.

Each iCP Node is managed independently and includes the following support:

Treated as a separate NE

Managed by the same OMC-R

Supporting all applicable configuration

Fault

Performance

Time

LMT functionality

iCP Firmware Downloads

Effective with SR 15.0, the LMT operator may upgrade the iCP firmware
using two new commands: io_upgrade and io_versions.
The io_upgrade command performs a firmware upgrade for a specific iCP
card or fan. You must specify the iCP card slot or fan number. The
io_versions command displays the shelf and card software versions and
status.

OMC-R

The Operation and Maintenance Center - Radio (OMC-R) performs the

following functions on the iBSC (and other iDEN network elements):

Configurations

Upgrades

Optimizing

Monitoring

Reports alarms and state change events

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Online
Configuration
Change

The Online Configuration Change (OLCC) feature allows network operators

to change the iDEN system configuration while the system continues to
process calls.
The OLCC provides the capability to change the iDEN system configuration
while network elements are online processing calls, thereby reducing the
overall scheduled configuration change outage time for the iDEN network.
It also provides the mechanism to change the allocated system parameters
without re-initializing the network element off-line.
OLCC Display and Logging
The OLCC changes being applied will be displayed at the LMT when the
OLCC switch occurs. The message will describe the OLCC add/modify/
delete action and whether it was successful. In addition, the OLCC changes
will be placed in the iVPU customer log.

PDR Warning

The Packet Data Region (PDR) Warning is a new message that indicates a
potential service problem. If an operator connects a new EBTS site to an iBSC
and a packet data region is controlled by different OMCs, packet data service
will not work.
In the case where a new site is associated with an iBSC and DAP is mapped to
different OMCs, the interconnect service is supported but packet data service
is not supported. The PDR warning message prevents this from occurring.

iVPU LMT User

Accounts

Admin LMT users may create and maintain user accounts on each iVPU. In
addition, iVPUs can propagate their user accounts to other iVPUs.
One iVPU is selected as the LMT user account master for the urban. The
account master iVPU can synchronize the user account files for all iVPUs
in the urban.
In addition to its user accounts file, the LMT account master knows the IP
addresses for all iVPUs in the urban.

Virtual Router
Redundancy
Protocol

Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) supports high availability for IP

hosts in a LAN. Similar to Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), VRRP
creates a simple failover capability for a VRRP group.
iVPUs support Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and VRRP for high availability. Either technique may be configured in each iVPU.

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Mobile Switching Center Functional Description

Mobile Switching Center Functional Description

This section describes the Mobile Switching Center (MSC), including

hardware and software descriptions and network management information.

References

The following is a list of technical documentation and training courses that

support the MSC:

MSC Planning and Expansion Guide (68P80801A10)

MSC Optimization (68P80801A20)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

MSC Functionality

The MSC is a GSM-based mobile telephone switch that provides Interconnect

services by serving as an interface between the mobile network and the
PSTNs of other service providers. Each MSC provides service within a
geographic coverage area, and a single iDEN urban may contain more than
one MSC.
The MSC is a Nortel Digital Multiplex System-100 Family product. The
MSC can function as a landline switch, a wireless switch, a gateway switch,
SS7 signaling controller, as well as a database controller. The switch is
generic in nature and is dependent upon the various software packages used to
determine its function.
The MSC has basic functionality as well as specific functions in the iDEN
system (see Figure 7-15 MSC in the Interconnect Subsystem on page 7-24).
These include:

Speech - the information sent by the customer from one location to another.
The information is only passed through a peripheral module and the
network.

Message - the internal information sent by the entire DMS (Digital

Multiplexing Switch) switch for call setup. It is often referred to as
message links.

Signaling - the information sent between Central Offices and the BSC/iBSC
and EBTS for digit transmission and call details for billing.

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Figure 7-15 MSC in the Interconnect Subsystem

Additional functions include:

Control and interface to the PSTN

Call processing for Interconnect calls

Echo cancellation for voice calls (with associated equipment)

Provisioning of subscriber supplementary services

Authentication of subscriber units

Intra-system roaming and/or handover between BSCs/iBSCs

Inter-system roaming and/or handover between MSCs

Billing record collection

Interface to a customer-supplied billing system

Control of IWF for data networking

Interface to the Voice Mail System

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MSC Hardware Description

The MSC is configured several ways using a variety of add-on modules. The
MSC includes the components shown in Figure 7-16 below.
Figure 7-16 MSC Components

Switch Matrix
This is a set of digital cross connections between input and output lines that
represents the path to be followed for a particular call setup. The design of the
matrix uses E1 style connections. Up to 60,000 lines may be attached to the
switch matrix.
Core Processor
The Core Processor is a CPU that interprets signaling from the external PSTN
and the iDEN network equipment to identify, authenticate, service, and route
call signaling and traffic in the MSC.
It also communicates with other intelligent nodes in the iDEN network to
coordinate the iDEN network-wide setup of communications circuit paths
between mobile users and land telephone users. Digits dialed by land users or
iDEN mobile users are ultimately used by the core module to make the
connection the user desired.

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Facilities Interface
Both iDEN system span line and the PSTN transport facilities (T1 and/or E1)
are connected to the MSC through Digital Trunk Controllers (DTCs). The
DTC is the interface between the MSC, the iDEN system, and the external
world. T1 or E1 telephony connections may be hardwired to the DTC. The
Signalling and data span lines of the T1/E1s are split off and connected to the
switch matrix for telephony data and the LLP for signal processing. The DTC
cards may be one of two types: T1 for North American markets and E1 for
International markets.
Specialty markets are also supported with other tailored DTC cards.The exact
number will depend on the market and system configuration as specified by
planning and capacity. The DTC is the interface between the external T1/E1
trunks, the Core Processor, and the Switch Matrix.
The Spectrum Peripheral Module (SPM) is an upgraded external interface
used to interface OC-3 fiber optic trunks. DTCs and SPMs can co-exist.
Signal Interface
The Link Peripheral Processor (LLP) is the signaling interface of the MSC.
All interconnect signaling from the PSTN and the iDEN system passes
through the LLP.
Home Location Register
The Home Location Register (HLR) is the location where every Subscriber
Unit's permanent subscriber records are stored. The HLR may be implemented as part of the MSC or as a separate computing system.
All SU identities and the various supplementary services are provisioned in
the HLR. The HLR performs Subscriber Access Control. It is queried each
time an interconnect call is initiated or interconnect call features are requested
and the VLR does not contain an entry.
The MSC manages access to the system by verifying requests for service
against a database of subscriber privileges. The HLR database also contains
Mobile Station Identification data and Fixed Network Data.
Visiting Home Location Register
The Visitor Location Register (VLR) is the location and activity database of
the MSC, containing the IDs and the most recent location information on each
iDEN Subscriber Unit (SU). The core processor reads this location register
database to check SU authorization and location information it requires for
call setup.

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The VLR is a fast-access database storing data about the SU units that are
now or have been recently active. It is a fast look up for Interconnect calls,
permissions, and services. The VLR speeds call setup because the entire HLR
subscriber database that is located on disk is not searched.

MSC Software Description

The MSC Core Processor runs the Switching software for the iDEN network.

MSC Network Management

The MSC has its own monitoring system and is not monitored through the
OMC. This monitoring is done with the MSC Maintenance and Administration Position (MAP) Terminal.
Each user who wants to gain access to the MSC switch has to go through a
LOGIN process. All users of the switch are connected to the switch through a
card and port. Each port into the switch is a data circuit. Access is restricted to
authorized users by means of user names and passwords that are recognized
by the switch.
The command and utility interface is accessed through a login process. Once
a user identity and password are successfully entered, a user interface screen
is displayed.
Monitoring Center
The Monitoring Center is the site where all call intercept data is collected. All
monitoring and recording equipment in located here. Motorola does not
provide any of this equipment.

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Mobile Location Center Functional Description

Mobile Location Center Functional Description

This section describes the Mobile Location Center (MLC), including

hardware and software descriptions and network management information.

References

Technical documentation that supports the MLC is available from the vendor.

MLC Hardware Description

The MLC is a high-availability, scalable central office platform for determining the physical location of a handset in a cellular telephone network. It is
provided by a third-party vendor which supports the product.
An MLC is part of a standard cellular network as defined by GSM and 3GPP
specifications. The MLC:

consists of software and/or hardware offering location service capabilities

accepts requests, services requests, and responds to the received requests

consists of location service components which are distributed to one or

more Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMN) and/or service providers.

The specific MLC entities are:

Gateway Mobile Location Center (GMLC)

Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC)

These network elements can be deployed separately or in combination.

The MLC uses the Nortel Networks Universal Signaling Point (USP) to
communicate with the SS7 network.
The MLC processing units are SUN Netra units, using the Solaris operating
system on a SPARC platform.

MLC Software Description

The following are the Industry Standard Software supported on the MLC:

CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) - Input to the

MLC database can use a CORBA interface that includes methods for
reading and writing subscriber data. CORBA is a machine-to-machine
interface with a well-defined protocol.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - SNMP is an industrystandard interface for fault management and performance monitoring.

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XML (Extensible Markup Language) - XML is the universal format for

structured documents and data on the internet. It is a set of guidelines for
designing text formats for producing files that are easy to generate and read.
It is similar to HTML.

Sun Microsystems Solaris - The Solaris Operating Environment is

acknowledged by the industry to be the premier UNIX environment for
SPARCTM and Intel Architecture systems.

SDK (Software Development Kit) - The SDK provides information needed

to develop location-based applications that can interface to the MLC. The
purpose of the SDK is to provide developers with a tool kit, which allows
development and testing of applications without interfacing directly with
the MLC.

MLC Network Management

Operation, Administration, and Maintenance function of the MLC resides on

the SunNetra Servers.
The OAM Processing Unit collates and stores all the information needed to
monitor the MLC such as Logs, alarms, audit, performance, and location
event records.

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Interworking Function (IWF)

Interworking Function (IWF)

Introduction

This section describes the Interworking Function (IWF), including hardware

and software descriptions, and network management information.

References

The following is a list of technical documentation and training courses that

support the IWF:

Interconnect Fundamentals Course (FND105)

Interconnect Operations & Maintenance Course (OPM207)

IWF Installation Manual (68P80800E10)

IWF System Release Implementation Manual (68P80802B05)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

IWF Overview

The Inter-Working Function (IWF) performs the data-rate adaptation between

the PSTN and the iDEN system. The IWF provides a modem bank that allows
data transmitted from data devices on an external network to access SU and
RF modems. The IWF terminates the PCM digital data format such as
Teletype (TTY), facsimile and dial-up networking.
Consisting of hardware and software elements, the IWF (Inter-working
Function) platform has the following functionalities (see Figure 7-17 Interworking Function Services on page 7-31):

Provides circuit switched data services

Serves as a translation and conversion point

Allows an end-to-end connection between an SU and a remote device such

as a dial-up modem

Provides required rate adaptation between the SU and PSTN or between

two SUs

This allows subscribers to connect a laptop computer or fax machine

directly to an iDEN SU to provide wireless modem and fax data
capabilities

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Figure 7-17 Interworking Function Services

Radio Protocol
Radio Link Protocol (RLP) is the method of transferring compressed
character data between the Mobile Subscriber and the MSC-IWF during
Circuit Switch data networking.

IWF Hardware Description

The IWF has either one or two nodes per chassis, depending on the number of
ports in the configuration:

48/60 ports IWF consist of 2 nodes per chassis

24/30 ports IWF consist of 1 node per chassis

See Figure 7-18 IWF Front View on page 7-32 for the front view and Figure
7-19 IWF Back View on page 7-32 for a view of the back of the IWF.

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Figure 7-18 IWF Front View

Figure 7-19 IWF Back View

The signaling interface between the MSC and the Interworking Function
(IWF) occurs through Ethernet Interface Units (EIU) in the Link Peripheral
Processor (LPP) in the MSC.
The IWF functions can be divided into two elements:

Network Inter-working Trunk (NIT) - Communications from the Network

to IWF
Network side supports connection between a fixed modem and IWF
element

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Mobile Inter-working Trunk (MIT) - Communications from the SUs to the

IWF
Mobile side supports the iDEN protocol connection to the SU

The IWF function can be split into two separate sections, the mobile side and
the network side. The mobile side is referred to as the Mobile-side IWF Trunk
(MIT), while the network side of operations is referred to as the Network-side
IWF Trunk (NIT). MITs and NITs are configured to work as an element
within the circuit switch function.

IWF Software Description

The Interworking Function Software Release, currently IWF 04.15.05,

contains all IWF Code Objects necessary to correctly upgrade/install,
initialize, and operate the iDEN IWF.

IWF Network Management

The Interworking Function software is loaded from a Host computer that is

capable of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) transfers. Access to the software can
be from a laptop using an internet browser such as Netscape or MS Explorer.

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SuperNode Data Manager/Fault Tolerant (SDM/FT)

SuperNode Data Manager/Fault Tolerant (SDM/FT)

Introduction

This section describes the SuperNode Data Manager/Fault Tolerant (SDM/

FT), including hardware and software descriptions and network management
information.

References

The following is a list of technical documentation and training courses that

support the SDM/FT:

Interconnect Fundamentals Course (FND105)

Interconnect Operations & Maintenance Course (OPM207)

Understanding iDEN System Fault Tolerance - Interconnect subsystem

(WP2002-021)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

SDM/FT Overview

The SDM/FT (most commonly referred to as SDM) manages data formatting

and provides a point of access to the switch. This access allows Interconnect
surveillance, customer provisioning, and billing.
The SDM/FT provides a surveillance capability in the iDEN Interconnect
subsystems. Surveillance of communications may involve delivery (to law
enforcement) of a combination of:

Call identifying information

Call content information (digital voice)

Location information

There are three primary elements used to provide this service:

SuperNode Data Manager (SDM) - provides the point of access for a law
enforcement agency to log into the system and obtain interconnect voice
data.

Call Intercept Provisioning Center (CIPC) - provides a web interface to

provision surveillance information. Once the information has been
submitted, the CIPC informs the SDMs of the presence of the new warrant.
Also as a part of the warrant provisioning, the CIPC provides the
surveillance ID and password for the law enforcement agency to gain
access to the surveillance.

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SuperNode Data Manager/Fault Tolerant (SDM/FT)

Law Enforcement Monitor (LEM) - provides the ability to log into the
SDM/FT with a surveillance ID and password, then collect and store the
audio and data about the calls under surveillance. Once those are stored,
the LEM must be able to decode the audio and data into some format usable
by the agency in court.

Monitored Events
The call content of the intercepted call is delivered to one or more monitoring
centers through PET7 (ANSI/ETSI-ISUP) trunks from the DMS-MSC. The
MSC selects an idle trunk member from the observation group, and sets up a
listen-only bridge connection to the Monitoring Center.
The call data of the intercepted call originates at the MSC or HLR. The data is
sent to the attached SDM, where the data records are formatted according to
the legal requirements of the market area. It is then sent to the Monitoring
Center as Call Data Records (CDRs) over X.25 or Ethernet data lines.

SDM/FT Hardware Description

The SDM/FT is a dedicated multi-application Operations Administration and

Maintenance processor that supports the MSC. Each SDM/FT is connected to
one MSC or HLR.
SDM/FT hardware is divided into two domains that mirror each others
functionality to achieve fault tolerant operation. The system modules are
provisioned in pairs. If a module in one of the domains malfunctions, the
corresponding module in the second domain takes over the operations without
service interruption.
Power is provided by two separate battery feeds supplied from the separate
breakers. Both feeds are normally operational. During a single feed failure,
the unaffected domain continues to provide all required services uninterrupted.
The fan trays provide cooling to the cabinet and are powered by separate
battery feeds. This ensures uninterrupted cooling during servicing of a fan
tray.

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SDM/FT Software Description

SDM/FT software applications are backed up via mirrored disk drive units.
These disk drive units are used for data storage, software installation and
upgrades, and recovery in the event of disruption of the SDM/FT.

SDM/FT Network Management

The SDM/FT operations and maintenance functions are provided by the

following:

OMC-R

MMI commands

Call Intercept Provisioning Center

OMC-R

OMC-R is responsible for configuring and monitoring the SDM/FT using

MMI commands to control the specific functions.

MMI Commands

The Man-Machine Interface (MMI) provides a graphical user interface using

the Airgen application software. The functions include the following:

Call Intercept
Provisioning Center

Automatic configuration parameters validation to catch errors that might

cause an outage

The capability to perform network management functions remotely, such as

remote configuration downloads, remote statistics uploads, and remote
switch to a standby unit for faulty network elements

Remote login to access other network element and perform diagnostics and
failure recovery procedures

The Call Intercept System (CIS) management is handled by the Call Intercept
Provisioning Center (CIPC). The CIPC performs the following functions:

Starts monitoring

Stops monitoring

Queries monitoring information

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Dispatch Subsystem Details
Introduction

This chapter describes the Network Elements (NEs) that comprise the
Dispatch subsystem in the Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN)
network. Each NE is documented in a functional description. Each functional
description includes information on the key hardware components, software
function, and network management facilities. The following Dispatch NEs are
supported in the Next Generation Dispatch (NGD) architecture:

High-Availability Dispatch Application Processor (HA-DAP)

High-Availability iDEN Home Location Register (HA-iHLR)

iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG)

iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit (iVPU)

iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit for Dispatch (iVPUd)

iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit for Dispatch (iVPUdi)

The following legacy Dispatch NEs are contained in this chapter for reference
until the NGD architecture has been fully deployed in each service providers
network.

Dispatch Application Processor (DAP)

iDEN Dispatch Access Controller (iDAC)

Advanced Packet Duplicator (APD)

Metro Packet Switch (MPS)

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Next Generation for Dispatch

Next Generation for Dispatch

The NGD architecture introduced a phased migration that included Mixed

Mode and Split Mode architecture. In NGD, feature functionality and
enhancements improved capacity, performance, and management in the iDEN
network.

Split Mode

Split Mode consists of a site configuration with Dispatch traffic carried by a

Frame Relay (FR) channels, and Interconnect voice traffic carried by circuit
switch channels. In Split Mode, Dispatch FR traffic terminates on a legacy
DAP, Mobile Data Gateway (MDG), iVPUd, or iVPUdi. While Interconnect
voice traffic terminates to either a legacy XCDR transcoder, iDEN Vocoder
Processing Unit for Dispatch (iVPUd), or iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit for
Dispatch and Interconnect (iVPUdi).

Mixed Mode

Mixed Mode architecture is comprised of two different stages, Mixed Mode

Stage One, and Mixed Mode Stage Two. Mixed Mode Stage One (see
Figure 8-1) combines the legacy NEs with the iVPUd. Since the HA-DAP has
not yet been added to the network, the iVPUd or iVPUdi is routed through the
MPS. If the service provider configuration still includes a legacy Base Site
Controller (BSC), then an iVPUd is installed. Interconnect traffic is sent to the
BSC and the Dispatch traffic passes through the iVPUd.
In Mixed Mode Stage Two (see Figure 8-2 on page 8-3), the HA-DAP, the
iVPUdi, and the iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit for Interconnect (iVPUi) are
now available in the NGD architecture. Before the HA-DAP is integrated into
the network, all EBTS must be associated with an IVPUd or IVPUdi.

Figure 8-1

Mixed Mode Stage One

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Figure 8-2

Mixed Mode Stage Two

Final NGD Implementation

In the final NGD implementation (see Figure 8-3), all legacy DAPs are
replaced by HA-DAPs, and all EBTSs communicate through the iVPUd or the
iVPUdi. The MPS, APD, and iDAC are decommissioned from the iDEN
network according to the service providers deployment schedule. See Table 81 Mixed Mode and Final NGD Architecture NEs on page 8-4 for a
comparison of what Dispatch NEs are supported in each phase of the NGD
implementation.
Figure 8-3

Next Generation Dispatch Network

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Table 8-1 shows a comparison of what Dispatch NEs are supported in each
phase of the NGD implementation
.
Table 8-1
Mixed Mode and Final NGD Architecture NEs
NEs
Mixed Mode Stage One
Mixed Mode Stage Two
MPS

Fully supported

Fully supported

Not supported

Legacy DAP

Fully supported

Fully supported

Not supported

HA-DAP

Fully supported

Fully supported

Fully supported

APD

Fully supported

Fully supported

Not supported

iDAC

Fully supported

Fully supported

Not supported

iSG

Fully supported

Fully supported

Fully supported

HA-iHLR

Fully supported

Fully supported

Fully supported

iVPUd

Fully supported

Fully supported

Fully supported

iVPUdi

Not supported

Fully supported

Fully supported

iVPUi

Not supported

Fully supported

Fully supported

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DAP Functional Description

DAP Functional Description

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the Legacy DAP.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

EBTS Backhaul: Frame Relay DSO Requirements (WP2002-025)

DAP User Guide (6881001Y49)

SR13.4 DAP Hardware Installation Manual (68P81001Y50)

Understanding iDEN System Fault Tolerance - Dispatch Subsystem

(WP2002-022)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

DAP Overview

The DAP coordinates and controls Dispatch and Packet Data (PD) communication services. The DAP is optimized to support rapid response time for
services such as group calls, private calls, call alerts, emergency calls and
Packet Data networking.
The DAP provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Overall coordination and control of Dispatch and Packet Data functions.

Tracks and maintains Dispatch and Packet Data mobility.

Provides the Visitor Location Register (VLR) for subscriber information.

Provides first-time registration for Dispatch and Interconnect subscribers.

Tracks Subscriber Unit (SU) deactivation.

Sets up Dispatch group calls.

Collects alarms and performance statistics.

The DAP provides the following capacity in the iDEN network:

The R10K DAP supports up to a maximum of 2,000 simultaneous Dispatch

voice calls and 150,000 Dispatch subscribers.

The R12K 4-way DAP supports up to 330,000 Dispatch subscribers.

The R12K 2-way DAP supports up to 2,000 simultaneous Dispatch voice

calls and 180,000 Dispatch subscribers.

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Dispatch Subscriber Parameters

The are several parameters used for Dispatch call processing. These parameters determine mobile subscriber access and services. The parameters
include:

Urban Identifier (Urban ID)

Fleet Identifier (Fleet ID)

Talk Group Identifier (Talk Group ID)

Multiple Simultaneous Talk Group ID (MST ID)

Fleet Member Identifier (Fleet Member ID)

Site specific parameters

Urban ID

The Urban ID parameter defines the home region for a particular SU. This
parameter allows an SU to roam outside the home region and maintain a
unique ID that is used to confirm service, and permit inter-region and
horizontal Dispatch (cross fleet) calling. There can be approximately 11
million Urban IDs in the iDEN network. The Dispatch-Home Location
Register (D-HLR) and Dispatch-Visitor Location Register (D-VLR) maintain
the Urban ID information in its databases.

Fleet ID

The Fleet ID parameter is an identification number assigned to major

corporate or municipal subscribers by the service provider. A fleet is
comprised of different groups, users, or members, and those groups are
defined and managed by the HA-iHLR and D-VLR. The Fleet ID parameter is
the largest functional unit of a Dispatch call.

Fleet Member ID

The Fleet Member ID parameter is a number assigned by the service provider

to uniquely identify an SU as a member of a particular fleet. This parameter is
used to identify the originator or target SU during a Private Dispatch call. The
Fleet Member ID is also used to show which SU is transmitting in the PTT-ID
service. The Fleet Member ID does not need to be contiguous, so a fleet
member identifier number can be removed from a fleet without having to
renumber the fleet.

Talk Group ID

The Talk Group ID parameter is a number given by the service provider to

divide fleets into groups or logical units. The type of fleet, and the number of
groups in a fleet vary with the requirements of each fleet. Each group in a fleet
has a dispatcher (user 0) that is the control point for all Dispatch communication. Members of the fleet are assigned to different groups based on task,
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talk group, and can change the default talk group, as long as the change is
allowed in provisioning by the service provider. The Dispatch service
provider creates specific limitations for each member of the fleet so a user
only hears the conversations and announcements related to members of that
same group.

Multiple
Simultaneous Talk
Group ID

The Multiple Simultaneous Talk (MST) Group ID is an optional feature

associated with advanced feature software. An AFU SU is required to support
the MST optional feature. The MST feature allows a SU to belong to up to
four groups in the same fleet. This optional feature allows a user to monitor
and participate with other groups. The user operates a mode switch to change
to the associated group from the current selected group. The original group is
called the selected group, and the other 3 potential groups are called
associated groups. There is only one selected group allowed per mode switch
setting. And the capability to select different associated talk-groups for all
modes can be toggled on or off.

Site Specific
Parameters

In the iDEN network, each EBTS has unique site specific identifiers to
coordinate activities associated with the Radio Link. Site specific parameters
are transmitted on the Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH) by each cell to the
mobile subscribers on that cell. The site specific parameters are read and
utilized by each SU as link control procedures are run.

Hardware Description

The following platforms are available in the DAP subsystem:

R10K DAP

R12K 4-way DAP

R12K 2-way DAP

The R10K DAP is housed in two cabinets that support 24 V.35 I/O ports to the
MPS (see Figure 8-4 on page 8-9). The R10K DAP utilizes two Central
Processing Units (CPUs),1 Giga-Byte (GB) Random Access Memory
(RAM), and two 4 GB hard drives. The R12K 4-way DAP is housed in one
cabinet that supports 32 T1 or E1 connections to the MPS (see Figure 8-5 on
page 8-10). The R12K 4-way DAP uses two CPUs, two GB RAM, and two 18
GB hard drives. The R12K 2-way DAP is housed in one cabinet that supports
32 T1 or E1 connections to the MPS. The R12K 2-way DAP uses two 300
MHx CPUs, one GB RAM, and two 4 GB hard drives.
The DAP is comprised of the following components:

Central Processing Units (CPUs)

Input/Output Controllers (IOCs)

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Mass Storage Devices (MSD)

Router Controller Card (ROC)

Standard System Controller (SSC)

CPU

The two CPUs provide the processing engine and memory for the DAP. The
CPUs provide the logic circuits to execute Dispatch processing code and
access the databases for service and location information.

IOC

The IOC cards provide for the connection of external equipment. In most
cases, V.35 may be used to handle FR communication (Dispatch call and
Packet Data processing) with the MPS, and operations and maintenance
communications. Some installations may use another card to provide a single
port to an ethernet LAN transceiver for operations and maintenance.

MSD

The MSD stores and maintains the operating software and databases. Tape
backup and CD-ROM devices are also available. All of these devices are
Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). The databases contain the identification, location and authentication information for Dispatch enabled mobile
subscribers.

ROC

The ROCs manage the routing of control signaling and operations and
maintenance information between the DAP processor and the rest of the
system. There are two cards for redundancy and fault tolerance.

SSC

There are two SSCs in the DAP cabinet for fault tolerant redundancy. The
SSC cards provide the ServerNet communications routing for the following:

Configuration and maintenance

Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)

I/O controllers

I/O expansion functions for the system

Internal control and maintenance of the system

SCSI disk drives

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IOC1.315 IOC3.315
IOC1.316 IOC3.316
IOC1.317 IOC3.317
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CPU2202

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R10K DAP Cabinet

R10K DAP
Front
R10K DAP
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R12K DAP Cabinet

R12K DAP
Front

R12K DAP
Rear

Power
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Storage/
Expansion
Module

Storage/
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Module

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Software Description

This section contains the following software related information:

DAP feature

DAP enhancements

Core architectural models

DAP Feature

The iGW-SDGC Enhancement feature impacts the DAP.

iGW-SDGC
Enhancement

The iGW now supports SDGC between a 3G network and the iDEN network.
When an SDGC call is initiated, the 3G network forwards a SIP invite
request. The VSGW forwards the new Proxy Page Request Forward message
to the DAP and reserves transcoder resources. When the iDEN SU responds
to the page, the DAP sends an SDGC Page Response Forward message to the
VSGW. The VSGW sends an OK response to the 3G network endpoint
signaling that the Dispatch call is connected. For additional information about
the feature, see iGW-SDGC Enhancement on page 8-21.

DAP Enhancements

The following performance and status enhancements were added for the
DAP:

BCCB 862

Business Change Control Channel (BCCB) 862

BCCB 1008

BCCB 1020

DAP Migration for NGO

Previously, failed mobility attempts were tracked by the ACG/DLA ID zero

(0) statistics. Even when the DAP incremented these statistics, they were not
forwarded to the OMC-R because the statistic ACG/DLA ID 0 was
considered invalid. So four existing statistics were redefined to count
successful reconnect, renewal, and deactivation events. And three new
statistics were added to count failed reconnect, renewal, and deactivation
events. Failed registrations are already tracked/counted in the existing
DAP_REG_REQ_IMEI_FAIL and DAP_REG_REQ_IMSI_FAIL statistics.

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See Table 8-2 for information on the new and revised statistics.
Table 8-2
Statistics Changes for BCCB 862
Existing Statistic New Statistic
Stat ID Level New Description
TOT_RRNC_REQ

TOT_SUCC_RRNC_REQ

1088

ACG

Successful reconnects
(registration renewals with call)

TOT_RRN_REQ

TOT_SUCC_RRN_REQ

1089

DLA

Successful registration renewals

with no call

TOT_R_REQ

TOT_SUCC_R_REQ

108A

DLA

Successful registration renewals

handled by the serving DAP

TOT_DEA_REQ

TOT_SUCC_DEA_REQ

108B

DLA

Successful deactivations

N/A

TOT_FAILED_RRNC_REQ 1ABC

DLA

Failed reconnects (registration

renewals with call)

N/A

TOT_FAILED_RRN_REQ

1ABD

DAP

Failed registration renewals with

no call

N/A

TOT_FAILED_DEA_REQ

1ABE

DAP

Failed deactivations

BCCB 1008

The BCCB 1008 enhancement increased the number of supported sites from
800 sites per Mobile Switching Office (MSO) to 2000. The HA-DAP supports
2000 sites.

BCCB 1020

The BCCB 1020 enhancement addresses a PCCH spiking problem caused by

a high rate of Registration Renewals (RR). A RR is sent by the mobile to
update the D-VLR when the mobile crosses a DLA boundary, or on a periodic
basis once every 10 hours. For more information see BCCB 1020 on
page 8-24 for more information.

DAP Migration for

NGO

With the introduction of NGO, Urbans with up to seven OMC-Rs are

upgraded into Urbans with up to two Netra 440. To maintain DAP link state
information for sites on an OMC-R basis, a migration procedure is performed.

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Core Architectural Models

The DAP uses the following core architecture models in the iDEN network:

Account and performance management

Database management

System control management

Resource management

Configuration and state management

Availability management

Call processing management

Account and
Performance
Management

The Account Performance Management Task (APMT) retrieves data from

shared memory and from other tasks. The APMT also creates billing
records and sends statistics to the Common Agent (CA).

Database
Management

The Database Management architecture consists of the Lifetime

Registration Audit Task (LRAT), the MDG Backup Download Task
(MBDT), the Visitor Location Register Task (VLRT), and the Surveillance
Provisioning Management Task (SPMT). The LRAT performs database
audits. The MBDT stores and updates Mobile Data Gateway (MDG)
related subscriber information, and sends subscriber information to the
MDGs. The VLRT manages the D-VLR database. The SPMT manages
subscriber surveillance information, and handles surveillance requests from
iSGs.

System Control
Management

The System Control Management architecture consists of three interfaces,

the System Administration Management Task (SAMT), the System
Maintenance Terminal Task (SMTT), and the Control Database Trace Task
(CDTT). The SAMT is the interface to request system startup/shut down,
or system and database maintenance. The SMTT is the interface to retrieve
or updated system configuration and state information. The CDTT is the
interface to turn on/off traces and retrieve various database tables.

Resource
Management

The Resource Management architecture consists of the MDG Resource

Management Task (MRMT), the Packet Duplicator Management Task
(P2MT), The iSG Resource Management Task (IRMT), and the DAP
Resource Management Task (DRMT). The MRMT manages MDG status
information. The P2MT manages APD and iDAC status information. The
IRMT manages iSG status information. And the DRMT manages the status
information of other DAPs.

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Configuration and
State Management

The Configuration and State Management architecture consists of four

interfaces: the Configuration Management Task (CFMT), the GTT Data
Manager Task (GDMT), the DAP Link Management Task (DLMT), and
the Node State Management Task (NSMT). The CFMT manages the
system configurations for other tasks. The GDMT receives and manages
the Global Title Translation (GTT) data. The DLMT handles link state
management for the DAP. The NSMT handles application, node, and load
shedding state management for the DAP.

Availability
Management

The Availability Management architecture consists of the DAP Utilization

Resource Task (DURT). The DURT determines the availability of the DAP
and sends the availability information to the ACGs.

Call Processing
Management

The Call Processing Management architecture consists of the Call

Processing Management Task (CPMT), the Mobility Management Task
(MBMT), and the Registration Renewal Required Task (RRRT). The
CPMT sets up Dispatch calls, and processes Dispatch and Packet Data
calls. The MBMT tracks the location of the mobile subscriber, handles
Dispatch and Packet Data registrations, SU authentication, and applies
provisioning changes sent from the HA-iHLR. The RRRT sends
registration renewal required messages to all or a subset of the Access
Controller Gateway (ACGs).

Network Management

DAP operation and maintenance activities, and network interfaces are

provided by the following:

iDEN Menu

iDEN and SMT Menus

Event logs

CA

Common Controller Platform (CCP) Layer

Mobile Application Part (MAP)

The iDEN Menu provides the interface to operate and maintain the DAP. The
menu interface provides the following functionality:

System and configuration file maintenance

Statistics and queries for D-VLR

Alarm and billing file maintenance

Hardware status and diagnostics

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SMT Menu

Start and stop the DAP

IP address maintenance

The SMT Menu provides the user interface for the following functionality:

View and update alarm table parameters

Configure service parameters, I/O parameters, performance parameters,

trace parameters, and PD parameters.
These parameters can be configured, but the updates are only temporary
until the configuration file is updated. If the application is stop-started, the
parameters default to the original values.

Update billing

View state management information

Update MDG Packet Data information

Event Logs

The OS maintains a system log file of events, including changes of state and
failures of hardware CRUs. A single event entry in the event log can be
misleading; however, a series of similar or related events recorded over time
often identify the source of the problem. To use the system event log for
diagnosing problems, review log entries that were recorded over an interval of
time, such as several hours or even longer. It is also possible to review the
history of a resource or CRU using the information from system messages and
hardware message logs.

CA

The CA provides a set of common network management facilities for the

NEs. The CA is the interface between the OMC-R and the various NEs
(except for legacy BSC and EBTS), and is OS independent. Each NE can
selectively use the CA services based on their needs. The CA implements the
following network management facilities:

Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) client

Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) client

File transfer protocol, statistics collection

Configuration management

Alarm/event reporting

OMC-R simulator

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CCP Layer

The CCP Layer is the interface between the box hardware or OS, and the
application. The CCP implements a common functionality for multiple applications, and allows the application to be platform-independent.

MAP

The MAP communicates between VLRs and HLRs, and provides services
such as; authentication services, location management, and provisioning. The
MAP application is implemented in the Mobile Application Part for VLR
Task (MAVT) on the DAP.

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HA-DAP Functional Description

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the HA-DAP.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

HA Dispatch Application Processor (HA-DAP) User Manual

(68P81001Y83)

HA-DAP Hardware Installation Manual (68P81001Y84)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

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HA-DAP Overview

The HA-DAP is the next generation DAP for the iDEN network, and is
responsible for the overall coordination and control of Dispatch and Packet
Data services. The HA-DAP has two nodes that work in an active/standby
configuration to provide highly available Dispatch services. With the HADAP, operation costs associated with Dispatch services are reduced, and the
availability of Dispatch services has increased. The HA-DAP is optimized to
support rapid response time for all Dispatch call types and Packet Data
networking.
The HA-DAP provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Assigns signaling and routing paths for Dispatch and Packet Data.

Collects and maintains Alarms and performance statistics.

Supports first-time registration for all Dispatch and Interconnect

subscribers.

Tracks Dispatch subscriber mobility through the last known Dispatch

Location Area (DSA).

Controls the activity of a subscriber unit (SU) through the D-VLR.

Provides a LMT interface for subscriber provisioning and services.

A single HA-DAP supports a maximum of 20,000 simultaneous Dispatch

calls with up to 5,000 of those calls designated as Inter-Urban Dispatch calls.
The HA-DAP supports the following Dispatch functionality:

8,000,000 Subscribers in an Urban

1,031,851 multi-service subscribers (Home and Roaming)

275,000 fleets

1,031,851 talk groups

1,031,851 modes

150,000 Selective Dynamic Group (SDG) records

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Hardware Description

The HA-DAP is comprised of the following components (see Figure 8-6):

Figure 8-6

HA-DAP Cabinet- Front and Rear View

Circuit Breaker Panel

Future Alarm Panel

RX7620 Server

RX7620 Server

RX7620 Server

RX7620 Server

Front
Front

Rear
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RX7620 Server

Figure 8-7

The RX7620 server includes up to 16 IA64 processors and a maximum of two

cell boards. See Figure 8-7 and Figure 8-8 RX7620 Server-Back Panel on
page 8-21 for more information. The cell board contains up to four Central
Processor Units (CPUs), PCI-X Input/Output (I/O) backplane, the Cache
Coherency Controller, internal disk drives, the memory controllers, and the
memory Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The PCI-X backplane is
the primary I/O interface for the RX7620, is a single board that acts like two
independent partitions, and provides 16 64-bit hot-plug slots. The PCI card
section includes redundant Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
controller cards, and redundant dual port ethernet cards. The Platform
Dependant Hardware (PDH) Riser board is a daughter card for the cell board.
The PDH obtains cell board configuration information from cell board signals
and from the cell's LPM. It contains the memory interface microcircuit,
processor-dependent hardware, flash memory, and a manageability micro
controller, called the Platform Dependant Hardware Controller (PDHC).

RX7620 Server-Front Panel

SCSI Disk Drives

Front Panel Display

DVD+RW Drive

PCI Power Module

Smart Fan

DC Power Supply

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Figure 8-8

RX7620 Server-Back Panel

PCI Backplane

Smart Fans

DC Power Input

Software Description

This section contains the following software related information:

HA-DAP feature

HA-DAP NGD enhancements

Database maintenance

HA services layer

HA-DAP Feature

The iGW-SDGC Enhancement feature impacts the HA-DAP.

iGW-SDGC
Enhancement

Previously, the iDEN Gateway (iGW) supported private Dispatch calls

between two mobile stations. Now, the iGW supports SDGC between a 3G
network and the iDEN network. When an SDGC call is initiated, the 3G
network forwards a Session Internet Protocol (SIP) invite request. The Voice
and Signaling Gateway (VSGW) then sends a Session Progress response to
the Invite, and forwards the new Proxy Page Request Forward message to the

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HA-DAP. Next, the VSGW reserves transcoder resources to convert 3G voice

encoding to Vector Sum Excited Linear Prediction (VSELP) or Advanced
Multi-Band Excitation Enhanced plus Two (AMBE++), and to convert Real
Time Transport Protocol (RTP) to the iDEN version of RTP (iRTP). When the
iDEN SU responds to the page, the HA-DAP sends an SDGC Page Response
Forward message to the VSGW. The VSGW sends an OK response to the 3G
network endpoint signaling that the Dispatch call is connected.
The following new DAP statistics were added to track iGW SDGC feature
functionality:

SDGC_PMC_INIT_ORIG - Number of calls that originated initially in the SIP

domain.

SDGC_PMC_CALLBK_ORIG - Number of callback requests received by the

PMC-DAP from its own Urban.

SDGC_PMC_SC_CALLBK_ORIG - Number of callback requests received by the

PMC-DAP from other urbans within the iDEN domain.

SDGC_PMC_VSGW_CALLBK_ORIG - Number of callback requests received by

the PMC-DAP that were originated by the SIP domain.

SDGC_PMC_SUCC - Number of successful SDGCs that terminated due to hang

timer expiration as measured by PMC-DAP.

SDGC_PMC_INTRA_URBAN_SUCC - Number of successful S2D calls that

contained participants from only the PMC Urban.

SDGC_PMC_FAIL_F1

SDGC_PMC_FAIL_F2 - Number of SDGCs that failed for reasons not pegged

by any other statistic.

SDGC_PMC_FAIL_F3

SDGC_PMC_FAIL_F4

SDGC_PMC_FAIL_F5

SDGC_PMC_FAIL_CSC - Number of SDGCs that failed because of DAP-DAP

- Number of SDGCs that failed because not even a

single target in the iDEN domain responded to pages.

- Number S2D SDGCs that failed because the

originator opted out of the call.
- Number S2D SDGCs that failed because the
originator validation check failed.
- Number S2D SDGCs that failed because no targets
are available in the iDEN domain.
CSC timeout.
- Number of active participants per SDGC.

SDGC_PMC_PAR_SZ

SDGC_PMC_SRVNG_DAP

- Number of serving DAPs per SDGC within the

PMC-DAPs Urban.
The following existing DAP statistics were changed to track iGW SDGC feature functionality:

SDGC_NO_PEER_IVGW

SDGC_HN_PAR_SZ

SDGC_SC_PER_SDGC

TOT_DAP_SDGC_CSC_RECV

NUM_DAP_PRB_SENT

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NUM_DAP_PRB_RECV

TOT_SDGC_TIMEOUTS

SDGC_UPDATES

SDGC_UPD_REQ_FWD_SENT

SDGC_UPD_REQ_FWD_RCVD

SDGC_CONT_FWD_SENT

SDGC_CONT_FWD_RECV

SDGC_PAR_STATUS_UPD_FWD_SENT

SDGC_PAR_STATUS_UPD_FWD_RECV

SDGC_INDV_STATUS_INFO_FWD_SENT

SDGC_INDV_STATUS_INFO_FWD_RECV

SDGC_URBAN_STATUS_INFO_FWD_SENT

SDGC_URBAN_STATUS_INFO_FWD_RECV

SDGC_STOP_FWD_RECV

SDGC_PAGE_FWD_SENT

SDGC_LOAD_SHED

NUM_SDGC_REC_RLS

HA-DAP NGD Enhancements

The following enhancements impact the HA-DAP:

Alarm on LMT Login/Logout

Remote Access Security

Root Access Control

LMT Master iVPU

BCCB 1020

Alarm on LMT Login/

Logout

The Alarm on LMT Login/Logout enhancement gives the ability to track

users as they access NGD NEs. When a user logs in/out of the Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) on the HA-DAP, HA-iHLR, or iVPU, the NE sends an
ActionStatus trap to the OMC-R to record in the log. The trap includes the
log in/out action, the userid, date and timestamp.

Remote Access
Security

Previously, Dispatch NEs were accessed from the LMT using insecure applications such as HTTP, Telnet and FTP. For enhancement R111, the following
secure protocols are available for use: HTTPS, Secure Shell and Secure FTP.

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Root Access Control

The Root Access Control enhancement gives the service provider control over
NE root (super user) access. If root access is disabled, and a user logs in as
super user, LMT access is denied. The administrative LMT user may enable
or disable root access on a per node basis, but there is no command or GUI
option to administer root access across multiple NEs. At the Root Access
Management screen in the LMT, the following three menu items were added:

View Super User Access Control Status

Enable Super User Access

Disable Super User Access

Any LMT user can view information on the Enable Super User Access
screen, but only Administrative users can enable or disable super user access.
Note Root access is disabled by default. Prior to maintenance activities,
ensure that the root access is enabled if needed.

LMT Master iVPU

Every iVPU has a separate user account file with userids, and passwords.
Administrative LMT users can create and maintain user accounts on any
iVPU. When a iVPU is selected as the LMT master for the Urban, the master
iVPU maintains the user accounts file and the IP addresses for all the iVPUs
in the Urban. The user accounts are synchronized when the tx_us_file
command transmits the user account file to a iVPU. If the tx_us_file
command is issued at the LMT master iVPU, the master user account file of
the LMT master iVPU is transferred to every iVPU in the IP address list.

BCCB 1020

Prior to the BCCB 1020 enhancement, if an active mobile subscriber did not
cross a DLA boundary for five days, then the mobile subscriber entry was
removed from the D-VLR. The BCCB 1020 enhancement added a Lifetime
Audit Registration Renewal Required (LA RRR) process to solve the PCCH
spiking issue. The LA RRR process allows the mobile to send an RR by
sending it an individually addressed Registration Renewal Required (RRR)
message.
The following menu items were added to the Performance Management
Submenu:

View current Lifetime Audit RRR Statistics

View Previous Lifetime Audit RRR Statistics

The following D-VLR statistics were moved from the Database Maintenance screen, to System Maintenance -> Performance Management:

View D-VLR Statistics

View Subscriber/Fleet Totals

View System Boundary Totals

View Replication Memory Usage Statistics

View Replication Internal Statistics

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See Table 8-3 for a list of the parameters added for this enhancement.
Table 8-3
Parameters Added for BCCB 1020
Parameter Name
Default Range Description
LIFETIME_AUDIT_RRR_RATE_FIRST

20

1-25

The number of subscriber units per

second processed by the DAP during
the first pass in the LA RRR process.

LIFETIME_AUDIT_RRR_RATE_SECOND 10

1-25

The number of SUs per second which

the DAP processes during the second
pass in the LA RRR process.

LIFETIME_AUDIT_RRR_RATE_THIRD

1-25

The number of SUs per second which

the DAP processes during the third
pass in the LA RRR process.

LIFETIME_AUDIT_RRR_RETRY_TIMER

60

0-120

The minimum time between retry

passes for the LA RRR process. A zero
value disables the LA RRR process.

See Table 8-4 for information on the statistics added for BCCB 1020.
Table 8-4
Statistics Added for BCCB 1020
Statistic Name
Description
NUM_AUD_RRR_SENT

Number of RRR messages sent in the last statistics reporting period

as a result of the LA RRR process.

NUM_AUD_RRR_MS

Number of mobile stations that were sent RRR messages in the last
statistics reporting period as a result of the LA RRR process.

NUM_AUD_RRR_MS_OVERFLW Number of mobile stations discarded in the last statistics reporting

period of the LA RRR process and were not sent RRR messages.

BCCB 1020 provisioning changes such as; SDGC service, encrypted dispatch
flag, individual dispatch roaming, and SCCH seed allow the SU to perform
dispatch registration by rejecting the next RR. The following BCCB 1020
provisioning conditions apply:

If T3206=10 and LA RRR is disabled or non-existent, then provisioning

changes are applied within T3206 (10) hours.

If T3206=0 and LA RRR is enabled and a provisioning change occurs right

before the daily audit, then the change is applied within 1-6 hours.

If T3206=0 and LA RRR is enabled and a provisioning change occurs right

after the daily audit, then the change could take up to 29 hours to be applied.
Provisioning changes are also applied with a power cycle or DLA change.

If T3206=10 and LA RRR is disabled or non-existent then most subscribers

are moved to the new DAP within T3206 (10) hours.

If T3206=0 and LA RRR is enabled, home DAP Reassignments are

scheduled prior to the 1 AM daily audit. Otherwise, there is an additional
24 hour delay for subscribers to be moved to the new DAP.

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Database Maintenance

The HA-DAP uses the following activities for database operations and
maintenance:

Database query

Database replication

Database Query

The LMT provides the user with an option to view D-VLR statistics, query
subscriber units stored in the D-VLR, and check status of the Resource
Allocation Group (RAG).

Database
Replication

The HA-DAP replicates database information between the two HA-DAP

nodes using the Carrier Signaling Intranet and the Private HA Intranet.
Database replication is automatic and starts up as part of the HA-DAP application. The LMT menu item, Activate Replication, is used to manually
start a database replication if a node has been down for an extended period of
time and the database needs to be re-synchronized manually. Replication
events are queued and are sent periodically to the other node in bursts. During
replication, the following databases are duplicated:

D-VLR

MDG RAG information

Usability information

GTT information

LMT user information

DAP user configured information

The queue holds events during communication failures, and the backlog of
changes are automatically synchronized when the connection is re-established. Logs hold about 30 minutes of changes in normal load. If a conflict
condition is detected when data replication starts on the target node, then
replication performs a conflict resolution to improve the condition. When
there is a conflict, the latest version of the object is maintained. If the number
of conflicts for a specific region reaches the maximum threshold, then replication performs a synchronization activity for that particular region.

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HA Services Layer

The HA Services layer provides the interface for the two HA-DAP nodes to
exchange state information, and to manage switchovers between the active
and standby node. The HA Services layer makes use of both the Carrier
Signaling Intranet, and the Private HA Intranet to increase communication
between the two HA-DAP nodes. This interface uses a Private IP address that
is configured by Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) to work seamlessly with
both the Carrier Signaling Intranet and the Private HA-DAP Intranet.

Network Management

The HA-DAP operation and maintenance activities are provided by the

following:

LMT

LMT

Emergency Local Maintenance Terminal (ELMT)

Activity log files

The LMT is the web-based maintenance terminal interface that operates and
maintains the HA-DAP. The LMT replaces the previous DAP text-based
interface, and the functionality from the iDEN and SMT Menus has been
combined. The types of maintenance operations that are available have
increased dramatically. User accounts are now managed through the LMT to
support multiple DAP maintenance and provisioning users. And passwords
are no longer needed on individual menu items. The LMT contains the
following functionality:

Activity Log Management

Billing

Database Maintenance and Database Query

Link Maintenance

Load Shedding

Parameter Maintenance

Software Patch Maintenance

System Maintenance (includes configuration file management, and IP

network management)

User Management

A text-based version of the LMT is also available if needed through Lynx.

Lynx is viewable through a web browser and utilizes a basic set of HTML
elements. Since Lynx is HTML-based, the interface is viewed through ssh or
a local console.

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ELMT

The ELMT is used only when the LMT is inaccessible due to network outage
or system failure. The ELMT has limited functionality and allows the user to
start-stop the HA-DAP, shut down and reboot the HA-DAP, and start-stop the
web server.

Activity Log Files

The HA-DAP LMT allows the user to backup activity log files to an archive
device. The user can also view system messages through the LMT.

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iVPU Functional Description

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the iVPU.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

iVPUd Management of BPP2 Resources (wp06003)

SR14.0 IVPUdi BPP2 Resource Management (wp06006)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

iVPU Overview

The iVPU supports Dispatch, Packet Data, and Interconnect traffic, and internally configures resources on the BPP2 to perform the audio routing and
duplication. The iVPU supports high availability with the active/standby
SPROC/ISB cards. In the Mixed Mode architecture, the ISB uses the OSPF
routing protocol for high availability. In the NGD architecture, static routes
are used instead of OSPF to simplify the configuration requirements.
The iVPU provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

iVPUd

Performs audio routing and duplication for the NGD.

Supports the Horizontal Function with the BPP2 card.

Interfaces with the HA-DAP and MDGs to provide Dispatch and Packet
Data service.

Manages control links from the HA-DAPs and MDGs (northbound links).

Provides pass-through connectivity between the HA-DAP - EBTS, the

MDG - EBTS, and the MPS.

The iVPUd provides Dispatch audio routing and duplication. The iVPUd is
configured to interface with the HA-DAP and MDGs to provide Dispatch and
Packet Data control. The iVPUd also provides connectivity to the MPS
network for the legacy FR network. The IVPUd operates in a Split Mode
Backhaul configuration, and each site has an average of 17 carriers.
In the NGD architecture, there are 3 control links (C0, C1, C13a) between the
ACG to the iVPU interface at the physical layer. Control messages verify the
connectivity between the site and the iVPUd and are sent over the C1 link. All
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iVPUdi

The iVPUdi provides Dispatch audio routing and duplication, Interconnect

vocoding, and Packet Data services. The iVPUdi interfaces with the HA-DAP
and MDG, and also provides connectivity to the MPS for the legacy FR
network. The iVPUdi operates in either a 100% Split Mode Backhaul, or
100% All Frame Relay (AFR) Backhaul configuration. In Split Mode
Backhaul, the iVPUdi supports up to a maximum of 192 sites. In AFR
Backhaul mode, the iVPUdi supports up to a maximum number of 252 sites,
and 3200 sites in a single Urban Area. For additional information on how
iVPUdi provides vocoding for Interconnect service, see Chapter 7, Interconnect Subsystem Details.

iVPUi

The iVPUi supports Interconnect traffic only. See Chapter 7, Interconnect

Subsystem Details for more information on iVPUi.

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Hardware Description

The iVPU is comprised of the following platform configurations:

iVPUd

iVPUd

iVPUdi

There are two iVPUd units to a cabinet and each unit supports up to a
maximum of 500 sites (see Figure 8-9 iVPU Front and Rear Cabinet on
page 8-32). The BPP2 BCP is composed of a host processor and 18 DSPs. A
subset of these 18 DSPs are assigned Frame Relay to Internet Protocol
(FRIP), or the Horizontal Function. The FRIP function provides the following
two capabilities: FRIP interworking function to route the various traffic types
to and from the sites, and audio routing and duplication function for intraUrban dispatch calls.
FRIP
Each iVPUd is configured with up to 16 groups of FRIP DSPs, with up to five
FRIP DSPs per subnet. All FRIPs in a subnet are allocated to a single BPP2,
and are only configured on an as needed basis. The iVPUd configures enough
DSPs to equip the FR and MPS connections configured in the database file.
And the iVPU ensures that a FRIP DSP is filled to capacity before a new
FRIP DSP is configured. The iVPU uses a round-robin criteria to determine
which BPP2 card is allocated with the next FRIP DSP. The iVPU distributes
the FRIP as well as northbound NE links.Each FRIP is configured with up to
10 FR connections and the FR connections are not mixed with MPS connections on a single DSP. The FRIPs that are assigned to directly handle site
traffic are called EBTS Frame Relay to Internet Protocol (eFRIPs), and FRIPs
that handle MPS connection traffic are called MPS Frame Relay to Internet
Protocol (mFRIPs). Digital Services Level 0 (DS0s) comprise the FR connections assigned to the FRIP, and the FRIP is configured for up to 52 DS0s.
Horizontal Network
Up to 800 Horizontal Network (HN) links are configured on a single DSP. HN
links reside on a subnet that is separate from the 16 subnets assigned to the
FRIP DSPs.

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Figure 8-9

iVPU Front and Rear Cabinet

Front

Circuit Breaker

Top I/O Panel

Top I/O Panel

Rear

Main
Filler Panel
Breaker
Panel DC Power
Distribution
Power
Supply
Shelf
VPU Cage

Power Supply
Modules

Circuit Breaker
Modules

Circuit Breaker
Label
Upper VPU Cage
Front and Rear
(See Note 1)

Fan Modules

VPU Cage Cable

Access Panel

Circuit Breaker
Label
Lower VPU Cage
Front and Rear
(See Note 1)

Fan Modules

Notes:
1. System configuration determines if the VPU cage is populated with cards.

iVPUdi

The iVPUdi shelf contains up to 15 BPP2 cards, with each BPP2 configured
for 15 VPF DSPs, and three I/O DSPs (see Figure 8-9 iVPU Front and Rear
Cabinet on page 8-32). A BPP2 card hosts a maximum of three HA-DAP to
iVPU links, and these links are distributed across the active BPP2 cards on the
iVPUdi. A BPP2 card also hosts a maximum of 18 MDG to iVPU links, and
these links are evenly distributed across the active BPP2s in the iVPUdi.

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The BPP2 board is comprised of a BCP and 18 DSPs where a subset are
assigned as VPFs, IOPs, FRIPs or Horizontal Function. If the BPP2 card is
assigned a Horizontal Function, the board is limited to one FRIP subnet. A
BPP2 card without the Horizontal Function provides a maximum of two FRIP
subnets. A BPP2 card is limited to either six FRIP DSPs, or three FRIP DSPs
plus one Horizontal DSP. The I/O DSPs are allocated for site backhaul FR
channels, MPS FR channels, IOP functions, or Horizontal Functions.
FRIP
Each iVPUdi is configured with up to 15 subnets of FRIP DSPs, and up to
three FRIP DSPs per subnet. All FRIPs in the subnet are allocated to a single
BPP2, and are configured only as needed. Each FRIP is configured with up to
10 FR connections, and these connections are not mixed with other MPS
connections. Like the iVPUd, the iVPUdi handles site traffic with eFRIPs,
and MPS connection traffic with mFRIPs. The eFRIP are assigned to either
Split Backhaul or AFR sites, and eFRIP and mFRIP resources are configured
on up to 52 DS0s. When initialized in the iDEN network, the iVPUdi
maximizes the efficiency of eFRIPs and mFRIPs that are allocated on the
iVPUdi shelf. A FRIP DSP must be filled to capacity before a new FRIP DSP
is configured.
Horizontal Network
HN is available on the iVPUdi, and a Horizontal capable iVPUdi assigns HN
to one DSP on the BPP2 for Inter-Urban dispatch calls. The HN resides on its
own subnet, and is independent of the 15 FRIP subnets.

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Software Description

This section contains the following software related information:

iVPU feature

iVPU enhancements

Rolling software upgrade

iVPU Feature

The following feature impacts the iVPU.

iVPU Footprint
Reduction

With an iVPUd/di configuration, Dispatch voice traffic is carried as VoIP.

Each iVPUd/di assigns an IP address to every DSP which consumes a large
amount of IP addresses. The IVPU Footprint Reduction Feature (IPFR)
significantly reduces the number of IP addresses that are needed. When
iVPUs have the IPFR feature activated, each ISB is assigned an external IP
address, and the SPROC and BPP2 are assigned an IP address. For a
horizontal iVPUd/di, an external horizontal IP address is also assigned. So
with the IPFR enabled, the following enhancements are available:

Each iVPUd/di shelf utilizes 22 IP addresses (without a horizontal iVPU)

Each horizontal iVPUd/di utilizes 23 IP addresses

iVPU Enhancements

The following enhancements impact the iVPU:

Alarm on LMT Login/

Logout

NGDE: Alarm on LMT Login/Logout

iVPU SPROC/ISB LED Indicators

Root Access Control

Enhanced Frame Relay Channel Statistics

Enhanced LMT Capabilities

LMT Master iVPU

Remotely Manage iVPU

VRRP Support on iVPU

This enhancement gives the ability to track users as they log in and log out of
the LMT. When a user logs in/out of the LMT on the HA-DAP, HA-iHLR, or
iVPU, the NE sends an ActionStatus trap to the OMC-R to record in the
log. The trap includes the log in/out action, the userid, date and timestamp.

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iVPU SPROC/ISB
LED Indicators

The IVPU SPROC/ISB LEDs are reprogrammed to show SPROC and ISB
status. Previously, The SPROC and ISB were a combined FRU with one set of
LEDs that only indicated ISB status. New LED states were added to show
SPROC status in addition to ISB status. This enhancement applies to iVPUd,
and also iVPUdi.

Root Access Control

This enhancement gives the LMT administrator control over NE root (super
user) access. If root access is disabled, and a user logs in as super user, LMT
access is denied, although any user level may display root access status. The
LMT administrator may enable or disable root access on a per node basis, but
there is no command or GUI option to administer root access across multiple
NEs. Root access is disabled by default. Prior to maintenance activities,
ensure that the root access is enabled if needed. There are three access control
commands added for this enhancement:

Enhanced Frame
Relay Channel
Statistics

enable_su_accessAllows root access for the iVPU.

disable_su_accessDisables root access for the iVPU.

disp_su_accessDisplays the current root access status for the iVPU.

This enhancement adds new FR channel statistics for the iVPU. Statistics are
typically reported to the OMC-R at the end of the statistics interval. Now,
channel statistics are displayed real-time at the LMT. FR channels between
the iVPU and the EBTS support the following statistics:

Maximum bytes transmitted and received per second

Total bytes transmitted and received per measurement interval

Maximum Forward Queue Depth per measurement interval

FR channels between the iVPU and the MPS supports the following statistics:

Enhanced LMT
Capabilities

Maximum bytes transmitted and received per second

Total bytes transmitted and received per measurement interval

Maximum Forward Queue Depth per measurement interval

Total packets lost, including receive errors, or queue overflow events

With this enhancement, the LMT user can view frame relay channel utilization over a 30 minute statistics interval. This capability only applies to
iVPUd and iVPUdi. Also the MMI prompt and iVPU log files are updated to
include the iVPU identifier, SPROC identifier, SPROC state, userid, and
timestamp.

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LMT Master iVPU

Every iVPU has a separate user account file with userids, passwords, and
associated levels. The LMT administrator can create and maintain user
accounts on any iVPU. When a iVPU is selected as the LMT master for the
Urban, the master iVPU then contains the user accounts file, and the IP
addresses for all the iVPUs in the Urban. The disp_element
lmt_account_master command is used to determine whether or not this
iVPU is the LMT account master. The user accounts are synchronized when
the tx_us_file command transmits the user account file to another iVPU. If
the tx_us_file command is issued at the LMT master iVPU, the master
user account file of the LMT master iVPU is transferred to every iVPU in the
IP address list.

Remotely Manage
iVPU

When iVPU was introduced into the iDEN network, technicians used telnet to
perform operations and maintenance activities. OMC-R users may launch a
telnet session to remotely manage the operations of the iVPU.

VRRP Support on
iVPU

The Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) is available to support

static routing instead of the OSPF. This change reduces and simplifies configuration requirements, and supports high availability and failover on the iVPU.
When the SPROC/iSG Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in slots 2 and 18 are
configured for VRRP, a priority value is associated with each FRU. The
VRRP router selects a master or active router for the subnet. If the ISB in slot
2 has a higher priority, then the ISB becomes the master router for the subnet.
If both the active and standby routers have the same assigned priority, the
router with the highest IP address is elected the active router, and all LAN
traffic flows through that active router.
Each ISB has a unique IP address. The iVPU is assigned a primary IP address
for use as a default gateway by the bearer cards. The Catalyst switches must
be configured by the Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) for high availability and failover. The HSRP introduces the idea of a virtual router, which is
a group of physical routers on the same LAN. Only one router in the group is
designated as the active router, and forwards traffic out of the LAN.
The iVPU ports share the same HSRP IP address. The VRRP router (ISB-2)
then sends a Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) to the Catalyst switch to
associate the Media Access Control (MAC) address with the primary iVPU
address. Since the ISB-2 MAC address is associated with the primary iVPU
IP address, all traffic is routed to the ISB-2. In normal operation, only the
master or active VRRP router receives traffic. And all VRRP routers must
reside in the same subnet.

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Rolling Software Upgrade

The iVPU supports Rolling Software Upgrade (RUP), and an iVPU rolling
upgrade is performed in either serial or parallel mode. During RUP, a BPP2
provides connectivity to up to three HA-DAPs and 18 MDGs. During a RUP
when all the boards (SPROC, ISB, DOC3, CCA, and BPP2s) are upgraded,
the iVPU re-distributes the subnets. This way the associated sites are
prevented from having more than 1 subnet on a BPP2, and from having some
BPP2s with no subnets. Due to this re-distribution, some sites and NB links
may momentarily lose connectivity through the iVPU. All links are then reestablished starting from the time when the subnet was moved to another
BPP2.

Network Management

The iVPUs operation and maintenance activities, and network protocols are
maintained by the following:

MMI Command
Interface
Table 8-5

MMI command interface

VRRP protocol

HSRP protocol

The following MMI commands create and manage user accounts on any
iVPU:

iVPU User Account Commands

iVPU User Account Command Syntax

Description

add_user <user_type1> <user_name2>

Creates a new user account.

del_user <user_name>

Deletes a user account.

disp_users [user_type | user_name | all]

Displays one user, all users with a specified type, or all

users.

mod_user_type <user_type> <user_name> Changes the type (level) for an existing user account.
reset_password <user_name>

Resets the password to a default value.

tx_ua_file [iVPU IP address]

Transmits the user account file to the specified iVPU, or

all iVPUs (if executed by the master iVPU).

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VRRP Protocol

The VRRP supports high availability and failover on the iVPU. The VRRP is
used for static routing and supports high availability for IP hosts in a LAN.
The VRRP router selects a master or active router for the subnet. If the active
and standby routers are assigned the same priority, then the router with the
highest IP address is elected the active router, and all LAN traffic flows
through that active router. The VRRP master sends a VRRP advertisement
packet every second, indicating that the router is active. The VRRP standby
router does not send a VRRP advertisement. Each VRRP advertisement
packet contains the following critical fields:

Virtual Router ID (VRID)VRRP group identifier (1-255).

Advertisement IntervalInterval between advertisement messages sent by

the VRRP master: the default value is 1 second.

PriorityPriority configured for the VRRP master (1-255).

The IP address, protocol, and Time to Live (TTL) field in the IP header are
used to forward the message to another VRRP router in the same LAN. The
VRRP master router uses its physical MAC address as the message source.
VRRP messages are broadcast to all other LAN stations, and the VRRP
stations interpret the message based on the destination IP address.

HSRP Protocol

The HSRP provides high availability for a pair of routers in a LAN. The
HSRP introduces the idea of a virtual router, which utilizes a virtual IP
address and a virtual MAC address. The HSRP supports Hello, Coup and
Resign messages in the iDEN network. The HSRP periodically sends Hello
messages to indicate router status or values. The standby router also sends and
receives HSRP Hello messages, but does not forward traffic or respond to
ARP message requests. The Hello message contains the following critical
fields:

Hello TimerInterval between Hello messages sent by this router. The

default value is 3 seconds.

Holdover TimerLength of time this Hello message is valid. The default

value is 10 seconds.

PriorityThe priority configured for the sending router (1-255).

HRSP Group IdentifierThe HSRP group ID for this HSRP router pair (1255).

HSRP Virtual IP AddressVirtual IP address configured for this HSRP

group.

The HSRP Group Identifier, HSRP Virtual IP Address, virtual MAC address,
priority, and various timer values are all configured in the HSRP. The IP
addresses and TTL field in the IP header are used to forward the message to
another HSRP router in the same LAN. The ethernet MAC addresses vary
based on the router that sends the information. The active router uses the
virtual MAC address for the message. The standby router uses its physical
MAC address for the message.

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HA-iHLR Functional Description

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the HA-iHLR.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

iHLR User Manual (68P81001Y52)

SR13.4 iHLR Hardware Installation Manual (68P81001Y51)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

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HA-iHLR Overview

The Highly Available iDEN Home Location Register (HA-iHLR) is responsible for dispatch authentication, and dispatch and packet data registration in
the iDEN network. The HA-iHLR is comprised of two redundant iHLR nodes
that provide increased reliability and an active/standby configuration. The
active node processes a full load of all mobility, call processing, and provisioning operations, while the standby node is available when needed. The
active node contains a standalone database that stores subscriber information.
The subscriber information includes the types of Dispatch calls subscribers
are provisioned for, fleet assignments, and talkgroup and individual
subscriber identification numbers.
The HA-iHLR supports the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Provides a stand-alone database that stores and maintains subscriber

information for Dispatch and Packet Data.

Receives and maintains its own set of Global Title Translation (GTT) data.

Transfers partial databases to other HA-iHLRs when needed.

Provides a LMT interface for subscriber provisioning and services.

Offers feature licensing to view and backup feature data.

Provides the Remote Management Console (RMC) and Service Resource

Module (SRM) Command Line Interface (CLI) to monitor and control the
HA-iHLR.

The HA-iHLR currently supports the following capacity in the iDEN

network:

1,000,000 subscribers

250,000 fleets

1,000,000 talk groups

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Hardware Description

The HA-iHLR is comprised of the following main components:

TS40 AlphaServer

TS40 AlphaServers

Alarm Panel

Disk Arrays

The HA-iHLR cabinet contains two AlphaServer TS40 servers, an alarm

panel, and disk array (see Figure 8-10 HA-iHLR Front and Rear Cabinet on
page 8-42). The AlphaServer TS40 server can support up to four CPUs,
whereas the TS20 server supports up to two CPUs. Each CPU module has 8
MB of secondary backup cache. Memory is installed into memory motherboards (MMB) on the system motherboard. The MMBs have either 4 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) slots (TS20 server), or 8 DIMM slots (TS40
server). The PCI backplane has two 33 MHz PCI buses that support 64-bit
PCI slots. The AlphaServer chassis houses a CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk
drive, a optional DAT tape, and an optional disk storage cage.
The Operator Control Panel (OCP) is located on the front of the server and
consists of three buttons, two LEDs, and a 16-character alphanumeric display.
The display indicates status during power up and testing. The power button
turns the system AC power on and off. The GREEN LED lights when the
power button is depressed. The reset button restarts the system and reinitializes the console firmware. And the amber halt LED lights when the halt
button is depressed.
The power supply provides power to system components. One power supply
provides enough power for most configurations. A secondary power supply
provides redundancy if the original power supply fails.

Alarm Panel

The alarm panel has status indicators for each active/standby node. If there is
an alarm condition in either node, the alarm panel indicates which node needs
to be checked.

Disk Arrays

There are two separate disk arrays on the AlphaServer, a primary and mirror
array for each HA-iHLR node with 8 disks each. When a single disk fails in
either the primary or mirror disk array, this does not cause a switchover. If two
disks fail, then the node will switchover.

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Figure 8-10 HA-iHLR Front and Rear Cabinet

DC Power
Distribution Unit

Alarm Panel

DC Power
Connections

1U Panel

TS40 #1
Rear

TS40 #1
Front

SW4310 #1
Fans
SW4310 #2

TS40 #2
Rear

TS40 #2
Front

Front

Rear

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Software Description

This section contains the following software related information:

HA-iHLR features

HA-iHLR NGD enhancements

HA-iHLR database ASCII dump

HA-iHLR Features

All of the new features for the HA-iHLR impact or extend LMT access or
functionality. See the following list of features for the HA-iHLR:

Load Shedding Status

Ethernet Port Status

Health Check

Ping & Traceroute

Restricted Access Key

iHLR Data Collection

Data Collection Timer

Load Shedding
Status

This feature adds the Load Shedding information option to display the current
CPU utilization load level. This option also indicates if any services are
affected. Any user can utilize the Load Shedding information option.

Ethernet Physical
Port Status

This feature utilizes the Physical Port Status Check tool to test the status of
the HA-iHLRs four ethernet ports. This tool is an option in the System
Maintenance Menu, and any user can display the status information.

Health Check

This feature creates a new summary report for the existing HA-iHLR Health
Check. The summary report also provides links to detailed reports for
database replication conflicts, and HA-iHLR - DAP link status. In addition,
the View Details button launches the Health Check Detailed Results report
which includes what tests passed or failed. The HA-iHLR Health Check is an
option is in the System Maintenance Menu, and can be run by any user.

Ping and
TraceRoute

This feature provides a connectivity check using the LMT. Ping provides a
simple end-to-end IP connectivity check, and TraceRoute reveals any routers
in the end-to-end route.

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Restricted Access
Key

This feature prevents unauthorized users from modifying the HA-iHLR

configuration. An access key is required to update feature data, and this
option is restricted to developer and engineer users.

Debugging Data
Collection Tool

This feature allows the LMT user to select files for data collection. The
selected files are bundled for external debugging of field cases or defects.

Data Collection Time

Interval

This feature controls the minimum time interval between consecutive HAiHLR data collection events. The minimum time interval may range from 0 to
15 minutes.

HA-iHLR NGD Enhancements

The following enhancements impact the HA-iHLR:

NGDE: Alarm on LMT Login/Logout

Remote Access Security

Root Access Control

LMT Master iVPU

Alarm on LMT Login/

Logout

This enhancement gives the LMT administrator the ability to track users as
they log in and log out of the LMT. When a user logs in/out of the LMT on
the HA-DAP, HA-iHLR, or iVPU, the NE sends an ActionStatus trap to
the OMC-R to record in the log. The trap includes the log in/out action, the
userid, date and timestamp.

Remote Access
Security

Previously, Dispatch NEs were accessed from the LMT using insecure applications such as HTTP, Telnet and FTP. Now, the following secure protocols
are available for use: HTTPS, Secure Shell and Secure FTP.

Root Access Control

This enhancement gives the service provider control over NE root (super
user) access. If root access is disabled, and a user logs in as super user, LMT
access is denied. The LMT administrator may enable or disable root access on
a per node basis, but there is no command or GUI option to administer root
access across multiple NEs.
Note Root access is disabled by default. Prior to maintenance activities,
ensure that the root access is enabled if needed.

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LMT Master iVPU

Every iVPU has a separate user account file with userids, passwords, and
associated levels. And the LMT administrator can create and maintain user
accounts on any iVPU. When a iVPU is selected as the LMT master for the
Urban, the master iVPU then contains the user accounts file, and the IP
addresses for all the iVPUs in the Urban. The user accounts are synchronized
when the tx_us_file command transmits the user account file to another
iVPU. If the tx_us_file command is issued at the LMT master iVPU, the
master user account file of the LMT master iVPU is transferred to every iVPU
in the IP address list.

HA-iHLR Database ASCII Dump

The iDEN Database ASCII Dump (iDBAD) is an automated way to retrieve

HA-iHLR Provisioning DB Object Reports. The HA-iHLR only allows a single DB Object Report to be generated at a time. Using the LMT interface to
generate DB Object reports is not allowed if the iDBAD program is running.
Running the iDBAD program could take up to 1.5 hours and increase CPU
utilization. The iDBAD program will only run if the HA-iHLR is not loadshedding, and the program will stop if the HA-iHLR goes into loadshedding
while the report is generated. For additional information on the iDBAD, see
the Home Location Register (iHLR) User Manual (68P81001Y52).

Network Management

The HA-iHLR uses the following network management interfaces in the

iDEN network:

LMT

LMT

Emergency Local Maintenance Terminal (ELMT)

RMC

SRM

Backup and restore Command Line Interface (CLI)

Provisioning transaction log file

The LMT is the web-based interface that operates and maintains the HAiHLR. The LMT has several management/administrator interfaces; the
Maintenance Terminal Administrator (MTA), the Provisioning Client
Manager (PCM), the Provisioning Interface Manager (PIM), the Network
Operator Technician (NOT), the Network Operator Administrator (NOA), and
the Migration Operator Group (MOG). The LMT contains different options
for each management/administrator interfaces. See the Home Location
Register (iHLR) User Manual (68P81001Y52) for specific information on
each interface.

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The MTA manages the accounts and sessions for LMT users. The PCM is
manages maintenance activities related to the provisioning clients. The PIM is
responsible for the maintenance activities related to the provisioning
interface, such as viewing provisioning session information and provisioning
priority management. The NOT provides the first level of system maintenance
and diagnostics. The NOA performs the highest level of customer system
maintenance and diagnostics. And the MOG performs steps in preparation for
a fleet migration.
A text-based version of the LMT is available if needed through Lynx. Lynx is
viewable through a web browser and utilizes a basic set of HTML elements.
Since Lynx is HTML-based, the interface is viewable through ssh or a local
console.

ELMT

The ELMT is used only when the LMT is inaccessible due to network outage
or system failure. The ELMT has limited functionality and allows the user to
start-stop the HA-DAP, shut down and reboot the HA-DAP, and start-stop the
web server.

RMC

The RMC provides a command-line interface to monitor and control the

system through console access. For additional information on RMC
commands see the iDEN Commonly Used Commands for Troubleshooting
and Restoration (6881012Y94).

SRM

The SRM provides a command-line interface to perform system management

and maintenance tasks. The SRM prompt (P00>>>) is available when a node
is in shut down status, or when the node is shut down. A console connection is
needed to access a node when it is in shut down status. For additional information on SRM commands, see the iDEN Commonly Used Commands for
Troubleshooting and Restoration (6881012Y94).

Backup and Restore

CLI

The Backup and Restore CLI allows the user to retrieve a file using FTP to
perform a backup or restore. The Backup and Restore CLI is accessed by
doing an rlogin on the HA-iHLR. The LMT web-based interface and
database engine must be running in order for the Backup and Restore CLI to
function properly.

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Provisioning
Transaction Log File

A provisioning interface is available for the HA-iHLR based on the iDEN

Provisioning Protocol (iPP). The provisioning client applications send provisioning transactions to the HA-iHLR to create, modify, remove, or query
provisioning objects in the HA-iHLR database. Results of each provisioning
transaction are provided in the Provisioning Transaction Log file if logging is
enabled in the HA-iHLR LMT. See the Home Location Register (iHLR) User
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iDAC Functional Description

iDAC Functional Description

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the iDAC.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

iDEN CPX1205 Common Platform Hardware Reference Manual

(68P80801H50)

iDEN Dispatch Access Controller Application Manual (68P80801H55)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

iDAC Overview

The iDAC provides the routing of voice for Inter-Urban Dispatch calls across
different Urbans. The iDAC communicates with DAPs, APDs and the OMCR in the same Urban, and with remote iDACs in other Urbans. An iDEN
subscriber in one Urban area can make a Dispatch call to another iDEN
subscriber in another Urban. When a DAP sets up an Inter-Urban Dispatch
call, it specifies the local APD and the remote iDAC to route the voice. When
the APD receives voice for a call, it routes the voice to the iDAC. When the
voice reaches the remote iDAC, the iDAC converts and sends the voice to its
local APD. The iDACs are deployed in the N+1 redundant configuration in
each Urban, and have a high reliability PCI system that allows for the hot
swap replacement of CPU and I/O boards and fans.
The iDAC provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Sends and receives voice and control traffic to APDs and remote iDACs.

Reports alarms, state changes, and statistics to the OMC-R.

Maintains performance statistics and uploads the statistics when requested

by the OMC-R.

Transports voice packets between the iDAC and the SMs.

Provides LMT interface to operate and maintain the iDAC.

The iDAC supports the following capacity in the iDEN network:

One iDAC supports 15 DAPs (TCP/IP).

One iDAC can support up to 32 APDs (one FR connection per APD).

One Urban has at least two redundant iDACs available.

One iDAC supports 800 remote iDAC (UDP/IP).

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One iDAC can handle up to 1000 simultaneous calls.

Hardware Description

The iDAC is comprised of the following main components:

CPU Board

CPU board

HSSI interface module

Alarm panel

The iDAC CPU board is equipped with one 10/100 Megabits per second
(Mbps) ethernet port and one RS-232 serial port connector. The CPU board
contains 192 MB Compact Flash and 256 MB of RAM. The PCI Mezzanine
Control (PMC) module is mounted on the CPU board. The PMC module adds
four 10/100 Mbps ethernet ports at the rear of the chassis. The PMC module
has two LEDs per port: the GREEN LED indicates port status, and the
YELLOW LED indicates link activity. There are also LEDs to indicate power,
operational status, external faults and internal faults. See Figure 8-11 iDEN
Dispatch Access Controller - Front View on page 8-50 for additional information on the iDAC.
The CPU Transition Module (TM) is located in a slot at the rear of the chassis.
The CPU TM provides four ethernet ports and two RS-232 ports at the rear of
the chassis. The iDAC uses the ethernet port marked 1 for the 100 BaseT
connection to the OMC-R and DAPs. Ethernet port marked 2 is for the
100BaseT connection to the remote iDACs. The other ports are not utilized.

HSSI Interface
Module

The HSSI interface module carries up to 10 Mbps of traffic. The iDAC uses
this interface to communicate with FR devices through the MPS. The iDAC
provides a total of two HSSI ports per subsystem, and these ports are also
located at the rear of the chassis. The HSSI port marked PORT 1 connects to
the APDs. PORT 2 is not utilized.

Alarm Panel

The iDAC alarm panel provides a visible indication of the condition of iDAC
hardware and software. The iDAC software uses the two alarm panel LEDs
on the side of the CPU card. The LEDs are marked OUT SVC and IN SVC.
Each iDAC system slot has a RED LED on the front panel that indicates the
status of the iDACs downloaded software. The iDAC has a GREEN LED on
the front panel that indicates the status of the iDAC application start-up and
shut down cycle. See the iDEN Dispatch Access Gateway Application Manual
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There are four hardware controlled LEDs that monitor the status of power
supply voltages, fan speed, and on-board temperature sensors.The software
controlled LEDs adjacent to each slot are software programmed to be RED,
GREEN or YELLOW. Installed LEDs (INST) are programmed to be
YELLOW, and indicate that a PCI card is in the slot and the driver is installed.
The connection status LEDs are located in the two vertical panels of alarm
LEDs on the side of the I/O cards. All the lights on the first vertical panel are
RED in color. All the lights on the second vertical panel are GREEN in color.
On the vertical alarm panel labeled DOWN, the LED can have a status of On
or Off. On the vertical alarm panel labeled UP, the LED can have a status of
On, Off, or Flashing. There should be only one LED ON or Flashing at any
time for any pair of LEDs.
Figure 8-11 iDEN Dispatch Access Controller - Front View
MCP750 CPU Module
Slot Number

Front View
Alarm/Exhaust
Fan Module

ESD Bond
Point

HSSI Module

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See Figure 8-12 for additional information on the iDAC.

Figure 8-12 iDEN Dispatch Access Controller - Rear View
Dual Earth Ground
Attachment Points

DC Breaker
Switch Cover

CPU Transition Module

Exhaust Fan
Module

Rear View
DC Input Plug
ESD Bond DC Power
Input Module
Point

Slot Number
HSSI Transition
Module

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Software Description

This section contains the following software related information:

GTT-IIC data file

iDAC - OMC-R interface

GTT-IIC Data File

The GTT-IIC ASCII file contains the iDAC-iDAC configuration data. The
iDAC downloads the configuration information from the OMC-R and
validates the information. If the remote iDAC is configured and validated,
then the information is written to the file. If the iDAC-iDAC information is
changed through On-Line Configuration Change (OLCC), this file gets regenerated after data is successfully validated.

iDAC - OMC-R
Software Interface

The OMC-R provides the iDAC with software and configuration files. If the
iDAC does not have a connection with the OMC-R, the previously
downloaded executable and configuration files are utilized.

Network Management

The iDAC uses the following network management interfaces in the iDEN
network:

LMT

iDAC - OMC-R interface

LMT

The LMT helps to operate and maintain the iDAC system. This field-accessible login is available through the iDACs serial port.

iDAC - OMC-R
Network Interface

The iDAC reports alarms, state changes, and statistics to the OMC-R to notify
the operator when an error or warning condition is detected. The iDAC also
maintains performance statistics and uploads the statistics when requested by
the OMC-R. The OMC-R system status display console provides status on the
iDAC, logical link status for iDAC-DAP links, container status for iDACDAP (DAP links), iDAC-APD (SM links) and iDAC-iDAC (WAN-links),
and container status for the load.

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APD Functional Description

APD Functional Description

Introduction

This subsection describes hardware, software, network management access,

and additional information for the Advanced Packet Duplicator (APD).

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

iDEN Advanced Packet Duplicator Installation Manual (68P080800C45)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

APD Overview

The APD provides the duplication and routing of voice packets for the Legacy
iDEN network. When a Dispatch call is initiated, the DAP sends the APD a
routing table that contains all of the targeted subscriber IDs and EBTS sites
associated with each mobile subscriber. When a Dispatch voice packet is
received, the APD looks up the call ID in the routing table and performs the
necessary duplication and routing. The APD after receiving voice packets
from one site on a call, then duplicates and routes them to the other sites on
the call. Packets are transferred between the APD and packet switches
through four High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI). The HSSI interface carries
all non-OMC-R based packets (typically voice packets). The packets are
duplicated and routed to the various HSSI boards for re-transmission to the
packet switches. One of the HSSI interfaces is also configured through the
OMC-R to carry the call control interface. Configuration information is sent
by the OMC-R to the APD.
The APD provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Duplicates and routes voice packets to each site on the call.

Reports alarm and state information to the OMC-R.

Provides the MMI interface to operation and maintain the APD.

The APD supports the following capacity in the iDEN network:

500 simultaneous calls per HSSI port

A total of 2000 simultaneous calls across all four ports

3200 EBTS sites, 800 per port (EBTS and iDACs included in total 3200
device capacity)

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Hardware Description

The APD is comprised of the following main components:

MTX Board

MTX board

HSSI I/O boards

APD power supply

LED board

The MTX board provides the APD with the capability to receive and
retransmit data packets through the HSSI I/O boards. The MTX board
contains a processor, memory, a bus system, a 10BaseT ethernet interface,
four PCI slots, and one RS-232 serial interface port. The MTX board interfaces with the HSSI I/O boards using a 32-bit PCI bus. The OMC-R
exchanges status and control information with the MTX through a RJ45
twisted pair connector on the board. The MTX board interfaces with the LED
board to provide system status information over four interfaces. These interfaces include the following:

HW STAT Sends signals to the LED board to indicate APD hardware

status conditions such as processor run, LAN activity, and PCI activity. The
interface also monitors push button interrupts from the buttons located on
the LED board.

PWR STAT Sends an OK status signal to the LED board.

SOFT STAT Sends signals to the LED board to indicate the status of the
HSSI ports.

DCE The RS-232 Data Communications Equipment (DCE) port provides

a service interface for the APD.

HSSI I/O Boards

The APD contains four HSSI I/O boards, and the boards transmit and receive
packets. The HSSI ports are controlled by the MTX. The HSSI I/O board
contains a main card that interfaces with the PCI bus, and an HSSI daughter
card that provides the HSSI interface. Four PCI slots interface with the four
HSSI boards used by the MTX board. When a port is opened, the incoming
packet is duplicated and transferred by the HSSI boards to the PCI bus and on
to the MTX.

APD Power Supply

The APD power supply converts the power coming in from the site to several
different voltages. The APD power supply receives -48 Volts -direct current
(Vdc) site power through a front panel power/breaker switch. The power
supply converts the -48 Vdc to regulated and filtered 12 Vdc and +5 Vdc.
The 12 Vdc and +5 Vdc supply outputs apply to the MTX board. The +12
Vdc also powers two front panel fans. See Figure 8-13 Advanced Packet
Duplicator - Front View on page 8-55.

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LED Board

The LED board contains the APD front panel LED status indicators, push
button switches, and a service access connector. The APD software uses four
of the eight sets of port LEDs positioned on the front panel that correspond to
the four APD ports.
The LED board provides the following functionality:

HW LEDs The hardware LEDs include a RUN LED, LAN LED, and PCI
LED. The signals for these LEDs are received through the HW STAT
interface from the MTX board. And the POWER LED is enabled through
PWR STAT interface from the MTX board.

Front-Panel Push buttons The front panel push buttons include a Abort
button, and a Reset button. These buttons send signals to the MTX board
initiating abort or reset through the HW STAT interface.

Software Controlled LEDs The software controlled LEDS include eight

Installed and Active LED sets which correspond to eight MTX ports. (Only
four of the eight sets are used in the APD; the other four are reserved.) The
signals for these LEDs are received through the SOFT STAT interface from
the MTX board. Also, an Alarm LED indicates if a hardware failure has
occurred during hardware initialization.

DCE The DCE interface from the MTX board is directly connected to the
LED board to provide front-panel access to the DCE interface.

Figure 8-13 Advanced Packet Duplicator - Front View

Power

Active
Installed
Port

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Software Description

This section contains the following software related information about the
OMC-R interface.

OMC-R Interface

The APD receives its configuration software from the OMC-R through an
ethernet interface. The APD also reports alarm/state information to the OMCR through the same ethernet interface.

Network Management

The APD uses the Man Machine Interface (MMI) as the network management
interface in the iDEN network:

MMI

The APD is equipped with an RS-232 interface that allows a field service
terminal to serve as a MMI between field service personnel and the APD.
MMI commands are used for the following system maintenance tasks:

Commissioning management

Configuration management

Device management

Fault management

Performance management (statistics)

Resource management

System management

The format of an MMI commands is case-sensitive. Exceptions to this

requirement include function names, device names, and statistical parameter
names. These exceptions must be entered in uppercase.

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iSG Functional Description

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the iSG.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

CPX Common Platform Hardware Reference Manual (68P81131E11)

iDEN Surveillance Gateway (iSG) Application Manual (6881012Y17)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

iSG Overview

The iSG provides law enforcement surveillance capability for the iDEN
Dispatch and Packet Data subsystems. When provisioning surveillance in the
iDEN network, each Urban has one or more pairs of iSG for redundancy. The
iSG utilizes the iDEN network to retrieve surveillance information, and
forwards it to the appropriate Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) where it is
recorded in a Law Enforcement Monitor (LEM). The LEM connects to the
iSG through the TCP/IP network, and the surveillance information is transmitted to the LEM. Before connecting to the iSG, the LEM must log into the
iSG using the surveillance ID and password that was assigned by the warrant.
The iSG also maintains a list of which IMSI subjects are under surveillance
and what type of surveillance is being conducted.
The iSG provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Provides surveillance capability for Dispatch and Packet Data subsystems.

Retrieves surveillance information and forwards it to the LEA.

Filters dispatch call data streams received from DAPs and APDs, duplicates
as necessary, and routes to one or more LEMs.

Maintains an IMSI listing for surveillance activities.

Reports alarms, state changes, and statistics to the OMC-R.

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When an SU is under surveillance in their Urban area, the call is reported to

the iSG with the originator as subject and the target as associate. If the originator is under surveillance in the targets Urban area, there is nothing reported
to the iSG in the targets Urban area. When the target is under surveillance in
the targets Urban area, the call is reported to the iSG with the target as
subject, and the originator as associate. If the target is under surveillance in
the originators Urban area, there is nothing is reported to the iSG in the originators Urban area.
In the Legacy architecture, a voice path is setup by the DAP, APD and MPS to
deliver voice over an HSSI FR connection to the iSG. The iSG converts the
call information and the user voice to pass on to the LEA using VoIP. In the
NGD architecture, a voice patch is setup by the iVPUd to deliver voice over
an IP to the iSG.

Hardware Description

The iSG is comprised of the following components:

CPU

High Speed Controller (HSC) board

HSSI Adapter board

Alarm panel

DC power distribution panel

Cooling panel

The iSG contains two separate subsystems in a single chassis for each Urban
area. Each iSG pair is in an active/active configuration and provides surveillance on the identical set of IMSI. As a result, surveillance features remain
available even if an individual iSG is removed from service.

CPU

The CPU board is a single-slot Compact PCI board equipped with the
following features:

Error Correction Code (ECC) DRAM

3 Ethernet ports, 1 async port (COM1), 2 USB ports

Compact Flash Module

On-board debug monitor with self-test diagnostics and status LEDs

Reset and Abort buttons

Motorola PowerPC 750 processor

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HSC Board

The HSC board connects to the CPU module through a local PCI bus. The
HSC functionality provides high availability in the iSG, and maintains a
control status register that contains information on the status of each module.
The HSC boards provide a bridge between the two seven-slot Compact PCI
buses so that they are managed by a single CPU module. The HSC monitors
and controls the peripherals which includes power and fan sleds, board and
system LEDs, and alarms.

HSSI Adapter Board

The HSSI adapter board transfers data between a host computer and its WAN
interface. The HSSI adapter board consists of a motherboard and a rear panel
HSSI interface module, and contains the following components:

Dual local buses

CPCI Bus and Interface Controller (CPCIBIC)

Hot swap CPCI accelerator

High Speed Data Link Control (HDLC)

The HSSI transition module is linked back to back to the HSSI adapter by a J5
connector. The transition module provides two HSSI (TIA/EIA-613) interfaces to the HSSI adapter. See Figure 8-14 iSG 1 and iSG 2 Cabinet on
page 8-60.

Alarm Panel

The iSG alarm panel gives information about each of the boards, and the
overall system. The three alarm panel LEDs are positioned above the CPU
card on each iSG domain. Each alarm panel has three LEDs; OUT OF
SERVICE, IN SERVICE, and IMPAIRED.

DC Power
Distribution Panel

The DC power distribution panel is located at the rear of the chassis, and
distributes the DC input power to the iSG power supplies. The DC power
distribution panel supports redundant input power supplies to support high
availability in the iSG. The DC power supplies are mounted on a sled along
with the cooling fans. Power to both domains is controlled by the circuit
breaker on the back of the chassis. Use this switch only during an emergency
power down situation.
Note The iSG should not be shut off without properly shutting down the
system software.

Cooling Fans

Three fans provide forced-air cooling for the iSGs power supplies, CPU and
I/O controller card cage and transition module card cage. Only two fans are
needed to adequately cool the components, the third fan is part of the iSG
system for high availability, and in case of a failure. The fans are mounted on
the front of the fan/power supply sled.

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Figure 8-14 iSG 1 and iSG 2 Cabinet

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Software Description

This section contains the following software related information:

SPA

SPA

iSG software

The SPA is configured by entering parameter values in the SPA web interface
that manages and provisions Dispatch surveillance. The SPA database
contains the warrant information, and is maintained in a secure location. If an
iSG is permanently removed from service, consult with the SPA administrator
to remove those impacted iSGs from the SPA database.
The following parameters are configured through the SPA web interface:

iSG Software

All Urban area networks (identified by the Urban Area Network Code
(UANC)

An iSG pair that is associated with each UANC

The IP address that allows SPA communication with the iSG for each iSG

The IP address that allows LEM communication with the iSG for each iSG

The iSG is comprised of the iCCP hardware, and the iSG software. The iSG
software is provided by Motorola. When the iSG software is loaded on the
iCCP, the Dispatch surveillance feature set is available.

Network Management

The iSG uses the following network management interfaces in the iDEN
network:

SPA

SPA

LMT

The SPA is the web interface that manages and provisions Dispatch surveillance. The service provider uses the SPA to initiate surveillance on an
individual or group based on information included in a warrant. The iSG uses
an ethernet from the SPA to provide surveillance to the DAP.

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LMT

An LMT login is available through the iSG serial port by attaching a serial
terminal device to the RS-232 port. Log in as field and the FieldMaint
prompt appears. The field shell is now ready to receive commands. If you
type EXIT, the shell session is ended. See the iDEN Surveillance Gateway
(iSG) Application Manual (68P80802D75) for additional information on the
LMT and associated commands.

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MPS Functional Description

MPS Functional Description

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the MPS.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

GR Implementation Manual System Release MPS5.1 (68P80802A85)

MPS Technical Reference Guide (68P80802A95)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

MPS Overview

In the Legacy network, the MPS is a FR digital data packet switch that
provides the interface for EBTS FR connections to the DAP, APD, and MDG.
The MPS manipulates the paths used by Dispatch voice packets during a
Dispatch call, and the data packet paths used during Packet Data networking.
The DAP controls the source and definitions for routing and movement of
voice and data packets. The MPS is implemented in a tiered architecture and
routes signaling and control information between the DAP, MDG and the
EBTS sites.
The MPS provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Provides the FR interface to the DAP, APD, and MDG.

Controls the overhead and manages the flow of voice and data packets
between the Dispatch NEs.

Routes voice and data packets for group Dispatch calls and network
multicasts to and from the APDs to the correct destination.

There are two MPS platforms for the iDEN network: Broadband Packet
Exchange (BPX)/Multi-Gigabit Exchange (MGX) 8850 and 8820, and
the Internet Gateway Exchange (IGX). When the BPX is used in conjunction
with the MGX, together they form the MPS complex.
The BPX provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Broadband connectivity between MBX nodes.

Fast switching of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) cells.

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FR is used in the Legacy iDEN network for dispatch, packet data, network
management and billing services. The BPX, however, is an ATM switch, and
the MGX shelf converts FR packets to ATM cells. The ATM cells are then
routed by the BPX to another MGX connection to be transferred back to FR
packets for use by another NE.
The MGX provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Provides connectivity and an interface to the Dispatch NEs.

Transfers the FR connections from a single ATM trunk to the BPX for
switching.

Attaches FR packets onto ATM packets, and routes to the BPX for delivery
to the designated NE.

Utilizes from 12,000 to 32,000 Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) per the
MPS complex.

Hardware Description

The MPS consists of the following components:

BPX

BPX

MGX 8820

MGX 8850

Service Expansion Shelf (SES) PNNI

The BPX switch consists of a shelf with fifteen card slots that may be colocated with the MGX 8820, MGX 8850 and Service Expansion Shelf (SES)
interface as needed. Three of the slots on the BPX shelf are reserved for two
Broadband Controller Cards (BCCs) that run the AutoRoute or/and Private
Network-Network Interface (PNNI) software, and one Alarm Status Monitor
(ASM) card. One of the BCCs is designated the active processor, while the
other BCC is the standby. The other twelve slots are general purpose slots for
network interface or service interface cards. For more information, see Figure
8-15 MPS Cabinet Lineup on page 8-66.
The BCC is the central processor for the BPX switch. The BCC runs system
software and manages other network cards. The BCC stores configuration
databases and system software for the BPX. Network clocking is also
provided by the BCC. The Broadband Switch Module (BXM) card provides
the FR connection on the MGX shelf and supports lines or trunks out of the
BPX switch.

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MGX 8820

The MGX 8220 shelf (version 5.0.20) is comprised of a card cage with 16
slots.A backplane runs across the card cage spanning all 16 slots which allows
for a function module card to be inserted in the slot from the front, and a
smaller line module card to be inserted in the slot from the back. The front
row is reserved for function modules as they perform complex tasks such as
FR to ATM conversion. The back row is used for line modules, and these
cards provide the interface to the MGX 8220 shelf.
In the MGX 8220 shelf, slots 1 and 2 are reserved for Broadband Network
Module (BNM) cards, and slots 3 and 4 are reserved for Axis Shelf Controller
(ASC) cards. Slots 15 and 16 are reserved for the SRM. Slots 1, 3, and 15
work together as an active/standby set. The same is true for slots 2, 4, and 16.
Slots 5 to 14 (10 slots) are available for Service Modules (SMs). SMs occupy
the other 10 slots and provide communication and transfer capability.

MGX 8850

The MGX 8850 shelf (version 1.3.11) is comprised of a card cage with 32
slots. Slots are 7 and 8 are reserved for the primary and redundant PXM1s,
and slots 15, 16, 31, 32 are for the SRMs. The PXM card module is the central
processor of the MGX 8850 and is responsible for switching cells, and storing
configuration and firmware images for the other card modules in the shelf.
The PXM supports two back cards: one for shelf management, and one for
trunk and line interfaces. All PXMs must have a PXM-UI installed in the
upper-bay back card slot. The lower-bay back card slot houses the trunk/line
interface card. The maximum number of slots designated for service modules
is 24, unless double height cards are utilized. Slots 7, 15, and 31 (PXMs and
SRMs) work together as a card set. The same is also true for slots 8, 16, 32.
The slots on the top half of the card cage are reserved for T3/E3 and OC-3
cards as the higher bandwidth cell buses reside in the upper portion of the
backplane.

SES PNNI

The SES PNNI Controller contains two PXMs that run the PNNI software
(version 4.0.15). One of the PXMs is the active processor, while the other
serves as the standby. The PNNI controller connects to the BPX switch by the
ATM/OC-3 interface. For every installed PXM front card, there is a corresponding pair of PXM back cards. A pair of PXM back cards consists of the
following:

User interface back cardThe PXM-UI along with the following: ethernet
port, RS-232 maintenance port, RS-232 control port, T1/E1 timing
reference ports, and a audio and visual alarm interface port.

ATM trunk interfaceThe PXM ATM uplink provides line drivers for the
uplink interface. For SES PNNI application, the PXM ATM interface
uplink card uses a single port from the quad single-mode port back card.

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Figure 8-15 MPS Cabinet Lineup

MGX BOOSTER
FAN UNIT

Note: Do not stack

more than 4 MGXs
under one plenum.

MGX COOLING
UNIT

MGX COOLING
UNIT

MGX BOOSTER
FAN UNIT

MGX BOOSTER
FAN UNIT

MGX COOLING
UNIT

MGX COOLING
UNIT

MGX COOLING
UNIT

Software Description

This section contains the following software related information:

SES node architecture

MGX 8820 architecture

MGX 8850 architecture

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SES Node
Architecture

The SES node architecture consists of the BPX switch and the SES PNNI
Controller. In a iDEN network, the SES PNNI Controller provides the
signaling and routing information to the BPX BXM uplink trunks. The PNNI
is a Soft Permanent Virtual Circuit (SPVC) that connects the FR channels on
the MGX shelves. The FR channels of the MGX convert FR data to ATM
cells. A connection on the SES allows the two endpoints of the iDEN PVC to
communicate through the ATM network. The BXMs route the ATM cells
from one MGX shelf to another.
The PXM is the central processor for the SES PNNI Controller and provides
ATM Switched Virtual Circuit (SVC) routing and signaling for WAN
switching networks. The PXM runs the system software and maintains the
trunk to the BPX. In the SES controller, SNMP implementation, a master
agent resides on a PXM card. A subagent also resides on the PXM to support
the PNNI application.

MGX 8820
Architecture

The MGX 8820 is a modular, software-based system architecture that enables

the switch to support new features through downloadable software upgrades
or new hardware modules. The MGX 8820 platform converts incoming data
to ATM cells for transport over the ATM network. A redundant bus architecture provides high capacity, and application performance.

MGX 8850
Architecture

The MGX 8850 switch utilizes a universal edge architecture and supports a
wide range of services over narrowband and mid-band user interfaces. The
MGX 8850 maps all traffic to and from the ATM. The MGX 8850 converts all
user information into ATM cells for transport over the ATM network.
The interfaces available for user traffic include the following:

FR to ATM network interworking and service interworking

IP-based virtual private network

Video

Circuit emulation services for private line replacement

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Network Management

This section contains the following:

Cisco WAN Manager (CWM)

MPS redundancy

CLI

Cisco WAN Manager

The CWM (version 15.1.50) provides the Graphical User Interface (GUI) that
allows the user to select a management tool to operate and maintain the MPS.
The CWM provides network management, element management, and fault
management. The CWM provides an interface to monitor and configure the
BPX/MGX, and a collection generation service that allows a user to add
connections to the MPS NEs. The CWM also utilizes BLAST 4.0 which is a
bulk provisioning tool that sets up all parameters for the user.

MPS Redundancy

The following MPS components use redundancy to manage resources in the

iDEN network.
BPX
For protection against hardware failure, the BPX switch shelf is equipped
with the following redundant components: common control modules, crosspoint switch matrixes, high-speed network interface cards, power supplies,
and high-speed data and control lines.
MGX 8820
The MGX 8820 cell bus contains two pairs of uni-directional buses for redundancy. The backplane also contains a bus for support of N+1 redundancy. The
MGX 8820 supports one or two Power Entry Modules (PEMs) and these
modules provide power supply redundancy for a fully loaded MGX 8820
shelf. The SRM card controls redundancy in any of the service modules.
There is one redundant card per MGX shelf that connects to EBTS sites. This
one card maintains N+1 redundancy for all the T1/E1 line cards in the shelf.

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MGX 8850
The MGX 8850 backplane contains a main system bus, and a cell bus for
communication between card slots. The cell bus contains two pairs of unidirectional buses for redundancy. The backplane also contains a bus for
support of N+1 service module redundancy. The MGX 8850 supports one or
two PEMs which are connected to their own independent 48V DC supply.
These modules provide redundancy, and are capable of supplying enough
power for a fully loaded MGX 8850 shelf. The MGX 8850 also has APS and
SRM redundancy.
SES
The SES node architecture includes the BPX switch and the SES PNNI
Controller. The SES node architecture is completely redundant and offers a
hitless active/standby switchover.

CLI

The CLI is used for low-level configuration, and access to the BPX, MGX
and SES.

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Packet Data Subsystem Details
Introduction

This chapter describes the major network elements of the Packet Data
subsystem in terms of their key hardware components, software function, and
network management facilities. Each key component is explained, including
its key functions, hardware and software descriptions, and the network
management.

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Packet Data Subsystem Description

Introduction

This section describes the iDEN Packet Data Subsystem, including functionality, hardware, and software information.

Packet Data Overview

Packet Data in iDEN is a non-voice communication interface that connects

the subscriber unit directly with the Intranet, Internet, Virtual Private Network
(VPN), and the Extranet. Packet Data Networking allows the service provider
to become a point-of-presence for mobile users on the Internet.
The Packet Data subsystem uses the iDEN system Dispatch calling functions
and infrastructure. If a Subscriber Unit (SU) is supported and provisioned, a
user can originate or receive packet data. The Packet Data subsystem is made
up of the following equipment:

Subscriber Unit (SU) sends and receives data directly.

Enhanced Base Transceiver System (EBTS) determines the call as packet

data and converts the radio link to data packets.

Metro Packet Switch (MPS) routes data packets.

Dispatch Application Processor (DAP) determines services and location.

Mobile Data Gateway (MDG) routes the data to and from the Internet.

Billing Accumulator (BA) collects time and bit-transfer information for

billing as desired by the service provider.

The equipment used to control, monitor, and administer the system is

primarily internal to the iDEN system. The packet data process follows the
same procedures as dispatch call processing. The exception to this procedure
is the billing information collection and external routing of the MDG or any
servers that may be part of the service provider hosting network.
Packet Data provides additional data services using the Dispatch subsystem.
Packet data provides the user access to Intranet and Internet applications
using standard Internet protocols.
The Packet Data subsystem uses portions of the Dispatch subsystem along
with its own network elements to provide packet data services. The Packet
Data subsystem consists of the following equipment:

MDG - interfaces to the Internet, converting. iDEN protocol to the Internet

Protocol and vice versa. The MDG also functions as the Foreign Agent
(FA).

BA - collects packet data billing information.

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Next Generation
Dispatch
Configurations
Figure 9-1

HA (Home Agent) - routes packets from the Internet to the correct MDG
for delivery to the subscriber unit.

Central LAN - provides for the routing of private network connections

within the Dispatch and Packet Data Subsystems and also utilizes public
network connections to other systems and networks.

The Next Generation Dispatch provides higher capacity and greater system
reliability in a significantly smaller footprint. It is characterized by All Frame
Relay (AFR). See Figure 9-1 below.

NGD System

All Frame Relay (AFR)

A site configuration is characterized by all traffic being carried on a single
Frame Relay channel. This channel must terminate on an iVPUdi.

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Mobile Data Gateway 2

This section describes the Mobile Data Gateway 2 (MDG2) of the Packet
Data subsystem, including key hardware components, software function, and
network management facilities.

References

The following is a list of technical documentation and training courses that

support the MDG2:

Packet Data Fundamentals Course (FND107)

Packet Data Operations & Maintenance Course (OPM208)

iDEN System Recovery Topics Course (ADV401)

MDG System Manual SR12.0 (68P80800B95)

iDEN Packet Data Service Registration and Call Processes

(68P80801C90)

Overview of iDEN Packet Data RF Operation and Performance (WP2000002)

Understanding iDEN System Fault Tolerance Packet Data Subsystem

(WP2002-023)

MDG Command Reference (68P80802D30)

Remote Access to 64K MDG MMI (WP2003-020)

Packet Data Subsystem Troubleshooting Guide (6881012Y82)

Packet Data Troubleshooting Equipment List for 64K MDG (WP2003-019)

SR13.4 Packet Data Health Check for SR 13.4 (HC06005)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

MDG2 Overview

The primary function of the MDG is to manage the overall process of Mobile
IP. The MDG is an enterprise-level switching router that directs connections
to the Internet.
This device is rack mounted and has a number of ports available that vary
according to the provisioning and growth planning of the individual iDEN
system.
Key points about the MDG include that it:

Is the essence of Packet Data functionality within the iDEN system

infrastructure.

Is the interface to the Internet and the World Wide Web for the iDEN
system during packet data operation.

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Is a highly reliable and fault recoverable system entity.

Has all software and configurable parameters that are downloaded from the
OMC (Operations & Maintenance Center).

The functions of the MDG include the following:

Mobility Management

Assists DAP in SU registration for packet data, establishing parameters,

working records, and care-of-address information
Acts as the Mobile IP foreign agent handling IP registration and
decapsulation
Responsible for performing packet data reconnect for SUs after each
cell change

Accounting - Maintains a count on incoming/outbound datagrams and

transfers this data to BA for customer billing

Encryption

Encrypts IP datagrams sent via the RF link

Handles service conflict

Datagram Delivery - Delivers inbound datagrams after de-capsulation by

the Foreign Agent function

Session State Control - Executes session state transitions based upon:

Response or lack of response to paging

Expiration of the session timer
Notification from the DAP
Notifies the DAP whenever an SU session experiences a state change

The MDG works as a router and a protocol converter but it has no hard drive
or means of mass storage. As it collects billing data on the subscribers on its
Resource Allocation Group (RAG), it must pass that billing data to a BA for
storage and later processing. See Billing Accumulator on page 9-22 for more
details.

MDG2 Hardware Description

The MDG hardware consists of five separate VME CPU cards, power
supplies, cooling fans, switches, indicators, and LEDs.
The MDG chassis is a dual plane 9-slot VME chassis manufactured by
Motorola. The MDG can be installed in any standard 19-inch or 23-inch rack.
All cabling attaches to the rear of the card cage.
DC power for the backplane, fans, and drives is furnished by 700W autoranging Power Supply Module. The power supply modules (one for each
MDG) are installed below the VME module card cage. Each has its own set of
fans to supply forced-air cooling separate from the VME modules.

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The MDG dual 9-slot chassis is equipped with two sets of key switches and
indicator lights to control power to the respective card cages.

MDG2 Boards

A three-position key turns the power supply outputs on or off. The RUN
position is on, the STANDBY position is off. The key can be removed
in either position to lock the switch in that setting. If the key is in the RUN
position when the chassis is plugged in or power is restored, the power
supply cycles on immediately.

The key employs a standby power arrangement. With the key in the
STANDBY position, power to the card cage is removed, but the primary
side of the power supply remains energized.

The RESET position supplies a reset signal to the backplane to reset the
system in case of a malfunction. RESET is a momentary-contact setting that
is available only when the key is inserted in the switch.

There are five separate VME CPU cards within the MDG as described below.
See Figure 9-2 for the board placement in the chassis.
Figure 9-3 Actual MDG2- Front View on page 9-8 provides an actual photograph of the MDG2 without the front cover.
Figure 9-2

MDG2 - Front View

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MDGp Board
The MDGp board is the main processor of the MDG. It is powered by a single
350Mhz PowerPC 750 processor with 256MB of RAM.
This board provides an ethernet IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT) interface via the port
connection panel. This interface is used to connect the MDG to the IP
network, additionally it is used to send subscriber accounting summaries to a
billing accumulator. The three instances of the MDGecp boards are powered
by the same hardware as the MDGp board.
MDG Encryption Compression Processor Boards
The MDG Encryption Compression Processor (ECP) boards provide
encryption and compression functionality. There are three MDG ECP
processor boards.
The ECP is a single processor CPU board with a 350 MHz PowerPC 750
processor with 256 MB RAM. The ECP boards on a backup MDG (N+1
MDG) are used to store mirror images of the Packet Data VLR information of
all active MDG nodes within the same MDG cluster.
MDGio Board
The MDGio board provides serial connectivity to the Frame Relay network. It
supports from one to four 2MBPS V.35/HDLC ports running the Frame Relay
packet switching protocol.
The MDGio processor board is a single processor CPU board with a 350 Mhz
PowerPC 750 processor with 256 MB RAM that also supports a PCI
Mezzanine Card (PCM) with two 68360 QUICC processors. The I/O
connectivity is provided via the transition module. The MDGio board also
provides an ethernet IEEE 802.3 (10Base T) interface which is used to
connect to the iDEN IP network.
PCI Mezzanine Card
A double-wide PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC), powered by two 68360 QUICC
communication processors, attaches to the baseboard.

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Figure 9-3

Actual MDG2- Front View

Power Supply Modules

DC power for the backplane, fans, and drives is furnished by a UL/CSA/
VDE-approved 700W autoranging power supply module. Both -48Vdc- and
115/230Vac-compatible versions are available, each providing +5 Vdc, +12
Vdc, and -12 Vdc to the system (with power factor correction in the AC
version).
The power supply modules are installed below the VME module card cage.
Each has its own set of fans to supply forced-air cooling. The power supply
modules are not adjustable when they are installed in the system.

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Field Replaceable
Units

Several components of the MDG2 are replaceable in the field. Refer to the
MDG System Manual SR12.0 (68P80800B95) for details on the specific
procedures and related information.
The following MDG2 components are replaceable in the field:

XR DC Power Supply

XR System Air Filter

SMM762 4 port V.35 Transition module

MVME2434 750PPC-350Mhz with 256MB of memory with PCI

Mezzanine Card (PMC)

MVME2434 750PPC-350Mhz with 256MB of memory

XR fan module

MDG2 Software Description

All software and configurable parameters are downloaded to the MDG from
the iDEN OMC-R for this fully Network Managed entity.

MDG2 Network Management

The MDG2 operations and maintenance functions are performed by the

following:

OMC-R

MMI Commands

Alarm Indicators and Controls

RAG Downloads

Event Logs

Automatic Fault Recover Process

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OMC-R

The MDG receives its software download from the OMC-R. The OMC-R
serves as a file server for storing the software load required by each MDG
node to function. The software load is downloaded to an MDG node by using
the Proprietary File Transfer Protocol (PFTP) for both the MDG node
bootstrap download and online download.
The SR 14.0 and later MDG2 is capable of communicating with OMC-R only
over IP.
During MDG boot, the MDG executes ROM code and establishes a
connection to the OMC-R. The MDG will then begin the PFTP procedures.
The MDG may download files based on several conditions:

Indicators and
Controls

MDG does not have the file or contains a corrupted file

MDG detects a version mismatch

MDG detects the OMC-R is forcing a file download

The MDG 21-slot chassis is equipped with two sets of key switches and
indicator lights to control power to the respective card cages (System A and
System B).
Input Power Switch
A rocker switch turns the power supply outputs on or off. Turning the switch
On (I) supplies power to the platforms power supplies. Turning the switch
Off (O) removes input power from the platforms power supplies.
Indicators
Several indicators display the system status, slot status, status of power
supply, and fan. They are located on the front panel of the card cage and
power supply.

The alarm display panel is located on the front of the chassis and provides
LEDs and alarms for each slot of the chassis. The top row displays red
LEDs for Out of Service activity, the second row displays green LEDs for
In Service. There are also three system alarm LEDs to indicate system
status.

Each of three power/fan modules are equipped with four status LEDs on the
front panel. In the event of a Fan/Filter Out of Service alarm, first check the
fan filter to make sure the airflow is not obstructed.

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MMI Commands

The MDG does not require a user name and password to be entered before
using the MMI. There are 3 levels of commands that can be executed:

engineering

development

user (usr)

To access the MDG RAM software, login to any of the Man Machine
Interface (MMI) ports on the MDGio, MDGp, or any of the MDGecp
modules.
Basic commands are available on all the MMI ports. There are, however,
commands specific to each module in the MDG. These commands can be
accessed using the help function for each individual board.

RAG Downloads

A Resource Allocation Group (RAG) download is the process by which the

RAG assignment must be moved from an Active MDG to a Standby MDG.
This process happens in many different situations, but is vital to the continued
service of Packet Data in a market. Without a RAG assignment, Packet Data
will not function in the iDEN system.
This process if often referred to as a "RAG Swap".

Event Logs

Through the use of the OMC-R console it is possible to navigate the event
logs on the OMC-R through a GUI interface. The process to view the OMC-R
event logs from the command prompt of the OMC-R MMI box is described in
the OMC-R System Administrator Manual (6881001y44).
The location of the event logs is on the MMI processor. These logs are
updated to the SYS processor but should always be viewed from the MMI
processor.

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Mobile Data Gateway 4

This section describes the Mobile Data Gateway 4 (MDG4) of the Packet
Data subsystem, including key hardware components, software function, and
network management facilities.

References

The following is a list of technical documentation and training courses that

support the MDG4:

Packet Data Fundamentals Course (FND107)

Packet Data Operations & Maintenance Course (OPM208)

iDEN System Recovery Topics Course (ADV401)

SR13.4 MDG4 Hardware Installation Manual (68P81001Y76)

Packet Data Troubleshooting Equipment List for 64K MDG (WP2003-019)

SR13.4 Packet Data Health Check for SR 13.4 (HC06005)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

MDG4 Overview

The MDG is a network element that provides Mobile subscribers packet data
functionality within the iDEN system infrastructure. The MDG4 supports up
to 600K subscribers per MDG4 node. The scalability of the MDG4 node
provides the ability to address four subscriber targets: 256K, 384K, 512K, and
600K subscribers. See Figure 9-4 MDG4 in the iDEN Network on page 9-13.
An MDG4 cluster is composed of multiple (two or more) MDG4 nodes. There
are N+1 MDGs in an MDG4 cluster. The actual value of N may be affected by
the number of RAGs serviced by the MDG4 cluster.
Two levels of redundancy are used in MDG4 architecture, one at the MDG4
node level and one at the MDG4 cluster level. The iDEN packet data architecture supports N+1 redundancy for MDG4 nodes.
One of the MDG4 nodes has a backup role. It becomes active in the event of
the failure of an active MDG4 node and assumes the responsibility for the set
of users previously served by the failed MDG4.
The Packet Data VLR Mirroring feature allows the backup MDG4 node to
automatically reconstruct the VLR information of the mobile users at the time
of recovery once the packet data VLR mirror is established.
The MDG4 acts as Mobile-IP Foreign Agent (FA). Mobile-IP is a standard IP
protocol which achieves mobility through the cooperation of three entities:
Mobile Node (MN), Home Agent (HA) and the FA.

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The MDG works as a router and a protocol converter but it has no hard drive
or means of mass storage. As it collects billing data on the subscribers on its
Resource Allocation Group (RAG), it must pass that billing data to a BA for
storage and later processing. See Billing Accumulator on page 9-22 for more
details.
Figure 9-4

MDG4 in the iDEN Network

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MDG4 Hardware Description

The MDG4 chassis is a MXP3121 Multi-Service Platform 21-slot

CompactPCI chassis manufactured by Motorola. It is a 19-inch rack
mountable card cage containing single MDG4 node.
There are several new cards introduced in MDG4. (See Figure 9-5 MDG4
Board Layout on page 9-16 for the board layout and Figure 9-6 MDG4 Actual Front View on page 9-17 for an actual view of the MDG4.) These
include the following:

Alarm Management Controller (AMC) cards

IP Switch Board (IPSB) cards

The three types of logical blades in the MDG4 architecture include:

VLR Manager card (MDGv)

Data Processing card (MDGd)
Communication card (MDGc)

The remaining slots of the chassis are populated with the payload cards listed
above. There will be four different platform configurations supported: MDG4
node supporting up to 256K users, 384K users, 512K users, and 600K users.
Alarm Management Controller Card
Two Alarm Management Controller (AMC) cards operate as 2N mated pair,
running Active/Standby. The AMC controls the display of the chassis LEDs
and relays.
The AMC relays system status information to system management software
by way of an Ethernet link. The system management software evaluates the
status inputs and responds as appropriate.
IP Switch Board Cards
Two IP Switch Board (IPSB) cards operate as 2N mated pair, running Active/
Standby. The IPSB card acts as a layer 2 switch and/or layer 3 router, and
provides the MDG4 node with Ethernet and IP switching. It also includes
routing functionality within the chassis, between the chassis and the packet
data IP network, and between the chassis and the iDEN IP network.

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MDGv Card
The MDGv card is used for storing and managing packet data VLR information. Other features of the MDGv card include:

The MDG chassis/application manager and the Master Agent of the node
also reside on the MDGv card.

The two MDGv cards in the MDG node operate as 2N mated pair, running
Active/Standby.

The packet data VLR information, the MDG Cluster Management

information, and the chassis management configuration data are
checkpointed between the two MDGv cards.

The active MDGv card has an interface to the iDEN IP network which is
used for communication between the MDG nodes in the same packet data
region, communication between the MDG node and the Billing
Accumulators, and communication between the MDG node and the
OMC-R.

MDGd Card
The MDGd card is used for packet data processing including packet data
encryption and compression functionality. Additional features of the MDGd
card are as follows:

There are N+1 MDGd cards, operating in N active and 1 standby mode.

There is no checkpointed data between these MDGd cards.

All the packet data session-related information previously managed by the

failed MDGd card will be lost (all active packet data sessions will become
dormant) as a result of MDGd card switchover. Other information
generated by the failed card (such as statistic information and billing
information) might also be lost as a result of MDGd switchover.

Each active MDGd card has an interface to the PD IP network.

MDGc Card
The MDGc card provides iDEN I/O connectivity with all the cell sites (up to
3200 sites) and the DAPs.
A modular I/O interface (plug in module) is built into the MDG4 architecture
to support: HSSI, High Speed V.35, and DS3 (T3) interfaces.
Each of the MDG cards are located in the appropriate range of chassis slots
according to card type:

Slots 1-2 for V cards

Slots 3-8 for D cards

Slots 9-18 for C cards

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Figure 9-5

MDG4 Board Layout

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Figure 9-6

MDG4 - Actual Front View

MDG4 Software Description

All software and configurable parameters are downloaded to the MDG4 from
the iDEN OMC-R for this fully Network Managed entity.

System
Management
Software

System management software receives system status information from the

Alarm Management Controller (AMC) board by way of an Ethernet link. The
system management software evaluates the status inputs and responds as
appropriate.
The system management software has the task of making all decisions
pertaining to the state of the system and transmitting them back to the AMC
board as long as the AMC-CM (Configuration Management) link exists.

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MDG4 Network Management

The MDG4 operations and maintenance functions are performed by the

following:

OMC-R

OMC-R

MMI Commands

Event Logs

RAG Downloads

VLR Mirroring

MDG Cluster Management/Fault Recovery

Load Shedding

In SR 14.0 and later, the MDG/OMC-R communication switches from FR to

Internet Protocol (IP).

OMC-R will act as the TFTP server

Upgraded MDGs request new IP bootstrap code and IP load from the
OMC-R

The latest enhancements to the OMC-R include the Network Views graphical
display and the LDM Download Manager:

Network Views - offers a graphical display, with each network element

identified by type, name, and status.

Colors indicate element status, including green for OK, yellow for
impaired status, and so on.
Network Views supports filtering icons based on element status.

LDM Download Manager - controls download operations using a

spreadsheet format.

Elements selected for download are moved to a download queue and the
download process immediately started.
Download rules are built into the package to minimize network
disruption.
Extensive warnings alert the operator about network impacts.

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MMI Commands

The MDG does not require a user name and password to be entered before
using the MMI. There are 3 levels of commands that can be executed:

engineering

development

user (usr)

Basic commands are available on all the MMI ports. There are however,
commands specific to each module in the MDG. These commands can be
accessed using the help function for each individual board.
User Interface Menu
These logins allow the user to easily status the MDG4 and perform specific
functions via menu selection. For the user password, reference should be
made to the release notes for the MDG4 version being used. See Figure 9-7
below for an example of MDG4 menu.

Figure 9-7

MGD4 User Interface Menu

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Event Logs

Through the use of the OMC-R console it is possible to navigate the event
logs on the OMC-R through a GUI interface. The process to view the OMC-R
event logs from the command prompt of the OMC-R MMI box is described in
the OMC-R System Administrator Manual (6881001y44).
The location of the event logs is on the MMI processor. These logs are
updated to the SYS processor but should always be viewed from the MMI
processor.

RAG Downloads

The Resource Allocation Group (RAG) download is also used by MDG4.

This is the process in which the RAG assignment must be moved from an
Active MDG to a Standby MDG. This process happens in many different
situations but is vital to the continued service of Packet Data in a market.
Without a RAG assignment, Packet Data will not function in the iDEN
system.
This process if often referred to as a "RAG Swap".

VLR Mirroring

The Packet Data VLR Mirroring feature allows the backup MDG4 node to
automatically reconstruct the VLR information of the mobile users at the time
of recovery once the packet data VLR mirror is established.

MDG Cluster
Management/Fault
Recovery

MDG Cluster Management is a new concept in the MDG4 architecture that

replaces the Automatic Fault Recovery Process (AFRP) in the MDG2 architecture. MDG Cluster Management is managed by a mechanism resident to
the pool of MDG4 nodes within the MDG4 cluster itself without OMC-R
involvement.
The MDG4 Cluster Management consists of two procedures: Election Process
(to elect an MDG node to be the Cluster Coordinator) and Resource Distribution Process (to distribute RAGs among MDG nodes in the cluster).
The N+1 redundancy model within an MDG cluster is maintained to handle
failures which are not recoverable within an MDG node or to handle operator
initiated switchover. The following is a list of triggering events for an MDG
node switchover:

Failures which are not recoverable within an MDG node

Lost communication to PD IP network

Lost communication to all DAPs connected to the MDG node
Loss of more than 25% of MDGc cards functionality

Graceful shutdown request from OMC-R

MDG node failure

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Load Shedding

The load shedding mechanism involves memory usage, CPU usage, and
possibly queue sizes as a trigger. Alarms will be used to indicate when the
trigger points are reached.
The load shedding algorithm uses three major priority categories, including:

Maintenance messages (including messages related to RAG management

and fault management)

Fault management

Location tracking of Subscriber Unit (SU)

Packet Data traffic is the lowest priority with SU not in session at lower
priority than SU in session.

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Billing Accumulator
References

The following is a list of technical training courses that support the BA:

Packet Data Fundamentals Course (FND107)

Packet Data Operations & Maintenance Course (OPM208)

BA Overview

The main function of the BA is to:

Collect and store billing records that are produced by the MDG.

Provide an avenue for the stored billing records to be transferred to an

outside billing center.

Similar to call data records from the MSC, this information is used by the
service provider to gather usage (time and/or data transferred) and similar
account information.
There are two Billing Accumulators in the Packet Data subsystem (See Figure
9-8 Billing Accumulator Mirror Function on page 9-23):

Each consists of a CPU board, Ethernet board, and System Monitor board

One BA is the Primary and the other is Secondary

Each MDG is connected to both Billing Accumulators

Data is sent to the Primary BA, which mirrors the billing data to the
Secondary BA

If the Primary BA becomes unavailable, the Secondary BA takes over

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Figure 9-8

Billing Accumulator Mirror Function

The BA is a Unix-based computer designed to collect billing data from the

MDGs.
In order to allow connection to the MDGs, the BAs are connected through the
Local Area Network.

BA Hardware Description

BAs work in pairs and burn secure connections to MDGs constantly. If a TCP/
IP connection is lost to an MDG it is often the BA that turns in the failure to
the OMC.
BAs have one Ethernet port each and can be accessed via telnet if needed.
The BA consists of the following boards (as shown in Figure 9-9 Billing
Accumulator - Front View on page 9-24):

Power Converter Module

CPU Board

Ethernet Board

System Monitor Board

SCSI Hard Drive

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Figure 9-9

Billing Accumulator - Front View

Power Converter Module

The Power Converter is a modular unit that slides into the BA. The front of
the power converter contains voltage level indicators, voltage test points, and
the power converter switch.
CPU Board
The CPU Board is the main processing board in the BA. It also has a Small
Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) bus interface.
Ethernet Board
The Ethernet board provides a communication path between the VME bus
and the devices (IRs, Hubs, and MDGs) on the LAN.
System Monitor Board
The System Monitor Board (SMB) monitors the BA for errors and issues
visual and audible alarms in case of problems.

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SCSI Hard Drive

The disk is a Modular Disk Subsystem unit that is used for storing information. It has a removable aluminum case that houses the hard disk drive and
transition board.
The BA back panel consists of the following boards (as shown in Figure 9-10
below):

I/O Communications Transition Board

Ethernet Port Connector Board

Main Serial Port Transition Board

Input Power Transition Board

Figure 9-10 Back Panel of the Billing Accumulator

I/O Communications Transition Board

The I/O Communications Transition board provides an internal connection for
2 telephone lines and 5 serial communication ports. These serial ports can be
used to connect external modems or communications devices using standard
DB-25 or 26 pin connectors.
Ethernet Port Connector Board
The Ethernet Port Connector board provides the Ethernet communication
connection.

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Main Serial Port Transition Board

The Main Serial Port Transition Board provides an interface between the CPU
and peripheral devices.
This board also provides proper termination by attaching a SCSI Terminator
Cap to the right of the printer connection.
Input Power Transition Board
The Input Power Transition board Provides an external connection from a 48
volt DC power source and also performs the following functions:

Filters input power

Provides an in-line fuse

Provides an internal board connection for supplying power to a BA resident

converter unit

Generates airflow through the BA

BA Software Description

The BA uses the AIX UNIX operating system. The BA applications

processes run on top of AIX. The AIX operating system and the BA application automatically boot when you power up the DCMS, allowing you to use
the system.
The BA receives usage detail records from the MDG nodes using Billing
Message Protocol (BMP) and Billing Session Protocol (BSP), proprietary
protocols on top of TCP/IP. The data is stored on a hard drive until compilation.
Data Files
The BA will write data into a raw data file every hour. This raw data file
will be exchanged with the other BA and then forms the input for the
processing of data by the Processing Task (PRC).
Once the data files are processed, they can be polled from the server. These
files have a Pr prefix in the name.

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BA Network Management

The BA operations and maintenance functions are performed using the

following:

OMC-R

Alarms

OMC-R

The MDG will generate alarms at the OMC-R when various problems are
indicated on the BA.

Alarms

BA errors can range in severity from minor faults to critical situations that can
cause degradation and put billing information at risk.
The System Monitor Board will help identify various problems by generating
an alarm. Activated FAILED LEDs indicate problems, such as a power interruptions or a faulty boards, on the individual boards.

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NOTES...

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Network Management Subsystem
Details
Introduction

10

This chapter describes the Network Elements (NEs) that comprise the
Network Management subsystem. Each NE contains information on the key
hardware components, software function, and network management facilities.
The following NEs are supported in the legacy Network Management
subsystem:

Legacy OMC-R

Enhanced Global Title Translation Tool (EGT4)

Cisco WAN Manager

The following NEs are supported in the next generation Network

Management subsystem:

Next Generation OMC-R (NGO)

EGT4

Cisco WAN Manager

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10

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the Legacy OMC-R.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

OMC-R System Overview (68P81001Y90)

OMC-R Configuration Management Parameters (68P81001Y92)

OMC-R Configuration Management Users Guide (68P81001Y91)

OMC-R Event/Alarm Management (68P81001Y94)

OMC-R Online Change Configuration Users Guide (68P81001Y97)

OMC-R Performance Management (68P81001Y95)

OMC-R System Administrator Guide (68P81001Y93)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

OMC-R Overview

10

The OMC-R is the control center that provides system configuration, performance monitoring, and status monitoring for the NEs that comprise the iDEN
network. The OMC-R however, does not provide functional operations for
Dispatch, Interconnect, or Packet Data services.
Each OMC-R provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Coordinates uploads/downloads to the NEs that interface with the OMC-R.

Provides event logging and display and site status display for the NEs.

Coordinates system configuration and validation, system configuration

reports, IOS operation, and MDG fault tolerance for the entire Urban.

Administers user accounts at both the primary and secondary OMC-R.

In a typical configuration, the OMC-R manages up to 500 sites and is located

in a Mobile Switching Office (MSO). For an installation with more than 500
sites, the sites must be distributed among multiple OMC-Rs to efficiently
manage the traffic and network requirements.

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Hardware Description

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The legacy OMC-R is comprised of the following main components:

OML

Operations and Maintenance Links (OML)

OMC-R system processor

Man-Machine Interface (MMI) processor

X-terminal clients

Each of the NEs are connected to the OMC-R by X.25, ethernet, or frame
relay. These connections are called OMLs. The OMLs are duplex connections
that carry configuration information to each NE, as well as information
regarding the status of that NE.
The following links are utilized with the OMC-R:

LAN
Each OMC-R consists of a system processor, a MMI processor, Xterminals, and a timing server. These modules are linked by an ethernet
LAN.

Metro Packet Switch (MPS) links

Each NE connects to the MPS using T1 or E1 facilities. Two timeslots in
one of the T1 span lines is used for OMC-R network management
communications. Requests for data, configuration commands, and other
OMC-R data is transferred through two timeslots.
The Network Access Server (NAS) converts V.35 physical protocol in the
OMC-R links to the T1 or E1 physical protocol used in the BSC network
elements.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) links

Status and event reporting across the OML utilizes the SNMP.

Ethernet maintenance links

NEs report status information across the ethernet network using Internet
Protocol (IP).

OMC-R System
Processor

The OMC-R system processor is the communication link, resource manager

and server for the OMC-R.
The following platforms are available for the OMC-R system processor:

Sun Fire 4800The Sun Fire 4800 contains two 1.2 Gigahertz (GHz)
CPUs, 4 Giga-Byte (GB) Random Access Memory (RAM), 73 Gbyte
mirrored hard drives, and other miscellaneous equipment.

See Figure 10-1, and Figure 10-2 Sun Fire 4800- Rear View on page 10-5 for
additional information.

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Figure 10-1 Sun Fire 4800- Front View

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Figure 10-2 Sun Fire 4800- Rear View

Enterprise 3500The Enterprise 3500 contains one to three 400

Megahertz (Mhz) Central Processing Units (CPUs), and increased storage
capacity for medium to large installations, and other miscellaneous
equipment (see Figure 10-3 and Figure 10-4 Enterprise 3500- Review View
on page 10-7.

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The Enterprise 3500 supports the following:

Up to 800 X.25 sites
6 Dispatch Application Processor (DAP) cluster
8 active Mobile Data Gateways (MDGs) and 1 standby MDG
Figure 10-3 Enterprise 3500- Front View

Key:
HD=HARD DISK

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Figure 10-4 Enterprise 3500- Review View

Key:
SB=SYSTEM BOARD
HME=HUNDRED MEGABIT ETHERNET

MMI Processor

The MMI processor provides the functionality for user management, security,
resource allocation, other operations and maintenance type procedures. The
MMI processor may exist as a single primary installation in a smaller Urban,
or as a secondary MMI processor in a larger network. For more information
on the MMI processor, see the OMC-R System Administrator Guide
(68P81001Y93).
The following platforms are available for the MMI processor:

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X-terminal Clients

Netra 20The Netra 20 contains a 360 Mhz CPU module with a 4

Megabyte cache, 256 or 512 Mbtye of RAM, either two 9.1 GB internal
mirrored hard drives or two 36.1 GB internal mirrored hard drives, DVD
and tape drives, and other miscellaneous equipment.

Ultra 60The Ultra 60 contains a 1.2 Ghz CPU module with a 4 Megabyte
cache, 1 GB of RAM, 73 GB internal mirrored hard drives, CD-ROM and
tape drives, and other miscellaneous equipment.

The X-terminals are connected through the LAN to the system processor to
run various Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications such as the MMI
interface. Up to five X-terminals may be supported by an OMC-R configuration. The X-terminals are equipped with either a 17 inch or 21 inch color
display. The X-terminals also contain 32 Mb of memory and 128 bytes of
Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM).

Software Description

10

This section contains information on the OMC-R software architecture. For

more information, see the OMC-R System Overview (68P81001Y90).

NE software loads

System processor applications

MMI processor application

NE Software Loads

The OMC-R is the repository for the NE operating software and the software
for each NE is downloaded as configuration changes or enhancements are
needed. Each new configuration file or load is made up of code sets. A code
set contains the basic operational and/or software process software for the NE.

System Processor
Applications

The functionality of the system processor includes the storage and download
of network status, and the utilization of performance and configuration information. The system processor interacts with NEs and processes event information and performance statistics. The system processor administers system
configuration information, user permissions, remote logins, and OMC-R
resources such as printers, modems, and X-terminals.

MMI Processor
Application

The MMI application is available on an X-terminal and is used to operate and

maintain the applications and databases of the OMC-R system processor.
The MMI application includes:

Informix OnLine Dynamic Server Relational Database Management

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Reports and query management

Event and alarm status definition and display

Load and network configuration interface

Spreadsheet package for the manipulation and reporting of statistics

Network Management

10

This section contains the following network management information:

Event/alarm management

Performance management

Configuration and load management

Fault management

Security management

Redundancy

Event/Alarm
Management

Events/alarms are generated at a specific NE and sent to the OMC-R on the

X.25 network. The OMC-R collects and stores events and alarms from the
NEs to monitor the iDEN network. Each event sent to the OMC-R includes
the alarm condition and informational status reports. Alarm conditions are
referred to as active events, or events that require immediate attention. Informational status reports are referred to as a passive events that do not need
immediate attention, but that provide information regarding the status of a
particular NE. Events and alarms are also monitored for the links that connect
the NEs together.

Performance
Management

The OMC-R collects performance-related data from all of the NEs that are
managed by the OMC-R for network planning and optimization. This data
provides the information needed to fine-tune the performance of the NEs in
the iDEN network. Statistics are collected by each particular NE and periodically uploaded to a database on the OMC-R.

Configuration and
Load Management

The NEs application software is updated with each new configuration file, or
new software download. Each new configuration file changes and manages
the NEs system software and hardware parameters. In addition, the technician
can also reconfigure existing network elements and introduce new system
features.

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Fault Management

With the fault management function, the technician can determine the location
of a fault by running diagnostics, place NEs in or out of service, and display
NE status.

Security
Management

The OMC-R functions are protected by security management, and changes

are only performed by authorized personnel. Each authorized technician is
given a unique user name and password to gain access to the system. Authorized technicians are assigned security classes that specify what commands
are accessed and what output messages are displayed.

Redundancy

The following redundant module is available with the OMC-R:

OMC-R system processor mirrored hard drives

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NGO Functional Description

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Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the NGO.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter:

OMC-R System Overview (68P81001Y90)

OMC-R Configuration Management Parameters (68P81001Y92)

OMC-R Configuration Management Users Guide (68P81001Y91)

OMC-R Event/Alarm Management (68P81001Y94)

OMC-R Online Change Configuration Users Guide (68P81001Y97)

OMC-R Performance Management (68P81001Y95)

OMC-R System Administrator Guide (68P81001Y93)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

NGO Overview

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The Next Generation OMC-R (NGO) is available in the iDEN network and
replaces the legacy OMC-R. Previously, up to seven OMC-Rs were utilized in
an Urban. In the next generation architecture, up to three OMC-Rs are utilized
in an Urban, one primary and up to three secondary. The Sun Netra 440 was
chosen for the OMC-R platform as the architecture supports up to 10,000
sites. There was also a sizable gain in performance over the Enterprise E3500
and the Sun Fire 4800.
The NGO merges the OMC-R system processor and the MMI processor into
the same physical box on the Netra 440 platform. To complete the merge, the
single box is divided into two Solaris zones, the global zone for the OMC-R
system processor and a local zone for the MMI processor.
The OMC-R provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Coordinates uploads/downloads to the NEs.

Logs and displays events and site status display for the NEs.

Coordinates system configuration and validation, IOS operation, and MDG

fault tolerance for the OMC-Rs in the Urban.

Administers user accounts at both the primary or secondary OMC-R.

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The OMC-R provides the following capacity in the iDEN network:

A single OMC-R supports a maximum of up to 1000 sites.

One primary OMC-R contains the MMI, and the secondary OMC-R
supports up to 2000 sites.

One primary OMC-R contains the MMI, and each of the two secondary
OMC-Rs supports up to 2000 sites for a total of 4000 sites.

Hardware Description

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The NGO consists of the following:

Sun Netra 440

Sun Netra 440

Sun StorEdge 3510 Disk Array

Sun Netra 240 backup server

SunRay X-Terminal

LAN switch

External X.25 Hub

Network Time Server (NTS)

The Netra 440 platform contains the following components (See Figure 10-5
and Figure 10-6 Netra 440-Rear View on page 10-13:

Solaris 10 Operating System (OS)

Four 1.593 GHz processors

32 GB of RAM

4-Port Frame Relay (FR) Card supports 4 cables

Four 146 GB mirrored internal SCSI disk drives

Two Fibre Channel Cards to connect to external disk array

Two 10/100/1000 Megabits per second (Mbps) Ethernet ports

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Figure 10-5 Netra 440- Front View

On/Standby Button

Rotary Switch

Hard Drives

System Configuration
Card Reader

DVD Drive

Power Distribution Board

Fan Trays 0-2

Figure 10-6 Netra 440-Rear View

Serial Port (TTYB)

E0

E1

Serial Port

Serial and Net

Management
Six PCI
Card Slots

PCI single FC
2 Gb Host Bus
Adapters
4 Port V.35

Four DC Power Supplies

DC Ground Studs

Rear View

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Sun StorEdge 3510

Disk Array

The Sun StorEdge 3510 external disk array is shared by all the OMC-Rs in the
Urban and holds the Informix databases and ne_data partitions. Each OMCR is connected to the disk array by two fibre channel connections. The
StorEdge 3510 holds up to 12 physical disk drives and utilizes RAID5
mirroring. The disk array is logically partitioned into six Logical Unit
Numbers (LUNs), and each OMC-R is allocated 2 LUNs.

Sun Netra 240

Backup Server

Previously, backups for the OMC-R system processor, MMI processor and
Informix database were completed in separate components. Now the backup
server on the Sun Netra 240 platform performs daily tape backups for the
OMC-Rs in the Urban. A gigabit ethernet (1000 Mbps) has been added to
support the tape backup activities. The Sun Netra 240 platform is connected to
a tape jukebox by a SCSI interface. The Sun C4 StorEdge tape jukebox
holds 36 HP StorageWorks Ultrium 2 tapes: 30 backup tapes, 5 clone tapes,
and a cleaning tape.

SunRay X-terminal

The SunRay X-terminal displays the status for the MMI processor and system
processor. The X-terminal is typically either a T-HMX, an Explora 700,
or an NC900. Up to five X-terminals are supported by the OMC-R.
The SunRay X-terminal contains the following:

A 17 or 21 inch color display

32 Mb of memory

Set of boot PROMS

128 bytes of NVRAM

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet connection (co-axial or twisted pair)

LAN Switch

The LAN switch is a Gigabit ethernet switch with 48 ports. This LAN switch
supports the Gigabit speed requirement for the E0 LAN.

External X.25 Hub

The external X.25 hub replaces the existing X.25 switch and NAS hub. The
hub forwards X.25 traffic from the legacy BSCs to the OMC-R. One hub
supports all X.25 traffic in an Urban.

NTS

The NTS has Global Positioning System (GPS) input and is used as a primary
time source. The NTS server supports the Network Time Protocol (NTP) and
the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) protocol over IP network.

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Software Description

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This section contains the following software information:

Load Management (LDM) Download Manager

Download Queue Manager

AirGen

Informix

LDM Download
Manager

The LDM Download Manager controls download operations using a spreadsheet format. Elements selected for download are moved to a download queue
and the download process immediately starts. Download rules are built into
the package to minimize network disruption. Extensive warnings alert the
technician about network impacts.

Download Queue
Manager

The Download Queue Manager works with the LDM Download Manager and
is a process on the System Zone. The DQM controls and maintains the
download queue order of NEs that are selected by the technician for
download.
The Download Queue Manager provides the following functionality:

Assigns a download order for each NE in the queue.

Allows the technician to change the download order of a NE whose

download has not yet started.

Allows the technician time to apply a set of download/switch rules to

minimize the downtime of NEs.

Uses an Acknowledgement (ACK) for both foreground and background

downloads.

If a download fails, a total of 3 retry attempts are allowed.

Gives precedence to Internetworking Operating System (IOS)/Nonversioned Data (NVD) by blocking versioned downloads that have reserved
download slots.

Gives the option to stop a OMC-R download if there is insufficient memory

on the Integrated Site Controller (ISC2).

Introduces conditions for a successful iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit

Dispatch (iVPUd) or iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit Dispatch/
Interconnect (iVPUdi) download.

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AirGen

AirGen is an embedded GUI application running on the OMC-R platform that

allows the technician to configure and manage the iDEN NEs.
Airgen provides the following functionality:

Informix

OMC-R DTE addresses are associated with shelf/card at the upgrade time.

iDEN System Objects screen The OMC-R X25 object moved under
Urban.

Urban screen X.25 Line Type indicates the PTI hub uses either T1s or
E1s.

OMC-R X.25 Select screen Displays the X.25 shelf and card number.

OMC-R X.25 screen Displays input fields for the X.25 shelf and card.

BSC screen Displays input fields for the X.25 shelf, site address, BSC
port number, and BSC time slot number.

Move BSC screen Displays X.25 address, hub and card fields.

A shared disk array contains the Informix databases for all of the OMC-Rs in
the urban. A single backup process captures the OMC-R system processor file
systems, the MMI processor file systems, and the Informix database. At the
beginning of the backup, the Informix data is backed up by performing a
binary dump to a file on the system processor. The OMC-R builds a backup
image that includes the Informix data and the information is sent to the
backup server over the E0 LAN.

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Network Management

10

This section contains information on Network Views. The OMC-R has the
same network management functionality as the legacy OMC-R. See Network
Management on page 10-9 for a complete description of OMC-R related
network management functions.

Network Views

Network Views is a graphical display that monitors the NEs in the iDEN
network. The Network Views application displays network element status for
multiple urbans or a single OMC-R. Each network element is identified by
type, name and status. And different colors indicate the status of each NE. The
Network Views application also supports filtering icons based on element
status.
Network Views provides the following functionality:

Combined root view is the default.

Objects in the left panel are ordered and named differently.

Quick Filtered View has been added.

Text Only View has been added.

Timer Based Refresh is available.

Detailed Information display changes were incorporated.

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EGT4 Functional Description

EGT4 Functional Description

10

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the EGT4.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter:

EGT4 Users Manual (68P81001Y53)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

EGT4 Overview

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Enhanced Global Title Translation Table Tool (EGT4) provides seamless

support for both 2G and 3G Urban areas simultaneously in the same
Horizontal Network (HN). The EGT4 is configured by default to operate in a
3G mode supporting 2G and 3G Urbans. The EGT4 supplies complete interUrban configuration information to the primary OMC-R in each Urban Area.
The local primary OMC-R configures the local NEs through the on-line
change interface. A North-Bound Interface (NBI) between the OMC-R and
the EGT4 allows the technician to add or modify the HN configuration information, push the data to the EGT4, and distribute the change to the other
Urbans.
The EGT4 provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Supports 2G and 3G Urbans in the same HN.

Manages Global 3G Universal Fleet Member ID (UFMI) ranges.

Utilizes the NBI to add or modify HN configuration information.

Distributes changed information to the Urbans in the iDEN network.

Monitors software loads between different Urbans.

The EGT4 also keeps configuration data synchronized between different

Urbans in the urban distribution process. The non-versioned data from EGT4
is coordinated with the local Urban OMC-R through the urban distribution
manager process. The urban distribution manager process alerts the local
OMC-R that new, non-version data is ready for download to the local NEs.
The urban distribution manager then coordinates the OMC-R processes to
perform impact calculations, build, replication, and download of the information. Then the download success or failure is reported back to the EGT4.

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Hardware Description

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The EGT4 operates on a UNIX workstation with the following minimum

requirements:

A dual 450 MHz processor UltraSPARC series computer from Sun Micro
Systems

512 MB RAM

36 GB hard disk

Monitor (1024x768 resolution)

Ethernet controller

CD-ROM drive

Software Description

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The sections includes the following EGT4-related software information:

NBI object manager

NBI access manager

NBI notification manager

NBI Object Manager

The NBI object manager (nbiobjectmgr) is responsible for database-related

activities and exchanges database tables with the EGT4. The NBI object
managers retrieves GTT data from the EGT4, and monitors EGT4 table
iterators to sequentially access NE information.

NBI Access Manager

The NBI access manager (nbiaccessmgr) is responsible for EGT4 login/

logout information. The NBI access manager performing EGT4 client authentication (MD5 encryption), allows the EGT4 to change the EGT4 account
password, and keeps track of EGT4 client login sessions.

NBI Notification
Manager

The NBI notification manager (nbinotificationmgr) serves as an event

channel for EGT4, NBI, and NEs that may send or receive events asynchronously. The NBI notification manager allows clients to subscribe to certain
events, dispatches the subscribed events to the subscribers when needed, and
provides event filtering.

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Network Management

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The EGT4 is a three-tier web application that consists of the following

components:

Client web browser

Web server

Back-end Light Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) data store

COBRA name service

Client Web Browser

The client web browser serves as the EGT4 interface for managing the system
data. The web browser is installed on the client machine (if the client machine
is different than the server). The client machine must have IP connectivity to
the machine hosting the EGT4 application. EGT4 currently supports Netscape
v6.2.x in a Solaris or Windows environment. Internet Explorer is not
supported.

Web Server

The web server is the main processing engine of the EGT4 application. The
web server processes requests received from one or more connected web
browser clients and performs data storage and NBI operations on their behalf.
The web server must run co-resident with the LDAP directory server.

LDAP Directory
Server

The LDAP directory server is the persistent data store utilized by EGT4 to
track the current HN network configuration data. The LDAP server must run
co-resident with the web server.

CORBA Name
Service

To support NBI connectivity to one or more OMC-Rs, the JacORB CORBA

name service must run on the EGT4 server host machine. The name server
allows various OMC-Rs to register their network location so that the EGT4
may locate them for connection purposes.

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Cisco WAN Manager Functional Description

10

Introduction

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the Cisco WAN Manager.

References

The following publications may be required to supplement the information

contained in this chapter.

MPS and CWM Health Checks (HC05002)

MPS Technical Reference Guide (68P80802A95)

These documents are available on the Motorola Extranet web site at

http://mynetworksupport.motorola.com unless otherwise stated.

Cisco WAN Manager Overview

10

The legacy Cisco WAN Manager (CWM) is a graphical user interface that
allows the technician to select which tool or application to launch for MPS
management.
The CWM provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Monitors and configures the Broadband Packet Exchange (BPX)/Internet

Gateway Exchange (IGX)/Multi-Gigabyte Exchange (MGX).

Provides connection generation to various MPS elements.

Collects statistics on the health of the network.

Hardware Description

10

This section contains the following CWM-related hardware information:

PXM

Processor Switching Module (PXM)

Service Expansion Shelf (SES) Private Network-Network Interface (PNNI)

controller

The PXM is the central processor for the SES PNNI controller and provides
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) switched virtual circuits routing and
signaling for Cisco WAN switching networks. The PXM runs the system
software and maintains the trunk to the BPX.

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SES PNNI Controller

The SES PNNI Controller uses the combined network management system of
Cisco WAN Manager to configure and monitor the SES PNNI node.

Software Description

10

The CWN downloads firmware to various MPS boxes, and saves the MPS
configurations.

Network Management

10

CWM is used for network and connection management functions such as

topology, traps display, network browser, configuration/restore, image
download for the AutoRoute/PNNI network.
The PXM is responsible for network management and communicates with the
Cisco WAN Manager station.

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Other Network Elements
Introduction

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This chapter describes other Network Elements (NEs) that comprise the iDEN
network. Each NE includes information on the key hardware components,
software function, and network management facilities.
The following NEs are included in this chapter:

iDEN Gateway (iGW)

NetDispatch Messenger (NDM)

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iGW Functional Description

Introduction

11

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the iGW.

iGW Overview

11

The iGW performs signaling and media interworking for private Dispatch
calls, as well as Selective Dispatch Group Call (SDGC) calls between a 3G
network and the iDEN network. The 3G network features high-speed access,
multi-media and data services over Internet Protocol (IP), and call control
signaling using the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and the Session
Description Protocol (SDP). The SIP creates a call relationship for multimedia calls such as voice or Video over IP (VoIP). And SDP sets up all the
call details, including the type of encoding selected for the call. In the iDEN
network, voice packets are transcoded using Vector Sum Excited Linear
Prediction (VSELP) or Advanced Multi-Band Excitation Enhanced plus Two
(AMBE++). Whereas, a 3G network may use a number of encoding
algorithms. The iGW converts the voice packets from the encoding standard
used in the 3G network to VSELP or AMBE in the iDEN network. The iGW
also functions as a Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) server to the SIP domain
for the 3G network.
The iGW provides the following functionality in the iDEN network:

Converts voice packets from 3G encoding to VSELP or AMBE.

Supports SDGC calls.

Connects the Dispatch subsystem with 3G SIP domains.

Provides pseudo HA-DAP, iHLR, and iDAC functionality to the iDEN

Horizontal Network (HN).

Connects to the Operations and Maintenance Center-Radio (OMC-R) for

operations and maintenance network communication.

The iGW internal network uses the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing
protocol for all internal iGW IP Layer 3 routing. IP routing in the iGW
consists of configuring the iGTN routers, and configuring the individual NE
(VSGW or 3G-XCDR). Traffic types are divided into two different types, the
control plane and bearer plane. The control plane traffic is involved with the
signaling and network management of the system, and the bearer plane traffic
is involved with Real Time Transport Protocol (RTP) data streams carrying
voice traffic.

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The iGW Transport Network (iGTN) provides IP data transport to all NEs in
the gateway (see Figure 11-1 iGW in the iDEN Network on page 11-3). The
internal network depends on the configuration of these routers as they serve as
the Area Border Routers (ABRs) to the customer IP network. The interface
between the iGW and the customer network is defined at the exterior interfaces of the iGTNs. Since iGTNs are the boundary between the local OSPF
autonomous system and the external networks, the iGTNs are identified as
ASBR. Both iGTNs are also identified as the Designated Router (DR) and
Backup Designated Router (BDR) for internal OSPF associations. Similarly,
the VSGW and 3G-XCDR Zynx IPSB router boards perform an area border
function and are classified as ABR. The Zynx IPSB router boards are also the
DR and BDR for the internal chassis OSPF areas.
Two Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) are required for the iGW internal
networks. The iGTN Virtual Local Area Network 2 (VLAN2) is used for
inter-iGTN communication in OSPF Area 0. VLAN2 serves as the native
VLAN for inter-switch links, and provides a layer 2 broadcast domain for any
locally attached maintenance terminals. Virtual Local Area Network 3
(VLAN3) provides inter-chassis communication to support OSPF Area 1 of
the VSGW bearer plane traffic. VLAN3 is used for inter-switch transport of
the traffic associated with OSPF area 1 bearer.
Figure 11-1 iGW in the iDEN Network

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Hardware Description

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The iGW is comprised of the following components:

iGW Transport Network (iGTN)

3G Transcoder (3G-XCDR)

Voice and Signaling Gateway (VSGW)

iGTN

The iGTN is deployed in four stand-alone cabinets and provides all of the IP
transport for the iGW. The iGW is the network interface reference point for all
external connectivity to the iDEN network. The iGTN cabinet is deployed in a
duplex configuration and both routers are in active/active mode and are
viewed as a single unit to the iDEN network. The interface between the iGW
and customer networks are defined at the exterior interfaces of the iGTNs.
And each iGW NE relies on the iGTN routers for network connectivity.

3G-XCDR

The 3G-XCDR provides voice transcoding between iDEN VSELP and

AMBE++, and the 3G network. The 3G-XCDR cabinet contains N+1
redundant 3G-XCDR NEs. The 3G-XCDR Zynx Internet Protocol Switch
Board (IPSB) routers perform an area border function, and are classified as
ABR. The Zynx IPSB router boards are also the DR and BDR for the internal
chassis OSPF areas.

VSGW

The VSGW provides interworking between the 3G SIP network and the iDEN
network. The VSGW may act as a pseudo-HA-iHLR by providing the hop
route to the 3G network.
When a private Dispatch call is initiated, the setup flows create a signaling
path and a bearer path. The bearer path carries the VoIP packets between the
SIP and iDEN domains. The VSGW converts the standard RTP to the iDEN
RTP (iRTP), and also checks RTP packet integrity. The VSGW transfers call
detail records to the billing server using FTP.
The VSGW Zynx IPSB router boards perform an area border function and are
classified as ABR. The Zynx IPSB router boards are also the DR and BDR for
the internal chassis OSPF areas.

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Figure 11-2 iGW Cabinet Configuration

Software Description

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This section contains the following software related information:

iGW feature

VSGW billing

Time synchronization

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iGW Feature

The iGW-SDGC Enhancement feature impacts the iGW:

iGW-SDGC Enhancement
Previously, the iGW supported private Dispatch calls between two mobile
stations. Now, the iGW supports SDGCs between a 3G network and the iDEN
network. When an SDGC call is initiated, the 3G network forwards an SIP
invite request. The VSGW sends a Session Progress response and forwards a
Proxy Page Request Forward message to the HA-DAP. Next, the VSGW
reserves transcoder resources to convert 3G voice to VSELP or AMBE++,
and to convert RTP to the iRTP. When the iDEN subscriber unit (SU)
responds to the page, the HA-DAP sends an SDGC Page Response Forward
message to the VSGW. The VSGW sends an OK response to the 3G network
endpoint signaling that the Dispatch call is connected.
The following changes were made for SDGC calling on the Logical VSGW
Configuration screen:

VSGW Private Call Billing Enable, and VSGW SDGC Billing

Enable parameters were added to the NOC Billing Server
Information for 3G pane.

The VSGW Billing Enabled parameter was renamed to VSGW Overall

Billing Enable and the functionality has changed.

Default SDGC Call Priority and UFMI Cache Update Enable

lines were added to the Subscriber Provisioning Default
Information pane. A new Selective Dynamic Group Call
Timers pane and associated parameters were also added.

The Logical VSGW SDGC Timers pane was added to the iGW Expert
screen. And on the 3G-XCDR screen, the External Domain-XCDR
Interface Information pane was also added.

VSGW Billing

Billing files are created in the /billing/active directory on one of the

two Payload Home and Billing (PHaB) in each VSGW chassis. The PHaB
contains both the Pseudo iDEN Home Location Registers (piHLRs) and the
billing application. When the billing files are closed by the billing application,
they are placed in the billing/unsent directory. The billing files are then
moved to the billing/sent directory after the files are sent to the Network
Operations Center (NOC).

Time
Synchronization

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used by the iGW NEs for time synchronization. The iGTN platform is an NTP client, and in some cases may be
configured as an NTP server. All SNMP traps and syslog events in the iGW
use the Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) time zone for all system timestamps.

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Network Management

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This section provides the following network management information:

3G-XCDR Shelf Application Manager (SAM)

OMC-R network interface

iGTN SNMP configuration

Enhanced Global Title Translations Table Tool (EGT4)

Command Line Interface (CLI)

3G-XCDR SAM

The 3G-XCDR SAM registers with any VSGW that is provisioned in the
iGW. The 3G-XCDR SAM tells each VSGW what channel element (pairs of
vocoders) types are acceptable. When the registration is complete, the 3GXCDR accepts call setup requests from the VSGW.

OMC-R Network
Interface

The OMC-R provides network management functionality for the iGW NEs
with the exception of the iGTN. The OMC-R also provides the communication interface for EGT4 and supports remote management through the use
of SNMP version 2. All of the iGW NEs use SNMP for remote configuration
management, alarms, and trap reporting. The VSGW and 3G-XCDR are
configured as SNMP clients and report all alarms and traps to the OMC-R.

iGTN SNMP
Configuration

The iGTN is not managed by the OMC-R. The iGTN routers are configured to
enable remote management through the SNMP. The configuration of SNMP
on the iGTN routers includes identifying the community strings for both
Read-Only (RO) and Read-Write (RW) functions, identifying the OMC-R IP
address, and identifying the source address for all SNMP traps and alarms.
The iGTN supports the use of Access Control Lists (ACL) to control which
system in the customer IP network has the ability to access the SNMP
functions of the routers.

EGT4

EGT4 assists in the management and translation of network addresses for

Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) IP and Universal Fleet Member
ID (UFMI).

CLI

A CLI interface is available to perform operation and maintenance activities

for the iGW NEs. The CLI is only used in initial system startup, off-line
troubleshooting, and remote telnet management for configuration.

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NDM Functional Description

Introduction

11

This subsection describes the hardware, software, network management

access, and additional information for the NDM.

NDM Overview

11

NDM provides a cost-effective, commercial IP-solution offering NetDispatch

services to the iDEN customer through the web-based Dispatch MessengerTM
(DM). NetDispatch adds messaging capabilities between IP Clients and
subscriber units. The NDM functionality is available in fixed locations, in
areas where handsets are prohibited, and in areas of poor or no Radio
Frequency (RF) coverage.
The NDM provides the following functionality in the iDEN network (see
Figure 11-3):

Offers Dispatch Messenger for NetDispatch services.

Supports legacy and extended Dispatch service.

Allows the service provider to configure the northbound T1 network in

Split, or All Frame Relay (AFR) backhaul mode.

Supports third-party development of the provisioning client interface.

The NDM is accessed through the DM application. The DM application is

accessible on a Personal Computer (PC) and connects the user to the ASP
over an IP network. The IP network is either ethernet, wireless LAN, or a dialup modem connections. PC users who are connected to the service providers
IP network use the DM to communicate with other PC users on the service
providers IP, and also mobile subscribers who are active in the iDEN
network.

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Figure 11-3 NDM Connectivity in the iDEN Network

Hardware Description

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The NDM is comprised of the following components:

Advanced Services Platform (ASP)

Push-to-Talk Application Server (PTx -AS)

All NDM components utilize the TS230 server, which is a dual processor 2
Rack Unit (RU) server platform (see Figure 11-4 NDM Cabinet - Front and
Rear on page 11-11). The NDM system is installed with two ASPs and two
PTx-AS for redundancy and availability in the iDEN network. The NDM
servers communicate to Dispatch Messenger users over an IP network, and to
the iDEN network over a T1/E1 interface. The NDM components receives
power from the -48 V DC power system.

ASP

The ASP terminates iDEN connectivity and handles NDM call processing.
The ASP appears to the Mobile Switching Office (MSO) as a pseudo-EBTS,
and each ASP has a minimum of 1 pseudo-EBTS site. Each ASP node in the
NDM system is connected with one to four T1s. The ASP nodes are deployed
in an active/active configuration and are connected to the IP switch and the
Rollobox using serial console cables for remote debugging. Each node
independently supports the required maximum (80K) subscriber connection
capacity, and the required maximum (200 calls per T1; 800 calls/node) simultaneous call load.

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The ASP is comprised of the following components:

PTx-AS

Dual 2.4 Gigahertz (GHz) processors

2 Giga-Byte (GB) memory, 146 GB hard disk

Peripheral Channel Interconnect (PCI) Slot 1 security accelerator card

PCI Slot 2 T1 card

PCI Slot 3 ethernet card

The PTx-AS is responsible for deploying the NDM application which

includes user authentication and a Web browser. The PTx-AS servers are colocated with the ASP servers and are typically located at the iDEN MSO.
The PTx-AS is comprised of the following components:

Dual 2.4 GHz processors

2 GB memory, 146 GB hard disk

PCI SlotsSlot 1 is the security accelerator card, Slot 2 is empty, and Slot
3 is the ethernet card

146 GB ultra Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) disk drive

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Figure 11-4 NDM Cabinet - Front and Rear

ASP and PTx

Servers (Rear)

Front

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Software Description

11

This section includes the following software related information:

Billing

Statistics

Alarms and events

Billing

The NDM generates billing files that are unique from the HA-DAP. Each
billing file contains a record of completed DM calls that are processed by the
ASP. The call data stored in the billing file is used by the administrator to
create billing records for utilization charges and perform statistical analysis on
call profiles.

Statistics

Statistics for private call, group call, call alert, dispatch statistics, and alarm
statistics are collected and assigned to a unique file. At the start of each day of
the week, a statistics file is generated for that particular day. Statistics that are
generated in the last 7 days are viewable on the ASP Element Manager (EM).

Alarms and Events

Alarm and events are available in real time from the Welcome page in the
ASP Element Manager.

Network Management

11

This section contains the following network management information:

DM

ASP EM

NDM Provisioning Web Interface (PWI)

NDM BU Admin Interface

DM

11

DM is the Windows-based software application that enables Dispatch services

and messaging capabilities for Dispatch users on an IP.
The following features are available in the DM application:

Instant Message Text to Speech Dispatch Voice

Dispatch Voicemail

Presence and Availability

Dispatch Voice Notes

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To initiate a call, the PC user selects the Private or Group Name/ID from the
DM window and speaks into the microphone. Call setup information is sent
over the PC users IP network or dial-up connection to the ASP, and is
forwarded to the HA-DAP where it is processed. Calls that are initiated by PC
users through the ASP are transparent to the iDEN network. These calls are
processed as if they were initiated through an EBTS. A PC user and a SU can
initiate and receive the following Dispatch calls: Private Call, Call Alert, and
Group Dispatch Call, User Defined Group Call (UDGC), and Emergency
Group Call. A call can be initiated from one PC user to another PC user, from
a PC user to a SU, and from a SU to a PC user. The call types available
through the DM application depend on service provider network configuration and policies. Some service providers may not support NDM call types
such as User Defined Group Call or Emergency Group Call.
The NDM system also allows the iDEN technician to group NDM users into
business units. Each Business Unit has a Business Unit Manager, or BU
Admin assigned to manage users in that Business Unit. BU Admin accesses
the ASP data store from a public IP through the PTx AS. BU Admin is
provided with an account and a ID/password/e-mail address.

Instant Message
Text to Speech
Dispatch Voice

The Instant Message Text to Speech Dispatch Voice feature allows PC users
to send text-to-speech messages to other PC users and/or mobile subscribers,
registered in the iDEN network. The Instant Message Text to Speech Dispatch
Voice feature is initiated only by a PC user, but may be received by a PC user
or a SU. A SU cannot initiate the Instant Message Text to Speech Dispatch
Voice feature since this service requires the use of the DM and a PC. Only PC
users can access the Dispatch Voicemail feature. SU and PC users can leave a
message with the PC users Dispatch Voicemail.

Dispatch Voicemail

The Dispatch Voicemail feature allows PC users to receive voicemail for

Private Calls and retrieve the message at a later time.

Presence and
Availability

NDM provides real-time presence and availability information to all PC users.

The ASP can detect if PC users are online (logged in) or offline (logged out).
The presence and availability feature is only available for PC users. This
feature is not available to a SU because this service requires the use of the DM
and a PC.

Dispatch Voice
Notes

The Dispatch Voice Notes (DVN) feature allows a PC user to send prerecorded audio messages to another PC user, or a SU in the iDEN network.

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ASP EM

11

The ASP EM is activated on each ASP node during installation, and provides
configuration and fault and performance management for that node. The ASP
EM interface is accessible through the service providers IP network.

NDM PWI

11

The NDM PWI is used to provision the ASP. Provisioning includes assigning
user identity information for authentication, and service related access. Every
DM user is provisioned in the HA-iHLR and then the ASP for authentication.
The NDM PWI is accessible through the ASP EM.

NDM BU Admin Web Interface

11

The NDM BU Admin interface is used by an authorized 3rd party or customer

representative to manage users and International Mobile Equipment Identifiers (IMEIs) assigned to a specific service provider business unit. The service
provider creates a business unit, and then assigns a business unit administrator
to manage the Dispatch Messenger users. With the BU Admin interface,
service providers can give user management operations for large clients to the
clients themselves.

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Symbols

Call Intercept Provisioning Center 7-36

call monitoring/surveillance 2-3
cell 2-7
Cisco WAN Manager
functionality 10-21
hardware description 10-21
network management 10-22
overview 10-21
PXM 10-21- 10-22
SES PNNI controller 10-22
software description 10-22
Cisco WAN Manager, See CWM
Communications Assistance for law Enforcement Act, See
CALEA
Configuration Management 2-4
Core Processor 7-25
CPU board 9-24

A
Access Control Gateway (ACG) 6-11
ACG (Access Control Gateway 6-11
Advanced Services Platform. See ASP
AirGen 2-4, 10-16
Alarm Management Controller card 9-14
Alarm on LMT login/logout 8-23, 8-34, 8-44
Alarms
for Packet Data 9-27
All Frame Relay
Interconnect subsystem 7-5
Packet Data subsystem 9-3
Radio Access Network subsystem 6-5
AMC card 9-14
APD
capacity 8-53
front view 8-55
functionality 8-53
hardware description 8-54
HSSI I/O board 8-54
LED board 8-55
MMI 8-56
MTX board 8-54
network management 8-56
OMC-R interface 8-56
overview 8-53
power supply 8-54
software description 8-56
ASP 11-11- 11-13
element manager 11-14
audio routing 8-29

B
BA 9-22
back panel 9-25
front view 9-24
hardware description 9-23
I/O Communications Transition board 9-25
mirror function 9-23
network management 9-27
OMC-R 9-27
software description 9-26
system monitor board 9-24
verview 9-22
Base Radio 6-7
in EBTS system 6-15
BCCB
1008 8-12
1020 8-12, 8-24
862 8-11
Billing Accumulator, See BA
billing in the system 2-3
Broadband Packet eXchange, See BPX
BU admin web interface 11-14
Business Change Control Channel. See BCCB

C
CALEA (Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement
Act)
XCIPIO 5-4- 5-6
Call and Data Services for Subscribers and Users 2-2

DAP
account and performance management 8-13
availability management 8-14
BCCB 1008 8-12
BCCB 1020 8-12
BCCB 862 8-11
call processing management 8-14
capacity 8-5
CCP layer 8-16
common agent 8-15
components 8-7
configuration and state management 8-14
core architectural models 8-13
CPU 8-8
database management 8-13
enhancements 8-11
event logs 8-15
fleet ID 8-6
fleet member ID 8-6
functionality 8-5
hardware description 8-7
iDEN menu 8-14
IOC 8-8
MAP 8-16
MSD 8-8
multiple simultaneous talk group ID 8-7
network capacity 8-5
network management 8-14
overview 8-5
R10K 8-7
R10K cabinet 8-9
R12K 2-way 8-7
R12K 4-way 8-7
R12K cabinet 8-9
resource management 8-13
ROC 8-8
site specific parameters 8-7
SMT menu 8-15
SSC 8-8
subscriber parameters 8-5
system control management 8-13
talk group ID 8-6
urban ID 8-6
Data 1-4
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G

Database query 8-26

Database replication 8-26
DCS 6-6
Delivery Features for Service Providers 2-2
description 5-8
Digital Cross Connect Switch, See DCS
Digital Trunk Controller, See DTC
Dispatch 1-7
Dispatch Application Processor. See DAP
Dispatch call processing 8-6
Dispatch Messenger. See DM 11-12
Dispatch voice notes 11-13
Dispatch voicemail 11-13
DM 11-12
initiate a call 11-13
documents, iDEN protocol 5-16
Domain 2-5

Global 2-5
Global Positioning System, See GPS

E
EBTS
brief description 6-6
cabinets 6-9
event logs 6-17
functional description 6-8
hardware description 6-8
network management 6-16
OMC-R 6-16
overview 6-8
software description 6-16
EBTS Frame Relay to Internet Protocol, See eFRIP
eFRIP 8-31, 8-33
EGT4
client web browser 10-20
CORBA name service 10-20
functionality 10-18
hardware description 10-19
LDAP directory server 10-20
NBI access manager 10-19
NBI connectivity 10-20
NBI notification manager 10-19
NBI object manager 10-19
network management 10-20
overview 10-18
software description 10-19
web server 10-20
ELMT 8-28, 8-46
Emergency Local Maintenance Terminal. See ELMT
Encryption Support for Dispatch 2-3
Enhanced Base Transceiver SystemSee EBTS
enhanced frame relay channel statistics 8-35
Enhanced Global Title Translation Table Tool, See EGT4
enhanced LMT capabilities 8-35
Enhanced Network, See ENET
Environmental Alarm System, See EAS

F
Fiber Link Peripheral Processor, See FLPP
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 9-9
Fleet ID 8-6
Fleet member ID 8-6
Frame Relay 8-2, 10-12
Frame Relay to Internet Protocol, See FRIP
FRIP 8-29, 8-31
FRUs (Field Replaceable Units) 9-9

HA-DAP
alarm on LMT login/logout 8-23
BCCB 1020 8-24
capacity 8-18
database maintenance 8-26
database query 8-26
database replication 8-26
ELMT 8-28
feature 8-21
functionality 8-18
HA services layer 8-27
hardware description 8-19
iGW-SDGC enhancement feature 8-21
LMT 8-27
LMT master iVPU 8-24
network management 8-27
NGD enhancements 8-23
OSPF 8-27
overview 8-18
remote access security 8-23
root access control 8-24
RX7620 server 8-20
software description 8-21
HA-iHLR
alarm on LMT login/logout 8-44
alarm panel 8-41
backup and restore CLI 8-46
cabinet 8-42
capacity 8-40
data collection time interval 8-44
database ASCII dump 8-45
debugging data collection tool 8-44
disk arrays 8-41
ELMT 8-46
ethernet physical port status 8-43
features 8-43
functionality 8-40
hardware description 8-41
health check 8-43
LEDs 8-41
LMT 8-45
LMT master iVPU 8-45
load shedding status 8-43
network management 8-45
NGD enhancements 8-44
OCP 8-41
overview 8-40
ping and TraceRoute 8-43
provisioning transaction log file 8-47
restricted access key 8-44
RMC 8-46
root access control 8-44
software description 8-43
SRM 8-46
TS20 server 8-41
TS40 AlphaServer 8-41
Highly Available-Dispatch Application Processor, See HADAP
Highly Available-iDEN Home Location Register, See HA-

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iHLR
HN 8-31, 8-33, 10-18, 10-20, 11-2
Home Agent, See HA
Home Location Register (HLR) 7-26
Horizontal Network, See HN
Horizontal Networking 2-3
HSSI I/O board 8-54

I
I/O Communications Transition board (in BA) 9-25
iBSC
architecture 7-8
coverage 7-8
functional description 7-6
hardware 7-10
hardware description 7-9
in the iDEN network 7-7
links and interfaces 7-18
links and interfaces description 7-19
network management 7-20
OMC-R 7-21
overview 7-6
software description 7-19
iCP
board functions 7-13
boards 7-13
components 7-10
configurations 7-20
firmware downloads 7-21
frame layout 7-11
function 7-9
I/O Blade cards 7-13
Input/Output shelf 7-12
iDAC
alarm panel 8-49
capacity 8-48
CPU board 8-49
functionality 8-48
GTT-IIC ASCII 8-52
hardware description 8-49
HSSI interface module 8-49
LEDs 8-49
LMT 8-52
module 8-49
network management 8-52
OMC-R network interface 8-52
OMC-R software interface 8-52
overview 8-48
software description 8-52
iDBAD 8-45
iDEN
infrastructure for the MSO 1-6
network hierarchical structure 2-7
network protocols 5-10
protocol documents 5-16
system introduction 1-2
system organization 2-5
system technologies 1-3
iDEN Base Site Controller, See iBSC
iDEN Call Processor, See iCP
iDEN Database ASCII Dump, See iDBAD 8-45
iDEN Dispatch Access Controller, See iDAC
iDEN Dispatch Access Controller. See iDAC
iDEN Gateway, See iGW

iDEN Gateway. See iGW 11-2

iDEN Monitor Unit and Environmental Alarm System, See
iMU and EAS
iDEN Monitor Unit, See iMU
iDEN Surveillance Gateway, See iSG
iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit for Dispatch and Interconnect,
See iVPUdi
iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit for Dispatch, See iVPUd
iDEN Vocoder Processing Unit. See iVPU
iGW
3G-XCDR 11-4
3G-XCDR SAM 11-7
cabinet 11-5
call flow 3-35
CLI 11-7
EGT4 11-7
feature 11-6
functionality 11-2
hardware description 11-4
iGTN 11-4
iGTN SNMP configuration 11-7
iGW-SDGC enhancement 11-6
network communication 11-3
network management 11-7
OMC-R network interface 11-7
overview 11-2
SDGC 11-2, 11-6
session description protocol 3-35
session initiation protocol 3-35
software description 11-5
time synchronization 11-6
VSGW 11-4
iGW-SDGC enhancement feature 8-21
iMU and EAS 6-14
initial registration 2-2
initial SU system contact 2-2
Instant Message Text to Speech Dispatch Voice 11-13
Interactive Voice Response device, See iVR
Interconnect subsystem
description in iDEN 1-7
Facilities Interface 7-26
I/O Blade cards 7-13
IWF 7-30
Mixed Mode configuration 7-4
MSC 7-24
Next Generation Dispatch (NGD) configurations 7-2
overview 7-2
purpose 7-1
subsystem description 7-2
Interfaces for Customer-provided Administrative Data
platforms 2-3
Internet Service Provider, See ISP
Interworking Function, SeeIWF
Intregrated GigaBit Exchange, See iGX
IOS Import / Export Tool for Airgen 2-4
IP Footprint Reduction 7-18
iSC2
description 6-12
front and rear Views 6-13
iSC3
description 6-11
front panel 6-11
iSG 3-33
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cabinet 8-60
cooling fans 8-59
CPU 8-58
DC power distribution panel 8-59
functionality 8-57
hardware description 8-58
HSC board 8-59
HSSI adapter board 8-59
LMT 8-62
network management 8-61
overview 8-57
software description 8-61
SPA 8-61
iVPU
board functions 7-17
cabinet 8-32
components 7-15
components description 7-14
enhanced frame relay channel statistics 8-35
enhanced LMT capabilities 8-35
enhancements 8-34
feature 8-34
front cage 7-16
front cage boards 7-16
function 7-9
functionality 8-29
HSRP protocol 8-38
iVPUd overview 8-29
iVPUdi overview 8-30
LMT master iVPU 8-36
LMT user accounts 7-22
MMI command interface 8-37
overview 8-29
rear cage 7-17
remotely manage iVPU 8-36
Rolling Software Upgrade 7-19
rolling software upgrade 8-37
root access control 8-35
VPU SPROC/ISB LED indicators 8-35
VRRP protocol 8-38
VRRP support on iVPU
8-36
iVPUd 8-29
final NGD configuration 8-3
FRIP 8-31
hardware description 8-31
horizontal function 8-31
in Mixed Mode 8-2
iVPUdi 8-2, 8-30
FRIP 8-33
hardware description 8-32
horizontal function 8-33
in Mixed Mode 8-3
IWF 7-30
back view 7-32
front view 7-32
hardware description 7-31
network management 7-33
overview 7-30
services 7-31
software description 7-33

L
LDAP 10-20

LED board 8-55

legacy BSC
functional description 7-23
Light Weight Directory Access Protocol, See LDAP
LMT 8-27, 8-35, 8-44- 8-45
enhanced capabilities 8-35
functionality 8-27
master iVPU 8-36
LMT Master iVPU 8-24
Load Shedding
Packet Data subsystem 9-21
Radio Access Network subsystem 6-18
Local Maintenance Terminal. See LMT
Location Area 2-6
Lynx 8-27, 8-46

M
Main Serial Port Transition board 9-26
Mass Storage Device, See MSD
MDG2 9-4
boards 9-6
Encryption Compression Processor boards 9-7
event logs 9-11
front view 9-6, 9-8
hardware description 9-5
MDGio board 9-7
MDGp board 9-7
MMI commands 9-11
network management 9-9
OMC-R 9-10
overview 9-4
RAG downloads 9-11
software description 9-9
MDG4 9-12
board layout 9-16
Cluster Management/Fault Recovery 9-20
event logs 9-20
front view 9-17
hardware description 9-14
in the iDEN Network 9-13
MDGc card 9-15
MDGd card 9-15
MDGv card 9-15
MMI commands 9-19
network management 9-18
OMC-R 9-18
overview 9-12
RAG Downloads 9-20
software description 9-17
system management software 9-17
User Interface Menu 9-19
mFRIP 8-31, 8-33
Mixed Mode 8-2
MLC
functional description 7-28
hardware description 7-28
network management 7-29
software description 7-28
MMI 8-56
Mobile 7-23
Mobile Data Gateway 2, See MDG2
Mobile Data Gateway 4, See MDG4
MPS
BPX 8-64, 8-68

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BPX functionality 8-63
cabinet 8-66
Cisco WAN Manager 8-68
CLI 8-69
functionality 8-63
hardware description 8-64
links 10-3
MGX 8820 8-65, 8-67- 8-68
MGX 8850 8-65, 8-67, 8-69
MGX functionality 8-64
network management 8-68
overview 8-63
redundancy 8-68
SES 8-69
SES node architecture 8-67
SES PNNI 8-65
software description 8-66
MPS Frame Relay to Internet Protocol, See mFRIP
MSC
components 7-25
functionality 7-23
hardware description 7-25
in the Interconnect subsystem 7-24
monitoring center 7-27
network management 7-27
Signal Interface 7-26
software description 7-27
VLR
MSD 8-8
MTX board 8-54
Multi Gigabyte Exchange, See MGX
Multiple simultaneous talk group ID 8-7

Mixed Mode 8-2

Split Mode 8-2
NGD System
for Interconnect 7-3
for Packet Data 9-3
NGO
network infrastructure 1-5
network management 1-8

N
NDM
alarms and events 11-12
ASP 11-9
billing 11-12
BU admin web interface 11-14
cabinet 11-11
dispatch voice notes 11-13
dispatch voicemail 11-13
DM 11-12
functionality 11-8
hardware description 11-9
instant message text to speech dispatch voice 11-13
network connections 11-9
network management 11-12
overview 11-8
presence and availability 11-13
PTx-AS 11-9- 11-10
PWI 11-14
software description 11-12
statistics 11-12
network
protocols, iDEN 5-10
Network Dispatch Messenger, See NDM
new features
Network Management Features for Network Operators 2-4
Next Generation Dispatch. See NGD
NGD
configuration 6-4
features 7-3
final implementation 8-3

OCP 8-41
OLCC Display and Logging 7-22
OMC-R
BA 9-27
configuration and load management 10-9
EBTS 6-16
Enterprise 3500 10-5, 10-7
event/alarm management 10-9
fault management 10-10
functionality 10-2
hardware description 10-3
iBSC 7-21
Informix 10-8
MDG2 9-10
MDG4 9-18
MMI processor 10-7
MMI processor application 10-8
NE software loads 10-8
Netra 20 10-7- 10-8
Netra 240 10-14
network management 10-9
OML 10-3
overview 10-2
performance management 10-9
redundancy 10-10
SDM/FT 7-36
security management 10-10
short description 10-8
SNMP 10-3
Sun Fire 4800 10-3- 10-5
system processor 10-3
system processor applications 10-8
typical configuration 10-2
Ultra 60 10-7- 10-8
X-terminal clients 10-8
OMC-R (Next Generation)
AirGen 10-16
capacity 10-12
download queue manager 10-15
external X.25 hub 10-14
functionality 10-11
hardware description 10-12
Informix 10-16
LAN switch 10-14
LDM download manager 10-15
Netra 240 backup server 10-14
Netra 440 10-11- 10-13
network management 10-17
Network Views 10-17
NTS 10-14
overview 10-11
software description 10-15
StorEdge 3510 disk array 10-14
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OMC-R (Operations and Maintenance Center) 5-8
OML 10-3
On-Line Configuration Change 2-4
Online Configuration Change 7-22
Open Shortest Path First, See OSPF
Operations and Maintenance Center, See OMC-R
Operations and Maintenance Links, See OML
Operator Control Panel, See OCP
OSPF 8-27
Over-the-Air-Programming 2-2

P
Packet Data 1-8
overview 9-2
Packet Data subsystem
description 9-2
Ethernet board 9-24
Ethernet Port Connector board 9-25
indicators and controls 9-10
Input Power Switch 9-10
Input Power Transition board 9-26
IP Switch Board cards 9-14
NGD configurations 9-3
purpose 9-1
Packet Data subsystem indicators 9-10
Packet Data, See PD
PCI Mezzanine card 9-7
PDR Warning 7-22
Performance Management 2-4
police monitoring 5-4- 5-6
Power Converter Module 9-24
Power supply 8-54
Power Supply Modules 9-8
Presence and availability 11-13
Processor Switching Module, See PXM
protocol
documents 5-16
iDEN network 5-10
Protocols 3-14, 3-33
Provisioning Web Interface. See PWI
PTx-AS 11-9- 11-10
Push-to-Talk Application Server. See PTx-AS
PWI 11-14
PXM 10-21

R
Radio Access Network subsystem
architecture 6-3
description 6-2
EBTS overview 6-8
general call functionality 6-5
iMU and EAS 6-14
key network elements 6-6
Mixed Mode configuration 6-4
MMI commands 6-17
NGD configurations 6-3
NGD Mixed Mode configuration 6-5
overview 6-2
purpose 6-1
radio link functionality 6-6
status indicators 6-17
Radio Frequency Cabinet 6-10
Radio Frequency Distribution System (RFDS) 6-7
Radio Protocol 7-31

Region 2-5
Remote access security 8-23
Remote Management Console, See RMC
Remotely manage iVPU 8-36
RF Distribution System, See RFDS
RFDS 6-14
Duplex RFDS 6-15
RFDS (Radio Frequency Distribution System) 6-7
RMC 8-40, 8-46
Rolling software upgrade 8-37
Root access control 8-24
routing of voice 8-48
RSL Configurations 7-14
RX7620 server 8-20
back panel 8-21
front panel 8-20

S
SCSI hard drive 9-25
SDGC 8-11, 11-2, 11-6
configuration changes 11-6
SDM//FT
MMI commands 7-36
SDM/FT
functional description 7-34
hardware description 7-35
monitored events 7-35
network management 7-36
OMC-R 7-36
overview 7-34
software description 7-36
Selective Dispatch Group Call. See SDGC
Service Area 2-6
Service Resource Module. See SRM
Short Message Service, See SMS
Signaling Transfer Point, See STP
Simple Network ManagementProtocol, See SNMP
simplified SR15.0 components diagram 1-6
SNMP 10-3
Spectrum Peripheral Module Enclosure, See SPME
Split Mode 8-2
Interconnect subsystem 7-5
Radio AccessNetwork subsystem 6-5
RSL card Configuration 7-14
Split Mode Configuration
Interconnect subsystem 7-5
SSC 8-8
Standard System Controller, See SSC
subscriber databases 2-3
subscriber services 1-2
Supernode Data Manager / Fault Tolerant, See SDM/FT
SuperNode Data Manager/Fault Tolerant, See SDM/FT
Switch Matrix 7-25
system introduction 2-1

T
Talk group ID 8-6
TS40 AlphaServer 8-41
Two-way Dispatch Radio 1-3

U
Urban ID 8-6
urbans 2-6
user interface menu 9-19

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V
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol 7-22
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol, See VRRP
Visiting Home Location Register, See VLR
VLR 7-26
mirroring 9-20
Voice and Signaling Gateway, See VSGW
VRRP 8-38
VRRP support on iVPU 8-36
VSGW 8-11, 8-21, 11-2- 11-3
billing 11-5

W
wireless telephony 1-3

X
XCIPIO 5-4- 5-6

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