The Intel NetStructure SIU520 Signaling Interface Intel in Communications The Intel NetStructure SIU520 signaling interface unit (SIU) provides Signaling System 7 (SS7) connectivity for multichassis call control, wireless, or Intelligent Networking (IN) applications. A message-based protocol application programming interface (API), compatible with other SIU systems and SS7 signaling boards, is presented over IP to application hosts. The Intel NetStructure SIU520 can run a wide range of SS7 protocols and local variants, enabling worldwide deployment in a variety of applications. Combining SS7 signaling boards with dual Intel Pentium III processors with 512K cache make this unit ideal for applications where high throughput of signaling traffic is required. Features and Benefits Traffic rates up to 800 TCAP transactions per second, or 450 ISUP or TUP calls per second Supports up to 16,384 simultaneous transactions in TCAP, INAP, GSM-MAP, or IS41-MAP Supports up to 16,384 circuits in ISUP Up to 12 SS7 signaling links in 12 linksets Intel 2U carrier grade NEBS-3/ETSI carrier grade server Connects to up to 32 application hosts over IP Dual fault-resilient configurations Dual redundant hot-swap power supply option Supports SS7 protocols, including: MTP, ISUP, TUP, SCCP, TCAP, INAP, GSM-MAP, and IS41-MAP Supports many local protocol variants, including ANSI, ITU, ETSI, UK, France, China Includes driver for Linux*, Windows* 2000, Windows NT* operating systems-based application hosts Applications SS7 service node creation, including Wireless nodes short message service center (SMSC), home location register (HLR), roaming gateways Wireless short messaging service (SMS) platforms/gateways Intelligent Networking service control point (SCP), IP Voice-activated dialing (VAD), voice portal, interactive voice response (IVR) or voice mail systems
The Intel NetStructure SIU520 Signaling Interface Unit SIU Architecture The Intel NetStructure SIU520 provides access to all layers of the SS7 stack from MTP3 upwards. A driver on the application host sends and receives API messages over IP to and from the SIU. This architecture frees the application hosts to concentrate processor and memory resources on the application, making it ideal for high-performance distributed systems. Distributed Transaction Server The Distributed Transaction Server (DTS) module lets TCAP instances run on multiple application hosts. Routing to the hosts may be on an SCCP subsystem number (SSN) or TCAP transaction ID, letting hosts run different TCAP-user protocols such as GSM-MAP or INAP on different application hosts, and ensuring that transactions are traced back to the appropriate host. DTS allows for greater flexibility in system design, tailoring the loading of system elements to the particular application. TCAP and other application host binaries must be purchased separately. System Resilience Two Intel NetStructure SIU520s can be configured to share the same SS7 point code, providing fully resilient operation within a single point code. In normal operation, signaling can be loadshared across the two units. If one unit fails, the remaining unit handles all signaling. Application Hosts Ethernet SIU520 Pair Single Linkset SS7 Links 2
The Intel NetStructure SIU520 Signaling Interface Unit Datasheet Technical Specifications** Intel NetStructure SIU520 Signaling Interface Unit Capacity Slots per chassis 3 Physical links per unit T-1/E-1 Up to 6 V.11 (V.35 compatible) Up to 6 SS7 links per unit 4, 8, or 12 SS7 linksets per unit 4, 8, or 12 Max. call control (ISUP) 450 calls/second Max. TCAP transactions/second 800 Number of hosts supported 32 Hardware LAN interface 2 x 10/100 MB Ethernet Line interface: CEPT E-1 (balanced) 120 Ohms Connector RJ-45 2.048 Mb/s Line interface: T-1 100 Ohms Connector RJ-45 1.544 Mb/s Line interface: Serial V.11 (V.35 compatible) Connector D-type (26-pin high density) 1 4.8 Kb/s to 64 Kb/s Power DC supply AC supply Frequency Maximum power 38 Vdc to 75 Vdc (nominal 48 Vdc to 60 Vdc) 100 Vrms to 127 Vrms 200 Vrms to 240 Vrms 47 Hz to 63 Hz 250 W fully equipped Physical Dimensions Enclosure 2U high in a standard DIN 41494 (19 in./482.21 mm) rack All cabling is at the rear Height: 3.5 in. (89 mm) Width: 17.5 in. (445 mm) Depth: 20 in. (508 mm) Environmental Operating temperature Storage temperature +5 C to +40 C 40 C to +70 C 3
The Intel NetStructure SIU520 Signaling Interface Unit Technical Specifications** (cont.) MTBF Bellcore* Method @ 40º C 35,900 hours (1 signaling card and single psu configuration). Software Host system requirements Microsoft Windows* 2000, Microsoft* Windows NT, Linux 1 Standard rear transition is 2 V.35 and 8 T-1/E-1. An alternative rear transition card with 4 V.35 is available. 4
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