INTRODUCTION TO SIEMENS MOBILE NETWORKS Algiers 28.02.2001 Imad Moussa imad.moussa@siemens.com.lb 1 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) System Architecture Mobile Station Base station subsystem BBS BTS BSC Switching subsystem SSS IN Other networks AC HLR Operation + maintenance subsystem OMS VLR EIR MSC/ SSP SMP SCP PSTN ISDN Data networks PLMN Value added services CBS ABC VMS OAS SMS ABC AC BSC BTS CBS Administration and Billing Center Authentication Center Base Station Controller Base Tranceiver Station Cell Broadcast Service EIR HLR MSC OAS SCP Equipment Identification Register Home Location Register Mobile Services Switching Center Operator Assistance Service Service Control Point SMP SMS SSP VLR VMS Service Management Point Short Message Service Service Switching Point Visitor Location Register Voice Mail Service 2 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
SIEMENS MOBILE NETWORKS Base Station Subsystem Switching Subsystem Telecommunication Management Network Conclusion 3 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
BS-240/241: Features and advantages Compatibility with SBS Flexible Multistandard Architecture Rack extension up to 72 TRX/site (3x24) Redundancy for all core modules Combining / TMA: all types for up to 8 TRX Integrated Abis cross connect: 8 PCM lines Smart antennas: Beam switching, beam forming prepared High site efficiency (BS240: 54 liters/trx, i.e. 30 % vol. red.) Extended temperature up to 50ºC / 55ºC State of the art technology, enviromentfriendly BS-240 BS-241 4 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
BS-40/41 Self-contained Base Station FP A C O M ON ON air inlet CU CU ON ON ON ON ON A C O M C O B A C O S A ON ON DIAMCO C O B A C O S A ON ON ON Standard Battery Module air inlet BS-40 CB CU CU 4 TRX Single Rack solution Same modules as used for BS-24x Service Rack SR-240/241 optionally usable Battery set for battery back-up Design for Single Phase AC power supply 19 link equipment air inlet air inlet AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC AC-Panel µwave (2HU) air inlet air inlet Multiple options for antenna combining using DUAMCO and FICOM allow for realization of a large variety of possible cells 5 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
New Micro Base Station (emicro BTS) The emicro BTS is a new future-proof evolution of Siemens BTS. A new modular highly flexible architecture enables the new Micro BTS platform to support features which in the past were reserved to macro base stations. Having the same software base it is fully compatible with Siemens BS-240/241, BS-20/21/22 and BS-60/61 products. 6 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Pico BTS Architecture Agent 1 Pico Server BSC A bis 1,5 km Agent 2 Multidrop to other Pico Servers or BTS Fully integrated into SBS family concept Same HW Platform as BS240 Agent 24 7 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Siemens BSC You are looking for: sleek solutions for modern sophisticated cellular networks? featuring: 8 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Special Features of Siemens BSC Optimum use of PCM links TRAU located at MSC BSC acts as controller and concentrator BTSE BTSE BSC TRAU MSC BTSE BTSE 16kbit/s 64kbit/s BSC remote from TRAU & MSC for a highly cost efficient use of PCM links 9 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Siemens Smallest BSC Siemens offers smallest and lightest BSC on the market no raised floors or air conditioning necessary Siemens BSC renowned for very low power consumption harmless to the environment 10 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Advantages Siemens BSC smallest and lightest BSC in the market low power consumption operation in wide temperature range flexible non-blocking switching network intelligent network topology highly efficient use of leased lines special Abis features 11 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
SIEMENS MOBILE NETWORKS Base Station Subsystem Switching Subsystem Telecommunication Management Network Conclusion 12 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Flexibility of the EWSD Platform CDMA PSTN/ ISDN/ SSP GSM/ SSP 13 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
EWSD Supports Interfaces to Various Networks Telephony ISDN Global network Internet Mobile network PSTN Public switched packet data network Mobile ADMOSS EWSD Corporate private network Intelligent network Access networks TMN ADMOSS PSTN Advanced multifunctional operation service system Public switched telephone network 14 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Switching Subsystem Configurations AC Integrated MSC/VLR Integrated HLR/AC Integrated MSC/VLR-EIR Integrated MSC/VLR-HLR/AC Integrated MSC/VLR-HLR/AC-EIR HLR VLR EIR BTS BSC MSC/SSP ISDN PSTN switch OMS 15 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Switching Subsystem Architecture Digital trunks with CCS7 to BSC Digital trunks with CSS7 or channel assoc. signaling to other networks CCS7 links to Interface to HLR/ AC EIR MSC/ VLR O&M center IWF CCNC CP SN MSC/VLR CCS7 links to MSC/VLR HLR/AC CCNC SN HLR/ AC Interface to O&M center CP 16 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Example: Large Configuration 260 000 Subscriber System Data: Size: Application: Benefits: up to 500 s (2000 PCM30) 64 MB in Memory 512 MB in Common Memory 9,1 GB Magnetic Disc Device Power consumption: approx. 7kW 10 Racks MSC/VLR (25 sqm) 3 Racks HLR/AC (15 sqm) High subscriber density, City Areas High Capacity Lowest space requirements for systems of this capacity Up to 50% lower power consumption than comparable systems 17 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Siemens Switching Subsystem Configurations Benefits: Compatibility HLR & MSC constructed according to the same design rules Smooth interworking Flexibility Change from integrated to stand-alone solutions possible Safe investment as just software has to be modified in case of change of network entity function 18 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Siemens Switching System Siemens SSS provides a flexible SSS platform for network evolution and the realization of future network requirements a fully featured system (GSM phase 1, 2 and 2+) outstanding reliability and availability figures the highest performance figures for fast growing networks 19 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
IN System Architecture SMP X.25 SMP SCP SSP Service Management Point Service Control Point Service Switching Point SSP MSC/VLR SSP MSC/VLR BSS SCP INAP ISUP MSC/VLR SSP MSC/VLR BSS INAP ISUP MAP IN Application Part ISDN User Part Mobile Application Part BSS BSS BSS HLR/AC 20 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
The Permanent Evolution of MSC Reduces Life Cycle Cost... Floor space Power consumption 100% 100% 54 % 34 % Features 1991 1997/98 1991 1998 HW faults System down No. of features 250 HW faults per 1 000 ports and year 5 2.19 Total system down p.a. 3 Min. 1.26 14 1991 1998 1991 1998 1991 1998 Siemens Proprietary, Copyrighted 06/97 21 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Roadmap GSM Core Highlights SR 7.0 Call Completion Service (CCBS Step 2) CAMEL Ph1, IN roaming Announcement during Call Setup Mobile Internet Access No. of Subscribers HLR/AC MSC/VLR 550,000 240,000 MIA SR 8.0 High Speed CS Data (HSCSD) with 28.8 kbit/s Voice Group Call and Broadcast (ASCI) Camel Ph2, SMS charging for Prepaid Internet on the Phone (WAP) Increase of Performance 10 Call Processors HLR 1 GByte CMY SR 9.0 Camel Phase 2 Enhancements IN - Parallel Ringing & Reverse Charging Improved Voice Quality with AMR No. of Subscribers HLR/AC MSC/VLR SR 10.0 CAMEL Phase 3 Enhanced SMS & Mobility triggering Location Services GPS Optimal Routing No. of Subscribers HLR/AC MSC/VLR 1,000,000 400,000 600,000 260,000 New Call Processor: ATM based Signaling Processor Power CP SR 11.0 CAMEL Phase 4 Virtual Home Environment Multiple Subscriber Profile No. of Subscribers HLR/AC MSC/VLR No. of Subscribers 2,500,000 1,200,000 HLR/AC MSC/VLR 1,500,000 1,000,000 Integration of ATM broadband components New Features and Services Cost of Ownership Platform and Technology 22 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
SSS Evolution ISDN PA, n 64 kbit/s ISDN Intelligent peripheral (IP) Up to 240.000 digital trunks with CCS or CAS, DLU 1 CP MB MSU SN SSNC Coordination processor Line trunk group Message buffer Message signaling unit Switching network Signaling system network control CCS7 channels 2.016 SN 240.000 ports 100.000 Erlang CCS7 high speed channel SSNC 100.000 MSU/s 1.500 channels Operation and maintenance interfaces Q3, X.25, Ethernet MB CP 10 CAPs 23 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
1. Benefits of SSS Evolution in Switching Network SN D Customer benefits 1. 50% space reduction; 75% fewer modules 2. 50% reduction in energy consumption 3. Future proof for increasing subscriber traffic 4. Unchanged SN-interfaces for easy upgrade 5. Optimal SN-upgrade without interruptions 6. MTBF 10.000 years 7. Future proofed size with 100.000 Erl traffic throughput allows big transit switches 8. Single stage and non-blocking SN structure 1 2.016 8 Mbit/s 8 Mbit/s CP SN D CP SN Coordination processor Line trunk group Switching network 24 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
2. Architecture Evolution SSNC the Multi Service Platform SN SN CCNC SSNC CP CP CCNC Common channel network control SN Switching network CP Coordination processor SSNC Signaling system network control Line trunk group 25 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
The Platform Strategy for Mobile Switching: Based on the EWSD Innovations ATM Platform ATM Platform Broadband Backbone Switch Infrastructure Switch SLT SM MP AMX ASN LIC LIC LIC SLT SM MP AMX ASN SMU LIC LIC LIC SDH WDM EWSD Powernode EWSD Internode DLU SSNC SN CP SDSL, UDSL IP POP Integrated Access Router VoIP MSC GPRS Node UMTS MSC DLU SSNC SN CP SLT SM MP AMX ASN LIC LIC LIC MSC GPRS, UMTS, IWU 26 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
New Platform within GPRS GR integration into HLR Visited MSC/VLR HLR/GR Gateway MSC PSTN ISDN Mobile DTE BTS BSC PCU Packet switched: GPRS Serving GSN Gateway GSN Internet Intranet PSDN SGSN & GGSN based on a new platform 27 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
3. Benefits of PowerCP Increase of Call Processing Performance by factor 5 Enough Performance for more than 1 million subscriber MSC => enough capacity until 2010 Evolution of proven CP concept: same superior quality and well known operation and maintenance concept Seamless integration into existing platform due to compatible interfaces - only partial HW replacement necessary One APS supports PowerCP (CP113E) and CP113C without further modifications Solutions of other providers are based on complete new HW: this requires severe SW modifications and a new stabilization phase. 28 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Mobile Switching Subsystems Performance Evolution Max. no. of mobile subscribers HLR / AC 500.000 2.500.000 1.500.000 1.000.000 550.000 850.000 SR 6 SR 7 SR 8 SR 9 SR 10 SR 11 Traffic assumptions: BHCA = 0.8, LU / h = 1.2, Load A, 100% active subscribers Max. no. of mobile subscribers MSC / VLR 220.000 240.000 300.000 400.000 1.000.000 1.200.000 SR 6 SR 7 SR 8 SR 9 SR 10 SR 11 CP113C Cache Mode Software Optimization CP113C 10 CAPs 1GB CMY New SSNC Platform New Power CP Software Optimization 29 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
SIEMENS MOBILE NETWORKS Base Station Subsystem Switching Subsystem Telecommunication Management Network Conclusion 30 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Mobile Integrator within TMN Architecture Applications Network Status Display Performance Management Statistics Configuration Management Inventory Fault Management Trouble Ticketing Workforce Management Event & Log Management Security Backup / Restore Redundancy Concept Documentation, Help... Network Planning Tools Switch Commander Service Management Tools (e. g. SMAP) Mobile Integrator Radio Commander IN Commander SPOTS Performance Management EM of other Network Elements Service Management Network Management Element Management HLR MSC GSN UMSC BSS RNC Node B SMP CSC SCP other NEs Network Elements 31 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
SIEMENS MOBILE NETWORKS Base Station Subsystem Switching Subsystem Telecommunication Management Network Conclusion 32 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Benefits - Siemens BSS smallest and lightest BSC in the market low power consumption operation in wide temperature range flexible non-blocking switching network intelligent network topology highly efficient use of leased lines special Abis features 33 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
Mobile Operators Need High Performance MSC Required MSC Capacity in no. subscribers 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Keep up with subscriber growth Fewer additional MSC sites Improved network planning Minimised administration effort Reduced cost of operation 34 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
more than 30 references in Africa more than 10 references in America more than 65 references in Asia more than 70 references in Europe * more detailed information can be found in our reference brochure 35 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks
D900 the most powerful switch - Keeping the distance The Siemens D900 today is the most powerful mobile system on the world market Due to evolutionary concept D900 will continue to be at the leading edge The new Power MSC (SSNC + PowerCP) will be the first real One Million Subscriber Switch on the market High capacity switches require even higher reliability which are both provided by the D900 Futureproof: Clear evolution path to GPRS and UMTS 36 Introduction to Siemens Mobile Networks