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HP OpenCall SS7 platform Operations Guide: For Release 3.1 on Linux

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HP Part Number: 5971-3504

Edition: Second Edition

Published: E0103

Table of Contents

About This Guide

Purpose
Contents and Structure

Associated Documentation

We Welcome Your Comments

1 Preparing for HP OpenCall SS7

Important Safety Precautions for Hardware Installation

Physical Safety Precautions
Anti-Static Precautions
Saving Your Configuration

User Access for Software Configuration

Authorizing Access for Other Users

HP OpenCall SS7 Operating Conditions

LAN Environment
Swapping
Disk-buffered I/O
OS Administration Constraints
Battery Backup
Date, Time and Synchronizing Clocks

First Time Installation Overview

2 Installing the HP OpenCall SS7 Software

Prerequisites

Skills
Documents
Hardware
Software

Installing Linux for HP Opencall

Definition of the User and Group ocadmin

Installing HP Opencall Enablement Kit Components for Linux

Installing HP OpenCall SS7 3.1 on Linux

Stage 1: Configuring the IP Network
Stage 2: Installing the HP OpenCall SS7 Software
Stage 3: Validating the Installation

3 Configuring the Platform

Configuration States

Creating a New Configuration

Installing a Pre-defined Configuration

List of Commands Used in Configuration

Configuring Relocatable IP Addresses using PINS

Description of PINS
HA Functionality of PINS
Requirements for PINS
PINS Configuration
Deactivating the PINS Process
Monitoring and Operating PINS

Configuring the Domain Name Server (DNS)

Starting and Stopping HP OpenCall SS7

Configuring Automatic Start-up
Starting the Platform Manually
Stopping HP OpenCall SS7

Validating the Configuration

Checking from an OS Viewpoint
Checking from an HP OpenCall SS7 Viewpoint

4 Configuring the SS7 Network

Introduction

SS7 Monitor Interface
Information for 2-Host Platforms

Configuring the Network

Guidelines for Network Configuration

Saving the Network Configuration

Checkpointing the Configuration using SS7 Monitor
Checkpointing from the Command Line

Loading your Network Configuration

Creating Different Network Configurations

Configuring ANSI Routing

Cluster Routing
Full Point Code Routing

Validating SS7 Connectivity

Prerequisite
Aligning at MTP2 Level
Aligning at MTP3 Levels
Connecting an Application at MTP3 Level

5 Validating the Platform

Validating High Availability (HA)

Checking the Stack Process States
Checking that the LANs Are OK

Validating SNMP Traps Operation

Checking That SNMP Traps Have Been Configured
Checking That SNMP Traps Are Active

Validating the SNMP TCAP Agent Operation

Checking That the SNMP TCAP Agent Has Been Configured
Checking That the SNMP TCAP Agent Is Active

6 Managing and Monitoring the Platform

Starting and Stopping the Platform Management Tools

Starting the SS7 Monitor
Stopping the Platform Management Tools

Monitoring HP OpenCall SS7 Processes

Changing the State of HP OpenCall SS7 Processes

Monitoring the SS7 Network Using the SS7 Monitor

Changing the SS7 Monitor Mode
Available Network Entities
Monitoring MTP
Configuring GDI
Single Entity Statistics

Viewing Logs

Working with SNMP Traps

Configuring SNMP Traps
Displaying a List of Available Traps

Working with the SNMP TCAP Agent

Configuring the SNMP TCAP Agent
Displaying a List of Available TCAP Objects

7 Upgrading the Platform License

Offline Procedure
Online Procedure
Displaying Licensing Information

8 Installing a TSU

Stage 1: Installing Cards in the TSU

Stage 2: Installing the Telecom Signaling Unit in the Server Rack

Stage 3: Connecting the TSU to the Platform

Connection Procedures
Cabling Recommendations for 2-Host Platforms

Stage 4: Checking and Configuring the Hardware

Checking the Hardware Installation
Configuring the Hardware

9 Maintaining TSU/TSC Hardware

Replacing, Removing or Adding a Hardware Component in the Host

Replacing a Fan in a TSU

Replacing a TSU AC Power Supply (J3401-60100)

Replacing a TSU DC Power Supply (J3401-60200)

Replacing the TSU Backplane and CPU Card

Replacing a LAN Card in a TSU

Installing an Additional TSC in a TSU

Replacing a TSC in a TSU

Removing a TSC from a TSU

Replacing a TSU

Removing a TSU from a Platform

Installing a TSC in a Host Server

Replacing a TSC in a Host Server

Removing a TSC from a Host Server

Replacing a Four-Port TSC Cable

Common TSU/TSC Procedures

Removing the TSU from the Server Cabinet
Removing and Replacing the TSU Cover
Removing and Replacing the Card Cage
Adding a Card to a TSU
Removing a Card from a TSU
Checking LEDs

10 Configuring TSU/TSC Hardware

Diverting Traffic

Restoring the Traffic

TSU Configuration: Installing TSU(s) in a New Platform

TSU Configuration: Adding Another TSU to an Existing Platform

TSU Configuration: Replacing a TSU

TSU Configuration: Removing a TSU from a Platform

TSC Configuration: Installing an Additional TSC in a TSU

TSC Configuration: Replacing a TSC in a TSU

TSC Configuration: Removing a TSC from a TSU

Configuring alarm propagation

TSC Configuration: Installing a TSC in a Host Server

TSC Configuration: Replacing a TSC in a Host Server

TSC Configuration: Removing a TSC from a Host Server

LAN Configuration: Replacing a LAN Card in a TSU

Adding and Activating Links on the SS7 Network

Configuring TSC Chained Links

Example of alarm propagation configuration

11 Expanding Platform Processing Capability

Expanding TCAP Processing Offline

Offline Procedure

Expanding TCAP Processing Online

Online Procedure

12 Updating TSCs and SS7 Links

Adding Link(s) to a TSC Port (on the Running Configuration)

Removing Links from a TSC (on the Running Configuration)

Upgrading TSCs

Checking the TSC is Active
Getting the Serial Number and Number of Links
Performing the Upgrade
Troubleshooting
Labeling Your Upgrade

13 Expanding Your Platform: Adding a Back End

Creating FE/BE System by Adding a Back End

Stage 1: Saving Configuration from an FE Host to an Accessible Place
Stage 2: Stopping HP OpenCall SS7 on One of the Hosts
Stage 3: Connecting the BE Computer to the FE Hosts and Testing the Connections
Stage 4: Adding the BE Computer to the Software Configuration and Propagating the Configuration
Stage 5: Updating the HP OpenCall SS7 LAN Configuration, and Propagating the LAN Configuration.
Stage 6: Restarting HP OpenCall SS7 on the Idle Host
Stage 7: Loading the Changes on the Other Host
Stage 8: Migrate Your Applications from the FE to the BE Computer

A Tools Catalog

Graphical Tools

SS7 Monitor

Command Line Tools

Web-based Management Tools

Actions
Result

B Telecom Signaling Cards (J3527A and J3528A)

Types of Telecom Signaling Card

Physical Description

V.35 Telecom Signaling Card
E1/T1 Telecom Signaling Card

TSC Connectors and Cables

E1 Connections
T1 Connections
V.35 Connections
Loopback Hoods
Connection Panels

TSC Electrical and Environmental Specifications

C Telecom Signaling Units (J3401A)

Function
Physical Description
TSU Electrical and Environmental Specifications

D Configuring the Application Guardian

Configuration Basics

Global Name for Plug-In Process
Naming Convention for Plug-In Server Names

Overview of Configuration

Prerequisites
Configuration Steps

Configuring Application Guardian engine

Application Guardian engine Internal Parameters
HA Parameters
Pre-Defined Plug-Ins (AG_x)

Configuring Entries in /etc/services

Any Plug-In
Plug-In Using the Active/Standby Model
Plug-In Implementing PCA Server

Configuring the User Plug-In

Including the Plug-In Processes in the HP OpenCall Environment

The Application Guardian engine Run String
Declaring the Application Guardian engine Process as HA or Not

List of Figures

1-1 Isolated LANs
1-2 Bridges/Routers Between Hosts
3-1 PINS on an HP OpenCall SS7 Platform
5-1 Dual LANs
8-1 Sliding Rails, Brackets and Handles
8-2 TSU Rear Panel Connectors (AC Powered TSU)
8-3 Cabling Recommendations for Two TSUs
9-1 TSU with Frontplate
9-2 TSU with Frontplate Removed to Show Fans
9-3 Removing the TSU Cover
9-4 Removing the Card Cage
9-5 Removing the Card Holder Brackets
9-6 Inserting the Card
9-7 Removing the Card Holder Brackets
9-8 Removing the Card
10-1 Example of Chained TSCs
13-1 Before and After Back End Expansion
A-1 SS7 Monitor Screen
B-1 V.35 Telecom Signaling Card
B-2 E1/T1 Telecom Signaling Card
B-3 TSC 36 Pin Connector (E1/T1)
B-4 RJ-45 Connector (E1/T1)
B-5 BNC Connector
B-6 TSC Connector (V.35)
B-7 V.35 DTE Connector
B-8 V.35 DCE Connector
B-9 BNC Connection Panel (Example for E1)
C-1 Telecom Signaling Unit - Front View
C-2 Telecom Signaling Unit - Front View with Frontplate Removed
C-3 Telecom Signaling Unit (AC Powered) - Back View
C-4 DC Power Supply Connector - Side view
C-5 DC Power Supply Connector - Pins

List of Tables

1 Guides on the HP OpenCall SS7 3.1 on Linux CD-ROM
2 Other Documents
1-1 Access Permissions
3-1 Configuration File States
4-1 Global Title Translations
6-1 Process States
9-1 TSU LEDs - Interpretation
9-2 TSU Status and Fault LEDs - Interpretation
9-3 TSC LEDs - Interpretation
9-4 LAN Card LEDs
12-1 Link Limitations
12-2 ss7TscUpgrade Parameters
12-3 ss7TscUpgrade Error Messages
12-4 Upgrade Kit Label Set
A-1 Platform Configuration Commands
A-2 Platform Start and Stop Commands
A-3 Platform Management Commands
A-4 Stack Related Commands
A-5 ISUP Commands
A-6 TUP Commands
A-7 Hardware Related Commands
A-8 Log Related Commands
A-9 Traffic Generation Commands
A-10 Other Commands
B-1 E1 RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
B-2 E1 BNC Connector Pinouts - Grounded
B-3 E1 BNC Connector Pinouts - Ungrounded
B-4 E1 Cable Assemblies
B-5 T1 RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
B-6 T1 Cable Assembly
B-7 V.35 DTE Connector Pinouts
B-8 V.35 DCE Connector Pinouts
B-9 V.35 Cable Assemblies
B-10 V.35 DTE Cable Loopback Pinout
B-11 V.35 DCE Cable Loopback Pinout
B-12 V.35 TSC Card Loopback Pinout
B-13 E1/T1 RJ-45 Cable Loopback Pinout
B-14 E1/T1 TSC Card Loopback Pinout
B-15 Connection Panels
B-16 TSC Environmental Requirements
C-1 TSU Part Numbers
C-2 TSU Dimensions
C-3 AC Power Supply Specifications for a TSU
C-4 DC Power Supply Specifications for a TSU
C-5 DC Power Supply Connector Pinout
C-6 TSU Environmental Requirements

List of Examples

12-1 ss7HwInfo Output

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