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1 General .....................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Standard Configurations.................................................................................................... ................................ 3
1.3 GMSC/MSC/VLR/SSF (requires additional SSF cabinet) Dimensioning ........................................................ 4
1.4 Traffic Profile ............................................................................................................ ....................................... 5
1.5 Building Practice, etc. ....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Limitations................................................................................................................ ........................................ 6
1.7 Assumptions................................................................................................................ ...................................... 6
2 MINI MSC ...............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 12K / 300 E MSC.............................................................................................................................................. 7
3 MSC .........................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Basic Objects .................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Configurations................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Characteristics................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.4 Hardware List ................................................................................................................................................. 13
4 Additional functions...............................................................................................................................16
4.1 SSF.................................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2 PRA ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
5 References ..............................................................................................................................................17

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The purpose of this document is to show the size, hardware configuration, and power
requirements for the standard configurations of MSCs in CME20 SS R6.1 with products
from the Hardware Evolution Program phase 1.3.

The document shows the type and amount of hardware as well as allocation drawings
for the included cabinets.

Two product lines of pre-defined HW configurations have been defined, that are the
Mini MSC Product Line and the main MSC Product Line.

This document also describes some of the characteristics that is general for the MSC
HW node configurations.

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The following two standard products are described in this document:

1 Mini MSC
2 MSC
The Mini MSC is based on:

• APZ 212 25
• IOG20C (one shelf)
• 4K GSS 10.0
The following Model Station is described (traffic capacity based on 25mE/subscriber
inside brackets):

• 12k subscribers (300 E)

The MSCs are based on:

• APZ 212 20 (64 MW PS & 512 MW DS)

• IOG20B (two shelves)
• GSS 10.0
The following Model Stations for MSC are described (traffic capacity based on
25mE/subscriber inside brackets):

• 18k subscribers (450 E)

• 38k subscribers (950 E)
• 58k subscribers (1450 E)
• 78k subscribers (1950 E)
• 98k subscribers (2450 E)
• 118k subscribers (2950 E)

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• 138k subscribers (3450 E)

• 158k subscribers (3950 E)
• 178k subscribers (4450 E)

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The Mini MSC can support the following functionality:

• GMSC/MSC/VLR

• GMSC/MSC/VLR/HLR

• GMSC/MSC/VLR/HLR/AuC

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The MSC can support the following functionality:

• GMSC/MSC/VLR

• GMSC/MSC/VLR/HLR

• GMSC/MSC/VLR/HLR/AuC

• GMSC/MSC/VLR/SSF (require additional SSF cabinet)

• GMSC/MSC/VLR/PRA (require additional PRA cabinet)

• GMSC/MSC/VLR/SSF/PRA (require additional SSF cabinet and PRA cabinet)

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The dimensioning has been made with the following assumptions of the network, see
figure below.

PSTN/ Voice Mail

ISDN
BSC

GMSC

BSC
MSC

HLR
The MSC is assumed to act as a GMSC/MSC/VLR. The MSC is connected to a stand
alone HLR.

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All incoming calls from PSTN goes through the MSC. It is assumed that “ near end
drop” is used.

The calculation of the hardware equipment needed is based on rules described in the
following documents:

• MSC Dimensioning, LP/SV-94:1137

• CME 20 Traffic Dimensioning, HW, EN/LZG500270-1 R1

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The traffic profile used for these GMSC/MSC/VLRs is as in accordance with ERA/LN-
97:1118 SO Dimensioning Input as defined in the following table:

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MSC - PSTN 100 % of MS-total traffic
MSC - Other MSC’s 10 % of MS-total traffic
MSC - PABX (PRA) 0 % of MS-total traffic
MSC - VMS 2 % of MS-total traffic
Data/Fax traffic 1,00 % of MS-total traffic

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Outgoing towards PSTN 100 sec.
Incoming from PSTN 100 sec.

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Code Sender PSTN 7 sec.
Code Receiver PSTN 5 sec.

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MSC - BSC 1,5 Kbit/s per 1000 subs.
MSC - EIR 0,3 Kbit/s per 1000 subs.
HLR - AUC 0,4 Kbit/s per 1000 subs.
MSC - HLR 1,3 Kbit/s per 1000 subs.
MSC - PSTN 0,5 Kbit/s per 1000 subs.

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Voice Mail (VMS) subscribers 100 % of total no. of subs
“ “ “ traffic per subscriber 0,50 Erlang/subs.
“ “ “ calls per subscriber 0,12 BHCR/subs
“ “ “ message length 15 sec.

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Short messages (SMS) subscribers 10 % of total no. of subs
“ “ “ traffic 0,1 BHCR
“ “ “ no of messages 1 per day

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MSC - PSTN access 1%
MSC - BSS access 0,5 %

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Air Interface 2 %
MSC - MSC 1 %
MSC - GIWU/DTI 1 %
MSC - VMS 1 %

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Apart from two exemptions, all cabinets are built in BYB501. BYB202 HW are housed
in conversion magazines to fit in BYB501 cabinets. One exemption from BYB202
cabinet is the APZ 212 20 which is built in BYB202 building practice and housed in
BYB202 cabinets. The other exemption is the PRA cabinet.

Only narrow cabinets are used, except for APZ 212 20.

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Some parts of the equipment have not been considered in this report nor included in the
cost assumptions, such as:

• External power equipment (-48 supply)

• External cables
• External cooling, etc.

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The following assumptions are made:

• Test Telephone connection is in BYB501 and requires 1 slot in a GDM-H magazine

• APZ 212 25 can handle up to 55k subscribers
• BUMS is used
• RPG2 can handle 4 C7 signalling links
• PDSPL2 requires two slots in a GDM-H magazine
• PDSPL2 platforms have same capacity as substituted magazines (e.g. PDSPL2 as
Conference Call Device has same capacity as the old CCD magazine)

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The Mini MSC exists in one configuration only, due to that only 8 DL3 connections are
available in the 4k Groupswitch.

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This Mini MSC will have the following configuration:

FAN FAN FAN

AST-DR AST-DR
DTI APZ212 25
32 ch 32 ch

14 ETC5 + 1 RPG2

DTI IOG20C
14 ETC5 + 1 RPG2

14 ETC5 + 1 RPG2
module
Clock

Switch Switch
Module #0 Module #1 RPHM
3 PDSPL2 + 8 IO2B

3 RPG2 + 3 PDSPL2 + TT
16 EC4 RPHM
4 RPG2 + 3 PDSPL2

• Note: Only one SSF cabinet can be connected.

PRA cabinet can not be connected.

Characteristics

Erlangs towards BSC 300 E

Erlangs towards PSTN 300 E

Erlangs towards other PLMN 0E

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CABINET 1 BFE 306 100/3 572 1

2 DTI, each equipped with 8 channels,
in conversion box, 4k GS 10.0 in one
separate full height magazine, one
magazine equipped with 16 EC4, fans,
internal cabling and cabinet

CABINET 2 BFE 306 100/4 412 1

APZ 212 25, IOG20C, 2 RPHM in
conversion box each including 2 RPB
interfaces for RPB-P and 6 RPB
interfaces for RPB-S, fan, internal
cabling and cabinet

CABINET 3 BFE 306 100/5 378 1

Three GDM-H magazines with 14 ETC5
and 1 RPG2 each, one GDM-H
magazine with 3 PDSPL2 (1 for CANS
func., 1 for KRD-D func., 1 for CSR-D
func.) and 8 IO2B, one GDM-H
magazine equipped with 3 RPG2, 3
PDSPL2 (1 for CCD func., 1 for CSK-D
func. and 1 for CSR-D func.) and one
Test Telephone connection, one GDM-
H magazine with 4 RPG2, 3 PDSPL2 (1
for CCD func., 1 for CSK-D func. and 1
for CSR-D func.), two AST DR with 32
ch. each, fan, internal cabling and
cabinet

Sum Power 1362 W

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The volume for this MSC will be 3 BYB501 cabinets. The footprint required will be:

3*0.6*0.4 = 0.7 m2

With required maintenance space (0.8 m), the required floor area required will be:

1.8*0.8 + 0.7 = 2.2 m2

1.8 m

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The MSC Standard Configurations are based on configurations configured and
dimensioned around a traffic volume independent core and traffic depending extensions.

• Note: Integrated HLR/AUC is supported in all MSC configurations.

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The CP is an APZ 212 20 equipped with 64 MW PS and 512 MW DS. 256 MW
memory boards are used for the DS.

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One cabinet houses IOG20B together with test telephone connection, PDSPL2 and CLM
/ RCM.

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One cabinet houses DTI, C7 terminals (RPG2 based), ETC5 and 5 PDSPL2. C7
terminals are sufficient for up to 118k subscribers (2950 E) with the assumed traffic
model.

Only 14 ETC5 PBAs are used in a GDM-H magazine to avoid blocking.

The number of channels in the DTI is handled separately.

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One cabinet houses the groupswitch 0-16K and optionally up to 32K with fully
equipped magazines groupswitch. In order to prepare for a future expansion above 16k,
this cabinet has double depth. The double depth is required for cabling.

$67
One cabinet houses 2-3 AST DR (64 ch. each) together with 16 IO2B for DL2/DL3
conversion (for AST DR and DTI). IO2B capacity is sufficient for all defined standard
configurations

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One cabinet houses one fully equipped ECP4 magazine, three ETC5 magazines, and one
GDM-H magazine with 4 PDSPL2 (for CSR-D functionality).

Only 14 ETC5 PBAs are used in a GDM-H magazine to avoid blocking.

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The equipped cabinets used for the MSCs (CME20) are shown below:

FAN FAN

)$1 )$1 )$1 )$1 IOG20B DTI

node A

0
&380 $ &380 IOG20B DTI
8 node B
0
5 PDSPL2

TT + 5 PDSPL2 14 ETC5

8 RPG2
53+0 53+0 CLM
8 RPG2

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FAN
GS GS
AST-DR
(plane A) (plane A)
64 ch
0-16K 0-16K

GS
(plane A)
17-32K

GS GS
(plane B) (plane B)
0-16K 0-16K

GS
(plane B)
17-32K 16 IO2B

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FAN FAN

AST-DR AST-DR
16 EC4
64 ch 64 ch

14 ETC5
AST-DR AST-DR
64 ch 64 ch
14 ETC5

14 ETC5
AST-DR
64ch

16 IO2B 16 IO2B 4 PDSPL2

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The MSC Standard Configurations have the following sizes:

Size Equipped cabinet description

18k (450 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 16k + AST2 + 1 Traffic Cabinet

38k (950 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 16k + AST2 + 2 Traffic Cabinet

58k (1450 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 16k + AST2 + 3 Traffic Cabinet

78k (1950 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 16k + AST2 + 4 Traffic Cabinet

98k (2450 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 32k + AST2 + 5 Traffic Cabinet

118k (2950 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 32k + AST3 + 6 Traffic Cabinet

138k (3450 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 32k + AST3 + 7 Traffic Cabinet

158k (3950 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 32k + AST3 + AST1+ 8 Traffic Cabinet

178k (4450 E) APZ + IOG20/PDSPL2/ CLM + DTI/C7 +

GS 32k + AST3 + AST1+ 9 Traffic
Cabinet

The growth is described in the following figure:

TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC

DTI/C7 AST AST
AST
CABINET 3 CABINET 5 CABINET 7
GS
IOG20/
TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC
PDSPL2/
CABINET 1 CABINET 2 CABINET 4 CABINET 6 CABINET 8 CABINET 9
CLM

APZ212 20 APZ212 20

TRAFFIC INDEPENDANT
CORE

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The capacities of different MSC standard configurations are listed in the table below.
The GS utilization is specified as number of DL3 ports used.

Size Erlangs Erlangs Erlangs BHCA GS

towards towards towards Utilization
BSC PSTN other (no. of DL3
PLMN ports used)

18k 450 E 450 E 0 16200 12/32

38k 950 E 950 E 0 34200 18/32

58k 1450 E 1450 E 0 52200 24/32

78k 1950 E 1950 E 0 70200 30/32

98k 2450 E 2450 E 0 88200 36/64

118k 2950 E 2950 E 0 106200 42/64

138k 3450 E 3450 E 0 124200 48/64

158k 3950 E 3950 E 0 142200 55/64

178k 4450 E 4450 E 0 160200 61/64

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The table below summarizes the cabinets with product numbers and the power
consumption of each cabinet used in the standard configurations of MSC (CME20):

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CP, LEFT SIDE BFE 301 665 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
APZ 212 20 cabinet 133/???
incl. cabling and mag.
incl. 64 MW PS, 512
MW DS, 8 RP-bus
interfaces (1 parallel, 7
serial). Standard cables
and cabinets.
CP, RIGHT SIDE BFE 301 665 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
APZ 212 20 cabinet 133/???
incl. cabling and mag.
incl. 64 MW PS, 512
MW DS, 8 RP-bus
interfaces (1 parallel, 7
serial). Standard cables
and cabinets.
,2*3'63/ BFE ??? 375 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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IOG20-M (two shelves),
one GDM-H magazine
equipped with 5
PDSPL2 (3 for CCD
func., 1 for CSK-D
func., 1 for KRD-D
func.) and one Test
Telephone connection,
CLM and RCM, fan,
internal cabling and
cabinet.
'7,&&$%,1(7 BFE ??? 578 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 DTI in conversion box, ???
one GDM-H magazine
with 14 ETC5, two
GDM-H magazines with
8 RPG2 each for C7
signalling, one GDM-H
magazine equipped with
5 PDSPL2 (3 for CCD
func., 1 for CSK-D
func., 1 for CANS
func.), fan, internal
cabling and cabinet
*6.&$%,1(7 BFE ??? 128 1 1 1 1
16k GS 10.0, internal ???
cabling, GS magazines
and cabinet
*6.&$%,1(7 BFE ??? 256 1 1 1 1 1
32k GS 10.0, internal ???
cabling, GS magazines
and cabinet
$67&$%,1(7 BFE ??? 140 1 1
1 AST DR V3 (64 ch. ), ???
one GDM-H magazine
equipped with 16 IO2B
for DL2/DL3 conversion,
fan, internal cabling and
cabinet

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$67&$%,1(7 BFE ??? 250 1 1 1 1 1

2 AST DR V3 (64 ch. ???
each), one GDM-H
magazine equipped with
16 IO2B for DL2/DL3
conversion, fan, internal
cabling and cabinet
$67&$%,1(7 BFE ??? 355 1 1 1 1
3 AST DR V3 (64 ch. ???
each), one GDM-H
magazine equipped with
16 IO2B for DL2/DL3
conversion, fan, internal
cabling and cabinet
75$)),&&$%,1(7 BFE ??? 269 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
One ASMECP404 ???
magazine with 16 EC4,
three GDM-H
magazines with 14
ETC5, and one GDM-H
magazine with 4
PDSPL2 (for CSR-D
functionality), internal
cabling and cabinet.
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The cabinets used in MSC (CME20) are 2 wide BYB202 cabinets (1.2*0.4) for APZ ,
one 800mm deep BYB501 cabinet (0.6*0.8) for GS and normal BYB501 cabinets
(0.6*0.4) for IOG/PDSPL2/CLM, AST1,AST1,AST3 and traffic cabinet .

The required maintenance space is 0.8 m (raised floor is assumed).

The footprint and floor area increase according to the growth of MSC size are shown in
the figure below:

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0.80 m
4.20m

TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC

DTI/C7 AST CABINET 7 AST
AST
0.80 m
CABINET 3 CABINET 5
GS
IOG20/
TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC
PDSPL2/ CABINET 1 CABINET 2 CABINET 4 CABINET 6 CABINET 8 CABINET 9
CLM

4.80m
0.80 m

2.40 m
0.40m

APZ212 20 APZ212 20

Required
maintenance
area
The footprint and floor area according to the MSC size are given in the table below:

Size of the MSC (k) Footprint (m2) Floor Area (m2)

18k 2.40 5.76

38k 2.64 6.00

58k 2.88 6.72

78k 3.12 7.44

98k 3.36 8.16

118k 3.60 8.88

138k 3.84 9.60

158k 4.32 11.04

178k 4.56 11.76

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This section describes additional functions for the MSCs:

1 SSF
2 PRA

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SSF functionality is obtained by adding cabinets housing two AST DRs (64 Ch. each)
The C7 signalling capacity in the standard configurations is sufficient also for SSF
functionality. IO2B for DL2/DL3 conversion are included in the standard
configurations.

Characteristics:

The SSF traffic is assumed to be 10% of the total traffic with the following distribution:

Virtual Private Network 2.2.1 50%

Pre Paid Service 2.2.1 Originating 10%

Pre Paid Service 2.2.1 Terminating 10%

Personal Number 2.2.1 20%

Incoming Call Screening 5%

Freephone 5%

FAN

AST-DR
64 ch

AST-DR
64 ch

Power
W

SSF CABINET BFE ??? 230

Two AST-DR V3 (64 ch. each), fan,
internal cabling and cabinet.

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PRA functionality is obtained by adding one PRA cabinet that houses one RPD
magazine, six LSM-P magazines, DLM magazine, and two RPBC magazines.

The cabinet is built in BYB202 building practice.

It has a capacity of 12 PRA (216 E).

R R D D
P P
B B
L L
C C M M

LSM- LSM-
P P

LSM- LSM-
P P

LSM- LSM-
P P

RPD

Power
W

PRA CABINET BFE 301 327/??? ???

Six LSM-P magazines, one RPD
magazine (TRHM) equipped with 4
RPD, two DLM magazines for DL2/DL3
conversion, two RPBC magazines,
internal cabling and cabinet.

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1 MSC Dimensioning, LP/SV-94:1137
2 CME 20 Traffic Dimensioning, HW, EN/LZG500270-1 R1
3 LV/SI-96:079 Manufacturing Cost for Standard Configurations of MSC CME20 SS
R6.1 with Modernized Hardware from HWM ph. 1.3
4 ERA/LN-97:1118 SO Dimensioning Input

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