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Leased Line Via A V5-Interface, and Its Application For UMUX-Management
Leased Line Via A V5-Interface, and Its Application For UMUX-Management
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Contents
Page
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
4
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
Advantages of SPLL............................................................................................ 7
Disadvantages of SPLL ....................................................................................... 7
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.4
5.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.2.1
5.5.2.2
5.5.2.3
Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 10
6
6.1
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.3.1
6.3
6.4
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Test Setup for SPLL over V5.1 with AXE10 and UMUX..................................... 17
7.1
7.2
Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 19
Abbreviations..................................................................................................... 19
10
11
References........................................................................................................ 20
12
Bibliography ...................................................................................................... 20
13
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Introduction
A V5-interface may support switched and leased services. Switched services usually
generate most of the payload, whereas leased services connect system management and
data ports.
The intention of this Application Note is to support customers, in optimising their
implementation of leased services for cost, flexibility and reliability.
Emphasis is laid on the concept of semi-permanent leased line (SPLL): the possibility to
route leased lines via a V5-interface. By using SPLL, the number of links into the Access
Network is minimised.
Today SPLL is not very common. Reason might be that it is not supported by all Exchanges
and Access Networks. However, Ascom has experienced an increasing number of enquires
on management for access networks interconnected by V5-links to a common local
exchange. In these and other Applications, SPLL is an interesting solution.
Access
Network
V5-link(s)
V5-link(s)
Access
Network
V5-link(s)
Access
Network
Figure 1
Release R4E of UMUX supports the elementary type of SPLL: 64kbit/s. These lines are well
suited for System Management and narrowband data applications.
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PSTN
LC
ISDN
LT
Analog
CPE
Leased
LC
Digital
CPE
Leased
TE
NT-1
V5
Switched
1)
SPLL
SPLL
LC
LE
2)
PLL
PLL
Leased
line
service
network
AN
1) D, B+D or 2B+D. B-channels switched or semipermanent line. D-channel switched line.
2) B or 2B, Permanent line.
Figure 2
With switched services, e.g. PSTN and ISDN, a connection is set up at the beginning of
each call (on-demand-service) and afterwards disconnected. Only channels carrying ondemand services may be concentrated.
3.1
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Leased service
Leased service differs from on-demand-service in that the connections are created by
configuration and not set up for individual calls. For a V5-Access Network, leased service
can generally be implemented in two ways: Permanent and semipermanent leased lines.
4.1
Permanent channels are common for leased services. They bypass the LE and the V5interface.
AN
PSTN
Leased
Digital
CPE
Figure 3
LC
LT
V5
LE
PLL
Switched
network
Data
network
4.1.1
Benefits of PLL
Implemented independently of the LE
Supported by many Multiplexer-types
4.1.2
Disadvantages of PLL
Supplementary link(s) to the AN are required
Ports for the supplementary links are required in the AN
Protection of a connection will require further links and ports
If a connection to another network is required, ports in that network must be available.
4.2
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AN
Digital
CPE
PSTN
LC
Leased
LT
Figure 4
V5 w. SPLL
LE
Switched
network
Data
network
4.2.1
How do I know if SPLL is supported by the Local Exchange?
Of course, the LE V5-Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) must state
support of SPLL. This seems to be the case at least for versions of AXE-10 and 5ESS.
To output the leased channels, a way of cross-connecting and/or interfacing the SPLLs to
other equipment is needed.
4.2.2
How do I know if SPLL is supported by my Access Network?
Except for that the AN V5-Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) must
state support of SPLL, interfaces for the Semipermanent ports are needed.
For UMUX-Access Networks, UCST R4E and PCONV 143/ PCON2 142 (R4) are required.
If You use earlier UMUX-releases: Please contact your supplier for an upgrade proposal.
4.2.3
Advantages of SPLL
All services are carried over one network.
In many cases no extra physical links are required.
Connection to other networks might be available via the LE.
Link-protection in V5.2.
In V5.1 with UMUX, the channel is always connected through, independent of interface
restart etc. I.e. for V5.1 the reliability is similar to PLL!
4.2.4
Disadvantages of SPLL
Need for co-ordination between AN and LE.
Not supported by all LEs.
If a V5.2-Interface is not operational, the semipermanent links will be out-of service, even if
the Layers 1 and 2 are operational.
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5.1
In UMUX release R4E, with PCONV 143 / PCON2 142, the following ports and services are
supported:
TE
PHLC<x>
Z
S
PSTN
NT-1
V5
Switched
LC
ISBU<x>
ISDN
LT
Switched
NEMCA
Analog
CPE
Leased
Digital
CPE
Leased
LC
UNIDA etc.
LC
COBUX
ECC
SPLL
PLL
SPLL
SPLL
LE
LOMIF
PCONV
SYNAC
LOMIF
MEGIF
etc.
PLL
Leased
line
service
network
PLL
AN
Figure 5
5.2
5.3
General Applications
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A range of V.- and X.-interfaces are supported by UNIDA, SIFOX and SULIC with remote
unit NTU.
5.3.3
Ethernet over V5
With LAWA4, 64kbit Ethernet-router/bridge-connections can be realised.
For remote access, use LEMU6 in conjunction with COLT SoHo
5.4
Basically, a 64-kbit semipermanent connection is addressed and handled as a V5-PSTNconnection with no signalling-state-machine and with a timeslot that is always allocated.
In UMUX, the configuration of an interface using PSTN-ports and semipermanent ports, is
done in exactly the same way as an interface using PSTN-ports only [3], except for the
menu Add PSTN user ports where Number of User Ports must be set to User Defined,
and Access Mode must be set to SPLL.
Figure 6
You can also change the Access Mode of a previously defined PSTN-User Port from V5 to
SPLL.
Cross-connection of the SPLL on the PBUS is done in the same way as other 64kbit/scrossconnections
5.5
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This chapter considers the reliability of SPLL in the Access Network. For a complete view,
the behaviour of the LE should also be taken into account.
5.5.1
V5.1: Reliability of SPLL is similar to reliability of permanent lines.
For a V5.1-interface between UMUX and AXE-10, Semipermanent Lines are connected
when Layer 1 of the V5.1-link is up. I.e. SPLL over V5.1 can be viewed as a permanent line
routed over LE and PCONx. (The AXE10-exchange blocks semipermanent V5.1-ports only
if the connection within the LE is broken)
Since restart of the V5.1-interface doesnt even cause bit-errors on the SPLL, the reliability
of the link is higher than for the switched traffic and very similar to permanent line.
5.5.2
5.5.2.1
In V5.2, semipermanent lines are allocated by the LE. Allocation is handled by the V5-BCCProtocol. Hence, if Layers 2 and 3 of V5.2 are down, e.g. during interface restart, the
semipermanent lines (as well as the switched channels) will be interrupted.
A list of configuration changes that cause/dont cause interface restart is included in [3]
(complete V5.2 configuration example / Leaving PCONV Parameter setting).
To avoid restarts, it might be a good idea to assign C-paths for future use.
5.5.2.2
The V5.2-protection mechanism for SPLL is similar way as 1+1 SNCP for a PLL, although
slower: The switch-over is triggered by the LE-Management (possibly a manual operation
on the LE-side is needed).
5.5.2.3
Conclusion
On the Access Network side, the integrity of a SPLL highly depends of the availability of the
V5.2-interface. If the V5.2 is not operational, SPLL is interrupted.
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6.1
GatewayUMUX
COBUX
Ports for G.704Trunks
Switching
LE
SignallingProcessor
P
C
O
N
2
UMUX
X-connect
ECC
COBUX
L
O
M
I
F
G.704
L
O
M
I
F
ECC
UMUX
X-connect
PHLC1
V5-Ports
Figure 7
ECC connecting two COBUX via a G.704-link also used for payload.
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6.2
ECC in V5-Networks
In Networks where several UMUX-ANs are connected to one LE over V5-interfaces there is
a special challenge: How do I connect ECC between the ANs?
A V5-link must be transmitted transparently all the way between the V5-terminations
of PCON2 and LE. I.e., it is not possible to do 64-kbit/s cross-connect inbetween!
Switched Network,
SS#7-Network,
Leased Trunks
GatewayUMUX
V5-link(s)
Ports for G.704Trunks
Switching
CST
COBUX
LE
SignallingProcessor
V5-Ports
L
O
M
I
F
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
AN 1
AN 2
V5-link(s)
COBUX
L
O
M
I
F
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
Figure 8
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6.2.1
ECC via PLL, independent of V5-links
This is the old solution. Often it requires a supplementary network of G.704-links between
the Multiplexers.
Advantages are:
The supplementary network might not involve any equipment other than UMUX.
The supplementary network can be of any topology.
Disadvantages are:
There might be no more links available
If links are available, the operator will lose revenues, since he can sell less leased
bandwidth.
Cost for extra G.704-ports.
Switched Network,
SS#7-Network,
Leased Trunks
CST
COBUX
LE
GatewayUMUX
SignallingProcessor
G.704 L
O
V5-link(s)
M
I
F
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
AN 1
AN 2
COBUX
V5-Ports
V5-link(s)
L
O
M
I
F
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
Figure 9
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6.2.2
ECC via SPLL, crossconnected in the LE.
With this solution, timeslots in the V5-links are used for transmitting the ECC between
UMUX and LE. In LE, a cross-connect for these timeslots is required.
Switched Network,
SS#7-Network,
Leased Trunks
GatewayUMUX
L
O
M
I
F
LE
SignallingProcessor
Switching
CST
COBUX
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
AN 1
AN 2
COBUX
V5-Ports
Semi-permanent
crossconnection
Figure 10
L
O
M
I
F
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
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6.2.3
ECC via V5-semipermanent line and trunk-line.
For a larger V5.2-network, it may be considered a disadvantage that if the V5-interface of
the Gateway-UMUX is out of service, the complete ECC will be out of service.
In this case, connecting the Gateway-UMUX directly to the LE over a standard G.704-trunk
(not a subscriber-interface) might be the solution.
Switched Network,
SS#7-Network,
Leased Trunks
CST
COBUX
UMUX
X-connect
COBUX
L
O
M
I
F
G.704-trunk
w. 2 ECC-TS
GatewayUMUX
LE
SignallingProcessor
L
O
M
I
F
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
AN 1
AN 2
COBUX
Semi-permanent
crossconnections
V5-Ports
L
O
M
I
F
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
Figure 11
Of course You can also use a UMUX with V5-Interface as Gateway-MUX and connect it to
LE over a permanent E1-link.
6.2.3.1
Larger Networks
The above topology is also suitable for large networks. If the branching capacity of COBUX
(32 branches) is not enough: Add another gateway-UMUX and connect both Qx-interfaces
to the UNEM-Ethernet over a hub.
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6.3
Other ECC-topologies
To keep number of ECC-branches low, other topologies than star are possible. For
instance, one ECC-branch could reach two or more V5-Interfaces by looping back into the
LE. Please keep in mind though, that 64kbit/s is a low capacity to serve several UMUX in a
line.
6.4
Item
Extra LE requirements -
Extra E1-ports
required
1 or 2 per UMUX
ECC-Topology
Any
Star
Star
(1 Gateway-MUX serves (1 Gateway-MUX serves
max 32 ECC-branches) max 32 ECC-branches)
ECC-Reliability
compared with
permanent ECCNetworks
Same reliability
On Gateway-MUX and
on LE
Flexibility in adding a
V5-AN to the LE
Choose ECC-topology
Use a second Gateway- Use a second Gatewayother than star, e.g. tree UMUX.
UMUX.
or ring
Table 1
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Test Setup for SPLL over V5.1 with AXE10 and UMUX.
7.1
Test Configuration
Gateway-UMUX
UCST
COBUX
Trunk Line
AXE-10
Trunk circuit,
ETC
Switching
Permanent
line
AN 1
AN 2
COBUX
Subscriber stage
LSM-PRA V5.1
SPLL connected to
Gateway-Mux over
trunk line
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
SignallingProcessor
Subscriber stage
LSM-PRA V5.1
SPLL over
two V5.1-IF
L
O
M
I
F
V5.1-link
with 1
SPLL
V5.1-link
with 2
SPLL
L
O
M
I
F
UMUX
X-connect
P
C
O
N
2
PHLC1
Remote UMUX
Figure 12
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7.2
Test results
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
Standard UMUXfunctionality
PASS,
PASS,
No Bit Errors
No Bit Errors
37s
34s
34s
N/A
16s
17s
LE breaks semipermanent
crossconnection
N/A
No test
PASS,
Test
ECC works when both other
branches are disconnected on
physical layer
Expected:
ECC not transparent.
LE sends Block
Table 2
PASS
UMUX status of
semipermanent port:
unlocked, disabled
remote
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Conclusion
Two possibilities to transmit ECC over semipermanent leased lines have been verified.
Semipermanent lines offer a cheap and flexible implementation.
It should be kept in mind that:
SPLL is not supported by all switches and access networks
In V5.2, the SPLL will be disabled during interface restart. Take extra care when
reconfiguring Local Exchange and Access Network.
Under V5.1, SPLL over UMUX remain enabled during interface restart if not blocked by
the LE.
9
AN
BCC
CPE
ISDN
LC
LE
LT
N/A
PLL
PICS
PSTN
SPLL
TE
10
CST
COBUX
ECC
LOMIF
PBUS
PCON2
PCONV
PHLC1
SYNAC
UCST
UNEM
Abbreviations
Access Network
Bearer Channel Connection
Customer Premises Equipment
Integrated Services Digital Network
Line Circuit
Local Exchange
Line Terminal
Not Applicable
Permanent leased line
Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement
Public Service Telephony Network
Semipermanent leased line
Terminal Equipment
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References
12
Bibliography
13
Revision history
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PA1
A
31-08-2000
18-10-2000
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freigegeben
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checked
approved
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Ch. Studer
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