HSS9860 V900R008C20 Product Description

HUAWEI HSS9860 Home Subscriber Server
V900R008C20
Product Description
Issue V1.0
Date 2013-11-15
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Contents
1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Product Positioning........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Benefits...........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Flexible Deployment of the BE and the FE.................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Distributed Structure...................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.3 Advanced Hardware Platform.....................................................................................................................................6
1.2.4 In-Memory Data Management....................................................................................................................................6
1.2.5 Multi-Level Data Backup Mechanism........................................................................................................................6
1.2.6 Virtual HSS Function...................................................................................................................................................7
1.2.7 Large Capacity and High Integration..........................................................................................................................8
1.2.8 Seamless Geographic Redundancy..............................................................................................................................9
1.2.9 Cloud Deployment.......................................................................................................................................................9
1.2.10 VoLTE Solution.......................................................................................................................................................11
1.2.11 Applicable to the Internet of Things........................................................................................................................14
1.2.12 Standard and Open Data Access Interfaces.............................................................................................................14
1.2.13 Comprehensive Data Statistics and Analysis..........................................................................................................15
2 Architecture..................................................................................................................................16
2.1 Hardware Architecture..................................................................................................................................................16
2.1.1 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................16
2.1.2 Physical Structure......................................................................................................................................................19
2.2 Software Structure........................................................................................................................................................21
2.2.1 Signaling Processing Subsystem...............................................................................................................................22
2.2.2 Subscriber Data Management Subsystem.................................................................................................................23
2.2.3 Data Service Subsystem............................................................................................................................................23
2.2.4 Data Storage Subsystem............................................................................................................................................23
2.2.5 O&M Subsystem.......................................................................................................................................................23
3 Operation and Maintenance......................................................................................................24

3.1 O&M Subsystem Architecture.....................................................................................................................................24
3.2 O&M Functions............................................................................................................................................................26
3.2.1 Configuration Management.......................................................................................................................................26
3.2.2 Fault Management.....................................................................................................................................................26
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3.2.3 Performance Measurement........................................................................................................................................27

3.2.4 Security Management................................................................................................................................................27
3.2.5 Remote Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................27
4 Interfaces and Protocols.............................................................................................................28

4.1 Physical Interfaces........................................................................................................................................................28
4.1.1 Maintenance Interfaces..............................................................................................................................................28
4.1.2 Service Interfaces......................................................................................................................................................30
4.2 Protocol Interfaces........................................................................................................................................................34
4.2.1 USCDB Protocol Interfaces......................................................................................................................................34
4.2.2 HSS9860 Interfaces...................................................................................................................................................35
5 Reliability.....................................................................................................................................43
5.1 Hardware Reliability....................................................................................................................................................43
5.2 Software Reliability......................................................................................................................................................44
6 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................46
6.1 Performance Specifications..........................................................................................................................................46
6.2 Reliability Specifications..............................................................................................................................................47
6.3 Power Consumption Specifications..............................................................................................................................47
6.4 Clock Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................48
6.5 EMC Specifications......................................................................................................................................................50
7 Environmental Requirements...................................................................................................51
7.1 Storage Requirements...................................................................................................................................................51
7.2 Transportation Requirements........................................................................................................................................53
7.3 Operational Requirements............................................................................................................................................56
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Product Description 1 Overview
1 Overview
1.1 Product Positioning

The HSS9860 stores and manages identities, authentication data, subscription information,
and location information about subscribers. In addition, the HSS9860 verifies mobile
terminals when mobile terminals attempt to connect to networks.
The HSS9860 implements the following functions:
 Home location register (HLR) in Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks
 Home subscriber server (HSS) in evolved packet system (EPS) networks
 Unified equipment identity register (UEIR) in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
 HSS, subscription locator function (SLF), or enhanced name server (ENS) in IP
multimedia subsystems (IMS).
 HSS in Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), wireless local area network (WLAN),
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax), and Asymmetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) networks.
GSM, UMTS, EPS, and IMS networks are 3GPP access networks while CDMA, WLAN,
WiMax, and ADSL are non-3GPP access networks.
Figure 1-1 shows the HSS9860's networking in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
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Figure 1-1 HSS9860's networking in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks
GERAN: GSM/EDGE UTRAN: universal terrestrial E-UTRAN: evolved universal

radio access network radio access network terrestrial radio access
network
MSC: mobile switching SGSN: serving GPRS support GGSN: gateway GPRS
center node support node
SCP: service control HSS: home subscriber server GMLC: gateway mobile
point location center
MME: mobility S-GW: serving gateway P-GW: PDN gateway
management entity
ePDG: evolved packet AAA: authentication, CDMA: Code Division
data gateway authorization, and accounting Multiple Access
WLAN: wireless local WiMAX: Worldwide ADSL: Asymmetric Digital
area network Interoperability for Microwave Subscriber Line
Access
PSTN: public switched CS: circuit switched PS: packet switched
telephone network
EPC: evolved packet - -

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core
Figure 1-2 shows the HSS9860's networking in IMS networks.
Figure 1-2 HSS9860's networking in IMS networks
MRFP: multimedia DNS: domain name system ENUM: E.164 number to URI
resource function mapping
processor
AS: application server I-CSCF: interrogating-call S-CSCF: serving-call session
session control function control function
BGCF: breakout MRFC: multimedia resource MGCF: media gateway control
gateway control function controller function
function
PCRF: policy and SBC: session border P-CSCF: proxy-call session
charging rules function controller control function
ATCF: access transfer ATGW: access transfer IM-MGW: IP multimedia
control function gateway media gateway
CDMA: Code Division EVDO: Evolution-Data WiMAX: Worldwide
Multiple Access Optimized Interoperability for Microwave
Access
Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity LAN: local area network FTTx: fiber to the x

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xDSL: x digital TDM: time division PSTN: public switched

subscriber line multiplexing telephone network
PLMN: public land - -
mobile network
The HSS9860 can be deployed to serve as any of the following:

 HLR in GSM and UMTS networks
 SAE-HSS in EPS networks
 UEIR in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks
 IMS-HSS in IMS networks
 SLF in IMS networks
 ENS in IMS networks
 Both HLR and SAE-HSS in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
 HLR, SAE-HSS, and IMS-HSS in GSM, UMTS, EPS, and IMS networks
Flexible deployment of the HSS9860 brings the following advantages:
 Simplified network structure
 Convenient operation, maintenance, and service provisioning
 Reduced operating expense (OPEX)
 Faster rollout of diversified services for subscribers
 Construction of a subscriber-centered business model
The HSS9860 must use some personal data of users during the provisioning of its functions
and services. You are obligated to take all necessary measures to comply with the laws of the
countries concerned and the user privacy policies of your company to ensure that the personal
data of users is fully protected.
1.2 Benefits
1.2.1 Flexible Deployment of the BE and the FE
Logically, the HSS9860 consists of a back end (BE) and a front end (FE), which separates
data storage from service processing. The functions of the BE and FE are as follows:
 BE
The BE stores subscriber data. It adds, deletes, updates, or queries data based on requests
from the FE.
 FE
The FE processes signaling messages.
Separating data storage from service processing has the following advantages:
 More flexible networking
The BE and FE can be deployed in different places based on the population distribution
and geographical conditions.

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 Enhanced system compatibility

The BE and FE provide standard and open interfaces for third-party devices. Carriers can
deploy network devices of different vendors.
1.2.2 Distributed Structure

A distributed structure allows multiple identical functional entities to work in load-balancing
mode. Figure 1-3 shows the distributed structure of the HSS9860.
Figure 1-3 Distributed structure of the HSS9860
DRU: data routing unit DSU: data service unit

BSG: broadband signaling gateway CCU: call control unit
HSF: HSS signaling function SPU: service processing unit
The distributed structure has the following advantages:

 High reliability
If a functional entity is faulty, the load is automatically distributed to other functional
entities, thereby ensuring uninterrupted service processing.
 Smooth expansion
System capacity can be expanded by adding functional entities. After the system detects
that newly added entities are running stably, the system distributes the load among the

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entities that provide identical functions to achieve load balancing. The capacity
expansion does not affect the service processing of the HSS9860.
1.2.3 Advanced Hardware Platform

The HSS9860 uses the OSTA 2.0 hardware platform. This platform is compatible with the
Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA). The ATCA standards are composed of a
series of peripheral component interconnect (PCI) Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group
(PICMG3.X) specifications and are widely accepted as the standard for the next-generation
standard telecommunication hardware platforms.
The OSTA 2.0 platform uses the Intel Architecture (IA), which allows for the use of high-
performance and high-efficiency processors, and Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) technology. It is
a highly competitive carrier-class platform.
In addition to complying with the ATCA standards, the OSTA 2.0 platform has the following
advantages:
 The equipment and monitoring system comply with carrier-class application designs.
 The service plane, control plane, and management plane are physically separate. The
lower-layer hardware planes are not adversely affected by abnormalities on other planes.
If the hardware needs to be upgraded, the existing software can be used without any
modification. This greatly improves system reliability.
 The components used in the OSTA 2.0 platform are ETSI/NEBS compliant and can be
selected for carrier-class equipment.
 The system enhances the monitoring on system operations, hardware components, and
external interfaces. It uses a fault diagnosis mechanism and provides pre-alerts when a
component is in a border line state between normal operation and a fault.
 The OSTA 2.0 platform meets the sound and heat dissipation requirements for
telecommunications equipment.
 The OSTA 2.0 platform uses fault detection and fault isolation technologies. Detected
faults are isolated so as not to adversely affect other parts of the system.
 The OSTA 2.0 platform features an optimized fault location design, which allows
accurate identification of faulty components.
1.2.4 In-Memory Data Management

All subscriber data is managed in the board memory. The front end (FE) reads subscriber data
from the board memory when it processes service requests. The FE does not read subscriber
data from the external storage device. The external storage device, such as a disk array, is only
used to permanently store subscriber data.
In-memory data management has the following advantages:
 Allows service processing to be independent of the external data storage device. If the
external data storage device fails, service processing is not adversely affected.
 Features higher throughput and a shorter latency. It greatly enhances system
performance, especially for large-capacity systems.
1.2.5 Multi-Level Data Backup Mechanism

The HSS9860 uses a multi-level data backup mechanism. This mechanism enables the system
to store subscriber data on different storage devices, thereby ensuring data security. Figure 1-4
shows the multi-level data backup mechanism.

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Figure 1-4 Multi-level data backup mechanism
The multi-level data backup mechanism involves the following:

 Level-1 backup
Backing up data in a master node to the slave node in the same cluster. Subscriber data is
stored in the memory of different boards. Each cluster is distributed on two boards and
comprised with master and slave nodes. The master node provides services; the slave
node serves as the backup for the master node. The master node synchronizes data to the
slave node in real time.
 Level-2 backup
Backing up in-memory database data to the hard disk on an in-memory database board.
Subscriber data stored in the board memory is backed up to two local hard disks on the
board, which work in RAID 1 mode.
 Level-3 backup
Backing up in-memory database data to the physical database. Subscriber data stored in
the board memory is backed up to the local hard disk on a physical database board or to
the disk array.
− If a disk array is not configured, subscriber data is backed up to the local hard disk on
a physical database board in RAID 1 mode.
− If a disk array is configured, subscriber data is backed up to the disk array in RAID
10 and hot spare disk modes.
1.2.6 Virtual HSS Function

The virtual HSS function allows a physical HSS to be divided into several logical HSSs. Each
logical HSS is equivalent to the HSS in the local network. Figure 1-5 illustrates the virtual
HSS function.

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Figure 1-5 Virtual HSS function
The virtual HSS function enables the local networks in different areas to share the same
physical HSS. It achieves centralized equipment maintenance, and distributed service
processing and subscriber data management. The virtual HSS function allows authority-based
and domain-based management and helps carriers to provide differentiated services. It
facilitates carriers to carry out network planning and equipment maintenance.
The virtual HSS function can greatly reduce the number of NEs used in the network, reduce
the equipment investment, and cut down the investment and expenses arising from system
upgrade and maintenance.
1.2.7 Large Capacity and High Integration

The HSS9860 has a large capacity to meet carriers' requirements in different networks.
 When the HSS9860 serves only as the SAE-HSS in EPS networks, two fully loaded
cabinets support 70 million subscribers.
 When the HSS9860 serves only as the HLR in GSM and UMTS networks, five fully
loaded cabinets support 60 million dynamic subscribers or 100 million static subscribers.
 When the HSS9860 serves only as IMS-HSS, SLF, or ENS in IMS networks, two fully
loaded cabinets support 20 million subscribers.
 When the HSS9860 serves as both the HLR and SAE-HSS in GSM, UMTS, and EPS,
two fully loaded cabinets support 50 million dynamic subscribers or 70 million dynamic
subscribers.
 When the HSS9860 serves as the HLR, SAE-HSS, and IMS-HSS in GSM, UMTS, EPS,
and IMS networks, three fully loaded cabinets support 20 million subscribers.
The large-capacity HSS9860 helps carriers to minimize the operating expense (OPEX) by:
 Reducing the equipment maintenance and manpower costs
 Simplifying the network by reducing the number of network elements
 Reducing power consumption and rental space required

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1.2.8 Seamless Geographic Redundancy

The HSS9860s can be deployed in different places. Data synchronization between the
HSS9860s in different places is implemented using real-time data duplication and periodic
data consistency checks.
Seamless geographic redundancy has the following advantages:
 Isolates faults immediately, thereby improving network security.
 Reduces infrastructure construction costs by using mature IT and IP technologies.
 Simplifies network structure and equipment maintenance, thereby reducing the total cost
of operation (TCO).
1.2.9 Cloud Deployment

Geographically-dispersed back ends (BEs) serve as one BE logically. This logical BE
provides unified service provisioning. Figure 1-6 shows how the HSS9860 is deployed in the
cloud.

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Figure 1-6 Cloud deployment of the HSS9860
The HSS9860 uses service partitions and routing partitions to achieve cloud deployment.
 Service partition
The BEs in a service partition store subscriber data by IMSI segment, and the FEs query
their local BEs.
 Routing partition
The BEs in the routing partition store the mappings between subscriber identities and
service partitions. Generally, the routing partition is integrated with a service partition.
Cloud deployment has the following advantages:
 Improves subscriber data storage and service processing capability.

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 Enables the routing partition to provide unified service provisioning and therefore
improves subscriber data management efficiency.
 Increases network reliability by using seamless geographic redundancy networking for
each partition.
1.2.10 VoLTE Solution

Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) is an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS)-based voice
solution provided in the LTE network. Huawei VoLTE provides voice services, video services,
and data services with end-to-end quality of service (QoS) by overlaying the existing circuit
switched network with an IMS network and an LTE network. The VoLTE solution helps
carriers evolve from the existing 2G/3G networks to the LTE network to provide
comprehensive voice services instead of single voice services. Figure 1-7 shows the network
architecture of VoLTE.

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Figure 1-7 VoLTE network architecture
Anchor AS: anchor ATCF: access transfer ATGW: access transfer

application server control function gateway
BGCF: border gateway CSFB Proxy: circuit CCF: charging collection
control function switched fallback proxy function
CTAS: common telephony CPE: customer premises DM Server: device
application server equipment management server

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DNS: domain name system E-UTRAN: evolved EMS: element management

universal terrestrial radio system
access network
EMSC: enhanced MSC ENUM: E.164 number GERAN: GSM/EDGE
server mapping radio access network
HLR: home location register I-CSCF: interrogating-call ICS: IMS centralized
session control function services
IM-MGW: IP multimedia IM-SSF: IP multimedia IMS-HSS: IP multimedia
media gateway service switching function subsystem home subscriber
server
IP-SM-GW: IP short LTE CPE: long term mAGCF: mobile access
message gateway evolution customer premises gateway control function
equipment
MGCF: media gateway MGW: media gateway MME: mobility
control function management entity
MMTel AS: multimedia MRFC: multimedia resource MRFP: multimedia
telephony application server function controller resource function processor
MSC: mobile switching P-CSCF: proxy-call session P-GW: PDN gateway
center control function
PCRF: policy control and POTS: plain old telephone RCS AS: rich
charging rules function service communication suite
application server
S-CSCF: serving-call S-GW: serving gateway SBC: session border
session control function controller
SCC AS: service SCP: service control point SPG: service provisioning
centralization and continuity gateway
application server
SRVCC IWF: single radio USCDB: unified subscriber UTRAN: universal
voice call continuity center database terrestrial radio access
interworking function network
In the VoLTE solution, the HSS9860 stores data of voice services, short message services, and
intelligent services for VoLTE subscribers. It also manages the subscription data and location
data of VoLTE subscribers. The HSS9860 implements the following functions:
 Supports the enhanced Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (eSRVCC) function.
The eSRVCC function enables subscribers to continue calls when they switch from the
LTE network to the 2G/3G network. To implement this function, the HSS9860 stores the
session transfer number for SRVCC (STN-SR) data and responds to queries for the data.
 Optimizes anchoring procedures.
To redirect subscribers to the IMS network to use convergent multimedia services, calls
of these subscribers are routed to the IMS network by means of anchoring. The HSS9860
optimizes the anchoring procedures to shorten the call connection time. The optimization
varies according to the networks the subscribers currently connect to.
 Supports IP short message service.

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The IP short message service enables subscribers to send and receive short messages in
the IMS network after they connect to the IMS network using IP. To implement the IP
short message service, the HSS9860 uses the short message rerouting function to enable
short messages to be routed to the IP-SM-GW, which then sends the short messages to
user equipment (UEs) in the IMS network.
1.2.11 Applicable to the Internet of Things

The HSS9860 serves as a home location register in the Internet of Things. It stores the
subscription data of machine to machine (M2M) terminals and sends the data to the M2M
operation management platform in the Internet of Things. Figure 1-8 shows the networking of
the HSS9860 in the Internet of Things.
Figure 1-8 HSS9860 networking in Internet of Things
GERAN: GSM/EDGE radio access UTRAN: universal terrestrial radio access

network network
MSC: mobile switching center SGSN: serving GPRS support node
GGSN: gateway GPRS support node -
The HSS9860 provides the following functions in the Internet of Things:

 Binds IMEIs with IMSIs to ensure the security of SIM/USIM cards.
 Reports a change in the status of M2M terminals to the M2M operation management
platform.
 Queries the status and location information of M2M terminals.
1.2.12 Standard and Open Data Access Interfaces

Traditionally when deploying new services, carriers have to focus on service logic and
complex subscriber data management involving data structure design, data storage, data

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backup, data redundancy, data security mechanism, and data-related operations. The diversity
of equipment provided by different vendors and different data management mechanisms
further slow down the rollout of new services. If carriers fail to promptly roll out new
services, they will not be able to continue to compete in the market.
The HSS9860 provides standard and open data access interfaces through which third-party
applications can obtain subscriber data. This feature greatly reduces the service deployment
cost and simplifies the service data configuration.
1.2.13 Comprehensive Data Statistics and Analysis

The HSS9860 provides an efficient data analysis system, which helps carriers to collect the
complete information about subscribers in addition to the specific service data. Based on the
information, carriers can track the network operation and subscribers' call behavior, and
update market strategies in time.

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Product Description 2 Architecture
2 Architecture
2.1 Hardware Architecture

2.1.1 Appearance
Cabinet
The HSS9860 uses the Huawei N68E-22 cabinet. Figure 1-1 shows an N68E-22 cabinet.

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Figure 1-1 N68E-22 cabinet
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications of the N68E-22 cabinet.
Table 1-1 Technical specifications of the N68E-22 cabinet

Item Specifications
Model N68E-22 server cabinet

Power supply -48 V DC or -60 V DC (dual 3-input with 63
A input current configured for each circuit by
default)
Dimensions (height x width x depth) 2200 mm x 600 mm x 800 mm (86.61 in. x
23.62 in. x 31.50 in.)
Available height in the cabinet 46 U (1 U = 44.45 mm = 1.75 in.)
Weight (empty) 100 kg (220.5 lb)
Weight (fully-loaded integrated 342 kg (754.11 lb)
configuration cabinet)

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Item Specifications
Weight (fully-loaded extension cabinet) 365 kg (804.825 lb)

Load-bearing capacity of the floor in the ≥ 600 kg/m2 (0.85 bf/in2)
equipment room
Required floor space 0.48 m2 (5.17 ft2)
Heat dissipation 20820.024 BTU
Cabling modes supported Overhead cabling and underfloor cabling
Subrack
The HSS9860 uses OSTA 2.0 subracks, which are ATCA-compatible. Figure 1-1 shows an
OSTA 2.0 subrack.
Figure 1-1 OSTA 2.0 subrack
The OSTA 2.0 subrack has the following features:

 The OSTA 2.0 subrack is 14 U (1 U = 44.45 mm = 1.75 in.) high and 19 in. (1 in. = 25.4
mm) wide. It can be installed in a standard 19-inch wide cabinet.
 The OSTA 2.0 subrack provides 14 vertical slots, which allow 14 front boards and 14
back boards to be installed.
 The OSTA 2.0 subrack is configured with a dual-star high-speed backplane, which
provides dual-star buses such as the Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB),
service data bus, power bus, and clock bus. The boards and modules are interconnected
by using the buses provided by the backplane, thereby reducing the number of cables
used between boards and modules.

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 The OSTA 2.0 subrack can be configured with a maximum of four power modules,
which provide power to the boards by using the backplane. The power modules can work
in 2+2 or 2+1 backup mode.
 The active and standby fan boxes are located under the board slots and can be
maintained separately.
 The OSTA 2.0 subrack provides cable troughs at the rear of the subrack to facilitate
maintenance.
Board
Boards can be classified into the following types based on their position:
 Front board
The front boards, located in the front of a subrack, can be classified into the following
types:
− UPB: processes data and services by using the service applications running on the
board.
− SWU: implements layer-2 network switching and optical switching.
− SMU: manages the components in a subrack.
 Back board
The back boards, installed back-to-back with the front boards, provide interfaces for the
front boards. The back boards can be classified into the following types:
− USI: interface board of the UPB
− SWI: interface board of the SWU
− SDM: interface board of the SMM
 Backplane
The backplane, located between the front boards and the back boards, transmits signals
between boards.
Figure 1-1 shows the boards in an OSTA 2.0 subrack.
Figure 1-1 Boards in an OSTA 2.0 subrack
2.1.2 Physical Structure

Cabinets can be classified into integrated configuration cabinets and extension cabinets based
on the components installed in the cabinets. Figure 1-2 shows an integrated configuration
cabinet. Figure 1-3 shows an extension cabinet.

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An integrated configuration cabinet houses the following components:

 Power distribution box (PDB)
 OSTA 2.0 subrack
 LAN switch
 Disk array
Figure 1-2 Integrated configuration cabinet
An extension cabinet houses the following components:

 PDB

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 OSTA 2.0 subrack
Figure 1-3 Extension cabinet
2.2 Software Structure

The HSS9860 consists of five functional subsystems, signaling processing, subscriber data
management, data service, data storage, and operation and maintenance (O&M). Figure 1-4
shows the software structure of the HSS9860.

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Figure 1-4 Software structure of the HSS9860
HSF: HSS signaling function BSG: broadband signaling CCU: call control unit
gateway
DRU: data routing unit DSU: data service unit PGW: provisioning
gateway
OMU: operation and DBMS: database management DSG: data service
maintenance unit system gateway
DPU: dispatch unit NDF: network data function DTL: data tools
NSF: notification service SPU: service processing unit -
function (DNS services)
2.2.1 Signaling Processing Subsystem

The signaling processing subsystem is responsible for establishing connections to other
network devices and processing signaling messages. The subsystem implements the following
functions:
 Receives and processes Signaling System No. 7 (SS7), IP, and Diameter signaling
messages. When the HSS9860 serves as the ENS, the signaling processing subsystem
sends query messages to the number portability database (NPDB) and receives query
results from the NPDB.
 Queries or updates subscriber data in the data service subsystem.
 Processes subscription notifications sent from the subscriber data management
subsystem and forwards the notifications to peer network elements.

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2.2.2 Subscriber Data Management Subsystem

The subscriber data management subsystem performs the following functions:
 Provides unified service provisioning for different FEs.
 Provides high-speed MML and SOAP interfaces.
 Allows access from PGW Web LMTs.
 Supports authentication and authority verification on the users of the provisioning
system and the PGW Web LMTs.
 Implements subscriber data management.
2.2.3 Data Service Subsystem

The data service subsystem consists of the following components:
 Data routing unit (DRU)
Subscriber data is distributed among multiple data service unit (DSU) clusters. Based on
the subscriber identity, the DRU identifies the DSU cluster in which the required
subscriber data is stored. The DRU selects a master DSU node to add, delete, and modify
the data and selects a DSU node to query the data based on the load balancing strategy.
 DSU
The DSU consists of multiple DSU clusters.
The DSU adds, deletes, updates, and queries data, processes data requests, and returns
processing results.
2.2.4 Data Storage Subsystem

The data storage subsystem consists of a database and a disk array. It provides permanent
storage of subscriber data and implements the level-3 data backup and restoration function.
The data storage subsystem is only for permanent data storage and is independent of service
processing.
2.2.5 O&M Subsystem

The O&M subsystem implements operation and maintenance of the HSS9860. For details on
the O&M subsystem functions, see 3 Operation and Maintenance.

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Product Description 3 Operation and Maintenance
3 Operation and Maintenance
3.1 O&M Subsystem Architecture

The operation and maintenance (O&M) subsystem is based on the client/server architecture. It
provides the GUI-based Huawei Operation & Maintenance System and WebUI-based
performance measurement system.
The O&M subsystem supports the following three operation modes:
 Maintenance on the local maintenance terminal (LMT)
 Centralized maintenance by accessing the iManager M2000 client
 Remote maintenance by accessing the internal network through a dial-up server
The O&M subsystem consists of the OMU and LMTs, as shown in Figure 1-5.

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Figure 1-5 O&M subsystem
The O&M subsystem works in client/server mode.

 The OMU functions as a server.
It is connected to service boards and external networks through the Ethernet.
 LMTs function as clients.
LMTs can be configured as various functional workstations, such as maintenance
consoles, data management consoles, alarm consoles, and performance measurement
consoles.
As the core of the O&M subsystem, the OMU provides a channel for communication between
the LMTs and the network elements (NEs). It forwards the O&M commands received from
the LMTs to the Unified Subscriber Center Database (USCDB) and the front ends (FEs), and
returns the responses to the LMTs.
As the client defined by TCP/IP, the LMT communicates with the OMU by using Telnet, FTP,
MML commands, GUI, or WebUI. The LMT allows users to perform data configuration,
routine operations, and maintenance.
The LMT allows users to perform operation and maintenance activities by using remote
maintenance interfaces.
Huawei iManager M2000 (M2000) is an integrated management system for the mobile
network. It implements centralized management of the NEs on the network. The M2000
consists of a server and multiple clients. It communicates with the NEs over TCP/IP.

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3.2 O&M Functions

3.2.1 Configuration Management
The HSS9860 provides a MML-based configuration system. The MML is defined by ITU
Z.301-ITU Z.341 series recommendations to standardize the interfaces over which the
HSS9860 manages network devices from a console. The HSS9860 provides a set of MML
commands for users to monitor and manage the HSS9860.
The HSS9860 uses a relational database to manage the configured data. It supports operations
such as adding, deleting, modifying, storing, backing up, and restoring data. It allows users to
effectively manage and maintain various types of data, such as hardware data, signaling data,
and module data. The HSS9860 provides the following configuration management functions:
 Online and offline data configuration
 Local and remote data configuration
 Online upgrade
 Data verification
3.2.2 Fault Management

Alarm Management
The alarm management system provides the following functions:
 Detects errors, instructs the alarm devices (such as the alarm box and alarm console) to
generate audible and visual alarms based on the alarm type and alarm severity, and sends
the alarms to the operations support system (OSS) through the OSS interface.
 Stores alarms, queries historical alarms, sets alarm processing modes, and provides the
CPU threshold in the alarms when the CPU usage is extremely high.
 Displays alarm handling methods on the alarm console to help users rapidly identify and
rectify faults.
Tracing Management
The HSS9860 provides network-wide tracing and subscriber-based tracing.
 Network-wide tracing
Network-wide tracing helps users quickly identify faults in an increasingly complex
communications network. The HSS9860 can trace a fault in the circuit switched (CS)
domain, packet switched (PS) domain, and evolved packet system (EPS) to a specific
network element.
 Subscriber-based tracing
The HSS9860 provides subscriber-based tracing to help users identify faults:
− Traces messages over standard interfaces and saves the traced messages.
− Interprets the traced messages.
Management Panel
The HSS9860 provides a device panel to facilitate equipment management. The device panel
has the following capabilities:

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 Displays the logical module topology and automatically obtains the configuration
information about each logical node.
 Displays graphically the physical location of each logical node and the relationships
between logical nodes.
 Automatically collects the status of each logical node and displays different status
indicators in different colors.
 Displays graphically the current and historical status of each logical node in response to
user queries.
3.2.3 Performance Measurement

The performance measurement system of the HSS9860 provides the following functions:
 Allows users to create, modify, delete, and query performance measurement tasks.
 Displays graphically performance measurement results.
 Re-analyzes the measurement results and displays the results in graphs.
3.2.4 Security Management

Multiple users can use the operation and maintenance system of the HSS9860 at the same
time. To ensure secure concurrent use of the operation and maintenance system, the HSS9860
provides authority management and log management functions.
 Authority management
The operators and maintenance consoles of the HSS9860 are assigned authorities of
different levels. On the operation and maintenance system of the HSS9860, two factors
determine the execution of an MML command: the authority of an operator and the
authority of a maintenance console. The MML command can be executed only when
both the operator and the maintenance console are authorized to run the MML command.
 Log management
The HSS9860 supports the query of the MML commands that have been executed. With
the help of the operation logs, users can determine whether any operations that adversely
affect the system have been performed.
3.2.5 Remote Maintenance

The HSS9860 provides the following remote maintenance functions:
 Effectively protects the system against viruses, hackers, and malicious attacks during
remote maintenance.
 Allows users to query the versions and status of subsystems and modules, monitors and
handles system faults, queries alarm information, commissions functional interfaces, and
queries the system running status in real time.
 Supports remote maintenance and patch installation.

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Product Description 4 Interfaces and Protocols
4 Interfaces and Protocols
4.1 Physical Interfaces

Physical interfaces can be classified into maintenance interfaces and service interfaces.
4.1.1 Maintenance Interfaces

Table 1-1 lists the maintenance interfaces supported by the HSS9860.
Table 1-1 Maintenance interfaces supported by the HSS9860

Board Interfac Function Description Num
e ber
of
Interf
aces
UPB Compon Used for The COM serial port on the UPB incorporates 1
ent local the functions of the baseboard management
object debugging controller (BMC) serial port and the system
model . serial port. The type of serial port to be used
(COM) can be specified using the SMM board. The
serial baud rate of the BMC serial port is 115200
port bit/s. The baud rate of the system serial port
can be adjusted based on the actual situation.
This port complies with RS232.
USB Used to This port is a standard USB 1.1 port. 2
port connect to
USB
devices,
such as a
mouse or a
keyboard.

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e ber
of
Interf
aces
SWU BMC Used to This port complies with RS232 and provides a 1
COM load or baud rate of 115200 bit/s. It can be connected
serial upgrade to an RJ45 connector. This port does not have
port the BMC an indicator.
software.
SYS Used for This port complies with RS232 and provides a 1
COM local baud rate of 115200 bit/s. It can be connected
serial manageme to an RJ45 connector. This port does not have
port nt, an indicator.
maintenan
ce, and
debugging
.
Network Used to This port supports 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T auto- 1
port of load the negotiation. It can be connected to an FTP5
LAN 1 Base plane cable by using an RJ45 connector. This port
driver and has two indicators.
for local
debugging
.
Network Used for This port supports 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T auto- 1
port of local negotiation. It can be connected to an FTP5
LAN 2 maintenan cable by using an RJ45 connector. This port
ce. has two indicators. This port is available only
after the Base plane starts successfully.
SMM COM Used for This port complies with RS232 and provides a 1
serial local baud rate of 115200 bit/s. It can be connected
port debugging to an RJ45 connector. This port does not have
, an indicator.
maintenan
ce,
configurati
on, and
local or
remote
connection
manageme
nt.
ETH0 Used for This port supports 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T auto- 1
port debugging negotiation. It can be connected to an FTP5
, cable by using an RJ45 connector.
maintenan
ce, and
configurati
on.

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e ber
of
Interf
aces
SDM COM Used for This port complies with RS232 and provides a 1
serial local baud rate of 115200 bit/s. It can be connected
port debugging to an RJ45 connector. This port does not have
, an indicator.
maintenan
ce,
configurati
on, and
local or
remote
connection
manageme
nt.
Ethernet Used to This port supports 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T auto- 1
port implement negotiation. It can be connected to an FTP5
user cable by using an RJ45 connector.
operation
and
manageme
nt, such as
running
MML
commands
and
performin
g
operations
on the
provisioni
ng
gateway
(PGW)
Web local
maintenan
ce
terminal
(LMT).
4.1.2 Service Interfaces

Table 1-2 describes the service interfaces provided by the HSS9860.

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Table 1-2 Service interfaces provided by the HSS9860

Board Physic Function Description Num
al ber
Interfa of
ce Physi
cal
Interf
aces
USI2 FC port This port This port can be an arbitrated loop (FC-AL), 2
is used to switched fabric (FC-SW), or point-to-point
connect to (FC-P2P) 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s auto-negotiation
the disk FC port. It provides a built-in dual-channel
array. Fiber Channel Protocol (FCP) controller to
implement FC redundancy configuration.
GE port This port This port is an RJ-45 port that supports 10 4
is used to Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, or 1000 Mbit/s Base-T
connect to auto-negotiation.
the
Ethernet.
VGA This port This port supports a monitor with 1024 x 768 1
is used to or higher SVGA resolution.
connect to
the
monitor.
USB This port This port is a standard universal serial bus 1
port is used to (USB) port.
connect to
an external
device.
USI3 FC port This port This port can be an FC-AL, FC-SW, or FC- 4
is used to P2P 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s auto-negotiation FC
connect to port. It provides a built-in dual-channel FCP
the disk controller to implement FC redundancy
array. configuration.
GE port This port This port is an RJ-45 port that supports 10 2
the
Ethernet.
connect to
the
monitor.

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al ber
Interfa of
ce Physi
cal
Interf
aces
USB This port This port is a standard USB port. 1

port is used to
connect to
an external
device.
USIA1 GE port This port This port is an RJ-45 port that supports 10 4
the
Ethernet.
connect to
the
monitor.
port is used to
connect to
an external
device.
USIA7 GE port This port This port is an RJ-45 port that supports 10 6
the
Ethernet.
connect to
the
monitor.
port is used to
connect to
an external
device.

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al ber
Interfa of
ce Physi
cal
Interf
aces
ETIA0 E1 port This port This port is a sub-miniature B (SMB) port that 32
is used to supports 2.048 Mbit/s signaling transmission.
connect to
the mobile
switching
center
(MSC).
connect to
the
monitor.
port is used to
connect to
an external
device.
ETIA2 GE port This port This port is an RJ-45 port that supports 10 2
the
Ethernet.
E1 port This port This port is an SMB port that supports 2.048 16
is used to Mbit/s signaling transmission.
connect to
the MSC.
connect to
the
monitor.
port is used to
connect to
an external
device.
SWI Base This port This port is a Gigabit Ethernet port that 8
port is used to supports 10Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1000
connect to Mbit/s Base-T auto-negotiation and has two
the Base indicators.
plane.

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al ber
Interfa of
ce Physi
cal
Interf
aces
Fabric This port This port is a Gigabit Ethernet port that 8

GE port is used to supports 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1000
connect to Mbit/s Base-T auto-negotiation and has two
the Fabric indicators.
plane.
Fabric This port This port is an FC port that supports 4 Gbit/s 4
FC port is used to 1000 Base-SX and has two indicators.
connect
the Fabric
plane to
the disk
array.
4.2 Protocol Interfaces

4.2.1 USCDB Protocol Interfaces
Table 1-3 lists the protocol interfaces supported by the USCDB.
Table 1-3 Protocol interfaces supported by the USCDB

Type Interface Description
Data access LDAP Used by FEs to access the USCDB

interface
DCI A Huawei proprietary interface used by FEs to access
the USCDB
Service SOAP Used for communication between the USCDB and the
provisioning provisioning system
interface
MML A Huawei proprietary interface used for
communication between the USCDB and the
provisioning system
FTP/SFTP Used to upload and download PGW-related files
Subscription SOAP Used for data subscription and notification between
and notification the USCDB and the FE
interface
MCI A Huawei proprietary interface used for data
subscription and notification between the USCDB and
the FE

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Type Interface Description
OM interface SNMP Used by the OMU to report alarms to the OSS

A maintenance interface between the OMU and the
disk array
MML A maintenance interface between the OMU and the
OSS
SOAP A maintenance interface between the OMU and the
OSS
FTP/FTPS Used to back up data from the OMU database to a
third-party FTP or FTPS server
FTP/SFTP Used to back up data from the USCDB physical
database to a third-party FTP or SFTP server
FTP/SFTP Used to upload files exported from the USCDB
database to a third-party FTP or SFTP server
Different interfaces that support the same function will not apply to a single NE at the same time.
4.2.2 HSS9860 Interfaces

The HSS9860 provides open and standard interfaces for other network elements (NEs).
Figure 1-2 shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs.
Figure 1-2 shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860
serves as the HLR and SAE-HSS in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
Figure 1-2 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the HLR
and SAE-HSS in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks

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MSC: mobile switching center VLR: visitor location register

SMSC: short message service center USSD center: unstructured supplementary service
data center
SGSN: serving GPRS support node GGSN: gateway GPRS support node
SCP: service control point GMLC: gateway mobile location center
MME: mobility management entity S4-SGSN: serving GPRS support node
(supporting the S4 interface)
AAA: authentication, authorization, -
and accounting
serves as the IMS-HSS in IMS networks.

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Figure 1-3 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the IMS-
HSS in IMS networks
CSCF: call session control function AS: application server

GGSN: gateway GPRS support node IM-SSF: IP multimedia service switching function
serves as the SLF in IMS networks.
Figure 1-4 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the SLF
in IMS networks
serves as the ENS in IMS networks.

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Figure 1-5 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the ENS
in IMS networks

MRFC: multimedia resource function controller NPDB: number portability database
Figure 1-6shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860
serves as the EIR in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.

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Figure 1-6 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the EIR
in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
SGSN: serving GPRS support node MSC: mobile switching center

VLR: visitor location register MME: mobility management
entity
S4-SGSN: serving GPRS support node (supporting the -
S4 interface)
Table 1-1 describes the interfaces that the HSS9860 provides in mobile networks.
Table 1-1 Interfaces supported by the HSS9860

Interfac Interwor Protocol Function Compliance
e king NE Type Standard
S6a MME Diameter Used by the HSS to 3GPP TS 29.272

send subscription data
and authentication data
to the MME.
S13 MME Diameter Used by the HSS to
send mobile terminals'
status at the MME's
request.

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S6d S4-SGSN Diameter Used by the HSS to

and authentication data
to the S4-SGSN.
S13' S4-SGSN Diameter Used by the HSS to
status at the S4-SGSN's
request.
SWx AAA Diameter Used by the HSS to 3GPP TS 29.273
send authentication
data, subscription data,
and location data to the
3GPP AAA server
when mobile stations
attempt to connect to
Non-3GPP networks.
SLh GMLC Diameter Used by the HSS to 3GPP TS 29.173
send routing data
related to location
services to the GMLC.
C MSC/ MAP Used by the HLR to 3GPP TS 29.002
SMC send routing data to the
MSC or the SMC.
F MSC MAP Used by the HLR to
status at the MSC's
request.
D VLR/ MAP  Used by the HLR to
USSD send location data
Center and subscriber
management data to
the VLR.
 Used by the HLR to
interwork with the
USSD center to
process USSD
services.
Gr SGSN MAP Used by the HLR to
send authentication data
and subscription data to
the SGSN.
Gf SGSN MAP Used by the HLR to
status at the SGSN's
request.

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Gc GGSN MAP Used by the HLR to

and location data to the
GGSN.
J SCP MAP Used by the HLR to
send location data and
status information to the
SCP to implement
intelligent services.
Lh GMLC MAP Used by the HLR to
send routing data
related to location
services to the GMLC.
SOAP Service SOAP Used by the HSS or the SOAP 1.2
provision HLR to interwork with
ing the service provisioning
system system to achieve
service provisioning.
MML Service MML Used by the HSS or the Man-machine language
provision HLR to interwork with (complies with Huawei
ing the service provisioning proprietary standards)
system system to achieve
service provisioning.
SNMP M2000 SNMP Used by the HSS or the  SNMP V2
HLR to report alarms to  SNMP V3
the M2000.
Cx  I-CSCF  Diameter/  Used by the HSS to  3GPP TS 29.228
 S- SCTP send S-CSCF's  3GPP TS 29.229
CSCF  Diameter/ capacity set at the I-
TCP CSCF's request for
the I-CSCF to select
an S-CSCF to serve
the calling
subscriber.
 Used by the HSS to
send backup data at
the S-CSCF's
request for the S-
CSCF to implement
redundancy
networking.
Gi GGSN RADIUS/ Used by the HSS to 3GPP TS 33.978
UDP send Early IMS
authentication data at
the GGSN's request.

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Sh AS Diameter Used by the HSS to  3GPP TS 29.328

send subscription data  3GPP TS 29.329
at AS' request.
Si IM-SSF MAP/ Used by the HSS to 3GPP TS 23.278
SIGTRAN send subscribers'
CAMEL subscription
information (CSI) at
IM-SSF's request.
Dx  I-CSCF  Diameter/  Used by the SLF to  3GPP TS 29.228
 S- SCTP send the address of  3GPP TS 29.229
CSCF  Diameter/ the serving HSS at
TCP the I-CSCF/S-
CSCF's request if
multiple HSS
devices are deployed
in the IMS network.
 Reserved if only one
HSS is deployed.
Dh AS Diameter  Used by the SLF to  3GPP TS 29.228
send the address of  3GPP TS 29.229
the serving HSS at
the AS's request if
multiple HSS
devices are deployed
in the IMS network.
 Reserved if only one
HSS is deployed.
DNS/  P- DNS Used by the ENS to  RFC 1034
ENUM CSCF send DNS/ENUM  RFC 1035
 I-CSCF query results at a
DNS/ENUM client's
 RFC 1886
 S- request.  RFC 2181
CSCF
 RFC 2782
 AS
 RFC 2915
 MRFC
 RFC 2916

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Product Description 5 Reliability
5 Reliability
5.1 Hardware Reliability

Redundancy and Backup Design
The HSS9860 adopts a redundancy and backup design to ensure system reliability. When a
component is faulty, the redundancy component automatically takes over services from the
faulty component, thereby ensuring uninterrupted service processing.
Reliable Power Supply

The HSS9860 uses the following technologies to ensure high reliability of the power supply
system:
 The power modules use a distributed structure. When a power module is faulty, the load
is automatically distributed to other power modules, thereby ensuring uninterrupted
power supply.
 The input voltage is monitored, and an alarm is generated if the input voltage is outside
the normal range.
 The power supply system is protected against sharp voltage fluctuation and lightning.
 The boards are protected against over-voltage, over-current, and reverse-polarity
connection.
Distributed Structure of Boards

The boards of the HSS9860 work in active/standby mode or load-sharing mode. When a
board is faulty, the other board automatically takes over services from the faulty board,
thereby ensuring uninterrupted service processing.
IP-based Dual-Plane Communication

The HSS9860 is configured with two SWUs. Each SWU is connected to service processing
boards in star mode. With the help of the dual-star structure, service processing will not be
adversely affected by single-point failures. The HSS9860 uses two planes, one for service
data exchange and the other for signaling exchange. The two planes are independent of each
other, improving the system reliability.

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5.2 Software Reliability

Distributed Structure of Software Modules
The software modules of the HSS9860 use a distributed structure. Therefore, a single-point
failure does not adversely affect service processing. This improves the system reliability.
Flow Control
The HSS9860 uses the flow control mechanism. When a congestion occurs, the HSS9860
discards low-priority messages, ensuring service processing for most subscribers.
The flow control mechanism involves the following:
 Monitors and analyzes the processor load and resource utilization in real time to
implement adaptive flow control.
 Enables high-speed processing of the commands sent from the provisioning system.
When the traffic exceeds the maximum processing capability of the system, flow control
is started to ensure system security.
 Provides configurable flow control parameters to implement forced flow control.
Automatic Load Balancing

The HSS9860 uses software technologies to implement automatic load balancing among the
same type of boards. This improves system stability and reliability.
Automatic Fault Detection and Self-Healing

The HSS9860 takes the following real-time fault monitoring and self-healing measures:
 Automatic detection of hardware and software faults
 Automatic running of troubleshooting programs to rectify faults in key hardware or
software components
 Automatic switchover of services to the standby component if a fault cannot be rectified
Rollback upon Upgrade Failure

The HSS9860 provides the rollback function, which allows the subscriber data and system
version to be restored to the pre-upgrade state when an upgrade fails. This function minimizes
the adverse impact caused by upgrade failures.
In-Memory Data Management

The HSS9860 stores all subscriber data in the memory. The hard disks provide only
permanent storage of the subscriber data. Therefore, service processing is independent of the
external storage device. The boards can process services normally even if the external storage
device is faulty.
Distributed Storage of Subscriber Data

The HSS9860 distributes subscriber data in data service unit (DSU) clusters working in load-
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load-sharing mode. If a DSU board is faulty, the subscriber data will not be lost and the
system can continue providing services.
Backup and Restoration of Subscriber Data

The HSS9860 stores subscriber data in different physical devices, thereby ensuring the
security of subscriber data. The multi-level data backup involves the following:
 The subscriber data is stored in the memory of different boards, which form clusters.
Each cluster has master and slave nodes. The master node synchronizes data to the slave
node on a real-time basis.
 The subscriber data stored in the board memory is backed up to the local hard disks of
the board.
 The subscriber data stored in the board memory is backed up to the disk array.
Accordingly, there are three ways to restore data:
 Restoring data from the master node in the same cluster
 Restoring data from the local hard disk
 Restoring data from the disk array
Data Consistency Check

The HSS9860 checks data consistency between:
 Master and slave nodes of a HSS9860
 In-memory database and physical database of a HSS9860
 Active and redundancy HSS9860s (only with the geographic redundancy solution)

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Product Description 6 Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications
6.1 Performance Specifications

Table 1-1 lists the performance specifications of the HSS9860.
Table 1-1 HSS9860 performance specifications

Item Specifications
Maximum number of subscribers supported  GSM and UMTS networks: 60 million

dynamic subscribers or 100 million
static subscribers
 EPS networks: 70 million subscribers
IMS networks: 20 million subscribers
 GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks: 50
million dynamic subscribers or 70
million static subscribers
 GSM, UMTS, EPS, and IMS networks:
20 million subscribers
Bearer networking modes supported  IP networking
 TDM networking
 TDM/IP hybrid networking
Maximum number of 64 kbit/s TDM links 11,776
supported
Maximum number of 2 Mbit/s TDM links 736
supported
Maximum number of SCTP links supported 11,776
Maximum number of Diameter links 512
supported
Maximum processing speed for commands 10,000 commands/second
from the provisioning system (in full
configuration)

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6.2 Reliability Specifications

Table 1-2 lists the reliability specifications of the HSS9860.
The reliability specifications apply only if the HSS9860 uses the redundancy solution.
Table 1-2 Reliability specifications of the HSS9860

Item Specifications
System repair rate ≤ 0.3%

Availability ≥ 99.9999%
Fault detection rate > 95%
Mean time to repair (MTTR) < 1 hour
Mean time between failures (MTBF) 1151027 hours
Service interruption time of each upgrade or < 10 seconds
expansion
Average service interruption time in a year < 30 seconds
Duration from system power-on to service ≤ 8 minutes
ready
Success rate of switchovers to redundancy > 95%
components
Board switchover duration ≤ 10 seconds
6.3 Power Consumption Specifications

Table 1-3 lists the power consumption specifications of the HSS9860.
Table 1-3 Power consumption specifications of the HSS9860

Component Maximum Power Typical Power Consumption
Consumption
Integrated configuration 4488 W 3598 W

cabinet (in full
configuration)
Extension cabinet (in full 6102 W 4848 W
configuration)

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Component Maximum Power Typical Power Consumption

Consumption
OSTA 2.0 subrack 382 W 268 W

(including fan boxes and
SWU, SWI, SMM, and
SDM boards)
UPBA0 125 W 110 W
UPBA2 135 W 110 W
UPBA6 122 W 110 W
USIA1 8W 7W
USIA7 12 W 10 W
USI3 25 W 22 W
USI2 19 W 16 W
LAN switch 60 W 48 W
Disk array 300 W 270 W
6.4 Clock Specifications

Table 1-4 lists the technical specifications of the HSS9860 clock system.
Table 1-4 Technical specifications of the HSS9860 clock system

Item Specifications
Network Lowest Stratum-2 clock: ±4 x 10-7

access accuracy Stratum-3 clock: ±4.6 x 10-6
parameters
Pull-in range Synchronization accuracy of stratum-2 clock: ± 4 x 10-7
Synchronization accuracy of stratum-3 clock: ± 4.6 x 10-
6
Maximum Stratum-2 clock: 5 x 10-10/day

frequency Stratum-3 clock: 2 x 10-8/day
offset
Maximum Stratum-2 clock: < 5 x 10-10/day
initial Stratum-3 clock: < 1 x 10-8/day
frequency
offset
Long-term Ideal working MRTIE ≤ 1 ms
phase status

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Item Specifications
variation Holdover status MRTIE (ns) ≤ a x s + (1/2) x b x s2 + c

Here, s indicates the time in second, and MRTIE is in
nanosecond (ns).
Stratum-2 clock:
 a = 0.5
 b = 1.16 x 10-5
 c = 1000
Stratum-3 clock:
 a = 10
 b = 2.3 x 10-4
 c = 1000
Clock  Fast pull-in
working  Locked
mode
 Holdover
 Free-run
Input jitter See Figure 1-2.
tolerance

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 Lowest accuracy: the maximum frequency offset in a long period (20 years) when the clock works in
free-run mode.
 Maximum frequency offset: the maximum relative difference between clock frequencies in a unit
time during continuous running of the clock.
 Pull-in range: the maximum frequency bandwidth of the input clock signals that the clock can lock.
 Maximum relative time interval error (MRTIE): the variation of maximum peak-to-peak delay of a
tested clock relative to an actual reference clock during the test.
Figure 1-2 Maximum allowed input jitter and lower threshold of wander
If the system is working properly when the jitter frequency of an input signal is 1 kHz and the
signal amplitude is greater than 1.5 UI, then the input signal meets requirements.
UI stands for unit interval. The reciprocal of the digital signal frequency is 1 UI. For example, the UI of
a 2.048-Mbit/s signal is 488 ns.
6.5 EMC Specifications

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the HSS9860 complies with the following
standards:
 EN 55022 class A
 CISPR 22 class A
 ETSI EN 300 386
 VCCI V-3 class A
 ICES-003
 AS/NZS CISPR 22
 CNS 13438
 FCC PART 15 class A
 GB9254 class A
 ETSI ES 201468 level 2

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Product Description 7 Environmental Requirements
7 Environmental Requirements
7.1 Storage Requirements

Climatic Requirements
Table 1-1 lists climatic requirements for equipment storage.
Table 1-1 Climatic requirements for equipment storage

Item Range
Temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Temperature change rate ≤ 1°C/min (33.8°F/min)
Relative humidity 10% to 100%
Altitude ≤ 5000 m (16,404 ft)
Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa
Solar radiation ≤ 1120 W/m2
Heat radiation ≤ 600 W/m2
Wind speed ≤ 20 m/s (65.62 ft/s)
Waterproofing Requirements
 Generally, the equipment must be stored inside the equipment room. If the equipment is
stored inside the equipment room, the following requirements must be met:
− There is no water on the ground or any other place in the equipment room as
exposure to water may dampen the package.
− The equipment is placed away from fire extinguishers and heating pipes.
 If the equipment is stored outside the equipment room, the following requirements must
be met:
− The package is kept intact.

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− Waterproofing measures are taken to protect the package against rainfall.

− No water is found on the ground where the package is placed to prevent water from
seeping into the package.
− The package is not exposed to sunlight.
Biological Requirements
The equipment room must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.
Air Cleanliness Requirements

The equipment must be stored in an environment that is free from explosive, conductive,
magnetic conductive, and corrosive dust.
The density of mechanically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 1-1
Table 1-1 Density requirements for mechanically active substances in equipment storage
Mechanically Active Substance Density
Suspended dust ≤ 5.00 mg/m3

Deposited dust ≤ 20.0 mg/m2·h
Sand ≤ 300 mg/m3
NOTE
 Suspended dust: diameter ≤ 75 μm
 Deposited dust: 75 μm ≤ diameter ≤ 150 μm

 Sand: 150 μm ≤ diameter ≤ 1000 μm
The density of chemically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Density requirements for chemically active substances in equipment storage
Chemically Active Substance Density
SO2 0.3 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3

H2S 0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
NO2 0.5 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3
NH3 1.0 mg/m3 to 3.0 mg/m3
Cl2 0.1 mg/m3 to 0.3 mg/m3
HCl 0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
HF 0.01 mg/m3 to 0.03 mg/m3
O3 0.05 mg/m3 to 0.1 mg/m3

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Mechanical Stress Requirements

Table 1-1 lists the mechanical stress requirements for equipment storage.
Table 1-1 Mechanical stress requirements for equipment storage

Item Sub Item Vibration Vibration
Frequency for the Frequency for the
Fixed Shift Fixed
Acceleration
Sinusoidal Shift ≤ 7.0 mm (0.28 in.) No requirements

oscillation
Acceleration No requirements ≤ 20.0 m/s2 (65.62
ft/s2)
Frequency range 2 Hz to 9 Hz 9 Hz to 200 Hz
Unsteady impulse Impulse response ≤ 250 m/s2 (820.2 ft/s2)
spectrum II
Static payload ≤ 5 kPa
NOTE
 Impulse response spectrum
Refers to the maximum response curve of the accelerated speed generated by the equipment under the
specified impulse motivation. Impulse response spectrum II means that the duration of half-sine impulse
response spectrum is 6 ms.
 Static payload
Refers to the downward pressure that the packaged equipment can bear from above when piled in the
specified way.
7.2 Transportation Requirements

Table 1-1 lists climatic requirements for equipment transportation.
Table 1-1 Climatic requirements for equipment transportation

Item Range
Temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Relative humidity 10% to 100%
Altitude ≤ 5000 m (16,404 ft)

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Item Range

Waterproofing Requirements
During transportation, the following requirements must be met:
 The package is kept intact.
 Waterproofing measures are taken in the transportation vehicles to prevent water from
seeping into the package.
 There is no water inside the transportation vehicles.
The transportation vehicles must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.

The transportation vehicles must be free from explosive, conductive, magnetic conductive,
and corrosive dust.
The density of mechanically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Density requirements for mechanically active substances in equipment transportation
Suspended dust No requirements

Sand ≤ 100 mg/m3
NOTE

Table 1-2 Density requirements for chemically active substances in equipment transportation
SO2 0.3 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3

H2S 0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
NO2 0.5 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3

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NH3 1.0 mg/m3 to 3.0 mg/m3

Cl2 0.1 mg/m3 to 0.3 mg/m3
HF 0.01 mg/m3 to 0.03 mg/m3
O3 0.05 mg/m3 to 0.1 mg/m3

Table 1-1 lists the mechanical stress requirements for equipment transportation.
Table 1-1 Mechanical stress requirements for equipment transportation

Item Sub Item Vibration Vibration Vibration
Frequency for Frequency for Frequency for
the Fixed the Fixed the Fixed
Shift Acceleration Acceleration
Sinusoidal Shift ≤ 7.5 mm (0.30 No No

oscillation in.) requirements requirements
Acceleration No ≤ 20.0 m/s2 ≤ 40.0 m/s2
requirements (65.62 ft/s2) (131.23 ft/s2)
Frequency 2 Hz to 9 Hz 9 Hz to 200 Hz 200 Hz to 500
range Hz
Random Acceleration 10 m2/s3 3 m2/s3 1 m2/s3
oscillation spectrum
density
Frequency 2 Hz to 9 Hz 9 Hz to 200 Hz 200 Hz to 500
range Hz
Unsteady Impulse ≤ 300 m/s2 (984.24 ft/s2)
impulse response
spectrum II
NOTE
 Static payload
specified way.

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7.3 Operational Requirements

Table 1-1 lists climatic requirements for short- or long-term use of the equipment.
Table 1-1 Climatic requirements for short- or long-term use of the equipment
Item Range
Temperature Long term: +5°C to +40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Short term: -5°C to +55°C (23°F to 131°F)
Relative humidity Long term: 5% to 85%
Short term: 5% to 90%
Altitude ≤ 4000 m (13,123.2 ft)
The equipment room must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.

The equipment room must be free from explosive, conductive, magnetic conductive, and
corrosive dust.
The density of mechanically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Density requirements for mechanically active substances during equipment operation
Suspended dust ≤ 0.24 mg/m3

Sand ≤ 30 mg/m3

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NOTE

Table 1-2 Density requirements for chemically active substances during equipment operation
SO2 0.3 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3

H2S 0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
NO2 0.5 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3
NH3 1.0 mg/m3 to 3.0 mg/m3
Cl2 0.1 mg/m3 to 0.3 mg/m3
HF 0.01 mg/m3 to 0.03 mg/m3
O3 0.05 mg/m3 to 0.1 mg/m3

Table 1-1 lists the mechanical stress requirements for equipment operation.
Table 1-1 Mechanical stress requirements for equipment operation

Fixed Shift Fixed
Acceleration
Sinusoidal Shift ≤ 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) No requirements

oscillation
Acceleration No requirements ≤ 10.0 m/s2 (32.81
ft/s2)
Frequency range 5 Hz to 9 Hz 9 Hz to 200 Hz
Unsteady impulse Impulse response ≤ 100 m/s2 (328.08 ft/s2)
spectrum II

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Fixed Shift Fixed
Acceleration
NOTE
 Static payload
specified way.
Anti-Shock Requirements
The HSS9860 complies with the ETS 300 019-2-4-AMD standards and YDN5083 defined by
the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) in China.
Sound-Proof Requirements
The noise level must be lower than 7.2 bel. The reference standard is EST 300 753, and the
test standard is ISO7779.

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3.2.3 Performance Measurement........................................................................................................................................27

4 Interfaces and Protocols.............................................................................................................28

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1.1 Product Positioning

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Figure 1-1 HSS9860's networking in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks

GERAN: GSM/EDGE UTRAN: universal terrestrial E-UTRAN: evolved universal

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Figure 1-2 shows the HSS9860's networking in IMS networks.

Figure 1-2 HSS9860's networking in IMS networks

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xDSL: x digital TDM: time division PSTN: public switched

The HSS9860 can be deployed to serve as any of the following:

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 Enhanced system compatibility

1.2.2 Distributed Structure

Figure 1-3 Distributed structure of the HSS9860

DRU: data routing unit DSU: data service unit

The distributed structure has the following advantages:

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1.2.3 Advanced Hardware Platform

1.2.4 In-Memory Data Management

1.2.5 Multi-Level Data Backup Mechanism

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Figure 1-4 Multi-level data backup mechanism

The multi-level data backup mechanism involves the following:

1.2.6 Virtual HSS Function

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Figure 1-5 Virtual HSS function

1.2.7 Large Capacity and High Integration

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1.2.8 Seamless Geographic Redundancy

1.2.9 Cloud Deployment

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Figure 1-6 Cloud deployment of the HSS9860

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1.2.10 VoLTE Solution

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Figure 1-7 VoLTE network architecture

Anchor AS: anchor ATCF: access transfer ATGW: access transfer

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DNS: domain name system E-UTRAN: evolved EMS: element management

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1.2.11 Applicable to the Internet of Things

Figure 1-8 HSS9860 networking in Internet of Things

GERAN: GSM/EDGE radio access UTRAN: universal terrestrial radio access

The HSS9860 provides the following functions in the Internet of Things:

1.2.12 Standard and Open Data Access Interfaces

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1.2.13 Comprehensive Data Statistics and Analysis

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2.1 Hardware Architecture

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Figure 1-1 N68E-22 cabinet

Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications of the N68E-22 cabinet.

Table 1-1 Technical specifications of the N68E-22 cabinet

Model N68E-22 server cabinet