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Overview of SS7 What It Replaces in Band
Overview of SS7 What It Replaces in Band
Overview of SS7
What it replaces
In Band versus out of band signaling
Benefits
Packet switching versus circuit switching
Protocol Stack
Signaling
Exchange of network related information
between 2 switching nodes.
Types
1)CAS(Channel associated signaling)
2)CCS(Common channel signaling)
Overview of SS7
3 types:
Associated
Non associated
Quasi-associated
Allhave to deal with how many packet
switches and voice switches that are used.
SS7 Signaling Links
Associated:
There is a static 1 to 1 correspondence to the
voice lines and the signaling packet line.
This occurs when 23 lines of a T1 are used to
carry voice and the 24th is used to carry the SS7
signaling.
The most wasteful method by far as the packet
channel can often sit empty.
SS7 Signaling Links
Non associated:
The voice path is completely separate from the
signaling path.
Many nodes (STPs) must be passed through
before the call routing signal is passed to the
correct place.
Very often used.
SS7 Signaling Links
Quasi-associated:
Reduces the number of STPs that the signaling
information must be transported through.
Requires much more cabling, but it can be much
faster.
The signal is only allowed to pass through 1
STP between the voice switches.
SS7 Signal Links
Similar to an IP address
Every object has a unique address
Uses 3, 8 bit numbers
Exp: 200.12.148
First byte is the network identifier
Second byte is the cluster number
Third byte is the member number
SS7 Protocol Stack