Cisco BTS 10200 User manual

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Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch
Cabling, VLAN, and IRDP Procedures
The purpose of this procedure is to explain how to:
•Cable a new Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch system
•Provision the virtual local area network (VLAN) on the Cisco 2924M Ethernet Switches (hubs)
•Enable Internet Control Protocol (ICMP) Router Discovery Protocol (IRDP) functionality on the
Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch and on the Cisco routers adjacent to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch
This procedure is applicable to a Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch with active and standby components
colocated in the same office.
Note This procedure is applicable only to systems with Continuous Computing hardware. If you are using
other hardware, contact your Cisco account team for procedures.
This procedure is not applicable to Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch systems that are already in service.
Caution Do not use this procedure to change the cabling of an in-service Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch, because
that will cause interruption of service. It is not necessary to change the cabling of in-service systems to
match this document.
Front View of Rack-Mounted Equipment
The front view of the standard Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch system rack is shown in Figure 1 on page 2.

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Front View of Rack-Mounted Equipment
Figure 1 Standard Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Rack Configuration
EMS B (AXi)
CCN node address = 1
PDU power feed 1A/1B
Call agent A (AXmp)
CCN node address =4
PDU power feed 5A/5B
Filler panel
(Expansion CA or Ext. FS)
Alarm panel, PDU power feed 8A
Call agent B (AXmp)
CCN node address = 2
PDU power feed 2A/2B
EMS A (AXi)
CCN node address = 3
PDU power feed 4A/4B
Filler panel
(Expansion CA or Ext. FS)
Filler panel
Ethernet switch (HUB) B (2924M)
PDU power feed 6A/6B
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Network VLAN Diagram
Network VLAN Diagram
Figure 2 shows the physical interfaces and VLAN connections.
Figure 2 Network VLAN Diagram
Acronyms used in Figure 2:
EMS/BDMS = Element Management System/Bulk Data Management System
CA/FS = Call Agent/Feature Server
Comm. = communications over OMS Hub
NE = Network Element
SSH = Secure Shell
SFTP = Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
DNS = Domain Name Server
VoIP = Voice over IP
IRDP = Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Router Discovery Protocol
Notes for Figure 2:
1. For EMS/BDMS, qfe0 and qfe1 are also used for redundancy communication.
2. For CA/FS, qfe0 and qfe4 are also used for redundancy communication.
3. VLAN2 and VLAN6 are used primarily for VoIP signaling based on protocols such as MGCP, SIP,
H.323, and so forth.
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QFE0
HME0
QFE1
QFE2
QFE3
EMS redundancy/billing (2)
EMS redundancy/billing (1)
VoIP signaling, OMS Hub comm. (1)
CA/FS redundancy (1)
Billing (1)
CA-FS comm. (1)
QFE0
HME0
QFE1
QFE2
QFE3
CA/FS redundancy (2)
Billing (2)
CA-FS comm. (2)
QFE4
QFE5
QFE6
QFE7
EMS/BDMS Side A
CA/FS Side A Hub A
VLAN1
VLAN2
VLAN3
VLAN4
VLAN5
Hub B
VLAN6
VLAN7
VLAN8
VLAN9
Uplink for external access to hosts (connect to router).
Used for management services (SSH, SFTP, etc.)
and outbound billing data (FTP).
First uplink for external communications (connect to router).
Used for connection to external NEs and DNS services
via IRDP-enabled network.
HME0
EMS redundancy/billing (2)
EMS redundancy/billing (1)
CA/FS redundancy (1)
Billing (1)
CA-FS comm. (1)
HME0
CA/FS redundancy (2)
Billing (2)
CA-FS comm. (2)
EMS/BDMS Side B
CA/FS Side B
Data carried
Physical interface Second uplink for external communications (connect to router).
Used for connection to external NEs and DNS services
via IRDP-enabled network.
QFE0
QFE1
QFE2
QFE3
QFE0
QFE1
QFE2
QFE3
QFE4
QFE5
QFE6
QFE7
VoIP signaling, OMS Hub comm. (2)
VoIP signaling, OMS Hub comm. (1)
VoIP signaling, OMS Hub comm. (2)
Alarm panel
OMS Hub comm. (1)
Management services
OMS Hub comm. (2)
Management services
OMS Hub comm. (1)
OMS Hub comm. (2)
Management services
Management services

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Labeling the Cables
4. To support full system redundancy, it is necessary to connect each of the three
Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch external uplinks to a different network with diverse routing paths to
the related external network elements (NEs) and services (such as OSS, DNS, media gateways, and
announcement servers).
Caution If each of the three external uplinks is not connected as described in Note #4, a single point of failure
could cause a traffic interruption.
5. To ensure redundancy of the DNS lookup function in the event of a network outage, it is strongly
recommended to have two DNS units reachable via separate networks with diverse routing paths.
Caution If both DNS servers become unreachable, a traffic interruption will occur.
Note Ethernet ports on the rear panels of some EMS and CA units are labeled ETH0, ZNB0, ZNB1, and so
forth. On some units these ports are labeled hme0, qfe0, qfe1, and so forth. Regardless of the labeling
style, the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch functionality is the same.
Labeling the Cables
Make sure that you have all the cables labeled before you begin. Label the cables according to the
procedure in Appendix A: Cable Labeling, page 22.
Connect Ethernet Cables To EMS and CA Units
Follow these steps to connect the Ethernet cables. Refer to Figure 1 on page 2 to identify the specific
units in the rack.
Step 1 Obtain the 10 Ethernet cables needed for connections between the rear panel of the Element
Management Systems (EMS A and EMS B) and the two Cisco 2924M Ethernet Switches (Hub A and
Hub B). These cables are listed in Table 1 in Appendix B: Cable List, page 23.
Step 2 Connect the 10 Ethernet cables to the ports on the rear panel of the EMS units as listed in Table 1 in
Appendix B: Cable List, page 23.
Figure 3 shows the rear view of the EMS. On the EMS, use ports ETH0 and ZNB0 through ZNB3.
Note Figure 3 and Figure 4 are not to scale.

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Connect CONSOLE Ethernet Cables to Alarm Panel
Figure 3 Partial Rear View of the EMS Unit Showing Ethernet Ports
Step 3 Obtain the 18 Ethernet cables needed for connections between the rear panel of the Call Agents (CA A
and CA B) and the two Cisco 2924M Ethernet Switches (Hub A and Hub B). These cables are listed in
Table 1 in Appendix B: Cable List, page 23.
Step 4 Connect the 18 Ethernet cables to the ports on the rear panel of the CA units as listed in Table 1 in
Appendix B: Cable List, page 23.
Figure 4 shows the rear view of the CA. On the CA, use ports ETH0 and ZNB0 through ZNB7.
Figure 4 Partial Rear View of the CA Unit Showing Ethernet Ports
Connect CONSOLE Ethernet Cables to Alarm Panel
Connect the two CONSOLE Ethernet cables from the Alarm Panel to the Hubs as described in this
section.
ZNB0 ZNB2
ZNB1 ZNB3
CCPU B CCPU A ETH0
EMS (AXi)
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ZNB4 ZNB5
ZNB1
CCPU B CCPU A ETH0
ZNB0
Call agent (AXmp)
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ZNB6 ZNB7
ZNB2 ZNB3
SPE2
SPE3
SPE0 SPE1

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Connect CCPUnet Cables and Terminating Resistors
Note These two CONSOLE cables are specially designed for the CONSOLE connections. Make sure
that you are using the correct cables.
Note One end of the CONSOLE cable is labeled “switch” and the other is labeled “net CCN”. The
“switch” end must connect to the Hub and the “net CCN” end must connect to the Alarm Panel.
Step 1 Refer to Figure 1 on page 2 to identify which Cisco 2924M Ethernet Switch (Hub) is designated
Ethernet Switch A and which is Ethernet Switch B.
Step 2 Connect the “net CCN” end of a CONSOLE cable to port SER 1 on the Alarm Panel, and the “switch”
end to the CONSOLE port on the rear panel of Ethernet switch (Hub) A.
Step 3 Connect the “net CCN” end of a CONSOLE cable to port SER 2 on the Alarm Panel, and the “switch”
end to the CONSOLE port on the rear panel of Ethernet switch (Hub) B.
The rear view of the alarm panel is shown in Figure 5. (The drawing is not to scale.)
Figure 5 Rear View of Alarm Panel
Connect CCPUnet Cables and Terminating Resistors
Follow these steps to connect the intershelf signaling (CCPUnet) cables and terminating resistors:
Step 1 Obtain the eight CCPUnet cables (four for CCPU A and four for CCPU B).
Step 2 Connect the CCPUnet cables between the machines as listed in Table 1 on page 23. Make sure that you
connect cables labeled CCPU A to the CCPU A ports, and cables labeled CCPU B to the CCPU B
ports.
Note Refer to Figure 3 through Figure 5 to locate the CCPU ports on the rear panels.
Step 3 Connect the two terminating resistors (part # CCPU 012 02150-02602 REV 00) to the Alarm Panel
(Figure 5) as follows: Connect one resistor to CCPUNet HUB A port 5, and the other resistor to
CCPUNet HUB B port 5.
CCPUNet HUB A
CCPUNet HUB B
LINE
REM
SER 1
SER 2
SER 3
SER 4
SER 5
SER 6
SER 7
SER 8
SER 9
SER 10
SER 11
SER 12
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eth0
I/O CABLE A
I/O CABLE B
-48V A -48V B
100-240V-
50-60 HZ 40W
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Connect External Network Uplink Cables to Ethernet Switches
Connect External Network Uplink Cables to Ethernet Switches
Follow these steps to connect the external network uplink cables to the Ethernet switches:
Step 1 Refer to Figure 1 on page 2 to identify which Cisco 2924M Ethernet Switch is designated Ethernet
Switch A and which is Ethernet Switch B.
Step 2 If your local network documentation calls for gigabit Ethernet, contact Cisco TAC for assistance.
Step 3 If your local network documentation calls for 100 Mb Ethernet, connect the applicable network uplink
cables as listed in Table 1. Ports #21 through 24 are available for this use.
Step 4 After installing the uplink cables, record the necessary information on a copy of Table 1 or similar
document according to local procedures.
Connect SS7 Signaling Cables To CA
Follow these steps to connect the SS7 signaling cables to the CA units of the
Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch:
Step 1 Refer to Figure 1 on page 2 to identify which unit is CA A and which is CA B.
Step 2 Connect T1 cables for SS7 signaling to the SPE0 and SPE1 connectors on CA A (see Figure 6).
Note SPE2 and SPE3 are not used.
Step 3 Connect T1 cables for SS7 signaling to the SPE0 and SPE1 connectors on CA B.
Step 4 Route the other ends of these T1 cables as specified in local network documentation, and add (write in)
this information on a copy of Table 1 or similar document.

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Connect Internal Power and Grounding Cables
Figure 6 Location of SPE0 and SPE1 Connectors on CA Backplane
Connect Internal Power and Grounding Cables
After obtaining approval from a supervisor, an authorized power installer should follow these steps to
connect DC power cables and ground cables from the power distribution unit (PDU) to the other devices
in the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch rack.
Note If you need to connect an AC system, contact your Cisco account team for assistance.
Step 1 Connect the intershelf DC power cables from the PDU to each of the devices in the rack. See Table 1 on
page 23 for the complete cabling list.
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Call agent (AXmp)
Location of SPE0
and SPE1 connectors
(Used for SS7 signaling)
ZNB4 ZNB5
ZNB1
CCPU B CCPU A ETH0
ZNB0
ZNB6 ZNB7
ZNB2 ZNB3
SPE2
SPE3
SPE0 SPE1
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in
this publication, refer to the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Note: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific product installation guide
that shipped with the product. Please refer to the Installation Guide, Configuration Guide, or other
enclosed additional documentation for further details.

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Connect Site Power and Grounding Cables To PDU
Step 2 Following local electrical codes, connect the ground cables from each of the devices in the rack to the
PDU grounding point (either of the two grounding screws on the PDU rear panel). See Table 1 for the
complete cabling list.
Connect Site Power and Grounding Cables To PDU
After obtaining approval from a supervisor, an authorized power installer should follow these steps to
connect the DC power from the office batteries to the PDU.
Note For DC systems the nominal current rating for a complete Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch system
is 26A at -48 VDC, and the maximum current rating is 40A at -48 VDC.
Note If you need to connect an AC system, contact your Cisco account team for assistance.
Step 1 Following local electrical codes, connect power cables from the power distribution unit (PDU) to dual
feeds (“A” and “B”) on the office batteries. Use Listed two-hole crimped lugs on the PDU side of the
cable.
Step 2 Following local electrical codes, connect the PDU grounding point (both of the two grounding screws
on the PDU rear panel) to CO earth ground using 6 AWG wire or heavier and a Listed two-hole crimped
lug.
Warning
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in
the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in
this publication, refer to the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Note: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific product installation guide
that shipped with the product. Please refer to the Installation Guide, Configuration Guide, or other
enclosed additional documentation for further details.

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Connect Site Power and Grounding Cables To PDU
Warning
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in
the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.