This chapter contains an overview of the GSM releases and version hiding support for Oracle Communications Offline Mediation Controller Nortel GSM/UMTS AMA cartridge pack.
This release supports GSM 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19. Also, 1:1 input/output file matching is supported for:
GSM18 in -> GSM18 out
GSM18 in -> GSM16 out
GSM16 in -> GSM16 out
GSM16 in -> GSM15 out
GSM15 in -> GSM15 out
Table 3-1 lists the instances that support version hiding.
Table 3-1 Version Hiding Instances
In: AMA DIRP | Out: AMA DIRP and NRTT |
---|---|
GSM 19 |
GSM 19 |
GSM 19 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 19 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 13 |
GSM 13 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 15 |
Note:
GSM18 in -> GSM16 out and GSM16 in -> GSM15 out are supported only for Database.Table 3-2 lists the instances that support version hiding.
Table 3-2 Version Hiding Instances
In: AMA DIRP | Out: ASN.1 |
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GSM 18 |
GSM 18 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 17 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 16 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 15 |
GSM 13 |
GSM 13 |
Table 3-3 lists the GSM 19 data fields that support version hiding.
Table 3-3 Version Hiding for GSM 19 Data Fields
Data Field | GSM 19 | GSM 18 | Version hidingGSM 19 to GSM 18 | Version hidingGSM 19 to GSM 17 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Called Equipment (or Served Equipment) |
New Combination are supported 1-5 Values FFFFF 6-19 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 20-21 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 22 Value C |
BCD/Hex string with 22 characters. There is no encoding |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Called IMSI Number |
New field in module MNP |
Field is dropped |
Field is dropped |
Field is dropped |
Calling Equipment (or Served Equipment) |
New Combination are supported 1-5 Values FFFFF 6-19 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 20-21 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 22 Value C |
BCD/Hex string with 22 character . There is no encoding |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding) |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding) |
Post -Translated Called Party Number |
New field in module GA |
Field is dropped |
Field is dropped |
Field is dropped |
Served IMEI |
Character size is increased from 16 to 22. 1-5 Values FFFFF 6-19 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 20-21 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 22 Value C |
BCD/Hex string with 16 characters. There is no encoding 15 values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 16 value C |
Characters 1-4 and 20-21 are dropped |
Field is dropped |
SS Code (Supplementary Service Code) |
New combinations are supported. New Value: Character 3 is F |
This Combination is not introduced |
If the value of SS Code is 0A1C , No action required. If the value of SS Code is 0FFC , Drop the module |
If the value of SS Code is 0A1C , No action required. If the value of SS Code is 0FFC , Drop the module |
Result Indicator |
New combinations are supported. New Value: Character 2 - 3 is 59 |
This Combination is not introduced |
Combination that is not supported mapped to '00' |
Combination that is not supported mapped to '00' |
Table 3-4 lists the GSM 18 data fields that support version hiding.
Table 3-4 Version Hiding for GSM 18 Data Fields
Data Field | Change | Version hidingGSM 18 to GSM 17 | Version hidingGSM 18 to GSM 16 | Version hidingGSM 18 to GSM 15 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calling / Called Subscriber Category |
New combinations are supported. New values: 017-223,225,227, 229,231,233,235, 237,239,241,243, 245,247,249,251, 253,255 |
Combinations that are not supported are mapped to '000'. |
Combinations that are not supported are mapped to '000'. |
Combinations that are not supported are mapped to '000'. |
Call Duration |
Now contains 14 characters to capture additional information. |
Characters 1 to 3 and 12 to 13 are dropped. Characters 4 to 10 map to characters 1 to 7, if character "1" has a value of "1". Otherwise, characters 5 to 11 map to characters 1 to 7. |
Characters 1 to 3 and 12 to 13 are dropped. Characters 4 to 10 map to characters 1 to 7, if character "1" has a value of "1". Otherwise, characters 5 to 11 map to characters 1 to 7. |
Characters 1 to 3 and 12 to 13 are dropped. Characters 4 to 10 map to characters 1 to 7, if character "1" has a value of "1". Otherwise, characters 5 to 11 map to characters 1 to 7. |
Diagnostic / SMS Result |
Character 0-1: value '01' is dropped. |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Protocol-Value "01" will be changed to "00". |
Protocol-Value "01" will be changed to "00". |
Equipment Identity |
Only captures '00001' and '00002'. Otherwise set to 'FFFFF'. |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
MSC/MGW Number |
New mapping. |
Field is mapped to MSC Number. |
Field is mapped to MSC Number. |
Field is mapped to MSC Number. |
LCS Record Type |
New values: '2' and '5' |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Record is dropped if field value is not equal to 1, 2, 3 or 4. |
Record is dropped if field value is not equal to 1, 2, 3 or 4. |
MSC Number |
New field in structure code 0021. Composed of two field types: Numbering Plan Identifier and BCD or Full Hex String |
Field is dropped in structure code 0021. |
Field is dropped in structure code 0021. |
Field is dropped in structure code 0021. |
Identity Of Target UE |
Field is dropped. |
No change. |
No change. |
No change. |
Served Party |
New field in structure code. |
Field maps to "Identity Of Target UE" field. |
Field maps to "Identity Of Target UE" field. |
Field maps to "Identity Of Target UE" field. |
Served MSISDN |
New field in structure code 0021. Composed of two field types: Numbering Plan Identifier and BCD or Full Hex String |
Field is dropped in structure code 0021. |
Field is dropped in structure code 0021. |
Field is dropped in structure code 0021. |
Requesting Mobile Location Centre (MLC) |
New field in structure code. Composed of two field types: Numbering Plan Identifier and BCD or Full Hex String |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Privacy Notification |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Privacy Override |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Positioning Data |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
LCS Diagnostic |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
System Type |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Served IMEI |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Emergency Service Routing Digits (ESRD-Digits) |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Emergency Service Routing Key (ESRK-Key) |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
LCS Priority Level |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
RNC ID |
New field in module code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Supplementary Services/ AoC Parameter/ Supplementary Service Code |
New values: 'b0' |
Value 'b0' mapped to default value '00'. |
Value 'b0' mapped to default value '00'. |
Value 'b0' mapped to default value '00'. |
Operation Indication |
New value: '6' |
Value '6' mapped to default value '0'. |
Value '6' mapped to default value '0'. |
Value '6' mapped to default value '0'. |
Patch Identity |
New field in module code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped since module 28 is not supported. |
Bearer Independent Core Network |
New module. |
Module is dropped. |
Module is dropped. |
Module is dropped. |
BICN ModuleCode |
New field in new module code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
BICN MGW Number |
New field in new module code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
BICN MGW Seizure Time |
New field in new module code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
BICN Backbone Media Type |
New field in new module code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
BICN Access Media Type |
New field in new module code. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Ms Class Mark |
Character 4: only captures value 0 to 4, and value '7' is dropped. Character 8,9,10,14 always set to 'F'. |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Characters 8 to 15 are dropped. If the character "2" has a value of "2", it is mapped to a value of "1". If the character "3" has a value of "1", it is mapped to a value of "0". If the character "4" has a value of "7", it is mapped to a value of "0". If the character "1" has a value of "1", then characters 5 and 6 are mapped to a value of "0". If the character "1" has a value of "2", then characters 5 and 6 are mapped as is. The character "7" is always mapped to a value of "0". |
Characters 8 to 15 are dropped. If the character "2" has a value of "2", it is mapped to a value of "1". If the character "3" has a value of "1", it is mapped to a value of "0". If the character "4" has a value of "7", it is mapped to a value of "0". If the character "1" has a value of "1", then characters 5 and 6 are mapped to a value of "0". If the character "1" has a value of "2", then characters 5 and 6 are mapped as is. The character "7" is always mapped to a value of "0". |
Supplementary Service Action |
Captures value from '0' to '5'. Value '6' is dropped. |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Channel Type |
No Change. |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
If Character 3 is equal to "0" and Character 1 is equal to "2" then the Data Rate Character (Character 4) value of "8" is mapped to value "0". |
Channel Rate and Type Character (Character 2) values are mapped. If Character 1 has a value of "1", then the Character 2 values of 0, 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are mapped to "3". If Character 1 has a value of "2", then the Character 2 values of 0, 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are mapped to "4". If Character 1 has a value of "2", then the Character 2 values of 0, 1 and 5 are mapped to "3". If Character 1 has a value of "2" or "6" then the Character 2 values of 0, 1 and 5 are mapped to "4". If Character 3 has a value of "0" and Character 1 has a value of "2" then the Character 4 value of 8 is mapped to "0". |
Module Code 9 |
No Change. |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Module Code is dropped for Structure Code 13, 14, 15 and 16. |
Module Code is dropped for Structure Code 13, 14, 15 and 16. |
Table 3-5 lists the GSM 17 data fields that support version hiding.
Table 3-5 Version Hiding for GSM 17 Data Fields
Data field | Change | Version hidingGSM 17 to GSM 16 | Version hidingGSM 17 to GSM 15 |
---|---|---|---|
Access Network |
If the field is not present, the default value is now 0C. |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Contents are mapped directly. |
Answer Time |
Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
Call Type Code |
Now includes value 003 - Location Update Call. |
Structure codes with Call Type Code = 3 are dropped. |
Structure codes with Call Type Code = 3 are dropped. |
Carrier Connect Timestamp |
Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time |
Channel Allocation Time |
Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
Correlation ID / ETC Parm2 |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
CSI |
CSI field can now capture a value for M-CSI information (value 7). |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Field is dropped. |
Date and Time |
Can now contain a time zone offset value: characters 14-15 hold the time zone offset. |
Characters 14 and 15 set to 00. |
Characters 14 and 15 set to 00. |
Delivery Timestamp |
Encoded using new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
Disconnect Time |
Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
Geographical Location of UE 1 |
Replaces Geographical Location of UE |
This field maps to the Geographical Location of UE. |
This field maps to the Geographical Location of UE. |
Geographical Location of UE 2 |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Geographical Location of UE 3 |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Geographical Location of UE 4 |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Geographical Location of UE 5 |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
IN Timestamp 1 |
Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
IN Timestamp 2 |
Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
Incoming/Outgoing Trunk Release Time |
Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
IC/INC Prefix |
Now contains 10 characters to capture the carrier identification codes (CICs) for the Chinese market |
Characters 1-8 map to characters 1-4 (truncation on left). Character 9 maps to character 5. Character 10 maps to character 6. |
Characters 1-8 map to characters 1-4 (truncation on left). Character 9 maps to character 5. Character 10 maps to character 6. |
IWF Activation Timestamp |
Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
LCS Client Identity |
Composed of two field types: Numbering Plan Identifier and BCD or Full Hex String |
Numbering Plan Identifier (first 6 characters) removed and replaced with default characters to make the field look like the 32 character field used in GSM 16. Characters 1-6 map to value 'FFFFFF' Characters 7 -32 map directly from GSM 17 characters 7-32. |
Numbering Plan Identifier (first 6 characters) removed and replaced with default characters to make the field look like the 32 character field used in GSM 15. Characters 1-6 map to value 'FFFFFF' Characters 7-32 map directly from GSM 17 characters 7-32. |
LCS Record Type |
New supported value 5 represents MO-LR: Autonomous Self Location for Assistance Data |
Value '5' mapped to default value 'F'. |
Value '5' mapped to default value 'F'. |
MM Event |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
MS Classmark |
Now contains 16 char to capture additional info |
Character 7 set to '0'. Characters 8-15 dropped. |
Char 7 always set to '0'. Char 8-15 dropped. |
New AN |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
New Cell - SAC Id |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
New LAC |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
New MSC Id |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Old AN |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Old Cell - SAC Id |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Old LAC |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Old MSC Id |
New field |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Record Count |
New maximum value is 000065535. |
Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding). |
Field is dropped. |
Record Header |
Contains the new Release Id field, structure code 001 and call type code 003 for the location update record. |
Release Id field dropped. Structure Code 0001 dropped. Call Type Code 003 dropped. |
Release Id field dropped. Structure Code 0001 dropped. Call Type Code 003 dropped. |
Recording Entity |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Release Id |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Release Time |
Encoded using new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
SCF ID/ETC Parm1 |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Served MSISDN |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Served IMSI |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
SMS Start Stamp |
Encoded using new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time |
See Date and Time. |
SMS Stop Stamp |
Encoded using new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time |
See Date and Time. |
SMS Time Stamp |
Encoded using new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time |
See Date and Time. |
Structure Code |
Contains new Location Update record. |
Structure code 0001 is dropped. |
Structure code 0001 is dropped. |
SS Parameters field |
Now 32 characters. |
Truncation occurs from the left. |
Same as GSM 17 - no change. |
Unused Timestamp 1 |
Encoded using new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
Unused Timestamp 2 |
Encoded using new format for Date and Time field. |
See Date and Time. |
See Date and Time. |
Update Result |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Update Time |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Field is dropped. |
Table 3-6 lists the GSM 16 data fields that support version hiding.
Table 3-6 Version Hiding for GSM 16 Data Fields
Data field | Change | Version hidingGSM 16 to GSM 15 |
---|---|---|
Called Number |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Calling Number |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
Called/Calling Subscriber Category |
New combinations are supported. New values: 224, 226, 228, 230, 234, 236, 238, 242, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254 |
Combinations that are not supported are mapped to '000'. |
CAMEL Charging |
Now allowed on structure code 4. |
Module is dropped from illegal structures. |
CAMEL SMS Info Module |
New module. |
Module is dropped. |
CAMEL Subscriber Info |
New field in module. |
Field is dropped. |
Channel Type |
New combinations allowed. |
If the 'Channel Rate and Type' field does not have a value of 3 or 4, this field will be set to 3. |
CSI |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Data Rate |
Increased from two characters to four. Allowable range changed from 0-7 to 0-15. |
Out of range values replaced with "007". |
Free Format Data |
Now 8 free-form fields with total payload of 336 characters. This is an increase from one field with 84 characters. |
First and second field are mapped to accommodate 84-character field length. |
Generic Address |
Now allowed on structure codes 2, 3, 14, 16 and 18. |
Module is dropped from illegal structures. |
Generic Identity |
New value=01600 |
GSM version specific value is substituted (i.e. 01500). |
GSM Assisting SSP Info Module |
New module. |
Module is dropped. |
IN Protocol |
New field in module. |
Field is dropped. |
Local Ref Num |
New field in module. |
Field is dropped. |
Patching Info Module |
New module. |
Module is dropped. |
Rate Adaption |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
SMS Message Type |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
SMS Validity Period |
New field in structure code. |
Field is dropped. |
SS Code |
New value: 46 |
If SS Code = '046', entire Module Code 05 is dropped. |
Table 3-7 lists the GSM 15 data fields that support version hiding.
Table 3-7 Version Hiding for GSM 15 Data Fields
Data field | Change | Version hidingGSM 15 to GSM 13 |
---|---|---|
Access Network |
New field. |
Field is dropped. |
Advice of Charge |
New values: 02 and 03 |
Field is set to "00". |
Call Reference |
New range: 0-262143. (Old range was 0-65535). |
Field is wrapped. |
Call Type Code |
New value: 17 |
Record is dropped. |
Destination Routing Address |
Increased from 22 to 32 characters. |
Truncated from left. |
Generic ID |
New value: 01500 |
Version-specific value is substituted. |
IAC |
New structure code. |
Record is dropped. |
Location Services |
New structure code. |
Record is dropped. |
Operation Indication |
New value: 5 |
Field is set to "00". |
Record Number |
New range: 1-4294967295. (Old range was 1-9994239). |
Field is wrapped. |
SS Code |
New values: 81 and A1. |
Field is set to "00". |
This cartridge pack contains the following behaviors:
Any input or output directory settings in the node configuration windows must be within the same disk partition where Offline Mediation Controller is installed. Failure to do so can result in errors, alarms, and potentially, loss of data.
On the DMS-MSC AMA DIRP DC, Office Identification tab, the Generate FTOR checkbox (File Transfer Out Record) is supported for GSM 16 only. If you wish to enable this checkbox, ensure a GSM 16 rule file is selected for the node.
On the DMS-MSC AMA DIRP DC, File Matching tab, the Generate File based on input file checkbox is supported for GSM 18, GSM 16 and GSM 15. If you wish to enable this checkbox, ensure File Matching supported NPL rule file (1TO1_GSM18, 1TO1_GSM16, 1TO1_GSM15) is selected for the node. The following configurations are supported for 1:1 file matching:
GSM18 in -> GSM18 out
GSM18 in -> GSM16 out
GSM16 in -> GSM16 out
GSM16 in -> GSM15 out
GSM15 in -> GSM15 out