Point-to-Point Connectivity (IPLIM or IPLIMI Application)
The following sections describe the types of point-to-point connectivity provided, and how routing is accomplished, by the iplim or iplimi application:
Connecting STPs Over the IP Network
This functionality allows the use of an IP network in place of point-to-point SS7 links to carry SS7MSUs. Figure 2-8 shows a diagram of this type of network. For example, the C links between the mated pair of STPs or A/B/D links between STPs can be replaced by an IP network. The IP7 Secure Gateway functionality is deployed on both ends of the link (point-to-point connection). The EAGLE converts the SS7MSUs to IP packets on one end of the link, and IP packets to SS7MSUs on the other end of the link. The IPLIMx applications support M2PA/SCTP/IP associations over A, B, C, D, and E links.
Figure 2-8 EAGLE Network (STP Connectivity via MTP-over-IP)
