2.18.1 General

General

Signaling Transfer Point (STP) VNF aka Virtual Signaling Transfer Point (vSTP) allows operators to have integrated SS7 signaling platform supporting key functionalities of signaling gateway and advanced SS7 routing. Service providers can optimize the use of network resources, manage subscribers and also interoperate between networks with disparate technologies. STP functionality at DSR provides scalability, reliability, security, and flexibility, while also providing investment protection by enabling migration to next generation technologies based on diameter signaling.

vSTP functionality is implemented through dedicated message processor in the DSR network element as shown below:

Figure 2-70 DSR Architecture with STP VNF Message Processor

DSR supports STP VNF only for virtual deployment model. Representational State Transfer (RESTful) MMI’s shall be used for all STP configuration. Administration, Measurements and Alarms menus are available for STP feature via SOAM and NOAM GUI.