2.2 vSTP Features

The following vSTP features are implemented in release 9.2.0.0.0:
  • Cluster Routing Support: The Cluster Routing feature eliminates the need for a FPC (Full Point Code) entry in the routing table to route to every signaling point in every network. The Cluster Routing feature allows the vSTP to configure one routeset to a entire cluster of destinations. This feature also allows the vSTP to manage and switch traffic to more end nodes. For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point User Guide.
  • Nested Cluster Routing: The Nested Cluster Routing feature provides a mechanism that allows both cluster and member routes to be provisioned in the same cluster. For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point User Guide.
  • Network Routing : Network Routing allows the user to provision a single routeset which can be used for all MSUs destined to members of that specific network. For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point User Guide.
  • Calling Name Conversion Facility (CNCF) : The CNCF (Calling Name Conversion Feature) simplifies the way calling name information is delivered in telecommunications. It converts ISUP IAM messages (used in traditional telephony) between using a proprietary PIP (Party Information Parameter) and standard GN (Generic Name Parameter). For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point User Guide.
  • Support for Applying GTT Action from intermediate GTT Sets : The Intermediate GTT Action Application feature enhances the flexibility of Global Title Translation (GTT) actions in your network. Previously, certain actions were restricted to the last GTT set only. With this feature, user can apply GTT actions from intermediate GTT sets for all actions. For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point SS7 Security Guide.
  • SFAPP ATIGTT Set : The SFAPP ATIGttset feature is designed to optimize the routing of ATI (Any Time Interrogation) messages in the network. When enabled, it ensures that ATI messages are directly routed to their corresponding destinations without the need for a selector lookup. This feature is useful only when the GTT Action (Global Title Translation Action) is set to SFAPP (Specific Forwarding Application). For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point SS7 Security Guide.
  • G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid: The G-Port SRI Prepaid Feature enhances standard G-Port functionality by ensuring that all Send Routing Information (SRI) queries from the Prepaid Service Control Point (SCP) receive a direct response with portability routing information. This feature simplifies tariff determination and routing for prepaid subscribers, whether they are ported or not, by providing a meaningful G-Port response for every query. For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Mobile Number Portability User Guide.
  • Gateway Screening Enhancement: vSTP now supports screening of SCMG (SCCP Management) messages on the basis of scmg message type, affected Point code and affected SSN (subsystem number) by configuring required MTP Screening rule and Screen Groups. For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point User Guide and Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point SS7 Security Guide.
  • Group Code is extended to ITU-International Linksets: The Group Code concept, traditionally applied within national signaling networks, can be extended to ITU–International Linksets to provide a structured and efficient method for managing international signaling connections. This feature will allow vSTP to route traffic for two or more destinations or countries that may have overlapping point code values. For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Virtual Signaling Transfer Point User Guide.
  • vSTP Measurement Reports must contain only the servers or links being used: The measurement (indexed by link or connection) must be pegged only on the MP server hosting that link or connection. Previously, measurement reports showed pegging of measurements on other servers, in addition to the MP server hosting the link or connection. For more information, see Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router Measurement Reference Guide