4 Feature Configuration
This chapter describes the prerequisites, considerations, and steps to configure and activate the G-Port feature. This chapter also includes feature activation procedures for these features:
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MT-Based GSM SMS NP
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MT-Based GSM MMS NP
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G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid
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GSM MAP SRI Redirect to Serving HLR
4.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies prerequisites for the G-Port feature activation procedure and provides the feature activation procedures for the following features:
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G-Port
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MT-Based GSM SMS NP
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MT-Based GSM MMS NP
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G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid
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Service Portability support for G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid
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GSM MAP SRI Redirect to Serving HLR
These feature activation procedures are performed at the EAGLE.
The G-Port feature and other related features are optional and are purchased from Oracleyou must be entitled to use them in your system. Contact your Oracle Sales or Account Representative to determine whether you have purchasedare entitled to use a specific feature or for additional information. The following features are related to the G-Port feature:
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Global Title Translation (GTT)
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Enhanced Global Title Translation (EGTT)
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Variable-Length Global Title Translation (VGTT)
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EAGLE Application Processor (EPAP)
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Mobile Number Portability Circular Route Prevention (MNPCRP)
- E5-SM4G Throughput Capacity
Note:
After a permanently-on feature has been enabled and turned on with the enable-ctrl-feat
and chg-ctrl-feat
commands, the feature cannot be turned off. Because this feature may affect other features or system databases, confirm that a feature license and technical support from Oracle are available before turning on this feature. Contact your Oracle Sales or Account Representative to verify whether you are entitled to use the feature has been purchased.
Summary of Feature Activation
This table summarizes the feature activation attributes for the features in this chapter.
Table 4-1 Feature Activation Summary
Feature Name | Part Number | Permanently On? |
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GSM Mobile Number Portability (G-Port) | 893017201 | Yes |
MNP Circular Route Prevention (MNPCRP) | 893007001 | No |
MT-Based GSM SMS NP | 893020001 | Yes |
MT-Based GSM MMS NP | 893024101 | Yes |
G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid | 893017701 | Yes |
Service Portability | 893034301 | No |
GSM MAP SRI Redirect to Serving HLR | 893014001 | Yes |
4.2 EPAP Entity Provisioning
- EPAP-administered entity data can become out-of-sync with the EAGLE MAP table when the creation of Point Codes and/or Subsystem Numbers in the MAP table is performed after EPAP database administration.
- If this mismatch is discovered in real-time operations, a UIM is sent to the EAGLE maintenance terminal. (Example UIMs: SCCP did not route - DPC not in MAP tbl, SCCP did not route - SS not in MAP tbl.)
4.3 Prerequisites
The G-Port feature activation assumes that the feature Global Title Translation (GTT), Enhanced Global Title Translation (EGTT), or Variable-Length Global Title Translation (VGTT) is already provisioned. Refer to Database Administration - GTT User's Guide for provisioning procedures.
The G-Port feature activation assumes that the EPAP software is already configured; refer to EPAP Software Configuration in Administration Guide for EPAP.
The G-Port feature activation assumes that the Service Module cards to be installed are identified.
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Note installed Service Module card locations, if any.
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Note available odd-even card slots for Service Module card installation.
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Determine Service Module card IP addresses and have the addresses available during the activation procedure.
For in-service systems, schedule Service Module card replacement during a maintenance window that allows the reboot of Service Module cards (init-card
) one at a time.
For in-service systems with another EPAP-feature enabled, perform only G-Port Feature Activation Procedure to enable and turn on the G-Port feature. With another EPAP-feature enabled, the Service Module cards already contain the Real Time Database (RTDB).
For new systems, all Service Module cards may be rebooted at the same time using the init-card:appl=vsccp
command. The GTT, EGTT, or VGTT feature must be turned on prior to adding the Service Module cards.
4.4 EAGLE HLR Configuration
Refer to Commands User's Guide for detailed descriptions of the commands used in this procedure.
Procedure Overview
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Display current PCs, CPCs, DPCs, routes, and linksets using 1 through 6.
- Change current PCs, CPCs, DPCs, routes, linksets, and LIM cards using 7 through 25.
For detailed information about specific configuration activities in this procedure, refer to Database Administration - SS7 User's Guide. Useful procedures include:
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Adding a Point Code to the Self-Identification of the EAGLE
- Changing the Self-Identification of the EAGLE
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Adding a Destination Point Code
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Adding an SS7 Linkset
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Adding an SS7 Signaling Link
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Adding a Route Containing an SS7 DPC
4.5 G-Port Feature Activation Procedure
Caution:
Before starting this procedure, contact My Oracle Support for assistance in performing the feature activation procedure. Do not proceed without consulting with Technical Services.4.6 MT-Based GSM SMS NP Feature Activation Procedure
- Before this feature can be enabled, the G-Port feature must be enabled.
- Before the MT-Based GSM SMS NP feature can be turned on, the G-Port Feature must be turned on.
- The MT-Based GSM SMS NP feature can be enabled before the G-Port feature is turned on.
For details about the commands used in this procedure, refer to Commands User's Guide.
4.7 MT-Based GSM MMS NP Feature Activation Procedure
- Before this feature can be enabled, the MT-Based GSM SMS NP feature must be enabled.
- Before the MT-Based GSM MMS NP feature can be turned on, the MT-Based GSM SMS NP feature must be turned on.
- The MT-Based GSM MMS NP feature can be enabled before the MT-Based GSM SMS NP feature is turned on.
For details about the commands used in this procedure, refer to Commands User's Guide.
4.8 G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid Feature Activation Procedure
- Before this feature can be enabled, the G-Port feature must be enabled and turned on.
- The G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid feature cannot be enabled with a Tempoarary Feature Access key (FAK).
- The G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid feature cannot be turned off after the feature is turned on.
- The Service Portability support for G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid feature cannot be enabled with a Tempoarary Feature Access key (FAK).
- The Service Portability support for G-Port SRI Query for Prepaid feature can be turned off after it is turned on.
For details about the commands used in this procedure, refer to Commands User's Guide.
4.9 GSM MAP SRI Redirect to Serving HLR Feature Activation Procedure
- Before this feature can be enabled, the G-Port feature must be enabled and turned on.
- The GSM MAP SRI Redirect to Serving HLR feature cannot be enabled with a Temporary Feature Access Key.
- The GSM MAP SRI Redirect to Serving HLR feature cannot be turned off after the feature is turned on.
For details about the commands used in this procedure, see Commands User's Guide.