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Table Of Contents
Signaling Controller Installation
Signaling Controller Software Installation
Signaling Controller Software Configuration
Configuring the Signaling Controller
Configuring the LAN Switch (Optional)
Gateway Installation and Configuration
Gatekeeper Installation and Configuration (Optional)
Implementation Overview
This chapter describes how to implement the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Voice Gateways Solution by installing and configuring the components. The following sections describe the tasks:
• Signaling Controller Software Installation
• Signaling Controller Software Configuration
• Gateway Installation and Configuration
• Gatekeeper Installation and Configuration (Optional)
Implementation Task List
To implement your Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Voice Gateways Solution, you must:
Step 1 Design your network by identifying the physical configuration and components of your network. This network design should be based on assumptions that meet your network requirements. Plan your design to include the following:
•Signaling routes to external switches
•Signaling links to signaling points
•Network access server control links
•Trunks, trunk groups, and QoS packet network routes
See the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 7 Provisioning Guide for details.
Step 2 Create a dial plan. See the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 7 Provisioning Guide for details.
Step 3 Connect the signaling controller hardware. See the "Hardware Installation" section for details.
Step 4 Connect the Cisco SLT and LAN switch to the signaling controller. See the "Hardware Installation" section for details.
Step 5 Install the operating system software and signaling controller software on the signaling controller host. See the "Signaling Controller Software Installation" section for details.
Step 6 Configure the software on the signaling controller. See the "Configuring the Signaling Controller" section for details.
a. Assign an IP address to the signaling controller and then create and deploy the configuration file on the signaling controller.
b. Configure the TCM server and assign an IP address to the server.
Step 7 Configure the software on the Cisco SLT. See the "Configuring the Cisco SLT" section for details.
Step 8 Configure the software on the LAN switch. If you are using a Cisco Catalyst switch, see the "Configuring the LAN Switch (Optional)" section for details.
Step 9 Install the access gateway. See the "Gateway Installation and Configuration" section for details.
a. Connect the access gateway to the LAN switch.
b. Connect the access gateway to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
c. Configure and assign IP addresses to the access gateways. See the section "Gateway Installation and Configuration" for details.
Step 10 Configure the network management system, if installed for your Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Voice Gateways Solution, for its connectivity with the Cisco SC2200.
Step 11 Make sure that all the devices can talk to each other by pinging one device from another. For example, you should be able to ping the media router and the DNS server (node in the Internet cloud) from each device. You should also be able to access (using Telnet, ReflectionX, or other such software) each device from the other devices.
Hardware Installation
This section provides an overview of the recommended hardware connection sequence. For details, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. Make sure that you have the hardware installation guides handy for all the devices you are connecting in your system.
Signaling Controller Installation
Installing the signaling controller hardware involves wiring the signaling controller in this sequence:
Cisco SLT Installation
Installing the SLT hardware involves connecting the Cisco SLTs in this sequence:
Network Access Installation
Installing the network access hardware involves the following:
Signaling Controller Software Installation
This section provides an overview of the recommended hardware connection sequence. For details, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide. Make sure that you have the hardware installation guides handy for all the devices you are connecting in your system.
Signaling Controller Software Configuration
Configuring the signaling controller software consists of three tasks:
• Configuring the Signaling Controller
• Configuring the LAN Switch (Optional)
Configuring the Signaling Controller
Caution Always use the Cisco signaling controller CMM tool or MML commands to create, modify, manage, and deploy your configuration files on the signaling controller. Cisco does not recommend modifying the configuration files directly on the signaling controller.
Configuring the signaling controller includes these steps:
Configuring the Cisco SLT
Configuring the Cisco SLTs includes these steps:
Task ReferenceStep 1
Identify the serial WAN interface card on your Cisco SLT and connect cable to card as described in Steps 1 and 2 of the "Cisco SLT Installation" section.
Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 7 Installation and Configuration Guide
Step 2
Install the Cisco SLT image software.
Step 3
Configure the basic parameters and SS7 links for the Cisco SLT.
Step 4
Configure Session Manager and RUDP.
Step 5
Save the new configuration as the startup configuration, and then reload the Cisco SLT.
For additional details, refer to the following documents:
•Quick Start Guide Cisco 2600 Series Cabling and Setup
•Cisco 2600 Series Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Network Module Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco 2600 WAN Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide
•Software Configuration Guide for Cisco 2600 and Cisco 3600 Series Routers
•New and Changed Show Commands for Cisco 2600 Series Routers
•Cisco 2600 Series Configuration Notes
Tip The Cisco publications are available online on the Cisco website or on the Cisco Documentation CD-ROM that arrived with your system.
Configuring the LAN Switch (Optional)
This section describes the task of configuring LAN switches (Cisco Catalyst Switch family) for your solution. The LAN switch connects the SC hosts to the access gateways or the Cisco SLTs. The LAN switch is used in the SC node to extend VLANs across platforms through backbone Fast Ethernet, Gigabit, or ATM connections, when necessary. The LAN switch is not provided with the SC host. Configuring the LAN switch includes these steps:
Gateway Installation and Configuration
To install the voice gateway, perform the following tasks:
Task ReferenceStep 1
Rack-mount the access gateway chassis.
Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers and Voice Gateways Solutions Media Gateway Guide
Step 2
Connect the access gateway to the network as described in Steps 1 and 2 of the "Network Access Installation" section.
Step 3
Connect a console terminal and auxiliary ports.
Step 4
Supply power to the access gateway.
For each access gateway installed in your Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Voice Gateways Solution, configure the access gateway by performing the following tasks:
To install the optional access gateway software features supported on your Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Voice Gateways Solution, perform the following tasks:
To install and configure Voice-over-IP on your Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Voice Gateways Solution, see the following reference documentation:
Gatekeeper Installation and Configuration (Optional)
Your Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Voice Gateways Solution may include a gatekeeper. To install and configure Voice over IP on the Cisco 3640 gatekeepers, see the following reference documentation:
ReferenceCisco IOS Release 12.1 Voice, Video, and Home Applications Configuration Guide
Cisco IOS Release 12.1 Voice, Video, and Home Applications Command Reference
Operation and Maintenance
Under normal conditions, the primary (active) signaling controller application (MTP3 and the Call Processing Engine) processes calls. In addition to normal call processing, in a fault-tolerant configuration the primary signaling controller updates the standby signaling controller with call state information when a call enters the establish phase. This ensures that the call state is maintained in case of failure.
The following are normal operating procedures for the signaling controller. For detailed instructions on these operation procedures and maintenance tasks, see the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Guide.
•Managing signaling channels and lines
•Managing traffic channels
•Managing switchover
The following are operating procedures under various equipment failure scenarios:
•Signaling link termination failure
•Call processor failure
•Operating system failure
•LAN switch failure
The following are maintenance tasks necessary for each component in your Cisco SC2200:
•Checking equipment status
•Preventive maintenance
•Removing the component from your system
•Replacing the component
Configuring Other Components
Refer to the documentation that shipped with a particular component for configuration information.
If You Need More Information
The Cisco IOS software running on your router contains extensive features and functionality. The effective use of many of these features is easier if you have more information. For additional information on configuring and maintaining a signaling controller, see the "Obtaining Documentation" section and the "Obtaining Technical Assistance" section .
Posted: Thu Oct 14 10:10:48 PDT 2004
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