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Chapter 2 - Overview of Ericsson GSM System

The document provides an overview of the architecture and components of Ericsson's GSM mobile network systems. It describes the main elements and their functions, including the MSC, HLR, BSC, BTS, OSS, SCP, SDP, prepaid system, positioning system and messaging systems.

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Chapter 2 - Overview of Ericsson GSM System

The document provides an overview of the architecture and components of Ericsson's GSM mobile network systems. It describes the main elements and their functions, including the MSC, HLR, BSC, BTS, OSS, SCP, SDP, prepaid system, positioning system and messaging systems.

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GSM System Survey

Chapter – 2

Overview of Ericsson’s GSM System

Samir/CN/GP
Ericsson’s GSM System Architecture:
• Ericsson provides two systems for GSM networks:
- Cellular Matra Ericsson (CME) 20: for GSM 900 and GSM 1800 networks
- Cellular Mobile System (CMS) 40: for GSM 1900 networks
GSM Systems are split into two primary System: SS and BSS
Mobile services Switching Center/Visitor Location Register (MSC/VLR):
• The MSCs in all Ericsson GSM networks are AXE exchanges.
• In all Ericsson GSM networks, the VLR is integrated into the MSC node.

Gateway Mobile services Switching Center (GMSC):


• The GMSC is also implemented as an AXE exchange.
• In effect, it is an MSC with some additional software.

Home Location Register (HLR):


• HLR is based on AXE and can be implemented in the same node as the
MSC/VLR or as a stand-alone node.
• GP have only stand-alone HLR

Inter-working Location Register (ILR):


• The Inter-working Location Register (ILR) exists in CMS 40 networks only.
• An ILR makes inter-system roaming possible, meaning that a subscriber can roam
from a GSM 1900 network to an AMPS network.
• The ILR consists of an AMPS HLR and a GSM 1900 VLR.
• In the near future the ILR will make intersystem roaming possible in both
directions between all GSM/AMPS/TDMA networks.
Authentication Center (AUC) and Equipment Identity Register (EIR):
• The AUC and EIR are implemented either as stand-alone nodes or as a
combined AUC/EIR node.
•The UNIX-based AUC and the EIR are developed by Sema Group.
• The AUC may alternatively reside on an AXE, possibly integrated with a HLR.

Data Transmission Interface (DTI):


• The DTI is a hardware platform which implements the GSM-defined Inter Working
Function (IWF).
• It performs data handling functions such as data rate conversion.
• DTI is implemented on an AXE platform and is integrated in the MSC/VLR.

Transcoder Controller (TRC):


• The purpose of a TRC is to multiplex network traffic channels from multiple BSCs
onto one 64 kbits/s PCM channel which reduces network transmission costs.
• The TRC can be combined with the BSC or exist as a stand-alone node.

Base Station Controller (BSC):


• The BSC in all Ericsson GSM networks is based on AXE technology.
• It can be implemented as a stand-alone node or integrated with either an
MSC/VLR or a TRC.
Base Transceiver Station (BTS):
• In Ericsson's GSM systems the BTS is included as part of a product called RBS.
• The RBS also contains extra functionality which enables the support of several
GSM-defined BTSs.
• Ericsson offers a wide range of RBSs for use in GSM networks:
· RBS 2101
· RBS 2102
· RBS 2103
· RBS 2106
· RBS 2107
· RBS 2202
· RBS 2206
· RBS 2207
· RBS 2301
· RBS 2302
· RBS 2302 MAXITE
· RBS 2308
· RBS 2401
· RBS 3000 series implements the BTS for UMTS, also known as WCDMA Systems.
Operation and Support System (OSS):
• Support the activities performed in an OMC and/or NMC.
• It offers cost effective support for centralized, regional and local O&M activities.
• OSS is designed as a complete network management system which can be used to
control all the main network elements such as MSC/VLRs, HLRs, ILRs, GSN, TRCs,
BSCs, EIRs, AUCs and Intelligent Network (IN) nodes.
• OSS can also control BTSs through the BSCs.
• OSS uses a GUI enabling easier system use and network management.
Service Control Point (SCP):
• The SCP function is the heart of the Intelligence Network (IN) service.
• Every IN call asks the SCP on how to execute an IN service
• This intelligence is realized in software programs and data.
• It is also AXE-based and the recommended configuration is as a stand-alone node,
accessible by all MSC/SSPs.
Service Data Point (SDP):
• SDP is a database storage and retrieval system that has been developed as an
integral part of network intelligence
• Three reasons for SDP use: (1) It is used to safely store and handles large
quantities of subscriber data (2) common point for a number of SCPs sharing the
same data (3) can act as an interface to external databases to extend IN
• Due to open architecture, it is built from industry standard components
Prepaid System (PPS):
• The world’s first real-time charging system
• Top-selling real-time charging solution
• Operators give it top ratings for quality and flexibility and consider the roadmap
future proof
• It provides a unified, account centric platform, capable of handling all types of voice,
data and content services in real time.

Mobile Positioning System (MPS):


• Content and application middleware, a range of professional services and access to
GSM and WCDMA MS
• Provides services such as information, games, friend finder, fleet/resource
management, legal requirements on locating emergency calls etc.

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS):


• Used to send multimedia messages from MMS enabled handsets to other and to
email users
• MMS builds on the success of SMS and enhances the communication.
Ericsson Multi Activation (EMA):
• It provides the operation with a high abstraction level of physical network and a
single point of entry for the customer care system.
• As default, access to Ericsson SMS/UMTS is included and integration with other
types of networks and vendors can be provided.
• It manages conversion between different languages, syntax and protocol stacks as
well as routing

Ericsson Multi Mediation (EMM):


• It’s the new mediation solution and consolidated release with features and
functionality from both versions Billing Gateway (BGW) and Billing Platform (BMP)
• BGW collects billing information or Call Data Record (CDR) files from MSC and
forwards them to post-processing systems and use the files as input.
• Any internal alarms are forwarded to OSS at an OMC
• BGW is usually connected to the customer administration and billing systems

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