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Product Description
Issue V1.1
Date 2013-12-19
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Contents
1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Positioning ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Benefits ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Flexible Deployment of the BE and the FE ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Distributed Structure .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.3 Advanced Hardware Platform .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 In-Memory Data Management ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.5 Multi-Level Data Backup Mechanism ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.6 Virtual HSS Function ................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.7 Large Capacity and High Integration ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.8 Seamless Geographic Redundancy ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.2.9 Cloud Deployment ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.10 VoLTE Solution...................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.11 Auto Provision of LTE Service .............................................................................................................................. 13
1.2.12 Applicable to the Internet of Things ...................................................................................................................... 16
1.2.13 Standard and Open Data Access Interfaces ............................................................................................................ 17
1.2.14 Comprehensive Data Statistics and Analysis ......................................................................................................... 17
2 Architecture .................................................................................................................................. 18
2.1 Hardware Architecture ................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.1.1 Appearance .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.1.2 Physical Structure .................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Software Structure ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.2.1 Signaling Processing Subsystem.............................................................................................................................. 24
2.2.2 Subscriber Data Management Subsystem ................................................................................................................ 25
2.2.3 Data Service Subsystem........................................................................................................................................... 25
2.2.4 Data Storage Subsystem .......................................................................................................................................... 25
2.2.5 O&M Subsystem ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
5 Reliability ..................................................................................................................................... 45
5.1 Hardware Reliability ................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.2 Software Reliability .................................................................................................................................................... 46
7 Environmental Requirements................................................................................................... 53
7.1 Storage Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 53
7.2 Transportation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 55
7.3 Operational Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 58
1 Overview
core
MRFP: multimedia DNS: domain name system ENUM: E.164 number to URI
resource function mapping
processor
AS: application server I-CSCF: interrogating-call S-CSCF: serving-call session
session control function control function
BGCF: breakout MRFC: multimedia resource MGCF: media gateway control
gateway control function controller function
function
PCRF: policy and SBC: session border P-CSCF: proxy-call session
charging rules function controller control function
ATCF: access transfer ATGW: access transfer IM-MGW: IP multimedia
control function gateway media gateway
CDMA: Code Division EVDO: Evolution-Data WiMAX: Worldwide
Multiple Access Optimized Interoperability for Microwave
Access
Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity LAN: local area network FTTx: fiber to the x
xDSL: x digital TDM: time division PSTN: public switched
1.2 Benefits
1.2.1 Flexible Deployment of the BE and the FE
Logically, the HSS9860 consists of a back end (BE) and a front end (FE), which separates
data storage from service processing. The functions of the BE and FE are as follows:
BE
The BE stores subscriber data. It adds, deletes, updates, or queries data based on requests
from the FE.
FE
The FE processes signaling messages.
Separating data storage from service processing has the following advantages:
More flexible networking
The BE and FE can be deployed in different places based on the population distribution
and geographical conditions.
Enhanced system compatibility
The BE and FE provide standard and open interfaces for third-party devices. Carriers can
deploy network devices of different vendors.
entities that provide identical functions to achieve load balancing. The capacity
expansion does not affect the service processing of the HSS9860.
The virtual HSS function enables the local networks in different areas to share the same
physical HSS. It achieves centralized equipment maintenance, and distributed service
processing and subscriber data management. The virtual HSS function allows authority-based
and domain-based management and helps carriers to provide differentiated services. It
facilitates carriers to carry out network planning and equipment maintenance.
The virtual HSS function can greatly reduce the number of NEs used in the network, reduce
the equipment investment, and cut down the investment and expenses arising from system
upgrade and maintenance.
Simplifies network structure and equipment maintenance, thereby reducing the total cost
of operation (TCO).
The HSS9860 uses service partitions and routing partitions to achieve cloud deployment.
Service partition
The BEs in a service partition store subscriber data by IMSI segment, and the FEs query
their local BEs.
Routing partition
The BEs in the routing partition store the mappings between subscriber identities and
service partitions. Generally, the routing partition is integrated with a service partition.
Cloud deployment has the following advantages:
Improves subscriber data storage and service processing capability.
Enables the routing partition to provide unified service provisioning and therefore
improves subscriber data management efficiency.
Increases network reliability by using seamless geographic redundancy networking for
each partition.
In the VoLTE solution, the HSS9860 stores data of voice services, short message services, and
intelligent services for VoLTE subscribers. It also manages the subscription data and location
data of VoLTE subscribers. The HSS9860 implements the following functions:
Supports the enhanced Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (eSRVCC) function.
The eSRVCC function enables subscribers to continue calls when they switch from the
LTE network to the 2G/3G network. To implement this function, the HSS9860 stores the
session transfer number for SRVCC (STN-SR) data and responds to queries for the data.
Optimizes anchoring procedures.
To redirect subscribers to the IMS network to use convergent multimedia services, calls
of these subscribers are routed to the IMS network by means of anchoring. The HSS9860
optimizes the anchoring procedures to shorten the call connection time. The optimization
varies according to the networks the subscribers currently connect to.
Supports IP short message service.
The IP short message service enables subscribers to send and receive short messages in
the IMS network after they connect to the IMS network using IP. To implement the IP
short message service, the HSS9860 uses the short message rerouting function to enable
short messages to be routed to the IP-SM-GW, which then sends the short messages to
user equipment (UEs) in the IMS network.
Supports service consistency between CS and VoLTE.
Service consistency between CS and VoLTE allows subscribers to have the same service
experience in CS and VoLTE networks.
In CS networks, subscribers' service data is stored in the HLR. In VoLTE networks,
subscribers' service data is stored in the IMS-HSS. Huawei HSS9860 can provide data
services in 2G, 3G, LTE, and IMS networks. Figure 1-8 shows the networking to
implement service consistency between CS and VoLTE.
Provisioning Procedure
Figure 1-10 describes the procedure of the Auto Provision of LTE Service feature.
1. When an LTE terminal attempts to attach the LTE network, the terminal sends a
registration request message to the SAE-HSS FE.
2. The SAE-HSS FE queries the USCDB to check that the subscriber has not been defined
in the LTE network.
3. The USCDB generates an LTE service profile to provide LTE services for the subscriber
based on the subscriber's 3G service profile.
4. The USCDB synchronizes the subscriber's LTE service profile to the service
provisioning system.
5. The service provisioning system synchronizes the subscriber's LTE service profile and
sends a short message to notify the subscriber of LTE service provisioning.
To implement this feature, the service provisioning system must be able to:
Process the requests to synchronize LTE service profile sent from the USCDB.
Send short messages to notify subscribers of LTE service provisioning.
Benefits
Carriers can develop LTE subscribers without IT reconstructions.
Subscribers using USIM cards can use LTE services without changing cards and numbers.
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2 Architecture
Item Specifications
Item Specifications
Weight (fully-loaded extension cabinet) 365 kg (804.825 lb)
2
Load-bearing capacity of the floor in the ≥6 / (0.85 bf/in2)
equipment room
Required floor space 0.48 m2 (5.17 ft2)
Heat dissipation 20820.024 BTU
Cabling modes supported Overhead cabling and underfloor cabling
Subrack
The HSS9860 uses OSTA 2.0 subracks, which are ATCA-compatible. Figure 2-2 shows an
OSTA 2.0 subrack.
The OSTA 2.0 subrack can be configured with a maximum of four power modules,
which provide power to the boards by using the backplane. The power modules can work
in 2+2 or 2+1 backup mode.
The active and standby fan boxes are located under the board slots and can be
maintained separately.
The OSTA 2.0 subrack provides cable troughs at the rear of the subrack to facilitate
maintenance.
Board
Boards can be classified into the following types based on their position:
Front board
The front boards, located in the front of a subrack, can be classified into the following
types:
− UPB: processes data and services by using the service applications running on the
board.
− SWU: implements layer-2 network switching and optical switching.
− SMU: manages the components in a subrack.
Back board
The back boards, installed back-to-back with the front boards, provide interfaces for the
front boards. The back boards can be classified into the following types:
− USI: interface board of the UPB
− SWI: interface board of the SWU
− SDM: interface board of the SMM
Backplane
The backplane, located between the front boards and the back boards, transmits signals
between boards.
Figure 2-3 shows the boards in an OSTA 2.0 subrack.
HSF: HSS signaling function BSG: broadband signaling CCU: call control unit
gateway
DRU: data routing unit DSU: data service unit PGW: provisioning
gateway
OMU: operation and DBMS: database management DSG: data service
maintenance unit system gateway
DPU: dispatch unit NDF: network data function DTL: data tools
NSF: notification service SPU: service processing unit -
function (DNS services)
Tracing Management
The HSS9860 provides network-wide tracing and subscriber-based tracing.
Network-wide tracing
Network-wide tracing helps users quickly identify faults in an increasingly complex
communications network. The HSS9860 can trace a fault in the circuit switched (CS)
domain, packet switched (PS) domain, and evolved packet system (EPS) to a specific
network element.
Subscriber-based tracing
The HSS9860 provides subscriber-based tracing to help users identify faults:
− Traces messages over standard interfaces and saves the traced messages.
− Interprets the traced messages.
Management Panel
The HSS9860 provides a device panel to facilitate equipment management. The device panel
has the following capabilities:
Displays the logical module topology and automatically obtains the configuration
information about each logical node.
Displays graphically the physical location of each logical node and the relationships
between logical nodes.
Automatically collects the status of each logical node and displays different status
indicators in different colors.
Displays graphically the current and historical status of each logical node in response to
user queries.
UPB Compon Used for The COM serial port on the UPB incorporates 1
ent local the functions of the baseboard management
object debugging controller (BMC) serial port and the system
model . serial port. The type of serial port to be used
(COM) can be specified using the SMM board. The
serial baud rate of the BMC serial port is 115200
port bit/s. The baud rate of the system serial port
can be adjusted based on the actual situation.
This port complies with RS232.
USB Used to This port is a standard USB 1.1 port. 2
port connect to
USB
devices,
such as a
mouse or a
keyboard.
SWU BMC Used to This port complies with RS232 and provides a 1
COM load or baud rate of 115200 bit/s. It can be connected
serial upgrade to an RJ45 connector. This port does not have
port the BMC an indicator.
software.
USI2 FC port This port This port can be an arbitrated loop (FC-AL), 2
is used to switched fabric (FC-SW), or point-to-point
connect to (FC-P2P) 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s auto-negotiation
the disk FC port. It provides a built-in dual-channel
array. Fiber Channel Protocol (FCP) controller to
implement FC redundancy configuration.
GE port This port This port is an RJ-45 port that supports 10 4
is used to Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, or 1000 Mbit/s Base-T
connect to auto-negotiation.
the
Ethernet.
VGA This port This port supports a monitor with 1024 x 768 1
is used to or higher SVGA resolution.
connect to
the
monitor.
USB This port This port is a standard universal serial bus 1
port is used to (USB) port.
connect to
an external
device.
USI3 FC port This port This port can be an FC-AL, FC-SW, or 4
is used to FC-P2P 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s auto-negotiation
connect to FC port. It provides a built-in dual-channel
the disk FCP controller to implement FC redundancy
array. configuration.
GE port This port This port is an RJ-45 port that supports 10 2
is used to Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, or 1000 Mbit/s Base-T
connect to auto-negotiation.
the
Ethernet.
VGA This port This port supports a monitor with 1024 x 768 1
is used to or higher SVGA resolution.
connect to
the
monitor.
USB This port This port is a standard USB port. 1
port is used to
connect to
an external
Different interfaces that support the same function will not apply to a single NE at the same time.
Figure 4-1 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the
HLR and SAE-HSS in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks
data center
SGSN: serving GPRS support node GGSN: gateway GPRS support node
SCP: service control point GMLC: gateway mobile location center
MME: mobility management entity S4-SGSN: serving GPRS support node
(supporting the S4 interface)
AAA: authentication, authorization, -
and accounting
igure 4-2 shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860
F
serves as the IMS-HSS in IMS networks.
Figure 4-2 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the
IMS-HSS in IMS networks
igure 4-3 shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860
F
serves as the SLF in IMS networks.
Figure 4-3 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the
SLF in IMS networks
igure 4-4 shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860
F
serves as the ENS in IMS networks.
Figure 4-4 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the
ENS in IMS networks
igure 4-5shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860
F
serves as the EIR in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
Figure 4-5 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the
EIR in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
Table 4-4 describes the interfaces that the HSS9860 provides in mobile networks.
5 Reliability
Flow Control
The HSS9860 uses the flow control mechanism. When a congestion occurs, the HSS9860
discards low-priority messages, ensuring service processing for most subscribers.
The flow control mechanism involves the following:
Monitors and analyzes the processor load and resource utilization in real time to
implement adaptive flow control.
Enables high-speed processing of the commands sent from the provisioning system.
When the traffic exceeds the maximum processing capability of the system, flow control
is started to ensure system security.
Provides configurable flow control parameters to implement forced flow control.
work in load-sharing mode. If a DSU board is faulty, the subscriber data will not be lost and
the system can continue providing services.
6 Technical Specifications
Item Specifications
Maximum number of subscribers supported GSM and UMTS networks: 60 million
dynamic subscribers or 100 million
static subscribers
EPS networks: 70 million subscribers
IMS networks: 20 million subscribers
GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks: 50
million dynamic subscribers or 70
million static subscribers
GSM, UMTS, EPS, and IMS networks:
20 million subscribers
Bearer networking modes supported IP networking
TDM networking
TDM/IP hybrid networking
Maximum number of 64 kbit/s TDM links 11,776
supported
Maximum number of 2 Mbit/s TDM links 736
supported
Maximum number of SCTP links supported 11,776
Maximum number of Diameter links 512
supported
Maximum processing speed for commands 10,000 commands/second
from the provisioning system (in full
configuration)
The reliability specifications apply only if the HSS9860 uses the redundancy solution.
Item Specifications
Item Specifications
Network Lowest Stratum-2 clock: ±4 x 10-7
access accuracy Stratum-3 clock: ±4.6 x 10-6
parameters
Pull-in range Synchronization accuracy of stratum-2 clock: ± 4 x 10-7
Synchronization accuracy of stratum-3 clock: ± 4.6 x
10-6
Maximum Stratum-2 clock: 5 x 10-10/day
frequency Stratum-3 clock: 2 x 10-8/day
offset
Maximum Stratum-2 clock: < 5 x 10-10/day
initial Stratum-3 clock: < 1 x 10-8/day
frequency
offset
Long-term Ideal working MR IE ≤ 1
phase status
variation
Holdover status MR IE ( ) ≤ x + (1/2) x b x s2 + c
Here, s indicates the time in second, and MRTIE is in
nanosecond (ns).
Stratum-2 clock:
a = 0.5
Item Specifications
b = 1.16 x 10-5
c = 1000
Stratum-3 clock:
a = 10
b = 2.3 x 10-4
c = 1000
Clock Fast pull-in
working Locked
mode
Holdover
Free-run
Input jitter See Figure 6-1.
tolerance
Lowest accuracy: the maximum frequency offset in a long period (20 years) when the clock works in
free-run mode.
Maximum frequency offset: the maximum relative difference between clock frequencies in a unit
time during continuous running of the clock.
Pull-in range: the maximum frequency bandwidth of the input clock signals that the clock can lock.
Maximum relative time interval error (MRTIE): the variation of maximum peak-to-peak delay of a
tested clock relative to an actual reference clock during the test.
Figure 6-1 Maximum allowed input jitter and lower threshold of wander
If the system is working properly when the jitter frequency of an input signal is 1 kHz and the
signal amplitude is greater than 1.5 UI, then the input signal meets requirements.
UI stands for unit interval. The reciprocal of the digital signal frequency is 1 UI. For example, the UI of
a 2.048-Mbit/s signal is 488 ns.
7 Environmental Requirements
Item Range
Waterproofing Requirements
Generally, the equipment must be stored inside the equipment room. If the equipment is
stored inside the equipment room, the following requirements must be met:
− There is no water on the ground or any other place in the equipment room as
exposure to water may dampen the package.
− The equipment is placed away from fire extinguishers and heating pipes.
If the equipment is stored outside the equipment room, the following requirements must
be met:
− The package is kept intact.
− Waterproofing measures are taken to protect the package against rainfall.
− No water is found on the ground where the package is placed to prevent water from
seeping into the package.
− The package is not exposed to sunlight.
Biological Requirements
The equipment room must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.
Table 7-2 Density requirements for mechanically active substances in equipment storage
NOTE
Suspended : ≤ 75 μ
D : 75 μ ≤ ≤ 15 μ
: 15 μ ≤ ≤1 μ
The density of chemically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 7-3.
Table 7-3 Density requirements for chemically active substances in equipment storage
NOTE
Impulse response spectrum
Refers to the maximum response curve of the accelerated speed generated by the equipment under the
specified impulse motivation. Impulse response spectrum II means that the duration of half-sine impulse
response spectrum is 6 ms.
Static payload
Refers to the downward pressure that the packaged equipment can bear from above when piled in the
specified way.
Item Range
Temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Temperature change rate ≤ 3°C/ (37 4°F/ )
Relative humidity 10% to 100%
Altitude ≤5 (16,4 4 )
Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa
2
Solar radiation ≤ 112 W/
Item Range
2
Heat radiation ≤6 W/
Wind speed ≤2 / (65 62 / )
Waterproofing Requirements
During transportation, the following requirements must be met:
The package is kept intact.
Waterproofing measures are taken in the transportation vehicles to prevent water from
seeping into the package.
There is no water inside the transportation vehicles.
Biological Requirements
The transportation vehicles must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.
Table 7-6 Density requirements for mechanically active substances in equipment transportation
NOTE
: ≤ 75 μ
D : 75 μ ≤ ≤ 15 μ
: 15 μ ≤ ≤1 μ
The density of chemically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 7-7.
Table 7-7 Density requirements for chemically active substances in equipment transportation
NOTE
Impulse response spectrum
Refers to the maximum response curve of the accelerated speed generated by the equipment under the
specified impulse motivation. Impulse response spectrum II means that the duration of half-sine impulse
response spectrum is 6 ms.
Static payload
Refers to the downward pressure that the packaged equipment can bear from above when piled in the
specified way.
Table 7-9 Climatic requirements for short- or long-term use of the equipment
Item Range
Biological Requirements
The equipment room must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.
Table 7-10 Density requirements for mechanically active substances during equipment operation
NOTE
: ≤ 75 μ
D : 75 μ ≤ ≤ 15 μ
: 15 μ ≤ ≤1 μ
The density of chemically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 7-11.
Table 7-11 Density requirements for chemically active substances during equipment operation
NOTE
Impulse response spectrum
Refers to the maximum response curve of the accelerated speed generated by the equipment under the
specified impulse motivation. Impulse response spectrum II means that the duration of half-sine impulse
response spectrum is 6 ms.
Static payload
Refers to the downward pressure that the packaged equipment can bear from above when piled in the
specified way.
Anti-Shock Requirements
The HSS9860 complies with the ETS 300 019-2-4-AMD standards and YDN5083 defined by
the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) in China.
Sound-Proof Requirements
The noise level must be lower than 7.2 bel. The reference standard is EST 300 753, and the
test standard is ISO7779.