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Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Release Notes for Release 5.0.x
Optional Component (Hardware and Software)
Definition of Major, Point, and Maintenance Releases
Network Time Protocol Software
Upgrades and SIP Session Timers
New Features and Enhancements for Release 5.0, Maintenance Release 2 (5.0.3)
CMTS Discovery Using the Static Subnet Table Enhancements
PacketCable CMS Subscriber Provisioning with SOAP/XML
CALEA Support for SIP Triggers
Ring Tone Mapping with SIP Triggers
Call Disposition—Delineate Blocked Calls from Incomplete Calls
New Features and Enhancements for Release 5.0, Maintenance Release 1 (5.0.2)
SIP Triggers for SIP Endpoints
Disable Platform Shared Memory Replication
CMTS Discovery Using the Static Subnet Table
Subscriber ID Parameter and DQoS Measurement Counters Support
Own Calling Number Announcement Enhancement
Account Code Collection Enhancement
Terminal Make Busy and Group Make Busy
Database Table Size Enhancement
Switchover Data Mismatch Deferror Prevention
Retry After Period Enhancement
Own Calling Number Announcement
On-Net Routing and LNP for Inter-CMS Routing
CNAM Capability on a Trunk Group
Reception/Processing of DCS-LAES SIP Header
OSPS Services over SIP Between BTS Nodes
911 Ringback over SIP Between BTS Nodes
BLV and EI over SIP Between BTS Nodes
IP Transfer Point Non-Stop Operation Mode
SIP-Based Endpoints Behind Cable Modem
Separation of CMS and MGC Architecture—Inter-CMS Routing
CALEA Interaction with SIP Endpoints
CALEA Interaction with SIP Triggers
SIP REFER and SIP INVITE with Replaces
PacketCable CALEA/ES I04 Compliance
Multi-Lingual Support for IVR and Announcement Services
Non-IVR Activation and Deactivation of SCF, SCR, SCA, and DRCW
ISDN Backhaul Using IUA and SCTP
Extended Voice Quality Metrics Reporting for MGCP
Internal Secondary Authoritative DNS
Emergency 911 Trunk Connection Loss Alarm
DTMF Relay Call Agent Controlled Mode
PacketCable Multimedia QoS Enhancements
Fax, Modem, and TDD Handling Enhancements
Ability To Perform Full System Backup With Reduced Duration In Simplex Mode
Broadband Telephony Services Status
Security Advisory Due to Default User Names and Passwords
Transaction Throttling Capability
Tabular Display of CPI/CPM Data
Configurable Default Values in Subscriber Provisioning
Service Interaction Manager Measurements
Traffic Measurements Monitor Counters
Modified H323-TG-PROFILE Table
Pre-Manual Switchover Integrity Diagnostic Utility
Alarm Subsystem Enhancements and Redesign
North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) Enhancements
LNP Event and Measurement Enhancements
Call Processing Events and Alarms
Changes from Previous Releases
Additional QoS Parameters in the Billing Records
Billing Timer Resolution in Milliseconds
New and Updated Documentation for Release 5.0
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website
Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Release Notes for Release 5.0.x
Revised: October 21, 2008, OL-10355-04The Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch is a class-independent software switch (softswitch) that provides next-generation integrated voice and data switching solutions for packet networks.
This document describes new features and enhancements provided in the initial Release 5.0, as well as Maintenance Release 1 (MR1) and Maintenance Release 2 (MR2). The new features and enhancements are for PacketCable telephony and operational tools and functionality.
For an overview of the components, functions and signaling protocols supported by the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch, see the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch System Description.
For descriptions of Release 5.0 network features, subscriber features, class of service (COS) functions, outgoing call barring (OCB), feature interactions, and interactive voice response (IVR) features, see the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Network and Subscriber Feature Descriptions.
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These release notes for the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch describe the enhancements and new features provided in Release 5.0 FCS (900-05.01.V00), MR1 (900-05.02.V00), MR1.1 (900-05.00.02.V05), and MR2 (900-05.00.03.V00).
Each Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch release can include a series of maintenance Vxx releases following the initial release. The release notes for the Vxx releases are updated only if they contain new information about the release.
This document includes the following sections:
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New Features and Enhancements for Release 5.0, Maintenance Release 2 (5.0.3)
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These release notes are updated periodically on an as needed basis and contain important operational information.
Before You Begin
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System Requirements
This section describes the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch supported hardware platforms, their supported options and configurations, and the supported software releases.
Multiple hardware options are available. Service providers should consult with their Cisco account team and choose the option that best suits their network applications and traffic levels. For more information about the hardware options, refer to Table 1-1.
The physical plant requirements for installation of the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch are documented in the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Site Preparation and Network Communications Requirements.
The Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch requires the following equipment:
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Sun Microsystems hardware can be ordered directly from the vendor or a Sun value added reseller; however, Cisco TAC does not support hardware or operating systems purchased directly from Sun or from any other vendor. Hardware support contracts should be purchased from Sun or the Sun value added reseller.
Hardware Requirements
The Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch is available only in duplex (continuous-service) configurations. Determine if you need an AC or DC system, and if you want the hardware in a cabinet or ready to mount in a customer rack.
Table 1-1 lists the hardware requirements for the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Call Agent (CA), Element Management System (EMS), and Feature Server (FS) platforms.
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The minimum required memory for Release 5.0.x is 8 GB.
For best results, Cisco recommends using the hardware and memory options listed in Table 1-1.
Interface Options
The Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch interface configurations are documented in the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Cabling, VLAN, and IRDP Procedures.
In Release 5.0.x, the Call Agent (CA) requires four physical interfaces, and the Element Management System (EMS) requires two physical interfaces. If ordering your own hardware, make sure to purchase an adequate number of interfaces.
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Optional Component (Hardware and Software)
The HTTP feature server (HTTP-FS) is an optional component of the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch that enables users to configure user-parameters for certain applicable Cisco BTS 10200 features. The feature server performs ASCII text-based (rather than tones) queries to a CMXML-aware (v3.0 and above) SIP client.
For example, with a CMXML-aware Cisco 7960 IP phone, users can configure the Call Forwarding Unconditional (CFU) forwarding number using a text-based menu displayed on the phone's LCD panel.
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The HTTP-FS comprises two subcomponents: the GUI feature server (GUI-FS) and the Mini-Browser Adapter (MBA). To use the HTTP-FS, you must install the GUI-FS software package, which is part of the Feature Server for POTS/Tandem/Centrex (FSPTC). Install the FSPTC if not already installed.
Requirements for HTTP-FS
The Sun Fire V240 hardware and Solaris 8 are required to use the HTTP-FS. Load Solaris 8, and then install the MBA software package.
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Ancillary Hardware
If you are using reference sale hardware, the following pieces of ancillary hardware are required for use with the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch.
For AC Systems
You need two AC system switch routers configured as listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 AC Systems
WS-C2950M-XL-EN
Cisco Catalyst 2950m xl AC 10/100 Autosensing Fast Ethernet Switch
For DC Systems
You need two DC system switch routers configured as listed in Table 1-3.
For All Systems
You need your own terminal server that allows for console login.
Cisco ITP Signaling Gateways
The Cisco IP Transfer Point (ITP) is required for SS7 interconnectivity. ITP is a comprehensive product for transporting Signaling System 7 (SS7) traffic over traditional time-division multiplexing (TDM) networks or advanced SS7-over-IP (SS7oIP) networks. You need Cisco ITP Signaling Gateways to provide SS7 interconnectivity for the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch in Release 5.0.x.
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The Cisco IP Transfer Point is implemented on the Cisco 2600XM Series Router (2651XM), the Cisco 7301 Router, and the Cisco 7500 Series Router (7507, 7513). All hardware models function similarly by performing MTP3 routing over SS7 TDM links or over an IP (or dual IP) network.
The Cisco ITP 2651, 7301, and 7507 Signaling Gateways are carrier class routers with a transparent SS7oIP convergence solution. The 2651XM offers 2 or 4 SS7 links, the 73xx supports up to 80 SS7 links, and the 7507 provides from 32 to 256+ SS7 links.
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Because the Cisco BTS 10200 and ITP both handle SS7 traffic using Sigtran protocols, they must be fully compatible in the version of the SCTP used.
Software Requirements
You need the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Release 5.0 (900-05.00.00.Vxx) software in order to run the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch on the hardware platforms.
Definition of Major, Point, and Maintenance Releases
The following section describes the differences between major, point and maintenance releases.
Major Release
A major software release has significant new features, enhancements, architectural changes, and/or defect fixes. The major release number increments with each new version, and numbers cannot be skipped. This release is based on a previous main release and receives defect fixes synced from previous Main releases throughout the life of this release.
Point Release
A point software release has only a few new features of limited scope, enhancements and/or defect fixes. The point release number increments as content is added, and numbers can be non-sequential (skipped). This release is based on a previous major or minor release and receives defect fixes synced from previous major or minor releases throughout the life of this release.
Maintenance Release
A maintenance software release has defect fixes that address specific problems. The maintenance release number increments as content is added, and numbers can be non-sequential (skipped).
Release Naming Conventions
The Cisco BTS 10200 product release version numbering is defined as either:
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Network Time Protocol Software
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NTP software is installed with Sun Solaris. Be sure to configure your Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch to use NTP or the equivalent time synchronization software.
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Optional Software
The following optional software can also be used with Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Release 5.0.
Cisco Extensible Provisioning Object Manager
You can use the Cisco Extensible Provisioning Object Manager (EPOM) Release 5.0 software as a provisioning tool for Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Release 5.0.x. For information on new EPOM features, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch EPOM Release Notes.
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EPOM requires its own host server. For more information, refer to the Cisco EPOM Getting Started Guide.
CORBA and OpenORB
The CORBA Adapter (CAD) interface is an object-oriented provisioning tool for the BTS 10200 that parallels the BTS 10200 CLI adapter in capability.
The CAD uses the OpenORB 1.4 interface to develop and deploy distributed object-based applications, as defined in the CORBA specification 2.4.2. OpenORB is a third party software package that leverages the Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (IIOP) using either the Transmission Control Protocol or the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for connections.
For detailed information on CORBA and OpenORB, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch CORBA Adapter Interface Specification Programmer Guide.
SOAP and XML
The SOAP adapter provides a machine-to-machine interface (MMI) over Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).
The goal of the SOAP interface is to provide a provisioning method for the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch product that parallels the Command Line Interface (CLI) adapter in capabilities. SOAP provides an abstraction of the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch in a consistent, object-oriented model.
The SOAP adapter uses the Tomcat AXIS version 1.4 package to develop and deploy the SOAP application. AXIS 1.4 is a third-party freeware provided as part of the BTS 10200 Tomcat package.
The XML interface is abstracted by SOAP itself. The Tomcat package uses either the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for connections. Narrowing on the NameService will also produce the BTS10200 objects. Narrowing is covered in great detail in the coding examples in the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch SDK package. This is bundled with the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch application.
For detailed information on SOAP and XML, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch SOAP Adapter Interface Specification Programmer Guide.
Component Interoperability
Table 1-4 lists the peripheral platforms, functions, and software loads that have been used in system testing for interoperability with the BTS 10200 Release 5.0.x software. Earlier or later releases of platform software might be interoperable, and it might be possible to use other functions on these platforms. This list certifies only that the required interoperation of these platforms, the functions listed, and the protocols listed has been successfully tested with the BTS 10200.
Table 1-4 Component Interoperability Matrix
ThinkEngine Networks 500X and 4000X
Announcement Server
MGCP 1.0
3.0
IP Unity Harmony 6000
Announcement Server
MGCP 1.0
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IP Unity Harmony 6000
Privacy Director
SIP RFC3261
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IP Unity Harmony 6000
Voicemail Server
SIP RFC3261
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Cisco IAD 242x
Residential/Business Gateway
MGCP 1.0
12.3(21)
Cisco IAD 243x
Residential/Business Gateway
MGCP 1.0
12.4(4)T5
Cisco Cat 3550
Ethernet Switch
121-22.EA6
Cisco Cat 2950
Ethernet Switch
121-22.EA6
Cisco MGX 8850 VISM
Trunking Gateway
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
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Cisco MGX VXSM
Trunking Gateway
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
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Cisco AS5300
Trunking Gateway1
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
12.4.12
Cisco AS5350
Trunking Gateway1
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
12.4.12
Cisco AS5400
Trunking Gateway
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
12.4.12
Cisco PXM45/AXSM
Trunking Gateway
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
5.52(10.255)D
Cisco PXM1-4-155
Trunking Gateway
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
5.3.1
Cisco VISM-PR
Trunking Gateway
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
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Cisco RPM
Trunking Gateway
MGCP 1.0, TGCP
12.4(6) T6
Cisco 2651
SS7 Signaling Gateway
SIGTRAN M3UA/SUA
12.2(25)SW7, 12.4(11)SW
Cisco 2811 ITP
SS7 Signaling Gateway
SIGTRAN M3UA/SUA
12.4(11)SW
Cisco 73xx ITP
SS7 Signaling Gateway
SIGTRAN M3UA/SUA
12.2(25)SW7, 12.2(18)ixc
Cisco 750x ITP
SS7 Signaling Gateway
SIGTRAN M3UA/SUA
12.2(25)SW7, 12.4(11)SW
Cisco uBR7246VXR Router
CMTS
PacketCable EM 08
12.3(13a)BC1, 12.3(13a)BC3
Cisco uBR 10K
CMTS
CALEA SII
12.3(13a)BC1, 12.3(13a)BC3
Cisco MSFC1
IP Core-Cat 6500
6.4-20
Cisco MSFC1
IP Core-Cat 6500
121-26.E4
Arris TM402P
eMTA
NCS 1.0, IPSEC
TS0440559_022406_MODEL_4_5_TELNET_ON
Motorola SBV5220
eMTA
NCS 1.0, IPSEC
2.16.1.1
Motorola SBV5120
eMTA
NCS 1.0, IPSEC
2.16.1.1
Motorola SBV4200
eMTA
NCS 1.0, IPSEC
2.16.1.1
Scientific Atlanta Dpx2203
eMTA
NCS 1.0, IPSEC
v1.1.2r1151-050224b-5
Linksys PAP2
SIP endpoint
SIP
3.1.5(Lsd)
Cisco 7940
SIP phone
SIP
6.2
Cisco 7960
SIP phone
SIP
6.2
Camiant Multimedia Service Controller
Policy server
2.3
CableMatrix On-Demand Service Platform (ODSP)
Policy server
1.0.0b6
Netnumber Titan
ENUM application
5.2.11
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Table Sizes
To check the size of all tables specific to your BTS 10200 configuration, perform the command show db-usage.
Operator Access
Operator access to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch is available only by secure shell (SSH) session to the EMS over Ethernet. The BTS 10200 does not support nonsecure FTP; in order for you to FTP to any other system, your BTS 10200 system must have secure FTP (SFTP) capabilities.
For security purposes, SSH access is limited to using defined management interfaces.
Installation Notes
Before running an installation, plan accordingly, by using the Install and Upgrade Guides. These guides provide detailed installation procedures. Installing the BTS 10200 Softswitch consists of:
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After installing and cabling the hardware, use the jumpstart procedure to have the system jumpstarted with the proper OS version and kernel patch level. Once the system is configured properly, you can begin the application installation.
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Upgrade Procedures
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A procedure is available for customers upgrading between Cisco BTS 10200 releases.
The Upgrade Guides are available on the Install and Upgrade Guides documentation web site.
Upgrades and SIP Session Timers
SIP Session Timer values configured prior to Release 5.0 are reset to the default values after an upgrade to Release 5.0. Additionally, you cannot configure the SIP session timers, such as minSE and session_expires_delta_secs, on the CA-CONFIG table.
To configure the SIP timers, you must use the new SIP-TIMER-PROFILE table and reference the SIP timers in the CA-CONFIG table.
Caveats
The Bug Toolkit online application allows you to query defects and caveats.
Bug Toolkit
To access Bug Toolkit, you must have an Internet connection, a Web browser, and a Cisco.com username and password. To query defects and caveats, follow this procedure:
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To view all caveats for Cisco BTS 10200, go to the "Search for bugs in other Cisco software and hardware products" section, and start typing BTS in the Product Name field.
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Bug Toolkit returns the list of caveats based on your query.
New Features and Enhancements for Release 5.0, Maintenance Release 2 (5.0.3)
New documentation for these Release 5.0, MR2 features can be accessed at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vcallcon/ps531/products_feature_guides_list.html
The following features were added or enhanced for Release 5.0, MR2:
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Multiline Variety Package
The BTS 10200 Multiline Variety Package (MVP) feature allows service providers to create logical groupings of subscribers and provide centrex features such as call-hold, call-park/retrieve and extension dialing to the subscribers within the group without requiring them to use access codes.
Although the MVP feature does not require access codes, you can configure the BTS 10200 to use prefixed extensions to reach subscribers within the group. For example, you can configure a group of eight subscribers with 1-digit extensions ranging from *2 to *9 or a group of up to 30 subscribers with 2-digit extensions ranging from *20 to *49. You can assign *0 for operator or attendant access.
For more detailed information on the MVP feature, refer to the Multiline Variety Package Feature Module.
IDX Soft Limits Enforcement
The IDX Soft Limits Enforcement feature sets soft limits on table sizes so that the IDX index cannot increment past the bounds. This feature synchronizes the memory size between a BTS 10200 Softswitch side A network element (NE) and a side B NE when the maximum memory size configuration increments in soak mode during a software upgrade to a new release. This addresses the backward replication issue that may cause data corruption due to the IDX being out of bounds.
When table sizes grow in soak mode while upgrading, call activity during soak mode may cause the following potential problems:
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Note that this feature addresses issues caused when table sizes increase. Currently, full system fallback is not supported if the new release has a larger table size.
Implementation of the IDX Soft Limits Enforcement feature involves the following:
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A new major alarm, DATABASE(27)—Failure setting IDX table soft limit, is implemented with this feature.
CMTS Discovery Using the Static Subnet Table Enhancements
This feature was introduced in Release 5.0 MR1. See the CMTS Discovery Using the Static Subnet Table feature description.
In Release 5.0 MR2, this feature was enhanced to provide the following new CLI commands:
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For more detailed information on this feature and the new CLI commands, refer to the CMTS Discovery Using the Static Subnet Table Feature Module.
Multiple EMS Spindles
The Multiple EMS Spindles feature is an optional configuration that offers improved provisioning performance on the BTS 10200. The addition of EMS spindles (hard disks) significantly improves provisioning throughput, thereby increasing the capacity of the BTS 10200.
Multiple EMS spindles are installed on the BTS 10200 through a single, executable script which is run during a fresh OS install. The installation script migrates the existing Oracle database to a new disk pool, and the new file system is maintained after any reboots or application upgrades. There are no changes to any existing BTS 10200 application software.
For more information on multiple EMS spindles, refer to the Multiple EMS Spindles Feature Module.
PacketCable CMS Subscriber Provisioning with SOAP/XML
CMS subscriber provisioning over SOAP/XML interface was introduced in Release 5.0. This initial release supported only the Pkt-p1 interface to the Provisioning Server (PS)/Call Management Server (CMS) and the PcspService Object, without extensions.
In Release 5.0 MR2, CMS subscriber provisioning with SOAP/XML is fully compliant with the PKT-SP-CMSPROV1.5-I01-050128 PacketCable specification, allowing full support of PacketCable 1.5 subscriber provisioning.
In addition, the BTS 10200 now supports Cisco-specific extensions and customer-specific extensions to allow full provisioning and turn up of an in-service subscriber. The SOAP/XML interface enables you to peform the following provisioning operations:
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Requests and responses between the Call Management Server (CMS) and Provisioning Server (PS) must be encapsulated in SOAP version 1.1. Secure transport protocol is achieved through the use of IPSec.
For more information on CMS subscriber provisioning with SOAP/XML, refer to the PacketCable CMS Subscriber Provisioning with SOAP/XML Feature Module (Beta Version).
CALEA Support for MLHG
BTS10200 provides CALEA support for the multiline hunt group (MLHG) where by a group or an individual member (i.e. Terminal) of a group can be placed under surveillance. If the whole MLHG group is under surveillance (i.e. Pilot DN is tapped), the BTS10200 will send call-identiying information for all the incoming calls to the group and outgoing calls from the group. If an individual member of group is under surveillance (i.e. associate DN is tapped), the BTS10200 will send call-identifying information for all the calls originating from the tapped terminal or terminated to the tapped terminal.
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CALEA Support for SIP Triggers
In Release 5.0 MR2, CALEA is supported for SIP triggers. The BTS 10200 CMS sends a CALEA Service Instance Message (SIM) with a service name of Call Block. The message is sent when SIP trigger calls are blocked by the Announcement Server (AS). Cause code 21 appears in the reason header of the message.
Ring Tone Mapping with SIP Triggers
Prior to Release 5.0 MR2, a BTS 10200 deployed with SIP triggers did not accept the Alert-info header sent from the Application Server (AS). As a result, certain features on the AS could not have distinctive ring tones and call waiting tones assigned to them.
In Release 5.0 MR2, the BTS 10200 is enhanced to accept the Alert-info header from the AS. The following values are allowed in the Alert-info header:
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If the called NCS subscriber has call waiting, then the BTS 10200 applies the call waiting tone (CWT). If the call waiting tone is CWT1, then the BTS 10200 overwrites the tone based on the information in the Alert-info header received from the AS as follows:
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Call Disposition—Delineate Blocked Calls from Incomplete Calls
To delineate blocked calls from incomplete calls requires the BTS 10200 to translate the reason code sent to the BTS 10200 from the SIP application server in BYE (only) into a new service type in the CDR. The new service type will indicate that Call-Blocked-because of Privacy Plus to the billing servers.
To make this requirement extendable to new features to be provided by application servers in future, the following is implemented:
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During the invocation of the SIP trigger feature, if BYE is received from the application server with a reason-header having a code (can be any 2 digit or 3 digit code), the BTS 10200 will add a value of 200 to the code and capture it as the service type in billing. The code capture can be used by the billing server to determine the feature provided by the application server. For example if BYE is received with reason-code 21 from the application server, the BTS will capture code in CDR as 221.
The following is an example of the CDR that will be seen when a user executes a show command on the BTS 10200.
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SERVICETYPE 1 = AS_SERVICE_221FEATUREDATAONE1= NULL.USAGESENSITIVE1=FalseSERVICERESULTCODE1=SuccessThe numeric value that is captured in the CDR file for this service type is 221.
In the future, instead of adding the 200 to the reason code sent by the application server, the application server will send the Right Reason code (200 onwards). This removes the need for adding 200 at the BTS 10200 and at the CDR and the reason code value will be consistent.
New Features and Enhancements for Release 5.0, Maintenance Release 1 (5.0.2)
New documentation for these Release 5.0, MR1 features can be accessed at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vcallcon/ps531/products_feature_guides_list.html.
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SIP Triggers for SIP Endpoints
The SIP triggers feature was first supported in Release 5.0 for MGCP and NCS subscribers. For Release 5.0, MR1 and later, the BTS 10200 Softswitch supports SIP triggers for SIP endpoints (SIP subscribers) when the incoming call is based on a Directory Number (DN):
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For more detailed information on SIP triggers for SIP endpoints, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch SIP Triggers for SIP Endpoints Feature Module.
SIP Server Groups
The SIP Server Groups feature provides an alternative to the DNS-SRV (RFC-3263) method for destination selection on the BTS 10200 SIP interface, while providing capabilities that extend beyond what DNS-SRV provides. These additional capabilities are:
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This feature eliminates the need for the BTS 10200 SIP interface to perform DNS lookups for call processing. The elimination of DNS lookups helps avoid performance impacts on SIP call processing on the BTS 10200 as a result of DNS server latency, which can occur due to network congestion.
For more information on the SIP server groups feature, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch SIP Server Groups Feature Module.
CORBA Session Manageability
The CORBA session manageability enhancements affect the manageability of CORBA user sessions and impact the following areas:
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For more information on the CORBA manageability enhancements, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch CORBA Manageability Featurette.
Seasonal Suspend
The Seasonal Suspend feature allows subscribers to suspend, rather than disconnect, their telephone service when going away for the off-season. This feature affects both inbound and outbound calls on the subscriber line.
This feature disables all domestic and international inbound and outbound calling, operator services, directory assistance, caller ID blocking, vertical service codes (VSCs), midcall and hookflash-based features, and all calling features other than the following:
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The Seasonal Suspend feature is not available to Centrex or MLHG subscribers.
The BTS 10200 does not place any restrictions on the start and stop dates for seasonal suspend.
If no referral number is provisioned for a subscriber in the subscriber-feature-data table, then the system plays the generic seasonal suspend message.
For more information on the Season Suspend feature, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Seasonal Suspend Feature Module.
SIP Name Dialing
The SIP Name Dialing feature enables the BTS 10200 to support the SIP soft clients.
For Release 5.0, MR1, only the voice portion of the SIP name dialing feature is implemented.
SIP soft clients can be provisioned in multiple BTS 10200 Softswitches within a network.
For more information on the SIP Name Dialing feature, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch SIP Name Dialing Feature Module.
Disable Platform Shared Memory Replication
Beginning with Release 5.0, MR1, the BTS 10200 supports replication disabling. This capability is used when performing upgrade procedures.
Aggregation ID Subnet
The Aggregation ID (aggr-id) Subnet feature allows a service provider to use the Subnet table to configure all subnets handled by every cable modem termination system (CMTS). The BTS 10200 Softswitch uses the IP address of the embedded multimedia terminal adapter (eMTA) and Subnet table to determine the CMTS handling of a particular eMTA. A CMTS is an aggregation device for multiple eMTAs.
For more information on the Aggregation ID Subnet feature, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Aggregation ID Subnet Feature Module.
CMTS Discovery Using the Static Subnet Table
The CMTS Discovery Using the Static Subnet Table feature uses the statically provisioned Subnet table in the BTS 10200 system. The service providers must configure all subnets handled by every CMTS using the Subnet table. The BTS 10200 uses the IP address of the MTA and the Subnet table information to determine the CMTS (AGGR) handling the MTA.
The BTS 10200 uses the following data precedence to decide MTA Effective-AGGR-ID:
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For more detailed information on this feature, refer to the CMTS Discovery Using the Static Subnet Table Feature Module.
Bulk Data Export
The Bulk Data Export feature introduces a new database tool to export the BTS 10200 EMS provisioning data from the Oracle database to raw ASCII data files. The new tool provides a transport for the customer to migrate the BTS 10200 data to other reporting systems. This feature also serves as a supplemental backup mechanism.
This new data export tool reduces the total data export time from several hours to minutes. It also provides customers with better granularity and flexibility to specify the export contents.
The user must logon to the BTS 10200 EMS system as one of the following users to execute the tool:
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The operating system btsoper group and btsoper user is created at the BTS 10200 installation.
A few dbexp operations can only be executed by the privileged Oracle user.
For more information on the Bulk Data Export feature, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Bulk Data Export Feature Module.
Subscriber ID Parameter and DQoS Measurement Counters Support
This feature (PacketCable ECN, DQoS 1.5-N-06.0339-4) adds a Subscriber ID in all Gate Control messages and enhances error codes returned from the Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS).
In the current DQoS (Dynamic Quality-of-Service) specification, the Gate ID is unique only to individual CMTS. With the CMTS proxying all Call Management Server (CMS) Gate control messaging through a central device, the CMS only has a single Common Open Policy Service (COPS) association to the proxy device. Since Gate IDs can be duplicated when using multiple CMTSs, this feature adds a Subscriber ID to each Gate Control message to disambiguate the Gate IDs between the CMS and proxy device.
The ECN DQoS 1.5-N-06.0339-4 augments the following COPS messages, where the Subscriber ID parameter is added:
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The Subscriber ID is already available on the CMS and is currently used in the Gate-Alloc and Gate-Set messages.
This feature also enhances the error codes returned from CMTS or its proxy to allow more precise reasons as to why a particular gate operation failed.
For more information on the Subscriber ID Parameter and DQoS Measurement Counters Support feature, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Subscriber ID Parameter and DQoS Measurement Counters Support Feature Module.
ENUM Application
The ENUM Application feature allows translation of E.164 address and SIP URL for call routing. The BTS 10200 interfaces with an external ENUM server for call routing.
This feature enables the BTS 10200 to perform ENUM query of calls and determine if a call is on-net. After the ENUM query, the BTS 10200 routes calls on-net or towards PTSN.
The new CDR field, ENUM-ROUTE-USED, is implemented for this feature.
For more information on the ENUM Application feature, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch ENUM Capability Feature Module.
Own Calling Number Announcement Enhancement
The Own Calling Number Announcement (OCNA) feature was enhanced in Release 5.0, MR1 to allow you to provision and activate the feature through a vertical service code (VSC).
For more information on the OCNA feature, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Own Calling Number Announcement Feature Module.
Account Code Collection Enhancement
The following provisionable FEATURE-CONFIG parameters are added to the Feature Configuration Base table for account code collection:
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Also, the CA-CONFIG parameter ACCT-CODE-PROMPT-DELAY accepts a maximum value of 10000.
For more information on the these new parameters for account code collection, refer to Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Call Processing Command Line Interface Reference - Call Processing Commands
