Provisioning Guide (Release 4.x) - Chapter 2 - Initial Softswitch Provisioning [Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch]

Table Of Contents

Initial Softswitch Provisioning

Call Agent Provisioning

Add a Call Agent

Add a Call Agent Profile

Change a Call Agent Configuration

Call Agent Configuration Base Table

Add a National Destination Code

Add an Exchange Code

Add an Office Code

Add a Digit Map

Add a Point of Presence

Provisioning a Feature Server

Add a Feature Server

Add a Feature

Add a Vertical Service Code

Add a Service

Initial Softswitch Provisioning

Revised: July 28, 2009, OL-4366-13

This chapter describes how to provision the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Call Agent and Feature Server and is organized into the following sections:

•Call Agent Provisioning

•Provisioning a Feature Server

For a more detailed description of all Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch tables, tokens, and value ranges, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Command Line Interface Reference Guide.

Call Agent Provisioning

The Call Agent (CA) provides signaling and call processing (call setup and teardown) for the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch. This section describes the steps necessary to add the Call Agent and associated office tables to the system.

Table 2-1 provides an example of the steps required to provision the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Call Agent and lists example CLI commands with mandatory tokens. Click on each step for a description of the step.

Table 2-1 Call Agent Provisioning

Step

Description

CLI Command

Step 1

Add a Call Agent

add call-agent id=CA101

Step 2

Add a Call Agent Profile

add call-agent-profile id=CA146; cms-id=12345; mgc-supp=y; mgc-id=12345; feid=financial-entity-id1; cdb-billing-supp=y; em-billing-supp=n;

Step 3

Change a Call Agent Configuration

show ca-config type=susp-tmr;

change ca-config type=susp-tmr; datatype=integer;value=300

Note The add command is used during installation but additional parameters cannot be added.

Step 4

Add a National Destination Code

add ndc digit-string=469;

Step 5

Add an Exchange Code

add exchange-code ndc=469; ec=255;

Step 6

Add an Office Code

add office-code call-agent-id=CA146; ndc=469; ec=255; dn-group=xxxx;

Step 7

Add a Digit Map

add digit-map id=default; digit-pattern=0T|00|[2-9]11|[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|0[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|011xxxxxxxxxxxxx.T|101xxxx|#|*[4-9]x|*[2-3]xx|11xx|[2-9]# |[2-4]x#|[2-9]T|[2-4]xT|01xxxxxxxxxxx;

Note This digit pattern permits the creation of both two and three-digit VSCs. If the first digit is 2 or 3, the length is 3 digits. If first digit is 4-9, the length is 2 digit. For example:
*2-3xxx
*4-9xx

Step 8

Add a Point of Presence

add pop id=1; state=tx; country=usa; timezone=CST;

Add a Call Agent

The Call Agent (call-agent) table contains the domain name and tsap addresses of the Call Agent as well as the primary and secondary IP addresses of the Element Management System (EMS).
Command

Purpose
add call-agent id=CA101; 
Adds a Call Agent
Add a Call Agent Profile

The Call Agent Profile (ca-agent-profile) table defines the properties (functionality) of the Call Agent.
Command

Purpose
add call-agent-profile id=CA146; 
cms-id=12345; mgc-supp=y; mgc-id=12345; 
feid=financial-entity-id1; 
cdb-billing-supp=y; em-billing-supp=n; 
Adds a Call Agent profile
Change a Call Agent Configuration

The Call Agent Configuration (ca-config) table defines the defaults for each Call Agent. The defaults are prepopulated at installation. Only change and show commands are valid. See the Cisco BTS 10200 Command Line Interface Reference Guide, Appendix A, "Call Agent and Feature Server Configurable Parameters," for a complete list of configurable parameters.

Command

Purpose

change ca-config type=susp-tmr; datatype=integer;value=300;

Configures Call Agent parameters

Note The add command is used during installation; additional parameters cannot be added.

Call Agent Configuration Base Table

The Call Agent Configuration Base (ca-config-base) table is a static table in the EMS to perform constraint checks. This table is not provisionable. Only the show command is allowed. Use the show command in this table to change information in the Call Agent Configuration table. Information in the Call Agent Configuration Base table must match the information in the Call Agent Configuration table.

Add a National Destination Code

The National Destination Code (ndc-code) table defines the home area codes supported by the Call Agent.

Command

Purpose

add ndc digit-string=469;

Adds a national destination code

Add an Exchange Code

The Exchange Code (exchange-code) table specifies the office codes assigned to a particular Call Agent. This table defines the office-code-index (normalized office code) that is used as an index in the DN2Subscriber table.

Command

Purpose

add exchange-code ndc=469; ec=255;

Adds an exchange code

Add an Office Code

The Office Code (office-code) table specifies the office codes assigned to a particular Call Agent. The office codes defined in this table normally terminate to a subscriber. This table defines the office-code-index (normalized office code) that is used as an index in the DN2Subscriber table.
Command

Purpose
add office-code call-agent-id=CA146; 
ndc=469; ec=255; dn-group=xxxx;
Adds an office code
Add a Digit Map

The Digit Map (digit-map) table tells a media gateway (MGW) how to collect and report dialed digits. The Call Agent uses a default digit map ID for normal digit collection unless a specific digit map ID is assigned to the subscriber. POTS subscribers use a public dialing plan. Centrex subscribers use a customized dialing plan.

Command

Purpose

add digit-map id=default; digit-pattern=0T|00|[2-9]11|[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|0[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|011xxxxxxxxxxxxx.T|101xxxx|#|*[4-9]x|*[2-3]xx|11xx|[2-9]# |[2-4]x#|[2-9]T|[2-4]xT|01xxxxxxxxxxx;

Adds an digit map

Note This table is case-sensitive.

Add a Point of Presence

The Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Call Agent can serve several geographical regions or Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) simultaneously. Each geographical region is referred to as a point of presence (POP). Each POP has its own unique dialing and routing characteristics. The Point of Presence (pop) table contains the default dialing and routing characteristics. Each originating entity (subscriber or trunk group) is assigned to a POP. The POP also performs policy routing, for example, to route the call to the nearest announcement server in the POP or to the nearest interLATA carrier location within a POP.
Command

Purpose
add pop id=1; state=tx; country=usa; 
timezone=CST;
Adds an point of presence
Provisioning a Feature Server

The Feature Server provides access to features through a well-defined interface, Feature Control Protocol (FCP). Cisco BTS 10200 Feature Server architecture separates feature control from call control with a clear interface defined between them. The Call Agent uses FCP to provide an effective environment to interface with multiple feature servers. This provides AIN, POTS, Centrex, ]and 800 services as required during call processing.

A Feature Server is invoked from a detection point (DP). At the DP, the Call Agent checks if any triggers are armed. If so, the Call Agent checks if the trigger applies to a subscriber, group, or office, in the order specified. If the trigger is applicable, the Call Agent invokes the feature associated with that trigger.

Table 2-2 lists the steps to provision a Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Feature Server and provides example commands with mandatory tokens. Click on each step for a description of the step.

Table 2-2 Provisioning a Feature Server

Description

CLI Command

Step 1

Add a Feature Server

add feature-server id=FSAIN201; tsap-addr-sidea= trn1AIN.trnglab.cisco.com:11205; type=AIN;

Step 2

Add a Feature

add feature fname=CFU; tdp1=termination-attempt-authorized; tid1=termination-attempt-authorized; ttype1=r; tdp2=collected-information; tid2=vertical-service-code; ttype2=r; feature-server-id=FSPTC231; fname1=CFUA; fname2=CFUD;

Step 3

Add a Vertical Service Code

add vsc digit-string=*72; fname=CFUA;

Step 4

Add a Service

add service id=1; fname1=CFU; fname2=CFB; fname3=CFNA; fname4=CW;

Add a Feature Server

The Feature Server (feature-server) table identifies the location and type of Feature Server (POTS or AIN). It also identifies the IP address of the primary and secondary Element Management System (EMS) and MGWs used by the Feature Server. It is updated at both the Call Agent and the applicable Feature Server. The Feature Server can be prepopulated during installation using a script, and it is used to automatically provision the Service Trigger table.

Command

Purpose

add feature-server id=FSAIN201; tsap-addr-sidea= trn1AIN.trnglab.cisco.com:11205; type=AIN;

Adds a Feature Server

Note The socket port provisioning for the tsap address of the feature server must be 11235 for FSPTC and 11205 for FSAIN, without regard to what instance has been defined for the FSAIN and the FSPTC.

Table 2-3 lists the service types and features available on a POTS/Centrex/Tandem Feature Server.

Table 2-3 Service Types and Features on POT/Centrex/Tandem Feature Server

Service Type

Feature Name

Class of Service Restrictions

Number Blocking

Restrictions based on category of service:

•900 Blocking

•Directory Assistance Blocking

•International Blocking

•976 Blocking

•National Black/White List

•International Black/White List

•Casual Black/White List

•Account Codes

•Authorization Codes

Screening features

Selective Call Forwarding

Selective Call Acceptance

Selective Call Rejection, Call Block

Distinctive Ringing/Call Waiting

POTS features

Analog DID for PBX (FXO)

DOD for PBX

Multiple Directory Numbers (Teen Service)

Common features
(POTS and Centrex)

Call Forwarding Unconditional

Remote Activation of Call Forwarding

Remote Call Forwarding

Call Forwarding On Busy

Call Forwarding No Answer

Calling Number Delivery Blocking

Calling Name Delivery Blocking

Calling Identity Delivery and Suppression

Calling Number Delivery

Calling Name Delivery (No External Query)

Calling Identity Delivery on Call Waiting

Anonymous Call Rejection

Automatic Callback (Repeat Dialing)

Automatic Recall (Call Return)

Call Block (Reject Caller)

Call Waiting

Cancel Call Waiting

Customer-Originated Trace

Do Not Disturb

Hotline Service

Warmline Service

Interactive Voice Response Functions

Multiline Hunt Group (MLHG)

Speed Call (1-digit and 2-digit)

Three-Way Calling

Usage-Sensitive Three-Way Calling

Visual Message Waiting Indicator

Basic Centrex features

Customized Dialing Plan

Intercom Dialing

Semi/Fully Restricted Lines

Direct Inward Dialing (DID)

Distinctive Alerting/Call Waiting Indication on DID

Direct Outward Dialing (DOD)

Incoming/Outgoing Simulated Facility Group

Call Transfer

Call Hold

Call Park and Call Retrieve

Directed Call Pickup (With and Without Barge-in)

Group Speed Call

Tandem features

ANI Screening

Note When adding a Feature Server, add the entries to the Call Agent as well as the Feature Server tables in the respective Feature Servers. The POTS Feature Server has the Feature Server table, but the AIN Feature Server does not.

Add a Feature

The Feature (feature) table defines characteristics for the features supported by the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch. Repeat this step for each feature you want to add to the system.

Command

Purpose

add feature fname=CFU; tdp1=termination-attempt-authorized; tid1=termination-attempt-authorized; ttype1=r; tdp2=collected-information; tid2=vertical-service-code; ttype2=r; feature-server-id=FSPTC231; fname1=CFUA; fname2=CFUD;

Adds a feature

Add a Vertical Service Code

The Vertical Service Code (vsc) table translates a vertical service code, also known as a star code (*XX), to a feature name. This table is preprovisioned, based on the Feature table customer records, during installation.
Command

Purpose
add vsc digit-string=*72, fname=CFUA;
Adds a VSC
Add a Service

A service is a collection of one or more features that are invoked when a trigger is reached. Each feature within a service can have one or more triggers. Services can be dynamically created within the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch. The service provider defines a service and the features associated with it. Up to ten commonly used features can be grouped into a service, and up to fifty services can be provisioned per subscriber. The subscriber is then provisioned with a service-id instead of individual features.
Command

Purpose
add service id=1; fname1=CFU; fname2=CFB; 
fname3=CFNA; fname4=CW;
Adds a service