CM3G-305-E1 Introduction to the ZXC10

3GCN GT Number Preparation

Course Objective:
· Familiar with 3GCN GT Number Preparation
Contents

1 Overview of GT .......................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Function of GT.................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 GT Number Category........................................................................................................................ 2

2 GT Number Translation selector .............................................................................................................. 3

2.1 GT Translation Selector .................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 MSCe GT Translation Selector Configuration.................................................................................. 4

2.3 HLRe GT Translation Selector Configuration .................................................................................. 6

3 GT Number Translation Data ................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Addressing Mode .............................................................................................................................. 7

3.2 Number Translation Digit Length ..................................................................................................... 7

3.3 GT Translation Data.......................................................................................................................... 8

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Key points

· Function of GT

· GT number category

1.1 Function of GT
The function of GT number configuration is to translate the route label in the GT
number format offered by the application layer into the destination signaling point or
the GT format of STP and DPC+SSN form (the global name form and the destination
signaling point code + sub-system number mode). Select the GT format or the
DPC+SSN format for transmission according to the actual network transmission
characteristics.

The main purpose of GT number configuration is to serve SCCP routing. In the CDMA
system, MAP signaling between entities such as HLR in MSC/VLR and the networks
is sent through the SCCP. All entities are directly interconnected. So such signaling can
also be transferred through signaling transfer points. After SCCP receives messages
from the MAP application layer, it will send, receive, or transfer these messages
according to the route labels provided in the messages. SCCP can send messages via
networks in two modes: GT routing and DPC+SSN routing.

The main difference between the two routing modes GT and DPC+SSN lies in the case
when STP exists between the source signaling point and the destination signaling point.

The DPC+SSN routing mode requires that all signaling points in the network,
including the source signaling point, the destination signaling point and STP can
identify the DPC. After signaling arrives at the intermediate node, it is directly sent via
the MTP layer, instead of the SCCP layer. In this case, much more DPC data should be
configured for the source signaling point and STP.

The GT routing can be used in the case that the source signaling point and some STPs
do not know the final DPC of this signaling. With this addressing method, when
signaling is sent to STP, GT shall be first translated via SCCP into the destination
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signaling point or the DPC of STP, then messages can be transferred to MTP for
transmission. In GT routing, the source signaling point needs to send the signaling to
STP only according to the GT number prefix, so that STP can further translate it to
determine whether it should be sent to the next STP or the destination signaling point.
In this case, much less DPC data are required for the source signaling point and STP.

1.2 GT Number Category

In the ZXC10 3GCN, three kinds of GT number should be configured:

CDMA system entity number (MSCe/MSC number, HLR number, MC number, and
SCP number)

Mobile subscriber number (MDN)

IMSI number (that is, number in E212 format)

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Key points

· GT Translation Selector

· MSCe GT translation selector configuration

· HLRe GT translation selector configuration

2.1 GT Translation Selector

GT Type, Translation Type, Numbering Plan and GT Address Information determine a
selector and its attributes, including Country Code, National Maximum Digit Length,
National Minimum Digit Length, International Maximum Digit Length, International
Minimum Digit Length, Maximum/minimum translation and whether Default GT is
included or not.

Country code: If a GT number contains a country code, it is regarded as a national GT

number. Perform GT translation with national maximum/minimum digit length.
Otherwise, perform GT translation with international maximum/minimum digit length.

Maximum/minimum translation: In the GT translation direction, the rule to select GT is

to start from the beginning, to choose the minimum prefix of this number that can
identify different office IDs, to make the translation, and to select few identifiable
prefixes as possible so as to simplify GT configuration. To facilitate the engineering
commissioning, the ZXC10 3GCN adopts the GT translation mode from the back to the
front. In the case of GT number translation, find the matching option of the longest
length, and perform the translation from the long number to the short number. For
example, the analyzed number is 8613309876543, the system analyzes whether the
matching item of 8613309876543 exists. If yes, end it. If not, analyze 861330987654,
86133098765, 8613309876, 861330987 and so on until the matching item is found. In
general, the forward translation is performed. Use the backward translation in the case
of the ascending.

Default GT: The default GT of a coding plan. Selection of translation result: If the
selector does not contain SCCP GT number, the translation fails normally. However, if

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this option is selected, the translation result will be replaced with the default GT
number result, with the prerequisite that the subscriber has added default GT number to
the selector. The default GT number is configured in the selector attributes. If necessary,
output all data that cannot be found in the MP to the GT translation point. In this case,
less data can be made.

In the office configuration, if any screening translation type is selected, SCCP GT

translation will be regarded as 0. Therefore, a selector with translation type 0 needs to
be made. The SCCP GT translation type is invalid. Such a case also applies to screen
numbering plan and address attributes. This aims to guarantee flexible GT translation
and improves compatibility under the condition that some contents of GT numbers
presented in networks are not well regulated, and data entries input by some vendors
are not standardized.

2.2 MSCe GT Translation Selector Configuration

The GT translation selector corresponds to entries of various GT translation data. In the
CDMA network system, four GT translation selector entries must be configured. It is
shown as follows:

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1. GT selector 1

The ISDN/telephone number plan 1 with the translation type 0: Used for call
processing route selection and short message call route selection. In the selector,
configure MDNs of all CDMA subscribers in the country to direct to the HLR
(associated) or STP (non-associated HLR subscribers).

2. GT selector 2

Use the land mobile numbering plan 6 of the translation type 0: Used for
mobility management and response message route selection. The selector should
be configured as follows:

· Configure IMSIs of all CDMA subscribers in the country to direct to the HLR or
STP (non-associated HLR subscribers)

· Allow the international subscriber roaming IMSI to direct to the STP.

· The GT of the local MSCe is directed to the local office.

· GT number (HLR, MC, SCP, and MSC) of equipment in the CDMA network is
directed to each office or STP (non-associated equipment).

· GT number of international roaming TSI gateway is directed to the STP.

3. GT selector 3

Use the ISDN/telephone numbering plan 1 of the translation type 128: Used for
the forwarding of short messages and transmitting of short message notification
from the HLR to the MC. The selector should be configured as follows:

· Configure MDN number segment of CDMA subscribers of the whole country to

direct to respective MC (Only the STP should be configured. The MSCe end
office should not be configured).

4. GT selector 4

Use the land mobile numbering plan 6 of the translation type 128: Used for the
call origination of short messages and transmitting of short message notification
from the MSC to the MC. The selector should be configured as follows:

· Configure IMSI number segment of all CDMA subscribers in the whole country
to direct to each MC.

· Allow the international subscriber roaming IMSI to direct to the STP (the

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destination is TSI gateway).

2.3 HLRe GT Translation Selector Configuration

The GT translation selector corresponds to entries of various GT translation data. In the
CDMA network system, four GT translation selector entries must be configured.

1. GT selector 1

The ISDN/telephone numbering plan 1 with the translation type 0: Used for call
processing route selection and short message call route selection. In the selector,
configure MDNs of all CDMA subscribers in this office to direct to the local
office.

2. GT selector 2

Use the land mobile numbering plan 6 of the translation type 0: Used for
mobility management and response message route selection. The selector should
be configured as follows:

· IMSI number of CDMA subscribers in this office is directed to the office.

· The GT of the local HLRe is directed to the local office.

· GT number (HLR, MC, SCP, and MSC) of equipment in the CDMA network is
directed to each office or STP (non-associated equipment).

3. GT selector 3

Use the ISDN/telephone numbering plan 1 of the translation type 128: Used for
the forwarding of short messages and transmitting of short message notification
from the HLR to the MC. The selector should be configured as follows:

· Configure MDN number segment of all CDMA subscribers in the office to

direct to each MC.

4. GT selector 4

Use the land mobile numbering plan 6 of the translation type 128: Used for the
call origination of short messages and transmitting of short message notification
from the MSC to the MC. Therefore, the HLRe should not be configured.

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Key points

· Addressing mode

· Number translation digit length

· GT translation data

3.1 Addressing Mode

CDMA network SCCP addressing mode of China Unicom is: Inter-province service
and MC SCCP message addressing mode in the CDMA network is the GT addressing
mode. It is from the transmitting end LSTP/HSTP and receiving end LSTP/HSTP to the
destination after two GT translation addressing. All HSTPs of the CDMA network
work concurrently as the LSTP of the local province. Therefore, it is responsible for the
GT translation task. The SCCP message addressing mode of intra-province services are
also in the GT mode.

The SS7 addressing mode from each SP to other provinces is the GT addressing. Each
SP transmits messages from other provinces to local province LSTP according to the
GT addressing mode. The local provincial LSTP/HSTP routes this message to the
LSTP/HSTP of the destination province. The destination LSTP/HSTP translates this
message to the destination SP of the local province.

According to this requirement, the LSTP must be configured with all LSTP office
directions of the CDMA network and all HSTP office directions. In the GT number
translation part of the SCCP, the GT route should direct to the peer LSTP. It should not
be sent to the HSTP to translate to the peer LSTP.

3.2 Number Translation Digit Length

Requirement of China Unicom: The MSC judges whether the message is the
inter-province service according to H0H1H2 /M1M2M3 in the called GT address of the
called party in the SCCP layer. If the H0H1H2/M1M2M3 is not the local province
H0H1H2/M1M2M3, it is an inter-province service. The GT number translation digit

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length of the HSTP/LSTP is as follows: For E.164 number, analyze until

86133H0H1H2; for E.212 number, analyze until 460030X H0H1H2 (IMSI) (X is 9, 3),
46003 09 44 M1M2 (MSC GT), 46003 09 H0H1H2 (HLR GT).

3.3 GT Translation Data

The GT translation data configuration interface is as follows:

GT Selector: Corresponding to the inlets of various GT translations, a part of GT.

GT Number: Minimum GT number prefix that can recognize different office directions
in the configured numbers for the selector, a part of GT.

Signaling point office direction: The office direction of the signaling transmitting.
Actually, select the signaling DPC.

Routing indicator: 0 - GT routing by the address in the field. 1 - Routing by DPC +

SSN.

SPC indicator: Only active in the defined SS7 network.

SSN Code: Code of the subsystem, as explained in Table 3.3-1. In the ZXC10-MSCe, 0
is selected in most cases, indicating to forbid the SCCP from checking the subsystem.

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Global Title Indicator: normally 4 is selected for GT routing. The meanings are shown
in Table 3.3-2.

Table 3.3-1 Meaning of SSN Code

Value Explanation
0 SSN with subsystem excluded
1 SCCP management
2 Standby
3 ISDN user part
4 Operation and maintenance management part
5 Mobile intelligent user part
6 HLR
7 VLR
8 MSC
9 EIR
10 Authentication center
11 Standby
12 Intelligent network application part
13~252 Standby
253 Base station subsystem operation and maintenance application part
254 BSSAP

Table 3.3-2 Meanings of Global Indicators

Value Explanation
0 Address field does not contain a global name.
1 The global name only contains address attribute indicator.
2 The global name only contains the translation type.
The global name contains translation type, numbering plan and address information
3
coding mode.
The global name contains translation type, numbering plan, coding method, and
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address attribute indicator.