Nortel Networks continues to demonstrate its commitment to quality and its customers’ business drivers with the SN07 Software Release. Nortel Networks versatile solutions offer service providers flexible choices forupgrading their networks. Hardware and software enhancements made in SN07introduce new feature offerings and meet network requirements for time divisionmultiplexing (TDM) and Voice over Packet (VoP) communications networks.Succession* leverages the rich tradition of DMS* software and components to bringreliability and service-richness to packet networks. Successful deployment of DMSequipment for over 25 years has been followed by successful deployment of ourSuccession VoP solutions in the past three years by various carriers around the globe.

Wireline service providers have become increasingly pragmatic about the purchaseof networking equipment. Service providers must address how to preserve theirmargins on the voice business as it comes under increasing competitive pressure,and at the same time build an infrastructure for the next wave of services themarket will demand. Our belief is that a packet network (whether ATM or IP, orin the future MPLS) is the solution to help service providers meet future network-ing needs—a packet network built not only for voice, but for any voice, data, ormultimedia applications, where service providers can take advantage of capital andoperational savings for managing diverse applications over a single packet back-bone. Many large service providers are driving to become superclass carriers,which involves owning the entire user experience: local voice, long distance, data,multimedia, wireless, and services. There is no better method for achieving thisobjective than with a dynamic packet network as the foundation.

The rate of adoption of the latest broadband, Voice over Packet, and multimediatechnologies will vary by service provider market strategy and the competitivenessof the market being served. For this reason, we are providing solutions for a rangeof evolution strategies from conservative to aggressive—carriers can upgrade andmaintain their TDM network or evolve the network to prepare for the inevitableproliferation of packet-based solutions, broadband data, and multimedia services.With our solutions, service providers can use our evolutionary steps to transitionfrom TDM to packet.

Product Bulletin

SN07 Software Release

Nortel NetworksSoftware Solution

To succeed in the presentvolatile marketplace,

network providers need more than leading-

edge hardware andsoftware. They need

a business partner that is agile, has extensive

voice and data networkexpertise and experience,

and understandsconvergence.

flexibilitysoftware

enabling multiple deployment options

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The network is and always will consist of an array of heterogeneous products thatcome from a multitude of vendors. Beyond just delivering software enhance-ments, we will outline products we will deliver through alliances, reselling agree-ments, and our developer interoperability program to help bring robust solutionsto our customers. To make these networks a reality, service providers need avendor that can assist with deploying these networks. Nortel Networks GlobalServices organization has an extensive set of professional services expertise andfirst-hand experience that can accelerate and ease the introduction of anynetwork, product, or software enhancement. Our mission—to bring robust prod-ucts to the market, complemented with network services, to provide a completesolution for our customers.

In summary, Nortel Networks SN07 Release allows wireline, cable, and wirelesscarrier networks to grow and evolve in multiple configurations—TDM, hybrid,or packet—with multiple revenue-generating features such as multimedia services,Centrex IP, and xDSL, thus empowering our customers with multiple deploymentstrategies and flexibility.

Nortel Networks has

a long history of

designing networks

that can be gracefully

upgraded as new

technologies become

available.

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Contents

Why Nortel Networks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Revenue-generating services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Carrier-grade performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Simplification through convergence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Deployment options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DMS software upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Packet Trunking on DMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Succession hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Succession initial solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

VoIP services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Succession architecture overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Succession architecture options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DMS overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DMS-100 system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DMS-200 and DMS-100/200 systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DMS-250 system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DMS-500 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DMS features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Local features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Centrex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ACD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Intelligent Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

AIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

AIN Service Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Long Distance features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

XA-Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Spectrum (SPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SuperNode Data Manager (SDM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Core and Billing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TOPS support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Succession Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

MCS 5200 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Converged Desktop with DMS/CS 2000 and MCS 5200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VoIP VPNs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Centrex IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Succession feature support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CS 2000 Series features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

MG 9000 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

MG 4000 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

IW-SPM features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Passport PVG features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Mediant Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Integrated Element Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Broadband Access Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Broadband Access Services Gateway 7000 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Broadband Access Services Gateway (BASG) 7700 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Broadband Access Services Gateway (BASG) 7500/7600 Series Mini-DSLAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Broadband Access Services Unit (BASU) 7000/7100 Optical Network Terminations (ONTs) Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Broadband Digital Loop Carrier Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Calix C7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

KEYMILE UMUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Developer Interoperability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

List of partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Baseline requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Software baseline requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Hardware baseline requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Global Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Succession component overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Network intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Integrated Element Management System (Integrated EMS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Technical education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Knowledge services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Software support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SN software for DMS applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SN software for Succession applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Software Release strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

This document is an advance planner summarizing the content for the SN07 Software Release for TDM and packet networks. This publicationhas been designed to complement—not replace—more detailed Nortel Networks technical documents.

For more informationFor more information about this product, contact your Nortel Networks sales representative or call 1-800-4 NORTEL (1-800-466-7835).

Product and service information is also available on the Internet on the Nortel Networks Web site: www.nortelnetworks.com

Why Nortel Networks?Nortel Networks Carrier Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Solutions have been designed to provide quality and value to serviceproviders. This section highlights three key values that our VoIP solutions provide:

• Revenue-generating services

• Carrier-grade performance

• Simplification through convergence

Revenue-generating servicesOur simple goal is to build a framework for delivering next-generation service—a framework that can support multimedia, data, andvoice simultaneously. In today’s competitive marketplace, it is imperative that service providers are prepared to deliver broadband andmultimedia services, personal communication services, VoIP VPNs, and Centrex IP. Complacency today can lead to missed opportunitieswhich service providers in a competitive market cannot afford. Competition is not limited to other telecommunication service providers—content providers such as Yahoo, MSN, and AOL present threats to future revenue opportunities for traditional telecommunication carriers.Service providers have already seen an impact on revenues due to increased competition for customers. New data and multimedia servicesshould be deployed to offset this revenue shortfall.

Nortel Networks Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) has a suite of multimedia services, such as personal agent, video calling, anddynamic call handling that can be used to generate additional revenue opportunities. Many of these services will not become a realityunless today’s TDM network evolves to a packet infrastructure that supports voice, data, and multimedia applications.

The Succession Communication Server (CS) 2000 Series platform used in conjunction with the MCS 5200 delivers the voice service setincluding VoIP VPNs and Centrex IP. The combination of a VoIP VPN and Centrex IP provides an ideal solution for enterprises thatmust manage a remote and mobile workforce and need a custom dialing plan. MCS services can be deployed to enterprise customers tocomplement VPN and Centrex IP offerings.

Expansion provides another opportunity for carriers to tap new revenue sources that were not previously available. The Succession MediaGateway 9000 (MG 9000) line gateway, Succession Multiservice Gateway 4000 (MG 4000) trunk gateway, and Passport* Packet VoiceGateway (PVG) can be located up to 2,000 fiber miles from the Communication Server. The geographic reach of Nortel Networks gatewayswill provide carriers with greater flexibility. Gateways enable a service provider to reach into new markets with minimal capital outlay, andestablish a presence in areas not previously served.

Broadband access is a key component for delivering next-generation features. Our Broadband Access Solutions leverage Nortel Networkscore products and services, spanning the breadth of our voice, data, and transport products. In addition, we are utilizing strategic alliancesto add best-in-class broadband access products to our line-up.

What becomes of the extensive voice service suite that has been created over the past 20+ years? Nortel Networks has extended support ofalmost all of the 3,000+ local and long distance features into the packet domain. The evolution to packet should not be one step back-ward to take two steps forward. For end users, the evolution to packet will be transparent.

Carrier-grade performanceThe quality of our VoIP products is paramount, and—as with all Nortel Networks products—reliability is inherent. The PSTN has beena pillar of quality over the past 20 years, and with Nortel Networks being one of the leading vendors for products, this reliability is due inpart to our commitment to deliver exceptional products.

Over the course of 20+ years we have been delivering products that service providers desire. The processes, tools, and procedures that wehave used to deliver on our quality commitment in the past are still in effect as we deliver next-generation VoIP products that includestandard items such as National Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) compliance. The technology has changed, but the process for deliv-ering quality with new technology has not.

The evolution of the network is clearly towards packetization, but our focus is not to mirror the largest packet network—the public Internet.The public Internet is a flexible network, but the network is unmanaged so there is no guarantee of service for anyone. The next-generationnetwork we envision takes the flexibility of the public Internet and maps that with Quality of Service (QoS) algorithms and bandwidth builtfor a set number of subscribers or end points to enable subscribers to have the bandwidth to meet their business or personal needs.

Although we prefer to be the sole provider of network components, this is not practical in today’s market nor is it desired to have a singlevendor in a free enterprise environment. With the realization that the network is made up of various vendor products, we have establishedan interoperability lab to test for interconnect between third-party components and Nortel Networks products. Much of the testing canbe done remotely—remote testing actually provides more strenuous testing of the network elements, testing that sometimes cannot besimulated when all of the components are in a single lab.

To back up our products, we provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Simplification through convergenceThe beauty of the evolution to packet is the flexibility to manage a diverse set of applications simultaneously. With the introduction of somany new services with differing bandwidth and timing requirements, it is crucial to have a network that can manage the bandwidthdemands and time sensitivities of an array of services. Packet networks can be designed with Quality of Service mechanisms to enablesuccessful and timely deliver of data.

In many cases, service providers are managing separate networks—a voice network, a private lines/VPN network, and a broadbandnetwork for high-speed access. Supporting separate networks can drive significant capital and operational expenses. Packet can helpsimplify the management and the cost of managing these applications by converging applications onto a single backbone.

Nothing is more critical to carriers in the current market environment than maximizing their investment capital. Most of the DMS infra-structure deployed today can be integrated with packet networks and reused. One of the key solution introductions in SN07 is thesupport of a Trimodal network. Trimodal allows interworking between TDM, ATM, and IP domains. Trimodal bridges TDM and packet,and removes any carrier uncertainty about which packet technology to use since no equipment will be stranded due to the interoperabilityof a Trimodal network. Components such as the MG 9000 also support ATM and IP interfaces so in the event a service provider wantsonly a single packet fabric such as IP, MG 9000s initially configured for ATM service can be modified to operate in an IP domain.

Our carrier VoIP portfolio is designed for standard physical interfaces such as OC-3 and GigE, and open software interfaces such asH.248 and SIP. Standard interfaces provide for easy network integration in a multivendor environment.

Software reuse provides the greatest investment protection to carriers. Revenue-generating local and long distance services are inherent onour CS 2000 Series platforms. Over 20 years’ worth of services have been developed and are reused to provide carriers with a completesuperclass softswitch. New services, such as Centrex IP and VoIP VPN, are integrated into the same CS 2000 series platform.

The convergence story would not be complete without examining the management of the network. In SN07, the Integrated ElementManagement System (IEMS) is introduced to consolidate the management of various network elements. Key operations, administration,and management functions such as fault, performance, and security are combined into a single interface.

Nortel Networks VoIP portfolio allows carriers to move from complex hierarchical or meshed networks to a simplified, dynamic VoIParchitecture. This simplification can produce recurring savings of up to 45 percent when compared to traditional circuit-switching basedon internal Nortel Networks analysis.

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Deployment optionsCarriers have an array of options for deploying the SN07 Software Release. Carriers can do a complete network transition to packet, tran-sition at a moderate pace by supporting a hybrid (TDM and packet) network, or continue the course with their TDM network. NortelNetworks has developed a series of options that will meet the requirements of any carrier regardless of the evolution plan. Each of theseoptions is available today.

DMS software upgrades Carriers can maintain their DMS switches and TDM infrastructure and still receive soft-ware upgrades from Nortel Networks via the SN software stream. Nortel Networks hascreated the SN software stream to serve as a single software load for both DMS andSuccession. For TDM applications, the SN software load replaces the DMS software loads(NA, UCS, and NCS). Thus, carriers can deploy SN07 to their DMS switches (andSuccession switches) to maintain a consistent feature set and operations interface—manag-ing one load reduces operational and support costs. The SN07 load contains new local,local tandem, and long distance TDM features.

Packet Trunking on DMSThe Packet Trunking on DMS application provides an opportunity to introduce the efficien-cies of packet trunking on a DMS switch. This application is currently limited to theasynchronous transfer mode (ATM) solution. Packet Trunking on DMS allows a DMSoffice to connect to packet-enabled end offices for ATM packet trunking using standardbearer-independent call control (BICC) signaling. The Packet Trunking on DMS applica-tion is ideal for carriers that want to take an incremental step in their circuit-to-packetevolution plans.

To introduce this application, carriers must have or deploy an ATM network. Nortel Networks can provide the ATM switching fabricwith the Passport 15000 Multiservice Switch. The Passport 15000 has been fully tested with Succession ATM solutions, and meets NEBSand OSMINE (operations systems modifications for intelligent network elements) requirements.

With the ATM network in place, our Packet Trunking on DMS application can be deployed using either a SuperNode 70EM or XA-Coreas the processor, ENET switching fabric, and the DPT-SPM (a new packet-enabled version of the SPM). The DPT-SPM connects to theENET via DS-512 and to the ATM network using OC-3c on the packet side. It will serve as the bridge for calls from DMS TDM linesand trunks to other nodes connected on the ATM network. The only new device introduced is the DPT-SPM. Using DPT trunks, carri-ers can easily reduce the number of trunks by 10 to 20 percent.

DPT-SPMs use dynamic, switched virtual circuits (SVCs) that replace the dedicated channels in a TDM environment. With the use ofSVCs, physical facilities are no longer point-to-point between two nodes; instead, connections are dynamically routed and share the band-width of the ATM network. Sharing bandwidth in this way reduces the number of facilities required at each node.

Succession hybridAdvancing into a full Succession packet network requires the establishment of a Succession CS 2000. The Succession hybrid is achievedby upgrading a standard DMS XA-Core processor to a Succession CS 2000. A hybrid CS 2000 can manage TDM network componentsand packet gateways simultaneously, and allows traffic to flow between TDM and packet equipment. This is again enabled through theSN software loads that include both standard DMS capability and the new CS 2000 packet capability.

The CS 2000 can be used in both ATM and IP applications. Carriers can begin the conversion from circuit-to-packet from any DMS-100Family switching system: DMS-100, DMS-200, DMS-250, or DMS-500.

Carriers can begin eliminating meshed trunking by converting DMS-200 or DMS-250 tandems to packet tandems with the CS 2000. Bydeploying a CS 2000 packet tandem as a starting point, carriers can establish Dynamic Packet Trunking in the network, and carriers canuse the same CS 2000 to introduce line access anywhere in the network.

Carriers can also deploy packet networking starting at the end-office (such as a DMS-100 or DMS-500 system). With Succession prod-ucts at the end-office, carriers have much greater flexibility than with TDM. The MG 9000 has a greater density and capability for POTS,Centrex, CLASS, private lines, and DSL over a common interface, and offers broader geographic reach. In end-office applications,Succession products can be used for line growth, end-office consolidation, and tandem elimination.

A Succession hybrid can be converted to “packet-only” by replacing the remaining TDM equipment with packet gateways at the carrier’sconvenience.

Carriers can maintain

their DMS TDM network

and continue to receive

software upgrades via the

new SN software stream.

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Network consolidationSuccession Carrier VoIP Solutions allow carriers to consolidate their networks; in fact, carriers may collapse 75 to 90 percent of their end-offices. What gives carriers the ability to do this? The Succession CS 2000 has much greater capacity than a TDM end-office switch, andbecause it does not need to be co-resident with—or within 2,000 miles of—the access gateways. Also, because voice paths do not routethrough the CS 2000, it can be placed in any office, or in a data or network operations center. Existing central office TDM switches canbe eliminated and replaced by MG 9000s. (Note: In collapsed offices, the processors and the software controlling the calls are eliminated,but the wire center is not.)

Succession products allow carriers to eliminate both the tandem layer and layering of remotes. One or a series of CS 2000s in the networkcan absorb tandem functionality. Because all line and trunk gateways are on a flat dynamically switched/routed packet network, there is noneed for bearer path connections to go through multiple offices. Each gateway—whether a 100-line MG 9000 located in a neighborhoodor business park, an MG 9000 in a 200,000-line metro wire center, or a Succession Multiservice Gateway 4000 at an IXC POP—is at thesame layer in the network.

Nortel Networks Global Services team has first-hand experience in assisting carriers to plan and build such consolidated networks. Supportservices to help operate and maintain these networks are also available.

MG 9000 Access Bridging InterfaceThe Access Bridging Interface (ABI) on the MG 9000 is another attribute service providers can use in their packet evolution strategies.This MG 9000 feature helps facilitate office collapse for carriers that wish to leverage their TDM access equipment. In addition to thenative lines hosted from the MG 9000, the ABI interface can support most TDM-based line equipment (e.g., LCM, LCM-based remotes,GR-303, and TR-08) that subtends from DMS-100, DMS-500, or DMS-10 offices. During an office collapse, the LCM, GR-303, andTR-08 equipment can remain in place as the office core is removed. Their links will migrate to the MG 9000 ABI interface for callcontrol via the CS 2000. The MG 9000 will packetize the voice for transport over the packet network. Thus, the ABI interface facilitatesoffice collapse by providing access device reuse, less rewiring, and quicker upgrades.

Succession initial solutionCarriers have the option of building a new packet network. Succession initial solutions can be deployed, and like hybrid solutions, aresupported in both ATM and IP applications. There are two versions of the Communication Server—the standard CS 2000 (based on theXA-Core) and the CS 2000 - Compact (based on commercially-available compact peripheral component interconnect [PCI] technology).

In initial applications, carriers can introduce a new Communication Server node to collapse existing TDM offices, or deploy the CommunicationServer and subtending gateways for use in new serving areas.

VoIP servicesRegardless of the evolution strategy, next-generation services are available. In DMS offices, the MCS 5200 can be used in conjunction withthe DMS to deliver Personal Agent Services, and Centrex IP is also available in DMS applications. Once packet is deployed, the numberof services available goes up exponentially to include VoIP VPNs and the entire host of multimedia services available on the MCS 5200.

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Succession architecture overviewThere are three key components in any next-generation architecture: network intelligence, transport, and gateways.

Network IntelligenceAt the heart of the next-generation architecture is the Network Intelligence (NI) layer. The NI layer provides call control to the gateways,IP phones and IP clients, local and long distance services, signaling to other nodes, and an array of network control features. The CS 2000 isthe hub of the NI layer for delivering voice, Centrex IP, and IP-VPNs; the MCS is the hub for delivering multimedia and personalcommunication services. The CS 2000 and MCS request service from subtending media servers and signaling servers as required.

TransportThe Transport layer provides the backbone or core for all voice, data, and messaging traffic in the network. The transport in a Successionnetwork has improved on the benchmark set by core signaling TDM voice, system switching by Signaling System 7 (SS7). SS7 separated voicefrom the call control, but interoffice calls using SS7 still had to pass through the TDM switching fabric. In a Succession network, the CS 2000sat the Network Intelligence layer provide call control to gateways and signaling to other nodes in the network, but bearer paths from originatinggateways destined for other gateways never have to pass through a TDM switching matrix. In fact, the bearer path setup is transparent to theCS 2000 although CS 2000 knows whether a bearer path is set up between end points, but not how or where it is set up. For this reason,transport facilities can be optimized by having the majority of the transport built between gateways for carrying voice traffic, with a minimalamount of traffic back to the CS 2000 for call control. The TDM switch matrix is still required until all access is provided from gateways. Callsbetween TDM peripherals, and between TDM peripherals and gateways, will still require a TDM switch matrix.

The transport equipment in a Succession network uses ATM or IP protocols over broadband optical facilities. In the future, MultiprotocolLabel Switching (MPLS) may become the protocol in the transport layers as the MPLS standard matures and gains acceptance.

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Succession portfolioEnd-to-end solutionsProduct portfolio

CommunicationServers CS 2000, CS 2000 – Compact

Application ServersMS, MCS 5200

SS7 SignalingGateway USP, USP – Compact

Media GatewaysAccess andConnectivity

Packet Core ATM or IP

Communication,Application Servers, and Signaling

Core network

Metro and wireless networks

CS 2000CS 2000 – Compact USPMCS 5200 MS

Optical IP ATM

PSTNoffice

TrunkGateway

LineGateway

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GatewaysGateways are high-density platforms that reside at the edge of the network or provide interconnect between TDM and packet equipment.There are three types of gateways:

• Access gateways for residential or business interconnect

• Trunk gateways for interconnect to other carriers

• Hybrid gateways for connecting TDM equipment and packet gateways hosted off the same CS 2000

Access gateways provide a common platform for POTS, DSL, and private line access for subscribers. The trunk gateway serves as thepacket interface for other TDM nodes (wireless, other LEC, IXC, PBX, etc.) and the packet network. Trunk gateways provide a platformfor terminating TDM trunk facilities such as per-trunk signaling (DP, MF, and DTMF), ISUP, and PRI. Hybrid gateways provide thebridge between TDM switch peripherals and packet access/trunk gateways. In all cases, gateways packetize the voice for transport on thepacket network.

Succession architecture optionsThe flexibility of Succession hardware and software enables carriers to choose from two architectures—ATM or IP—depending on whichbest fits their business plans. ATM and IP architectures share many of the same components, but there are also a few components that are unique to either the ATM or IP architecture. The Component Definitions Section identifies when a component is unique to a singlesolution, and when the component’s application may differ between ATM and IP solutions. Illustrations of both architectures areprovided below.

Software overviewThe SN software is common for TDM, ATM, and IP applications. There are three main service suites associated with our SN software:local access, local tandem, and long distance. Carriers may opt to deploy one or all of the three service suites, and they can purchase anysubset of services from each of the service suites.

ATM solutionThe focus of the ATM solution is in the North American LEC market. The ATM solution provides a full suite of local access andtandem-based services.

USP

DMS office

ConferenceAnnouncements

AlarmsTest circuits

ESMAESMUETMS

DTC/DTCILGC/LGCI

MTMSMASMUSMSSPM

LCMOPACRLCMRSCS

Star HubATM

Ethernet

MG 4000

MG 9000

Trunk access

UAS

Passport 8600

CS LAN

SS7network

SS7

SS7

F/LPP

ISM

XA-Core

MS

ENET

TDM peripherals

DPTSPM

IWSPM

GWC

SAM21

CS 2000

IXC EOISPPBX

ISUPPRIPTS

CALEA

PresideMSS

Back office

Passport15000

Passport15000

Passport15000

Subscriber access

LGCI, LTCI

ESMA GR-303

xDSLGround startPrivate lines

POTSCoin

P-phone

ATM solution architecture

IP solutionThe IP solution can be used in local, long distance, cable, and wireless applications and has the capability of supporting integrated accessdevices (IADs).

USP

IP Network

AlarmsTest circuits

ESMAESMUETMS

DTC/DTCILGC/LGCI

MTMSMASMUSMSSPM

LCMOPACRLCMRSCS

Star Hub IP

Ethernet

PassportPVG

Trunk access

UAS

Passport 8600

CS LAN

SS7network

SS7

SS7

F/LPP

ISM

XA-Core

MS

ENET

TDM peripherals

IWSPM

GWC

SAM21

CS 2000

IXC EOISPPBX

ISUPPRIPTS

CALEAAnnouncements

Conference

IEMS Backoffice

MG 9000

Subscriberaccess

GR-303TR-08

POTSCoin

P-phone

IP solution architecture

ESMA, SMS

LGCI, LTCI

xDSLGround start

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AviciRouter

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DMS overviewNortel Networks continues to meet network provider growth requirements in TDM digital communication networks with the DMSfamily of switching systems. Field-proven DMS switches—from local to international—operate on the same hardware base platform tohelp protect existing investments, even as the business takes on new markets or transitions to packet-based Succession solutions. In SN07,we are delivering new feature and robustness content for all of our DMS-100 Family switching products.

DMS-100 systemThe DMS-100 local switching system provides leading-edge communication solutions to local exchange carriers by providing 3,000+ resi-dential features and business services. Hundreds of local carriers around the world rely on this fully digital system to reliably deliver supe-rior local exchange (end-office) capabilities for serving areas, large metropolitan business districts, large corporations, and a variety of otherapplications. The DMS-100 system’s modular hardware and software design offers impressive versatility so lines, trunks, and features canbe added easily and cost-effectively.

This flexible solution can grow to 150,000 lines and extend revenue-generating services to switch remotes in outlying areas as much as650 miles away.

DMS-200 and DMS-100/200 systemsThe same hardware and software components of the DMS-100 system can be used in the following tandem applications: local tandem,access tandem, E911 tandem, and Traffic Operation Position System (TOPS) tandems that offer leading-edge Operator Services andDirectory Assistance. This DMS-200 Tandem terminates trunks as a traffic concentrator between local exchanges. DMS-200 systemoptions include a Large Tandem that supports as many as 120,000 trunks utilizing OC-3 interfaces from our SPM, and the DMS-100/200 system—the first integrated Local Exchange/Toll Center solution.

DMS-250 systemThe DMS-250 is a high-capacity long distance tandem switching system for interexchange carriers of all sizes. Through the advancedDMS SuperNode processing architecture, state-of-the-art hardware, optimized system software, and maximum processing capacity, theDMS-250 provides high-speed message handling capacity to meet the most demanding voice and data communications needs of today’slong distance users.

This carrier-grade part of Nortel Networks DMS switching portfolio can be configured to handle from 480 to more than 120,000 trunksand offers enhanced operation, administration, maintenance, and provisioning (OAM&P) capabilities. The DMS-250 also offers N00,virtual private networking, calling card, AIN, wholesale capabilities, dialable wideband services, and supports a variety of custom featuresincluding speed calling, conference calling, and access to the carrier’s operator.

DMS-500 systemThe DMS-500 is a multiservice switch that combines the local services of the DMS-100 with the toll and operator services of the DMS-100/200 TOPS and the long distance services of the DMS-250.

It provides a total local and long distance solution that incorporates one of the industry’s most application-rich, carrier services portfolios.These include local, long distance, call center, operator, and data services. The DMS-500 provides full TDM functionality along withinvestment protection for circuit-to-packet evolution.

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DMS features

Local features

SimRing Deny Redirection RES00081

Key capabilitiesThis feature, assignable on a SimRing group basis, provides the capability to forward calls based on the Pilot DNs call forwarding optionsonly. With this option, calls will not be forwarded beyond the numbers on call forward lists of the Pilot DN. Non-Pilot Member DNswill not forward with this feature.

SimRing subscribers often have voicemail service on more than one directory number within their SimRing group. When subscribers havemore than one voicemail service, messages can be deposited in any number of boxes (i.e., cellular, office, home) depending on whichservice picks up (i.e., forward to voicemail) the SimRing call first. In these cases, a subscriber must log in and check each mailbox individ-ually to ensure that all messages are retrieved.

Principal benefitsThis feature will improve control of SimRing call routing. All voicemail messages will be contained in the voicemail box associated withthe Pilot DN so SimRing users only have one voicemail box to check and maintain.

SimRing Non-Pilot Member DN Enhancements RES00081

Key capabilitiesThis enhancement allows POTS lines (1FR, 1MR) collocated within the same switch as the SimRing Pilot DN to be assigned as Non-Pilot Member DNs (NPMDNs).

Principal benefitsNodal NPMDNs may now be any combination of IBN, RES, POTS (1FR, 1MR), MBS, and ISDN on the same switch or different switches.

Residential—Do Not Disturb RES00102

Key capabilitiesThis new option provides a Do Not Disturb (DND) feature that can be assigned to residential subscriber lines.

Principal benefitsThis allows residential subscribers that are protective of their time at home to control which calls are permitted to terminate to their residence:

• Allow calls from a subscriber-created list of DNs to complete normally

• Send calls from DNs not on the subscriber list to an announcement indicating that calls are not being accepted

• Feature activation and deactivation may be on a manual subscriber controlled basis or automatic based on a recurring schedule

Add SPRING to MDC RES00037

Key capabilitiesThis enhancement enables Subscriber Programmable Ringing (SPRING) on Centrex lines (IBN, MBS, ISDN). Extending SPRINGcompatibility to MDC lines enables Centrex subscribers to individually program the desired number of ring cycles prior to an unansweredincoming call being redirected to the Call Forward Don’t Answer (CFDA) destination.

Principal benefitsSubscribers can lengthen or shorten the amount of time a phone set rings prior to an unanswered incoming call being directed to theCFDA destination (typically voicemail).

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AMA Operational Measurement Expansion BAS00023

Key capabilitiesThe ATTAMA OM group now has the maximum limit of 32 registers. Another group will be created to contain extra extension registersfor AMANS and AMUNANS. These extension registers will reside in the new ATTAMA2 OM group.

This new option establishes extension registers for the AMANS and AMUNANS registers, increasing the maximum count per register to4,294,901,760 before the register overflows.

Principal benefitsAs switches have gotten larger, there are cases where the original OM registers, which had a maximum register size of 65,535, could beinsufficient to record the usage accurately.

AMAPRT Expansion to 32K BAS00025

Key capabilitiesThis feature will expand the maximum number of entries in table AMAPRT. The current limit is 8,190 and it will be expanded to32,000. Table AMAPRT is a sub-table of STDPRTCT and is used to create special billing records based on translations.

DIRP Enhancements to 72 Volumes BASE0014

Key capabilitiesThis feature will give the customer the capability of utilizing the 4 Gigabytes of DDU disk storage space provided under BASE0015 viaDIRP. The current storage capacity for a subsystem is 24 volumes at 64 Mb per Volume which only allows a total of 1.5 Gigabytes ofstorage on an IOM DDU disk.

Principal benefitsThese changes to the DIRP software on the core will allow the AMA subsystem to store up to triple the amount of billing records thatcan be currently stored on the disk drive. Other high volume streams can also be directed to additional DDU disk storage.

IOM Disk Enhancements 1Gb to 4Gb BASE0015

Key capabilitiesThis feature will increase the capacity to 4 Gigabytes for AMA billing and other subsystems, with existing hardware.

Principal benefitsThis will allow existing customers with IOM DDUs to store up to 4 Gigabytes of AMA data on their existing disk drives with SN07 orgreater.

The number of volumes supported per DDU is increased from 32 to 63, allowing for more flexible volume allocation.

Change Ground/Loop Start via Servord SERV0004

Key capabilitiesThis enhancement allows ground (GND) start option for lines to be manipulated via SERVORD. The line option GND can be added toor deleted from lines using add option and delete option commands. It is also maintained on change LEN commands. This applies toTDM and Succession MG 9000 lines.

Principal benefitsBy allowing GND to be handled via SERVORD, GND changes can be handled more quickly and more cost effectively using the mecha-nized provisioning tools (OSS) that handle other line provisioning tasks.

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Centrex

Enhanced Name/Number Display for EBS MDC00075

Key capabilitiesDeployment of ten digit local dialing is increasing, and as a result MBS subscribers often lose incoming calling number information afterthe ten digit implementation. This enhancement relocates the Calling Number to the second line of the MBS display.

Principal benefitsThis enhancement enables Calling Name and Number to be displayed clearly for MBS subscribers that use a ten digit local dialing format.

Virtual Office Worker MDC00076

Key capabilitiesThis feature allows a user to log in to a shared set and have their features, functions, and billing data temporarily adopted by the set. Thisfeature allows users to temporarily adopt a phone in shared offices or cubes.

Principal benefitsThis feature increases the efficiency of employees that utilize temporary or shared office space:

• Businesses with telecommuting employees

• Businesses with outside sales groups that come to the office too infrequently to have a designated office

• Businesses with 24-hour operations such as hospitals

Group Intercom All Call Enhancements MDC00077

Key capabilitiesAdds the following optional capabilities to Group Intercom All Call (GIAC) functionality:

• Single Digit Paging

• One-Way Broadcast Communication Path

• Expansion of maximum number of GIAC users per switch to 100

Principal benefitsThe primary value would be for a business in providing additional options in paging a large number of MBS sets, such as a hospital.

Major dependenciesSoftware: MDC00008 – MBS Standard functionality

ACD

ACD Agent Expansion to 30,000 ACD00101

Key capabilitiesThis feature extends the number of ACD agents that can be supported from a switch from 9,999 to 30,000. This activity does notincrease the number of ACD groups per switch or the number of ACD agents per group. It only increases the switch-wide maximumnumber of total ACD agents.

Principal benefitsThis feature allows service providers to expand the number of ACD agents that can be hosted from a single switch.

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Centrex & Residential ICM Redirection ICM00080

Key capabilitiesThis capability will extend the ACD Call Redirection feature and its functionality beyond ACD Groups, making it available for use onCentrex and residential lines. The option SCAIREDIR will be assignable to any (non-ACD) Centrex or residential line as a sub-option tothe Extended Call Management (ECM) option.

Principal benefitsThis feature provides the ability for calls to be controlled by the ICM Host computer as well as route and control calls to non-ACDCentrex and residential lines.

Major dependenciesSoftware: ECM assigned to the stationHardware: ICM Host computer

Intelligent Networking

Source AIN SCP Outage ACG INW00002

Key capabilitiesThe T1 Timer Expiry message is sent to the SCP when the SSP does not receive an expected response within the T1 Timer interval. Thisfeature allows the service provider to disable sending of these messages by setting T1_TIMER_EXPIRY_MSG_SUPPRESS in tableOFCVAR.

Principal benefitsIn some high traffic scenarios where a fault occurs in the SS7 network, messages can flood the SS7 network and cause congestion andfurther network degradation. Having the option to disable this feature can prevent this scenario from occurring.

IN Message over IP INW00003

Key capabilitiesThis feature enables customers to send AIN TCAP messages via Internet Protocol (IP) using the Simple Control Transport Protocol(SCTP) using the DMS or Succession CS 2000.

Principal benefitsAs customers continue to migrate towards packet networks, this feature enables them to save additional costs by bypassing the SS7network and routing TCAP queries to the SCP over a packet network.

Major dependenciesSoftware: AIN software must be enabled in order to make use of this featureHardware: Requires EIU or HIOP for packet transport

AIN

AIN Translation Simple Interaction with CDP AIN00026

Key capabilitiesPrior to this feature, when AIN00026 AIN Response Translations Simplification is in use, it is possible to get in a loop when a CustomizedDial Plan (CDP) trigger is encountered—Analyze_Route is returned, the feature prepends access code on digits, CDP trigger is hit again, etc.This feature checks to see if trigger has already been encountered and if the CDP access code matches PUB_NET_ACC, it will not retrigger.

Principal benefitsThis feature prevents unnecessary retriggering when AIN Response Translations Simplification and CDP triggers are in use.

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AINDENY Expansion AIN00309

Key capabilitiesThis activity does the following:

• Expands the CUSTSTN AINDENY option to hold a maximum of 15 elements (previous maximum was 10)

• AINDENY option can now be provisioned in table TRKAIN

• CUSTSTN and LINE AINDENY options are now supported with Prefix triggers (previously only supported PFC, SFC, and OPFC triggers)

Principal benefitsNow up to 15 triggers or trigger types can be excluded on each customer group. Prefix triggers can be blocked for specific trunk groups,enabling prefix-based services to be enabled only on select trunk groups. Also, prefix-trigger based services can now be excluded fromoperating on specific lines and customer groups.

AIN Service Manager

AIN Basic Service Manager AIN00321

AIN List Editing AIN00322

AIN Speed Call AIN00323

AIN Call Forward AIN00324

AIN Privacy Control AIN00325

AIN COT and CCW AIN00326

AIN SimRing AIN00327

Key capabilitiesThese features enable an SCP to query and update status of the following services:

• ACB – Automatic CallBack

• AR – Automatic Recall

• CFx – Call Forwarding

• COT/CCW – Customer Originated Trace and Cancel Call Waiting

• CWT – Call Waiting

• LDSA – Long Distance Signal Activate (long distance alerting)

• CSMI – Call Screening Message Intercept

• ACRJ – Anonymous Caller ReJection

• MSB – Make Set Busy

• PRN – Periodic Ringing Notification (audio message waiting indication)

• SimRing – Simultaneous Ringing

• SLE – Screen List Editing

• SSC/LSC – Speed Call Lists

Principal benefitsService providers can create an interface to allow their subscribers to check activation status of features to which they subscribe and toactivate/deactivate these features. For example, a service provider could create a Web interface that would enable their customers to queryand manage the feature activation status of these features much more easily and from any location with Internet access.

Major dependenciesSoftware: AIN00220 and its prerequisites

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Long Distance features

CDR OM Expansion UBFR0008

Key capabilitiesThree new OM groups—FCDRTM1E, FCDRTM2E, and FCDRALG2—will be provided for the overflows from the Call Detail Recording(CDR) OM groups FCDRTMP1, FCDRTMP2, and FCDRALG2. There are cases where the original OM groups for CDR template usage,which had a maximum register size of 65,535, could be insufficient to record the usage accurately. This new option establishes extensionregisters for the three OM groups, increasing the maximum count per register to 4,294,901,760 before the register overflows.

Principal benefitsAs long distance switching systems get larger, more CDR records are generated, potentially overrunning the capacity of the CDR OMgroups. This feature provides extension registers to the specified OM groups to ensure that the registers do not overrun, providing moreaccurate information.

CAIN via CICROUTE CAIN0612

Key capabilitiesThis capability enables customers of subscribed carriers to utilize CAIN triggers. Subscription is provided via the Carrier IdentificationCode (CIC) code in table CICROUTE.

Principal benefitsCAIN-based services can be created that are specific to individual carriers or groups of carriers.

Major dependenciesSoftware: CAIN0001 ‘CAIN Base’

CAIN Takeback and Transfer Enhancement CAIN0802

Key capabilitiesThis is a service based on Carrier AIN that allows a terminator to initiate a conference call or transfer the call to another party using theSwitch_Hook_Flash (SHF) AIN trigger. This feature allows long distance carriers to provide terminating services to end customers, whichpreviously only LEC providers were able to market.

The enhancement to the Take Back and Transfer (TBT) feature adds support for the use of switch-based resources to provide announce-ments and collect digits using the Virtual Intelligent Peripheral (IP) feature.

Principal benefitsThis enhancement provides an alternative means for providing Take Back and Transfer for customers who do not have an IntelligentPeripheral (IP) device. Using Virtual IP with TBT can also reduce delay time between entering a ‘*’ to activate TBT and the start of enter-ing digits which can be a problem in some applications using an external Intelligent Peripheral.

Major dependenciesSoftware: CAIN0001 ‘CAIN Base’ and CAIN0607 CAIN Virtual IP

Originator Identification Screening UTRS0011

Key capabilitiesThis feature enables service providers to block certain call terminations to an ISUP EANT trunk when the trunk is used to connect to theIP network in the UCS loads. Only calls with Charge Number (CN) or Calling Party Number (CPN) are allowed to complete overcertain ISUP EANT trunks. All other calls will advance to the next trunk in the route list.

This functionality is controlled by a new ORIGIDSCR option in Table TRKOPTS for EANT trunks.

Principal benefitsThis feature ensures that connecting offices are able to identify the originating location of the calling party through the CN or CPN forproper accounting of connection charges.

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XA-Core

1+1 Atlas PE Configuration NXAC0100

Key capabilitiesThe 1+1 Atlas PE provides additional call carrying capacity for DMS offices. Deploying a 1+1 Atlas PE configuration readies an office forupgrade to a Succession CS 2000.

Principal benefitsThe 1+1 Atlas PE provides a 50 percent increase in call traffic capacity over the SN70EM processor.

Major dependenciesSoftware: SN07 software (DMS applications only)

3+1 Atlas PE Configuration NXAC0310

Key capabilitiesThe 3+1 Atlas PE provides greater call capacity for DMS or Succession offices. Offices using 2+1 Atlas PE or 3+1 Rhino PE can beupgraded to Atlas 3+1 PE configurations.

Principal benefitsThe 3+1 Atlas PE provides 3.8 times the call capacity of the SN70EM processor, and 1.7 times the capacity of the 3+1 Rhino PE.

Major dependenciesSoftware: SN07 software

Spectrum (SPM)

SPM Release 17.2

Call Capacity Increase SPMS0020

Key capabilitiesThis feature doubles the real-time call capacity of the SPM. This functionality is provided via SOC on a per-SPM basis. Although limitedvia SOC to a set number of SPMs, the capacity can be moved from SPM to SPM if required.

Principal benefitsThis functionality will provide relief with mass calling events, telemarketers, autodialers, wireless traffic (useful when average call holdtimes are less than two minutes).

Major dependenciesHardware: Both CEMs must be NTLX82BA processors

SPM Release 20.0The following list of features will be available in SPM Release 20.0. SPM 20.0 release will be available on SPMs shortly after the generalavailability of the SN07 software release.

Enhanced SPM Overload OMs SPMS0001

Key capabilitiesAn enhancement to the existing overload logs to provide sufficient, detailed information to assist the customer in planning for and trou-bleshooting overload conditions.

Principal benefitsThis enhancement will give service providers sufficient detail on overload conditions so that they can put in measures to mitigate potentialoverload problems on SPMs that experience high volume demands.

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PANTHER Enhancement SPMS0001

Key capabilitiesThe feature provides enhancements to the PANTHER framework removing the manual intervention actions/prompts when usingPANTHER in a hybrid office. Some sites refuse to use PANTHER today because of the multiple times PANTHER must be run whenmore than one tape arrives (i.e., SPM, IW-SPM, MG 4000s, and DPT-SPM, in addition to the regular PMLOADS tape).

Principal benefitsThis enhancement expedites the process for downloading the SPM-based peripherals.

SPM/MG 4000 Node ISTB in Map banner for Carrier Outages SPMS0001

Key capabilitiesOnce an OC-3 goes In-Service Trouble (ISTB) for a carrier going System Busy (SYSB), the SPM node will automatically go ISTB. Thiswill provide the customer similar alarming as the DTC and help assist the craftspersons in troubleshooting.

The feature will cause the SPM/MG 4000/IW-SPM/DPT-SPM nodes to go ISTB whenever at least one of its carriers goes SYSB. Thiswill cause an SPM alarm to appear under the PM banner of the MAP.

RMID – PWID Mismatch Tool SPMS0001

Key capabilitiesThis activity provides two new functionalities:

• A new command interface tool ‘RMALIGN’ which ensures the following:

– The RMID-PWID values of the resources RMs (DSP, VSP, and DLCs RMs) are aligned

– The activity of DSP, VSP, and DLC RMs are aligned as per the table MNCKTPAK datafill

• A new automated task as a part of the PANTHER upgrade. When this new task is executed, it will align RMID_PWID values of allthe resource RMs of all SPMs in the office.

Support OP MF and E911 MF trunk group on SPM SPMS0001

Key capabilitiesProvides support for the OP MF trunk group and the E911 MF trunk group on the SPM. The E911 trunk support provides matchingcapability in the 911 tandem for the ES MF trunk group already supported.

Principal benefitsThis feature expands the MF trunking applications of the SPM to include E911 trunks to the E911 tandem office.

SuperNode Data Manager (SDM)

S-Tape Backup Enhancements PLAT0005

Key capabilitiesThe S-Tape Backup Enhancements feature will implement two major enhancements to the current SDM S-tape backup facility:

• It will enable independent scheduling of backups to both SDM FX tape drives, thereby simplifying dark office/remote SDM backups.

• It will allow the customer to control whether a backup-required alarm is raised each time the system is patched.

Principal benefitsThis feature provides greater flexibility to the service provider by allowing scheduling of image backups when it is most advantageous. It also allows the customer to suppress backup-required alarms after patching, thereby reducing system maintenance.

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SBA – Show CLLI Command SBM00001

Key capabilitiesThis is an enhancement for the SuperNode Billing Application (SBA) Remote Maintenance Interface (RMI). By introducing a newcommand at the Billing Maintenance Interface (BILLMTC) level, it will retrieve and display the Common Language Location Identifier(CLLI) of the switch to which the SDM is connected.

Principal benefitsThis feature simplifies the retrieval of the CLLI code of the switch being monitored by the SDM.

SBA – Back-up Alarms SBM00001

Key capabilitiesAll the SBA alarms on the DMS are reported on the MAP under the SDMBIL banner and the severity is set to match the highest (Critical,Major, Minor) in case of multiple alarms. NOCOM alarm appears on the MAP at the SDMBIL level when the communication to SDMcannot be established.

This feature is to provide a change in the priority for the backup alarms: BAK50, BAK70, BAK90, NOBAK so that these alarms takeprecedence over NOCOM alarm. The severity of the alarms BAK50, BAK70 will all be changed from major to critical. Also, a log will begenerated every 2 minutes indicating the same. The backup alarms BAK50, BAK70, BAK90, and NOBAK alarm will take precedenceover the following critical alarms: DSKWR, LODSK, NOFL, NOSTOR, NOVOL, FTPW, SBAIFT.

Principal benefitsThis feature will provide proactive warning to alarm customers on billing backup to the core to avoid billing loss.

CM & XPM Electronic Software Delivery via SDM TEL00017

Key capabilitiesThis feature introduces two enhancements:

• Enhance PANTHER so it can read a directory on the SDM and retrieve files for Peripheral Module (PM) upgrades

• The second enhancement is to allow PCL files and office images to be retrieved from the SDM and sent to the core via Secure FileTransfer (SFT) application

Principal benefitsWith this feature, customers can upgrade unmanned offices remotely by allowing PM and PCL software to be transferred electronically.Today, a technician must be dispatched to load software tapes and transfer the backup (archived) images to off-site storage. This will helpreduce the cost of upgrades by eliminating the need to have someone on site to load or transport tapes.

Secure Terminal Access STA00001

Key capabilitiesThis capability provides secure shell (SSH) login-based access to SDM/CBM command line login and access to the MAPCI pass-throughinterface. This application is replacing the existing SDM applications, order codes ENTA0001 and ATA00001, which utilized DCE security.The application STA00001 uses open SSH framework.

Secure CM File Transfer SCFT0001

Key capabilitiesThis capability provides secure SSH security for file transfer capability on the SDM/CBM. This application is replacing the existing SDMsecure file transfer application.

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SBA Outbound Connection Security SSBM0001

Key capabilitiesThis capability provides customers with the ability to configure open SSH to deliver billing data securely from the SDM to OSS with thebilling applications.

OMDD Outbound Connection Security SOMD0001

Key capabilitiesThis capability provides customers with the ability to configure open SSH to deliver OM data securely from the SDM to OSS with theOMDD application.

Core and Billing Manager

Core and Billing Manager PLTN0001

Key capabilitiesThis Core and Billing Manager (CBM) provides the same application suite as the SDM, and provides the core management and billingmanagement functions for DMS, Succession, and wireless offices on the Sun Microsystems latest NEBS-compliant server—the Netra 240.The Core and Billing Manager is a carrier-grade platform that offers enhanced performance in a small footprint.

The Core and Billing Manager 800 is a single server configuration that can be used for DPP and BMC replacements on the SN60,SN70EM, and SNSE70EM.

The Core and Billing Manager 850 is a dual server configuration that can be used in conjunction with the XA-Core, CS 2000, and CS 2000 - Compact.

Principal benefitsThe Core and Billing Manager provides a common set of services as the SDM. The Core and Billing Manager is built on the Netra 240to align with our Integrated Element Management System goal to consolidate element managers on to the same platform.

The Core and Billing Manager provides a Gigabit Ethernet interface. DVD Read/Write removable media and 72GB mirrored disks arepart of the Core and Billing Manager.

Major dependenciesSoftware: CNCD0001, CNCD0002, CNCD0004, CNOM0001, CNOM0002, SBM00001, SBM00003

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TOPS supportThe Nortel Networks Traffic Operator Position System (TOPS) is the industry-leading solution for operator services in North America.Carriers now have two options for TOPS services: TOPS TDM, which is widely deployed in the market; and TOPS IP, which providesthe same quality and breadth of services on a more cost-effective packet network.

TOPS TDMTOPS TDM is supported in Succession releases. Initial releases provide for TOPS transparency using TDM interfaces for TOPS operatorcentralization (OC) and intelligent workstation system (IWS) interfaces.

TOPS IPIn addition, there is a TOPS IP program, in service today, that enables operator traffic to be sent over the packet backbone and providesfor IP-enabled operator positions. The TOPS IP program reduces trunking cost and complexity and provides carriers with flexible opera-tor positions that use standard hardware. The TOPS IP program is available in DMS or Succession applications.

TOPS International Directory Assistance (DA) Call Completion OSDA0103

Key capabilitiesThis TOPS feature will interact with a Directory Assistance System (DAS) to support identification of international DA listings for inter-national DA call completion. When a requested DA listing is not within the same country as the caller, the DAS can flag the listing asinternational and provide the country code with the listing number. TOPS will recognize this international flag and will provide the numberand country for display on the IWS OPP position. Call completion to the international listing number is supported. Complementary newfunctionality on the DAS is required.

Principal benefitsThis feature provides an additional source of revenue generation for offices equipped with TOPS and a DAS. All calls originated from TDM,wireless, or Succession networks requiring International directory assistance could utilize this service and provide an additional source of revenue.

Major dependenciesSoftware: OSBO0101 - TOPS Base, OSDA0101 - TOPS DA, OSDA0102 - TOPS ADACC

TOPS Wireless Release Link Trunk (RLT) via WIN OSEA0104

Key capabilitiesIn SN06, TOPS feature OSEA0104: “TOPS Wireless ADACC with Release” added the capability to release Directory Assistance (DA) calls, origi-nating in wireless CDMA networks, back to the originating MSC for call completion using IS41 signaling. In SN07, this feature is expanded toallow GSM wireless calls receiving TOPS DA to be released back to the originating Mobile Switching Center (MSC) for call completion. The callsare released and completed using Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and the Customized Application for Mobile Enhanced Logic(CAMEL) capabilities of the originating MSC and of TOPS. This feature also allows TOPS to send short text messages to a wireless phone usingShort Message Service (SMS). TOPS can send short text messages using either Interim Standard 41 (IS-41) or GSM CAMEL specifications.

Principal benefitsThis feature expands the capabilities of TOPS to GSM wireless networks, and adds SMS capability to CDMA and GSM wirelessnetworks. This capability provides a revenue-generating opportunity and cost savings for service providers. From the service provider view-point, RLT saves transport facilities and billing record matching, while the SMS feature adds a revenue-generating capability.

Major dependenciesSoftware: OSBO0101, OSEA0101, and OSEA0102

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Succession Services

MCS 5200 featuresThe complete set of MCS 5200 features are captured in separate documentation. We have captured an abbreviated list of MCS featuresthat will enable Converged Desktop services for business lines of a DMS or Succession office.

Converged Desktop with DMS/CS 2000 and MCS 5200Converged Desktop brings together the services of a traditional wireline phone, the IP phone, and IP clients as a single entity for businessesand consumers. Subscribers have the ability to complement a legacy TDM desktop phone with the flexible plug-and play-capability of anIP phone, and the Personal Agent and Multimedia services of an IP client. Subscribers have the capability to receive phone calls on anyphone they desire—traditional phone, IP phone or IP client, and subscribers also have the option of originating a call from any set desired.

The following are a few of the main software items required to enable Converged Desktop.

SIP Converged Desktop II between DMS/CS 2000 and MCS 5200 NTVW01LMNTVW010C

Key capabilitiesThe goal of the Converged Desktop II feature is to allow end users to use their PCs for the multimedia portion of their communication,while using their existing telephony system for voice.

With the current MCS 5200 system, both voice and multimedia reside on the data network (IP-based). This allows full integration ofvoice and data.

Principal benefitsThe main benefits of using the Converged Desktop II feature to leave voice traffic on the existing switching network while providingmultimedia services via the MCS 5200 are:

• End users can keep using their existing Centrex telephone

• Complete set of business voice features is available

• Less stringent enterprise data network requirements (don’t have to make the enterprise data network QoS-enabled for Converged Desktop)

• Allows sales of the MCS 5200 into existing enterprises (not just greenfield opportunities)

• Allows DMS Centrex operators to offer new, revenue-generating services

Major dependenciesSoftware: MCS Release 3.0, AIN00002, AIN00006, AIN00007, and AIN00009Hardware: MCS 5200 hardware componentsHardware: USP with Release 8.1

Personal Agent IN NTVW01LGNTVW010D

Key capabilitiesThis feature introduces the concept of a SIP to Intelligent Network (IN) gateway to deliver both ubiquitous Personal Agent Services to endoffice-based telephony users as well as Converged Desktop services to Centrex-based users via an SS7 AIN query/response mechanism.

In the case of Personal Agent, the Termination Attempt Trigger (TAT) is used to signal to the MCS 5200 that a termination attempt isbeing made. At the MCS 5200, Personal Agent Screening rules are applied. The call may be directed to the MCS 5200 for furtherprocessing, or it may be directed to terminate to a separate public DN.

In the case of Converged Desktop, the Off_Hook_Immediate (OHI) and TAT triggers are used together to signal to the MCS 5200.Presence state information, call logs, click to call, and other standard MCP features can be accessed via this mechanism.

This feature relies on the presence of a SIP to AIN 0.1 Gateway, the IN to SIP Signaling Gateway (ISSG), which converts AIN 0.1messages into SIP messages. For MCS 5200 3.0 release, this feature is used exclusively with AIN 0.1.

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Principal benefitsThis capability provides a close coupling of the DMS and CS 2000-based Centrex lines with the multimedia functionality of the MCS5200 using the ISSG as the protocol converter between AIN on the CS 2000/DMS and SIP on the MCS 5200.

Major dependenciesSoftware:

VoIP VPNsService providers continuously face the challenges of increasing revenue from existing customers and growing their customer base. NortelNetworks Succession Voice over IP (VoIP) Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps service providers address these challenges by enabling thedelivery of incremental, differentiated services to existing managed and hosted customers, as well as enabling cost-effective out-of-territoryexpansion.

Nortel Networks Succession VoIP VPN service enables service providers to leverage their investment in Succession to drive incrementalrevenues. The Succession VoIP VPN service combines the extensive voice VPN translations capability of the Succession CommunicationServer 2000 (CS 2000) with H.323 multi-vendor IP PBX networking. Nortel Networks Succession VoIP VPN is available on both theSuccession CS 2000 and Succession CS 2000 – Compact Superclass softswitches.

Nortel Networks Succession VoIP VPN is a managed business service that enables service providers to centrally manage multiple enterprisevoice dial plans, providing their enterprise customers with cost-effective, outsourced, end-to-end VoIP networking. Because SuccessionVoIP VPN supports TDM and VoIP interworking between hosted services (including Centrex and Succession Centrex IP) and customerpremises equipment (CPE) such as PBXs or IP PBXs, enterprises can benefit from the economies of VoIP without first requiring a completenetwork upgrade to VoIP. Succession VoIP VPN greatly simplifies an enterprise’s migration to VoIP by offering consistent featurenetworking and increased deployment flexibility.

There are two primary applications for the Succession VoIP VPN: multi-site hybrid VoIP VPNs for large enterprises, and consolidatedsingle-site IP access for small/medium enterprises. Large enterprises are positioned to benefit from operational cost savings by outsourcingthe management of their voice network and significantly lowering their ongoing leased line charges. Additionally, Succession VoIP VPNservices bring together branch, remote sites, and even telecommuters onto a single dial plan, simplifying service management. Small/mediumenterprises also benefit from the savings associated with a converged voice/data bundle from a single provider and lower long distancecharges, while still being able to leverage their existing investment in CPE.

H.323 Access CS2B0004

Key capabilitiesThis feature enables the direct H.323 connectivity of customer sites to the VoIP VPN service. A range of IP-enabled PBXs, IP PBXs, andgateways are supported, including:

• BCM Release 3.5

• Cisco IOS (26xx, 36xxx) Gateways

• Westell liQ2032 gateway

Principal benefitsH.323 is the most widely deployed VoIP protocol used in enterprise networks today. This feature enables carriers to cost-effectively extendthe reach of the VoIP VPN service offering to H.323-based CPE. IP access also enables carriers to bundle multiple voice and data servicesover a single converged access pipe. Carriers can also offer the benefits of a VoIP VPN as an enticement for enterprise customers toupgrade existing PBXs to H.323.

Major dependenciesSoftware: Requires NI-1 NTNA PRI (NI000033)

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MCDN over H.323 (North America) VPNN0002

Key capabilitiesMeridian Customer Defined Networking (MCDN) is a protocol framework for support of services and features between Nortel NetworksPBX devices. This feature enables direct H.323 packet access to MCDN-based IP PBXs and at the same time delivers full MCDN featuretransparency between them via H.323 tunneling.

Principal benefitsH.323 is the most widely deployed VoIP protocol used in enterprise networks today. This feature enables carriers to cost-effectively extendthe reach of the VoIP VPN service offering to H.323-based CPE. IP access also enables carriers to bundle multiple voice and data servicesover a single converged access pipe. Carriers can also offer the benefits of a VoIP VPN as an enticement for enterprise customers toupgrade existing PBXs to H.323.

Major dependenciesSoftware: H.323 Access (CSB2B004) and NI-1 NTNA PRI (NI000033)

Centrex IPSuccession Centrex IP provides cost-effective Voice over IP (VoIP) services for large and small businesses. Enterprise employees can access200+ voice services, either through the enterprise LAN or remotely via the Internet. With Succession Centrex IP, service providers canretain and grow their current Centrex revenues while providing their enterprise customers with a low-risk migration path to VoIP.

Supported on DMS as well as the CS 2000 and CS 2000 - Compact, Centrex IP delivers industry-leading business voice services withseamless interworking between TDM, IP, and mobile workers.

Integration of Centrex IP into SAM21High Density Interface Cards

Key capabilitiesWith this feature, the Centrex IP Client Manager (CICM) can be located in the SAM21 chassis. Each card pair on the SAM21 cansupport up to 3,000 subscribers. The CICM can be booted from the network or from a CD.

Principal benefitsMoving the CICM into the SAM21 allows for platform consolidation. The SAM16 frame is no longer required to support the CICM,and the CICM can co-reside on the SAM21 with the Gateway Controller and H.323 interface cards. The CICM interface cards used inthe SAM21 provide three times the density of the CICM cards for SAM16. For a network serving 20,000 Centrex IP lines, there is an 85percent improvement in footprint.

Major dependenciesHardware: SAM21 Motorola CPX8221 Chassis and Motorola CPN 5385 PIII Processor

Enterprise/End User Administration

Key capabilitiesRegistered third-party adapters of Succession Element and Subnetwork Manager (SESM), which is designed with open interfaces, can useSERVORD+ to provision CICM subscribers via the OSSGate client. OSSGate uses SERVORD to provision lines on the DMS or CS 2000,and using an XML interface, provides the CICM element manager with data requirements for making feature/parameter changes to aCentrex IP subscriber or the Centrex IP group. We have partnered with Strata and use their C3C product to provide a web interface toenterprise/end user administrators of a Centrex IP group.

Principal benefitsThis provides users with greater flexibility and control over the parameters of their Centrex IP groups. Changes can be made withouthaving to send change requests to the service provider.

Major dependenciesSoftware: OSSGate, third-party web interface (Strata)

Succession feature supportCS 2000 Series features

Trimodal Capability CS2B0001

Key capabilitiesThis feature enables a CS 2000 platform to simultaneously manage ATM, IP, and TDM call traffic. A single CS 2000 will be able to supportTDM, ATM, and IP peripherals and gateways. Calls between these transport mediums are supported by using the IW SPMs to serve as thebridge between each switching fabric.

Principal benefitsThis functionality provides an integrated method for supporting IP services on an ATM network. Trimodal provides a migration path forcarriers deploying that want to evolve their ATM network deployment to an IP network. As with hybrid networks, service providers usingTrimodal can migrate their networks at their pace, and most ATM components can be reused in IP networks.

Major dependenciesHardware: CS-2000 XA-Core

CS 2000 Hybrid Support for IP Solutions CS2B0001

Key capabilitiesTrimodal capabilities are available in SN07, providing interworking between TDM peripherals and IP gateways. CS 2000 Hybrid functionalityenables local access, local tandem, and long distance carriers to use a single CS 2000 to simultaneously manage IP gateways and TDM peripherals.

Principal benefitsService providers can utilize their TDM network in conjunction with their IP packet network. TDM and IP components can be managedby a single CS 2000. CS 2000 Hybrid IP support reduces the amount of capital required to convert to packet since all lines and trunks donot have to be converted to packet. Hybrid IP support on the CS 2000 allows carriers to convert equipment to packet at their pace.

Major dependenciesHardware: CS 2000 XA-Core

CS 2000 Call Capacity Increases CS2B0001

Key capabilitiesThe 3+1 Atlas PE provides greater call capacity for Succession offices. Succession offices can now support up to 2 million BHCA.

Principal benefitsDepending on the call model for a given office, this capacity increase will allow a service provider to expand the number of lines/trunksand call capacity in a Class 4/5 solution.

Major dependenciesHardware: CS 2000 XA-Core

Communication Server to Communication Server Communication CS2B0008

Key capabilitiesThis feature provides an Open SIP/SIP-T interface to communicate with another CS 2000 or third-party communication server. A thirdparty’s SIP/SIP-T interface needs to be compliant to RFC3261, RFC3372, and RFC3398.

Principal benefitsFor IP solutions, provides interface for the CS 2000 to communicate with any vendor’s communication server using SIP/SIP-T. This interfaceenables Dynamic Packet Trunking between two communication servers and provides significant operational savings over standard TDM trunking.

Major dependenciesSoftware: CS2B0005

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Communication Server to Application Server Communication CS2B0009

Key capabilitiesThis feature provides an open SIP interface to communicate with an Application Server. The Application Server can be the MCS or athird-party SIP Proxy Server, Redirect Server, etc.

Principal benefitsThe capability provides the interface for the CS 2000 to communicate with any vendor’s Applications Server using a standard SIP interfaceto allow Dynamic Packet Trunking between the two devices.

Major dependenciesSoftware: CS2B0005

Virtual Call Admissions Control (VCAC) CS2Q0001

Key capabilitiesVirtual Call Admissions Control (VCAC) is a Quality of Service (QoS) mechanism that allows the Communication Server 2000 (CS 2000)to cancel post-dial, pre-ringing calls that would overload a segment of the packet network. Call Admissions Control is a requirement forCarrier Hosted Services deployment of enterprise voice and multimedia services. VCAC is an early deployment based upon modeling ofthe network that is expected to evolve to network resource-based admissions control.

Principal benefitsVirtual Call Admission Control (VCAC) prevents a call from being set up if the media resources required for the call exceed the defined capacityof a low bandwidth link or set of links associated with the call. If call setup is prevented, the user will receive an appropriate call treatment.

MG 9000 features

ADSL, VDSL, and SHDSL on MG 9000 MG900001

Key capabilitiesMini-RAM devices from Nortel Networks will be integrated into a shelf on the MG 9000 to support from 32 up to 224 xDSL ports. TheMini-RAM devices can support low or high density xDSL applications. In the initial configuration, the MG 9000 provides the framing,power, and cooling for the Mini-RAM.

Additional information can be found in the Broadband Access Solution segment of this document.

Principal benefitsThis Mini-RAM will provide greater variety of xDSL support including ADSL, VDSL, and SHDSL for IP solutions.

Major dependenciesHardware: Mini-RAM hardware

MG 9000 Channelized OC-3 Network Interface MG900001

Key capabilitiesThe capability introduces a channelized OC-3 network interface for the IP and ATM version of the MG 9000. The channelization is atthe DS-3 level and is intended for deployments that do not require the full network interface bandwidth of the OC-3. The initial OC-3interface is a concatenated OC-3c and featured no channelization.

Principal benefitsThe channelized OC-3 will allow for efficient bandwidth utilization of the transport network. In applications that do not require a fullOC-3c of network interface bandwidth, the channelized OC-3 interface can be utilized such that a DS-3 can be provisioned on the transportfacilities as opposed to the full OC-3 required by the OC-3c interface.

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ESA support for ABI Based Lines MG900002

Key capabilitiesThis feature extends the ESA capability available for MG 9000-based lines to all lines on subtending peripheral modules that use the MG9000 ABI interface. The MG 9000 can continue processing calls for MG 9000 lines and any subtending ABI lines when call control linksto the CS 2000 have been lost. This functionality is available for ATM and IP solutions.

Principal benefitsThe MG 9000 maintains call processing for MG 9000 lines and MG 9000 ABI subtending lines even when there is a failure on the callcontrol link back to the CS 2000.

Additional ESA Capabilities (IP Solution) MG900002

Key capabilitiesFor IP-based solutions, ESA capabilities are enhanced to include the following capabilities that also extend to ABI-based lines:

• Basic MBS (P-phone)—key 1 only support

• Hunt Group support (Intranode)

• Automatic Line support (Intranode)

• Permissive 7 or 10 digit dialing

• Centrex extension dialing (Intranode)

Principal benefitsThis capability extends ESA functionality to include additional line types (MBS) and additional line capabilities (Hunt groups, Automaticline, 7/10 digit dialing).

Local Craft Interface MG900001

Key capabilitiesThe local craft interface (LCI) provides MG 9000 management through a standard web browser environment available on a personalcomputer (PC). The PC uses Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) to send Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) to the browser. Thisallows a PC-based browser to display statistics and control and configure a network device.

Principal benefitsThe local craft interface allows operations personnel to use a standard PC and web browser to monitor, control, and configure the MG 9000sin their network.

Major dependenciesSoftware: Web browserHardware: PC

DS-1 IMA Support (IP Solution) MG900001

Key capabilitiesFor our IP local solutions, we are adding support for DS-1 Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) interfaces. There can be 2 to 8 DS-1IMA links per MG 9000. Four shelves of MG 9000 lines can be supported on an MG 9000 with a DS-1 IMA interface. MG 9000s withDS-1 IMA interface do not support subtending peripherals.

Principal benefits DSI IMA is a protocol that provides a method for multiplexing multiple DS1 carriers together to provide one or more larger pipes. Thisfeature provides a lower bandwidth option for smaller line size MG 9000 locations. A DS-1 IMA interface is used in deployments to sitesthat use copper transport utilities.

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12 Port SAA card for POTS, P-phone, Ground Start, and Coin (IP Solution) MG900001

Key capabilitiesThe 12-port service adaptation access (SAA) line supports a variety of two wire services that include POTS, P-phone, ground start, andcoin lines.

Principal benefitsThe key benefit of incorporating the 12-port SAA card to the MG 9000 IP is to support a more diverse set of line side services such ascoin, P-phone, and ground start lines.

ABI Support for ESMA, LGC(I), LTC(I), and SMS (IP Solution) MG900010

Key capabilitiesThis feature adds ESMA, LGC(I), LTC(I), and SMS support to the ABI ESA design for IP solutions. This feature provides the capabilityto subtend all LCM-based devices (including remotes), GR-303 devices, and TR-08 devices. ESA capability off the MG 9000 is also avail-able for all these peripheral modules in SN07. Incorporation of the SMS includes support for type I and II TR-08 devices.

Principal benefitsThis capability helps carriers facilitate network consolidation, but with less capital outlay. This is accomplished by reusing many existingperipheral modules from the MG 9000 ABI (DS-512) interface.

ABI Intraswitching (IP Solution) MG900010

Key capabilitiesFor IP-based solutions, the MG 9000 will support intraswitching for calls where the source and destination are on the MG 9000. In addition,calls from peripherals subtending the MG 9000 can be intraswitched at the MG 9000.

Principal benefitsIntraswitching for MG 9000 lines or lines subtending from the MG 9000 ABI interface (GR-303, TR-08, and LCM-based) frees upbandwidth from the MG 9000 to the core packet network for other calls/data that require network resources.

Outside Plant Packaging – 2 Shelf (IP Solution) MG900001

Key capabilitiesAn outside plant cabinet version of the MG 9000 is introduced in SN07. This is a two-shelf MG 9000 that provides up to 928 lines in anenvironmentally hardened packaging option for remote deployments. Additionally, the cabinet offers provisionable space for the deploy-ment of channel banks, DSL, and other subscriber access interfaces are required. Options for copper-fed and fiber-fed deployments arebeing developed depending on the carrier’s transport needs.

Principal benefitsThe outside plant cabinet allows for the deployment of the MG 9000 in outdoor environments via an environmentally hardened packag-ing option. This allows for distributed, flexible deployments closer to subscribers. In addition, real estate savings can be realized since theexpense of building construction can be avoided.

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MG 4000 Features

MG 4000 MG4D0006

Key capabilitiesMinor enhancements are being added to improve the OAM of the MG 4000 in SN07. These include designating a remote name for theMG 4000, an SVC failure alarm banner, and SVC failure operational measurements. There is no new order code for these base enhancements.

Principal benefitsThe Succession Multiservice Gateway 4000 accepts TDM trunks and translates the output into ATM AAL1 format. Optimized for accesstandem class trunk connectivity, this multi-service gateway appears as a trunk termination to any vendor’s central office/local exchange switch,and offers both high-speed (OC-3) and low-speed (DS-1) access, with an OC-3c interface to the ATM switching fabric. The MG 4000provides a complete array of trunk types, including: Per Trunk Signaling (PTS), ISUP, PRI, and Dynamic Packet Trunks (DPT).

IW-SPM Features

Interworking between MG 9000 Lines and TDM (IP Solution) IPIW0001

Key capabilitiesThis capability allows TDM trunk and line peripherals to route calls to and from the MG 9000 line gateway.

Principal benefitsFor IP solutions, both the MG 9000 line gateway and Passport PVG can interconnect calls to the TDM peripherals. This enables oursolutions to support TDM lines, TDM trunks, IP lines, and IP trunks from a single communication server—a complete hybrid IP solution.

Major dependenciesHardware: CS 2000 XA-Core

New Gigabit Ethernet Interface (IP Solution) IPIW0001

Key capabilitiesThis new interface provides Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module (GEM) on the IW SPM with connector type ‘LC’ and fiber type ‘LX-SingleMode’. Prior to SN07, the IW SPM uses the LZ20BA GEM with connector type ‘MT-RJ’ and fiber type ‘SX-Multi Mode’.

Principal benefitsFor IP solutions, both the MG 9000 line gateway and Passport PVG can interconnect calls to the TDM peripherals. This enables oursolutions to support TDM lines, TDM trunks, IP lines, and IP trunks from a single communication server—a complete hybrid IP solution.

Sync RM on IW SPM (IP Solution) IPIW0001

Key capabilitiesThis capability allows the LX44AA Sync RM to be placed into the IW SPM (IP). The LX44AA Sync RM provides a DS1 interface to thelocal BITS clock for the purposes of synchronizing the CS 2000 Message Switch which in turn provides timing to all of the peripheralsconnected to the ENET. The LX44AA Sync RM provides Stratum 3E Holdover and would be provisioned in a 1+1 configuration.

Principal benefitsFor IP solutions, both the MG 9000 line gateway and Passport PVG can interconnect calls to the TDM peripherals. This enables oursolutions to support TDM lines, TDM trunks, IP lines, and IP trunks from a single communication server—a complete hybrid IP solution.

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Passport PVG Features

4 Port Carrier-Grade GigE Interface

Key capabilitiesThis software functionality provides 4 ports of carrier-grade Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) link resiliency in the form of IEEE 802.3ad, linkaggregation. With the 4 port GigE interface on the PVG, static routes and OSPF are supported.

This functionality adds carrier-grade (Hitless software migration and Hot Equipment protection) capability to the 4 port GigE FunctionProcessor (FP). IEEE 802.3ad support provides link resiliency for individual link failure.

Principal benefitsWhen used in voice applications, carrier-grade functionality is paramount for recovery situations and software upgrades. The GigE inter-face provides a standard IP interface back to the core network.

Link failure with link aggregation, equipment protection, and hitless software migration will recover in one second or less on the PVG.

Major dependenciesHardware: 4 Port GigE FP

VSP3-o Voice Services Processor (VSP)with Integrated OC-3/STM-1 Interface

Key capabilitiesVSP-3-o integrates the OC-3/STM-1 interface with the VSP. The VSP-3-o provides 2,016 voice channels via a fully channelized TDMOC-3/STM-1 optical port on front panel, regardless of codec used. TDM sparing (1+1) is enabled using LAPS.

Principal benefitsWith the VSP-3-o card, the PVG can support over 48,000 ports in a single frame. With 1+1 sparing, the Passport PVG can support24,192 ports.

In high-density trunking applications such as large long distance offices or urban end offices, service providers need to maximize theirfootprint. The VSP-3-0 card provides approximately twice the BHCA performance of the VSP-3 card.

Major dependenciesHardware: VSP-3-o

North American PTS Trunk Support

Key capabilitiesThis capability provides support for key North American Per Trunk Signaling (PTS) trunk types (MF, DTMF). The new trunk types include:

• DAL – Dedicated Access Line to PBX

• ONAT – Off-Network Access Trunk

• EANT – Equal Access Network Trunk

• OP – Operator Trunks to TOPS

• ES – Emergency Service Bureau

• IT – Interoffice Toll

• ATC – Access Tandem to Carrier

• SuperCAMA – 2 Way or Incoming for Centralized AMA Recording

• PX – DID/DOD PBX Trunks

• CELL – Wireless ISUP Trunks

• IBN – Integrated Business Network

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Principal benefitsService providers still require support of PTS trunk types because of the myriad of devices in the network that still require inband signal-ing. The Passport PVG will support the trunk types listed above in Succession IP applications.

Major dependenciesHardware: VSP-3-o

Mediant GatewayThe Mediant 2000 is introduced in SN07 to serve small PRI IP trunking applications in the carrier market. The Mediant 2000 VoPgateway matches the density requirements for smaller locations while meeting the service providers’ demands for scalability. The compactMediant 2000 scales from 1 to 16 T1 spans in a 1U chassis. Connectivity to the packet core is over redundant 100BaseT Ethernet uplinksthat support automatic switchover in failover scenarios. The Mediant 2000 communicates to the CS 2000 using H.248 call control. InSN07, the Mediant 2000 will be AC powered so this makes it ideal for enterprise applications that require a small footprint.

The Mediant 2000 includes the following features/capabilities:

• NEBS level 3 certified

• Field-proven, high voice quality

• Open scalable architecture

• Packet telephony standards compliant

• G.711 and G.729A codecs

• Echo cancellation

• T.38 compliant group 3 fax relay

Integrated Element Management System

IEMS Base (Required) INEM0100

IEMS Base (High Availability) INEM0200

Key capabilitiesThe IEMS Base in conjunction with Web NMS 4.0 enables the integration of multiple element management systems (EMSs) onto oneunified platform. It is recommended that it be deployed on a high-availability (HA) platform for improved availability.

Principal benefitsThe IEMS provides a single interface for consolidating fault, performance, and security of a series of Network Elements (NEs) and EMS.

Major dependenciesSoftware: CS2M loadHardware: Sun Netra 240

IEMS Fault BaseFault NB SCC2 INFT0010Fault NB Syslog INFT0020Fault NB SNMP INFT0030Fault NB NTSTD INFT0040

Key capabilitiesA single fault viewer at the virtual switch level conveniently provides a centralized view of alarms and events for dozens of elements. Thenetwork provider has a choice of fault feeds for flexible OSS integration, including northbound traditional (NTSTD, SCC2) and next-generation (Syslog, SNMP) protocols. The SNMP interface will support SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, and SNMPv4 with USM/VACM encryp-tion (configurable on a per-connection basis).

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Principal benefitsIntegrated EMS fault management capabilities greatly simplify integration of VoIP solutions into the back office OSS system. The collec-tive set of fault and alarm feeds within the VoIP solution are aggregated at the Integrated EMS and converted to a single customer-chosennorthbound feed protocol. For maximum flexibility, the user may choose from two traditional voice-oriented protocols and two data-oriented standards.

The Integrated EMS also reduces expenses by delivering a better operational fit. By reducing the number of northbound feeds, the serviceprovider benefits from lower operational costs due to reduced integration requirements, fewer adapted licenses to purchase, and less OAMon OSS ports.

The network fault data is presented in a centralized viewer, providing convenient central-office based browsing of all VoIP network faultsand alarms, resulting in operational efficiency by giving craft personnel fast, easy access to central office surveillance data.

Major dependenciesSoftware: INEM0100

IEMS Security BaseSecurity Centralized Authentication (Required) INSC0010Security Centralized Authorization (Required) INSC0020Security Extended Authentication/Authorization INSC0030

Key capabilitiesThe Integrated EMS client has a security management engine that has the capability to perform user authentication and fine-grain accesscontrol, as well as administration of these controls. The Authorization Engine handles access control for every user, performing basic authori-zation checks in the Integrated EMS. Other Integrated EMS FCPS modules—such as Topology, Faults, etc.—query the Authorization Enginefor access verifications. Whenever a user requests permission to perform any operation, the request is passed to the Authorization Engine.

Principal benefitsThe Integrated EMS is designed to seamlessly integrate with EMS modules using open-standards authentication mechanisms, streamliningsystem integration. Audit trails for user and group accounts help safeguard the network, and password protection reduces the need for craftpersonnel to re-enter login information each time they move to a different NE or EMS, while maintaining integrity of restricted access.

The security design of the Integrated EMS enables rapid integration of new Nortel Networks products as well as third-party elements. Itfits easily into existing operations and eliminates the requirement for a commercial third-party security system.

Major dependenciesSoftware: INEM0100

IEMS Inventory Topology Base (Required) INVT0100

Key capabilitiesThe Integrated EMS Auto-Discovery mode is primarily responsible for discovering the topology of the network (i.e., all the elementsresiding in the network). In addition, it gathers basic information about the elements it has discovered. Integrated EMS maintains aninventory of attributes for each managed object (i.e., NE, EMS, EMS platform, EMS application).

Principal benefitsBy default, the Integrated EMS Auto-Discovery engine discovers the EMs and NEs directly attached to the Integrated EMS. Some of theEMS modules support Auto-Discovery; when these EMs are configured into Integrated EMS, all of the NEs are auto-discovered. IntegratedEMS provides a GUI to manually set up NEs that don’t have an inventory interface. Integrated EMS also provides an inventory text fileof the managed objects as captured in the Integrated EMS.

Major dependenciesSoftware: INEM0100

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IEMS Performance Base INPR0020

Key capabilitiesThe Integrated EMS Performance Module enables the user to create templates, collect data, generate reports, and transfer data and reportfiles from the supported EMS modules and NEs to the OSS. The EMS modules will still continue to collect performance data from theirsupported NEs and provide this data to the Integrated EMS at collection times configured by the user.

Integrated EMS offers a scheduler that allows data collection to take place at specified user-configured time intervals. Based on the timeinterval given, the scheduler schedules the data collection process. The scheduler can also schedule periodic reports to be generated. Basedon the settings, the user can specify which report should be generated, when, and how often, and at the specified time, the report will beproduced. The scheduler also allows the user to specify table cleanup and periodic table deletion.

Principal benefitsIntegrating performance feeds from multiple EMSs can reduce operating costs for the network provider. Files of multiple formats can beintegrated into fewer files, and traditional comma separated value (CSV) and next-generation XML protocols are supported to enableintegration with most performance systems.

Performance thresholds can be set to predefined performance levels, thus determining severity levels that trigger alarms. Integrated EMSenables the network provider to customize performance reports. The system generates historical and current data. Reports can be fullycustomized, from data selection and how it is grouped, to how it is presented, in bar or line graph outputs.

Major dependenciesSoftware: INEM0100

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Broadband Access SolutionsNortel Networks offers an industry-leading portfolio of broadband access products and solutions to enable the delivery of any combination ofmultimedia, voice, video (television), and data applications. We are utilizing strategic alliances to add best-in-class broadband access productsto our line-up. Our primary alliances include: Calix for multi-service Ultra Broadband Loop Carrier products for North American orANSI applications; ECI Telecom for our Broadband Access Services Gateway 7000 Series of DSLAM, PON, and Mini-DSLAM productsfor the global market; and KEYMILE for multi-service access products for European or ETSI applications.

Benefits • Services innovation by providing the capability to deliver a new range of triple play and multimedia services

• Scalable and evolvable solutions to eliminate stranded investments

• End-to-end networks that are services manageable in addition to network manageable

• Network-wide security and reliability

• Copper and/or fiber service delivery depending on the needs of the provider

• Leverages Nortel Networks proven portfolio of voice, data, and transport solutions

Our solutions fit in a multitude of different deployment scenarios:

• Broadband Loop Carrier—This solution is designed for remote DLC applications requiring medium density deployments of 240 to1,920 subscribers. Supporting this solution are the Calix C7 for North American (ANSI) markets and the KEYMILE UMUX for ETSI markets.

• Central office-based xDSL—This solution helps carriers maximize the return on their existing copper plant in dense populationcenters. This solution leverages the Broadband Access Services Gateway 7700.

• Remote xDSL—This solution helps extend the services reach to any location while maximizing the copper plant. This solution featuresthe Broadband Access Services Gateway 7500/7600 suite of in-cabinet and outdoor mini-DSLAMs.

• Fiber to the Curb/Cabinet—This deep fiber solution enables service providers to minimize the extensive construction costs encounteredin the last few hundred feet to the home, yet it still delivers significant bandwidth and future-proof investment. This solution featuresthe Broadband Access Services Gateway 7500/7600 suite of Mini-DSLAMs and/or the BASG 7300 Optical Network Unit in a PONimplementation.

• Fiber to the Home—FTTH is the ultimate future-proof architecture for greenfield or rehab environments to deliver the massive band-width to each subscriber. Both the Calix C7 and the BASG 7000 Series support this solution in combination with our optical networktermination (ONT) products.

• Succession integration/interoperability—To drive converged services all the way to the edge, Nortel Networks has physically integratedthe BASG 7500 and Nortel Networks Succession Media Gateway 9000. In addition, both the Calix C7 and KEYMILE UMUX willintegrate seamlessly into a Succession Carrier VoIP infrastructure via H.248.

Broadband Access Services Gateway 7000 SeriesNortel Networks Broadband Access Services Gateway (BASG) 7000 Series is a family of multi-service access gateways that specialize in thedelivery of broadband services to the home. The BASG 7000 Series enables service providers to offer ultra broadband services from thecentral office, the outside plant, multi-dwelling units (MDUs), and in Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) scenarios. In addition, the BASG7000 Series integrates with Nortel Networks Succession Media Gateway 9000 to deliver unparalleled support for POTS, VoIP, and DSLin a single chassis. The BASG 7000 Series supports services innovation by enabling a broad range of new value-rich services:

• IP television over DSL for increased user control and personalized entertainment

• High-speed access with new multimedia applications

• Video-On-Demand with personal video recording features

• Voice over DSL either on VoIP phones or on a PC soft client

Broadband Access Services Gateway (BASG) 7700 SeriesNortel Networks BASG 7700 is our core, full-size DSLAM product, delivering up to 960 subscriber lines, including all varieties of DSLand fiber, from a single shelf. The BASG 7700 is suitable for mass deployments from central offices (COs) or from environmentally-controlled street cabinets. The BASG 7700 Series consists of three platforms:

• Broadband Access Services Gateway 7700—ANSI Standard (North America)

• Broadband Access Services Gateway 7710—ETSI Standard (Europe, Asia, Latin America)

• Broadband Access Services Gateway 7720—ETSI Standard, Double Density

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Key features:• Copper and fiber support in the same chassis

• Scalable and evolvable design

– 24 Gbps passive backplane

– Up to 480 subscriber lines per 7700/7710 shelf

– Up to 960 subscriber lines per 7720 shelf

– 15 slots for tributary and service cards

– Two slots for network interfaces

Broadband Access Services Gateway (BASG) 7500/7600 Series Mini-DSLAMFor cramped spaces, such as tightly packed street cabinets, Nortel Networks BASG 7500/7600 Series Mini-DSLAM is ideal. The Mini-DSLAM is pizza-box sized with a Base Module that supports 32 xDSL lines. The Base Module can be extended with up to 3 ExtensionUnits, for a maximum density of 224 xDSL lines per 4 Rack Unit (RU). There is also a new outdoor version that mounts to the outsideof the cabinet and will be available in the future. For ease of service delivery, the BASG 7500/7600 Series has the same software, features,and performance as the BASG 7700. A key feature is remote line powering for the Mini-DSLAMs from the CO, helping reduce opera-tional cost necessitated by separate power and back-up batteries for remote units. The BASG 7500/7600 Series is available to supportglobal deployments:

• BASG 7500—ANSI Standard (North America)

• BASG 7600—ETSI Standard (EMEA, APAC, CALA)

Key features:• Remote line powering over copper

• Fits in “full” cabinets or outside of cabinet

• Connects to any access infrastructure

• Quality of Service and multicast support

Broadband Access Services Unit (BASU) 7000/7100 Optical Network Terminations (ONTs) SeriesThe Broadband Access Services Unit (BASU) 7000/7100 Series is a comprehensive line of feature-rich ONTs for the delivery of FTTPtriple play services to residential and business environments. Two platforms are available:

• BASU 7000—ANSI Standard (North America)

• BASU 7100—ETSI Standard (EMEA, APAC, CALA)

Key features:• Multiple possible combinations of POTS, Ethernet, T1/E1, and RF interfaces

• Copper and fiber interfaces for deployment flexibility

• Same management system as BASG 7700

Broadband Digital Loop Carrier Solutions

Calix C7The Calix C7 is a packet-based ultra broadband loop carrier (UBLC) with high capacity and multi-service characteristics supporting up to10 Gbps of user bandwidth per slot. It is capable of driving both DSL and fiber-based services in the same chassis. The Calix C7combines high capacity with enough connection density and flexibility to allow customers to easily transform first-generation broadbandsubscribers to ultra broadband copper and/or fiber. The C7 platform is a true multi-service platform for outstanding flexibility in servicesdelivery. It supports both fiber and copper-based services delivery, while providing a bridge for the delivery of packet-based broadbandservices. The Calix C7 is designed to meet the needs of North American service providers and those operating on the ANSI standard. Itsservices delivery capability includes:

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Multi-services list:• Traditional voice services via POTS

• Traditional voice specials such as coin and ground loop start

• T1, DS-1, and DS-3

• xDSL inclusive of ADSL2+

• Ethernet services via Fast Ethernet

• FTTx via PON

• Media gateway by providing POTS to packetization via H.248

• DS0 and STS cross connect

• Built-in transport for low to medium traffic applications

Key features:• Industry-leading fiber and metallic connection density

• Total interface flexibility—any service any slot

• Small footprint

• 200-Gbps, full duplex per-shelf capacity, architected to support very high-speed interfaces

• Deployable in COs, RTs, CEVs, collocations, poles, and service POPs

• Integrates seamlessly into Succession Carrier VoIP architecture via H.248

KEYMILE UMUXThe KEYMILE UMUX enables service providers to deliver a wide range of services and support for different technologies (ATM, IP,SDH, and PDH), all from a single platform. This carrier-grade multi-service access platform has been designed to serve markets requiringadherence to ETSI standards (Europe, Asia, Latin America) and is available in three configurations: UMUX 1500, UMUX 1200, andUMUX 900. They use the same back plane, control cards, and line cards.

• UMUX 1500 is the flagship product in this series, designed for use in exchanges and outdoor cabinet deployments. It is DC powered.

• UMUX 1200 is a smaller version, designed for use on customer premises or areas where space is more restricted. It offers the additionalflexibility of optional AC powering.

• UMUX 900 takes all the benefits of the UMUX 1200 in an even more compact design. It is optimized for backhaul support in mobilenetworks. Its services delivery capability includes:

Multi-services list:• Traditional voice via POTS

• Business services such as ISDN

• Broadband Internet/intranet access

• UMUX can be utilized to build V5 access networks

• Digital cross-connect system with integrated transmission

• Leased line hub delivering narrow-band as well as broadband private circuits (using IDSL, HDSL, and G.SHDSL) to remote subscribers

Key features:• Cost-effective for a wide range of services:

– ADSL and G.SHDSL

– High-density PSTN and ISDN services

– Fiber/HDSL/G.SHDSL leased line services connect data leased lines, PABXs, or GSM/UMTS base stations

• Easily fits into existing networks

• Ease of management

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Developer Interoperability ProgramAs mentioned earlier in this bulletin, we understand the network will not solely be Nortel Networks components. The Voice over IP andmultimedia interoperability testing program is designed to help service providers accelerate time-to-market of packet voice and newsession initiation protocol (SIP)-based multimedia services. Interoperability testing promotes knowledge sharing and innovation for NortelNetworks and for our customers. Through interoperability testing with other industry leaders, Nortel Networks can expand the numberof available applications while simplifying network deployments, making it more cost-effective for service providers to expand their busi-ness and offer new services. For Succession Communication Server (CS) 2000 series Superclass softswitch-based solutions, the program isfocused on trunk gateways, access gateways (including IADS), application servers, feature servers, border elements, and other softswitches.From an MCS perspective, the program is focused on access gateways, IADS, clients, application servers, and media proxies/servers.

Our interoperability labs are located in various locations in the United States and Canada and are staffed by an experienced set of verifica-tion engineers. The labs are all state-of-the-art labs that house the latest test equipment and the latest Nortel Networks products destinedfor the market. Testing a variety of third-party vendor products could be an insurmountable task when you consider most of the vendorsare not located in close proximity to our labs. To overcome this hurdle, we have enabled remote testing facilities between our lab and thelabs of third-party vendors.

As part of the program, there are two membership tiers:

• Open Developer: Open Developers are the entry-level tier of the Developer Program. Open Developers may have commercially avail-able products, products in development, or even products in a conceptual stage. The third-party vendor’s product(s) may not have beentested. This designation is noted on the web, but no collateral sharing has taken place.

• Developer partner: Developer Partner is the second tier of membership in the Developer Program.Companies who successfully complete compatibility testing and are approved by Nortel Networks-baseddefined partners criteria can move from Open Developer to Developer Partner. In addition to the OpenDeveloper membership benefits, Developer Partners may receive advanced product information and addi-tional marketing opportunities.

Product designations:

• Level 0: A registered product has performed the basic function required of the product. For a gateway beingtested, this indicates communication with the CS 2000 has been established and a single call has completed.

• Level 1: Using a third-party gateway as an example, a compatible gateway has completed testing whichincludes simple call types such as call waiting and caller ID. Interoperability between the third-partygateway and a Nortel Networks gateway has been achieved and the third-party gateway performs basicrecovery scenarios.

• Level 2: A gateway that meets the Select Product designation has sustained traffic at 99.99 percent for a 24-hour period. The gateway has performed appropriately in additional recovery scenarios.

DeveloperPartner

RegisteredProduct

CompatibleProduct

SelectProduct

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List of partnersWe have already established a wide array of partners in the areas of CPE/Gateways, OSS, and Applications. This list will continue to growas we continue to cultivate the program. The Developer Program Web site on http://nortelnetworks.com/developer lists all current membersof the developer program and hosts feature certificates for all the third-party products that have been granted compatibility certificates.These certificates will identify the products which have been tested together as well as the specific hardware/software releases that are asso-ciated with the compatibility certificate.

CPE/Gateway partners

Applications partners

• Arris• Acme Packet• Adtran• AFC• Audio Codes• Carrier Access

• Catena• Comtrend• Convedia• Entrisphere• General Bandwidth• Ingate Systems

• ipDialog• Mediatrix• Newport Networks• Paradyne• PowerDsine• sentitO

• Telica• Vegastream• Verilink• Westell

• AePona

• Broadsoft

• Comverse

• IP Unity

• Leapstone

• Pactolus

• Personeta

• Sylantro

• Ubiquity

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Baseline requirements

Software baseline requirementsPrior to performing an upgrade to an SNxx load, carriers must first upgrade to DMS Release 15 or Release 17. Release 15…17 is thegeneric terminology used to refer to NA15/NA17 for DMS-100/200, UCS15/NCS17 for DMS-250, and NCS15/NCS17 for DMS-500.The figure below provides an illustration of the upgrade paths available from DMS to Succession.

Software deliveryStarting in SN07, we will modify our software delivery slightly. For Succession applications, we will be delivering software on a semi-annual basis. For DMS applications, we will continue to deliver software on an annual basis. Succession and DMS will continue to sharethe same SN software stream, but where Succession will deliver content in SN07, SN08, SN09, SN10, etc., DMS will only deliver TDM-based content in SN07, SN09, etc.

The following table provides the software availability dates, retirement dates, and upgrade paths.

Software Release FCS date FVS date Retirement date Upgrade paths

Release 15 TDM

NA015 Feb 2001 May 2001 May 2003 NA017, SN05, SN06a

NCS15 Aug 2001 Nov 2001 Nov 2003 NCS17, SN05, SN06a

UCS15 Mar 2002 Jun 2002 Jun 2004 NCS17, SN05, SN06a

Release 17 TDM

NA017 Jun 2002 Sep 2002 Sep 2004 SN05 or SN06

NCS17 Jun 2002 Sep 2002 Sep 2004

Software upgrade paths

Upgrade to

Succession BaselineDMS Release 17

TOPS 17

DMS Release 15TOPS 15

DMS Release 14TOPS 14

SN07TOPS 20

SN06TOPS 19

SN05TOPS 18

SN04TOPS 17

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Software Release FCS date FVS date Retirement date Upgrade paths

Succession and TDM Releases

SN04 May 2002 Aug 2002 Apr 2004 SN05, SN06

SN05 Oct 2002 Dec 2002 Jul 2005 SN06, SN07

SN06 Sep 2003 Dec 2003 Jun 2006 – SN06.1, SN06.2, SN07c, SN08d

(Succession sites are supported via SN06.2 after SN07 FVS date)

SN06 (TDM applications) Sept 2003 Mar 2006 SN07, SN09

SN06.1 Sep 2003 N/A Mar 2004 SN06.2

SN06.2 Mar 2004 May 2004 Jun 2006 SN07, SN08

SN07 Aug 2004 Nov 2004 May 2007 SN08b, SN09,SN10b

SN08 Mar 2005 Jun 2005 Dec 2007 SN09, SN10, SN11(Succession applications)

a. Sites at Release 15 may utilize the Accelerated upgrade program to upgrade to SN06. See next section.b. Supported for Succession sites only. After SN07, DMS will only be offered on odd releases. c. SN06 to SN07 upgrades are only supported for DMS, IP lines, and ATM trunking sites. All other SN06 Succession sites must upgrade to SN06.2 prior

to upgrading to SN07. d. SN06 to SN08 upgrades are only supported for IP lines and ATM trunking sites. All other SN06 Succession sites must upgrade to SN06.2 prior to

upgrading to SN08.

Accelerated Upgrade (DMS offices)The Accelerated Upgrade Program is a new process available today for any DMS-100 family office. The program allows service providerswith switches on Release 15 to upgrade to the SN06 Software Release in two consecutive nights. The result is quicker access to the latestTDM services available.

The process can be ordered for North American and Caribbean/Latin American (CALA) switches on PCLs LEC00015, LET00015,LLT00015, and UCS00015. The process is performed over two nights, with a One Night Process (ONP) from NA15 to an SN04 loadon the first night, and an ONP from the SN04 load to SN06 on the second evening.

Prior to the availability of the Accelerated Upgrade to SN06, the Standard ONP sequence for an upgrade from Release 15 to SN06 wouldbe performed in two entirely separate steps, with a minimum of three weeks between activities. Under the previous program, the first stepwould be to load the Peripheral Modules (PMs) with the SN04 loads, and perform the ONP from Release 15 to SN04. Several weekslater, the PMs would be loaded with the SN06 loads, followed by an ONP from SN04 to SN06.

The Accelerated Upgrade Program helps reduce service provider workload, while performing the upgrade much more quickly. With theback-to-back process, the Release 15 site installs the SN06 PM loads before the first ONP. Once the peripherals are loaded, an ONP fromRelease 15 to SN04 is performed. The next night, an ONP from SN04 to SN06 is performed.

The Accelerated Upgrade Program entirely eliminates the process of loading the PMs a second time, reducing off-hour staff requirementsand shrinking the interval between ONPs by several weeks. As a result, offices operating on Release 15 can progress to the active SN06Release more quickly.

Once the upgrade to SN06 is completed, the service provider may upgrade to SN07 or turn up Succession packet functionality if desired.

The Accelerated Upgrade has been successfully used in over 25 offices of a major North American carrier.

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Hardware baseline requirementsDMS offices (SN07)

Component Description

Core processor SN70 EM—May require additional backplane memory

XA-Core– 1+1 Atlas PE, 3+1 Rhino PE, 2+1 Atlas PE or 3+1 Atlas PE– Above PE configurations supported with 5 to 10 SM cards = 768MB to 1728MB

ENET Support for both 64K and 128K ENET configurations

Signaling SN70 EM—FLIS or F/LPP supported– A single shelf of FLIS is supported up to approximately 350K BHCA– F/LPP supported with no unique requirements (8MB LIUs and routers supported; internal routing

also supported to existing DMS limitations)

XA-Core—F/LPP required– F/LPP supported with no unique requirements (8MB LIUs and routers supported; internal routing

also supported to existing DMS limitations)– USP supported in SN05

SDM No SDM Core Manager required.If present, the SDM must be at the Succession baseline.

IOC/IOM – Limited support for existing IOC equipment (NT1X55, NT1X67, NT1X68, NT1X99)– Not all IOE-based equipment supported (NT0X44 tape drives and NT4X00 disk drives are

not supported)

Series 1 peripherals – DCM OC trunks supported—All other DCM trunk types NOT supported– LM and RLM not supported

Packet Trunking on DMS

Component Description

Core processor SN70 EM—May require additional backplane memory

XA-Core– 3+1 Rhino PE, 2+1 Atlas PE or 3+1 Atlas PE– Above PE configurations supported with 5 to 10 SM cards = 768MB to 1728MB

ENET Support for both 64K and 128K ENET configurations

Ports must be available for DPT-SPMs

Signaling SN70 EM—FLIS or F/LPP supported– A single shelf of FLIS is supported up to approximately 350K BHCA– High-speed external routers required (32MB routers)– 32MB LIUs required (NTEX22CA)

XA-Core– High-speed external routers required (32MB routers)– 32MB LIUs required (NTEX22CA)

SDM SDM Core Manager NOT required– If present, the SDM must be at the Succession baseline– For OSMINE support of Passport 15000, the SDM is required

IOC/IOM – Limited support for existing IOC equipment (NT1X55, NT1X67, NT1X68, NT1X99)– Not all IOE-based equipment supported (NT0X44 tape drives and NT4X00 disk drives are

not supported)– IOM fully supported in ISME

Series 1 peripherals – DCM OC trunks supported—All other DCM trunk types NOT supported– LM and RLM not supported

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Succession

Component Description

Core processor XA-Core– 3+1 Rhino PE, 2+1 Atlas PE or 3+1 Atlas PE– Above PE configurations supported with 5 to 10 SM cards = 768MB to 1728MB

ENET Support for both 64K and 128K ENET configurationsPorts must be available for 2 IW-SPMs (minimum)

Signaling F/LPP required– High-speed external routers required (32MB routers)– 32MB LIUs required

CS 2000/SDM – Processor and RAM: 750-512 (400 MHz) and 512 megManager – Disk space: ROOTVG – 9 Gig + DAT

DATAVG = 9 GIG * 2

IOC/IOM – Limited support for existing IOC equipment (NT1X55, NT1X67, NT1X68, NT1X99)– Not all IOE-based equipment supported (NT0X44 tape drives and NT4X00 disk drives

not supported)– IOM fully supported in ISME

Series 1 peripherals – DCM OC trunks supported—All other DCM trunk types NOT supported– LM and RLM not supported

TOPS hardware/software baseline with SuccessionIn addition to the hardware/software baseline information provided above for carriers with DMS, there are additional requirements andrestrictions relating to TOPS configurations that must be observed.

IWS 15.2 is the software baseline for TOPS operator positions. Before any TOPS switch in an Operator Centralization (OC) network(host or remote) is upgraded to an SNxx load, all IWSs must be at IWS15.2 (or higher). It is recommended that Juneau positions beupgraded to 128MB RAM, which is required if extended industry-standard architecture (EISA) or similar applications are used.

The following TOPS hardware and software will not be supported in TOPS or TOPS IP Succession loads (starting in SN04):

• TOPS Multi-Purpose (MP) and Basic Positions (BP) (including Auxiliary Operator Services System [AOSS])

• IWS HP XM2 and XM4 PC and Rhinestone PC platforms

• All D(igital)-Modem devices

• DCM (except DCM OC trunks)

• Service Assistant (SA)/In-Charge (IC) positions

• Services database (SDB)

• OC night closedown

• IBM-DA (directory assistance) protocol

• Voice Services Node (VSN)

• Interactive Voice Service (IVS)

• Automated Directory Assistance Service (ADAS) Base

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Global ServicesThere are many companies that can offer professional and technical services, and there are many companies that can offer networkingequipment. What Nortel Networks offers, by combining both advanced network products and network service capability, is the opportu-nity to change a service provider’s operating model.

Extensive sets of professional services accompany our DMS and Succession family solutions. These services are offered in addition to theengineering, installation, and commissioning services that are part of delivering the base product. Services can be defined according to the needsof the customer, and can range from turnkey solutions to programs that assist the customer in developing the specific skills they require.

The professional services offered as part of our wireline portfolio include:

• Network planning and design

• Data network engineering

• Business planning

• Operations planning

• Central office grooming

• Translations support

• Service and support plans

• Network management center (NMC) monitoring

• Service readiness and operations verification

For Succession applications, we believe our professional services team can assist customers to deploy packet networking more quickly. Ourstaff can help service providers overcome obstacles to business improvement such as resource availability, skill set, or operating infrastruc-ture investment to help achieve business results. The quicker the deployment of packet, the quicker service providers can tap into the newrevenue streams with our Succession services.

What we bring to the table as a vendor is the means to evolve your network to strengthen your business model—a total business solution.

The Nortel Networks approach:Network transformation with products and services

Nortel Networks Global Network Services

Nortel Networks Products

Succession Servicesplan

build

operate

maintain

• MultimediaCommunication Services

• Centrex IP

• VoIP VPN

Total Business SolutionPacket

Network

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Succession component overviewThis section provides a summary of the Succession elements for the Nortel Networks hybrid solution.

Network intelligence

Communication Server 2000 (CS 2000)Nortel Networks CS 2000 is the primary network intelligence component for the Nortel Networks VoIP solution. The CS 2000 provideshigh-capacity, centralized call processing and service transaction logic, including translations, routing control, network signaling, and thecreation of billing records. The CS 2000 also directs gateways to establish and tear down virtual connections for delivery of packetizedvoice and data traffic over the packet network.

There are two hardware configurations of the CS 2000: (1) Standard CS 2000 (XA-Core-based) and (2) CS 2000 - Compact. TheSuccession software is common to both the standard CS 2000 and the CS 2000 - Compact.

• Standard CS 2000

The processing platform of the standard CS 2000 configuration is XA-Core, which provides a scalable call-processing engine for high-capacity communication servers. The connection to the SS7 network can be via either the F/LPP or the Universal Signaling Point (USP).

• CS 2000 - Compact

The CS 2000 - Compact is a small-footprint, full-featured softswitch. It is built on an industry-standard compact PCI (cPCI) chassisand operating system for smaller communication server sites. The cPCI shelves house blades, which perform call agent (call processingengine) and gateway controller functions. The connection from the CS 2000 - Compact to the SS7 network is via the USP only.

The CS 2000 offers an industry-leading set of residential, business, and network services. With the capability to simultaneously supportboth packet and TDM access domains, the CS 2000 supports a transitional migration from existing DMS-100 family circuit-switching topacket-switching.

The CS 2000 is a distributed system comprising a number of different functional elements. Communication between the elements of theCS 2000 takes place over a local area network (LAN) or over a message switch.

The principal subcomponents of the Standard CS 2000 are as follows:

• Extended Architecture Core (XA-Core) is the shared-memory, parallel-processing computing platform for CS 2000 call processingand service logic.

• Message Switch (MS) delivers messages between the XA-Core and the F/LPP, input/output module (IOM) equipment, ENET, andIntegrated Element Management System.

• Integrated Services Module (ISM) provides conference circuits, enhanced digital announcement machine (EDRAM) announcements, andline test, trunk test, and office alarm unit interfaces. Existing maintenance trunk modules (MTMs) for these functions are also supported.

• Input/Output Module (IOM) equipment provides communication interfaces, storage media, and data interfaces such as simplifiedmessage desk interface (SMDI) links to voice messaging systems.

• Enhanced Network (ENET) provides a TDM switching fabric for access to TDM line, trunk, and service circuit peripherals.

• Service Application Module 21 (SAM21) provides the hardware that hosts and supports Gateway Controller (GWC) circuit cards andassociated software. This hardware includes multiple pairs of redundant processor elements that handle call processing for 6,400 linesper processor pair, scalable to a capacity of 150,000 lines and 48,000 trunks per frame. The SAM21 and GWC are common for bothtypes of CS 2000s.

• Gateway Controller (GWC) acts as a call processing protocol converter between the CS 2000 series messages and the open-standardH.248 messages used by the MG 9000 and the Universal Audio Server (UAS). The GWC also can be configured to support H.323messaging for communication to IP PBXs/key systems, and DPT functionality for interoffice packet trunks.

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CS 2000 LANThe Passport 8600 functions as the aggregation device for the CS 2000 LAN and interconnects with the packet core backbone for theSuccession packet network.

Passport 8600The Passport 8600 provides control messages between CS 2000 and gateways through the GWC and other Succession components. Itsupports the following interfaces:

• Gigabit Ethernet

• Multiport 10/100BaseT

• ATM interface

The Passport 8600 supports a redundant configuration to connect the following components: IW-SPM, CS 2000, GWC, UAS, USP,Preside* MDM, IEMS, and Optivity*.

Media Server 2000 (MS 2000)/Universal Audio Server (UAS)The MS is used to facilitate the lawful intercept of call content for MG 9000-based targets in compliance with the CommunicationsAssistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) in the United States. The MS 2000 will be used to support similar wiretapping require-ments as defined for other countries. The Media Server 2000 replaces the UAS in the portfolio.

Under the direction of H.248 call control messages sent over 100BaseT Ethernet from the CS 2000, targeted MG 9000 call content iscaptured at the MS 2000 and replicated for delivery to law enforcement. The MS 2000 runs on the Service Application Module 16(SAM16) using industry-standard external interfaces and protocols to communicate and interoperate. The bearer path can be IP or ATM.

In an ATM application, the MS 2000 provides an OC-3c network interface to the core network for bearer path connections for lawfulintercept of call content. Bearer-path SVCs are established across the core network using standard user network interface (UNI) 4.0 proto-col messages between the MS 2000 and the ATM core network.

In an IP application, in addition to supporting call content traces as part of lawful intercept, the MS 2000 provides the announcementgateway for the network. In IP applications, bearer paths to the MS 2000 are built over the Ethernet connection to the CS 2000 LAN.The MS 2000 is a highly scalable and configurable platform for providing announcement and conferencing capabilities for VoIP trunkingand access solutions.

The MS 2000 can be used in conjunction with existing UAS systems, and can be provisioned using the same Audio Provisioning Server (APS).

Signaling serversThe Fiberized Link Peripheral Processor (FLPP), Link Peripheral Processor (LPP), or the Universal Signaling Point (USP) can function asthe signaling servers of the Succession network.

(Fiberized) Link Peripheral ProcessorBecause the FLPP is already installed in the system, it functions as the default signaling server for the hybrid applications. The FLPPconnects the Succession-enabled network to the SS7 signaling network. All SS7 messages must pass through the FLPP to successfullyreach their destination when the FLPP is used as the signaling server.

Universal Signaling Point (USP)The USP provides CCS7 signaling terminations that enable a CS 2000 to exchange ISUP and TCAP signaling with a conventionalTDM-side CCS7 signaling network. The USP can be used in place of the F/LPP to reduce overhead in the core. The USP distributesincoming CCS7 signaling to the CS 2000 core via the CS 2000 LAN.

The USP is the default-signaling server for initial Succession applications. It supports a redundant 10/100BaseT IP interface. The mostrecent release provides the following capabilities:

• High-speed link interface support to signaling transfer point (STP): DS-1 ATM signaling ATM adaptation layer (SAAL) SS7 links (8 DS-0 equivalent)

• High-speed link interface support to simple control transmission protocol (SCTP): IETF SIGTRAN SCTP/M2PA IP high-speed link(8–20 DS-0 equivalent)

• Load sharing between SS7 links

• Support for ANSI ISUP trunks

• Direct messaging with GWC through M3UA/SCTP

• High service availability of 99.999 percent and hot in-service software upgrades

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• In-service LIU7 application upgrade from F/LPP to USP

• DS0A, V.35, channelized T1/E1, ATM HSL, IP HSL link interface support

• Up to 480 low-speed SS7 links or 126 high-speed links

– Up to 480 linksets

– Up to 4000 routesets

– Up to 200,000 GTT entry database (STP)

• Signaling Gateway, STP

• Up 40 M records NP database (ANSI)

• Succession IEMS or stand-alone OAM support utilizing Java-based GUI

• IP SS7 link connection to STP

Gateways

Succession Media Gateway 9000 (MG 9000)The MG 9000 is a leading-edge, carrier-grade, open H.248 protocol media gateway providing switched and private line subscriber accessfor voice and data services. The MG 9000 supports POTS, coin, ground start, Meridian Business Set, and integrated asymmetrical digitalsubscriber line (ADSL), a broad range of line class codes, and an industry-leading set of end-office residential, business, and network serv-ices. The MG 9000 also supports an ABI that allows legacy TDM LCM-based, GR-303, and TR-08 access devices to be hosted from anMG 9000 frame. The MG 9000 can be located up to 2,000 fiber miles from the CS 2000.

The MG 9000 provides an OC-3c network interface with SONET automatic protection switching to the core network. For applicationwhere a copper interface is required, a DS-1 IMA interface (two to eight spans) is available. An internal switching fabric allows calls thatoriginate and terminate on the same MG 9000 to intraswitch. The MG 9000 supports DPT trunking over the packet core for calls destined forother packet-enabled nodes in the network. Integrated echo cancellation is provided for voice. Voice is digitized using G.711 encoding.

The MG 9000 gateway communicates with the CS 2000 for call processing and service transactions with H.248 protocol ATMAdaptation Layer 5 (AAL5) messages across the core network. Data from ADSL lines is converted to packet using the AAL5 protocol.AAL5 messages for operations, administration, and maintenance (OAM) use the signaling network management protocol (SNMP). TheMG 9000 will be available in a standard in-building telecom frame or outside plant cabinets (OPCs).

Succession Multiservice Gateway 4000 (MG 4000)The MG 4000 is a carrier-grade gateway providing standard trunk-based access to connecting TDM networks including other LEC, IXC,wireless, and ISP networks, as well as PBX systems.

The MG 4000 supports a variety of signaling methods including ISUP, PRI, in-band per-trunk signaling (PTS) (e.g., MF), and DPTtrunking. High-speed OC-3, STS-1, or low-speed DS-1 TDM access interfaces are supported. Integrated echo cancellation is available asan option. The MG 4000 can be located up to 2,000 air miles from the CS 2000.

The MG 4000 provides an OC-3c network interface with SONET automatic protection switching to the packet network. The MG 4000performs bearer-channel TDM-to-ATM AAL1 conversion between the connecting TDM network and the packet network. Bearer-pathSVCs are established across the packet network using standard UNI 4.0 protocol messages between the MG 4000 and the packet network.

The MG 4000 gateway communicates to the CS 2000 for call processing with Peripheral Processor Virtual Machine (Nortel Networksprotocol) messages across the packet network. Most MG 4000 OAM messages are sent in-band across the packet network. A reset func-tion is transacted out-of-band between the CS 2000 and the MG 4000 over the CS 2000 LAN. MG 4000s that are located remotelyfrom the CS 2000 access the CS 2000 LAN via the customer WAN.

Passport Packet Voice Gateway (PVG)The Passport PVG consists of a gateway software load running on a Passport hardware platform to support Succession IP solutions. ThePassport PVG hardware platform is based on the Passport 15000. The Passport PVGs act as media gateways between the IP packetnetwork and the TDM switches and PBXs (PRI) in service provider networks. The Passport PVGs terminate TDM-based DS-0s on DS-1, DS-3, and STM-1 interfaces, and convey the media on these DS-0s in real-time protocol (RTP) packets over an IP interface. ThePassport PVGs also carry out a similar conversion in the other direction. The interfaces to the packet network can be OC-3 to OC-48 orGigabit Ethernet. The Passport PVG is a high-density gateway with over 48,000 ports available in SN07.

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Dynamic Packet Trunking-Spectrum Peripheral Module (DPT-SPM)A DPT-SPM network element supports optimized DPT connections across the ATM network (using an OC-3c connection) for callsbetween TDM-based peripherals connected to the ENET (using a DS-512 connection) that terminate on other CS 2000s. The DPT-SPM can be used to introduce ATM packet trunking to DMS offices via packet trunking on DMS. The DPT-SPM is only used in ATM-based applications.

Interworking-Spectrum Peripheral Module (IW-SPM)The IW-SPM provides gateways with bearer channel access to TDM lines, trunks, and service circuits.

The CS 2000 can simultaneously support packet and TDM access domains. Interworking between the two domains is provided throughthe IW-SPM. The IW-SPM also serves as the bridge for bearer traffic between lines and trunks served by packet gateways and ENET-based TDM lines and trunks hosted by the same CS 2000.

One side of the IW-SPM connects to the ENET using DS-512 TDM connections, and the other side connects to the packet corenetwork using OC-3c.

The IW-SPM provides MG 9000 lines, MG 4000 trunks, and Passport PVG trunks with access to CS 2000 services such as digitalrecorded announcement module (DRAM)-based announcements, test trunks, and conference circuits that are provided by ISM- orMTM-based peripherals.

For IP solutions, the IW-SPM has the capability to support DPT connections (such as the DPT-SPM) to other CS 2000s in the network.Like in ATM solutions, the IW-SPM serves as the bearer path bridge for calls between TDM peripherals and packet gateways on the sameCS 2000, calls from TDM peripherals to other CS 2000s, and calls from gateways requiring ISM- or MTM-based service circuits.

Integrated Element Management System (Integrated EMS)In response to the feedback from the marketplace requesting highly integrated network management solutions with seamless back officeintegration, Nortel Networks is delivering our next generation “super-EMS” known as the Integrated Element Management System(Integrated EMS). This single point of integration and management reduces the maintenance component of service providers’ long-termoperating costs by eliminating the need to handle multiple northbound feeds for different network elements flowing into back office oper-ations support systems. Instead, the Integrated EMS unifies fault, performance, and security functions for the entire VoIP network whichreduces cost and complexity of integrating into a service provider’s back office. Element manager configuration modules and the billingmanagement module are easily accessed using the Integrated EMS. The strategic vision for the Integrated EMS includes unification of theconfiguration interfaces providing a singular point of provisioning management for VoIP network elements.

The Integrated EMS improves the manageability of VoIP networks by aggregating the Element Management function on a small footprint.

The Integrated EMS is designed to:

• Reduce OSS integration complexity and resource requirements

• Consolidate Element Managers, reducing footprint, management complexity, and providing a common user interface

• Deliver a security solution to address multiple strategies to protect data and access to Network Elements (NEs)

• Provide the opportunity to manage new Nortel Networks or third-party elements as required

The Integrated EMS will, at the central office level:

• Provide Graphical Topology and Inventory relationships between the NEs and EMS modules

• Aggregate all of the EMS/NE fault and performance data

– Provide integrated fault and performance streams to the NML through the Integrated EMS

– Provide a customer choice of OSS fault interfaces (SCC2, NTSTD, SYSLOG, and SNMP)

– Provide XML aggregation of CSV files for performance

– Provide a centralized fault and performance viewer with filtering capability

• Provide context-sensitive EMS module launching, applications launching (i.e., TMM, LMM, and V5.2), and NE CLUI launching(secure session protected using SSH )

• Provide enhanced security features by improving the centralization of Authentication, Authorization, and Administration, while alsoproviding interfaces to external security databases

• Provide the ability to provide localization in many languages

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Integrated EMS hardwareIntegrated EMS has been developed on a robust, market-proven, multi-FCAPS framework that has enabled a fast implementation andhigh-quality product based on the knowledge gained during hundreds of previous installations and supported by teams of developers.

The Integrated EMS is being designed to reside on the Sun Netra 240. At General Availability, the Integrated EMS application will be co-resident with the CS2M load. It is recommended that it be deployed on a high availability (HA) platform for improved availability.

Integrated EMS ClientThe Integrated EMS Client is a powerful and user-friendly interface. The Integrated EMS Client has the inherent capability of presentingcomplex management information to you in a clear, well-organized, and easy-to-understand manner. A top-to-bottom drill-down view ofthe management information is presented in a way that problems could be captured with ease. There are two user interfaces—a JavaWebstart Client and an HTML Interface. The functions are available from either interface, although the Java Webstart client offers allfunctionality. The Integrated EMS Users Guide can be consulted for the advantages and disadvantages of the different interfaces.

Integrated EMS is planning to support the following OS and browser versions on the client workstation: Windows 2000, 2003, and XPto most current version; Solaris 2.7 and 2.8 to most current version; Internet Explorer 6, Service Pack 1 to most current version; andNetscape 6.2 to most current version.

Integrated EMS will support up to 20 simultaneous JWS clients and 44 simultaneous HTML clients.

Supported elementsThe Network Elements planned for support at general availability:

• Communication Server (CS) 2000 series (XA-Core and Compact)

• Media Gateway (MG) 9000

• Passport 8600

• Universal Signaling Point (USP)

• Passport Packet Voice Gateway (PVG)

• Passport 15000

• Gateway Controller (GWC)

• Universal Audio Server (UAS)

• STORM (SNMP)

• SAM21 SC

• Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) 5100/5200

• MS 2000 Series (Audio Codes)

• Media Proxy (RTP Portal)

• Centrex IP Client Manager (CICM)

The Element Management platforms planned for support at general availability:

• SuperNode Data Manager (SDM) (platform)

• SSPFS platform

• Universal Signaling Point (USP) Manager GUI Server

• Centrex IP Client Manager (CICM) Manager

• Preside Multiservice Data Manager (MDM)

• Preside Multiservice Data Manager (MDM) Mid-Tier Server

• Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) Manager platform

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The Element Managers planned to be supported at general availability:

• Communication Server (CS) 2000 Core Manager (SDM)

• SAM21 Manager

• Gateway Controller (GWC) Manager

• Audio Provisioning Server (APS) Manager

• Integrated Element Management System

• Universal Audio Server (UAS) Manager

• Universal Signaling Point (USP) Manager (embedded)

• Media Gateway (MG) 9000 Manager

• Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) Manager

– Management Module (MCS Manager)

– Database Module

– Accounting Module

• Centrex IP Client Manager (CICM) Element Manager

• Preside Multiservice Data Manager (MDM) - carrier

• Preside Multiservice Data Manager (MDM) - enterprise

• Media Gateway (MG) 9000 Mid-Tier

Remote access supportThe Contivity 600 VPN Switch enables secure IP connections from a location outside the customer’s network to provide remote productsupport. Contivity is the preferred remote access vehicle for Nortel Networks customer service organizations such as TAS, ETAS, PatchAdministration, Software Delivery, etc. The Contivity Extranet Switch provides authentication, authorization, encryption, and routing forconnecting to network elements from outside the customer’s network. It can provide up to 30 simultaneous, authorized connections.Contivity is an optional part of the Succession network.

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Technical education

Knowledge servicesOverview and procedural training courses will support product introduction requirements. All hands-on training and instructor-ledcourses require the use of appropriate captive lab equipment and classroom facilities. The available course descriptions, prerequisites,schedules, and locations can be viewed at the Technical Education Web site: http://www.nortelnetworks.com/td. The courses listed aresubject to change.

The Nortel Networks Knowledge organization is positioning itself to meet the needs of customers in the 21st century. A new focus oneLearning is a large part of this transition. Enrolling in eLearning can allow customers to avoid the travel and living expenses that areoften associated with traditional classroom training. The customer also spends less time away from the office. eLearning and instructor-ledtraining portfolios, in conjunction with an industry-leading certification program, provide a clear path to proficiency on Nortel Networksproducts and solutions.

Software supportFull software support—including both emergency-outage and non-emergency support—will be available for two years after the FirstVolume Ship (FVS) date of the applicable release.

Limited support will be provided for a further six months (known as the “inactive” period) following the two-year “full support” period. Inthis period, software support includes consideration for E1 and E2 priority emergency outage patches only. Patches for non-emergencyproblems in the inactive period will be on a customer-funded basis only.

Support is available for retired releases only under a separate service contact, and will be limited to support which does not require patch-ing or other design effort.

An SN Software Release can be ordered either before or within two years after reaching FVS status, and is priced at the applicablecontract terms for right-to-use and generic load insertion fees.

SN Software for DMS applicationsNorth American service providers not ready to migrate to packet can continue to stay current with their software releases with the use ofSN Software on their DMS-100 family switches. The use of SN Software on the DMS-100 family is a continuation of the DMS softwarestreams and offers an evolution from traditional DMS software streams. The North American SN load encompasses the total functionalityof DMS-100/200 NA, DMS-250 UCS/NCS, and DMS-500 NCS loads.

North American DMS carriers wishing to introduce SN Software on their DMS-100 family switches need to be at DMS software release15 (NA, NCS, UCS) or release 17 (NA, NCS) before upgrading.

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SN Software for Succession applicationsFor Succession applications, the SN Solution Software Release consists of:

• A Succession Communication Server 2000 Product Computing Load (PCL), supporting XA-Core or Compact PCI configurations

• Nortel Networks brand Network Element software loads as required for the particular solution being delivered

• Third-party licensed software packaged and delivered with Nortel Networks software loads

Every SN Software Release for Succession applications will have a Network Element load lineup, which defines the supported load foreach Network Element. The Network Element loads that are defined in the Network Element load lineup will always be backwardscompatible with the Succession Communication Server 2000 PCLs for planned upgrade paths. The Network Element load lineup will bedocumented in the Solution Overview module for each SN Software Release.

Succession solutions may also include third-party network elements. For these elements, the vendor’s software support policy will be in effect.

Nortel Networks Succession products have a standard one-year warranty. In addition, Succession products conform to the standards ofcarrier-grade reliability. Warranty service includes the following technical and logistical support:

• Hardware repair

• Technical Assistance Service (TAS) for the identification and correction of product faults

• Software patching management

• Emergency recovery resulting from a defect caused by Nortel Networks

Warranty service covers only the identification and correction of warranty-related defects. Additional services are available to assistcustomers with the operation of Succession products. Such services must be negotiated under separate service contracts.

Software Release StrategyFor Succession applications, SN software will be issued semi-annually beginning with SN07 to meet the demand for functionality ofservice providers that are deploying packet.

For DMS applications, SN software will be issued once per year as is the current plan. Content for DMS-specific applications will be inSN07 in 2004, SN09 in 2005, SN11 in 2006, and so on.

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GlossaryAAL—ATM Adaptation Layer

ABI—Access Bridging Interface

ACD—Automatic Call Distribution

ADAS—Automated Directory AssistanceService

ADSL—Asymmetrical Digital SubscriberLine

AIN—Advanced Intelligent Network

AMA—Automatic Message Accounting

ANSI—American National StandardsInstitute

AOSS—Auxiliary Operator ServicesSystem

ATM—Asynchronous Transfer Mode

BCM—Business Communications Manager

Bellcore—Bell Communications Research

BHCA—Busy Hour Call Attempts

BICC—Bearer Bearer-Independent CallControl

BootP—Bootstrap Protocol

CALEA—Communications Assistance forLaw Enforcement Agencies

CDR—Call Detail Recording

CEM—Common Equipment Module

CLASS—Custom Local Area SignalingServices

CLEC—Competitive Local ExchangeCarrier

CLUI—Command Line User Interface

cPCI—Compact PCI

CPE—Customer Premises Equipment

CS 2000—Communication Server 2000

DA—Directory Assistance

DCE—Distributed ComputingEnvironment

DCM—Digital Carrier Module

DDU—Disk Drive Unit

DIRP—Device Independent RecordingPackage

DLC—Digital Loop Carrier

DMS—Digital Multiplex System

DN—Directory Number

DP—Dial Pulse

DPT—Dynamic Packet Trunking

DRAM—Digital RecordedAnnouncement Module

DS—Digital Signal

DSP—Digital Signal Processor

DTC—Digital Trunk Controller

DTCI—ISDN Digital Trunk Controller

DTMF—Dual-Tone Multifrequency

EDRAM—Enhanced DigitalAnnouncement Machine

EISA—Extended Industry-StandardArchitecture

EM—Element Manager

EML—Element Management Layer

ENET—Enhanced Network

EO—End Office

ESMA—Expanded Subscriber Module-100A

ETMS—Enhanced TOPS Message Switch

ETSI—European TelecommunicationsStandards Institute

F/LPP—Fiberized/Link PeripheralProcessor

FCAPS—Fault, Configuration,Accounting, Performance, and Security

FCC—Federal CommunicationsCommission

FCS—First Customer Ship

FLIS—Fiberized Link Interface Shelf

FVS—First Volume Ship

GA—General Availability

GPS—Global Product Support

GUI—Graphical User Interface

GWC—Gateway Controller

HIOP—High-speed Input/OutputProcessor

HMI—Human-Machine Interface

IAD—Integrated Access Device

IETF—Internet Engineering Task Force

IEMS Integrated Element ManagementSystem

IOC—Input/Output Controller

IOM—Input/Output Module

IP—Internet Protocol

ISDN—Integrated Services DigitalNetwork

ISM—Integrated Services Module

ISME—ISM Equipment

ISP—Internet Service Provider

ISSG—IN to SIP Signaling Gateway

ISUP—ISDN User Part

ITU—International TelecommunicationsUnion

IVS—Interactive Voice Service

IW SPM—Interworking SpectrumPeripheral Module

IW—Interworking

IWS—Intelligent Work Station

IXC—Interexchange Carrier

LAN—Local Area Network

LCM—Line Concentrating Module

LD—Long Distance

LEC—Local Exchange Carrier

LEN—Line Equipment Number

LGC—Line Group Controller

LGCI—ISDN Line Group Controller

LIU7—Line Interface Unit 7

LM—Line Module

M2PA—MTP2 Peer-to-Peer AdaptationLayer

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M3UA—MTP3 User Adaptation Layer

MBS—Meridian Business Sets

MCP—Multimedia CommunicationPortfolio

MCS—Multimedia Communication Server

MDC—Meridian Digital Centrex

MDF—Main Distribution Frame

MDM—Multi-service Data Manager

MF—Multifrequency

MG—Multi-Service Gateway or MediaGateway

MPLS—Multi Protocol Label Switching

MS—Message Switch or Media Server

MSL-100—Meridian SL-100

MTM—Maintenance Trunk Module

NEBS—Network Equipment BuildingStandards

NFAS—Non-Facility-Associated Signaling

NMC—Network Management Center

NML—Network Management Layer

NTP—Nortel Networks TechnicalPublications

OAM—Operations, Administration, andMaintenance

OAM&P—Operations, Administration,Maintenance, and Provisioning

OC—Operator Centralization or OpticalCarrier

OC-(x)—Optical Carrier signal level (1, 3, 12..)

ONP—One-Night Process

OPAC—Outside Plant Access Cabinet

OPC—Outside Plant Cabinet

OSMINE—Operations SystemsModifications for Intelligent NetworkElements

OSS—Operations Support System

PBX—Private Branch Exchange

PC—Personal Computer

PCI—Personal Computer Interface

PCL—Product Computing Load

PE—Processor Elements or PeripheralEquipment

POP—Point of Presence

POTS—Plain Old Telephone Service

PRI—(ISDN) Primary Rate Interface

PSTN—Public Switched TelephoneNetwork

PTS—Per-Trunk Signaling (e.g., MF, DP,DTMF)

PVG—Packet Voice Gateway

QOS—Quality of Service

RLCM—Remote Line ConcentratingModule

(R)LM—(Remote) Line Module

RQMS—Reliability and QualityMeasurements on TelecommunicationSystems

RSCS—Remote Switching Center-SONET

RTP—Real-Time Protocol

SAAL—Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer

SAM—Service Adaptation Module

SBA—SuperNode Billing Application

SCP—Signaling Control Point

SDB—Services Database

SDM—SuperNode Data Manager

SERVORD—Service Order

SIGTRAN—Signaling Transport (stan-dards working group)

SIMRING—Simultaneous Ringing

SIP-T—Session Initiation Protocol -Telephony

SM—Shared Memory

SMDI—Simplified Message DeskInterface

SMS—Service Management System

SN—Switching Network or SuperNode

SNMP—Simple Network ManagementProtocol

SONET—Synchronous Optical Network

SPM—Spectrum Peripheral Module

SS7—Signaling System No. 7

STCP—Signal Transport Control Point

STP—Signaling Transfer Point

SVC—Switched Virtual Circuit

TAS—Technical Assistance Service

TCAP—Transactional CapabilitiesApplication Part

TCP/IP—Transport CommunicationsProtocol/Internet Protocol

TDM—Time-Division Multiplexing

TOPS—Traffic Operator Position System

UAS—Universal Audio Server

UNI—User-Network Interface (ATM protocol)

USP—Universal Signaling Point

VoIP—Voice over Internet Protocol

VoP—Voice over Packet

VPN—Virtual Private Network

VSP—Voice Signal Processor

WAN—Wide Area Network

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