In this post you will find a short overview of “MSOFTX3000 Product Documentation” that is used by our operational colleagues every day for daily configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and performance management activities.

Link to the library : http://support.huawei.com/hdx/hdx.do?docid=SE0000437102&lang=en

Highlights of the Library:

A quick overview of the library is given in the location Library Information?Library Organization. Just like any other library, this one is also organized in three ways.

- Information-based Organization
- Application-based Organization
- Knowledge Guide

Information-based Organization

Huawei Customer Product Information (CPI) consists of the following types of documents:

- Informational documents introduce the product from various perspectives.
- Instructive documents describe how to operate and maintain the product.

- Reference documents provide additional information helpful for operating and maintaining the product.

Application-based Organization

Users need to use different documents to complete different tasks. Figure shows the mapping between user roles and CPI documents.

Knowledge Guide

This knowledge guide serves as a navigation node for different categories of services. In each category of service, the definition, service flow, data configuration, verification, troubleshooting, and additional information for the service are provided.

Now I’ll take your through only the majors sections of “Description” section as per the diagram of the Information-based Organization. I will try to include as many as possible but due to character limitation I will skip some sections.

Networking Description

This section contains information about Networking Structure, Networking Features and Networking Evolution. This section also explains about the basic networking modes - VMSC Networking, GMSC Networking, TMSC Networking, and, GMSC/VMSC/TMSC Combined Networking.

Networking features describes how the soft switch provides support for 2G/3G Integration, high efficiency, Highly Reliability, Smooth Evolution and some more benefits. Figure shows the network evolution strategy.

The MSOFTX3000 supports the following typical networking modes: Mobile IN Networking, Dual-Homing Networking, Multi-Area Networking, MSC Pool Networking, All IP Networking, CMN Networking, Networking with NGN, Networking with IMS, and, 2G/3G Combined Networking.

Product Description

This section contains information about Services and Functions Product Structure, Subsystem, Interface and Protocol, Reliability Design, Technical Specifications, and, Environmental Requirements.

Service and Function part describes Mobility Management, Security Management, Handover, Call Processing, Charging and SSP, and, also Teleservices, Supplementary Services, ODB Services, IN Services, and Value Added Services.

Product Structure describes Hardware, Software and System Process. The hardware part describes the physical and logical structure in detail. 

Hardware Description

This section contains information about Cabinet, Subrack, Board, Internal Components, Peripherals and Cables.

One integrated configuration cabinet is mandatory for each MSOFTX3000. It accommodates one or two service processing subracks (one basic subrack and one optional expansion subrack), LAN Switches, and other components.

The integrated configuration cabinet provides the following functions: providing IP, clock, TDM, and ATM external interfaces, storing call detail records, and providing complete service processing ability at the minimum system configuration.

Software Description

This section contains basic information about the Background Software, Third-Party Software, Software Patch, Software License and Software Principles. This section describes the functions, networking, components, and features of the OMU, LMT software structure, File Paths and Software Functions, and, also the Software Structure and Directory Structure for the iGWB.

Feature Description

This section contains very detailed information about all basic, optional and solution features, such as Authentication and Encryption, PSI Data Restore, USSD Area-Based Control, International Roaming for Common Subscribers and a lot more.

Fault Management Description

This section contains information about Fault Diagnosis System, General Flow of Troubleshooting, Alarm handling description of basic concepts and alarm theory. 

This section also detailed description about different tools and methods like Replacement Tools and Spare Parts Management, Original Information Analysis, Alarm Information Analysis, Indicator Status Analysis, Routine Test Analysis, Collecting Fault Information, Signaling and Interface Message Trace, Log Query, Loopback Test, Comparison and Interchange, Switchover and Resetting, Data Check and Analysis, Dialing Test, Designated Resource Test, Performance Measurement Analysis, Remote Maintenance System, and Technical Support from Huawei. 

Configuration Management Description

This section contains information about Database Overview, Data Storage, Loading Data, Data Operations, Introduction to MML Commands, LAN Switch Typical Data Configuration, Precautions for Data Configuration, and Background Information of Data Configuration. For example, Media Gateway Connection modes are described under Background Information of Data Configuration. It contains information about Ring MGW Connection and Star MGW Connection.

Charging Management

This contains data on Basic Concepts, Generation of CDRs, CDR Delivery, CDR Storage, CDR Backup, and Final CDR Format. When processing a call, the WCCU of the MSOFTX3000 generates original CDRs based on the collected call data and stores them in the CDR pool. Through a specific sliding window protocol, theMSOFTX3000 transfers the CDRs in the CDR pool to the iGWB with the help of the internal communication system. The iGWB then stores, processes, and transfers CDRs to the BC through the WAN/LAN. According to the information in final CDRs, the BC of a PLMN carrier generates billing invoices for purposes of subscriber charging and cross-network settlement. Figure shows the structure of theMSOFTX3000 charging system.

Performance Management

Measurement management provides function of creating, modifying, and deleting a measurement task as well as querying detailed information about a measurement task. This section describes in detail System Function, Applications of Performance Measurement, Common Measurement Tasks and KPI System. The figure shows the architecture of the performance measurement (PM) system.

Security Management Description

The security of the operating system is the basic requirement for proper running of NEs and legal user operations. The operating system with vulnerabilities is easy to be attacked by hackers and viruses, thus leading to problems such as the network service interruption, information loss, data damage and low running efficiency. In part has detail on Security Policy of the Operating System, Database Security Policy, User Account Security Policy, and Network Security Isolation Policy.

Issues with the Library:

I could not find any issue with the library. It is absolutely perfect from operators’ point of view! I know we hardly find any such perfect library in HedEx but it is one of those few. 

MSOFTX3000 Product Documentation

In this post you will find a short overview of “MSOFTX3000 Product Documentation” that is used by our operational colleagues every day for daily configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and performance management activities.

Link to the library : http://support.huawei.com/hdx/hdx.do?docid=SE0000437102&lang=en

Highlights of the Library:

A quick overview of the library is given in the location Library Information?Library Organization. Just like any other library, this one is also organized in three ways.

- Information-based Organization
- Application-based Organization
- Knowledge Guide

Information-based Organization

Huawei Customer Product Information (CPI) consists of the following types of documents:

- Informational documents introduce the product from various perspectives.
- Instructive documents describe how to operate and maintain the product.

- Reference documents provide additional information helpful for operating and maintaining the product.

Application-based Organization

Users need to use different documents to complete different tasks. Figure shows the mapping between user roles and CPI documents.

Knowledge Guide

This knowledge guide serves as a navigation node for different categories of services. In each category of service, the definition, service flow, data configuration, verification, troubleshooting, and additional information for the service are provided.

Now I’ll take your through only the majors sections of “Description” section as per the diagram of the Information-based Organization. I will try to include as many as possible but due to character limitation I will skip some sections.

Networking Description

This section contains information about Networking Structure, Networking Features and Networking Evolution. This section also explains about the basic networking modes - VMSC Networking, GMSC Networking, TMSC Networking, and, GMSC/VMSC/TMSC Combined Networking.

Networking features describes how the soft switch provides support for 2G/3G Integration, high efficiency, Highly Reliability, Smooth Evolution and some more benefits. Figure shows the network evolution strategy.

The MSOFTX3000 supports the following typical networking modes: Mobile IN Networking, Dual-Homing Networking, Multi-Area Networking, MSC Pool Networking, All IP Networking, CMN Networking, Networking with NGN, Networking with IMS, and, 2G/3G Combined Networking.

Product Description

This section contains information about Services and Functions Product Structure, Subsystem, Interface and Protocol, Reliability Design, Technical Specifications, and, Environmental Requirements.

Service and Function part describes Mobility Management, Security Management, Handover, Call Processing, Charging and SSP, and, also Teleservices, Supplementary Services, ODB Services, IN Services, and Value Added Services.

Product Structure describes Hardware, Software and System Process. The hardware part describes the physical and logical structure in detail. 

Hardware Description

This section contains information about Cabinet, Subrack, Board, Internal Components, Peripherals and Cables.

One integrated configuration cabinet is mandatory for each MSOFTX3000. It accommodates one or two service processing subracks (one basic subrack and one optional expansion subrack), LAN Switches, and other components.

The integrated configuration cabinet provides the following functions: providing IP, clock, TDM, and ATM external interfaces, storing call detail records, and providing complete service processing ability at the minimum system configuration.

Software Description

This section contains basic information about the Background Software, Third-Party Software, Software Patch, Software License and Software Principles. This section describes the functions, networking, components, and features of the OMU, LMT software structure, File Paths and Software Functions, and, also the Software Structure and Directory Structure for the iGWB.

Feature Description

This section contains very detailed information about all basic, optional and solution features, such as Authentication and Encryption, PSI Data Restore, USSD Area-Based Control, International Roaming for Common Subscribers and a lot more.

Fault Management Description

This section contains information about Fault Diagnosis System, General Flow of Troubleshooting, Alarm handling description of basic concepts and alarm theory. 

This section also detailed description about different tools and methods like Replacement Tools and Spare Parts Management, Original Information Analysis, Alarm Information Analysis, Indicator Status Analysis, Routine Test Analysis, Collecting Fault Information, Signaling and Interface Message Trace, Log Query, Loopback Test, Comparison and Interchange, Switchover and Resetting, Data Check and Analysis, Dialing Test, Designated Resource Test, Performance Measurement Analysis, Remote Maintenance System, and Technical Support from Huawei. 

Configuration Management Description

This section contains information about Database Overview, Data Storage, Loading Data, Data Operations, Introduction to MML Commands, LAN Switch Typical Data Configuration, Precautions for Data Configuration, and Background Information of Data Configuration. For example, Media Gateway Connection modes are described under Background Information of Data Configuration. It contains information about Ring MGW Connection and Star MGW Connection.

Charging Management

This contains data on Basic Concepts, Generation of CDRs, CDR Delivery, CDR Storage, CDR Backup, and Final CDR Format. When processing a call, the WCCU of the MSOFTX3000 generates original CDRs based on the collected call data and stores them in the CDR pool. Through a specific sliding window protocol, theMSOFTX3000 transfers the CDRs in the CDR pool to the iGWB with the help of the internal communication system. The iGWB then stores, processes, and transfers CDRs to the BC through the WAN/LAN. According to the information in final CDRs, the BC of a PLMN carrier generates billing invoices for purposes of subscriber charging and cross-network settlement. Figure shows the structure of theMSOFTX3000 charging system.

Performance Management

Measurement management provides function of creating, modifying, and deleting a measurement task as well as querying detailed information about a measurement task. This section describes in detail System Function, Applications of Performance Measurement, Common Measurement Tasks and KPI System. The figure shows the architecture of the performance measurement (PM) system.

Security Management Description

The security of the operating system is the basic requirement for proper running of NEs and legal user operations. The operating system with vulnerabilities is easy to be attacked by hackers and viruses, thus leading to problems such as the network service interruption, information loss, data damage and low running efficiency. In part has detail on Security Policy of the Operating System, Database Security Policy, User Account Security Policy, and Network Security Isolation Policy.

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