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 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 6

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................. 7

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1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 8

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1.2 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY KEY BENEFITS ........................................................................................11

1.3 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY FEATURES .............................................................................................. 12
1.3.1 GENERAL FEATURES ................................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.2 VOICE, FACSIMILE, AND PUBLIC SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK FEATURES ......................................... 14
1.3.3 DENSITY AND SCALABILITY ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.3.4 PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 15
1.4 MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 16
1.5 APPLICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 16
1.5.1 EMERGING SERVICE PROVIDERS: TRUNK TOLL BYPASS APPLICATION ....................................................... 16
1.5.2 COMPETITIVE ACCESS PROVIDERS: VOIP FOR BROADBAND ACCESS ......................................................... 17

2 ARCHITECTURE AND HARDWARE ....................................................................................................... 19

2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 20

2.2 ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................................................................................ 20
2.2.1 SOFTWARE MODULES.................................................................................................................................. 21
2.2.2 CENTRAL FORWARDING .............................................................................................................................. 22
2.2.3 VOICE PROCESSING ..................................................................................................................................... 23
2.3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................. 23
2.4 MAINBOARD MODULES ................................................................................................................................ 25
2.4.1 SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE (SCM) ........................................................................................................... 25
2.4.2 CIRCUIT PROCESSING MODULE................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.3 PACKET PROCESSING MODULE ................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.4 ALARM MODULE......................................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.5 CLOCK MODULE ......................................................................................................................................... 28
2.4.6 POWER SUPPLIES......................................................................................................................................... 28
2.5 REAR TRANSITION MODULE ........................................................................................................................ 29
2.6 FAN TRAYS .................................................................................................................................................... 29
2.7 VOICE/FAX PROCESSING MODULES ............................................................................................................ 30
2.8 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY CONFIGURATIONS.................................................................................. 31
2.9 HIGH AVAILABILITY ..................................................................................................................................... 33
2.10 DIAGNOSTICS .............................................................................................................................................. 33

FEATURES AND SERVICES............................................................................................................................. 34

3.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 35

3.2 INTERFACES SUPPORTED.............................................................................................................................. 35
3.3 CONNECTION CONTROL AND SIGNALING.................................................................................................... 36
3.4 PROTOCOLS SUPPORTED .............................................................................................................................. 37
3.4.1 MEGACO V1.0 ............................................................................................................................................. 37
3.4.2 SIGTRAN......................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.4.2.1 SCTP........................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.4.2.2 IUA ............................................................................................................................................................. 43
3.4.2.3 MULTI–VENDOR INTEROPERABILITY .......................................................................................................... 45
3.5 VOICEBAND SERVICES.................................................................................................................................. 45

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3.5.2 COMFORT NOISE GENERATION.................................................................................................................... 46
3.5.3 ECHO CANCELLATION ................................................................................................................................. 46
3.5.4 FACSIMILE/MODEM BYPASS........................................................................................................................ 47
3.5.5 FACSIMILE RELAY ................................................................................................................................. 47
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3.6 REDUNDANCY, RELIABILITY, AND AVAILABILITY ....................................................................................... 48

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3.6.1 FAULT TOLERANT APPLICATION MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 48

3.6.2 CHASSIS MANAGEMENT MODULE PROCESS ............................................................................................... 49
3.6.3 REDUNDANT EXTERNAL CLOCK ................................................................................................................. 49
3.6.4 REDUNDANT SIGNALING ............................................................................................................................. 50
3.6.5 REDUNDANT DATA ................................................................................................................................ 50
3.7 IP SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 50
3.7.1 INTERNET PROTOCOLS ................................................................................................................................ 51
3.7.2 ROUTING INFORMATION PROTOCOL............................................................................................................ 51
3.7.3 OPEN SHORTEST PATH FIRST ....................................................................................................................... 51
3.8 DOMAIN NAME SERVICE .............................................................................................................................. 52

4 OAM&P........................................................................................................................................................... 52

4.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 53

4.2 ON–BOARD MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................................... 53
4.2.1 FAULT MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 53
4.2.2 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................. 54
4.2.3 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................... 54
4.2.4 SECURITY MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 55
4.3 ELEMENT MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................................. 56
4.3.1 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................... 56
ABBREVIATIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 57
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 60
APPENDIX B STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................... 61
APPENDIX C PRODUCT LIST .............................................................................................................................. 64

FIGURE:

FIGURE 1 NEXT GENERATION NETWORK MODEL ................................................................................... 8

FIGURE 2 ROLE OF ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY WITHIN NGN ...................................................... 9

FIGURE 3 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY IN A TOLL BYPASS APPLICATION ................................. 17

FIGURE 4 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY SUPPORTING VOIP BROADBAND APPLICATIONS..... 18

FIGURE 5 A7515 NON-REDUNDANCY SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW .................................. 20

FIGURE 6 SOFTWARE MODULES IN AN ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY ......................................... 21

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FIGURE 8 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY REAR VIEW ...................................................................... 24

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FIGURE 9 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY FRONT VIEW ................................................................... 24

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FIGURE 10 INTERFACES SUPPORTED......................................................................................................... 35

FIGURE 11 PROTOCOLS SUPPORTED BY AN ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY ................................ 37

FIGURE 12 MEGACO CALL FLOW ............................................................................................................... 41

FIUGRE 13 PROTOCOL STACK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................. 42

TABLE:

TABLE 1 RELATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................... 6

TABLE 2 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY CAPACITY .............................................................................. 9

TABLE 3 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY .....................................................................................................11

TABLE 4 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY GENERAL FEATURES ........................................................ 12

TABLE 5 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS ......................................... 15

TABLE 6 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 15

TABLE 7 SOFTWARE MODULE FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................. 21

TABLE 8 SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE DETAILS ...................................................................................... 25

TABLE 9 MAIN BOARD WITH T1/E1 INTERFACE ...................................................................................... 26

TABLE 10 PACKET PROCESSING MODULE CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................. 27

TABLE 12 PM-VPM-480 MODULE DETAILS ................................................................................................. 30

TABLE 13 VOIP FUNCTIONS PROCESSED BY THE MODULES................................................................ 31

TABLE 14 THE BOARD CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 32

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TABLE 16 REAL–TIME TRANSPORT PROTOCOL ID FORMAT ............................................................... 40

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TABLE 17 IUA SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES: ....................................................................... 43

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TABLE 18 CODECS SUPPORTED ................................................................................................................... 45

TABLE 19 ECHO CANCELLATION SUPPORTED ........................................................................................ 47

TABLE 20 OPEN SHORTEST PATH FIRST AREA TYPES SUPPORTED .................................................... 51

TABLE 21 SYSTEM STATISTICS PROVIDED ............................................................................................... 54

TABLE 22 OPERATIONAL STATISTICS ........................................................................................................ 55

TABLE 23 ALCATEL 7515 MEDIA GATEWAY PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 60

TABLE 24 PRODUCT NUMBERS FOR HARDWARE MODULES ................................................................ 64

TABLE 25 PRODUCT NUMBERS FOR EQUIPMENT AND SPARES ........................................................... 64

TABLE 26 PART NUMBERS OF CABLES AND ACCESSORY KITS ............................................................ 65

TABLE 27 PART NUMBER OF SOFTWARE ................................................................................................... 65

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Scope This Product Description introduces the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway, Release
2.0,and describes how it connects circuit switched telephone networks to Ethernet
packet switching networks. The document presents an overview of Alcatel 7515
Media Gateway, focusing on it Voice over IP (VoIP) and Fax over IP (FoIP)
trunking gateway applications.

Readership This document is intended to be used by network planners, and other desiring to gain
an overview of the 7515 Media Gateway as a VoIP or FoIP trunking gateway.

Contents in Brief This document contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1
Product Overview describes the features and key benefits of on Alcatel 7515
Media Gateway,as well as gateway management and applications

Chapter 2
Functional Architecture and Software describes the architecture and software
system components of an Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway

Chapter 3
Features and Services describes features and services supported by the Alcatel
7515 Media Gateway

Chapter 4
Operation, Administration Maintenance and Provisioning provides information
concerning Operations, Administration, Maintenance and system configuration.

Related Documents Table1 lists the documentation that is available for the Alcatel 7515 Media
Gateway Release 2.0.

Title Part Number

Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Installation 3FZ08061AAAA
and Configuration Guide
A7515 Media Gateway User Manual 3FZ08059AAAA
A7515 Media Gateway GEM User Guide 3FZ08060AAAA

Table 1 Related Documents

Trademarks The Alcatel word and Alcatel logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Alcatel.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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1 Product Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway product.
The following sections are presented:
Introduction
Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Key Benefits
Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Features
Management
Applications

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 1.1 Introduction

The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway (MG) is an industry leading multi-service gateway that
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supports IP-based voice, fax, data and trunk and access signaling gateway services on any
port at any time. The Alcatel 7515 MG offers a rich set of services in a very compact
two-rack unit. This cost-effective platform is ideally suited for distributed deployment in
multi-service next generation network (NGN) points of presence (PoPs).

As one of the key elements of Alcatel’s NGN solution, the Alcatel 7515 MG provides
seamless inter-working of voice connections between the public switched telephone
network (PSTN) or Integrated Service Digital Network(ISDN) and IP networks. Featuring
a reliable hardware platform with advanced digital signal processor (DSP) technology and
IP forwarding architecture, the Alcatel 7515 MG offers high performance packet voice
processing and signaling. Thanks to the use of open standard protocols, the Alcatel 7515
MG can be integrated into any multi-vendor next generation network. With the Alcatel
7515 MG, service providers can address today’s challenges while evolving toward
tomorrow’s NGN.

SS7

SS7

Call Control
& Services

TDM Int Int TDM

erf erf Softswitch

ac ac
TDM TDM
Packet
Network

Alcatel 7515 Alcatel 7515

Media Gateway Media Gateway

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figure 1 Next Generation Network Model

The NGN architecture comprises the following layers:

Services and Management layer, which delivers services and applications,
independent of network infrastructure
Signaling and Control layer, which manages call control and signaling
Media layer, which is responsible for transport, switching, and mediation.

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 Figure 2 illustrates the role of the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway in NGNs. In the NGN
architecture, the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway is located in the media layer, providing
inter-working of different bearer traffic. In the signaling and call control layer, the
softswitch performs signaling, interworking between VoIP protocols and Public
Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) protocols. In response to softswitch instructions,
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the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway allocates media processing resources, interconnects
TDM DS0 (timeslots) to voice packet streams, processes media streams, and performs
silence suppression and other signal processing functions.

Application Servers and Operation Support Systems

Service &
Management
Layer

Signaling &
Control Layer
Softswitch

Media
PSTN IP Backbone PSTN
Layer
Alcatel7515 Alcatel7515
Media Gateway Media Gateway

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figure 2 Role of Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway within NGN

The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway works in conjunction with a softswitch and
internationally–proven standardized Signaling System No. 7 (SS7) network
components to offer end–to–end NGN solutions. Designed for deployment in small to
medium tandem VoIP Points of Presence (PoPs), the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway
supports the Megaco/H.248 protocol, as well as the latest features in packet voice
processing.
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway supports a Channelized T1 or Channelized E1
PSTN interface. 20 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateways in the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) configuration, or in the European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI) configuration can be installed in a 2,20 meter (standard 7 foot)
equipment rack. Details on the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway capacity are shown in
Table 2.

Table 2 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Capacity

PSTN Interfaces Maximum Capacity per Gateway
Ports using T1 interface (in American Up to 384 VoIP calls
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
configuration)

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Ports using E1 interface (in ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards
Up to 480 VoIP calls

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Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Key Benefits
Featuring a carrier–grade platform and a scalable architecture, the Alcatel 7515
Media Gateway is specifically designed to meet stringent operator requirements for
Next Generation media gateway applications. Table 3 lists key features uniquely
distinguishing the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway in the media gateway market.
Table 3 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway
Key Benefits
Multi-service(trunk/access/signaling)
Gateway
Operational cost savings resulting from
compact size and low power consumption
Advanced platform architecture, built to
excel in carrier environment
Support for both ANSI and ETSI
configurations
Latest Generation DSP technology
providing superior Voice Quality
Industry Leading Management Solution
Open Standard Protocols
Extensive Compatibility with the Alcatel
7515 Media Gateway
Description
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway can act
as multi-service gateway which includes
Trunking GW, Access GW and signaling
GW service with same software.
Up to 20 ANSI or ETSI configured Alcatel
7515 Media Gateways can be fit into a
2,20 meter (standard 7 foot) Telco rack,
saving valuable Central Office (CO) space.
High performance and reliability-VxWorks
OS provides carrier proven, reliable,
flexible methods of delivering multiple
service
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway can be
provided with an E1 interface to
interoperate with ETSI configurations, or
with a T1 interface to interoperate with
ANSI configurations. The Alcatel 7515
Media Gateway supports both electrical
and optical interfaces.
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway includes
a pool of high–density DSP–based modules
offering G.711, G.726, G.729a/b, and
G723.1 Voice Codecs, as well as G.168
compliant echo cancellation with 128 ms
tail length. The DSPs port or interface for
voice compression and packetization,
silence suppression, echo cancellation, and
other packet voice processing facilities.
The Alcatel 7515 MG EM offers Simple
Network Management Protocol(SNMP)
controlled Graphical User Interface(GUI)
management, supporting configuration,
fault, performance, and security
management
Supports the industry-standard Megaco
v1.0 signaling protocol to seamlessly
inter-work with softswitch., e.g. Alcatel
5020 softswitch
Smooth evolution toward later Alcatel
Media Gateway models is ensured.
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 1.3 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Features
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway is based on a compact size chassis configuration that
delivers a comprehensive feature set to support VoIP trunking applications.
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To access the PSTN network, the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway supports a channelized
T1 interface for the ANSI configuration and a channelized E1 interface for the ETSI
Primary Rate Interface (PRI) configuration. The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway
supports up to two (plus two redundant) Ethernet ports to access the packet network.
Routing functions in the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway include Open Shortest Path
First (OSPF) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The Alcatel 7515 Media
Gateway is equipped with Fault Tolerant Application Management (FTAM) software
and optional redundant hardware to ensure high–availability operation. An extensive
Command Line Interface (CLI) is provided to allow configuration control and
management.

1.3.1 General Features

Table 4 summarizes the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway general features
Table 4 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway General Features
Features Description
Dimensions & Weight Height: 8.8 cm (3.48 inch)
Width: 48.1 cm (19.0 inch)
Depth: 46 cm (18.1 inch)
Weight (shelf only): 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.)
Weight (fully configured): 12 kg (26.4 lbs)
Number of slots 2
Supported Racks Up to twenty Alcatel 7515 Media Gateways can
be installed in one of these racks:
-- 7 feet x 19 inch Network Equipment Building
Standard (NEBS) compliant rack
-- 7 feet x 23 inch NEBS compliant rack
(included with gateway unit)
-- 2200 mm x 600 mm ETSI rack
Power –48 V Direct Current (DC)
redundant A+B power feeds
Maximum 300 W
PSTN Interfaces -- Up to 16 Channelized E1/T1 ports

Packet Interfaces Up to 2 Fast Ethernet ports with 1+1 redundancy

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Management/Signaling Interfaces Up to 2 Fast Ethernet ports with 1+1 redundancy
IP Services IPv.4
OSPF v. 2.0
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RIP v1.0, RIP v. 2.0

Telnet server
Signaling and Call Control Megaco v. 1.0/H.248, SIGTRAN IUA
Timing Internal Stratum 3
Any PSTN Input/Output (I/O) Interface
Building Integrated Timing Source (BITS)
Reliability & Redundancy 1+1 redundancy of System Control Module,
General Purpose Forwarding Module, power, fan
trays, and backplane
Quality of Service IP Type of Service (ToS)
OAM&P Element Management System with Event log,
performance management fault monitoring and
alarm generation
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Interoperability Softswitch, 3rd party vendors
Certifications See Appendix A

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 1.3.2 Voice, Facsimile, and Public Switched Telephone Network
Features
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The following list summarizes the voice and facsimile features supported by the
Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway.

Voice Features
The following voice features apply:
G.711
Comfort Noise Generation (CNG)
Voice Activity Detection (VAD)
Configurable voice frame size
u–law and a–law companding
G.729a/b 8 kbit/s
G.723.1 6.3 kbit/s
Dynamic Codec Negotiation
G.168 compliant echo cancellation (up to 128 ms tail length)
Adaptive Jitter Buffer, configurable, with an upper limit of 200 ms

Fax Features
The following facsimile features apply:
Automatic fax detection
FAX PCM pass-through (G.711).
T.38 FoIP – Real-time fax protocol.

PSTN Features
The following PSTN features apply:
SS7 continuity test(COT)
DTMF Transport
Out-of-band (RFC 2833)
In-band (G.711 pass through)
TDM-Switching(TDM Hair-pinning)

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three types of application–specific modules:

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The Front Service Module (FSM) performs all management and routing
functions.
The Rear Transition Module (RTM) includes 8 PSTN interface for ETSI and
ANSI and 2 Fast Ethernet interface.
The Voice Process Module (VPM) Module contains DSPs designed to process
TDM and packet voice traffic..
The number of Universal Modem Server modules determines the port capacity of the
Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway. Table 5 shows some example configurations.

Table 5 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Example Configurations

Number of Universal Capacity Rack Capacity
Modem Server per
(20 Shelves/Rack)
modules Gateway
2 (maximum for ETSI 480 DS0s 9600 DS0s
configuration)
2 (maximum for ANSI 384 DS0s 7680 DS0s
configuration)

’Shelf’ means one gateway viewed as one shelf in a rack. Table 5

assumes that in the ANSI/ETSI configuration there can be as many as
twenty shelves/rack.

1.3.4 Performance
Table 6 lists Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway performance characteristics.

Table 6 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Performance

Performance Area Values per Values per Rack
Shelf (20 Shelves/Rack)
Voice call hold time 3 minutes -
Calls per second (ANSI) 2.1 42
Calls per second (ETSI) 2.7 54
Maximum Busy Hour 7,680 153,600
Call Attempts (BHCA)
for ANSI configuration
Maximum BHCA for 9,600 192,000
ETSI configuration

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The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway incorporates a complete set of system and network
management tools, including an extensive CLI, local and remote Telnet, SYSLOG
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Services, and diagnostics for troubleshooting, as well as a Trivial File Transfer

Protocol (TFTP) to realize file transfer.

1.5 Applications
As a VoIP media gateway, the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway is primarily responsible
for performing media mapping or bearer conversion functions. The media gateway
functionality includes circuit termination, packet handling, edge routing, and media
processing.
Incoming circuit–switched bearer traffic is packetized to be transmitted over IP
networks, and packet–based traffic is reformatted to Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
and switched to the TDM interface connected to a PSTN.
The following sections describe the role of the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway in a trunk
toll bypass application, and as a VoIP gateway for broadband access.

1.5.1 Emerging Service Providers: Trunk Toll Bypass

Application
The trunk toll bypass solution targets the international long distance voice calling
market.
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway is an ideal product for distributed VoIP trunking
deployments in small to medium VoIP PoPs. It is an ideal solution for emerging
service providers offering retail or wholesale voice over IP services cost–effectively.
Retail service providers sell time on an IP network to individual consumers or to small
businesses on a retail basis. IP telephony wholesalers sell large blocks of long distance
time between locations to Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) and traditional
carriers requiring large bandwidth. International service providers can bypass high
international tariff rates, based on international accounting rates, to and from
non–liberalized markets. The trunk toll bypass solution allows these service providers
to offer cheap long–distance voice services over IP.
Mass adoption of VoIP in a trunk toll bypass application is expected to grow as major
carriers begin to offer cost–effective and easy–to–implement solutions. The greatest
hurdle toward attaining broad acceptance of VoIP in this segment has already been
overcome by interfacing IP and PSTN networks with a high level of quality and
reliability. Other attractive business developments are carrying VoIP over corporate
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and the integration of phone, Private Branch
Exchange (PBX), and fax machines.
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway benefits, as related to the trunk toll bypass
application, are:

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Modularity and DS1 level interface granularity
Supports ETSI and ANSI features for global deployments.
In a trunk toll bypass application, a Local Exchange (LEX) carrier can be connected to
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an Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway by Intermachine Trunks (IMT). The softswitch

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interfaces with the SS7 network and controls the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateways using
the Megaco v1.0 protocols, see Figure 3.

SoftSwitch

ISUP/SS7 ISUP/SS7
Megaco/H.248

Fax Fax
LEX LEX
IMT IP IP backbone IP IMT
Alcatel 7515 Alcatel 7515
Phone Media Gateway Media Gateway
Phone

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figure 3 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway in a Toll Bypass Application

1.5.2 Competitive Access Providers: VoIP for Broadband Access

The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway helps service providers competing with incumbents
by offering broadband network access using Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Wireless
Local Loop (WLL), or cable as alternative access technologies. The largest
deployment is expected to be in emerging regions of the world, especially for Small
Office Home Office (SOHO) and Small Medium Enterprise (SME) environments.
Competitive access providers can capitalize on their investment in broadband network
and access infrastructure by offering telephony services on top of data services.
Broadband access to residential and corporate users delivers advanced data services.
Telephony is still the biggest revenue stream in most markets, and, as a ’narrowband’
service, it can be provided at minimal cost over an existing broadband data
infrastructure using VoIP technology. Competitive access providers can offer superior
VoIP services at more attractive tariff rates to residential customers who already have
lifeline telephony service provided by incumbent service providers.
In addition to delivering data services, access providers can offer derived services over
the broadband data infrastructure. With an IP–based broadband network, service
providers can offer traditional telephony services in combination with multi–media

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 services and inter-working services. IP–based voice and data networks also open
opportunities to provide enhanced services such as video conferencing, as well as
e–business applications (for example, web–augmented contact centers).
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway benefits for VoIP for the broadband access
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Superior scalability with up to DS3 level capacity

Interoperability with softswitches, IP phones, and Integrated Access
Devices (IADs).
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway supports standard protocols, and interworks with
softswitches and IP terminals to offer advanced VoIP services to broadband
subscribers. Calls that originate from a broadband subscriber or an H.323 terminal can
be terminated, using the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway, on the PSTN, see Figure 4.

SoftSwitch

ISUP/SS7
Megaco/H.248
H 323
SS7

IAD
PSTN
IMT IP IP backbone IP
Alcatel 7515
Media Gateway Fax Phone

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figure 4 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Supporting VoIP Broadband Applications

When a broadband subscriber dials a remote PSTN user, the IAD identifies the dialed
digits and forwards them to the softswitch. Using the Megaco protocol, the softswitch
identifies the IP address of the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway based on the called
number. The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway receives the broadband call and passes it to
the PSTN.

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2 Architecture and Hardware

This chapter provides information concerning the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway
architecture and hardware. The following sections are presented:
Introduction
Architecture
System Components
Power Supplies
Clock Cards
Alarm Cards
Fan Trays
Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Modules
Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Configurations
High Availability
Diagnostics.

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 2.1 Introduction
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway is a low-density media gateway which deliver high
availability and carrier grade quality transmission with redundant service processing
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modules, power supplies, fans, external synchronous clocks and packet interfaces. The
Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway can offer the flexible interfaces to the STDM/packet
networks, and the independence of the key modules facilitates the upgrade of the
Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway to protect the customer’s investment.

2.2 Architecture
The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway embraces a modular architecture, which uses an
open, programmable call control model. Call processing is independent of other
functions, such as resource management, routing, or forwarding.

MainBoard

SCM

CPM VPM
(PM-UMS-xxx) PPM

RTM

Figure 5 A7515 Non-Redundancy System Architecture Overview

The Alcatel 7515 integrates the basic common modules such as the circuit processing
module, packet processing module and system control module into a single
main-board, but separates the key modules - the voice processing module and rear
transition module – from the main-board to facilitate the upgrade, shown as figure 5.

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Figure 6 shows the software modules in the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway.
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Media Gateway Applications Signaling Gateway Platform Applications (OAM&P) Alb

Applications rec
ht
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hw
Gateway Control Protocols (GCP): SIGTRAN Telnet User Diagnostics arz
(15
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Fault Tolerant SNMP TFTP
Connection Handler & Resource Management Application Manager
TDM Resource Voice Port
Manager Manager Manager APS Data File
Management System

Physical Device Configuration Data Redundancy

Manager Base Manager Manager

Inte Soc

“Local Communication
Access” UDP TCP SCTP

IP Management Interface Kernel

Multicast
Manager
MARP IP Forwarder High IP Routing protocols & RIB
Pl Function Speed
at IP RIP OSPF
fo Forwarder
r Logical Port ARP
m IF (LPI) Function
C
or Port ARP IP Cache IP Forwarding
e IF (PIF) Table Table Table

Protocol Demux

GFI

Generic Forwarding Interface (GFI)

HdS

Driver
Driver TTY Driver Flash File

Figure 6 Software Modules in an Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway

Table 7 describes the functionality of the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway’s primary
software components.

Table 7 Software Module Functions

Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Function
Software
Gateway Control Application The Gateway Control Application enables call
processing and seamless interworking with the
softswitch using either the Megaco or MGCP
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 TDM Manager The TDM manager is responsible for the setup
and teardown of TDM connections (DS0 paths –
64 kbit/s). It also arranges the allocation of DSP
resources for the requested channels.
Resource Manager and Voice The Resource Manager and Voice Channel
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Channel Control Control software allocates and releases DSP

Voice Port
Fault Tolerant Application
Management Software
Configuration Database
Manager (CDBM)
Routing Server/Packet
Forwarding
resources for voice channels. Resource managers
stored in each DSP module track the status and
availability of all DSPs. When a dedicated line is
configured, or when a switched call comes in, a
request is broadcast to each of the DSP modules.
Resource managers throughout the system receive
the request and determine the resources that are
needed to set up a TDM circuit from the input
port to the pooled DSP resources.
The Voice Port software configures and manages
DSP resources that have already been allocated
by the resource manager.
The FTAM monitors the Alcatel 7515 Media
Gateway software components to ensure
non–stop operation. The FTAM controls system
start–up, sense hardware status, and measure
internal temperatures.
The CDBM collects, distributes, and stores
configuration information for the entire chassis.
The routing and packet forwarding server
forwards IP packets based on module cache
memory and forwarding tables.

2.2.2 Central Forwarding

The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway uses a high performance forwarding engine to do
the packet forwarding, this can lighten the processing pressure of the voice processing
module. Meanwhile, the high performance forwarding engine minimums the packet
delay in the media gateway.

IP forwarding uses the forwarding table, which maintains same information as master
routing table, and ARP table to make forwarding decisions. At the same time, IP
caching will be used based on source, destination pairs for higher performance. All
management packets addressed to system itself (TCP/UDP/OSPF packets etc.) will be
handled over to “IP Local Stack” subsystem.

The forwarding table will keep synchronization with master routing table. Any change
of the master routing table will be updated to forwarding table after a fixed interval.

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M aster
Routing
T able

IP Cache

N ote: the Forwarding T able

maintains the same
information as the master
routing table

ARP T able

IP
Interface
Ethernet

Figure 7 Central IP Forwarding

2.2.3 Voice Processing

The Voice Processing Module is an independent daughter board Mounted on the
main-board to facilitate the upgrade of the A7515. The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway is
constructed according to an efficient, modular, pooled DSP resource design. The DSPs
offer G.711 G.729a and G723.1 Codecs to any interface to perform voice compression,
packetization, silence suppression, echo cancellation, and other packet
voice–processing services.

2.3 System Components

The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway system modules/components are as followings:
2–slot shelves with a back-plane
Fan tray (side–mounted with side venting)
Main-board (also Named Front Service-Processing Board)
Circuit Processing Module
Voice Processing Module (Refer to Section 2.2.3)
Packet Processing Module
System Control Module

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Alarm module
Rear Transition Module
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See Figure 8 which shows the front and rear views of the Alcatel 7515 Media
Gateway.
The manboards are inserted from the front of the unit, and the RTMs are inserted from
the rear of the unit, and the fan trayss are inserted from the rear or front of the unit. All
cables are available from the rear of the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway
Viewed from the front or rear, the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway has -two horizontal
slots. The gateway is rack–mountable in the following standard equipment racks:
19 inch
23 inch
600 mm.
As many as 20 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway units (in an ETSI/ANSI configuration)
can be installed in a single 2,20 meter (standard 7 foot) equipment rack.

Figure 8 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Rear View

Figure 9 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Front View

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 2.4 Mainboard Modules
The Alcatel 7515 media gateway main-board is also named FM-SPM-C5 Board. The
main-board comprises several modules:
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System Control Module

Circuit Processing Module
Packet Processing Module
Alarm Module
Clock Module

2.4.1 System Control Module (SCM)

The System Control Module performs configuration services and route calculation for
the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway. It is a special module containing additional memory,
flash Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM), and boot PROMs. While all Alcatel
7515 Media Gateway modules forward packets, the System Control Module
additionally runs Megaco or MGCP signaling protocols and provides a primary point
of control for network management; it maintains a master copy of all operating
software that is downloaded to other modules as well.
When the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway is configured into 1+1 redundancy, two
System Control Modules exist in a system: one is active, and the other remains in the
hot standby mode to automatically assume all primary System Control Module
functions if the active module should fail. Primary and secondary System Control
Modules are configured during system power–up.
Table 8 contains System Control Module more details.

Table 8 System Control Module Details

System Control Module Description
Performance 2 Dhrystone MIPS/MHz
128-Gbps on-chip bus bandwidth, 26-Gbps memory
bandwidth, up to 29-Gbps total I/O bandwidth
CPU Type MIPS64
600~1000 MHz

2.4.2 Circuit Processing Module

The circuit processing module comprises one sub-modules: one is T1/E1 module. The
T1/E1 sub-module provides the T1/E1 PSTN interface function for an Alcatel 7515
Media Gateway in the ANSI/ETSI configuration. This sub-module implements complete
support for up to 16 T1/E1 interfaces.
Table 9 lists the main-board characteristics equipped with the T1/E1 interface.

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 Table 9 Main-board with T1/E1 Interface
WAN Line Interface Module Description
Part Number FSB–IP/ATM–8/16E1
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Performance 8/16 T1/E1s, each at 1.544/2.048 Mbit/s

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(8 x 24/30 =192/240 DS0s or

16 x 24/30 =384/480 DS0s)
Interfaces per module 8/16 E1s, using RJ45 Connectors
Hot–Swappable Yes
Operating Temperature 0 ºC to 40 ºC
Operating Humidity 0 – 80 % (non–condensing)
CPU Type MIPS64
600~1000 MHz
Framing Support E1: Double- & CRC Multi-frame
T1: F4, D4, ESF, SLC96
Line Encoding Support E1: HDB3
AMI/T1: B8ZS
AMI with ZCS
Standards Compliance G.703
G.704
G.705
G.706
G.732
G.735
G.736
G.737

Several key T1/E1 Interface module parameters can be configured using CLI
commands to further define the characteristics of an T1/E1 interface. The following
options are supported in the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway:
Framing Type: ITU–T G.704 Framed Mode
Line Code: HDB3
Integrated Channel Select Unit (CSU), configurable for short– or long–haul
external CSU support from 0 to 199 meters (0 to 655 feet).
24–hour statistics/status history buffer selectable for viewing in 15–minute
timeframes (framing errors, Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) errors, line coding
violations, pulse density violations, etc.).

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Packet Processing Module consists of two sub-modules: Packet Interface Module (PIM)
and Packet Switch Fabric (PSF).

Packet Interface Module provides line/trunk interfaces for packet-switched networks,

protocol processing functions for the used packet bearer and meta-bearer protocols, and
packet forwarding. The types of packet ports are 1+1 Fast Ethernet (electric), or 1
Gigabit Ethernet (electric), or 1+1 Gigabit Ethernet (Optics). All external interface
connectors are implemented in the RTM. The PIM provides as well local packet
switching capability for data path packets.
PSF Provides packet internal switching functionality, and cascaded interfaces and
network manage interface are implemented in this sub-module.
Table 10 lists the PPM characteristics

Table 10 Packet Processing Module characteristics

Item Description
Main board Part Number FSB––IP/ATM––xxx
RTM Part Number RTM-FE
RTM-eGE
RTM-oGE
RTM-ATM(future)
Performance Over 4,500 MIPS

40M PPS (standard IPv4 L3 look-up/switching)

Interface Type 1+1 Fast Ethernet (electric)
1 Gigabit Ethernet (electric)
1+1 Gigabit Ethernet (Optics)
Hot–Swappable Yes
Operating Temperature 0 ºC to 40 ºC
Operating Humidity 0 – 80 % (non–condensing)
CPU Type NPU
266MHz

Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3

2.4.4 Alarm Module

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Clock Module
In the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway, the clock module is integrated into the main boards,
and it is a centralized duplicated clock generation and distribution system. The clock
module contains internal clocks, alarm relay contacts, and an administrator terminal
access. The clock module includes an 8 kHz clock to accomplish local line–timing
configuration. The clock module in the master main board work on master mode, and
the one in the slave main board works on slave mode.
Power Supplies
A single Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway is a self-contained cabinet, and the mainboards,
the rear boards, and the fan-trays have their own power supply and distribution, their
source being the globally distributed -48V DC Central Office power supply. Hence,
own power supply and own converter for each board and RTM, i.e., no power
dependency between the main-boards and/or the RTM boards except the voice
processing daughter board is depending on the main-board. Two -48V DC power
supplies are connected to a Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway for the redundancy: if one
power supply fails during operation, the boards will automatic switch to power supply.
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All external interface connectors are implemented in the rear transition module. These
interfaces include:
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8 T1/E1 connectors each RTM, and two RTMs are required if 16 T1/E1 is
configured
1 10/100Mbit Ethernet connector each RTM for WAN data link
1 SSU/BITS connector each RTM
1 10/100Mbit Ethernet connector each RTM for network management
1 RJ-45 connector each RTM for craft (RS232)
1 RJ-45 connector each RTM for alarm
RTM only directs the external link to the main board through back plane.

2.6 Fan Trays

Hot swappable fan trays are used to cool the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway shelves. If
an individual fan fails, an alarm is sent to the network management software.There are
two types of fan trays: one is inserted from the front with three fans, and the other is
inserted from the rear with one fans. In a fully loaded system, two front fan trays and
one rear fan trays are required. Exhaust airflow is directed from the left to the right of
the shelf from the front view

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Voice/Fax Processing Modules
voice/fax processing modules consist of the industry–leading DSP chipsets ,which
provide a complete solution for transporting multiple media types between

circuit-switched and packet-based networks. These DSPs are ideally suited for the
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converging voice and data network infrastructure. For the A7515 product, the modules
address requirements such as Voice and Fax over packet, while maintaining support
for traditional PSTN Data/Fax applications.
The PM-VPM-240/480 modules serve up to 240/480 connections simultaneously.
Table 12 lists PM-VPM-480 details.

Table 12 PM-VPM-480 Module Details

Universal Server Module Description
Part Number PM-VPM-480
Performance 480 G.711 Channels (at 64 kbit/s)
200 G.729a/b Channels (at 8 kbit/s)
160 G.723.1 Channels (at 6.3 kbit/s)
120 FoIP Channels
Interface to motherboard PT2MC
Operating Temperature 0 ºC to 40 ºC
Operating Humidity 0 – 80 % (non–condensing)
Power Dissipation 10w@3.3v

Clock Frequencies 33 MHz PCI Bus

50 MHz for RMII bus
8.192MHZ for CT bus
Standards Compliance G.711
G.729a/b
G.723.1
T.38

Voice/Fax Processing Module Features

The voice/fax processing module is based on industry–leading DSP technology,
offering advanced VoIP and FoIP processing capabilities. A multi-service access
chipset is implemented in this module. This chipset supports flash upgrades of new
feature implementations and enhancements without requiring hardware changes.

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The following voice features are supported in Voice/fax Processing modules:
G.711 without silence suppression
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G.711 with silence suppression: Voice Activity Detection (VAD), and Comfort
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Noise Generation (CNG)

Configurable voice packet frame size
Configurable Jitter Buffer , up to 200ms
G.711 u–law and a–law encoding
G.729a, 8 kbit/s VAD, CNG
G.729b
G.723.1, 6.3 kbit/s
Dynamic Codec switch
G.168 echo cancellation with up to 128 ms tail length.

Fax Features
The following facsimile features are supported in Voice/fax Processing modules:
Automatic Fax detection
Automatic voice/fax/data/ codec switchover
Automatic echo cancellation and silence suppression turned off for fax calls
G.711 transparent pass through
FAX relay.
T38 Real-time Fax over IP

2.8 Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway Configurations

Each front slot in the Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway accommodates a mainboard that
provides protocol processing, packet forwarding, system control and management,
and server functionality. Each rear slot accommodates a RTM board that provides
various combinations of line interfaces. The voice processing daughter board
mounted on the front mainboard is responsible for processing voice packets bridging
PSTN network and packet network, refer to figure 2-1.
Table 13 summarizes the VoIP functionality processed by each of the Alcatel 7515
Media Gateway modules.

Table 13 VoIP Functions Processed by the Modules

VoIP Functionality System Packet Circuit Voice
Control Processing Processing Processing

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Overall System X
Initialization and
Management
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Call Control and X

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Connection
Management
Routing and X X
Forwarding
Packet Handling X
TDM Hairpinning x
PSTN Interface x
Packet Interface X
Voice Processing, x
Coding, and
Packetization
Silence Suppression, x
Comfort Noise
Generation, and
Echo–Cancellation
Management X
Interface

If no redundancy is required, one mainboard with one voice processing module, and
one RTM(8 T1/E1s) or two RTMs (16 T1/E1s) is equipped in a Alcatel 7515 media
gateway. If the redundancy is required, two mainboards with one voice processing
module each, and one RTM(8 T1/E1s) or two RTMs (16 T1/E1s) is equipped.
Table 14 shows the board configuration for each case.
Table 14 The board configuration

Non-Redundancy Redundancy

Board 8 T1/E1 16 T1/E1 8 T1/E1 16 T1/E1

FSB Mainboard 1 1 2 2

VPM daughter
1 1 2 2
Board

RTM 1 2 2 2

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The ETSI configuration characteristics are:
Eight/Sixteen E1 trunks, connected to the PSTN
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240/480 VoIP Ports

4800/9600 Busy Hour Calls.

ANSI
The ANSI configuration characteristics are:
Eight/Sixteen T1 trunks, connected to the PSTN
Ethernet Ports: 1+1 10/100 Base-T, fully protected, connected to the IP Network
192/384 VoIP Ports for T1
3840/7680 Busy Hour Calls For T1.

2.9 High Availability

The Alcatel 7515 Media Gateway offers exceptional availability to address the
stringent requirements for Central Office deployments. High–availability begins with
redundant system buses and extensive redundant hardware. Every essential hardware
and software component can be backed–up by at least one redundant copy. Hardware
components are hot–swappable, including mainboard, fans, and power supplies. The
internal FTAM software detects internal and external outages, and restores service
automatically when possible.

2.10 Diagnostics
The following list contains diagnostic features supported by the Alcatel 7515 Media
Gateway.
SYSLOG on remote host (UNIX and Windows platforms)
Support for eight SYSLOG message levels
Secondary/backup log–server support
Call trace features
Startup diagnostics tests
On–demand diagnostic tests.

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