Mobile Core Network

GSM/UMTS Mobile Softswitch Center

The Huawei mobile softswitch center MSOFTX3000 serves as the product in the control layer of both
GSM and UMTS core networks.

OVERVIEW
The Huawei mobile softswitch center MSOFTX3000 serves as the product in the control layer of
both GSM and UMTS core networks. With support for GSM and UMTS protocols and relevant
functions, it provides operators with a complete solution to evolve from GSM to UMTS.

As of the end of March 2006, Huawei has deployed more than 100 mobile softswitch networks
in over 60 countries, serving more than 100 million subscribers. This product grabs the No. 1
share in the global market.
FEATURES
The Huawei mobile softswitch center is characterized by:
o Outstanding performance
Based on the leading 3GPP R4 distributed system architecture, it supports distributed
networking and has a high density and capacity, powerful networking capability and
abundant services. It has a good continuity
o Excellent compatibility
The mobile softswitch of Huawei has been interconnected with NSSs, BSSs and RANs of
all the mainstream vendors in the existing networks.
o Integrating Multiple application entity functions
In the mobile communication networks, it can serve as different functional entities such
as MSC Server, GMSC Server, TMSC Server, VLR, SSP and SG for networking.
o Support for multiple networking modes
It supports GSM, 3GPP R99 and 3GPP R4 networking applications, 2G/3G access, and
smooth upgrade and expansion between different phases. Depending on the specific
application, it supports IP/ATM/TDM networking.
o High reliability
It supports the Dual Homing scheme that provides remote disaster tolerance and
network-level reliability. The system maintainability is improved with the reliability
design methods used, such as backup, load sharing and redundancy configuration.
o Plentiful services and functions

It provides diversified services such as basic teleservices, supplementary services, Video

phone (VP), intelligent services and other value-added services.
Media Gateway
The Huawei general media gateway UMG8900,the core network equipment in the mobile
communication system,can be used in the GSM, UMTS and CDMA2000 networks to help carriers deploy
a cost-effective, profitable and future-oriented mobile communication network..

OVERVIEW
The Huawei general media gateway UMG8900,the core network equipment in the mobile
communication system,can be used in the GSM, UMTS and CDMA2000 networks to help carriers
deploy a cost-effective, profitable and future-oriented mobile communication network.. This
equipment handles the conversion and interconnection of service bearer, and the format of
service flow.
FEATURES
UMG8900 is characterized by:
o Powerful hardware platform
With the narrowband switching and broadband switching integrated, it provides
powerful TDM/IP dual-plane switching capability, boosts switching efficiency and
enhances voice quality.
o Support for multiple voice coding methods
It provides complete encoding capability with support for AMR, EVRC, G.711, G.723,
G.726, G.729, EFR, FR and HR. It achieves a balance between QoS and capacity, and
improves the voice quality by supporting TrFO/TFO.
o Flexible networking capability
It supports TDM /IP networking, 2G/3G access, and smooth evolution to IMS. All the
hardware resources can be reused so as to protect users' investment effectively. With
the VOIP CRTP function, it saves a lot of transmission resources.
o Abundant interfaces
Equipped with E1/T1, ATM STM-1/STM-4, POS STM-1/STM-4 and FE/GE, it provides
powerful interconnection capability.
o High reliability and security
It provides network-level reliability by supporting the dual homing function. It is
equipped with a distributed independent clock system, modular hardware and software,
and real-time alarm mechanism for equipment-level reliability.
GSM/UMTS Home Location Register
The HLR9820, Huawei GSM Home Location Register (HLR), is the equipment shared by the circuit
switched domain and packet switched domain core networks of the GSM/WCDMA system. The
equipment integrates the function of Authentication Center (AuC).

OVERVIEW
The HLR9820, Huawei GSM Home Location Register (HLR), is the equipment shared by the
circuit switched domain and packet switched domain core networks of the GSM/WCDMA
system. The equipment integrates the function of Authentication Center (AuC).
FEATURES
o High reliability and security
The equipment adopts many technologies, including system software/hardware backup,
data backup, traffic control and system fault self-healing, which effectively ensure the
high reliability of the equipment. Huawei also provides many disaster recovery
technologies to guarantee the stable running of the equipment. In addition, the
equipment adopts anti-virus, anti-hacker and anti-illegal attack technologies, the
technology of multiple authentication algorithms as well as the strict identification
mechanism for operators.
o Open interface to lower purchasing cost
The HLR9820 provides open interfaces for easy interconnection and interworking
between devices, thereby lowers the purchasing cost of operators. At the same time,
the HLR9820 provides many types of physical interfaces for IP/ATM/TDM networking, so
it can make full use of transmission resources and meet different networking demands
of operators.
o Capability of smooth evolution to future network with the protection of investment
The equipment supports the GSM network and WCDMA network simultaneously. It
supports smooth evolution from GSM to 3GPP R4 by upgrading the software only. In
addition, it can support the smooth evolution from GSM to 3GPP R5 by adding a few
boards and upgrading the software, which can effectively protect the investment of
operators.
Service GPRS Support Node
The Huawei Service GPRS Support Node (SGSN) is a powerful packet switching node supporting 3GPP
R98, R99, R4 and R5.

OVERVIEW
The Huawei Service GPRS Support Node (SGSN9810) is a powerful packet switching node
supporting 3GPP R98, R99, R4 and R5.
FEATURES
o High performance
The SGSN9810 adopts Huawei's Open Standards Telecom Architecture (OSTA) platform,
which features advanced structure, high capacity, strong networking ability, abundant
services, and easy upgrade. It supports high speed data services to meet the
requirements of HSDPA and IMS.
o Access GPRS/ EDGE, 3G simultaneously
Access GPRS/ EDGE,BSS/PCU and 3G RNC simultaneously. Resources are shared by 2.5G
and 3G networks, thus reduce the operation cost.
o Diversified networking
The SGSN 9812 provides various interfaces such as E1/T1, FE/GE, STM-1, and ATM. All-IP
networking including Gb over IP, Iu over IP and SIGTRAN can highly decrease the
investment in transmission resource.
o High reliability
By applying backup, load sharing, redundancy configuration, and improving a fault
detection/isolation technique, the SGSN9810 is highly reliable and easy to be
maintained.

Gateway GPRS Support Node

The Huawei Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN9811) can support GPRS and UMTS networks
simultaneously, which also features stable performance, smooth evolution and easy maintenance.

OVERVIEW
The Huawei Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN9811) can support GPRS and UMTS networks
simultaneously, which also features stable performance, smooth evolution and easy
maintenance.
FEATURES
o High performance hardware platform
Based on Huawei's fifth generation core routers, which is oriented to next generation IP
network, the GGSN9811 has carrier-class reliability, and high processing capability.
o Support GPRS and 3G services
The GGSN9811 complies with 3GPP R98, R99 and R4 to support both GPRS and UMTS PS
networks, which enables the handover of dual-mode subscribers between the two
networks.
 o Smooth evolution
Support the smooth evolution from GPRS and R99/R4 to R5 and R6, and provide
IMS/Go, Gx and Gy interfaces.
o Powerful charging functions
Powerful charging functions to provide customized charging on subscribers., such as
post paid, hot billing, content-based charging, and intelligent prepaid.

CDMA2000 Mobile Softswitch Center

Various supplementary services are emerging as the mobile communication develops by leaps and
bounds.

OVERVIEW
The CSOFTX3000 (Huawei CDMA2000 Softswitch) is the MSCe entity on phase LMSD defined by
3GPP2. It separates the control from the bearer and realizes the following functions: call control,
MGW access control, resource allocation, protocol handling, routing, certification and billing. It
provides the subscribers with basic voice services, mobile services and intelligent value-added
services. Due to its built-in functions of VLR and SSP, the softswitch fully meet the networking
requirements of circuit switching core network.

Location of MSCe in the mobile network:

FEATURES
o Separated architecture and flexible networking capability
o The CSOFTX3000, together with the UMG8900, serves as VMSC/TMSC/GMSC for
networking. It can also work under separated network architecture. The networking of
separated architecture adopts a CSOFTX3000 to control a number of UMG8900s which
are located in different areas. In this way, a big local network can be built to unify the
operation and maintenance, thus reducing the number of transmission equipment.
o The CSOFTX3000 supports ALL IP networking.
It provides IP interfaces for all external network elements and supports TrFO/RTO.
o Mature, stable and reliable platform
The CSOFTX3000 shares the platform with Huawei NGN/GSM/WCDMA softswitch
(applied on scale), ensuring its maturity and stability.
o Compatibility and scalability
It supports hybrid networking and interworking with the existing CDMA network. In
addition, it can be compatible with all types of existing services. Its hardware platform
has modular design, and it is easy and flexible to expand the network and add new
functions. This helps to introduce new function and technology by adding modules in
the future, expanding the application areas. Capacity expansion can be realized
smoothly by adding board, frame and cabinet according to the size of the capacity to be
expanded. The system can be upgraded through online patching and online upgrading.
o High integration and low power consumption
The system adopts large scale integrated circuit device, which reduces the complexity
and increases the integration of the system. In the case of full configuration, three
cabinets are able to support three million subscribers and the power consumption is
smaller than 6 kW.
o Flexible and convenient maintenance
The CSOFTX3000 provides many operable maintenance functions to help users operate
and maintain the system. In addition, it provides all traffic measurement functions,
offering basic data for users to learn the operation state of device, device management
and optimization of the network performance. To ensure that a number of subscribers
can use the system safely and easily, the system adopts authority management and log
management. Besides, it provides the capability of remote maintenance and upgrade
management to support the remote maintenance, online patching and online upgrading
without interrupting the existing services.
o High reliability
In its design, layer utilizes dual-plane and fully-connected design. If one node fails, the
system will not be affected. It supports the billing server platform and has a dual-
network and dual-plane structure, which ensures the reliability of bills.
o Dual homing support
The solution of dual homing provides the CSOFTX3000 with the functions of remote
disaster recovery, ensuring the network-level reliability.
o Mini A-Flex Support
 The CSOFTX3000 allows a BSC to connect with many MGWs at the same time where
MGWs handle services through load sharing. When one MGW fails, the others can take
over the corresponding services.
o Capability of providing rich services
The CSOFTX3000 provides rich service functions. Besides standard voice services,
supplementary services, intelligent services and circuit data services, the CSOFTX3000
also provides many customized services, such as virtual MSC, virtual multi-signaling
point, personalized ring back tone, Public CDMA WLL, roaming restriction, One Number
Link You, MAH, differentiated service and Single IMSI Multi MSISDN.

APPLICATION
o The best practice of integrating mobile with IP
o Huawei has rich experience in the fields of mobile and IP and can integrate both to
provide ALL IP CDMA softswitch solution which can bring customers continuous value. In
this way, it builds the ALL IP network and saves the total cost of ownership (TCO) for
customers.
o Huawei CDMA softswitch has entered the high-end markets in Europe and America as
well as the Indian market, ranking first by global market share. By the second quarter of
2007, the number of Huawei global CDMA subscribers has exceeded 100 million lines,
and the number of softswitch commercial networks reached up to 45 with 66 million
softswitch subscribers.
CDMA2000 HOME LOCATION REGISTER
The home location register (HLR) is the core equipment in a CDMA system. It provides mobility
management to (public land mobile network) PLMN subscribers.

OVERVIEW
The HLR9820, Huawei CDMA Home Location Register (HLR), is developed strictly in compliance
with related international standards such as TIA/EIA. The system integrates the functions of
Authentication Center (AC).
FEATURES
o High reliability and security
The equipment adopts many technologies, including system software/hardware backup,
data backup, traffic control and system fault self-healing, which effectively ensure the
high reliability of the equipment. Huawei also provides many disaster recovery
technologies to guarantee the stable running of the equipment. In addition, the
equipment adopts anti-virus, anti-hacker and anti-illegal attack technologies, as well as
the strict identification mechanism for operators and the technology of multiple
authentication algorithms.
o Open interface to reduce purchasing cost
The HLR9820 provides open interfaces for easy interconnection and interworking
between devices, thereby lowers the purchasing cost of operators. At the same time,
the HLR9820 provides physical interfaces of all types, so it can make full use of
transmission resources and meet different networking demands of operators.
o Customized operation and maintenance
The HLR9820 provides many operable maintenance functions, which help the users to
operate and maintain the system. In addition, it provides all traffic measurement
functions, providing basic data for the users to learn the operation state of device,
device management and optimization of the network performance. Besides, it provides
the capability of remote maintenance and upgrade management to support the remote
maintenance, online patching and online upgrading without interrupting existing
services.
APPLICATION
o By the second quarter of 2007, over 40 global operators have chosen Huawei CDMA
Home Location Register, providing services for 60 million subscribers.
SG7000
With over 10 years of application experience and more than 333,600 TDM/IP links deployed for 144
networks in 40 countries, the SG7000 acts as the signaling processing center, network security center,
signaling service routing center and signaling monitor center, makes the whole network more powerful
and stable, reduces operators' TCO in a long-run, and satisfies their requirements of today and
tomorrow.

OVERVIEW
With over 10 years of application experience and more than 333,600 TDM/IP links deployed for
144 networks in 40 countries, the SG7000 acts as the signaling processing center, network
security center, signaling service routing center and signaling monitor center, makes the whole
network more powerful and stable, reduces operators' TCO in a long-run, and satisfies their
requirements of today and tomorrow.
FEATURES
o Large Capacity
The SG7000 provides maximum 6048 64kbit/s links or 756 2Mbit/s links and 1000 SCTP
Associations,200,000 GT Capacity
o The SG7000 is always used for constructing carrier class signaling networks, especially
for large signaling networks and backbone signaling networks. Constructs the largest
signaling network in the world – China Mobile Signaling Network, with the capacity of
single SG7000 over 4000LSL.
Builds the signaling network for Thailand AIS, with single-node capacity over 3000 TDM /
IP links
o High Reliability
Equipment availability≥99.99989%,System MTBF (year):87.67years, Downtime
(mins/year)≤0.54minutes/year
o The SG7000 adopts a reliable carrier-class platform and the fully distributed
architecture. Its functions are modularized. In addition, the redundancy technology is
used in the system design, and all key components work under the active/standby or
load-sharing mode.
o The error tolerance ability of the SG7000 is very strong. Failure of a single hardware or
software unit in the system won't affect the signaling traffic of other units, which
ensures the reliability of the whole system.
o High Performance
The SG7000 has the most outstanding performance in the signaling field:
Maximum signaling processing capability: 3800K MSU/s
Maximum GTT capability: 1800K GTT/s
o Practical signaling load is:
Max. 1 Erlang for LSL and 0.95 Erlang for HSL
o The SG7000 ensures smooth scalability thanks to its full-distributed architecture.
o It avoids signaling congestion caused by heavy traffic and guarantees the reliability and
security of the whole network.
o Flexible VAS Provision Capability
The SG7000 is suitable for signaling-based value-added services, such as MNP(mobile
number portability), FNR(flexible number routing), SIMM, MC, IMEI CATCH, etc.
o 2G/3G MNP, CDMA/GSM MNP and E2E MNP solutions in Poland, Norway, Brazil,
Pakistan, etc
o IP-STP in Europe, Russia and Asia
o Signaling Firewall application in Hong Kong
o FNR application in Brazil BrT
o SM routing in Telefonica (Argentina) and Indonesia
o Abundant Protocol and Interfaces
o The SG7000 supports SS7(MTP/SCCP/TCAP/MAP etc)and SIGTRAN (M3UA/M2PA/SCTP
etc. ), and implements interconnection between SS7 and IP.
o The SG7000 provides open network interfaces, abundant physical interfaces and
standard network management interfaces:
Circuit interface: E1 interface (2.048 Mb/s) and T1 interface (1.544 Mb/s)
Clock interface: 2.048 Mb/s, 2.048 MHz and 8 kHz clock signal interfaces
Ethernet interface: 10/100 BASE-TX
Standard NMS interface: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface
Man machine language (MML) interface
Charging Gateway
The Huawei CG9812 is a charging gateway supporting 2.5G and 3G simultaneously.

OVERVIEW
The Huawei CG9812 is a charging gateway supporting 2.5G and 3G simultaneously.
FEATURES
o High reliability
It adopts a cluster system and disk redundancy configuration for the hardware and the
software. The automatic switchover mechanism enables the system to work in case of
accidents. Disk redundancy ensures that the data will not be lost in case of disk failure.
o Supports 2.5G and 3G simultaneously
The CG9812 supports 2.5G and 3G simultaneously. It can receive the CDRs from
different exchanges at the same time and process separately,, then store and provide
them to the billing system respectively.
o Flexible configuration and conversion of CDR formats
To meet the requirements of the various CDR formats, the CG9812 provides a flexible
configuration and conversion of CDR formats.
o High capacity
The CG9812 provides extended hard disks with high capacity to release the pressure on
the billing system to ensure the reliability of CDR.

Synlock Bits
In fierce competition there is no No.1. Only those caring for the user's needs, adopting the most
advanced techniques, working hard and aiming for the absolute perfection would survive and develop!

OVERVIEW
In 1998, HUAWEI Technologies Co., Ltd. Launched the SYNLOCK BITS. Up till Dec. 2004, more
than 1500 sets of the SYNLOCK BITS have been deployed worldwide. Now Huawei holds 65% of
the market share in China and has become a leading vendor in the digital synchronization
market.
In fierce competition there is no No.1. Only those caring for the user's needs, adopting the most
advanced techniques, working hard and aiming for the absolute perfection would survive and
develop!
Thus, Huawei offers SYNLOCK, a new generation of the digital synchronization network solution.
It's a highly integrated clock platform with multiple functions such as frequency synchronization,
time synchronization and synchronization testing & monitoring.
FEATURES

o Compact Structure

The SYNLOCK has a small and simple structure, which adopts the 19" standard cabinet. For
ordinary applications, the configuration can only consist of 1 frame, 3 to 4 kinds of boards,
8-16 input/monitoring channels and 20-100 output channels, and any stratum of clock and
sufficient redundancy backup are provided. In full configuration, 300 output channels and 3
frames are provided.

o Flexible Configuration

The SYNLOCK can be configured according to the different customers' demands. There are
10 I/O slots. It can either be used as a standard BITS or as a precision synchronization
measurement meter. The SYNLOCK has flexible interfaces and can be interworked
conveniently. Various clock stratums can be realized by simply changing the oscillation
source of the same clock board to meet the requirements of various carriers.

o Perfect Performance Indices

The SYNLOCK also maintains high performance, and different clocks are configured with
different oscillation sources. By perfect integration of mature hardware and intelligent
software, the SYNLOCK exceeds performance requirements for the international
specifications and is enabled with good robustness.

Various performance indices of SYNLOCK are completely conformed to the latest ITU-T
specifications, and are compliant with BELLCORE, ANSI, ETSI and other international
specifications.

o Stability & Reliability

The SYNLOCK has high reliability (Mean Time Between Failures-MTBF and DOWNTIME),
good electro magnetic compatibility (EMC) and environment adaptability.

The SYNLOCK adopts the distributed control structure, a highly reliable communication bus
and all the output board can be configured in redundant pair's system availability.

o Complete Functions

The SYNLOCK enables flexible configuration and multiple unique functions. Besides
frequency synchronization and time synchronization, there is an abundant timing
monitoring item.

Preference source selection by SSMB, priority, voting majority, alarm over-threshold and
validity are supported. The SYNLOCK has excellent real-time features, a high phase sampling
rate (1kHz) and a high resolution (1ns). MTIE/TDEV curves have 10 sampling points (0.25s<t
<30ks). The frequency deviation can be measured from 10s up to 86.4ks.

o Efficient Maintenance

A centralized maintenance and management system is provided for the SYNLOCK on both
the NE level and the network level. The SYNLOCK can be managed locally or remotely. Based
on the advanced EMF, the NMS supports different OSs (WIN9x/ NT/2000/XP) and provides
abundant NM interfaces (100/10baseT/RS-232). The TL1 compliant interface can be used to
access a third-party NMS.
CDMA2000 PDSN Packet Access System
The packet data services node and foreign agent (PDSN/FA) is a key device to access mobile data to the
packet network of a CDMA2000 system.

OVERVIEW

The packet data services node and foreign agent (PDSN/FA) is a key device to access mobile data
to the packet network of a CDMA2000 system. It fulfills the data transfer between mobile
communications network and packet data network, bridging the wireless world and the data
world. It requires excellent integration of wireless and data communications.

Huawei develops the PDSN9660 independently based on its many years' wireless and data
communications experience and its keen insights to telecom service operation. The Huawei
PDSN9660 best supports the operation of mobile data services.

FEATURES

o Carrier-class platform

The PDSN9660 builds on Huawei's advanced router platform, which offers large
capacity, high density, and excellent stability proved by large scale applications in telecom
systems.

o Powerful MIP operation support

The PDSN9660 supports simple IP (SIP) and MIP access; it supports traffic based, time based,
and content based charging; it supports prepaid charging, postpaid charging and unified
prepaid charging with telecom services; it supports multiple tunneling modes, allowing the
operator to serve enterprises, families and individual user.

o Excellent networking capability and network security

The PDSN9660 provides abundant interfaces. Its hardware supports encryption and
compression.

o Powerful IP telecom service support

The PDSN9660 is industry leading in supporting IP telecom services. It cooperates with

the wireless network to support end-to-end QoS, multi service instances, point-to-point
interfaces, and broadcast multicast service (BCMCS) first in the industry.

Unified network management with telecom system devices

CDMA2000 Mobile IP Home Agent
A home agent (HA) implements the registration of mobile IP (MIP) and the transfer of mobile data in the
packet network of a CDMA2000 system. Through tunneling, it transfers MIP data from the home
network to the packet data service node (PDSN).

OVERVIEW

A home agent (HA) implements the registration of mobile IP (MIP) and the transfer of mobile data in
the packet network of a CDMA2000 system. Through tunneling, it transfers MIP data from the home
network to the packet data service node (PDSN). It also transfers MIP data from the PDSN to the
home network over the reverse tunnel. HA is a key device to the application of MIP. It provides an
effective solution to the roaming and handoff of mobile data.

The application of MIP has just begun in the industry. Relying on its experience in different mobile
systems and offering telecom data services, Huawei is taking the leadership in exploring MIP based
applications. The Huawei provided HA9661 complies with third generation mobile communications
standards. It interfaces excellently with other third generation communications entities.

FEATURES
o Carrier-class platform

HA9661 builds on Huawei's advanced router platform, which offers large capacity, high
density, and excellent stability proved by large scale applications in telecom systems.

o Powerful MIP operation support

HA9661 supports multiple tunneling modes, allowing the operator to serve enterprises,
families and individual user.

o Excellent networking capability and network security

HA9661 provides abundant interfaces. Its hardware supports encryption and

compression. Unified network management

Unified network management with telecom system devices

CDMA2000 AAA Server
Huawei's CDMA2000 infoX authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) server is based on the
wide used Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) protocol.

OVERVIEW

Huawei's CDMA2000 infoX authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) server is based on
the wide used Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) protocol. It is a high
performance RADIUS server that provides authentication, authorization and accounting
functionalities and other value-added service capabilities.

The Huawei infoX AAA server comprises five subsystems: RADIUS Server, Accounting Server,
Management System, Report Server and Central Database. The RADIUS Server is the core of AAA.

FEATURES

Authentication, authorization and accounting of multiple access modes: The infoX AAA supports
broadband, narrowband, WCDMA, CDMA2000 1X PDSN AAA, 1xEV-DO AN-AAA, WLAN, and WiMAX
accesses. It also supports the authentication of MIP access.

Unified prepaid billing: The infoX AAA supports a single prepaid account for packet services and
circuit services.

Abundant report functions: The infoX AAA server allows the customization of AAA reports.

High security: The infoX AAA server assures the security of application, access, communications, and
data storage.

High stability and good performance: The infoX AAA server provides carrier-class redundancy.

Unified network management with telecom system devices.