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HUAWEI HSS9860 Home Subscriber Server
V900R008C20
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Date
2013-12-19
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Contents
1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Positioning ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Benefits ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Flexible Deployment of the BE and the FE ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Distributed Structure .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.3 Advanced Hardware Platform .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 In-Memory Data Management ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.5 Multi-Level Data Backup Mechanism ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.6 Virtual HSS Function ................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.7 Large Capacity and High Integration ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.8 Seamless Geographic Redundancy ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.2.9 Cloud Deployment ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.10 VoLTE Solution...................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.11 Auto Provision of LTE Service .............................................................................................................................. 13
1.2.12 Applicable to the Internet of Things ...................................................................................................................... 16
1.2.13 Standard and Open Data Access Interfaces ............................................................................................................ 17
1.2.14 Comprehensive Data Statistics and Analysis ......................................................................................................... 17
2 Architecture .................................................................................................................................. 18
2.1 Hardware Architecture ................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.1.1 Appearance .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.1.2 Physical Structure .................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Software Structure ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.2.1 Signaling Processing Subsystem.............................................................................................................................. 24
2.2.2 Subscriber Data Management Subsystem ................................................................................................................ 25
2.2.3 Data Service Subsystem........................................................................................................................................... 25
2.2.4 Data Storage Subsystem .......................................................................................................................................... 25
2.2.5 O&M Subsystem ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
3 Operation and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 26

3.1 O&M Subsystem Architecture .................................................................................................................................... 26
3.2 O&M Functions .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.1 Configuration Management ..................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.2 Fault Management ................................................................................................................................................... 28
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3.2.3 Performance Measurement ...................................................................................................................................... 29

3.2.4 Security Management .............................................................................................................................................. 29
3.2.5 Remote Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 29
4 Interfaces and Protocols ............................................................................................................. 30

4.1 Physical Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.1 Maintenance Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................ 30
4.1.2 Service Interfaces..................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.2 Protocol Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.1 USCDB Protocol Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.2 HSS9860 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................. 37
5 Reliability ..................................................................................................................................... 45
5.1 Hardware Reliability ................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.2 Software Reliability .................................................................................................................................................... 46
6 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 48

6.1 Performance Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 48
6.2 Reliability Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 49
6.3 Power Consumption Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 49
6.4 Clock Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 50
6.5 EMC Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 52
7 Environmental Requirements................................................................................................... 53
7.1 Storage Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 53
7.2 Transportation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 55
7.3 Operational Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 58
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1 Overview
Overview
1.1 Product Positioning

The HSS9860 stores and manages identities, authentication data, subscription information,
and location information about subscribers. In addition, the HSS9860 verifies mobile
terminals when mobile terminals attempt to connect to networks.
The HSS9860 implements the following functions:
Home location register (HLR) in Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) networks
Equipment identity register (EIR) in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
Home subscriber server (HSS) in evolved packet system (EPS) networks
HSS, subscription locator function (SLF), E.164 number to URI mapping (ENUM), or
domain name server(DNS) in IP multimedia subsystems (IMS).
GSM, UMTS, EPS, and IMS networks are 3GPP access networks while CDMA, WLAN,
WiMax, and ADSL are non-3GPP access networks.
Figure 1-1 shows the HSS9860's networking in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
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Figure 1-1 HSS9860's networking in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks
GERAN: GSM/EDGE
radio access network
UTRAN: universal terrestrial

E-UTRAN: evolved universal

terrestrial radio access
network
MSC: mobile switching

center
SGSN: serving GPRS support

node
GGSN: gateway GPRS

support node
SCP: service control

point
HSS: home subscriber server
GMLC: gateway mobile

location center
MME: mobility
management entity
S-GW: serving gateway
P-GW: PDN gateway
ePDG: evolved packet

data gateway
AAA: authentication,
authorization, and accounting
CDMA: Code Division

Multiple Access
WLAN: wireless local

area network
WiMAX: Worldwide
Interoperability for Microwave
Access
ADSL: Asymmetric Digital

Subscriber Line
PSTN: public switched

telephone network
CS: circuit switched
PS: packet switched
EPC: evolved packet
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core
Figure 1-2 shows the HSS9860's networking in IMS networks.

Figure 1-2 HSS9860's networking in IMS networks
MRFP: multimedia
resource function
processor
DNS: domain name system
ENUM: E.164 number to URI

mapping
AS: application server
I-CSCF: interrogating-call
session control function
S-CSCF: serving-call session

control function
BGCF: breakout
gateway control
function
MRFC: multimedia resource

function controller
MGCF: media gateway control

function
PCRF: policy and

charging rules function
SBC: session border

controller
P-CSCF: proxy-call session

control function
ATCF: access transfer

control function
ATGW: access transfer

gateway
IM-MGW: IP multimedia
media gateway
CDMA: Code Division

Multiple Access
EVDO: Evolution-Data
Optimized
WiMAX: Worldwide
Interoperability for Microwave
Access
Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity
LAN: local area network
FTTx: fiber to the x
xDSL: x digital
TDM: time division
PSTN: public switched
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subscriber line
multiplexing
telephone network
PLMN: public land

mobile network
The HSS9860 can be deployed to serve as any of the following:
HLR in GSM and UMTS networks
SAE-HSS in EPS networks
EIR in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks
IMS-HSS in IMS networks
SLF in IMS networks
ENS in IMS networks
Both HLR and SAE-HSS in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
HLR, SAE-HSS, and IMS-HSS in GSM, UMTS, EPS, and IMS networks
Flexible deployment of the HSS9860 brings the following advantages:
Simplified network structure
Convenient operation, maintenance, and service provisioning
Reduced operating expense (OPEX)
Faster rollout of diversified services for subscribers
Construction of a subscriber-centered business model
The HSS9860 must use some personal data of users during the provisioning of its functions
and services. You are obligated to take all necessary measures to comply with the laws of the
countries concerned and the user privacy policies of your company to ensure that the personal
data of users is fully protected.
1.2 Benefits
1.2.1 Flexible Deployment of the BE and the FE
Logically, the HSS9860 consists of a back end (BE) and a front end (FE), which separates
data storage from service processing. The functions of the BE and FE are as follows:
BE
The BE stores subscriber data. It adds, deletes, updates, or queries data based on requests
from the FE.
FE
The FE processes signaling messages.
Separating data storage from service processing has the following advantages:
More flexible networking

The BE and FE can be deployed in different places based on the population distribution
and geographical conditions.
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The BE and FE provide standard and open interfaces for third-party devices. Carriers can
deploy network devices of different vendors.
1.2.2 Distributed Structure

A distributed structure allows multiple identical functional entities to work in load-balancing
mode. Figure 1-3 shows the distributed structure of the HSS9860.
Figure 1-3 Distributed structure of the HSS9860
DRU: data routing unit
DSU: data service unit
BSG: broadband signaling gateway
CCU: call control unit
HSF: HSS signaling function
SPU: service processing unit
The distributed structure has the following advantages:
High reliability
If a functional entity is faulty, the load is automatically distributed to other functional
entities, thereby ensuring uninterrupted service processing.
Smooth expansion
System capacity can be expanded by adding functional entities. After the system detects
that newly added entities are running stably, the system distributes the load among the
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entities that provide identical functions to achieve load balancing. The capacity
expansion does not affect the service processing of the HSS9860.
1.2.3 Advanced Hardware Platform

The HSS9860 uses the OSTA 2.0 hardware platform. This platform is compatible with the
Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA). The ATCA standards are composed of a
series of peripheral component interconnect (PCI) Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group
(PICMG3.X) specifications and are widely accepted as the standard for the next-generation
standard telecommunication hardware platforms.
The OSTA 2.0 platform uses the Intel Architecture (IA), which allows for the use of
high-performance and high-efficiency processors, and Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) technology.
It is a highly competitive carrier-class platform.
In addition to complying with the ATCA standards, the OSTA 2.0 platform has the following
advantages:
The equipment and monitoring system comply with carrier-class application designs.
The service plane, control plane, and management plane are physically separate. The
lower-layer hardware planes are not adversely affected by abnormalities on other planes.
If the hardware needs to be upgraded, the existing software can be used without any
modification. This greatly improves system reliability.
The components used in the OSTA 2.0 platform are ETSI/NEBS compliant and can be
selected for carrier-class equipment.
The system enhances the monitoring on system operations, hardware components, and
external interfaces. It uses a fault diagnosis mechanism and provides pre-alerts when a
component is in a border line state between normal operation and a fault.
The OSTA 2.0 platform meets the sound and heat dissipation requirements for
telecommunications equipment.
The OSTA 2.0 platform uses fault detection and fault isolation technologies. Detected
faults are isolated so as not to adversely affect other parts of the system.
The OSTA 2.0 platform features an optimized fault location design, which allows
accurate identification of faulty components.
1.2.4 In-Memory Data Management

All subscriber data is managed in the board memory. The front end (FE) reads subscriber data
from the board memory when it processes service requests. The FE does not read subscriber
data from the external storage device. The external storage device, such as a disk array, is only
used to permanently store subscriber data.
In-memory data management has the following advantages:
Allows service processing to be independent of the external data storage device. If the
external data storage device fails, service processing is not adversely affected.
Features higher throughput and a shorter latency. It greatly enhances system performance,
especially for large-capacity systems.
1.2.5 Multi-Level Data Backup Mechanism

The HSS9860 uses a multi-level data backup mechanism. This mechanism enables the system
to store subscriber data on different storage devices, thereby ensuring data security. Figure 1-4
shows the multi-level data backup mechanism.
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Figure 1-4 Multi-level data backup mechanism
The multi-level data backup mechanism involves the following:
Level-1 backup
Backing up data in a master node to the slave node in the same cluster. Subscriber data is
stored in the memory of different boards. Each cluster is distributed on two boards and
comprised with master and slave nodes. The master node provides services; the slave
node serves as the backup for the master node. The master node synchronizes data to the
slave node in real time.
Level-2 backup
Backing up in-memory database data to the hard disk on an in-memory database board.
Subscriber data stored in the board memory is backed up to two local hard disks on the
board, which work in RAID 1 mode.
Level-3 backup
Backing up in-memory database data to the physical database. Subscriber data stored in
the board memory is backed up to the local hard disk on a physical database board or to
the disk array.
If a disk array is not configured, subscriber data is backed up to the local hard disk on
a physical database board in RAID 1 mode.
If a disk array is configured, subscriber data is backed up to the disk array in RAID
10 and hot spare disk modes.
1.2.6 Virtual HSS Function

The virtual HSS function allows a physical HSS to be divided into several logical HSSs. Each
logical HSS is equivalent to the HSS in the local network. Figure 1-5 illustrates the virtual
HSS function.
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Figure 1-5 Virtual HSS function
The virtual HSS function enables the local networks in different areas to share the same
physical HSS. It achieves centralized equipment maintenance, and distributed service
processing and subscriber data management. The virtual HSS function allows authority-based
and domain-based management and helps carriers to provide differentiated services. It
facilitates carriers to carry out network planning and equipment maintenance.
The virtual HSS function can greatly reduce the number of NEs used in the network, reduce
the equipment investment, and cut down the investment and expenses arising from system
upgrade and maintenance.
1.2.7 Large Capacity and High Integration

Using high-performance ATCA board servers, the HSS9860 has large capacity and high
integration. With fully populated, the GU HLR supports a maximum of 60 million dynamic
2G/3G subscribers and 100 million static 2G/3G subscribers.
The large-capacity HSS9860 helps carriers to minimize the operating expense (OPEX) by:
Reducing the equipment maintenance and manpower costs
Simplifying the network by reducing the number of network elements
Reducing power consumption and rental space required
1.2.8 Seamless Geographic Redundancy

The HSS9860s can be deployed in different places. Data synchronization between the
HSS9860s in different places is implemented using real-time data duplication and periodic
data consistency checks.
Seamless geographic redundancy has the following advantages:
Isolates faults immediately, thereby improving network security.
Reduces infrastructure construction costs by using mature IT and IP technologies.
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Simplifies network structure and equipment maintenance, thereby reducing the total cost
of operation (TCO).
1.2.9 Cloud Deployment

Geographically-dispersed back ends (BEs) serve as one BE logically. This logical BE
provides unified service provisioning. Figure 1-6 shows how the HSS9860 is deployed in the
cloud.
Figure 1-6 Cloud deployment of the HSS9860
The HSS9860 uses service partitions and routing partitions to achieve cloud deployment.
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The BEs in a service partition store subscriber data by IMSI segment, and the FEs query
their local BEs.
Routing partition
The BEs in the routing partition store the mappings between subscriber identities and
service partitions. Generally, the routing partition is integrated with a service partition.
Cloud deployment has the following advantages:
Improves subscriber data storage and service processing capability.
Enables the routing partition to provide unified service provisioning and therefore
improves subscriber data management efficiency.
Increases network reliability by using seamless geographic redundancy networking for

each partition.
1.2.10 VoLTE Solution

Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) is an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS)-based voice
solution provided in the LTE network. Huawei VoLTE provides voice services, video services,
and data services with end-to-end quality of service (QoS) by overlaying the existing circuit
switched network with an IMS network and an LTE network. The VoLTE solution helps
carriers evolve from the existing 2G/3G networks to the LTE network to provide
comprehensive voice services instead of single voice services. Figure 1-7 shows the network
architecture of VoLTE.
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Figure 1-7 VoLTE network architecture
Anchor AS: anchor

application server
ATCF: access transfer

control function
ATGW: access transfer

gateway
BGCF: border gateway

control function
CSFB Proxy: circuit

switched fallback proxy
CCF: charging collection

function
CTAS: common telephony

application server
CPE: customer premises

equipment
DM Server: device
management server
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DNS: domain name system
E-UTRAN: evolved
universal terrestrial radio
access network
EMS: element management

system
EMSC: enhanced MSC

server
ENUM: E.164 number

mapping
GERAN: GSM/EDGE
HLR: home location register
I-CSCF: interrogating-call
ICS: IMS centralized

services
IM-MGW: IP multimedia
media gateway
IM-SSF: IP multimedia
service switching function
IMS-HSS: IP multimedia
subsystem home subscriber
server
IP-SM-GW: IP short
message gateway
LTE CPE: long term

evolution customer premises
equipment
mAGCF: mobile access

gateway control function
MGCF: media gateway

control function
MGW: media gateway
MME: mobility
management entity
MMTel AS: multimedia

telephony application server
MRFC: multimedia resource

function controller
MRFP: multimedia
resource function processor
MSC: mobile switching

center
P-CSCF: proxy-call session

control function
P-GW: PDN gateway
PCRF: policy control and

charging rules function
POTS: plain old telephone

service
RCS AS: rich

communication suite
application server
S-CSCF: serving-call
S-GW: serving gateway
SBC: session border

controller
SCC AS: service

centralization and continuity
application server
SCP: service control point
SPG: service provisioning

gateway
SRVCC IWF: single radio

voice call continuity
interworking function
USCDB: unified subscriber

center database
UTRAN: universal
terrestrial radio access
network
In the VoLTE solution, the HSS9860 stores data of voice services, short message services, and
intelligent services for VoLTE subscribers. It also manages the subscription data and location
data of VoLTE subscribers. The HSS9860 implements the following functions:
Supports the enhanced Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (eSRVCC) function.
The eSRVCC function enables subscribers to continue calls when they switch from the
LTE network to the 2G/3G network. To implement this function, the HSS9860 stores the
session transfer number for SRVCC (STN-SR) data and responds to queries for the data.
Optimizes anchoring procedures.

To redirect subscribers to the IMS network to use convergent multimedia services, calls
of these subscribers are routed to the IMS network by means of anchoring. The HSS9860
optimizes the anchoring procedures to shorten the call connection time. The optimization
varies according to the networks the subscribers currently connect to.
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The IP short message service enables subscribers to send and receive short messages in
the IMS network after they connect to the IMS network using IP. To implement the IP
short message service, the HSS9860 uses the short message rerouting function to enable
short messages to be routed to the IP-SM-GW, which then sends the short messages to
user equipment (UEs) in the IMS network.
Supports service consistency between CS and VoLTE.

Service consistency between CS and VoLTE allows subscribers to have the same service
experience in CS and VoLTE networks.
In CS networks, subscribers' service data is stored in the HLR. In VoLTE networks,
subscribers' service data is stored in the IMS-HSS. Huawei HSS9860 can provide data
services in 2G, 3G, LTE, and IMS networks. Figure 1-8 shows the networking to
implement service consistency between CS and VoLTE.
Figure 1-8 Networking to implement service consistency between CS and VoLTE
1.2.11 Auto Provision of LTE Service

Application Scenario
After deploying LTE networks, carriers have to address the following problems when they
develop LTE subscribers:
1.
Subscribers have to register LTE services to the business hall. To provide LTE services
for subscribers, carriers require a large number of IT reconstructions, which increases
costs and takes long time to market.
2.
After subscribers buy LTE terminals, the subscribers cannot differentiate 2G, 3G, and
LTE services and do not register LTE services. These subscribers use 2G and 3G
services using LTE terminals.
To address these problems, the HSS9860 provides the Auto Provision of LTE Service feature.
When an LTE terminal attempts to attach LTE networks, the HSS9860 generates an LTE
service profile for the subscriber based on the subscriber's 3G service profile if the subscriber
has not been provided with LTE services. Figure 1-9 shows an application of the Auto
Provision of LTE Service feature.
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Figure 1-9 Application of the Auto Provision of LTE Service feature
Provisioning Procedure
Figure 1-10 describes the procedure of the Auto Provision of LTE Service feature.
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Figure 1-10 Procedure of the Auto Provision of LTE Service feature
1.
When an LTE terminal attempts to attach the LTE network, the terminal sends a
registration request message to the SAE-HSS FE.
2.
The SAE-HSS FE queries the USCDB to check that the subscriber has not been defined
in the LTE network.
3.
The USCDB generates an LTE service profile to provide LTE services for the subscriber
based on the subscriber's 3G service profile.
4.
The USCDB synchronizes the subscriber's LTE service profile to the service
provisioning system.
5.
The service provisioning system synchronizes the subscriber's LTE service profile and
sends a short message to notify the subscriber of LTE service provisioning.
To implement this feature, the service provisioning system must be able to:
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Process the requests to synchronize LTE service profile sent from the USCDB.
Send short messages to notify subscribers of LTE service provisioning.
Benefits
Carriers can develop LTE subscribers without IT reconstructions.
Subscribers using USIM cards can use LTE services without changing cards and numbers.
1.2.12 Applicable to the Internet of Things

The HSS9860 serves as a home location register in the Internet of Things. It stores the
subscription data of machine to machine (M2M) terminals and sends the data to the M2M
operation management platform in the Internet of Things. Figure 1-11 shows the networking
of the HSS9860 in the Internet of Things.
Figure 1-11 HSS9860 networking in Internet of Things
GERAN: GSM/EDGE radio access

network
UTRAN: universal terrestrial radio access

network
MSC: mobile switching center
SGSN: serving GPRS support node
GGSN: gateway GPRS support node
The HSS9860 provides the following functions in the Internet of Things:
Binds IMEIs with IMSIs to ensure the security of SIM/USIM cards.
Reports a change in the status of M2M terminals to the M2M operation management
platform.
Queries the status and location information of M2M terminals.
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1.2.13 Standard and Open Data Access Interfaces

Traditionally when deploying new services, carriers have to focus on service logic and
complex subscriber data management involving data structure design, data storage, data
backup, data redundancy, data security mechanism, and data-related operations. The diversity
of equipment provided by different vendors and different data management mechanisms
further slow down the rollout of new services. If carriers fail to promptly roll out new services,
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1.2.14 Comprehensive Data Statistics and Analysis

The HSS9860 provides an efficient data analysis system, which helps carriers to collect the
complete information about subscribers in addition to the specific service data. Based on the
information, carriers can track the network operation and subscribers' call behavior, and
update market strategies in time.
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Architecture
2.1 Hardware Architecture

2.1.1 Appearance
Cabinet
The HSS9860 uses the Huawei N68E-22 cabinet. Figure 2-1 shows an N68E-22 cabinet.
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Figure 2-1 N68E-22 cabinet
Table 2-1 lists the technical specifications of the N68E-22 cabinet.

Table 2-1 Technical specifications of the N68E-22 cabinet
Item
Specifications
Model
N68E-22 server cabinet
Power supply
-48 V DC or -60 V DC (dual 3-input with 63

A input current configured for each circuit by
default)
Dimensions (height x width x depth)
2200 mm x 600 mm x 800 mm (86.61 in. x

23.62 in. x 31.50 in.)
Available height in the cabinet
46 U (1 U = 44.45 mm = 1.75 in.)
Weight (empty)
100 kg (220.5 lb)
Weight (fully-loaded integrated

configuration cabinet)
342 kg (754.11 lb)
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Item
Specifications
Weight (fully-loaded extension cabinet)
365 kg (804.825 lb)
Load-bearing capacity of the floor in the

equipment room
Required floor space
0.48 m2 (5.17 ft2)
Heat dissipation
20820.024 BTU
Cabling modes supported
Overhead cabling and underfloor cabling
(0.85 bf/in2)
Subrack
The HSS9860 uses OSTA 2.0 subracks, which are ATCA-compatible. Figure 2-2 shows an
OSTA 2.0 subrack.
Figure 2-2 OSTA 2.0 subrack
The OSTA 2.0 subrack has the following features:
The OSTA 2.0 subrack is 14 U (1 U = 44.45 mm = 1.75 in.) high and 19 in. (1 in. = 25.4
mm) wide. It can be installed in a standard 19-inch wide cabinet.
The OSTA 2.0 subrack provides 14 vertical slots, which allow 14 front boards and 14
back boards to be installed.
The OSTA 2.0 subrack is configured with a dual-star high-speed backplane, which
provides dual-star buses such as the Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB),
service data bus, power bus, and clock bus. The boards and modules are interconnected
by using the buses provided by the backplane, thereby reducing the number of cables
used between boards and modules.
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The OSTA 2.0 subrack can be configured with a maximum of four power modules,
which provide power to the boards by using the backplane. The power modules can work
in 2+2 or 2+1 backup mode.
The active and standby fan boxes are located under the board slots and can be
maintained separately.
The OSTA 2.0 subrack provides cable troughs at the rear of the subrack to facilitate
maintenance.
Board
Boards can be classified into the following types based on their position:
Front board
The front boards, located in the front of a subrack, can be classified into the following
types:
UPB: processes data and services by using the service applications running on the
board.
SWU: implements layer-2 network switching and optical switching.
SMU: manages the components in a subrack.
Back board
The back boards, installed back-to-back with the front boards, provide interfaces for the
front boards. The back boards can be classified into the following types:
USI: interface board of the UPB
SWI: interface board of the SWU
SDM: interface board of the SMM
Backplane
The backplane, located between the front boards and the back boards, transmits signals
between boards.
Figure 2-3 shows the boards in an OSTA 2.0 subrack.

Figure 2-3 Boards in an OSTA 2.0 subrack
2.1.2 Physical Structure

Cabinets can be classified into integrated configuration cabinets and extension cabinets based
on the components installed in the cabinets. Figure 2-4 shows an integrated configuration
cabinet. Figure 2-5 shows an extension cabinet.
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An integrated configuration cabinet houses the following components:
Power distribution box (PDB)
OSTA 2.0 subrack
LAN switch
Disk array
Figure 2-4 Integrated configuration cabinet
An extension cabinet houses the following components:
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OSTA 2.0 subrack
Figure 2-5 Extension cabinet
2.2 Software Structure

The HSS9860 consists of five functional subsystems, signaling processing, subscriber data
management, data service, data storage, and operation and maintenance (O&M). Figure 2-6
shows the software structure of the HSS9860.
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Figure 2-6 Software structure of the HSS9860
HSF: HSS signaling function
BSG: broadband signaling

gateway
CCU: call control unit
DRU: data routing unit
DSU: data service unit
PGW: provisioning
gateway
OMU: operation and

maintenance unit
DBMS: database management

system
DSG: data service

gateway
DPU: dispatch unit
NDF: network data function
DTL: data tools
NSF: notification service

function
SPU: service processing unit

(DNS services)
2.2.1 Signaling Processing Subsystem

The signaling processing subsystem is responsible for establishing connections to other
network devices and processing signaling messages. The subsystem implements the following
functions:
Receives and processes Signaling System No. 7 (SS7), IP, and Diameter signaling
messages. When the HSS9860 serves as the ENS, the signaling processing subsystem
sends query messages to the number portability database (NPDB) and receives query
results from the NPDB.
Queries or updates subscriber data in the data service subsystem.
Processes subscription notifications sent from the subscriber data management

subsystem and forwards the notifications to peer network elements.
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2.2.2 Subscriber Data Management Subsystem

The subscriber data management subsystem performs the following functions:
Provides unified service provisioning for different FEs.
Provides high-speed MML and SOAP interfaces.
Allows access from PGW Web LMTs.
Supports authentication and authority verification on the users of the provisioning

system and the PGW Web LMTs.
Implements subscriber data management.
2.2.3 Data Service Subsystem

The data service subsystem consists of the following components:
Data routing unit (DRU)

Subscriber data is distributed among multiple data service unit (DSU) clusters. Based on
the subscriber identity, the DRU identifies the DSU cluster in which the required
subscriber data is stored. The DRU selects a master DSU node to add, delete, and modify
the data and selects a DSU node to query the data based on the load balancing strategy.
DSU
The DSU consists of multiple DSU clusters.
The DSU adds, deletes, updates, and queries data, processes data requests, and returns
processing results.
2.2.4 Data Storage Subsystem

The data storage subsystem is implemented by a database platform that uses board hard disks
or a disk array as the storage medium. It provides permanent storage of subscriber data and
implements the level-3 data backup and restoration function. The data storage subsystem is
only for permanent data storage and is independent of service processing.
2.2.5 O&M Subsystem

The O&M subsystem implements operation and maintenance of the HSS9860. For details on
the O&M subsystem functions, see 3 Operation and Maintenance.
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3 Operation and Maintenance
Operation and Maintenance
3.1 O&M Subsystem Architecture

The operation and maintenance (O&M) subsystem is based on the client/server architecture. It
provides the GUI-based Huawei Operation & Maintenance System and WebUI-based
performance measurement system.
The O&M subsystem supports the following three operation modes:
Maintenance on the local maintenance terminal (LMT)
Centralized maintenance by accessing the iManager M2000 client
Remote maintenance by accessing the internal network through a dial-up server
The O&M subsystem consists of the OMU and LMTs, as shown in Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1 O&M subsystem
The O&M subsystem works in client/server mode.
The OMU functions as a server.

It is connected to service boards and external networks through the Ethernet.
LMTs function as clients.

LMTs can be configured as various functional workstations, such as maintenance
consoles, data management consoles, alarm consoles, and performance measurement
consoles.
As the core of the O&M subsystem, the OMU provides a channel for communication between
the LMTs and the network elements (NEs). It forwards the O&M commands received from
the LMTs to the Unified Subscriber Center Database (USCDB) and the front ends (FEs), and
returns the responses to the LMTs.
As the client defined by TCP/IP, the LMT communicates with the OMU by using Telnet, FTP,
MML commands, GUI, or WebUI. The LMT allows users to perform data configuration,
routine operations, and maintenance.
The LMT allows users to perform operation and maintenance activities by using remote
maintenance interfaces.
Huawei iManager M2000 (M2000) is an integrated management system for the mobile
network. It implements centralized management of the NEs on the network. The M2000
consists of a server and multiple clients. It communicates with the NEs over TCP/IP.
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3.2 O&M Functions

3.2.1 Configuration Management
The HSS9860 provides a MML-based configuration system. The MML is defined by ITU
Z.301-ITU Z.341 series recommendations to standardize the interfaces over which the
HSS9860 manages network devices from a console. The HSS9860 provides a set of MML
commands for users to monitor and manage the HSS9860.
The HSS9860 uses a relational database to manage the configured data. It supports operations
such as adding, deleting, modifying, storing, backing up, and restoring data. It allows users to
effectively manage and maintain various types of data, such as hardware data, signaling data,
and module data. The HSS9860 provides the following configuration management functions:
Online and offline data configuration
Local and remote data configuration
Online upgrade
Data verification
3.2.2 Fault Management

Alarm Management
The alarm management system provides the following functions:
Detects errors, instructs the alarm devices (such as the alarm box and alarm console) to
generate audible and visual alarms based on the alarm type and alarm severity, and sends
the alarms to the operations support system (OSS) through the OSS interface.
Stores alarms, queries historical alarms, sets alarm processing modes, and provides the
CPU threshold in the alarms when the CPU usage is extremely high.
Displays alarm handling methods on the alarm console to help users rapidly identify and
rectify faults.
Tracing Management
The HSS9860 provides network-wide tracing and subscriber-based tracing.
Network-wide tracing
Network-wide tracing helps users quickly identify faults in an increasingly complex
communications network. The HSS9860 can trace a fault in the circuit switched (CS)
domain, packet switched (PS) domain, and evolved packet system (EPS) to a specific
network element.
Subscriber-based tracing
The HSS9860 provides subscriber-based tracing to help users identify faults:
Traces messages over standard interfaces and saves the traced messages.
Interprets the traced messages.
Management Panel
The HSS9860 provides a device panel to facilitate equipment management. The device panel
has the following capabilities:
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Displays the logical module topology and automatically obtains the configuration
information about each logical node.
Displays graphically the physical location of each logical node and the relationships
between logical nodes.
Automatically collects the status of each logical node and displays different status
indicators in different colors.
Displays graphically the current and historical status of each logical node in response to
user queries.
3.2.3 Performance Measurement

The performance measurement system of the HSS9860 provides the following functions:
Allows users to create, modify, delete, and query performance measurement tasks.
Displays graphically performance measurement results.
Re-analyzes the measurement results and displays the results in graphs.
3.2.4 Security Management

Multiple users can use the operation and maintenance system of the HSS9860 at the same
time. To ensure secure concurrent use of the operation and maintenance system, the HSS9860
provides authority management and log management functions.
Authority management
The operators and maintenance consoles of the HSS9860 are assigned authorities of
different levels. On the operation and maintenance system of the HSS9860, two factors
determine the execution of an MML command: the authority of an operator and the
authority of a maintenance console. The MML command can be executed only when
both the operator and the maintenance console are authorized to run the MML command.
Log management
The HSS9860 supports the query of the MML commands that have been executed. With
the help of the operation logs, users can determine whether any operations that adversely
affect the system have been performed.
3.2.5 Remote Maintenance

The HSS9860 provides the following remote maintenance functions:
Effectively protects the system against viruses, hackers, and malicious attacks during
remote maintenance.
Allows users to query the versions and status of subsystems and modules, monitors and
handles system faults, queries alarm information, commissions functional interfaces, and
queries the system running status in real time.
Supports remote maintenance and patch installation.
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4 Interfaces and Protocols
Interfaces and Protocols
4.1 Physical Interfaces

Physical interfaces can be classified into maintenance interfaces and service interfaces.
4.1.1 Maintenance Interfaces

Table 4-1 lists the maintenance interfaces supported by the HSS9860.
Table 4-1 Maintenance interfaces supported by the HSS9860
Board
Interfac
e
Function
Description
Num
ber
of
Interf
aces
UPB
Compon
ent
object
model
(COM)
serial
port
Used for
local
debugging
.
The COM serial port on the UPB incorporates

the functions of the baseboard management
controller (BMC) serial port and the system
serial port. The type of serial port to be used
can be specified using the SMM board. The
baud rate of the BMC serial port is 115200
bit/s. The baud rate of the system serial port
can be adjusted based on the actual situation.
This port complies with RS232.
USB
port
Used to
connect to
USB
devices,
such as a
mouse or a
keyboard.
This port is a standard USB 1.1 port.
BMC
COM
serial
port
Used to
load or
upgrade
the BMC
software.
This port complies with RS232 and provides a

baud rate of 115200 bit/s. It can be connected
to an RJ45 connector. This port does not have
an indicator.
SWU
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SMM
SDM
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Interfac
e
Function
Description
Num
ber
of
Interf
aces
SYS
COM
serial
port
Used for
local
manageme
nt,
maintenan
ce, and
debugging
.

an indicator.
Network
port of
LAN 1
Used to
load the
Base plane
driver and
for local
debugging
.
This port supports 10/100 Mbit/s Base-T

auto-negotiation. It can be connected to an
FTP5 cable by using an RJ45 connector. This
port has two indicators.
Network
port of
LAN 2
Used for
local
maintenan
ce.

FTP5 cable by using an RJ45 connector. This
port has two indicators. This port is available
only after the Base plane starts successfully.
COM
serial
port
Used for
local
debugging
,
maintenan
ce,
configurati
on, and
local or
remote
connection
manageme
nt.

an indicator.
ETH0
port
Used for
debugging
,
maintenan
ce, and
configurati
on.

FTP5 cable by using an RJ45 connector.
COM
serial
port
Used for
local
debugging
,
maintenan

an indicator.

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Board
Interfac
e
Function
Description
Num
ber
of
Interf
aces

FTP5 cable by using an RJ45 connector.
ce,
configurati
on, and
local or
remote
connection
manageme
nt.
Ethernet
port
Used to
implement
user
operation
and
manageme
nt, such as
running
MML
commands
and
performin
g
operations
on the
provisioni
ng
gateway
(PGW)
Web local
maintenan
ce
terminal
(LMT).
4.1.2 Service Interfaces

Table 4-2 describes the service interfaces provided by the HSS9860.
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Table 4-2 Service interfaces provided by the HSS9860

Board
Physic
al
Interfa
ce
Function
Description
Num
ber
of
Physi
cal
Interf
aces
USI2
FC port
This port
is used to
connect to
the disk
array.
This port can be an arbitrated loop (FC-AL),

switched fabric (FC-SW), or point-to-point
(FC-P2P) 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s auto-negotiation
FC port. It provides a built-in dual-channel
Fiber Channel Protocol (FCP) controller to
implement FC redundancy configuration.
GE port
This port
is used to
connect to
the
Ethernet.
This port is an RJ-45 port that supports 10

Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, or 1000 Mbit/s Base-T
auto-negotiation.
VGA
This port
is used to
connect to
the
monitor.
This port supports a monitor with 1024 x 768

or higher SVGA resolution.
USB
port
This port
is used to
connect to
an external
device.
This port is a standard universal serial bus

(USB) port.
FC port
This port
is used to
connect to
the disk
array.
This port can be an FC-AL, FC-SW, or

FC-P2P 1 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s auto-negotiation
FC port. It provides a built-in dual-channel
FCP controller to implement FC redundancy
configuration.
GE port
This port
is used to
connect to
the
Ethernet.

auto-negotiation.
VGA
This port
is used to
connect to
the
monitor.

USB
port
This port
is used to
connect to
an external
This port is a standard USB port.
USI3
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Physic
al
Interfa
ce
Function
Description
Num
ber
of
Physi
cal
Interf
aces
device.
USIA1
USIA7
ETIA0
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GE port
This port
is used to
connect to
the
Ethernet.

auto-negotiation.
VGA
This port
is used to
connect to
the
monitor.

USB
port
This port
is used to
connect to
an external
device.
GE port
This port
is used to
connect to
the
Ethernet.

auto-negotiation.
VGA
This port
is used to
connect to
the
monitor.

USB
port
This port
is used to
connect to
an external
device.
E1 port
This port
is used to
connect to
the mobile
switching
center
(MSC).
This port is a sub-miniature B (SMB) port that

supports 2.048 Mbit/s signaling transmission.
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VGA
This port
is used to
connect to


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Physic
al
Interfa
ce
Function
Description
Num
ber
of
Physi
cal
Interf
aces
the
monitor.
ETIA2
SWI
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USB
port
This port
is used to
connect to
an external
device.
GE port
This port
is used to
connect to
the
Ethernet.

auto-negotiation.
E1 port
This port
is used to
connect to
the MSC.
This port is an SMB port that supports 2.048

Mbit/s signaling transmission.
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VGA
This port
is used to
connect to
the
monitor.

USB
port
This port
is used to
connect to
an external
device.
Base
port
This port
is used to
connect to
the Base
plane.
This port is a Gigabit Ethernet port that

supports 10Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1000
Mbit/s Base-T auto-negotiation and has two
indicators.
Fabric
GE port
This port
is used to
connect to
the Fabric
plane.
This port is a Gigabit Ethernet port that

supports 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1000
Mbit/s Base-T auto-negotiation and has two
indicators.
Fabric
FC port
This port
is used to
connect
the Fabric
plane to
This port is an FC port that supports 4 Gbit/s

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Physic
al
Interfa
ce
Function
Description
Num
ber
of
Physi
cal
Interf
aces
the disk
array.
4.2 Protocol Interfaces

4.2.1 USCDB Protocol Interfaces
Table 4-3 lists the protocol interfaces supported by the USCDB.
Table 4-3 Protocol interfaces supported by the USCDB
Type
Interface
Description
Data access
interface
LDAP
Used by FEs to access the USCDB
DCI
A Huawei proprietary interface used by FEs to access

the USCDB
Service
provisioning
interface
SOAP
Used for communication between the USCDB and the

provisioning system
MML
A Huawei proprietary interface used for

communication between the USCDB and the
provisioning system
FTP/SFTP
Used to upload and download PGW-related files
Subscription
and notification
interface
SOAP
Used for data subscription and notification between

the USCDB and the FE
MCI
A Huawei proprietary interface used for data

subscription and notification between the USCDB and
the FE
OM interface
SNMP
Used by the OMU to report alarms to the OSS

A maintenance interface between the OMU and the
disk array
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OSS
SOAP

OSS
FTP/FTPS
Used to back up data from the OMU database to a

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Type
Interface
Description
third-party FTP or FTPS server
FTP/SFTP
Used to back up data from the USCDB physical

database to a third-party FTP or SFTP server
FTP/SFTP
Used to upload files exported from the USCDB

database to a third-party FTP or SFTP server
Different interfaces that support the same function will not apply to a single NE at the same time.
4.2.2 HSS9860 Interfaces

The HSS9860 provides open and standard interfaces for other network elements (NEs). Figure
4-1 shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs.
igure 4-1 shows the interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860
F
serves as the HLR and SAE-HSS in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
Figure 4-1 Interfaces between the HSS9860 and other NEs when the HSS9860 serves as the
HLR and SAE-HSS in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks
VLR: visitor location register
SMSC: short message service center
USSD center: unstructured supplementary service
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data center
SCP: service control point
GMLC: gateway mobile location center
MME: mobility management entity
S4-SGSN: serving GPRS support node

(supporting the S4 interface)
AAA: authentication, authorization,

and accounting
F
serves as the IMS-HSS in IMS networks.
IMS-HSS in IMS networks
CSCF: call session control function
IM-SSF: IP multimedia service switching function
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SLF in IMS networks
F
serves as the ENS in IMS networks.
ENS in IMS networks
MRFC: multimedia resource function controller
NPDB: number portability database
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F
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EIR in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.
VLR: visitor location register
MME: mobility management

entity
S4-SGSN: serving GPRS support node (supporting the

S4 interface)
Table 4-4 describes the interfaces that the HSS9860 provides in mobile networks.
Table 4-4 Interfaces supported by the HSS9860
Interfac
e
Interwor
king NE
Protocol
Type
Function
Compliance
Standard
S6a
MME
Diameter
Used by the HSS to

send subscription data
and authentication data
to the MME.
3GPP TS 29.272
S13
MME
Diameter
Used by the HSS to

send mobile terminals'
status at the MME's
request.
S6d
S4-SGSN
Diameter
Used by the HSS to

and authentication data
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Interfac
e
Interwor
king NE
Protocol
Type
Function
Compliance
Standard
to the S4-SGSN.
S13'
S4-SGSN
Diameter
Used by the HSS to

status at the S4-SGSN's
request.
SWx
AAA
Diameter
Used by the HSS to

send authentication
data, subscription data,
and location data to the
3GPP AAA server
when mobile stations
attempt to connect to
Non-3GPP networks.
3GPP TS 29.273
SLh
GMLC
Diameter
Used by the HSS to

send routing data
related to location
services to the GMLC.
3GPP TS 29.173
MSC/SM
C
MAP
Used by the HLR to

send routing data to the
MSC or the SMC.
3GPP TS 29.002
MSC
MAP
Used by the HLR to

status at the MSC's
request.
VLR/US
SD
Center
MAP
Used by the HLR to

send location data
and subscriber
management data to
the VLR.
Used by the HLR to

interwork with the
USSD center to
process USSD
services.
Gr
SGSN
MAP
Used by the HLR to

send authentication data
and subscription data to
the SGSN.
Gf
SGSN
MAP
Used by the HLR to

status at the SGSN's
request.
Gc
GGSN
MAP
Used by the HLR to

and location data to the
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Interfac
e
Interwor
king NE
Protocol
Type
Function
Compliance
Standard
GGSN.
J
SCP
MAP
Used by the HLR to

send location data and
status information to the
SCP to implement
intelligent services.
Lh
GMLC
MAP
Used by the HLR to

send routing data
related to location
services to the GMLC.
SOAP
Service
provision
ing
system
SOAP
Used by the HSS or the

HLR to interwork with
the service provisioning
system to achieve
service provisioning.
SOAP 1.2
MML
Service
provision
ing
system
MML
Used by the HSS or the

HLR to interwork with
the service provisioning
system to achieve
service provisioning.
Man-machine language
(complies with Huawei
proprietary standards)
Simple
Network
Manage
ment
Protocol
(SNMP)/
MML/S
OAP/NT
P/FTP/F
TPS
M2000
SNMP
SNMP
SNMP v2c
MML
SNMP v3
SOAP
IETF
NTP
Used by the
HSS9860 to report
alarms to the
M2000.
RFC 1305
FTP/FTP
S
SOAP 1.2
Network Time
Protocol (NTP)
FTP/FTPS
MML
Used by the
HSS9860 to receive
MML commands
from the M2000.
SOAP
Used by the
HSS9860 to receive
SOAP commands
from the M2000.
NTP
Used by the
HSS9860 to
synchronize OMU
system time with the
M2000 system time.
FTP/FTPS
Used by the
HSS9860 to save
OMU data to an
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Interfac
e
Interwor
king NE
Protocol
Type
Function
Compliance
Standard
FTP/FTPS server.
Cx
I-CSC
F
Diameter
/SCTP
S-CS
CF
Diameter
/TCP
Used by the HSS to

send S-CSCF's
capacity set at the
I-CSCF's request for
the I-CSCF to select
an S-CSCF to serve
the calling
subscriber.
3GPP TS 29.228
3GPP TS 29.229
Used by the HSS to

send backup data at
the S-CSCF's
request for the
S-CSCF to
implement
redundancy
networking.
Gi
GGSN
RADIUS/U
DP
Used by the HSS to

send Early IMS
authentication data at
the GGSN's request.
3GPP TS 33.978
Sh
AS
Diameter
Used by the HSS to

at AS' request.
3GPP TS 29.328
3GPP TS 29.329
Si
IM-SSF
MAP/SIGT
RAN
Used by the HSS to

send subscribers'
CAMEL subscription
information (CSI) at
IM-SSF's request.
3GPP TS 23.278
Dx
I-CSC
F
Diameter
/SCTP
3GPP TS 29.228
3GPP TS 29.229
S-CS
CF
Diameter
/TCP
3GPP TS 29.228
3GPP TS 29.229
Dh
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AS
Diameter
Used by the SLF to

send the address of
the serving HSS at
the
I-CSCF/S-CSCF's
request if multiple
HSS devices are
deployed in the IMS
network.
Reserved if only one

HSS is deployed.
Used by the SLF to

send the address of
the serving HSS at
the AS's request if
multiple HSS
devices are deployed
in the IMS network.

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Interfac
e
Interwor
king NE
Protocol
Type
Function
DNS/EN
UM
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P-CS
CF
I-CSC
F
S-CS
CF
AS
MRF
C
DNS
Compliance
Standard
Reserved if only one

HSS is deployed.
Used by the ENS to

send DNS/ENUM
query results at a
DNS/ENUM client's
request.

RFC 1034
RFC 1035
RFC 1886
RFC 2181
RFC 2782
RFC 2915
RFC 2916
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5 Reliability
Reliability
5.1 Hardware Reliability

Redundancy and Backup Design
The HSS9860 adopts a redundancy and backup design to ensure system reliability. When a
component is faulty, the redundancy component automatically takes over services from the
faulty component, thereby ensuring uninterrupted service processing.
Reliable Power Supply

The HSS9860 uses the following technologies to ensure high reliability of the power supply
system:
The power modules use a distributed structure. When a power module is faulty, the load
is automatically distributed to other power modules, thereby ensuring uninterrupted
power supply.
The input voltage is monitored, and an alarm is generated if the input voltage is outside
the normal range.
The power supply system is protected against sharp voltage fluctuation and lightning.
The boards are protected against over-voltage, over-current, and reverse-polarity

connection.
Distributed Structure of Boards

The boards of the HSS9860 work in active/standby mode or load-sharing mode. When a
board is faulty, the other board automatically takes over services from the faulty board,
thereby ensuring uninterrupted service processing.
IP-based Dual-Plane Communication

The HSS9860 is configured with two SWUs. Each SWU is connected to service processing
boards in star mode. With the help of the dual-star structure, service processing will not be
adversely affected by single-point failures. The HSS9860 uses two planes, one for service
data exchange and the other for signaling exchange. The two planes are independent of each
other, improving the system reliability.
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5.2 Software Reliability

Distributed Structure of Software Modules
The software modules of the HSS9860 use a distributed structure. Therefore, a single-point
failure does not adversely affect service processing. This improves the system reliability.
Flow Control
The HSS9860 uses the flow control mechanism. When a congestion occurs, the HSS9860
discards low-priority messages, ensuring service processing for most subscribers.
The flow control mechanism involves the following:
Monitors and analyzes the processor load and resource utilization in real time to
implement adaptive flow control.
Enables high-speed processing of the commands sent from the provisioning system.
When the traffic exceeds the maximum processing capability of the system, flow control
is started to ensure system security.
Provides configurable flow control parameters to implement forced flow control.
Automatic Load Balancing

The HSS9860 uses software technologies to implement automatic load balancing among the
same type of boards. This improves system stability and reliability.
Automatic Fault Detection and Self-Healing

The HSS9860 takes the following real-time fault monitoring and self-healing measures:
Automatic detection of hardware and software faults
Automatic running of troubleshooting programs to rectify faults in key hardware or

software components
Automatic switchover of services to the standby component if a fault cannot be rectified
Rollback upon Upgrade Failure

The HSS9860 provides the rollback function, which allows the subscriber data and system
version to be restored to the pre-upgrade state when an upgrade fails. This function minimizes
the adverse impact caused by upgrade failures.
In-Memory Data Management

The HSS9860 stores all subscriber data in the memory. The hard disks provide only
permanent storage of the subscriber data. Therefore, service processing is independent of the
external storage device. The boards can process services normally even if the external storage
device is faulty.
Distributed Storage of Subscriber Data

The HSS9860 distributes subscriber data in data service unit (DSU) clusters working in
load-sharing mode. All the DSU nodes in a DSU cluster store the same subscriber data and
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work in load-sharing mode. If a DSU board is faulty, the subscriber data will not be lost and
the system can continue providing services.
Backup and Restoration of Subscriber Data

The HSS9860 stores subscriber data in different physical devices, thereby ensuring the
security of subscriber data. The multi-level data backup involves the following:
The subscriber data is stored in the memory of different boards, which form clusters.
Each cluster has master and slave nodes. The master node synchronizes data to the slave
node on a real-time basis.
The subscriber data stored in the board memory is backed up to the local hard disks of
the board.
The subscriber data stored in the board memory is backed up to the disk array.
Accordingly, there are three ways to restore data:
Restoring data from the master node in the same cluster
Restoring data from the local hard disk
Restoring data from the disk array
Data Consistency Check

The HSS9860 checks data consistency between:
Master and slave nodes of a HSS9860
In-memory database and physical database of a HSS9860
Active and redundancy HSS9860s (only with the geographic redundancy solution)
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Technical Specifications
6.1 Performance Specifications

Table 6-1 lists the performance specifications of the HSS9860.
Table 6-1 HSS9860 performance specifications
Item
Specifications
Maximum number of subscribers supported
GSM and UMTS networks: 60 million

dynamic subscribers or 100 million
static subscribers
EPS networks: 70 million subscribers

IMS networks: 20 million subscribers
Bearer networking modes supported
GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks: 50

million dynamic subscribers or 70
million static subscribers
GSM, UMTS, EPS, and IMS networks:

20 million subscribers
IP networking
TDM networking
TDM/IP hybrid networking
Maximum number of 64 kbit/s TDM links

supported
11,776
Maximum number of 2 Mbit/s TDM links

supported
736
Maximum number of SCTP links supported
11,776
Maximum number of Diameter links

supported
512
Maximum processing speed for commands

from the provisioning system (in full
configuration)
10,000 commands/second
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6.2 Reliability Specifications

Table 6-2 lists the reliability specifications of the HSS9860.
The reliability specifications apply only if the HSS9860 uses the redundancy solution.
Table 6-2 Reliability specifications of the HSS9860

Item
Specifications
System repair rate
3%
Availability
99 9999%
Fault detection rate
> 95%
Mean time to repair (MTTR)
< 1 hour
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
1151027 hours
Service interruption time of each upgrade or

expansion
< 10 seconds
Average service interruption time in a year
< 30 seconds
Duration from system power-on to service

ready
Success rate of switchovers to redundancy

components
> 95%
Board switchover duration
6.3 Power Consumption Specifications

Table 6-3 lists the power consumption specifications of the HSS9860.
Table 6-3 Power consumption specifications of the HSS9860
Component
Maximum Power
Consumption
Typical Power Consumption
Integrated configuration
cabinet (in full
configuration)
4488 W
3598 W
Extension cabinet (in full

configuration)
6102 W
4848 W
OSTA 2.0 subrack

(including fan boxes and
SWU, SWI, SMM, and
SDM boards)
382 W
268 W
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Component
Maximum Power
Consumption
Typical Power Consumption
UPBA0
125 W
110 W
UPBA2
135 W
110 W
UPBA6
122 W
110 W
USIA1
8W
7W
USIA7
12 W
10 W
USI3
25 W
22 W
USI2
19 W
16 W
LAN switch
60 W
48 W
Disk array
300 W
270 W
6.4 Clock Specifications

Table 6-4 lists the technical specifications of the HSS9860 clock system.
Table 6-4 Technical specifications of the HSS9860 clock system
Item
Specifications
Network
access
parameters
Lowest
accuracy
Stratum-2 clock: 4 x 10-7
Pull-in range
Synchronization accuracy of stratum-2 clock: 4 x 10-7
Stratum-3 clock: 4.6 x 10-6
Synchronization accuracy of stratum-3 clock: 4.6 x

10-6
Long-term
phase
variation
Maximum
frequency
offset
Stratum-2 clock: 5 x 10-10/day
Maximum
initial
frequency
offset
Stratum-2 clock: < 5 x 10-10/day
Ideal working
status
MR IE 1
Holdover status
MR IE ( ) x + (1/2) x b x s2 + c
Stratum-3 clock: 2 x 10-8/day
Stratum-3 clock: < 1 x 10-8/day
Here, s indicates the time in second, and MRTIE is in

nanosecond (ns).
Stratum-2 clock:
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Specifications
b = 1.16 x 10-5
c = 1000
Stratum-3 clock:
Clock
working
mode
Input jitter
tolerance
Fast pull-in
Locked
Holdover
Free-run
a = 10
b = 2.3 x 10-4
c = 1000
See Figure 6-1.
Lowest accuracy: the maximum frequency offset in a long period (20 years) when the clock works in
free-run mode.
Maximum frequency offset: the maximum relative difference between clock frequencies in a unit
time during continuous running of the clock.
Pull-in range: the maximum frequency bandwidth of the input clock signals that the clock can lock.
Maximum relative time interval error (MRTIE): the variation of maximum peak-to-peak delay of a
tested clock relative to an actual reference clock during the test.
Figure 6-1 Maximum allowed input jitter and lower threshold of wander
If the system is working properly when the jitter frequency of an input signal is 1 kHz and the
signal amplitude is greater than 1.5 UI, then the input signal meets requirements.
UI stands for unit interval. The reciprocal of the digital signal frequency is 1 UI. For example, the UI of
a 2.048-Mbit/s signal is 488 ns.
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6.5 EMC Specifications

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the HSS9860 complies with the following
standards:
EN 55022 class A
CISPR 22 class A
ETSI EN 300 386
VCCI V-3 class A
ICES-003
AS/NZS CISPR 22
CNS 13438
FCC PART 15 class A
GB9254 class A
ETSI ES 201468 level 2
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Environmental Requirements
7.1 Storage Requirements

Climatic Requirements
Table 7-1 lists climatic requirements for equipment storage.
Table 7-1 Climatic requirements for equipment storage
Item
Range
Temperature
-40C to +70C (-40F to 158F)
Temperature change rate
1C/
Relative humidity
10% to 100%
Altitude
Atmospheric pressure
70 kPa to 106 kPa
Solar radiation
112 W/
Heat radiation
W/
Wind speed
/ (65 62 / )
(33 8F/
(16,4 4 )
2
2
Waterproofing Requirements
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stored inside the equipment room, the following requirements must be met:
There is no water on the ground or any other place in the equipment room as
exposure to water may dampen the package.
The equipment is placed away from fire extinguishers and heating pipes.
If the equipment is stored outside the equipment room, the following requirements must
be met:
The package is kept intact.
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No water is found on the ground where the package is placed to prevent water from
seeping into the package.
The package is not exposed to sunlight.
Biological Requirements
The equipment room must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.
Air Cleanliness Requirements

The equipment must be stored in an environment that is free from explosive, conductive,
magnetic conductive, and corrosive dust.
The density of mechanically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 7-2
Table 7-2 Density requirements for mechanically active substances in equipment storage
Mechanically Active Substance
Density
Suspended dust
Deposited dust
Sand
NOTE
Suspended
:
: 75
: 15
75
15
1
The density of chemically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 7-3.
Table 7-3 Density requirements for chemically active substances in equipment storage
Chemically Active Substance
Density
SO2
0.3 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3
H2S
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
NO2
0.5 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3
NH3
1.0 mg/m3 to 3.0 mg/m3
Cl2
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.3 mg/m3
HCl
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
HF
0.01 mg/m3 to 0.03 mg/m3
O3
0.05 mg/m3 to 0.1 mg/m3
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Mechanical Stress Requirements

Table 7-4 lists the mechanical stress requirements for equipment storage.
Table 7-4 Mechanical stress requirements for equipment storage
Item
Sub Item
Vibration
Frequency for the
Fixed Shift
Vibration
Frequency for the
Fixed
Acceleration
Sinusoidal
oscillation
Shift
No requirements
Acceleration
No requirements
2
ft/s2)
Frequency range
2 Hz to 9 Hz
9 Hz to 200 Hz
Impulse response
spectrum II
25
Static payload
5 P
Unsteady impulse
( 28
/ 2 (65.62
/ 2 (820.2 ft/s2)
NOTE
Impulse response spectrum
Refers to the maximum response curve of the accelerated speed generated by the equipment under the
specified impulse motivation. Impulse response spectrum II means that the duration of half-sine impulse
response spectrum is 6 ms.
Static payload
Refers to the downward pressure that the packaged equipment can bear from above when piled in the
specified way.
7.2 Transportation Requirements

Table 7-5 lists climatic requirements for equipment transportation.
Table 7-5 Climatic requirements for equipment transportation
Item
Range
Temperature
-40C to +70C (-40F to 158F)
3C/
Relative humidity
10% to 100%
Altitude
70 kPa to 106 kPa
Solar radiation
112 W/
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Range
Heat radiation
W/
Wind speed
/ (65 62 / )
Waterproofing Requirements
During transportation, the following requirements must be met:
The package is kept intact.
Waterproofing measures are taken in the transportation vehicles to prevent water from
seeping into the package.
There is no water inside the transportation vehicles.
The transportation vehicles must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.

The transportation vehicles must be free from explosive, conductive, magnetic conductive,
and corrosive dust.
The density of mechanically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table 7-6.
Table 7-6 Density requirements for mechanically active substances in equipment transportation
Density
Suspended dust
No requirements
Deposited dust
Sand
NOTE
:
: 75
: 15
75
15
1
Table 7-7 Density requirements for chemically active substances in equipment transportation
Density
SO2
0.3 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3
H2S
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
NO2
0.5 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3
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NH3
1.0 mg/m3 to 3.0 mg/m3
Cl2
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.3 mg/m3
HCl
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
HF
0.01 mg/m3 to 0.03 mg/m3
O3
0.05 mg/m3 to 0.1 mg/m3

Table 7-8 lists the mechanical stress requirements for equipment transportation.
Table 7-8 Mechanical stress requirements for equipment transportation
Item
Sub Item
Vibration
Frequency for
the Fixed
Shift
Vibration
Frequency for
the Fixed
Acceleration
Vibration
Frequency for
the Fixed
Acceleration
Sinusoidal
oscillation
Shift
75
in.)
No
requirements
No
requirements
Acceleration
No
requirements
2
/2
(65.62 ft/s2)
4
/2
(131.23 ft/s2)
Frequency
range
2 Hz to 9 Hz
9 Hz to 200 Hz
200 Hz to 500
Hz
Acceleration
spectrum
density
10 m2/s3
3 m2/s3
1 m2/s3
Frequency
range
2 Hz to 9 Hz
9 Hz to 200 Hz
200 Hz to 500
Hz
Impulse
response
spectrum II
Static payload
Random
oscillation
Unsteady
impulse
( 3
/ 2 (984.24 ft/s2)
NOTE
Static payload
specified way.
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7.3 Operational Requirements

Table 7-9 lists climatic requirements for short- or long-term use of the equipment.
Table 7-9 Climatic requirements for short- or long-term use of the equipment
Item
Range
Temperature
Long term: +5C to +40C (41F to 104F)

Short term: -5C to +55C (23F to 131F)
Relative humidity
Long term: 5% to 85%

Short term: 5% to 90%
Altitude
(13,123 2 )
70 kPa to 106 kPa
3C/
(37 4F/
Solar radiation
W/
Heat radiation
W/
Wind speed
/ (3 28 / )
The equipment room must be protected against epiphytes, mildew, and rodents.

The equipment room must be free from explosive, conductive, magnetic conductive, and
corrosive dust.
The density of mechanically active substances must meet the requirements listed in Table
7-10.
Table 7-10 Density requirements for mechanically active substances during equipment operation
Density
Suspended dust
24
Deposited dust
15
Sand
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Density
NOTE
:
: 75
: 15
75
15
1
Table 7-11 Density requirements for chemically active substances during equipment operation
Density
SO2
0.3 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3
H2S
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
NO2
0.5 mg/m3 to 1.0 mg/m3
NH3
1.0 mg/m3 to 3.0 mg/m3
Cl2
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.3 mg/m3
HCl
0.1 mg/m3 to 0.5 mg/m3
HF
0.01 mg/m3 to 0.03 mg/m3
O3
0.05 mg/m3 to 0.1 mg/m3

Table 7-12 lists the mechanical stress requirements for equipment operation.
Table 7-12 Mechanical stress requirements for equipment operation
Item
Sub Item
Vibration
Frequency for the
Fixed Shift
Vibration
Frequency for the
Fixed
Acceleration
Sinusoidal
oscillation
Shift
35
No requirements
Acceleration
No requirements
1
ft/s2)
Frequency range
5 Hz to 9 Hz
9 Hz to 200 Hz
Impulse response
spectrum II
Static payload
Unsteady impulse
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Item
Sub Item
Vibration
Frequency for the
Fixed Shift
Vibration
Frequency for the
Fixed
Acceleration
NOTE
Static payload
specified way.
Anti-Shock Requirements
The HSS9860 complies with the ETS 300 019-2-4-AMD standards and YDN5083 defined by
the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) in China.
Sound-Proof Requirements
The noise level must be lower than 7.2 bel. The reference standard is EST 300 753, and the
test standard is ISO7779.
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1.1 Product Positioning

Equipment identity register (EIR) in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks.

Home subscriber server (HSS) in evolved packet system (EPS) networks

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Figure 1-1 HSS9860's networking in GSM, UMTS, and EPS networks

UTRAN: universal terrestrial

E-UTRAN: evolved universal

MSC: mobile switching

SGSN: serving GPRS support

GGSN: gateway GPRS

SCP: service control

HSS: home subscriber server

GMLC: gateway mobile

S-GW: serving gateway

P-GW: PDN gateway

ePDG: evolved packet

CDMA: Code Division

WLAN: wireless local

ADSL: Asymmetric Digital

PSTN: public switched

CS: circuit switched

PS: packet switched

EPC: evolved packet

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Figure 1-2 shows the HSS9860's networking in IMS networks.

DNS: domain name system

ENUM: E.164 number to URI

AS: application server

S-CSCF: serving-call session

MRFC: multimedia resource

MGCF: media gateway control

PCRF: policy and

SBC: session border

P-CSCF: proxy-call session

ATCF: access transfer

ATGW: access transfer

CDMA: Code Division

Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity

LAN: local area network

FTTx: fiber to the x

TDM: time division