Nortel GSM/UMTS AMA Cartridge Pack Supported GSM Releases and Version Hiding

D Nortel GSM/UMTS AMA Cartridge Pack Supported GSM Releases and Version Hiding

This appendix describes the supported GSM releases and version hiding in Oracle Communications Offline Mediation Controller Nortel GSM/UMTS AMA Cartridge Pack.

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About the Supported GSM Versions

This release supports GSM 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19. In addition, one-to-one input and output file matching is supported for:

GSM18 in -> GSM18 out
GSM18 in -> GSM16 out
GSM16 in -> GSM16 out
GSM16 in -> GSM15 out
GSM15 in -> GSM15 out

Table D-1 lists the instances that support version hiding.

Table D-1 Version Hiding Instances

In: AMA DIRP	Out: AMA DIRP and NRTT
GSM 19	GSM 19
GSM 19	GSM 18
GSM 19	GSM 17
GSM 18	GSM 18
GSM 18	GSM 17
GSM 18	GSM 16
GSM 18	GSM 15
GSM 17	GSM 17
GSM 17	GSM 16
GSM 17	GSM 15
GSM 16	GSM 16
GSM 16	GSM 15
GSM 15	GSM 15
GSM 13	GSM 13
GSM 18	GSM 18
GSM 18	GSM 17
GSM 18	GSM 16
GSM 18	GSM 15
GSM 17	GSM 17
GSM 17	GSM 15
GSM 16	GSM 16
GSM 16	GSM 15
GSM 15	GSM 15

Note:

GSM18 in -> GSM16 out and GSM16 in -> GSM15 out are supported only for Database.

Table D-2 lists the instances that support version hiding.

Table D-2 Version Hiding Instances

In: AMA DIRP	Out: ASN.1
GSM 18	GSM 18
GSM 17	GSM 17
GSM 16	GSM 16
GSM 15	GSM 15
GSM 13	GSM 13

Version Hiding For GSM 19 Data Fields

Table D-3 lists the GSM 19 data fields that support version hiding.

Table D-3 Version Hiding for GSM 19 Data Fields

Data Field	GSM 19	GSM 18	Version hidingGSM 19 to GSM 18	Version hidingGSM 19 to GSM 17
Called Equipment (or Served Equipment)	New Combination are supported 1-5 Values FFFFF 6-19 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 20-21 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 22 Value C	BCD/Hex string with 22 characters. There is no encoding	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).
Called IMSI Number	New field in module MNP	Field is dropped	Field is dropped	Field is dropped
Calling Equipment (or Served Equipment)	New Combination are supported 1-5 Values FFFFF 6-19 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 20-21 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 22 Value C	BCD/Hex string with 22 character. There is no encoding	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding)	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding)
Post -Translated Called Party Number	New field in module GA	Field is dropped	Field is dropped	Field is dropped
Served IMEI	Character size is increased from 16 to 22. 1-5 Values FFFFF 6-19 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 20-21 Values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 22 Value C	BCD/Hex string with 16 characters. There is no encoding 15 values {0,1,2…9,A,B…F} 16 value C	Characters 1-4 and 20-21 are dropped	Field is dropped
SS Code (Supplementary Service Code)	New combinations are supported. New Value: Character 3 is F	This Combination is not introduced	If the value of SS Code is 0A1C , No action required. If the value of SS Code is 0FFC , Drop the module	If the value of SS Code is 0A1C , No action required. If the value of SS Code is 0FFC , Drop the module
Result Indicator	New combinations are supported. New Value: Character 2 - 3 is 59	This Combination is not introduced	Combination that is not supported mapped to '00'	Combination that is not supported mapped to '00'

Version Hiding For GSM 18 Data Fields

Table D-4 lists the GSM 18 data fields that support version hiding.

Table D-4 Version Hiding for GSM 18 Data Fields

Data Field	Change	Version hidingGSM 18 to GSM 17	Version hidingGSM 18 to GSM 16	Version hidingGSM 18 to GSM 15
Calling / Called Subscriber Category	New combinations are supported. New values: 017-223,225,227, 229,231,233,235, 237,239,241,243, 245,247,249,251, 253,255	Combinations that are not supported are mapped to '000'.	Combinations that are not supported are mapped to '000'.	Combinations that are not supported are mapped to '000'.
Call Duration	Now contains 14 characters to capture additional information.	Characters 1 to 3 and 12 to 13 are dropped. Characters 4 to 10 map to characters 1 to 7, if character "1" has a value of "1". Otherwise, characters 5 to 11 map to characters 1 to 7.	Characters 1 to 3 and 12 to 13 are dropped. Characters 4 to 10 map to characters 1 to 7, if character "1" has a value of "1". Otherwise, characters 5 to 11 map to characters 1 to 7.	Characters 1 to 3 and 12 to 13 are dropped. Characters 4 to 10 map to characters 1 to 7, if character "1" has a value of "1". Otherwise, characters 5 to 11 map to characters 1 to 7.
Diagnostic / SMS Result	Character 0-1: value '01' is dropped.	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Protocol-Value "01" will be changed to "00".	Protocol-Value "01" will be changed to "00".
Equipment Identity	Only captures '00001' and '00002'. Otherwise set to 'FFFFF'.	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).
MSC/MGW Number	New mapping.	Field is mapped to MSC Number.	Field is mapped to MSC Number.	Field is mapped to MSC Number.
LCS Record Type	New values: '2' and '5'	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Record is dropped if field value is not equal to 1, 2, 3 or 4.	Record is dropped if field value is not equal to 1, 2, 3 or 4.
MSC Number	New field in structure code 0021. Composed of two field types: Numbering Plan Identifier and BCD or Full Hex String	Field is dropped in structure code 0021.	Field is dropped in structure code 0021.	Field is dropped in structure code 0021.
Identity Of Target UE	Field is dropped.	No change.	No change.	No change.
Served Party	New field in structure code.	Field maps to "Identity Of Target UE" field.	Field maps to "Identity Of Target UE" field.	Field maps to "Identity Of Target UE" field.
Served MSISDN	New field in structure code 0021. Composed of two field types: Numbering Plan Identifier and BCD or Full Hex String	Field is dropped in structure code 0021.	Field is dropped in structure code 0021.	Field is dropped in structure code 0021.
Requesting Mobile Location Centre (MLC)	New field in structure code. Composed of two field types: Numbering Plan Identifier and BCD or Full Hex String	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Privacy Notification	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Privacy Override	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Positioning Data	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
LCS Diagnostic	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
System Type	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Served IMEI	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Emergency Service Routing Digits (ESRD-Digits)	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Emergency Service Routing Key (ESRK-Key)	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
LCS Priority Level	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
RNC ID	New field in module code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Supplementary Services/ AoC Parameter/ Supplementary Service Code	New values: 'b0'	Value 'b0' mapped to default value '00'.	Value 'b0' mapped to default value '00'.	Value 'b0' mapped to default value '00'.
Operation Indication	New value: '6'	Value '6' mapped to default value '0'.	Value '6' mapped to default value '0'.	Value '6' mapped to default value '0'.
Patch Identity	New field in module code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped since module 28 is not supported.
Bearer Independent Core Network	New module.	Module is dropped.	Module is dropped.	Module is dropped.
BICN ModuleCode	New field in new module code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
BICN MGW Number	New field in new module code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
BICN MGW Seizure Time	New field in new module code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
BICN Backbone Media Type	New field in new module code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
BICN Access Media Type	New field in new module code.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Ms Class Mark	Character 4: only captures value 0 to 4, and value '7' is dropped. Character 8,9,10,14 always set to 'F'.	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Characters 8 to 15 are dropped. If the character "2" has a value of "2", it is mapped to a value of "1". If the character "3" has a value of "1", it is mapped to a value of "0". If the character "4" has a value of "7", it is mapped to a value of "0". If the character "1" has a value of "1", then characters 5 and 6 are mapped to a value of "0". If the character "1" has a value of "2", then characters 5 and 6 are mapped as is. The character "7" is always mapped to a value of "0".	Characters 8 to 15 are dropped. If the character "2" has a value of "2", it is mapped to a value of "1". If the character "3" has a value of "1", it is mapped to a value of "0". If the character "4" has a value of "7", it is mapped to a value of "0". If the character "1" has a value of "1", then characters 5 and 6 are mapped to a value of "0". If the character "1" has a value of "2", then characters 5 and 6 are mapped as is. The character "7" is always mapped to a value of "0".
Supplementary Service Action	Captures value from '0' to '5'. Value '6' is dropped.	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).
Channel Type	No Change.	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	If Character 3 is equal to "0" and Character 1 is equal to "2" then the Data Rate Character (Character 4) value of "8" is mapped to value "0".	Channel Rate and Type Character (Character 2) values are mapped. If Character 1 has a value of "1", then the Character 2 values of 0, 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are mapped to "3". If Character 1 has a value of "2", then the Character 2 values of 0, 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are mapped to "4". If Character 1 has a value of "2", then the Character 2 values of 0, 1 and 5 are mapped to "3". If Character 1 has a value of "2" or "6" then the Character 2 values of 0, 1 and 5 are mapped to "4". If Character 3 has a value of "0" and Character 1 has a value of "2" then the Character 4 value of 8 is mapped to "0".
Module Code 9	No Change.	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Module Code is dropped for Structure Code 13, 14, 15 and 16.	Module Code is dropped for Structure Code 13, 14, 15 and 16.

Version Hiding For GSM 17 Data Fields

Table D-5 lists the GSM 17 data fields that support version hiding.

Table D-5 Version Hiding for GSM 17 Data Fields

Data field	Change	Version hiding GSM 17 to GSM 16	Version hiding GSM 17 to GSM 15
Access Network	If the field is not present, the default value is now 0C.	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Contents are mapped directly.
Answer Time	Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
Call Type Code	Now includes value 003 - Location Update Call.	Structure codes with Call Type Code = 3 are dropped.	Structure codes with Call Type Code = 3 are dropped.
Carrier Connect Timestamp	Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time
Channel Allocation Time	Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
Correlation ID / ETC Parm2	New field.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
CSI	CSI field can now capture a value for M-CSI information (value 7).	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Field is dropped.
Date and Time	Can now contain a time zone offset value: characters 14-15 hold the time zone offset.	Characters 14 and 15 set to 00.	Characters 14 and 15 set to 00.
Delivery Timestamp	Encoded using new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
Disconnect Time	Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
Geographical Location of UE 1	Replaces Geographical Location of UE	This field maps to the Geographical Location of UE.	This field maps to the Geographical Location of UE.
Geographical Location of UE 2	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Geographical Location of UE 3	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Geographical Location of UE 4	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Geographical Location of UE 5	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
IN Timestamp 1	Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
IN Timestamp 2	Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
Incoming/Outgoing Trunk Release Time	Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
IC/INC Prefix	Now contains 10 characters to capture the carrier identification codes (CICs) for the Chinese market	Characters 1-8 map to characters 1-4 (truncation on left). Character 9 maps to character 5. Character 10 maps to character 6.	Characters 1-8 map to characters 1-4 (truncation on left). Character 9 maps to character 5. Character 10 maps to character 6.
IWF Activation Timestamp	Encoded using the new format for Date and Time field	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
LCS Client Identity	Composed of two field types: Numbering Plan Identifier and BCD or Full Hex String	Numbering Plan Identifier (first 6 characters) removed and replaced with default characters to make the field look like the 32 character field used in GSM 16. Characters 1-6 map to value 'FFFFFF' Characters 7 -32 map directly from GSM 17 characters 7-32.	Numbering Plan Identifier (first 6 characters) removed and replaced with default characters to make the field look like the 32 character field used in GSM 15. Characters 1-6 map to value 'FFFFFF' Characters 7-32 map directly from GSM 17 characters 7-32.
LCS Record Type	New supported value 5 represents MO-LR: Autonomous Self Location for Assistance Data	Value '5' mapped to default value 'F'.	Value '5' mapped to default value 'F'.
MM Event	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
MS Classmark	Now contains 16 char to capture additional info	Character 7 set to '0'. Characters 8-15 dropped.	Char 7 always set to '0'. Char 8-15 dropped.
New AN	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
New Cell - SAC Id	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
New LAC	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
New MSC Id	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Old AN	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Old Cell - SAC Id	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Old LAC	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Old MSC Id	New field	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Record Count	New maximum value is 000065535.	Contents are mapped directly (no version hiding).	Field is dropped.
Record Header	Contains the new Release Id field, structure code 001 and call type code 003 for the location update record.	Release Id field dropped. Structure Code 0001 dropped. Call Type Code 003 dropped.	Release Id field dropped. Structure Code 0001 dropped. Call Type Code 003 dropped.
Recording Entity	New field.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Release Id	New field.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Release Time	Encoded using new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
SCF ID/ETC Parm1	New field.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Served MSISDN	New field.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Served IMSI	New field.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
SMS Start Stamp	Encoded using new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time	See Date and Time.
SMS Stop Stamp	Encoded using new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time	See Date and Time.
SMS Time Stamp	Encoded using new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time	See Date and Time.
Structure Code	Contains new Location Update record.	Structure code 0001 is dropped.	Structure code 0001 is dropped.
SS Parameters field	Now 32 characters.	Truncation occurs from the left.	Same as GSM 17 - no change.
Unused Timestamp 1	Encoded using new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
Unused Timestamp 2	Encoded using new format for Date and Time field.	See Date and Time.	See Date and Time.
Update Result	New field.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.
Update Time	New field.	Field is dropped.	Field is dropped.

Version Hiding For GSM 16 Data Fields

Table D-6 lists the GSM 16 data fields that support version hiding.

Table D-6 Version Hiding for GSM 16 Data Fields

Data field	Change	Version hidingGSM 16 to GSM 15
Called Number	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.
Calling Number	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.
Called/Calling Subscriber Category	New combinations are supported. New values: 224, 226, 228, 230, 234, 236, 238, 242, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254	Combinations that are not supported are mapped to '000'.
CAMEL Charging	Now allowed on structure code 4.	Module is dropped from illegal structures.
CAMEL SMS Info Module	New module.	Module is dropped.
CAMEL Subscriber Info	New field in module.	Field is dropped.
Channel Type	New combinations allowed.	If the 'Channel Rate and Type' field does not have a value of 3 or 4, this field will be set to 3.
CSI	New field.	Field is dropped.
Data Rate	Increased from two characters to four. Allowable range changed from 0-7 to 0-15.	Out of range values replaced with "007".
Free Format Data	Now 8 free-form fields with total payload of 336 characters. This is an increase from one field with 84 characters.	First and second field are mapped to accommodate 84-character field length.
Generic Address	Now allowed on structure codes 2, 3, 14, 16 and 18.	Module is dropped from illegal structures.
Generic Identity	New value=01600	GSM version specific value is substituted (i.e. 01500).
GSM Assisting SSP Info Module	New module.	Module is dropped.
IN Protocol	New field in module.	Field is dropped.
Local Ref Num	New field in module.	Field is dropped.
Patching Info Module	New module.	Module is dropped.
Rate Adaption	New field.	Field is dropped.
SMS Message Type	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.
SMS Validity Period	New field in structure code.	Field is dropped.
SS Code	New value: 46	If SS Code = '046', entire Module Code 05 is dropped.

Version Hiding For GSM 15 Data Fields

Table D-7 lists the GSM 15 data fields that support version hiding.

Table D-7 Version Hiding for GSM 15 Data Fields

Data field	Change	Version hidingGSM 15 to GSM 13
Access Network	New field.	Field is dropped.
Advice of Charge	New values: 02 and 03	Field is set to "00".
Call Reference	New range: 0-262143. (Old range was 0-65535).	Field is wrapped.
Call Type Code	New value: 17	Record is dropped.
Destination Routing Address	Increased from 22 to 32 characters.	Truncated from left.
Generic ID	New value: 01500	Version-specific value is substituted.
IAC	New structure code.	Record is dropped.
Location Services	New structure code.	Record is dropped.
Operation Indication	New value: 5	Field is set to "00".
Record Number	New range: 1-4294967295. (Old range was 1-9994239).	Field is wrapped.
SS Code	New values: 81 and A1.	Field is set to "00".