3 Managing Nodes

You can use Oracle Communications Offline Mediation Designer to add or update nodes in your Node Manager.

To add and update nodes, see the following topics:

Adding Your First Node

After you create a Node Manager, you can add your first node.

To add your first node:

  1. From the Node Managers page, click the name of the Node Manager you want to add a node to.

  2. Click Add Node.

    The Add node dialog box appears.

  3. Select the Name and Type tab and enter the following details:

    • Node Type: Select the type of node that you want to add.

    • Node Name: Enter a unique name for the node.

    • Edit Rules: Click to open a text editor where you can enter your NPL rules. Compile and save your NPL rules.

  4. Fill out the settings for your node type. See “Configuring Node Type Settings” for more information.

  5. Click Add at the bottom right of the dialog box.

Adding Additional Nodes

To add a node to an existing node chain:

  1. From the Node Managers page, click the name of the Node Manager you want to add a node to.

  2. Find the node that you want to add a new node to and click menu icon at the end of the node:

    Menu Icon
  3. From the menu, click Add.

    The Add node dialog box appears.

  4. Select the Name and Type tab and enter the following details:

    • Node Type: Select the type of node that you want to add.

    • Node Name: Enter a unique name of the node.

    • Edit Rules: Click to upload a rule file. See “Creating and Editing Rules” for details.

  5. Fill out the settings for your node type. See "Configuring Node Type Settings" for more information.

  6. Click Add at the bottom right of the dialog box.

Duplicating Nodes

To duplicate an existing node:

  1. From the Node Managers page, click the name of the appropriate Node Manager.

  2. In the node you want to duplicate, click the following icon:

    Menu Icon
  3. From the menu, click Duplicate.

    The Duplicate node dialog box appears.

  4. Enter a new name for the node.

  5. Optionally, edit the rules for the node.

  6. Optionally, edit the settings for your node type. See "Configuring Node Type Settings" for more information.

  7. Click Duplicate at the bottom right of the dialog box.

Editing Nodes

To edit an existing node:

  1. From the Node Managers page, click the name of the appropriate Node Manager.

  2. In the node you want to edit, click the following icon:

    Menu Icon
  3. From the menu, click Edit.

    The Edit node dialog box appears.

  4. Optionally, edit the node type, name, or rules.

  5. Optionally, edit the settings for your node type. See "Configuring Node Type Settings" for more information.

  6. Click Update at the bottom right of the dialog box.

Configuring Node Type Settings

The basic and advanced settings for your node vary based on the node type you select. The following sections specify how to configure the node types that Offline Mediation Designer supports by default:

Configuring RADIUS CC Settings

Table 3-1 describes the basic settings for a RADIUS CC node.

Table 3-1 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

RADIUS Request Port

Enter the port number on which RADIUS server is listening for requests.

Idle Record Write Time

Enter the duration, in seconds, the CC node waits before writing an idle record.

Add Client

Click to add a RADIUS client. Afterward, the RADIUS client drawer opens.

IP Address

Enter the IPv4 address for the client.

Secret

Enter the shared secret key used to encrypt communication between the RADIUS client and the node.

Submit

Click to add the RADIUS client configuration to the node.


Edit Icon

Click to edit the RADIUS client’s configuration.


Delete Icon

Client to delete the RADIUS client from the node.

Table 3-2 describes the advanced settings for a RADIUS CC node.

Table 3-2 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the limit is reached, a new file is created.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for the RADIUS CC node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size (in bytes) for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring GTP Data Collection CC Settings

Table 3-3 describes the basic settings for a GTP Data Collection CC node.

Table 3-3 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Receive Port

Enter the UDP port number on which the GTP Data Collection node listens for incoming GTP messages from the network element, such as SGSN or GGSN. This port must be configured to match the port used by the sending network element.

Send Port

Enter the port number the CC node uses to send GTP request to the GSNs.

Request Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits for a response to a GTP request message before retransmitting the request or considering the connection failed.

Response Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits to receive a response to a GTP request. If a response is not received within this time, an error may be logged.

Table 3-4 describes the basic settings for a GTP Data Collection CC node.

Table 3-4 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the limit is reached, a new file is created.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for the RADIUS CC node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size (in bytes) for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring GTP Prime Collection CC Settings

Table 3-5 describes the basic settings for a GTP Prime Collection CC node.

Table 3-5 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Port

Enter the port number used to communicate with a database or device. The number must be a positive integer.

Max Packet Size

Enter the maximum size for the UDP packet that the CC node accepts.

Pending Buffer Size

Enter the maximum size of the buffer used to store pending or incomplete data packets.

Enable GSN Monitoring

Select to enable GSN monitoring for this node.

Send Port

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Enter the port number the CC node uses to send GTP requests to the GSNs.

Add

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Click to add a GSN device.

Delete

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Click to delete an existing GSN device.

IP Address

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Enter the IP address of the GSN device.

Port

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Enter the GSN port number that sends data to the CC node.

Request Interval (sec)

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Enter the duration, in seconds, between GTP requests.

Response Timer

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Enter the duration, in seconds, that the CC node waits for a response from the GSN, before re-sending the original request.

Use Node Alive Request

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Select to enable the GTP Prime CC node to send a node alive request to the GSN if it has not received any CDRs in a specific interval. You configure this interval in the Request Interval field.

If the CC node receives a response from the GSN before the interval expires, it does not generate a warning alarm. (This means that the GSN is functioning correctly and has no CDRs for this specific interval).

If the CC node does not receive a response from the GSN before the interval expires, it generates a warning alarm. The CC node clears this warning alarm when it receives CDRs from the GSN or when the GSN responds to the node alive request.

Submit

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Click to add the GSN monitor to the node.

CGF IP Address

Enter the Charging Gateway Function (CGF) IP address for sending a GTP request.

Table 3-6 describes the advanced settings for a GTP Prime Collection CC node.

Table 3-6 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the limit is reached, a new file is created.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for the GTP Prime Collection node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring Diameter CC Settings

Table 3-7 describes the basic settings for a Diameter CC node.

Table 3-7 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Receive Port

Enter the port number that the node monitors for incoming Diameter connections.

Request Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits for Diameter records to be transferred during an established connection before disconnecting from the remote device.

Origin host

Enter the AVP Code 282 to identify the endpoint where the Diameter message originated.

Origin Realm

Enter the AVP Code 296 to identify the realm of the endpoint where the Diameter message originated.

Host IP Address

Enter the AVP Code 257 to specify the IP address of the Diameter node generating the message.

Vendor ID

Enter the AVP Code 266 to specify the IANA-assigned SMI Network Management Private Enterprise Code Vendor ID of the Diameter node generating the message.

Product Name

Enter the vendor assigned name for the product.

Acct Interim Interval

Enter the interval time, in seconds, the client uses when generating accounting records.

Table 3-8 describes the advanced settings for a Diameter CC node.

Table 3-8 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the limit is reached, a new file is created.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for the RADIUS CC node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size (in bytes) for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring 3GPP Session Sequencing EP Node

Table 3-9 describes the basic settings for a 3GPP Session Sequencing EP node.

Table 3-9 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Expiry Interval (minutes)

Enter the time the node waits before the sequence records output is sent to the next node in the chain.

Session Storage Limiting

Select to enable session storage limiting.

Limit

(Only appears when Session Storable Limiting is selected)

Enter the maximum number of out-of-sequence partial records in a session to store before flushing the session.

Log Duplicate Entries

Select to create a log entry for each duplicate record.

Missing Record Monitoring

Select to enable the node to generate alarms or logs for any missing records it detects.

Missing Record Alarm or Log Severity

(Only appears when Missing Record Monitoring is selected)

Select the log level to record: Informational, Warning, Minor, Major, or Critical.

Retain Recent Records

Select to retain recent records.

Buffer Size

(Only appears when Retain Recent Records is selected)

Enter the buffer size required to retain recent records.

Table 3-10 describes the advanced settings for a 3GPP Session Sequencing EP node.

Table 3-10 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Backup NAR Files

Select to back up all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the duration in days, hours, or minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Hot Billing Duplicate CDR Removal EP Node

Table 3-11 describes the basic settings for a Hot Billing Duplicate CDR Removal EP node.

Table 3-11 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Flush Time

Enter the seconds before an aggregated NAR is flushed.

Compression Threshold

Enter the number of state keys to allow before compressing the duplicate key table.

Set Flush Time From

Select when to set or reset the flush time for a given duplicate key table entry. Options include first record and last record.

Log Duplicate Entries

Select to create a log entry for each duplicate record.

Table 3-12 describes the advanced settings for a Hot Billing Duplicate CDR Removal EP node.

Table 3-12 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Backup NAR Files

Select to back up all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the duration in days, hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Nortel Prepaid in SCP CC Settings

Table 3-13 describes the basic settings for a Nortel Prepaid in SCP CC node.

Table 3-13 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Directory Path

Enter the directory path where the CDRs are located.

Local Filesystem

Select this option to access input files stored directly on the local machine using the specified directory path.

File Parse Delay

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the duration to wait before processing a new file.

Time Unit

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Select the unit of measurement, in seconds, minutes, or hours, for the File Parse Delay.

Local File Suffix

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the file extension that allows the node to identify and process data files in the directory.

Remote Filesystem (FTP)

Select to access input files stored on a remote FTP server using the specified directory path.

Add Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Click to add a remote FTP host server.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Select the FTP connection type: Secure (SFTP), Regular, or Passive.

Username

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Enter the user name for the FTP server.

Password

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Enter the password for the FTP server.

Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Enter the FTP server hostname or IP address.

Note: Enter a valid IPv4 address in the 255.255.255.255 notation.

File(s) to Transfer

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Enter the absolute path of the directory from where files should be retrieved. Use an asterisk (*) for a wild card character.

Submit

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Click to add the remote FTP host.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

FTP Interval Unit

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Select the unit for the FTP interval: Minutes or Hours.

Delete Remote Files

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Select to remove files from the FTP server after transfer.

Table 3-14 describes the advanced settings for a Nortel Prepaid in SCP CC node.

Table 3-14 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. Once the limit is reached, a new file is created.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the cartridge waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Enable this option to collect processing statistics for the Nortel collection cartridge. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size (in bytes) for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring GTP Prime Collection (SGSN06) CC Settings

Table 3-15 describes the advanced settings for a GTP Prime Collection (SGSN06) CC node.

Table 3-15 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Port

Enter the port number used to communicate with a database or device.

Max Packet Size

Enter the maximum size for the UDP packet that the CC node accepts.

Pending Buffer Size

Enter the maximum size of the buffer used to store pending or incomplete data packets.

Enable GSN Monitoring

Select to enable GSN monitoring for this node.

Send Port

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Enter the port number the CC node uses to send GTP request to the GSNs.

Add

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Click to add a new GSN device.

Delete

(Only appears when Enable GSN Monitoring is selected)

Click to delete an existing GSN device.

IP Address

(Only appears when you click Add)

Enter the IP address of the GSN device.

Port

(Only appears when you click Add)

Enter the GSN Port number that sends data to the CC node.

Request Interval (sec)

(Only appears when you click Add)

Enter the duration, in seconds, between GTP requests.

Response Timer

(Only appears when you click Add)

Enter the duration, in seconds, that the CC node waits for a response from the GSN before re-sending the original request.

Use Node Alive Request

(Only appears when you click Add)

Select to enable the GTP Prime CC node to send a node alive request to the GSN if it has not received any Call Detail Records (CDRs) in a specific interval. You configure this interval in the Request Interval field.

If the CC node receives a response from the GSN before the interval expires, it will not generate a warning alarm. (This means that the GSN is functioning correctly and does not have any CDRs for this specific interval).

If the CC node does not receive a response from the GSN before the interval expires, it will generate a warning alarm. The CC node will clear this warning alarm when it receives CDRs from the GSN or when the GSN responds to the node alive request.

Submit

Click to add the GSN monitor to the node.

CGF IP Address

Enter the Charging Gateway Function (CGF) IP Address for sending GTP requests.

Table 3-16 describes the advanced settings for a GTP Prime Collection (SGSN06) CC node.

Table 3-16 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. Once the limit is reached, a new file is created.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring Duplicate Check EP Settings

Table 3-17 describes the basic settings for a Duplicate Check EP node.

Table 3-17 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Number of Duplicate Records Per File

Enter the number of record processing threads. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Use Scratch Directory

Select to use the node’s scratch directory as the storage location.

Storage Directory

(Only appears when Use Scratch Directory is not selected)

Enter the directory in which to store duplicate CDRs.

Partition Size

Select the time interval, HOURLY or DAILY, for creating a partition based on the CDR time stamp. These partitions store duplicate check keys used to identify duplicate records.

Retention Limit

Enter how long partitions and duplicate check files are retained before being deleted.

Number of Partitions in Memory

Enter the maximum number of latest partitions to be stored in memory. When the limit is reached, the oldest partition is removed from memory.

Duplicate Records Storage Directory

The directory where rejected duplicate records are written.

Duplicate Records Push Time Unit

Select the time unit, Day, Hour, Min, Sec, or NONE, for pushing/archiving duplicate records from the storage directory.

Duplicate Records Push Time Period

Enter the time period for pushing the duplicate records to the storage directory. For example, if the time unit is Day and the time period is 7, duplicate records are pushed to the storage directory every 7 days.

Number of Duplicate Records Per File

Enter the maximum number of records stored per duplicate file (set to 2000 by default). The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 10000.

Table 3-18 describes the advanced settings for a Duplicate Check EP node.

Table 3-18 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Backup NAR Files

Select to back up all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Record Filter EP Settings

Table 3-19 describes the basic settings for a Record Filter EP node.

Table 3-19 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

API NI Filter Value

Enter the Access Point Name (APN) Network Identifier (NI) to filter records, allowing processing of records associated with a specific network. Click the plus icon after entering the value:

Plus Icon Illustration

APN OI Filter Value

Enter the Access Point Name (APN) Operator Identifier (OI) to filter records, selecting records related to a specific operator's network. Click the plus icon after entering the value:

Plus Icon Illustration

Service Center Filter Value

Enter the Service Center (SC) address to filter records, processing records only if they went through a specific service center. Click the plus icon after entering the value:

Plus Icon Illustration

Record Type

Select the checkboxes in this section to filter records based on the following options:

  • G_CDR

  • S_CDR

  • M_CDR

  • SMO_CDR

  • SMT_CDR

Optional Fields

Select the checkboxes in this section to filter records based on the following options:

  • Node ID

  • Served MSISDN

  • MS Network Capability

  • Routing Area

  • Location Area Code

  • Cell Identity

  • APN Selection Mode

  • Record Extension

  • Local Sequence Number

  • Change Of location

  • Destination Number

  • Diagnostics

Table 3-20 describes the advanced settings for a Record Filter EP node.

Table 3-20 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the cartridge waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such a as stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Flexible Routing Settings

Table 3-21 describes the advanced settings for a Flexible Routing EP node.

Table 3-21 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Zero Rating EP Settings

Table 3-22 describes the advanced settings for a Zero Rating EP node.

Table 3-22 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Content Based Billing Routing Settings

Table 3-23 describes the advanced settings for a Content Based Billing Routing EP node.

Table 3-23 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring 3GPP 32.015 Parsing Enhancers EP Settings

Table 3-24 describes the advanced settings for a 3GPP 32.015 Parsing Enhancers EP node.

Table 3-24 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Subscriber State Management EP Settings

Table 3-25 describes the basic settings for a Subscriber State Management EP node.

Table 3-25 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Lookup File

Enter the path to the lookup file. This file contains data used to enrich or transform subscriber state information.

Lookup Table Name

Enter the name of the specific table or data structure within the lookup file to use for the lookup operation. This allows you to select a particular dataset within a larger lookup file.

Continue on invalid file format

Select to continue processing even if the lookup file has an invalid format. If this option is not selected, processing will halt if an invalid file format is encountered.

Table 3-26 describes the advanced settings for a Subscriber State Management EP node.

Table 3-26 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Record Enhancement Charging EP Settings

Table 3-27 describes the advanced settings for a Record Enhancement Charging EP node.

Table 3-27 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Diameter Parser Settings

Table 3-28 describes the advanced settings for a Diameter Parser EP node.

Table 3-28 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Session Sequencing EP Settings

Table 3-29 describes the basic settings for a Session Sequencing EP node.

Table 3-29 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description

Expiry Interval (minutes)

Enter the duration, in minutes, that the node will hold on to out-of-sequence records before either sequencing them or flushing them.

Log Duplicate Entries

Select to log duplicate record entries.

Missing Record Monitoring

Select to monitor for missing records.

Missing Record Alarm or Log Severity

(Only appears when Missing Record Monitoring is selected)

Select the severity level to assign to missing record events: Informational (Log only), Warning, Minor, Major, Critical.

Table 3-30 describes the advanced settings for a Session Sequencing EP node.

Table 3-30 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Backup NAR Files

Select to back up all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring AVP Mapper EP Settings

Table 3-31 describes the advanced settings for a AVP Mapper EP node.

Table 3-31 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring 3GPP 32.298 Parsing Enhancer (SGSN06) EP Settings

Table 3-32 describes the advanced settings for a 3GPP 32.298 Parsing Enhancer (SGSN06) EP node.

Table 3-32 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the duration, Days, Hours or Minutes, for the "Interval" field.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Session Aggregation AP Settings

Table 3-33 describes the basic settings for a Session Aggregation AP node.

Table 3-33 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Time Based Session Segmentation Select to enable time-based segmentation. Sessions are segmented or aggregated based on the length of time they last.
Segmentation by 1st CDR arrival time

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Select to segment CDRs by first arrival time.

Flush Time

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the seconds before an aggregated NAR is flushed.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the minimum size that an aggregated segment must reach before compression is applied. This value must be between 1 and 300,000,000.

Volume Based Segmentation Select to enable volume-based segmentation. Sessions are segmented or aggregated based on the amount of data transmitted.
Volume Field

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the CDR field name to aggregate based on volume.

Max Volume

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the maximum volume that a segment can reach before it is flushed.

Max volume unit

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Select the units for the maximum volume: KB, MB, GB, or TB.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the minimum size that an aggregated segment must reach before compression is applied. This value must be between 1 and 300,000,000.

Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) Select to enable both time-based and volume-based segmentation. Sessions are segmented based on both the length of time they last, and the amount of data transmitted.
Segmentation by 1st CDR arrival time

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Select to segment CDRs by first arrival time.

Flush Time

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the seconds before an aggregated NAR is flushed.

Volume Field

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the CDR field name to aggregate based on volume.

Max Volume

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the maximum volume.

Max volume unit

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Select the units for the maximum volume: KB, MB, GB, or TB.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the minimum size (in the unit specified in "Max volume limit") that an aggregated segment must reach before compression is applied. This value must be between 1 and 300,000,000.

Schedule Daily CDR Flush Select to flush CDRs daily.
Daily Flush at Time

(Only appears when Schedule Daily CDR Flush is selected)

Enter the time of day when the daily CDR flush should occur in the format HH:MM.

Table 3-34 describes the advanced settings for a Session Aggregation AP node.

Table 3-34 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Record Grouping AP Settings

Table 3-35 describes the basic settings for a Record Grouping AP node.

Table 3-35 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Flush Time Enter the duration, in seconds, before an aggregated NAR is flushed.
Compression Threshold Enter the number of state keys to allow before compressing the duplicate key table.
Set Flush Time From Select when to set or reset the flush time for a given duplicate key table entry. Possible options are First Record and Last Record.
MCC and MNC (IMSI) Enter the Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC) digits of the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) (5 or 6 digits).

Table 3-36 describes the advanced settings for a Record Grouping AP node.

Table 3-36 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Partial CDR Completion Cartridge AP Settings

Table 3-37 describes the basic settings for a Partial CDR Completion Cartridge node.

Table 3-37 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Time Based Session Segmentation Select to enable time-based segmentation. Sessions are segmented or aggregated based on the length of time they last.
Segmentation by 1st CDR arrival time

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Select to segment CDRs by first arrival time.

Flush Time

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the seconds before an aggregated NAR is flushed.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the number of state keys to allow before compressing the duplicate key table. Must be specified in the range of 1 to 30000000.

Volume Based Segmentation Select to enable volume-based segmentation. Sessions are segmented or aggregated based on the amount of data transmitted.
Volume Field

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the CDR field name to aggregate based on volume.

Max Volume

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the maximum volume that a segment can reach before it is flushed.

Max volume unit

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Select the units for the maximum volume: KB, MB, GB, or TB.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected) Fixed at 1000.

Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) Select to enable both time-based and volume-based segmentation. Sessions are segmented based on both the length of time they last, and the amount of data transmitted.
Segmentation by 1st CDR arrival time

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Select to segment CDRs by first arrival time.

Flush Time

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the seconds before an aggregated NAR is flushed.

Volume Field

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the CDR field name to aggregate based on volume.

Max Volume

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the maximum volume that a segment can reach before it is flushed.

Max volume unit

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Select the units for the maximum volume: KB, MB, GB, or TB.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the minimum size that an aggregated segment must reach before compression is applied. This value must be between 1 and 300,000,000.

Must be specified in the range of 1 to 30000000.

Schedule Daily CDR Flush Select to flush CDRs daily.
Daily Flush at Time

(Only appears when Schedule Daily CDR Flush is selected)

Enter the time of day when the daily CDR flush should occur in the format HH:MM.

Table 3-38 describes the advanced settings for a Partial CDR Completion Cartridge node.

Table 3-38 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Session Aggregation for IMS AP Settings

Table 3-39 describes the basic settings for a Session Aggregation for IMS EP node.

Table 3-39 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Flush Time

Enter the interval, in seconds, at which the node sends aggregated NARs to the next node in the chain.

Note: The recommended configuration for the Flush Time is twice the configured Expiry Interval on the Session Sequencing EP. In addition, the Flush Time value should be higher than the configured Interim Accounting value on the CSCF to avoid premature generation of CDRs.

Compression Threshold Enter the number of stale records the node allows before compressing the aggregation table.
Flush Time Enter the time, in minutes, the node waits before generating a partial CDR.

Table 3-40 described the basic setting for a Session Aggregation for IMS EP node.

Table 3-40 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring ASCII Delimited DC Settings

Table 3-41 describes the basic settings for an ASCII Delimited DC node.

Table 3-41 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Send Output Using FTP Select to send the output to a remote system using FTP.
Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select your remote host access. The two options available are Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP directory path.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP login name.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP password.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name of your remote FTP host.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the remote FTP port number. The standard port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the units for the FTP interval: Minutes or Hours.

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-42 describes the advanced settings for an ASCII Delimited DC node.

Table 3-42 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Output File Archive/Delete Select to archive or delete the output files.
Archive File

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected) Select to archive the output files.

Archive Directory path

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the directory to which the output files should be moved after the retention period.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before moving them to archive directory.

Delete Files

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to delete the output files.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Delete Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before deleting them.

Output Directory Path Enter the directory in which to store output files.
File Name Enter the name to prepend to the output file.
Current File Extension Enter the file name extension for files that have not been processed yet.
Processed File Extension Enter the file name extension for processed files.
Time Period to Push Output Enter how long to wait before pushing output files.
Time Unit Select the push output time unit: Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds, or None.
Max Records per Output File Enter the maximum number of records in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 200000.
Field Delimiter Enter the characters for delimiting field names.
Field Container Enter the characters for wrapping each field. (Empty for none).
Include Header in Output Select to include the header in the output file.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring XML DC Settings

Table 3-43 describes the basic settings for an XML DC node.

Table 3-43 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Send Output Using FTP Select to send the output to a remote system using FTP.
Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select your remote host access. The two options available are Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP directory path.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP login name.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP password.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name of your remote FTP host.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the remote FTP port number. The standard port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the units for the FTP interval. (Minutes, Hours).

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-44 describes the advanced settings for an XML DC node.

Table 3-44 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Output File Archive/Delete Select to archive or delete the output files.
Archive File

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to archive the output files.

Archive Directory path

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the directory to which the output files should be moved after the retention period.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before moving them to archive directory.

Delete Files

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to delete the output files.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Delete Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before deleting them.

Output Directory Path Enter the directory in which to store output files.
File Name Enter the name to prepend to the output file.
Current File Extension Enter the file name extension for files that have not been processed yet.
Processed File Extension Enter the file name extension for processed files.
Time Period to Push Output Enter the time period before pushing output files.
Time Unit Select the unit of time in days, hours, minutes, or seconds.
Max Records per Output File Enter the maximum number of records in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 200000.
Field Delimiter Enter the characters for delimiting field names.
Field Container Enter the characters for wrapping each field. (Empty for none).
Include Header in Output Select to include the header in the output file.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring 3GPP 32.015 ASN.1 DC Settings

Table 3-45 describes the basic settings for a 3GPP 32.015 Parsing Enhancers EP node.

Table 3-45 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Output Directory Path Enter the directory in which to store output files.
File Name Enter the base name for the output files. The node appends a sequence number and file extension to this name.
Current File Extension Enter the file name extension to use while the output file is still being written.
Processed File Extension Enter the file extension for completed output files.
Time Period to Push Output Enter the time period after which the output file should be closed and finalized, even if the "Max Records per Output File" limit has not been reached.
Time Unit Select the push output unit: Minutes, Hours, or Days.
Encoding Option Select an encoding method for the ASN.1 data. Options are Definite and Indefinite.
Send Output Using FTP

Select to send the output from this node to a remote system using FTP.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the remote host type: Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the path to the directory on the remote FTP server where the output files should be stored.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the user name to use for authenticating with the remote FTP server.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the password for the FTP server.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name or IP address of the remote FTP server.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the port number to use for connecting to the remote FTP server. The default FTP port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the unit for the FTP interval: Minutes or Hours.

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the file extension that should be given to the transferred output files on the remote FTP server.

Table 3-46 describes the advanced settings for a 3GPP 32.015 Parsing Enhancers EP node.

Table 3-46 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring RADIUS DC Settings

Table 3-47 describes the basic settings for a RADIUS DC node.

Table 3-47 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
RADIUS Response Port Enter the UDP port number on which the RADIUS DC node listens for responses from the RADIUS server. The default port is 1814. Note that the default port for RADIUS accounting is 1813.
Shared Secret Enter the secret key that is shared between the RADIUS client and the RADIUS server. This secret is used to encrypt passwords and ensure secure communication between the client and server. This key should be known by both the RADIUS client and server.
Retransmit Interval Enter the time interval (in seconds) after which the RADIUS client retransmits a request if it does not receive a response from the server. The default value is 5 seconds.
Expiration Time Enter the duration (in seconds) after which a RADIUS request is considered to have timed out if no response is received. The default value is 60 seconds.
RADIUS Server Enter the IP address or host name of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Request Port Enter the UDP port number on which the RADIUS server is listening for authentication requests. The default port is 1813.

Table 3-48 describes the advanced settings for a RADIUS DC node.

Table 3-48 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the limit is reached, a new file is created.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for the RADIUS CC node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size (in bytes) for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring 3GPP IMS ASN.1 DC Settings

Table 3-49 describes the basic settings for a 3GPP IMS ASN.1 DC node.

Table 3-49 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Send Output Using FTP Select to send the output to a remote system using FTP.
Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select your remote host access. The two options available are Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP directory path.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP login name.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP password.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name of your remote FTP host.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the remote FTP port number. The standard port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the units for the FTP interval: Minutes or Hours.

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-50 describes the advanced settings for a 3GPP IMS ASN.1 DC node.

Table 3-50 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring OCECE DC Settings

Table 3-51 describes the basic settings for an OCECE DC node.

Table 3-51 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Duplicate request directory Enter a valid duplicate request file directory.
Success response directory Enter a valid success response file directory.
Suspense directory Enter a valid suspense file directory.
No-response directory Enter a valid no-response file directory
Delayed response directory Enter a valid delayed response file directory.
Duplicate response directory Enter a valid duplicate response file directory.

Table 3-52 describes the advanced settings for an OCECE DC node.

Table 3-52 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description

Batch Size

Enter the number of records that will be submitted by Offline Mediation Controller to ECE before waiting for responses. Larger batch sizes may help improve throughput. and may require the Waiting time per batch to be increased to permit all responses to be received from ECE before submitting the next batch.

Max records per suspense/success file

Enter the maximum number of records per file that should be written in the OMC_home/ocomc/suspense or the OMC_home/ocomc/success directory. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 50000.

Waiting time per batch

Enter the duration, in milliseconds, the node waits for the batch to be processed. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 1800000.

Timeout for Archiving NAR files

Enter the frequency at which partially filled no-response, duplicate, and bad NAR records should be closed and moved to their corresponding destination locations. This permits partially filled files of failed NARs to be closed and moved (the max file size is controlled by the OCECESuspenseBatchSize configuration or, by default, will be 10000 records).

Response Timeout

Enter the frequency with which the node should check for requests that have not received a response from ECE. The records are stored in memory until there is a response. Any record that has been waiting for a response for more than the "Response Timeout" will be written to the no-response NAR file. Note that as this parameter controls both the timeout and the frequency with which this check is executed, a no-response would be detected at latest two times the value of this timeout.

Request Throttling

Select in cases where the ECE server may not be responding as quickly as normal; it can be helpful to pause submission of more work for a short time. When enabled, the number of outstanding requests will be checked after each batch. If the number of outstanding requests is larger than the 'High-Water Mark', processing of the record stream will be halted until the number of outstanding requests drops below the 'Low-Water Mark'.

Output bad records as NAR

Select to generate a NAR for the bad records.

Log success records

Select to enable writing the records successfully processed by the ECE to a file in the OMC_home/ocomc/success directory. When enabled, the OCECE DC node logs successfully processed ECE records to the success file. This feature is particularly useful when the advice of charge notification in ECE is configured to include events such as in-session notifications on the usage response message (PIGGYBACK). For more details on configuring advice of charge notifications, consult the ECE documentation.

Submission-throttling milliseconds

Enter the amount of time (in milliseconds) that the OCECE DC Node will pause before submitting new requests to ECE. Whilst Request Throttling controls submission at a batch level, the micro-throttling feature permits throttling of submission within a batch of records as a flow-control mechanism. If, at any time, the number of outstanding requests (those sent to the ECE server but for which responses have not been received) exceeds the Max outstanding requests before throttling configuration, the ECE DC Node will add this pause before submitting new requests to ECE.

Max outstanding requests before throttling

Enter the maximum number of outstanding requests that will be permitted before the ECE DC Node begins pausing the submission of requests to ECE. See "Submission-throttling milliseconds," which defines how long each pause will be. Once the number of outstanding requests drops below this threshold, records will be submitted normally.

Max MSCC batch size

Enter the number of input records in each batch that are for the same user identity. In cases where there are multiple input records in each batch that are for the same user identity, grouping those records into a single request for the ECE server permits them to be processed together. This can optimize throughput when a large proportion of records are for a small number of distinct user identities. Typical values would be in the range of 1 to 10. There is generally little additional benefit from using larger batch sizes (and none when all user identities are distinct).

Backup NAR Files

Select to back up all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Enable Statistics

Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to enable multithreading.

Read Timer

Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring 3GPP 32.298 ASN.1 DC Settings

Table 3-53 describes the basic settings for a 3GPP 32.298 ASN.1 DC node.

Table 3-53 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Output Directory Path Enter the directory in which to store output files.
File Name Enter the base name for the output files. The node appends a sequence number and file extension to this name.
Current File Extension Enter the file name extension for output files that are still being written.
Processed File Extension Enter the file extension for completed output files.
Time Period to Push Output Enter the time period after which the output file should be closed and finalized, even if the "Max Records per Output File" limit has not been reached.
Time Unit Select the push output unit: Minutes, Hours, Days.
Encoding Option Select an encoding method for the ASN.1 data. Options are Definite and Indefinite.
Send Output Using FTP

Select to specify whether the output from this node should be sent to a remote system using FTP.

After you select this checkbox, additional configuration options for the FTP opens.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select to access input files stored on a remote FTP server.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the path to the directory on the remote FTP server where the output files should be stored.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the user name for authentication with the remote FTP server.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the password for the FTP server.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name or IP address for the remote FTP server.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the port number to use for connecting to the remote FTP server. The default FTP port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the FTP interval unit: Minutes or Hours.

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-54 describes the advanced settings for a 3GPP 32.298 ASN.1 DC node.

Table 3-54 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR output files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Output File Archive/Delete Select to archive or delete the output files.
Archive Files

(Appears only when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to archive all NAR output files after the retention period.

Archive Directory Path

(Appears only when Archive Files is selected)

Enter the directory in which to archive files.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Appears only when Archive Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files until they are archived.

Delete Files

(Appears only when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to delete output files after the retention period.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Appears only when Delete Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files until they are deleted.

Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to enable monitoring of the input stream to detect potential issues such as stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval duration: Days, Hours or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring MCS 5200 CC Settings

Table 3-55 describes the basic settings for an MCS 5200 CC node.

Table 3-55 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Directory Path Enter the path to the directory where the input files are located. This should be the directory that the MCS 5200 CC node monitors for new files.
Local Filesystem Select to specify that the input files are located on the local file system of the machine running the MCS 5200 CC node.
Frequency to Check for New Files

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the frequency at which this node checks the specified directory for new files to process.

Time Unit

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Select the frequency unit: Seconds or Minutes.

Data Suffix

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the file extension that helps the node recognize which files in the directory are data files that it should process.

Remote Filesystem (FTP) Select this option to indicate that the input files are located on a remote file system and are accessed using FTP. If selected, the following additional configuration options are required.
Add Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Click to add a host to the remote filesystem.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Select the FTP connection type: Secure SFTP, Regular, or Passive.

Username Enter the user name for authentication with the remote FTP server.
Password Enter the password for the FTP server.
Host Enter the host name or IP address of the remote FTP server.
File(s) to Transfer Enter the absolute path of the directory from where the files should be retrieved by the node.
Submit Click to add a host to the remote file system.
Delete Remote Files Select to delete remote files after they have been successfully transferred and processed.
Rename Remote Files Select to rename remote files after they have been successfully transferred and processed.
FTP Interval Enter how frequently to check for new files.
FTP Interval Unit Select the FTP interval unit: Minutes or Hours.

Table 3-56 describes the advanced settings for an MCS 5200 CC node.

Table 3-56 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. Once the limit is reached, a new file is created.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring ASCII CC Settings

Table 3-57 describes the basic settings for an ASCII CC node.

Table 3-57 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Directory Path Enter the path to the directory where the input files are located. This should be the directory that the MCS 5200 CC node monitors for new files.
Local Filesystem Select to specify that the input files are located on the local file system of the machine running the MCS 5200 CC node.
Frequency to Check for New Files

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the frequency at which this node checks the specified directory for new files to process.

Time Unit

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Select the frequency unit: Seconds or Minutes.

Data Suffix

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the file extension that helps the node recognize which files in the directory are data files that it should process.

Remote Filesystem (FTP) Select this option to indicate that the input files are located on a remote file system and are accessed using FTP. If selected, the following additional configuration options are required.
Add Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Click to add a host to the remote filesystem.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Select the FTP connection type: Secure SFTP, Regular, or Passive.

Username Enter the user name for authentication with the remote FTP server.
Password Enter the password for the FTP server.
Host Enter the host name or IP address of the remote FTP server.
File(s) to Transfer Enter the absolute path of the directory from where the files should be retrieved by the node.
Submit Click to add a host to the remote file system.
Delete Remote Files Select to delete remote files after they have been successfully transferred and processed.
Rename Remote Files Select to rename remote files after they have been successfully transferred and processed.
FTP Interval Enter how frequently to check for new files.
FTP Interval Unit Select the FTP interval unit: Minutes or Hours.

Table 3-58 describes the advanced settings for an ASCII CC node.

Table 3-58 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Reject Duplicate File Names Select to reject duplicate files from the node.
Expiry Time to Reject Duplicate File Names

(Only appears when Reject Duplicate File Names is selected)

Enter the duration, in minutes, to reject duplicate file names.

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Process Files Sequentially by Name Select to process the files sequentially.
Use Multiple Threads

(Only appears when Process Files Sequentially by Name is not selected)

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring IPDR CC Settings

Table 3-59 describes the basic settings for an IPDR CC node.

Table 3-59 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Directory Path Enter the path to the directory where the input files are located. This should be the directory that the MCS 5200 CC node monitors for new files.
Local Filesystem Select to specify that the input files are located on the local file system of the machine running the MCS 5200 CC node.
Frequency to Check for New Files

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the frequency at which this node checks the specified directory for new files to process.

Time Unit

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Select the frequency unit: Seconds or Minutes.

Data Suffix

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the file extension that helps the node recognize which files in the directory are data files that it should process.

Remote Filesystem (FTP) Select this option to indicate that the input files are located on a remote file system and are accessed using FTP. If selected, the following additional configuration options are required.
Add Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Click to add a host to the remote filesystem.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Select the FTP connection type: Secure SFTP, Regular, or Passive.

Username Enter the user name for authentication with the remote FTP server.
Password Enter the password for the FTP server.
Host Enter the host name or IP address of the remote FTP server.
File(s) to Transfer Enter the absolute path of the directory from where the files should be retrieved by the node.
Submit Click to add a host to the remote file system.
Delete Remote Files Select to delete remote files after they have been successfully transferred and processed.
Rename Remote Files Select to rename remote files after they have been successfully transferred and processed.
FTP Interval Enter how frequently to check for new files.
FTP Interval Unit Select the FTP interval unit: Minutes or Hours.

Table 3-60 describes the advanced settings for an IPDR CC node.

Table 3-60 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. Once the limit is reached, a new file is created.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size (in bytes) for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring Network Accounting Record DC Node

Table 3-61 describes the basic settings for a Network Accounting Record DC node.

Table 3-61 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Send Output Using FTP Select to send the output to a remote system using FTP.
Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select your remote host access. The two options available are Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP directory path.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP login name.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP password.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name of your remote FTP host.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the remote FTP port number. The standard port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the units for the FTP interval: Minutes or Hours.

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-62 describes the advanced settings for a Network Accounting Record DC node.

Table 3-62 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Output File Archive/Delete Select to archive or delete the output files.
Archive File

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to archive the output files.

Archive Directory path

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the directory to which the output files should be moved after the retention period.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before moving them to archive directory.

Delete Files

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to delete the output files.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Delete Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before deleting them.

Output Directory Path Enter the directory in which to store output files.
File Name Enter the name to prepend to the output file.
Current File Extension Enter the file name extension for files that have not been processed yet.
Processed File Extension Enter the file name extension for processed files.
Time Period to Push Output Enter the time period before pushing output files.
Time Unit Select the unit of time in days, hours, minutes, or seconds.
Max Records per Output File Enter the maximum number of records in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 200000.
Field Delimiter Enter the characters for delimiting field names.
Field Container Enter the characters for wrapping each field. (Empty for none).
Include Header in Output Select to include the header in the output file.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring ASN1 File CC Settings

Table 3-63 describes the basic settings for an ASN1 File CC node.

Table 3-63 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Directory Path Enter the path to the directory where the input files are located. This should be the directory that this node monitors for new files.
Local Filesystem Select to specify that the input files are located on the local file system.
Frequency to Check for New Files

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the frequency at which this node checks the specified directory for new files.

Time Unit

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Select the unit: Seconds, Minutes, or Hours.

Pattern For Matching Input Files

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Specifies the method used to match input files in the directory. Options are Use Prefix and Suffix and Use Regular Expression.

Prefix and Suffix

(Only appears when Use Prefix and Suffix is selected)

Enter the file name prefix and suffix of the input files to process.

Regular Expression

(Only appears when Use Regular Expression is selected)

Enter the regular expression that will be used to match the names of input files in the specified directory.

Remote Filesystem Select to indicate that the input files are located on a remote file system and are accessed using FTP.
Add Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Click to add a host to the remote filesystem.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Select the FTP connection type (Secure SFTP, Regular FTP, or Passive FTP).

Username

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Enter the user name to use for authenticating with the remote FTP server.

Password

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Enter the password for the FTP server.

Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Enter the host name or IP address of the remote FTP server.

Directory Path

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Enter the port number to use for connecting to the remote FTP server. The default FTP port is 21.

Pattern For Matching Input Files

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Specifies the method used to match input files in the directory. Options are Use Prefix and Suffix and Use Regular Expression.

Prefix and Suffix

(Only appears when Use Prefix and Suffix is selected)

Enter the file name prefix and suffix of the input files to process.

Submit Click to add a remote file system.
FTP Interval Enter the interval of time between attempts to transfer files to the remote FTP server.
FTP Interval Unit Select the duration (Minutes or Hours) for the FTP Interval field.
Interrupt Timer Delay Enter the delay time to implement with interrupts and timers.
Interrupt Timer Delay Unit Select the duration (Minutes or Hours) for the Interrupt Timer Delay field.
Delete Remote Files Select this option to specify whether the remote files should be deleted after they have been successfully transferred and processed.
Rename Remote Files Select this option to specify whether the remote files should be renamed after they have been successfully transferred and processed.

Table 3-64 describes the advanced settings for an ASN1 File CC node.

Table 3-64 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Reject Duplicate File Names Select to reject duplicate files from the node.
Expiry Time to Reject Duplicate File Names

(Only appears when Reject Duplicate File Names is selected)

Enter the duration, in minutes, to reject duplicate file names.

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup Files Select to back up all files after they have been processed.
Backup Directory Path

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the path to the backup directory.

Prefix

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the prefix to add to file names after the file has been processed.

Suffix

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the suffix to add to file names after the file has been processed.

Delete Files Select to delete all files after they have been processed.
Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Process Files Sequentially by Name Select to process the files sequentially.
Use Multiple Threads

(Only appears when Process Files Sequentially by Name is not selected)

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring AQ Job CC Settings

Table 3-65 describes the basic settings for an AQ Job CC node.

Table 3-65 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Batch Size Enter the maximum number of records to process in a single batch. The default is 500.
User Enter the user name for connecting to the Oracle database.
Password Enter the password for connecting to the Oracle database.
Host Enter the host name or IP address of the Oracle database server.
Port Enter the port number used to connect to the Oracle database. The default port is 1521.
SID Enter the Oracle System Identifier (SID) for the database instance.
Service Name Enter the Oracle service name of the database.
Queue Enter the queue name from which this node dequeues messages.
Event Enter the event name that triggers the recycle process.
Thread sleep time in seconds Enter the duration, in seconds, that the thread will sleep.
Enable Polling Select to poll the Oracle AQ queue.
File Parse Delay

(Only appears when Enable Polling is selected)

Enter how often to poll the queue for files.

Polling interval unit

(Only appears when Enable Polling is selected)

Select the delay unit: Day, Hour, or Minute.

Table 3-66 describes the advanced settings for an AQ Job CC node.

Table 3-66 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Enable this option to collect processing statistics for the Record Filter EP node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Number of Threads Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.
Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring Oracle CDR Format File CC Settings

Table 3-67 describes the basic settings for an Oracle CDR Format File CC Settings.

Table 3-67 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Directory Path Enter the path to the directory where the input files are located. This should be the directory that this node monitors for new files.
Local Filesystem Select to specify that the input files are located on the local file system.
Frequency to Check for New Files

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the frequency at which this node checks the specified directory for new files.

Time Unit

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Select the unit: Seconds, Minutes, and Hours.

Pattern For Matching Input Files

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Specifies the method used to match input files in the directory. Options are Use Prefix and Suffix and Use Regular Expression.

Prefix and Suffix

(Only appears when Use Prefix and Suffix is selected)

Enter the file name prefix and suffix of the input files to process.

Regular Expression

(Only appears when Use Regular Expression is selected)

Enter the regular expression that will be used to match the names of input files in the specified directory.

Remote Filesystem Select to indicate that the input files are located on a remote file system and are accessed using FTP.
Add Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Click to add a host to the remote filesystem.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Select the FTP connection type: Secure SFTP, Regular FTP, or Passive FTP.

Username

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Enter the user name to use for authenticating with the remote FTP server.

Password

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Enter the password for the FTP server.

Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem is selected)

Enter the host name or IP address of the remote FTP server.

Directory Path

Enter the port number to use for connecting to the remote FTP server. The default FTP port is 21.
Submit Click to add a remote file system.
FTP Interval Enter the interval of time between attempts to transfer files to the remote FTP server.
FTP Interval Unit Select the duration (Minutes or Hours) for the FTP Interval field.
Interrupt Timer Delay Enter the delay time to implement with interrupts and timers.
Interrupt Timer Delay Unit Select the duration (Minutes or Hours) for the Interrupt Timer Delay field.
Delete Remote Files Select this option to specify whether the remote files should be deleted after they have been successfully transferred and processed.
Rename Remote Files Select this option to specify whether the remote files should be renamed after they have been successfully transferred and processed.

Table 3-68 describes the advanced settings for an Oracle CDR Format File CC Settings.

Table 3-68 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Reject Duplicate File Names Select to reject duplicate files from the node.
Expiry Time to Reject Duplicate File Names

(Only appears when Reject Duplicate File Names is selected)

Enter the duration, in minutes, to reject duplicate file names.

File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup Files Select to back up all files after they have been processed.
Backup Directory Path

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the path to the backup directory.

Prefix

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the prefix to add to file names after the file has been processed.

Suffix

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the suffix to add to file names after the file has been processed.

Delete Files Select to delete all files after they have been processed.
Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Schema File Select the schema file that is used to parse the Oracle CDR format data files. The Oracle CDR Format CC node uses the schema information in a schema file to parse the CDR files conforming to the Oracle CDR format into NARs. You can configure a custom schema file to accommodate the custom data.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Process Files Sequentially by Name Select to process the files sequentially.
Use Multiple Threads

(Only appears when Process Files Sequentially by Name is not selected)

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring Record Processing EP Cartridge Settings

Table 3-69 describes the advanced settings for a Record Processing EP type nodes.

Table 3-69 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of NARs in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 10000.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring Record Enhancement (Local File) EP Settings

Table 3-70 describes the basic settings for a Record Enhancement (Local File) EP node type.

Table 3-70 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Lookup File Enter the file path to the lookup file. This file contains data used to enrich or transform subscriber state information.
Lookup Table Name Enter the name of the specific table or data structure within the lookup file to be used for the lookup operation. This allows you to select a particular dataset within a larger lookup file.
Continue on invalid file format Select to instruct the system to continue processing even if the lookup file has an invalid format. If this option is not selected, processing will halt if an invalid file format is encountered.

Table 3-71 describes the advanced settings for a Record Enhancement (Local File) EP node type.

Table 3-71 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of NARs in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 10000.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring Record Enhancement (Remote File) EP Settings

Table 3-72 describes the basic settings for a Record Enhancement (Remote File) EP node.

Table 3-72 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Lookup File Enter the path to the lookup file on the remote server used to enhance the records. This file contains the data used to enrich the incoming records with additional information.
Lookup Table Name Enter the name of the lookup table within the lookup file. This table contains the specific data that will be used to enhance the records.
Continue on invalid file format Select to instruct the system to continue processing even if the lookup file has an invalid format. If this option is not selected, processing will halt if an invalid file format is encountered.
IP Address Enter the IP address of the FTP server.
Username Enter the user name used to access the FTP server.
Password Enter the password used to access the FTP server.
Remote File Enter the file location of the FTP server.
FTP Interval Enter the remote file location of the FTP server.
Get Error File Select this option to enable storing error files.
Error Directory Enter the absolute path to the directory where you want to store error files.

Table 3-73 describes the advanced settings for a Record Enhancement (Remote File) EP node.

Table 3-73 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of NARs in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 10000.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring Record Enhancement (LDAP) EP Settings

Table 3-74 describes the basic settings for a Record Enhancement (LDAP) EP node.

Table 3-74 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Lookup File

Enter the path to the lookup file used to store the data retrieved from the LDAP server. The default value is UDC_home/datafiles/nodeID/LDAP.lookup.

Lookup Table Name

Specifies the name of the lookup table within the lookup file. The default value is LDAP.

Continue on invalid file format

Select to instruct the system to continue processing even if the lookup file has an invalid format. If this option is not selected, processing will halt if an invalid file format is encountered.

Host Name

Enter the host name or IP address of the LDAP server.

Port Number

Enter the port number for connecting to the LDAP server. The default port is 389.

User Name

Enter the user name for authentication with the LDAP server.

Password

Enter the password for authentication with the LDAP server.

Directory Path

Enter the base distinguished name (DN) for the LDAP search. This is the starting point in the LDAP directory tree for the search.

Update Frequency

Enter the interval (in seconds) at which the node retrieves data from the LDAP server. The default value is 60 minutes.

Search Filter

Enter the LDAP search filter used to retrieve specific entries from the LDAP server.

Key Attribute Id

Enter the attribute in the LDAP entry to use as the key for the lookup. The default is uid.

Key Value Separator

Enter the character used to separate the key (the Key Attribute Id) from its corresponding value in the lookup data.

Sub Value Separator

Enter the character used to separate multiple values associated with the same key in the lookup data.

Table 3-75 describes the advanced settings for a Record Enhancement (LDAP) EP node.

Table 3-75 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together

Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.

Backup NAR Files

Select to back up all NAR files.

File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Max NARs per Output File

Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.

Write Output After Idle Period

Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.

Enable Statistics

Select to add statistics to the log file.

Logging Level

Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.

Max Log File Size

Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.

Input Stream Monitoring

Select to monitor the input stream.

Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files

Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.

Read Timer

Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring IPDRv2 DC Settings

Table 3-76 describes the basic settings for an IPDRv2 DC node.

Table 3-76 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Send Output Using FTP Select to send the output to a remote system using FTP.
Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select your remote host access. The two options available are Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP directory path.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP login name.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP password.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name of your remote FTP host.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the remote FTP port number. The standard port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the units for the FTP interval. (Minutes, Hours).

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-77 describes the basic settings for an IPDRv2 DC node.

Table 3-77 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to enable backup of NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Appears only when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Output File Archive/Delete Select to archive or delete the output file.
Archive File Select to archive files.
Archive Directory Path Enter the directory to which the output files should be moved after the Retention Period.
Retention Period Enter the time period for which the files will be retained in the output folder during the Retention Period. (In Days)
Delete Files Select to delete files.
Retention Period Enter the time for which the files will be retained in the output folder during the Retention Period. (In Days)
Output Directory Path Enter the directory in which to store output files.
File Name Enter the output file name.
Current File Extension Enter the extension for current file.
Processed File Extension Enter the extension for processed file.
Time Period to Push Output Enter the time to push output files.
Time Unit Select the unit of time: Days, Hours, Minutes, or Seconds.
Max Records per Output File Enter the max number of records per output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 200000.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.
Interval Unit Select the interval unit: Minutes, Hours, or Days.
Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select the checkbox to Optimize Reading and Writing of Files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 200000.

Configuring Suspense DC Settings

Table 3-78 describes the basic settings for a Suspense DC node.

Table 3-78 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Send Output Using FTP Select to send the output to a remote system using FTP.
Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select your remote host access. The two options available are Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP directory path.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP login name.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP password.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name of your remote FTP host.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the remote FTP port number. The standard port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the units for the FTP interval: Minutes or Hours.

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-79 describes the advanced settings for a Suspense DC node.

Table 3-79 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Output File Archive/Delete Select to archive or delete the output files.
Archive File

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to archive the output files.

Archive Directory Path

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the directory to which the output files should be moved after the retention period.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before moving them to archive directory.

Delete Files

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to delete the output files.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Delete Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before deleting them.

Output Directory Path Enter the directory in which to store output files.
File Name Enter the name to prepend to the output file.
Current File Extension Enter the file name extension for files that have not been processed yet.
Completed File Extension Enter the file name extension for processed files.
Time Period to Push Output Enter the time period before pushing output files.
Time Unit Select the unit of time in days, hours, minutes, or seconds.
Max Records per Output File Enter the maximum number of records in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 200000.
Output the tags even if the string field has no value? Select to output the tags associated with a field, even if the string field itself is empty.
Replace empty string field with Enter the value that should be replaced in the output if a string field in the input record is empty.

Configuring RADIUS Wireless for DC Settings

Table 3-80 describes the basic settings for a RADIUS Wireless for DC nodes.

Table 3-80 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
RADIUS Response Port Enter the port number that listens for incoming RADIUS response packets.
Shared Secret Enter the shared secret between the RADIUS Client and Server.
Retransmit Interval Enter the number of seconds between retransmit attempts.
Expiration Time Enter the number of seconds after which the request expires.
RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Request Port Enter the port number on which the RADIUS server is listening for requests.

Table 3-81 describes the advanced settings for a RADIUS Wireless for DC nodes.

Table 3-81 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the time intervals to allow input stream monitoring: Minutes, Hours, or Days.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring JDBC DC Node

Table 3-82 describes the basic settings for a JDBC DC node.

Table 3-82 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Batch Size Enter the maximum batch size that this node accepts.
User Enter the user name for connecting to the database.
Password Enter the password for the database user.
Host Enter the host name or IP address of the host where the Oracle database server is running.
Port Enter the port number used to communicate with a database or device. The number must be a positive integer.
SID Enter the database instance identifier.
Service Name Enter the database service name.
Output Bad Records as NAR Select to output bad records as NAR.

Table 3-83 describes the basic settings for a JDBC DC node.

Table 3-83 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit for input stream monitoring: Minutes, Hours, or Days.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring Network Account Record CC Settings

Table 3-84 describes the basic settings for a Network Account Record CC node.

Table 3-84 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Local Filesystem Select to specify that the input files are located on the local file system of the machine running the MCS 5200 CC node.
File Parse Delay

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the time to wait for new files to process.

Time Unit

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Select the frequency unit: Seconds, Minutes, or Hours.

Directory Path

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the local directory containing the files to process.

Local File Suffix

(Only appears when Local Filesystem is selected)

Enter the file extension that helps the node recognize which files in the directory are data files that it should process.

Remote Filesystem (FTP) Select this option to indicate that the input files are located on a remote file system and are accessed using FTP. If selected, the following additional configuration options are required.
Add Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Click to add a host to the remote filesystem.

Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP) is selected)

Select the FTP connection type: Secure SFTP, Regular, or Passive.

Username

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP)

Enter the user name for authentication with the remote FTP server.

Password

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP)

Enter the password for the FTP server.

Host

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP)

Enter the host name or IP address of the remote FTP server.

File(s) to Transfer

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP)

Enter the absolute path of the directory from where the files should be retrieved by the node.

Submit

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP)

Click to add a host to the remote file system.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

FTP Interval Unit

(Only appears when Remote Filesystem (FTP)

Select the FTP interval unit: Minutes or Hours.

Table 3-85 describes the advanced settings for a Network Account Record CC node.

Table 3-85 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup Files Select to back up all files after they have been processed.
Backup Directory Path

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the path to the backup directory.

Prefix

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the prefix to add to file names after the file has been processed.

Suffix

(Only appears when Backup Files is selected)

Enter the suffix to add to file names after the file has been processed.

Delete Files Select to delete all files after they have been processed.
Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Process Files Sequentially by Name Select to process the files sequentially.
Use Multiple Threads

(Only appears when Process Files Sequentially by Name is not selected)

Select to process records using multiple threads.

Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.

Configuring XML Distribution Cartridge Settings

Table 3-86 describes the basic settings for an XML Distribution Cartridge node.

Table 3-86 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Send Output Using FTP Select to send the output to a remote system using FTP.
Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select your remote host access. The two options available are Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP directory path.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP login name.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP password.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name of your remote FTP host.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the remote FTP port number. The standard port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the units for the FTP interval: Minutes or Hours.

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-87 describes the advanced settings for an XML Distribution Cartridge node.

Table 3-87 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Output File Archive/Delete Select to archive or delete the output files.
Archive File

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to archive the output files.

Archive Directory path

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the directory to which the output files should be moved after the retention period.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before moving them to archive directory.

Delete Files

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to delete the output files.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Delete Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before deleting them.

Output Directory Path Enter the directory in which to store output files.
File Name Enter the name to prepend to the output file.
Current File Extension Enter the file name extension for files that have not been processed yet.
Processed File Extension Enter the file name extension for processed files.
Time Period to Push Output Enter the time period before pushing output files.
Time Unit Select the unit of time in days, hours, minutes, or seconds.
Max Records per Output File Enter the maximum number of records in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 200000.
Field Delimiter Enter the characters for delimiting field names.
Field Container Enter the characters for wrapping each field. (Empty for none).
Include Header in Output Select to include the header in the output file.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring ASCII Distribution Cartridge Settings

Table 3-88 describes the basic settings for an ASCII Distribution Cartridge node.

Table 3-88 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Send Output Using FTP Select to send the output to a remote system using FTP.
Remote Host Access

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select your remote host access. The two options available are Secure (SFTP) or Regular.

Remote Directory Path

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP directory path.

User ID

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP login name.

Password

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter your remote FTP password.

Host

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the host name of your remote FTP host.

Port

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the remote FTP port number. The standard port is 21.

FTP Interval

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter how frequently to check for new files.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Select the units for the FTP interval: Minutes or Hours.

Transferred File Extension

(Only appears when Send Output Using FTP is selected)

Enter the extension to append to the transfer file.

Table 3-89 describes the advanced settings for an ASCII Distribution Cartridge node.

Table 3-89 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions – Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to treat the entire input file as a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the maximum number of days to retain backup NAR files.

Enable Output File Archive/Delete Select to archive or delete the output files.
Archive File

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to archive the output files.

Archive Directory path

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the directory to which the output files should be moved after the retention period.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Archive File is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before moving them to archive directory.

Delete Files

(Only appears when Enable Output File Archive/Delete is selected)

Select to delete the output files.

Retention Period (in Days)

(Only appears when Delete Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain output files before deleting them.

Output Directory Path Enter the directory to store output files.
File Name Enter the name to prepend to the output file.
Current File Extension Enter the file name extension for files that have not been processed yet.
Processed File Extension Enter the file name extension for processed files.
Time Period to Push Output Enter the time period before pushing output files.
Time Unit Select the unit of time in days, hours, minutes, or seconds.
Max Records per Output File Enter the maximum number of records in each output file. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 200000.
Field Delimiter Enter the characters for delimiting field names.
Field Container Enter the characters for wrapping each field. (Empty for none).
Include Header in Output Select to include the header in the output file.
Enable Statistics Select to add statistics to the log file.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum number of entries to add to a log file. After the maximum is reached, Offline Mediation Designer creates a new log file.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the minimum silent input time interval to wait before raising an alarm.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the units for the input stream interval.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to spawn for processing records.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to optimize the reading and writing of files.
Read Timer Enter the number of seconds between checking for incoming data. (Min=1, Max=3600)

Configuring Multithreaded Programmable Aggregation Processor Cartridge Settings

Table 3-90 describes the basic settings for a Multithreaded Programmable Aggregation Processor Cartridge nodes.

Table 3-90 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Time Based Session Segmentation Select to enable time-based segmentation.
Segmentation by 1st CDR arrival time

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Select to segment CDRs by first arrival time.

Flush Time

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the seconds before an aggregated NAR is flushed.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Time Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the minimum size that an aggregated segment must reach before compression is applied. This value must be between 1 and 300,000,000.

Volume Based Segmentation Select to enable Volume Based Segmentation.
Volume Field

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the CDR field name to aggregate based on volume.

Max Volume

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the maximum volume that a segment can reach before it is flushed.

Max volume unit

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Select the units for the maximum volume: KB, MB, GB, or TB.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Volume Based Session Segmentation is selected)

Enter the minimum size that an aggregated segment must reach before compression is applied. Fixed at 1000.

Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) Select to enable both time-based and volume-based segmentation.
Segmentation by 1st CDR arrival time

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Select to segment CDRs by first arrival time.

Flush Time

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the seconds before an aggregated NAR is flushed.

Volume Field

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the CDR field name to aggregate based on volume.

Max Volume

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the maximum volume.

Max volume unit

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Select the units for the maximum volume: KB, MB, GB, or TB.

Compression Threshold

(Only appears when Both (Time Based on Volume Based Session Segmentation) is selected)

Enter the minimum size that an aggregated segment must reach before compression is applied. Must be specified in the range of 1 to 30000000.

Schedule Daily CDR Flush Select to flush CDRs daily.
Daily Flush at Time

(Only appears when Schedule Daily CDR Flush is selected)

Enter the time of day when the daily CDR flush should occur in the format HH:MM.

Table 3-91 describes the advanced settings for a Multithreaded Programmable Aggregation Processor Cartridge nodes.

Table 3-91 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Recycle EP Cartridge Settings

Table 3-92 describes the basic settings for a Recycle EP Cartridge node.

Table 3-92 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Batch Size Enter the number of records per transaction.
User Enter the user name for connecting to the database.
Password Enter the password for the database user.
Host Enter the host name or IP address of the host where the Oracle database server is running.
Port Enter the port number on which the listener is running.
SID Enter the database instance identifier.
Service Name Enter the database service name.
Category Enter the group name to which the category belongs to. The value should match PIPELINE_CATEGORY in suspended record.
SQL Header File Enter the absolute path to the file containing the SQL statement for retrieving the header information.
SQL Detail File Enter the absolute path to the file containing the SQL statement for retrieving the detailed information.

Table 3-93 describes the advanced settings for a Recycle EP Cartridge node.

Table 3-93 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
File-level Transactions - Input Records Succeed or Fail Together Select to process the entire input file in a single transaction. If any record within the file fails processing, the entire file is rejected.
Backup NAR Files Select to enable a back up of all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the number of days to retain processed or backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. This is useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Use Multiple Threads Select to process records using multiple threads.
Number of Threads

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Enter the number of threads to use for processing. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 2147483647.

Produce Output Files in the Order they are Read and Processed

(Only appears when Use Multiple Threads is selected)

Select to ensure that the output files are produced in the same order as the input files are read and processed.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.

Configuring Sequencing EP Cartridge

Table 3-94 describes the basic settings for a Sequencing EP Cartridge node.

Table 3-94 Basic Settings Tab

Field Description
Expiry Interval (minutes) Enter the minutes to wait for out of sequence records. (1 to 1440)
Log Duplicate Entries Select to log duplicate entries.
Missing Record Monitoring Select to enable missing record monitoring.
Missing Record Alarm or Log Severity

(Only appears when Missing Record Monitoring is selected)

Select the severity of the alarm or choose for logging: Informational, Warning, Minor, Major, or Critical.

Table 3-95 describes the advanced settings for a Sequencing EP Cartridge node.

Table 3-95 Advanced Settings Tab

Field Description
Backup NAR Files Select to back up all NAR files.
File Retention Period

(Only appears when Backup NAR Files is selected)

Enter the length of time, in days, to retain processed NAR files and backup NAR files. Files older than this period are automatically deleted.

Max NARs per Output File Enter the maximum number of records to add to an output file. After the maximum is reached, the node creates a new output file.
Write Output After Idle Period Enter the duration, in seconds, the node waits before writing an idle record. The minimum value is 1 and the maximum value is 3600.
Enable Statistics Select to collect processing statistics for this node. The statistics are useful for monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
Logging Level Select whether to create a log file. The possible values are On or Off.
Max Log File Size Enter the maximum size, in bytes, for the log file. When the log file reaches this limit, the node closes the current log file and opens a new one to prevent excessive disk usage.
Input Stream Monitoring Select to monitor the input stream for potential issues such as a stalled data flow.
Interval

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Enter the interval at which the input stream is checked for activity.

Interval Unit

(Only appears when Input Stream Monitoring is selected)

Select the interval unit: Days, Hours, or Minutes.

Optimize Reading and Writing of Files Select to enable multithreading.
Read Timer Enter the duration, in seconds, between checking for incoming data.