Appendix C. Elap Or Epap Network Integration; Introduction; Network Overview - Tekelec 1100 Hardware Manual

Introduction

This chapter provides network integration information for the Multi-Purpose
Server (MPS) systems. The MPS platform can be configured as an EAGLE Local
Number Portability (ELAP) or EAGLE Provisioning Application Processor
(EPAP) server. The MPS platform can be a Netra-based ELAP system or an
ELAP/EPAP.system based on the Tekelec 1000 Application Server (T1000 AS) or
the Tekelec 1100 Application Server (T1100 AS).
The MPS provides an interface between the customer provisioning network and
the EAGLE 5 ISS Database Service Module (DSM) cards. As the customer's data is
updated, the MPS stores the data and updates the DSM cards. An MPS is usually
co-located with an EAGLE 5 ISS. If you need to install an MPS at a distance from
the EAGLE 5 ISS, contact your Customer Care Center for assistance.

Network Overview

ELAP and EPAP provide network connections to allow interaction with DSMs,
other MPS Servers, and the remote provisioning system. There are four network
connections. Figure C-1, "MPS Network Connections, Netra," on page C-3 and
Figure C-2, "MPS Network Connections, T1000 AS, T1100 AS," on page C-3
illustrate the networks and how they are connected.
All networks, except the provisioning network, use internal connections in the
MPS. Only the provisioning network connects to the customer's network. The
Ethernet interfaces are -10/100BaseT for Netra-based systems and Gigabit for
T1000 AS or T1100 AS-based systems. All networks use TCP/IP and UDP/IP as
the transport protocol.
• The provisioning network uses the Ethernet interface that typically connects
to an external wide area network (WAN). This interface provides connectivity
to the remote MPS system, an LSMS, or to a customer-provided provisioning
system.
• The main DSM Network uses the Ethernet interface that connects to the
primary network port on all DSM cards. This network has sufficient capacity
to support up to 25 DSMs. The primary port on all DSM cards runs at
100BaseT.
• The backup DSM Network uses the Ethernet interface that connects to the
backup network port on all DSM cards. This network has sufficient capacity
to support up to 25 DSMs. The backup port on all DSM cards runs at 10BaseT.
• The Synchronization Network uses the Ethernet interface that is on private
LAN segment. This interface provides direct connectivity between MPS A
and MPS B. IP addresses on this network are also used to provide remote dial
up Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) access (two IP addresses are reserved for the
upper MPS and two IP addresses are reserved for the lower MPS.). Both
systems are configured for PPP access.
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ELAP or EPAP Network Integration
Preliminary
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