This guide describes how to deploy, manage and maintain the OCSS7 SGC component of Metaswitch’s SS7 Stack.

The SGC works in concert with CGIN to deliver SS7/SIGTRAN capability to Rhino. For information on configuring CGIN to use OCSS7, and other technical details and considerations about SGC to CGIN communication, please see Using the OCSS7 TCAP stack in the CGIN manual.

This document assumes a working knowledge of SS7 and SIGTRAN, as well as some familiarity with the administration of Linux systems and Java applications.

Topics

This document includes the following topics:

About OCSS7

An overview of OCSS7, including features and architecture

Quick Start

A step-by-step setup guide from packages through a test dialog, ignoring production-grade details

Installing the SGC

SGC installation in detail, including production-grade features and tuning

Configuring the OCSS7 SGC

Configuration options for startup and runtime operations

Operational State and Instance Management

Monitoring OCC7’s operational state

Command-Line Management Console

Driving OCCS7 from the command line

Upgrading the SGC and TCAP stack

Upgrading the SGC and the CGIN TCAP stack

Appendix A: SGC Properties

Appendix describing the configuration properties that may be set in the SGC.properties file

Appendix B: Support Requests

Gathering information for support requests

Appendix C: Online Upgrade Support Matrix

The SGC versions that support online upgrade

Appendix D: Glossary

Glossary of acronyms

Other documentation for OCSS7 can be found on the OCSS7 product page.

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