Access 4000 CDR Collection Manager
The Access 4000 CDR Collection Manager offers a fail-safe, all-in-one OSS/BSS OAM&P solution supporting: call data record (CDR) collection, X.25-TCP/IP Gateway, and a Serial Terminal Server. Residing between the telephone exchange network element and the BSS/OSS management applications, it provides a complete CDR collection and Command Line Interface (CLI) management solution for service providers and small to large enterprise networks. The unit is ideally suited to replace AT&T BILLDATS and other legacy CDR collection systems.
Designed for high volume and reliable CDR collection, master/slave unit redundancy automatically ensures data collection during network or equipment failures. Direct connection to the CO switch and high-capacity local storage of call detail records eliminates "leakage" of billing data (and loss of revenue) often associated with high call volume and low-capacity legacy CO switches.
All the functionality of the Access 4000 X.25-TCP/IP Gateway is included, providing a single-box collection and CLI conversion solution. Connecting directly to the X.25 interface of the CO switch and the local IP network eliminates any legacy X.25 network and modems, and their associated maintenance costs. The second port of the Access 4000 provides a backup X.25 interface for collection, or a serial or X.25/TCP conversion for command line interfaces on the switch. Either X.25 interface can support simultaneous collection and CLI connections.
An intuitive web-based GUI complete with extensive on-line help provides configuration and management capabilities via any standard desktop Internet browser. Command/shell access is also available locally or remotely via Secure Shell (SSH) for advanced management.
Product Highlights
- Collects call detail records, traffic data, alarm, measurement files from a CO switch over X.25, serial, and IP interfaces
- High-capacity storage of collected files (may be zipped, or GPG encrypted for security)
- Forwards files to BSS mediation/billing or OSS systems over IP network using FTP/SFTP push or pull
- Individual configuration for each file type with unique collection, forwarding, and schedule criteria
- Converts X.25 and serial management / command line interface to TCP for IP-based OSS systems
Legacy X.25 Collection
- Switches: Lucent 5ESS, Siemens EWSD, Nortel DMS, Ericsson AXE, Alcatel S12, Stromberg-Carlson DCO etc
- Protocols: AFT, AMATPS, EADAS, XFER, MTP SFI, SFO & LAT/HDLC
- Optional protocol: FTAM client & server (additional license fee)
- X.25 interfaces for direct connection to switch, or X.25 network for indirect connection
- X.25 over TCP (XOT) to external XOT gateways/routers connected to remote switches
Soft Switch Collection
- Switches: Metaswitch, Cisco Call Manager, etc
- Protocols: FTP or SFTP over IP
- Client operation for pulling files, server operation for switch client push
Store and Forward Buffer
- Switches: any that have a sync/async serial, X.25, or TCP/IP interface
- Protocol: raw byte stream, line oriented ASCII, etc
- Runs as continuous daemon with file rotation at poll intervals or max size reached
AMA Conversions
- Supports conversion of AMA/BAF records to EMI record format
- Output formats: BAF, blocked or non-blocked AMA, and AMADNS
File Forwarding
- Each switch individually configurable for a remote server
- Protocols: FTP/IP or SFTP/IP
- Client operation: automatic push at poll intervals
- Server operation: remote server can pull the files at any time
OSS Management and Command Line Interfaces
- For conversion from legacy OSS to IP-based systems
- Integrated X.25/TCP Gateway converts logical channels to TCP sockets
- Protocol support: X.29, AMTP, etc
- Integrated terminal server converts serial management interfaces to TCP
Configuration and Management
- Web based, intuitive GUI compatible with any Internet browser
- Comprehensive, context-sensitive, on-line help
- HTTP and HTTPS with login
- Telnet and SSH login for advanced system maintenance
- SNMP for system information / status, and X.25 link alarms
- Mail client for email notification of collection failures
- Syslog for local and/or remote logging
Redundancy
- Automatic redundant (fail-safe) collection configurations
- Routing table allows configuration of alternate/backup X.25 links
Security
- Non-secure servers can be individually disabled (HTTP, FTP, Telnet, etc)
- Secure servers can be individually enabled (HTTPS, SFTP, etc)
- SSH tunneling available for any non-secure IP protocols
- GNU Privacy Guard encryption of stored and/or forwarded files
- O/S hardening to prevent Internet attacks
Software Features
- Flexible poll scheduling 24/7/365
- Configurable output file format including: BAF, AMATPS, and non-blocked AMA
- User-definable output file names including unique date/time stamp or sequence number
- Second X.25 WAN port provides primary port redundancy, or second collection interface
- Collection of legacy switches over X.25: AFT, AMATPS, EADAS, FTAM, LAT/HDLC, MTP SFI & SFO, and XFER
- Collection from SoftSwitches over FTP/IP or SFTP/IP - push or pull
- Collection of Raw data over X.25, serial, or TCP/IP interfaces (store and forward buffer)
- FTP, SFTP, or NFS file forwarding to IP-based application server with delivery verification
- email notification of collection failure
- Long term storage of data records (configurable )
- GNU Privacy Guard encryption of data files secures privacy
- Remote access via Telnet or SSH (individually enabled/disabled)
- Web interface via HTTP or HTTPS (individually enabled/disabled)
- Local or remote logging via Syslog
- SSH tunnelling secures any non-secure IP protocol
- Includes all the capabilities of the Access 4000 X.25-TCP/IP Gateway
- Integrated synchronous & terminal server for serial interface conversion to TCP/IP
Hardware Features
- -48VDC powered from 100/240 VAC adpater, or from Central Office battery
- 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
- 2 - DB25F WAN ports supporting V.24/RS232, V.35, V.36/RS449, and X.21
- USB host port for 32GB Flash Drive
Chassis Enclosure – Rear View
- Model PN: 4002-N01, –48VDC Powered unit
19" 1U Rack-mount Shelf
- Model PN: M4002-00-RM, 19" 1U Rack-mount shelf holds 1 or 2 Access 4000 units.
- Ideal for redundant or backup units
Optional Capabilities
Product customization and feature enhancements are available, including:
- Customized file collection and protocols
- Customized file conversion
Contact Microtronix sales today with your application requirements.
CDR Collection - BSS Application Example
The Access 4000 CDR Collection Manager connects directly to a legacy CO switch, and polls for AMR, CDR, or other data using a flexible automatic schedule. Collected files are stored locally on a flash drive then pushed to (or pulled from) a mediation/billing processor using FTP/SCP/SFTP. Forwarded files can be compressed or encrypted then archived locally with a definable retention schedule.
Migrating from an X.25 to a TCP/IP network eliminates the maintenance cost of legacy equipment while maximizing the throughput of the X.25 connection. Collection into local storage ensures collection during downstream network and BSS server outages, and redundant units automatically guarantee it.
Command Line Interface- OSS Application Example
The built-in X.25/TCP Gateway and Serial/TCP Terminal Server supports conversion of asynchronous serial data to/from TCP or X.25 allowing simultaneous connections to the Switch from the OAMP center (OSS client system) using Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH) and other management client applications supporting Command Line Interfaces (CLI).
Optional Capabilities
Product customization and feature enhancements are available, including:
- Customized file collection and conversion
Contact Microtronix sales today with your application requirements.
