Title :
Performance of Sigtran-based Signaling Links Deployed in Mobile Networks
Author :
Chukarin, A. ; Pershakov, N. ; Samouylov, K.
Author_Institution :
Cominfo Consulting, Moscow
Abstract :
Migrating to signaling system 7 over IP through Sigtran deployment is a cost-effective solution to replace traditional low speed SS7 signaling links with highly efficient IP connectivity. This paper deals with performance evaluation of the stream control transmission protocol which is the basis of the Sigtran protocol stack. We consider an MSC/VLR-HLR mobile network segment and develop an analytical model of SCTP, based on a bulk service queue. Finally, we present some numerical results for outgoing link delay of signaling messages -one of the key performance parameters of SS7.
Keywords :
IP networks; mobile communication; queueing theory; signalling protocols; IP connectivity; Signaling System 7; Sigtran deployment; Sigtran protocol stack; Sigtran-based signaling links; bulk service queue; mobile networks; outgoing link delay; signaling messages; stream control transmission protocol; Communication system signaling; Delay effects; IP networks; Performance analysis; Quality of service; Telecommunication control; Telecommunication traffic; Telephony; Traffic control; Transport protocols;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications, 2007. ConTel 2007. 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Zagreb
Print_ISBN :
953-184-111-X
Electronic_ISBN :
953-184-111-X
DOI :
10.1109/CONTEL.2007.381866
