2. RPM is offered in different packages - base, Additional features of RPM.
Railway GSM-R GSM-R
configuration management, subscriber n directory.
Number
IT Operations Network
management - and can therefore be tailored to Systems Number directories assign dialing numbers
any customers' requirements. with names which can be used when
configuring LDA or group call areas
KCC
RPM HLR-PS HLR (dispatchers) and also support the allocation
MSP
OCM SPM of functional numbers for train, engine,
RPM RPM Telnet KCC coach and shunting vehicles. The required
OCM Telnet
Database Processes MSC
Tunnel
OCM
network provisioning is performed by the
SMI
IT Systems KCC number directory while there is also the
OCM OCM OCM
optional SCP
capability to query the current registration
HTTP SMPP status of functional numbers (association
SIM cards (OTA)
SIM cards (SIM Writer) between MSISDN and functional numbers) Figure 2: RPM Modules
SIM SMSC
on the SCP.
Desktop
Card Writer PC
Applet
n
Scheduling. Main benefits. Additional advantages.
RPM features a scheduling mechanism The main benefit of an RPM is to manage the n
Administration of subscribers on a central
Figure 1: Architecture Railway Provisioning Manager (RPM) which is capable of executing configuration whole GSM-R network from only one central system using GUIs.
commands at a predefined point in time. It system. Daily operations can be carried out n which mediates between the
A system
can also select a method (SIM writer or using an easy-to-use graphical user interface “telecom world” and the “railway world” (e.g.
OTA) for configuring SIM cards, while a that does not require GSM-R expert know-how, terminology, and operations).
Configuration management. Subscriber management. < lifecycle management.
Subscriber scheduler can be used for monitoring RPM while the functionality focuses on SIM card n
Easy integration into the customer IT
RPM's configuration management functions RPM's subscriber management functionality RPM manages subscribers through its operations and retrying failed operations. management and configuration of SIM cards infrastructure through flexible
supports the operation of a GSM-R network by supports the operation of a GSM-R network by complete life-cycle, from the ordering of via OTA. communication adapters.
supporting all EIRENE call types as well as the handling all subscriber-related tasks, such as SIM cards, to preloading, activating and n database for subscriber and
Internal n
Transaction management and rollback for
defining and configuring service areas. This assigning MSISDNs to SIM cards, activating deactivating subscribers. RPM's configuration data. RPM therefore provides an easy migration end-to-end processes.
can be done using the web-based GUI or subscribers in the network or configuring SIM functionality allows it to assign IMSIs, path to complete subscriber management – n
Automation of service processes and
alternatively using a map-based cards with the GSM-R specific parameters. MSISDNs and subscriber profiles to n
Role-based user model. including provisioning to the HLR – and to provisioning tasks.
representation, which shows the exact subscribers using its web-based GUI and configuration management. Moreover this can n
Elimination of error-prone manual
geographic locations of sites (e.g. radio <
MSISDN management. subsequent activation in the HLR and on be done using the same hardware and configuration tasks.
equipment) and service areas. RPM administrates the whole life cycle of the SIM card. software platform thus maximizing the value of n
Pre-integrated with all Kapsch CarrierCom´s
MSISDN numbers i.e. it keeps track of the investment. GSM-R network components.
<
Configuration of LDA (location dependent MSISDNs which are available for use and <management.
SIM card
addressing). MSISDNs which are currently allocated to A SIM card can be configured either by
The definition of short codes for all GSM-R subscribers. a SIM writer connected to a desktop or by
cells and their activation in the network is sending a specially encoded SMS to the
supported, while optional support for eLDA <
Profile management. SIM card as an over-the-air provisioning
can be delivered to customer-specific Profiles are used to assign common (OTA) message. SIM card management
needs. characteristics to a group of subscribers. is an integrated part of subscriber lifecycle
Profiles contain the definition of basic and so that SIM cards are consistently
<
Configuration of Group Call Areas and supplementary services, eMLPP settings configured as mandated by subscriber
Group Call Register. and a set of group IDs for VGCS and VBS. settings (e.g. MSISDN, profile, and
Service areas are formed by the selection These profiles can be assigned to functional numbers).
and grouping of consecutive cells. Group subscribers and are provisioned to the HLR
Call Register is defined by the assignment and to the SIM card.
of group IDs to the service area and the
presence of dispatchers for each group.
3. RPM is offered in different packages - base, Additional features of RPM.
Railway GSM-R GSM-R
configuration management, subscriber n directory.
Number
IT Operations Network
management - and can therefore be tailored to Systems Number directories assign dialing numbers
any customers' requirements. with names which can be used when
configuring LDA or group call areas
KCC
RPM HLR-PS HLR (dispatchers) and also support the allocation
MSP
OCM SPM of functional numbers for train, engine,
RPM RPM Telnet KCC coach and shunting vehicles. The required
OCM Telnet
Database Processes MSC
Tunnel
OCM
network provisioning is performed by the
SMI
IT Systems KCC number directory while there is also the
OCM OCM OCM
optional SCP
capability to query the current registration
HTTP SMPP status of functional numbers (association
SIM cards (OTA)
SIM cards (SIM Writer) between MSISDN and functional numbers) Figure 2: RPM Modules
SIM SMSC
on the SCP.
Desktop
Card Writer PC
Applet
n
Scheduling. Main benefits. Additional advantages.
RPM features a scheduling mechanism The main benefit of an RPM is to manage the n
Administration of subscribers on a central
Figure 1: Architecture Railway Provisioning Manager (RPM) which is capable of executing configuration whole GSM-R network from only one central system using GUIs.
commands at a predefined point in time. It system. Daily operations can be carried out n which mediates between the
A system
can also select a method (SIM writer or using an easy-to-use graphical user interface “telecom world” and the “railway world” (e.g.
OTA) for configuring SIM cards, while a that does not require GSM-R expert know-how, terminology, and operations).
Configuration management. Subscriber management. < lifecycle management.
Subscriber scheduler can be used for monitoring RPM while the functionality focuses on SIM card n
Easy integration into the customer IT
RPM's configuration management functions RPM's subscriber management functionality RPM manages subscribers through its operations and retrying failed operations. management and configuration of SIM cards infrastructure through flexible
supports the operation of a GSM-R network by supports the operation of a GSM-R network by complete life-cycle, from the ordering of via OTA. communication adapters.
supporting all EIRENE call types as well as the handling all subscriber-related tasks, such as SIM cards, to preloading, activating and n database for subscriber and
Internal n
Transaction management and rollback for
defining and configuring service areas. This assigning MSISDNs to SIM cards, activating deactivating subscribers. RPM's configuration data. RPM therefore provides an easy migration end-to-end processes.
can be done using the web-based GUI or subscribers in the network or configuring SIM functionality allows it to assign IMSIs, path to complete subscriber management – n
Automation of service processes and
alternatively using a map-based cards with the GSM-R specific parameters. MSISDNs and subscriber profiles to n
Role-based user model. including provisioning to the HLR – and to provisioning tasks.
representation, which shows the exact subscribers using its web-based GUI and configuration management. Moreover this can n
Elimination of error-prone manual
geographic locations of sites (e.g. radio <
MSISDN management. subsequent activation in the HLR and on be done using the same hardware and configuration tasks.
equipment) and service areas. RPM administrates the whole life cycle of the SIM card. software platform thus maximizing the value of n
Pre-integrated with all Kapsch CarrierCom´s
MSISDN numbers i.e. it keeps track of the investment. GSM-R network components.
<
Configuration of LDA (location dependent MSISDNs which are available for use and <management.
SIM card
addressing). MSISDNs which are currently allocated to A SIM card can be configured either by
The definition of short codes for all GSM-R subscribers. a SIM writer connected to a desktop or by
cells and their activation in the network is sending a specially encoded SMS to the
supported, while optional support for eLDA <
Profile management. SIM card as an over-the-air provisioning
can be delivered to customer-specific Profiles are used to assign common (OTA) message. SIM card management
needs. characteristics to a group of subscribers. is an integrated part of subscriber lifecycle
Profiles contain the definition of basic and so that SIM cards are consistently
<
Configuration of Group Call Areas and supplementary services, eMLPP settings configured as mandated by subscriber
Group Call Register. and a set of group IDs for VGCS and VBS. settings (e.g. MSISDN, profile, and
Service areas are formed by the selection These profiles can be assigned to functional numbers).
and grouping of consecutive cells. Group subscribers and are provisioned to the HLR
Call Register is defined by the assignment and to the SIM card.
of group IDs to the service area and the
presence of dispatchers for each group.
