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Circuit Switching
Data Test 2
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03/15/2009

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Purpose of Circuit Switching
Definition
To provide end users voice services, dedicated circuits for the transfer of those services, and dedicated pathways for the use by packet switch networks
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Advantages of Circuit Switching
Definition
  • Multiple services
  • High volume ofusers
  • Scalable
  • Security
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Disadvantages of Circuit Switching
Definition
  • Line loss/damage
  • Static
  • More effort
Term
Functions of a Telephone Set
Definition
  • Convert sound to electrical impluse & vice versa
  • means of signaling switchboard
  • informing switchboard of numberto call
  • indication of incoming call
Term
Circuit Switching definition
Definition
Means by which individual electrical circuits are temporarily connected directly with each other for the purposes of communication and disconnected at the conclusion
Term
Trunk
Definition
Connects one switchboard to another IOT route, extend phone calls from one switchboard to another
Term
Point-to-Point Circuit
Definition

"Hotline"

Dedicated connection directly b/t two telephones w/o the aid of a switchboard 

Term
Loop Circuit
Definition
Connects a phone to a switchboard for processing by that switchboard
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Switched Point-to-Point Circuit
Definition
  • Dedicated channel within the switchboard to "permanently" connect two phones
  • Elective dialing is not permitted
  • Phones cannot dial or be dialed
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Trunked Circuit
Definition
  • Allows a user to dial a different user that is geographically separated through a connected switchboard
  • Calling party can be routed through multiple trunks before reaching the called party
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Long Local Circuit
Definition
  • Used to ensure constant telephone service in the event of trunk circuit or local switch failure
  • Provides direct connectivity off a distant unit switch
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Escape Code
Definition
A special key sequence which allows the user to "escape" from their switchboard (or area code) and access a trunk to another switchboard
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Types of Routing
Definition
  • Deterministic routing: traffic is sent one route at a time via programmed routing tables
  • Flood routing: traffic is sent to all possible routes available
  • Gateway routing: routing of calls b/t dissimilar networks
  • Alternate routing: next most direct route - does not have to be directly connected
Term
Levels of Precedence
Definition
  1. Flash override
  2. Flash
  3. Immediate
  4. Priority
  5. Routine
Term
Switching Office Functions
Definition
ARC-B-ACTS
  • Attending
  • Receiving
  • Controlling
  • Busy Testing
  • Alerting
  • Connecting
  • Transmitting
  • Supervising
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Signaling
Definition
Information exchange governing the establishment and control of a telecommunications network
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Signaling Means
Definition
  • Duration of pulses
  • Combination ofpulses
  • Frequency of signal
  • Combination of frequencies
  • Presence/Absence of signal
  • Direction/Level of transmitted current
  • Binary code
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Functions of Signaling
Definition
  • Register signaling: specific information required to complete a specific call
  • Line signaling: line states during a call
  • Start signaling: means an "in service trunk" gets activated to create the switch-to-switch connection
  • Audio Visual signaling: signals subscriber can see/hear
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Channel Signaling
Definition
  • In-Band
  • Out of Band
Term
Analog In-Band Signaling
Definition
Uses frequencies or timeslots within the bandwidth or data stream occupied by the information channel
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Digital In-Band Signaling
Definition
Signaling information travels within information (voice/data) frames
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CAS T1 Signal
Definition

Channel Associated Signaling:

signaling channel traveling "along side" the traffic

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Analog Out-Band Signaling
Definition
Signaling that separates the upper range of the carrier frequency from the speech or information path
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Digital Out-Band Signaling
Definition
When signaling bits travel in a separate channel from the associated traffic
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ISDN PRI Signal Type
Definition
Term
Steps of Wave Form Coding
Definition
  • Sampling: analog signal is measured at various intervals
  • Quantizing: samples are assigned digital value
Term
PCM/Waveform Coding Technique
Definition

Pulse Code Modulation

  • Converts analog to digital bit stream of 64kbps
  • waveform coding technique used by USMC
  • Line code is NRZ
  • Total data rate is 64 kbps
  • "Digital Signal, level 0"
Term
PCM Line Code
Definition
NRZ
Term

DS0 Data Rate

Definition
Digital Signal, level 0
Term
Characteristics of T1
Definition
  • DS1
  • Time Division Multiplexed aggregate of 24 DS0 "channels"
  • Total data rate = 1.544 Mbps
  • Channel Associated Signaling (CAS)
  • In-Band
Term
T1 Data Rate computation formula
Definition
(8bits/chan.*24chan./frame+1frame)*8000fr/sec
Term
Characteristics of E1
Definition
  • 32 individual channels
  • Data rate = 2.048 Mbps
  • Incompatible with T1
  • European
Term
ISDN Purpose
Definition

Integrated Services Digital Network

  • A circuit-switched telephone network system designed to allow digital transmission of voice, video, and data over copper wire
  • Out-of-band signaling
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ISDN Advantages
Definition
BRI:
  • Loop side
  • Provides services for the user
  • B/T STE and REDCOM switchboard
 PRI:
  • SB to SB trunk
  • REDCOM to REDCOM
  • REDCOM to Commercial/DISA switch
Term

ISDN BRI:

Channel composition

Definition
  • 2B + D
  • 2x64kbps B Channels (B)
  • 1x16bps Channel (+D)
  • 48Kbps O/H for framing and sync
64+64+16+48=192Kbps
Term

ISDN T1 PRI:

Channel composition

Definition
  • 23B + D
  • 23 @ 64 Kbps
  • 1 @ 64 Kbps
  • 8 Kbps O/H for framing and sync
24x64+8=1.544 Mbps
Term
DSL purpose
Definition

Digital Subscriber Line

  • Extend high data rate circuits over traditional analog telephone lines
Term
DSL Advantages
Definition
  • Circuits always on
  • Bit rate b/t 128 Kbps and 52.8 Mbps from 4500 and 18,000 ft
  • Inexpensive
Term
DSL Circuit Types
Definition
  • High Bit Rate DSL - used by TSM (HDSL)
  • Symmetric DSL (SDSL)
  • Asymmetric DSL (ADSL)
  • Rat-Adaptive DSL (ADSL)
  • Very-High Bit Rate DSL (VDSL)
  • ISDN DSL (IDSL)
Term
Capabilities & Limitations of Phones
Definition
Capabilities:
  • Full duplex voice exchange
Limiations:
  • Inhibits OTM comms
  • Time consuming installation
  • No integrated/organic security
  • SBs introduce O/H
Term
USMC Analog Phones
Definition
  • TA-838/TT
  • TA-938/TT
  • TA-1/PT
Term
Phone Connection and Media Types
Definition
  • TA-1/PT: point-to-point
  • TA-838/TT: 2/4W, binding post poin-to-point
  • TA-938/TT: 2W binding post/RJ-11
Term
Multiplexer Point-to-Point Phone
Definition

TA-1042 DNVT

  • non-secure

 

Term
Features of STE
Definition
  • COMSEC across commercial, foreign, DSN, and TAC networks
  • LCD display
  • Secure voice and data (128 kbps)
  • CIK (Cryptographic Ignition Key)
  • Compromise Key List
  • Physical and electronic rekeying
  • Analog and Digital
Term
STE Keying Concept
Definition
  • Key Encryption Key (KEK)
  • Traffic Encryption Key (TEK)
  • Cryptographic Ignition Key (CIK)
Term
STE Safeguarding Req's
Definition
  • Terminals
  • Fill Card
  • NSA
  • DCMS
Term
STE Community Roles and Responsibilities
Definition
Command Authority: manages STE, Est. DAO codes
  • Unit Representative/EKMS Manager: Reporting, rekeying
Term
STE Unique COMSEC Incidents and PDS
Definition
  • Eavesdropping
  • Background speech or sound
Term
CAT 3
Definition
  • POTS lines and ISDN BRI
  • RJ-11: single loop
  • RJ-14: double loop
Term
CAT 5e
Definition
  • RJ-48c: T1/E1/PRI
  • RJ-45: all eight wires are used
Term
J-1077
Definition
  • 2-hook connectors
  • 26 pairs of binding posts
  • Bridge taps
Term
VIB
Definition
  • SL-3 to TSM system
  • 2 /RSAM
  • 6 /DEOS
  • 2 ISDN adaptors (ports)
  • 12 POTS ports
Term
CX-4566/4760 "Pigtail"
Definition
  • 25,100,250,500 and 1000 ft lengths
  • 26 pairs
Term
Purpose of RSAM
Definition

Transition Switch Module (TSM)

Remote Subscriber Access Module

 

Extend voice and dial-up data service to remote locations

Term
Comm Capabilities of RSAM
Definition
  • Voice service for up to 28 users (28 analog, 4 digital) w/ both secure and non-secure
  • Integrating video and data
  • connections to other circuit SBs for integration into larger circuit switch network
Term
Comm Limitations of RSAM
Definition
  • lack of doctrine, experience and training
  • No OTM comms
  • lengthly and complex installation
  • No integrated security
  • No organic secure voice
Term
Subcomponents of RSAM
Definition
  • Power Distribution Panel (PDP)
  • CSU/DSU (Channel/Data Service Unit) 1544 Kbps
  • REDCOM "Slice" - switch (24 POTS, 2 PRI/T1)
  • Slice power supply
  • VX 900 "Shout" - media gateway
  • UPS - 30 minutes
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