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Preface

Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution. The guide points to related publications and describes online sources of technical information.

Document Objectives

This guide is designed to provide you with an overview of the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution and brief information about the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution components. It describes initial site preparation and implementation information with pointers to detailed hardware installation and software configuration documentation.

Audience

This guide is intended as part of a suite of documents for the following users. (See the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Documentation Map.)

Document Organization

The major sections of this document are as follows:
Chapters

Chapter 1

Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution Introduction

Provides an introduction to the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution, describes architecture, benefits, features, and applications.

Chapter 2

Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Configuration Options and Components

Provides information about configuration options and brief description of components.

Chapter 3

Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution Operations

Describes unattended operations and manual control options.

Chapter 4

Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution Implementation

Provides sequence of implementation steps for the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers system, the hardware connections, and software installation. Also, provides high-level component configuration steps with pointers to detailed documents.

Appendix A

SS7 Technology Overview

Provides a brief overview of SS7 technology used in this guide.

Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Documentation Map

Refer to the following documentation map to navigate through the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution documentation suite. Note that the shaded box indicates the document you are currently reading.


Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Documentation Suite

Refer to the following documents for detailed hardware and software installation and configuration information about the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution:

Refer to the following document for detailed Cisco IOS documentation about the Cisco SS7 Interconnect for Access Servers Solution:

Document Conventions


Table 1: Media Gateway Guide Conventions
Convention Description

boldface font

Commands and keywords.

italic font

Variables for which you supply values.

[      ]

Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.

{x | y | z}

A choice of required keywords appears in braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.

screen font

Examples of information displayed on the screen.

boldface screen font

Examples of information you must enter.

<    >

Nonprinting characters, for example passwords, appear in angle brackets.

[    ]

Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets.


Note   Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to additional information and material.


Caution This symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

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Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly. Therefore, it is generally more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

Registered CCO users can order the Documentation CD-ROM and other Cisco Product documentation through our online Subscription Services at http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/subcat/kaojump.cgi.

Nonregistered CCO users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco's corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-4000 or, in North America, call 800 553-NETS (6387).

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco Connection Online (CCO) as a starting point for all technical assistance. Warranty or maintenance contract customers can use the Technical Assistance Center. All customers can submit technical feedback on Cisco documentation using the web, e-mail, a self-addressed stamped response card included in many printed docs, or by sending mail to Cisco.

Cisco Connection Online

Cisco continues to revolutionize how business is done on the Internet. Cisco Connection Online is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information and resources at anytime, from anywhere in the world. This highly integrated Internet application is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for doing business with Cisco.

CCO's broad range of features and services helps customers and partners to streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through CCO, you will find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online support services, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.

Customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users may order products, check on the status of an order and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

You can e-mail questions about using CCO to cco-team@cisco.com.

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to warranty or maintenance contract customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

To display the TAC web site that includes links to technical support information and software upgrades and for requesting TAC support, use www.cisco.com/techsupport.

To contact by e-mail, use one of the following:

Language
E-mail Address

English

tac@cisco.com

Hanzi (Chinese)

chinese-tac@cisco.com

Kanji (Japanese)

japan-tac@cisco.com

Hangul (Korean)

korea-tac@cisco.com

Spanish

tac@cisco.com

Thai

thai-tac@cisco.com

In North America, TAC can be reached at 800 553-2447 or 408 526-7209. For other telephone numbers and TAC e-mail addresses worldwide, consult the following web site: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.

Documentation Feedback

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You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

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