6 Message Reference
Timeslots containing SS7 signaling processed by the signaling processor on the DSI SPCI Board should not be included in the timeslot mask. Usually, the mask should be set to include all bearer (voice) timeslots but no signaling timeslots. Bit 0 (corresponding to timeslot 0 on the LIU) must not be set as timeslot 0 for an E1 interface contains synchronization information whilst timeslot 0 for a T1 interface does not exist.
As an example, for an E1 interface with SS7 signaling on timeslot 16, and the remaining 30 timeslots used for voice circuits, ts_mask should be set to value 0xfffefffe. For a T1 interface with signaling on timeslot 24, ts_mask must be set to value 0x00fffffe.
mode
This parameter controls how the CT bus channels are allocated. Usually, (mode=1) the first timeslot connected to the CT bus is connected to sc_channel and each subsequent timeslot that is selected is connected to the next CT bus channel. This allows maximum utilization of channels on the CT bus.
An alternative mode (mode=2) (only used if there is a specific requirement for it) associates (but does not necessarily connect) timeslot 0 on the LIU with sc_channel and subsequent timeslots on the LIU with subsequent CT bus channels. Connections are only made when the corresponding bit in the timeslot mask is set to 1. This mode of operation preserves the spacing between timeslots that was originally found on the T1/E1 interface but does result in a number of CT bus channels being not used.
Status Response
The confirmation message (if requested) indicates success by status of zero.
On error, the following status value can be found in the confirmation message.
Value | Mnemonic | Description |
0xff | None | Setup failed |
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