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Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch Release Notes for Release 3.5 V02
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System Requirements
System Requirements
The Cisco BTS10200 Softswitch consists of the following equipment:
•Call Agent/Feature Server (CA/FS)—Two application servers, each with four CPUs.
•Element Management System/bulk Data Management System (EMS/BDMS) server—
Twoadministration processors, each with one CPU.
•Two switch routers.
•Power distribution unit (PDU) for DC systems.
DC-powered systems require two (redundant) feeds of 40A at -48 VDC. AC-powered systems
require two (redundant) circuits of 20A at 120 VAC.
Note DC systems require two redundant feeds. Cisco highly recommends uninteruptable power for both
AC and DC.
The physical requirements for installation of the Cisco BTS10200 Softswitch are documented in the
Cisco BTS10200 Softswitch Building Environment and Power Site Survey.
You can order the CiscoBTS 10200 Softswitch as software only, or as part of an entire Cisco Systems
solution.

Software Only Purchase

When ordering the software-only solution, you will work with the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch product
manager to determine the correct software load. The base software load includes licenses for 5,000
subscribers/DS0 licenses and 10 CPS.
If you need additional RTUand CPS, you’ll need to order multiple RTU (in increments of 1K subs) and
CPS licenses as appropriate.
Note Cisco TAC does not support hardware when purchased directly from Sun or another vendor.
Hardware support contracts should be purchased from Sun, or their Sun Value Added Reseller.
The Sun hardwarelisted in can be ordered directly from the vendor. TACwill only approve the following
hardware configurations.

Ordering the Hardware and Software Solution from Cisco

Hardware available from Cisco for North American Customers is listed above as the CCPU
configuration. Determine if you need AC or DC, and if you want the hardware in a cabinet or ready to
mount in a customer rack. Work with a BTS 10200 product manager to determine the appropriate load
for your customer. This base software includes 5000 subscriber/DS0 licenses and 10 CPS.
You’ll need to order RTU and CPS licenses as appropriate if additional subscribers are needed.
For more detailed information, refer to the Cisco BTS 10200 Softswitch System Description.