Edge STP
Edge STPs (signal transfer points) are networking hardware devices embedded with software that performs
Edge STPs support voice, data and video services. Among their key functions are optimizing traffic flow; providing advanced load sharing between network segments; managing multi-node congestion; translating addresses; filtering and screening packets; and protecting important information. They also provide on-the-fly translation between networks that employ different transports and signaling protocols. That translation capability enables, for example, services that were designed to run on SS7 to run on IP networks instead, and vice versa.
Edge STPs at work
Unlike traditional STPs, Edge STPs process packet traffic away from the network core, where sensitive applications and customer information reside. They can either perform simple
Moving functionality to the network edge, companies can add, modify, and expand services without disrupting core network functions. Edge STPs perform a broad range of roles in evolving
See also
SIGTRAN
STP
Signaling Gateway
References
IEEE, http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=/iel5/6842/18390/00847947.pdf?arnumber=847947 Dynamic edge provisioning for core IP networks
IETF SIGTRAN RFC 2719: Architectural Framework for Signaling Transport.
External links
“Edge device and method for interconnecting SS7 signaling points (SPs) using edge device,” http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6940866.html
The new zone of opportunity in telecom networking is on the edge
US Patent 6940866 - Edge device and method for interconnecting SS7 signaling points(SPs) using edge device