6 SCCP/TCAP


Purpose

The Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) and Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP) are parts of the SS7 signaling protocol.

This chapter describes the implementation of the SCCP/TCAP feature in the Excel platform software.

Information is also provided about configuring SCCP/TCAP options for customization, parameters, segmentation, services, and applications supported.

For information about implementing a TCAP direct host connection on the Excel platform, see Figure 6-2, Direct host connection (6-4).