In this section:
The Packet Service Profile supports up to four audio encoding entries, or Codecs, using ERE. The
In order to properly handle a call compression negotiation such as that described above, it is necessary to examine the codec list on both the local and remote gateway to find one or more codecs that are common to both. The precedence of the resultant codecs is controlled by the local precedence setting, or the precedence of the remote peer. This provisioning directive is provided by the honorRemotePrecedence
parameter.
Refer to Packet Service Profile Provisioning Examples for provisioning examples.
The PSX supports configuring up to 12 codecs in the Packet Service Profile and Preferred Packet Service Profile. The SBC supports receiving all 12 codecs from the PSX in the PSP and Preferred PSP. This applies to interworking with an external PSX (Advanced ERE deployment scenario). See Routing and Policy Management for deployment scenario details. Additionally, the SBC supports up to 12 codecs over Gateway links to SBCs and/or GSXs. An SBC-POL-RTU license is needed to enable more than four codecs.
rtpmap
, fmtp
, and T38
fax
. The SBC also manages bandwidth for audio streams in pass-through calls. Audio transparency is controlled by the following PSP and Trunk Group parameters/flags.Packet Service Profile:
Enable transcoderFreeTransparency
for the session (enable on either of the PSPs)
Configure audioTransparency
settings
Enable/disable reserveBwForPreferredAudioCommonCodec
SIP Trunk Group:
Enable sdpAttributesSelectiveRelay
on both ingress and egress Trunk Groups that receive the relayed SDP
Refer to SBC SIP Transparency Implementation Guide for transparency implementation details.
The Transparency Profile is the recommended method of configuring transparency on the SBC Core for new deployments as well as when applying additional transparency configurations to existing deployments. Do not use IP Signaling Profile flags in these scenarios because the flags will be retired in upcoming releases.
Refer to the SBC SIP Transparency Implementation Guide for additional information.
Both the
The following
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile <unique_profile_name> aal1PayloadSize <0-999> audioTransparency <unknownCodecBitRate | unknownCodecPacketSize> codec <codecEntry1-codecEntry12> <codec> dataCalls initialPlayoutBufferDelay <5-50> packetSize <10 | 20 | 30 | 40> preferredRtpDataPayloadType <0-127> dtls dtlsCryptoSuiteProfile <profile name> dtlsFlags allowDtlsFallback <disable | enable> dtlsSctpRelay <disable | enable> dtlsSrtpRelay <disable | enable> enableDtlsSrtp <disable | enable> flags honorRemotePrecedence <disable | enable> mediaPacketCos <0-7> packetToPacketControl peerAbsenceAction <none | peerAbsenceTrap | peerAbsenceTrapAndDisconnect> preferredRtpPayloadTypeForDtmfRelay <0-128> qosValues dtlsSctpDscp <0-255> msrpDscp <0-255> rtcpOptions secureRtpRtcp cryptoSuiteProfile <profile_name> flags allowFallback <disable | enable> allowPassthru <disable | enable> enableSrtp <disable | enable> resetEncDecROCOnDecKeyChange <disable | enable> resetROCOnKeyChange <disable | enable> updateCryptoKeysOnModify <disable | enable> sendRoutePSPPrecedence <disable | enable> silenceFactor <0-50> silenceInsertionDescriptor g711SidRtpPayloadType <0-127> heartbeat <disable | enable> t38 dataRateManagementType <type1LocalGenerationOfTcf | type2TransferOfTcf> ecm ecmPreferred <disable | enable> lowSpeedNumberOfRedundantPackets <0 | 1 | 2> maxBitRate <2.4Kbits_s | 4.8Kbits_s | 9.6Kbits_s | 14.4Kbits_s> numberOfRedundantPackets <0 | 1 | 2> protocolVersion <0 | 3> typeOfService <0-255> videoCalls audioOnlyIfVideoIsPrevented <disable | enable> codecListProfile <name> ieee8021QVLanCos <0-7> ipv4Tos <0-255> ipv6TrafficClass <0-255> maxVideoBandwith <0-50000 kbps> videoBandwidthReductionFactor <0-100> voiceInitialPlayoutBufferDelay <1-50>
The Packet Service Profile parameters are described below:
Parameter | Length/Range | Description |
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| N/A | Specifies a unique identifier (name) for packet service profile. You can define any name or use Default as the parameter. |
| 0-999 | The ATM Adaption Layer Type 1 (AAL-1) payload size (default = 47). |
audioTransparency | N/A | Use this object to configure Audio Transparency settings.
If the bandwidth is not configured, the |
| codecEntry1-codecEntry12 |
Up to 12 codec configurations are supported by SBC for PSX, and Advanced ERE deployment scenarios (refer to Routing and Policy Management for a description of the different routing configurations). |
| N/A | Data calls pertaining to restricted or unrestricted digital data.
|
dtls | N/A | Use this object to control DTLS-SRTP and DTLS fall-back behavior in this Packet Service Profile.
DTLS-SRTP relay is a licensed feature and requires an SRTP license to be installed on SBC. When a session contains DTLS-SRTP video stream or DTLS/SCTP application stream and there is no audio stream specified, SBC allows the session when the ingress and egress Packet Service Profiles (PSP) are configured as audio pass-through. If ICE is part of session establishment in WebRTC (WRTC) scenario, the relay mechanism implemented for DTLS-SRTP and DTLS/SCTP is supported independent of ICE processing. Refer to Configuring SBC for WRTC for additional WebRTC configuration details. |
| N/A | See Packet Service Profile Flags table below for flag descriptions. |
| N/A | Flag to set precedence of audio encoding priority order of the local packet service profile over the remote peers audio encoding priority order when creating the priority order of the audio encodings that are common to both. Options are:
|
| 0-7 | Specifies Class of Service (COS) value to be set in the IEEE 802.1D User Priority field of media packets transmitted on a call leg that uses this Packet Service Profile. This parameter only has an effect if the network interface supports 802.1Q tagged Ethernet frames. (default = 0 which is interpreted as best effort). |
| N/A | Use this object to define the packet-to-packet control parameters. See Packet to Packet Control Parameters table below for details. |
| N/A | Specifies the action to take when
|
preferredRtpPayloadTypeForDtmfRelay | 0-128 | Specifies the preferred RTP payload type in the RTP header of audio packets for this encoding. (default = 128). This parameter is only used for 8 kHz clock rate. DTMF payload type of each subsequent clock rate (16 kHz, 24 kHz, etc.) is incremented by 1. Using the default value of "128" for If |
qosValues | N/A | Use this object to configure the Quality of Service (QoS) DSCP value for this Packet Service Profile.
|
| N/A | Use this object to specify Real Time Control Protocol (RTCP) options for the call. RTCP is used to report network traffic congestion data. Various actions (for example call disconnect) may be taken when congestion threshold settings are exceeded. See RTCP Options Parameters table below for details. |
| N/A | Specifies whether secure RTP Real Time Control Protocol (SRTP) is enabled for the call:
|
| N/A | Use this flag to allow audio encoding order preference in outgoing messages only.
|
| N/A | The percentage of call time that silence is expected. This parameter is used to reduce expected call bandwidth. (range: 0-50 / default = 40). |
| N/A | Use this object to define the Silence Insertion Descriptor (SID) attributes.
|
| N/A | Use this object to specify T.38 data rate attributes using following parameters:
|
| 0-255 | Use this object to Use this parameter to set six most significant bits of Type of Service byte in an IP header for DSCP marking of MSRP packets. Default value is 0. |
| N/A | Use this object to define video call parameters.
|
| 1-50 | The delay (in milliseconds) by the initial playout buffer required to absorb the maximum expected data packet delay across the network. Must be in increments of 1 ms. (default = 10). |
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile <unique_profile_name> codec <codecEntry1-codecEntry12> <codec name>
SBC-POL-RTU license is needed to enable more than four codecs.
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
codecEntry1 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "1" |
codecEntry2 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "2" |
codecEntry3 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "3" |
codecEntry4 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "4" |
codecEntry5 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "5" |
codecEntry6 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "6" |
codecEntry7 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "7" |
codecEntry8 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "8" |
codecEntry9 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "9" |
codecEntry10 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "10" |
codecEntry11 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "11" |
codecEntry12 <codec name> | Codec entry with a priority of "12". |
For each codecEntry ID, choose a Example default codec names are:
|
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile <unique_profile_name> flags HDCodecPreferred <disable | enable> MatchOfferedCodecGroupIfNbOnly <disable | enable> digitDetectSendEnabled <disable | enable> disallowDataCalls <disable | enable> dscpPassthrough <disable | enable> forceRoutePSPOrder <disable | enable> interworkDtmfWithoutTranscoding <disable | enable> preferNBPassthruOverHDTranscode <disable | enable> reserveBwForPreferredAudioCommonCodec <disable | enable> ssrcRandomize <disable | enable> useDirectMedia <disable | enable> validatePeerSupportForDtmfEvents <disable | enable>
Parameter | Description | ||||||
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| This flag only applies when Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" is configured with an external PSX.Enable flag to set HD codecs as preferred codec over non-HD codecs even if transcoding is required. When flag is disabled, continue with existing PSP/IPSP behavior.
When enabled, the following behavior is exhibited:
Codec selection priority from Answer message:
If The flag | ||||||
| Enable this flag to allow the SBC to send only NB in outgoing offer if only NB is received in the ingress offer. Otherwise, do nothing. While sending the offer, this flag becomes is ignored if either HD-only or (HD+NB) is received in incoming offer. If this flag is disabled, the SBC uses existing behavior.
The flag | ||||||
digitDetectSendEnabled | Enable this flag to allow digit detection for pass-through calls on digits sent to the network.
If interworking without DSP resources is desired for this Packet Service Profile, this flag must be enabled. | ||||||
disallowDataCalls | Enable flag to disallow data calls.
| ||||||
dscpPassthrough | When enabled on both the Ingress and Egress call leg, the DSCP value in the IP header of the media packets is transparently passed through the system. Once media is received from the peer, any value set in the
| ||||||
| Enable this flag to send the outgoing offer in the same order as egress route Packet Service Profile irrespective of HD/NB priorities.
If this flag is enabled, The flag | ||||||
interworkDtmfWithoutTranscoding | Enable flag to interwork DTMF with out-of-band RFC2833 without the use of transcoding (DSP resources).
If | ||||||
mediaLockDownForPassThrough | This flag is deprecated. | ||||||
policeOnHeaviestAudioCodec | When enabled, SBC reserves the worst case common codec bandwidth on trunk groups and interfaces, but polices on maximum bandwidth for all codecs from Offer or Answer in a pass-through call.
This configuration applies to all pass-through calls. It works independently from the Audio Transparency feature and | ||||||
| Enable this flag to allow the SBC to choose NB-NB pass-through over HD-HD transcoded call. When disabled, the SBC prefers HD-HD transcoded call over NB-NB pass-through.
This flag is valid only if
HDCodecPreferred flag is enabled, and is applied when selecting a codec from answer.The flag | ||||||
reserveBwForPreferredAudioCommonCodec | By default, the SBC reserves the worst case common audio codec bandwidth for pass-through calls on trunk groups and IP interfaces, and polices the same bandwidth. Use this flag to reserve the bandwidth associated with the preferred common codec and police on the worst case codec. This flag applies to both known and unknown codecs, and can be used independently or in conjunction with Audio Transparency feature.
This flag is active for a call when both the PSPs have this flag enabled. If this flag is disabled in any of the PSPs, the flag is not applied. | ||||||
ssrcRandomize | Enable flag to generate a new SSRC (using a random value) along with a new time stamp on a new RTP stream whenever a resource is reactivated (due to change in codec, etc.). SSRC randomization reduces the probability of collision in large groups and simplifies the process of group sampling that depends on uniform distribution of SSRCs.
| ||||||
useDirectMedia | Enable flag to use direct media as needed.
| ||||||
| Flag to validate peer support for DTMF events. Enable this flag for all peer devices that support RFC 4733.
|
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile <unique_profile_name> packetToPacketControl codecsAllowedForTranscoding otherLeg <amr | efr | evrc | g711a | g711u | g722 | g726 | g729 | g7221 | g7222 | g7231 | ilbc | opus | t38> thisLeg <amr | efr | evrc | g711a | g711u | g722 | g726 | g729 | g7221 | g7222 | g7231 | ilbc | opus | t38> conditionsInAdditionToNoCommonCodec applyFaxToneTreatment <disable | enable> different2833PayloadType <disable | enable> differentDtmfRelay <disable | enable> differentPacketSize <disable | enable> differentSilenceSuppression <disable | enable> honorAnswerPreference <disable | enable> honorOfferPreference <disable | enable> transcode <conditional | determinedByPspForOtherLeg | only | transcoderFreeTransparency>
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
codecsAllowedForTranscoding | Use this parameter to specify codecs allowed for transcoding, and which leg to apply them to.
Codec list: amr | efr | evrc | g711a | g711u | g722 | g726 | g729 | g7221 | g7222 | g7231 | ilbc | opus | t38
|
conditionsInAdditionToNoCommonCodec | The Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" performs transcoding when any of the specified conditions are met, including no common codec on ingress and egress legs.
|
transcode | Transcode options:
|
The SBC, when configured with the appropriate codecs, transcodes for differences in the codecs. Use ‘transcode conditional
’ option to allow the SBC to transcode for certain conditions in addition to differences in codecs. For example, if the codecs are the same on both legs and this option is selected, by applying additional settings for the particular call scenarios, the SBC will trigger transcoding for those scenarios, such as:
HOP Flag State | HAP Flag State | SBC Behavior |
---|---|---|
enable | disable | The Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" selects a codec order of precedence in the offered SDP, irrespective of whether it is a pass-through or transcoded codec (if transcoding is defined for that codec). The Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" as part of media lock-down may send a re-INVITE to egress peer. Note that the preference on the answer side is given to a pass-through codec. |
enable | enable | The Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" gives preference to HAP over HOP in case of conflict. The Honor Remote Preference (HRP) flag on the answer leg decides the preference order. Based on that preference list, the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" selects a codec with highest preference from answer SDP that can be used even if it requires transcoding. Note that this may cause the selection of a codec on the other side leg not to be honored. This happens in case of a pass-through call. |
disable | enable | The Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" gives preference to answer codec order that is created based on HRP flag. The most preferred codec is chosen as received in the answer SDP, irrespective of whether it is a pass-through or a transcoded codec (if transcoding is defined for that codec). |
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile <unique_profile_name> rtcpOptions rtcp <disable | enable> enableRTCPForHeldCalls <disable | enable> packetLossAction <none | packetLossTrap | packetLossTrapAndDisconnect> packetLossThreshold <0-32767> rrBandwidth <100-4000> rsBandwidth <100-3000> terminationForPassThrough <disable | enable>
Parameter | Length/Range | Description |
---|---|---|
rtcp | N/A | Enable flag to use RTCP for the call.
The below attributes are only available to configure RTCP once this flag is enabled. |
enableRTCPForHeldCalls | N/A | If this flag is enabled, the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" ignores the configured RR/RS values in the Packet Service Profile (PSP) and sends RR/RS = 0 in the offer/answer, plus disables RTCP when the call is active.When the call is HELD, and a RE-INVITE is sent, the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" uses the configured values in the PSP for RTCP bandwidth and enables RTCP. When the call is RESUMED, the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" again disables RTCP by sending RR/RS=0 in the RE-INVITE.
|
packetLossAction | N/A | Packet loss action to take when packet threshold is exceeded:
|
packetLossThreshold | 0-32767 | Enter a value to specify the packet loss threshold value (number of lost packets per 100,000 packets) to trigger a packet loss action (default = 0). This parameter is required if RTCP is enabled. When set to “0”, no packet loss inactivity detection is performed. See Command Examples below for an example configuration. This setting can be used in conjunction with Since configuring this parameter to a value less than 400 disables threshold detection, use a value in the range of 400 to 32767 to enable threshold detection. |
rrBandwidth | 100-4000 | <rrBandwidth value> – The RTCP bandwidth allocated to active data senders (default = 250). |
rsBandwidth | 100-3000 | <rsBandwidth_value> – The RTCP bandwidth allocated for receivers (default = 250). |
| N/A | Specifies RTCP termination behavior for pass-through calls.
|
To configure RTCP options:
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP-1 rtcpOptions rtcp enable % set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP-1 rtcpOptions packetLossAction packetLossTrap % set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP-1 rtcpOptions packetLossThreshold 10000 % commit % show profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP-1 rtcpOptions { rtcp enable; packetLossThreshold 10000; packetLossAction packetLossTrap; }
To configure PSP to transcoderFreeTransparency
on both legs:
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP_INT packetToPacketControl transcode transcoderFreeTransparency % set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP_EXT packetToPacketControl transcode transcoderFreeTransparency
To configure audioTransparecy feature on both legs:
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP_INT audioTransparency unknownCodecBitRate 124 % set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP_EXT audioTransparency unknownCodecBitRate 124 % set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP_INT audioTransparency unknownCodecPacketSize 10 % set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP_EXT audioTransparency unknownCodecPacketSize 10 % set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP_INT flags reserveBwForPreferredAudioCommonCodec enable % set profiles media packetServiceProfile PSP_EXT flags reserveBwForPreferredAudioCommonCodec enable
To allow secure RTP plus relaying of SRTP audio and video streams and SCTP packet streams, and then to set the DSCP value in the Differentiated Services Field of the IP header for DTLS/SCTP packets that egress SBC.
% set profiles media packetServiceProfile DEFAULT dtls dtlsFlags enableDtlsSrtp enable dtlsSrtpRelay enable dtlsSctpRelay enable % set profiles media packetServiceProfile DEFAULT qosValues dtlsSctpDscp 100 % commit % exit > show table profiles media packetServiceProfile DEFAULT dtls dtlsFlags { allowDtlsFallback enable; enableDtlsSrtp enable; dtlsSrtpRelay enable; dtlsSctpRelay enable; } > show table profiles media packetServiceProfile DEFAULT qosValues msrpDscp 100; dtlsSctpDscp 100;