SS7
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SS7 messaging is transmitted over 56 or 64 kilobit per second bidirectional DS-0's which are referred to as Signaling Links. SS7 signaling occurs out-of-band and is accomplished over the signaling links. The SS7 signaling link is configured under the SS7 Link Set object and is configured on a specific DS-1/DS-0 which is configured by the user. Refer to the information below.
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