Introduction to BSS Operations and Maintenance
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Introduction to BSS Operations and
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Objectives
After this module the students must be able to:
Explain the principles and control of the BSS software
Employ the principles of the BSS MML
Apply the principle of BSS equipment state handling
Apply the operational principal of handling BSS alarms
Describe the functionality of NetAct when applied to the BSS
Describe the functionality of the BTS Manager
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BSS MML
BSS Equipment State Handling
BSS Alarms
NetAct
BTS Manager
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• Configuration and integration
of NE & Interfaces
• Control of Network Element
Software
• Alarm monitoring
• Fault rectification
• Gathering of statistics
• Report generation
OSS
(NetAct)
BSS
MML
BTS
TCSM
BSC
BTS
MS
BTS
BTS Manager
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The operation and maintenance of the network in general and the BSS in particular, is usually dependent upon a number of
tools, which are used to perform the actions like:
•
Configuration and integration of Network Elements and Interfaces,
•
Control of Network Element Software,
•
Alarm monitoring,
•
Fault rectification,
•
Gathering of statistics, and
•
Report generation.
The main tools available for Operations and Maintenance are:
•
OSS (NetAct),
•
BSS MML, and
•
BTS Manager
Also, there are other tools available such as Service Terminal, Wireshark etc but these are outside the scope of this
presentation.
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Introduction
BSS Software
BSS MML
BSS Equipment State Handling
BSS Alarms
NetAct
BTS Manager
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BSS Software Build/ Software Package
• A collection of programs and data files (that is, load modules) operating in a required
system:
• SW with certain characteristics for certain HW
• If one load module change  software update
• Stored in WDU
• MML Command Options:
• Create Software Package
• Delete Software Package
• Backup / copy Software Package
• Restore Software Package
• Changing Software Package status
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The rapid development in telecommunications demands equipment that can be easily upgraded to
the latest standards and features. Taking the satisfaction of subscribers into account, these
upgrades must be possible without major service interruptions.
One of the advantages of a computer-controlled exchange is that new telecommunication
technologies can be easily introduced into an active exchange. To make this possible, little or no
replacement of existing hardware is needed. Most of the upgrades are realized by merely modifying
or replacing the software.
A software Build/Software Package is a combination of programs and data files that provide a
defined hardware with defined software versions. Every software package consists of so called load
modules. A file that contains code or standard data of one program block or one file block is called
a “load module”. The load modules are the smallest objects in the software configuration
management and the smallest entities of a package.
Software packages are physically stored on hard disks. On these disks, a tree of directories is
implemented like on a PC. However, disks of the network elements can have a maximum of three
subdirectory levels.
The highly developed operation and maintenance system of the DX 200, as well as its RAM-based
computer units, lay the foundation for successful software updates. Initiated by MML programs, the
software configuration management part of the DX 200 system provides the user with
sophisticated means for software updates.
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DISK DIRECTORY STRUCTURE
ROOT/
Max of 3 subdirectory levels
SCMANA
Package A
Max of 8 created packages
Package B
Package X
SOMAFI
Name Status Default flag
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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SCMANA: S/W Conf Mgt Dir
SOMAFI: S/W Conf Mgt File
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SOMAFI tells information about every SW
package created in the system:
-
Name
-
Status
-
Package-id
-
Directory
-
Delivery
-
Default package
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DISK DIRECTORY STRUCTURE
Disk structure consist of the root and under that software package (package) directories. Usually, each
directory contains the data of one SW package. During the change delivery deployment, the files of two SW
packages are stored in the same directory. SCMANA (Software Configuration Management Directory)
subdirectory contains SOMAFI parameter file. In SOMAFI there is information about created SW-packages. The
SCMANA also occurs in the FB package when you take a fallback copy of the backup package.
There are two essential software configuration management files that are controlled by the software
configuration management:
Software configuration management file (SOMAFI) contains management information of all packages created
in the system. SOMAFI is common for all packages. It includes eight records of the same size. Each record can
contain the administration data of one created software package such as name, directory, status, package-id,
etc
Software package master list (MAFILE) is a description list of the package’s load modules and files and their
versions. Each package has its own MAFILE in BLCODE directory. By using the MAFILE, the user can create a
software package
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DISK DIRECTORY STRUCTURE
Max of 3 subdirectory levels
SCMANA
Package A
ROOT/
Max of 8 created packages
BCF_PACK
Package
X
Package B
SCMANA TMPDIR BLCODE LFILES MMDIRE CONVPR ASWDIR CDTEMP WEBFIL
Only in FB
Package
MAFILE abcd efgh
ijkl mnop
ASWDIR
contains
Work files
LIST
TMPDIR
Auxiliary
Directory
for SW
Package
Updating
procedure
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abcd
efgh
etc.
ijkl
mnop
etc.
BLCODE
Contains
files
which
load to
memories
during
start up
LFILES
contains
loadable
delivery
-specific
files and
databases
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MMDIRE
contains
MML
program
files
CONVPR
converts
programs
need for
a major
SW update
(optional)
WEBFIL
For Web
Based
Management
Of NE
(IPA2800)
CDTEMP
Stores
temporary
file for
Change
Delivery
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DISK DIRECTORY STRUCTURE
TMPDIR: The Temporary Directory (TMPDIR) is an auxiliary directory for SW updating procedure. The result of
conversions are stored in the TMPDIR. When the update is completed, the directory is deleted.
BLCODE: The Boot Loadable Code Directory contains the program code and the MAFILE of a SW package.
MMDIRE: The Man Machine Interface System Directory contains MML programs.
LFILES: The Loadable Files Directory contains the loadable delivery-specific files and databases of SW package.
CONVPR: The Conversion Program Directory contains the conversion programs which are needed for the
conversion runs performed during SW updates.
ASWDIR: The Application Specific Workfile Directory contains the work files of the applications. Files created by
the user or by the software are stored in this directory.
CDTEMP: The Change Delivery Temporary File Store is used during the change delivery installation.
WEBFIL: This HTTP Server Root Directory and its subdirectories are used for Web Based Management of the
network element.
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ZWQO:CR; Execution Printout
To check if one
package is active
version or not.
This is the
Default package.
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Status of a Created SW Package
Note : the WKS command creates a new package,
the status of BU package does not change
Fallback copy (WKS)
Switch active package (WSS)
BU
FB
Rollback statuses (WSR)
Change
of status
(WSC)
Rollback
statuses
(WSR)
Change of status (WSC)
Fallback copy (WKS)
with parameter FULL
NW
UT
Switch active package (WSS)
Rollback statuses (WSR)
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BS (BCF) Software in the BSC (OMU) HD
ROOT
DEFAULT
SCMANA
PACKAGE A
PACKAGE B
PACKAGE C
BCF_PACK
PACK_0
PACK_1
BLCODE
MMDIRE
LFILES
CONVPR
ASWDIR
PACK_2
PACK_18
Each “PACK_n” subdirectory contains one BS
software package.
PACK_39
HWDATA
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BS (BCF) Software Packages Created in the BSC
< ZEWL;
MF: MASTER FILE
Describes the contents of
every BTS SW package
LOADING PROGRAM VERSION 15.6-0
BSC3i
DX220-LAB
2011-04-01 09:34:47
BUILD-ID
TYPE
REL VER
INITIAL
MF NAME
SUBDIR
CONN
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CXM53
C
5.3-0
C
BTS_C800.666
/PACK_0
0
EP111
E
1.17-0
E
BTS_1110.011
/PACK_1
0
CX511
P
5.1-1
P
BTS_C800.468
/PACK_2
0
DF603
DF
6.0-3
D
BTS_S602.270
/PACK_3
1
DF70
DF
7.0-91
BTS_S700.159
/PACK_7
0
COMMAND EXECUTED
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Answer the question
What does SCMANA stands for?
1. Software configuration management files
2. Software configuration management directory
3. Temporary Directory
4. Default Package
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BSS Software
BSS MML
BSS Equipment State Handling
BSS Alarms
NetAct
BTS Manager
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Man-to-Machine Interface (MMI)
Main Level…
ALARM SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATION
H
A .. Command
Class Level
ALARM HISTORY
HANDLING
AH. Command
Group Level
O
AHO Command
DISPLAY
MAIN LEVEL
? ….. DISPLAY MENU
A ….. ALARM SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
C ….. ROUTING STATE ADMINISTRATION
D ….. SYSTEM SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION
I ….. I/O SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
L ….. BROADBAND ADMINISTRATION
N ….. SS7 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
O ….. SUPPLEMENTARY SS7 NETWORK
ADMINISTRATION
Q ….. O&M NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
R ….. ROUTING ADMINISTRATION
T ….. TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
U ….. UNIT ADMINISTRATION
W ….. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ADMINISTRATION
Y ….. SYSTEM SUPERVISION
Z; …. END DIALOGUE/DESTINATION SELECTION (:)
ALARMS CURRENTLY ON
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Before you can enter MMI commands, you have to open an MML session. You can Before you can enter MMI
commands, you have to open an MML session. You can open an MML session only if you have a user
identity.
Open an MML session
a) Enter your user ID when the system asks you to (ENTER USERNAME <).
b) Enter your password when the system asks you to (ENTER PASSWORD <).
Close an MML session
a) Enter Z and a semi-colon (Z;) at the main level
To move to the main level, enter Z and a semi-colon (Z;).
Terminate an MML session
It is not recommended to use this procedure in normal circumstances. It is better to close the MML
session instead of terminating it. To terminate the MML session press BREAK. You can also press
CTRL-Y: this key combination terminates the session when you are entering your user identity or
password or typing a command at the main level; or when you have entered the command class letter
or displayed the command class menu.
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MML Menu Hierarchy
Main Level …
Z ;
ALARM SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATION
A ..
H
ALARM HISTORY
HANDLING
U ..
ZUS 
U
AH .
US .
O
ZUSI 
AHO
USI
ZUSI 
INTERROGATE UNIT
STATE AND INFO
ALARMS CURRENTLY ON
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Working state
and restart handling
I
DISPLAY
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UNIT
ADMINISTRATION
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Repeat an MML command
a) Press the 'up' arrow to search for a command
Search the command you wish to repeat by pressing the 'up' arrow.
b) Execute the command
Execute the command by pressing ENTER when the command is displayed after the prompt.
Cancel an MML command
Select one of the following alternatives:
• Interrupt MML command execution
When the semicolon has not been given, but all the command parameters have been typed, type the letter 'N'.
Thus the command will not be executed, and the command entering procedure returns to the beginning of
the command group in question.
• Terminate command execution
To terminate command execution, press CTRL-Y.
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MML Command Syntax
Command
ZABC : Parameter Block : Parameter Block :;
:Parameter, Parameter, ..... , :
Parameter Type
•
Name Defined
.. : UNIT = OMU, DEV = LPT : ... or .. : DEV = LPT, UNIT = OMU : ...
•
Position Defined
.. : P1, P2, P3, , P5 : ...
Omitted Parameter = DEFAULT
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Enter default values to position-defined parameters
Select one of the following alternatives:
Separate the parameter from other parameters (,)
If other parameters must be entered before the parameter block ends, enter a comma (,) to separate the
parameter from the other parameters.
Separate the parameter from the following parameter block (:)
If the parameter block ends after the parameter, enter a colon (:) to separate the parameter from the
following parameter block.
Example: Entering default value by giving comma
Omit the value of the first parameter in the first parameter block by giving comma:
ZIID:,OMU:COMCAL;
Example: Entering default value by omitting the values
Omit the values of both parameters in the first parameter block and leave the separator (the colon):
ZIID::COMCAL;
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MML Frequently Used Command Groups
ZWS/Q - BSS software handling
ZWT – Equipment configuration and management
ZWU – Equipment / function unit handling
ZUS – Equipment working states
ZDT – Information regarding LAPD
ZQR/K – BSS IP Information
ZAH - Alarms
ZEW – BCF software and neighbor information
ZDD – Remote login to units and the transcoder
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There are a number of MML commands groups that may be used on a day to day basis. These are as follows:
ZWS/Q - BSS software handling
ZWT – Equipment configuration and management
ZWU – Equipment / function unit handling
ZUS – Equipment working states
ZDT – Information regarding LAPD
ZQR/K – BSS IP Information
ZAH - Alarms
ZEW – BCF software and neighbor information
ZDD – Remote login to units and the transcoder
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MML Command Groups - Interfaces
SGSN
ZOY
ZNE
ZNF
MSS
ZFX
Gb ZFU
BSC
MGW
ZWG
A
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ZER
ZDW
ZD2
ZOY
Abis
MS
ZEE
ZEF
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There are a number of MML commands groups that may be used on a day to day basis for information
regarding Interfaces and health Checks. These are as follows:
A interface – ZNF, ZNE, ZWG, ZOY
Ater interface - ZWG, ZRC
Abis Interface – ZER, ZDW, ZD2, ZOY
Base Station – ZEE, ZEF
Gb Interface – ZFX, ZFU
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Modifying a Radio Network Parameter
Start
Lock Network Object (BTS, TRX)
Modify Parameter
Influence
on involved Network
Elements
Yes
Modify involved NE (eg. MSS,BTS)
No
Unlock Network Object (BTS, TRX)
End
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Modification of a Radio Network parameter or indeed any parameter will usually require the locking of the
object by the operator. In some cases extra steps may also be involved such as modification, locking, denying
activation of Network Elements / Interface etc. When the modification is complete the Network Element,
Interface or object may be unlocked allowing the modified parameter to take effect.
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MML User Interface Exercise
1. Execute the command ZUSI:COMP;
2. How many BCSU’s are there in the system?
3. Execute the command ZUSI:ET#,::;
4. What is the displayed state of the ET?
5. Execute the command ZEEI;
6. How many Base Stations are configured?
7. Execute the command ZNET;
8. What is the Link Set name and how many Links are in the Set?
9. Execute the command ZDTI; and then ZDSB;
10. Which of the two executed commands displays the TEI of the TRX?
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Answer the question
What are the MML commands for Ater interface? (select all that apply)
1. ZNF
2. ZWG
3. ZNE
4. ZRC
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Answer: 2 and 4
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BSS MML
BSS Equipment State Handling
BSS Alarms
NetAct
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Unit States Model: Main State
Unit State
Working (WO)
Spare (SP)
Blocked (BL)
Description
“Normal" state of units doing some assigned task in the system
Running in hot-standby with its active counterpart
(in 2N) idle, waiting for a possible switchover (in N+1)
Unit with configured resources needs to be taken off-line
Test (TE)
Fault is detected : unit does not participate in the operation of the system
Diagnostics may be run
Separated (SE)
Initial state a newly added unit will get
Unit needs to be physically removed or replaced
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Unit States Model: Sub State
Possible
Main state
Sub State
Description
Executing (EX)
WO, SP, BL, TE
Unit has achieved full functionality
Restarting (RE)
WO, SP, BL
Unit start up sequence is in progress
Updating (UP)
SP
Processes are updating data from active unit
to achieve hot-standby
Idle (ID)
BL
Unit has finished all operations
Out of use (OU)
SE
Unit is separated but still part of a set of
redundant units
No hardware (NH)
SE
Unit is configured but not used, or not even
physically present
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All the components that are critical concerning the whole system are backed up. Redundancy is
implemented at the functional unit level identified by the recovery system.
Some functional units do not have all the states listed above. The working states of the functional units
are determined as follows:
•
The SP state can only exist with replaceable 2N or N+1 redundancy.
•
The BL state can only exist with complementary N+1 redundancy, and without redundancy.
•
The SP-RE, BL-RE, and WO-RE states can only exist if the unit can be restarted by using a
command.
•
The SP-UP state can only exist if the unit has a spare unit warm-up (computer units only).
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Flexi BSC Unit Redundancy Type
Flexi BSC Functional Unit
Redundancy principle
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OMU
None
MCMU
2N
BCSU
N+1
GSW
2N
ET
None
EET
2N – or MSP1+1
ETPE / ETPT
2N – or MSP1+1
ETPA
2N (MSP1+1)
CLS
2N
CLAB
2N
SET
2N (MSP1+1)
WDU
2N
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Duplication (2N)
If the spare unit is designated for only one active unit, the software in the spare unit is kept synchronized so that taking
it in use in fault situations (switchover) is very fast. The spare unit can be said to be in hot stand-by. This redundancy
principle is called duplication, abbreviated "2N".
Replacement (N+1)
For less strict reliability requirements, one or more spare units may also be designated to a group of functional units.
One spare unit can replace any unit in the group. In this case, the execution of the switchover is a bit slower, because
of the spare unit synchronization (warming) is performed as a part of the switchover procedure. The spare unit is in cold
stand-by. This redundancy principle is called replacement, abbreviated "N+1".
Load sharing (SN+)
A unit group may be allocated no spare unit at all, if the group acts as a resource pool. The number of units in the pool
is selected so that there is a certain amount of extra capacity. If a few units of the pool are disabled because of faults,
the whole group can still perform its designated functions. This redundancy principle is called load sharing, abbreviated
"SN+".
None
Some functional units have no redundancy at all. This is because a failure in them does not prevent the function or
cause any drop in the capacity.
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TCSM3i Unit Redundancy Type
TCSM3i Functional Unit
Redundancy principle
TCSM
None
CLS
2N
CLAB
2N
ET
None
EET
2N (MSP1+1)
ETPA
2N (MSP1+1)
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Duplication (2N)
If the spare unit is designated for only one active unit, the software in the spare unit is kept
synchronized so that taking it in use in fault situations (switchover) is very fast. The spare unit can
be said to be in hot stand-by. This redundancy principle is called duplication, abbreviated "2N".
Replacement (N+1)
For less strict reliability requirements, one or more spare units may also be designated to a group
of functional units. One spare unit can replace any unit in the group. In this case, the execution of
the switchover is a bit slower, because of the spare unit synchronization (warming) is performed as
a part of the switchover procedure. The spare unit is in cold stand-by. This redundancy principle is
called replacement, abbreviated "N+1".
Load sharing (SN+)
A unit group may be allocated no spare unit at all, if the group acts as a resource pool. The number
of units in the pool is selected so that there is a certain amount of extra capacity. If a few units of
the pool are disabled because of faults, the whole group can still perform its designated functions.
This redundancy principle is called load sharing, abbreviated "SN+".
None
Some functional units have no redundancy at all. This is because a failure in them does not prevent
the function or cause any drop in the capacity.
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mcBSC Unit Redundancy Type
mcBSC Functional Unit
Redundancy principle
OMU
None
MCMU
2N
BCXU
N+1
PCUM
N+M
ETPE
N+M
ETPA
SN+
PTUM
1+1
HDD
2N
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Duplication (2N)
If the spare unit is designated for only one active unit, the software in the spare unit is kept
synchronized so that taking it in use in fault situations (switchover) is very fast. The spare unit can
be said to be in hot stand-by. This redundancy principle is called duplication, abbreviated "2N".
Replacement (N+1)
For less strict reliability requirements, one or more spare units may also be designated to a group
of functional units. One spare unit can replace any unit in the group. In this case, the execution of
the switchover is a bit slower, because of the spare unit synchronization (warming) is performed as
a part of the switchover procedure. The spare unit is in cold stand-by. This redundancy principle is
called replacement, abbreviated "N+1".
Load sharing (SN+)
A unit group may be allocated no spare unit at all, if the group acts as a resource pool. The number
of units in the pool is selected so that there is a certain amount of extra capacity. If a few units of
the pool are disabled because of faults, the whole group can still perform its designated functions.
This redundancy principle is called load sharing, abbreviated "SN+".
None
Some functional units have no redundancy at all. This is because a failure in them does not prevent
the function or cause any drop in the capacity.
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Unit State Transition: ZUSC
2N Redundancy:
WO-EX
SP-EX
TE-EX
SE-OU
SE-NH
N+1 (N+M) Redundancy:
WO-EX
SP-EX
No Redundancy:
WO-EX
TE-EX
SE-NH
FCD
BL-ID
BL-EX
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2N
2N Redundancy (duplication) is used when two units are dedicated to a task for which one is enough
at any given time. One of the units is always active, that is in the working state. The other unit is
kept in the hot stand–by state, the spare state.
For example:
2N in Flexi BSC: OMU, GSW, MCMU
When a unit is detected faulty, it is taken into the testing state, and the fault location and testing
programs are activated. On the basis of the diagnosis, the unit is taken to the separated state, if a
fault is detected, or into use automatically, if no fault is detected.
If the spare unit is designated for only one active unit, the software in the spare unit is kept
synchronized so that taking it in use in fault situations (switchover) is very fast. The spare unit can
be said to be in hot standby. This redundancy principle is called duplication, abbreviated "2N".
N+1
Replaceable N+1 / N+M Redundancy are used when there is just one or a few spare units for a set
of N units of a given type. The spare unit is not used by the applications and is not permanently
bound to one of the N active units, but can take over the load of any one of them. When a
command–initiated changeover for a replaceable N+1 unit is performed, a pair is made up, the
spare unit is warmed up to the hot stand–by state, and changeover takes place without major
interruptions. When a unit is detected faulty, it is automatically replaced without interruptions to
other parts of the system.
For example:
N+1 in Flexi BSC: BCSU
No Redundancy
No Redundancy is needed in cases where the redundancy of a unit would not noticeably increase
the overall availability performance of the unit type.
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Exercise
1. Display all computer units that are in WO-EX state
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2. Select a non used ET PCM and change the state to SE-NH and then back to its original status
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3. Select an ET PCM, change the state to TE and perform a diagnostic
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4. Output the diagnostic result
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Answer the question
Which is the redundancy of SP state?
1. Complementary N+1
2. Nil
3. 2N or N+1
4. 2N
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BSS Alarms
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BSC Alarm Handling
- Handle in various ways:
• MML system
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Alarm Cancelling command group <AC_>
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Alarm History Handling command group <AH_>
• NetAct
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Alarm monitor
- Alarm Operation
• Display active alarm
• Display historical alarm
• Cancel alarm
• Block Alarm
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Each alarm event, alarm and its cancellation, not filtered by the alarm system, is saved in a log file. This log
data is called alarm history. Using the AH command group commands, you can display the history data
concerning the system's alarm situation.
You can either display the alarm history, or merely the active alarms, on the selected output device.
The alarm history can be useful in troubleshooting situations. By analyzing the alarm history data you may be
able to find trends or patterns on how and when the alarms occur.
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Alarm Urgency Level
Alarm Class
Notice
Disturbance
Disturbance is used for informing about temporary disturbance situations, which
means informing about a short failure event that does not have any permanent
effect on service
An alarm or transient disturbance marked with one asterisk
does not usually require user actions
*
**
An alarm marked with two asterisks does not threaten the operation of the
system. However, if the fault occurs during working hours, it must be corrected at
once. If the fault occurs outside working hours, it can be corrected the next day
Alarms marked with three asterisks require immediate action from the user. An
alarm like this is set when the system has become faulty to the extent that some
essential functionality of the system has stopped, or is in danger of stopping.
The maintenance personnel must take immediate action
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Description
Alarm which is not cancelled and which only informs about a fault event without
printing out the urgency class
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Example of Active Alarms Handling : ZAHO
AHO:BCSU:CLS=AL2:;
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Exercise : Alarm system
1. Display the Alarm System Administration menu.
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2. Display the Alarm Parameters Handling menu.
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3. Display the menu for Alarm History Handling.
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4.
Display all alarms currently in the ON state (= active alarms).
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5.
Display all ** alarms and *** alarms for the OMU’s (active and history)
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Exercise: Active alarms and Alarm History
Handling
1.
By referring to the Alarm Reference Manual, find out which fault causes the alarm with the alarm number 2692?
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2.
Display all alarms currently in the ON state (= active alarms).
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3.
Display all ** alarms and *** alarms for the OMU’s (active and history)
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NetAct Applications - Functional Areas
Administration
Configuration
Monitoring
Reporting
Optimization
User
Assistance
Security
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Accessing NetAct
NetAct Start Page
Access the Login Page with
address provided by your
system administrator.
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Accessing NetAct
NetAct Start Page
NetAct applications are grouped
into following categories:
Administration
Optimization
Configuration
Reporting
Monitoring
Security
User Assistance
Online Help
NetAct
applications can
be launched
from NetAct
start page.
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Accessing NetAct
Administration
Administration category contains the applications for management of
Adaptation, Mediations and NE integrations.
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NetAct Applications Categories
Security
The security management defines the actions, tools and functionalities
designed to protect the system and the network against security
threads.
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NetAct Applications Categories
Configuration
Configuration management defines the tool for giving access to real-time
network configuration, data, and tools to manage network configuration.
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NetAct Applications Categories
Optimization
NetAct Optimizer is designed for automated, measurement based
optimization of operational GSM, WCDMA and LTE networks. It provides the
functionality for viewing, analyzing and optimizing the actual network
performance and capacity.
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NetAct Applications Categories
Monitoring
NetAct Monitor provides tools to manage alarms from different Network Elements,
perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot faults in the network services and to
improve the quality of the network services for subscribers.
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NetAct Applications Categories
Monitoring: TraceViewer
NetAct Trace Viewer supports the system-level trace functionality that is
implemented in various NSN elements throughout the whole network.
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NetAct Applications Categories
Reporting
Centralized Management of NEs Measurements:
•
Administration of Measurements
Network Elements features usage reporting:
•
Software Asset Monitoring
PM Reporting and Monitoring Tools in Performance Manager:
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•
•
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Reporting Suite
Saved Reports
Report Creator
Report Publisher
•
•
•
•
KPI Creator
Scheduler
Admin Toolkit
Threshold and Profiler
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centralized, multi-vendor, multitechnology data reporting
solution.
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NetAct Applications Categories
User Assistance
User assistance provides the user with all the support information
required to operate NetAct and the information about counters, traffic
measurements, configuration parameters, managed objects and alarms
information via the Object Information Browser.
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Answer the question
Which of the following is NOT the functional area of NetAct Applications?
1. Administration
2. Optimization
3. Deployment
4. Monitoring
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BTS Manager Main Window
To launch.the 2G Flexi BTS Manager, user can click shortcuts in the Start Menu, and
following window will come up :
For commissioning/
supervision if PC connect
directly to BTS
For re-commissioning/
supervision if PC
connect BTS via
NetAct (remotely)
For Snapshot
For help
List of release package
and 2G Flexi BTS Site
Manager versions
For creating the SCF or
EasyWizard templet, if PC
connect BTS offline (PC
not connected to BTS)
List of release package
and 2G Flexi BTS Site
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The BTS manager is available for control of all variants of the Flexi BTS product range. It should be noted that
there are different variants available depending upon SW release and technology, but in essence they are all
similar. The main functions of Flexi BTS manager are:
•
BTS commissioning
•
BTS supervision
•
BTS maintenance
•
BTS testing
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BTS Manager Main Window – Local Connection
By clicking the Local Connection option, following window opens:
IP Address of
ESMB/C/FSMF
As default, password is
not required, just left this
box blank.
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BTS Manager Main Window – Remote Connection
By clicking the Remote Connection option, following window opens:
Mandatory to fill
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BTS Manager Main Window Create File
By clicking the Create File option, following window opens:
Release packages
and 2G Flexi BTS
Site Manager
versions
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BTS Manager Main Window – Tools
By clicking the Tools option, following window opens:
Available tools
(help for BTS
Site Manager)
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BTS Manager Main Window – About
By clicking the Tool option, the following window appears:
List of installed
Release packages
and 2G Flexi BTS
Site manager
version
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The main functions of Flexi BTS manager are:
BTS commissioning,
BTS supervision,
BTS maintenance, and
BTS testing
In main menu, the view are:
Alarms,
Base Station,
Commissioning,
Supervision,
Transmission, and
Tests
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Answer the question
Which of the following is NOT a mandatory field in BTS Manager Main Window –
Remote Connection?
1. BSC Username
2. BSC Password
3. BTS Password
4. BTS BCF ID
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