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Address: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's Republic of China Website: https://www.huawei.com Email: support@huawei.com Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. i GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description Contents Contents 1 Change History.........................................................................................................................1 1.1 GBSS24.1 01(2022-03-08).................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 GBSS24.1 Draft A (2021-12-30)......................................................................................................................................... 1 2 About This Document.............................................................................................................2 2.1 General Statements................................................................................................................................................................ 2 2.2 Applicable RAT......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Features in This Document.................................................................................................................................................. 3 3 Overview....................................................................................................................................4 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs.................................................................................. 6 4.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 4.1.1 BTS Grouping and Timeslot Staggering....................................................................................................................... 6 4.1.2 Intelligent BCCH Timeslot Assignment........................................................................................................................ 7 4.2 Network Analysis..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 4.2.1 Benefits.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 4.2.2 Impacts.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 4.3 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 4.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 4.3.2 Software................................................................................................................................................................................16 4.3.3 Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 4.3.4 Networking.......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 4.3.5 Others.................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 4.4 Operation and Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 21 4.4.1 When to Use....................................................................................................................................................................... 21 4.4.2 Data Configuration........................................................................................................................................................... 24 4.4.2.1 Data Preparation............................................................................................................................................................ 24 4.4.2.2 Using MML Commands............................................................................................................................................... 27 4.4.2.3 Using the MAE-Deployment...................................................................................................................................... 28 4.4.3 Activation Verification..................................................................................................................................................... 28 4.4.4 Network Monitoring......................................................................................................................................................... 28 5 Parameter................................................................................................................................29 6 Counters.................................................................................................................................. 30 Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ii GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description Contents 7 Glossary................................................................................................................................... 31 8 Reference Documents...........................................................................................................32 Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. iii GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 1 Change History 1 Change History This chapter describes changes not included in the "Parameters", "Counters", "Glossary", and "Reference Documents" chapters. These changes include: ● Technical changes Changes in functions and their corresponding parameters ● Editorial changes Improvements or revisions to the documentation 1.1 GBSS24.1 01(2022-03-08) This issue does not include any changes. 1.2 GBSS24.1 Draft A (2021-12-30) Compared with Issue 02 (2021-04-30) of GBSS23.1, this issue includes the following changes. Technical Changes None Editorial Changes Revised descriptions in 4.4.2.3 Using the MAE-Deployment. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 1 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 2 About This Document 2 About This Document This document describes the GBFD-200201 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs feature, including its technical principles, related features, network impact, and engineering guidelines. 2.1 General Statements Purpose Feature Parameter Description documents are intended to acquaint readers with: ● The technical principles of features and their related parameters ● The scenarios where these features are used, the benefits they provide, and the impact they have on networks and functions ● Requirements of the operating environment that must be met before feature activation ● Parameter configuration required for feature activation, verification of feature activation, and monitoring of feature performance NOTE This document only provides guidance for feature activation. Feature deployment and feature gains depend on the specifics of the network scenario where the feature is deployed. To achieve optimal gains, contact Huawei professional service engineers. The product supports only the functions mentioned in this document, and the functions can be enabled only in the specified scenarios. If a function not mentioned in this document is enabled or a function is enabled in an unspecified scenario, exceptions or other impacts may occur. Software Interfaces Any parameters, alarms, counters, or managed objects (MOs) described in Feature Parameter Description documents apply only to the corresponding software release. For future software releases, refer to the corresponding updated product documentation. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 2 About This Document 2.2 Applicable RAT This document applies to GSM. 2.3 Features in This Document This document describes the following GSM features. Feature ID Feature Name Chapter/Section GBFD-20020 1 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 3 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 3 Overview 3 Overview Expansion of mobile services and increased spectrum refarming have been placing ever more strain on GSM spectrum. Tighter BCCH frequency reuse patterns have been creating additional interference on the BCCH TRX, and this interference affects user access for voice services. On traditional GSM networks, the BCCH frequency reuse pattern is 4x3. This feature is developed for operators with insufficient spectrum resources and helps them achieve 2x3 BCCH frequency reuse on the basis of Um-interface synchronization. After the BCCH frequency reuse is changed from 4x3 to 2x3, the BCCH frequency bandwidth decreases from 2.4 MHz to 1.2 MHz, the reuse distance is shortened, and the uplink and downlink interference increases significantly, as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs However, this feature and its prerequisite features use the interference suppression techniques listed below to improve BCCH TRX performance. When these techniques are used, a 2x3 reuse pattern can deliver nearly the same signal quality as 4x3. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 4 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 3 Overview ● Uplink interference suppression: The channels with the least interference are scheduled based on timeslots to reduce uplink interference. Besides, this technology helps eliminate interference using the interference cancellation combining (ICC) algorithm based on interference detection and estimation. ● Downlink interference suppression: BCCH timeslots are staggered so that the downlink transmit power of timeslot 0 on the BCCH TRX is reduced to increase the immediate assignment success rate. If the downlink receive quality becomes poor, this technique helps reduce the downlink transmit power of the interference source and boost the transmit power of desired signals. This process increases the downlink carrier-to-interference ratio. For AMR services, this technique reduces the downlink transmit power without decreasing the voice encoding rate. This way, network interference is lowered and network performance is improved. This feature divides BTSs into groups A and B on a synchronous network. Timeslots of BCCH TRXs between the two groups have a difference of four timeslots. In addition, this feature uses specific channel allocation algorithms to improve uplink and downlink performance. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 5 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs 4.1 Principles 4.1.1 BTS Grouping and Timeslot Staggering This feature divides BTSs into two groups (A and B) based on Um-interface synchronization. In the following example, the BCCH TRXs use the 2x3 frequency reuse pattern, as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 BTS grouping – groups A and B The BCCH TRXs of cells in groups A and B are synchronized such that they have a difference of four timeslots. Specifically, timeslots 0 and 4 of group-A cells are aligned respectively with timeslots 4 and 0 of group-B cells. This feature decreases the transmit power of timeslots 4 on the downlink to improve downlink performance of timeslots 0 of the BCCH TRX, improving the service access success rate. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 6 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs You can set the BTS.TSOFFSETGRP parameter to divide BTSs into groups A and B. Timeslot offsets are respectively set to 0 and 4 for group A (BTS.TSOFFSETGRP is set to GroupA) and group B (BTS.TSOFFSETGRP is set to GroupB). There is a difference of four timeslots between groups A and B. Timeslot 0 of group A is aligned with timeslot 4 of group B, and timeslot 0 of group B is aligned with timeslot 4 of group A, as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2 Timeslot alignment NOTE If attributes of groups A and B are modified (for example, the value of BTS.TSOFFSETGRP is changed from NoGroup or GroupA to GroupB, or changed from GroupB to NoGroup or GroupA), call drops will occur. It is recommended that you modify group attributes when traffic is light. 4.1.2 Intelligent BCCH Timeslot Assignment The Intelligent BCCH Timeslot Assignment function optimizes channel allocation for the BCCH TRX, improving spectral efficiency and network quality. When GCELLCHMGAD.BCCHTRXTSIntlAllocateSw is set to ON, this function is enabled. Channel priorities are allocated to groups A and B based on rules illustrated in Figure 4-3, in an attempt to ensure that timeslot 4 aligned with timeslot 0 of the BCCH TRX is idle. This function can be used with the IBIS feature to improve the downlink BCCH TRX performance. Figure 4-3 Channel group priorities Timeslot 4 is allocated the lowest priority and its downlink transmit power can be reduced to improve BCCH performance. You can set the GCELLCHMGAD.BCCHTS4PwrDecrThld parameter to adjust the timeslot 4 transmit power decreases. NOTE Timeslot 4 is allowed to carry calls only with a high receive level after timeslot 4 transmit power is decreased. Calls with downlink receive level lower than the value of GCELLCHMGAD.ChAllcSoftBlockCallLevThld are not allocated timeslot 4 of the BCCH TRX. In this case, the value of S3019B:Number of Level-caused Soft Blocks During BCCH TRX Channel Allocation is increased by 1. When GCELLCHMGAD.BCCHTRXPrefAllocateTCHHSw is set to ON, the BSC preferentially allocates TCH/Hs to BCCH TRXs. The GCELLCHMGAD.ChAllcSoftBlockCapThld parameter is used to control traffic carried by the BCCH TRX. If the BCCH TRX channel usage is greater than or equal to the value of GCELLCHMGAD.ChAllcSoftBlockCapThld, the BSC performs soft Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 7 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs block on newly accessed calls. In this case, the value of S3019A:Number of Capacity-caused Soft Blocks During BCCH TRX Channel Allocation is increased by 1. When the GCELLCHMGAD.ChanGroupAdjustSw parameter is set to ON, the BSC periodically triggers intra-cell inter-channel group handovers from a low-priority channel group to a high-priority channel group to reduce interference on the same timeslot of different groups. When GCELLCHMGAD.ChanGroupAdjustOptSw is set to ON(On): ● In concentric cell scenarios, a call can be handed over only to a higher-priority channel group in an equivalent-level subcell. Specifically, a call of an underlaid subcell and a call of an overlaid subcell can be respectively handed over only to a higher-priority channel group in an underlaid subcell and an overlaid subcell. Handovers between underlaid and overlaid subcells are controlled by the underlaid and overlaid subcell handover algorithm. For details, see Concentric Cell in GBSS Feature Documentation. ● The BSC needs to determine MS-supported frequency bands before interchannel group handovers are triggered, because this function applies only to channel groups corresponding to these frequency bands. ● For a call on which intra-cell handovers are performed due to poor signal quality, inter-channel group handovers cannot be triggered for the call before it is released, preventing ping-pong handovers. Users can specify the priority policy of non-BCCH TRX channels using the GCELLCHMGAD.NonBCCHTRXChAllcPriPolicy parameter to control priorities of non-BCCH and BCCH TRX channels. When GCELLCHMGAD.NonBCCHTRXChAllcPriPolicy is set to STRATEGY1, the channel group priorities shown in Figure 4-3 are used. Setting the priority policy for TCH TRX channel allocation increases the probability that the interfering timeslot of the BCCH TRX is in the idle state, improving gains delivered by IBIS and the interference source-based precise power control function in the User-level Precise Power Control feature. GCELLCHMGAD.BCCHTRXInterfOptPolicy specifies the BCCH TRX interference optimization policy. When this parameter is set to STRATEGY1, the downlink power decrease of frames on the BCCH TRX where IBIS takes effect is the common power control value and does not exceed 3 dB. When this parameter is set to STRATEGY2, the BSC does not optimize interference in downlink transmit signals of the BCCH TRX. For cells experiencing congestion, set GCELLCHMGAD.ChAllcSoftBlockCapThld to 100 and set GCELLCHMGAD.BCCHTRXTSAllocateOptSw to ON(on) to enable the optimized timeslot allocation function for the BCCH TRX. If the number of idle TCHs on the BCCH TRX is less than or equal to the value of GCELLCHMGAD.BCCHTRXIdleChnlNumber, the BSC preferentially allocates timeslot 4 to the calls with a downlink receive level of greater than or equal to the value of GCELLCHMGAD.ChAllcSoftBlockCallLevThld. This helps prevent call drops caused by allocation of timeslot 4 to calls with low levels. 4.2 Network Analysis Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 8 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs 4.2.1 Benefits This feature improves BCCH spectral efficiency by 50%. It reduces the GSM BCCH frequency bandwidth from the traditional 2.4 MHz to 1.2 MHz, and the increased spectral efficiency means that less money is spent on spectrum resources and network value is maximized. In GU/GL refarming and GU@5MHz scenarios, this feature frees up spectrum resources for customers to deploy UMTS or LTE networks, improving user experience. 4.2.2 Impacts Network Impacts ● System capacity BCCH TRX capacity is the same as that of the 2.4 MHz networking for BCCH TRXs. ● Network performance The impact of this solution on network performance varies with network scenarios before solution deployment. The following table describes the network performance impact (based on the evaluation baseline) in S111@1.2 MHz networking in comparison with that in S111@2.4 MHz networking when this feature is used. Table 4-1 Network performance impacts in S111@1.2 MHz networking in comparison with that in S111@2.4 MHz networking Item Evaluation Baseline Impact on Network Performance MOS About 3.2 points 0.1 to 0.3 points lower ZTR304A: Call Drop Rate on TCH per cell(Excluding Handover) About 1% 0.2% to 0.3% higher HQI Uplink HQI (0 to 5) of about 98% 0.3% to 0.6% lower Downlink HQI (0 to 5) of about 98% 0.6% to 0.9% lower About 98% 0.6% to 1.2% lower RH303A: Success Rate of Radio Handover Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 9 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Item Evaluation Baseline Impact on Network Performance AR9780: Average CPU Usage of the XPU Load before deployment ● The interference source-based precise power control function for SDCCH is disabled: increased by up to 3% ● The interference source-based precise power control function for SDCCH is enabled: increased by up to 5% Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 10 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs CAUTION ● Worse KPIs of the original network lead to a greater impact on network performance. Better KPIs of the original network lead to a smaller impact on network performance. The preceding network performance impact is evaluated based on the evaluation baseline. The KPIs of most sites on the live network are better than the baseline. Therefore, the actual network impact is less than the network impact described in this table and must be evaluated based on live-network conditions. ● In-depth network optimization improves network performance to an extent that KPIs in S111@1.2 MHz networking are virtually the same as those in S111@2.4 MHz networking (the call drop rate changes within 0.1%). ● This feature depends on inter-BTS time synchronization. A synchronization failure between BTSs as a result of GPS antenna faults, transmission faults, and BTS restarting causes the KPIs to further deteriorate from the values listed in the above table. When the Soft-Synchronized Network feature is also enabled, a synchronization failure between BTSs requires a longer time for the BTSs to restore the synchronization state, having a greater impact on network performance. It is likely that the immediate assignment success rate further decreases by 0.4% to 0.6%, the call drop rate increases by 0.3% to 0.5%, and the uplink and downlink HQIs decrease by 0.6% to 1%. ● If some prerequisite features have been enabled before S111@1.2 MHz is deployed, impacts on network performance after feature deployment are greater than those provided in the preceding table. ● During deployment, after 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs is enabled, the immediate assignment success rate may be higher than that on the original network. An increased immediate assignment success rate allows more MSs to access the network, increasing network traffic. Most of the new users are very annoyed persons (VAPs), causing other KPIs, such as the assignment success rate, call drop rate, HQI, and handover success rate, to deteriorate, which may exceed the specifications in the preceding table. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 11 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Impacted Functions RAT Function Name Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) Description GSM TRX Power Amplifier Intelligent Shutdown BSCDSTPA.BSC DynSwitchTrxP AAllow Intelligent Power Consumption Decrease When this function and 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs are enabled at the same time, gains brought by TRX Power Amplifier Intelligent Shutdown decrease. GSM IBCA GCELLCHMGAD .IBCAALLOWED IBCA When BCCH TRXs use the 2x3 frequency reuse pattern, enabling this function reduces the gains brought by IBCAa. GSM IBCA II GCELLIBCAII.IB IBCA II When BCCH TRXs use the 2x3 frequency reuse pattern, enabling this function reduces the gains brought by IBCA IIa. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) CAIIAllowed Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 12 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs RAT Function Name Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) Description GSM Uplink CoMP (Joint RX) GCELLBASICPA RA.CoMPSwitch Uplink CoMP (Joint RX) When this function and 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs are enabled at the same time, gains brought by uplink CoMP decrease, but the average MOS can increase by 0.05 to 0.1 pointsb. GSM TCHH repacking GCELLCHMGAD .HALFRATEREP Dynamic Channel Conversion This function and the channel group handover function in the 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs feature interfere with each other, which is likely to cause pingpong handovers. It is recommended that the two functions be not enabled at the same time. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) ACKINGSWITC H Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 13 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs RAT Function Name Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) Description GSM AMR FR/HR Dynamic Adjustment GCELLHOBASIC. Handover This function and the channel group handover function in the 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs feature interfere with each other, which is likely to cause pingpong handovers. It is recommended that the two functions be not enabled at the same time. GSM Enhanced BCCH Power Consumption Optimization GBTS: GCELLOTHEXT. Enhanced BCCH Power Consumption Optimization If 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs is enabled, the Enhanced BCCH Power Consumption Optimization feature does not take effect on timeslot 4. INTRACELLFHH OEN MAINBCCHPW RDTEN eGBTS: GLOCELLENERG YMGTPARA.MAI NBCCHPWRDTE N Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 14 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs RAT Function Name Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) Description GSM Co-BCCH Cell GCELL.IUOTP Co-BCCH Cell When 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs is enabled, the priority of channel allocation to the BCCH TRX is lowered and the probability of channel allocation to the overlaid subcell increases, possibly increasing the call drop rate and decreasing the HQI. GSM Multiple CCCHs GTRXCHAN.CH TYPE Radio Resource Management GSM Dynamic Multiple CCCH GCELLCCCH.Dy Dynamic Channel Conversion If 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs is enabled, the transmit power of timeslot 4 on the BCCH TRX will be decreased. You are not advised to configure the BCH on timeslot 4. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) nCCCHSwitch Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 15 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description RAT Function Name 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) Description a: When BCCH TRXs use the 2x3 frequency reuse pattern, there is a higher probability that interfering neighboring cell information in MRs is not reported to the BSC. When this occurs, the IBCA/IBCA II feature evaluates channels less accurately, reducing the gains brought by IBCA/IBCA II. b: Uplink CoMP (Joint RX) does not support coordination between group A and group B, which is likely to deliver smaller gains when 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs is also enabled. However, the average MOS increases by 0.05 to 0.1 points. Therefore, it is recommended that the two functions be enabled at the same time when the uplink voice quality needs to be improved. 4.3 Requirements 4.3.1 Licenses RAT Feature ID Feature Name License Control Item ID NE Sales Unit GSM GBFD-200201 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs LGMI12MNBT BSC6900 Per Cell BSC6910 4.3.2 Software Before activating this function, ensure that its prerequisite functions have been activated and mutually exclusive functions have been deactivated. For detailed operations, see the relevant feature documents. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 16 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Prerequisite Functions RAT Function Name Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) Description GSM BTS GPS Synchronizatio n GBTS: BTSCLK.ClkType and BTSOTHPARA.S BTS GNSS Synchronization 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs requires any of these features. YNCMETHOD eGBTS: TASM.CLKSRC and BTSOTHPARA.S YNCMETHOD GSM Clock over IP Support 1588V2 None Synchronization GSM BTS Support 1588v2 ATR None Synchronization GSM SoftSynchronized Network GBTS: BTSOTHPARA.S Soft-Synchronized Network YNCMETHOD and BTSOTHPARA.A ISSOP NOTE If GBFD-118620 Clock over IP Support 1588V2 is enabled, this solution requires only time synchronizatio n of the feature. eGBTS: BTSOTHPARA.S YNCMETHOD and TASM.FLAG GSM Issue 01 (2022-03-08) User-level Precise Power Control GCELLPWRBASI C.UsrLevPrecise PCSw User-level Precise Power Control Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. User-level Precise Power Control reduces downlink transmit power of the interference source and improves the downlink voice qualitya. 17 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs RAT Function Name Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) Description GSM Intelligent BCCH Interference Suppression (IBIS) GCELLOTHPAR A.BCCHIntfSupS Intelligent BCCH Interference Suppression (IBIS) Intelligent BCCH Interference Suppression (IBIS) reduces BCCH TRX downlink interferenceb. GSM MICC GCELLBASICPA RA.MiccSwitch Interference Cancellation Combining MICC improves the uplink HQI. If this function is not enabled, the uplink HQI of the BCCH TRX will be 15% to 30% worse than that when 2.4 MHz networking for BCCH TRXs is used. GSM Handover Reestablishment GCELLSOFT.ACT Handover Reestablishment Handover Reestablishment increases the handover success rate. If this function is not enabled, the BCCH TRX handover success rate is 10% to 20% lower than that when 2.4 MHz networking for BCCH TRXs is used. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) w L2REEST Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 18 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description RAT Function Name 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) Description a: If User-level Precise Power Control is not enabled, compared with the cases in 2.4 MHz networking for BCCH TRXs, the downlink HQI of the BCCH TRX will be 25% to 50% worse and the BCCH TRX call drop rate will be 10% to 30% higher. b: If Intelligent BCCH Interference Suppression (IBIS) is not enabled, compared with the cases in 2.4 MHz networking for BCCH TRXs, the downlink HQI of the BCCH TRX will be 10% to 20% worse. Mutually Exclusive Functions RAT Function Name Function Switch Reference (GBSS Feature Documentation) GSM BCCH Carrier Frequency Hopping GTRXHOP.HOPTYPE Frequency Hopping GSM BSC Node Redundancy GNODEREDUNDANCY .RedundancyMode BSC Node Redundancy GSM Multi-site Cell GBTS: BTSLOCGRP.ISMAINL Multi-site Cell OCGRP eGBTS: GLOCELL.LOCELLTYPE GSM GCELL.EXTTP Extended Cell None 4.3.3 Hardware Base Station Models Table 4-2 NEs supporting the feature Feature Name BSC6900 BSC6910 GBTS eGBTS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs √ √ √ √ Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 19 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs NOTE ● √ indicates that the NE supports this feature. × indicates that the NE does not support this feature. ● Only 3900 series base stations (excluding the BTS3900B and BTS3900E) and 5900 series base stations support this feature. ● This feature does not support co-site scenarios. Boards If GPS-based synchronization is used, the BTS must be equipped with the main control board configured with a GPS satellite card or USCU board. For the eGBTS, the main control board supports only the UMPT board. For the GBTS, the main control board supports only the GTMUb or GTMUc board. RF Modules Only the following RF modules do not support this feature: DRFU/GRFU/MRFU V1/MRFU V2/MRFU V2a/MRFUd/MRFUe/RRU3004/RRU3008/ RRU3908/RRU3926/RRU3928/RRU3929/RRU3936/RRU3938/RRU3939/RRU3942/ RRU3961/AAU3902/AAU3910/AAU3911 4.3.4 Networking ● If the wireless network is asynchronous, reconstruct the network into a synchronous network before enabling this feature. ● Enabling this feature requires configuration of BTS group attributes (specified by the BTS.TSOFFSETGRP parameter). Before this feature is enabled, divide BTSs into groups A and B, and place those with large BCCH TRX interference in different groups based on the BCCH frequency and interference matrix. NOTE Groups A and B must be replanned if the BCCH frequency is changed, because they are planned based on the BCCH frequency. 4.3.5 Others Enabling this feature creates severe interference on the BCCH TRX. You are advised to limit the number of SDCCHs and PDCHs on the BCCH TRX to improve performance for voice services. However, doing so adversely impacts service performance. The following are SDCCH and PDCH configuration recommendations: ● ● Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Recommendations for configuring SDCCHs – If only one TRX is configured in a cell, preferentially configure the TRX so that it works in combined BCCH mode. If the TRX cannot be configured to work in this mode, configure the SDCCH on timeslot 1. – If more than one TRX is configured in the cell, configure the SDCCH on a TCH TRX. Recommendations for configuring PDCHs Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 20 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Configure one static PDCH on the BCCH TRX and set GTRXBASE.MAXPDCHNUM of this TRX to 2. – For cells under BTSs whose BTS.TSOFFSETGRP is set to GroupA, configure the PDCH of the BCCH TRX on timeslot 7. – For cells under BTSs whose BTS.TSOFFSETGRP is set to GroupB, configure the PDCH of the BCCH TRX on timeslot 2. 4.4 Operation and Maintenance 4.4.1 When to Use Recommended Application Scenarios It is recommended that this feature be enabled when BCCH TRXs use the 2x3 frequency reuse pattern. Required Information Before deploying this feature, collect the following information: Information to Be Collected Objective Engineering parametersa, such as the cell name, longitude and latitude, azimuth, BTS type, and MA, for cells Analyze network topology and plan BTS grouping. Latest BSC configuration files in these cells Confirm engineering parameters and plan groups A and B. Raw performance counters and historical data in 7 x 24 hours Obtain the performance counters and operating status of the original network for subsequent comparison after 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs is deployed. TRX receive quality performance counters and historical data in 7 x 24 hours Obtain the value of RxQuality for subsequent value comparison after 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs is deployed. Performance counters related to the interference matrixb of the original network in 7 x 24 hours Plan groups A and B. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 21 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description Information to Be Collected 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Objective a: Check the engineering parameters of these cells against the latest configuration file to confirm that these parameters are complete and correct. If they are not, rectify them based on the configuration file. If time permits, pay site visit to check whether the longitudes, latitudes, and azimuths of the BTSs are correct. If the GPS is installed and works properly, directly obtain the longitudes and latitudes from the GPS. b: Obtain the interference matrix of cells in the target deployment area to facilitate group A and B planning. BTSs must be divided into groups A and B during feature activation. Before deploying 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs, collect the counters listed in Table 4-3 to evaluate GSM network performance changes brought by this feature. Table 4-3 Required performance counters Counter Name Counter Description TRX.FR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.0.NEW NCS412A: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 0) TRX.FR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.1.NEW NCS412B: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 1) TRX.FR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.2.NEW NCS412C: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 2) TRX.FR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.3.NEW NCS412D: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 3) TRX.FR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.4.NEW NCS412E: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 4) TRX.FR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.5.NEW NCS412F: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 5) TRX.FR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.6.NEW NCS412G: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 6) TRX.FR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.7.NEW NCS412H: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 7) TRX.FR.UP.RX.QLTY.0.NEW NCS413A: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 0) Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 22 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Counter Name Counter Description TRX.FR.UP.RX.QLTY.1.NEW NCS413B: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 1) TRX.FR.UP.RX.QLTY.2.NEW NCS413C: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 2) TRX.FR.UP.RX.QLTY.3.NEW NCS413D: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 3) TRX.FR.UP.RX.QLTY.4.NEW NCS413E: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 4) TRX.FR.UP.RX.QLTY.5.NEW NCS413F: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 5) TRX.FR.UP.RX.QLTY.6.NEW NCS413G: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 6) TRX.FR.UP.RX.QLTY.7.NEW NCS413H: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank 7) TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.0.NEW NCS414A: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 0) TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.1.NEW NCS414B: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 1) TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.2.NEW NCS414C: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 2) TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.3.NEW NCS414D: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 3) TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.4.NEW NCS414E: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 4) TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.5.NEW NCS414F: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 5) TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.6.NEW NCS414G: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 6) TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.7.NEW NCS414H: Number of MRs on Downlink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 7) TRX.HR.UP.RX.QLTY.0.NEW NCS415A: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 0) Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 23 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Counter Name Counter Description TRX.HR.UP.RX.QLTY.1.NEW NCS415B: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 1) TRX.HR.UP.RX.QLTY.2.NEW NCS415C: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 2) TRX.HR.UP.RX.QLTY.3.NEW NCS415D: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 3) TRX.HR.UP.RX.QLTY.4.NEW NCS415E: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 4) TRX.HR.UP.RX.QLTY.5.NEW NCS415F: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 5) TRX.HR.UP.RX.QLTY.6.NEW NCS415G: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 6) TRX.HR.UP.RX.QLTY.7.NEW NCS415H: Number of MRs on Uplink TCHH (Receive Quality Rank 7) CELL.RATE.TCH.CALL.DROP.EXCLUDE. HO ZTR304A: Call Drop Rate on TCH per cell(Excluding Handover) CELL.RD.HO.SUCC.RATE RH303A: Success Rate of Radio Handover CELL.KPI.TCH.TRAF.ERL.TRAF K3014: Traffic Volume on TCH CELL.BCCH.TRX.CH.ALLOC.Cap.SOFT BLK.NUM S3019A: Number of Capacity-caused Soft Blocks During BCCH TRX Channel Allocation CELL.BCCH.TRX.CH.ALLOC.LEV.SOFTB LK.NUM S3019B: Number of Level-caused Soft Blocks During BCCH TRX Channel Allocation 4.4.2 Data Configuration 4.4.2.1 Data Preparation Table 4-4 describes the parameters used for function activation and optimization. Table 4-4 Parameters used for activation and optimization Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes Channel No. GTRXCHAN.CHNO Channel Type GTRXCHAN.CHTYPE Set these parameters based on planning results in 4.3.5 Others. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 24 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes Maximum Number of PDCH GTRXBASE.MAXPDCH PDCH Channel Priority Type GTRXCHAN.GPRSCHP RI Channel Allocate Strategy GCELLCHMGBASIC.C HALLOCSTRATEGY Set this parameter to CAPABILITY(Capability preferred) for hybrid cells and QUALITY(Quality preferred) for other cells. Timeslot Offset Group BTS.TSOFFSETGRP Set this parameter based on the grouping plan. BCCH TRX Timeslot Intelligent Allocate Switch GCELLCHMGAD.BCCH Set this parameter to ON when GSM BCCH TRXs use the 2x3 frequency reuse pattern. GCELLCHMGAD.BCCH TS4PwrDecrThld It is recommended that the default value be used when this feature is enabled. NUM BCCH TS4 Power Decrease Threshold TRXTSIntlAllocateSw When this feature is enabled, if the network performance does not meet the expectation, check whether the immediate assignment success rate is better than that of networks before feature deployment. If the immediate assignment success rate is greater than that before feature deployment, you are advised to decrease the value of this parameter by a step of 2 dB. If the immediate assignment success rate is less than that before feature deployment, you are advised to increase the value of this parameter by a step of 2 dB. Otherwise, do not adjust this parameter. Channel Group Adjust Switch GCELLCHMGAD.Chan GroupAdjustSw It is recommended that the default value be used when this feature is enabled. After this feature is enabled, parameter reconfiguration can be performed, if needed, by referring to the impact of this parameter on the radio network performance. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 25 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes Channel Group Adjust Optimize Switch GCELLCHMGAD.Chan It is recommended that the default value be used when this feature is enabled. GroupAdjustOptSw It is recommended that this parameter be set to ON(On) only when GCELLCHMGAD.ChanGroupAdjust OptSw is set to ON(On). BCCH TRX Prefer Allocate TCHH Switch GCELLCHMGAD.BCCH TRXPrefAllocateTCH HSw It is recommended that the default value be used when this feature is enabled. After this feature is enabled, if the traffic volume on the BCCH TRX is less than 1.5 Erlang and voice service experience needs improvement, set this parameter to OFF(Off). Channel Allocate Soft Block Capacity Thld GCELLCHMGAD.ChAll Channel Allocate Soft Block Call Level Thld GCELLCHMGAD.ChAll Retain the default value. Non-BCCH TRX Channel Allocate Priority Policy GCELLCHMGAD.NonB Retain the default value. GCELLCHMGAD.BCCH Retain the default value. BCCH TRX Interference Optimize Policy Issue 01 (2022-03-08) cSoftBlockCapThld It is recommended that the default value be used when this feature is enabled. When this feature is enabled, if the traffic is heavy on the network and causes network congestion, you can adjust the value of this parameter to enable the BCCH TRX to carry more traffic. A larger value of this parameter leads to higher traffic carried by the BCCH TRX. cSoftBlockCallLevThl d CCHTRXChAllcPriPolicy TRXInterfOptPolicy Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 26 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes BCCH TRX TS Allocate Optimize Switch GCELLCHMGAD.BCCH It is recommended that the default value be used when this feature is enabled. TRXTSAllocateOptSw It is recommended that this parameter be set to ON(On) when GCELLCHMGAD.ChAllcSoftBlockCapThld is set to 100. Number of Idle Channels on BCCH TRX GCELLCHMGAD.BCCH TRXIdleChnlNumber Retain the default value. 4.4.2.2 Using MML Commands Activation Command Examples //(Optional) Setting the channel type of timeslot 0 of the BCCH TRX: SET GTRXCHAN: IDTYPE=BYID, TRXID=0, CHNO=0, CHTYPE=CBCCH; SET GTRXCHAN: IDTYPE=BYID, TRXID=10, CHNO=0, CHTYPE=CBCCH; //(Optional) Setting the maximum number of PDCHs on BCCH TRXs: SET GTRXBASE: IDTYPE=BYID, TRXID=0, MAXPDCHNUM=2; SET GTRXBASE: IDTYPE=BYID, TRXID=10, MAXPDCHNUM=2; //(Optional) Setting PDCHs: SET GTRXCHAN: IDTYPE=BYID, TRXID=0, CHNO=7, CHTYPE=PDTCH, GPRSCHPRI=EGPRSPRICH; SET GTRXCHAN: IDTYPE=BYID, TRXID=10, CHNO=2, CHTYPE=PDTCH, GPRSCHPRI=EGPRSPRICH; //Setting the channel allocation policies: SET GCELLCHMGBASIC: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, CHALLOCSTRATEGY=QUALITY; //Enabling the BTS grouping function and setting group attributes: MOD BTS: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=0, TSOFFSETGRP=GroupA; MOD BTS: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=1, TSOFFSETGRP=GroupB; //Turning on the BCCH TRX timeslot intelligent allocation switch: SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, BCCHTRXTSIntlAllocateSw=ON, ChAllcSoftBlockCapThld=70, ChanGroupAdjustSw=OFF, BCCHTS4PwrDecrThld=6, ChAllcSoftBlockCallLevThld=35, BCCHTRXPrefAllocateTCHHSw=ON, NonBCCHTRXChAllcPriPolicy=STRATEGY1, BCCHTRXInterfOptPolicy=STRATEGY1; SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=3, BCCHTRXTSIntlAllocateSw=ON, ChAllcSoftBlockCapThld=70, ChanGroupAdjustSw=OFF, BCCHTS4PwrDecrThld=6, ChAllcSoftBlockCallLevThld=35, BCCHTRXPrefAllocateTCHHSw=ON, NonBCCHTRXChAllcPriPolicy=STRATEGY1, BCCHTRXInterfOptPolicy=STRATEGY1; Optimization Command Examples //Adjusting the BCCH TS4 power decrease threshold: SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, BCCHTRXTSIntlAllocateSw=ON, BCCHTS4PwrDecrThld=4; //Adjusting the channel allocation capacity soft block threshold: SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, BCCHTRXTSIntlAllocateSw=ON, BCCHTRXTSAllocateOptSw=ON, BCCHTRXIdleChnlNumber=4, ChAllcSoftBlockCapThld=100; //Disabling the function of preferentially allocating TCHHs to BCCH TRXs SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, BCCHTRXTSIntlAllocateSw=ON, BCCHTRXPrefAllocateTCHHSw=OFF; //Enabling the channel group handover function and the channel group handover optimization function SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, BCCHTRXTSIntlAllocateSw=ON, ChanGroupAdjustSw=ON, ChanGroupAdjustOptSw=ON; Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 27 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 4 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs 4.4.2.3 Using the MAE-Deployment ● Fast batch activation This function can be batch activated using the Feature Operation and Maintenance function of the MAE-Deployment. For detailed operations, see the following section in the MAE-Deployment product documentation or online help: MAE-Deployment Operation and Maintenance > MAEDeployment Guidelines > Enhanced Feature Management > Feature Operation and Maintenance. ● Single/Batch configuration This function can be activated for a single NE or a batch of NEs on the MAEDeployment. For detailed operations, see Feature Configuration Using the MAE-Deployment. 4.4.3 Activation Verification eGBTS On the BSC LMT, trace the LOGICAL CELL RECONFIGURATION message on the CSL link over the Abis interface and double-click this message. If bcch-trx-ts-intlallocate-sw is displayed as open (as shown in Figure 4-4), this feature has taken effect. Figure 4-4 Activation verification for the eGBTS GBTS On the BSC LMT, trace the Set Cell Extend Attribute2 message through the OML link over the Abis interface, and double-click this message. If bcchTrxTsIntlAlloSw is 0x1 (as shown in Figure 4-5) this feature has taken effect. Figure 4-5 Activation verification for the GBTS 4.4.4 Network Monitoring Monitor the KPIs listed in Table 4-3 on the GSM side to check the changes after the 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs feature is enabled. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 28 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 5 Parameter 5 Parameter There are no specific parameters associated with this feature in this RAT. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 29 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 6 Counters 6 Counters There are no specific counters associated with this feature in this RAT. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 30 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 7 Glossary 7 Glossary For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary in GBSS Feature Documentation. Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 31 GSM BSS 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs Feature Parameter Description 8 Reference Documents 8 Reference Documents Feature parameter description documents in GBSS Feature Documentation 1. Concentric Cell 2. Intelligent Power Consumption Decrease 3. IBCA 4. IBCA II 5. Uplink CoMP (Joint RX) 6. Dynamic Channel Conversion 7. GSM and LTE Coordinated Symbol Power Saving 8. Handover 9. Enhanced BCCH Power Consumption Optimization 10. Co-BCCH Cell 11. Radio Resource Management 12. Dynamic Channel Conversion 13. BTS GNSS Synchronization 14. Synchronization 15. Soft-Synchronized Network 16. User-level Precise Power Control 17. Intelligent BCCH Interference Suppression (IBIS) 18. Interference Cancellation Combining 19. Handover Re-establishment 20. Frequency Hopping 21. BSC Node Redundancy 22. Multi-site Cell Issue 01 (2022-03-08) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 32