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UMTS Dual Define Adjacent Cell for Swap

Huanglisheng-20130903

One new way to define neighbors for swap project. This new way is almost same as 2G dual define
adjacent method.
For example, there are 16 neighbors in one 3G cell, when we using this new way to define neighbors,
we need to define 16*2=32 neighbors. 16 neighbors using all the relate information(Old LAC, Old
RAC, Old CI, Old RNC ID, Old PSC etc.) before swap, and another 16 neighbors using all the relate
information(New LAC, New RAC, New CI, New RNC ID, New PSC etc. ) after swap.
As PSC is the only parameter to identify 3G cells during handover measurement, so repeat PSC is
forbidden in the same cells neighbors list, that is why we need to plan a new PSC(temporary PSC) to
use this new way to define 3G neighbors.
How to plan temporary PSC? It is a question. For 2G ,we can use the same formula( NCC1) easily
to avoid CO-BCCH & CO-BSIC in the neighbors list when we are using dual define adjacent. But
for 3G, we cant do it like this, because if we are using the same formula to plan new PSC, the new
PSC may be used for some other cell already in short distance. We need to find out some spare PSCs
which is reserved in existing network, then we can use the reserved PSCs to plan new temporary
PSC by CNO automatically. For example, 0-300 is using in existing network, but 301-511 is reserved
PSC, then we can use 301-511 to plan temporary PSC.
Once nodeB on air,
We need to delete that nodeB externalUtranCell and modify the temporary PSC to the real one.
Or
We can delete all the nodeBs externalUtranCell after all the nodeBs have been swaped, and then
modify all the temporary PSC for whole RNC at one time if customer agree to do so.
Remark: 3G to 3G neighbors cant be more than 32, so the neighbors should be less than or equal
16=32/2. If one cells neighbors more than 16, then we need to delete some neighbors or make this
cell as exception before we use this new way to define neighbors.
Advantage:
1. One time define all the neighbors for whole RNC cells and will not effect the handover before or
after swap. Daily to run the neighbors scripts to add or delete is no require even the swap plan
changing every time.
2. Less mistake and less manpower to support swap project.
Conclusion:
The following point need to meet if we want to use this new way to define neighbors.
1. All the cells neighbors not more than 16(If one cells neighbors more than 16, then we need to
delete some neighbors or make this cell as exception);
2. Sufficient spare PSC which not using in the existing network;
3. Discuss with customer before using this new way, or at least let the concern persons know it.

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