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Contents
10 SDCCH Dynamic Adjustment....................................................10-1
10.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................10-2
10.1.1 Application........................................................................................................................................10-2
10.1.2 Availability........................................................................................................................................10-2
10.1.3 Restrictions........................................................................................................................................10-2
10.2 Function Configuration..............................................................................................................................10-2
10.2.1 Configuration Process.......................................................................................................................10-2
10.2.2 Parameters.........................................................................................................................................10-3
10.2.3 Typical Cases.....................................................................................................................................10-3
10.3 Maintenance Information...........................................................................................................................10-3
10.3.1 Related Alarms..................................................................................................................................10-3
10.3.2 Related Traffic Statistics...................................................................................................................10-4

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Table 10-1 SDCCH dynamic adjustment parameters........................................................................................10-3
Table 10-2 SDCCH dynamic adjustment performance indexes........................................................................10-4

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About This Chapter

The following table lists the contents of this chapter.
Title

Description

10.1Introduction

Introduces the application, availability, and restrictions of

the SDCCH dynamic adjustment function.

10.2Function Configuration

Describes the configurations of the SDCCH dynamic

adjustment function.

10.3Maintenance Information

Describes the maintenance information about the SDCCH

dynamic adjustment function.

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10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Application
SDCCH dynamic adjustment performs the following functions:

Optimizing the usage of the traffic channel and signaling channel

Reducing the SDCCH channel block

Mitigating the impact on system performance caused by SDCCH initial configuration

In the GSM system, most types of calls need to use signaling channel such as location update
and point-to-point message. The voice and data calls also need to use the signaling channel
for a short time when setting up a call.
The number of signaling channels depends on the traffic model, the current traffic
distribution, and the HO statistics.
The following describes how the three factors influence the number of signaling channels.

The cells at the edge of the location areas have more location update services. So they
need more SDCCHs than the general cells do.

The increase of messages also increases the requirement for SDCCHs.

When the number of the GSM users suddenly increases, many users cannot have access
to the network. In this case, the TCHs are transformed into SDCCHs. Then most users
can have access to the network, however, calling can still not be ensured.

SDCCH dynamic adjustment lowers the request for exactness of the quantity of the signaling
channels and expands the system capacity.

10.1.2 Availability
All the versions support SDCCH dynamic adjustment without additional software and
hardware.

10.1.3 Restrictions
SDCCH dynamic adjustment occupies the TCHs and thus lowers the traffic bearer capability
of the cell.

10.2 Function Configuration

10.2.1 Configuration Process
In dynamic configuration mode, set SD Dynamic Allocation Allowed to Yes.
For details, see section 4.10 "Modifying Cell's Channel Management Parameter" in the
M900/M1800 BSC Data Configuration Manual Dynamic Configuration.

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10.2.2 Parameters
Figure 1.1 shows the parameters of the SDCCH dynamic adjustment.
Figure 1.1 SDCCH dynamic adjustment parameters
Name

Unit

Rang
e

Default

Description

SD Dynamic Allocation
Allowed

None

Yes and
no

Yes

Whether to dynamically assign

the SDCCH

Idle SD Thrsh.

None

0~63

When the number of the idle

SDCCH is smaller than this
parameter, the TCH can be
adjusted to SDCCH.

Cell SD Maximum

None

0~255

The total
number of
SDCCHs and
eight

It decides the maximum

number of the SDCCHs in the
cell.

TCH Min. Recovery

Time

Second

60~3600

600

The minimum duration for the

SDCCH to be switched back to
TCH.

10.2.3 Typical Cases

A certain cell has TRX0, TRX1 and TRX2. Timeslot 0 of TRX 0 is on the BCCH and
Timeslot 1 is on the SDCCH/8. The other timeslots are on full-rate TCHs.
SDCCH dynamic adjustment can timely change the number of SDCCHs according to the
traffic volume.
Step 1 Set SD Dynamic Allocation Allowed to Yes.
Step 2 Set the parameters in the dialog box as shown in 10.2.2 IStep 1Figure 1.1.

When the number of idle SDCCHs is less than two, the system adjusts a proper full-rate
TCH to eight SDCCHs to expand the SDCCH capacity.
If the number of SDCCH is more than ten for a continuous period of time, the system
switches eight SDCCHs back to full-rate TCHs.

To adjust the SDCCH as early as possible, set the number larger in Idle SD Thrsh..

To switch back to the TCH, set the value smaller in TCH Min. Recovery Time.

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10.3 Maintenance Information

10.3.1 Related Alarms
None.

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10.3.2 Related Traffic Statistics

Figure 1.1 shows the relevant traffic indexes.
Figure 1.1 SDCCH dynamic adjustment performance indexes
No.

Performance indexes

Times of TCH convert to SDCCH

Times of SDCCH convert to TCH

For details, see M900/M1800 BSC Traffic Statistic Manual.

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