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31 Multi-Band Function...............................................................31-1
31.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................31-2
31.1.1 Application........................................................................................................................................31-2
31.1.2 Availability........................................................................................................................................31-2
31.1.3 Restrictions........................................................................................................................................31-2
31.2 Function Configuration..............................................................................................................................31-2
31.2.1 Configuring Cells of Different Band Types......................................................................................31-2
31.2.2 Modifying Effective Frequency of the TRX.....................................................................................31-4
31.2.3 Parameters.........................................................................................................................................31-5
31.2.4 Typical Cases.....................................................................................................................................31-5
31.3 Maintenance Information...........................................................................................................................31-6
31.3.1 Related Alarms..................................................................................................................................31-6
31.3.2 Related Traffic Statistics...................................................................................................................31-6

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Figure 31-1 Selecting the system type of the cell..............................................................................................31-3
Figure 31-2 Select Cell Effective Frequency.....................................................................................................31-3
Figure 31-3 Assigning proper frequency to TRX..............................................................................................31-4
Figure 31-4 Selecting a cell...............................................................................................................................31-5
Figure 31-5 Modifying TRX Effective Frequency............................................................................................31-5

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Table 31-1 AMR version requirements..............................................................................................................31-2
Table 31-2 Alarms related to the multi-band function.......................................................................................31-6
Table 31-3 Traffic statistics of the multi-band function.....................................................................................31-6

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Multi-Band Function

About This Chapter

The following table lists the contents of this chapter.
Title

Description

31.1Introduction

Introduces the application, availability, and restrictions of

the multi-band function.

31.2Function Configuration

Describes the configurations of the multi-band function.

31.3Maintenance Information

Describes the maintenance information about the multiband function.

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31.1 Introduction
31.1.1 Application
With the rapid development of GSM, the frequency resources are more and more limited and
become the bottleneck for the further development of GSM. The solution available is to
introduce new frequency bands. The introduction of extended bands of E-GSM and R-GSM is
of great importance to this issue.
The assignment of frequency bands varies from country to country. To meet the needs of
frequency assignment in local areas, the Huawei M900/M1800 BSC supports
PCS1900/GSM850 (not for GSM450 and GSM480) bands. This feature plays an important
role in solving the problem of limited frequency resources.

31.1.2 Availability
The multi-band function has strict requirements for the version of the BSC host software and
the BTS. See Figure 1.1 for details.
Figure 1.1 AMR version requirements
Object

Version to Support This Function

BSC Host
Software

All the current versions of the BSC support P-GSM, E-GSM, R-GSM,
and DCS1800.
G3BSC32V300R002C10 and later formal release, supporting PCS1900
and GSM850

BTS

BTS3X (macro BTS): G3BTS32V302R002C05SP01 and later formal

release
Other BTSs: No versions released before Nov. 11, 2004 support
PCS1900 and GSM850. For the versions released after Nov. 11, 2004,
please refer to the released document.

31.1.3 Restrictions
None.

31.2 Function Configuration

31.2.1 Configuring Cells of Different Band Types
The key for configuring cells of different band types is the selection of TRX and its
corresponding absolute radio frequency channel numbers. The following is the operation
procedure for configuring the hybrid cell with P-GSM, E-GSM, and R-GSM bands.

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Step 1 Add a cell, and set Cell System Type to GSM900, as shown in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1 Selecting the system type of the cell

Step 2 Double-click the Available Frequencies pane.

The Select Cell Effective Frequency dialog box is displayed. The GSM 900 cell includes PGSM, E-GSM, and R-GSM frequency bands.
Step 3 Assign the frequency in different bands to the TRX, as shown in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1 Select Cell Effective Frequency

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Step 4 Select the cell that is configured with TRX. Click TRX Property.
The TRX Property interface is displayed as shown in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1 Assigning proper frequency to TRX

The TRX must be assigned with proper absolute radio frequency channel number. The TRX
supporting different band types works normally only when it is assigned with proper absolute
radio frequency channel number. The RTRX can be assigned with any absolute radio
frequency channel number in P-GSM, E-GSM, and R-GSM frequency bands. But the TCH
can be assigned as an R-GSM channel only when the RTRX is assigned with the absolute
radio frequency channel number in R-GSM band.

Select a proper TRX Type for the TRX. If the default TRX type is used, the TRX mutual aid
may not occur.
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31.2.2 Modifying Effective Frequency of the TRX

The TRX frequency can be modified during application. The operation procedure is as
follows:
Step 1 Choose Cell > Modify TRX Property in the Dynamic Data Configuration Mode dialog
box.
The Modify TRX Property interface is displayed, as shown in Figure 1.1.

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Figure 1.1 Selecting a cell

Step 2 Select a cell, and add the TRX of the cell to the right pane. Click Next.
The Modify TRX Frequency interface is displayed as shown in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1 Modifying TRX Effective Frequency

Step 3 Select Add Cell Effective Frequency and Modify TRX Frequency to add and modify the
frequency of the current cell.
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31.2.3 Parameters
None.

31.2.4 Typical Cases

See section 29.3.1 31.2.1Configuring Cells of Different Band Types.

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31.3 Maintenance Information

31.3.1 Related Alarms
Figure 1.1 lists the alarms related to the multi-band function.
Figure 1.1 Alarms related to the multi-band function.
Alarm Number

Alarm Name

2180

TRX Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm

2181

TRX Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm Recovery

2302

CDU Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm

2303

CDU Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm Recovery

2586

PBU Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm

2587

PBU Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm Recovery

3580

DRU Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm

3581

DRU Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm Recovery

4168

ARFCN TRX Type Mismatch

4169

ARFCN TRX Type Mismatch Recovery

5314

CDU Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm

5315

CDU Band Mismatch ARFCN Alarm Recovery

31.3.2 Related Traffic Statistics

Figure 1.1 lists the related traffic statistics of the multi-band function.
Figure 1.1 Traffic statistics of the multi-band function

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Traffic Statistics

Ratio of Intra-BSC Interband Handover to Total IntraBSC Handover (%)

Ratio of Inter BSC Interband Handover to Total Inter BSC Handover (%)

Dual-Band Handover Success Rate (%)

Attempted Dual-Band Intercell Handovers

Successful Dual-Band Intercell Handovers

Dual-band inter Cell Handover Success Rate

Unsuccessful Intracell Handovers (Frequency Not Implemented)

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Traffic Statistics

Unsuccessful Internal inter Cell Handovers (Frequency Not Implemented)

Cell Frequency Scan

See the M900/M1800 BSC Traffic Statistic Manual for details.

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