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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Intended Audience.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Benefits........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Specifications..................................................................................................................................................................3
2.4 NEs Supporting the Feature............................................................................................................................................6
3 Technical Description...................................................................................................................7
3.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Calculating the Path Losses............................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Estimating CIRs............................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.1 Searching for Interference Sources............................................................................................................................10
3.3.2 Estimating Channel CIRs...........................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Determining Whether to Perform a Dynamic Channel Conversion.............................................................................13
3.5 Evaluating Channel Priority......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.6 Selecting an Optimal Channel...................................................................................................................................... 14
3.7 Identifying a Call on the Verge of Being Dropped and Preventing Call Drops........................................................... 15
3.7.1 Identifying a Call on the Verge of Being Dropped.................................................................................................... 15
3.7.2 Identifying Interference Sources................................................................................................................................16
3.7.3 Decreasing Power of the Interference Sources..........................................................................................................17
4 Related Features...........................................................................................................................19
5 Network Impact........................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 System Capacity........................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Network Performance...................................................................................................................................................26
6 Engineering Guidelines............................................................................................................. 28
6.1 When to Use IBCA II................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 Required Information................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.3 Network Planning......................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.4 Deploying IBCA II....................................................................................................................................................... 32
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6.4.1 Deployment Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 33

6.4.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................ 34
6.4.3 Activation.................................................................................................................................................................. 38
6.4.4 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................43
6.4.5 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................44
6.5 Performance Monitoring...............................................................................................................................................47
6.6 Parameter Optimization................................................................................................................................................ 48
6.6.1 Call Drop Rate........................................................................................................................................................... 48
6.6.2 Handover Success Rate............................................................................................................................................. 49
6.6.3 Congestion Rate.........................................................................................................................................................50
6.7 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................ 50
7 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 51
8 Counters...................................................................................................................................... 120
9 Glossary....................................................................................................................................... 124
10 Reference Documents............................................................................................................. 125
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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes the GBFD-119511 IBCA II feature, including its technical
principles, related features, network impact, and engineering guidelines.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l Need to understand the features described herein
l Work with Huawei products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes:
l Feature change
Changes in features and parameters of a specified version as well as the affected entities.
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information and any related parameters affected by
editorial changes. Editorial change does not specify the affected entities.
02 (2016-08-31)
This issue includes the following changes.
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Change Type Change Description Parameter Change
Feature change Updated descriptions about None

GBFD-110802 Pre-
processing of Measurement
Report in 4 Related
Features.
Editorial change None None
01 (2016-02-29)
This issue does not include any changes.
Draft A (2015-12-31)
Compared with Issue 01 (2015-04-20) of GBSS17.1, Draft A (2015-12-31) of GBSS18.1
includes the following changes.
Change Change Description Parameter

Type Change
Feature Added the description that the BSC6910 supports the EGPUb None
change and EXPUb boards. For details, see 2.3 Specifications, 3.3.1
Searching for Interference Sources, 5.2 Network
Performance, and 6.4.1 Deployment Requirements.
Editorial None None

change

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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
When frequencies are insufficient on a network, frequencies are tightly reused in neighboring
cells. In such situations, severe co- and adjacent-channel interference occurs on the network
and cannot be eliminated even if the frequency hopping (FH) technology is applied. When the
number of calls on such a network exceeds a certain limit, mutual interference between calls
jeopardizes speech quality and the carrier-to-interference ratio (CIR) required by a call cannot
be achieved. As a result, call drops occur. This reduces network capacity even if there are idle
channels on the network in this scenario.
To alleviate network interference, increase network capacity, and improve frequency resource
usage efficiency, IBCA II is introduced. This feature provides the following functions:
l Estimates the CIR for a new call during channel allocation and the interference the new
call will cause to established calls. Based on the estimation results, the BSC allocates the
optimal channel to carry the new call. This channel must meet the new call's requirement
for CIR and minimize impact on the network.
l Decreases the initial transmit power of the new call and the transmit power of the
interference source.
2.2 Benefits
IBCA II provides the following benefits:
l Network capacity increases by up to 20 percents without jeopardizing KPIs related to
speech quality, TCH call drop rate, and handover success rate.
l For networks of the same capacity, the Um receive quality (RxQual 6 and 7) increases by
up to 30 percents, the mean opinion score (MOS) increases by up to 0.2 points, and the
TCH call drop rate decreases by up to 20 percents. In addition, other circuit switched
(CS) KPIs do not deteriorate, although packet switched (PS) KPIs deteriorate slightly.
2.3 Specifications
l The BSC supports a maximum of 24 IBCA II interfering neighboring cells. The
neighboring cell type is specified by the NCELLTYPE(BSC6910,BSC6900) parameter.

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l When inter-BSC IBCA II is enabled, the BSC supports a maximum of 16 adjacent BSCs.
An IBCA II cell has the following restrictions on mobile allocation (MA) group and mobile
allocation index offset (MAIO) configurations:
l A maximum of three MA groups can be configured, and the number of frequencies in
each MA group must be the same.
l A maximum of 24 MAIOs can be configured.
l Only one MA group can be configured for IBCA II cells using the same timeslot on the
same frequency band.
l A maximum of 24 MA groups can be configured for all IBCA II interfering neighboring
cells of an IBCA II cell. The principles for calculating the number of MA groups are as
follows:
– For a GSM900 or GSM850 cell, only the number of MA groups configured for
IBCA II interfering neighboring cells working on the 900 or 850 MHz frequency
band is included.
– For a DCS1800 or PCS1900 cell, only the number of MA groups configured for
IBCA II interfering neighboring cells working on the 1800 or 1900 MHz frequency
band is included.
– If the MA groups for IBCA II neighboring cells are the same, the number of MA
groups is calculated as one.
Table 2-1 describes the specifications of TRXs, SCTP links, and service board processing
capabilities in typical configuration scenarios.
Table 2-1 Specifications in typical configuration scenarios

Site IBCAIN IBCAO MC Number Number Number Number
Type BSCINF UTBSCI PL of IBCA of of MA of
ORPTP NFORP oad Neighb Frequen Groups MAIOs
RD(BSC TPRD(B Opt oring cies in Configu
6910,BS SC6910, Swi Cells an MA red for
C6900) BSC6900 tch( Group MA
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C69 in a Cell
10,
BS
C69
00)
S4/4/4 200 600 ON( 18 12 1 12

On)
S6/6/6 200 600 ON( 18 30 3 10

On)
NOTE
For the BSC6900, the MCP in the following description indicates the XPUa/XPUb board with
LGCAPPTYPE(BSC6900,BSC6910) set to MCP. In this situation, mixed insertion of XPUa and XPUb
boards is not allowed. For the BSC6910, the MCP in the following description indicates the EGPUa/
EGPUb/EXPUa/EXPUb board with LGCAPPTYPE(BSC6900,BSC6910) set to GMCP.

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TRXs
l BSC6900: IBCA II can be enabled on a maximum of 3072 TRXs. When inter-BSC
IBCA II is enabled, the BSC6900 supports a maximum of 1200 TRXs in external IBCA
II interfering neighboring cells.
Table 2-2 lists the number of required MCPs in different TRX configurations.
Table 2-2 Number of required MCPs in different TRX configurations
Number of TRXs Number of TRXs in Number of MCPs

External IBCA II
Neighboring Cells
1024 1200 2
2048 1200 4
3072 1200 6
l BSC6910: IBCA II can be enabled on a maximum of 6000 TRXs. When the inter-BSC
IBCA II is enabled, the number of TRXs in the external IBCA neighboring cells cannot
exceed 3000.
Table 2-3 lists the number of required MCPs in different TRX configurations.
Table 2-3 Number of required MCPs in different TRX configurations
Number of TRXs Number of TRXs in Number of MCPs

External IBCA II
Neighboring Cells
2000 3000 2
4000 3000 2
6000 3000 3
SCTP Links
When inter-BSC IBCA II is enabled, SCTP links need to be planned.
Assume that IBCA II is enabled on both BSCs 1 and 2. Use the following method to calculate
the number of SCTP links for IBCA II.
1. For BSC 1, calculate the number of external IBCA II neighboring cells configured for
BSC 2 and then calculate the number of TRXs in these cells. The calculated number of
TRXs in these cells is A.
2. For BSC 2, calculate the number of external IBCA II neighboring cells configured for
BSC 1 and then calculate the number of TRXs in these cells. The calculated number of
TRXs in these cells is B.
The number of SCTP links is a roundup value and calculated using the following
formula:

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MAX(A,B)/300. For example, for the BSC6900, 1200 external IBCA II neighboring
cells require 4 SCTP links. For the BSC6910, 3000 external IBCA II neighboring cells
require 10 SCTP links.
Processing Capabilities of Service Boards

After IBCA II is enabled, the processing capabilities of service boards decrease. The
following provides the processing capabilities of service boards after IBCA II is enabled.
l Main control XPUa: 200 TRXs
l Non-main control XPUa: 260 TRXs
l XPUb: 480 TRXs
l EGPUa/EGPUb/EXPUa/EXPUb: 750 TRXs
2.4 NEs Supporting the Feature

Table 2-4 NEs supporting the feature
Feature BSC6900 BSC6910 GBTS eGBTS
IBCA II √ √ √ √
NOTE
√ indicates that the NE supports this feature. × indicates that the NE does not support this feature.

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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 3 Technical Description
3 Technical Description
3.1 Overview
The IBCA II algorithm is enabled when the IBCAALLOWED(BSC6900,BSC6910)
parameter is set to YES(Yes) and the IBCAIIAllowed(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to
ON(On).
The IBCA II feature enables the BSC to evaluate network interference and then allocate the
optimal channel to an MS in the following procedures:
l TCH-to-PDCH or TCH-to-SDCCH conversion: In this procedure, the IBCA II algorithm
ensures that the PDCH or SDCCH converted from a TCH does not cause any
unacceptable effect on network quality. Therefore, network interference is minimized.
l Channel allocation during an assignment or handover: In this procedure, the IBCA II
algorithm ensures that the channel allocated to a new call has the best signal quality and
minimal impact on the network. In addition, if speech quality is poor or a call is on the
verge of being dropped after it is successfully set up, this algorithm helps decrease the
transmit power of the interference source in a timely manner and minimizes the
interference on the call, thereby improving speech quality and preventing call drops.
In this way, the network interference is reduced.
Figure 3-1 shows the implementation of the IBCA II algorithm for these procedures.

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Figure 3-1 Implementation of the IBCA II algorithm during channel conversion or allocation
The IBCA II algorithm consists of the following procedures:
l Calculating the path losses

The BSC calculates the path loss between an MS and its serving cell and the path loss
between the MS and an interfering neighboring cell. For details, see 3.2 Calculating the
Path Losses.
l Estimating CIRs
The BSC estimates the channel CIR based on the calculated path losses. For details, see
3.3 Estimating CIRs.
l Determining whether to perform a dynamic channel conversion
Based on the estimated CIRs, the BSC determines whether to perform a dynamic channel
conversion. If a PDCH or SDCCH converted from a TCH will cause any unacceptable
effect on network quality, the BSC does not perform a TCH-to-PDCH or TCH-to-
SDCCH conversion. For details, see 3.4 Determining Whether to Perform a Dynamic
Channel Conversion.
l Evaluating the channel priority

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Based on the estimated CIRs, the BSC determines the channel priority to select the
optimal channel. For details, see 3.5 Evaluating Channel Priority.
l Selecting the optimal channel
Based on the channel priority, the BSC selects the optimal channel for the MS. For
details, see 3.6 Selecting an Optimal Channel.
l Identifying a call on the verge of being dropped and preventing call drops
If speech quality is poor or a call is on the verge of being dropped after being
successfully set up, the BSC performs the following functions:
– Searches for interference sources
– Calculates the interference level of each interference source
– Identifies one or multiple more strong interference sources
– Reduces the transmit power of the strongest interference source in a timely manner
For details, see 3.7 Identifying a Call on the Verge of Being Dropped and Preventing
Call Drops.
3.2 Calculating the Path Losses

Introduction
The BSC preferentially uses measurement reports (MRs) to calculate path losses. Upon
receiving an MR, the BSC interpolates and filters the measured values to obtain accurate
uplink/downlink receive level of the serving cell and downlink BCCH receive level of an
IBCA II interfering neighboring cell measured by an MS. The filter length is specified by the
IBCACALLINFOFILTERLEN(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter. Based on the obtained MR
data, the BSC calculates the uplink/downlink path loss between an MS and its serving cell and
the downlink path loss between the MS and an IBCA II interfering neighboring cell.
NOTE
During an inter-BSC handover, the source BSC sends the measurement information about the serving
cell and its IBCA II interfering neighboring cell to the target BSC to improve the accuracy of
interference evaluation if both of the following conditions are met:
l IBCA II is enabled in the target cell.
l IBCAIIInterBscHoInfoSw(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to ON(On) for the target cell.
Uplink/Downlink Path Loss Between an MS and Its Serving Cell

Uplink/downlink path loss between an MS and its serving cell = Uplink/downlink transmit
power of the serving cell – Uplink/downlink receive level of the serving cell measured by
the MS
l If the BSC cannot obtain the downlink receive level of the serving cell measured by an
MS because downlink MRs are lost, the BSC calculates the downlink path loss using the
following formula:
Downlink path loss between an MS and its serving cell = Uplink path loss between the
MS and its serving cell + Value of IBCADLPATHLOSSOFF(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l If the BSC cannot obtain the uplink/downlink receive level of the serving cell measured
by an MS because both uplink and downlink MRs are lost, the BSC uses the value of
IBCASCELLPATHLOSS(BSC6900,BSC6910) as the uplink/downlink path loss.

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Downlink Path Loss Between an MS and an IBCA II Interfering Neighboring

Cell
Downlink path loss between an MS and an IBCA II interfering neighboring cell = BCCH
transmit power of the IBCA II interfering neighboring cell – Downlink BCCH receive level
of the IBCA II interfering neighboring cell measured by the MS
l When the BSC cannot obtain the downlink BCCH receive level of an IBCA II interfering
neighboring cell measured by the MS because downlink MRs contain the downlink
BCCH receive level of several IBCA II interfering neighboring cells but the downlink
BCCH receive level of an IBCA II interfering neighboring cell is lost:
– If the downlink BCCH receive level of the same IBCA II interfering neighboring
cell is not included in N consecutive MRs, the BSC uses the value of
IBCANCELLPATHLOSSESTIMATE(BSC6900,BSC6910) as the downlink
BCCH receive level of an IBCA II interfering neighboring cell measured by the
MS.
– If the downlink BCCH receive level of different IBCA II interfering neighboring
cells is not included in N consecutive MRs, the BSC calculates the downlink BCCH
receive level of an IBCA II interfering neighboring cell measured by the MS using
the following formula:
Downlink BCCH receive level of an IBCA II interfering neighboring cell measured
by an MS = Minimum measured receive level – Value of
IBCARXLEVOFFSET(BSC6900,BSC6910)
The value N is specified by the
IBCANONMEANCELLSTATNUM(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter.
l When the BSC cannot obtain the downlink BCCH receive level of an IBCA II interfering
neighboring cell measured by the MS because downlink MRs do not contain the
downlink BCCH receive level of any IBCA II interfering neighboring cell, the BSC
calculates the downlink path loss using the following formula:
Downlink path loss between an MS and a neighboring cell = Downlink path loss
between the MS and its serving cell + Value of
IBCAPATHLOSSOFF(BSC6900,BSC6910)
3.3 Estimating CIRs
3.3.1 Searching for Interference Sources

Wanted signals for a call are interfering signals for other calls. On a live network, a variety of
interference sources can cause varying levels of interference. Rather than measuring all
interfering signals, however, the BSC determines the interference source scope before
estimating the channel CIRs.
In neighboring cells for which the NCELLTYPE(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to
IBCANCELL(IBCA Neighboring Cell) or HANDOVERANDIBCANCELL(Handover
and IBCA Neighboring Cell), the BSC searches for the calls that cause interference to a new
call and selects N established calls that cause the strongest interference to the new call. The
BSC then uses these calls to estimate the channel CIRs. The value N is specified by the
IBCAMAXINTFSRCNUM(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter.
During the TCH-to-PDCH conversion or searching for interference source for a call on the
verge of being dropped, the converted PDCH is considered as an interference source for

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established calls. In this situation, the BSC minimizes interference by decreasing the
downlink transmit power of the PDCH. The downlink transmit power of the PDCH is
calculated using the following formula: Downlink transmit power of the PDCH = Maximum
transmit power of the PDCH – IBCAIIPSDLIntfOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)
Calls are distributed on different CPUs on the BSC, but interference is evaluated by the
XPUa, XPUb, EGPUa, EGPUb, EXPUa, or EXPUb board. Therefore, the BSC needs to
report the call information in an IBCA neighboring cell group on each CPU to the XPUa,
XPUb, EGPUa, EGPUb, EXPUa, or EXPUb at an interval specified by
IBCAINBSCINFORPTPRD(BSC6900,BSC6910). If the IBCA II neighboring cell group
includes an external neighboring cell, the BSC needs to report the information about the calls
in the serving cell to the BSC controlling the external neighboring cell over the inter-BSC
communication links at an interval specified by the
IBCAOUTBSCINFORPTPRD(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter. If
IBCAOutBSCMsgSndCtrlSw(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to ON(On), the call information
and cell configuration information reported to the BSC does not contain unnecessary IEs,
thereby reducing the number of messages sent between BSCs and load on the CPU.
NOTE
l XPUa and XPUb are installed on the BSC6900.

l EGPUa
l EGPUa, EGPUb, EXPUa, and EXPUb are BSC6910 boards.
3.3.2 Estimating Channel CIRs

After IBCA II is enabled, the MAIOs can be dynamically allocated. Therefore, the BSC must
traverse all available channels and MAIOs to calculate CIRs. In this section, an available
channel and MAIO are defined as a candidate channel.
Estimating channel CIRs consists of:
l Calculating CIRs of different candidate channels for a new call to access

l Calculating the decrease in CIRs for established calls if a new call accesses the network
over different candidate channels
Figure 3-2 shows the procedure for evaluating the CIRs based on the MRs and path losses.
The value n indicates the number of candidate channels that can be allocated.
Figure 3-2 Estimating CIRs
Calculating CIRs for a New Call

When a new call accesses the network, the BSC traverses all the candidate channels and
calculates their CIRs for subsequent channel allocation.
The formulas for calculating CIRs for a new call are as follows:
l CIR = Wanted signal level – Interfering signal level

l Valid signal level = Transmit power – Path loss

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l Interfering signal level = Transmit power of the interference source – Path loss
The following uses how to calculate downlink CIR for a new call as an example. Figure 3-3
shows the downlink interference on a new call.
Figure 3-3 Downlink interference on a new call
In this example, A is a new call and B is an established call. There is interference between
calls A and B, and call B causes downlink interference to call A. The downlink CIR for call A
is calculated using the following formula: Then...
Downlink CIR for call A = (Transmit power of cell A – Downlink path loss between MS A
and its serving cell) – (Transmit power of cell B – Downlink path loss between MS A and
cell B)
When the network has high requirements for speech quality and the network congestion rate
is not high, set IBCASOFTBLKSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910) to YES(Yes) and set the soft
blocking threshold for a new call. If the CIR for an established call is less than the specified
soft blocking threshold, the BSC considers the speech quality on the established call
unacceptable. As a result, the BSC does not allocate the channel occupied by the established
call to the new call. The soft block thresholds of different services are specified by the
following parameters:
l IBCAFRSOFTBLKTHRD(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l IBCAHRSOFTBLKTHRD(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l IBCAAFRSOFTBLKTHRD(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l IBCAAHRSOFTBLKTHRD(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l IBCAWAFRSOFTBLKTHRD(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l VAMOSAHSUserDLSoftBlockThd(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l VAMOSAFSUserDLSoftBlockThd(BSC6900,BSC6910)
When the network has no strict requirements for speech quality and the network congestion
rate is high, set IBCASOFTBLKSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910) to NO(No). After that, the
BSC allocates the channel occupied by the established call to the new call even if the CIR for
the established call is less than the specified soft blocking threshold.
Calculating the Decrease in CIRs for Established Calls

After a new call accesses the network, the BSC traverses all the candidate channels and
calculates the decrease in the CIR for each established call for subsequent channel allocation.

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The BSC evaluates the decrease in CIRs for established calls. The new call may cause
interference to the established calls on the same timeslot. If the interference is strong, the
receive quality of the established call decreases, thereby jeopardizing speech quality of the
established calls.
Calculating the decrease in CIRs for the established calls consists of calculating the CIRs for
the established calls
l CIRs for the established calls before a new call accesses the network
l CIRs for the established calls after a new call accesses the network
The calculation method is similar to that for calculating CIRs for a new call.
When the network has high requirements for speech quality and the network congestion rate
is not high, set IBCASOFTBLKSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910) to YES(Yes) and set the soft
blocking threshold for an established call. If the CIR for the established call is less than the
specified soft blocking threshold after a new call accesses the network, the BSC considers the
speech quality on the established call unacceptable. As a result, the BSC does not allocate the
channel occupied by the established call to the new call.
3.4 Determining Whether to Perform a Dynamic Channel

Conversion
l TCH-to-PDCH conversion
When the IBCAPDDYNTRENHANCE(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to
OFF(Off), PS services can be carried only on the BCCH TRX.
When the IBCAPDDYNTRENHANCE(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to
ON(On):
– If the IBCATGTCIRMAIOFIXED(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to 255 for
a TRX, dynamic PDCH conversion is not allowed on the TRX.
– If the IBCATGTCIRMAIOFIXED(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to a value
other than 255 for a TRX, dynamic PDCH conversion is allowed on the TRX and
only the MAIO configured for the TRX can be used.
In this scenario, the BSC estimates the interference that the PDCH to be converted
from a TCH causes to the established calls. If the CIR for an established call is less
than the specified soft blocking threshold, the BSC rejects the conversion request
and imposes a penalty status on the TCH to be converted to the PDCH by
prohibiting channel conversion within the period specified by the
IBCAPDCHDYNTRANTMR(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter. This prevents
frequent conversions on a TCH within a short period. When the
IBCAPDCHDYNTRANTMR(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to 0, the BSC
allows dynamic PDCH conversion. In this situation, the BSC does not impose a
penalty status on the TCH and the soft blocking function for the dynamic PDCH
conversion does not take effect.
l TCH-to-SDCCH conversion
During a dynamic TCH-to-SDCCH conversion, the BSC estimates the interference that
the SDCCH causes to established calls. If the CIR for an established call is less than the
specified soft blocking threshold, the BSC considers the speech quality on the
established call unacceptable, and therefore does not allow the TCH-to-SDCCH
conversion.

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3.5 Evaluating Channel Priority

The BSC calculates the CIR residual (CRES) value to determine the channel priority by
considering the CIRs for a new call and the decrease in CIRs for established calls. The smaller
the CRES value, the higher the channel priority. Based on the channel priority, the BSC
selects the optimal channel for a new call.
When the IBCAIIPriOptSwitch(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC
calculates the CRES value based on the receive quality of the new call and the interference
the new call causes to the established calls. The IBCAIINewCallFactor(BSC6900,BSC6910)
parameter specifies the weight of the CIR for a new call in IBCA priority. In the actual
calculation, the BSC identifies the optimal channel based on the sum of the CIR for a new call
and the IBCAIINewCallCIROffset(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter.
The CRES value is calculated based on the CRES value for a new call and the CRES value
for an established call.
l During the calculation of the CRES value for a new call, the BSC calculates the
minimum uplink and downlink CIRs for the new call based on the estimated uplink CIR
and IBCAIIULDemdOffsetThr(BSC6900,BSC6910). The
IBCAIIULDemdOffsetThr(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies the offset between
uplink and downlink IBCA demodulation performance.
l During the calculation of the CRES value for the established call, the BSC determines
whether to filter the receive quality in MRs based on the
IBCAIIEstFiltBadQualThr(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter. If the receive quality is
greater than or equal to the value of this parameter, the receive quality on the channel is
poor, and therefore the filtering is not required.
NOTE
When the IBCAIIPriOptSwitch(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to OFF(Off), the BSC uses the
IBCA algorithm to evaluate the channel priority.
When the IntfBandEnhanceSw(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC

changes the CRES value and evaluates the IBCA priority based on the interference level.
When the evaluated MAIO is the MAIO configured for the channel and the interference level
of the channel is greater than IBCAINTFPUNISHTHR(BSC6900,BSC6910), the BSC
lowers the IBCA priority for the channel. This avoids allocation of a new call to a channel
with strong interference because of inaccurate evaluation based on IBCA II. The sub
interference level is used instead of the interference level when the
IBCAIIIntfBndOptSwitch(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On).
3.6 Selecting an Optimal Channel

Based on the channel priority and the configured channel selection scheme, the BSC allocates
the optimal channel to a new call.
The IBCAMAIOUSMTD(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies the method for the BSC
to allocate a channel to a new call.
l If the IBCAMAIOUSMTD(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to 0(Max. optimized
MAIO), the BSC allocates a channel with the highest priority to the new call.
– The IBCACIRESTENHANCE(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies whether
to optimize evaluation during the assignment or handover procedure. When the

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CRES values are the same, the BSC preferentially allocates a channel with a high
CIR for the new call.
– The BSC allocates a TCHH to the new call when all the following conditions are
met: The IBCAIIHRPriSwitch(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On).
The cell load is greater than or equal to
AMRHALFTOFULLHOTHRESH(BSC6900,BSC6910) or
NOAMRHALFTOFULLTHRESH(BSC6900,BSC6910). The CIR for a new call
corresponding to the optimal MAIO on the channel is greater than or equal to the
target CIR for a new call on the TCHH. This function does not take effect for VIP
subscribers.
l If the IBCAMAIOUSMTD(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to 1(Randomization
MAIO), the BSC selects a channel that meets the threshold specified by the
IBCATARGETCIRTHRSH(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter from candidate channels
and allocates it to the new call.
l The IBCA II priority is considered in the quality weight. Therefore, it is recommended
that CHALLOCSTRATEGY(BSC6900,BSC6910) be set to QUALITY(Quality
preferred).
The BSC preferentially allocates the call that performs an incoming BSC handover or inter-
RAT handover to a channel on the BCCH TRX. The
IBCAFREEBCCHCHANTHRSHOLD(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies the
minimum number of idle TCHs on the BCCH TRX. If the network congestion rate is high, set
this parameter to 0.
When 1x1 frequency reuse pattern is used and radio frequency (RF) FH is enabled, if
IBCAIIMAIOOptSw(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to ON(On), the BSC allocates different
MAIOs to calls on the same timeslot in the cells that serve the same BTS and belong to the
same MA group. This allocation prevents deterioration of quality or call drop rate caused by
co-channel interference on the BTS.
3.7 Identifying a Call on the Verge of Being Dropped and

Preventing Call Drops
Identifying a call on the verge of being dropped and preventing call drops takes effect when
the IBCAIIUserPCSwitch(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to ULSWITCH(UpLink
Switch), DLSWITCH(Downlink Switch), or ULDLSWITCH(Uplink and Downlink
Switch).
3.7.1 Identifying a Call on the Verge of Being Dropped

The BSC considers that a call is on the verge of being dropped and searches for interference
sources when the receive level and receive quality of the call meet the P/N criterion.
Specifically, for P filtered levels, N levels are greater than or equal to Lev_Thr. For P filtered
qualities, N qualities are greater than or equal to Qual_Thr. The value P is specified by the
IBCAIIUserPCStat(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter and the value N is specified by the
IBCAIIUserPCLast(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter.
The parameters corresponding to Qual_Thr and Lev_Thr are as follows:
l Qual_Thr: IBCAIIUserPCJudgQualThr(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l Lev_Thr: IBCAIIUserPCJudgULRxlevThr(BSC6900,BSC6910) and
IBCAIIUserPCJudgDLRxlevThr(BSC6900,BSC6910)

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NOTE
The BSC searches for interference sources if the uplink or downlink level is greater than or equal to
IBCAIIUserPCJudgULRxlevThr(BSC6900,BSC6910) or
IBCAIIUserPCJudgDLRxlevThr(BSC6900,BSC6910).
3.7.2 Identifying Interference Sources

Based on the timeslot number and frequency of the call on the verge of being dropped, the
BSC searches for uplink and downlink co- and adjacent-channel interference sources,
including CS, voice services over adaptive multi-user channels on one slot (VAMOS),
downlink PS, and high speed circuit switched data (HSCSD) services. The higher the transmit
power, the stronger the interference. For PS interference, the PDCH transmit power equals the
maximum transmit power minus IBCAIIPSDLIntfOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910).
When the level difference between the primary and secondary interference sources is greater
than the value of IBCAIIUserPCMainIntfThr(BSC6900,BSC6910), the BSC decreases the
transmit power of the primary interference source.
NOTE
The primary interference source refers to an interference source with the highest signal level, and the
secondary interference source refers to an interference source with the second highest signal level.
The user-level refined power control function is enabled in a cell if both of the following
conditions are met:
l The IBCAIIUserPCSwitch(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to
ULSWITCH(UpLink Switch) or DLSWITCH(Downlink Switch).
l The IBCAIIUserFinePCSwitch(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On).
When this function is enabled, the BSC performs the following operations to process
downlink interference sources:
1. Filters the primary downlink interference sources
If the speech quality of a call that serves as the primary downlink interference source is
poor, the BSC decreases its transmit power. As a result, call drops occur. In this situation,
the BSC filters out the primary downlink interference sources that meet the following
formulas, without decreasing the transmit power:
– Speech quality of a CS call or the worst speech quality for the HSCSD channel
group ≥ Rxqual{[MAX(Q_Thr_Lower-
IBCAIIUserPCDlQaThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910),1) + MAX(Q_Thr_Upper –
IBCAIIUserPCDlQaThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910), 1)]/2} x 10
where, Rxqual{[MAX(Q_Thr_Lower-
IBCAIIUserPCDlQaThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910),1) + MAX(Q_Thr_Upper –
IBCAIIUserPCDlQaThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910), 1)]/2} indicates the receive
quality class converted from a specified CIR and is rounded down.
Based on the service type of interference sources, Q_Thr_Lower and
Q_Thr_Upper are configured using different parameters, as listed in Table 3-1.

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Table 3-1 Parameters for Q_Thr_Lower and Q_Thr_Upper based on the service
type of interference sources
Service Type Parameter for Parameter for
Q_Thr_Lower Q_Thr_Upper
Half rate (HR) DLHSREXQUALLOWT DLHSREXQUALHIGH

HRED(BSC6900,BSC69 THRED(BSC6900,BSC
10) 6910)
Full rate (FR) DLFSREXQUALLOWT DLFSREXQUALHIGH

HRED(BSC6900,BSC69 THRED(BSC6900,BSC
10) 6910)
AMR HR DLAHSREXQUALLO DLAHSREXQUALHIG

WTHRED(BSC6900,BS HTHRED(BSC6900,BS
C6910) C6910)
AMR FR DLAFSREXQUALLOW DLAFSREXQUALHIG

THRED(BSC6900,BSC HTHRED(BSC6900,BS
6910) C6910)
– Speech quality of a VAMOS call ≥ Rxqual(CIR(alphaQThr) –

IBCAIIUserPCDlQaThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910))
where, CIR(alphaQThr) indicates the CIR converted from a specified receive
quality class.
Based on the service type, alphaQThr is configured using
AlphaQpskHRRxQualThd(BSC6900,BSC6910) or
AlphaQpskAmrHRRxQualThd(BSC6900,BSC6910).
2. Determines the start frame number for power control on the primary interference source
Based on the service type and the value of FRAMEOFFSET(BSC6900,BSC6910), the
BSC determines the frame number of the primary interference source corresponding to
the SACCH for the call on the verge of being dropped. If the frame number does not
correspond to a SACCH frame or idle frame, the BSC considers it as the start frame
number for power control and sends it to the BTS. The BTS then performs power control
on specified frames. In this way, the impact on low quality indicators (LQIs) for the call
that serves as the primary interference source is minimized.
3.7.3 Decreasing Power of the Interference Sources

The IBCAIIUserPCTimer(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies the value of the timer for
reducing power consumption of an interference source. The timer resets when it expires, an
interference source is released, or a call that is considered an interference source is handed
over to another channel. Different interference sources require different power decrease
amounts.
l If HSCSD, VAMOS, or other CS services are the interference sources, the BSC
decreases the receive level and quality thresholds for the interference sources. The power
decrease amounts are specified by the following parameters:
– IBCAIIUserPCUlQaThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)
– IBCAIIUserPCDlQaThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)
– IBCAIIUserPCUlLevThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)

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– IBCAIIUserPCDlLevThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l If PS services are the interference sources, the power control amount is calculated using
the following formula:
Power control amount = Original PS power control amount +
IBCAIIPdchDLPwOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)
If the user-level refined power control function is enabled, after the BTS receives the start
frame number for power control from the BSC, the BTS decreases power of the specified
frames based on the service type of the primary interference sources.
l PS services:
– If the MCS-1 or CS-1 is used, the BTS does not decrease power of the frames.
– If the MCS-1 or CS-1 is not used, the power control amount is calculated using the
following formula:
Power control amount = Original PS power control amount +
IBCAIIPdchDLPwOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l VAMOS services:
The BTS simultaneously decreases power of the frames for two multiplexed calls on the
downlink. The power control amount is calculated using the following formula:
Power control amount = Original power control amount +
IBCAIIUserPCDlLevThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)
l CS services (including HSCSD services) except VAMOS services:
The power control amount is calculated using the following formula:
Power control amount = 2 x Original power control amount +
IBCAIIUserPCDlLevThrOffset(BSC6900,BSC6910)

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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 4 Related Features
4 Related Features
Prerequisite Features
Feature ID Feature Name Description
GBFD-510401 BTS GPS l This feature requires either of the

Synchronization features.
GBFD-118620 Clock over IP Support l IBCA II requires the GBFD-510401

1588V2 BTS GPS Synchronization feature
or the time synchronization function
of the GBFD-118620 Clock over IP
Support 1588v2 feature.
l IBCA II can accurately evaluate
interference that a new call causes to
the established calls on the same
timeslot and allocate the optimal
channel to the new call only when
the Um interface software
synchronization is enabled.

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GBFD-113701 Frequency Hopping (RF l IBCA II can perform evaluation

hopping, baseband only in frequency hopping (FH)
hopping) mode. In addition, IBCA II can be
enabled in the cells participating in
FH and applies only to channel
allocation for TRX participating in
FH.
l RF hopping is recommended
because baseband hopping is
unlikely to meet the requirements
for the 1x1 or 1x3 frequency reuse
pattern used by IBCA II. To use
baseband hopping, the site
configurations must be the same, for
example, the S4/4/4 site
configuration is used, in areas
enabled with IBCA II. If the site
configurations are different, the 1x1
or 1x3 frequency reuse pattern
cannot be used.
GBFD-118621 Connection Inter BSC l Inter-BSC IBCA II depends on the

over IP GBFD-118621 Connection Inter
BSC over IP feature.
l This is because inter-BSC IBCA II
evaluation information interaction
can be performed when inter-BSC
connections are implemented.
GBFD-117601 HUAWEI III Power l After a new call accesses the

Control Algorithm network over a channel allocated by
the IBCA II feature, the BSC
calculates the uplink and downlink
initial transmit power using the
active power control algorithm. This
reduces interference and improves
KPIs.
l When the IBCA II feature is used to
identify a call on the verge of being
dropped and prevent call drops, the
GBFD-117601 HUAWEI III Power
Control Algorithm needs to be
enabled to decrease power of
interference sources. The BSC
calculates the signal level based on
the target uplink and downlink
receive levels and target uplink and
downlink receive quality as well as
their offsets. The offsets are

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GBFD-117602 Active Power Control specified by the following

parameters:
– IBCAINITPCRXLEVULOFF-
SET(BSC6910,BSC6900)
– IBCAINITPCRXLEVDLOFF-
SET(BSC6900,BSC6910)
– IBCAINITPCRXQUALU-
LOFFSET(BSC6900,BSC6910)
– IBCAINITPCRXQUAL-
DLOFFSET(BSC6900,BSC691
0)
Mutually Exclusive Features

GBFD-117001 Flex MAIO Both of the preceding features are

interference evaluation algorithms for
dynamic MAIO allocation. The
difference is that the BFD-117001 Flex
MAIO feature dynamically allocates an
MAIO based on the amount of
interference within a BTS, while the
IBCA II feature dynamically allocates
an MAIO based on the interference
strength on an entire network. These
features cannot be simultaneously
enabled because they use the same bit
to control the channel priority.
GBFD-110502 Assignment and l The IBCA II feature is exclusive

Immediate Assignment with the very early assignment
function in the GBFD-110502
Assignment and Immediate
Assignment feature.
l During the very early assignment,
there is no measurement
information, and therefore
evaluation based on IBCA II cannot
be performed. As a result, call
access fails and a new call may
cause an unacceptable effect on
established calls. This deteriorates
the speech quality of the established
calls or causes call drops.

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Impacted Features
GBFD-114801 Discontinuous IBCA II applies to networks where a

Transmission (DTX)- frequency reuse pattern is used. When
Downlink IBCA II is used, cyclic FH is used. In
this situation, the network interference
GBFD-114803 Discontinuous model changes significantly. Therefore,
Transmission (DTX)- IBCA II must be jointly used with the
Uplink anti-interference and interference
GBFD-115821 EICC suppression features.
GBFD-118103 Network Support SAIC
GBFD-119504 PS Power Control
GBFD-119507 Downlink PS DTX

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GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell l In a concentric cell, the BCCH TRX

is configured in the underlaid
subcell. Based on MR data, the BSC
can accurately evaluate the
interference level between the
serving cell and the underlaid
subcell where the interfering
neighboring cell is located. In
addition, based on the measurement
information in the underlaid subcell,
the BSC can estimate the
interference level between overlaid
subcells to control or prevent
interference between underlaid or
overlaid subcells based on IBCA II.
This improves speech quality and
system capacity.
l When IBCA II is enabled in a
concentric cell, set the
IBCAUSEDIUOSUBLAY(BSC690
0,BSC6910) parameter to specify
whether this feature is enabled for
the underlaid or overlaid subcell.
l The difference between the methods
for calculating path losses in
concentric cells and common cells
based on IBCA II is as follows:
– When the BCCH TRX is
configured in the underlaid
subcell, the path loss equals the
original path loss plus the value
of IBCAIUOPATHLOSS-
OFF(BSC6900,BSC6910).
– When the BCCH TRX is
configured in the overlaid
subcell, the path loss equals the
original path loss minus the
value of IBCAIUOPATHLOSS-
OFF(BSC6900,BSC6910).
l In a concentric cell, interference
evaluation based on IBCA II
complies with the following
principles:
– If the IBCA II feature is enabled
in both the overlaid and
underlaid subcells, the BSC
simultaneously evaluates the

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MAIOs for the overlaid and

underlaid subcells.
only in the overlaid subcell, the
BSC evaluates the MAIO for the
overlaid subcell.
only in the underlaid subcell, the
BSC evaluates the MAIO for the
underlaid subcell.
l In a concentric cell, channel priority
evaluation based on IBCA II
complies with the following
principles:
in both the overlaid and
underlaid subcells, the BSC
simultaneously evaluates the
channel priority for the overlaid
and underlaid subcells.
only in the overlaid subcell, the
BSC evaluates the channel
priority for the overlaid subcell.
only in the underlaid subcell, the
BSC evaluates the channel
priority for the underlaid subcell.
– When the IBCA II feature is not
enabled in the overlaid or
underlaid subcell, the BSC uses
the configured MAIO to evaluate
the channel priority. When the
IBCA II feature is enabled in
both the overlaid and underlaid
subcells, the BSC uses the
optimal MAIO to evaluate the
channel priority.
GBFD-114151 DTM l When IBCA II is enabled, DTM can

be enabled on all TRXs only if
GBFD-119403 Class11 DTM DTMOptiSwitch(BSC6900,BSC691
0) and
IBCAPDDYNTRENHANCE(BSC6
900,BSC6910) are both set to
ON(On).
l When Huawei standard traffic
model is used, the MCP board

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GBFD-119404 HMC DTM supports a maximum of 30% DTM

requests. Specifically, the following
condition must be met: (A9816:
Number of Downlink DTM TBF
Establishment Attempts + A9813:
Number of Uplink DTM TBF
Establishment Attempts)/K3010A:
TCH Seizure Requests (Traffic
Channel) ≤ 30%
l When DTM is enabled, observe the
load on the MCP board. It is
recommended that the average load
proportion of the MCP board is less
than 80%. If the proportion is
greater than or equal to 80%, you
are advised to add MCP boards or
disable IBCA II in some cells.
GBFD-110802 Pre-processing of If BTS preprocessing is enabled for this

Measurement Report feature, MRs are processed on the BTS
side. The processing results may
slightly differ from the results
processed on the BSC side, and the
evaluation result of the IBCA II feature
may also be affected.

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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 5 Network Impact
5 Network Impact
5.1 System Capacity

Based on a synchronous network, IBCA II uses the following functions to increase network
capacity without jeopardizing network speech quality:
l Evaluates interference in real time.

l Allocates a new call to a channel with less interference.
l Decreases the transmit power of interference sources for established calls in a timely
manner.
l Minimizes network interference.
Table 5-1 lists the capacity increase percents brought by IBCA II when KPIs related to speech
quality, TCH call drop rate, and handover success rate do not deteriorate.
Table 5-1 Capacity increase percents (without jeopardizing speech quality)
Networking Single-band network or co- Low-band continuous coverage area in a

Scenario BCCH network dual-band network
Frequency 1×1, 1×3, or FR load ≥ 1×1, 1×3, or FR load > 50%

Reuse FR load > 75% 50%
Pattern
Capacity 10 to 20 8 to 12 5 to 10 percents
Increase percents percents
Percent
5.2 Network Performance

The following IBCA II functions have an impact on network performance:
l Evaluates the interference between TCHs and the interference that a PDCH or SDCCH
causes to a TCH.

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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 5 Network Impact
l Implements dynamic frequency sharing between CS and PS services based on the user-
level evaluation.
These functions effectively control or prevent interference, thereby improving quality-related
KPIs, such as the high quality indicator (HQI) and MOS. In addition, IBCA II enables the
BSC to reduce power consumption on the interference sources for a call on the verge of being
dropped. This prevents call drops and ensures that the call drop rate does not increase.
Therefore, enabling IBCA II for networks of the same capacity improves speech quality and
CS KPIs although PS KPIs slightly deteriorate. In addition, enabling IBCA II does not
adversely affect the CS call drop rate or handover success rate. The impact of IBCA II on core
areas shown in Figure 6-1 is described as follows:
l If IBCA is not enabled on the live network, enabling IBCA II has the following impacts
on the network:
Table 5-2 Impact of IBCA II on networks of the same capacity

Networkin Single-band network or co- Low-band continuous coverage area
g Scenario BCCH network in a dual-band network
Frequency 1×1, 1×3, or FR load ≥ 1×1, 1×3, or FR load > 50%

Reuse FR load > 50%
Pattern 75%
Call Drop 5 to 20 Basically Basically unchanged

Rate percents unchanged
Decrease
By
Receive 20 to 30 6 to 25 10 to 20 percents
Quality percents percents
Increase
By
MOS 0.03 to 0.2 0.02 to 0.1 0.02 to 0.1 points

Increase points points
By
– PS KPIs slightly deteriorate.

– For BSC6900, the load of an XPUa or XPUb board increases. For BSC6910, the
load of an EGPUa/EGPUb/EXPUa/EXPUb board increases.
l If IBCA is enabled on the live network, only single-band network is supported. In this
situation, enabling IBCA II has the following impacts:
– The CS call drop rate decreases by 10 to 20 percents.
– The LQI (RxQual 6 and 7) decreases by 10 to 20 percents and the MOS slightly
decreases when the BSC decreases the power of the interference sources for a call
on the verge of being dropped.

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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 6 Engineering Guidelines
6 Engineering Guidelines
6.1 When to Use IBCA II

Table 6-1 lists the IBCA II deployment scenario requirements. If these requirements cannot
be met, the gains brought by the IBCA II decrease or network performance deteriorates.
Table 6-1 Deployment scenario requirements

Scenario Detailed Description
Requirement
Network IBCA II is based on time synchronization over the Um interface. To

synchronizatio support time synchronization over the Um interface, enable either of the
n following features:
Enable the GBFD-510401 BTS GPS Synchronization feature by adding
the GPS hardware to the BTS.
Enable the GBFD-118620 Clock over IP Support 1588v2 feature by
adding IP clock servers.
Network Single-band networks or co-BCCH cells are supported. If dual-band

topology networks are deployed, IBCA II can be enabled only for low-band cells
in low-band continuous coverage areas. After dual-band cells are
reconfigured as co-BCCH cells, IBCA II can be enabled in these cells.
IBCA II can be enabled in macro cells and is mutually exclusive with the
RRU multi-site cells. It is recommended that IBCA II not be enabled in
high-speed railway scenarios.
Site The proportion of mixed deployment of multi-sector sites must be less

configuration than 5%. Sites with more than three sectors, such as four sectors and six
sectors, affects IBCA II performance gains. If the mixed deployment
proportion increases, network performance will deteriorate.
The site configuration mode must be S2/2/2 or higher. It is recommended
that the site configuration mode be S3/3/3 or higher. This is because
IBCA II does not support interference evaluation on the BCCH TRX. If
the number of TCH TRXs decreases, IBCA performance gains will
deteriorate.

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Scenario Detailed Description

Requirement
Frequency The frequency reuse pattern must be 4x3 or higher. The planned TCH
reuse pattern frequency reuse pattern must be 1x1 or 1x3. Alternatively, the FR load is
greater than or equal to 50%.
The FR load is calculated using the following formula:
FR load = (Average number of TRXs on a BTS)/(Number of TCH
frequencies) x 100%
NOTE
l To calculate the FR load, obtain the frequency planning principles and
calculate the number of available frequencies. Typically, the BCCH uses a
loose frequency reuse pattern, whereas TCHs use a tight frequency reuse
pattern. Therefore, the BCCH frequencies are not included in the number of
available frequencies. The number of TRXs in a cell is obtained based on
network engineering parameters.
l IBCA II supports only the 1x1 or 1x3 tight frequency reuse pattern. In normal
cases, check whether planned frequencies meet the requirements of the
frequency reuse pattern during deployment preparation. If planned frequencies
cannot meet the requirements, change the network frequency reuse pattern to
1x1 or 1x3 and set Hop Mode to RF_FH(RF FH).
Area coverage Continuous coverage areas covered by 25 sites are supported. In addition,
independent coverage areas covered by more than 15 sites are allowed.
PS service The FH layer carries PS services, and therefore affects CS gains. In this
proportion situation, PS and CS performance may deteriorate. The number of
PDCHs is less than or equal to 5 or the equivalent PS traffic volume is
less than 30%.
Level coverage IBCA II applies to urban areas where interference exists and whose
proportion of the receive level higher than –90 dBm is greater than
90%. Uplink or downlink weak coverage causes KPIs to deteriorate.
Prohibition of Out-of-service triggers traffic migration, and therefore causes counter

frequent out- fluctuation, interference model change, weak coverage, performance gain
of-service of deterioration, and even KPI deterioration. The cell out-of-service
sites and their proportion must be less than 10% and the average daily out-of-service
cells period must be less than 1 hour.
Cell TRX The proportion of large-configuration cells must be less than 5%. This is
configuration because a large cell TRX distribution difference causes complex planning
and generates many interference sources. When this happens,
interference prevention is difficult and performance gains are affected.
Cells have large configurations if the following condition is met: Number
of cell TCH TRXs ≥ 2 x Average number of TRXs in a cell
Hardware 3012 series base stations or BTSs configured with DRRU or DRFU
module modules do not support IBCA II.

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6.2 Required Information

Before enabling the IBCA II feature, collect the information for parameter planning and data
accuracy check. Table 6-2 lists information to be collected in cells where IBCA II is to be
deployed.
Table 6-2 Information to be collected

No. Required Information Objective
1 Alarms generated in the latest month for a BTS Stability analysis for the
enabled with the IBCA II feature areas
2 Engineering parameters for the BTS enabled Network topology analysis

with the IBCA II feature, such as cell name, and parameter planning for
longitude and latitude, azimuth, site the synchronous network
configuration, and MA
3 Latest BSC configuration file for the areas Engineering parameter

enabled with the IBCA II feature accuracy check
4 Original traffic statistics and historical data Comparison between traffic

covering one week (7 x 24 hours) for the BTS statistics and between
enabled with the IBCA II feature network operating status
before and after the IBCA II
feature is enabled
5 Traffic statistics and historical data related to Comparison between traffic

the TRX-level receive quality class covering statistics related to the TRX-
one week for the BTS enabled with the IBCA II level receive quality class
feature before and after the IBCA II
feature is enabled
6 Traffic statistics related to the interference IBCA interfering cell

matrix of the original network covering one planning
week (7 x 24 hours) for the BTS enabled with
the IBCA II feature
7 Traffic statistics related to the total PS power Configuration of

control amount and total number of data blocks IBCAIIPSDLIntfOff-
covering one week (7 x 24 hours) for the areas set(BSC6900,BSC6910)
enabled with the IBCA II feature

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No. Required Information Objective
Obtain engineering parameters and check their accuracy by performing the following
operations: compare the cell engineering parameters with the latest configuration file.
Check whether the cell engineering parameters are complete. If these parameters are
incomplete, add the required engineering parameters to the engineering table. Correct any
incorrect parameters. If time permits, visit the BTS at the site to check the longitude and
latitude of the BTS and the cell azimuth. If a GPS system has been configured and works
correctly, obtain the longitude and latitude information from the GPS.
Obtain the interference matrix in the areas where the IBCA II feature is enabled. This
provides a basis for subsequent planning of IBCA II interfering neighboring cells. When
this feature is enabled, analyze and configure the IBCA II interfering neighboring cells
based on the actual interference data on the live network. The actual interference data can
be obtained based on the interference matrix analysis on the Nastar.
6.3 Network Planning

IBCA II planning includes planning areas, frequencies, hopping sequence numbers (HSNs),
MAIOs, and IBCA II interfering neighboring cells.
l Area planning
IBCA II is based on a synchronous network. If a synchronous network uses IBCA II and
its surrounding areas are served by an asynchronous network, a limited number of
interfering neighboring cells can be configured for IBCA II border cells. This decreases
the accuracy of evaluation based on IBCA II. Compared with the gains in the IBCA II
core areas, the gains in IBCA II border areas are small. In addition, ensure that IBCA II
is enabled in a continuous coverage area that accommodates at least 30 sites.
Figure 6-1 shows the area planning.
Figure 6-1 Area planning
– IBCA II core or border area

The area is served by a synchronous network and is enabled with IBCA II. The
value of HSN is 0.
– Asynchronous network area

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The area is not enabled with IBCA II.

l Frequency planning
Frequencies are planned for TCHs.
When IBCA II is enabled, TCHs use the 1x3 or 1x1 frequency reuse pattern.
– If 12 or less frequencies participate in FH on a TCH, use the 1x1 frequency reuse
pattern to maximize the FH gains.
– If more than 12 frequencies participate in FH on a TCH, use the 1x3 frequency
reuse pattern.
– If frequencies in the 1x3 frequency reuse pattern on the original network are
grouped in sequential order, group frequencies in the 1x3 frequency reuse pattern in
non-sequential order. This prevents adjacent-channel interference in a cell.
l HSN planning
Cells served by a BTS must use the same HSN. When IBCA II is enabled, FH mode is
determined based on the HSN planning.
– If the HSN is set to 0, cyclic FH is used.
– If HSN is set to a value other than 0, random FH is used.
For a BTS enabled with IBCA II, the recommended value of HSN is 0. Set the HSN
to a value other than 0 for the following BTSs:
– BTSs that encounter frequent shutdown, which affects the IBCA II performance.
– BTSs that cannot synchronize with each other even if the synchronization feature is
enabled
– BTSs whose counters related to handover or call drop significantly deteriorate after
IBCA II is enabled
l MAIO planning
MAIO planning consists of planning the TRXMAIO(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter and
the parameters MAIO1 to MAIO24. The TRXMAIO(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter
specifies an MAIO of a channel on the TRX participating in FH in a cell or subcell.
Obtain a set of MAIOs that can be used by the IBCA II algorithm in each cell from a set
of available MAIOs, and then assign an MAIO for the TRXMAIO(BSC6900,BSC6910)
parameter.
l IBCA II interfering neighboring cell planning
During IBCA II network planning, IBCA II interfering neighboring cells must be
configured for each serving cell. When a new call accesses its serving cell, the BSC
collects information about IBCA II interfering neighboring cells to evaluate the
interference, and therefore allocates an appropriate channel to the new call.
To ensure that the BSC allocates appropriate channels, select the neighboring cells that
cause strong interference to the serving cell as the IBCA II interfering neighboring cells.
A maximum of 24 IBCA II interfering neighboring cells can be configured. The larger
the number of IBCA II interfering neighboring cells, the more accurate the interference
evaluation, and the better the network performance.
6.4 Deploying IBCA II

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6.4.1 Deployment Requirements

Table 6-3 Deployment requirements
Aspect Requirement
Related See 4 Related Features.

features
BSC l Before enabling this feature, ensure that the following requirements are met
to prevent flow control due to a high CPU usage:
– For the BSC6900, XPUa/XPUb boards work in active/standby mode. If
the board load exceeds 60%, add a pair of XPUa/XPUb boards.
– For the BSC6910, EGPUa/EGPUb/EXPUa/EXPUb boards work in
resource pool mode. If the board usage exceeds 60%, add an EGPUa/
EGPUb/EXPUa/EXPUb board.
l IP interface boards have been configured if inter-BSC IBCA II needs to be
enabled.
BTS See 6.1 When to Use IBCA II.
GSM l A built-in PCU has been configured.

networki l BSC6900: A pair of active and standby XPUa or XPUb boards has been
ng configured. The LGCAPPTYPE(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter for these
boards is set to MCP.
l BSC6910: A pair of active and standby EGPUa/EGPUb/EXPUa/EXPUb
boards has been configured. The LGCAPPTYPE(BSC6900,BSC6910)
parameter for these boards is set to GMCP.
l 900 or 1800 MHz single-band network, co-BCCH network, or low-band
continuous coverage areas in the dual-band network
MS None
MSC None
License The license controlling this feature has been activated. For details on how to
activate the license, see License Management Feature Parameter Description.
For details about license items, see License Control Item Description.
Others The transmission and power supply are stable. This requirement must be met
because the IBCA II is based on a synchronous network. Power outages or
intermittent disconnections may cause call drops due to out-of-synchronization
states.

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6.4.2 Data Preparation

Table 6-4 Data preparation
Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes Data Source
IBCA Info Report IBCAINBSCINFO The recommended Engineering design

Period Within BSC RPTPRD(BSC6900, value is 200.
BSC6910) If this parameter is
set to a value greater
than 200, IBCA II
evaluation
information
interaction is
delayed, which
adversely affects
channel allocation.
IBCA Allowed IBCAALLOWED(B The recommended Internal plan

SC6900,BSC6910) value is YES(Yes).
IBCA Soft Block IBCASOFTBLKSW The recommended Internal plan

Switch ITCH(BSC6900,BS value is YES(Yes).
C6910)
IBCA FR/EFR Soft IBCAFRSOFTBLK The recommended Internal plan

Block Threshold THRD(BSC6900,B value is 4.
SC6910) If the congestion
rate is high and the
TCHBUSYTHRES
parameter is set to a
value greater than
90, decrease the
threshold specified
by this parameter at
a step of 1 or 2 dB.
IBCA HR Soft IBCAHRSOFTBLK The recommended Internal plan

Block Threshold THRD(BSC6900,B value is 6.
SC6910) If the congestion
TCHBUSYTHRES
value greater than
90, decrease the
threshold specified

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IBCA AMR FR Soft IBCAAFRSOFTBL The recommended Internal plan

Block Threshold KTHRD(BSC6900, value is 2.
BSC6910) If the congestion
TCHBUSYTHRES
value greater than
90, decrease the
threshold specified
IBCA AMR HR IBCAAHRSOFTBL The recommended Internal plan

Soft Block KTHRD(BSC6900, value is 4.
Threshold BSC6910) If the congestion
TCHBUSYTHRES
value greater than
90, decrease the
threshold specified
IBCA WAMR FR IBCAWAFRSOFTB The recommended Internal plan

Soft Block LKTHRD(BSC6900 value is 5.
Threshold ,BSC6910) If the congestion
TCHBUSYTHRES
value greater than
90, decrease the
threshold specified
IBCA Soft Block IBCASOFTBLKSA The recommended Internal plan

SAIC Offset ICOFF(BSC6900,B value is 1.
SC6910)

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IBCA Interference IBCAIntfPunishTH When the Internal plan

Band Penalty R(BSC6900,BSC69 IBCATGTCIRMAI
Threshold 10) OFIXED(BSC6900,
BSC6910)
parameter is set to
255 for all TRXs in
a cell, set the
IBCAINTFPUNIS
HTHR(BSC6900,B
SC6910) parameter
to the maximum
value 63.
IBCA Init. Power IBCAINITPCRXLE The recommended Internal plan

Control RexLevDL VDLOFFSET(BSC value is 3.
Offset 6900,BSC6910) The larger the value
of this parameter,
the higher the initial
downlink transmit
power.
IBCA Init. Power IBCAINITPCRXLE The recommended Internal plan

Control RexLevUL VULOFFSET(BSC value is 3.
Offset 6900,BSC6910) The larger the value
of this parameter,
uplink transmit
power.
IBCA Init. Pwr Ctrl IBCAINITPCRXQ The recommended Internal plan

Rx Qual DL Offset UALDLOFFSET(B value is 6.
SC6900,BSC6910) The larger the value
of this parameter,
downlink transmit
power.
IBCA Init. Pwr Ctrl IBCAINITPCRXQ The recommended Internal plan

Rx Qual UL Offset UALULOFFSET(B value is 6.
SC6900,BSC6910) The larger the value
of this parameter,
uplink transmit
power.
IBCA Inter-BSC IBCAOutBSCMsgS The recommended Internal plan

Message Send ndCtrlSw(BSC6900, value is ON(On).
Control Switch BSC6910)
IBCA II Switch IBCAIIAllowed(BS The recommended Internal plan

C6900,BSC6910) value is YES(Yes).

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IBCA II User PC IBCAIIUserPCSwit The recommended Internal plan

Switch ch(BSC6900,BSC69 value is
10) DLSWITCH(Down
link Switch).
Quality Threshold IBCAIIUserPCJud The recommended Internal plan

for IBCA II User PC gQualThr(BSC6900 value is 65.
,BSC6910)
UL Level Threshold IBCAIIUserPCJud The recommended Internal plan

for IBCA II User PC gULRxlevThr(BSC value is 10.
6900,BSC6910)
DL Level Threshold IBCAIIUserPCJud The recommended Internal plan

for IBCA II User PC gDLRxlevThr(BSC value is 10.
6900,BSC6910)
IBCA II User PC IBCAIIUserPCTim- The recommended Internal plan

Power Reduction er(BSC6900,BSC69 value is 10.
Timer 10)
UL Quality IBCAIIUserPCUlQ The recommended Internal plan

Threshold Offset for aThrOffset(BSC690 value is 4.
IBCA II User PC 0,BSC6910)
DL Quality IBCAIIUserPCDlQ The recommended Internal plan

Threshold Offset for aThrOffset(BSC690 value is 4.
IBCA II User PC 0,BSC6910)
UL Level Threshold IBCAIIUserPCUlL The recommended Internal plan

Offset for IBCA II evThrOffset(BSC69 value is 4.
User PC 00,BSC6910)
DL Level Threshold IBCAIIUserPCDlL The recommended Internal plan

Offset for IBCA II evThrOffset(BSC69 value is 4.
User PC 00,BSC6910)
IBCA II PDCH DL IBCAIIPdchDLPw The recommended Internal plan

Power Ctrl Step Offset(BSC6900,BS value is 3.
Offset C6910) If this parameter is
set to a large value,
the downlink PS
TBF drop rate may
increase and the
downlink throughput
may decrease.
IBCA II Channel IBCAIIPriOptSwitc The recommended Internal plan

Priority Optimize h(BSC6900,BSC691 value is ON(On).
Switch 0)

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IBCA II Interfere IBCAIINewCallFac The recommended Internal plan

Assess New Call tor(BSC6900,BSC6 value is 9.
Weight Factor 910)
IBCA II Interfere IBCAIINewCallCI The recommended Internal plan

Assess New Call ROffset(BSC6900,B value is 63.
Offset Thres. SC6910)
IBCA II HR IBCAIIHRPriSwitc The recommended Internal plan

Channel Allocation h(BSC6900,BSC691 value is ON(On).
Optimize Switch 0)
MR Filter BQ IBCAIIEstFiltBad- The recommended Internal plan

Threshold for IBCA QualThr(BSC6900, value is 7.
II Est. Call BSC6910)
IBCA II UL IBCAIIULDemdOff The recommended Internal plan

Demodulation setThr(BSC6900,BS value is 63.
Offset Threshold C6910)
IBCA II Interference IBCAIIIntfBndOpt The recommended Internal plan

Band Optimize Switch(BSC6900,B value is ON(On).
Switch SC6910)
Channel Allocate CHALLOCSTRAT Recommended Internal plan

Strategy EGY(BSC6900,BSC value:
6910) QUALITY(Quality
preferred)
6.4.3 Activation
Using MML Commands
Step 1 Run the MOD GCELLMAGRP command with HSN set to an appropriate value.
Step 2 (Optional) Configure the information about an external BSC

(Optional) Configure the information about an external BSC when inter-BSC IBCA II is
enabled.
1. Run the ADD EXTBSC command to add an external BSC based on network plan.
2. Run the ADD GEXT2GCELL command to add an external cell based on network plan.
In this step, set BSC Index to the index of the external BSC.
Step 3 Run the SET GCELLCHMGAD and SET GCELLIBCAII commands with IBCA II
parameters set by referring to Table 6-4.
Step 4 Run the SET GCELLCHMGBASIC command with Channel Allocate Strategy set to
QUALITY(Quality Preferred).
Step 5 Run the SET GCELLMAIOPLAN command to configure cell MAIOs based on the network
plan.

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Step 6 Run the SET GTRXCHANHOP command with Channel MAIO set to an appropriate value
based on network plan.
Channel MAIO specifies an MAIO configured for a channel on a TRX. Eight channels on
each TRX have the same MAIO.
NOTE
The MAIOs configured for TRXs in a cell are part of the MAIOs planned for the cell. For example, two
TRXs are configured for a cell but three MAIOs are planned for the cell. The first two MAIOs are
configured for the two TRXs.
Step 7 Configure an IBCA II interfering neighboring cell.

l If Neighboring Cell Type is set to HANDOVERNCELL(Handover Neighboring
Cell) for a source cell and its neighboring cell on the original network, run the MOD
G2GNCELL command with Neighboring Cell Type set to
HANDOVERANDIBCANCELL(Handover and IBCA Neighboring Cell) and IBCA
RxLev Offset set to 10.
l If the source cell on the original network has no neighboring cells, run the ADD
G2GNCELL command to add a neighboring cell to the source cell. In this step, set
Neighboring Cell Type to IBCANCELL(IBCA Neighboring Cell) and IBCA RxLev
Offset to 10.
Step 8 Configure BSC software parameters.
Run the SET OTHSOFTPARA command with IBCA Info Report Period Within BSC set
to 200 and Dyn Measurement on a Non-IBCA Neighbor set to NO(NO).
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MML Command Examples

MOD GCELLMAGRP: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, HOPINDEX=0, HSN=0, TSC=4;
SET GCELLCHMGBASIC: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, CHALLOCSTRATEGY=
QUALITY;
SET GCELLIBCAII: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, IBCAIIAllowed=ON,
IBCAIIUserPCSwitch=DLSWITCH, IBCAIIPdchDlPwOffset=0;
SET GCELLMAIOPLAN: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, HOPINDEX=0, MAIO1=0,
MAIO2=3, MAIO3=6;
SET GTRXCHANHOP: TRXID=1, CHNO=0, TRXMAIO=0;
......
MOD G2GNCELL: IDTYPE=BYID, SRC2GNCELLID=0, NBR2GNCELLID=1,
NCELLTYPE=HANDOVERANDIBCANCELL, IBCARXLEVOFFSET=10;
ADD G2GNCELL: IDTYPE=BYID, SRC2GNCELLID=0, NBR2GNCELLID=1,
NCELLTYPE=IBCANCELL, IBCARXLEVOFFSET=10;
SET OTHSOFTPARA: IBCAINBSCINFORPTPRD=200, NONIBCADYNMEAEN=NO;
SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, IBCAALLOWED=YES;

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Using the CME (Method 1)

Step 1 Set HSN.
Step Configurable in CME Batch
Modification Center
BTS Topology > Right click cell > Configure MA No

Group, set HSN to an appropriate value).
Step 2 Set other parameters.

NOTE
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter.
You are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
1. Configure a single object on the CME. (CME single configuration)

Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 6-5. For
instructions on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single
Configuration Operation Guide.
2. (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects in batches, click the icon to start the batch modification wizard.
For instructions on how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch
modification center, press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.
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Table 6-5 Configuring parameters on the CME

SN Managed NE Paramete Parameter ID Configura
Object r Name ble in CME
(MO) Batch
Modificati
on Center
1(Optional) EXTBSC BSC6900/ BSC Index BSCIDX

NOTE BSC6910
Configure
the BSC6900/ External BSCNAME
information BSC6910 BSC
about an Name
external
BSC when BSC6900/ External BSCDPC
inter-BSC BSC6910 BSC DPC
IBCA II is
enabled.

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(MO) Batch
Modificati
on Center
GEXT2GC BSC6900/ BSC Index BSCIDX Yes

ELL BSC6910
NOTE
Add an
external cell
based on
network
plan. In this
step, set
BSC Index
to the index
of the
external
BSC.
2 GCELLCH BSC6900/ NOTE NOTE Yes

MGAD BSC6910 Set IBCA Set IBCA II
II parameters by
GCELLIB BSC6900/ parameter referring to Yes
s by Table 6-4.
CAII BSC6910
referring
to Table
6-4.
3 GCELLMA BSC6900/ MAIO 1 MAIO1

IOPLAN BSC6910
NOTE
Set MAIOs BSC6900/ ... ...
based on BSC6910
network
plan. BSC6900/ MAIO 24 MAIO24
BSC6910
4 GCELLCH BSC6900/ Channel CHALLOCST Yes

MGBASIC BSC6910 Allocate RATEGY
Strategy

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(MO) Batch
Modificati
on Center
5 GTRXCHA BSC6900/ Channel TRXMAIO No

NHOP BSC6910 MAIO
NOTE NOTE
The MAIOs Channel
configured MAIO
for TRXs in specifies
a cell are an MAIO
part of the configure
MAIOs d for a
planned for channel
the cell. For on a
example, TRX.
two TRXs Eight
are channels
configured on each
for a cell but TRX have
three the same
MAIOs are MAIO.
planned for
the cell. The
first two
MAIOs are
configured
for the two
TRXs.
6 G2GNCEL BSC6900/ Neighbori NCELLTYPE No

L BSC6910 ng Cell
Type
BSC6900/ IBCA IBCARXLEV

BSC6910 RxLev OFFSET
Offset
7 OTHSOFT BSC6900/ IBCA IBCAINBSCI Yes

PARA BSC6910 Info NFORPTPRD
Report
Period
Within
BSC
BSC6900/ Dyn NONIBCADY

BSC6910 Measure NMEAEN
ment on a
Non-
IBCA
Neighbor

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Using the CME (Method 2)

This feature can be batch activated using the CME. For detailed operations, see the following
section in the CME product documentation or online help: CME Management > CME
Guidelines > Enhanced Feature Management > Feature Operation and Maintenance.
NOTE
Inter-BSC IBCA II cannot be activated in batches using the CME.
6.4.4 Activation Observation

l Viewing the counters
Obtain the measurement result of the Number of IBCA TRX Allocations During TCH
Request counter.
If the value of this counter is not 0, IBCA II takes effect.
l Querying the traced messages
a. Trace the radio signaling link (RSL) messages over the Abis interface in a cell
enabled with IBCA II.
b. Select the RSL messages over the same timeslot of the same TRX board at different
time points, as shown in Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2 RSL messages traced on the Abis interface
c. Compare MAIOs allocated to channels at different time points.

Expected result: The MAIOs are different, indicating that the IBCA II algorithm
takes effect, as shown in Figure 6-3 and Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-3 MAIO IE (1)

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Figure 6-4 MAIO IE (2)
6.4.5 Deactivation
Using MML Commands
l Scenario 1: Only IBCA II is enabled.
1. Remove the IBCA II interfering neighboring cell.
– If Neighboring Cell Type is set to HANDOVERANDIBCANCELL(Handover
and IBCA Neighboring Cell for a source cell and its neighboring cell on the
original network, run the MOD G2GNCELL command with Neighboring Cell
Type set to HANDOVERNCELL(Handover Neighboring Cell).
– If the source cell has no handover neighbor relationship on the original network, run
the RMV G2GNCELL command to remove the IBCA II interfering neighboring
cell.
NOTICE
Changing the value of IBCA Allowed from YES(Yes) to NO(No) will reset the cell.
Therefore, perform this operation during off-peak hours.
2. Run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with IBCA Allowed set to NO(No).
3. Run the SET GCELLIBCAII command with IBCA II Switch set to OFF(Off).
NOTICE
Changing the HSN will reset the cell. Therefore, perform this operation during off-peak
hours.
4. Run the MOD GCELLMAGRP command to restore the HSN to the value before IBCA
II is enabled.
5. Run the SET GCELLCHMGBASIC command with Channel Allocate Strategy set to
the value used before IBCA II is deployed.

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l Scenario 2: Both IBCA and IBCA II are enabled.

Run the SET GCELLIBCAII command with IBCA II Switch set to OFF(Off).
MML Command Examples

//Deactivating IBCA II
l Scenario 1:
MOD G2GNCELL: IDTYPE=BYID, SRC2GNCELLID=0, NBR2GNCELLID=1,
NCELLTYPE= HANDOVERNCELL;
RMV G2GNCELL: IDTYPE=BYID, SRC2GNCELLID=0, NBR2GNCELLID=1;
SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, IBCAALLOWED=NO;
SET GCELLIBCAII: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, IBCAIIAllowed=OFF;
MOD GCELLMAGRP: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, HOPINDEX=0, HSN=12;
SET GCELLCHMGBASIC: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, CHALLOCSTRATEGY=
CAPABILITY;
l Scenario 2:
SET GCELLIBCAII: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, IBCAIIAllowed=OFF;
Using the CME

NOTE
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter.
You are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
Step 1 Configure a single object on the CME. (CME single configuration)

Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 6-6 and Table 6-7.
For instructions on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single
Configuration Operation Guide.
Step 2 (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects, such as BSCs, BTSs, cells, and TRXs, in batches, click the icon to
start the batch modification wizard. For instructions on how to perform a batch modification
through the CME batch modification center, press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online
help.
1. Deactivating IBCA II.

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Table 6-6 Configuring parameters on the CME

SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura
Name ID ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 G2GNCEL BSC6900/ Neighborin NCELLTY NO

L BSC6910 g Cell Type PE
2 GCELLC BSC6900/ IBCA IBCAALL Yes

HMGAD BSC6910 Allowed OWED
3 GCELLIB BSC6900/ IBCA II IBCAIIAllo Yes

CAII BSC6910 Switch wed
4 GCELLC BSC6900/ Channel CHALLOC Yes

HMGBASI BSC6910 Allocate STRATEG
C Strategy Y
2. Restore the HSN to the value before IBCA II is enabled.
Step Configurable in CME Batch

Modification Center
BTS Topology > Right click cell > Configure MA No

Group, restore the HSN to the value before IBCA II is
enabled.
l Scenario 2: Both IBCA and IBCA II are enabled.
Table 6-7 Configuring the parameter on the CME

SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura
Name ID ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELLIB BSC6900/ IBCA II IBCAIIAllo Yes

CAII BSC6910 Switch wed
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6.5 Performance Monitoring

In this scenario, monitor the counters listed in Table 6-8.
Table 6-8 Counters to be monitored

Counter Description Counter Name Expected Change After
IBCA II Is Enabled
ZTR304: Call Drop Rate CELL.RATE.TCH.CALL. Remains unchanged or

on TCH per cell(including DROP.INCLUDE.HO decreases. For details, see
Handover) 5.2 Network
Performance.
ZTR304A: Call Drop Rate CELL.RATE.TCH.CALL. Remains unchanged or

on TCH per DROP.EXCLUDE.HO decreases. For details, see
cell(Excluding Handover) 5.2 Network
Performance.
RH303A: Success Rate of CELL.RD.HO.SUCC.RAT Remains unchanged

Radio Handover E
K3045: Congestion Rate CELL.KPI.TCH.CONGES Remains unchanged

on TCH (All Channels TION.RATE
Busy)
K3014: Traffic Volume on CELL.KPI.TCH.TRAF.ER For details, see 5.1

TCH L.TRAF System Capacity.
If network traffic remains
unchanged, use this
counter with the LQI to
observe capacity change.
After IBCA II is enabled:

– The LQI improves by about 5 to 40 percents. The LQI reflects the Um receive
quality. Monitor the KPIs related to the proportion of receive quality bands 6 and 7
to all receive quality bands. The KPIs belong to the function subset "Receive
Quality Measurement Distribution per TRX(MR.RecvQualOrig.TRX)." For details,
see 5.2 Network Performance.
– Observe the changes in MOS based on the drive test (DT) result. For networks of
the same capacity, the MOS increases by 0.02 to 0.2 points. For details, see 5.2
Network Performance.
l Scenario 2: IBCA is enabled before enabling IBCA II.
In this scenario, monitor the counters listed in Table 6-9.

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Table 6-9 Counters to be monitored
Counter Description Counter Name Expected Change After

IBCA II Is Enabled
ZTR304: Call Drop Rate CELL.RATE.TCH.CALL. Increases by 10 to 20

on TCH per cell(including DROP.INCLUDE.HO percentage points
Handover)
ZTR304A: Call Drop Rate CELL.RATE.TCH.CALL. Increases by 10 to 20

on TCH per DROP.EXCLUDE.HO percentage points
cell(Excluding Handover)
RH303A: Success Rate of CELL.RD.HO.SUCC.RAT Remains unchanged

Radio Handover E
K3045: Congestion Rate CELL.KPI.TCH.CONGES Remains unchanged

on TCH (All Channels TION.RATE
Busy)
After IBCA II is enabled, the LQI deteriorates by 10 to 20 percents.
6.6 Parameter Optimization

Compare KPIs before and after IBCA II is enabled. Optimize parameters if KPI changes are
inconsistent with the expected changes described in 6.5 Performance Monitoring.
6.6.1 Call Drop Rate

Identify the top N cells with a high call drop rate and take optimization measures described in
Table 6-10 for these cells.
Table 6-10 Optimization items and measures
No. Optimization Optimization Measures

Item
1 Frame bit offset Configure frame bit offsets for these cells and optimize their
and training TSCs based on the TSC planning method.
sequence code NOTE
(TSC) Different frame bit offset parameters are configured for different Um
interface synchronization methods.
Configure FRAMEBITOFFSET(BSC6900,BSC6910) if the GPS
synchronization or clock over IP support 1588v2 is used.
Configure BITOFFSET in the SET BSCSYNCOFF command and
BITOFFSET in the SET BTSEXCURSION command if the Um
interface software synchronization is used.
2 TCHBUSYTHR Decrease the value of TCHBUSYTHRES for IBCA II

ES interfering neighboring cells to increase the proportion of calls
using TCHHs and reduce interference.

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No. Optimization Optimization Measures

Item
3 HSN l Set IBCASOFTBLKSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910) to

NO(No) while changing the HSN. This ensures that soft
blocking is disabled in cells with HSN set to a value other
than 0 and IBCA II enabled.
l Change HSNs for all cells served by the BTS configured with
top N cells based on network plan.
l When the HSN for a cell changes from 0 to a value other than
0, the HSNs for other cells under the same BTS also need to
be changed to ensure that the BTS uses the same HSN.
4 Power control Adjust power control parameters to decrease the call drop rate
parameters and improve speech quality. For example, increase the values of
ULREXQUALADJFCTR(BSC6900,BSC6910) and
DLREXQUALADJFCTR(BSC6900,BSC6910).
For details about the method for power control optimization, see
Power Control Feature Parameter Description.
5 User-level Adjust user-level power control parameters to decrease the call

power control drop rate. For example, increase the values of the following
parameters parameters: IBCAIIUserPCUlQaThrOff-
set(BSC6900,BSC6910), IBCAIIUserPCDlQaThrOff-
set(BSC6900,BSC6910), IBCAIIUserPCUlLevThrOff-
set(BSC6900,BSC6910), and IBCAIIUserPCDlLevThrOff-
set(BSC6900,BSC6910). However, this measure causes speech
quality to deteriorate.
6.6.2 Handover Success Rate

Analyze whether handover failures are caused by congestion or poor Um receive quality.
l If handover failures are caused by congestion, increase the handover success rate by
performing the procedure in 6.6.3 Congestion Rate.
l If handover failures are caused by poor Um receive quality, identify top N cells and take
optimization measures described in Table 6-11 for these cells.

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No. Optimization Item Optimization Measures
1 Missing configurations of l Analyze the network topology for the BTS and
handover neighboring cells check whether adjacent cells are configured as
handover neighboring cells for each other. If not,
configurations of handover neighboring cells are
inappropriate. Run the ADD G2GNCELL
command to optimize neighbor relationships.
l Based on the traffic statistics of the measurement
object "Measurement of GSM Cell-to-GSM Cell
Performance(GCELL_GCELL)", analyze the top
N cells and optimize neighbor relationships.
2 Missing or additional Based on the planning result of IBCA II interfering

configurations of IBCA II neighboring cells, check whether there are missing or
interfering neighboring additional configurations of IBCA II interfering
cells neighboring cells. Then, perform optimization based
on the check result.
3 TCHBUSYTHRES Decrease the value of

TCHBUSYTHRES(BSC6900,BSC6910) for IBCA II
interfering neighboring cells to increase the
proportion of calls using TCHHs and reduce
interference.
6.6.3 Congestion Rate

Identify the top N cells with a high congestion rate and take optimization measures described
in Table 6-12 for these cells.

No. Optimization Item Optimization Measures
1 TCHBUSYTHRES Decrease the value of the

TCHBUSYTHRES(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter.
2 IBCA II soft blocking Decrease the IBCA II soft blocking threshold by 1 to 2 dB.
threshold If the congestion rate is still high, disable the soft blocking
function.
6.7 Troubleshooting
None

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IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 7 Parameters
7 Parameters
Table 7-1 Parameters

Parame NE MML Feature Feature Description
ter ID Comma ID Name
nd
NCELL BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: The parameter indicates whether the
TYPE 0 G2GNC 17002 (Interfer neighboring cell is a handover neighboring cell, an
ELL GBFD-1 ence IBCA neighboring cell, or a handover and IBCA
MOD 10601 Based neighboring cell of the serving cell. If the parameter is
G2GNC Channel set to HANDOVERNCELL(Handover Neighboring
GBFD-5 Allocati Cell), the neighboring cell is the handover
ELL 10501 on) neighboring cell but not the IBCA neighboring cell of
HUAW the serving cell. If the parameter is set to
EI I IBCANCELL(IBCA Neighboring Cell), the
Handov neighboring cell is the IBCA neighboring cell but not
er the handover neighboring cell of the serving cell. If
the parameter is set to HANDOVERANDIBCAN-
HUAW CELL(Handover and IBCA Neighboring Cell), the
EI II neighboring cell is the handover neighboring cell and
Handov IBCA neighboring cell of the serving cell. IBCA
er neighboring cells are some neighboring cells of a
serving cell with its IBCA algorithm enabled. There is
co-channel or adjacent-channel interference between
the IBCA neighboring cells and the serving cell.
Handover neighboring cells are candidate target cells
of the serving cell during a handover.
GUI Value Range: HANDOVERNCELL(Handover
Neighboring Cell), IBCANCELL(IBCA Neighboring
Cell), HANDOVERANDIBCANCELL(Handover and
IBCA Neighboring Cell)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: HANDOVERNCELL,
IBCANCELL, HANDOVERANDIBCANCELL
Default Value: HANDOVERNCELL(Handover
Neighboring Cell)

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NCELL BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: The parameter indicates whether the
TYPE 0 G2GNC 17002 (Interfer neighboring cell is a handover neighboring cell, an
ELL GBFD-1 ence IBCA neighboring cell, or a handover and IBCA
MOD 10601 Based neighboring cell of the serving cell. If the parameter is
G2GNC Channel set to HANDOVERNCELL(Handover Neighboring
GBFD-5 Allocati Cell), the neighboring cell is the handover
ELL 10501 on) neighboring cell but not the IBCA neighboring cell of
HUAW the serving cell. If the parameter is set to
EI I IBCANCELL(IBCA Neighboring Cell), the
Handov neighboring cell is the IBCA neighboring cell but not
er the handover neighboring cell of the serving cell. If
the parameter is set to HANDOVERANDIBCAN-
HUAW CELL(Handover and IBCA Neighboring Cell), the
EI II neighboring cell is the handover neighboring cell and
Handov IBCA neighboring cell of the serving cell. IBCA
er neighboring cells are some neighboring cells of a
serving cell with its IBCA algorithm enabled. There is
co-channel or adjacent-channel interference between
the IBCA neighboring cells and the serving cell.
Handover neighboring cells are candidate target cells
of the serving cell during a handover.
GUI Value Range: HANDOVERNCELL(Handover
Neighboring Cell), IBCANCELL(IBCA Neighboring
Cell), HANDOVERANDIBCANCELL(Handover and
IBCA Neighboring Cell)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: HANDOVERNCELL,
IBCANCELL, HANDOVERANDIBCANCELL
Default Value: HANDOVERNCELL(Handover
Neighboring Cell)
IBCAI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Period of intra-BSC information interaction.
NBSCI 0 OTHSO 17002 (Interfer The information is used to estimate IBCA CIR. The
NFORP FTPAR ence calls in the same cell under the BSC may be
TPRD A Based distributed on different CPUs. Therefore, the BSC
Channel needs to report the information about calls and
Allocati channel occupation status in the same IBCA
on) neighboring cell group on each CPU to the MCP XPU
at a period specified by this parameter.
GUI Value Range: 100~6000
Unit: ms
Actual Value Range: 100~6000
Default Value: 2000

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IBCAI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Period of intra-BSC information interaction.
NBSCI 0 OTHSO 17002 (Interfer The information is used to estimate IBCA CIR. The
NFORP FTPAR ence calls in the same cell under the BSC may be
TPRD A Based distributed on different CPUs. Therefore, the BSC
Channel needs to report the information about calls and
Allocati channel occupation status in the same IBCA
on) neighboring cell group on each CPU to the MCP XPU
at a period specified by this parameter.
Unit: ms
Default Value: 2000
IBCAO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Period of inter-BSC information interaction.
UTBSC 0 OTHSO 17002 (Interfer The information is used to estimate IBCA CIR. If the
INFOR FTPAR ence IBCA neighboring group includes an external cell, the
PTPRD A Based information about calls and channel occupation status
Channel in this cell needs to be reported to the corresponding
Allocati BSC over an inter-BSC link at a period specified by
on) this parameter.To ensure that the period for reporting a
call message is the same as that for reporting a
channel occupation message, you are advised to set
the value of this parameter to integer multiple of 200.
Unit: ms
Default Value: 4000
IBCAO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Period of inter-BSC information interaction.
UTBSC 0 OTHSO 17002 (Interfer The information is used to estimate IBCA CIR. If the
INFOR FTPAR ence IBCA neighboring group includes an external cell, the
PTPRD A Based information about calls and channel occupation status
Channel in this cell needs to be reported to the corresponding
Allocati BSC over an inter-BSC link at a period specified by
on) this parameter.To ensure that the period for reporting a
call message is the same as that for reporting a
channel occupation message, you are advised to set
the value of this parameter to integer multiple of 200.
Unit: ms
Default Value: 4000

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nd
MCPLo BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

adOptS 0 BSCEX 17002 (Interfer Whether to enable the MCP load optimization
witch SOFTP ence function.
ARA Based
Channel When this parameter is set to ON:
Allocati If the BSC does not update the call information and
on) channel occupation information on each CPU, the
BSC does not send the information to the MCP board.
This reduces the information processing load of the
MCP board.
If the BSC updates the call information and channel
occupation information on each CPU, the BSC sends
the information to the MCP board in the BSC at the
period specified by "IBCAINBSCINFORPTPRD" and
to the MCP boards in other BSCs at the period
specified by "IBCAOUTBSCINFORPTPRD".
When this parameter is set to OFF, the BSC sends the
call information and channel occupation information
to the MCP board in the BSC at the period specified
by "IBCAINBSCINFORPTPRD" and to the MCP
boards in other BSCs at the period specified by
"IBCAOUTBSCINFORPTPRD", regardless of
whether the BSC updates the information on each
CPU.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Default Value: ON(On)

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MCPLo BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

adOptS 0 BSCEX 17002 (Interfer Whether to enable the MCP load optimization
witch SOFTP ence function.
ARA Based
Channel When this parameter is set to ON:
Allocati If the BSC does not update the call information and
on) channel occupation information on each CPU, the
BSC does not send the information to the MCP board.
This reduces the information processing load of the
MCP board.
If the BSC updates the call information and channel
occupation information on each CPU, the BSC sends
the information to the MCP board in the BSC at the
period specified by "IBCAINBSCINFORPTPRD" and
to the MCP boards in other BSCs at the period
specified by "IBCAOUTBSCINFORPTPRD".
When this parameter is set to OFF, the BSC sends the
call information and channel occupation information
to the MCP board in the BSC at the period specified
by "IBCAINBSCINFORPTPRD" and to the MCP
boards in other BSCs at the period specified by
"IBCAOUTBSCINFORPTPRD", regardless of
whether the BSC updates the information on each
CPU.
Unit: None

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LGCAP BSC690 ADD MRFD- Configu Meaning:

PTYPE 0 BRD 210301 ration Logical function type of the board
Manage
ment OAM: Operation And Maintenance Process
TDM_Switching: TDM switching process
GCP: All the GCP subsystems are configured as
CPUS to act as the control plane processing
subsystems for GSM BSC
RGCP: Subsystem 0 of RGCP is configured as the
MPU subsystem to act as the resource management
subsystem. The other subsystems are configured as
CPUS to act as the control plane processing
subsystems for GSM BSC
MCP: Mathematics Computing Process, which
includes Interference Based Channel Allocation
(IBCA)
GTC: GSM BSC TC Process
GPCU: GSM BSC PCU Process
IP: GOUc/IP IP over GE Optical interface, GOUa/IP
IP over GE Optical interface, PEUa/IP IP over
E1/T1/J1 interface, PEUc/IP IP over E1/T1/J1
interface, FG2c/IP IP over FE/GE interface (logical
function type of GbIP not support configured),
FG2e/IP IP over FE/GE interface (logical function
type of GbIP not support configured), FG2a/IP IP over
FE/GE interface, POUc/IP IP over channelized
Optical STM-1/OC-3 interface, FG2d/IP Electronic
FE/GE interface unit, GOUd/IP GE Optical interface
Unit, GOUe/IP GE Optical interface Unit
FR: PEUa/FR Frame Relay over E1/T1/J1 interface,
PEUc/FR Frame Relay over E1/T1/J1 interface
HDLC: PEUa/HDLC Packet over E1/T1/J1 interface,
PEUc/HDLC Packet over E1/T1/J1 interface
TDM: POUc/TDM channelized Optical STM-1/OC-3
interface
GbIP: FG2a/GbIP GSM BSC Gb IP interface
Abis_TDM: EIUa/Abis_TDM and EIUb/Abis_TDM
E1/T1 circuit Interface for Abis, OIUa/Abis_TDM
and OIUb/Abis_TDM channelized Optical STM-1
Interface for Abis
Ater_TDM: EIUa/Ater_TDM and EIUb/Ater_TDM
E1/T1 circuit Interface for Ater, OIUa/Ater_TDM and
OIUb/Ater_TDM channelized Optical STM-1
Interface for Ater

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Pb_TDM: EIUa/Pb_TDM and EIUb/Pb_TDM E1/T1

circuit Interface for Pb, OIUa/Pb_TDM and OIUb/
Pb_TDM channelized Optical STM-1 Interface for Pb
A_TDM: EIUa/A_TDM and EIUb/A_TDM E1/T1
circuit Interface for A OIUa/A_TDM and OIUb/
A_TDM channelized Optical STM-1 Interface for A
Abis_IP: PEUa/Abis_IP IP interface for Abis
SAU: Service Aware Unit. It filters and takes statistics
of the data reported by NEs and reports the result to
the Nastar server
NIU: Network Intelligence Unit
NASP: Network Assistant Service Processing
GASP: General Application Service Processing
GUEP: GSM User Plane Enhancement Processing
GUI Value Range: A_TDM, Abis_IP, Abis_TDM,
Ater_TDM, FR, GbIP, GCP, GPCU, GTC, HDLC, IP,
MCP, NASP, NIU, OAM, Pb_TDM, RGCP, SAU,
TDM_Switching, TDM, GUEP, GASP,
MAC_Switching, Clock, Clock_with_GPS
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: A_TDM, Abis_IP, Abis_TDM,
Ater_TDM, FR, GbIP, GCP, GPCU, GTC, HDLC, IP,
MCP, NASP, NIU, OAM, Pb_TDM, RGCP, SAU,
TDM_Switching, TDM, GUEP, GASP
Default Value: None

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LGCAP BSC691 ADD MRFD- Configu Meaning:

PTYPE 0 BRD 210301 ration Logical function type of the board
Manage
ment GTC: GSM BSC TC Process
IP: IP over channelized Optical STM-1/OC-3
interface
TDM: TDM over channelized Optical STM-1/OC-3
interface
GCUP: GSM BSC control-plane and user-plane
processing
NASP: Network Assistant Service Processing
GMCP: GSM BSC Mathematics Calculation
Processing
GASP: General Application Service Processing
NIU: Network Intelligence Unit
GUEP: GSM BSC User Plane Enhancement
Processing
GUI Value Range: GCUP, GMCP, GTC, GASP, IP,
NASP, TDM, NIU, GUEP, OAM, MAC_Switching,
Clock, Clock_with_GPS, RMP, SAU
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: GCUP, GMCP, GTC, GASP, IP,
NASP, TDM, NIU, GUEP
Default Value: None
IBCAA BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Whether to enable the IBCA algorithm. If
LLOW 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer the value of this parameter is changed from YES to
ED CHMG ence NO, a CS cell resets and the services in the cell are
AD Based interrupted.
Channel GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
Allocati
on) Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO, YES
Default Value: NO(No)
IBCAA BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Whether to enable the IBCA algorithm. If
LLOW 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer the value of this parameter is changed from YES to
ED CHMG ence NO, a CS cell resets and the services in the cell are
AD Based interrupted.
Allocati
on) Unit: None
Default Value: NO(No)

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IBCAII BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA II Meaning:

Allowed 0 GCELL 19511 Whether the IBCA II function is enabled. If this
IBCAII parameter is set to ON, IBCA II is enabled. If this
parameter is set to OFF, IBCA II is disabled.
This parameter is an advanced parameter. To modify
this parameter, contact Huawei Customer Service
Center.
Unit: None
Default Value: OFF(Off)

Allowed 0 GCELL 19511 Whether the IBCA II function is enabled. If this
IBCAII parameter is set to ON, IBCA II is enabled. If this
parameter is set to OFF, IBCA II is disabled.
Center.
Unit: None
IBCAC BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

ALLIN 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Upon receiving measurement reports (MRs), the
FOFIL CHMG ence network needs to filter the measurement values in
TERLE AD Based consecutive MRs to indicate the actual radio
N Channel environment. This parameter specifies the length for
Allocati filtering path loss.
on)
The mapping between the GUI value and the actual
value is as follows:
Uplink TCHs: 480-7680; step: 480; unit: ms
Uplink SDCCHs: 470-7520; step: 470; unit: ms
Unit: 470ms; 480ms
Actual Value Range: 480~7680(TCH);
470~7520(SDCCH)
Default Value: 10

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IBCAC BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

ALLIN 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Upon receiving measurement reports (MRs), the
FOFIL CHMG ence network needs to filter the measurement values in
TERLE AD Based consecutive MRs to indicate the actual radio
N Channel environment. This parameter specifies the length for
Allocati filtering path loss.
on)
The mapping between the GUI value and the actual
value is as follows:
Uplink TCHs: 480-7680; step: 480; unit: ms
Uplink SDCCHs: 470-7520; step: 470; unit: ms
Unit: 470ms; 480ms
Actual Value Range: 480~7680(TCH);
470~7520(SDCCH)
Default Value: 10
IBCAII BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 IBCA II Meaning:

InterBs 0 GEXT2 19511 Whether to transmit call measurement information for
cHoInfo GCELL interference evaluation during an inter-BSC handover
Sw MOD when the IBCA II feature is enabled. If this parameter
GEXT2 is set to ON, the MSC transparently transmits the
GCELL HANDOVER REQUIRED message that contains the
old BSS to new BSS information IE to another BSC
so that the target cell receives call measurement
information for interference evaluation when IBCA II
is enabled.
If this parameter is set to OFF, the call measurement
information for interference evaluation is not
transmitted during an inter-BSC handover.
Center.
Unit: None

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IBCAII BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 IBCA II Meaning:

InterBs 0 GEXT2 19511 Whether to transmit call measurement information for
cHoInfo GCELL interference evaluation during an inter-BSC handover
Sw MOD when the IBCA II feature is enabled. If this parameter
GEXT2 is set to ON, the MSC transparently transmits the
GCELL HANDOVER REQUIRED message that contains the
old BSS to new BSS information IE to another BSC
so that the target cell receives call measurement
information for interference evaluation when IBCA II
is enabled.
If this parameter is set to OFF, the call measurement
information for interference evaluation is not
transmitted during an inter-BSC handover.
Center.
Unit: None
IBCAD BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

LPATH 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Difference between uplink path loss and downlink
LOSSO CHMG ence path loss. This parameter is used to estimate the
FF AD Based downlink path loss when the path loss cannot be
Channel directly obtained from the measurement report (MR).
Allocati The downlink path loss can be calculated as follows:
on)
Downlink path loss = Uplink path loss + IBCA
downlink path loss offset. This parameter should be
set according to the combiner loss and the gain of
dual-antenna receive of the BTS where the cell is
allocated. That is, IBCA downlink path loss offset =
Combiner loss of the BTS + Gain of 2-way receive
diversity of the BTS(3 dB).
Unit: dB
Default Value: 7

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IBCAD BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

LPATH 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Difference between uplink path loss and downlink
LOSSO CHMG ence path loss. This parameter is used to estimate the
FF AD Based downlink path loss when the path loss cannot be
Channel directly obtained from the measurement report (MR).
Allocati The downlink path loss can be calculated as follows:
on)
Downlink path loss = Uplink path loss + IBCA
downlink path loss offset. This parameter should be
set according to the combiner loss and the gain of
dual-antenna receive of the BTS where the cell is
allocated. That is, IBCA downlink path loss offset =
Combiner loss of the BTS + Gain of 2-way receive
diversity of the BTS(3 dB).
Unit: dB
Default Value: 7
IBCAS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: This parameter specifies the path loss
CELLP 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer between the MS and the serving cell when the path
ATHLO CHMG ence loss cannot be directly obtained from the measurement
SS AD Based reports.
Channel GUI Value Range: 0~160
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 110
IBCAS BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: This parameter specifies the path loss
CELLP 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer between the MS and the serving cell when the path
ATHLO CHMG ence loss cannot be directly obtained from the measurement
SS AD Based reports.
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 110

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nd
IBCAN BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: This parameter is used to estimate the
CELLP 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer receive level of the IBCA neighboring cell that is not
ATHLO CHMG ence measured. When the information about less than six
SSESTI AD Based neighboring cells is reported in N (N is specified by
MATE Channel IBCA Non Measurement Ncell Stat. Num)
Allocati consecutive measurement reports, or the number of
on) reported neighboring cells is smaller than the number
of configured neighboring cells, the receive level of
the IBCA neighboring cell that is not reported is
estimated. This estimated value is specified by this
parameter.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 0
CELLP 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer receive level of the IBCA neighboring cell that is not
ATHLO CHMG ence measured. When the information about less than six
SSESTI AD Based neighboring cells is reported in N (N is specified by
MATE Channel IBCA Non Measurement Ncell Stat. Num)
Allocati consecutive measurement reports, or the number of
on) reported neighboring cells is smaller than the number
of configured neighboring cells, the receive level of
the IBCA neighboring cell that is not reported is
estimated. This estimated value is specified by this
parameter.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 0

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IBCAR BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Unmeasured receive level of IBCA
XLEVO 0 G2GNC 17002 (Interfer neighboring cells. If the number of neighboring cells
FFSET ELL ence reported in consecutive N measurement reports (N is
MOD Based specified by "IBCANONMEANCELLSTATNUM") is
G2GNC Channel smaller than that of the actually configured
ELL Allocati neighboring cells, this parameter is used to estimate
on) the unmeasured receive level of IBCA neighboring
cells. The estimated value is equal to the value of
"IBCANCELLPATHLOSSESTIMATE" or the signal
level of the unmeasured IBCA neighboring cells is the
measured signal level of the neighboring cells
(including non-IBCA neighboring cells) minus the
value of "IBCARXLEVOFFSET".
Unit: dB
Default Value: 10
IBCAR BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Unmeasured receive level of IBCA
XLEVO 0 G2GNC 17002 (Interfer neighboring cells. If the number of neighboring cells
FFSET ELL ence reported in consecutive N measurement reports (N is
MOD Based specified by "IBCANONMEANCELLSTATNUM") is
G2GNC Channel smaller than that of the actually configured
ELL Allocati neighboring cells, this parameter is used to estimate
on) the unmeasured receive level of IBCA neighboring
cells. The estimated value is equal to the value of
"IBCANCELLPATHLOSSESTIMATE" or the signal
level of the unmeasured IBCA neighboring cells is the
measured signal level of the neighboring cells
(including non-IBCA neighboring cells) minus the
value of "IBCARXLEVOFFSET".
Unit: dB
Default Value: 10

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ONME 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer number of measurement reports when the receive
ANCEL CHMG ence level of the IBCA neighboring cell is not measured.
LSTAT AD Based When the information about less than six neighboring
NUM Channel cells is reported in N (N is specified by this
Allocati parameter) consecutive measurement reports, or the
on) number of reported neighboring cells is smaller than
the number of configured neighboring cells, the
receive level of the IBCA neighboring cell that is not
reported is estimated.
Unit: None
Default Value: 4
ONME 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer number of measurement reports when the receive
ANCEL CHMG ence level of the IBCA neighboring cell is not measured.
LSTAT AD Based When the information about less than six neighboring
NUM Channel cells is reported in N (N is specified by this
Allocati parameter) consecutive measurement reports, or the
on) number of reported neighboring cells is smaller than
the number of configured neighboring cells, the
receive level of the IBCA neighboring cell that is not
reported is estimated.
Unit: None
Default Value: 4
IBCAP BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

ATHLO 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Path loss offset. It is used to calculate the path loss
SSOFF CHMG ence between an MS and a neighboring cell if the path loss
AD Based cannot be obtained from the measurement reports. The
Channel formula is as follows:
Allocati
on) Path loss between an MS and a neighboring cell =
Path loss between the MS and the serving cell + Value
of this parameter. It is recommended that this
parameter be set to 15 for neighboring cells at layer 1
and to 25 for neighboring cells at other layers.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 15

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IBCAP BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

ATHLO 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Path loss offset. It is used to calculate the path loss
SSOFF CHMG ence between an MS and a neighboring cell if the path loss
AD Based cannot be obtained from the measurement reports. The
Channel formula is as follows:
Allocati
on) Path loss between an MS and a neighboring cell =
Path loss between the MS and the serving cell + Value
of this parameter. It is recommended that this
parameter be set to 15 for neighboring cells at layer 1
and to 25 for neighboring cells at other layers.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 15
IBCAM BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: The N established calls that have the
AXINT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer strongest interference with newly established calls
FSRCN CHMG ence during the assessment of the IBCA interference.
UM AD Based GUI Value Range: 5~40
Channel
Allocati Unit: None
on) Actual Value Range: 5~40
Default Value: 20
IBCAM BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: The N established calls that have the
AXINT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer strongest interference with newly established calls
FSRCN CHMG ence during the assessment of the IBCA interference.
UM AD Based GUI Value Range: 5~40
Channel
Allocati Unit: None
Default Value: 20

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PSDLIn 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter specifies the transmit power offset of
tfOffset IBCAII PS interference sources during IBCA assessment. The
actual transmit power equals the maximum transmit
power of the interference source minus the value of
this parameter.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 3

PSDLIn 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter specifies the transmit power offset of
tfOffset IBCAII PS interference sources during IBCA assessment. The
actual transmit power equals the maximum transmit
power of the interference source minus the value of
this parameter.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 3
IBCAO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Whether messages are sent in TLV format
utBSC 0 BSCEX 17002 (Interfer between BSCs after IBCA is enabled. If this
MsgSnd SOFTP ence parameter is set to ON, the messages are sent in TLV
CtrlSw ARA Based format between BSCs. The TLV format simplifies
Channel some information elements (IEs) in the messages and
Allocati therefore reduces the message flow between BSCs.
on) GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Unit: None

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IBCAO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Whether messages are sent in TLV format
utBSC 0 BSCEX 17002 (Interfer between BSCs after IBCA is enabled. If this
MsgSnd SOFTP ence parameter is set to ON, the messages are sent in TLV
CtrlSw ARA Based format between BSCs. The TLV format simplifies
Channel some information elements (IEs) in the messages and
Allocati therefore reduces the message flow between BSCs.
on) GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Unit: None
IBCAS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Whether to deny the access of a call when
OFTBL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer none of the MAIO evaluation results meets the C/I
KSWIT CHMG ence ratio requirement of the call during channel
CH AD Based assignment.
Allocati
on) Unit: None
Default Value: YES(Yes)
IBCAS BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Whether to deny the access of a call when
OFTBL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer none of the MAIO evaluation results meets the C/I
KSWIT CHMG ence ratio requirement of the call during channel
CH AD Based assignment.
Allocati
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Default Value: YES(Yes)

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IBCAF BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

RSOFT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Lowest CIR allowed for FR/EFR services. When the
BLKTH CHMG ence CIR of an idle channel is lower than the threshold
RD AD Based specified by this parameter or the CIR of an
Channel established call becomes lower than the threshold
Allocati specified by this parameter due to the interference
on) caused by a new call that is expected to occupy an idle
channel:
If "IBCASOFTBLKSWITCH" is set to YES(Yes), the
BSC cannot allocate the idle channel.
If "IBCASOFTBLKSWITCH" is set to NO(No), the
BSC preferentially allocates other channels.
GUI Value Range: -63~63
Unit: dB
Actual Value Range: -63~63
Default Value: 4
IBCAF BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

RSOFT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Lowest CIR allowed for FR/EFR services. When the
BLKTH CHMG ence CIR of an idle channel is lower than the threshold
RD AD Based specified by this parameter or the CIR of an
channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

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IBCAH BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

RSOFT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the lowest CIR allowed for
BLKTH CHMG ence the HR services. When the CIR of an idle channel is
RD AD Based lower than the threshold specified by this parameter or
Channel the CIR of an established call becomes lower than the
Allocati threshold specified by this parameter due to the
on) interference caused by a new call that is expected to
occupy an idle channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
IBCAH BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

RSOFT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the lowest CIR allowed for
BLKTH CHMG ence the HR services. When the CIR of an idle channel is
RD AD Based lower than the threshold specified by this parameter or
Channel the CIR of an established call becomes lower than the
Allocati threshold specified by this parameter due to the
on) interference caused by a new call that is expected to
occupy an idle channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 6

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IBCAA BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

FRSOF 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Lowest CIR allowed for AMR FR services. When the
TBLKT CHMG ence CIR of an idle channel is lower than the threshold
HRD AD Based specified by this parameter or the CIR of an
channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 2

FRSOF 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Lowest CIR allowed for AMR FR services. When the
channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 2

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HRSOF 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Lowest CIR allowed for AMR HR services. When the
channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

HRSOF 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Lowest CIR allowed for AMR HR services. When the
channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

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IBCAW BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

AFRSO 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer The lowest CIR that can be tolerated by IBCA WAMR
FTBLK CHMG ence FR. When the CIR of an idle channel is lower than the
THRD AD Based threshold specified by this parameter or the CIR of an
channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 0
IBCAW BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

AFRSO 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer The lowest CIR that can be tolerated by IBCA WAMR
FTBLK CHMG ence FR. When the CIR of an idle channel is lower than the
THRD AD Based threshold specified by this parameter or the CIR of an
channel:
Unit: dB
Default Value: 0

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VAMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Threshold for performing soft block on
SAHSU 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer VAMOS AMRHR users in a cell. If the CIR of a
serDLS CHMG GBFD-1 ence VAMOS AMRHR user is smaller than the value of
oftBloc AD 15830 Based this parameter, the BSC refuses to allocate any
kThd Channel TCHHs to this user. If the CIR of the VAMOS
Allocati AMRHR user is greater than the value of this
on) parameter, the BSC allocates a TCHH to this user.
VAMOS GUI Value Range: -63~63
Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
VAMO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Threshold for performing soft block on
SAHSU 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer VAMOS AMRHR users in a cell. If the CIR of a
serDLS CHMG GBFD-1 ence VAMOS AMRHR user is smaller than the value of
oftBloc AD 15830 Based this parameter, the BSC refuses to allocate any
kThd Channel TCHHs to this user. If the CIR of the VAMOS
Allocati AMRHR user is greater than the value of this
on) parameter, the BSC allocates a TCHH to this user.
VAMOS GUI Value Range: -63~63
Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
VAMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Soft block threshold of a VAMOS
SAFSUs 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer AMRFR/EFR call. If the CIR of a VAMOS
erDLSo CHMG ence AMRFR/EFR call is less than this parameter after a
ftBlock AD Based channel is allocated, this channel is blocked and not
Thd Channel allowed to allocate.
Allocati GUI Value Range: -63~63
on)
Unit: dB
Default Value: 9
VAMO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Soft block threshold of a VAMOS
SAFSUs 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer AMRFR/EFR call. If the CIR of a VAMOS
erDLSo CHMG ence AMRFR/EFR call is less than this parameter after a
ftBlock AD Based channel is allocated, this channel is blocked and not
Thd Channel allowed to allocate.
Allocati GUI Value Range: -63~63
on)
Unit: dB
Default Value: 9

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IBCAP BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Whether to use the MAIO configured for
DDYNT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer the TRX during TCH-to-PDCH conversion when the
RENH CHMG ence IBCA algorithm is used. If this parameter is set to
ANCE AD Based ON(On), dynamic PDCHs use the MAIO configured
Channel for the TRX. If this parameter is set to OFF(Off),
Allocati dynamic PDCHs use an MAIO selected from the
on) planned MAIO list.
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: ON, OFF
IBCAP BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Whether to use the MAIO configured for
DDYNT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer the TRX during TCH-to-PDCH conversion when the
RENH CHMG ence IBCA algorithm is used. If this parameter is set to
ANCE AD Based ON(On), dynamic PDCHs use the MAIO configured
Channel for the TRX. If this parameter is set to OFF(Off),
Allocati dynamic PDCHs use an MAIO selected from the
on) planned MAIO list.
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: ON, OFF
IBCAT BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: CIR to control whether the configured
GTCIR 0 GTRX 17002 (Interfer MAIO is preferentially allocated to a TCH on the
MAIOF DEV ence TRX.If this parameter is set to 0, the configured
IXED Based MAIO is allocated to a newly established call on a
Channel TCH on the TRX. If this parameter is set to a value in
Allocati the range of 1 through 63 and the IBCA assessed CIR
on) is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter
when a newly established call uses the configured
MAIO on the TRX, the MAIO configured on the TRX
is preferentially allocated to a TCH on the TRX. If
this parameter is set to 255, the optimal MAIO from
MAIOs configured on all the TRXs with CIR of 255
or from those unconfigured MAIOs in the MAIO plan
is allocated to a TCH on the TRX.
GUI Value Range: 0~63;255
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~63, 255
Default Value: 255

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IBCAT BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: CIR to control whether the configured
GTCIR 0 GTRX 17002 (Interfer MAIO is preferentially allocated to a TCH on the
MAIOF DEV ence TRX.If this parameter is set to 0, the configured
IXED Based MAIO is allocated to a newly established call on a
Channel TCH on the TRX. If this parameter is set to a value in
Allocati the range of 1 through 63 and the IBCA assessed CIR
on) is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter
when a newly established call uses the configured
MAIO on the TRX, the MAIO configured on the TRX
is preferentially allocated to a TCH on the TRX. If
this parameter is set to 255, the optimal MAIO from
MAIOs configured on all the TRXs with CIR of 255
or from those unconfigured MAIOs in the MAIO plan
is allocated to a TCH on the TRX.
GUI Value Range: 0~63;255
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~63, 255
Default Value: 255
IBCAP BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Timer for penalizing a TCH. When the
DCHD 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer IBCA algorithm is used, the BSC fails to convert a
YNTRA CHMG ence TCH to a PDCH if the conversion causes severe
NTMR AD Based interference to other channels. If this parameter is set
Channel to 0, the BSC converts the TCH to a PDCH without
Allocati penalizing the TCH.
on) GUI Value Range: 0~10
Unit: s
Default Value: 1
IBCAP BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Timer for penalizing a TCH. When the
DCHD 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer IBCA algorithm is used, the BSC fails to convert a
YNTRA CHMG ence TCH to a PDCH if the conversion causes severe
NTMR AD Based interference to other channels. If this parameter is set
Channel to 0, the BSC converts the TCH to a PDCH without
Allocati penalizing the TCH.
on) GUI Value Range: 0~10
Unit: s
Default Value: 1

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PriOptS 0 GCELL 19511 Whether the BSC takes into account the increase in bit
witch IBCAII error rate (BER) of established calls caused by a new
call when calculating the IBCA channel priority to
facilitate channel allocation.
Center.
Unit: None

PriOptS 0 GCELL 19511 Whether the BSC takes into account the increase in bit
witch IBCAII error rate (BER) of established calls caused by a new
call when calculating the IBCA channel priority to
facilitate channel allocation.
Center.
Unit: None

NewCal 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter specifies the weight of the CIR for a
lFactor IBCAII new call in IBCA priority. If this parameter is set to
10, the BSC considers only the CIR for a new call
when calculating the IBCA priority. If this parameter
is set to 0, the BSC does not consider the CIR for a
new call when calculating the IBCA priority.
Center.
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~1, step:0.1
Default Value: 9

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NewCal 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter specifies the weight of the CIR for a
lFactor IBCAII new call in IBCA priority. If this parameter is set to
10, the BSC considers only the CIR for a new call
when calculating the IBCA priority. If this parameter
is set to 0, the BSC does not consider the CIR for a
new call when calculating the IBCA priority.
Center.
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~1, step:0.1
Default Value: 9

NewCal 0 GCELL 19511 Offset for the CIR of a new call the BSC uses when
lCIROff IBCAII calculating the channel priority. The adjusted CIR of a
set new call equals the actual CIR of the new call plus the
value of this parameter.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 63

NewCal 0 GCELL 19511 Offset for the CIR of a new call the BSC uses when
lCIROff IBCAII calculating the channel priority. The adjusted CIR of a
set new call equals the actual CIR of the new call plus the
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 63

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ULDem 0 GCELL 19511 Offset between uplink IBCA demodulation
dOffset IBCAII performance and downlink IBCA demodulation
Thr performance. The larger the value of this parameter,
the better the uplink demodulation performance
against the downlink demodulation performance.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 63

ULDem 0 GCELL 19511 Offset between uplink IBCA demodulation
dOffset IBCAII performance and downlink IBCA demodulation
Thr performance. The larger the value of this parameter,
the better the uplink demodulation performance
against the downlink demodulation performance.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 63

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EstFiltB 0 GCELL 19511 Filtering threshold for an established call with poor
adQual IBCAII receive quality when the IBCA feature is enabled. If
Thr the receive quality of an established call is greater
than or equal to the value of this parameter, the
receive quality and receive level carried in the current
MR are used. If this parameter is set to 8, the BSC
uses the original algorithm, and the configuration does
not take effect. Set this parameter to a value from 0 to
7 when "HSN" is set to 0.
Center.
Unit: None
Default Value: 7

EstFiltB 0 GCELL 19511 Filtering threshold for an established call with poor
adQual IBCAII receive quality when the IBCA feature is enabled. If
Thr the receive quality of an established call is greater
than or equal to the value of this parameter, the
receive quality and receive level carried in the current
MR are used. If this parameter is set to 8, the BSC
uses the original algorithm, and the configuration does
not take effect. Set this parameter to a value from 0 to
7 when "HSN" is set to 0.
Center.
Unit: None
Default Value: 7

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IntfBan BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

dEnhan 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Whether to enable the enhanced interference band
ceSw OTHE GBFD-1 ence algorithm.
XT 11005 Based
Channel If this parameter is set to ON:
Allocati The BTS reports interference bands 1 to 5 and
on) interference levels 0 to 63 simultaneously. The
Enhance interference level is the receive level measured over
d the Um interface when the filtered channels are idle.
Channel The interference band that corresponds to an
Assignm interference level is determined by
ent "INTERFTHRES0", "INTERFTHRES1",
Algorith "INTERFTHRES2", "INTERFTHRES3",
m "INTERFTHRES4", and "INTERFTHRES5".
The BSC allocates channels to MSs based on
interference levels and measures related counters
based on interference bands.
If this parameter is set to OFF:
The BTS reports only interference bands 1 to 5.
The BSC allocates channels and measures related
counters based on interference bands.
Unit: None

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IntfBan BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

dEnhan 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer Whether to enable the enhanced interference band
ceSw OTHE GBFD-1 ence algorithm.
XT 11005 Based
Channel If this parameter is set to ON:
Allocati The BTS reports interference bands 1 to 5 and
on) interference levels 0 to 63 simultaneously. The
Enhance interference level is the receive level measured over
d the Um interface when the filtered channels are idle.
Channel The interference band that corresponds to an
Assignm interference level is determined by
ent "INTERFTHRES0", "INTERFTHRES1",
Algorith "INTERFTHRES2", "INTERFTHRES3",
m "INTERFTHRES4", and "INTERFTHRES5".
The BSC allocates channels to MSs based on
interference levels and measures related counters
based on interference bands.
If this parameter is set to OFF:
The BTS reports only interference bands 1 to 5.
The BSC allocates channels and measures related
counters based on interference bands.
Unit: None
IBCAIn BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Interference level threshold for the BSC to
tfPunis 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer penalize the TCH when the IBCA feature is enabled.
hTHR OTHE ence If the evaluated MAIO is the MAIO configured for the
XT Based TCH and the interference level of the evaluated TCH
Channel is greater than the value of this parameter during TCH
Allocati allocation, the BSC penalizes the TCH by lowering
on) the priority of the TCH and preferentially allocates
other TCHs to MSs.
Unit: None
Default Value: 63

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IBCAIn BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Interference level threshold for the BSC to
tfPunis 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer penalize the TCH when the IBCA feature is enabled.
hTHR OTHE ence If the evaluated MAIO is the MAIO configured for the
XT Based TCH and the interference level of the evaluated TCH
Channel is greater than the value of this parameter during TCH
Allocati allocation, the BSC penalizes the TCH by lowering
on) the priority of the TCH and preferentially allocates
other TCHs to MSs.
Unit: None
Default Value: 63

IntfBnd 0 GCELL 19511 Whether the IBCA II interference band optimization
OptSwit IBCAII algorithm is enabled so that the BSC can more
ch accurately calculate the interference level in the IBCA
II feature.
Center.
Unit: None

IntfBnd 0 GCELL 19511 Whether the IBCA II interference band optimization
OptSwit IBCAII algorithm is enabled so that the BSC can more
ch accurately calculate the interference level in the IBCA
II feature.
Center.
Unit: None

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IBCAM BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Method for a timeslot to select MAIO
AIOUS 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer during IBCA estimation. If this parameter is set to
MTD CHMG ence 0(Max. optimized MAIO), a timeslot selects the
AD Based optimized MAIO being evaluated. If this parameter is
Channel set to 1(Randomization MAIO), a timeslot randomly
Allocati selects a MAIO.
on) GUI Value Range: 0(Max. optimized MAIO),
1(Randomization MAIO)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0, 1
Default Value: 0(Max. optimized MAIO)
IBCAM BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Method for a timeslot to select MAIO
AIOUS 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer during IBCA estimation. If this parameter is set to
MTD CHMG ence 0(Max. optimized MAIO), a timeslot selects the
AD Based optimized MAIO being evaluated. If this parameter is
Channel set to 1(Randomization MAIO), a timeslot randomly
Allocati selects a MAIO.
on) GUI Value Range: 0(Max. optimized MAIO),
1(Randomization MAIO)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0, 1
Default Value: 0(Max. optimized MAIO)
IBCAC BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: IBCA CIR optimized assessment. This
IREST 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer parameter is used to control the range for CIR
ENHA CHMG ence assessment. If this parameter is set to OFF, the
NCE AD Based optimized assessment function is disabled. If this
Channel parameter is set to HOonly, the assessment is
Allocati optimized in handover. If this parameter is set to
on) HoandAss, the assessment is optimized in both
handover and assignment.
GUI Value Range: OFF(OFF), HOonly(HOonly),
Assonly(Assonly), HOandAss(HOandAss)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, HOonly, Assonly,
HOandAss
Default Value: OFF(OFF)

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IBCAC BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: IBCA CIR optimized assessment. This
IREST 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer parameter is used to control the range for CIR
ENHA CHMG ence assessment. If this parameter is set to OFF, the
NCE AD Based optimized assessment function is disabled. If this
Channel parameter is set to HOonly, the assessment is
Allocati optimized in handover. If this parameter is set to
on) HoandAss, the assessment is optimized in both
handover and assignment.
GUI Value Range: OFF(OFF), HOonly(HOonly),
Assonly(Assonly), HOandAss(HOandAss)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, HOonly, Assonly,
HOandAss
Default Value: OFF(OFF)

HRPriS 0 GCELL 19511 Whether the BSC preferentially allocates TCHHs
witch IBCAII when the IBCA feature is enabled. If this parameter is
set to ON, the BSC preferentially allocates TCHHs. If
this parameter is set to OFF, the BSC uses the original
algorithm.
Center.
Unit: None

HRPriS 0 GCELL 19511 Whether the BSC preferentially allocates TCHHs
witch IBCAII when the IBCA feature is enabled. If this parameter is
set to ON, the BSC preferentially allocates TCHHs. If
this parameter is set to OFF, the BSC uses the original
algorithm.
Center.
Unit: None

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AMRH BSC690 SET GBFD-5 HUAW Meaning: When "AMRFULLTOHALFHOALLOW"

ALFTO 0 GCELL 10501 EI II is set to YES and the load of a cell is lower than this
FULLH HOBAS Handov threshold, a decision on AMR H-F handovers is made.
OTHR IC er When "IBCAIIHRPriSw" is set to YES and the load
ESH of a cell is lower than this threshold, do not enable the
IBCA II half-rate TCHH allocation optimization
function.
Unit: %
Default Value: 15
AMRH BSC691 SET GBFD-5 HUAW Meaning: When "AMRFULLTOHALFHOALLOW"

ALFTO 0 GCELL 10501 EI II is set to YES and the load of a cell is lower than this
FULLH HOBAS Handov threshold, a decision on AMR H-F handovers is made.
OTHR IC er When "IBCAIIHRPriSw" is set to YES and the load
ESH of a cell is lower than this threshold, do not enable the
IBCA II half-rate TCHH allocation optimization
function.
Unit: %
Default Value: 15
NOAM BSC690 SET GBFD-5 HUAW Meaning: When "NOAMRFULLTOHALFHOAL-

RHALF 0 GCELL 10501 EI II LOW" is set to YES and the load of a cell is lower
TOFUL HOBAS Handov than this threshold, a decision on non-AMR H-F
LTHRE IC er handovers is made. When "IBCAIIHRPriSw" is set to
SH ON and the load of a cell is lower than this threshold,
do not enable the IBCA II half-rate TCHH allocation
optimization function.
Unit: %
Default Value: 25

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NOAM BSC691 SET GBFD-5 HUAW Meaning: When "NOAMRFULLTOHALFHOAL-

RHALF 0 GCELL 10501 EI II LOW" is set to YES and the load of a cell is lower
TOFUL HOBAS Handov than this threshold, a decision on non-AMR H-F
LTHRE IC er handovers is made. When "IBCAIIHRPriSw" is set to
SH ON and the load of a cell is lower than this threshold,
do not enable the IBCA II half-rate TCHH allocation
optimization function.
Unit: %
Default Value: 25
IBCAT BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Threshold for a MAIO access. If
ARGET 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer "IBCAMAIOUSMTD" is set to 1(Randomization
CIRTH CHMG ence MAIO) and the value of the MAIO CIR is higher than
RSH AD Based this threshold, this MAIO can be allocated to calls.
Allocati
on) Unit: None
Default Value: 20
IBCAT BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Threshold for a MAIO access. If
ARGET 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer "IBCAMAIOUSMTD" is set to 1(Randomization
CIRTH CHMG ence MAIO) and the value of the MAIO CIR is higher than
RSH AD Based this threshold, this MAIO can be allocated to calls.
Allocati
on) Unit: None
Default Value: 20

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CHALL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Enhance Meaning:

OCSTR 0 GCELL 11005 d Channel assignment priority of the cell.
ATEGY CHMG Channel
BASIC Assignm If this parameter is set to CAPABILITY, the factors
ent are listed as follows in a descending order of priority:
Algorith capacity factors, quality factors, PS cooperation
m factors, continuity factors, and management factors.
If this parameter is set to QUALITY, the factors are
listed as follows in a descending order of priority:
quality factors, capacity factors, PS cooperation
factors, continuity factors, and management factors.
If this parameter is set to PSRELATIVELY, the factors
are listed as follows in a descending order of priority:
capacity factors, PS cooperation factors, quality
If this parameter is set to PSABSOLUTELY, the
factors are listed as follows in a descending order of
priority: PS cooperation factors, capacity factors,
quality factors, continuity factors, and management
factors.
If this parameter is set to CONTINUITY, the factors
capacity factors, PS cooperation factors, continuity
factors, quality factors, and management factors.
If this parameter is set to MANAGEMENT, the
priority: management factors, capacity factors, quality
factors, PS cooperation factors, and continuity factors.
GUI Value Range: CAPABILITY(Capability
preferred), QUALITY(Quality preferred),
PSRELATIVELY(PS relatively preferred),
PSABSOLUTELY(PS absolutely preferred),
CONTINUITY(Continuity preferred),
MANAGEMENT(Management preferred)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: CAPABILITY, QUALITY,
PSRELATIVELY, PSABSOLUTELY, CONTINUITY,
MANAGEMENT
Default Value: CAPABILITY(Capability preferred)

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CHALL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Enhance Meaning:

OCSTR 0 GCELL 11005 d Channel assignment priority of the cell.
ATEGY CHMG Channel
BASIC Assignm If this parameter is set to CAPABILITY, the factors
ent are listed as follows in a descending order of priority:
Algorith capacity factors, quality factors, PS cooperation
m factors, continuity factors, and management factors.
If this parameter is set to QUALITY, the factors are
listed as follows in a descending order of priority:
quality factors, capacity factors, PS cooperation
If this parameter is set to PSRELATIVELY, the factors
capacity factors, PS cooperation factors, quality
If this parameter is set to PSABSOLUTELY, the
priority: PS cooperation factors, capacity factors,
quality factors, continuity factors, and management
factors.
If this parameter is set to CONTINUITY, the factors
capacity factors, PS cooperation factors, continuity
factors, quality factors, and management factors.
If this parameter is set to MANAGEMENT, the
priority: management factors, capacity factors, quality
factors, PS cooperation factors, and continuity factors.
GUI Value Range: CAPABILITY(Capability
preferred), QUALITY(Quality preferred),
PSRELATIVELY(PS relatively preferred),
PSABSOLUTELY(PS absolutely preferred),
CONTINUITY(Continuity preferred),
MANAGEMENT(Management preferred)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: CAPABILITY, QUALITY,
PSRELATIVELY, PSABSOLUTELY, CONTINUITY,
MANAGEMENT
Default Value: CAPABILITY(Capability preferred)

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IBCAF BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: If the number of idle TCHs on the BCCH
REEBC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer TRX is smaller than this threshold, some calls on the
CHCH CHMG ence BCCH TRX are handed over to non-BCCH TRXs. In
ANTH AD Based this way, idle TCHs on the BCCH TRX are available
RSHOL Channel and can be preferentially allocated to the calls handed
D Allocati over to the IBCA cells during an incoming BSC
on) handover.
Unit: None
Default Value: 0
IBCAF BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: If the number of idle TCHs on the BCCH
REEBC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer TRX is smaller than this threshold, some calls on the
CHCH CHMG ence BCCH TRX are handed over to non-BCCH TRXs. In
ANTH AD Based this way, idle TCHs on the BCCH TRX are available
RSHOL Channel and can be preferentially allocated to the calls handed
D Allocati over to the IBCA cells during an incoming BSC
on) handover.
Unit: None
Default Value: 0

MAIO 0 GCELL 19511 Whether to enable the optimized MAIO allocation
OptSw IBCAII policy after IBCA II is enabled. The value ON
indicates the optimized MAIO allocation policy is
enabled.The value OFF indicates the optimized MAIO
allocation policy is disabled.
If this parameter is set to ON and all cells under a site
are in radio frequency hopping mode, the BSC
allocates different MAIOs (this avoids co-channel
interference) to the same timeslots in cells with the
same MA group under the site. In other scenarios, the
BSC allocates different MAIOs to the same timeslots
in a cell.
Center.
Unit: None

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MAIO 0 GCELL 19511 Whether to enable the optimized MAIO allocation
OptSw IBCAII policy after IBCA II is enabled. The value ON
indicates the optimized MAIO allocation policy is
enabled.The value OFF indicates the optimized MAIO
allocation policy is disabled.
If this parameter is set to ON and all cells under a site
are in radio frequency hopping mode, the BSC
allocates different MAIOs (this avoids co-channel
interference) to the same timeslots in cells with the
same MA group under the site. In other scenarios, the
BSC allocates different MAIOs to the same timeslots
in a cell.
Center.
Unit: None

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Whether to enable the user-level power control
Switch IBCAII algorithm so that the BSC can identify calls to drop
based on MRs, search for the primary interference
source call, and reduce the transmit power of the
primary interference source call.
OFF: The user-level power control algorithm is
disabled.
ULSWITCH: The BSC searches for and performs
power control on the uplink primary interference
source call.
DLSWITCH: The BSC searches for and performs
power control on the downlink primary interference
source call.
ULDLSWITCH: The BSC searches for and performs
power control on the uplink and downlink primary
interference source calls.
Center.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ULSWITCH(UpLink
Switch), DLSWITCH(Downlink Switch),
ULDLSWITCH(Uplink and Downlink Switch)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ULSWITCH, DLSWITCH,
ULDLSWITCH
Default Value: DLSWITCH(Downlink Switch)

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Whether to enable the user-level power control
Switch IBCAII algorithm so that the BSC can identify calls to drop
based on MRs, search for the primary interference
source call, and reduce the transmit power of the
primary interference source call.
OFF: The user-level power control algorithm is
disabled.
ULSWITCH: The BSC searches for and performs
power control on the uplink primary interference
source call.
DLSWITCH: The BSC searches for and performs
power control on the downlink primary interference
source call.
ULDLSWITCH: The BSC searches for and performs
power control on the uplink and downlink primary
interference source calls.
Center.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ULSWITCH(UpLink
Switch), DLSWITCH(Downlink Switch),
ULDLSWITCH(Uplink and Downlink Switch)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ULSWITCH, DLSWITCH,
ULDLSWITCH
Default Value: DLSWITCH(Downlink Switch)

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to specify the P/N criterion for
Stat IBCAII triggering the search of interference sources.
Specifically, if P measurement reports (MRs) of N
MRs reach the threshold for user-level power control,
the search of interference sources is triggered. This
parameter specifies the value of N in the P/N criterion.
Center.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 4

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Stat IBCAII triggering the search of interference sources.
parameter specifies the value of N in the P/N criterion.
Center.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 4

Last IBCAII triggering the search of interference sources.
parameter specifies the value of P in the P/N criterion.
Center.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 4

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Last IBCAII triggering the search of interference sources.
parameter specifies the value of P in the P/N criterion.
Center.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 4

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Quality threshold for user-level power control.
JudgQu IBCAII
alThr The threshold for uplink user-level power control is
reached if the uplink receive quality is greater than or
equal to the value of this parameter and the uplink
receive level is greater than or equal to the value of
"IBCAIIUserPCJudgULRxlevThr".
The threshold for downlink user-level power control is
reached if the downlink receive quality is greater than
or equal to the value of this parameter and the
downlink receive level is greater than or equal to the
value of "IBCAIIUserPCJudgDLRxlevThr".
Center.
Unit: None
Default Value: 65

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Quality threshold for user-level power control.
JudgQu IBCAII
alThr The threshold for uplink user-level power control is
reached if the uplink receive quality is greater than or
equal to the value of this parameter and the uplink
receive level is greater than or equal to the value of
"IBCAIIUserPCJudgULRxlevThr".
The threshold for downlink user-level power control is
reached if the downlink receive quality is greater than
or equal to the value of this parameter and the
downlink receive level is greater than or equal to the
value of "IBCAIIUserPCJudgDLRxlevThr".
Center.
Unit: None
Default Value: 65

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Level threshold for uplink user-level power control. If
JudgUL IBCAII the uplink receive level is greater than or equal to the
RxlevT value of this parameter, the level threshold is reached.
hr Furthermore, if the uplink receive quality is greater
than or equal to the value of "IBCAIIUserPCJudg-
QualThr", the threshold for uplink user-level power
control is reached.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 10

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Level threshold for uplink user-level power control. If
JudgUL IBCAII the uplink receive level is greater than or equal to the
RxlevT value of this parameter, the level threshold is reached.
hr Furthermore, if the uplink receive quality is greater
than or equal to the value of "IBCAIIUserPCJudg-
QualThr", the threshold for uplink user-level power
control is reached.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 10

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Level threshold for downlink user-level power
JudgDL IBCAII control. If the downlink receive level is greater than or
RxlevT equal to the value of this parameter, the level
hr threshold is reached. Furthermore, if the downlink
receive quality is greater than or equal to the value of
"IBCAIIUserPCJudgQualThr", the threshold for
downlink user-level power control is reached.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 10

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Level threshold for downlink user-level power
JudgDL IBCAII control. If the downlink receive level is greater than or
RxlevT equal to the value of this parameter, the level
hr threshold is reached. Furthermore, if the downlink
receive quality is greater than or equal to the value of
"IBCAIIUserPCJudgQualThr", the threshold for
downlink user-level power control is reached.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 10

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Threshold for controlling the power of the primary
MainInt IBCAII interference source. If the signal strength of the
fThr primary interference source minus the signal strength
of the secondary interference source is greater than or
equal to the value of this parameter, the power control
of the primary interference source starts.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 3

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Threshold for controlling the power of the primary
MainInt IBCAII interference source. If the signal strength of the
fThr primary interference source minus the signal strength
of the secondary interference source is greater than or
equal to the value of this parameter, the power control
of the primary interference source starts.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 3

UserFin 0 GCELL 19511 Whether to use the fine power control algorithm in the
ePCSwi IBCAII IBCA II user-level power control function. If this
tch parameter is set to ON, the BSC uses the fine power
control algorithm in the IBCA II user-level power
control function. The details of the algorithm are as
follows:
For an interference source that meets the conditions
for impending call drops, the BSC sends the starting
frame of the interference source to the BTS,
instructing the BTS to perform power control.
If this parameter is set to OFF, the BSC does not use
the fine power control algorithm.
Center.
Unit: None

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UserFin 0 GCELL 19511 Whether to use the fine power control algorithm in the
ePCSwi IBCAII IBCA II user-level power control function. If this
tch parameter is set to ON, the BSC uses the fine power
control algorithm in the IBCA II user-level power
control function. The details of the algorithm are as
follows:
For an interference source that meets the conditions
for impending call drops, the BSC sends the starting
frame of the interference source to the BTS,
instructing the BTS to perform power control.
If this parameter is set to OFF, the BSC does not use
the fine power control algorithm.
Center.
Unit: None

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to adjust the downlink quality
DlQaTh IBCAII level threshold for non-PS interference sources during
rOffset the power control of interference sources. The actual
downlink quality level threshold equals the downlink
quality level threshold for interference sources minus
the value of this parameter
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to adjust the downlink quality
DlQaTh IBCAII level threshold for non-PS interference sources during
downlink quality level threshold equals the downlink
quality level threshold for interference sources minus
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4
DLHSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower quality threshold for Huawei power
EXQU 0 GCELL 17601 EI III control generation III on a half rate call. If the
ALLO PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a half rate call is
WTHR Control smaller than this threshold, the call needs to undergo
ED Algorith Huawei power control generation III.
m GUI Value Range: 1~30
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLHSR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower quality threshold for Huawei power
ALLO PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a half rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLHSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper quality threshold for Huawei power
ALHIG PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a half rate call is
HTHR Control greater than this threshold, the call needs to undergo
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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DLHSR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper quality threshold for Huawei power
ALHIG PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a half rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLFSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower quality threshold for Huawei power
EXQU 0 GCELL 17601 EI III control generation III on a full rate call. If the
ALLO PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a full rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLFSR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower quality threshold for Huawei power
ALLO PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a full rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLFSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper quality threshold for Huawei power
ALHIG PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a full rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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DLFSR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper quality threshold for Huawei power
ALHIG PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a full rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLAHS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: If the downlink receive quality level of an
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR half rate call is smaller than this parameter, the
UALLO PWR3 Power call needs to undergo Huawei power control
WTHR Control generation III.
ED Algorith GUI Value Range: 1~30
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR half rate call is smaller than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR half rate call is greater than this parameter, the
UALHI PWR3 Power call needs to undergo Huawei power control
GHTH Control generation III.
RED Algorith GUI Value Range: 1~30
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR half rate call is greater than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLAFS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: If the downlink receive quality level of an
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR full rate call is smaller than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR full rate call is smaller than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR full rate call is greater than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16

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REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR full rate call is greater than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
AlphaQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Downlink receive quality threshold of the
pskHR 0 GCELL 15830 HR channels that are enabled with the Alpha-QPSK
RxQual VAMO power control algorithm. When the downlink receive
Thd SPWR quality of a VAMOS HR call is lower than this
threshold, the BTS power is reduced. When the
downlink receive quality of a VAMOS HR call is
higher than this threshold, the BTS power is boosted.
When the downlink receive quality of a VAMOS HR
call is equal to this threshold, the BTS power remains
unchanged. Map the value of this parameter onto a
CIR according to the mapping rule between receive
quality ranks and CIRs when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
pskHR 0 GCELL 15830 HR channels that are enabled with the Alpha-QPSK
RxQual VAMO power control algorithm. When the downlink receive
Thd SPWR quality of a VAMOS HR call is lower than this
threshold, the BTS power is reduced. When the
downlink receive quality of a VAMOS HR call is
higher than this threshold, the BTS power is boosted.
When the downlink receive quality of a VAMOS HR
call is equal to this threshold, the BTS power remains
unchanged. Map the value of this parameter onto a
CIR according to the mapping rule between receive
quality ranks and CIRs when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1

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pskAmr 0 GCELL 15830 AMR HR channels that are enabled with the Alpha-
HRRxQ VAMO QPSK power control algorithm. When the downlink
ualThd SPWR receive quality of a VAMOS AMR HR call is lower
than this threshold, the BTS power is reduced. When
the downlink receive quality of a VAMOS AMR HR
call is higher than this threshold, the BTS power is
boosted. When the downlink receive quality of a
VAMOS AMR HR call is equal to this threshold, the
BTS power remains unchanged. Map the value of this
parameter onto a CIR according to the mapping rule
between receive quality ranks and CIRs when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
pskAmr 0 GCELL 15830 AMR HR channels that are enabled with the Alpha-
HRRxQ VAMO QPSK power control algorithm. When the downlink
ualThd SPWR receive quality of a VAMOS AMR HR call is lower
than this threshold, the BTS power is reduced. When
the downlink receive quality of a VAMOS AMR HR
call is higher than this threshold, the BTS power is
boosted. When the downlink receive quality of a
VAMOS AMR HR call is equal to this threshold, the
BTS power remains unchanged. Map the value of this
parameter onto a CIR according to the mapping rule
between receive quality ranks and CIRs when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1

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FRAM BSC690 SET MRFD- Configu Meaning: Frame offset. The frame offset technology
EOFFS 0 GCELL 210301 ration arranges the frame numbers of different cells under
ET OTHE Manage the same BTS to be different from one another by one
XT ment frame offset. Thus, the FCH and SCH signals of
neighboring cells do not appear in the same frame,
which is helpful for the coding of an MS. If the value
of this parameter is 0, the cell is not offset. If the value
is 255, this parameter is not sent. If the parameter is
set to a value except for 0 and 255, the handover of
the cell must be changed from the synchronous mode
to the asynchronous mode. For BTS3001C, BTS3X,
BTS3002C and double-transceiver BTSs, the frame
offset can be predicted according to the value of this
parameter.
Unit: None
Default Value: 0
FRAM BSC691 SET MRFD- Configu Meaning: Frame offset. The frame offset technology
EOFFS 0 GCELL 210301 ration arranges the frame numbers of different cells under
ET OTHE Manage the same BTS to be different from one another by one
XT ment frame offset. Thus, the FCH and SCH signals of
neighboring cells do not appear in the same frame,
which is helpful for the coding of an MS. If the value
of this parameter is 0, the cell is not offset. If the value
is 255, this parameter is not sent. If the parameter is
set to a value except for 0 and 255, the handover of
the cell must be changed from the synchronous mode
to the asynchronous mode. For double-transceiver
BTSs, the frame offset can be predicted according to
the value of this parameter.
Unit: None
Default Value: 0

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Duration for power control of the primary interference
Timer IBCAII source.
Center.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 10

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 Duration for power control of the primary interference
Timer IBCAII source.
Center.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 10

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to adjust the uplink quality
UlQaTh IBCAII level threshold for non-PS interference sources during
uplink quality level threshold equals the uplink quality
level threshold for interference sources minus the
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to adjust the uplink quality
UlQaTh IBCAII level threshold for non-PS interference sources during
uplink quality level threshold equals the uplink quality
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to adjust the uplink signal level
UlLevT IBCAII threshold for non-PS interference sources during the
hrOffse power control of interference sources. The actual
t uplink signal level threshold equals the uplink signal
value of this parameter
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to adjust the uplink signal level
UlLevT IBCAII threshold for non-PS interference sources during the
hrOffse power control of interference sources. The actual
t uplink signal level threshold equals the uplink signal
value of this parameter
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to adjust the downlink signal
DlLevT IBCAII level threshold for non-PS interference sources during
hrOffse the power control of interference sources. The actual
t downlink signal level threshold equals the downlink
signal level threshold for interference sources minus
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

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UserPC 0 GCELL 19511 This parameter is used to adjust the downlink signal
DlLevT IBCAII level threshold for non-PS interference sources during
hrOffse the power control of interference sources. The actual
t downlink signal level threshold equals the downlink
signal level threshold for interference sources minus
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

PdchDl 0 GCELL 19511 Increase in the existing downlink power control
PwOffs IBCAII degree on PDCHs.For details about the existing PS
et power control policy and related power control
parameters, see the description of the "SET
GCELLPSPWPARA" command.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 3

PdchDl 0 GCELL 19511 Increase in the existing downlink power control
PwOffs IBCAII degree on PDCHs.For details about the existing PS
et power control policy and related power control
parameters, see the description of the "SET
GCELLPSPWPARA" command.
Center.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 3

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IBCAI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Adds a specified offset to the uplink target
NITPC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer receive level when power control algorithm III is used
RXLEV CHMG ence to calculate the initial transmit power of an MS in the
ULOFF AD Based IBCA function.
SET Channel GUI Value Range: 0~63
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 3
NITPC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer receive level when power control algorithm III is used
RXLEV CHMG ence to calculate the initial transmit power of an MS in the
ULOFF AD Based IBCA function.
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 3
IBCAI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Adds a specified offset to the downlink
NITPC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer target receive level when power control algorithm III
RXLEV CHMG ence is used to calculate the initial transmit power of a BTS
DLOFF AD Based in the IBCA function.
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 3
NITPC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer target receive level when power control algorithm III
RXLEV CHMG ence is used to calculate the initial transmit power of a BTS
DLOFF AD Based in the IBCA function.
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 3

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NITPC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer receive quality when power control algorithm III is
RXQU CHMG ence used to calculate the initial transmit power of an MS
ALULO AD Based in the IBCA function.
FFSET Channel GUI Value Range: 0~22
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
NITPC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer receive quality when power control algorithm III is
RXQU CHMG ence used to calculate the initial transmit power of an MS
ALULO AD Based in the IBCA function.
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
NITPC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer target receive quality when power control algorithm
RXQU CHMG ence III is used to calculate the initial transmit power of a
ALDLO AD Based BTS in the IBCA function.
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
NITPC 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer target receive quality when power control algorithm
RXQU CHMG ence III is used to calculate the initial transmit power of a
ALDLO AD Based BTS in the IBCA function.
Allocati
on) Unit: dB
Default Value: 6

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IBCAU BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: This parameter specifies whether the IBCA
SEDIU 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer algorithm is allowed in the overlaid subcell and
OSUBL CHMG ence underlaid subcell. Disabled in OL and UL Subcells
AY AD Based indicates that the IBCA algorithm is not allowed in
Channel either the overlaid subcell or the underlaid subcell;
Allocati Enabled in UL Subcell indicates that the IBCA
on) algorithm is allowed in the underlaid subcell but not
allowed in the overlaid subcell; Enabled in OL
Subcell indicates that the IBCA algorithm is allowed
in the overlaid subcell but not in the underlaid subcell;
Enabled in OL and UL Subcells indicates that the
IBCA algorithm is allowed in both overlaid and
underlaid subcells.
GUI Value Range: NO(Disabled in OL and UL
subcell), UNDER(Enabled in UL subcell),
INNER( Enabled in OL subcell), YES(Enabled in OL
and UL subcell)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO, UNDER, INNER, YES
Default Value: UNDER(Enabled in UL subcell)
IBCAU BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: This parameter specifies whether the IBCA
SEDIU 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer algorithm is allowed in the overlaid subcell and
OSUBL CHMG ence underlaid subcell. Disabled in OL and UL Subcells
AY AD Based indicates that the IBCA algorithm is not allowed in
Channel either the overlaid subcell or the underlaid subcell;
Allocati Enabled in UL Subcell indicates that the IBCA
on) algorithm is allowed in the underlaid subcell but not
allowed in the overlaid subcell; Enabled in OL
Subcell indicates that the IBCA algorithm is allowed
in the overlaid subcell but not in the underlaid subcell;
Enabled in OL and UL Subcells indicates that the
IBCA algorithm is allowed in both overlaid and
underlaid subcells.
GUI Value Range: NO(Disabled in OL and UL
subcell), UNDER(Enabled in UL subcell),
INNER( Enabled in OL subcell), YES(Enabled in OL
and UL subcell)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO, UNDER, INNER, YES
Default Value: UNDER(Enabled in UL subcell)

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IBCAI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: In a concentric cell (including a CoBCCH
UOPAT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer cell), this parameter is used together with the path loss
HLOSS CHMG ence of an MS to the serving cell or a neighboring cell
OFF AD Based measured on the underlaid subcell to estimate the path
Channel loss on the overlaid subcell. IUO path loss
Allocati compensation = Combiner insert loss difference +
on) Path loss difference due to the use of different
antennas + Path loss difference due to different
frequency selectivity. The value of this parameter is
calculated based on the IUO level values measured by
field engineers. If different antennas are used in the
overlaid and underlaid subcells, the level must be
measured at multiple locations.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4
IBCAI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: In a concentric cell (including a CoBCCH
UOPAT 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer cell), this parameter is used together with the path loss
HLOSS CHMG ence of an MS to the serving cell or a neighboring cell
OFF AD Based measured on the underlaid subcell to estimate the path
Channel loss on the overlaid subcell. IUO path loss
Allocati compensation = Combiner insert loss difference +
on) Path loss difference due to the use of different
antennas + Path loss difference due to different
frequency selectivity. The value of this parameter is
calculated based on the IUO level values measured by
field engineers. If different antennas are used in the
overlaid and underlaid subcells, the level must be
measured at multiple locations.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

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nd
DTMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 DTM Meaning:

ptiSwitc 0 GCELL 14151 Whether to enable the DTM performance
h GPRS optimization.
After this function is enabled, the BSC can allocate PS
resources for DTM services over idle PDCHs. At that
time, the BSC triggers the PDCH conversion first and
then allocates PS resources.
This function provides the following enhancements:
PDCH resource protection after the DTM mode is
disabled
DTM resource allocation policy selection
DTM resource allocation optimization in the
concentric cell scenario Policy
Unit: None
DTMO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 DTM Meaning:

ptiSwitc 0 GCELL 14151 Whether to enable the DTM performance
h GPRS optimization.
After this function is enabled, the BSC can allocate PS
resources for DTM services over idle PDCHs. At that
time, the BSC triggers the PDCH conversion first and
then allocates PS resources.
This function provides the following enhancements:
PDCH resource protection after the DTM mode is
disabled
DTM resource allocation policy selection
DTM resource allocation optimization in the
concentric cell scenario Policy
Unit: None

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nd
TRXM BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Frequen Meaning: Mobile allocation index offset (MAIO) of
AIO 0 GTRX 13701 cy the channel in the TRX
CHAN Hopping GUI Value Range: 0~63
HOP (RF
hopping, Unit: None
baseban Actual Value Range: 0~63
d Default Value: 0
hopping
)
TRXM BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Frequen Meaning: Mobile allocation index offset (MAIO) of
AIO 0 GTRX 13701 cy the channel in the TRX
CHAN Hopping GUI Value Range: 0~63
HOP (RF
hopping, Unit: None
baseban Actual Value Range: 0~63
d Default Value: 0
hopping
)
IBCAS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Minimum CIR for SAIC-capable MSs. This
OFTBL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer variable indicates the downward adjustment step of
KSAIC CHMG ence the soft block threshold for SAIC-capable MSs.
OFF AD Based GUI Value Range: 0~23
Channel
Allocati Unit: dB
Default Value: 1
IBCAS BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Minimum CIR for SAIC-capable MSs. This
OFTBL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer variable indicates the downward adjustment step of
KSAIC CHMG ence the soft block threshold for SAIC-capable MSs.
OFF AD Based GUI Value Range: 0~23
Channel
Allocati Unit: dB
Default Value: 1
FRAM BSC690 SET GBFD-5 BTS Meaning: Bit offset in the frame of the BTS clock.
EBITO 0 BTSCL 10401 GPS GUI Value Range: -80~80
FFSET K Synchro
nization Unit: 0.125bit
Default Value: 0

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nd
FRAM BSC691 SET GBFD-5 BTS Meaning: Bit offset in the frame of the BTS clock.
EBITO 0 BTSCL 10401 GPS GUI Value Range: -80~80
FFSET K Synchro
nization Unit: 0.125bit
Default Value: 0
ULREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

QUAL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the uplink quality level factor
ADJFC PWR3 GBFD-1 ence multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the uplink
TR 17601 Based power control step.
Channel
Allocati The uplink quality level factor is a coefficient
on) indicating how much the quality level is considered
during the calculation of the uplink power control
HUAW step.
EI III
Power GUI Value Range: 0~10
Control Unit: None
Algorith Actual Value Range: 0~10
m
Default Value: 4
ULREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

QUAL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the uplink quality level factor
ADJFC PWR3 GBFD-1 ence multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the uplink
TR 17601 Based power control step.
Channel
Allocati The uplink quality level factor is a coefficient
during the calculation of the uplink power control
HUAW step.
EI III
Control Unit: None
m
Default Value: 4

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DLREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

QUAL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the downlink quality level
ADJFC PWR3 GBFD-1 ence factor multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the
TR 17601 Based downlink power control step.
Channel
Allocati The downlink quality level factor is a coefficient
during the calculation of the downlink power control
HUAW step.
EI III
Control Unit: None
m
Default Value: 4
DLREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

QUAL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the downlink quality level
ADJFC PWR3 GBFD-1 ence factor multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the
TR 17601 Based downlink power control step.
Channel
Allocati The downlink quality level factor is a coefficient
during the calculation of the downlink power control
HUAW step.
EI III
Control Unit: None
m
Default Value: 4
TCHBU BSC690 SET None None Meaning: If the current channel seizure ratio reaches
SYTHR 0 GCELL or exceeds this value, the half-rate TCH is assigned
ES CHMG preferentially; otherwise, the full-rate TCH is assigned
AD preferentially.
Unit: %
Default Value: 60
TCHBU BSC691 SET None None Meaning: If the current channel seizure ratio reaches
SYTHR 0 GCELL or exceeds this value, the half-rate TCH is assigned
ES CHMG preferentially; otherwise, the full-rate TCH is assigned
AD preferentially.
Unit: %
Default Value: 60

GSM BSS
IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 8 Counters
8 Counters
Table 8-1 Counters

Counter ID Counter Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name
Name Description
1282434898 IBCA2.INTER R3686A:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

F.SEACH.NU r of Interference (Interference
M.UPLINK Source Searches Based Channel
for IBCA II Allocation II)
User Power
Control
(Uplink)
1282434898 IBCA2.INTER R3686A:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

M.UPLINK Source Searches Based Channel
for IBCA II Allocation II)
User Power
Control
(Uplink)
1282434899 IBCA2.INTER R3686B:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

M.DOWNLIN Source Searches Based Channel
K for IBCA II Allocation II)
User Power
Control
(Downlink)
1282434899 IBCA2.INTER R3686B:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

M.DOWNLIN Source Searches Based Channel
K for IBCA II Allocation II)
User Power
Control
(Downlink)

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Name Description
1282434900 IBCA2.INTER R3686C:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

F.CS.POWCT r of Times (Interference
RL.EFFECT.N IBCA II User Based Channel
UM.UPLINK Power Control Allocation II)
with CS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect (Uplink)
1282434900 IBCA2.INTER R3686C:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

UM.UPLINK Power Control Allocation II)
with CS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect (Uplink)
1282434901 IBCA2.INTER R3686D:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

UM.DOWNLI Power Control Allocation II)
NK with CS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect
(Downlink)
1282434901 IBCA2.INTER R3686D:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

NK with CS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect
(Downlink)
1282434902 IBCA2.INTER R3686E:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

F.PS.POWCT r of Times (Interference
NK with PS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect
(Downlink)

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282434902 IBCA2.INTER R3686E:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

F.PS.POWCT r of Times (Interference
NK with PS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect
(Downlink)
1282434903 IBCA2.INTER R3686F:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

F.VAMOS.PO r of Times (Interference
WCTRL.EFFE IBCA II User Based Channel
CT.NUM.UPLI Power Control Allocation II)
NK with VAMOS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect (Uplink)
1282434903 IBCA2.INTER R3686F:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

CT.NUM.UPLI Power Control Allocation II)
NK with VAMOS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect (Uplink)
1282434904 IBCA2.INTER R3686G:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

CT.NUM.DO Power Control Allocation II)
WNLINK with VAMOS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect
(Downlink)
1282434904 IBCA2.INTER R3686G:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-119511 IBCA II

CT.NUM.DO Power Control Allocation II)
WNLINK with VAMOS
Interference
Source Takes
Effect
(Downlink)

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282434922 IBCA.TRXIN R3142E:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-117002 IBCA

TER.ASSESS. r of Successful GBFD-119511 (Interference
TCH.REQ.SU IBCA TRX Based Channel
CC.NUM Interference Allocation)
Assessments IBCA II
During TCH (Interference
Request Based Channel
Allocation II)
1282434922 IBCA.TRXIN R3142E:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-117002 IBCA

TER.ASSESS. r of Successful GBFD-119511 (Interference
TCH.REQ.SU IBCA TRX Based Channel
CC.NUM Interference Allocation)
Assessments IBCA II
During TCH (Interference
Request Based Channel
Allocation II)
1282434923 IBCA.TRXIN R3142F:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-117002 IBCA

TER.ASSESS. r of IBCA TRX GBFD-119511 (Interference
TCH.REQ.AL Allocations Based Channel
LOC.NUM During TCH Allocation)
Request IBCA II
(Interference
Based Channel
Allocation II)
1282434923 IBCA.TRXIN R3142F:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-117002 IBCA

TER.ASSESS. r of IBCA TRX GBFD-119511 (Interference
TCH.REQ.AL Allocations Based Channel
LOC.NUM During TCH Allocation)
Request IBCA II
(Interference
Based Channel
Allocation II)

GSM BSS
IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 9 Glossary
9 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

GSM BSS
IBCA II Feature Parameter Description 10 Reference Documents
10 Reference Documents
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1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

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6.4.1 Deployment Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 33

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1 About This Document

1.2 Intended Audience

1.3 Change History

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Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

Feature change Updated descriptions about None

Editorial change None None

Change Change Description Parameter

Editorial None None

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Table 2-1 Specifications in typical configuration scenarios

S4/4/4 200 600 ON( 18 12 1 12

S6/6/6 200 600 ON( 18 30 3 10

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Table 2-2 Number of required MCPs in different TRX configurations

Number of TRXs Number of TRXs in Number of MCPs

Table 2-3 Number of required MCPs in different TRX configurations

Number of TRXs Number of TRXs in Number of MCPs

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Processing Capabilities of Service Boards

2.4 NEs Supporting the Feature

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The IBCA II algorithm consists of the following procedures:

l Calculating the path losses

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3.2 Calculating the Path Losses

Uplink/Downlink Path Loss Between an MS and Its Serving Cell

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Downlink Path Loss Between an MS and an IBCA II Interfering Neighboring

3.3 Estimating CIRs

3.3.1 Searching for Interference Sources

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l XPUa and XPUb are installed on the BSC6900.

3.3.2 Estimating Channel CIRs

Estimating channel CIRs consists of:

l Calculating CIRs of different candidate channels for a new call to access

Figure 3-2 Estimating CIRs

Calculating CIRs for a New Call

l CIR = Wanted signal level – Interfering signal level

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Figure 3-3 Downlink interference on a new call

Calculating the Decrease in CIRs for Established Calls

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3.4 Determining Whether to Perform a Dynamic Channel

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3.5 Evaluating Channel Priority

When the IntfBandEnhanceSw(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC

3.6 Selecting an Optimal Channel

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3.7 Identifying a Call on the Verge of Being Dropped and

3.7.1 Identifying a Call on the Verge of Being Dropped