ZGB-05-02-002 Basic RAN

Topology Feature Guide

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 ZGB-05-02-002 Basic RAN Topology Feature Guide

ZGB-05-02-002 Basic RAN Topology Feature Guide

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V1.0 2016/08/18 Li Zhengren Gu Yuhui First Release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Feature Attribute ............................................................................................... 4

2 Overview ............................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Feature Introduction ............................................................................................. 4
2.2 License Control .................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Correlation with Other Features ........................................................................... 5

3 Technical Description ....................................................................................... 6

4 Parameters......................................................................................................... 6

5 Related Counters and Alarms .......................................................................... 8

5.1 Related Counters ................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Related Alarms .................................................................................................... 9

6 Engineering Guide ............................................................................................ 9

6.1 Application Scenario ............................................................................................ 9
6.2 Feature Activation Procedure ............................................................................... 9
6.3 Feature Validation Procedure............................................................................. 10
6.4 Feature Deactivation Procedure......................................................................... 10
6.5 Network Impact .................................................................................................. 10

7 Abbreviation .................................................................................................... 11

8 Reference Document....................................................................................... 11

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FIGURES

Figure 2-1 Star, Tree and Chain Networking ....................................................................... 5

TABLES

Table 2-1 License Control List ............................................................................................ 5

Table 4-1 Parameter List .................................................................................................... 6

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1 Feature Attribute
BSC Version: [ZXUR 9000 GSM (V6.50.31)]

BTS Version: [ZXSDR V4.11.10 or later]

Attribute: [Basic]

Related Network Element:

NE Name Related or Not Special Requirements

MS -

BTS √

BSC √

iTC -

MSC -

MGW -

SGSN -

GGSN -

HLR -
“√”: Related, “-”: Irrelative

2 Overview

2.1 Feature Introduction

ZTE GSM BSS supports the star, tree and chain networking modes at the Abis interface
between BTSs and the BSC. The following figure shows the star, tree and chain
networking modes. The star networking mode is the most commonly used mode and
always recommended in general applications. The star network has a simple topology
and the highest transmission reliability. The tree and chain networking modes support
more effective transmission multiplexing and saves transmission resources. However,
the tree and chain networking modes with complex topologies are less reliable than the

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star networking mode. Therefore, these two networking modes are generally used in
transmission constrained scenarios.

Figure 2-1 Star, Tree and Chain Networking

BTS

Star
BTS
Chain

BTS BTS BTS BTS

BSC
Tree
BTS BTS BTS

BTS
Crossconnect
BTS

2.2 License Control

Table 2-1 License Control List

License Configured Sales

Feature ID Feature Name
Control Item NE Unit

ZGB-05-02-002 Basic RAN Topology None None None

2.3 Correlation with Other Features

1. Required Features

None

2. Mutually Exclusive Features

None

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3. Affected Features

None

3 Technical Description
If two BTSs are cascaded through E1, the FPGA has 1Kbyte of RAM space to cache one
frame E1/CPU TDM data. The BTS sends and receives data over any two E1 links after
the FPGA timeslot crosstab is set to 8-bit exchange module. One E1 is selected for
connection with the BSC and another E1 is selected for connection with a lower-level
SDR. The TSI timeslot cross connection is configured in the network management
system to cross-connect the timeslots of these two E1 links for transparent connection
between the lower-level SDR to the BSC. The entire E1 or partial timeslots of the E1 can
be cross-connected according to the bandwidth requirement, finally providing a fractional
E1 link.

If two BTSs are cascaded through FE, the upper-level BTS receives IP packets from the
BSC. If the IP address in a packet belongs to the home BTS, the packet is processed by
the home BTS. If the IP address belongs to another BTS, the packet is forwarded
through the Abis interface. In addition to PPP, the Abis interface is configured for the
upper-level, including the global port and/or the IP address. In this case, the Abis
interface is only used for cascading but not service bearing. Therefore, the Abis interface
must be set to 0. An FE connection is configured for the lower-level BTS. The IP address
of the Abis interface of the upper-level BTS must be the gateway address.

4 Parameters

Table 4-1 Parameter List

Recom
Managed Value Default mende
Logic Name Parameter Description Unit
Object Range Value d
Value

cascade BTS BTS cascade type indicates TS1(0)

None TS1(0) TS1(0)
Type cascade how a base station transmits ATM

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Recom
Managed Value Default mende
Logic Name Parameter Description Unit
Object Range Value d
Value
type data to the lower-level base routing(1)
station. It is irrelevant to the FE
high-layer data protocol. cascade(
Time slot cross: Mapping the 2)
time slots of input E1/T1 to LACP
the time slots of output cascade(
E1/T1 within the base 3)
station. ATM routing: Local
base station forwards the
input foreign PVC according
to the configured routing. FE
cascade: Mapping the
downlink FE port to the
related uplink FE port. LACP
cascade: Mapping the
downlink LACP group port to
the related uplink LACP
group port.

Indicate the time slot cross

BTS link ID in TSI cascading
btsCascad
cascade mode. Indicate the routing 0~100 None 0 0
eNo
number number in ATM cascading
mode.

In TSI cascading mode,

represents the E1/T1 for
upper-level base station to
Used connect with RNC/BSC/CN
ref1PhyLa
E1/T1/FE (ingress E1 or T1). In FE 0~255 None 0 0
yerPortNo
inlet cascading mode, represents
the FE for upper-level base
station to connect with
RNC/BSC/CN

Describes which time slots

ingressTim Inlet time
in the inlet E1/T1 are
eSlotBitMa slot bit 0,1 None 0 0
reserved for the lower-level
p mapping
base station. Each bit

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Recom
Managed Value Default mende
Logic Name Parameter Description Unit
Object Range Value d
Value
corresponds to one time
slot. 0 indicates not reserved
for the lower-level base
station. 1 indicates reserved
for the lower-level base
station.

In TSI cascading mode,

represents the E1/T1 for
upper-level base station to
Used
ref2PhyLa connect with SDR (outlet E1
E1/T1/FE 0~255 None 0 0
yerPortNo or T1). In FE cascading
outlet
mode, represents the FE for
down-level base station to
connect with SDR

Describes which time slots

in the outlet E1/T1 are
reserved for the lower-level
base station. Each bit
corresponds to one time
egressTim Outlet time
slot. 0 indicates not reserved
eSlotBitMa slot bit 0,1 None 0 0
for the lower-level base
p mapping
station. 1 indicates reserved
for the lower-level base
station. It must be one-one
corresponding to the
lower-level time slots.

5 Related Counters and Alarms

5.1 Related Counters

This feature has no related counter.

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5.2 Related Alarms

This feature has no related alarm.

6 Engineering Guide

6.1 Application Scenario

The star networking mode is the most commonly used and recommended mode in
general applications. It features simple network topology and the highest transmission
reliability.

The tree and chain networking modes support more effective transmission multiplexing
and saves transmission resources. However, the tree and chain networking modes with
complex topologies are less reliable than the star networking mode. Therefore, these two
networking modes are generally used in transmission constrained scenarios.

6.2 Feature Activation Procedure

The star networking mode is a traditional networking mode. For the commissioning of a
star network, refer to the ZGO-05-04-001 Abis over IP Feature Guide.

A star network can be deployed by timeslot cross-connection and the BTS cluster local
switch. For details of timeslot cross-connection, refer to the ZGO-05-02-013 BBU Chain
Networking. For details of the BTS cluster local switch, refer to the ZGO-05-05-002 BTS
Cluster Local Switch.

For details of BBU chain networking during BTS commissioning, refer to the
ZGO-05-02-013 BBU Chain Networking.

The tree networking mode can only be implemented by the BTS cluster load switch. For
the commissioning of a tree network, refer to the ZGO-05-05-002 BTS Cluster Local
Switch.

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6.3 Feature Validation Procedure

Test Item Basic RAN Topology

The CN is in good condition.

1. The BSC is operating properly.
2. The SDR is operating properly.
Prerequisites
3. Check the default cell configuration and parameters in
the BSC.
4. The MSs are ready.

1. Configure a site that uses the star, tree, and chain

networking modes.
Step 2. Ensure that the radio condition is good.
3. Make an MS camp in one cell of this site.
4. Use the MS to initiate a CS service and PS service.

1. The MS camps in the cell successfully.

Expected result 2. The MS can make a call successfully.
3. The MS can download or upload files successfully.

6.4 Feature Deactivation Procedure

This feature cannot be disabled.

6.5 Network Impact

The star networking mode supports a simple network topology and the highest
transmission reliability.

The tree and chain networking modes support more effective transmission multiplexing
and saves transmission resources. However, these two networking modes have
complex topologies and are less reliable than the star networking mode. The tree and
chain networking modes are generally used in transmission constrained scenarios.

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7 Abbreviation
Abbreviations Full Characteristics
rd
3GPP 3 Generation Partnership Project

BCCH Broadcast Control Channel

BSC Base Station Controller

BTS Base Transceiver Station

CS Circuit Switch

EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution

EFR Enhanced Full Rate

FR Full Rate

ESF Extended superfame Format

AMI Alternate Mark Inversion

HR Half Rate

PS Packet Switch

RAN Radio Access Network

SDCCH Stand-alone Dedicated Control Channel

SACCH Slow Associated Control Channel

8 Reference Document
ZXUR 9000 GSM (V6.50.31) Base Station Controller Performance Counter Reference

ZXUR 9000 GSM (V6.50.31) Base Station Controller Radio Parameter Reference

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