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Date 2018-11-12
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Contents
1 Change Description.......................................................................................................................1
1.1 GBSS20.1 03 (2018-11-12)............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 GBSS20.1 02 (2018-08-27)............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 GBSS20.1 01 (2018-04-10)............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 GBSS20.1 Draft B (2018-03-30)....................................................................................................................................2
1.5 GBSS20.1 Draft A (2018-01-15)....................................................................................................................................2
5 Glossary......................................................................................................................................... 24
6 Reference Documents................................................................................................................. 25
1 Change Description
This section describes changes not included in the "Parameters", "Counters", "Glossary", and
"Reference Documents" chapters. These changes include:
l Technical changes
Changes in functions and their corresponding parameters
l Editorial changes
Improvements or revisions to the documentation
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change
Editorial Changes
Optimized the description of the whole document.
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change
Editorial Changes
l Modified the description about network impact. For details, see 4.2.2 Impacts.
l Added the description about S3019A:Number of Capacity-caused Soft Blocks During
BCCH TRX Channel Allocation and S3019B:Number of Level-caused Soft Blocks
During BCCH TRX Channel Allocation. For details, see 4.1.2 Intelligent BCCH
Timeslot Assignment and 4.4.1 When to Use 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs.
l Optimized descriptions in the document.
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change
Editorial Changes
None
Technical Changes
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Editorial Changes
Reorganized this document using a new template and optimized editorial descriptions.
This document describes the GBFD-200201 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs feature,
including its technical principles, related features, network impact, and engineering
guidelines.
3 Overview
Expansion of mobile services and increased spectrum refarming have been placing ever more
strain on GSM spectrum. Tighter BCCH frequency reuse patterns have been creating
additional interference on the BCCH TRX, and this interference affects user access for voice
services.
On traditional GSM networks, the BCCH frequency reuse pattern is 4x3. This feature is
developed for operators with insufficient spectrum resources and helps them achieve 2x3
BCCH frequency reuse on the basis of Um-interface synchronization. After the BCCH
frequency reuse is changed from 4x3 to 2x3, the BCCH frequency bandwidth decreases from
2.4 MHz to 1.2 MHz, the reuse distance is shortened, and the uplink and downlink
interference increases significantly, as shown in Figure 3-1.
However, this feature and its prerequisite features use the interference suppression techniques
listed below to improve BCCH TRX performance. When these techniques are used, a 2x3
reuse pattern can deliver nearly the same signal quality as 4x3.
l Uplink interference suppression: The channels with the least interference are scheduled
for uplink transmission, and an interference cancellation combining (ICC) algorithm is
applied based on interference detection and estimation. Besides, this technology helps
eliminate interference using the interference cancellation combining (ICC) algorithm
based on interference detection and estimation.
l Downlink interference suppression: BCCH timeslots are staggered such that the
downlink transmit power of timeslot 0 on the BCCH TRX is reduced to increase the
immediate assignment success rate. If the downlink receive quality becomes poor, this
technique helps reduce the downlink transmit power of the interference source and boost
the transmit power of desired signals. This process increases the downlink carrier-to-
interference ratio. For AMR services, this technique reduces the downlink transmit
power without decreasing the voice encoding rate. This way, network interference is
lowered and network performance is improved.
This feature divides BTSs into groups A and B on a synchronous network. Timeslots of
BCCH TRXs in each group have a difference of four timeslots. In addition, this feature uses
specific channel allocation algorithms to improve uplink and downlink performance.
4.1 Principles
4.1.1 BTS Grouping and Timeslot Staggering
This feature divides BTSs into two groups (A and B) based on Um-interface synchronization.
In the following example, the BCCH TRXs use the 2x3 frequency reuse pattern, as shown in
Figure 4-1.
The BCCH TRXs of cells in groups A and B are synchronized such that they have a
difference of four timeslots. Specifically, timeslots 0 and 4 of group-A cells are aligned
respectively with timeslots 4 and 0 of group-B cells. This feature decreases the transmit power
of timeslots 4 on the downlink to improve downlink performance of timeslots 0 of the BCCH
TRX, improving the service access success rate.
You can set the BTS.TSOFFSETGRP parameter to divide BTSs into groups A and B.
Timeslot offsets are respectively set to 0 and 4 for group A (BTS.TSOFFSETGRP is set to
NOTE
If attributes of groups A and B are modified (for example, the value of BTS.TSOFFSETGRP is
changed from NoGroup or GroupA to GroupB, or changed from GroupB to NoGroup or GroupA),
call drops will occur. It is recommended that you modify group attributes when traffic is light.
Timeslot 4 is allocated the lowest priority and its downlink transmit power can be reduced to
improve BCCH performance. You can set the GCELLCHMGAD.BCCHTS4PwrDecrThld
parameter to adjust timeslot 4 transmit power decreases.
NOTE
Timeslot 4 is allowed to carry calls only with a high receive level after timeslot 4 transmit power is
decreased. Calls with downlink receive level lower than the value of
GCELLCHMGAD.ChAllcSoftBlockCallLevThld are not allocated timeslot 4 of the BCCH TRX. In
this case, the value of S3019B:Number of Level-caused Soft Blocks During BCCH TRX Channel
Allocation is increased by 1.
4.2.1 Benefits
This feature improves BCCH spectral efficiency by 50%. It reduces the GSM BCCH
frequency bandwidth from the traditional 2.4 MHz to 1.2 MHz, and the increased spectral
efficiency means that less money is spent on spectrum resources and network value is
maximized.
In GU/GL refarming and GU@5MHz scenarios, this feature frees up spectrum resources for
customers to deploy UMTS or LTE networks, improving user experience.
4.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
l System capacity
BCCH TRX capacity is 30% to 40% lower than that when 2.4 MHz networking for
BCCH TRXs is used.
l Network performance
The impact of this solution on network performance varies with network scenarios
before solution deployment. The following table describes the network performance
impact (based on the evaluation baseline) in S111@1.2 MHz networking in comparison
with that in S111@2.4 MHz networking when this feature is used.
l Worse KPIs of the original network lead to poorer network performance. Better KPIs
of the original network lead to better network performance. The preceding network
performance impact is evaluated based on the evaluation baseline. The KPIs of most
sites on the live network are better than the baseline. Therefore, the actual network
impact is less than the network impact described in this table and must be evaluated
based on live-network conditions.
l In-depth network optimization improves network performance to an extent that KPIs
in S111@1.2 MHz networking are virtually the same in S111@2.4 MHz networking
(the call drop rate changes within 0.1%).
l This feature depends on inter-BTS time synchronization. A synchronization failure
between BTSs as a result of GPS antenna faults, transmission faults, and BTS
restarting causes the KPIs to further deteriorate from the values listed in the above
table. When the Soft-Synchronized Network feature is also enabled, a
synchronization failure between BTSs requires a longer time for the BTSs to restore
the synchronization state, having a greater impact on network performance. It is
likely that the immediate assignment success rate further decreases by 0.4% to 0.6%,
the call drop rate increases by 0.3% to 0.5%, and the uplink and downlink HQIs
decrease by 0.6% to 1%.
l If some prerequisite features of this feature have been enabled before S111@1.2MHz
is deployed, impacts on network performance after feature deployment are smaller
than those provided in the preceding table.
l During deployment, after 1.2 MHz networking for BCCH TRXs is enabled, the
immediate assignment success rate may be higher than that on the original network.
An increased immediate assignment success rate allows more MSs to access the
network, increasing network traffic. Most of the new users are very annoyed persons
(VAPs), causing other KPIs, such as the assignment success rate, call drop rate, HQI,
and handover success rate, to deteriorate, which may exceed the specifications in the
preceding table.
l Performance described in the table above can be achieved when 60% to 70% of
BCCH TRX capacity is used (for details about impacts of the S111@1.2 MHz
solution on BCCH TRX capacity, see the preceding impacts on system capacity). If
more than 70% of live-network BCCH TRX capacity is used, performance gains
cannot meet the requirements described in this document.
Function Impacts
RA Function Function Reference Description
T Name Switch (GBSS
Feature
Parameter
Descripti
on)
4.3 Requirements
4.3.1 Licenses
RA Feature ID Feature Model NE Sales Unit
T Name
4.3.2 Software
Prerequisite Functions
RA Function Function Reference Description
T Name Switch
4.3.3 Hardware
1.2 MHz √ √ √ √
Networking for
BCCH TRXs
NOTE
l √ indicates that the NE supports this feature. × indicates that the NE does not support this feature.
N/A indicates that this feature is independent of the NE.
l Only 3900 series base stations (excluding the BTS3900B and BTS3900E) and 5900 series base
stations support this feature.
l This feature does not support co-site scenarios.
Boards
If GPS-based synchronization is used, the BTS must be equipped with the main control board
or USCU board configured with a GPS satellite card.
RF Modules
Only the following RF modules do not support this feature:
DRFU, GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFU V2a, MRFUd, MRFUe, RRU3004, RRU3008,
RRU3908, RRU3926, RRU3928, RRU3929, RRU3936, RRU3938, RRU3939, RRU3942,
RRU3961, AAU3902, AAU3910, and AAU3911
4.3.4 Networking
l If the wireless network is asynchronous, reconstruct the network into a synchronous
network before enabling this feature.
l Enabling this feature requires configuration of BTS group attributes (specified by the
BTS.TSOFFSETGRP parameter). Before this feature is enabled, divide BTSs into
groups A and B, and place those with large BCCH TRX interference in different groups
based on the BCCH frequency and interference matrix.
NOTE
Groups A and B must be replanned if the BCCH frequency is changed, because they are planned based
on the BCCH frequency.
4.3.5 Others
Enabling this feature creates severe interference on the BCCH TRX. You are advised to limit
the number of SDCCHs and PDCHs on the BCCH TRX to improve performance for voice
services. However, doing so adversely impacts service performance. The following are
SDCCH and PDCH configuration recommendations:
Required Information
Before deploying this feature, collect the following information:
1 Engineering parametersa, such as the Analyze network topology and plan BTS
cell name, longitude and latitude, grouping.
azimuth, BTS type, and MA, for cells
l a. Obtain the engineering parameters for these cells and compare them to those from the
most recent configuration file. Confirm that these parameters have been configured
completely and correctly. If they are not, rectify them based on the configuration file. If
time permits, visit the BTSs on site to check whether the longitudes, latitudes, and
azimuths of the BTSs are correct. If the GPS has been installed and the GPS works
properly, you can directly obtain the longitudes and latitudes from the GPS.
l b. Obtain the interference matrix in cells where 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs is
to be deployed for subsequent planning of groups A and B. BTSs must be divided into
groups A and B during feature activation.
Before deploying 1.2 MHz Networking for BCCH TRXs, collect the counters listed in Table
4-3 to evaluate GSM network performance changes brought by this feature.
Maximum GTRXBASE.MAXPDC
Number of PDCH HNUM
BCCH TS4 Power GCELLCHMGAD.BCC You are advised to use the default value
Decrease HTS4PwrDecrThld when this feature is enabled.
Threshold When this feature is enabled, if the
network performance does not meet the
expectation, check whether the
immediate assignment success rate is
better than that of networks before
feature deployment. If the immediate
assignment success rate is greater than
that before feature deployment, you are
advised to decrease the value of this
parameter by a step of 2 dB. If the
immediate assignment success rate is less
than that before feature deployment, you
are advised to increase the value of this
parameter by a step of 2 dB. Otherwise,
do not adjust this parameter.
Channel Allocate GCELLCHMGAD.ChA You are advised to use the default value
Soft Block llcSoftBlockCapThld when this feature is enabled.
Capacity Thld When this feature is enabled, if the traffic
is heavy on the network and causes
network congestion, you can adjust the
value of this parameter to enable the
BCCH TRX to carry more traffic. A
larger value of this parameter leads to
higher traffic carried by the BCCH TRX.
NOTICE
If this parameter is set to an excessively large
value, network performance deteriorates.
BCCHTS4PwrDecrThld=4;
//Adjusting the channel allocation capacity soft block threshold:
SET GCELLCHMGAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, BCCHTRXTSIntlAllocateSw=ON,
ChAllcSoftBlockCapThld=90;
5 Glossary
6 Reference Documents
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