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4 Verifying the Equipment..........................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Checking the Operating Status of the Hardware.............................................................................................4-2
4.2 Verifying the OMU.........................................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Logging In to the BSC6900 Through the LMT..............................................................................................4-4
5 Updating the OMU Database..................................................................................................5-1
6 Activating and Verifying the License....................................................................................6-1
7 Loading BSC6900 Board Software and Data Files...............................................................7-17.1 Generating the Data File for the Loading........................................................................................................7-3
7.2 Setting the Loading Mode...............................................................................................................................7-3
7.3 Resetting the BSC6900 Boards.......................................................................................................................7-4
7.4 Checking the Consistency of the Data and the Version..................................................................................7-5
8.1 Verifying the Abis Interface............................................................................................................................8-2
8.2 Verifying the A Interface................................................................................................................................8-3
8.3 Verifying the Gb Interface..............................................................................................................................8-5
8.4 Verifying the Ater Interface............................................................................................................................8-78.5 Verifying the Pb Interface...............................................................................................................................8-7
9 Handling the Alarms Generated During the Commissioning..........................................9-1
10 Verifying the GSM Services................................................................................................10-1
11 Connecting the BSC6900 to the M2000...............................................................................11-1
13.1 Checking the Transmission Link.................................................................................................................13-2
13.4 IP Connection Setup Failure.......................................................................................................................13-4
13.5 Data Loading Failure on the Board.............................................................................................................13-5
13.6 Performing the Loopback Test on the E1/T1 Port......................................................................................13-7
13.7 Performing the Loopback Test on the Optical Port...................................................................................13-10
Table 2-1 Requirements for equipment status before commissioning.................................................................2-1
Table 2-2 Other commissioning scenarios...........................................................................................................2-2
Table 4-1 Checklist of the power supply to the cabinet components...................................................................4-2
Table 7-1 Name of the loading file.......................................................................................................................7-3
Table 7-2 Time for system resetting in different scenarios..................................................................................7-4
Table 10-1 Performing dialing tests on the basic services.................................................................................10-1
Table 10-2 Performing dialing tests on the feature services...............................................................................10-2
Table 11-1 Configuring the route from the BSC6900 to the M2000.................................................................11-2
Table 12-1 Log type and file name.....................................................................................................................12-1
Table 13-1 Methods for checking the status of transmission link in different transmission modes..................13-2
Table 13-3 Pr ocedure for performing the loopback test on the local E1/T1 port...............................................13-8
Table 13-4 Pr ocedure for performing the loopback test on the local E1/T1 cable.............................................13-8
Table 13-5 Pr ocedure for checking the peer equipment or the transport network.............................................13-9Table 13-6 Pr ocedure for performing the loopback test on the SDH port........................................................13-10
Table 13-7 Pr ocedure for performing the loopback test on the local fiber.......................................................13-10
Table 13-8 Pr ocedure for performing the loopback test on the peer optical port.............................................13-11
Table 14-1 Communication ports used by the services of the BSC6900...........................................................14-2
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This provides guidelines for commissioning the BSC6900. It includes the following contents:
verifying the Operation and Maintenance Unit (OMU), activating and verifying the license,
loading the BSC6900 board software and data files, verifying the interfaces and services, and
connecting the BSC6900 to the M2000.
Product Version
The following table lists the product version related to this document.
Product Name Product Version
BSC6900 V900R011C00
Intended Audience
This document is intended for field engineers.
Organization
1 Changes in BSC6900 GSM Commissioning Guide
This describes the changes made in the BSC6900 GSM Commissioning Guide.
2 Prerequisites for Commissioning
To perform the BSC6900 commissioning, the status of the equipment and the network to becommissioned must meet the conditions described in this part, and the installation software,
license, and MML command scripts required for commissioning must be ready.
3 Commissioning Process
The BSC6900 commissioning involves verifying the equipment, updating the OMU database,
activating and verifying the license, loading the BSC6900 board software and data files,
verifying the interfaces, handling the alarms generated during commissioning, verifying the
services, and connecting the BSC6900 to the M2000.
4 Verifying the Equipment
The verifying of the equipment is the basis for commissioning the BSC6900. The verifying of the interfaces and services can be performed only after the equipment is verified. Equipment
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The BSC6900 commissioning involves verifying the equipment, updating the OMU database,
activating and verifying the license, loading the BSC6900 board software and data files,
verifying the interfaces, handling the alarms generated during commissioning, verif ying the
services, and connecting the BSC6900 to the M2000.
Procedure
Step 1 Verify the equipment by referring to 4 Verifying the Equipment.
1. Check the operating status of the hardware by referring to 4.1 Checking the Operating
Status of the Hardware.
2. Verify the OMU by referring to 4.2 Verifying the OMU.
3. Logging in to the BSC6900 through the LMT by referring to 4.3 Logging In to theBSC6900 Through the LMT.
Step 2 Update the OMU data by referring to 5 Updating the OMU Database.
Step 3 Activate and verify the license by referring to 6 Activating and Verifying the License.
Step 4 Load the BSC6900 board software and data files by referring to 7 Loading BSC6900 Board
Software and Data Files.
1. Generate the data file for loading by referring to 7.1 Generating the Data File for the
Loading.
2. Set the loading mode by referring to 7.2 Setting the Loading Mode.
3. Reset the BSC6900 boards by referring to 7.3 Resetting the BSC6900 Boards.4. Check the consistency of the version and the data by referring to 7.4 Checking the
Consistency of the Data and the Version.
Step 5 Verify GSM interfaces by referring to 8 Verifying GSM Interfaces.
1. Verify the Abis interface by referring to 8.1 Verifying the Abis Interface.
2. Verify the A interface by referring to 8.2 Verifying the A Interface.
3. Verify the Gb interface by referring to 8.3 Verifying the Gb Interface.
4. Optional: Verify the Ater interface by referring to 8.4 Verifying the Ater Interface
(required in BM/TC separated mode).
5. Optional: Verify the Pb interface by referring to 8.5 Verifying the Pb Interface (requiredif the BSC6900 is configured with an external PCU).
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Before verifying the equipment, ensure that the cabinet is powered on and operates normally.
Prerequisite
The BSC6900 cabinet has passed the power-on check.
Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the cabinet is powered on.
If... Then...
The cabinet is not powered on, Go to Step 2.
The cabinet is powered on, Go to Step 3.
Step 2 Power on the cabinet by referring to Powering On the Cabinet.
Step 3 Check the power supply to the cabinet components, as listed in Table 4-1. Ensure that the
hardware operates normally.
Table 4-1 Checklist of the power supply to the cabinet components
Component Normal LED Status
Board The green RUN LED on the board panel flashes every other
second.
Fan box The green STATUS LED on the panel of the fan box flashes
every other second after the subrack and independent fan
subrack are powered on.
Power monitoring
communication board
The green RUN LED on the board panel flashes every other
second and the ALM LED is also OFF.
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4.2 Verifying the OMU
This describes how to verify the OMU to enable the normal communication between the LMT
and the BSC6900. The OMU verifying involves installing the OMU application on site, checking
the operation status of the OMU and changing the external physical IP address.
Prerequisite
The software installation package of OMU application that is consistent with the version usedin the local office and the Records of OMU Software Installation Information are obtained.
Step 6 Install the OMU application in the active workspace by referring to Installing the OMU
Applications in the Active Workspace.
Step 7 Run the /etc/rc.d/omud start command to start the OMU application.
Step 8 Run the ps -afx command to check the operating status of the OMU.You can infer that the OMU is in normal state if the following OMU service processes exist in
the OMU active workspace directory\bin\bam\monitor: host_gate, ems_gate, authority,
After the external physical IP address is changed, the BSC6900 can be connected to the OM network of the
customer through the ETH0 or ETH1 port. In this case, the commissioning can be performed in a centralized
manner.
Step 13 Run the /etc/rc.d/omud start command to start the OMU application so that the modification
takes effect.
Step 14 Remotely log out of the Linux operating system by referring to Logging Out of the OMU.
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4.3 Logging In to the BSC6900 Through the LMT
Log in to the BSC6900 through the LMT, and enabling the normal communication between theLMT and the BSC6900. LMT verifying ensures the BSC6900 commissioning through the LMT.
l The network connection between the LMT and the OMU is established.
Context
JRE is a standard plug-in in Java operating environment. If JRE is not installed, a message is
displayed when the LMT is started. In this case, install JRE according to the prompt message
on the screen. If the JRE installed in the LMT PC is not of the latest version, a message is
displayed when the LMT is started, prompting you to update the JRE. In this case, it is
recommended that you uninstall the old version and then install the latest version.
WARNING
When the LMT application is running, do not change the LMT PC system time. Otherwise,severe errors may occur on the system. If you have to change the system time, stop all the LMT
applications first.
Procedure
Step 1 Check the configuration of the LMT PC and ensure that it meets the requirements.
1. Check the hardware configuration of the BSC6900 LMT PC to ensure that the requirements
described in Configuration Requirements of the LMT PC are satisfied.
2. Check the security settings of the Internet Explorer, ensure that the Java script is supported.
Step 2 Start the Internet Explorer, and then log in to the BSC6900 through the LMT.
1. Start the Internet Explorer. and then enter the external virtual IP address of the OMU of
the BSC6900 on the address bar. The log-in dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure
4-1.
Figure 4-1 BSC6900 log-in dialog box
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l The result file RUN_BATCHFILE_RESULT.txt is saved in the ftp folder in the OMU active
workspace directory.
l After the MML command script is executed, open the RUN_BATCHFILE_RESULT.txt file to
check whether there is any command fails to be executed. If yes, extract the commands that failto be executed to generate a new MML command script, correct the new script according to the
prompts, and then go to Step 4 to run the new script.
l Run the MML command script through GUI
1. Run the MML command SET CFGDATAINEFFECTIVE and do not specify any
parameter to set all the subracks to the ineffective mode.
2. Run the MML command RST DATA. A dialog box is displayed. Click OK to
initialize the BSC6900 configuration data in the OMU database. The Execution
succeeded message is displayed.
NOTE
If an Error dialog box showing Execution failed. Do you want to continue? is displayed during
the execution of the MML command script, you can infer that the MML command script is incorrect.
In this case, select Yes to all to ignore the error prompt. After the script is executed, extract the
commands that are fail to be executed to generate a new MML command script, correct the new
script, and then go to Step 4 to run the new script.
3. Click Batch on the LMT main page. The Batch tab page is displayed, as shown in
Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1 Batch tab page
4. Click Open.... The Open dialog box is displayed.
5. Select the prepared MML command data script. Click Open. The selected script is
displayed in the Batch tab page.
6. Click Set.... The dialog box for setting batch commands is displayed.
7. Set Sending Commands interval(s) to 0. Select Save Failed Commands, and then
set the save path of the unsuccessful commands. Click OK to complete the setting of the batch commands, as shown in Figure 5-2.
Step 1 Run the MML command SET LODCTRL, and then set Board Start Load Control to LFB
(Load from OMU and write flash). If the Execution succeeded message is displayed, the setting
of the BSC6900 loading modes is complete.
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7.3 Resetting the BSC6900 Boards
This describes how to load the BSC6900 board software and data files from the OMU installation
directory to the boards and make them take effect.
Prerequisite
l The data file for the Loading is generated.
l You have logged in to the BSC6900 through the LMT.
l All the subracks are powered on.
Context
The time for system resetting is different in different scenarios, as listed in Table 7-2.
Table 7-2 Time for system resetting in different scenarios
Work Mode Resetting Time Sequence for Resetting
Subracks
BM/TC combined, or
A over IP
The resetting time is less than
nine minutes in the maximum
configuration.
The subracks should be reset in
the following sequence: EPS ->
MPS.
BM/TC separate The resetting time is less than
fifteen minutes in the maximum
configuration.
The subracks should be reset in
the following sequence: remote
extension TCS-> remote main
TCS -> EPS -> MPS.
You can run the MML command LST SUBRACK and then check the parameters Subrack
Type and Remote TC Central to determine the resetting sequence.
Procedure
Step 1 Run the MML command RST SUBRACK , and then set Subrack No. to the number of the
subrack to be reset. A dialog is displayed, asking you whether to proceed. Click OK . The boards
in the subrack automatically load the BSC6900 board software and data files from the OMU.
Run this command repeatedly to reset all the subracks of the BSC6900.
NOTE
You can observe the loading process at the Progress tab page on the LMT main page. If this tab page is hidden,click Progress in the toolbar on the LMT main page.
If the value of NSVL State is Fault, check the transmission links by referring to 13.1
Checking the Transmission Link .
3. Run the MML command DSP GBIPROUTE to query the status of the IP connection
to be verified on the Gb interface.
Expected result: The value of State is Normal .
If the value of State is Faulty, run the MML command DSP IPRT to check whether
the route configuration on the Gb interface is correct.
4. Optional: Run the MML command LST NSE to query the NSE configuration
information.
5. Run the MML command DSP SIGBVC to query the SIGBVC status of the NSE to
be verified.
Expected result: The value of SIG BVC State is Normal.
NOTE
If the value of SIG BVC State is Fault, the SGSN may be configured with an NSE that has a different NSE ID.
6. Run the MML command DSP PTPBVC to query the PTPBVC status of the NSE to
be verified.
Expected result: The value of Service State is Normal.
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Postrequisite
Handling Suggestions to Exceptional NSVC Status
l If the value of NSVC Manage State is Unblock and the NSVC Service State is ActiveBlock , you can infer that the FR link that bears the NSVC is functional and that the NSVC
is blocked by the SGSN.
l If the value of NSVC Manage State is Block and the NSVC Service State is Active
Block , you can infer that the FR link that bears the NSVC is functional and that the NSVC
is blocked by the BSC6900 or by both the BSC6900 and the SGSN.
1. Run the MML command UBL NSVC to unblock the BSC6900.
2. Run the MML command DSP NSVC to query the status of the NSVC. If the value of
NSVC Service State is still Active Block , you can infer that the NSVC is blocked by
the SGSN.
l If the value of NSVC Service State is Deactive Block , the possible causes are as follows:– The NSVC ID and NSE ID of the NSVC on the BSC6900 are inconsistent with that on
the SGSN.
– The NSVC configured on the same BC at the SGSN is not the required one.
Handling Suggestions to Exceptional PTPBVC Service Status
1. If the value of PTPBVC Manage State is Block , run the MML command UBL
PTPBVC to unblock the PTPBVC, and then run the MML command DSP PTPBVC to
query the status of the PTPBVC. If the status remains abnormal, go to the next step.
2. Run the MML command RST PTPBVC to reset the PTPBVC, and then run the MML
command DSP PTPBVC to query the status of the PTPBVC. If the status remainsabnormal, go to the next step.
3. Run the MML command RST PSCELL to reset the cell corresponding to the exceptional
PTPBVC, and then run the MML command DSP PTPBVC to query the status of the
PTPBVC. If the status remains abnormal, go to the next step.
4. Run the MML command RST SIGBVC to reset the SIGBVC corresponding to the
exceptional PTPBVC, and then run the MML command DSP PTPBVC to query the statusof the PTPBVC. If the status remains abnormal, contact the Huawei Customer Service
Center by referring to Contact the Huawei Customer Service Center.
8.4 Verifying the Ater Interface
This describes how to verify the Ater interface when the BSC6900 is in BM/TC separated mode.
Prerequisite
l The BSC6900 has passed the commissioning.
l The MPS/EPS and the TCS are physically connected.
l The data configuration on the Ater interface is complete.
l The TCS is loaded and started.
l You have logged in to the BSC6900 through the LMT.
Procedure
Step 1 Optional: Run the MML command LST ATERE1T1 to query the configuration information
such as Ater connection path index and ID of BSC in TC Pool.
Step 2 Run the MML command DSP ATERTS to query whether the service paths on the Ater
connection channels are normal.
Expected result: The State of many timeslots is Idle, and there is no timeslot with the State of
Failure.
If the State of a timeslot is Failure, check the transmission links by referring to 13.1 Checking
the Transmission Link .
Step 3 Optional: If the TCS is configured remotely, run the MML command DSP ATERSL to query
whether the data configuration of the Ater signaling link is normal.
Expected result: The value of UsageStatus is Normal.
If the value of UsageStatus is Faulty, check the transmission links by referring to 13.1 Checking
the Transmission Link .
Step 4 Repeat Step 2 through Step 3 to verify whether the service channels on other Ater connection
paths are normal.
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8.5 Verifying the Pb Interface
If the BSC6900 is configured with an external PCU, Pb interface verification is needed.
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Logging in to the OMU remotely, run the ping command to check whether the network
between the BSC6900 and the router is operational. If the OMU can receive a response
packet from the router, go to Step 2.4. Otherwise, check that the OMU and the router are
properly connected.
4. Verify the configuration of the route from the BSC6900 to the M2000.Logging in to the OMU remotely, run the ping command to check whether the network
between the BSC6900 and the M2000 is operational. If the BSC6900 can receive a response
packet from the router, go to Step 3. Otherwise, check that the M2000 and the router are
properly connected.
Step 3 Create the BSC6900 on the M2000. For details, see the NE creating-related parts in M2000
documents.
CAUTION
l If a firewall exists between BSC6900 and M2000, ensure the communication ports
connecting the BSC6900 and M2000.
l For details on the ports connecting the BSC6900 and M2000, see 14.1 Communication
Ports Used by the BSC6900.
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Example
Table 11-1 describes how to configure the route between the BSC6900 and the M2000.
Table 11-1 Configuring the route from the BSC6900 to the M2000
Scenar
io
The IP address of the M2000 server is 10.11.100.23. The mask is 255.255.255.0.
The OMU is connected to the M2000 network segment through the router. The IP
address of the router is 172.121.139.10.
Action 1. Run the MML command ADD OMUIPRT.
l Set Destination Network Address to 10.11.100.23.
l Set Destination Address Mask to 255.255.255.0.
l Set Forward Route Address to 172.121.139.10.
2. Run the Telnet client, such as PuTTY, to log in to the OMU.3. Run the ping 172.121.139.10 command.
Channelized STM-1 transmission mode Checkg the status of the optical
port.
HDLC Check the status of the E1/T1
port.
FR Check the status of the E1/T1
port.
l Checking the status of the E1/T1 port
1. Run the MML command DSP E1T1 to query the status of the E1/T1 ports.
Expected result: The Port running state of the associated E1/T1 port is Port
available.
If the value of the Port running state is Port is down, see the 13.2 Unavailable E1/
T1 Port for troubleshooting.
l Checking the status of the FE/GE port
1. Run the MML command DSP ETHPORT to query the status of the Ethernet port.
Expected result: The value of Link Availablility Status is Available.
If either of the following cases occurs, see 13.3 Unavailable FE/GE Port for
troubleshooting.
– The value of Link Availablility Status is Unavailable.
– The value of Port state is Deactivated.
2. Optional: Check the connectivity of the gateway (mandatory in three-layer
networking).
(1) Run the MML command LST IPCHK to query the configuration of the gateway
connectivity check.
(2) Run the MML command STR IPCHK to start the gateway connectivity check.
NOTE
If the BFD function is supported by and enabled at the peer router, set Check type to SBFD.
Otherwise, set it to ARP.
(3) In the alarm tab page of the LMT, check whether the ALM-21346 IP Connectivity
Check Failure alarm is reported. If yes, clear the alarm as suggested.(4) To keep the gateway connectivity check, end this task; otherwise, run the MML
command STP IPCHK to stop the gateway connectivity check.
l Checking the status of the optical port
1. Run the MML command DSP OPT to query the status of the optical port.
Expected result: The value of Optical port state is Available.
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13.2 Unavailable E1/T1 PortThis describes how to handle the problem that the E1/T1 port is unavailable.
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When you run the MML command DSP E1T1 to check the status of E1/T1 ports, the Port
running state on the returned result shows Port is down.
Solutions
1. If the value of Port running state is Port is down, handle the problem as follows:
l When electrical ports serve as the bearers, perform loopback test on the faulty E1/T1
ports. For details, see 13.6 Performing the Loopback Test on the E1/T1 Port.
l When optical ports serve as the bearers, perform group loopback test on the faulty optical
ports. For details, see 13.7 Performing the Loopback Test on the Optical Port.
2. Check whether the following alarms are listed in the alarm tab page of the LMT. If any of
the alarms exist, handle them according to the suggestions in the online help.
l ALM-21201 E1/T1 Signal Loss
l
ALM-21202 E1/T1 Frame out of Synchronizationl ALM-21203 E1/T1 Remote Alarm Indication
l ALM-21205 E1/T1 Multiframe out of Synchronization
NOTE
When you run the MML command DSP E1T1 to check the E1/T1 port status, the value of Is this
E1/T1 occupied may be set to NO. In such a case, if the ALM-21201 E1/T1 Signal Loss exists, the
link is still operational.
13.3 Unavailable FE/GE Port
This describes how to handle the problem that the FE/GE port is unavailable.
Symptoms
When you run the MML command DSP ETHPORT to check the status of the FE/GE port, any
of the following situation exists:
l The value of Link Availablility Status is Unavailable.
l The value of Port state is Deactivated.
Solutions
1. If the value of Link Availablility Status is Unavailable, check the connection of theEthernet cable and check whether the peer Ethernet port is enabled. See the online help for
the handling suggestions of the alarm.
2. If the value of Port state is Deactivated, run the MML command ACT ETHPORT to
activate the FE/GE port.
13.4 IP Connection Setup FailureThis describes how to handle the failures during IP connection setup.
Symptoms
During IP connection setup, the IP link fails to be established.