MIXED MODE IN MULTISTANDARD RBS
Sep 25, 2015
MIXED MODE IN MULTISTANDARD RBS
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Content
Overview Release Plan Release Compatibility Ordering Information MSMM Feature Presentation
Synchronization Carrier and Power Configurations Radio Building Blocks Configuration Examples Operation and Maintenance
Field Experience
MIXED MODE IN MULTISTANDARD RBS OVERVIEW
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SINGLE AND MULTISTANDARD Rbs
MultistandardSingle Mode
(MSSM)
Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS
(MSMM)
Single Standard
Radio standard ARadio standard BRadio standard C
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MSR single mode
MSRmixed mode
Capex and opex efficiency with mixed mode radio
Benefits Increased utilization of Multistandard Radio Units (RUS) Reduced number of antennas Efficient traffic migration
Std A+BStd A Std B
Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS
Multistandard, single mode
RUS RUS RUS
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IDL1
DUW
DUWEth
DUG20
DULEth
E1s
DUG20 E1s
S
I
U
GPS Out
GPS Out
MULTISTANDARD MIXED MODELIVE ON AIR
2100 MHz
3*2 WCDMA, 40 W/carrier
900E MHz
3*1 WCDMA, 40W/carrier
3*2 GSM, 20W/TRX
RUS2100
RUS900E
RUS1800S I U
D
U
G
D
U
W
D U W
D
U
L
RUS
RUS 01 80W
RUS RUS
ONE PIPE
DUG
1800 MHz
3*1 LTE MIMO 10 MHz, 40 W
3*2 GSM, 20 W/TRX
Release plan
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Indicative RELEASE planMSMM WITH R/RUS X1
R/RUS 01 B8 : GA MM G+W: Passed GA MM G+L: Q3 2013
R/RUS 01 B3: GA MM G+L: Passed
R/RUS 01 B1: GA MM W+L: Q3 2013
R/RUS 01 B2: GA MM G+W: 2013-03-20
RUS 01 B2: GA MM W+L: Q3 2013
RUS 01 B4: GA MM W+L, 80W HW: 2013-03-20 GA MM W+L, 60W HW: 2013-04-24
R/RUS 01 B5: GA MM G+W: Passed
RUS 01 B5: GA MM W+L: Q3 2013
RRUS 11 B1: GA MM W+L: Q3 2013
RRUS 11 B2: GA MM W+L: Q3 2013
RRUS 11 B4: GA MM W+L, 80W HW: Passed GA MM W+L, 60W HW: 2013-04-24
RRUS 11 B5: GA MM W+L: Q3 2013
MM = Mixed mode.
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Indicative RBS SW Release requirementsMSMM WITH R/RUS X1
R/RUS 01 B8 : G12A_2 + W12A GA G13A_1 + L13A CP-xx
R/RUS 01 B3: G12A_2 + L12A ICP-6
R/RUS 01 B1: W12B CP2 IP4 + L12B IP10 (prel)
R/RUS 01 B2: G12A_2 + W12A CP-xx
RUS 01 B2: W13A CP-xx + L13A CP-xx
RUS 01 B4: W12B CP2 IP4 + L12B IP10
R/RUS 01 B5: G12A_2 + W12A GA
RUS 01 B5: W13A CP-xx + W13A CP-xx
RRUS 11 B1: W12B CP2 IP4 + L12B IP10 (prel)
RRUS 11 B2: W13A CP-xx + L13A CP-xx
RRUS 11 B4: W12B CP2 IP4 + L12B IP10
RRUS 11 B5: W13A CP-xx + W13A CP-xx
CP-xx = Correction Package number pending completion of Radio Performance Verification
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Indicative RELEASE planMSMM WITH R/RUS X2
RUS 02 B8: GA MM G+W: Passed GA MM G+L, W+L: Q4 2013
RUS 02 B3: GA MM G+L: Passed
RUS 02 B1: GA MM W+L: 2013-03-20
RUS 02 B2: GA MM G+W, G+L, W+L: 2013-06-28
RUS 02 B5: GA MM G+W, G+L, W+L: Q4 2013
RRUS 12 B8: GA MM G+W: Passed GA MM G+L, W+L: Q1 2014
RRUS 12 B3: GA MM G+L: Passed
RRUS 12 B1: GA MM W+L: 2013-04-30
RRUS 12 B2: GA MM G+W, G+L, W+L: 2013-06-28
RRUS 12 B4: GA MM W+L: Q3 2013
RRUS 12 B5: GA MM G+W, G+L, W+L: Q3 2013
MM = Mixed mode.
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Indicative RBS SW release requirementsMSMM WITH R/RUS X2
RUS 02 B8: G13A_1 + W12B CP2 IP4 G13A_1 + L13A CP-xx W13A CP-xx + L13A CP-xx
RUS 02 B3: G13A_1 + L12B IP-10
RUS 02 B1: W12B CP2 IP4 + L12B IP10 (prel)
RUS 02 B2: G13A_1 + W12B CP-xx G13A_1 + L12B CP-xx W12B CP-xx + L12B CP-xx
RUS 02 B5: G13A_1 + W12B CP-xx G13A_1 + L12B CP-xx W12B CP-xx + L12B CP-xx
RRUS 12 B8: G13A_1 + W12B CP2 IP4 G13A_1 + L13A CP-xx W13A CP-xx + L13A CP-xx
RRUS 12 B3: G13A_1 + L12B IP-10
RRUS 12 B1: W12B CP2 IP4 + L12B IP10 (prel)
RRUS 12 B2: G13A_1 + W12B CP-xx G13A_1 + L12B CP-xx W12B CP-xx + L112B CP-xx
RRUS 12 B4: W12B CP-xx + L112B CP-xx
RRUS 12 B5: G13A_1 + W12B CP-xx G13A_1 + L12B CP-xx W12B CP-xx + L12B CP-xx
CP-xx = Correction Package number pending completion of Radio Performance Verification
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RELEASE plan Configuration options 1(2)
PCM as Backup Synchronization for GSM (released) BTS G12B (this release has been replaced by BTS G13A_1)
GPS02 as MSMM Synchronization source (released) BTS G13A_1 W12B CP2 IP4 L12B IP10
MSMM configurations with DUS (released) L12B IP10
Universal RBB WL13A G13B
MSMM with Dual DUW (release pending first live activation) GPS Out from primary and secondary DUW W12B CP2 IP4 BTS G13A_1 L12B IP10
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RELEASE planConfiguration options 2(2)
MSMM with Dual DUL (planned March 2013) GPS Out from primary and secondary DUL L12B CP-xx BTS G13A_1
MSMM with Dual DUS (planned Q2 2013) GPS Out from primary and secondary DUS L13B BTS G13A_1
Cascading of Mixed Mode RUS with Single Mode RUS (planned Q2 2013)
GWL13B MSMM in AIR (planned Q2 2013)
GWL13B
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release compatibility principles Multistandard Mixed Mode (MSMM)
EOM and EOS dates for MSMM in a certain RAN release combination is determined by the earliest RAN EOM and EOS date according to the GSM/LTE/WCDMA RAN Life Cycle Roadmaps
After the MSMM EOM date for a certain RAN release combination, new RAN correction packages do not support MSMM in that release combination
Example: G12B EOM Dec 2013 W13A EOM June 2014 EOM date for MSMM config with BTS G12B + RBS W13A Dec 2013 W13A correction packages between Dec 2013 and June 2014 do not support BTS G12B + RBS
W13A MSMM configurations Depending on market deployment per release combination, EOM/EOS dates can be set
to earlier dates Note that the MSMM release compatibility principles concerns compatibility between
GSM BTS SW, WCDMA RBS SW and LTE RAN SW in MSMM RNC-RBS, BSC-BTS and OSS-RC compatibility according to RAN internal compatibility
statements
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MSMM, EOM dates per release combination BASED on 18 months RAN release maintenance
Versions(GSM BTS/WCDMA RBS/LTE RAN SW)
G12A_x G12B G13A W12A W12B W13A W13B L12A L12B L13A L13B
G12A_x N.A N.A N.A. June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
G12B N.A. N.A N.A June 2013
Dec 2013
Dec 2013
Dec 2013
June 2013
Dec 2013
Dec 2013
Dec 2013
G13A N.A. N.A. N.A June 2013
Dec 2013
June 2014
June 2014
June 2013
Dec 2013
June 2014
June 2014
G13B N.A. N.A. N.A June 2013
Dec 2013
June 2014
Dec 2014
June 2013
Dec 2013
June 2014
Dec 2014
W12A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
W12B N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A Dec 2013
Dec 2013
Dec 2013
W13A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A Dec 2013
June 2014
June 2014
W13B N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A Dec 2013
June 2014
Dec 2014
L12A N.A N.A N.A N.A
L12B N.A N.A N.A N.A
L13A N.A N.A N.A N.A
L13B N.A N.A N.A N.A
ORDERING INFORMATION
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FAJ 121 1553 Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS (WCDMA)FAJ 121 1554 Absolute Time Synch (when GPS02 is used)
FAJ 121 0906 Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS (LTE)
Ordering information 1(2)RAN feature requirements
FAJ 121 0816 Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS (GSM)FAJ 122 081 Synchronized Radio NetworksRecommended features for optimal GSM performance:Dynamic BTS Power ControlDynamic MS Power ControlDTX DownlinkDTX UplinkReduced Power Level After Handover GPRS/EGPRS Dynamic MS Power ControlPS Downlink Power Control
WCDMALTEGSM
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ORDERING INFORMATION 2(2)HW and hwac requirements Power HWAC ordered and handled per RAN. Two WCDMA+GSM configuration examples with 1 WCDMA carrier and 2 GSM TRX:
1*20 W + 2*20 W and 1*30 W + 2*15 W:
Mixed Mode available as an option in RBS 6000 Expansion Packages HW specific to Mixed Mode configurations
GPS Out cable: RPM 113 6127/x000 (max 15 meters) Other GSM/WCDMA/LTE HWAC handled as in Single Mode
0-20 W
20 W
0-20 W
20 W
Power HWAC 20-40 W
20 W
0-20 W
15 W
0-20 WPower HWAC 20-40 W
30 W
Power HWAC 20-40 W
15 W
Msmm feature presentation
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overview Existing O&M applications re-used for O&M of Mixed Mode sites Separate OSS-RC per RAN or Common OSS-RC supported To handle two independent RANs, the RUS SW is made multi-client capable
AntennaSystem
DUW
DUG
GPS Out
RUSCPRI
OMT
BSC
RNC
RUS
RUS
Support System
EMOSS-RC
Iub
Abis
Mub
NMS
Mu
Mur
NTP
SYNCHRONIZATION OF DIGITAL UNITS
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Synchronization overview
Synchronization between DUs required due to strict timing requirements on CPRI
Synchronization between DUs provided with two options: From a GPS02 receiver
2 DUs can be synchronized Using a synthesized GPS signal GPS Out
1 DUW or DUL/DUS can synchronize 1 DUG 1 DUW can synchronize 1 DUL/DUS In Dual DUW configurations 2 DUG/DUS can be synchronized
The RUS uses the DU connected to the CPRI Port 1 as the timing reference
If the RUS detects that port 1 is not usable while 2 is, port 2 is used instead
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DU-DU SynchronizationGPS Out and Gps02
DUW/DUL/DUS
DUG
GPS Out RUS
Synch Ref*CPRI
1
2
DUW/DUL/DUS
DUG
RUS
CPRI1
2
RUS
DUW
DUL/DUS
RUS
CPRI1
2
RUSGPS02Receiver
GPS02Receiver
DUW
DUL/DUS
GPS Out RUS
Synch Ref*CPRI
1
2
*Synch Ref may be any synchronization source supported by Primary DU
PCM Synch
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Holdover handling
If Synch Ref is lost DUW/DUL enters holdover
DUG receives GPS Out signal during the whole DUW/DUL Holdover time, no traffic impact
If GPS Out signal is lost GSM hold over time is two hours
(1 hour in BTS G12A_2) PCM is used as backup (BTS
G13A_1)
DUW/DUL
DUG
GPS Out RUS
Synch RefCPRI
1
2
DUW/DUL
DUG
RUS
CPRI1
2
RUSGPS02Receiver
If GPS 02 signal is lost Synchronization mismatch
between RUS port 1 and 2 after typically 5-15 minutes
Traffic disturbance for secondary DU
PCM Synch
CARRIER AND POWER CONFIGURATIONS
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CARRIER CONFIGURATIONS (r)rus01 AND RRUS11
Mixed mode GSM and WCDMA3 carriers GSM + 1 carrier WCDMA2 carriers GSM + 2 carriers WCDMA1 carriers GSM + 3 carriers WCDMA
Mixed mode WCMDA and LTE3 carriers WCDMA + 1 carrier LTE 5 MHz2 carriers WCDMA + 1 carrier LTE 10 MHz2 carriers WCDMA + 2 carriers LTE 5 MHz1 carrier WCDMA + 1 carrier LTE 15 MHz1 carrier WCDMA + 3 carriers LTE 5 MHz
Mixed mode GSM and LTE3 carriers GSM + 1 carrier LTE 5 MHz2 carriers GSM + 1 carrier LTE 10 MHz2 carriers GSM + 2 carriers LTE 5 MHz1 carrier GSM + 1 carrier LTE 15 MHz1 carrier GSM + 3 carriers LTE 5 MHz
See LTE RAN roadmap for dual/triple carrier support
RRUS11 supported by W+L only
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CARRIER CONFIGURATIONS (R)RUS02 and RRUS12
Mixed mode GSM and WCDMA7 carriers GSM + 1 carrier WCDMA6 carriers GSM + 2 carriers WCDMA5 carriers GSM + 3 carriers WCDMA4 carriers GSM + 4 carriers WCDMA
Mixed mode WCMDA and LTE3 carriers WCDMA + 1 carrier LTE 5 MHz2 carriers WCDMA + 1 carrier LTE 10 MHz2 carriers WCDMA + 2 carriers LTE 5 MHz1 carriers WCDMA + 1 carrier LTE 15 MHz1 carriers WCDMA + 3 carriers LTE 5 MHz
Mixed mode GSM and LTE7 carriers GSM + 1 carrier LTE 5 MHz6 carriers GSM + 1 carrier LTE 10 MHz6 carriers GSM + 2 carriers LTE 5 MHz5 carriers GSM + 1 carrier LTE 15 MHz5 carriers GSM + 3 carrier LTE 5 MHz4 carriers GSM + 1 carrier LTE 20 MHz4 carriers GSM + 4 carriers LTE 5 MHz
See LTE RAN roadmap for dual/triple carrier support
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CARRIER CONFIGURATIONS IN MIXED MODE FOR (r)RUS x2Capability of one (R)RUS x2
21 43 65 87
10/15/20 MHz LTE uses the capacity
of 2, 3 or 4 carriers of 5 MHz
4 carriers can only be configured as one GSM
carrier each
4 carriers can be configured as GSM carrier or 1.4, 3.0 or 5.0 MHz LTE carrier or 1 WCMDA
carrier each
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flexible power configurations Output Power for each RAN is allocated independently of
each other If the total configured output power exceeds the RUS
capability the configuration will be rejected by the RUS Maximum 6 dB difference between GSM carrier output
power and WCDMA/LTE output power HW specific output power limitations described in CPI
(RBS Configurations, 24/1551-LZA 701 6001*)
*RUS02/RRUS12 information not complete, planned for CPI in March
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Feature recommendations
To optimize EDGE performance, the following GSM features are strongly recommended
Dynamic BTS Power Control, DTX DL, Reduced Power Level After Handover
Voice output power is then reduced to an optimum level, leaving maximum power for EDGE
PS Downlink Power Control recommended to reduce GPRS/EDGE output power
RADIO BUILDING BLOCKS
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msmm Radio Building Blocks 1(2)
RBB 12 2a
Data 1
RX
TXRF A
RF B
RXA I/O
RXA Out
TX A / RX A
RX B
1
Data 2
RXB I/O
1
2
(R)RUS01 and RUS02
RBB 22 4b
Data 1
RX
TXRF A
RF B
RXA I/O
RXA Out
Data 1
RX
TXRF A
RF B
RXA I/O
RXA Out
TX A / RX A
TX B / RX B
1
2
Data 2
RXB I/O
Data 2
RXB I/O
1
2
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(R)RUS01 and RUS02
RBB12_2A (with 2 CPRI, used for 1 TX & 2 RX Diversity) RBB22_4B (with 4 CPRI and analog RX cross connect)
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MSMM Radio Building Blocks 2(2) RBB22_2C (with 2 CPRI, used for 2 TX & 2 RX Diversity) RBB42_4A (with 4 CPRI and analog RX cross connect)
Data 2
Data 1 TX
RF A
RF B
RXA I/O
RXA Out
RXB I/ORX
TX A / RX A
TX B / RX B
1
RRUS11 and RRUS12
RBB22_2CData 1
RX
TX
RF A
RF B
RXA I/O
RXA Out
TX A / RX A
TX B
1
RXB I/O
Data 2
Data 1
RX
TX
RF A
RF B
RXA I/O
RXA Out
TX C / RX C
TX D
2
RXB I/O
Data 2
/
RRUS11 and RRUS12
RBB42_4A
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Universal RBB (wl13a AND g13b)
RBB concept changed to make the RBBs not specific to Single or Mixed Mode
Defined by operator: RUS data port to use (DATA 1 or 2) Single Mode / Mixed Mode
Applicable to GSM, WCDMA and LTE Possible to pre-install WCDMA/LTE before going live on
Multistandard Mixed Mixed Mode sites WCDMA/LTE pre-cabling
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Universal RBBExample: RBB12_2A replacement
STD1
STD2
STD2
STD1
RBB 12 2a
RBB 12 1a
RBB 12 1a
DATA 1
DATA 2
DATA 1
DATA 2
Existing RBBs for Mixed Mode (RBB12_2A above) are replaced by RBBs that are applicable to both Single Mode and Mixed Mode (RBB12_1A above)
Configuration examples
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GSM+WCDMA(R)RUS01
DUW
DUG
GPS Out
SynchRef RUS x2 B8
RUS x2 B8RUS 01 B8 3*1-2 WCDMA Carriers
(pre-coder supported)3*1-4 GSM TRX
RUS x2 B8RUS x2 B8
RUS 01 B8
PCM Synch
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GSM+WCDMAGSM+LTE(R)RUS01
DUW
DUG
GPS Out
SynchRef
CPRI
DUL
DUW
IDL
RUS x2 B8
RUS 01 B3
RUS 01 B1RUS 01 B1
RUS 01 B1
RUS x2 B8RUS 01 B8
RUS 01 B3RUS 01 B3
3*2 WCDMA Carriers
3*1-2 WCDMA Carriers3*1-3 GSM TRX
3*1-3 GSM TRX
3*5-15 MHz LTE MIMOSynchRef
DUG
GPS Out
RUS 01 B3RUS 01 B3
RUS 01 B3
PCM Synch
PCM Synch
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GSM+WCDMA, GSM+LTERRUS12
DUW
DUG
GPS Out
SynchRef
CPRI
DUL
DUW
IDL
RUS x2 B8
RUS 01 B3
RUS 01 B1RUS 01 B1
RRUS 11 B1
RUS x2 B8RRUS 12 B8
RUS 01 B3RRUS 12 B3
3*2 WCDMA Carriers
3*2 WCDMA Carriers3*4 GSM TRX
3*4 GSM TRX
3*20 MHz LTE MIMOSynchRef
DUG
GPS Out
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LTE MIMO and WCDMA Pre-coder(R)RUS01
DUW
DUG
GPS Out
SynchRef
CPRI
DUL
DUW
IDL
RUS 01 B1
RUS 01 B1RUS 01 B1
RUS 01 B1
RUS 01 B1RUS 01 B1
3*3 WCDMA Carriers (pre-coder supported)3*5 MHz LTE MIMO
DUW
DUG
GPS Out
SynchRef
DUL
DUW
IDL
RUS 01 B1RUS 01 B1RRUS 11 B1
3*3 WCDMA Carriers (pre-coder supported)3*5 MHz LTE MIMO
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GSM Multi band cell with >1 DUG
DUW
DUG
GPS Out RUS 01 B8
Synch Ref
DUG
ESB
RUS 01 B3
DUW
IDL
RUS 01 B1 3*2 WCDMA Carriers
3*1 WCDMA Carriers3*3 GSM TRX B8
3*4 GSM TRX B3
RUS 01 B1RUS 01 B1
RUS 01 B8RUS 01 B8
RUS 01 B3RUS 01 B3
CPRI
PCM Synch
PCM Synch
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GSM up to 3*7 TRX (R)RUS01
DUW
DUG
GPS Out RUS 01 B8
Synch Ref
DUG
ESB
RUS 01 B3
DUW
IDL
RUS 01 B1 3*2 WCDMA Carriers
3*1 WCDMA CarriersRBB11_1A3*3 GSM TRX B8RBB11_1B
3*4 GSM TRX B8RBB11_1A
RUS 01 B1RUS 01 B1
RUS 01 B8RUS 01 B8
RUS 01 B3RUS 01 B8
CPRI
PCM Synch
PCM Synch
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2 MSMM combinations, 1 DUGGPS Out from primary and secondary DUW
pDUW
DUG
GPS Out
SynchRef
CPRI
DUL
sDUW
IDL
GPS Out
RUS 01 B8
RUS 01 B3
RUS 01 B1RUS 01 B1
RUS 01 B1
RUS 01 B8RUS 01 B8
RUS 01 B3RUS 01 B3
RUS 01 B3RUS 01 B3
RUS 01 B3
3*2 WCDMA Carriers
3*1 WCDMA Carriers3*2 GSM TRX B8
3*1-2 GSM TRX B3RBB11_1B3*10-15 MHz LTE MIMORBB22_2B
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(R)RUSx2 configurationsGPS Out from primary and secondary DUW
pDUW
DUG
GPS Out RUS 01 B8
Synch Ref
DUG
sDUW
IDL
RUS 01 B1 3*2 WCDMA Carriers
3*2 WCDMA Carriers B83*6 GSM TRX B83*6 GSM TRX B3Multi Band Cell
RUS 01 B1RRUS 11 B1
RUS x2 B8
CPRI
RUS x2 B8
RUS x2 B8GPS Out
RUS x2 B3
RUS x2 B3RUS x2 B3
DUG
ESB
Multi Band Cell 3
Multi Band Cell 1 and 2
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o CPRI: Optical
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RRUS11 B20
Data1
RUS02 B3
Data1
Data2
RUS02 B3
Data1
Data2
RUS02 B3
Data1
Data2
DUL20Data1 Data1
Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 3
RUS02 B3
Data1
Data2
RUS02 B3
Data1
Data2
RUS02 B3
Data1
Data2Sec
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Sect
or 2
Sect
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RRUS11 B20 RRUS11 B20
Cascading Of Mixed MODE RUS and single Mode RUS, x13B
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RU cascading configurations with
L+LG (see picture) or L+LW
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AIR 21 B2A/B4P AIR 21 B2A/B4P
DUG
A B C D E F
ARU
S2 B
2D
ata
1D
ata
2
Dat
a 1
Dat
a 2
Dat
a 1
Dat
a 2
ARU
S1 B
2
ARU
S2 B
2
A B C D E F
DUW
RXTX1RX
Dat
a 1
Dat
a 2
ARU
S1 B
2
TX2RX
Dat
a 1
Dat
a 2
ARU
S2 B
2
RXRXTX1RX
Dat
a 1
Dat
a 2
ARU
S1 B
2
RXTX2RX
TX1RX RXRX
TX2RX
Sector APCS 1900
Sector BPCS 1900
Sector CPCS 1900
GPS
GPS
CPRI Legend
Internal -Mixed W+G
GSMWCDMA
AIR 21 B2A/B4P
ARUS / PA Configs
TX1 TX2
30W+30W
1
2 10W10W
1A1B10W 10W
20W 2
Mixed Mode AIR-21, x13B
Configurations with W+WG (see picture),
G+GW, L+LW or L+LG
GPSOut
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Software Management
The RUS SW is common to both RANs An upgrade of RUS SW causes a restart of the RUS
In GPS Out configurations a cold restart of DUW/DUL causes a restart of the DUG
In GPS Out configurations a cold restart of DUW causes a restart of the DUL
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Setting up Mixed Mode in OMT The GSM BTS is configured for Mixed Mode using OMT
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IDB Information in OMT
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Example BSC Configuration(4 GSM TRX in RBB 22_4B)
! Define needed MCTRs -> One per MCPA that is one per RUS01 ;RXMOI:MO=RXOMCTR-338-0,MAXPWR=46,MAXTRX=2,TXMPWR=AUTO,MIXEDMODE=ON; ! Assume 43 dBm 20 W per TRX -> 46 dBmRXMOI:MO=RXOMCTR-338-1,MAXPWR=46,MAXTRX=2,TXMPWR=AUTO,MIXEDMODE=ON; ! Assume 43 dBm 20 W per TRX -> 46 dBm
! Map TRXs to MCTRs ;RXMOC:MO=RXOTRX-338-0,MCTRI=0; ! Map TRX 0 in TG to MCTR 0 in TGRXMOC:MO=RXOTRX-338-1,MCTRI=0; ! Map TRX 1 in TG to MCTR 0 in TGRXMOC:MO=RXOTRX-338-2,MCTRI=1; ! Map TRX 2 in TG to MCTR 1 in TGRXMOC:MO=RXOTRX-338-3,MCTRI=1; ! Map TRX 3 in TG to MCTR 1 in TG
! Other needed TG settings for mixed mode ;RXMOC:MO=RXOTF-338,SYNCSRC=INTE,FSOFFSET=0;
Define one sector for mixed mode using RBB22_4B having 2 TRXs per RU.
DUGRUS01
RUS01
TRX 0
TRX 1
TRX 2
TRX 3MCTR 1
MCTR 0
Part of RBS Physical Model Part of GSM TG Modell
Corresponds to
Example of needed BSC configuration changes for the sector
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Setting up Mixed Mode in BEM
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Mixed Mode in OSS Common Explorer (CEX)
In the MSR Tab cabinet details are shown. If the node is managed by the current OSS the connection status is
shown
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Mixed Mode in OSS SMO
RS0005#0: Configured for Mixed Mode
RS0005#1: Configured for Single Mode
The shared icon( ) refer to a Mixed Mode RUS
FIELD EXPERIENCE
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Summary of live network resultsGSM+WCDMAGSM+LTE
GSM, WCDMA and LTE Key Performance Indicators have been monitored, e.g.
Speech Quality Speech Drop Call Rate Traffic Volume Packet Data Performance Handover Performance
All KPIs show good results Activation of Mixed Mode had no negative impact on end-user performance In traffic situations with high load, some impact may be experienced for
EDGE packet data throughput
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More 3g CAPACITY through traffic migration 28% increase in the share of 3G
voice traffic in three weeks
Enabled by GSM and WCDMA mixed-mode at 900 band
Migrates traffic from GSM to WCDMA
Speech quality maintained in both domains
More spectrum and capacity for WCDMA
Higher smartphone user-experience through continuous 3G access
900Mhz
2100Mhz
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Double Ps traffic volume
PS traffic volume doubled in three months Increased usage of service = increase customer satisfaction Capture more revenue from capped monthly subscriptions Enabled by:
Wider MBB coverage through 900MHz MBB capacity increase through a new 2100MHz carrier High IP backhaul capacity
Tran
sfer
red
meg
abits
per
24h
Optimization900M2nd carrierIP Transmission
x2
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higher mbb experience40% higher PS throughput for user Faster web surfing, emails and
downloads. Higher streaming quality More convenient remote working Enabled by:
Wider coverage through 900MHz MBB capacity increase through a
new 2100MHz carrier Parameter optimization
60% lower PS call drop rate Uninterrupted web surfing,
downloading and streaming Enabled by:
Wider coverage through 900MHz MBB capacity increase through a
new 2100MHz carrier Parameter optimization
Average bandwidth per user (kbps)
PS drop call rate %
900Mhz2nd carrier Optimization
+40%
-60%
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Smartphone optimized RAN delivers also higher voice experience60% longer hold time before drop Increases end-user satisfaction and
adds revenue through longer MHT High voice quality over IP backhaul Enabled by:
Wider MBB coverage at 900MHz MBB capacity increase through a
new 2100MHz carrier Parameter optimization
35% lower speech drop call rate Increases end-user satisfaction and
adds revenue through longer MHT High voice quality over IP backhaul Enabled by:
Wider MBB coverage through 900MHz MBB capacity increase through a new
2100MHz carrier Parameter optimization
Minutes/Erlang
+60%
-35%
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MSMM REFERENCES
Technical Sales Support: Anders Sderlund CPI
User Description: Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS (found in G/W/L) RBS Configurations (chapter Mixed Mode) MCPA Guideline (found under GSM)
Prodcat under RBS6000: Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS RAN Sales Support Site: Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS ERICOLL: MSMM - Feature Deployment and Support Online course GCH Centra session 3GPP 37.104 Multi-standard radio requirements
MIXED MODE IN MULTISTANDARD RBSContentMIXED MODE IN MULTISTANDARD RBS OVERVIEWSINGLE AND MULTISTANDARD RbsCapex and opex efficiency with mixed mode radioMULTISTANDARD MIXED MODELIVE ON AIRRelease planIndicative RELEASE planIndicative RBS SW Release requirementsIndicative RELEASE planIndicative RBS SW release requirementsRELEASE plan Configuration options 1(2)RELEASE planConfiguration options 2(2)release compatibility principles Multistandard Mixed Mode (MSMM)MSMM, EOM dates per release combination BASED on 18 months RAN release maintenanceORDERING INFORMATIONOrdering information 1(2)RAN feature requirementsORDERING INFORMATION 2(2)HW and hwac requirementsMsmm feature presentationoverviewSYNCHRONIZATION OF DIGITAL UNITS Synchronization overviewDU-DU SynchronizationGPS Out and Gps02Holdover handlingCARRIER AND POWER CONFIGURATIONSCARRIER CONFIGURATIONS (r)rus01 AND RRUS11CARRIER CONFIGURATIONS (R)RUS02 and RRUS12CARRIER CONFIGURATIONS IN MIXED MODE FOR (r)RUS x2flexible power configurationsFeature recommendationsRADIO BUILDING BLOCKSmsmm Radio Building Blocks 1(2)MSMM Radio Building Blocks 2(2)Universal RBB (wl13a AND g13b)Universal RBBExample: RBB12_2A replacementConfiguration examplesGSM+WCDMA(R)RUS01GSM+WCDMAGSM+LTE(R)RUS01GSM+WCDMA, GSM+LTERRUS12LTE MIMO and WCDMA Pre-coder(R)RUS01GSM Multi band cell with >1 DUGGSM up to 3*7 TRX (R)RUS012 MSMM combinations, 1 DUGGPS Out from primary and secondary DUW(R)RUSx2 configurationsGPS Out from primary and secondary DUW Slide Number 45Mixed Mode AIR-21, x13B OPERATION AND MAINTENANCESoftware ManagementSetting up Mixed Mode in OMTIDB Information in OMTSlide Number 51Setting up Mixed Mode in BEMMixed Mode in OSS Common Explorer (CEX)Mixed Mode in OSS SMOFIELD EXPERIENCESummary of live network resultsGSM+WCDMAGSM+LTEMore 3g CAPACITY through traffic migration Double Ps traffic volumehigher mbb experienceSmartphone optimized RAN delivers also higher voice experienceMSMM REFERENCESSlide Number 62