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GSM Multi-mode Feature Description
Contents
Contents
1 Multi-mode Evolution .................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 GSM Multi-mode Basic Features ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 MRFD-210001 Multi-mode BS Common CPRI Interface(GBTS) ........................................................................... 1
1.1.1.1 GBTS and NodeB Common CPRI Interface .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 MRFD-210002 Multi-mode BS RRU/RFU star-connection with separate CPRI Interface(GBTS) .......................... 2
1.1.2.1 GBTS and NodeB RRU/RFU star-connection with separate CPRI Interface ......................................................... 3
1.1.2.2 GBTS and eNodeB RRU/RFU star-connection with separate CPRI Interface ....................................................... 4
1.2 Easy Refarming ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.1 MRFD-211801 Multi-mode Dynamic Power Sharing(GSM) .................................................................................... 6
1.2.1.1 GSM and UMTS Dynamic Power Sharing ............................................................................................................. 6
1.2.2 MRFD-211802 GSM and UMTS Dynamic Spectrum Sharing(GSM) ...................................................................... 8
1.2.3 MRFD-211803 Dynamic MA for GU Dynamic Spectrum Sharing(GSM) ............................................................. 10
1.2.4 MRFD-211804 GSM Power Control on Interference Frequency for GU Small Frequency gap(GSM) .................. 12
1.2.5 MRFD-211703 2.0MHz Central Frequency point separation between GSM and UMTS mode(GSM) .................. 14
1.2.5.1 GSM and UMTS 2.0MHz Central Frequency point separation ............................................................................ 14
1.2.6 MRFD-211806 GSM and LTE Dynamic Power Sharing(GSM) ............................................................................. 16
1.2.7 MRFD-090201 GSM and LTE FDD Dynamic Spectrum Sharing(GSM) ............................................................... 18
1.3 SingleSite .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
1.3.1 MRFD-211501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side(GBTS) .......................................................... 22
1.3.1.1 IP-based Dual-Mode Co-Transmission between BTS and NodeB ....................................................................... 22
1.3.1.2 IP-Based Dual-Mode Co-Transmission between GBTS and eNodeB .................................................................. 25
1.3.1.3 IP-based Triple-Mode Co-Transmission Among BTS, NodeB, and eNodeB ....................................................... 28
1.3.2 MRFD-211504 TDM-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission via Backplane on BS side(GBTS) ............................. 30
1.3.2.1 TDM-Based GBTS and NodeB Co-Transmission via Backplane......................................................................... 31
1.3.3 MRFD-211505 Bandwidth sharing of MBTS Multi-mode Co-Transmission(GBTS) ............................................. 32
1.3.3.1 Bandwidth sharing of GBTS and NodeB Co-Transmission ................................................................................. 32
1.3.3.2 Bandwidth sharing of GBTS and eNodeB Co-Transmission ................................................................................ 35
1.3.3.3 Bandwidth sharing of GBTS, NodeB and eNodeB Co-Transmission .................................................................. 37
1.3.4 MRFD-211601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(GBTS) ....................................................................... 39
1.3.4.1 GBTS and NodeB Common Reference Clock ...................................................................................................... 39
1.3.4.2 GBTS and eNodeB Common Reference Clock .................................................................................................... 41
1.3.4.3 GBTS, NodeB and eNodeB Common Reference Clock ....................................................................................... 43
1.3.5 MRFD-211602 Multi-mode BS Common IPSec(GSM) .......................................................................................... 45
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1.4 Power Consumption Saving........................................................................................................................................ 46

1.4.1 MRFD-211901 Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Intelligent Shutdown (GBTS) ................................................................. 46
1.4.1.1 Cell Joint Shutdown in GU Scenarios................................................................................................................... 47
1.4.1.2 Carrier Joint Intelligent Shutdown in GL Scenarios ............................................................................................. 49
1.4.1.3 Carrier Joint Intelligent Shutdown in GUL Scenarios .......................................................................................... 51
2 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 53
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Figures
Figures
Figure 1-1 GSM and LTE power sharing ............................................................................................................ 17
Figure 1-2 GL dynamic spectrum sharing ........................................................................................................... 20
Figure 1-3 Working principles of Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown as applied to areas covered by GU
networks ............................................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 1-4 Working principles of Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown as applied to areas covered by UL
networks ............................................................................................................................................................... 50
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Tables
Tables
Table 2-1 Acronyms and abbreviations ............................................................................................................... 53
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1 Multi-mode Evolution
Multi-mode Evolution
About This Chapter

1.1 GSM Multi-mode Basic Features
1.2 Easy Refarming
1.3 SingleSite
1.4 Power Consumption Saving
1.1 GSM Multi-mode Basic Features

1.1.1 MRFD-210001 Multi-mode BS Common CPRI
Interface(GBTS)
Availability
This feature is available from SRAN1.0.
This feature is discontinued from SRAN2.0 and is replaced by the MRFD-210002
Multi-mode BS RRU/RFU star-connection with separate CPRI interface(GBTS) feature.
1.1.1.1 GBTS and NodeB Common CPRI Interface

This scenario is available from SRAN1.0.
Summary
The GBTS and NodeB can share one fiber optical cable to transmit GU data between the
BBU and the RRUs.
Benefits
With this feature, only half fiber optical cables are required for deploying a GU dual-mode
base station, there greatly reducing the cost of optical modules, fiber optical cables, and
related installation and maintenance.
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Description
Data between the GSM or UMTS main control board between RF modules is transmitted on
single-mode or multi-mode fiber optical cables through the CPRI interface.
In the traditional GU dual-mode solution, the GBTS and NodeB are co-sited, which requires
RF modules supporting different modes and fiber optical cables working in corresponding
modes. A great number of optical fibers increase the construction costs.
With this feature, data transmitted between the BBU and RF modules can be shared on the
same fiber optical cable. The following figure assumes that the WBBP board with three CPRI
ports serves as the baseband board in the NodeB and the GTMU board with six CPRI ports
serves the main control board in the GBTS. With this feature, CPRI interface is shared
between the cascaded GTMU and WBBP and the GTMU forwards the UMTS data in the
uplink and downlink.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA
Base Station Hardware

Only the DBS3900 supports this feature. This feature is discontinued from SRAN2.0 and
is replaced by the MRFD-210002 Multi-mode BS RRU/RFU star-connection with
separate CPRI interface(GBTS) feature.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
NA
Other Modes
This feature must be used together with MRFD-220001 Multi-mode BS Common CPRI
Interface(NodeB).
1.1.2 MRFD-210002 Multi-mode BS RRU/RFU star-connection

with separate CPRI Interface(GBTS)
Availability
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1.1.2.1 GBTS and NodeB RRU/RFU star-connection with separate CPRI

Interface
Summary
In a dual-star topology, two CPRI ports on the same RF module are connected to baseband
processing boards/interface boards of different modes.
Benefits
GSM data and UMTS data are transmitted through different CPRI ports on the same RF
module. Therefore, GSM and UMTS services can be processed by the same RF module.
Description
In GU dual-mode networking scenarios, the two CPRI ports on a multimode RF module are
connected to baseband processing boards/interface boards of GSM and UMTS modes,
respectively.
Enhancement
From SRAN3.0 onwards, the UBRI can be used to expand the number of CPRI ports of GSM
mode for the dual-mode networking scenario.
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA
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If more than six RF modules are configured for GSM in a dual-mode base station, the
UBRI board must be configured.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
NA
Other Modes
This feature must be activated together with MRFD-220002 Multi-mode BS RRU/RFU
star-connection with separate CPRI Interface(NodeB).
1.1.2.2 GBTS and eNodeB RRU/RFU star-connection with separate CPRI

Interface
Summary
In a dual-star topology, two CPRI ports on the same RF module are connected to baseband
processing boards/interface boards of different modes.
Benefits
GSM data and LTE data are transmitted through different CPRI ports on the same RF module.
Therefore, GSM and LTE services can be processed by the same RF module.
Description
In GL dual-mode networking scenarios, the two CPRI ports on a multimode RF module are
connected to baseband processing boards/interface boards of GSM and LTE modes,
respectively.
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Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

If more than six RF modules are configured for GSM in a dual-mode base station, the
UBRI board must be configured.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
NA
Other Modes
This feature must be activated together with MRFD-230002 Multi-mode BS RRU/RFU
star-connection with separate CPRI Interface(eNodeB).
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1.2 Easy Refarming

1.2.1 MRFD-211801 Multi-mode Dynamic Power Sharing(GSM)
Availability
1.2.1.1 GSM and UMTS Dynamic Power Sharing

Summary
This feature enables power sharing between GSM and UMTS carriers to improve the
utilization of power resources from SRAN5.0.
Benefits
This feature improves the network performance and the utilization of the PA power.
Because of more power can be used for data service, the average throughput and edge
throughput of UMTS cells will be increased. As shown in the following simulation test result
in the lab, the cell average throughput increases up to 10%.
Typical configuration: The power for four GSM carriers, excluding the BCCH carrier, is
shared by one UMTS carrier.
Transmit power of each GSM or UMTS cell: 20 W
Scenario
Max. Cell
Transmit Power
(W)
PCPICH Transmit
Power (W)
MAC-hs Cell
Average
Throughput
(kbit/s)
Without DPS
20
2582.1
With DPS
30
2831.0
The simulation test result shows that an increase of 10 W in the power of an HSPA carrier
raises the cell throughput by 10%.
Description
The average output power of a GSM carrier is lower than the maximum output power due to
power control and, discontinuous transmission (DTX). Based on the multi-carrier technology
and SDR technology, the UMTS carrier can share the GSM carrier power of the same power
amplifiers. This feature increases the utilization of the power amplifier as well as the HSPA
service rate of a UMTS cell.
In case of GSM service bursts, the power shared by the UMTS carrier can be reclaimed in the
sharing period.
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Urban scenario is preferred for GSM and UMTS power sharing. The more GSM service
carriers are on the same PA, the more abundant power will be shared between GSM and
UMTS carriers. The probability of reclaiming GSM power is also reduced.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

Only the MRRU and MRFU support this feature.
The GSM and UMTS carriers must share the PA.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
The mutually exclusive GSM features are:
GBFD-118101 Dynamic Transmit Diversity
GBFD-113701 Frequency Hopping (RF hopping, baseband hopping)
GBFD-510104 Multi-site Cell
MRFD-211806 GSM and LTE Dynamic Power Sharing (GSM)
The mutually exclusive UMTS features are:
WRFD-010684 2x2 MIMO
WRFD-010693 DL 64QAM+MIMO
Other Modes
This feature must be activated together with MRFD-221801 Multi-mode Dynamic Power
Sharing(UMTS).
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1.2.2 MRFD-211802 GSM and UMTS Dynamic Spectrum

Sharing(GSM)
Availability
*Huawei professional services must be used to analyze whether this feature can be enabled in
a specific scenario for the operator.
Summary
This feature enables dynamic sharing of spectrum resources between GSM and UMTS
networks based on the service loads. When the GSM service load is lower than a specific
threshold, some idle GSM spectrum resources are allocated to UMTS. When the GSM service
load becomes higher than a specific threshold, the spectrum resources are reclaimed by the
GSM network.
Benefits
Because UMTS provides higher spectrum efficiency than GSM, dynamic GSM and UMTS
frequency sharing improves network throughput without affecting GSM services and KPIs
during peak hours. It can also lower the overall cost of supporting data services. According to
theoretical analysis, the maximum throughput improves by as much as 50%. After the feature
is enabled, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of mobile broadband (MBB) can be reduced,
and dynamic GSM/UMTS refarming can be implemented. Moreover, the result of Dynamic
Spectrum Sharing (DSS) implementation can guide operators to start static refarming in the
suitable time.
Description
When peak hours of GSM and UMTS carriers fall in different periods of a day in GSM and
UMTS co-existence networks, this feature enables the UMTS network to use idle GSM
spectrum resources during the off-peak hours of CS services, thereby improving the UMTS
network capacity. During peak hours of CS services, the shared GSM spectrum resources can
be reclaimed for use by the GSM network.
During network design, an operator can divide its GSM spectrum resources into three parts:
exclusive GSM frequencies, exclusive UMTS frequencies, and GSM/UMTS shared
frequencies. Normally, GSM/UMTS shared frequencies are used by GSM carriers. When the
GSM service load is low, the GU SDR RF module deactivates GSM carriers that use shared
GSM/UMTS frequencies, activates a UMTS carrier, and then allocates the shared
GSM/UMTS frequencies to the activated UMTS carrier.
For example, an operator has spectrum resources of a 10 MHz bandwidth. When the GSM
network is busy, the 10 MHz bandwidth is used by the GSM network. When the GSM
network is idle, a 5 MHz bandwidth is sufficient for GSM services, and the remaining 5 MHz
bandwidth can be used by the UMTS network.
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Only the GU SDR RF module supports this feature, thereby this feature applies to scenarios
where GSM and UMTS carriers share the same SDR RF modules. Based on historical traffic
statistics, users determine whether a cell meets the conditions for DSS. If the conditions are
met, DSS is triggered as scheduled or immediately.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

Only 900 MHz MRFU and MRRU support this feature.
GSM and UMTS carriers must share the RF module.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
The U2000 version must be V200R011.
The involved NEs must be managed by the same U2000.
Other Features
The prerequisite features and algorithm are as follows:
WRFD-010611 HSDPA Enhanced Package
WRFD-020106 Load Reshuffling
UMTS inter-frequency inter-RAT blind handover algorithm
The mutually exclusive features are as follows:
GBFD-117001 Flex MAIO
MRFD-211703 2.0MHz Central Frequency point separation between GSM and UMTS
mode(GSM) or MRFD-221703 2.0MHz Central Frequency point separation between
GSM and UMTS mode(UMTS)
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Other Modes
This feature must be used together with MRFD-221802 Multi-mode Dynamic Spectrum
Sharing(UMTS).
1.2.3 MRFD-211803 Dynamic MA for GU Dynamic Spectrum

Sharing(GSM)
Availability
Summary
With the GSM and UMTS Dynamic Spectrum Sharing feature that was introduced in
SRAN6.0, some idle GSM spectrum resources can be allocated to the UMTS network only
after the GSM service has a low volume of traffic that can be carried on the BCCH carrier.
The Dynamic MA for GU Dynamic Spectrum Sharing feature introduced in SRAN7.0 enables
the GSM network to allocate its spectrums to the UMTS network when the traffic volume of
the cell is lighter than the volume which can be carried on two or three carriers. This prolongs
the duration for spectrum sharing.
Benefits
This feature prolongs spectrum sharing duration by twice to three times that provided by the
GU Dynamic Spectrum Sharing feature introduced in SRAN6.0, thereby improving the
spectrum efficiency.
Description
When conditions for spectrum sharing are met, the BSC performs dynamic MA conversion
group by group. First, the BSC hands over UEs making calls on timeslots in the same group
to idle timeslots. Then, the BSC performs MA conversion on the vacant timeslots. The
frequency spectrum occupied by timeslots carried on basic carriers changes from the basic
one plus the shared one to the basic one. The frequency spectrum occupied by timeslots
carried on shared carriers changes from the basic one plus the shared one to the shared one.
After all timeslots have their occupied frequency spectrums converted, the BSC deactivates
the shared carriers. At last, the frequency spectrum occupied by the GSM network changes
from the basic one plus the shared one to the basic one.
After UMTS gives back the shared GSM spectrum resources, the BSC activates the shared
carriers and performs dynamic MA conversion group by group. First, the BSC hands over
UEs making calls on timeslots in the same group to idle timeslots. Then, the BSC performs
MA conversion on the vacant timeslots. At last, the frequency spectrum occupied by the GSM
network changes from the basic one to the basic one plus the shared one.
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Basic spectrum is the spectrum that is reserved for the GSM network after dynamic MA conversion.
Shared spectrum is the spectrum that is shared by the GSM network to the UMTS network.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

GSM and UMTS carriers must share the RF module.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
The U2000 version must be V200R011.
The involved NEs must be managed by the same U2000.
Other Features
The prerequisite features are as follows:
MRFD-211802 GSM and UMTS Multi-mode Dynamic Spectrum Sharing(GSM)
MRFD-221802 GSM and UMTS Multi-mode Dynamic Spectrum Sharing(UMTS)
GBFD-113701 Frequency Hopping
The mutually exclusive features are as follows:
GBFD-117001 Flex MAIO
Huawei professional services must be used to analyze whether this feature can be
enabled in a specific scenario for the operator.
Other Modes
This feature must be activated together with MRFD-221803 Dynamic MA for GU
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (UMTS).
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1.2.4 MRFD-211804 GSM Power Control on Interference

Frequency for GU Small Frequency gap(GSM)
Availability
Summary
In small GSM/UMTS frequency spacing scenarios (GU refarming 3.8 MHz and GU
refarming 4.2 MHz), the interference of GSM to UMTS in the downlink is reduced by
decreasing the transmit power of the GSM frequency that is 2.0 MHz or 2.2 MHz away from
the UMTS central frequency, improving downlink HSDPA throughput of UMTS.
The following diagrams show GU 3.8 MHz refarming and GU 4.2 MHz refarming.
Benefits
In small GSM/UMTS frequency spacing scenarios, the interference of GSM to UMTS in the
downlink is reduced by decreasing the transmit power of the GSM frequency that is 2.0 MHz
or 2.2 MHz away from the UMTS central frequency, improving downlink HSDPA throughput
of UMTS.
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For GU 3.8MHz bandwidth, the average UMTS cell throughput increases by 5% and the
maximum throughput increases by 10% during peak hours. For GU 4.2MHz bandwidth, the
average throughput of 64QAM users increases by 1% and the maximum throughput of
64QAM users increases by 3% during peak hours.
Description
GSM data is sent in bursts on each TCH by frequency hopping (FH). When the GSM data is
transmitted on a frequency that is 2.0 MHz (GU refarming 3.8 MHz) or 2.2 MHz (GU
refarming 4.2 MHz) away from the UMTS central frequency, GSM proactively performs
power compression on this frequency to decrease the interference to UMTS in the downlink.
To compensate the performance loss caused by power compression, GSM performs power
compensation on other frequencies. Power compression indicates further power decrease after
power control. Power compensation indicates further power increase after power control.
After power compression for interfering frequencies, GSM compensates also the decreased
signal level to protect MSs at the edge of a cell from unnecessary handovers.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

NA
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
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Other NEs
NA
Other Features
MRFD-211703 2.0MHz Central Frequency point separation between GSM and UMTS
mode (GSM) or WRFD-021001 Flexible frequency bandwidth of UMTS
GBFD-113701 Frequency Hopping (RF hopping, baseband hopping)
Other Modes
This feature must be used together with MRFD-221804 GSM Power Control on
Interference Frequency for GU Small Frequency gap (UMTS).
1.2.5 MRFD-211703 2.0MHz Central Frequency point separation

between GSM and UMTS mode(GSM)
Availability
1.2.5.1 GSM and UMTS 2.0MHz Central Frequency point separation

Summary
Huawei supports a minimum of 2.0 MHz central frequency point separation between GSM
and UMTS with filter optimization and algorithm enhancement.
Benefits
This feature improves frequency utilization by providing 3.8 MHz frequency resource
configuration for one carrier of UMTS. Instead of providing 5 MHz bandwidth dedicated to
UMTS services, this feature allocates 3.8 MHz bandwidth to the UMTS network and reserves
1.2 MHz bandwidth for the GSM network. This helps expand GSM network capacity.
The performance of UMTS 3.8 MHz network is as below:
The throughput of the best cell in the 3.8 MHz UMTS network refers to the throughput of a
UMTS cell with GU frequency spacing greater than or equal to 2.6 MHz in a 4x3 or higher
frequency reuse pattern.
Compared to GSM 3.8MHz, UMTS 3.8 MHz has higher gain; the gain of UMTS 3.8 MHz
compared to EDGE is as below: (The 3.8 MHz GSM network can use the S3/3/3 cell
configuration. The following table compares the gain of the 3.8 MHz UMTS network
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compared with the EDGE network. In this table, the peak and average EDGE data rates are
calculated based on MCS-9 and MCS-6, respectively.)
Description
Currently, for mobile operators, the average revenue per user (ARPU) of voice services
decreases continuously, but revenue of data service increases very fast and becomes the main
revenue increase resource.
According to radio wave propagation features, radio signals are transmitted further at a lower
carrier frequency and allow one site to cover a wider area. This makes the UMTS 850
MHz/900 MHz an excellent wide coverage solution. Frequency resources are scarce for
operators, especially for the low band 850 MHz/900 MHz frequency. Most operators cannot
spare a full 5 MHz bandwidth from the limited low band, but due to fierce competition, these
operators still hope to deploy 3G network with non-standard bandwidth and frequency gap on
850 MHz/900 MHz, for example UMTS 3.8 MHz and 2.0 MHz Central Frequency point
separation between GSM and UMTS.
Huawei makes great efforts on the filter optimization and algorithm to provide the UMTS 3.8
MHz refarming solution with 2.0 MHz central frequency point separation when the
GBTS/eGBTS and NodeB are co-sited. Instead of providing 5 MHz bandwidth dedicated to
UMTS services, this feature allocates 3.8 MHz bandwidth to the UMTS network and reserves
1.2 MHz bandwidth for the GSM network. This helps expand GSM network capacity.
This feature applies to the following scenarios:
Rural scenario: inter-site distance (ISD) 2.5 km
GSM frequency: 7.4 MHz and above (continuous frequency 5MHz)
The GBTS/eGBTS and NodeB are co-sited and cover the same areas, which are covered
by UMTS 3.8 MHz.
In a 3.8 MHz UMTS network, HSPA+ has no gain compared with 16QAM, and HSPA+
UEs using 64QAM can achieve only low-speed 16QAM data rates.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

UMTS:
The GBTS/eGBTS and NodeB must belong to the same operator and be provided by
Huawei. They can share a site, BBU, or multi-mode RF module.
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The NodeB RF module can be MRxU900M V2V3, including RRU3908 V2 900M,

MRFU V2 900M, RRU3928 900M, RRU3929 900M, RRU3938 900M, RRU3926 900M,
RRU3936 900M, MRFUe 900M, and MRFUd 900M. It also can be MRRU850M V2,
including RRU3908 V2 850M. It also can be RRU3908 V1 900M.
GSM:
NA
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
Huawei professional services must be purchased to minimize the KPI losses.
Other Features
GBFD-114801 Discontinuous Transmission (DTX) Downlink
GBFD-117601 HUAWEI III Power Control Algorithm
Other Modes
This feature must be used together with MRFD-221703 2.0MHz Central Frequency point
separation between GSM and UMTS mode (UMTS).
1.2.6 MRFD-211806 GSM and LTE Dynamic Power Sharing(GSM)

Availability
Summary
GSM and LTE carriers in a multi-mode base station can share a power amplifier. When peak
hours of GSM and LTE carriers fall in different periods of a day or the traffic is not evenly
distributed between GSM and LTE carriers, this feature enables the idle power of GSM
carriers to be temporarily allocated to LTE carriers during GSM off-peak hours to improve the
service performance of LTE cell edge users (CEUs). When GSM peak hours arrive or there
are GSM traffic bursts, the power allocated to LTE carriers must be reclaimed.
Benefits
This feature improves the throughput of UEs using modulation and coding schemes lower
than MCS-9 in LTE cells, because these UEs will be allocated the idle power of GSM carriers.
The simulation test result shows that the gains of this feature differ in countryside and urban
areas even under the following conditions:
The 850 MHz frequency band is used.
Each PA provides 5 W power.
The LTE bandwidth is 20 MHz.
In countryside areas, the gains and loss caused by this feature are as follows:
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The throughput of CEUs is increased by about 12%.
The average throughput of LTE cells is decreased by less than 2%.
In urban areas, the gains and loss caused by this feature are as follows:
The LTE throughput is increased by more than 45% of LTE.
The throughput of CEUs is increased by about 15%.
The average throughput of LTE cells is decreased by less than 2%.
Description
As indicated by the field test and simulation test result, CEUs have low throughput. Therefore,
it is important to improve performance of these CEUs.
In a GL dual-mode base station, GSM and LTE carriers can share a PA. Therefore, GSM
carriers can share their idle power with LTE carriers when the GSM traffic is low, and LTE
carriers allocate the power to UEs using coding schemes lower than MCS-9. This feature
improves the performance of these UEs. Before and after the feature is enabled, the pilot
power of LTE cells remains the same when the shared power increases. The throughput of
LTE CEUs increases but the average throughput of LTE cells may decrease. When GSM peak
hours arrive or there are GSM traffic bursts, the shared power must be reclaimed to ensure the
performance of GSM services.
Figure 1-1 GSM and LTE power sharing
This feature applies to scenarios where GSM and LTE carriers share one PA.
This feature requires the following configurations:
LTE carriers are configured with two transmit channels and two receive channels.
Each GSM cell is configured with at least three carriers, and each PA used by LTE also
provides power to at least one non-BCCH GSM carrier.
Enhancement
None
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Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

All GL dual-mode MRRUs or MRFUs with two transmit channels, or two combined GL
dual-mode RF units with one transmit channel.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
The mutually exclusive features on the GSM side are as follows:
GBFD-113703 Antenna Frequency Hopping
Static Transmit Diversity
MRFD-211801 GSM and UMTS Dynamic Power Sharing (GSM)
Dual-PA power sharing of GBFD-118106 Dynamic Power Sharing
Other Modes
This feature must be used together with MRFD-231806 Multi-mode Dynamic Spectrum
Sharing(LTE).
1.2.7 MRFD-090201 GSM and LTE FDD Dynamic Spectrum

Sharing(GSM)
Availability
Summary
This feature applies to scenarios where GL static refarming is being used or to be used, in
which some spectrums are shared between GSM and LTE FDD. The ECO6910 or BSC6910
(integrated with the eCoordinator) performs interference coordination between GSM and LTE
FDD so that shared spectrums can be allocated and scheduled between the GBTS/eGBTS and
eNodeB, thereby improving the throughput and spectrum efficiency in the LTE FDD network.
Benefits
Smooth refarming
The following figure assumes that a bandwidth of 20 MHz is available on the 1800 MHz
frequency band.
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Higher spectrum efficiency

The following descriptions assume that a bandwidth of 20 MHz is available on the 1800
MHz frequency band.
Before this feature is enabled, the GBTS/eGBTS occupies a bandwidth of 8 MHz and
the eNodeB occupies a bandwidth of 10 MHz. In this case, 2 MHz spectrum
resources are idle and wasted.
After this feature is enabled, the GBTS/eGBTS occupies a bandwidth of 8 MHz

during peak hours and the eNodeB can use 12 MHz spectrum resources. The
GBTS/eGBTS occupies a bandwidth of 5 MHz during off-peak hours, the
GBTS/eGBTS and eNodeB share 3 MHz spectrum resources, and 15 MHz spectrum
resources become available for the eNodeB.
Reduced GSM interference and improved network performance (LTE 5 MHz and GSM
8 MHz)
Different from a static spectrum configuration, GSM can use shared spectrum resources
in GL refarming scenarios, thereby reducing interference in the GSM network and
increasing the GSM network performance. This feature enables the GSM network to
dynamically use 8 MHz spectrum resources, instead of configured 5 MHz spectrum
resources, which decreases the call drop rate by about 0.28% in the GSM network.
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Description
This feature has the following requirements on the network bandwidth and application
scenario:
Both GBTS/eGBTS and eNodeB work in the 1800 MHz frequency band and the
GBTS/eGBTS and eNodeB are co-sited with shared coverage and antennas.
After this feature is enabled, the LTE network supports a bandwidth of 10 MHz, 15 MHz,
or 20 MHz.
The bandwidth shared by GSM and LTE networks accounts for less than or equal to 1/5
of the total LTE bandwidth. Shared spectrum resources must be symmetrically allocated
to the LTE network. For example, the maximum shared bandwidth is 2 MHz, 3 MHz, or
4 MHz if the total LTE bandwidth is 10 MHz, 15 MHz, or 20 MHz, respectively.
The total bandwidth of the GBTS/eGBTS and eNodeB working on the same frequency
band must be greater than or equal to the bandwidths of GSM BCCH carriers (2.4 MHz
at least) plus the LTE bandwidth with this feature enabled.
When the GBTS/eGBTS and eNodeB are co-sited with shared coverage and antennas, a
cell-level GL interference matrix is generated based on GSM measurement report (MR) data
and the matrix is saved to the eCoordinator. The GBTS/eGBTS preferentially uses GL shared
spectrum resources. Information about carrier-level shared spectrum resources occupied and
released by the GSM network is forwarded by the BSC to the eCoordinator. Based on the
information and the matrix, the eCoordinator calculates the signal to interference plus noise
ratio (SINR) of each RB at the current time in the spectrums shared by the LTE cells enabled
with this feature. Then the eCoordinator forwards the SINRs of shared RBs, and occupation
information about the GSM shared frequencies corresponding to the shared RBs. The eNodeB
determines whether to schedule a shared RB for a user based on its SINR and location
information about the user and optimizes the PDCCH scheduling based on the occupation
information about the GSM shared frequencies corresponding to the shared RB. This achieves
GSM and LTE dynamic spectrum sharing, allocation, and scheduling, thereby improving the
throughput and spectrum efficiency in the LTE FDD network.
Figure 1-2 shows GL dynamic spectrum sharing.
Figure 1-2 GL dynamic spectrum sharing
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Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
None
The following RF modules support this feature:

1800 MHz MRFUd (2T), RRU3928, RRU3929, RRU3938, RRU3939, RRU3952,
and AAU3902.
The following baseband processing boards support this feature:

UBBPd3, UBBPd4, UBBPd5, and UBBPd6
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
Devices on the RAN side must be provided by Huawei, including the eCoordinator, BSC,
U2000, multi-mode base station, and CME.
The ECO6910 or BSC6910 (integrated with the eCoordinator) must be configured.
Other Features
The mutually exclusive features on the GSM side are as follows:
GBFD-117002 IBCA
GBFD-119511 IBCA II
The mutually exclusive features on the LTE side are as follows:
LOFD-001051 Compact Bandwidth
MRFD-231808 GSM and LTE Buffer Zone Optimization(LTE)
LOFD-001076 CPRI Compression
LOFD-002007 PCI Collision Detection & Self-Optimization
LBFD-00202201 Downlink Static Inter-Cell Interference Coordination
LOFD-00101401 Downlink Dynamic Inter-Cell Interference Coordination
LBFD-00202202 Uplink Static Inter-Cell Interference Coordination
LOFD-00101402 Uplink Dynamic Inter-Cell Interference Coordination
LOFD-070205 Adaptive SFN/SDMA
LAOFD-070213 Intra-eNodeB UL CoMP Phase II
LAOFD-070214 UL CoMP based on Coordinated BBU
Other Modes
This feature must be used together with MRFD-090202 GSM and LTE FDD Dynamic
Spectrum Sharing(LTE FDD).
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1.3 SingleSite
1.3.1 MRFD-211501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS
side(GBTS)
Availability
1.3.1.1 IP-based Dual-Mode Co-Transmission between BTS and NodeB

Summary
Huawei introduced the IP-based Dual-Mode Co-Transmission Between BTS and NodeB
function in SRAN3.0.
This function dynamically multiplexes BTS and NodeB data onto one transmission link,
saving transmission equipment and simplifying the transport network.
Benefits
With this function, UMTS data can share GSM transmission resources in the early phase of
UMTS network deployment when the UMTS traffic volume is low, which provides the
following benefits:
Reduced investment in transmission equipment
Fewer transmission resources required for the communication between the base station
and routers
Simplified transport network and convenient network maintenance
Lower network construction costs or leasing costs
Smooth GSM to UMTS network evolution without adjusting the transport network
Description
This function applies to the following sites:
Sites where multimode base stations are used
Sites where BTSs and NodeBs share cabinets
This function dynamically multiplexes BTS and NodeB data onto one transmission link. With
different destination IP addresses, BTS and NodeB data can reach the BSC and RNC,
respectively. The following figure shows the working principle of this function.
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BTS and NodeB share Iub-interface transmission resources. The port for multiplexing BTS
and NodeB data can be an E1/T1 port, FE electrical port, FE optical port, GE electrical port,
or GE optical port.
The following figure shows the implementation of co-transmission on the Iub interface. The
GTMU and WMPT are interconnected through FE ports. The GTMU sends BTS data to the
WMPT through the FE port. The WMPT then multiplexes BTS and NodeB data onto one
transmission link.
This feature implements IP-based co-transmission between the base station and the router.
This function must be used with the MRFD-211502 IP-Based GSM and UMTS
Co-Transmission on MBSC Side feature to implement end-to-end co-transmission.
Versions earlier than SRAN7.0 support main control board- and UTRP-based GSM and
UMTS co-transmission through panel interconnection.
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Enhancement
SRAN7.0 supports main control board- and UTRPc-based co-transmission through backplane
interconnection. In main control board-based co-transmission through backplane
interconnection, the GTMU sends BTS data to the UMPT_U through the BBU backplane.
The UMPT_U then sends BTS and NodeB data to the transport network through a
co-transmission port. The following figure shows the details.
SRAN8.0 supports co-MPT co-transmission. In co-MPT co-transmission, GSM and UMTS

share the UMPT_GU, which sends BTS and NodeB data to the IP network. The following
figure shows the details.
It is recommended that you use co-MPT co-transmission or main control board-based

co-transmission through backplane interconnection.
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

The GSM and UMTS sides of the base station must share the BBU.
A UTRP is required when a GE port is used as the co-transmission port.
A UTRP9 is required when a GE electrical port is used as the co-transmission port. A
UTRP2 is required when a GE optical port is used as the co-transmission port.
A UTRPc is required for UTRPc-based co-transmission through backplane
interconnection.
A UMPT is required for main control board-based co-transmission through backplane
interconnection.
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A UMPT is required for co-MPT co-transmission.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
GBFD-118601 Abis over IP or GBFD-118611 Abis IP over E1/T1
WRFD-050402 IP Transmission Introduction on Iub Interface
Other Modes
This function must be used together with MRFD-221501 IP-Based Multi-mode
Co-Transmission on BS side (NodeB).
1.3.1.2 IP-Based Dual-Mode Co-Transmission between GBTS and eNodeB

Summary
Huawei introduced the IP-based Dual-Mode Co-Transmission between BTS and eNodeB
function in SRAN5.0.
This function dynamically multiplexes BTS and eNodeB data onto one transmission link,
saving transmission equipment and simplifying the transport network.
Benefits
This function provides the following benefits:
and routers
Smooth GSM to LTE network evolution without adjusting the transport network
Description
This function applies to the following sites:
Sites where multimode base stations are used
Sites where BTSs and eNodeBs share cabinets
This function dynamically multiplexes BTS and eNodeB data onto one transmission link.
With different destination IP addresses, BTS and eNodeB data can reach the BSC and
MME/S-GW, respectively. The following figure shows the working principle of this function.
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BTS and eNodeB share S1 interface transmission resources. The port for multiplexing BTS
and eNodeB data can be a GE electrical port or GE optical port.
The following figure shows the implementation of co-transmission on the S1 interface. The
GTMU and LMPT are interconnected through FE ports. The GTMU sends BTS data to the
LMPT through the FE port. The LMPT then multiplexes BTS and eNodeB data onto one
transmission link.
This feature implements IP-based co-transmission between the base station and the router.
Enhancement
SRAN7.0 supports main control board- and UTRPc-based co-transmission through backplane
interconnection. In main control board-based co-transmission through backplane
interconnection, the GTMU sends BTS data to the LMPT or UMPT_L through the BBU
backplane. The LMPT or UMPT_L then sends BTS and eNodeB data to the IP network
through a co-transmission port. The following figure shows the details.
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SRAN8.0 supports co-MPT co-transmission. In co-MPT co-transmission, GSM and LTE

share the UMPT_GL, which sends BTS and eNodeB data to the IP network. The following
figure shows the details.
It is recommended that you use co-MPT co-transmission or main control board-based

co-transmission through backplane interconnection.
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

The GSM and LTE FDD/LTE TDD sides of the base station must share the BBU.
A UTRPc is required for UTRPc-based co-transmission through backplane
interconnection.
A UMPT/LMPT is required for main control board-based co-transmission through
backplane interconnection.
MS/UE
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CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
The prerequisite feature is GBFD-118601 Abis over IP or GBFD-118611 Abis IP over
E1/T1.
Other Modes
Co-Transmission on BS side(eNodeB).
1.3.1.3 IP-based Triple-Mode Co-Transmission Among BTS, NodeB, and

eNodeB
Summary
Huawei introduced the IP-based Triple-Mode Co-Transmission Among BTS, NodeB, and
eNodeB function in SRAN7.0.
This function dynamically multiplexes BTS, NodeB, and eNodeB data onto one transmission
link, saving transmission equipment and simplifying the transport network.
Benefits
With this function, UMTS and LTE data can share GSM transmission resources in the early
phase of network deployment when UMTS and LTE traffic volume is low, which provides the
following benefits:
and routers
Smooth GSM to UMTS and LTE network evolution without adjusting the transport
network
Description
This function applies to multimode base stations.
This function dynamically multiplexes BTS, NodeB, and eNodeB data onto one transmission
link. With different destination IP addresses, BTS, NodeB, and eNodeB data can reach the
BSC, RNC, and MME/S-GW, respectively. The following figure shows the working principle
of this function.
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The port for multiplexing BTS, NodeB, and eNodeB data can be an FE electrical port, FE
optical port, GE electrical port, or GE optical port.
The following figure shows the implementation of triple-mode co-transmission on the
Abis/Iub/S1 interface. The GTMU sends BTS data to the UCIU through the BBU backplane.
The WMPT sends NodeB data to the UCIU, also through the BBU backplane. The UCIU then
sends the data to the UMPT (L), which multiplexes the data of the three modes onto one
transmission link.
Enhancement
SRAN8.0 supports co-MPT co-transmission. In co-MPT co-transmission, GSM, UMTS, and
LTE share the UMPT_GUL, which sends BTS, NodeB, and eNodeB data to the IP network.
The following figure shows the details.
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It is recommended that you use co-MPT co-transmission.
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

A UMPT/LMPT is required for main control board-based co-transmission through
backplane interconnection.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
Other Modes
Co-Transmission on BS side (eNodeB) and MRFD-221501 IP-Based Multi-mode
Co-Transmission on BS side (NodeB).
1.3.2 MRFD-211504 TDM-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission via

Backplane on BS side(GBTS)
Availability
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1.3.2.1 TDM-Based GBTS and NodeB Co-Transmission via Backplane

Summary
With this function, BTS and NodeB data can share the SDH/PDH network.
Benefits
This function provides the following benefits:
This function minimizes infrastructure costs for operators, especially in the UMTS
deployment phase when the network load is light.
The UMTS UTRAN and the GSM BSS use the same physical medium to transmit
user-plane and control-plane data.
Compared with traditional GSM and UMTS co-transmission solutions, the Huawei
multimode base station supports GSM and UMTS TDM co-transmission via backplane
without additional external E1/T1 ports.
Description
With the timeslot cross connection function, BTS and NodeB data can be multiplexed onto
the same SDH network. The RNC and NodeB can use the fractional ATM function or
fractional IP function to map ATM cells or IP packets to several timeslots on E1 links. The
following figure shows the working principle of this function.
TDM timeslots can be shared by GSM and UMTS to implement TDM-based co-transmission
on the Abis interface or Iub interface. The following figure shows that the sharing is based on
the Iub interface. The UMTS data is transferred on some E1 timeslots using fractional ATM or
fractional IP, and then the GSM data is transferred on the remaining E1 timeslots. The NodeB
provides the timeslot cross connection function.
The following figure shows that the sharing is based on the Abis interface. The GSM data is
transferred on some E1 timeslots, and then the UMTS data is transferred on the remaining E1
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timeslots using fractional ATM or fractional IP. The BTS provides the timeslot cross
connection function.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

The GSM and UMTS sides of the multi-mode base station must share the BBU.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
The prerequisite feature is WRFD-050302 Fractional ATM Function on Iub Interface or
WRFD-050411 Fractional IP Function on Iub Interface.
Other Modes
This function must be used together with MRFD-221504 TDM-Based Multi-mode
Co-Transmission via Backplane on BS side (NodeB).
1.3.3 MRFD-211505 Bandwidth sharing of MBTS Multi-mode

Co-Transmission(GBTS)
Availability
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Summary
This feature provides a transmission resource management solution for the following
scenarios: multimode base station with common transmission of IP over FE/GE or IP over
E1/T1; separately configured RNC and BSC or unified configured multimode base station
controller.
Operators can configure a common transmission resource management policy for GSM and
UMTS services using parameters such as the transmission priority and transmission
bandwidth. In the case of transmission resource congestion, this feature ensures the continuity
of GSM and UMTS high-priority services and the dynamic sharing of transmission resources
for GSM and UMTS services.
For example, in a multimode base station with a bottleneck bandwidth of 4 Mbit/s, the base
station can automatically check the congestion status and then reduce the throughput for
lower-priority services (such as HSDPA services) to some extent to guarantee the continuity
of high-priority services and the dynamic sharing of the 4 Mbit/s bandwidth.
Benefits
With separately configured RNC and BSC or unified configured multimode base station
controller, a multimode base station with common transmission ensures that GSM and UMTS
can dynamically share all the transmission resources with condition. In the case of
transmission resource congestion, the continuity of GSM and UMTS high-priority services
will be guaranteed; when the demand for GSM services decreases or even becomes
unnecessary, the bandwidth is gradually occupied by UMTS services, thereby enabling
smooth transmission evolution.
Description
There is a large margin for multiplexing transmission resources because peak load shifts
between GSM and UMTS services. In this situation, operators can use GSM and UMTS
common transmission to save transmission resources and use the transmission resource
management policy to guarantee the continuity of high-priority services and prevent GSM and
UMTS services from affecting each other.
This feature is applicable to the following scenarios: multimode base station with common
transmission of IP over FE/GE or IP over E1/T1; separately configured RNC and BSC or
unified configured multimode base station controller.
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This feature is applicable to the following scenarios:

1.
Both the BSC/RNC or multimode base station controller and the multimode base station
use IP over FE/GE.
2.
The BSC/RNC or multimode base station controller uses IP over FE/GE, while the
multimode base station uses IP over E1/T1.
3.
use IP over E1/T1.
GSM and UMTS service priorities are centrally configured to indicate the priority of the GSM
and UMTS services for occupying transmission resources.
Operators can assign different priorities to GSM and UMTS services, for example, GSM
signaling, GSM voice service, GSM high-priority data service, GSM low-priority data service,
UMTS signaling, UMTS voice service, UMTS high-priority data service, and UMTS
low-priority data service. Services with different priorities correspond to different
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) values.
Transmission policies are devised based on the priorities of different systems and services. If
transmission congestion occurs at a node in the transport network, this node preferentially
forwards data packets for high-priority services based on DSCP values. This ensures the QoS
of high-priority services.
On detecting transmission resource congestion, the multimode base station automatically
reduces the bandwidth allocated to low-priority services based on the service priority policies,
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thereby eliminating congestion. This ensures that the transmission bandwidth actually
occupied by GSM and UMTS services always approaches the bottleneck bandwidth.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

NA
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
MRFD-211501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side (GBTS)
MRFD-221501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side (NodeB)
Other Modes
This function must be used together with MRFD-221505 Bandwidth sharing of MBTS
Multi-mode Co-Transmission (NodeB).
1.3.3.2 Bandwidth sharing of GBTS and eNodeB Co-Transmission

This scenario is available from SRAN7.0
Summary
E1/T1.
Operators can configure a common transmission resource management policy for GSM and
LTE services using parameters such as the transmission priority and transmission bandwidth.
In the case of transmission resource congestion, this feature ensures the continuity of GSM
and LTE high-priority services and the dynamic sharing of transmission resources for GSM
and LTE services.
of high-priority services and the dynamic sharing of the 4 Mbit/s bottleneck bandwidth.
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Benefits
With separately configured BSC or unified configured multimode base station controller, a
multimode base station with common transmission ensures that GSM and LTE can
dynamically share all the transmission resources with condition. In the case of transmission
resource congestion, the continuity of GSM and LTE high-priority services will be guaranteed;
when the demand for GSM services decreases or even becomes unnecessary, the bandwidth is
gradually occupied by LTE services, thereby enabling smooth transmission evolution.
Description
between GSM and LTE services. In this situation, operators can use GSM and LTE common
transmission to save transmission resources and use the transmission resource management
policy to guarantee the continuity of high-priority services and prevent GSM and LTE
services from affecting each other.
transmission of IP over FE/GE or IP over E1/T1; separately configured RNC and BSC or
unified configured multimode base station controller.
This feature is applicable to the following three scenarios:

1.
use IP over FE/GE.
2.
3.
The BSC/RNC or multimode base station controller and the multimode base station use
IP over E1/T1, while the CN uses IP over FE/GE.
The GSM and LTE service priorities are centrally configured to indicate the priority of the
GSM and LTE services for occupying transmission resources.
Operators can assign different priorities to GSM and LTE services, for example, GSM
signaling, GSM voice service, GSM high-priority data service, GSM low-priority data service,
LTE signaling, LTE voice service, LTE high-priority data service, and LTE low-priority data
service. Services with different priorities correspond to different Differentiated Services Code
Point (DSCP) values.
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occupied by GSM and LTE services always approaches the bottleneck bandwidth.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

NA
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
MRFD-231501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side (eNodeB)
Other Modes
This function must be used together with MRFD-231505 Bandwidth sharing of MBTS
Multi-mode Co-Transmission (eNodeB).
1.3.3.3 Bandwidth sharing of GBTS, NodeB and eNodeB Co-Transmission

Summary
E1/T1.
Operators can configure a common transmission resource management policy for GSM,
UMTS, and LTE services using parameters such as the transmission priority and transmission
bandwidth. In the case of transmission resource congestion, this feature ensures the continuity
of GSM, UMTS, and LTE high-priority services and the dynamic sharing of transmission
resources for these services.
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Benefits
With separately configured RNC/BSC or unified configured multimode base station controller,
multimode base station with common transmission can ensure that GSM, UMTS, and LTE
can dynamically share all the transmission resources with condition. In the case of
transmission resource congestion, the continuity of GSM, UMTS, and LTE high-priority
services will be guaranteed; when the demand for GSM and UMTS services decreases or even
becomes unnecessary, the bandwidth is gradually occupied by LTE services, thereby enabling
smooth transmission evolution.
Description
among GSM, UMTS, and LTE services. In this situation, operators can use GUL common
transmission to save transmission resources and use the transmission resource management
policy to guarantee the continuity of high-priority services and prevent GSM, UMTS, and
LTE services from affecting each other.
transmission of IP over FE/GE or IP over E1/T1.
This feature is applicable to the following three scenarios:

1.
use IP over FE/GE.
2.
3.
The BSC/RNC or multimode base station controller and the multimode base station use
IP over E1/T1, while the CN uses IP over FE/GE.
The GSM, UMTS, and LTE service priorities are centrally configured to indicate the priority
of these services for occupying transmission resources.
Operators can assign different priorities to GSM, UMTS, and LTE services, for example,
GSM signaling, GSM voice service, GSM high-priority data service, GSM low-priority data
service, UMTS signaling, UMTS voice service, UMTS high-priority data service, UMTS
low-priority data service, LTE signaling, LTE voice service, LTE high-priority data service,
and LTE low-priority data service. Services with different priorities correspond to different
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) values.
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occupied by GSM, UMTS, and LTE services always approaches the bottleneck bandwidth.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

NA
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
MRFD-221501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side (NodeB)
MRFD-231501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side (eNodeB)
Other Modes
This function must be used together with the following features:
MRFD-221505 Bandwidth sharing of MBTS Multi-mode Co-Transmission (NodeB)
MRFD-231505 Bandwidth sharing of MBTS Multi-mode Co-Transmission (eNodeB)
1.3.4 MRFD-211601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference

Clock(GBTS)
Availability
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Summary
From SRAN3.0, Huawei multimode base stations provide common reference clock for GSM
and UMTS that share one BBU.
Benefits
This feature provides common reference clock for GSM and UMTS that share one BBU,
thereby saving the CAPEX and OPEX.
Description
This feature supports the following application scenarios:
Common GPS reference clock

Common GPS reference clock requires only one set of external equipment and one set of
feeder and antenna for a GU dual-mode base station, which reduces the installation costs
and deployment costs.
Common BITS reference clock

Common BITS reference clock requires only one set of external equipment for a GU
dual-mode base station, which saves the costs.
Common E1/T1 reference clock from Abis interface

When the Abis interface is based on TDM over E1/T1 and the Iub interface is based on
IP over FE/GE, the WMPT can obtain the reference clock from the clock synchronized
from the Abis E1/T1 in the GTMU. The clock server is not necessary for UMTS and the
cost is saved accordingly.
Common E1/T1 reference clock from Iub interface

When common E1/T1 reference clock from Iub interface is used, the GTMU can obtain
the reference clock from the clock synchronized from the Iub E1/T1 in the WMPT or
UMPT_U. The clock server is not necessary for GSM and the cost is saved accordingly.
Enhancement
Enhancement in SRAN5.0:
Common Ethernet reference clock from Iub interface

When common Ethernet reference clock is used, GSM can obtain the reference clock via
the BBU backplane from the WMPT or UTRP.
Common IP network 1588V2 reference clock from Iub interface

When GSM and UMTS support the 1588V2 reference clock, only one 1588V2 clock
server and client are required. GSM can obtain the reference clock via the BBU
backplane from the WMPT or UTRP.
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

Common BBU or BBUs inter-connection for GSM and UMTS is required.
If a common GPS/BITS reference clock is configured, the BBU must be configured with
the Universal satellite Card and Clock Unit (UCIU) board.
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If a common IEEE1588 V2 reference clock is configured over IP-based Iub, an IP clock

server must be configured.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
Common GPS reference clock:
MRFD-210501 BTS/NodeB Clock
GBFD-510401 BTS GPS Synchronization
Common BITS reference clock:
Common Ethernet reference clock from Iub interface:
GBFD-118202 Synchronous Ethernet
WRFD-050502 Synchronous Ethernet
Common IP network 1588V2 reference clock from Iub interface:
GBFD-118620 Clock over IP Support 1588V2
WRFD-050501 Clock Sync on Ethernet in Node B
Other Modes
This feature must be used together with MRFD-221601 Multi-mode BS Common
Reference Clock (NodeB).
1.3.4.2 GBTS and eNodeB Common Reference Clock

Summary
From SRAN5.0, Huawei multimode base stations provide common reference clock for GSM
and LTE that share one BBU.
Benefits
This feature provides common reference clock for GSM and LTE that share one BBU, thereby
saving the CAPEX and OPEX.
Description
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feeder and antenna for a GL dual-mode base station, which reduces the installation costs
and deployment costs.

Common BITS reference clock requires only one set of external equipment for a GL
dual-mode base station, which saves costs.
Common E1/T1 reference clock from Abis interface

When the Abis interface is based on TDM over E1/T1 and S1 interface is based on IP
over FE/GE, the LMPT/UMPT_L can obtain the reference clock from the clock
synchronized from the Abis E1/T1 in the GTMU. The clock server is not necessary for
LTE and the cost is saved accordingly.
Common E1/T1 reference clock from S1 interface

When GSM and LTE share the same transmission interface based on IP over E1/T1 or
hybrid transmission based on IP, the GTMU can obtain the reference clock from the
clock synchronized from the S1 E1/T1 in the UTRP for LTE mode. The clock server is
not necessary for GSM and the cost is saved accordingly.
Common Ethernet reference clock from S1 interface

When common Ethernet reference clock is used, GSM can obtain the reference clock via
the BBU backplane from the LMPT/UMPT_L or UTRP.
Common IP network 1588V2 reference clock from S1 interface

When GSM and LTE support the 1588V2 reference clock, only one 1588V2 clock server
and client are required. GSM can obtain the reference clock via the BBU backplane from
the LMPT or UMPT_L.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

Common BBU or BBUs inter-connection for GSM and LTE is required.
If a common GPS/BITS reference clock is configured and the BBU is configured with
the UMPT_L/LMPT board with the internal GPS satellite card, the BBU does not need
to be configured with the Universal satellite Card and Clock Unit (UCIU) board. If the
BBU is not configured with the UMPT_L/LMPT board with the internal GPS satellite
card, the BBU must be configured with the USCU board.
If a common IEEE1588 V2 reference clock is configured over IP-based S1, an IP clock
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
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LBFD-00300503 Synchronization with GPS
LBFD-00300504 Synchronization with BITS
LOFD-00301301 Synchronization with Ethernet(ITU-T G.8261)
Common IP network 1588V2 reference clock from S1 interface:
LOFD-00301302 IEEE1588 V2 Clock Synchronization
Other Modes
This function must be used together with MRFD-231601 Multi-mode BS Common
Reference Clock (eNodeB).
1.3.4.3 GBTS, NodeB and eNodeB Common Reference Clock

Summary
From SRAN7.0, Huawei multimode base stations provide common reference clock for GSM,
UMTS, and LTE when the BBUs are interconnected.
Benefits
This feature provides common reference clock for GSM, UMTS, and LTE when the BBUs are
interconnected, thereby saving the CAPEX and OPEX.
Description

feeder and antenna for a GUL multimode base station, which reduces the installation
costs and deployment costs.

Common BITS reference clock requires only one set of external equipment a GUL
multimode base station, which saves the costs.
Common E1/T1 reference clock from Abis/Iub interface

When the Abis or Iub interface is based on TDM over E1/T1 and the S1 interface is
based on IP over GE, the three modes can obtain the reference clock from the clock
synchronized from the Abis or Iub E1/T1.
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When common Ethernet reference clock is used, GSM and UMTS can obtain the
reference clock via the BBU backplane from the LMPT or UMPT_L.
Common IP network 1588V2 reference clock from S1 interface

When GSM, UMTS and LTE support 1588V2 reference clock, only one 1588V2 clock
server and client are required. GSM and UMTS can obtain the clock via the BBU
backplane from the LMPT or UMPT_L.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

BBUs of GSM, UMTS and LTE base station shall be inter-connected.
If a common GPS/BITS reference clock is configured and the BBU is configured with
the UMPT_L/LMPT board with the internal GPS satellite card, the BBU does not need
to be configured with the Universal satellite Card and Clock Unit (UCIU) board.
Otherwise, the BBU must be configured with the USCU board.
If a common IEEE1588 V2 reference clock is configured over IP-based S1, an IP clock
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
LBFD-00300503 Synchronization with GPS
LBFD-00300504 Synchronization with BITS
Common Ethernet reference clock from S1 interface:
WRFD-050502 Synchronous Ethernet
LOFD-00301301 Synchronization with Ethernet(ITU-T G.8261)
Common IP network 1588V2 reference clock from S1 interface:
WRFD-050501 Clock Sync on Ethernet in Node B
LOFD-00301302 IEEE1588 V2 Clock Synchronization
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Other Modes
This function must be used together with MRFD-221601 Multi-mode BS Common
Reference Clock (NodeB) and MRFD-231601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference
Clock (eNodeB).
1.3.5 MRFD-211602 Multi-mode BS Common IPSec(GSM)

Availability
Summary
Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) tunnels are shared among GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes by
using a UMPT board. This ensures security of data transmission.
Benefits
License fee is calculated based on the number of established IPSec tunnels. Therefore,
sharing IPSec tunnels helps reduce operator's security cost.
Sharing IPSec tunnels cuts the number of IP addresses required, reducing the complexity
of deploying security networks.
Description
IPSec ensures confidentiality, integrity, and usability of data transmission. It provides a
security mechanism for base stations in all-IP transmission. IPSec provides security services
for the IP layer, and therefore the upper layers, including TCP, UDP, ICMP, and SCTP, can use
the security services.
IPSec is a protocol suite for securing IP communications. It provides high-quality,
interoperable, and cryptography-based security for IP packet transmission. Communication
parties ensure the following security characteristics of data transmission on the network by
encrypting and authenticating IP packets:
Confidentiality: User data is encrypted and transmitted in cipher text.
Integrity: The received data is verified to check whether data has been tampered with.
Authentication: Data is verified to confirm the sender of the data.
Anti-replay: To prevent malicious attackers from repeatedly sending captured packets,

the receiver will reject duplicate packets.
IPSec tunnels are shared among GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes by using a UMPT board. This
ensures security of data transmission.
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Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
NA

The UMPT or UTRPc board must be configured.
MS/UE
NA
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
Other Features
This feature depends on the GBFD-118601 Abis over IP feature. If IPSec uses digital
certificate authentication, this feature also depends on the GBFD-113526 BTS
Supporting PKI feature.
This feature cannot be used together with the GBFD-117702 BTS Local Switch feature.
Other Modes
NA
1.4 Power Consumption Saving

1.4.1 MRFD-211901 Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Intelligent Shutdown
(GBTS)
Availability
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It can be used in GL and GUL scenarios from SRAN9.0.
1.4.1.1 Cell Joint Shutdown in GU Scenarios

Summary
In an area covered by co-sited GSM and UMTS base stations, UMTS cells can be intelligently
shut down or restarted based on the traffic volume. When the traffic volume is low, UMTS
cells are shut down and GSM cells continue to provide services for all UEs in the area. When
the traffic volume on the GSM network increases, UMTS cells are restarted to handle the
increased traffic.
Benefits
By intelligently shutting down UMTS cells during low-traffic hours, this feature reduces the
overall power consumption of the GSM and UMTS networks. This conserves energy, cuts
emissions, and reduces the operating expense (OPEX). The total amount of power saved by
this feature depends on factors such as the RF unit type and load distribution mode. For
example, this feature reduces the average power consumption of the UMTS network by about
6% to 10% a day under the following conditions:
The load distribution mode is idle (8 hours)+medium load (12 hours)+high load (4
hours).
UMTS cells are shut down for eight hours.
Description
When GSM and UMTS base stations are co-sited and cover the same area, the two base
stations can use different RF units or different RF channels of the same RF units. During
low-traffic hours, related hardware modules for UMTS can be shut down to reduce power
consumption. The RNC determines whether a UMTS cell should be shut down based on
factors such as the load of the UMTS cell, the load of its co-coverage GSM cells, and user
priorities. If a UMTS cell meets shutdown conditions, the RNC hands over multimode UEs on
the UMTS network or reselects these UEs to the GSM network and then shuts down the
UMTS cell. After the UMTS cell is shut down, GSM cells provide services for all UEs in the
area. When the GSM network load increases or the GSM network cannot meet the quality of
service (QoS) requirements of multimode UEs, the UMTS cell is restarted.
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Figure 1-3 Working principles of Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown as applied to areas covered
by GU networks
This feature is recommended for either of the following scenarios:
The penetration rate of UMTS data services is high and the traffic volume is extremely
unbalanced at different times in a day. Examples include office buildings and shopping
malls.
The penetration rate of UMTS data services is low. Examples include suburbs and rural
areas.
With the rapid development of mobile broadband networks, many users stay connected for 24
hours a day, downloading video, audio, and other types of files. The data service processing of
UMTS networks is superior to that in GSM networks. When a UMTS network is shut down,
the delay in downloading data will be prolonged due to a decreased download rate.
Differentiated services are therefore provided. When there is a high-priority user in a UMTS
cell, the UMTS cell is not shut down. If a high-priority user initiates services after the UMTS
cell is shut down, the UMTS cell is restarted in a timely manner to ensure quality service for
the high-priority user.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
The BSC and RNC must be purchased from Huawei to support the Iur-g interface
between them.

NA
MS/UE
UEs support different modes in a multimode network.
CN
NA
Other NEs
NA
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Other Features
Prerequisite features
In UMTS multi-carrier networking scenario, this feature must be used together with
WRFD-020122 Multi-Carrier Switch off Based on QoS or WRFD-020117 Multi-Carrier
Switch off Based on Traffic Load.
Mutually exclusive features
This feature cannot be used together with the MRFD-211802 GSM and UMTS Dynamic
Spectrum Sharing feature in areas covered by GU networks.
Impacted features
It is recommended that operators enable this feature together with the WRFD-031000
Intelligently Out of Service feature and the Preferential Allocation of Channels on the
BCCH TRX function in areas covered by GU networks.
This feature may impact the GBFD-111602 TRX Power Amplifier Intelligent Shutdown
feature in areas covered by GU networks.
Other Modes
This function must be used together with MRFD-221901 Multi-RAT Carrier Joint
Intelligent Shutdown (NodeB).
1.4.1.2 Carrier Joint Intelligent Shutdown in GL Scenarios

Summary
In an area covered by co-sited GSM and LTE base stations, LTE cells can be intelligently shut
down or restarted based on the traffic volume. When there is no LTE traffic and the GSM cell
load is light, LTE cells are shut down and GSM cells continue to provide services for all UEs
in the area. When the load on the GSM network increases, LTE cells are restarted to handle
the increased traffic.
Benefits
By intelligently shutting down LTE cells during low-traffic hours, this feature reduces the
overall power consumption of the GSM and LTE networks. This conserves energy, cuts
carbon dioxide emissions, and reduces the operating expense (OPEX) for operators.
Description
This feature is recommended for either of the following scenarios:
Areas where the penetration rate of LTE data services is low and traffic volumes are
extremely unbalanced at different times in a day in the early phase of LTE network
deployment. Examples include shopping malls, office buildings, and stadiums.
Rural areas where the LTE network provides only basic coverage, the penetration rate of
LTE terminals and data services is low, and the LTE network is lightly loaded most of the
day.
When GSM and LTE base stations are co-sited and cover the same area, the two base stations
can use different RF units or different RF channels of the same RF units. When there is no
LTE traffic, related hardware modules for LTE can be shut down to reduce power
consumption.
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The eNodeB determines whether an LTE cell can be shut down based on the following
conditions: LTE cell load, co-sited GSM cell load requested from the BSC through the RIM
procedure, cell shutdown period, and the shutdown of non-basic cells. The eNodeB shuts the
LTE cell and the related hardware when the preceding conditions are met. When the cell
shutdown period ends or the BSC informs the eNodeB that the load of the co-coverage GSM
cells has increased, the eNodeB restarts the LTE cell.
Figure 1-4 Working principles of Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown as applied to areas covered
by UL networks
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
The BSC must be purchased from Huawei.

The eNodeB must be purchased from Huawei.
MS/UE
CN
When the RIM procedure is performed through the CN, the MME and SGSN must
support the RIM information exchange.
Other NEs
When the RIM procedure is performed through the Huawei proprietary eCoordinator, the
eCoordinator must support the exchange of RIM information. The eNodeB and BSC
must be connected to the same eCoordinator and support RIM information exchange
through the eCoordinator.
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In LTE multi-carrier networking scenario, this feature must be used together with
LOFD-001042 Intelligent Power-Off of Carriers in the Same Coverage.
In areas covered by UL networks, when the Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown feature
and the LOFD-001036 RAN Sharing with Common Carrier feature are used in the same
LTE cell, check co-coverage neighboring UTRAN cells for the LTE cell. If they are
independent cells, the Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown feature may not take effect
when UEs of an operator cannot be handed over to the LTE cell. Therefore, it is
recommended that the Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown feature be not used together
with the LOFD-001036 RAN Sharing with Common Carrier feature. If they are shared
cells and have the same operator as the LTE cell, the Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown
feature can be used together with the LOFD-001036 RAN Sharing with Common Carrier
feature.
Other Modes
Intelligent Shutdown(eNodeB).
1.4.1.3 Carrier Joint Intelligent Shutdown in GUL Scenarios

This scenario is available from SRAN9.0
Summary
In an area covered by co-sited GSM, UMTS, and LTE base stations, UMTS and LTE cells can
be intelligently shut down during low-traffic hours. GSM cells continue to provide basic
coverage and services for all UEs in the area. When the load on the GSM network increases,
UMTS and LTE cells are restarted in a timely manner to handle the increased traffic.
Benefits
This feature provides the maximum gains of energy conservation.
This feature reduces the average power consumption of a UMTS base station by about 6% to
10% a day and reduces the average power consumption of an LTE base station by about 5% to
8%. The power conserved varies according to the load distribution and RF unit configuration.
Description
In an area covered by co-sited GSM, UMTS, and LTE base stations, LTE cells are shut down
based on the description in Carrier Joint Intelligent Shutdown in UL Scenarios and UMTS
cells are shut down based on the description in Cell Joint Shutdown in GU Scenarios. When
UMTS and LTE cells that share the same coverage area are shut down, the LTE cell is
dynamically shut down based on the description in Carrier Joint Intelligent Shutdown in GL
Scenarios. During low-traffic hours, only GSM cells provide basic coverage and services for
all UEs in the area. When the cell shutdown period ends or the load of the co-coverage GSM
cells has increased, the UMTS and LTE cells are restarted.
Enhancement
None
Dependency
Controller Hardware
The BSC and RNC must be provided by Huawei and support the Iur-g interface.
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The eNodeB must be provided by Huawei.
MS/UE
CN
When the RIM procedure is performed through the CN, the MME and SGSN must
support the exchange of RIM information stipulated in 3GPP Release 9 and later.
Other NEs
When the RIM procedure is performed through the Huawei proprietary eCoordinator, the
eCoordinator must support the exchange of RIM information. The eNodeB, BSC, and
RNC must be connected to the same eCoordinator and support RIM information
exchange through the eCoordinator.
Other Features
In UMTS multi-carrier networking scenario, this feature must be used together with
WRFD-020122 Multi-Carrier Switch off Based on QoS or WRFD-020117 Multi-Carrier
Switch off Based on Traffic Load.
In LTE multi-carrier networking scenario, this feature must be used together with
LOFD-001042 Intelligent Power-Off of Carriers in the Same Coverage.
Other Modes
Intelligent Shutdown(NodeB) and MRFD-231901 Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Intelligent
Shutdown(eNodeB).
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
Table 2-1 Acronyms and abbreviations

Acronyms and
Abbreviations
Expansion
Enhanced feature
Maintenance (No change)
New added feature
3G
3 rd Generation Mobile Communication System
3GPP
3rd Generation Partnership Project
AMR
Adaptive Multi-Rate
Abis
Abis Interface
BBU
Baseband Control Unit
BSC
Base Station Controller
CME
Control Management Entity
CN
Core Network
FE
Fast Ethernet
GE
Gigabit Ethernet
GERAN
GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network
GSM
Global System For Mobile Communication
HCS
Hierarchical Cell Structure
LDR
Load Reshuffling
LMPT
LTE Main Processing Transmission unit
Iub
Iub Interface
LTE
Long Term Evolution
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Acronyms and
Abbreviations
Expansion
MIMO
Multi-Input Multi-Output
NACC
Network Assisted Cell Change
PHB
Per-Hop-Behavior
QoS
Quality of Service
RAB
Radio Access Bearer
RAN
Radio Access Network
RIM
Radio Information Manager
RNC
WCDMA Radio Network Controller
RRC
Radio Resource Connection
SGSN
Serving GPRS Support Node
SRAN
Single Radio Access Network
TDM
Time Division Multiple Access
UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
UE
User Equipment
WCDMA
Wideband CDMA
WMPT
WCDMA Main Processing Transmission unit
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GSM frequency: 7.4 MHz and above (continuous frequency 5MHz)

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1.2.6 MRFD-211806 GSM and LTE Dynamic Power Sharing(GSM)

The 850 MHz frequency band is used.

Each PA provides 5 W power.

The LTE bandwidth is 20 MHz.

The LTE throughput is increased by more than 30%.

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The throughput of CEUs is increased by about 12%.

The average throughput of LTE cells is decreased by less than 2%.

The LTE throughput is increased by more than 45% of LTE.

The throughput of CEUs is increased by about 15%.