BSS COnfiguration

Alcatel-Lucent GSM
BSS Configuration Rules
BSS Document
Reference Guide
Release B11
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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.1 BSS Equipment Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.2 Supported Hardware Platforms, Restrictions and Retrofits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.3 Platform Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.4 Release Migration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.5 BSS Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.6 New B11 Features and Impacted Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 BSS Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.2 Transmission Architecture with CS Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.3 Transmission Architecture with CS and PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.4 PLMN Interworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 BTS Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1 Introduction to the BTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.1.1 BTS in BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.1.2 BTS IP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.1.3 BTS Generation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2 9100 BTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.2.1 9100 BTS Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.2.2 MC TRE Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.2.3 9100 BTS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3 Distributed BTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3.1 MC-RRH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3.2 Distributed BTS Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4 BTS Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.5 Physical Channel Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.5.1 GSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.5.2 GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.5.3 Dual Transfer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.5.4 Extended Dynamic Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.6 Frequency Band Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.6.2 Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.6.3 Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.7 Speech Call Traffic Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.8 Adaptive Multi-Rate Speech Codec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.8.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.8.2 Rules and Dimensioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.8.3 Thresholds and Hysteresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.9 TRE Packet Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.10 BTS Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.11 OML and RSL Submultiplexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.12 Cell Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.12.1 Cell Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.12.2 Frequency Hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.12.3 Shared Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3.13 TRX Dynamic Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.14 AC/DC Converters Capacity in MBO/MBOE Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.15 Antenna Hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4 BSC Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.1 BSC in the BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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4.2 9120 BSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

4.2.1 9120 BSC Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.2.2 ABIS TSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4.2.3 Ater TSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.2.4 TSC Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.3 9130 BSC Evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.3.1 9130 BSC Evolution Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.3.2 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
4.3.3 9130 BSC Evolution Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.3.4 Rules and Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4.4 Common Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.4.1 SDCCH Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.4.2 Multiple CCCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.4.3 Common Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
4.5 Delta 9130 BSC Evolution versus 9120 BSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.6 SBL Mapping on Hardware Modules in 9130 BSC Evolution versus 9120 BSC . . . . . . . . . . 92
5 TC Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
5.2 G2 TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
5.2.1 Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
5.3 9125 TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5.3.1 Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
6 MFS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
6.1 MFS in BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
6.2 9135 MFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
6.2.1 MFS Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
6.2.2 MFS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
6.2.3 MFS Clock Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
6.3 9130 MFS Evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
6.3.1 MFS Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
6.3.2 MFS Stand Alone Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.3.3 9130 MFS Evolution and 9130 BSC Evolution Rack Shared Configurations . 111
6.3.4 MFS Clock Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
6.4 Common Functionalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
6.4.1 GPRS in BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
6.4.2 LCS in BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
6.4.3 HSDS in BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
6.4.4 Gb over IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
6.4.5 Other Common Functionalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
6.5 Delta 9130 MFS Evolution versus 9135 MFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
7 Abis Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
7.1 Abis Network Topology and Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
7.2 Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
7.3 Abis Channel Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
7.3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
7.3.2 TS0 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
7.4 Signaling Link on Abis Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
7.4.1 RSL and OML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
7.4.2 Qmux Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
7.4.3 OML Autodetection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
7.5 Signaling Link Multiplexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
7.5.1 Signaling Link Multiplexing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
7.5.2 Signaling Link Multiplexing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
7.5.3 Multiplexed Channel Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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7.6 Mapping Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

7.6.1 Mapping Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
7.6.2 Abis-TS Defragmentation Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
7.6.3 RSL Reshuffling Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
7.6.4 Cross-Connect Use on Abis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
7.6.5 TCU Allocation Evolution in 9130 BSC Evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
7.7 Abis Link Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
7.8 Abis Satellite Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
7.9 Two Abis Links per BTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
7.9.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
7.9.2 Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
8 Ater Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
8.1 Ater Network Topology and Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
8.2 Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
8.3 Numbering Scheme on 9120 BSC-Ater/Ater Mux/TC Ater/A Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
8.3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
8.3.2 Numbering Scheme on 9120 BSC Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
8.3.3 Numbering Scheme on G2 TC Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
8.3.4 Numbering Scheme on 9125 TC Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
8.3.5 SBL Mapping on Hardware Modules in 9120 BSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
8.4 Numbering Scheme on 9130 BSC Evolution-Ater/Ater Mux/TC Ater/A Interface . . . . . . . . . 152
8.4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
8.4.2 Numbering Scheme on 9130 BSC Evolution Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
8.4.3 Numbering Scheme on G2 TC Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
8.4.4 Numbering Scheme on 9125 TC Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
8.4.5 SBLs Mapping on Hardware Modules in 9130 BSC Evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
8.5 Signaling on Ater/Ater Mux Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
8.5.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
8.5.2 SS7 Signaling Link Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
8.5.3 SS7 Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
8.6 GPRS and GSM Traffic on Ater Mux versus 9120 BSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
8.6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
8.6.2 Hole Management in G2 TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
8.6.3 Sharing Ater Mux PCM Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
8.6.4 Ratio of Mixing CS and PS Traffic in Ater Mux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
8.7 Ater Satellite Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
9 A Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
9.1 A Interface Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
9.2 Hardware Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
10 Lb Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
10.1 Lb Interface Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
11 Iur-g Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
11.1 Iur-g Interface Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
12 GB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
12.1 Gb Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
12.2 Gb Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
12.3 Gb flex rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
13 CBC Connection, SMSCB Phase 2+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
13.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
13.2 GSM Cell Broadcast Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
13.3 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
13.3.1 9120 BSC Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
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13.3.2 9130 BSC Evolution Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
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Figures
Figures
Figure 1: BSS with GPRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 2: Transmission Architecture with CS and PS (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 3: Transmission Architecture with CS and PS (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 4: BTS in the BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 5: Network Topology for IP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 6: GSM MC TRE Site Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 7: Multistandard MC TRE Site Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 8: Distributed BTS Site Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 9: BSC in the BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 10: 9120 BSC Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 11: 9130 BSC Evolution Hardware Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Figure 12: 1000 TRX LIU Shelf Connections Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure 13: ABIS-HWAY-TP and ATER-HWAY-TP Mapped on VC12 Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Figure 14: Functional Diagram TPGSMv3 with LIU-E1 and VC12 Cross-connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Figure 15: TC in the BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Figure 16: MFS in the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Figure 17: 9135 MFS Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Figure 18: BSC Connection for Multi-GPU per BSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Figure 19: Generic LCS Logical Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Figure 20: Chain Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Figure 21: Ring or Loop Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Figure 22: Example of Cross-Connect Use on Abis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Figure 23: Gb Link Directly to SGSN, over Frame Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Figure 24: Gb Link through the TC and MSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Figure 25: Gb Link through the MSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Figure 26: Gb Link Directly to SGSN, over IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Figure 27: Gb Logical Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Figure 28: CBC-BSC Interconnection via PSDN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Figure 29: CBC-BSCs Interconnection via the MSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
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Tables
Tables
Table 1: 9100 BTS Minimum and Maximum Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 2: Typical GSM 900 and GSM 1800/1900 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 3: Typical Multiband Configuration G3 BTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table 4: Frequency Band Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 5: AMR Codec List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 6: AMR-WB Codec List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Table 7: Software Version versus Hardware Board/Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Table 8: Thresholds and Hysteresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Table 9: Data Call Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table 10: Maximum Supported Capacities and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Table 11: 9120 BSC Globally Applicable Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Table 12: BSC Configuration Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Table 13: B11 9120 BSC Capacity per Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Table 14: TSL / TCU Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Table 15: Configuration Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Table 16: DTC Configuration and SBL Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Table 17: G2 TC/9125 TC Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Table 18: G2 TC Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Table 19: 9125 TC Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Table 20: TS 16 configuration for MT120 - xB board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Table 21: TS 16 Configuration for TC Boards Older than MT120 - xB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Table 22: MFS Capacity for DS10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Table 23: Maximum MFS Configurations on MX Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Table 24: GPRS General Dimensioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Table 25: GPRS Coding Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Table 26: (E)GPRS Modulation and Coding Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Table 27: GMSK and 8-PSK Transmission Power Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Table 28: Multiplexed Channel Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Table 29: TS Mapping Table for Corresponding Abis Chain or Ring Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Table 30: Number of TS Available in One Abis Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Table 31: Number of Required TS versus TRX Number and Sub-Multiplexing Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Table 32: SS7, Ater Mux, DTC and Ater Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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Preface
Purpose This document describes the configuration rules for Release B11 of the
Alcatel-Lucent BSS.
It describes the possible BSS configurations supported in Release B11, and
the new equipment in this release, as well as the corresponding impact on
the various interfaces. Note that the OMC-R and NPO products are beyond
the scope of this document. Refer to the appropriate documentation for more
information about these products.
Document Pertinence It applies to operational BSS from Release B11.

This document contains IP transport in the BSS related information. This
feature is available commercially from Release B12.
The following convention applies for a 9125 TC equipped with a TC STM1 -
IP subrack:
TC STM1 interface board is also referred as TCIF
TC STM1 IP interface board is also referred as TCIFI.
Whats New In Edition 28

Lb Interface (Section 10) was updated.
In Edition 27
Frequency Hopping (Section 3.12.2) was updated.
In Edition 26
The following sections were updated:
Frequency Hopping (Section 3.12.2)
Multiple CCCH (Section 4.4.2).
In Edition 25
Multiple CCCH (Section 4.4.2) was updated.
In Edition 24
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The following Frequency Hopping (Section 3.12.2) was updated.
In Edition 23
Frequency Hopping (Section 3.12.2)
Platform Terminals (Section 1.3)
BTS Generation Summary (Section 3.1.3)

MC TRE Module (Section 3.2.2)
MC-RRH (Section 3.3.1)
Distributed BTS Characteristics (Section 3.3.2)
Rules and Assumptions (Section 4.3.4)

The following Multiple CCCH (Section 4.4.2) is improved.
In Edition 22
MC-RRH (Section 3.3.1).
In Edition 21
MC TRE Module (Section 3.2.2)
MC-RRH (Section 3.3.1)

Distributed BTS Characteristics (Section 3.3.2)
In Edition 20
Ratio of Mixing CS and PS Traffic in Ater Mux (Section 8.6.4)
9130 BSC Evolution Capabilities (Section 4.3.3)
Pure E1 Configuration (Section 4.3.2.1)
In Edition 19
Gb flex rules (Section 12.3) was updated.
In Edition 18
New B11 Features and Impacted Sections (Section 1.6)
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In section GPRS General Dimensioning and Rules (Section 6.4.1.2) and

Gb flex rules (Section 12.3) the number of maximum GPUs per BSC was
updated to 12.
In Edition 17
The document is updated to specify that IP transport in the BSS is available
from Release B12.
In Edition 16
Description improvement due to MC-RRH 900 - 2G/3G - Different PA - Separate
2G and 3G carriers in same module in MC TRE Module (Section 3.2.2).
Section Lb Interface (Section 10) was added due to the implementation of the
Support of the Lb Interface by BSC feature.
The following MC TRE Module (Section 3.2.2) and Distributed BTS (Section
3.3)are added due to MC/MC RRH module introduction.
The section Antenna Hopping (Section 3.15)has been added due to introduction
of the Antenna Hopping feature.
Updates are done in the following:
BTS Synchronization (Section 3.4)

Overview (Section 8.4.1)

Improvement done in SS7 Signaling Link Code (Section 8.5.2).
Updates made in:
Rules and Dimensioning (Section 5.3.2)
Gb over IP (Section 6.4.4)

Iur-g Interface (Section 11) was added.
In Edition 15
Description improvement in BTS IP Security (Section 3.1.2).
In Edition 14
Release name was changed in Document pertinence.
Description improvement due to MC-RRH 900 - 2G/3G - Different PA - Separate
2G and 3G carriers in same module in MC TRE Module (Section 3.2.2).
In Edition 13
Description improvement is made in GPRS General Dimensioning and Rules
(Section 6.4.1.2).
In Edition 12
Updates are done in the following:
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In Edition 11
GB Interface (Section 12) was updated.
In Edition 10
Improvement done in SS7 Signaling Link Code (Section 8.5.2).
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In Edition 09
Editorial improvement in:
Gb over IP (Section 6.4.4)
In Edition 08
Description improvement in:
MFS Clock Synchronization (Section 6.3.4)
RSL and OML (Section 7.4.1)
Rules and Dimensioning (Section 5.3.2).

BTS Synchronization (Section 3.4) has been updated with the introduction of
the Network Synchronization of radio time slots feature.
The section Antenna Hopping (Section 3.15)has been added due to introduction
of the Anntenna Hopping feature.
AC/DC Converters Capacity in MBO/MBOE Cabinets (Section 3.14) section
has been added.
Restrictions concerning LSL/HSL have been removed from SS7 Links (Section
8.5.3).
In Edition 07
Restrictions concerning LSL/HSL have been removed from SS7 Links (Section
8.5.3).
Editorial improvements in RSL and OML (Section 7.4.1).
In Edition 06
Descriptive improvement in Document Pertinence.
In Edition 05
Description improvement in MFS Clock Synchronization (Section 6.3.4).
In Edition 04
Editorial improvements in RSL and OML (Section 7.4.1).
In Edition 03
The following sections were improved:
Hardware Coverage (Section 9.2)
Synchro. Fixed Configuration or Cascading Mode (Section 6.2.3.3)
MFS Architecture (Section 6.3.1)

MFS Stand Alone Configuration (Section 6.3.2)
9130 MFS Evolution and 9130 BSC Evolution Rack Shared Configurations
(Section 6.3.3)
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In Edition 02
The MFS Clock Synchronization (Section 6.2.3) was improved.
The section Extended Cell Configuration (Section 3.2.3.4)was improved due to
3 extended cells allowance on BTS.
In Edition 01
First official release of the document.
This document contains information about the following new features:
Information concerning G1/G2 BTS removal in:

Supported Hardware Platforms, Restrictions and Retrofits (Section 1.2)
BTS Synchronization (Section 3.4)
Compatibility (Section 3.6.2)
Speech Call Traffic Rates (Section 3.7)
Adaptive Multi-Rate Speech Codec (Section 3.8)
TRE Packet Capability (Section 3.9)
OML and RSL Submultiplexing (Section 3.11)
Abis Channel Types (Section 7.3)
Signaling Link on Abis Interface (Section 7.4)
Signaling Link Multiplexing Rules (Section 7.5.2)
Mapping Techniques (Section 7.6)
Abis-TS Defragmentation Algorithm (Section 7.6.2)
Section 3.4. G1 BTS removed
Section 3.3. G2 BTS removed
CS Paging Coordination in the BSS Support in:

Abis Satellite Links (Section 7.8)
Ater Satellite Links (Section 8.7)
AS 800 MFS not supported in B11 in:

BSS Equipment Names (Section 1.1)
Supported Hardware Platforms, Restrictions and Retrofits (Section 1.2)
Delta 9130 BSC Evolution versus 9120 BSC (Section 4.5)
MFS Architecture (Section 6.2.1)
Synchro. Fixed Configuration or Cascading Mode (Section 6.2.3.3)
GPRS General Dimensioning and Rules (Section 6.4.1.2)
Inter-BSS NACC/ Inter-RAT NACC (3G- ->2G) in PLMN Interworking

(Section 2.4)
TRX Dynamic Power Saving in:

TRX Dynamic Power Saving (Section 3.13)
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New B11 Features and Impacted Sections (Section 1.6)
STM1 on 9130 BSC Evolution in 9130 BSC Evolution (Section 4.3)

Security Enhancements for IP introduction in BTS IP Security (Section 3.1.2)
A-flex in A Interface (Section 9)
TFO for AMR-NB in Rules and Dimensioning (Section 3.8.2)
Full Gb over IP Option in Gb over IP (Section 6.4.4)
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Preface
Audience This document is for people requiring an in-depth understanding of the

configuration rules of the Alcatel-Lucent BSS:
Network decision makers who require an understanding of the underlying

functions and rules of the system, including:
Network planners
Technical design staff
Trainers.
Operations and support staff who need to know how the system operates in
normal conditions, including:
Operators
Support engineers
Maintenance staff
Client Help Desk personnel.
This document can interest also the following teams:

Cellular Operations
Technical Project Managers
Validation
Methods.
Assumed Knowledge You must have a good understanding of:
GSM
GPRS
Mobile telecommunications.
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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
This section introduces terminology and the Alcatel-Lucent hardware platforms

supported by the BSS, as well as the corresponding restrictions and retrofits,
and related information.
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1 Introduction
1.1 BSS Equipment Names

The following table lists the Alcatel-Lucent commercial product names and
the corresponding Alcatel-Lucent internal names.
Note: The names used in this document are those defined for internal use in
Alcatel-Lucent, and not the commercial product names.
Alcatel-Lucent Commercial Alcatel-Lucent Internal Name

Product Name
9100 BTS G3, G3.5, G3.8, G4.2 BTS
9110 Micro BTS 9110 Micro BTS
9110-E Micro BTS 9110-E Micro BTS
9135 MFS MFS DS10 RC23, DS10 RC40
9153 OMC-R OMC-3
9125 TC 9125 TC
9120 BSC 9120 BSC
9130 BSC Evolution MX BSC
9130 MFS Evolution MX MFS
1.2 Supported Hardware Platforms, Restrictions and Retrofits

The following table lists the Alcatel-Lucent hardware platforms supported by the
BSS, and the corresponding restrictions and retrofits.
Equipment B11 Support
BSC
9120 BSC Yes
9130 BSC Evolution Yes
TC
G2 TC Yes
9125 TC Yes
BTS
9110 Micro BTS, 9110-E Micro BTS Yes
G3, G3.5 Yes
G4 (G3.8, G4.2) Yes
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Equipment B11 Support
MFS
MFS / DS10 * Yes
MFS / DS10 * Yes
MFS 9130 Yes
* : DS10 with network mirroring disks RC23

** : DS10 with local disks RC40
1.3 Platform Terminals

The Alcatel-Lucent BSS terminals run on PCs with Windows 2000, XP,
Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating Systems.
Note: The support for Windows 7 is available starting with MR3Ed1.3.
1.4 Release Migration

Migration from Release B10 to Release B11 infers the succession of the
OMC-R, MFS and BSC.
1.5 BSS Updates

No hardware upgrades are required.
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1 Introduction
1.6 New B11 Features and Impacted Sections

The following table lists the new B11 features and provides links to impacted
sections of this document.
New B11 Features Impacted Sections
IP BSS Refer to:
9100 BTS Rules (Section 3.2.3.3)
Delta 9130 BSC Evolution versus 9120 BSC (Section 4.5)

Delta 9130 MFS Evolution versus 9135 MFS (Section 6.5)
Rules (Section 7.9.2)
Abis Network Topology and Transport (Section 7.1)
Cross-Connect Use on Abis Rules (Section 7.6.4.2)
Ater Network Topology and Transport (Section 8.1).
A-flex A Interface (Section 9)
Gb flex GB Interface (Section 12)
TFO for AMR-NB Refer to:

Rules and Dimensioning (Section 3.8.2).
Support of Paging Coordination Refer to:

Abis Satellite Links (Section 7.8)
Ater Satellite Links (Section 8.7).
Windows Vista Platform Terminals (Section 1.3)
Windows 7 Platform Terminals (Section 1.3)
Inter-BSS /Inter-RAT NACC PLMN Interworking (Section 2.4)
STM1 on 9130 BSC Evolution 9130 BSC Evolution (Section 4.3)
TRX Dynamic Power Saving TRX Dynamic Power Saving (Section 3.13)
MC TRE MC TRE Module (Section 3.2.2)
MC-RRH 900Mhz 2PA TDM Distributed BTS (Section 3.3)
MC-RRH 900 - 2G/3G - MC TRE Module (Section 3.2.2)

Different PA - Separate 2G and
3G carriers in same module
4 CCCH time slots in a cell Multiple CCCH (Section 4.4.2)
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2 BSS Overview
2 BSS Overview
This section describes the Alcatel-Lucent BSS, and corresponding features

and functions.
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2 BSS Overview
2.1 Introduction
The GSM Radio System (GRS) is a set of hardware and software equipment
provided by Alcatel-Lucent to support the radio part of the GSM network. The
GRS comprises one OMC-R and one or more BSS. The OMC-R supervises
one or more BSS.
The BSS provides radio access for Mobile Stations (MS) to the PLMN. There
are one or more GRS per PLMN.
The following figure shows a BSS with GPRS. All BSS operating over the
field are with/without data service.
BSS
GRS
Um Abis Interface
A Interface
Ater mux Interface
BTS
MS BSC TC MSC
BTS
BTS
Gs
Gb Interface
SGSN
MFS
MFS
OMCR
GPRS
BTS
MS BTS MSC
BSC TC
A Interface
BTS
Abis
Um Interface
Atermux Interface
BSS
Figure 1: BSS with GPRS
The different Network Elements (NE) within the BSS are:
The Base Station Controller (BSC)
The Transcoder (TC)

The Base Transceiver Station (BTS)
The Multi BSS Fast packet Server (MFS).
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The BSS interfaces are:

The Um interface (air or radio interface), between the MS and the BTS
The Abis interface, used to connect the BTS to the BSC
The Ater Mux interface used to connect:

The BSC to the TC and/or the MFS
The MFS to the TC
The A interface, used to connect the TC to the MSC
The Gb interface, used to connect the MFS to the SGSN (directly, or through
the TC and the MSC).
Note: This document does not describe the Gb interface, between the MSC
and the SGSN, as it is not considered to be part of the BSS. For more
information about this interface, refer to the BSS Overview.
For specific information about the LCS dedicated interfaces, refer to LCS
in BSS (Section 6.4.2).
Given that the transmission architecture depends on GPRS, there are two
possible transmission architectures:
Transmission architecture with Circuit Switched (CS) only

Transmission architecture with CS and Packet Switched (PS).
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2 BSS Overview
2.2 Transmission Architecture with CS Only

This section provides information about static Abis only.
The following figure shows the overall transmission architecture with CS only,
inside the BSS.
Atermux Interface
BSC TC
BTS A Interface
MSC
The transmission interfaces are:
The Abis interface, between the BIE BTS and the BIE BSC
The Ater interface, between the SM and the DTC inside the BSC, and
between the SM and the TRCU inside the TC
The Ater Mux interface, between the BSC-SM and the TC-SM
The A interface, between the TRCU and the MSC.
The Abis, Ater, Ater Mux and A are E1 interfaces structured in 32 timeslots (TS).
The TS are numbered from TS0 to TS31.
Note: Microwave equipment is external to and independent of Alcatel-Lucent
transmission equipment, however, in some cases, the microwave can be
housed in the transmission equipment rack and in the BTS.
For 9130 BSC Evolution, the SM no longer exists.
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2 BSS Overview
2.3 Transmission Architecture with CS and PS

PS is directly linked to GPRS and related MFS platforms.
The following figures represent the MFS with its physical interfaces, when
connected to the network.
Atermux Interface Atermux Interface
BSC MFS CS TS TC
Mixed CS/GPRS MFSTC Interface
GPRS TS
Conversion
of Protocol
Gb A
Interface Frame Relay Interface
BTS
SGSN MSC
Figure 2: Transmission Architecture with CS and PS (1)
BSC Mixed CS/GPRS MFS CS TS TC

Atermux MFSTC Interface
Conversion
GPRS TS of Protocol
Gb
Interface
BTS
SGSN MSC
Frame Relay
Figure 3: Transmission Architecture with CS and PS (2)
In addition to the interfaces defined in Transmission Architecture with CS Only

(Section 2.2), the MFS uses the following physical interfaces:
The MFS-BSC interface, which is the Ater Mux interface (a 2Mbit/s PCM
link carrying 32 TS at 64Kbit/s). The Ater Mux interface can be fully
dedicated to GPRS (only PS conveyed), or mixed CS/GPRS. In this case,
the CS channels (called CICs) coexist with GPRS channels (called GICs)
on the same link.
The MFS-TC interface, which is also a 2Mbit/s PCM link carrying CS only,
GPRS only, or mixed CS/GPRS channels. The Gb interface can be routed
through the TC for SGSN connection. While GSL is used between the
BSC and MFS for signaling and not for traffic, the GCH is used between
the BTS and MFS.
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The MFS-SGSN interface carries the Gb interface when there is a dedicated

MFS-SGSN link and the MSC-SGSN interface carries the Gb interface if
Gb extraction at the MSC is used. These interfaces can cross a Frame
Relay network (or not).
Note: The MFS can connect directly to the MSC (that is, without crossing the
TC) for cabling facilities, however this still results in an MFS-SGSN
interface, because the MSC only cross-connects the GPRS traffic.
2.4 PLMN Interworking

A foreign PLMN is a PLMN other than the PLMN to which OMC-R internal cells
belong. Only cells external to the OMC-R can belong to a foreign PLMN. All
internal cells must belong to own OMC PLMN. Both OMC-R owned cells and
cells which are external to the OMC-R can belong to the primary PLMN.
The Alcatel-Lucent BSS supports:
Outgoing 2G to 3G handovers
Incoming inter-PLMN 2G to 2G handovers
Outgoing inter-PLMN 2G to 2G handovers

Inter-PLMN 2G to 2G cell reselections
Incoming inter-PLMN 3G to 2G cell reselection
Multi-PLMN
The Multi-PLMN feature allows operators to define several primary PLMN,
in order to support network sharing. Inter-PLMN handovers and cell
reselections between two different primary PLMN are supported.
The Alcatel-Lucent BSS supports several primary PLMN (at least one, up to
four). An OMC-R therefore manages at least one (primary) PLMN and up
to eight PLMN (four primary and four foreign).
The OMC-R (and the Tool Chain) is by definition of the feature itself always
shared between the different primary PLMN, however:
The MFS can be shared
The BSC cannot be shared
The Abis transmission part can be shared
The transcoder part can be shared.
It is not allowed to modify the PLMN friendly name of a cell, even if the
Multi-PLMN feature is active and several PLMN are defined on the OMC-R side.
The primary PLMN cannot be added, removed or modified online.
Customers no longer need to ensure CI (or LAC/CI) unicity over all PLMN
involved in their network.
With regard to clock synchronization, the only constraint is that when the MFS
is connected to different SGSN, these SGSN are not necessarily synchronized.
If they are not synchronized, central clocking and cascade clocking cannot
be used on the MFS side.
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This section describes the Alcatel-Lucent BTS, and corresponding features

and functions.
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3.1 Introduction to the BTS

3.1.1 BTS in BSS
The following figure shows the location of the BTS inside the BSS.
OMCR
IMT
SGSN
MFS Gb
Gb
Abis (PCU)
BTS Abis MSC
BSC TC A
Atermux
Figure 4: BTS in the BSS
3.1.2 BTS IP Security

In the context of IP Security, two types of IP networks are possible:
Trusted
A trusted network is either the operator network, in particular on central
sites, or the ISP network when protected.
Untrusted.
An untrusted network is a non-protected ISP network.
Figure 5: Network Topology for IP Security
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Basics for the address definition when a tunnel (between a BTS and an IPsec
GW) is used are the following:
OMC, MFS, BSC NE are part of the customer network, the trusted network
BTS are most often connected to a provider network, the untrusted network.
A BTS terminating an IPsec tunnel has two addresses:
An address in the untrusted network, the outer address

An address in the trusted network (used by OMC, MFS & BSC), the inner
address.
Note: When an IPsec tunnel is established between an IPsec gateway and a

BTS, a local NEM PC connection to the BTS leads to the establishment
of a second tunnel between the NEM PC and the IPsec gateway. This
tunnel is fully managed by the PC/Windows OS.
3.1.3 BTS Generation Summary

The following table lists the successive BTS generations, along with the
corresponding commercial name.
BTS
G3 BTS
G3 9110 Micro BTS G3.5
Evolution
G4 BTS (*)
G3.8 G4.2 9110-E Micro BTS MBS
G5 MC TRE
Distributed
MC RRH
Note: *: G3.8 and G4.2 are the TD names used respectively for Evolution Step
1 and Evolution Step 2.
The BTS are grouped into the following families:
The 9110 BTS (which corresponds to the BTS 9110 Micro BTS and the
9110-E Micro BTS)
The 9100 BTS, which includes all BTS, but not the micro BTS.
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3.2 9100 BTS

3.2.1 9100 BTS Architecture
The 9100 BTS is designed with the following three levels of modules to
cover many cell configuration possibilities, including omni or sectored cells
configurations:
The antenna coupling level, which consists of ANX, ANY, ANC, AGX,
AGY, AGC and ANB
The TRE modules which handle the GSM radio access

The BCF level implemented in the SUM, which terminates the Abis interface.
Note: The above-mentioned architecture does not include the micro BTS.
3.2.2 MC TRE Module

Terminology:
MC TRE Module
MCPA technology performing power Amplifier for several carriers
Is an extension of the TWIN-module in term of TRX capacity. A TWIN
module has a capacity of up to 2 TRE, when a MC-module has a
capacity of up to 6 GSM TRE (up to 6 because fewer than 6 TRE can
be configured in a MC-module)
Is multi-standard capable
Is hosted in 9100 Evolium BTS equipped with all BTS modules (SUM,
AN, Single Carrier TRE, TWIN)
MC RRH
Is an outdoor box with up to 2 MC-modules/MC-TRE inside, full capacity
(we can have a MC-RRH with only a single MC-module inside)
Distributed BTS
Is one central box (new SUMX) and one or several MC-RRH
A Mono-standard MC-TRX is, from the point of view of a 2G system, a
TRE module
A Multi-standard MC-TRX is a module capable of switching between 2G and

3G software
A Multi-mode MC-TRX is a module running 2G+3G software (2G SW

embedding 3G SW), thus also Multi-standard.
MC TRE types:
MC TRX 900 MHz TDM
MC TRX 1800 MHz TDM
MC TRX 900 multistandard (separate 2G and 3G modules in same cabinet

TDM)
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Figure 6: GSM MC TRE Site Configuration
Figure 7: Multistandard MC TRE Site Configuration
Figure 8: Distributed BTS Site Configuration
The following rules apply:
The MC TRE module is accepted with:

SUMA, SUMX boards
64 kbps statistic and no mux
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The MC TRE module is not compatible with:

Tx-Diversity, Antenna Hopping
TRX Dynamic Power Saving
16kbps statistic, 64 kbp static multiplexing
The following SBL are created:

MCT Multi-Carrier Tranceiver
OSF other Standard Function / RRH Function.
3.2.3 9100 BTS Configuration

The 9100 BTS family began with the G3 BTS, whose architecture is described
in 9100 BTS Architecture (Section 3.2.1).
Further evolutions were introduced, with the G3.5, G4 variants
The G3.5 BTS, which is a G3 BTS with new power supply modules
The G4 BTS Step 1 (also referred to within TD as the G3.8), which is a G3.5
BTS in which the following modules are redesigned:
SUMA, which is the new SUM board
SUM-X, which integrates the Transmission function, the OMU function
and the Master Clock function. SUM-X provides the BTS with the
Ethernet interfaces
ANC, which is a new antenna network combining a duplexer and
a wide band combiner
New power supply modules which are compatible with BTS subracks.
G4 BTS Step 2 (also referred to within TD as the G4.2) introduces a new

TRE with EDGE hardware capability, including:
CBO, which is the compact outdoor BTS
MBS, which provides multistandard cabinets with the following G4.2
modules:
MBI3, MBI5 for indoor use
MBO1, MBO2, MBO1E, MBO2E for outdoor use.
The 9100 BTS family also includes the following micro BTS:
9110 Micro BTS
9110-E Micro BTS.
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3.2.3.1 Product Presentation

There are different types of cabinets:
The indoor cabinet, which exists in different sizes:

Mini
Medi
MBI3
MBI5
The outdoor cabinet, which exists in different sizes and packaging:

Mini
Medi
Micro
CPT2
CBO
MBO1
MBO1E
MBO2
MBO2E
The different TRE types:
G3 TRE
EDGE TRA
TWIN TRA with the following capabilities:

2 TRE Support
Tx Div Capability
4 Rx Div Support.
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3.2.3.2 9100 BTS Dimensioning

The following table lists the extension and reduction capacity rules for the
9100 BTS.
BTS Configuration Extension / Reduction
Physical Logical
Minimum Maximum Minimum
9100 BTS 1 TRE* Up to 24 TRE 1 to 6 Sectors 1 TRE 1 TRE
9110 Micro BTS 2 TRE Up to 6 TRE 1 to 6 Sectors 2 TRE 1 TRE
9110-E Micro BTS 2 TRE Up to 12 TRE 1 to 6 Sectors 2 TRE 1 TRE
* : TWIN modules are required in order to attain 24 TRE. In this case, the minimum for the physical extension step is 1
TWIN module (2 TRE).
Table 1: 9100 BTS Minimum and Maximum Capacity
The 6 or 12 TRE are configured with three or six modules.

The following table summarizes the typical GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM
1900 configurations.
These configurations constitute only a subset of the possible configurations.
Network GSM 850MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
Indoor / Outdoor Indoor Outdoor
Cabinet size Mini Medi Mini Medi
Number of TRE 1 sectors 1x2 to 1x4 1x2 to 1x12 1x2 to 1x4 1x2 to 1x12
2 sectors 2x1 to 2x2 2x2 to 2x6 2x1 to 2x2 2x2 to 2x6
3 sectors 3x1 3x1 to 3x4 3x1 to 3x2 3x1 to 3x4
6 sectors 6x1 to 6x4 6x1 to 6x4
Table 2: Typical GSM 900 and GSM 1800/1900 Configurations
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The following table shows BTS configurations based on TWIN TRA.
BTS Single TRA Based Twin TRA Based

Configurations
MBI3 3*2 TRA HP /4 RX low loss /2 G5 ANC 3*2 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss
3*4 TRA TWIN / 2 RX
MBI5 3*4 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss /2 G5 ANC 3*4 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss
3*8 TRA TWIN / 2 RX w. ANY2
MBO1, MBO1E 3*2 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss /2 G5 ANC 3*2 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss
3*4 TRA TWIN / 2 RX
MBO2, MBO2E 3*4 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss /2 G5 ANC 3*4 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss
3*8 TRA TWIN / 2 RX w. ANY2
CBO AC 2*1 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss /2 G5 ANC 2*1 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss /2 G5 ANC
2*2 TRA TWIN / 2 RX
CBO DC 3*1 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss /2 G5 ANC 3*1 TRA HP / 4 RX low loss /2 G5 ANC
3*2 TRA TWIN / 2 RX
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The following table shows the TWIN operation modes supported by the different
BTS hardware generations.
TWIN TRA 2TRX Mode 2TRX Mode 1TRX Mode 1TRX Mode
both on same both on diff. with TX Div. w/o TX Div.
sector sectors
BTS- 9100G3- Mini-Indoor yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS- 9100G3 & G3.5 -Mini -Outdoor yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS- 9100G3 & G3.5 -Medi -Outdoor yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS- 9100G4 -Mini -Indoor yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS- 9100G4- Medi- Indoor yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS- 9100G3.8 -Mini -Outdoor yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS- 9100G3.8 -CPT2 -Outdoor yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS -9100G3.8 -Medi -Outdoor yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS -9100G4 -MBI-3 yes yes yes 2) yes
BTS -9100G4 -MBI-5 yes yes yes 2) yes
BTS -9100G4 -MBO-1 yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS -9100G4 -MBO-2 yes yes no 1) no 1)
BTS -9100G4 -CBO yes yes yes 2) yes
BTS -9100G5 -MBO-1E yes yes yes 2) yes
BTS -9100G5 -MBO-2E yes yes yes 2) yes
Note: 1): Given that the cell planning is done for these network elements, the
TX Div. feature is not supported.
2): The ordered configuration for TX Div. will be delivered from the
factory by default with the 2TRX Mode cabled in different sectors and
must be configured onsite for TX Div.
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The following table summarizes the typical Multiband 900/1800 BTS

configurations.
These configurations constitute only a subset of the possible configurations.
Network Multiband BTS or Multiband Cell
Cabinet size Medi/ Number of TRE
4 sectors 2x2 GSM 900 & 2x4 GSM 1800

2x4 GSM 900 & 2x2 GSM 1800
6 sectors 3x2 GSM 900 & 3x2 GSM 1800 (outdoor only)
Diversity 4 sectors: Yes

6 sectors: Yes
Table 3: Typical Multiband Configuration G3 BTS
3.2.3.3 9100 BTS Rules

The following BTS rules apply:
The same BTS supports all four types of TRA on a cell
SUMA is required to support TWIN
A second Abis is necessary for EDGE and for more than 12 TRX, except for
small and medium BTS
The BTS must not contain any G3 TREs for a configuration with more
than 12 TREs
IP transport mode
3.2.3.4 Extended Cell Configuration

It is possible to have up to 12 CS+PS capable TRX, including the BCCH
TRX, in each cell (inner and outer).
9110 Micro BTS and 9110-E Micro BTS do not support extended cell
configurations.
3 extended cell per BTS are allowed.
SUMP does not support the extended cell feature.
The inner and the outer of the extended cell must have the same
ACCESS_BURST_TYPE parameter value.
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3.2.3.5 Mixture of 9110-E Micro BTS and 9110 Micro BTS

The following four configurations rules apply for pure 9110-E Micro BTS and
9110 Micro BTS/9110-E Micro BTS mixed configurations:
A maximum of three hierarchic levels (master, upper and lower slave)

are allowed
Each 9110 Micro BTS upper slave terminates the master-slave link, which is
the Inter Entity Bus (IEB)
9110 Micro BTS is not allowed in the lower slave position

9110-E Micro BTS must be set as the master in 9110 Micro BTS/9110-E
Micro BTS mixed configurations.
The following figure shows a mixed 9110 Micro BTS/9110-E Micro BTS
standard configuration.
Master
M5M
Upper Slave 1 Upper Slave 2

M5M M4M
Lower Slave 11 Lower Slave 12

M5M M5M
3.2.3.6 Mixed Configuration G3 and G4

In the case of a mixed hardware configuration in a cell with both G3 and
G4 TREs in the same cell, the E-GSM TRX is associated to G4 TRE and
P-GSM TRX to G3 TRE.
3.3 Distributed BTS

3.3.1 MC-RRH
The characteristics of MC-RRH module are:
Baseband transceiving capability
Radio access support
Embedded antenna network components

Communicating with its BTS site manager (central box) through an IP
network
The configuration status for MC-RRH are:
ID - an integer between 10 and 99
Sector number - an integer between 1 and 6

First port for BTS links
Second port for BTS links
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Status for of each of the three ports

BTS-internal IP addressing
The supported power budget parameter 2PA.
The configuration rules are:
MC-RRH is an outdoor box with up to 2 MCPA inside
MC-RRH can have two CPRI links
For RRH900 1PA:

Only a maximum number of 4 TRX can be mapped and it can be used
only in 2G (GSM).
For RRH900 2PA:
In case of 2G usage the maximum number of TRX per PA is 3 , meaning

a maximum number of 6 TRX per RRH
In case of 2G/3G usage the maximum configurations allowed are: 4TRX
for the 2G PA and the other PA used for other standard (3G).
MC-RRH 1800 1PA supports only star configuration.
3.3.2 Distributed BTS Characteristics

The Distributed BTS characteristics:
Distributed BTS is supported with SUMX 19

Ring and chain configurations, exclusive or mixed are supported. Star
configuration is supported.
The total number of MC-RRH in a distributed BTS is 6 ( the BTS has up to 6

sectors and there are up to 2 MC-RRH modules per sector).
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3.4 BTS Synchronization

In terms of dimensioning, from a software point of view, there can be up
to three BTS slaves.
Depending on the hardware configuration, the number of BTS slaves can be
reduced to two or one BTS.
The following table lists the type of slave BTS which can be synchronized to the
master and the number of BTS slaves, for each BTS master.
Master Slaves Hardware Software

Limitation Limitation
9100 medi/mini 9100 3 3
If GPS synchronization is used the master BTS must be equipped with a SUMX
board and a GPS receiver. On the slave BTSs there are no requirements on
the type of the SUM board to benefit of this synchronization mode.
3.5 Physical Channel Types

3.5.1 GSM
In terms of TS content, there are several possible configurations, the most
relevant of which are:
Traffic channels (TCH)

Signaling channels:
BCC = FCCH + SCH + BCCH + CCCH
CBC = FCCH + SCH + BCCH + CCCH + SDCCH/4 + SACCH/4
SDC = SDCCH/8 + SACCH/8.
Where:
BCCH transports broadcast system information
SDCCH transports signalling outside a call. It can be static (fixed position
on the TS), or dynamic (variable existence in time).
Note: It is possible to define two CBCH channels for cells used for SMS-CB:
The basic CBCH channel
The extended CBCH channel.

If the basic CBCH channel is configured, the extended CBCH channel
can be optionally configured. The extended CBCH channel is managed
in the same manner as the basic CBCH channel. When the initial
SDCCH number in a cell is small, a reduction in the number of SDCCH
due to the configuration of the CBCH can increase the SDCCH average
load. In such a case, the operator may need to add one SDCCH TS.
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3.5.2 GPRS
GPRS radio timeslots (PDCH) are dynamically allocated according to the
following, customer-defined parameters:
MIN_PDCH defines the minimum number of PDCH TS per cell
MAX_PDCH defines the maximum number of PDCH TS per cell
MAX_PDCH_HIGH_LOAD defines the maximum number of PDCH TS per cell

in the case of CS traffic overload.
These parameters allow the operator to prioritize CS traffic versus GPRS traffic
in order, for example, to avoid a QoS drop while introducing GPRS.
The following quality parameters can also be used:
N_TBF_PER_SPDCH defines the number of mobile stations that can share the
same PDCH
MAX_PDCH_PER_TBF defines the maximum number of PDCHs allocated

to a single (E)GPRS connection.
3.5.3 Dual Transfer Mode

A dual transfer mode capable mobile station can use a radio resource for CS
traffic and simultaneously one or several radio resources for PS traffic.
Requirements:
The Gs interface is a prerequisite to fully support the DTM feature. However,

the BSS does not forbid the activation of the DTM feature if the Gs interface
is not supported (i.e. when the network mode of operation is set to NMO
II or NMO III)
Cells where MAX_PDCH_HIGH_LOAD < 2 ((E)GPRS) is mandatory for DTM

operation, and at least two PDCHs are required in the PS zone for allocation
of DTM resources to (at least) one DTM call)
Handover causes with low priority are disabled with a mobile station in DTM.
DTM is supported:
For both GPRS and (E)GPRS
As (E)GPRS is preferentially offered in macro cells, the BSS ensures

that at least one PDCH can be used in micro cells to re-direct the mobile
station towards the macro cells. This means that the BSS allows a PDCH
used by a mobile station operating in DTM mode to be shared by another
(E)GPRS mobile station.
Only multislot operation DTM MSs are supported.
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DTM is not supported in the following cases:

Single slot operation DTM MSs are not supported in the Alcatel-Lucent BSS
DTM is not supported in following types of cells:

Non-9100 BTS
Extended cells.
DTM is not supported in half rate configurations.
Concerning power control management:

In the uplink direction:
On the mobile station side, the power control in different timeslots is
independent and with no restriction on the difference of power transmitted
in adjacent timeslots. Therefore, there are no specific requirements in
the uplink direction.
On the TCH, the mobile station transmits with the output power
computed based on the BSS power command (if UL power control
is activated in the CS domain)
On the PDCH, the mobile station transmits with the output power as
a function of the GPRS power control parameters GAMMA_TNx and
ALPHA and the signal level received in the DL.
In the downlink direction:

The BTS output power variation between all blocks addressed to a
particular mobile station within a TDMA frame does not exceed 10 dB for
mobile stations operating in DTM. Moreover, the power difference between
contiguous CS and PS timeslots must be in the same range of 10 dB.
3.5.4 Extended Dynamic Allocation

Extended Dynamic Allocation (EDA) is an extension of the basic Dynamic
Allocation (E)GPRS MAC mode to allow higher throughput in uplink for type 1
mobile stations (supporting the feature) through the support of more than two
radio transmission timeslots.
With the EDA mode, the mobile station detects an assigned USF value for any
assigned uplink PDCH and allows the mobile station to transmit on that PDCH
and all higher numbered assigned PDCHs.
The mobile station does not need to monitor all the downlink PDCH
corresponding to its allocated uplink PDCH, which allows the type 1 mobile
station to support configurations with more uplink timeslots (and thus with less
downlink timeslots).
The radio configuration is only used if the uplink TBF (in EDA mode) can be
alone on its assigned uplink timeslots and not in front of downlink timeslots
supporting the PACCH channel of at least one downlink TBF not belonging
to the same mobile station.
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Rules:
Only multislot classes 1-12 are supported
EDA operations in DTM mode are not supported
EDA operations are not supported in the case of RT TBF and RT PFC
EDA is only used in UL in TS configurations for which (Dynamic Allocation)

DA is not possible (if both EDA and DA are possible in UL for a given
TS configuration, then DA is used)
As the shifted-USF operation is not supported, EDA will not be handled for
mobile stations whose multislot class is 7 (1+3 configuration).
EDA is supported for mobile stations whose multislot class is 3, 11 or 12:
For multislot class 3: EDA is used in UL for the 1+2 configuration (i.e. 1
TS in DL, 2 TSs in UL), and DA is used for all the other configurations
(2+1 and 1+1)
For multislot class 11: EDA is used in UL for the 2+3 and 1+3 configurations,
and DA is used for all the other configurations (4+1, 3+2, 3+1, 2+2, 2+1,
1+2 and 1+1)
For multislot class 12: EDA is used in UL for the 1+4, 2+3 and 1+3
configurations, and DA is used for all the other configurations (4+1, 3+2,
3+1, 2+2, 2+1, 1+2 and 1+1).
In the TS configuration for which EDA is used in UL, a PDCH on a given TRX
must verify the following conditions in order to be included in a candidate
timeslot allocation:
The PDCH does not support any (GPRS or (E)GPRS) Best-Effort UL TBFs
of other mobile stations
The PDCH does not support any resources allocated to (GPRS or (E)GPRS)
RT PFCs in the UL direction for other mobile stations
The PDCH does not support any PACCH TS of (GPRS or (E)GPRS)

Best-Effort DL TBFs of other mobile stations
The PDCH does not support any PACCH TS of (GPRS or (E)GPRS) RT

PFCs in the DL direction for other mobile stations.
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3.6 Frequency Band Configuration

3.6.1 Overview
E-GSM is used for the whole GSM-900 frequency band, i.e. the primary band
(890-915 MHz / 935-960MHz) plus the extension band, G1 band (880-890
MHz/925-935 MHz). This corresponds to 174 addressable carrier frequencies
and leads to an increase of 40% against the 124 frequencies in the primary
band.
Frequency span (U)ARFCNs Uplink frequencies Downlink frequencies
P-GSM band 1.. 124 890.2 to 915.0 MHz 935.2 to 960.0 MHz
G1 band 975.. 1023, 0 880.2 to 890.0 MHz 925.2 to 935.0 MHz
GSM850 band 128... 251 824.2 MHz to 848.8 MHz 869.2 MHz to 893.8 MHz
DCS1800 band 512.. 885 1710.2 to 1784.8 MHz 1805.2 to 1879.8 MHz
DCS1900 band 512.. 810 1850.2 to 1909.8 MHz 1930.2 to 1989.8 MHz
3.6.2 Compatibility
The following table shows TRE generation equipment and the corresponding
radio bands.
Multiband (BTS or Cell)
GSM GSM 900 GSM GSM 850 / 850 / 900 / 900 /

850 1800 1900 1800 1900 1800 1900
G3/G4 Yes (*) E-GSM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
9110-E Yes E-GSM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Micro BTS
9110 Micro N.A P-GSM Yes N.A N.A N.A Yes N.A
BTS
* : The BTS can be a G3 BTS, but the TRE is a G4.2 TRE.

Table 4: Frequency Band Configuration
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3.6.3 Rules
From functional point of view, there are two types of multiband behavior:
Multiband BTS
The frequency bands (850/1800, or 850/1900, or 900/1800) are used in
different sectors of the BTS. There are two BCCH carriers, one in the sector
with frequency band 1, and another one in the sector with frequency band 2.
Multiband cell
The sector (cell) is configured with TRX in band 1, and TRX in band 2. Only
one BCCH carrier is configured for the sector.
Only CS is supported by the G1 band TRX and by the inner zone TRXs of a
concentric or a multiband cell
3.7 Speech Call Traffic Rates

There are no compatibility limitations between BTS and TC generations.
The following table shows the hardware transmission compatibility.
9125 TC (MT120) G2 TC(DT16/MT120)
9100, 9110 Micro BTS, Yes Yes

9110-E Micro BTS
The following table shows the different rates available over different generations
of equipment.
BTS Traffic Rate
9100, 9110 Micro BTS, Dual Rate (DR) (HR+FR)

9110-E Micro BTS
Full Rate (FR)
Enhanced Full Rate (EFR)
Adaptive Multi-Rate speech codec (AMR).
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3.8 Adaptive Multi-Rate Speech Codec

3.8.1 Overview
Adaptive Multi-Rate (AMR) is a set of codecs, of which the one with the best
speech quality is used, depending on radio conditions.
Under good radio conditions, a codec with a high bit-rate is used. Speech is
encoded with more information so the quality is better. In the channel coding,
only a small space is left for redundancy.
Under poor radio conditions, a codec with a low bit-rate is chosen. Speech is
encoded with less information, but this information can be well protected due to
redundancy in the channel coding.
The BSS dynamically adapts the codec in the uplink and downlink directions,
taking into account the C/I measured by the BTS (for uplink adaptation) and by
the mobile station (for downlink adaptation).
The codec used in the uplink and downlink directions can be different, as the
adaptation is independent in each direction.
The AMR Wideband (AMR-WB) codec is developed as a multi-rate codec with
several codec modes such as the AMR codec. As in AMR, the codec mode is
chosen based on the radio conditions.
AMR Wide Band
AMR-WB family contains four codec types: FR_AMR-WB, OFR_AMR-WB,
OHR_AMR-WB and UMTS_AMR-WB (only available in 3G). The Alcatel
BSS supports FR_AMR-WB.
AMR-WB family contains five codec modes: 23.85 kbit/s, 15.85 kbit/s,
12.65 kbit/s, 8.85 kbit/s, 6.60 kbit/s
The FR_AMR-WB codec type uses the following codec modes: 12,65
kbit/s, 8,85 kbit/s, 6,60 kbit/s.
AMR-WB is optional for the MS but an MS supporting AMR-WB must

support all these modes.
AMR Narrow Band
AMR-NB family contains five codecs types: FR_AMR, HR_AMR,

OHR_AMR, UMTS_AMR, UMTS_AMR_2. The Alcatel BSS supports
FR_AMR, HR_AMR
The FR_AMR codec type contains a set of eight codec modes (4,75, 5,15,
5,90, 6,70, 7,40, 7,95, 10,20, 12,20 kbit/s) and the HR_AMR codec type
contains six codec modes (4,75, 5,15, 5,90, 6,70, 7,40, 7,95 kbit/s)
The codec mode HR_AMR 7,95 Kbit/s is not supported by the Alcatel BSS
AMR-NB is optional for the MS.
The Tandem Free Operation (TFO) avoids double transcoding in mobile to

mobile speech calls.
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3.8.2 Rules and Dimensioning

The following table provides a list of AMR codecs.
Codec Bit Rate Full Rate Half Rate
12.2 Kbit/s X
10.2 Kbit/s X
7.95 Kbit/s X X (*)
7.40 Kbit/s X X
6.70 Kbit/s X X
5.90 Kbit/s X X
5.15 Kbit/s X X
4.75 Kbit/s X X
* : Not supported by the Alcatel-Lucent BSS.

Table 5: AMR Codec List
During a call, a subset of one to four codecs is used, configured by O&M

on a per BSS basis.
A different number of codecs and different subsets can be defined for FR (one
to four codecs out of the eight codecs available), and for HR (one to four
codecs out of the five codecs available).
The codec subset is the same in uplink and downlink.
The following table provides a list of AMR-WB codecs. Only codec bit-rates in
bold are available.
Codec Bit Rate Full Rate Half Rate GMSK 8-PSK

AMR WB
23.85 kbit/s x x
15.85 kbit/s x x
12.65 kbit/s x x
x x
x x
8.85 kbit/s x x
x x
x x
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Codec Bit Rate Full Rate Half Rate GMSK 8-PSK

AMR WB
6.60 kbit/s x x
x x
x x
Table 6: AMR-WB Codec List
The lowest bit rate providing excellent speech quality in a clean environment is
12.65 kbit/s. Higher bit rates are useful in background noise conditions and in
the case of music. Also, lower bit rates of 6.60 and 8.85 provide reasonable
quality, especially if compared to narrow band codecs.
On the AMR-WB Air interface, only GMSK is used for FR TCH.
The AMR-WB interface is used with the MT120 WB board and the AMR-NB
interface is used with the MT120 NB board.
Supported channel types:
All TCH/WFS: supported
RATSCCH: supported
All O-TCH/WFS, O-TCH/WHS and O-TCH/AHS are not supported.
TC G2, 9125 TC support AMR-WB.

For TFO with AMR-NB, the rules are:
An MS supporting FR_AMR must support all the FR codec modes and

all the HR codec modes
An MS supporting only HR_AMR must support all the HR codec modes
Only one AMR configuration per AMR-NB codec type is active in the BSS
The AMR configurations with Optimization Mode allowed are not supported.
Intracell handovers for resolution of codec mismatches in TFO are forbidden.

Only the critical HO causes are offered to DTM calls.
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The following table refers to supported software versions versus hardware

boards and features.
Hardware AMR NB TFO NB TFO FR, AMR WB TFO with

Board / without HR, EFR including AMR-NB
Feature TFO NB TFO WB
Legacy yes no yes no no

MT120
MT120-NB yes no yes no yes
MT120-WB yes no yes yes no
Table 7: Software Version versus Hardware Board/Feature
3.8.3 Thresholds and Hysteresis

The choice of the best codec is done comparing the quality factor to thresholds
and hysteresis
For the Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband Speech Codec GMSK, four important
parameters shown in the table below are checked.
Parameter Name Definition Type Range / Default

Value
AMR_WB_ GMSK_THR_1 Thresholds for AMR wideband Threshold min=0 max=31.5

FR in GMSK codec mode default=to be defined
adaptation (between lowest by simulation
codec mode and second codec
mode )
AMR_WB_ GMSK_THR_2 Thresholds for AMR wideband Threshold min=0 max=31.5

adaptation (between second by simulation
lowest codec mode and highest
codec mode )
AMR_WB_ GMSK_ HYST_1 Hysteresis for AMR wideband Number min=0 max=7.5
adaptation for transition between by simulation
lowest codec mode and second
lowest codec mode.
AMR_WB_ GMSK _HYST_2 Hysteresis for AMR wideband Number min=0 max=7.5
adaptation for transition between by simulation
highest codec mode and second
lowest codec mode
Table 8: Thresholds and Hysteresis
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Mandatory rules:
AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_1<=AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_2
AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_1+AMR_WB_GMSK_HYST_1<=AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_2+AM
Note: The OMC-R implements the first mandatory rule and it does not allow
AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_2 to be bigger than AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_1.
However, if the second one is not implemented, it could lead
to situations like the following: AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_1 +
AMR_WB_GMSK_HYST_1 > AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_2 or even
- AMR_WB_GMSK_THR_1 + AMR_WB_GMSK_HYST_1 >
AMR_WB_GMSK_HYST_2,
3.9 TRE Packet Capability

The value "0" of the TRX Preference Mark (TPM) means that the concerned
TRX is PS capable.
The following table shows the data service rate available over different
generations of equipment.
Up to 9.6 GPRSCS-1 GPRSCS-3 (E)GPRS

Kbit/s and CS-2 and CS-4 MCS-1 to
MCS-9
G4 TRE and Yes Yes Yes Yes

9110-E Micro BTS
TWIN TRE Yes Yes Yes Yes
G3 TRE and 9110 Yes Yes Yes

Micro BTS
Table 9: Data Call Traffic
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3.10 BTS Power Level

The BTS power can be adjusted further than Unbalanced Output Power or
Cell Shared.
The BTS power can be reduced by the operator due to the following parameters:
BS_TXPWR_ATTENUATION
BS_TXPWR_ATTENUATION_INNER (for concentric cells)

T3106-D
T3106-F
PWR_ADJUSTMENT.
The first 3 parameters on one side and the last one on other side are computed
separately. If one or the other is changed by the operator, the left one is
changed by the OMC.
At migration time, the following values must be respected:
T3106-D
Max (( old value T3106-D AND 11111111000), (1104))
T3106-F
old value T3106-F AND 1111111100.
These settings are per step of 0.1db.

The computations precision is 0.1db.
3.11 OML and RSL Submultiplexing

The following table shows the submultiplexing OML with RSL over different
generations of equipment.
RSL and OML

Statistical Multiplex
RSL & OMLTS RSL 16Kbits 64 Kbit/s 16 Kbit/s

64Kbit/s StaticMultiplex
9100 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Where:
16 K Static multiplexing means up to four RSLs of a BTS are multiplexed on

the same Abis TS
64 K Statistical multiplexing means up to four RSL and optionally the OML

of a BTS are multiplexed on the same Abis TS
16 K Statistical multiplexing means the RSL and optionally the OML of a

BTS are multiplexed in the first 2 bit of the TS reserved for TCH handling
(the first one of the two TS dedicated to handle the traffic of the TRX).
Note: Three RSLs can not be multiplexed on one Abis timeslot.
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The number of RSL or OML that can be mapped to one HDLC channel is
as follows:
No multiplexing: 1 OML or 1 RSL, whatever the BSC generation
Static multiplexing: 1 OML or 1 RSL, regardless of the BSC generation
64kb/s statistical multiplexing:

9120 BSC: 1 OML or 1 RSL
9130 BSC Evolution: 1 HDLC embeds all OML/RSL multiplexed on a
given Abis timeslot. The number of OML/RSL depends then on Abis
multiplexing rule.
16kb/s statistical multiplexing:

9120 BSC: 1 OML or 1 RSL
9130 BSC Evolution: 1 HDLC embeds all OML/RSL multiplexed on a
given Abis timeslot. The number of OML/RSL depends then on the Abis
multiplexing rule.
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3.12 Cell Configurations

3.12.1 Cell Types
The BSS supports a set of cell configurations designed to optimize the reuse
of frequencies.
The following profile types characterize the cells:
Cell dimension
Macro up to 35 Km but up to 70 km with extended cells. Micro up to 300
meters.
Cell Coverage
There are four types of coverage: single, lower (overlaid), upper (umbrella),
and indoor.
Cell Partition
There are two types of frequency partition: normal or concentric.
Cell Range
The cell range can be either normal or extended.
Cell Band Type
A cell belongs to 850, 900, 1800 or 1900 bands, or to two frequency bands
in the case of a multiband cell.
The following table describes the cell types.
Cell Type Dimension Coverage Partition Range
Micro Micro Overlaid Normal Normal
Single Macro Single Normal Normal
Mini Macro Overlaid Normal Normal
Extended Macro Single Normal Extended
Umbrella Macro Umbrella Normal Normal
Concentric Macro Single Concentric Normal
Umbrella-Concentric Macro Umbrella Concentric Normal
Indoor Micro Micro Indoor Normal Normal
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The following table lists the Alcatel-Lucent BSS cell types for multiband cells.
Cell Type Dimension Coverage Partition Range
Micro Micro Overlaid Concentric Normal
Single Macro Single Concentric Normal
Mini Macro Overlaid Concentric Normal
Umbrella Macro Umbrella Concentric Normal
Non extended, non concentric mono-band cells of any type can be converted to
multiband cells by adding TRXs of a different band.
The micro concentric, mini concentric, indoor concentric cells must be
multiband (the allowed FREQUENCY_RANGE is PGSM-DCS1800 or
EGSM-DCS1800). This restriction does not apply to external cells.
The Unbalancing TRX Output Power per BTS sector allows unbalanced
configurations. The level of the output power is no more adapted to the lower
TRE output in the sector. One group of transceivers is configured to transmit
with high output power, the other group is configured to transmit with low output
power. This configuration is available in a concentric cell, where the output
power balancing is performed on a zone basis instead of on the sector basis.
When is activated, it is recommended to the operator to set the TRX Preference
Mark parameter to 0 for all TRX of the outer zone.
For the extended cell, the following rules apply:
(E)GPRS is supported
NC2 mode is not offered
The Network Assisted Cell Change is not allowed

The (Packet) PSI status procedure is not allowed
The extended inner cell is not declared in the neighbor cells reselection
adjacencies, because it is barred
Up to 12 TRX CS+PS capable, including the BCCH TRX can be offered in
each cell (inner + outer)
The extended inner and outer cells are in the same Routing Area
No frequency hopping is allowed neither in the extended inner cell nor in the
extended outer cell for (E)GPRS TRX
In an extended cell, the allowed coding schemes are:

CS1... CS4, MCS1...MCS9 in the inner cell for the both directions
CS1... CS4, MCS1...MCS4 in the outer cell for the both directions.
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3.12.2 Frequency Hopping

The frequency hopping types do not reflect the technology used, but rather
the structure of the hopping laws.
The following table shows the hopping types supported in Release B11.
Hopping Type Supported in B11
Non Hopping (NH) X
Base Band Hopping (BBH) X
Radio Hopping (RH) * -
Non Hopping / Radio Hopping (NH/RH) X
NH/RH with Pseudo Non Hopping TRX X
BBH with Pseudo Non Hopping TRX X
* : This hopping mode works only with M1M, M2M that are obsolete.
Base Band Hopping (BBH):
The FHSx including a number of frequencies equal to the number of used

TRX has to be assigned on TS1-7 of all TRX
The FHSy including the same frequencies as FHSx except the BCCH
ARFCN has to be assigned to TS0 of all TRX except the TRX supporting
BCCH ( all Non BCCH TRX)
The TS0 from the BCCH TRX is configured with the BCCH ARFCN (non
hopping). This is the basic BBH configuration
In case the Multiple CCCH feature is activated with three or four CCCH, the
following limitations apply:
The CCCH slots from the BCCH TRX are not hopping
On all the other TRX, the TS number corresponding to a CCCH slot must
not contain the BCCH frequency in their hopping sequence
With 4 CCCH, multiple PDCH allocation is not possible on these TRX.
With 3 CCCH, the maximum PDCH allocation would be 3 TS per PDCH
group. In order to avoid this situation, either change cell configuration to
NH/RH or, on cells with 3 TRX or more, create two groups of TRX. One
group must contain at least 2 TRX (BCCH TRX + another TRX) with 2
FHS, the other group will contain the GPRS TRX. Another option is to
add an SDD channel on each TRX.
Radio Hopping or synthesizer frequency hopping (RH) is when the TRX do

not get fixed frequency assignments, but can change their frequency from
TS to TS according to a predefined hopping sequence. The number of
applicable hopping frequencies can be larger than the number of equipped
TRX: N(hop) >= N(TRX).
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Inside an FHS, it is possible to mix frequencies belonging to the P-GSM

band and the G1 band, depending on the RR_EGSM_Alloc_strategy; other
mixes are not allowed.
If there are several FHS, all PS TRX have the same FHS.
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3.12.3 Shared Cell

3.12.3.1 Overview
Each BTS can manage one (all BTS generations) or several cells (from G3
BTS). In the case of a cell shared by several BTS, is possible to support
up to 16 TRX.
Only the 9100 BTS supports shared cells. In the case of a monoband shared
sector, every type of cell is supported except for extended cells.
In general, a BTS comprises several physical sectors. Until Release B7, a cell
was mapped on a physical sector. The operator can associate two physical
sectors pertaining to different BTS with one shared sector. This shared sector
can be mono or bi-band and it can support one cell as a normal sector. It takes
the identity of one of the physical sectors. Between the two sectors, one is the
main sector, and the other is the secondary sector.
This allows:
Existing cells to be combined into one (for example, one 900 cell and one
1800 cell in order to get a multi band cell)
Existing cells to be extended only by adding new hardware in a new cabinet,

not by modifying the arrangement of the existing BTSs
Support for 3x8 in two racks.
The linked BTS can still be connected on the Abis side, by the same or a
different Abis link, the same or different Abis TSU, or by same or different
multiplexing schemes.
The shared cell requires a specific attribute that must be defined by the
operator (either primary or secondary) at the TRX level.
3.12.3.2 Rules
Clock synchronization
The BTS in a shared cell must be synchronized.
Hardware coverage
For G3 BTS and beyond, generations can be mixed as long as master/slave
configurations are possible. Cell sharing is not supported on 9110-E Micro
BTS and 9110 Micro BTS, because they cannot be clock synchronized.
Output Power.
When a certain sector is extended with another sector, transmission output
powers can be different. In this case, a software adjustment of the output
power is performed. There is a separate power adjustment for 900MHz and
1800 MHz. In all cases, if there is a power discrepancy, only an alarm is
sent, without any further consequences, and sectors continue to transmit
traffic. In a cell shared over two BTS, only one sector (main or secondary)
can support GPRS traffic (not both).
The unbalancing TRX output power also applies on shared cells.
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3.13 TRX Dynamic Power Saving

The scope of the TRX dynamic power saving feature is to reduce BTS power
consumption. The solution consists in switching off the Power Amplifier (PA)
bias of a TRX as soon as several consecutive timeslots are not used in DL
on this TRX, which should allow a significant reduction of power consumption
(power consumption is close to total shut-down once the PA bias is switched
off). This feature is optional and is controlled by the number of TRXs of all the
cells where the feature is enabled.
This feature is supported on all TRE generations (G3, G4 and G5) and in all
BSS architectures (TDM or IP transport).
3.14 AC/DC Converters Capacity in MBO/MBOE Cabinets

In MBO and MBOE cabinets PM12 AC/DC converters are used. The number
of PM12 required in a cabinet depends on the number of TRXs and type of
modules used. See the correspondence in the table below:
TRX Type Up More More Up to 6TRX with More than

to 6 than than Options 1) up to 6 TRX with
1)
TRX 6 12 Options
TRX TRX up to
600 1200 1800 600 1200
Single MP 2 MBOE: MBOE: 2 MBOE: MBOE: 3 MBOE:

900/1800 2 3 2 or 3 3
3)
3
MBO: MBO: MBO:
3 MBO: 4 4
3
Single HP MBOE: MBOE: - MBOE: MBOE: - MBOE: -

900/1800 2 3 2 3 3
Single MP MBO: MBO: MBO: MBO: MBO:
2)
1900 3 4 3 4 4
TWIN TRA MBO1E: 2

MBO2E: 3
MBO1: 3
MBO2: 4
MC TRE 3
Multistandard MBO2E: 3
MBO2: 4
1) : Combined sum of all options: battery charging, MW, TMA, TNL, modems.
2) : Only if usage of TRAP, in case of TRPM as for MP 1800
3) : Depending on type of options and the required redundancy
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The CBO cabinets are always equipped 2x PM12.
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3.15 Antenna Hopping

Antenna hopping means that the sequence of bursts comprising a radio block
are transmitted over more than one antenna. The purpose is to get diversity of
the radio path to the mobile.
In conjunction with frequency hopping, the number of paths provided by
frequency hopping can be multiplied with the number of antennas involved in
the antenna hopping.
The feature is intended to be provided by the twin module.
Antenna hopping can be used if:
The two TRE of a twin module are connected to different antennas of the
same sector (cell)
The mate TRE of a twin module is in traffic

TxDiv feature is not used
The number of antennas for antenna hopping is two.
A TRE is antenna hopping capable if:
TxDiv capability is true
TxDiv usage is false
There are 3 possible Twin module configurations:
2 TRE
1 TRE without TxDiv usage
1 TRE with TxDiv usage
Antenna hopping is activated only on BTS configured with all TRE full rate
or all TRE dual rate.
To avoid the loss of a complete sector in case of Twin module failure, it is
recommended for small BTS configuration to configure each TRE of a Twin
in different sector.
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4 BSC Configuration
This section describes the 9120 and 9130 BSC Evolution, and corresponding
features and configurations.
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4.1 BSC in the BSS

The following figure shows the location of the BSC inside the BSS.
OMCR
IMT
SGSN
MFS Gb
Gb
Abis (PCU)
BTS Abis MSC
BSC TC A
Atermux
Figure 9: BSC in the BSS
4.2 9120 BSC

4.2.1 9120 BSC Architecture
The 9120 BSC consists of one switch and three main sub-units types (TSU):
The Abis TSU, which determines the connectivity with BTS
The Ater TSU, which sets the capacity the BSC can handle
The common TSU.
This is shown in the following figure.
Group Switch
Abis TSU 8 Planes Ater TSU
TCUC
2 Stages DTCC
TCUC DTCC
6x TCUC DTCC 2x
G.703 TCUC DTCC ASMB G.703
Abis TCUC DTCC Ater
I/F TCUC DTCC muxed
BIUA
TCUC DTCC I/F
TCUC AS AS DTCC ASMB
TSL Q1 bus
AS
TSC CPRC CPRC CPRC CPRC CPRC CPRC CPRC CPRC
Broadcast bus
Common Functions TSU
Figure 10: 9120 BSC Architecture
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4.2.1.1 Capabilities
The following table lists the maximum theoretical capacities versus
configurations supported by the Mobile Networks Division. Capacities greater
than this cannot be guaranteed and must not be offered to customers.
Configuration Maximum Traffic

Max
Release 1 2 3 4 5 6 FR DR Cells BTS Erlang

TRX TRX
B7 X X X X X X 448 218 264 255 1900
B8 X X X X X X 448 218 264 255 1900
B9 X X X X X X 448 218 264 255 1900
B10 X X X X X X 448 218 264 255 1900
B11 X X X X X X 448 218 264 255 1900
Table 10: Maximum Supported Capacities and Configurations
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The following table below lists the parameters that are applicable to all
configurations across all releases.
Parameters B7 B8 B9 B10 B11
CPRC-SYS 2 2 2 2 2
CPRC-OSI 2 2 2 2 2
CPRC-BC 2 2 2 2 2
TRE (FR FU)/ TCU or RSL / TCU 4 4 4 4 4
TRE (DR FU) / TCU 2 2 2 2 2
TRE / BTS (9100 BTS) 12 12 24 24 24
LAPD / TCU 6 6 6 6 6
Cells or Sectors /BTS 6 6 6 6 6
TRX / Cell 16 16 16 16 16
TRX / Cell for GPRS support 16 16 16 16 16
Max Nb SCCP cnx / BSSAP proc. 128 128 128 128 128
Frequency Hopping Identifiers 1056 1056 1056 1056 1056
Neighbor Cells 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500
Adjacencies 5400 5400 5400 5400 5400
Table 11: 9120 BSC Globally Applicable Parameters
4.2.1.2 9120 BSC versus G2 TC Configurations

The BSC configuration always has to handle the complete configuration for
the TC, however the TC racks can be under-equipped compared with the
BSC configuration.
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4.2.1.3 Rack Rules

The following rules apply.
Extension / Reduction
9120 BSC Configuration Racks Physical Logical
Lower Half 1 3 Racks Half Rack Half Rack
The following data shows the different steps required to go from a minimum
9120 BSC configuration to the maximum configuration. The granularity of
extension/reduction is provided by a Terminal Unit (TU). A TU is a set of four
TSU sharing an access switch through stage 1.
There are six TU: Maximum Configuration (6):
TU 0 = 1 COMMON TSU + 1 Abis TSU + 2 Ater TSU = Lower Rack 1.
TU 1 = 3 Abis TSU + 1 Ater TSU = Upper Rack 1.
TU 2 = 2 Abis TSU + 2 Ater TSU = Lower Rack 2.

TU 4 = 2 Abis TSU + 2 Ater TSU = Lower Rack 3.
The following table describes the BSC configuration.
Step Abis Ater Stage Stage Racks FR Abis/Ater

TSU TSU 1 2 TRX Mux
1 1 2 1 4 1 32 6/4
2 4 3 2 4 1 128 24/6
3 6 5 3 8 2 192 36/10
4 9 6 4 8 2 288 54/12
5 11 8 5 8 3 352 66/16
6 14 9 6 8 3 448 84/18
Table 12: BSC Configuration Description
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The following table describes the 9120 BSC capacity for each configuration.
Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6
Racks Lower 1 Upper 1 Lower 2 Upper 2 Lower 3 Upper 3
Clock Boards BCLA 4 4 6 6 8 8
Transmission Controller TSCA 1 1 2 2 3 3
Access Switch 8 16 24 32 40 48
Group Switch Stage 1 8 16 24 32 40 48
Group Switch Stage 2 32 32 64 64 64 64
DC-DC Converters 13 17 30 34 42 47
Abis TSU 1 4 6 9 11 14
Abis sub-multiplexers BIUA 1 4 6 9 11 14
Terminal Control Units TCUC 8 32 48 72 88 112
Abis interfaces 6 24 36 54 66 84
LAPD channels 48 192 288 432 528 672
ATER TSU 2 3 5 6 8 9
Ater sub-multiplexers ASMB 4 6 10 12 16 18
Digital Trunk Controllers DTCC 16 24 40 48 64 72
Ater interf access maxi carrying traffic 16 24 40 48 64 72
No.7 DTCC 4 6 10 12 16 16
TCH Resource Management DTCC 2 2 4 4 6 6

pairs
BSSAP DTCCs 8 14 22 28 36 44
Full/ Dual Rate TRX or RSLs 32/14(1) 128/62(1) 192/92(2) 288/140(2) 352/170(3) 448/218(3)
Radio TCH 256(*) 1024(*) 1536(*) 2304(*) 2816(*) 3584(*)
Cells or sectors 32 120 192 240 264 264
BTS equipment or OMLs (**) 23 95 142 214 255 255
Ater Qmux circuits 2 2 4 4 6 6
Ater X.25 circuits 2 2 2 2 2 2
Ater Alarm Octets 4 6 10 12 16 18
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Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ater circuits (assuming X.25 on Ater) 454 686 1148 1380 1842 2074
Ater Erlangs (0.1% blocking) 627 1074 1300 1753 1980
Ater Erlangs committed 160 620 1050 1300 1700 1900
* : The value does not take into account that this maximum cannot be reached due to SDCCH and BCCH configuration.
** : Maximum number of BTS = (#TCU * #max_OML per TCU) - #TSL link
1 : + 4FR
2 : + 8FR
3 : + 12FR
Table 13: B11 9120 BSC Capacity per Configuration
4.2.2 ABIS TSU

The Abis TSU is a functional entity terminating the interfaces carrying the
speech/data traffic and signaling to and from the BTS.
It includes the following boards:
One BIUA cross-connected between six Abis Interfaces to eight BS

interfaces, connected to eight TCUC
Eight TCUC (each TCUC can handle up to 32 TCH)
Two access switches.
4.2.2.1 Static Allocation of TSL Link to TCUC

TSL is a LAPD link connecting the TCUC to the Transcoder Submultiplexer
Controller (TSC). The TSC is in charge of the supervision of the transmission
part of the BSS equipment and the transmission configuration. It polls the NE
and collects the alarm indications. After the correlation process, it sends the list
of the active alarms to OMC_R. The TSL/TCU mapping is fixed.
This is described in the following table.
TSL Links 9120 BSC BIUA Number TCU TS Used on

(BSC-Adapt Number BS* Interface
SBL Number)
TSL 1 (first rack) 1 1 28
TSL 2 (second rack) 6 41 28
TSL 3 (third rack) 11 81 28
* : The BS interface is the interface between the BIUA and the TCU.
Table 14: TSL / TCU Mapping
When present, the TSL uses one of the six LapD controllers of the G2 TCU.
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4.2.2.2 Static Allocation of TRX and BTS to TCUC

Each TCUC can handle:
A maximum of six LAPD links
A maximum of four RSL FR or two RSL DR
A maximum of three OML.
This is shown in the following table.
TRX OML TSL
4 FR 2
4 FR 1 1
3 FR 3
2 FR 2 1
2 DR 2 1
Table 15: Configuration Example
In the case of Signaling Multiplexing:

For 16K static multiplexing, all RSLs of a given 64 Kbit/s Abis timeslot
must be handled by the same TCUC
For statistical multiplexing, all multiplexed RSL and OML are processed
on the same TCU.
Mixing signaling multiplexing and non-multiplexed signaling on the same

TCU is allowed
Each TCUC can handle 32 Traffic channels, which allows:

Full rate TRXs
Two dual rate TRXs.
Each TCUC can handle eight extra Abis timeslots, which reduces the
number of TRE per TCUC
The operator can choose the multiplexing scheme of the BTS and the
rate type of the TRX.
Each Abis TSU (BIUA) can handle six Abis links, which allows:
A maximum three ring configuration (looped multidrop)
A maximum six chain configuration (open multidrop or star configuration).
Abis TSU can mix FR or DR TRXs

Each Abis TSU holds eight TCUC
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First Abis TSU for the first rack and the second Abis TSU of second and
third rack can only support up to 14 DR TRE if first TCU of the TSU is
presently configured as FR TCU.
First Abis TSU for the first rack and the second Abis TSU of second and
third rack can only support up to 28 FR TRE if first TCU of the TSU is
presently configured as DR TCU.
Modification of the configuration FR/DR of the first TCU is not supported
from the OMC.
In the case of a closed multidrop (Ring), both ends must be connected to

the same Abis TSU:
It is advisable to use Abis Ports 1, 3, 5 first for an open multidrop and, in the
case of a closed multidrop, use the Abis ports 1&2, 3&4, 5&6
The Abis TSU can handle up to 8 * 4 = 32 FR TRXs.
Abis TSU
TCU
Abis
Abis TCU
TCU
Abis
TCU
Abis BIU
switch
TCU
Abis
TCU
Abis
TCU
TCU
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4.2.2.3 HR Flexibility
Currently, GSM network operators see the HR as a way of extending the
capacity of the network without any additional hardware deployment (i.e.
without any extra significant cost).
The gradual introduction of HR allows the operator to define each individual
TRE as full rate or dual rate. This allows control of the HR ratio on a per cell
basis. Due to the TRE/TCU mapping algorithm where TRE and TCU must be
of the same type (full rate, dual rate), mapping is not possible when there is
no TCU at all or when the TCU which can be available is already mapped to
TRE whose type is different.
The TCUs of a TSU are allocated, by the 9120 BSC, to support FR or DR TREs
according to the mapping algorithm:
The two types of TRE are mapped on compatible TCUs with a maximum of
four FR TREs per FR TCU and two DR TREs per DR TCU
The BSC allocates free TCUs as FR or DR TCU, according to requirements
In each rack, the TCUC which carries the TSL link cannot be modified
from full rate to half rate, or vice versa, depending on the TCUC original
configuration.
Abis Signaling TS Allocation

HR flexibility uses the 64 Kbit/s statistic OML/RSL multiplexing rule or no
multiplexing mode.
The statistical multiplexing scheme (64/4, 64/2, 64/1) is not defined by the
operator, but the operator can select the expected level of signaling load (high
or normal) per BTS or per sector according to:
Normal signaling load

4:1 is the maximum multiplexing scheme allowed for FR TRX
2:1 is the maximum multiplexing scheme allowed for DR TRX.
High signaling load

2:1 is the maximum multiplexing scheme allowed for FR TRX
1:1 is the maximum multiplexing scheme allowed for DR TRX.
The BSC is responsible for selecting the multiplexing scheme compatible with
the signaling load and the TRE type.
4.2.3 Ater TSU

The Ater TSU is a functional entity terminating the interfaces to and from the
transcoder and/or the MFS.
It includes the following boards:
Two ASMB, providing multiplexing 16 Kbit/s from 4 tributaries to 1 highway
Eight DTCC
Two access switches.
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4.2.3.1 DTC Rules

Any of the first DTCs in each group of four supporting an Ater Mux interface
(among the 16 first Ater Mux) can terminate an SS7 signaling link if the
Ater Mux is CS
There are six potential BSC synchronization sources (one from each Ater
Mux in the first rack). If the Ater Mux is used, then the first DTC attached
to that ASMB recovers a synchronization reference signal and sends this
to the BSC central clock
DTCC can be dedicated for SS7-MTP (supporting a physical SS7 link), GSL
(supporting a physical GSL), BSSAP/GPRSAP (higher layers of SS7 and
GSL) or TCHRM (TCH allocation)
One DTCC TCH-RM pair can handle up to 60 cells and the number of
TRX per TCH-RM is limited to 90.
4.2.3.2 DTC Architecture and Functions

The DTC processors are configured by default to perform one of three main
functions:
TCH-RM
BSSAP/GPRSAP
GSL
MTP-SS7.
The following table shows the default mapping on the DTC SBL number.
BSC Configuration
1 2 3 4 5 6
TCH-RM 3-4, 11-12 27-28, 35-36 51-52, 59-60
BSSAP/ GPRSAP 2, 6-8, 10, 18-20, 26, 30-32, 42-44, 50, 54-56, 65-72
14-16 22-24 34, 38-40 46-48 58, 62-64
SS7-MTP 1, 5, 9, 13 17,21 25, 29, 33, 41, 45 49, 53, 57,

37 61
GSL 2, 6, 10, 14 18, 22 26, 30,34, 42, 46 50, 54, 58,

38 62
Table 16: DTC Configuration and SBL Number
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Rules and Dimensioning

Up to 16 DTC are allowed with the SS7 link, on first 16 AterMux
For GPRS, the second DTC in each group of four (e.g. DTCs 2, 6 etc.) can
be configured to handle GSLs on TS28
The second DTC on the first 2 Ater Mux can support X.25 on TS31.
4.2.4 TSC Function

The 9120 BSC is directly in charge of the configuration of the TSC. In terms of
software management, the TSC is treated like any other BSC processor (e.g.
DTC). The TSC software is an integral part of the BSC software package.
The TSC data base update mechanisms must follow the principles of the BTS
data base updates (i.e. the TSC is configured by data coming from BSC at
start up, and whenever the BSS configuration has changed something which
is of interest for the TSC).
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4.3 9130 BSC Evolution

4.3.1 9130 BSC Evolution Architecture
The following figure shows the BSC hardware architecture on an ATCA platform.
r : Redundancy
W : Working
N and y : Network Element capacity
Figure 11: 9130 BSC Evolution Hardware Architecture
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The following table describes the 9130 BSC Evolution functional blocks and
boards.
Name Functional block mapped on board Existing function for BSC
SSW: Gigabit Ethernet Allows exchanges between all the OMC-R physical interface
switch (in ATCA shelf) elements of the platform and external
CBC physical interface
IP/Ethernet equipment:
Monitoring
Performs Gigabit Ethernet switching
NEM terminal connection
at the shelf level
Performs powerful monitoring for

the user plane and control plane
(Gigabit Ethernet on front panel)
Ensures daisy chain with other
shelves via two 1 Gigabit Ethernet
ports (only one is used)
Ensures multicast function
Allows several external Ethernet

10/100/1000 Base T connections:
OMC-R, CBC, LCS, Debug
Implements 12 non blocking

1Gigabit Ethernet links via
backplane connections
The SSW board and all the connections
to the switch are duplicated to overcome
board or connection failures.
OMCP: O&M Control Is based on ATCA technology O&M logical interface to the Operation
Processing board (in equipped with a permanent storage and Maintenance Center (OMC-R)
ATCA shelf) device. It manages the platform as
VCPR: S-CPR & O-CPR software +
system manager, and manages O&M
TCH/RM
applications.
TSC software
OMCP boards operate in active-standby
mode following the 1+1 redundancy
model.
CCP: Control Is based on ATCA technology used for VTCU: TCU software
Processing board call control functions. Identical to the
VDTC: DTC software
(in ATCA shelf) OMCP board but without a hard disk.
CCP boards operate in an N + 1
redundancy model. N is the number
of active boards ready to handle traffic
and one standby CCP board is always
available to take over the traffic of failed
board.
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Name Functional block mapped on board Existing function for BSC
TP GSM: Transmission Provides telecom transmission / HDLC termination

Processing board (in transport interfaces to the ATCA
SS7 termination
ATCA shelf) platform.
NE1oE
Gigabit Ethernet switch
Onboard local switch Q1
(separates/aggregates nE1oE Ring control
traffic and IP control traffic).
NE1oE
Transports n x E1 frames in Ethernet
payloads
Multiplexes/demultiplexes up to 252
E1
Multiplexes/demultiplexes up to 252
E1 from/to the Gigabit Ethernet
Interface (NE1oE).
TDM switch
8 kbit/s synchronous switching with
a total bandwidth of 284 * 2 Mbits
(252 external links + 32 internal links
toward HDLC, SS7, Q1 and R/W
bits controllers).
Handles low layers of GSM protocols

LAP-D over HDLC, ML-PPP over
HDLC, SS7, Q1 (= QMUX) and R/W
bits.
Two TPGSM boards are available.
They operate in active-standby mode
following 1+1 redundancy model.
Optional, the TPGSM can be equipped
with a daughter board with 4 STM1
interface used for transport of E1 links.
LIU boards (in LIU Interface for E1 links These links correspond to the user
shelf) plane interfaces.
MUX board (in LIU Concentrates and converts E1 in NE1oE

shelf) Ethernet and vice versa.
LIU Shelf Multiplex/demultiplex which cross E1 physical termination

connects all E1 external links to/from
NE1oE
a NE multiplexed links (n E1 over
Ethernet) at TP and GP board.
It is equipped with 2 x Mux board and
n LIU boards.
ATCA Shelf See above.
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4.3.2 Configurations
With the STM1 introduction in B11 Release, the 9130 BSC Evolution can be:
Pure E1, E1 links are mapped only on the LIU shelf
Pure STM1, E1 links are mapped on the STM1 interface
Mixed, with E1 links mapped on the LIU shelf and STM1 interface.
4.3.2.1 Pure E1 Configuration

For the 9130 BSC Evolution, E1 termination ports are generic and are
configured to "Abis", "Ater" or "not used". Consequently Abis or Ater termination
ports may be not contiguous. Abis-Hway-TP are numbered from the first E1
termination port to the last one. The numbering of Abis-Hway-TP remains
without holes, even if they are mapped on discontinuous E1 termination ports.
It is the same for the Ater-Hway-TP.
In fact, the engineering rules lead to specializing the 16 LIU boards:
[1, 11] Abis
[12, 16] Ater
As there are 16 E1 per LIU board (i.e. 256 E1 with configuration type 3):
11x 16=176 E1 Abis HW-TP
3x16=48 E1 Ater HW-TP
Note that TP-GSM board can only manage 252 E1 so 4 E1 cannot be used.
Ater can be:
Ater CS, supporting CS, direct link BSC-TC and supporting CS and PS
(mixed, passing through TC), supporting PS (dedicated link, not passing
through TC)
Ater PS, supporting only PS (dedicated, not passing through TC).
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The following figure shows the 600 TRX LIU Shelf connections assignment.
Figure 12: 1000 TRX LIU Shelf Connections Assignment
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9130 BSC Evolution Board Configurations

The following table lists the board configurations by shelf.
Equipment BSC Capacity
200 TRX 400 TRX 600 TRX 800 TRX 1000 TRX
ATCA Shelf 1
CCP 1+1 2+1 3+1 4+1 5+1
TPGSM 2
OMCP 2
SSW 2
LIU Shelf 1
MUX 2
LIU 8 16
Note: Note that the quantity of TPGSM, OMCP, SSW and MUX boards must be
considered to be 1 active + 1 standby to allow redundancy in the shelf.
4.3.2.2 Pure STM1 Configuration

The STM1 on 9130 BSC Evolution feature is optional from a commercial point
of view, and operators buy this feature with a maximum number of STM1
interface per OMC-R. In this case, the BSC can be delivered with no LIU shelf
and no Power Supply for the LIU shelf.
The DLS contains an indicator of the presence of the LIU shelf and because
the BSC is installed without a LIU shelf, the LIUShelfPresent parameter
has to be set accordingly.
To support STM1, the BSC must be equipped with TPGSMv3 boards. Each
TPGSMv3 is equipped with four STM1 links. Two STM1 links define an
interface, which means that four STM1 interface are declared on each BSC.
The ABIS/ATERr-HWAY-TP are configured to be connected to STM1 VC12-E1.
Each E1 link is transported transparently (using asynchronous mapping) in one
VC12 container. One STM1 link can contain up to 63 VC12 containers. So,
one STM1 can carry 63 Abis and/or Ater, each E1 of 2048 kbps is transported
separately on one VC12 container.
A VC12 container is also called VC12 tributary. The mapping between E1 and
VC12 is performed.
The VC12 (TU12) tributaries are numbered according to G.707: (K, L, M) with:
K=1..3
L=1..7
M=1..3
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The numbers go from (1,1,1) to (3,7,3), in total there are 63 tributaries. A

tributary on TPGSMv3 is therefore identified by: X, K, L, M; with x=1..4 as the
STM1 link number.
The following figure shows the mapping of ABIS-HWAY-TP and
ATER-HWAY-TP on VC12 ports.
Figure 13: ABIS-HWAY-TP and ATER-HWAY-TP Mapped on VC12 Container
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4.3.2.3 Mixed Configuration

In this configuration, the TPGSM allows the mapping of E1 on an LIU-E1
input port or mapping of E1 on any STM1 VC12-E1 input port without any
numbering restriction and with any mix of LIU-E1 and VC12-E1. The same
E1 capacity is kept (up to 252 E1).
The following figure provides the principle adopted for TPGSMv3
implementation.
Figure 14: Functional Diagram TPGSMv3 with LIU-E1 and VC12

Cross-connections
Hardware components functional description:
E1X-1
This is the first cross-connect added to the TPGSM board, manage
cross-connection of up to 252 input E1 links and it is located on the NE1oE.
It maps an input E1 from the LIU shelf to a given E1 framer of the UMA.
UMA
This is the ultra-mapper of TPGSMv3 and contains the E1 framers
consists of 252 inputs.
Each input can be programmed to select an input from the LIU shelf or from
the STM1 network (exclusive choice). Each input handles an E1 frame and
forwards the payload to the same input number of the E1X-2.
E1X-2
This is the second E1 cross-connect added to the TPGSMv3 board. This
cross-connect can manage cross-connection of up to 252 input E1 links, it is
located on the TBS3 and maps an input framer to the TBS2.
TBS2
This is the TPGSM bitswitch managing, amongst other functions, the
cross-connections for call handling (8kbit/s switch). This is the same entity
both on TPv1 and v3 (same functions).
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Numbering:
LIU-Port-Number
This is the port number used by a given E1 on the LIU shelf; the port
number is in the range [1, 256].
The numbering scheme is continuous from LIU board 1, port 1 to LIU board
16, port 16. Four LIU port numbers cannot be equipped due to the internal
TPGSM hardware constraint (only 252 framers equipped). In order to
avoid a change in the NE1oE configuration, the same four positions of LIU
board 12 are reserved and cannot be equipped as in previous releases.
All other LIU shelf positions are associated to a fixed SBL as in previous
releases (rigid mapping).
VC12-Number
This is the key identification of a VC12-E1 on the STM1 interface. It is
derived from the STM1 configuration file where the STM1 Number and K,
L, M triplet is specified. The numbering scheme is in range [0...255] and
follows the following rule: VC12-Number = 63* [(STM1-Number) -1] +
21* (K-1) + 3*(L-1) + (M-1)
E1-Number
This is the key identification of an E1 on the interface between the BSC
Application and the TPGSM.
In TPGSMv1 (previous release), the E1 number is the TP board internal
framer number. This is known in all BSC internal specifications also as
the TP-PORT-NUMBER.
In TPGSMv3 (new release), the E1 number is no longer the TP board
framer number. It is the E1X-2 output port number (i.e. the TBS2 port
number). The E1 number in both TPGSMv1 and TPGSMv3 has a physical
significance: each SBL in the BSC is mapped to a UNIQUE E1-Number.
The E1-Number reflects an SBL and does not depend on the transport
mode (LIU-E1 or VC12-E1)
Framer-Number (same as X2-Input-Port-Number)
This is the framer number (from 0 to 251) selected for a given E1.
In TPGSMv3 (new release), the association of a VC12-E1 (identified by
a VC12-Number) to a framer number is fixed, but the association of a
LIU-E1 (identified by a LIU-Port-Number) to a framer number can no longer
be fixed and must take into account the possible conflict if the framer
number is actually used by a VC12-E1.
In the case of a conflict between LIU-Number and VC12-Number, the

TPGSMv3 will perform E1X-1 and E1X2 configuration requested by BSC
to solve the conflict issue.
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4.3.2.4 STM1 Transmission Termination Points Configuration

The purpose is to configure the Abis and Ater HwayTP as connected to a
STM1 VC12 E1 or as connected to an LIU-E1. The TPGSM board of the
BSC is then configured accordingly.
When a transmission termination point configuration is applied, the OMC-R has
to be triggered for re-synchronisation with the BSC.
The current transmission termination points configuration of the BSC is the one
in used by the BSC.
The candidate transmission termination points configuration of the BSC is a
configuration set in the DLS that remains to be applied (becomes current when
applied). It is stored in a dedicated part of the DLS.
A dummy candidate transmission termination points configuration means that
there are no candidate data downloaded in the BSC.
Before the first set, the candidate configuration is set to dummy. As soon
as a candidate configuration is applied, the current one is updated and the
candidate one is reset to dummy.
The BSC Terminal has a specific STM1 directory to manage the BSC STM1
actions.
The name of this directory is C:\Program
Files\Alcatel-Lucent\9130BSC\BSC_STM1\.
It has four subdirectories:
CANDIDATE contains the resulting files of a getting a candidate configuration

action.
CONFIGURATION contains all the working files. A new working STM1
configuration file can be created from a default STM1 configuration file (also
named template), from a getting configuration, or by import of working
STM1 configuration files.
CURRENT contains the files resulting of a getting a current configuration

action.
TEMPLATE contains Alcatel-Lucent and customer default STM1 configuration

files. All these default files (or templates) can only be displayed and not
modified.
For all these files, the extension of the file can be .csv or .xls.
The transmission termination points configuration must contain the
configuration of all equipped Abis/Ater HwayTP.
The following table lists the parameters and structures.
Description Coding rules
LinkType This column gives the logical link type: 1: ABIS-HWAY-TP

ABIS-HWAY-TP or ATER-HWAY-TP
2: ATER-HWAY-TP
LinkNumber This column gives the logical link number. It 1 to 176 for ABIS-HWAY-TP
is the ABIS/ATER-HWAY-TP SBL number.
1 to 76 for ATER-HWAY-TP
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Description Coding rules
Physical Transport This column gives the used transport 0: No Resource configured
LIU-E1 or STM1 VC12-E1 or none if the TP
1: LIUE1 - default value
is not configured.
2: STM1 VC12-E1
LiuPortNumber This column gives the LIU E1 port number Case no configuration: 0 Case
on which the ABIS/ATER-HWAY-TP is E1:
mapped. Dummy value 0 is used if the
1 to 256 LIUPortNumber =
ABIS/ATER-HWAY-TP is mapped on a
f(Linknumber, LinkType)
STM1 tributary
Refer to Figure 12 for the exact
mapping between the LIU port
number and Linknumber.
Case STM1: 0
STM1 Interface This column gives the STM1 interface Case no configuration: 0
on which the ABIS/ATER-HWAY-TP is
Case LIU-E1: 0
mapped. Dummy value 0 is used if the
ABIS/ATER-HWAY-TP is mapped on a LIU Case STM1 VC12-E1: 1 to 4
port.
STM1-K This column gives the TUG-3 number of the Case no configuration: 0
TU-12 on which the ABIS/ATER-HWAY-TP
Case LIU-E1: 0
is mapped. Dummy value 0 is used if the
port.
STM1-L This column gives the TUG-2 number of the Case no configuration: 0
Case LIU-E1: 0
port.
STM1-M This column gives the TU12 number of the Case no configuration: 0
Case LIU-E1: 0
port.
Some default transmission termination points configuration files are delivered

with the BSC terminal in the Template directory.
Configuration Directory Name
All Abis and Ater Mux are mapped on Template PureE1.cnf

LIU-E1.
All Abis and Ater Mux are mapped on STM1 Template PureSTM1.cnf
VC12-E1.
All Abis are mapped on LIU-E1 and Ater Template AterSTM1.cnf

Mux are mapped on Vc12-E1.
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4.3.3 9130 BSC Evolution Capabilities

The following table shows the 9130 BSC Evolution capabilities.
Configuration 1 2 3 4 5
Type
Capacity Nb TRX 200 400 600 800 1000
Nb Cell 200 400 500 500 500
Nb BTS 150 255 255 255 255
Nb SS7 8 16 16 16 16
links
Nb CICs* 1140-1220 2296-2456 3454-3694 4610-4930 5304-5672
DR TRE 200 400 600 800 1000
FR TRE 200 400 600 800 1000
Nb of E1 Abis 96 96 176 176 176
Ater CS 10 20 30 38 46
Ater PS 6 12 18 26 30
Nb VCE Nb TCU 50 100 150 200 250

CCP
Nb DTC 40 80 120 160 196
CS
Nb DTC 24 48 72 96 112
PS
Nb VCE Nb 1 1 1 1 1
OMCP TCH-RM
pairs
Nb CPR 2 2 2 2 2
pairs
Nb TSC 8 8 8 8 8
pairs
Nb VCE Nb VCE 114 114 114 114 114

per board per CCP
Nb 11 11 11 11 11
VCE/OMCP
* : The Nb CICs depends on the type of TC, MT120 boards and on the number of SS7/HSL.
The 9130 BSC Evolution can reach 4500 Erlangs.

The maximum number of Ater-CS is 92 and 60 Ater-PS, respectively, in case of
extended RS configurations.
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4.3.4 Rules and Assumptions

The following characteristics apply for the 9130 BSC Evolution:
The capacity of the 9130 BSC Evolution is extended to 1000 TRX by adding
two CCP boards in the ATCA shelf
The TP GSM board supports the traffic of 1000 TRXs, depending on the
generation
The maximum number of TREs mapped to a CCP is independent on

whether the TRE is HR or DR
It is possible to map up to four TREs per VTCU, i.e. up to 200 TREs per CCP
The maximum number of active TCHs per CCP board in order to reach
900 Erlang per CCP with a blocking probability of 0.1% and a margin of
3% (call mix with 3HO/call) is 1000
The capacity is extended to 500 cells for the 9130 BSC Evolution
The number of adjacencies supported per 9130 BSC Evolution is 10300

The GP boards (9130 MFS Evolution) are configured to support 1000 TRX
contexts and 8000 mobile contexts
The increase of TRX capacity also impacts the number of extra Abis
timeslots that are supported by the 9130 BSC Evolution, in that it is
increased up to 2000. This increase leads to two extra Abis timeslots
available per TRX.
The TCU/RSL mapping (Removal of HR impact on BSC connectivity)

allows the mapping of four RSL on each TCU, regardless of their speech
rate. Consequently, it is always possible to configure 200 TRX on a CCP.
This algorithm must map (as much as possible) all TRE of a BTS on the
same CCP.
There is a maximum of 16 LSL or two HSL objects configured per BSC
Ater Mux 59 and 60 can only be used for HSL or packets
The number of LAPD link configured will still be 250 ( 50 VTCU/CCP * 5)
Qmux is not supported in TS0

The number of HDLC channels is limited, requiring the usage of statistic
multiplexing in the large configurations
On the BSC Evolution, it is possible to connect an external alarm box. The

electrical convention for these alarms must be unique for a certain alarm box.
The O&M connection is possible via IP or via several TS on the A interface
The external alarms can be collected by an External Alarm Box (EAB); refer
to the External Alarm Box Installation and Commissioning Manual for
more information.
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4.4 Common Functions

4.4.1 SDCCH Allocation
4.4.1.1 Overview
The dynamic SDCCH allocation feature is a mechanism which provides
automatic (the optimal number of) SDCCH in a cell, which translates as a set of
dynamic SDCCH/8 TS, used for TCH traffic or for SDCCH traffic, depending on
actual traffic. SDCCH management is handled by the operator in RNUSM.
It is also possible to customize the SDCCH templates by choosing from a list
of 10 patterns managed by the OMC-R to define SDCCH configurations.
Sixteen sub-templates are associated with each template, corresponding to the
possible number of TRXs in a cell, because no algorithm can be defined to
evaluate the number of SDCCH depending on the number of TRX in a cell.
4.4.1.2 Terminology
A static SDCCH/x TS refers to one physical TS on the Air interface containing x
SDCCH sub-channels (x = 3, or 4, or 7, or 8, depending whether the TS is
SDCCH/3, or SDCCH/4, or SDCCH/7, or SDCCH/8).
4.4.1.3 General Principles

In terms of configuration:
Dynamic SDCCH allocation only deals with SDCCH/8 TS. It is not necessary
to add or suppress a SDCCH/3, or a SDCCH/4, or a SDCCH/7 TS
In the case of manual configuration (not assisted), the operator configures

the static and dynamic SDCCH TS for the cell but cannot reuse the
configuration for other cells
CBCH is configured on a static SDCCH/8 or SDCCH/4 TS
The operator must configure at least one static SDCCH/8 or SDCCH/4

TS on BCCH TRX in a cell
The total number of SDCCH sub-channels configured on static or dynamic

SDCCH TS or on a BCCH/CCCH TS (CCCH combined case) must not
exceed 24 sub-channels per TRX
The maximum number of SDCCH per cell must be verified to ensure that
the number of configured SDCCH, dynamic and static, for a cell must not
exceed the defined maximum of 88.
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In terms of usage:
A dynamic SDCCH TS can carry only CS traffic
In multiband and concentric cells, only the TRX, which belong to the outer
zone, can support dynamic and static SDCCH
Static SDCCH/8 TS cannot be used as TCH
Dynamic SDCCH/8 TS are allocated for SDCCH only if all the static
SDCCH/8 TS are busy (i.e. all its sub-channels are busy)
It is not possible to drop a TCH call to free a TS for SDCCH/8 allocation

A TCH call is preferably not allocated in the area of the dynamic SDCCH/8
TS
Combined SDCCHs (SDCCH/4 + BCCH) are always static
In order to avoid incoherent allocation strategies between the SDCCH

and PDCH, a dynamic SDCCH/8 TS cannot be a PDCH (it can not carry
GPRS traffic)
In cells with E-GSM, only the TRX, which belongs to the P-GSM band, can
support dynamic and static SDCCH.
With MC module must avoid SDCCH loss: to spread SDCCH over FHS in
case of base band hopping with several FHS.
Note: In the case of a fault on an RSL, there is recovery of dynamic SDCCH.
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4.4.2 Multiple CCCH

The multiple CCCH feature allows the operator to use up to three additional
BCCCH/CCCH time slots per cell, so that time slots TS0, TS2, TS4, TS6 can
be used. The operator decides to configure up to four TS for mCCCH. The
multiple CCCH feature can let large cells (even with 12 FR TRX) support more
Erlangs, from 100 Erlangs onwards with the 9100 Traffic Model.
4.4.2.1 TRX Channel Configuration Rules

The following configuration rules apply:
It is not allowed to activeate a second CCCH when the CCCH in the cell
is combined with SDCCH
It is assumed that one CCCH equals to SDCCH/8 in terms of RSL load and
processor load imposed by the signalling by a CCCH
The maximum number of SDCCH TS in the cell is:

11 if there is one CCCH
22 if there are two or more CCCH
To activate multiple CCCH using three or four time slots, there must be
at least two TRX per cell.
Multiple CCCH is not supported in Extended Cell and VGCS

CCH must be configured on TS2, TS4 or TS6 of BCCH TRX. The time slots
must be occupied in this order: TS0 first, TS2 second, TS4 third and TS6 last
To activate multiple CCCH using three or four time slots in concentric cells, it
is necessary that the outer zone of the concentric cell has at least two TRX.
It is not allowed to configure more than four signaling time slots per TRX
(including dynamic SDCCH)
When BCCH is combined with SDCCH, CCH cannot be configured
In BCCH TRX, when BCC and CCH are configured on TS0 and TS2, only
one Static SDCCH is allowed to config on the others TS
In BCCH TRX, when CCH is configured on TS0, TS2 or TS4, only one Static
SDCCH is allowed. The CBCH and SDCCH channels will not be located on
the beacon TRX when four CCCH are configured
CBC and CBH are forbidden when mCCCH is configured on BCCH TRX
DYN SDCCH is forbidden on BCCH TRX when mCCCH is configured
on BCCH TRX
To use Frequency Hopping with this feature, please check Frequency

Hopping (Section 3.12.2) for the limitations that apply in that case.
CCH is the new channel type for BCCH + CCCH

BCC is the channel type for FCCH + SCH + BCCH + CCCH
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4.4.2.2 TRX Limitations

The following TRE hardware limitations exist:
G3 Maximum number of CCCH + SDCCH = 3

A maximum number of 2 CCCH time slots can be used for G3
In TDM mode: maximum number of SDCCH subchannel = 24
In IP mode: maximum number of SDCCH subchannel = 16*
G4: maximum number of CCCH + SDCCH = 4
G5 (TWIN TRA): maximum number of CCCH + SDCCH = 4

All Platforms: Maximum number of SDCCH channels = 24
The beacon TRX supports all CCCH slots.

The maximum number of signalling channels follows this rule:
With CCCH on TS0:
G3: Maximum number of TS per TRX = 2 SDCCH + 1 CCCH
G4 and G5: Maximum number of TS per TRX = 3 SDCCH + 1 CCCH
With the additional CCCH on TS2 aTRX (G3, G4 and G5) must support:
FCCH + SCH + BCCH+CCCH on TS0
SDCCH on TS1/TS3/TS4/TS5/TS6/TS7
BCCH+ CCCH on TS2
With the additional CCCH on TS4:

G4 and G5: Maximum number of TS per TRX = 1 SDCCH + 3
BCCH/CCCH
With the additional CCCH on TS6:
G4 and G5: Maximum number of TS per TRX = 4 BCCH/CCCH
4.4.2.3 TRX/RSL/TCU Mapping Rules

In order to avoid the load on TCU in 9120 BSC, 32 SDCCH subchannel
limitation per TCU is maintained. Since one CCCH is equivalent to one SDCCH
(eight SDCCH subchannel), the total number of signalling channels on one
TCU must be less or equal to four: N_TS_CCCH + N_TS_SDCCH <=4. Note
that this rule applies only to the 9120 BSC. For 9130 BSC Evolution, there
is no restriction (unless there are load issues on the BTS). The limitation on
the OMC-R is a maximum three SDCCH per TRX.
4.4.3 Common Behavior

The 9120 BSC and 9130 BSC Evolution share the following behavior modes:
No change in the logical model of the BSC
No change in the radio configuration mechanisms
Same set of radio parameters
No changes in PM mechanisms
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Same set of PM counters/indicators as the 9120 BSC.
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4.5 Delta 9130 BSC Evolution versus 9120 BSC

The 9130 BSC Evolution differs from the standard BSC as follows:
Compared to previous generation BSC, the ATCA PF does not provide X.21
interfaces. An X25 over IP link is used for CBC.
TSU is removed
No more SDCCH limitation per TCU (32)

Remote inventory (like for other NEs)
Replace FTAM with FTP
Time/date management by ntp
Ater programming - new strategy

BSS files management - ftp browser
SNMP used for overload
Abis/Ater fixed mapping to LIU boards
Support of HSL
Remove HR impact
The 9130 BSC Evolution can be used as a clock synchronization source
for DS10 or 9130 MFS Evolution
The TSU concept no longer exists
Free allocation of any RSL/OML to any TCU, thus allowing the full TRE
capacity and avoiding any internal BSC moves
No need of TCU capacity to support the extra Abis TS. Edge traffic can be
supported even when the BSC has the maximum of TRE
IP transport is only supported by 9130 BSC Evolution
For IPoEth : the TP v3 with TPIP board (and the LIU shelf) are no more
used and can be removed.
TS15/TS16 can support PS traffic on CS/PS Mixed Ater Mux
TS15/TS16 can support PS traffic on dedicated Ater Mux
For 9120 BSC the Ater Mux 1,2,7,8,13,14 cannot be dedicated GPRS
For 9130 BSC Evolution the Ater Mux

1,2,7,8,13,14,19,20,25,26,61,62,67,68,73,74 cannot be
dedicated GPRS.
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4.6 SBL Mapping on Hardware Modules in 9130 BSC Evolution

versus 9120 BSC
The following figure shows the different kinds of SBLs (with their hardware
module mapping) shown at the interface between the 9120 BSC and the BTSs
and at the interface between the BTSs. The internal links between TCU and
BIU are mapped on SBLs with BSC-ADAPT as the BL type.
ABIS HWAY TP
(Unit type=BTS)
TCU
BIE
BTS ADAPT
BIUA ABIS HWAY TP

(Unit type=BSC)
TCU
BIE
BSC ADAPT BTS ADAPT
BSC Side BTS Side
module mapping) shown at the interface between the 9130 BSC Evolution and
the BTSs and at the interface between the BTSs. For the 9130 BSC Evolution,
the SBL BSC-ADAPT is removed.
ABIS HWAY TP ABIS HWAY TP
(Unit type=BTS) (Unit type=BTS)
BIE
SSW MUX LIU ABIS HWAY TP
(Unit type=BSC) BTS ADAP T
TP
GS M ABIS HWAY TP
SSW HW ECU ETU ABIS HWAY TP
(Unit type=BTS)
(Unit type=BTS)
(Unit type=BSC)
BIE
BTS ADAPT
TP HW
(Unit type=BSC)
MxBSC Site BTS Site
Note: BIUA connectors in the 9120 BSC correspond to E1 termination ports in

the 9130 BSC Evolution.
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5 TC Configuration
This section describes the transcoder, and corresponding features and

functions.
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5.1 Introduction
The following figure shows the location of the transcoder (TC) inside the BSS.
OMCR
IMT
SGSN
MFS Gb
Gb
Abis (PCU)
BTS Abis MSC
BSC A
TC
Atermux
Figure 15: TC in the BSS
The basic element of TC is the Sub-Unit (TCSU), which is compounded by:

One Sub-Multiplexing Unit (SMU)
One or more Transcoding Units (TRCU).
In the case of a 9125 TC transcoder, these units are combined on one single
board, the MT120, which offers an Ater Mux connection to a BSC and up to
4 A-trunk connections to the MSC.
The MT120 can also be installed in the place of the ASMC in the G2 TC, and
replaces 1 ASMC, 4 ATBX and 8 DT16 boards.
The following table provides a summary of the technical data for the different
generations of TC.
G2 TC (with / 9125 TC
without MT120)
Rack Number Up to 3 One
Type S12 19"
Size mm 900*520*2200 600*600*2000
Ater Mux per rack 6 48
A interfaces 24 192
CIC* 24*29 192*29
* : From the total number of CIC, it must decrease the channels carrying the
O&M traffic: 2 for 9120 BSC (X25 links) and up to 16 for 9130 BSC Evolution
(MLPPP links).
Table 17: G2 TC/9125 TC Capabilities
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The following figure shows an example of sharing of 9125 TC by several BSC.
AterMux AterMux AterMux AterMux AterMux

BSC1 BSC1 BSC3 BSC4 BSC7
rack1 rack2 rack3 rack1 rack2
AterMux AterMux AterMux AterMux

BSC1 BSC2 BSC4 BSC5
rack3 rack1 rack2 rack1

BSC2 BSC2 BSC5 BSC6

BSC3 BSC3 BSC6 BSC7
TC RACK1 TC RACK2 TC RACK3

used first to extend BSC7
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5.2 G2 TC
5.2.1 Architecture
There are two types of G2 TC:
G2 TC equipped with ASMC and TRCU
G2 TC equipped with ASMC/TRCU + MT120 boards (in the case of

an extension).
The G2 TC architecture is linked to the 9120 BSC architecture (that is, the
Ater TSU). A G2 TC rack is compounded by six Submultiplexing Units (SU)
with a granularity of 1 SU = 1 ASMC + 4 TRCU.
The ASMC terminates one Ater Mux on the TC side

The TRCU is Transcoder Unit (TCU) compounded by 1 ATBX and 2 DT16.
One SU terminates one Ater Mux on the TC side in front of:
One ASMB board on the 9120 BSC side
One LIU board on the 9130 BSC Evolution side
4 A Interfaces on the MSC side.

The G2 TC equipped with MT120 boards adheres to the following rules:

It must contain at least two (ASMC + four TRCUs)
When a new TC rack is needed, the extension is performed by a 9125
TC rack.
One G2-TC Full Rack can be installed in front of the 9120 BSC (one full
G2-TC rack means Conf 2: 6 Ater Mux. as two SU are required in front
of one Ater TSU)
The maximum number of racks is three (i.e. 6*3=18 Ater Mux).
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Taking into account the above rules for G2 TC equipped with MT120, the
configuration rules described in the following table apply for this rack.
Configuration Per Rack Extension /

Reduction
Physical/Logical
G2 TC 2 Ater Mux 6 Ater Mux One Ater Mux
SU 2 6 1
ASMC 2 6 1
TRCU SM 4:1 4 24 4
MT120 - 4 1
Table 18: G2 TC Configurations
Rules:
When creating one logical Ater Mux, the new granularity of hardware added
is: n or one ASMC + 4xATBX + (4x2 DT16)
Before introducing MT120 in a G2 TC, the ASMC must be completed with all
required DT16 (to remove holes in the ASMC).
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5.3 9125 TC
5.3.1 Architecture
The 9125 TC can be used to extend the G2 TC (by mixing a G2 TC and 9125
TC within a BSS), for G2 TC replacements and for new BSS.
For G2 TC replacements, one 9125 TC can replace several G2 TC racks.
The 9125 TC can be equipped with up to 48 sub-units (referred to as MT120
boards). Each MT120 offers an Ater Mux connection to a BSC and up to four
Atrunk connections to the MSC, so that the 9125 TC offers up to 192 Atrunk
connections to the MSC.
The 9125 TC can be shared between several 9120 BSC. One MT120 board in
any slot of any subrack can be allocated to any Ater Mux of a 9120 BSC. These
BSC can belong to several OMC-R.
The following table describes the 9125 TC configurations.
Configuration Per Rack Extension / Reduction step

(Ater Mux)
Physical Logical
MT120 2 48 1 1
Table 19: 9125 TC Configurations
The AMR-WB introduces two types of MT120 board, besides the legacy MT120:
MT120 WB
MT120 NB.
The 9125 TC can have two 9125 TC STM1 boards (active and standby). They
are inserted in a dedicated 9125 TC STM1 subrack, which is located in the
bottom part of the TC rack. Each TC MT120 board is connected to both TC
9125 STM1 boards (dual star). The link between MT120 and 9125 TC STM1
boards is a high speed link (using HSI).
The A and Ater Mux interfaces can use the E1 support or/and the STM1
support. The TC 9125 has the SDH interfaces (STM1) on a daughter board on
9125 TC STM1, referred to as JATC4S1, dedicated to STM1.
The 9125 TC STM1 boards provide:
Full TC supervision from OMC-R

Remote TC software downloading.
The MT120 boards support following modes:

TCIL mode, when TC is not equipped with TCIF boards and both Atermux
and A interface are E1
HSI mode, when TC is equipped with TCIF boards with two sub modes:
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HSI2a mode, when TCIF board is used only for O&M action on TC. In
this mode the Atermux and A interface are configured with E1
HSI2b mode, when TCIF board is used for O&M actions and telecom
traffic on STM-1/IP. In this case one or both interface (Atermux and A)
can have STM-1/IP configuration.
Note: From cluster point of view all MT120 boards must be in the same mode,
TCIL or HSI mode.

For Qmux connectivity, all the TC boards connected to one BSC cluster must
belong to the same TC rack.
For redundancy purposes, a BSC must be connected to a 9125 TC via a
minimum two Ater Mux. For example:
24 BSCs with two Ater Mux can be connected to a 9125 TC rack
Six BSCs with eight Ater Mux can be connected to a 9125 TC rack.
Extension
A Qmux cluster is a group of up to six MT120 which ensure the Qmux
supervision of the boards with the TSC/VTSC of the related BSC. These MT120
boards must be always in the same 9125 TC rack.
A Qmux cluster corresponds to one 9120 BSC rack, or to group of six Ater Mux
in 9130 BSC Evolution (1..6, 7..12,.).
The notion of Qmux clusters is important during the extension of Ater Mux in a
BSC rack, as it can induce modification of the initial configuration.
The maximum number of MT120 boards is equal to 48.
In case of 9130 BSC Evolution:
Atermux 1 to 30 are CS
Atermux 31 to 58 are dedicated to PS
Atermux 59, 60 are PS or HSL
For example, if the extension suited is 32 CS Atermux with 32 MT120, it is

needed to use Atermux 61 and 62 (or higher 63 64...). The New Config
TC in BSC Terminal must be filled in according to the highest number of
the Ater Mux of the BSC. In this case 61 and 62.
Different extensions are possible:
Extension of Ater Mux in a BSC

In this case, the Qmux cluster is increased. Recabling of all of the Ater
Mux of a cluster into a new 9125 TC rack is necessary if there are no
more free slots in the 9125 TC.
G2 TC extension
Once the G2 TC rack maximum capacity (six Ater) is reached, the BSC
extension requires TC capacity. In this case, the 9125 TC rack is required
as the G2 TC rack extension (G2 TC rack is kept). The 9125 TC rack
can be shared afterwards between different BSC extensions. A 9125 TC
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rack can also be added even if the G2 TC rack is not completely filled (in
the case of GPRS holes).
New rack of a 9120 BSC by extension of Ater Mux capacity

Depending on the free slot capacity in the 9125 TC, a new 9125 TC may
be required.
New 9130 BSC Evolution configuration
New BSC
Depending on the free slot capacity in the 9125 TC, a new 9125 TC may
be required.
STM1 interfaces
The STM1 interfaces are numbered from 1 to 4, instead of 240 E1 links
The TC can be pure STM1, pure E1 or mixed
One STM1 can carry up to 63 E1 (on VC-12)

For STM1 unidirectional, one STM1 interface can be shared between
A and Atermux interfaces
For STM1 bidirectional (optional feature), A and Atermux interfaces must be

mapped on different STM1 interfaces. With only 4 STM1 interfaces per TC,
this leads to a constraint, only 169 A interfaces from 192 maximum possible
per TC can be mapped on 3 STM1 interfaces.
BTS
There are a maximum 1024 BTS allowed to be served by a TC rack

as the primary TC
The number of BTS served as secondary TC is unlimited.
IP transport mode requirements are:

TC 9125 STM1 board must be installed in TC 9125 rack
To introduce the interface to the TC 9125 STM1 board, the MT120 software
has to be upgraded.
Depending on N7 Transport Mode for 9130 BSC Evolution the configuration

of TS16 is:
For MT120-xB boards
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TDM/LSL TDM/LSL TDM/HSL IP/LSL IP/LSL IP/HSL
Ater 1...16 17...30 + 1...30 + 1...16 17...30 + 1...30 +

Mux 61...76 61...76 61...76 61...76
Number
TS16 N7 TCH / TCH / TCH TCH TCH

configuration
(GCH) GCH GCH (GCH) (GCH) (GCH)
(GCH) (GCH)
Table 20: TS 16 configuration for MT120 - xB board
Note: If the A Interface is over IP, the Ater Mux TS16 is used for traffic
regardless of the BSS Transport Mode.
For boards older than MT120-xB
TDM/LSL TDM/LSLTDM/HSL IP/LSL IP/LSL IP/HSL
Ater Mux 1...16 17...30 1...30 + 1...16 17...30 + 1...30 +

Number + 61...76 61...76 61...76
61...76
TS16 N7 Not Not used Not used Not used Not used
configuration
(GCH) used (GCH) (GCH) (GCH) (GCH)
(GCH)
Table 21: TS 16 Configuration for TC Boards Older than MT120 - xB
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6 MFS Configuration
This section describes the MFS, and corresponding features and functions.
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6.1 MFS in BSS

The MFS enables GPRS in the network. The following figure shows the location
of the MFS in the network.
OMCR
IMT
SGSN
MFS Gb
Gb
Abis (PCU)
BTS Abis MSC
BSC A
TC
Atermux
Figure 16: MFS in the Network
6.2 9135 MFS

6.2.1 MFS Architecture
The Multi-BSS Fast packet Server (MFS) comprises the sub-systems:
The Control Sub-System (CSS), which is built from two COMPAQ DS10
servers, one of which is active and one of which is standby (referred to as
the Control Station)
Telecom Sub-System (TSS), which is a set of GPU and JBETI boards
Hub subsystem, which consists of duplicated 100 Mbit/s Ethernet networks

for interconnection. In the case of GB over IP, there is no hub.
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The following figure shows the MFS architecture.
Control Station IP / Ethernet

to OMCR
Ethernet LAN
/HUB
From / to BSC
and TC
Atermux Gb Interface
Interfaces GPU
From / to
Atermux GPU Gb Interface
SGSN
Interfaces
Atermux Gb Interface
GPU
Interfaces
Figure 17: 9135 MFS Architecture
An MFS includes at least one subrack equipped with:
16 (maximum) GPU boards (minimum is 2, including 1 spare)
Two redundant Ethernet Hubs
Two redundant Control Stations

One IOLAN with 8 ports.
6.2.1.1 GPRS Processing Unit

The GPRS Processing Unit (GPU) board is part of the MFS, and is linked to
one BSC.
The GPU supports the Packet Control Unit (PCU), as defined by GSM. The
PCU allows the BSS to access the GPRS service to SGSN.
The PCU is split into two parts:
The Packet Management Unit (PMU), which handles asynchronous

functions and control functions
The Packet Traffic Unit (PTU), which handles synchronous radio functions
and data transfer functions.
There are a maximum of 16 PCM links per GPU board. The use of these PCM
links is not dedicated, and each interface can be connected to BSS or NSS
entities. The supported interfaces are:
Mixed Ater transport TCH from the BTS to existing the TC on the BSC
side and TC side
Gb connects the MFS directly to SGSN, through the Frame Relay Network
or through the MSC. The capacity required depends on GCH in Ater Mux.
The GPU AB and GPU AC supports 264 cells.

LCS in the GPU also implements the SMLC function. For more information,
refer to LCS in BSS (Section 6.4.2).
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6.2.1.2 Multiple GPU per BSS

In order to increase the GPRS capacity of the BSS in terms of the number of
PDCH, it is possible to connect several GPUs boards to the BSC to support the
PCU function.
The maximum number of GPUs to be connected to a BSC depends on the
connection capacity of the BSC.
The GPU linked to same BSS do not need to be in same MFS subrack.
All cells of a certain BTS are mapped on a GPU.
Cell Mapping
Mapping a cell means associating a cell with a GPU.
Remapping a cell means that a cell, already linked to a GPU, is moved to
another GPU.
The mapping of cells onto GPU is performed by the MFS control station, which
defines the mapping of cells onto LXPU (logical GPU, which represent either
the primary GPU, or the spare GPU in the case of a switchover).
All the GPRS traffic of one cell is handled by one, and only one, GPU.
The following figure shows the BSC connection for mulit-GPU per BSS.
Figure 18: BSC Connection for Multi-GPU per BSS
In terms of the BSC connection, the BSC is transparent to this behavior and
ignores the mapping of cells per GPU. The BSC is only impacted by a greater
number of LAPD or TCP links.
For inter-GPU links, there are two 100Mbs Ethernet links, which interconnect
the GPU and the Control Station. These links are used to exchange information
between GPU.
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6.2.2 MFS Configuration

There are two MFS configurations:
Standard
The MFS includes one telecom subrack with a minimum two GPU (1+1)
and can be extended up to 16 (15+1) GPU. The second telecom subrack is
only wired and is not equipped.
Standard pre-equipped
The MFS includes two equipped and wired telecom subracks. The maximum
capacity is 32 GPU (2 * (15+1)).
The following table describes the MFS capacity for DS10.
MFS Configuration Standard Standard

Pre-Equipped
Number of equipped telecom 1 2

subrack
Minimum GPU + One GPU for 1+1 1+1

redundancy
Maximum GPU + One GPU for 15+1 2(15+1)

redundancy
Maximum BSS 15 22
Maximum GPRS GCH per MFS (480*15) 7200 (480*30) 14400

subrack
Table 22: MFS Capacity for DS10
6.2.3 MFS Clock Synchronization

The MFS can operate in the following clock synchronization modes, which are
defined via the IMT:
Autonomous
Centralized
Synchro. Fixed Configuration.

Note: The Synchro. Fixed Configuration mode, using GPU cascading, is
only for MFS created in Release B6.2.
The selected mode is valid for the complete MFS.

Clock synchronization can come from TC then 9130 BSC Evolution, then
SGSN or from another entry provided by the customer. In the case of Gb over
IP, the synchronization cannot come from the SGSN.
Cascading refers to interconnections between GPUs.
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In the case of a multi PLMN, when the MFS is connected to different SGSN,
these SGSN are not necessarily synchronized together. If they are not,
central clocking and cascade clocking cannot be used on the MFS side;
refer to PLMN Interworking (Section 2.4).
In the case where Secure Single Gb is used, SGSN/autonomous mode is

not possible.
An MFS with two subracks must be synchronized at the subrack level, so if

this synchronization comes from the TC, four links are needed (two per MFS
subrack). If the synchronization comes from an SGSN (synchronized itself from
an MSC), the synchronization must be ensured from this SGSN towards the
two MFS subracks.
One subrack can also be synchronized to the other, so that only two links
are needed.
6.2.3.1 Autonomous Mode

There must be two secured links between each GPU and the synchronizing
source. Each GPU has its own synchronization links.
6.2.3.2 Centralized Mode

Synchronization is performed at subrack level, and so there it is recommended
to have two synchronizing PCM links connected to the corresponding
synchronizing PCM-TTPs for each master GPU, leading to a total of four
synchronizing PCM links. The master GPU gives the synchronization, and
there are two master GPU per subrack.
6.2.3.3 Synchro. Fixed Configuration or Cascading Mode

The Synchro. Fixed Configuration mode requires the use of GPU cascading.
When the feature is activated from the IMT, the clock synchronization is
performed from ports 14 and 15 on each GPU.
On first GPU, the two primary synchronization interfaces (ports 14 and 15)
can be any G.703/G.704 interfaces with no traffic.
At the OMC-R, for each GPU:
The BSC (dedicated GPRS Ater Mux) and SGSN (Gb) ports (0 to 7) are
configured as usual for traffic
The last eight GPU ports (8 to 15) are configured as SGSN (Gb) ports
but with no data paths assigned.
From a hardware point of view, the GPU ports (8 to 15) are linked at the DDF
to create the synchronization distribution scheme.
To prevent alarm reports towards the OMC-R, all unused ports (from 8 to 15) of
each GPU are looped at the DDF side (TX path looped on RX path).
This synchronization type is used only in old field equipment which does
not support the centralized mode.
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6.3 9130 MFS Evolution

6.3.1 MFS Architecture
The following figure shows the global 9130 MFS Evolution hardware
architecture:
SSW GP
(duplicated)
Mux
Radio Network Links
E1 LIU 1
OMCPw
OMCPr
LIU n
LIU Shelf
(21 slots) ATCA Shelf (14 Slots)
External Ethernet Links
These boards are used in ATCA and LIU shelves.

The MFS can be in:
One or two shelves: single without BSC Evolution. When the MFS is single
the type of BSC has no importance.
Only one shelf: sharing the rack with BSC Evolution.
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6.3.2 MFS Stand Alone Configuration

The following table gives the number of boards for each configuration.
Board Mono Shelf Two Shelf

Configuration Configuration
OMCP 1+1 1+1
SSW 1+1 2+2
GP 9*+1 21+1
or
16+1
E1 concentration boards or 1+1 1+1

MUX board
LIU boards 8 16
* : As no extension is possible for MFS in rack shared configurations, options 14

x E1 per GP or 16 x E1 per GP exist and the maximum number of GP is
limited to eight GP instead of nine GP.
Table 23: Maximum MFS Configurations on MX Platform
Maximum number of GP boards: 22 (21+ 1 standby GP)
The maximum number of E1 per GP managed by MFS software is 16
The maximum number of BSS is 21

The maximum number of cells per GP is 500.
For other objects (PDCH group, FrBR, PVC, etc.), the same values are
maintained.
The following table lists the supported LIU/GP configurations.
TTP Number Synchronization Preferred Relative Maximum MFS Configurations

Position to BSC Subrack Number
12 TTP centralized remote / 2 subracks 21 GP

colocalized
autonomous 9 GP
16 GP
14 TTP centralized remote BSC 1 subrack 8 GP
16 TTP autonomous colocalized BSC 1 subrack 8 GP
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6.3.3 9130 MFS Evolution and 9130 BSC Evolution Rack Shared
Configurations
A rack shared configuration for a 9130 MFS Evolution and a 9130 BSC
Evolution consists of:
1 x BSC configuration and a 1 x MFS configuration in the same cabinet
2 x BSC configurations in the same cabinet.
In both cases:
Each equipment is considered as independent (choice of each configuration

free in the limit of 1 x ATCA shelf per configuration)
In the case of the BSC and MFS, they are not considered as a standalone
node, and the MFS NE can be used by the rack shared BSC, but also by
other nearby BSCs (9130 BSC Evolution based or 9120 BSC). (MFS NE is
not fully or only dedicated to BSC traffic located in the same rack)
The O&M access can be shared.
6.3.3.1 Rack Shared by 9130 BSC Evolution - 9130 MFS Evolution

The following table shows the board configurations by shelf.
Equipment BSC Capacity (TRX) MFS Capacity
200 400 600 800 1000 "9 GP"
ATCA Shelf 1 1
CCP 1+1 2+1 3+1 4+1 5+1 NA
TPGSM 2 NA
GP NA 1 to 9
SPARE GP NA 1
OMCP 2 2
SSW 2 2
LIU Shelf 1 1
MUX 2 2
LIU 8 16 8
Note: Quantity of TPGSM, OMCP, SSW and MUX boards have to be

considered as 1 active + 1 standby for redundancy function per shelf.
6.3.3.2 Rack Shared by Two 9130 BSC Evolution

Board configurations in each ATCA and LIU shelf are identical to a single BSC.
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6.3.4 MFS Clock Synchronization

There are two modes:
The autonomous mode, whereby each GPU receives the clock signal on
dedicated E1s (at least two links for redundancy)
The centralized mode, whereby two dedicated GP receive the clock signal
on dedicated E1s and transmit it to the other GPs.
The 9130 MFS Evolution allows 12 E1 per GP with centralized clock.
When defining the synchronizing PCM-TTPs, it is recommended to:
Select two PCM-TTPs that are not connected to the same LIU board
Select two PCM-TTPs that are not connected to the same BSC.
In order to support the 12E1/GP in centralized mode, the MFS should be at

hardware level according to HTS 1.4.3.
The selection of the set of two E1 is done:

Based on the configured links
With the following priorities: TC then 9130 BSC Evolution, then SGSN.
During the MFS installation with a centralized clock, the operator must first
configure the E1 that is physically connected first.
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6.4 Common Functionalities

6.4.1 GPRS in BSS
6.4.1.1 GPRS Configurations
Within the Alcatel-Lucent BSS, two communication planes are used:
The transmission plane

The PCU at the MFS converses with the CCU on the BTS side, via GCH,
transparently through the BSC.
The control plane. The following two signaling interfaces are used:
The GPRS Signaling Link (GSL) between the MFS and BSC. This link is
used for coordination between the BSC and the PCU, mainly for GPRS
capacity on demand, and for GPRS paging, access request and access
grant when the CCCH is used for GPRS.
The Radio Signaling Link (RSL) between the BTS and the BSC. The
RSL is mainly used for GPRS paging, access request and access grant,
when the CCCH is used for GPRS.
The following configurations are supported:
The Gb interface can be routed via the G2 TC and 9125 TC to the SGSN
across the MSC
The MFS can be connected to one OMC-R only

The MFS and all connected BSS are managed by the same OMC-R. The
BSS connected to the same MFS can be linked to different MSC.
6.4.1.2 GPRS General Dimensioning and Rules
O Maximum Quantity Maximum Quantity

S (No Multiple GPU) (Multiple GPU*)
BSS per 9135 MFS O, S 22 22
BSS per 9130 MFS Evolution O, S 21 21
BSS per GPU S 1 1
GPU per BSS O, S 1 12 GPU per BSS

(on (committed value)
maximum
value)
GPU per 9135 MFS O, S 24=2(11+1) 32=2*(15+1) (DS10)
GPU per 9130 MFS Evolution 1 shelf O, S 8+1 8+1
GPU per 9130 MFS Evolution 2 O, S 21+1 21+1

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Number of GCH simultaneously S 240 240

allocated per GPU
Number of GCH simultaneously S 1560 1560

allocated per GP
Number of PDCH reached on GP S 960 PDCH CS-2 960 PDCH CS-2

912 PDCH MCS-1 912 PDCH MCS-1
784 PDCH CS-4/MCS-5 784 PDCH CS-4/MCS-5
Ater Mux 9120 BSS - 9135 MFS O 8 17 (minimum (Ater

Mux-1, nb.GPU*8))
Ater Mux 9120 BSS - 9130 MFS O 6 17 (minimum (Ater

Evolution Mux-1, nb.GPU*6))
Ater Mux 9130 BSS-MFS O 16 48 (or 46 in case of HSL)
Cells / GPU AB S 264 264
Cells / GPU AC S 264 264
Cells / GP S 500 500
Cells / 9135 MFS S 2000 2000
Cells / 9130 MFS Evolution S 4000 4000
Frame Relay BC / GPU O, S 120 120
BVC per GPU AB S 266 266
BVC per GPU AC S 266 266
BVC per GP S 500 500
TRX with PDCH per Cell O,S 16 16
Allocated PDCH per TRX S 8 8
NSE per 9135 MFS O, S 30=2*(15)(DS10) 30=2*(15)(DS10)
NSE per 9130 MFS Evolution O, S 21 21
Allocated GICs per BSC 480=4*120 2000
BVC-PTP 240 240
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NS-VC per NSE O, S 120 120
Bearer Channel per MFS O, S 300 300
Bearer Channel Per PCM O, S 31 31
PVC per BC S 1 1
SGSN_IP_Endpoint per GPU O, S 1 1
O : Operator Choice
S : System Check
* : GPU concerns the logical unit, and GP is expressed for 9130 MFS Evolution.
Table 24: GPRS General Dimensioning
The following rules and recommendations apply:
CS traffic going through the MFS is transparently connected. The

cross-connection capacity in the MFS is at the 64k TS level.
Gb traffic going to the TC is routed transparently at the TC site
There is no GPRS traffic directly on the BSC-TC Ater Mux
Maximum 1 GSL per Ater Mux. The GSL is located on TS28 of the 2nd
tributary
When frame relay (Gb) is supported on a PCM, bearer channels on this

PCM are organized in a bundle of N*64Kbit/s TS. These TS are consecutive.
N=1..31.
Ater Mux TS routed transparently at TC site are supported by a single

tributary at A interface
The DS10 MFS supports 8 BSC/MFS links (and 32 gicGroup instances per
GPU). The 9130 MFS Evolution supports up to 16 BSC/9130 MFS Evolution
links (and up to 52 gicGroup instances per GP).
6.4.2 LCS in BSS

6.4.2.1 Introduction
Location Services (LCS) are new end-user services which provide the
geographical location of a mobile station (i.e. longitude, latitude and optionally
altitude).
LCS are applicable to any target mobile station, whether or not the mobile
station supports LCS, but with restrictions concerning the choice of positioning
method when LCS or individual positioning methods are not supported by
the mobile station.
The LCS functions resides in an entity (including the mobile station) within the
PLMN, or in an entity external to the PLMN.
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LCS provides the position of the target mobile station. Depending on the
positioning techniques.
6.4.2.2 Logical Architecture

LCS support requires new functions in the network sub-system, and optionally,
on the radio side, depending on the positioning technique and on the network
synchronization.
These new functions are respectively:
The Gateway Mobile Location Center (GMLC)
The Serving Mobile Location Center (SMLC).
The following figure shows the LCS logical architecture.
GMLC
BTS
A Interface
Lg
Lh
MS BTS
BSC MSC
HLR
Lb
Interface Gs
Interface Lg
SMLC
SGSN
MFS
LSN1 LSN2
Gb Interface
Router AGPS
Server
SAGI
Figure 19: Generic LCS Logical Architecture
As shown:
The GMLC is the first NE serving external Location Application (LA) access
in a GSM PLMN. The GMLC requests routing information from the Home
Location Register (HLR) via the Lh interface. After performing registration
authorization, it sends positioning requests to the MSC and receives final
location estimates from the MSC or the SGSN via the Lg interface.
The SMLC is the NE which serves the client. The SMLC manages the
overall coordination and scheduling of the resources required to performing
mobile station positioning. The SMLC calculates the final location estimate
and accuracy to obtain the radio interface measurements required to locate
the mobile station in the area it serves. The SMLC is connected to the
BSS (via the Lb interface).
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6.4.2.3 BSS and Cell Configuration

LCS is an optional feature in the Alcatel-Lucent BSS. This feature can be
blocked by the manufacturer. When provided to the customer, LCS can be
enabled or disabled by the operator at cell level.
To have LCS support for a cell, the operator must:
Attach the BSC to an MFS in order to declare the BSC in the MFS. This
leads to the download of the BSS configuration (GPRS and LCS-related
attributes of the BSS, even if GPRS or LCS is not supported) in the MFS
Provide the geographical coordinates of the cell
Activate GPRS for the cell (i.e. set the MAX_PDCH to > 0, so that the cell is
locked for GPRS if the operator does not want to have GPRS running on
this cell)
Configure all the required transmission resources (Ater and Gb resources)

on the GPU(s) connected to the BSC
Activate LCS (by setting the EN_LCS flag, the common BSC/MFS
parameter, to true ) on the BSS handling the cell
Enable at least one of the following flags: EN_CONV_GPS,

EN_MS_ASSISTED_AGPS, EN_MS_BASED_AGPS
Enable the EN_SAGI flag, to indicate whether the SAGI interface is

configured for the BSS (physical and transport level configuration) for
GPS LCS only.
Ater resources are required (GSL, Gb).

The OMC-R provides centralized management of the LCS.
6.4.2.4 Rules
LCS is supported in the CS domain
A-GPS positioning methods can be used if the new SAGI interface has
been installed
An MFS with a router in front presents one IP address to the GPS server.
Reciprocally, the GPS server presents one IP address to a router in front of
the MFS
The router is external to the MFS, which implies that it is not supervised by
the MFS. The declaration of SAGI interface is supported by a EN_SAGI
flag defined on a per BSS basis.
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6.4.3 HSDS in BSS

6.4.3.1 Definitions and Prerequisites
The High Speed Data Service (HSDS) consists of:
A basic service to offer CS3 and CS4 for GPRS and MCS1 to MCS9 for
(E)GPRS (two optional features)
Additional functions such as:

Adapting radio resource allocation in order to take into account (E)GPRS
mobile station
The ability to avoid Ater blocking.
(E)GPRS is 2.5 to 3 times more efficient than GPRS, regardless of the

frequency band, the environment and the mobile velocity.
EDGE is available in BSS with minimum impact on the network. There is no
hardware impact on the MFS and the BSC, and the 9100 BTS is EDGE-ready
simply by plugging in the EDGE-capable TRX where and when it is needed.
GPRS Coding Schemes
Two new coding schemes exist for GPRS in Release B9:
CS-3
CS-4.
The following table lists the coding schemes and the corresponding modulation
types and maximum transmission rates.
Scheme Modulation Maximum Rate [Kbps] per Radio TS
CS-4 GMSK 20
CS-3 GMSK 14.4
CS-2 GMSK 12
CS-1 GMSK 8
Table 25: GPRS Coding Schemes
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(E)GPRS Modulation and Coding Schemes

(E)GPRS enables the support of data transmission at a bit rate which exceeds
the capabilities of GPRS.
(E)GPRS relies on new modulation and coding schemes on the air interface,
allowing a data throughput which is optimized with respect to radio propagation
conditions (referred to as link adaptation).
The basic principle of link adaptation is to change the Modulation and Coding
Schemes (MCS) according to the radio conditions. When the radio conditions
worsen, a more protected MCS (more redundancy) is chosen for a lower
throughput. When the radio conditions become better, a less protected MCS
(less redundancy) is chosen for a higher throughput.
Nine modulation and coding schemes are proposed for enhanced packet data
communications ((E)GPRS), providing raw RLC data rates ranging from 8.8
kbit/s (the minimum value under the worst radio propagation conditions per
TS) up to 59.2 kbit/s (the maximum value achievable per TS under the best
radio propagation conditions). Data rates above 17.6 kbit/s require that 8-PSK
modulation is used on the air interface, instead of the regular GMSK.
The following table lists the coding schemes and the corresponding modulation
types and maximum transmission rates.
Scheme Modulation Maximum Rate [Kbps] per Radio TS
MCS-9 8-PSK 59.2
MCS-8 8-PSK 54.4
MCS-7 8-PSK 44.8
MCS-6 8-PSK 29.6 A/27.2 A padding
MCS-5 8-PSK 22.4
MCS-4 GMSK 17.6
MCS-3 GMSK 14.8 A/13.6 A padding
MCS-2 GMSK 11.2
MCS-1 GMSK 8.8
Table 26: (E)GPRS Modulation and Coding Schemes
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HSDS
HSDS provides support for GPRS with CS1 to CS4, and for (E)GPRS with
MCS1 to MCS9.
There are 3 families of modulation and coding schemes:
Family A: MCS3, MCS6, MCS8 and MCS9

Family B: MCS2, MCS5 and MCS7
Family C: MCS1 and MCS4.
Each family has a different unit of payload:
37 bytes: family A
34 bytes: family A padding (MCS3, MCS6 and MCS8)
28 bytes: family B
22 bytes: family C.
The different code rates within a family are achieved by transmitting a different
number of payload units within one radio block.
When four payload units are transmitted, these are split into two separate RLC
blocks (i.e. with separate sequence numbers).
When a block has been retransmitted with a given MCS, it can be retransmitted
(if needed) with a more robust MCS of the same family.
The following figure shows the choice of modulation schemes.
GMSK 8PSK
MCS1 MCS2 MCS3 MCS4 MCS5 MCS6 MCS7 MCS8 MCS9
Family
C 22 22 22
28 28 28 28 28
Family
B
28 28
Family 34+3 34+3 34+3 34 34

A
padding 34 34
37 37 37 37 37
Family
A
37 37
RLC Data Block Unit of Payload (in bytes)
The choice of modulation schemes is based on the measurement of the

bit error probability (BEP).
The coding scheme and the radio modulation rates are modified to increase the
data traffic throughput of a given radio TS. This implies that the increase of
throughput is handled on the Abis and Ater interfaces (previously, for each radio
TS in use, only a 16kb/s nibble was allocated on both interfaces).
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Ater Interface
In order to handle a throughput higher than 16Kb/s on the Ater interface,
several Ater nibbles are dynamically allocated by the MFS Telecom.
Abis Interface
On the Abis interface, to handle a throughput higher than 16Kb/s, several
Abis nibbles are also used. The configuration is dynamic for TRX inside
the same BTS.
A number of 64k EXTS (Extra TS) are defined for each BTS by O&M. This
group of TS replaces the number of transmission pool types used previously.
Due to the increase in Abis resource requirements, a single Abis link may not
be enough to introduce HSDS into a large BTS configuration. In this case, a
second Abis link is required (see Two Abis Links per BTS (Section 7.9) ).
M-EGCH
This term is used to refer to a link established between the MFS and the BTS.
One M-EGCH is defined per TRX.
Enhanced Transmission Resource Management
A dedicated manager sequences the GCH establishment, release, redistribution
or pre-emption procedures.
The transmission resource manager is on the MFS/GPU level. It handles both
Abis and Ater resources (GCH level).
It is in charge of:
Creating and removing the M-EGCH links
Selecting, adding, removing, and redistributing GCHs over the M-EGCH

links
Managing transmission resource preemptions
Managing Abis and/or Ater congestion states

Optionally, monitoring M-EGCH links usage, depending on the (M)CS of
their supported TBFs (UL and DL).
Abis Nibble Rule

To ensure that each cell of a given BTS is able to support PS traffic at all times,
there must be a minimal number of Abis nibbles for every cell in the BTS.
Ater Nibble Rules
A given amount of Ater transmission resource is allocated per GPU. Afterwards,
this Ater transmission resource is shared among the 4 DSPs of the GPU,
via the GPU on-board Ater switch.
Only 64K Ater TS are handled at GPU level between the DSPs. Therefore,
a 64K Ater TS is moved from one DSP to another if, and only if, all of its
four 16K Ater nibbles are free. This is the unique restriction concerning Ater
nibble sharing at GPU level.
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6.4.3.2 Transmission Power

GMSK Output Power
GMSK is a constant amplitude modulation.
8-PSK Output Power
For one given TRE, the maximum output power is lower in 8-PSK than in GMSK
because of the 8-PSK modulation envelope which requires a quasi-linear
amplification.
The TRE transmit power in 8-PSK does not exceed the GMSK transmit power
in the sector and in the band.
8-PSK is a varied digital phase modulation.
Leveling of 8-PSK Output Transmission Power is new in Release B8.
For a TRE, there is a major difference in the output transmission power between
the GMSK and the 8-PSK modulation. This is shown in the following table.
G4 TRE Medium G4 TRE High

Power Power
GMSK (CS1-CS2/MCS1-MCS4) 46.5 dBm 47.8 dBm
8-PSK (MCS5-MC9) 41.8 dBm 44.0 dBm
Table 27: GMSK and 8-PSK Transmission Power Differences
The following table shows the output power values for GERAN TRA.
GERAN TRA / EDGE+ TRA
RIT name GMSK power 8-PSK power Ref Sensitivity
GSM900 GTT09 2*45 W / 46,5 dBm 2*30 W / 44,8 dBm - 116 dBm Twin TRA
GTH09 90W / 49,5 dBm 40W / 46,0 dBm - 119 dBm HP / 4 RX TRA
DCS1800 GTT18 2*35 W / 45,4 dBm 2*30 W / 44,8 dBm - 116 dBm Twin TRA
GTH18 70W / 48,5 dBm 30W / 44,8 dBm - 119 dBm HP / 4 RX TRA
GSM850 GTM08 45 W 30W
60W 40W
PCS1900 GTM19 35 W 30W
60W 30W
The (E)GPRS TBF can be allocated on the BCCH TRX, and the BCCH
frequency must have a quite stable radio transmission power.
The Modulation Delta Power is the difference between the GMSK output power
of the sector for the TRE band, and the 8-PSK output power of the TRE.
According to the 8-PSK delta power value, a TRE is called "High Power" or
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"Medium Power". 8-PSK High Power Capability is true if Modulation Delta

Power is less than 3 dB.
6.4.3.3 Rules
TCU Allocation:
Extra Abis TS are allocated only on the FR TCU
RSL, OML and TCH are mapped on a TCU, regardless of extra Abis TS
Extra Abis TS are moved automatically from one TCU to another
Allocation priorities (from highest to lowest)

PS TRX/TRE are ordered according to the following rules:
PS allocation is preferred on the BCCH TRX. PS_PREF_BCCH_TRX
indicates whether or not the PS requests will be preferentially served
with PDCH(s) of the BCCH TRX
0: No preference. The TRX ranking algorithm handles the BCCH

TRX as a non-BCCH TRX
1: PS requests preferentially served on BCCH TRX. The TRX ranking

algorithm ensures that the BCCH TRX has the highest preference to
carry PS traffic (provided that the BCCH TRX can carry PS traffic,
i.e. TRX_PREF_MARK = 0 on that TRX)
2: PS requests served on BCCH TRX with lowest priority. The

TRX ranking algorithm ensures that the BCCH TRX has the lowest
preference to carry PS traffic (provided that the BCCH TRX can carry
PS traffic, i.e. TRX_PREF_MARK = 0 on that TRX).
The TRE hardware capability
G4 TRE or 9110-E Micro BTS is preferentially used for PS allocation
TRE with 8-PSK HP capability is preferentially used for PS allocation
The DR TRE configuration is preferentially used for CS allocations

The maximum PDCH group criterion
The TRX Identifier.
BTS configuration
Only 9100 BTS (including 9100 Micro-BTS) support the HSDS
A mix of the G4 TRE medium power and G4 TRE high power (that
offers a higher output power useful for 8-PSK modulation) in the same
9100 BTS is allowed
To support MCS1 to MCS9, an 9100 BTS must be upgraded with some
G4 TREs
TWIN TRA is supported only with SUMA, not with SUMP.
For BSC connectivity, two A-bis extra timeslots are equivalent to one Full
Rate TRX
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The maximum number of Extra Timeslots in the BSC is 717

MFS capacity:
The MFS capacity is defined by the maximum throughput of the GPU
The maximum throughput of the GPU is the minimum of:
PPC maximum throughput

4 x DSP maximum throughput.
For example, for a 9135 MFS, the maximum throughput for a DSP, in one
direction, is about 800 kbit/s for pure GPRS and 1 Mbit/s with (E)GPRS
(with some assumptions regarding MCS and CS distribution)
The support of 8PSK in UL is optional for the mobile station
MAX_(E)GPRS_MCS = MCS-2 must be avoided.
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6.4.4 Gb over IP
With the introduction of GBoIP, telecom traffic towards/from the SGSN goes
through the router from/in the MFS.
The following table lists the Gb over IP connectivity mains output.
9130 MFS O&M One LAN O&M Two LAN Telecom One
Evolution LAN
(No RIP) (RIP)
B9 Supported Supported -
B10, B11 Supported Supported -
B10, B11 with Supported Not supported Supported

GboIP
9135 MFS O&M One LAN O&M Two LAN Telecom One
LAN
(No RIP) (RIP)
B9 Supported Not supported -
B10, B11 Supported Not supported -
B10, B11 with Supported Not supported Supported

GboIP
Where:
For a 9130 MFS Evolution

O&M one LAN means:
If O&M/Telecom flows use the same IP interface, internally the MFS uses
a VLAN tag for the MFS external flows. The same VLAN tag is used
for both O&M and telecom flows. There is one Vlan id per switch. This
is the default topology.
If O&M/Telecom flows use a different IP interface, there are different
routers or different switching functions of the same router.
In the case of router redundancy, a VRRP or VRRP-like protocol must
be supported.
O&M two LAN means:
The case of the same IP interface used for O&M/Telecom flows is
not supported.
The case of a different IP interface used for O&M/Telecom flows is
not recommended.
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For 9135 MFS

O&M one LAN means:
If O&M/Telecom flows use the same IP interface, there are different
subnets. This is the nominal case.
If O&M/Telecom flows use a different IP interface, there is an extra
IP interface on the router side.
In the case of router redundancy, a VRRP or VRRP-like protocol must
be supported.
The MFS hubs must be replaced accordingly.
O&M two LAN means:
This case is not applicable.
And:
Static routing solution with no RIP means:

Both control station are on the same physical LAN. The two wires connected
to the router are connected to the same switching function of the router.
Dynamic routing with RIP means:

The control stations are connected to two distinct LANs, one per MFS
switch. A dedicated subnet is associated with each LAN.
IP endpoints configuration can be:
Static
NS-VCs and NS-VLs can be established by administrative means.
There are up to 16 SGSN IP endpoints per NSE.
Dynamic
NS-VCs and NS-VLs can be established by auto-configuration
procedures.
The client/server principle applies: the SGSN is the server, while the
BSS is a client.
There are up to 16 pre-configured IP endpoints per NSE.
In dynamic mode, the OMC forbids the creation of a second
pre-configured endpoint.
Assumptions:
When GboIP is activated, there must be one IP address per active GPU
Gb over IP is supported on:

The 9130 MFS Evolution
The 9135 MFS with DS10 control station equipped with Alcatel-Lucent
OmniStack LS 6224 switches
The support of GBoIP needs a B11 MFS but also a B11 version of the BSS
associated with the concerned GPU
On the SGSN side, it is possible to have two SGSN_IP_ENDPOINTs for

each NSE (one to support the control plane and the other to support the
user plane).
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6.4.5 Other Common Functionalities

The following elements do not change:
There is no change in the radio configuration mechanisms, and same

parameters are used
There is no change in the Ater/Gb transmission configuration and display
The hardware supervision is still handled through the IMT
There is no change in the OMC/MFS communication.
Some boards of 9130 MFS Evolution are common with 9130 BSC Evolution:
OMCP, switch, LIU, MUX, shelf manager.
If the MFS single secured Gb feature is used, the GPU synchronization in
autonomous mode can be used through the BSC links or through the TC links if
the Gb and the synchronization from the TC do not share the same Ater Mux.
6.5 Delta 9130 MFS Evolution versus 9135 MFS

This section describes the main differences between the 9130 MFS Evolution
and the 9135 MFS.
The following figure shows Ater Allocation on LIU boards for a standalone MFS.
21 x GPU
9 x GPU
4 x GPU
LIU 1 LIU 2 LIU 3 LIU 4 LIU 5 LIU 6 LIU 7 LIU 8 LIU 9 LIU 10 LIU 11 LIU 12 LIU 13 LIU 14 LIU 15 LIU 16
1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241
2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 145 162 178 194 210 226 242
3 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243
4 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244
5 5 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245
6 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246
7 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247
8 8 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248
9 9 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153 169 185 201 217 233 249
10 10 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250
11 11 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251
12 12 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252
13 13 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253
14 14 30 46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254
15 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255
16 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 256
Configurations for 4, 9, and 21 GPUs Colors shown affectation of LIU per GPU
GPU 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21
GPU 2, 6, 10, 14, 18
GPU 3, 7, 11, 15, 19
GPU 4, 8, 12, 16, 20
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The following figure shows Ater Allocation on LIU boards for MFS with only
one subrack.
8 x GPU
4 x GPU
1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241
2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 145 162 178 194 210 226 242
3 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243
4 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244
5 5 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245
6 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246
7 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247
8 8 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248
9 9 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153 169 185 201 217 233 249
10 10 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250
11 11 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251
12 12 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252
13 13 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253
14 14 30 46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254
15 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255
16 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 256
Configurations for 4, 9 GPUs Colors shown affectation of LIU per GPU

GPU 1, 5
GPU 2, 6
GPU 3, 7
GPU 4, 8
The following figure shows Ater Allocation on LIU boards for MFS which are
rack shared with the BSC.
8 x GPU
4 x GPU
1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241
2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 145 162 178 194 210 226 242
3 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243
4 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244
5 5 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245
6 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246
7 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247
8 8 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248
9 9 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153 169 185 201 217 233 249
10 10 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250
11 11 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251
12 12 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252
13 13 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253
14 14 30 46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254
15 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255
16 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 256
Configurations with 4 and 8 GPUs in rack shared with option 16 E1 /GP Colors shown affectation of LIU per GPU
GPU 1, 5
GPU 2, 6
GPU 3, 7
GPU 4, 8
Because the spare GP is not fixed, the mapping changes after switchover.
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The 9130 MFS Evolution differs from the standard MFS as follows:
The GP replaces the current GPU
The E1 termination shelf replaces the E1 appliques, with the advantage of

separating processing from transmission
No spare physical GP (still N+1 protection scheme)
In the 9130 MFS Evolution, there are only 12/14/16 ports per GP
The fixed synchronization mode does not exist. The clock synchronization is
transmitted over Ethernet (nE1oE) from the E1 board. It is received on the
specific virtual E1 links of the GP and can be configured, as is the case
in the autonomous mode or centralized mode.
Control stations are replaced by the OMCP board

There is a new operating system (OS), and a new Tomas
Installation is via .xml scripts
The 9130 BSC Evolution can be used as clock synchronization
IP transport is supported only by 9130 MFS Evolution

With IP BSS, Gb through TC is not supported
In IP transport mode, the BSS bases the IPGSL, TCSL and the IPGCH
control link on a TCP connection:
Between the 9130 MFS Evolution GP and the 9130 BSC Evolution
CCP for the IPGSL
Between the 9130 MFS Evolution GP and the BTS TRE for IPGCH
Between the 9130 BSC Evolution OMCP and the TC TCIF for the TCSL
In case of IP BSS, there is one IPGSL per GP

The IPGSL IP addresses and port numbers are fixed (OAM) on both GP
and CCP sides
In IP mode, the IP GSL uses a (unique) TCP connection between the GPU
and the BSC (CCP board). The TCP connection is opened by the GPU at
GPU start time, using one BSC (CCP) IP address / PortNb pair
There is one CCP IP address / PortNb pair per GPU. The same BSC IP
address can be used by several GPUs with different PortNbs.
For more information about configurations with O&M connection via the 9130
BSC Evolution, refer to BSS Routing Configurations document.
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7 Abis Interface
This section describes the Abis interface, and corresponding features and
functions.
The Abis interface is standard ITU-T G.703 / G.704 interface. It is based on a
frame structure. The frame length is 256 bits grouped in 32 TS, numbered from
0 to 31. The rate of each TS is 64 Kbit/s.
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7.1 Abis Network Topology and Transport

From a functional point of view, the following topologies exist to physically
connect the BTS to the BSC:
Open multi-drop topology CHAIN

One PCM link connects up to 15 BTS in serial order and the PCM is not
looped back to BSC by the last BTS.
In a chain topology, the BSC is connected by the Abis link to a BTS. The
BTS is connected to a second BTS with a second Abis link, and the second
BTS is in turn connected to a third BTS, and so on.
Note:
A star topology is a particular case of a chain with one BTS.
The following figure shows a chain topology.
BSC
BTS BTS BTS
Chain Topology Abis link
Figure 20: Chain Topology
Closed multi-drop topology RING

One PCM link connects up to seven BTS in serial order and the PCM is
looped back to BSC by the last BTS.
In a ring or loop topology, the last BTS of a chain is connected back
to the BSC. This topology provides security as traffic between any BTS
and BSC is broadcast on the two paths, and the selection is based on
dedicated service bits and bytes.
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The following figure shows a ring or loop topology.
BTS BTS
BSC
BTS
Chain Topology Abis link
Figure 21: Ring or Loop Topology
In IPoEthernet, an Abis BTS Group contains all BTS connected to the

same LAN.
In IP transport mode moving an Abis chain/ring/group between BSCs of

different releases is not supported.
There are several ways of transporting Abis over networks (the following list
is not exhaustive):
A terrestrial link referred to as the PCM 2Mbit/s link (64 Kbit/s * 32 Timeslots
= 2048 Kbit/s)
A microwave link (same capacity or higher)
Digital cross-connect network equipment, which concentrates 4, 16 or 64

PCM 2Mbit/s link
A microwave hub equivalent to DCN
A satellite link.
7.2 Impedance
There are two types of impedance which define the access to the transmission
network:
120 Ohm balanced two twisted pairs
75 Ohm unbalanced two coaxial cables.
Note: It is forbidden to mix impedance in the same BSS.
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7.3 Abis Channel Types

7.3.1 Overview
Three types of channels are mapped in Abis trunks:
The ring control channel RS bits used in rings
Three types of BTS channel:

TCH channels: eight per TRX
HDLC channels which can carry one or more LAPDs
Extra Abis TS.
Mapping on BTS channels on E1 is defined by:

The TS bearing the Qmux
The presence (or not) of the ring control channel
Allocation rules managing the PCM TS to the BTS via Multiplexed
Channel Blocks.
7.3.2 TS0 Use

There are two TS0 modes:
TS0 Usage
TS0 usage means that the TS0 carries Qmux.
TS0 usage is not supported by the 9130 BSC Evolution.
TS0 Transparency
The Qmux is carried by any other TS from TS1 to TS31 (TS0 does not
carry Qmux).
TS0 transparency is strongly recommended.
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7.4 Signaling Link on Abis Interface

7.4.1 RSL and OML
The GSM Recommendation 08.52 defines two logical links between the BTS
and the BSC:
The Radio Signaling Link (RSL) is used for supporting traffic management
procedures (mobile station to network communication)
The Operation and Maintenance Link (OML) is used for supporting network
management procedures.
An OML TS cannot be mapped on a TS occupied by Extra TS, F/S/R Bits, TCH

or RSL. For an unsuccessful OML mapping perform Restore Default Settings
before selecting different TS.
Signaling for GPRS traffic is carried over the RSL and/or GCH.
7.4.2 Qmux Bus

A link-denoted Qmux manages and supervises the transmission function of the
BSS equipment. This is based on a service Qmux master/slave bus principle.
For transmission function management, the NEs are connected to this Qmux
bus and are in slave mode. An O&M entity referred to as the Transcoder
Sub-multiplexer Controller (TSC) is the master for the 9120 BSC and the TP for
the 9130 BSC Evolution.
Note: The Qmux bus are replaced by Abis links for 9100 BTS, via the
Transmission Management by the OMU feature. Supervision is then
managed through the OML.
7.4.3 OML Autodetection

An onsite visit is necessary to update the OML location. The BTS cannot
autonomously take into consideration any change of OML address during a
Move BTS, hence the development of OML autodetection.
The BTS scans 31 TS on the Abis link to detect where its own OML link
is located. In the case of detection of an available OML, the BTS sends its
identity (Qmux-id) to the BSC via this available OML. The BSC then reports
whether the BTS is listening to the right OML, or on which TS the BTS can find
its dedicated OML.
After a reasonable delay, and without any onsite visit by a technician, the BTS
automatically reestablishes a link to the BSC.
This behavior is available only for 9100 BTS.
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7.5 Signaling Link Multiplexing

7.5.1 Signaling Link Multiplexing Options
The following Signaling Link Multiplexing options apply:
No multiplexing
Static multiplexing of RSL 4*16Kbit/s in one TS. The OML is in another

TS. Static submultiplexing is not compatible with half rate configurations
(RSL capacity).
64K statistic multiplexing with HR flexibility

A new signaling load parameter (low/high) entered by the operator allows
the BSC to determine the multiplexing scheme according to:
Normal: 4:1 (resp. 2:1) maximum multiplexing scheme for FR TRX
(resp. for DR TRX)
High 2:1 (resp. for 1:1) maximum multiplexing scheme for FR TRX
(resp. for DR TRX).
The operator gives the number of TRE per sector from the list of TRE
declared during BTS creation. This number must be taken as the DR TRE in
each sector and, in the case of a multiband sector, in each band.
Statistical submultiplexing one RSL and (possibly) one OML, both at 16

Kbit/s in the TCH corresponding to the first TS of each TRE.
Note: Three RSLs cannot be multiplexed on one Abis timeslot.

Multiplexing can be done per BTS or per sector.
For example, a BTS with two sectors with two TREs (Full Rate) and one sector
with four TREs (Full Rate), note for RSL x/y, x=Sector number, y= RSL number:
If multiplexing mode = "BTS" and signalling load = "normal":
First TS = OML + RSL1/1 + RSL1/2 + RSL2/1 + RSL 2/2
Second TS = RSL3/1 + RSL 3/2 + RSL 3/3 + RSL 3/4
If the multiplexing mode is "Per sector" and the signalling load is "normal"
for the first sector, "normal" for the second sector and "high" for the third
sector, then the following distribution of the OML and the RSLs over the Abis
timeslots applies:
First TS = OML + RSL1/1 + RSL1/2
Second TS = RSL 2/1 + RSL2/2
Third TS = RSL 3/1 + RSL 3/2
Fourth TS = RSL 3/3 + RSL 3/4
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7.5.2 Signaling Link Multiplexing Rules

Static signaling submultiplexing is used only in a BSS with 9100 BTS,

whereby each TRX carries a maximum of eight SDCCH
Statistical submultiplexing 16K, 64K is used only with 9100 BTS. Each TRX
carries a maximum eight SDCCH, and the radio TS0 cannot be used for TCH
For 16k statistical submultiplexing, the TS0 of each TRX must carry a static
signaling channel (BCCH, static SDCCH).
7.5.3 Multiplexed Channel Block

In order to use 64K statistical multiplexing, the Abis Channels are compounded
by a set of Multiplexed Channel Blocks (MCB).
One MCB connects one to four TRX of a single BTS to a single TCU.
In the 9120 BSC, one TCU can handle up to four MCB, according to the
limit of 32 TCH per TCU.
Each MCB is composed of one multiplexed signaling channel and two to
eight Traffic Abis TS.
On the Abis, there are 32 TS.
The following table describes the three types of MCB configurations. MCB 64/3
does not exist. There is no mixture of FR and DR in an MCB.
NAME No. Of TS Used / OML/RSL Traffic Rate

Number of FU
MCB 64/4 9/4 1/4 FR only
MCB 64/2 5/2 1/2 FR or DR
MCB 64/1 3/1 1/1 FR or DR
Table 28: Multiplexed Channel Block
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7.6 Mapping Techniques

7.6.1 Mapping Rules
The mapping algorithm begins allocating from the highest usable TS

number downwards, up to the lowest usable TS number, and so on. It
is entirely controlled by the BSC.
The operator can reserve Abis TS per Abis (range of TS from Tsi to TSj)
(i and j from 0 to 31 and j>i). The operator can define (per BTS) the
usable TS inside the range defined on the Abis. The operator defines, TS
per TS, which one correspond to which BTS. This is necessary in the
case of cross connects.
For 9100 BTS, the two TS required to carry the traffic channels over Abis do
not need to be contiguous, but the first set of four traffic channels (TRX-TS
0..3) must always be on a lower Abis-TS than the second set (TRX-TS 4..7)
The Qmux, Rbits and Sbits can be mapped onto any usable TS from
TS0 to TS31
Note: For the 9130 BSC Evolution Qmux, Rbits and Sbits must not be
mapped on TS0.
The OML channels can be slotted anywhere by the operator
The RSL and TCH channels are slotted in any available TS by the BSC
The RSL can exist on the second Abis
RSL and traffic channels of one MCB must be on the same PCM link
The parameters which allow to control the Abis allocation are:
Max_PS_TS primary
Max_FR_TRE_primary
Max_DR_TRE_primary.
Note: For an HSDS-configured BTS, refer to the mapping rules (extra Abis
nibbles; OML mandatory on first Abis) described in HSDS in BSS
(Section 6.4.3).
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7.6.2 Abis-TS Defragmentation Algorithm

Certain types of BTS require that the TCH of a TRE are mapped on two
consecutive 64Kbit/s PCM TS. There are no rules for the signaling links.
Therefore, for BTS or TRE hardware extensions, two contiguous 64 Kbit/s PCM
TS may be required, while only two (or more) isolated PCM TS are free. An
algorithm must be run that creates two consecutive free TS, with minimum
traffic disturbance. This is referred to as defragmentation.
The operator can only add one TRE at a time. This operation is extremely rare
(there is no reason to have holes of one TS on Abis).
7.6.3 RSL Reshuffling Algorithm

Note: This section refers only to 9120 BSC.
The RSL_Reshuffle is triggered by an explicit operator command (OMC-R) in
the case of an Add BTS operation.
The RSLs inside one TCU must be moved to make room for new BTS
extensions within this TSU.
The RSL_Reshufle is also used to spread the MCB in order to spread SDCCH.
The following algorithms must ensure that FR and DR TCU are not mixed:
An MCB is either FR or DR and can only be mapped onto a TCU of the

same type
Extra Abis TS can only be mapped onto FR TCU
An empty TCU (without any MCB and extra Abis TS) can be set to FR or DR.
The sequence for remapping RSL/TRX and for programming the BIUA is
reversed to reduce telecom outage. The scenario is as follows:
1. Construct a new RSL/TRX mapping and save this mapping in the DLS.
2. Reprogram the BIUA based on this new mapping.
3. Activate the new RSL/TRX mapping in the BSC.
Each of these blocks are secured against take over, etc... Point (1) and (3) are
protected with a rollback mechanism.
With HR flexibility, the reshuffling algorithm is kept but the reshuffling process is
to be conducted independently for each TCU type.
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7.6.4 Cross-Connect Use on Abis

When cross-connects are used on the Abis, different numbers may be required
for the Abis TS used by the BTS (Qmux bus, OML, RSL and TCHs) on the
BTS connector and on the BSC connector. This flexibility is supported by
the introduction of a TS mapping table between the BTS connectors and
the BSC connectors.
The TS mapping table is introduced by the operator via the OMC-R and
applied by the BSC when a new BTS-BIE configuration is required, due to a
modification of the Abis TSs allocation. In order to keep the Release B6
principle of auto-allocation of TREs, this TS mapping table is introduced during
the Create an Abis chain/ring operation. Also, in order to maintain a relative
flexibility on the TS allocation within the TS reserved for each branch connected
to the cross-connect, the operator must also be able to select the TS which can
be used by each BTS during the "Create BTS" operation.
At the OMC-R, the operator can change usable Abis TS, usable BTS TS
and cross-connect tables.
The following figure provides an example of cross-connect use on the Abis.
BTS 2 TS 2 to 6
BTS2
Branch 1
Branch 2
BSC BTS1
Branch 3
BTS 1 TS 2 to 4
BTS 2 TS 11 to 15
BTS 3 TS 21 to 24
BTS 3 TS 2 to 5 BTS3
Figure 22: Example of Cross-Connect Use on Abis
The following table lists the possible TS mapping tables for the corresponding
Abis chain or ring in the BSC.
TS Number for BSC Side TS Number for BTS Side
2 to 10 2 to 10
11 to 20 2 to 11
21 to 31 2 to 12
Table 29: TS Mapping Table for Corresponding Abis Chain or Ring

Configurations
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7.6.4.1 TS Use Rules

The following rules apply for TS use:
The TS which can be used for BTS 1 are 2 to 10
The TS which can be used for BTS 2 are 11 to 20
The TS which can be used for BTS 3 are 21 to 31.
When BTS 1 is created, according to the usable TS, the TS allocated for the
BSC connector are 10-9-8, and according to the TS mapping table, the TS
allocated for the BTS-BIE are 10-9-8.
BSC connector are 15-14-13-12-1, and according to the TS mapping table,
the TS allocated for the BTS-BIE are 6-5-4-3-2.
BSC connector are 24-23-22-21, and according to the TS mapping table, the
TS allocated for the BTS-BIE are 5-4-3-2.
When a TRE is added to BTS 3, according to the usable TS, the TS allocated
for the BSC connector are 27-26-25, and according to the TS mapping table,
the TS allocated for the BTS-BIE are 8-7-6.
7.6.4.2 Cross-Connect Use on Abis Rules
Cross-connect usage on Abis is supported only if the following rules are applied:
One BTS uses (for itself and for the forwarded Abis link) only PCM TS, which
come from a single BSC connector
If Qmux is used, the BTS must be connected to the Qmux TS. The other
branch must use OML if possible (9100 BTS)
In the case of IP BSS, the TDM cross connect is not supported.
7.6.5 TCU Allocation Evolution in 9130 BSC Evolution

The TCU Allocation Evolution feature enables the removal of different rules in
the 9130 BSC Evolution due to a more flexible TCU allocation approach:
It is no longer necessary to perform a Move BTS when extending the BTS
It is possible to connect the maximum number of TRE, regardless of the

topology
Extra-TS no longer occupy TCU resources.
Note that the following rules for TCU allocation still apply:
The TCU can handle maximum of four FR TREs (four RSLs) or two FR +
one DR TRE (three RSLs) or two DR TREs (two RSLs). Therefore, the
TCU can handle a maximum of four Eq. FR RSLs
The TCU can handle a maximum of three OMLs.
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7.7 Abis Link Capacity

The following table lists the number of TS available in one Abis link to use for
TCHs and for the signaling channel.
Supervision By Qmux By OML
TS0 Transparency Usage
Open Chain MD 30 31 31
Closed Loop MD 29 30 29
Table 30: Number of TS Available in One Abis Link
The following table lists the number of required TS versus TRE number and
sub-multiplexing type in one Abis Link with FR TRE. The assumption is that
there are no extra TS for PS traffic in this example.
Signaling Multiplex
Nb of TRX No Multiplex Static Statistical 64 Statistical 16
1 4 4 3 2
2 7 6 5 4
3 10 8 8 6
4 13 10 9 8
5 16 13 12 10
6 19 15 14 12
7 22 17 17 14
8 25 19 18 16
9 28 22 20 18
10 31 24 22 20
11 Impossible 26 26 22
12 Impossible 28 27 24
13 Impossible Impossible 30 26
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Signaling Multiplex
14 Impossible Impossible Impossible 28
15 Impossible Impossible Impossible 30
Table 31: Number of Required TS versus TRX Number and Sub-Multiplexing

Type
The following table provides example FR/DR ratios according to Abis size.
N# of DR + FR Max % N# of TCU N# of SIG TSs

TRX TRX HR Required (DR +
(Statistical Mux)
FR)
(Low SIG Traffic)
1 1+0 100% [frac12] + 0 1
2 1+1 66% [frac12] + [frac14] 2
3 1+2 50% [frac12] + [frac12] 2
4 1+3 40% [frac12] + [frac34] 3*
4 2+2 66% 1 + [frac12] 2
6 2+4 50% 1+1 2
8 2+6 40% 1 + 1 [frac12] 3
10 4+6 40% 2 + 1 [frac12] 3
10 3+7 47% 1 [frac12] + 1 5*

[frac34]
10 2+8 33% 1+2 3
12 4+8 50% 2+2 4
14 2+12 25% 1+3 4
* : These numbers result from the need to split any group of three TREs as 2+1 to
facilitate the mapping. Some other choices are possible, as shown by the table.
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7.8 Abis Satellite Links

The Abis interfaces are designed to use short terrestrial transmission links.
The operator can configure the way an Abis is carried:
Via terrestrial link, or
Via satellite.
When the link is via satellite, the system applies different parameters to wait for
an acknowledgement, in order to repeat frames.
Satellite links cannot be used at the same time on the Abis interface and on the
Ater interface (see Ater Satellite Links (Section 8.7) ).
This feature is only available for 9100 BTSs and later versions.
On Abis, the satellite link is considered to be installed between the BSC and
the first BTS of the multidrop. If this is not the case, the drawback is that
timers applied on the first BTS will be unnecessarily lengthened and this
does not support high traffic with poor quality links.
Usually, only a part of the TS is routed via the satellite. The customer must
take care to route the required TS.
The type of connection is defined per Abis link.
For BTS where the satellite link is installed, the following features are not
available:
If GPRS configured, the Support of Paging Coordination in the BSS
Closed multidrop (Abis topology)
The BTS must be configured as a free run (no PCM synchronized) (OCXO
synchronization).
Support of fax and data (in CS mode, transparent and not transparent) depends
on timers managed by the NSS part.
GPRS connections are supported over satellite links (Abis or Ater). If GPRS is
activated, there are a number of parameters to be modified.
For OML autodetection via satellite, a timer has been designed to be able
to manage the transmission delay. In that context, OML autodetection via
satellite is possible.
LCS is supported with Abis satellites.
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7.9 Two Abis Links per BTS

7.9.1 Overview
If HSDS is to be introduced in a BTS configuration, and if there are not enough
Abis TS on one Abis link, a second Abis can be attached to the BTS. In this
case, OML and basic TS and the extra TS for the TRX transmission pools are
split over the two Abis links.
For a BTS with two Abis links, the operator defines a new parameter,
MAX_EXTRA_TS_PRIMARY, which defines the maximum number of extra TS the
system is allowed to allocate on the first Abis for this BTS.
To keep the maximum free TS on the secondary Abis, the allocation of
extra TS is done in priority on the first Abis until this Abis is full or until
MAX_EXTRA_TS_PRIMARY is reached.
In terms of the Abis topologies supported, the BTS can only manage two
termination points.
The second Abis is useful when there is not enough space on one complete
Abis for all BTS TS. This means that the primary Abis must be fully assigned to
the BTS. Therefore, the secondary Abis cannot be attached to a BTS if the
BTS is not alone on the primary Abis.
Consequently, only two added Abis topologies are supported.
This is shown in the following figure.
The primary Abis and the secondary Abis of a BTS can be on different TSU of
different racks.
There are no restrictions concerning cross-connection on the primary Abis.
The system does not check for a cross-connect on the secondary Abis.
Cross-connection is not supported on the secondary Abis.
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7.9.2 Rules
The second Abis per BTS can be used for CS traffic
The second Abis per BTS is used for more than 12 TRX feature in one BTS
OML and basic TS are always mapped to the first link and the extra TS for
the TRX
Transmission pools are split over the two Abis links
Only an 9100 BTS with SUMA boards or 9110-E Micro BTS supports
the second Abis link
An 9100 BTS with a SUMP board has to be upgraded. An 9100 BTS can
only manage two termination points
Attach Secondary Link forbidden for externally connected BTS.
This implies that it is not possible to:

Connect a BTS in chain after a BTS with two Abis
Change the Abis from chain to ring if there is a BTS with 2 Abis
Attach a second Abis to a BTS that is not at the end of an Abis chain
Attach a second Abis to a BTS that is in an Abis ring.
Only BTS with G4 TRE or upper are able to support second Abis Link.
It is not possible to have the primary Abis via satellite and the secondary link
by terrestrial means.
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8 Ater Interface
This section describes the Ater interface, and corresponding features and
functions.
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8.1 Ater Network Topology and Transport

There are several ways of transporting Ater Mux over networks (the following
list is not exhaustive):
A terrestrial link referred to as the PCM 2Mbit/s link (64 Kbit/s * 32 Timeslots
= 2048 Kbit/s)
A microwave link (same capacity or higher)
Digital cross-connect network equipment, which concentrates 4, 16 or 64

PCM 2Mbit/s link
A microwave hub equivalent to DCN
A satellite link.
IP transport mode is only supported on Ater through Ethernet.

Mixed CS/PS Ater Mux (and as a consequence, Gb insertion on MFS/TC E1
link) is when the BSS is switched to IP mode.
8.2 Impedance
There are two types of impedance which define access to the transmission
network:
120 Ohm Balanced Two twisted pairs
75 Ohm Unbalanced two Coaxial cables.
Note: It is forbidden to mix impedance in the same BSS.
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8.3 Numbering Scheme on 9120 BSC-Ater/Ater Mux/TC Ater/A

Interface
8.3.1 Overview
The following table shows an overall view of the SBL numbering scheme of
the path trunks from 9120 BSC DTC/ASMB through the PCM Ater Mux to
the transcoder.
The SBL numbering of the TRCU always follows the numbering of the
respective DTC/Ater (i.e. from 1...72).
BSC Side PCM G2 TC Side 4:1 TC Rack
DTC/Ater ASMB Ater Mux ASMC ATBXAter/A
1-4 1 1 1 1-4 Rack 1
5-8 2 2 2 5-8
9-12 3 3 3 9-12
13-16 4 4 4 13-16
17-20 5 5 5 17-20
21-24 6 6 6 21-24
25-28 7 7 7 25-28 Rack 2
29-32 8 8 8 29-32
33-36 9 9 9 33-36
37-40 10 10 10 37-40
41-44 11 11 11 41-44
45-48 12 12 12 45-48
49-52 13 13 13 49-52 Rack 3
53-56 14 14 14 53-56
57-60 15 15 15 57-60
61-64 16 16 16 61-64
65-68 17 17 17 65-68
69-72 18 18 18 69-72
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8.3.2 Numbering Scheme on 9120 BSC Side

Ater Mux numbering follows the ASMB numbering, and A Trunk numbering
follows the DTC numbering.
The 9120 BSC has 18 * 4 = 72 A trunks.
The following table shows the numbering scheme for the 9120 BSC side.
SBL Ater-HW-TP SM-Adapt ATR DTC
Physical Ater Mux ASMB Ater DTC

object
Numbering 1..18 1..18 1..72 1..72
8.3.3 Numbering Scheme on G2 TC Side

On the G2 TC side, the scheme numbering follows the same scheme as for
the 9120 BSC side.
This is described in the following table.
SBL Ater-HW-TP SM-Adapt ATR A-PCM-TP
Physical Ater Mux ASMC A Interface ATBX / A

object Interface
Numbering 1...18 1...18 1...72 1...72
8.3.4 Numbering Scheme on 9125 TC Side

The following table shows the numbering scheme for the 9125 TC side.
SBL Ater-HW-TP SM-Adapt ATR A-PCM-TP
Physical Ater Mux MT120 A Interface A Interface

object
Numbering 1...48 1...48 1...192 1...192
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8.3.5 SBL Mapping on Hardware Modules in 9120 BSC

module mapping) seen at the interface between the MSC and the 9120 BSC
(for a TC G2). The internal links between the TIU and SM (on the TC side) and
the internal links between the SM (on the BSC side) and DTC are mapped on
the SBL on which they terminate (SBLs with "TC-ADAPT", "SM-ADAPT" or
"A-tr" as SBL type).
TC16
ATR
DT16 DT16
APCM TP
ATBX
DT16 DT16
ATERHWAYTP ATERHWAYTP
MSC (Unit type=TC) (Unit type=BSC)
ATBX BSC
Site ASMB
DT16 DT16
ASMC
Site
ATBX
DT16 DT16
ATBX
TCADAPT SMADAPT SMADAPT

(Unit type=TC) (Unit type=BSC)
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8.4 Numbering Scheme on 9130 BSC Evolution-Ater/Ater

Mux/TC Ater/A Interface
8.4.1 Overview
In order to avoid handling large TC configurations and because the 9130
BSC Evolution is limited in Erlangs, two kinds of Ater Mux are available with
the 9130 BSC Evolution:
Ater Mux from 1 to 30 and 61 to 76 that can be connected to the MFS or

TC: E1 Ater CS (Circuit Switch)
Ater Mux from 31 to 58 that can be connected only to the MFS: E1 Ater
PS (Packet Switch).
The ATER-HWAY-TP 59 and 60 can be used for HSL or PS.
This is why the number of Ater-Hway-TP is not the same on the TC side and on
the 9130 BSC Evolution side. The Ater-Hway-TP from 31 to 58 can only be
used for GPRS dedicated Ater Mux.
For a detailed view of the numbering scheme for the 9130 BSC Evolution -
Ater Mux, refer to Figure 12.
8.4.2 Numbering Scheme on 9130 BSC Evolution Side

The following table shows the numbering scheme for the 9130 BSC Evolution
side.
SBL Ater- ETU ECU SSW-HW DTC

HW-TP
Physical Ater Mux LIU E1 Ethernet Digital

object Concentration Switch Controller
Unit
Numbering 1...76 1...16 1,2 1,2 1...322
* : DTC: [1..322] [4 x (48 DTC Ater CS + 28 DTC Ater PS + 4 E1 not used)] (CCP) +
2 DTCTCH-RM (OMCP: SBLs 305, 306)
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8.4.3 Numbering Scheme on G2 TC Side

On the G2 TC side, the scheme numbering follows the same scheme as for
the 9120 BSC side.
The following table shows the numbering scheme on the G2 TC side.
SBL Ater- HW-TP SM-Adapt ATR A-PCM-TP
Physical Ater Mux ASMC A Interface ATBX / A

object Interface
Numbering 1...18 1...18 1...72 1...72
8.4.4 Numbering Scheme on 9125 TC Side

The following table shows the numbering scheme on the 9125 TC side.
SBL Ater- HW-TP SM-Adapt ATR A-PCM-TP
Physical Ater Mux MT120 A Interface A Interface

object
Numbering 1...30, 59..76 1...30, 59..76 1...192 1...192
8.4.5 SBLs Mapping on Hardware Modules in 9130 BSC Evolution

module mapping) seen at the interface between the MSC and the 9130 BSC
Evolution (for a TC G2). For the 9130 BSC Evolution, the SBL SM-ADAPT
(BSC side) is removed and the SBL ATR becomes logical.
TC16
DT16 DT16
APCMTP
ATBX
DT16 DT16 ATERHWAYTP

(Unit type=TC)
ATBX
DT16 DT16
LIU MUX SSW
ATERHWAYTP
ATBX (Unit type=BSC)
DT16 DT16 ETU ECU SSWHW

(Unit type=BSC) (Unit type=BSC) (Unit type=BSC)
ATBX
TPHW
TCADAPT SMADAPT (Unit type=BSC)
(Unit type=TC)
TC Site MXBSC Site
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8.5 Signaling on Ater/Ater Mux Side

8.5.1 Overview
Signaling links (A, Ater and Ater Mux links) convey information between
different entities:
Signaling System N7 (SS7)

SS7 carries the signaling information relating to call control and mobility
management between the BSS and MSC. The signaling is arranged
according to the CCITT Recommendations Q.700-714 for the network
protocol layer and to GSM 08.08 for the GSM application layer.
X.25
An X.25 link is set between the 9120 BSC and the OMC_R. Depending
on the BSC position related to the OMC_R, this link can be directly
established from the 9120 BSC to the OMC_R via an X.25 network, or
carried up to the TRCU site or the MSC site on the A trunk and then via
an X.25 Network (TS31).
IP
The connection of 9130 BSC Evolution with the OMC-R is based on the
IP protocol on both two routes, namely over direct IP network, or over
Ater and IP network.
GSL
The GSL handles signaling for GPRS paging and for all synchronization
between the BSC and the MFS (TS28).
Qmux
Qmux is always carried in the first nibble of TS 14.
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8.5.2 SS7 Signaling Link Code

On the BSC/MSC interface, the Signaling Link Code (SLC) included in the
header (the label) of the Message Transfer Part (MTP) level 3 messages is
coded on 4 bits, with values ranging from 0 to 15.
There are no known rules concerning SLC values. The value 0 has no particular
relevance when compared to the others. When less than 16 SS7 links are used
in a given signaling set, the SLC values in use can be non-consecutive.
The SLC is an interface attribute concerning both the BSS and NSS. It is not a
private DTC attribute. In principle, the SLC values are determined by a bilateral
agreement and assigned to the peer BSC and MSC management entities using
O&M configuration procedures. A SLC value is unique within a BSS.
In terms of SLC value allocation:
The BSC ensures that all SS7 links use different SLC values
For each added SS7, its SLC equals the highest SLC which is not already
associated with an equipped SS7. This algorithm is performed for newly
added SS7 in the increasing order of SS7 SBL numbering (i.e. the new SS7
with the lowest SBL number must be processed first, and so on).
Such an algorithm is flexible enough to be compatible with any already
installed configuration. Furthermore, in the case of an MSC which does not
handle SLCs equal to "0", it guarantees that the SS7 which is associated
with the SLC "0" will be always the 16th (this SS7 must remain "OPR").
The MSC is configured accordingly when the corresponding SS7 is initialized.

A BSC linked to an MSC which does not handle SLCs equal to "0" can handle a
maximum of 15 SS7s (instead of the usual 16), however, in such a case, the
maximum BSC traffic capacity cannot be achieved.
Note: If the configuration has more CCPs, the N7 links can be spread between
them. For specific information, refer to Modify SLCs.
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8.5.3 SS7 Links

The SLC is known by the MSC and BSC within 4 bits
SBL numbering corresponds to the DTC numbering which follows A

trunk numbering.
The following table shows SS7, Ater Mux, DTC and Ater numbering. The
Network Location (NAD) is the DTC location in the BSS.
SBL SS7/DTC/Ater Number Ater Mux
1 1
5 2
9 3
13 4
17 5
21 6
25 7
29 8
33 9
37 10
41 11
45 12
49 13
53 14
57 15
61 16
Table 32: SS7, Ater Mux, DTC and Ater Numbering
There are tree operation modes of a SS7 link:
Low speed (64 kbit/s) [LSL]
High speed (1.984 Mbit/s) [HSL]

A signalling over IP.
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LSL/HSL
The total number of LSL+HSL is a maximum of 48
The maximum number of HSL is 8
To avoid excessive SS7 dimensioning, the number of BSS using HSL on a

TC is limited to 4
The maximum signalling load is:

200 Erlang per LSL
4800 Erlang per 2 HSL links
Total 27200 Erlang.
The transmission network between the 9130 BSC Evolution and the MSC
ensures the frame integrity for timeslots 1 to 3. HSL links are between the
BSC and MSC.
The mixed mode (LSL+HSL) is not allowed.
Any Ater Mux defined in the BSC configuration can be used to support HSL, but
the BSC checks that these two Ater Mux:
Do not carry Qmux

Do not carry IP over Ater
Are configured for CS traffic only
Are on two different LIU boards.
A signalling over IP
The N7 signalling is transferred over IP by M3UA
The BSC is connected to MSC directly
TS16 can be used for traffic

This feature transfers the A signalling over IP; it is implemented only in
the BSC Evolution
The BSC and MSC server are in peer-to-peer mode. The MSC server
terminates the SS7 signalling instead of forwarding it to other SS7 signalling
point. And there is no other SS7 signalling point between BSC and MSC
server
One MSC server has only one signalling point code
The A Signalling over IP does not work with the other A signalling transfer
modes at the same time
The A Signalling over IP can be used towards several MSC servers
Only the SS7 point code is used as the routing key for M3UA for both MSC
and BSC. The routing key is configured statically instead of being configured
by the routing key registration scenario
The IP address of both MSC and BSC is IPV4.
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8.6 GPRS and GSM Traffic on Ater Mux versus 9120 BSC
8.6.1 Overview
There are two types of Ater Mux links to the MFS:
Dedicated
Mixed.
CS refers to circuit switched GSM traffic and PS refers to packet switched

GPRS traffic.
For dedicated GPRS Ater Mux links, SM (TC site) and associated TRCUs are
not equipped. SS7 TS is not used, with or without GSL LAPD.
Note that in the MFS to BSC direction, on the Ater Mux supporting the "Alarm
octet" (or TS0 information), the MFS will force a fixed pattern that is used at
the BSC site.
For mixed GPRS/CS Ater Mux links, the traffic TS can be used 12.5% or 25%
or 50% or 75% or 100% for GPRS, with or without GSL LAPD. SS7 can also be
carried on the corresponding Ater Mux (up to 16).
On the Ater Mux, channels located within the TS also containing the Qmux
cannot be used for GPRS.
X.25 links can optionally be carried on the first 2 Ater Mux in the 9120 BSC.
MLPPP can optionally be carried on the first 16 Ater Mux for 9130 BSC
Evolution.
Qmux links are always carried on the first 2 Ater Mux from the Ater Mux
cluster (group of 6 Ater Mux).
If there is an SS7 link, then the Ater Mux can carry either CS or a mixture of
PS and CS traffic.
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8.6.2 Hole Management in G2 TC

When GPRS is introduced in a BSS and when an Ater Mux is fully dedicated to
the GPRS, the related ASMC in the TC rack and TRCU are not used, because
the Gb does not go through the TC.
When an Ater Mux dedicated to GSM traffic is added to the BSS later, the
ASMC in the TC rack and the TRCU which were not used, remain unused and
the added Ater Mux is connected to the following ASMC in the TC rack. This
can be considered as a hole in the TC rack configuration where an ASMC
will be never used.
This is shown in the following example:
First state:
Ater Mux is used for GSM traffic
G2 TC rack filled with 4 Ater Mux.
Second state GPRS introduction:

With dedicated Ater for the Gb interface
Ater Mux 5 and 6 are put as NEQ for G2 TC equipment.
Third state GSM traffic increase:

Need additional Ater Mux (TC boards)
A new rack is needed because Ater Mux 5 and 6 are NEQ.
This situation is not applicable to 9125 TC, because the operator configures the
MT120 to Ater Mux mapping with 9125 TC terminal.
8.6.3 Sharing Ater Mux PCM Links

The following PCM rules apply:
X is the number of Ater Mux between the BSC and the GPU
Y is the number of Ater Mux between the GPU and the TC (mixed Ater Mux)
Z is the number of Gb Interfaces between the GPU and SGSN

X+Y+Z <= 16 for legacy, 12/14/16 for 9130 MFS Evolution depending on
configuration
When the Ater Mux transports mixed traffic: X=Y
There are a maximum 12/14/16 PCM links at the GPU for traffic. For 9135
MFS, in the case of Fixed Synchronization Sources feature use, only 8 PCM
links can be used for traffic.
The minimum number of GPU-TC and GPU-SGSN links (Y+Z) is 1. The
maximum number of BSC-GPU links is 13, and the maximum number of
BSC-MFS links depends on the BSC configuration. It is also possible to have
one complete PCM (X) with GPRS and a direct connection to SGSN (then
Y can be null). Z also can be null.
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It is important to note that:

For 9135 MFS:
Each DSP supports 120 GCH
The GPU handles less than 480 GCH to avoid blocking the DSP.
For 9130 MFS Evolution:

Each DSP supports 480 GCH
The GPU handles less than 1920 GCH to avoid blocking the DSP.
A full Ater Mux carries 112 GCH (32 TS - TS0, alarm octet, SS7, GSL)
Five Ater Mux are needed to support 480GCH
The increase of throughput is due to (E)GPRS channels
The usage of mixed Ater Mux (CS+PS) should be minimum.
The next configuration per GPU is as follows:
Five PCM towards BSC (one is mixed)

One PCM towards TC or SGSN
Two PCM towards SGSN
Five bearer channels per PCM SGSN.
8.6.4 Ratio of Mixing CS and PS Traffic in Ater Mux

The following table lists the ratio available to mix CS and PS traffic.
CS TCH PS GCH*
Full 116 Null 0
7/8 100 1/8 16
3/4 84 1/4 32
1/2 56 1/2 60
1/4 28 3/4 88
Null 0 Full 112
* : The indicated number of GCH assumes no GSL
The TS numbers are a maximum value and depend on the presence (or
not) of signaling links.
The use of GSL on a given Ater Mux takes the place of 4GCH nibbles on
this link.
TS 16 is always occupied for N7, even if it is not used.
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8.7 Ater Satellite Links

The Ater interfaces are designed to use terrestrial transmission links.
The operator can configure the way an Ater is carried, either via a terrestrial
link, or via satellite.
When the link is via satellite, the system applies different parameters to wait for
acknowledgement, in order to repeat the frames.
Satellite links cannot be used at the same time on both the Ater interface and
the Abis interface (see Abis Satellite Links (Section 7.8) ).
On the Ater interface, all the links are handled in the same way. The satellite
link can be installed either on the Ater (between the BSC and the TC), or
on the A interface (between the TC and the MSC). As the latter case is
comparatively rare, the process is referred to as Ater. In the case where
the satellite link is on the A interface, the modification of the transmission
supervision timer is not useful but is implemented.
In the case where only a part of the TS are routed via the satellite, at least
Qmux, X25/MLPPP (if via A interface) must be routed. Non-routed channels
must be blocked either from the MSC or from the OMC-R.
If only one link is forwarded, there is no redundancy on SS7, X25/MLPPP, or

Qmux. This configuration is not recommended but it does work.
When A interfaces or Ater interfaces are routed via satellite, the SS7 are
configured to use Preventive Cyclic Retransmission (PCR).
LCS is supported with Ater satellites.
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The following conditions must be fulfilled if Ater satellites support GPRS:

Increase T200_GSL from 1 sec to 2 sec (in the customer BUL file) in
the MFS
If needed, increase K_GSL from 16 to 32 (in the customer BUL file) in

the MFS
Add GSL links (see the following table).
Value of Nb_Msg_BSCGP Nb of GSL links Nb of GSL links

(High/Medium/Low factor) (K_GSL = 16) (K_GSL = 32)
0< <= 32 1
32< <=64 2
64< <=96 3
96< <=128 4
128< <=192 3
192< <=256 4
where Nb_Msg_BSCGP is the number of messages sent by the MFS on the

BSCGP interface.
Support of Paging Coordination in the BSS feature is not activated.
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9 A Interface
9 A Interface
The A interface is used to connect the TC to the MSC.

The A-Flex feature allows a BSC to connect to more than one MSC.
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9 A Interface
9.1 A Interface Rules

When A-Flex is applied, one or more MSC serve a CS pool-area, but only
one out of these MSC serves each individual MS
A-Flex feature does not work with core network sharing
One and only one MSC server always controls an interface circuit
One BSC connects up to 16 MSC servers
The A-Flex feature requires the A signalling over IP feature
Support of A-Flex by the MSC server is mandatory

Support of the virtual MGW feature by the Media Gateway is mandatory
9.2 Hardware Coverage

A-Flex is only implemented in the 9130 BSC Evolution (with TPV1 or TPV3)
The A-Flex feature cannot be used when the Alcatel-Lucent BSS is

connected to a Legacy MSC.
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10 Lb Interface
10 Lb Interface
The Lb interface is used to connect the 9130 BSC Evolution to the SMLC.
The Support of Lb interface by the BSC with SMLC in IP feature allows a 9130
BSC Evolution to connect to one SMLC.
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10 Lb Interface
10.1 Lb Interface Rules

EN_Lb and EN_LCS cannot be simultaneously Enabled for a B11 Mx

MR3Ed1 onwards BSC
EN_Lb cannot be set on Enabled if the SMLC with at least one Lb endpoint
are not created
Only one SMLC can be created for a given BSC
Up to 4 Lb signaling links can be created for a given SMLC

EN_LB_NMR can be enabled only if EN_LB is already enabled
EN_Lb can be set on Disabled only if all the Lb endpoints of the SMLC
are locked.

Lb Interface is only implemented in the 9130 BSC Evolution (with TPV1

or TPV3)
The Lb Interface and the Legacy LCS, are mutually exclusive.
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11 Iur-g Interface
11 Iur-g Interface
The Iur-g interface is used to connect the 9130 BSC Evolution with the RNC.
The Iur-g Interface with Enhanced Control Plane feature allows a 9130 BSC
Evolution to be connected with up to 16 neighbour RNCs.
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11.1 Iur-g Interface Rules

The feature applies on TDM or IP BSS with TDM or IP A-Interface, the

BSS IP configuration must be ready (e.g. one LAN configuration; the
preconditions are the same as in case of A-Signaling over IP)
Iur-g control plane is carried by SCCP/M3UA/SCTP/IP
The feature is optional, is activated from OMC-R and the operator can
declare up to 16 neighbor RNCs for one BSC
Up to 4 Iur-g signaling links are supported by the BSC per RNC
The RNC name and SPC must be unique at BSS level
A new precondition for modifying the BSC SPC is that, if the Iur-g interface
is activated, all Iur-g signaling links of all RNCs must be locked.

Iur-g Interface is only implemented in the 9130 BSC Evolution (with TPV1
or TPV3).
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12 GB Interface
12 GB Interface
This section describes the GB interface, and corresponding features and

functions.
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12.1 Gb Topology
The interface between the MFS and the SGSN is referred to as the Gb
interface. It is supported by 2Mbit/s PCM links of 32 TS at 64Kbit/s.
There are four possible ways to connect the MFS to SGSN:
Via Gb links directly to SGSN

BSC SM MFS CS TS TC
GPRS TS
Conversion
of Protocol
Gb A
Frame Relay Interface Interface
OMC
SGSN MSC
Figure 23: Gb Link Directly to SGSN, over Frame Relay
Via Ater Mux links and Gb links through the TC and the MSC, therefore CS
TS are routed transparently to the MSC across the MFS. GPRS TS are
transparent in the TC. GPRS TS are converted to Gb TS in the MFS. The
TC transmission is updated in this case, so that TC is ready when Gb goes
to SGSN through the TC (this is known as TC transparency).
BSC SM Mixed CS/GPRS MFS CS TS TC

Atermux MFSTC Interface
Conversion
GPRS TS of Protocol
Gb
Interface
OMC
SGSN MSC
Frame Relay
Figure 24: Gb Link through the TC and MSC
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Via Gb links from the MFS to SGSN through the MSC, whereby a PCM is
dedicated to Gb interface and GPRS TS are converted to Gb TS in the MFS.
BSC SM MFS CS TS TC
GPRS TS
Conversion
of Protocol
A
Interface
OMC Gb
SGSN Interface MSC
Frame Relay
Figure 25: Gb Link through the MSC
Via Gb links directly to SGSN, over IP Network.

BSC SM MFS CS TS TC
GPRS TS
Conversion
of Protocol
Gb A
IP Network Interface Interface
OMC
MSC
SGSN
Figure 26: Gb Link Directly to SGSN, over IP Network
12.2 Gb Configuration
The BSSGP, Network Service (NS) and physical layer protocols define the Gb
interface. The BSSGP manages GB Interface and Virtual Connections (BVC)
identified by their BVCI.
There are three types of BVC:
BVC-PTP
Virtual circuit Point to Point assigned for the GPRS traffic of one cell: BVCI>1
BVC-PTM
Virtual circuit Point to Multi-point (not used in the BSS): BVCI=1
BVC-SIG
Signaling of all BVC-TTP: BVCI=0.
The NS depends on the Intermediate Network Transmission (ITN), in two parts:
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With Frame Relay:

The Sub-Network Service (SNS) depends on the ITN. At present, the ITN
used is Frame Relay. The SNS handles the Permanent Virtual Connections
(PVC). Each PVC is associated with one NS-VC. The Data Link Connection
Identifier (DLCI) is used to number the PVC. The DLCI=0 is not PVC but is
used for signaling on the Bearer Channel BC0.
Without Frame Relay:
The Network Service Control (NSC) is independent from the ITN. The NSC
handles the NS-VC virtual connections end to end for the MFS-SGSN. An
Network Service Element (NSE) is a group of NS-VC.
Only one NSE is declared per GPU board (in the case of multi-GPU per
BSS), so that adding a new GPU for a BSS implies the following on the SGSN
side for the Gb interface:
The definition of a new NSE (the NSE identifier is unique, is an O&M static
information and is given by SGSN)
The definition and declaration on the SGSN side of the PVCs and NS-VCs
of this NSE (NS-VCI are O&M static information) in the case of GboFR
The definition and declaration on the SGSN side of the MFS IpEndpoint, in
the case of GboIP.
The Bearer Channel (in the case of Gb over FR) can be a minimum 64 Kbit/s
TS or a bulk of adjacent 64 Kbit/s TS or a maximum 31 of 64 Kbit/s TS of E1
Digital Hierarchy Transmission Network.
The following figure shows the logical context for the Gb Interface.
The secured single Gb (in the case of Gb over FR) allows the installation
of twice as few GB links (only one E1) than with the former recommended
configuration rules, which required two PCM-TTP and 2 NS-VC per FR-BC
for redundancy. In the case of a GB failure on a given GPU board, re-routing
is done for the whole GB stack (at BSSGP level) of other GPUs of the same
BSS, which have Gb available. There is no impact on the current cell mapping;
that is, cells remain mapped on their related GPUs.
MFS Frame Relay SGSN
NSEi=1 NSEi=1
BSC1 Load Sharing Load Sharing
BVCi=0 Bearer Bearer BVCi=0
Channel=1 Channel=3
DLCi=34 NSVC3
NSVC1
PVC BVCi=2
Callid8 (DLCi=16)
BVCi=2
Callid3 Frame BVCi=3

BVCi=3 Relay
Network DLCi=38
Bearer
Callid9 Channel=2 NSVC1 BVCi=4
BVCi=4
DLCi=17
Callid7 NSVC3
BVCi=5
BVCi=5
Figure 27: Gb Logical Context
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12.3 Gb flex rules

It is proposed to have up to:
16 SGSN IP endpoints per NSE (static configuration)
16 pre-configured IP endpoints per NSE (dynamic configuration).
In case of dynamic configuration, it is proposed to have up to 16 SGSN
IP endpoints from a pre-configured IP endpoint.
As the maximum number of NSE/SGSN per GPU is set to 8, the following

dimensioning for NSE and NsVc become:
MFS Configuration MxMFS
GPU number 21
NSE/SGSN per GPU 8
Max NSE per MFS 168
Max GPU per BSS 12
Max NSE per BSS 48
SGSN IP Endpoint per NSE or 16

Pre-Configured IP Endpoint per NSE
Max SGSN IP Endpoint per MFS 2688
NRI per SGSN 8
When Gb flex is not available (En-Gb-Flex = Disabled in the BSS) in FR

mode, creation of a second NSE, on the same GPU should be refused when
the BSS transport mode is FR. This check is done to avoid inconsistency
data.
As the link between the NSE and GPU is not direct (but through SGSN IP
endpoint or NsVc) the control can be done only when a SGSN IP endpoint
or a NsVc is created in the NSE.
OMC-R should refuse to set the BSS transport mode to FR when Gb flex
feature is enabled.
The NSE can exist without the BSS. But once an NSE is associated to a
BSS, we cant delete the NSE before to remove the association with the
BSS. In the other case, the BSS will try to access to an NSE which does
not exist any more. With Gb-flex, the NSE can be deleted only if it is not
associated to a BSS.
If BSS Gb Transport Mode is IP, all NSEs belonging to the same SGSN,
associated with the same (new) BSS function, holding at least one SGSN
IP endpoint, have the same Configuration type.
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13 CBC Connection, SMSCB Phase 2+
This section describes the GSM Short Message Service Cell Broadcast
(SMSCB) features and functions.
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13.1 Overview
The GSM SMSCB feature allows the distribution of messages from an SMSCB
centre (CBC) to a mobile station listening in idle mode to a general broadcast
channel called the CBCH.
13.2 GSM Cell Broadcast Applications

There are two types of applications for the GSM Cell Broadcast feature:
Applications where the information broadcast relates more or less to mobile

station operation in the network. This type of application is driven directly
by the network/operator. Applications such as home zone indication,
charging rate indication or the network condition indication are value added
features for the operator.
Applications where the operator offers the Cell Broadcast facility for use
by entities external to the GSM Network. Applications such as road traffic
information, public safety, and advertisements can be a source of additional
revenue for the operator.
Note that these types of applications can coexist.
13.3 Solutions
13.3.1 9120 BSC Solutions
For the X25 CBC-BSC connection (which differs from the OMC-R connection,
but which must be configured in the same way), several alternative solutions
exist:
PSDN
Connection via Ater, extraction at TRCU
Connection via Ater, extraction at MSC.
The solution by default is PSDN. A BSC can be connected to one CBC

maximum.
13.3.1.1 CBC-BSC Interconnection via PSDN

Normally, an redundant solution is used for CBC-BSC interconnection. Two
links can be provided towards the CBC:
Primary link
Secondary link (backup link).
The secondary link is optional. This redundant link, if it exists, is only used if the
communication with the CBC cannot be achieved using the primary link.
The following figure shows a CBC-BSC interconnection via PSDN.
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Abis Ater Atermux Ater A
BTS1 BSC1 MSC1
SM SM TRCU
BTS2 BSC2 MSC2
BTS3
BSC3 MSC3
PSDN
SMCB Path
OMC CBC
Figure 28: CBC-BSC Interconnection via PSDN
13.3.1.2 CBC-BSC Interconnection via MSC

This solution exists for a private operator who pays a high price for connections
or for export markets where there are no X.25 networks.
It is preferable that the CBC and OMC-R are collocated (connected to the same
MSC), in order to avoid technical complications including:
The redundancy of the external equipment (router) and transmission lines

(LL)
Switchovers
O&M to manage for external equipment (managed generally by proprietary

or SNMP stacks which prevent an integrated Network Management).
The following figure shows CBC-BSC interconnection via the MSC.
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Abis Ater Atermux Ater A
BTS1 BSC1
MSC1
SM SM TRCU
BTS2
BSC2 MSC2
BTS3 BSC3 MSC3
Router
: SMCB Path CBC OMC
Figure 29: CBC-BSCs Interconnection via the MSC
For more information, refer to BSS Routing Configurations.
13.3.2 9130 BSC Evolution Solutions

The X25 protocol is still supported for the CBC interface, however direct
connection of the CBC from the BSC site is no longer supported. The CBC
connection is made through the X25 over Ater at the TC or MSC site. According
to the 3GPP definition, the SMS-CB service maintains the X.25 connection.
Therefore, the 9130 BSC Evolution keeps transferring X.25 packets to CBC
over Ater on the TC/MSC site or directly over the IP network on the 9130 BSC
Evolution site. (ML-) PPP or 802.3A/B is used on the 9130 BSC Evolution site
to carry the X.25 packets.
For more information, refer to BSS Routing Configurations.
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Document Pertinence It applies to operational BSS from Release B11.

TC STM1 interface board is also referred as TCIF

TC STM1 IP interface board is also referred as TCIFI.

Whats New In Edition 28

Frequency Hopping (Section 3.12.2)

Multiple CCCH (Section 4.4.2).

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The following Frequency Hopping (Section 3.12.2) was updated.

Frequency Hopping (Section 3.12.2)

Platform Terminals (Section 1.3)

BTS Generation Summary (Section 3.1.3)

MC-RRH (Section 3.3.1)

Distributed BTS Characteristics (Section 3.3.2)

Rules and Assumptions (Section 4.3.4)

Platform Terminals (Section 1.3)

MC-RRH (Section 3.3.1).

Rules and Assumptions (Section 4.3.4)

BTS Generation Summary (Section 3.1.3)

MC TRE Module (Section 3.2.2)

MC-RRH (Section 3.3.1)

Ratio of Mixing CS and PS Traffic in Ater Mux (Section 8.6.4)

9130 BSC Evolution Capabilities (Section 4.3.3)

Pure E1 Configuration (Section 4.3.2.1)

Platform Terminals (Section 1.3)

New B11 Features and Impacted Sections (Section 1.6)

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In section GPRS General Dimensioning and Rules (Section 6.4.1.2) and

BTS Synchronization (Section 3.4)

9130 BSC Evolution Capabilities (Section 4.3.3)

Overview (Section 8.4.1)

Rules and Dimensioning (Section 5.3.2)

Gb over IP (Section 6.4.4)

Pure E1 Configuration (Section 4.3.2.1)

9130 BSC Evolution Capabilities (Section 4.3.3)

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Overview (Section 8.4.1)

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Rules and Dimensioning (Section 5.3.2)

Gb over IP (Section 6.4.4)

MFS Clock Synchronization (Section 6.3.4)

RSL and OML (Section 7.4.1)

Rules and Dimensioning (Section 5.3.2).

9130 BSC Evolution Capabilities (Section 4.3.3)

Synchro. Fixed Configuration or Cascading Mode (Section 6.2.3.3)

MFS Architecture (Section 6.3.1)

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Information concerning G1/G2 BTS removal in:

CS Paging Coordination in the BSS Support in:

AS 800 MFS not supported in B11 in:

Inter-BSS NACC/ Inter-RAT NACC (3G- ->2G) in PLMN Interworking