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 With this feature, a UE supporting both UMTS and LTE can obtain higher rates in areas
covered by both UMTS and LTE. In addition, the UMTS network can take over LTE UEs in
areas where the LTE network does not provide coverage or the LTE network capacity is not
enough. The feature protects investments on the existing network, and enables smooth
network evolution

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 To enable cell reselection from UMTS to LTE, the UTRAN must send a neighboring LTE cell list
and reselection parameters to the UE. Based on the information, the UE can perform
neighboring cell measurement and reselection.
 In the UTRAN, the LTE frequencies and their absolute priorities are indicated in SIB19.
Therefore, to support cell reselection from UMTS to LTE, the RNC must support SIB19.
 Enabling or disabling SIB19 broadcasting is controlled by the SibCfgBitMap parameter,
which can be set by using the MOD UCELLSIBSWITCH command on the RNC LMT.

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 SibCfgBitMap
 Content: Determine whether some system information blocks are broadcast in this cell.
If the corresponding system information block is selected, then send this system
information block in this cell.
 Value range: SIB2, SIB4, SIB12, SIB18, SIB19, SIB11BIS
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLSIBSWITCH, query it through LST
UCELLSIBSWITCH, and modify it through MOD UCELLSIBSWITCH.
 SIB11BIS can carry some information type with SIB11, SIB11BIS expend the capacity of SIB11.

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 SPriority
 Content: This parameter indicates the absolute priority level of the serving cell when
the UE performs cell reselection. The greater the absolute priority level of the serving
cell is, the harder the UE performs cell reselection, the smaller the absolute priority
level of the serving cell is, the easier the UE performs cell reselection.
 Value range: 0~7
 Recommended value: 4
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLSELRESEL, query it through LST
UCELLSELRESEL, and modify it through MOD UCELLSELRESEL.
 NPriority
 Content: This parameter specifies the absolute priority level of the E-UTRA frequency.
The greater the value of this parameter is, the easier the UE reselects a cell on this
frequency, the smaller the value of this parameter is, the harder the UE reselects a cell
on this frequency.
 Value range: 0~7
 Recommended value: None
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO, query it through LST
UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO, and modify it through MOD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO.

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 SrxlevServingCell = Qrxlevmeas ServingCell -Qrxlevmin

 Squal ServingCell =Qqualmeas ServingCell – Qqualmin
 The absolute priorities of LTE frequencies that are configured for the serving cell must be
different from the absolute priority of the serving cell. In this case, the criteria for triggering
inter-RAT measurement are as follows:
 If some neighboring LTE cells have higher absolute priorities than the serving cell, the
UE measures these LTE cells
 If some neighboring LTE cells have lower absolute priorities than the serving cell, the
UE measures these LTE cells under the condition SrxlevServingCell <= Sprioritysearch1 or
SqualServingCell <= Sprioritysearch2
 Sprioritysearch1 and Sprioritysearch2 are determined by the ThdPrioritySearch1 and
ThdPrioritySearch2 parameters, respectively. These two parameters can be set by using the
ADD UCELLSELRESEL or MOD UCELLSELRESEL command on an RNC LMT.

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 ThdPrioritySearch1
 Content: This parameter specifies the minimum CPICH RSCP value that triggers the UE to measure cells
on low-priority frequencies. That is, subtract the minimum CPICH RSCP (Qrxlevmin) from the CPICH
RSCP of the serving cell. If the obtained number is no greater than the value of this parameter, UE
measures cells on low-priority frequencies. The greater the value of this parameter is, the easier the UE
measures cells for priority-based cell reselection, the smaller the value of this parameter is, the harder the
UE measures cells for priority-based cell reselection.
 Unit : dB . Value range: 0~31. Actual Value Range : {0~62}, Step : 2
 Recommended value: 2, namely 4dB
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLSELRESEL, query it through LST UCELLSELRESEL, and modify it
through MOD UCELLSELRESEL.
 ThdPrioritySearch2
 Content: This parameter specifies the minimum CPICH Ec/No value that triggers the UE to measure cells
on low-priority frequencies. That is, subtract the minimum CPICH Ec/No (Qqualmin) from the CPICH
Ec/No value of the serving cell. If the obtained number is no greater than the value of this parameter, UE
measures cells on low-priority frequencies. The greater the value of this parameter is, the easier the UE
measures cells for priority-based cell reselection, the smaller the value of this parameter is, the harder the
UE measures cells for priority-based cell reselection. For details on this parameter.
 Unit : dB. Value range: 0~7
 Recommended value: 2, namely 2dB
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLSELRESEL, query it through LST UCELLSELRESEL, and modify it
through MOD UCELLSELRESEL.

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 After measuring the UMTS serving cell and LTE frequencies, the UE shifts to the best cell by
performing reselection.
 SIB19 carries the absolute priority of the serving UMTS cell, the absolute priorities of the LTE
frequencies, and the cell reselection thresholds. The UE performs cell reselection based on the
absolute priorities.
 If there are multiple cells meeting these conditions, the UE reselects the cell with the highest
absolute priority. If there are multiple cells with the same highest absolute priority, the UE
reselects the cell with the highest SrxlevnonServingCell.

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 SrxlevnonServingCell is greater than Threshhigh, and the duration exceeds Treselection, the
reselection of UMTS to LTE will be triggered.
 Threshhigh is determined by the parameter ThdToHigh, respectively. The parameter can be set
by using the ADD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO or MOD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO command
 Treselection is determined by the parameter Treselections.

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 Criteria3 is defined by :
 SrxlevnonServingCell is greater than Threshlow, and the duration exceeds Treselection
 SrxlevServingCell has remained below Threshserving,low for a period of time longer than
Treselection, or SqualServingCell has remained below 0 for a period of time longer than
Treselection
 Threshlow is determined by the parameter ThdToLow, Threshserving,low is determined by the
parameter ThdServingLow, these parameters can be set by using the ADD
UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO or MOD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO command.

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 ThdToHigh
 Content: This parameter specifies the RSRP above which the UE performs cell reselection from the serving cell to a cell
on the target frequency when the absolute priority level of the target frequency is greater than that of the serving cell.
That is, subtract the minimum required RSRP threshold of the E-UTRA cell(EQrxlevmin) from the RSRP of the cell on
the target frequency, If the obtained number is greater than the value of this parameter during the interval defined by
Treselection, the UE performs cell reselection. The greater the value of this parameter is, the harder the UE reselects a
cell on the target frequency, the smaller the value of this parameter is, the easier the UE reselects a cell on the target
frequency.
 Value range: 0~31.
 Actual Value Range : {0~62}, Step : 2
 Recommended value: 2 (4dB)
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO, query it through LST UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO, and modify it
through MOD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO.
 ThdToLow
 Content: This parameter specifies the RSRP above which the UE performs cell reselection from the serving cell to a cell
on the target frequency when the absolute priority level of the target frequency is smaller than that of the serving cell.
That is, subtract the minimum required RSRP threshold of the E-UTRA cell(EQrxlevmin) from the RSRP of the cell on
the target frequency, If the obtained number is greater than the value of this parameter and the RSCP or Ec/No of
UMTS serving cell condition of low-prio-freq reselection is met during the interval defined by Treselection, the UE
performs cell reselection. The greater the value of this parameter is, the harder the UE reselects a cell on the target
frequency, the smaller the value of this parameter is, the easier the UE reselects a cell on the target frequency.
 Value range: 0~31.
 Actual Value Range : {0~62}, Step : 2
 Recommended value: 2 (4dB)

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 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO, query it through LST UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO, and modify it
through MOD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO.

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 ThdServingLow
 Content: This parameter specifies CPICH RSCP value of the serving cell below which the UE
initiates cell reselection to a cell on the frequency with lower priority level. That is, subtract the
minimum CPICH RSCP (Qrxlevmin) from the CPICH RSCP of the serving cell. If the obtained
number is smaller than the value of this and other reselection conditions are met, the UE
performs cell reselection. The greater the value of this parameter is, the easier the UE performs
priority-based cell reselection, the smaller the value of this parameter is, the harder the UE
performs priority-based cell reselection.
 Unit : dB . Value range: 0~31. Actual Value Range : {0~62}, Step : 2
 Recommended value: 1 namely 2dB
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLSELRESEL, query it through LST UCELLSELRESEL, and
modify it through MOD UCELLSELRESEL.

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 EQrxlevmin
 Content:This parameter indicates the minimum required RSRP of the cell on the target
frequency. During cell reselection decision, the Srxlev is obtained by the RSRP of the cell on the
target frequency measured by the UE minus the value of this parameter. If the Srxlev is greater
than the parameter of the target cell during the interval defined by Treselections, the UE
performs cell reselection to the target cell. The value of this parameter is set during network
planning. The greater the value of this parameter is, the harder the UE reselects a cell on this
frequency, the smaller the value of this parameter is, the easier the UE reselects a cell on this
frequency. For details on this parameter, see 3GPP TS 25.304.
 Unit : dBm . Value range: -70~-22. Actual Value Range : -140~-44. Step : 2
 Recommended value: -70 namely -140dBm
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO, query it through LST
UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO, and modify it through MOD UCELLNFREQPRIOINFO.

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 Treselections
 Content: If the signal quality of a neighboring cell is better than that of the serving cell
during the specified time of this parameter, the UE reselects the neighboring cell. It is
used to avoid ping-pong reselection between different cells.
 Value range: 0~31
 Actual Value Range: 0~31; step: 1
 Physical unit: s
 Recommended value: 1, namely 1s
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLSELRESEL, query it through LST
UCELLSELRESEL, and modify it through MOD UCELLSELRESEL.

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 Qrxlevmeas is the measured RX signal level of the neighboring UTRAN cell.

 Qqualmeas is the measured RX signal quality of the neighboring UTRAN cell.
 The values of the preceding parameters are broadcast in the SIB6 from the E-UTRAN when
the UE implements reselection estimation on a neighboring UTRAN cell.
 Qrxlevmin is set by the ADD UTRANNFREQ QRxLevMin parameter.
 Qqualmin is set by the ADD UTRANNFREQ Qqualmin parameter.
 UE_TXPWR_MAX_RACH is set by the ADD UTRANNFREQ PmaxUtran parameter.
 P_MAX is the maximum output power that the UE can physically achieve. It can’t
configurable on the network side.
 Qrxlevminoffset is the offset to Qrxlevmin. It is broadcast in the SIB1 and set by the ADD
CELLSEL QRxLevMinOffset parameter. In addition to cell selection, this offset is taken into
account when the UE attempts to camp on a cell in a higher-priority PLMN. That is, when
camped on a cell in a VPLMN, the UE considers this offset parameter, which was delivered by
the cell in the higher-priority PLMN, in the Srxlev evaluation.
 QqualMinOffset is the offset to QqualMin. It is broadcast in the SIB1 and set by the ADD
CELLSEL QQualMinOffset parameter. In addition to cell selection, the UE camped on a cell in
a VPLMN considers this offset parameter when it attempts to camp on a cell in a higher-
priority PLMN. The cell in the higher-priority PLMN delivers the value of this parameter to the
UE for the Squal evaluation.

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 Qrxlevmin
 Content: Indicates the RX level required for a neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency to become a
candidate for selection. It is included in criteria S and used in the evaluation for cell selection. During the
evaluation for cell reselection, the UE performs the following calculation: Srxlev = Measured RSRP value
of a neighboring cell on the frequency - Value of this parameter - Compensated power. If Srxlev for a
neighboring cell is better than a threshold for a time-to-trigger, reselection to the cell is started.
 Value range: -60~-13
 Actual Value Range: -119~-25, step:2
 Physical unit: dBm
 Recommended value: -58
 Set this parameter through ADD UTRANNFREQ, query it through LST UTRANNFREQ, and modify it
through MOD UTRANNFREQ.
 Qqualmin
 Content: Indicates the minimum quality level required for a cell on the UTRAN frequency to become a
candidate for reselection. This parameter is applied only to reselection to UTRAN FDD cells. A
neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency can become a candidate for reselection only when the signal
quality of the cell is better than the value of this parameter.
 Value range: -24~0
 Actual Value Range: -24~0
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: -22
 Set this parameter through ADD UTRANNFREQ, query it through LST UTRANNFREQ, and modify it

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through MOD UTRANNFREQ.

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 PmaxUtran
 Content: Indicates the maximum power that the UE can apply to transmission on the
UTRAN frequency. It is used in criteria S to calculate the compensated power.
 Value range: -50~33
 Actual Value Range: -50~33
 Physical unit: dBm
 Recommended value: 33
 Set this parameter through ADD UTRANNFREQ, query it through LST UTRANNFREQ,
and modify it through MOD UTRANNFREQ.

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 QRxLevMinOffset
 Content: Indicates the offset to the minimum required RX level. This value is included in
criteria S and used in the evaluation of cell selection. This parameter is valid only when the
cell selection is triggered by periodic searches for higher-priority PLMNs and the UE is
served by a Visited Public Land Mobile Network (VPLMN).
 Value range: 0~8
 Actual Value Range: 0~16, step:2
 Physical unit: 2dB
 Recommended value: 0
 Query it through LST CELLSEL, and modify it through MOD CELLSEL.
 QQualMinOffset
 Content: Indicates the offset to the minimum required RX quality for the cell. It is
included in criteria S and used in the evaluation of cell selection. This parameter is
required only when the cell selection is triggered by periodic searches for higher-priority
PLMNs and the UE is served by a Visited Public Land Mobile Network (VPLMN).
 Value range: 1~8
 Actual Value Range: 1~8
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 1

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 Query it through LST CELLSEL, and modify it through MOD CELLSEL.

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 In this situation, a UE performs reselection to a higher-priority inter-RAT neighboring cell

when the following conditions are met:
 The Squal value of the evaluated neighboring UTRAN cell is always greater than the
value of threshX-HighQ broadcast in the SIB6 during the neighboring UTRAN cell
reselection time specified in the SIB6, The time is set by ADD CELLRESELUTRAN
TreselUtran and threshX-HighQ is set by ADD UTRANNFREQ ThreshXHighQ.
 The UE has camped on the serving cell for more than 1 second.

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 In this situation, a UE performs reselection to a higher-priority inter-frequency or inter-RAT

neighboring cell when the following conditions are met:
 The Srxlev value of the evaluated neighboring UTRAN cell is always greater than the
value of threshX-High broadcast in the SIB6 during the neighboring UTRAN cell
reselection time specified in the SIB6. The time is set by ADD CELLRESELUTRAN
TreselUtran and threshX-High is set by ADD UTRANNFREQ ThreshXHigh.
 The UE has camped on the serving cell for more than 1 second.

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 ThrshServLowQCfgInd
 Content: Indicates whether to set the RSRQ threshold for reselection to cells on lower-
priority frequencies.
 Value range: NOT_CFG(Not configure), CFG(Configure)
 Actual Value Range: NOT_CFG, CFG
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: NOT_CFG
 Query it through LST CELLSEL, and modify it through MOD CELLSEL.
 ThrshServLowQ
 Content: Indicates the RSRQ threshold for cell reselection to cells on lower-priority
frequencies. It determines the probability of triggering cell reselection to inter-
frequency or inter-RAT neighboring cells on lower-priority frequencies.
 Value range: 0~31
 Actual Value Range: 0~31
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 0
 Query it through LST CELLSEL, and modify it through MOD CELLSEL.

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 TReselUtran
 Content: Indicates the cell reselection duration of UTRAN cell reselection. When the
signal quality of the serving cell is lower than the low priority reselection threshold all
the time and the signal of the new cell is higher than the low priority reselection
threshold all the time, and the UE stays in the current serving cell for more than 1s,
then the UE is initiating cell reselection request to the new cell. The lower the
parameter is, the easier it is for the UE to initiate cell reselection. However, the Ping-
Pong reselection probability is increased. The higher the parameter is, the harder it is
for the UE to initiate cell reselection. The Ping-Pong reselection probability, however,
is reduced.
 Value range:0~7
 Actual Value Range: 0~7
 Physical unit: s
 Recommended value: 1
 Set this parameter through ADD CELLRESELUTRAN, query it through LST
CELLRESELUTRAN, and modify it through MOD CELLRESELUTRAN.

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 ThreshXHighQ
 Content: Indicates the RSRQ-based minimum RX level required for a neighboring cell on the frequency to
become a candidate for reselection if the RSRQ-based priority of the frequency is higher than that of the
serving frequency. After measurements are started for neighboring cells on the UTRAN frequency, the UE
reselects to a neighboring cell on the frequency only if the RSRQ-based RX level of the cell is higher than
the value specified by this parameter for a time-to-trigger.
 Value range: 0~31
 Actual Value Range: 0~31
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 0
 Set this parameter through ADD UTRANNFREQ, query it through LST UTRANNFREQ, and modify it
through MOD UTRANNFREQ.
 ThreshXHigh
 Content: Indicates the minimum RX level required for a neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency to
become a candidate for reselection if the priority of the frequency is higher than that of the serving
frequency. After measurements are started for neighboring cells on the UTRAN frequency, the UE
reselects to a neighboring cell on the frequency only if the RX level of the cell is higher than the value
specified by this parameter for a time-to-trigger.
 Value range: 0~31
 Actual Value Range: 0~62, step:2
 Physical unit: dB

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 Recommended value: 6
 Set this parameter through ADD UTRANNFREQ, query it through LST UTRANNFREQ, and modify it through
MOD UTRANNFREQ.

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 In this situation, a UE performs reselection to a lower-priority inter-frequency or inter-RAT

neighboring cell when the following conditions are met:
 No higher-priority inter-frequency or inter-RAT neighboring cell meets the cell
reselection criteria.
 During the neighboring UTRAN cell reselection time specified in the SIB6, the Squal
value of the serving cell is always less than the value of threshServingLowQ
broadcast in the SIB3 and the Squal value of the evaluated neighboring UTRAN cell is
always greater than the value of threshX-LowQ broadcast in the SIB6. The time is set
by ADD CELLRESELUTRAN TreselUtran and threshX-LowQ is set by ADD
UTRANNFREQ ThreshXlowQ.
 The UE has camped on the serving cell for more than 1 second.

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 In this situation, a UE performs reselection to a lower-priority inter-frequency or inter-RAT

neighboring cell when the following conditions are met:
 No higher-priority inter-frequency or inter-RAT neighboring cell meets the cell
reselection criteria.
 During the neighboring UTRAN cell reselection time specified in the SIB6, the Srxlev
value of the serving cell is always less than the value of threshServingLow broadcast
in the SIB3 and the Srxlev value of the evaluated neighboring UTRAN cell is always
greater than the value of threshX-Low broadcast in the SIB6. The time is set by ADD
CELLRESELUTRAN TreselUtran, threshServingLow is set by MOD CELLRESEL
ThrshServLow, and threshX-Low is set by ADD UTRANNFREQ ThreshXlow.
 The UE has camped on the serving cell for more than 1 second.

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 ThreshXLowQ
 Content: Indicates the RSRQ-based minimum RX level required for a neighboring cell on the frequency to
become a candidate for reselection if the RSRQ-based priority of the frequency is lower than that of the
serving frequency. After measurements are started for neighboring cells on the frequency, the UE
reselects to a cell on the frequency only if the RSRQ-based RX level of the serving cell is lower than a
specified threshold and that of the cell is higher than the value specified by this parameter for a time-to-
trigger.
 Value range: 0~31
 Actual Value Range: 0~31
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 0
 ThreshXHigh
 Content: Indicates the minimum RX level required for a neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency to
become a candidate for reselection if the priority of the frequency is lower than that of the serving
frequency. After measurements are started for neighboring cells on the UTRAN frequency, the UE
reselects to a neighboring cell on the frequency only if the RX level of the serving cell is lower than a
specified threshold and that of the cell is higher than the value specified by this parameter for a time-to-
trigger.
 Value range: 0~31
 Actual Value Range: 0~62, step:2
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 6

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 Set this parameter through ADD UTRANNFREQ, query it through LST UTRANNFREQ, and modify it through MOD
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 ThrshServLow
 Content: Indicates the threshold used in the evaluation of reselection to a cell on a
lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or on an inter-RAT frequency. Cell reselection to a
cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or on an inter-RAT frequency is performed
if no cell on the serving frequency or on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency fulfills
criteria 1 for inter-frequency and inter-RAT reselections.
 Value range: 0~31
 Actual Value Range: 0~62, step:2
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 10
 Query it through LST CELLSEL, and modify it through MOD CELLSEL.

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 Because the event A2 threshold for blind handovers is lower than the event A2 threshold for
inter-RAT measurements, inter-RAT measurements are triggered earlier than blind handovers.
When the signal quality in the serving cell is lower than the event A2 threshold for inter-RAT
measurements, the eNodeB delivers the inter-RAT measurement configuration and the UE
performs inter-RAT measurements.
 If the signal quality of the serving cell further deteriorates to the event A2 threshold for blind
handovers but the UE has not been handed over, the eNodeB determines that the serving cell
can no longer provide services and hands over the UE to an inter-RAT frequency that has not
been measured. The BlindHOA2ThdOffset parameter specifies the difference between the
event A2 threshold for inter-RAT measurements and the event A2 threshold for blind
handovers.
 The eNodeB delivers only the A2-related measurement configuration for blind handovers in
either of the following scenarios:
 The UE does not support measurements of any inter-RAT system.
 The BlindHOA2ThdOffset parameter is set to 0, which means that the event A2
threshold for inter-RAT measurements is the same as the event A2 threshold for blind
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 In a coverage-based inter-RAT handover, event A2 triggers inter-RAT measurements or a blind

handover. The triggering of this event indicates that the signal quality in the serving cell is
lower than a specified threshold. When the triggering condition of event A2 is met, event A2
is reported to the eNodeB. After this, the eNodeB sends the inter-RAT measurement
configuration to the UE or performs a blind handover for the UE.
Ms + Hys < Thresh
 The variables in the preceding formulas are described as follows:
 Ms is the measurement result of the serving cell.
 Hys is the hysteresis for event A2. It is specified by the InterRatHoA1A2Hyst
parameter.
 Thresh is the threshold for event A2. It can be specified by either the
InterRatHoA2ThdRSRP parameter or the InterRatHoA2ThdRSRQ parameter,
depending on the setting of the InterRatHoA1A2TrigQuan parameter (triggering
quantity for inter-RAT measurement events A1 and A2). The threshold parameters
InterRatHoA2ThdRSRP and InterRatHoA2ThdRSRQ correspond to the triggering
quantity settings RSRP and RSRQ, respectively. The event A2 threshold for blind
handovers is equal to the event A2 threshold for inter-RAT measurements minus the
value of the BlindHOA2ThdOffset parameter.
 Event A2 for blind handovers and that for inter-RAT measurements have the same parameter
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 Inter-RAT measurement event A2 is used as an example. For inter-RAT measurement event A2,
the eNodeB specifies two sets of parameters, with respect to the RSRP and RSRQ quantities.
When InterRatHoA1A2TrigQuan is set to BOTH, event A2 is reported and the eNodeB
delivers the inter-RAT measurement configuration to the UE if the signal quality in the serving
cell is lower than the threshold (either the value of InterRatHoA2ThdRSRP or the value of
InterRatHoA2ThdRSRQ) minus the hysteresis throughout the time-to-trigger specified by
the InterRatHoA1A2TimeToTrig parameter. When InterRatHoA1A2TrigQuan is set to
RSRP or RSRQ, event A2 is reported if the signal quality in the serving cell is lower than the
related threshold minus the hysteresis throughout the time-to-trigger specified by the
InterRatHoA1A2TimeToTrig parameter.

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 In a coverage-based inter-RAT handover, event A1 stops inter-RAT measurements. The

triggering of event A1 indicates that the signal quality in the serving cell is higher than a
specified threshold.
Ms - Hys > Thresh
 The variables in the preceding formulas are described as follows:
 Ms is the measurement result of the serving cell.
 Hys is the hysteresis for event A1. It is specified by the InterRatHoA1A2Hyst
parameter.
 Thresh is the threshold for event A1. It can be specified by either the
InterRatHoA1ThdRSRP parameter or the InterRatHoA1ThdRSRQ parameter,
depending on the setting of the InterRatHoA1A2TrigQuan parameter (triggering
quantity for inter-RAT measurement events A1 and A2). The threshold parameters
InterRatHoA1ThdRSRP and InterRatHoA1ThdRSRQ correspond to the triggering
quantity settings RSRP and RSRQ, respectively.
 When InterRatHoA1A2TrigQuan is set to Both, event A1 is reported if the signal quality in
the serving cell remains higher than the threshold (either the value of
InterRatHoA1ThdRSRP or the value of InterRatHoA1ThdRSRQ) plus the hysteresis
throughout the time-to-trigger. If neither of the RSRP and RSRQ measurement results in an
event A1 report meets the leaving condition for event A1, it stops the coverage-based inter-
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 When InterRatHoA1A2TrigQuan is set to RSRP or RSRQ, event A1 is reported if the RSRP

or RSRQ in the serving cell remains higher than the RSRP or RSRQ threshold plus the hysteresis
throughout the time-to-trigger specified by the InterRatHoA1A2TimeToTrig parameter. If
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 BlindHoA2ThdOffset
 Content: Indicates the offset of the A2 threshold for inter-RAT blind redirection
against the A2 threshold for inter-RAT handovers.
 Value range: 0~15
 Actual Value Range: 0~15
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: 6
 InterRatHoA1A2Hyst
 Content: Indicates the hysteresis for inter-RAT measurement events A1 and A2. This
parameter is used to prevent frequent triggering of event evaluation caused by radio
signal fluctuation. In this way, the probability of ping-pong handovers or handover
decision errors is reduced. A larger value of this parameter results in a lower
probability.
 Value range: 0~30
 Actual Value Range: 0~15, step:0.5
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 2
 Set this parameter through ADD INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP, query it through LST
INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP, and modify it through MOD INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP.

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 InterRatHoA1A2TrigQuan
 Content: Indicates the quantity used to evaluate the triggering condition for the inter-
RAT measurement event A1 or A2. The values are RSRP, RSRQ and BOTH. The
measured RSRP values are stable, varying little with the load, and therefore there is
little signal fluctuation. The measured RSRQ values vary with the load and are likely to
reflect the signal quality of the cell in real time. By default, the reporting quantity for
the inter-RAT handover event is BOTH, that is, both RSRP and RSRQ.
 Value range: RSRP, RSRQ, BOTH
 Actual Value Range: RSRP, RSRQ, BOTH
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: RSRP
 Query it through LST INTERRATHOCOMM, and modify it through MOD
INTERRATHOCOMM.

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 InterRatHoA2ThdRsrp
 Content: Indicates the RSRP threshold for inter-RAT measurement event A2. When the
measured RSRP value of the serving cell is below this threshold, an event A2 report will be sent.
The value -141 does not take effect and is reserved for backward compatibility. If this
parameter is set to -141, the value -140 is used as the threshold in implementation.
 Value range: -141~-43
 Actual Value Range: -141~-43
 Physical unit: dBm
 Recommended value: -115
 InterRatHoA2ThdRsrq
 Content: Indicates the RSRQ threshold for inter-RAT measurement event A2. When the
measured RSRQ value of the serving cell is below this threshold, an event A2 report will be sent.
 Value range: -40~-6
 Actual Value Range: -20~-3, step:0.5
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: -24
 Set this parameter through ADD INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP, query it through LST
INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP, and modify it through MOD INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP.

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 InterRatHoA1ThdRsrp
 Content: Indicates the RSRP threshold for inter-RAT measurement event A1. When the
measured RSRP value of the serving cell exceeds this threshold, an event A1 report will be sent.
The value -141 does not take effect and is reserved for backward compatibility. If this
parameter is set to -141, the value -140 is used as the threshold in implementation.
 Value range:-141~-43
 Actual Value Range:-141~-43
 Physical unit: dBm
 Recommended value: -111
 InterRatHoA1ThdRsrq
 Content: Indicates the RSRQ threshold for inter-RAT measurement event A1. When the
measured RSRQ value of the serving cell exceeds this threshold, an event A1 report will be sent.
 Value range: -40~-6
 Actual Value Range: -20~-3, step:0.5
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: -20
 Set this parameter through ADD INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP, query it through LST
INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP, and modify it through MOD INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP.

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 InterRatHoA1A2TimeToTrig
 Content: Indicates the time-to-trigger for inter-RAT measurement event A1 or A2.
When detecting that the signal quality in the serving cell meets the entering condition,
the UE does not send a measurement report to the eNodeB immediately. Instead, the
UE sends a report only when the signal quality continuously meets the entering
condition during the time-to-trigger. This parameter helps decrease the number of
occasionally triggered event reports, the average number of handovers, and the
number of wrong handovers. In summary, it helps prevent unnecessary handovers.
 Value range: 0ms, 40ms, 64ms, 80ms, 100ms, 128ms, 160ms, 256ms, 320ms, 480ms,
512ms, 640ms, 1024ms, 1280ms, 2560ms, 5120ms
 Actual Value Range: 0ms, 40ms, 64ms, 80ms, 100ms, 128ms, 160ms, 256ms, 320ms,
480ms, 512ms, 640ms, 1024ms, 1280ms, 2560ms, 5120ms
 Physical unit: ms
 Recommended value: 640ms
 Set this parameter through ADD INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP, query it through LST
INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP, and modify it through MOD INTERRATHOCOMMGROUP.

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 The UE performs inter-frequency or inter-RAT measurements only within the measurement

gaps. In most cases, one UE has only one receiver, and consequently one UE can receive the
signals on only one frequency at a time. For details about measurement gaps.
 When inter-RAT measurements of LTE are required, the eNodeB delivers the measurement
gap configuration, and then the UE starts gap-assisted measurements accordingly.
 Two measurement gap patterns are available: pattern 1 and pattern 2. In pattern 1, TGAP is 6
ms and Tperiod is 40 ms. In pattern 2, TGAP is 6 ms and Tperiod is 80 ms. The pattern to use is
specified by the GapPatternType parameter.

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 GapPatternType
 Content: Indicates the measurement gap pattern. The eNodeB defines measurement
gaps for UEs in connected mode. During the measurement gaps, a UE measures the
signal quality of the cells on a specific frequency. There are two gap patterns: pattern
1 and pattern 2. In pattern 1, the gap width is 6 ms and the repetition period is 40 ms.
In pattern 2, the gap width is 6 ms and the repetition period is 80 ms.
 Value range: GAP_PATTERN_TYPE_1, GAP_PATTERN_TYPE_2
 Actual Value Range: GAP_PATTERN_TYPE_1, GAP_PATTERN_TYPE_2
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: GAP_PATTERN_TYPE_1
 Query it through LST HOMEASCOMM, and modify it through MOD HOMEASCOMM.

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 In the measurement configuration for inter-RAT handover, the information on measurement objects is
set for each RAT; each measurement object can be linked to one or more reporting configurations and
each reporting configuration can also be linked to one or more measurement objects.
 Inter-RAT measurement object:
 In the case of UTRAN, the information on a measurement object includes the DL frequency
(UtranDlArfcn) and the frequency-specific offset (OffsetFreq).
 Reporting configuration:
 The reporting configuration includes the InterRATHoMaxRprtCell and
InterRATHoRprtAmount parameters, which specify the maximum number of cells to be
included in the measurement report for an inter-RAT handover and the number of periodical
measurement reports to be sent after event B1 is triggered respectively. These two parameters
are common to inter-RAT handovers; that is, they are not RAT-specific. The parameters
mapped to QCIs, however, are RAT-specific.
 Measurement quantity configuration, including the RAT-specific measurement quantities and L3
filtering coefficients:
 The measurement quantity configuration for UTRAN FDD defines the measurement quantity
(InterRATHoUtranB1MeasQuan) and filtering coefficients (UtranFilterCoeffRSCP and
UtranFilterCoeffECNO).
 Measurement gap configuration:
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 UtranDlArfcn
 Content: Indicates the DL UARFCN of the neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency.
 Value range: 0~16383
 Actual Value Range: 0~16383
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: None
 OffsetFreq
 Content: Indicates the frequency offset of the cell on the UTRAN frequency. It
determines the probability of triggering measurement reports for event B1. A larger
value of this parameter leads to a higher probability of triggering an event B1.
 Value range: -15~15
 Actual Value Range:-15~15
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 0
 Set this parameter through ADD UTRANNFREQ, query it through LST UTRANNFREQ, and
modify it through MOD UTRANNFREQ.

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 InterRatHoMaxRprtCell
 Content: Indicates the maximum number of cells to be included in the measurement
report after an inter-RAT handover event or a periodic inter-RAT measurement for
ANR purposes is triggered.
 Value range: 1~8
 Actual Value Range: 1~8
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: 4
 InterRatHoRprtAmount
 Content: Indicates the number of periodical measurement reports to be sent after an
inter-RAT handover event is triggered. It is used to prevent the impact of
measurement report loss and internal processing failure on the handover.
 Value range: r1(1), r2(2), r4(4), r8(8), r16(16), r32(32), r64(64), Infinity(Infinity)
 Actual Value Range: r1, r2, r4, r8, r16, r32, r64, Infinity
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: Infinity
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 InterRatHoUtranB1MeasQuan
 Content: Indicates the quantity to be included in the measurements for handovers to
UTRAN.The RSCP values are relatively stable, while the Ec/No values may vary with the
network load. The value UTRAN_BOTH applies only to UEs complying with R10. For
UEs complying with R8 or R9, the value UTRAN_BOTH takes the same effect as the
value UTRAN_RSCP.
 Value range: UTRAN_RSCP, UTRAN_ECN0, UTRAN_BOTH
 Actual Value Range: UTRAN_RSCP, UTRAN_ECN0, UTRAN_BOTH
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: UTRAN_RSCP
 Query it through LST INTERRATHOCOMM, and modify it through MOD
INTERRATHOCOMM.

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 UtranFilterCoeffRscp
 Content: Indicates the filtering coefficient for RSCP measurements on UTRAN. A large value of
this parameter indicates a strong smoothing effect and high resistance to fast fading, but it
weakens the tracing capability towards varying signals.
 Value range: FC0, FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4, FC5, FC6, FC7, FC8, FC9, FC11, FC13, FC15, FC17, FC19
 Actual Value Range: FC0, FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4, FC5, FC6, FC7, FC8, FC9, FC11, FC13, FC15,
FC17, FC19
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: FC6
 UtranFilterCoeffEcno
 Content: Indicates the upper-layer filtering coefficient for Ec/No measurements on UTRAN. A
large value of this parameter indicates a strong smoothing effect and high resistance to fast
fading, but it weakens the tracing capability towards varying signals.
 Value range: FC0, FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4, FC5, FC6, FC7, FC8, FC9, FC11, FC13, FC15, FC17, FC19
 Actual Value Range: FC0, FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4, FC5, FC6, FC7, FC8, FC9, FC11, FC13, FC15,
FC17, FC19
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: FC6
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 For a coverage-based inter-RAT handover to UTRAN, the eNodeB can control the UTRAN
frequency measurement priority based on the operator requirements.
 If UtranFreqLayerMeasSwitch is turned on and some UTRAN frequencies have a high
priority to carry PS services, the eNodeB delivers only the information about these UTRAN
frequencies to the UE for measurement. If all UTRAN frequencies have a high or low priority
to carry PS services, the eNodeB delivers the information about all UTRAN frequencies to the
UE for measurement.

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 UtranFreqLayerMeasSwitch
 Content: UtranFreqLayerMeasSwitch is turned on, the UTRAN hierarchy-based
measurement algorithm takes effect for measurements related to coverage-based and
CSFB-triggered handovers from the E-UTRAN to the UTRAN.
 Value range: 0,1
 Actual Value Range: ON,OFF
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: OFF
 Query it through LST ENODEBALGOSWITCH, and modify it through MOD
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 PsPriority
 Content: Indicates the packet switched (PS) priority of the neighboring UTRAN
frequency, that is, the priority for the neighboring UTRAN frequency to carry PS
services. It is used in coverage-based handovers. When UtranFreqLayerMeasSwitch is
turned on: If there are both high and low PS-priority UTRAN frequencies, the high PS-
priority UTRAN frequencies are preferentially measured; if there are only low PS-
priority UTRAN frequencies, these low PS-priority UTRAN frequencies are measured.
 Value range: LOW_PRIORITY(Low Priority), HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)
 Actual Value Range: LOW_PRIORITY(Low Priority), HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)
 Set this parameter through ADD UTRANNFREQ, query it through LST UTRANNFREQ,
and modify it through MOD UTRANNFREQ.

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 Before a coverage-based inter-RAT handover is triggered, the eNodeB checks whether the UE
supports events B1 and B2. If the UE supports only event B2, event B2 is used to evaluate
whether to trigger a coverage-based inter-RAT handover. If the UE supports both events, the
InterRatHoEventType parameter determines the event type for triggering a coverage-based
inter-RAT handover.

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 The triggering of event B1 indicates that the signal quality is higher than a specified threshold in at least
one neighboring cell.
 The variables in the preceding formulas are described as follows:
 Mn is the measurement result of the neighboring cell.
 Ofn is the frequency-specific offset for the frequency of the neighboring cell. It is specified by
the OffsetFreq parameter, which is contained in the associated measurement object IE in the
measurement configuration.
 Hys is the hysteresis for event B1. It is specified by the InterRATHoUtranB1Hyst.
 Thresh is the threshold for event B1. It is based on the measurement quantities
InterRATHoUtranB1MeasQuan .The value of threshold is InterRATHoUtranB1ThdRSCP or
InterRATHoUtranB1ThdEcN0.
 When the quantity-based measurement result meets the triggering condition of event B1, the UE
reports the information about the cell where the event is triggered to ensure that the inter-RAT
handover is triggered in time. The time-to-trigger for event B1 related to handovers to UTRAN is
specified by the InterRATHoUtranB1TimeToTrig.
 The following B1-related parameters are provided in the reporting configuration of the measurement
configuration:
 InterRATHoUtranRprtInterval specify the interval between the reports that are triggered by
event B1. This parameter controls the frequency of the periodical measurement reports sent by
the UE. This reduces the signaling load on the radio interface.

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 InterRATHoMaxRprtCell: Specify the interval between the reports that are triggered
by event B1. This parameter controls the frequency of the periodical measurement
reports sent by the UE. This reduces the signaling load on the radio interface.
 InterRATHoRprtAmount: Specifies the number of periodical reports to be sent after
event B1 is triggered. The number of event-triggered periodical reports is set to
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 InterRatHoEventType
 Content: Indicates the type of the inter-RAT handover event. This parameter applies
only to coverage-based handovers and can be set to EventB1 or EventB2.
 Value range: EventB1(EventB1), EventB2(EventB2)
 Actual Value Range: EventB1, EventB2
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: EventB1(EventB1),
 Query it through LST INTERRATHOCOMM, and modify it through MOD
INTERRATHOCOMM.

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 InterRatHoUtranB1Hyst
 Content: Indicates the hysteresis for event B1 related to inter-RAT handover to UTRAN. This parameter is used
to prevent frequent triggering of event evaluation caused by radio signal fluctuation. In this way, the probability
of ping-pong handovers or handover decision errors is reduced. A larger value of this parameter results in a
lower probability of ping-pong handovers or handover decision errors.
 Value range: 0~30
 Actual Value Range: 0~15, step:0.5
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 2
 InterRatHoUtranB1TimeToTrig
 Content: Indicates the time-to-trigger for event B1 related to inter-RAT handover to UTRAN. When detecting
that the signal quality in at least one neighboring cell meets the entering condition, the UE does not send a
measurement report to the eNodeB immediately. Instead, the UE sends a report only when the signal quality
continuously meets the entering condition during the time-to-trigger. This parameter helps decrease the
number of occasionally triggered event reports, the average number of handovers and the number of wrong
handovers, preventing unnecessary handovers.
 Value range: 0ms, 40ms, 64ms, 80ms, 100ms, 128ms, 160ms, 256ms, 320ms, 480ms, 512ms, 640ms, 1024ms,
1280ms, 2560ms, 5120ms
 Actual Value Range: 0ms, 40ms, 64ms, 80ms, 100ms, 128ms, 160ms, 256ms, 320ms, 480ms, 512ms, 640ms,
1024ms, 1280ms, 2560ms, 5120ms
 Physical unit: ms
 Recommended value: 640ms
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 InterRatHoUtranRprtInterval
 Content: Indicates the interval at which periodical measurement reports are sent after
the event for the handover to UTRAN is triggered.
 Value range: 120ms, 240ms, 480ms, 640ms, 1024ms, 2048ms, 5120ms, 10240ms,
1min, 6min, 12min, 30min, 60min
 Actual Value Range: 120ms, 240ms, 480ms, 640ms, 1024ms, 2048ms, 5120ms,
10240ms, 1min, 6min, 12min, 30min, 60min
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: 480ms
 Query it through LST INTERRATHOCOMM, and modify it through MOD
INTERRATHOCOMM.

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 The triggering of event B2 indicates that the signal quality in the serving cell is lower than a
specified threshold and the signal quality in at least one neighboring cell is higher than
another specified threshold.

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 After receiving the measurement report associated with event B1 or B2 from the UE, the
eNodeB generates a list of candidate cells, which meet the triggering condition of event B1 or
B2. As a second step, the eNodeB initiates a handover towards the best cell among the
candidate cells. If the eNodeB receives measurement reports, it processes the reports in a First
In First Out (FIFO) manner.

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 Service-based UMTS-to-LTE PS redirections is mainly used in the following two situations:

 A UE that has fallen back to the UMTS network by using CSFB is still processing PS
services and the LTE signal quality is good when the UE’s voice services are complete,
that is UE received RADIO BEARER RELEASE COMPLETE messages of voice services or
the Iu Release message in the CS domain. In this scenario, a PS redirection improves
PS service quality.
 A UE only initiates a PS service on the UMTS network in a UMTS/LTE overlapping
coverage area and the LTE signal quality is good. In this scenario, a redirection
improves user experience and makes more efficient use of the LTE network.
 To minimize the possibility of redirection failures, UMTS-to-LTE PS redirections are based on
the LTE signal quality measurements. Redirections are only triggered if the LTE signal quality is
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 The information element E-UTRAN Service Handover is optional and specifies which RABs
cannot be shifted to the LTE network through a redirection or handover. If one or more of the
PS RABs for the UE cannot be shifted to the LTE network, the UE cannot be redirected or
handed over to the LTE network.
 The parameters EUTRANSHIND and TrafficClass in MML ADD UTYPRABBASIC command
are used for controlling whether the type of services can be handed over or redirected to LTE
network. The parameter EUTRANSHIND can be set to
HO_TO_EUTRAN_SHOULD_BE_PERFORM or
HO_TO_EUTRAN_SHALL_NOT_BE_PERFORM, and the parameter TrafficClass can be set
to conversational, streaming, interactive, or background. For example, if the parameter
TrafficClass is set to conversational and the parameter EUTRANSHIND is set to
HO_TO_EUTRAN_SHALL_NOT_BE_PERFORM, the conversational services are not allowed
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 If all these conditions are met and a UMTS-to-PS redirection is allowed, the RNC sends a measurement
control command to the UE, instructing the UE to measure the LTE signal quality.
 MOtherRAT is the measured quality of the LTE cell after filtering. The LTEMeasQuanOf3C parameter
specifies which of the following is used as the measured quantity of the LTE cell: Reference Signal
Received Power (RSRP) or Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ).
 TOtherRAT is the threshold that the LTE signal must reach before a redirection to the LTE network can be
performed. The TargetRatThdRSRP or TargetRatThdRSRQ parameter specifies the TOtherRAT value.
 The TrigTime3C parameter is the hysteresis for the UE triggering event 3C. The value of this
parameter relates to slow fading. A larger value for this parameter results in a lower possibility
of handovers and unnecessary handovers and a stronger resistance to instantaneous signal
fluctuations. An excessively large value for this parameter results in a higher possibility of call
drops.
 H3c is the hysteresis for reporting event 3C, and it is configured by the Hystfor3C parameter. The value
of this parameter relates to slow fading. A larger value for this parameter results in stronger resistance
to signal fluctuations. This curbs the ping-pong effect but slows the handover algorithm’s response to
signal fluctuations.
 These parameters can be configured at the RNC or cell level with the SET UU2LTEHONCOV command
or the ADD UCELLU2LTEHONCOV command, respectively. If these parameters are configured at
both RNC and cell levels, cell-level settings override RNC-level settings.
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 EUTRANSHIND
 Content: This parameter specifies whether to allow the service-based handover of UEs
from UMTS to LTE.
 Value range: HO_TO_EUTRAN_SHOULD_BE_PERFORM,
HO_TO_EUTRAN_SHALL_NOT_BE_PERFORM
 Actual Value Range: HO_TO_EUTRAN_SHOULD_BE_PERFORM,
HO_TO_EUTRAN_SHALL_NOT_BE_PERFORM
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: HO_TO_EUTRAN_SHALL_NOT_BE_PERFORM
 TrafficClass
 Content: Traffic class. According to the QoS requirements of services, there are four
traffic classes: conversational, streaming, interactive, and background.
 Value range: CONVERSATIONAL, STREAMING, INTERACTIVE, BACKGROUND
 Actual Value Range: CONVERSATIONAL, STREAMING, INTERACTIVE, BACKGROUND
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: None
 Set this parameter through ADD UTYPRABBASIC, and modify it through MOD UTYPRABBASIC.

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 LTEMeasQuanOf3C
 Content: This parameter specifies the measurement quantity of a handover target LTE
system in an event 3C measurement report sent by a UE during a handover that is not
based on coverage. This parameter can be set to RSRP or RSRQ.
 Value range: RSRP(Reference Signal Receiving Power), RSRQ(Reference Signal
Receiving Quality)
 Actual Value Range: RSRP,RSRQ
 Physical unit: None
 Recommended value: None
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLU2LTEHONCOV, and modify it through MOD
UCELLU2LTEHONCOV.

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 Hystfor3C
 Content: This parameter specifies the hysteresis for a UE to report event 3C.
 Value range: 0~15
 Actual Value Range:0~0.75, step 0.5
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 4
 TrigTime3C
 Content: This parameter specifies the interval time between detection of event 3C and
sending of the measurement report. How to set this parameter is related to slow
fading.
 Value range: D0, D10, D20, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D160, D200, D240, D320,
D640, D1280, D2560, D5000
 Actual Value Range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280,
2560, 5000
 Physical unit: ms
 Recommended value: D0
 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLU2LTEHONCOV, and modify it through MOD
UCELLU2LTEHONCOV.

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 TargetRatThdRSRP
 Content: This parameter specifies the RSRP threshold in the event 3C measurement of LTE
during a handover that is not based on coverage. If the measurement quantity of event 3C is
RSRP, event 3C can be triggered only when signal quality in a target LTE cell is higher than the
threshold.
 Value range: 1~97
 Actual Value Range: -140~-44(Actual value meets the condition: Actual Value = GUI Value -
141)
 Physical unit: dBm
 Recommended value: 36
 TargetRatThdRSRQ
 Content: This parameter specifies the RSRQ threshold in the event 3C measurement of LTE
during a handover that is not based on coverage. If the measurement quantity of event 3C is
RSRQ, event 3C can be triggered only when signal quality in a target LTE cell is higher than the
threshold.
 Value range: 1~34
 Actual Value Range: -19.5~-3(Actual value meets the condition: Actual Value = GUI Value*0.5 -
20)
 Physical unit: dB
 Recommended value: 20

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 Set this parameter through ADD UCELLU2LTEHONCOV, and modify it through MOD
UCELLU2LTEHONCOV.

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 The event 3C report from the UE to the RNC carries the LTE cell or cells that meet the
conditions for event 3C. If the report carries multiple LTE cells, the one with the best signal
quality is selected as the target cell. The RNC shifts the UE to the target cell by using a
redirection.

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