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Contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Positioning ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Benefits ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Architecture ....................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.2 Hardware Architecture ..................................................................................................................................... 7 2.3 Software Architecture..................................................................................................................................... 12 2.4 Reliability....................................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Configurations.............................................................................................................................16
3.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 16 3.2 Configuration Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 16
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1.1 Positioning
Introduction
This product description is applicable to the BSC6900 V900R012. With the rapid development of mobile communications technologies, multiple network systems come into coexistence. In this situation, the network operators worldwide have to deploy different networks and thus pay high capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operation expenditure (OPEX). Therefore, the industry has been focusing on the convergence of multiple network systems to reduce the expenditures of the operators. The BSC6900 is an important network element (NE) of Huawei Single RAN solution. It adopts the industry-leading multiple radio access technologies (RATs), IP transmission mode, and modular design. In addition, it is integrated with the functions of the UMTS RNC and GSM BSC, thus efficiently maintaining the trend of multi-RAT convergence in the mobile network. The BSC6900 can be flexibly configured as a BSC6900 GSM, BSC6900 UMTS, or BSC6900 GU as required in different networks. The BSC6900 UMTS, in compliance with the 3GPP R8, operates as an independent NE to access the UMTS network and performs the functions of the UMTS RNC. This document describes the BSC6900 UMTS only. Figure 1-1 shows the BSC6900 UMTS. Figure 1-1 BSC6900 UMTS
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The BSC6900 UMTS connects to the core network and manages the UMTS NodeBs. Figure 1-2 shows the position of the BSC6900 UMTS in the network. Figure 1-2 Position of the BSC6900 UMTS in the network
CS core network
PS core network
UE
Uu
NodeB
NodeB CBC
The interfaces between the BSC6900 UMTS and each NE in the UMTS network are as follows: Iub: the interface between the BSC6900 UMTS and the NodeB Iur: the interface between the BSC6900 UMTS and the RNC Iu-CS: the interface between the BSC6900 UMTS and the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) or Media Gateway (MGW) Iu-PS: the interface between the BSC6900 UMTS and the Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) Iu-BC: the interface between the BSC6900 UMTS and the Cell Broadcast Center (CBC) These interfaces are standard interfaces, through which equipment from different vendors can be interconnected. The main functionalities of the BSC6900 UMTS are radio resource management, base station management, power control, and handover control.
1.2 Benefits
High Integration and Low Cost
The BSC6900 UMTS caters to the mobile network requirements for high capacity with few sites, thus requiring less space in the equipment room and reducing power consumption. In addition, the BSC6900 UMTS meets the increasing requirements for packet service growth and protects the equipment investment of the operator.
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2.1 Overview
Architecture
The BSC6900 UMTS has a modular design. It enhances resource utilization and system reliability by fully interconnecting subracks and applying distributed resource pools to manage the service processing units. The backplane is universal and every slot is common to different types of boards so that different functions can be performed. In this way, the universality and future evolution capability of the hardware platform are improved. The BSC6900 UMTS is compatible with the hardware of the BSC6810 in the existing network.
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2.2.2 Subracks
In compliance with the IEC60297 standard, the BSC6900 UMTS subrack has a standard width of 19 inches. The height of each subrack is 12 U. The boards are installed on the front and rear sides of the backplane, which is positioned in the center of the subrack. One subrack provides 28 slots. The slots on the front of the subrack are numbered from 0 to 13, and those on the rear are numbered from 14 to 27. Figure 2-2 shows the front view and rear view of the subrack.
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Figure 2-2 Front view (left) and rear view (right) of the subrack
The BSC6900 UMTS subracks are classified into main processing subrack (MPS) and extended processing subrack (EPS), as described in Table 2-2. Table 2-2 Classification of BSC6900 UMTS subracks Subrack MPS Quantity 1 Function The MPS performs centralized switching and provides service paths for other subracks. It also provides the service processing interface, OM interface, and system clock interface. The EPS performs the functions of user plane processing and signaling control.
EPS
0-5
2.2.3 Boards
Table 2-3 lists the hardware version and its corresponding boards. Table 2-3 Hardware version and its corresponding boards Hardware Version HW68 R11 HW69 R11 Corresponding Board DPUb, SPUa, SCUa, GCGa, GCUa, OMUa, AEUa, AOUa, FG2a, GOUa, PEUa, POUa, and UOIa DPUe, SPUb, SCUa, GCGa, GCUa, OMUa, AEUa, AOUc, FG2c, GOUc, PEUa, POUc, UOIa, and UOIc
The BSC6900 UMTS boards can be classified into the OM board, switching processing board, clock processing board, signaling processing board, service processing board, and interface processing board, as described in Table 2-4.
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Table 2-4 Classification of BSC6900 UMTS boards Board Type OM board Board Name OMUa Function Handles configuration management, performance management, fault management, security management, and loading management for the BSC6900. Works as the OM agent for the LMT/M2000 to provide the BSC6900 OM interface for the LMT/M2000, thus achieving the communication between the BSC6900 and the LMT/M2000. Works as the interface to provide the web-based online help. Switching processing board SCUa Provides MAC/GE switching and enables the convergence of ATM and IP networks. Provides data switching channels. Provides system-level or subrack-level configuration and maintenance. Distributes clock signals for the BSC6900. Clock processing board GCUa GCGa Obtains the system clock source, performs the functions of phase-lock and holdover, and provides clock signals. Obtains the system clock source, performs the functions of phase-lock and holdover, and provides clock signals. Receives and processes the GPS signals. Signaling processing board SPUa SPUb Manages user plane and signaling plane resources in the subrack and processes signaling. Manages user plane and signaling plane resources in the subrack and processes signaling. The processing capability of the SPUb board is 75% to 100% higher than that of the SPUa board. Service processing board DPUb DPUe Processes CS services and PS services within the system. Processes CS services and PS services within the system. The processing capability of the DPUe board is 80% to 300% higher than that of the DPUb board. Interface processing board AEUa Provides 32 channels of ATM over E1/T1. Extracts clock signals and sends the signals to the GCUa or GCGa board. AOUa Provides two channels over the channelized optical STM-1/OC-3 ports based on ATM protocols. Supports ATM over E1/T1. Provides 126 E1s or 168 T1s. Extracts clock signals and sends the signals to the GCUa or GCGa board.
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Board Type
Function Provides eight channels over FE electrical ports or two channels over GE electrical ports. Supports IP over FE/GE. Provides two channels over GE optical ports. Supports IP over GE. Provides 32 channels of IP over E1/T1. Extracts clock signals and sends the signals to the GCUa or GCGa board.
GOUa PEUa
POUa
Provides two channels over the channelized optical STM-1/OC-3 ports based on IP protocols. Supports IP over E1/T1 over SDH/SONET. Provides the load bearer capability of 126 E1s or 168 T1s. Extracts clock signals and sends the signals to the GCUa or GCGa board.
UOIa
Provides four channels over the unchannelized STM-1/OC-3c optical ports. Supports ATM/IP over SDH/SONET. Extracts clock signals and sends the signals to the GCUa or GCGa board.
AOUc
Provides four channels over the channelized optical STM-1/OC-3 ports based on ATM protocols. Supports ATM over E1/T1 over SDH or SONET. Provides 252 E1s or 336 T1s. Extracts clock signals and sends the signals to the GCUa or GCGa board.
FG2c
Provides 12 channels over FE electrical ports or 4 channels over GE electrical ports. Supports IP over FE/GE. Provides four channels over GE optical ports. Supports IP over GE. Provides four channels over the channelized optical STM-1/OC-3 ports based on IP protocols, equivalent to 252 E1s or 336 T1s. Supports IP over E1/T1 over SDH/SONET. Extracts clock signals and sends the signals to the GCUa or GCGa board.
GOUc POUc
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Board Type
Function Provides eight channels over the unchannelized STM-1/OC-3c optical ports. Supports ATM over SDH/SONET. Extracts clock signals and sends the signals to the GCUa or GCGa board.
Application
STCP ICCP SMP
Infrastructure
Table 2-5 describes the functions of each layer in the software architecture. Table 2-5 Functions of each layer in the BSC6900 UMTS software architecture Layer Infrastructure Functions Provides the hardware platform and hides the lower-layer hardware implementation. Hides the differences for operating systems, and provides enhanced and supplementary functions for the system. Service Management Plane (SMP) Provides the OM interface to perform the OM functions of the system.
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Layer Internal Communicati on Control Plane (ICCP) Service Transport Control Plane (STCP)
Functions Transfers internal maintenance messages and service control messages between different processors, thus implementing efficient control over distributed communication. Operates independent of the infrastructure layer. Transports the service data on the user plane and control plane at the network layer between NEs. Separates the service transport technology from the radio access technology and makes the service transport transparent to the upper-layer service. Provides service bearer channels. Implements the basic functions of network element service control and controls the upper-layer service, such as call processing, mobility management, and RRM. Hides the topology characteristics of various resources in the network and in the equipment. Provides the resource access interface, hides the distribution of internal resources and network resources, maintains the mapping between the service control and resource instance, and controls the association between various resources. Manages the resources and OM status, responds to the resource request from the upper layer, and hides the resource implementation from the upper layer. Isolates the upper-layer services from the hardware platform to facilitate the hardware development.
Application
2.4 Reliability
The resource pool and redundancy are widely used in the reliability design of the BSC6900 UMTS. The techniques of detecting and isolating the faults in the boards and in the system are optimized and the software fault tolerance capability is improved to enhance the system reliability.
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Dual clock planes are used in clock transmission between the GCUa/GCGa board and the SCUa board. Thus, a single point of failure does not affect the normal operation of the system clock. Resource pool design In case of overload, the system achieves load sharing between the control plane and the user plane by employing the resource pooling functionality. This effectively avoids suspension because of overload, thus improving the resource utilization and system reliability. Redundancy mechanism All the hardware in the BSC6900 UMTS supports the redundancy mechanism. The rapid switchover between active and standby parts improves the system reliability. Moreover, with the quick fault detection and rectification feature, the impact of the faults on the service is minimized. Flow control The system performs flow control based on the CPU and memory usage. Thus, the BSC6900 UMTS can continue working by regulating the items pertaining to performance monitoring, resource auditing, and resource scheduling in the case of CPU overload and resource congestion. In this way, the system reliability is enhanced.
Redundancy Mode Board redundancy Board redundancy + MSP 1:1 optical port redundancy or MSP 1+1 optical port redundancy Board resource pool Board redundancy + GE/FE port redundancy or load sharing Board redundancy Board redundancy + GE port redundancy or load sharing Board redundancy Board redundancy Board redundancy + MSP 1:1 optical port redundancy or MSP 1+1 optical port redundancy Board redundancy + port trunking on GE ports
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Redundancy Mode Board redundancy Board redundancy + MSP 1:1 optical port redundancy or MSP 1+1 optical port redundancy
The isolation mechanism is used. When entity A fails to accomplish a task, entity B that has the same functionalities as entity A takes over the task. Meanwhile, entity A is isolated until it is restored. When a board with a single functionality is faulty, the board can be restarted to rectify the fault. All boards support dual-BIOS. When one BIOS is faulty, the startup or operation of a board is not affected. The system uses the non-volatile memory to store important data. With advanced integrated circuits, the system is characterized by high integration, sophisticated technology, and high reliability. All the parts of the system are of high quality and pass the aging test. The process of hardware assembly is strictly controlled. These methods ensure the high stability and reliability for long-term operation.
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3.1 Overview 3.2 Configuration Specifications
Configurations
The BSC6900 UMTS is compatible with all the hardware configuration of the BSC6810 in the existing network. The BSC6810 can be upgraded to the BSC6900 UMTS through software upgrade. If the hardware configuration does not change, the system specifications remain unchanged.
NOTE The BHCA and traffic volume are calculated on the basis of Huawei traffic model.
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Table 3-2 presents the typical configuration specifications of a subrack when HW69 R11 boards are used. Table 3-2 Typical configuration specifications of a single BSC6900 UMTS subrack (HW69 R11 boards) Specification/Subrack BHCA (k) Traffic volume (Erl) PS (UL + DL) data throughput (Mbit/s) Number of NodeBs Number of cells MPS 420 13,400 2,000 EPS 560 13,400 2,000
540 1,200
720 1,200
NOTE The BHCA and traffic volume are calculated on the basis of Huawei traffic model.
NOTE The BHCA and traffic volume are calculated on the basis of Huawei traffic model.
Table 3-4 presents the typical configuration specifications of the BSC6900 UMTS when HW69 R11 boards are used.
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Table 3-4 Typical configuration specifications of the BSC6900 UMTS (HW69 R11 boards) Specification/Subrack Combination 1 MPS (Minimum Configuration) 420 13,400 2,000 1 MPS + 1 EPS 1 MPS + 2 EPSs 1 MPS + 3 EPSs 1 MPS + 4 EPSs 1 MPS + 5 EPSs (Maximum Configuration) 3,220 80,400 12,000
BHCA (k) Traffic volume (Erl) PS (UL + DL) data throughput (Mbit/s) Number of NodeBs Number of cells
540 1,200
1,260 2,400
1,980 3,600
2,700 4,800
3,060 5,100
3,060 5,100
NOTE The BHCA and traffic volume are calculated on the basis of Huawei traffic model.
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4.1 Overview
The BSC6900 UMTS provides convenient local maintenance and remote maintenance and supports multiple OM modes. The BSC6900 UMTS provides a hardware-independent universal OM mechanism and provides OM functions such as security management, fault management, alarm management, equipment management, and software management. The Man Machine Language (MML) provides OM and configuration functions, and the Graphic User Interface (GUI) provides the OM functions. The two modes meet the requirements of different operation environments. Figure 4-1 shows the OM networking of the BSC6900 UMTS.
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iManager M2000
VLAN
BSC6900 UMTS
Alarm box
LMT
LMT
The OM system of the BSC6900 UMTS adopts the browser/server (B/S) separated mode. The OMUa board of the BSC6900 UMTS works as the server, and the LMT is used for local maintenance. The iManager M2000 is the centralized OM system, which is used for remote maintenance. The alarm box connects to the LMT and provides audible and visible indications for alarms.
4.2 Benefits
Web-based LMT Improving User Experience
The OM system of the BSC6900 UMTS uses the web-based LMT, which need not be installed with any OM software. You can connect the LMT to the OMUa to perform OM functions and obtain the online help of the LMT. All the operation results are displayed on the LMT through the web browser.
Diversified OM Modes
The BSC6900 UMTS provides local maintenance and remote maintenance and supports multiple OM modes to meet the operation needs in various OM scenarios. The LMT used for local maintenance can access the BSC6900 UMTS in the following ways: Through the port on the panel of the OMUa board Through the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Through the Intranet and Internet
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The iManager M2000 used for remote maintenance can access the BSC6900 UMTS in the following ways: Through the VLAN Through the Intranet and Internet
Powerful Hardware Management Functions for Rapid Identification and Rectification of Hardware Faults
The BSC6900 UMTS provides the precaution mechanism for the hardware fault, thus ensuring that sufficient time is available to rectify the fault in time before the services are disrupted. The BSC6900 UMTS provides functions such as status query, data configuration, and status management of the internal physical devices. When a hardware fault occurs, the BSC6900 UMTS alerts the user by generating alarms and flashing indicators and provides suggestions to guide the user in troubleshooting. The alarm is cleared upon the rectification of the fault. The BSC6900 UMTS provides the functions of isolating the faulty part, such as activating or deactivating the faulty part. When a faulty part needs to be replaced, the hot swapping function enables the rapid power-on of the substitute, thus reducing the time in fault rectification. In case of emergency, you can reset the board to quickly rectify the fault.
Rich Tracing and Detection Mechanisms for Reliably Monitoring the Network Status
The BSC6900 UMTS provides the tracing and detection functions of multiple layers and multiple levels to accurately locate faults. The tracing and detection functions include user tracing, interface tracing, message tracing, fault detection on the physical layer, fault detection on the data link layer, and detection of other faults. The tracing messages are saved as files, which can be viewed through the review and tracing functions of the LMT.
The BSC6900 UMTS supports all the configuration of the BSC6810 in the existing network. The BSC6810 can be upgraded to the BSC6900 UMTS through hardware adjustment and software upgrade, thus maximizing the resource utilization in the existing network and saving the cost of network rollout.
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5.1 Technical Specifications
5.1.1 Capacity Specifications
Item BHCA (k) Traffic volume (Erl) PS (UL + DL) data throughput (Mbit/s) Number of NodeBs Number of cells 2,000
Technical Specifications
Specification System Capacity (HW68 R11 Boards) System Capacity (HW69 R11 Boards) 3,220 80,400 12,000 3,060 5,100
Specification The structural design conforms to the IEC60297 standard and IEEE standard. N68E-22 cabinet: 2,200 mm x 600 mm x 800 mm N68E-21-N cabinet: 2,130mm x 600 mm x 800 mm N68E-22 cabinet: 46 U N68E-21-N cabinet: 44 U N68E-22 cabinet: 320 kg N68E-21-N cabinet: 380 kg 450 kg/m2
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In overhead cabling mode, the distance between the cabinet top and the ceiling of the equipment room must be greater than or equal to 1,000 mm. In underfloor cabling mode, the height of the electrostatic discharge (ESD) floor must be greater than or equal to 200 mm.
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Item
Standard GR-63-CORE
Item
Standard IEC61000-4-2 IEC61000-4-3 IEC61000-4-4 IEC61000-4-5 IEC61000-4-6 IEC61000-4-29 GB9254-1998 FCC Part 15 NEBS Bellcore GR-1089-CORE issue 2
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3GPP ATM BHCA CPU DSP EPR EPS FE GE GUI ICCP IP LMT MAC MML MPR MPS MSP MTBF MTTR OM
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Acronym and Abbreviation OS PDCH RRM SDH STCP SMP TCR TCS TDM TRX VLAN
Expansion Operating System Packet Data CHannel Radio Resource Management Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Service Transport Control Plane Service Management Plane TransCoder Rack TransCoder Subrack Time Division Multiplexing Transceiver Virtual Local Area Network
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