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ALD Management Feature

Parameter Description
Issue 04
Date 2019-10-25
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 Change History.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 SRAN15.1 04 (2019-10-25)........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SRAN15.1 03 (2019-07-20)........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 SRAN15.1 02 (2019-06-29)........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 SRAN15.1 01 (2019-06-06)........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 SRAN15.1 Draft B (2019-04-10)................................................................................................................................... 2
1.6 SRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)................................................................................................................................... 2
2 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 General Statements......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Applicable RAT.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Features in This Document.............................................................................................................................................5
3 General Principles......................................................................................................................... 6
4 RET Antenna................................................................................................................................ 16
4.1 Principles...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.1 Connections Between RET Antennas and RRUs/RFUs............................................................................................16
4.1.2 Operations on RET Antennas.................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Network Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.1 Benefits...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.2 Impacts.......................................................................................................................................................................27
4.3 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 27
4.3.1 Licenses..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.2 Software.....................................................................................................................................................................27
4.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.4 Networking................................................................................................................................................................ 28
4.4 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB)........................... 28
4.4.1 When to Use.............................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.4.2 Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................28
4.4.3 Data Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.3.1 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.3.2 Initial Configuration............................................................................................................................................... 56
4.4.3.3 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 57
4.4.3.4 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 68
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4.4.4 Commissioning.......................................................................................................................................................... 69
4.4.5 Activation Verification.............................................................................................................................................. 69
4.4.6 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................70
4.4.7 Reconfiguration......................................................................................................................................................... 70
4.5 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the Multimode Base Station)......................................... 71
4.5.1 When to Use.............................................................................................................................................................. 72
4.5.2 Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................72
4.5.3.4 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 76
4.5.4 Commissioning.......................................................................................................................................................... 76
4.5.6 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................77
4.6 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the GBTS)......................................................................78
4.6.1 When to Use.............................................................................................................................................................. 78
4.6.2 Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................78
4.6.3.4 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 95
4.6.4 Commissioning.......................................................................................................................................................... 95
4.6.6 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................95
4.7 Operation and Maintenance (Automatic ALD Deployment)....................................................................................... 96
4.7.1 When to Use.............................................................................................................................................................. 96
4.7.2.2 Creating an Automatic ALD Deployment Task................................................................................................... 100
4.7.2.3 Initial Configuration............................................................................................................................................. 102
4.7.2.4 Using MML Commands....................................................................................................................................... 102
4.7.2.5 Using the CME..................................................................................................................................................... 103
4.7.3 Commissioning........................................................................................................................................................ 104
4.7.4 Activation Verification............................................................................................................................................ 104
4.7.5 Checking that Automatic ALD Deployment Is Complete.......................................................................................105
4.7.6 Deactivation.............................................................................................................................................................105
4.7.7 Reconfiguration....................................................................................................................................................... 107
4.7.8 Appendix: Automatic ALD Configuration Process.................................................................................................108
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5 TMA............................................................................................................................................. 122
5.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................... 122
5.1.1 Connections Between the TMA, RRU/RFU, and RET Antenna............................................................................ 123
5.1.2 Operations on the TMA........................................................................................................................................... 129
5.2 Network Analysis....................................................................................................................................................... 130
5.2.1 Benefits.................................................................................................................................................................... 130
5.2.2 Impacts.....................................................................................................................................................................130
5.3 Requirements.............................................................................................................................................................. 130
5.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................... 130
5.3.2 Software...................................................................................................................................................................130
5.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................. 130
5.3.4 Others.......................................................................................................................................................................130
5.4 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the Multimode Base Station)....................................... 131
5.5 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB)......................... 131
5.6 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the GBTS)....................................................................131
5.7 Operation and Maintenance (Automatic ALD Deployment)..................................................................................... 131
6 SASU............................................................................................................................................ 132
6.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................... 132
6.1.1 Connections Between the SASU, RRU/RFU, and RET Antenna........................................................................... 132
6.1.2 Operations on the SASU..........................................................................................................................................134
6.2.1 Benefits.................................................................................................................................................................... 135
6.2.2 Impacts.....................................................................................................................................................................135
6.3 Requirements.............................................................................................................................................................. 135
6.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................... 135
6.3.2 Software...................................................................................................................................................................135
6.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................. 136
6.3.4 Others.......................................................................................................................................................................136
7 RAE...............................................................................................................................................137
7.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................... 137
7.1.1 Connections Between the RAE and RRU/RFU...................................................................................................... 137
7.1.2 Operations on the RAE............................................................................................................................................143
7.2.1 Benefits.................................................................................................................................................................... 144
7.2.2 Impacts.....................................................................................................................................................................144
7.3 Requirements.............................................................................................................................................................. 144
7.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................... 144
7.3.2 Software...................................................................................................................................................................144
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7.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................. 144

7.3.4 Others.......................................................................................................................................................................144
8 AAS.............................................................................................................................................. 146
8.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................... 146
8.1.1 AAS Modules with Passive Antennas..................................................................................................................... 147
8.1.2 Operations on AAS Modules...................................................................................................................................150
8.2.1 Benefits.................................................................................................................................................................... 152
8.2.2 Impacts.....................................................................................................................................................................152
8.3 Requirements.............................................................................................................................................................. 152
8.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................... 153
8.3.2 Software...................................................................................................................................................................153
8.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................. 153
8.3.4 Others.......................................................................................................................................................................153
9 Parameters................................................................................................................................... 155
10 Counters.................................................................................................................................... 156
11 Glossary..................................................................................................................................... 157
12 Reference Documents............................................................................................................. 158
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 1 Change History
1 Change History
This chapter describes changes not included in the "Parameters", "Counters", "Glossary", and
"Reference Documents" chapters. These changes include:
l Technical changes
Changes in functions and their corresponding parameters
l Editorial changes
Improvements or revisions to the documentation
1.1 SRAN15.1 04 (2019-10-25)

Change Change Description Parameter
Type Change
Technical l Added the AAU5726. For details, see 8.1 None

changes Principles.
Editorial None None

changes
1.2 SRAN15.1 03 (2019-07-20)

This issue includes the following changes.

Type Change
Technical Added the RRU5308 and RRU5836E. For details, see None
changes 3 General Principles.
Editorial None None

changes
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1.3 SRAN15.1 02 (2019-06-29)


Type Change
Technical Added information about the AAU5811. For details, None

changes see 8.1 Principles.
Editorial None None

changes
1.4 SRAN15.1 01 (2019-06-06)


Type Change
Technical Added descriptions about the RRU5502 (PCS+AWS) None

changes and RRU5909 (EU 700). For details, see 8.1
Principles.
Editorial None None

changes
1.5 SRAN15.1 Draft B (2019-04-10)

This issue introduces the following changes to SRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30).

Type Change
Technical Added information about the AAU5614. For details, None

Technical Added information about the RRU5509t. For details, None

Editorial None None

changes
1.6 SRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)

This issue introduces the following changes to SRAN13.1 01 (2018-04-10).

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Change Type Change Description Parameter Change
Technical changes Added the RRU5505 and RRU5508. For None

details, see 3 General Principles.
Editorial changes None None

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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 2 About This Document
2 About This Document
2.1 General Statements

Purpose
Feature Parameter Description documents are intended to acquaint readers with:
l The technical principles of features and their related parameters
l The scenarios where these features are used, the benefits they provide, and the impact
they have on networks and functions
l Requirements of the operating environment that must be met before feature activation
l Parameter configuration required for feature activation, verification of feature activation,
and monitoring of feature performance
This document only provides guidance for feature activation. Feature deployment and feature
gains depend on the specifics of the network scenario where the feature is deployed. To achieve
the desired gains, contact Huawei professional service engineers.
Software Interfaces
Any parameters, alarms, counters, or managed objects (MOs) described in Feature Parameter
Description documents apply only to the corresponding software release. For future software
releases, refer to the corresponding updated product documentation.
2.2 Applicable RAT

This document applies to GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, NB-IoT, and NR.
Unless otherwise specified, in this document, LTE and eNodeB always include FDD, TDD,
and NB-IoT. In scenarios where they need to be distinguished, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, and LTE
NB-IoT are used. The same rules apply to eNodeB.
Unless otherwise specified, in this document, NR and gNodeB always include FDD and TDD.
In scenarios where they need to be distinguished, NR FDD and NR TDD are used. The same
rules apply to gNodeB.

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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 2 About This Document
The "G", "C", "U", "L", "T", "M", "N", "N FDD", and "N TDD" in RAT acronyms refer to
GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, LTE NB-IoT, NR, NR FDD, and NR TDD,
respectively.
2.3 Features in This Document

This document describes antenna line device (ALD) management and provides engineering
guidelines. ALD management includes the features listed in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Features related to ALD management

RAT Feature ID Feature Name Section
GSM MRFD-210601 Connection with 5 TMA

TMA (Tower
Mounted Amplifier)
MRFD-210602 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

Tilt
UMTS MRFD-210601 Connection with 5 TMA

TMA (Tower
Mounted Amplifier)
MRFD-210602 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

Tilt
WRFD-060003 Same Band Antenna 4 RET Antenna

Sharing Unit (900
MHz)
LTE FDD LBFD-001024 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

Tilt Control
LTE TDD TDLBFD-001024 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

Tilt Control
LTE NB-IoT MLBFD-12000421 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

Tilt Control
This document applies to the following types of base stations:
Base Station Base Station Model

Type
Macro BTS3900, BTS3900L, BTS3900A, BTS3900AL, BTS3900C, DBS3900,

BTS5900, BTS5900L, BTS5900A, and DBS5900.

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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 3 General Principles
3 General Principles
ALD is a generic term for antenna devices, including:

l Remote electrical tilt (RET) antenna
l Tower-mounted amplifier (TMA)
l Same-band antenna sharing unit (SASU)
l Remote antenna extension (RAE) unit
In Huawei's current RET control solution, a maximum of six ALDs can be cascaded on a
control port of a remote radio unit (RRU)/radio frequency unit (RFU), that is, the total
number of RET antennas, TMAs, SASUs, and RAE units is not greater than six. For example,
a maximum of six RET antennas can be cascaded.
The AAS is an active antenna system (AAS). It integrates the RF unit and antenna.
Table 3-1 lists the capabilities of ALD configuration and management in GSM, UMTS, LTE
FDD, LTE NB-IoT, LTE TDD, or NR. "Yes" indicates supported, and "No" indicates not
supported.
Table 3-1 Capabilities of ALD configuration and management in different RATs

RAT RET TMA SASU RAE AAS
GSM Yes Yes No Yes Yes
UMTS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
LTE FDD Yes Yes No Yes Yes
LTE TDD Yes No No Yes No
LTE NB-IoT Yes Yes No Yes Yes
NR Yes Yes No Yes Yes
The RET cannot be used when a 4T4R RRU serves as two 2T2R RRUs in LTE TDD mode.
The following tables list the capabilities of RF modules to support different types of ALDs.
"Yes" indicates supported, "No" indicates not supported, and "/" indicates N/A. If a port

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supports TMAs but does not support RET antennas, the port can provide 12 V output voltage
but does not provide OOK signals.
Table 3-2 Capabilities of each port on the 2-RF-port RF modules to support RET antennas and TMAs
RF Module RET TMA RET TMA RET Antenna TMA
Antenna Supported Antenna Supported Supported by Support
Supported by ANT_A Supported by ANT_B RET Port ed by
by ANT_A Port by ANT_B Port RET
Port Port Port
CRFUd Yes Yes No Yes / /
CRFUe Yes Yes No Yes / /
DRFU No No No No / /
GRFU Yes Yes No Yes / /
LRFU Yes Yes No Yes / /
LRFUe Yes Yes No Yes / /
MRFU Yes Yes No Yes / /
MRFUc Yes Yes No Yes / /
MRFUd Yes Yes No Yes / /
MRFUd V6 Yes Yes No Yes / /
MRFUe Yes Yes No Yes / /
WRFU Yes Yes No Yes / /
WRFUa Yes Yes No Yes / /
WRFUd Yes Yes No Yes / /
WRFUe Yes Yes No Yes / /
RRU3004 No No No No Yes No
RRU3008 Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
RRU3220 Yes No No No Yes No
RRU3220E No No No No / /

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Port Port Port
RRU3801E Yes Yes No Yes Yes No

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Port Port Port
RRU3959w Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
RRU3959a Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
RRU3961 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
RRU3236E No No No No No No
RRU5836E No No No No No No
RRU5909s Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Table 3-3 Capabilities of each port on the 4-RF-port RF modules to support RET antennas and TMAs
RF Module RET TMA RET TMA RET TMA RET TMA RET TMA
Ante Suppo Anten Supp Anten Supp Ante Suppor Ante Suppo
nna rted na orted na orted nna ted by nna rted
Sup by Supp by Suppo by Supp ANT_ Supp by
port ANT_ orted ANT rted ANT_ orted D Port orted RET
ed A Port by _B by C Port by by Port
by ANT_ Port ANT_ ANT RET
AN B Port C Port _D Port
T_A Port
Port
MRFUdw V6 No No No No Yes Yes No Yes / /
RRU3232 Yes No No No No No No No Yes No

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T_A Port
Port
RRU3240 Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No
RRU3262 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No
RRU3281 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
RRU3952m Yes Yes No Yes No No No No Yes Yes
RRU3953w Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No
RRU3962 Yes Yes No Yes No No No No Yes No
RRU3971 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes
RRU3971a Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
RRU5254 Yes Yes No No No No No No No No
RRU5304w Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes

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T_A Port
Port
RRU5509t Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
RRU5903 Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Yes
Table 3-4 Capabilities of each port on the 8-RF-port RF modules to support RET antennas
RF Module ANT ANT ANT ANT_ ANT_ ANT_ ANT_ ANT_ CAL RET
_1 _2 _3 4 Port 5 Port 6 Port 7 Port 8 Port Port Port
Port Port Port
RRU3168 No No No No No No No No Yes No
RRU3253 No No No No No No No No Yes Yes
RRU3278u No No No No No No No No Yes Yes
Table 3-5 lists the capabilities of RF modules to support RET.

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Table 3-5 Capabilities of RF modules to support RET

RF Module AISG Protocol RET Antenna RET Antenna Current
Voltage
CRFUd 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
CRFUe 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
GRFU 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
LRFU 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
LRFUe 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
MRFU 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
MRFUc 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
MRFUd 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
MRFUd V6 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
MRFUdw V6 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
MRFUe 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
WRFU 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
WRFUa 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
WRFUd 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
WRFUe 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3004 1.1 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3008 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3168 1.1 or 2.0 24 V 2.3 A
RRU3201 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3203 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3220 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3221 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3222 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3229 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3232 1.1 or 2.0 24 V or 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3235 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3240 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3249 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3250 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A

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Voltage
RRU3251 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3252 1.1 or 2.0 24 V or 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3253 1.1 or 2.0 24 V or 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3256 1.1 or 2.0 24 V or 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3259 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3260 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3262 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3268 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3276 1.1, 2.0, or 2.1 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3278 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3278u 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3279 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3281 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3606 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3702 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3801E 1.1 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3804 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3805 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3806 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3808 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3824 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3826 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3828 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3829 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3832 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3838 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3839 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3841 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3853 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A

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Voltage
RRU3908 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3926 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3928 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3929 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3936 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3938 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3939 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3942 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3952 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3952m 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3953 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3953w 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3959 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3959w 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3959a 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3961 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3962 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3964 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3971 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU3971a 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5301 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5304 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5304w 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5305 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5501 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5502 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5507 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5508 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5509t 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A

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Voltage
RRU5901 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5901w 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5904 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5905w 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5909 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A
RRU5909s 1.1 or 2.0 12 V 2.3 A

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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 4 RET Antenna
4 RET Antenna
4.1 Principles
One RET antenna consists of one remote control unit (RCU) and one or more RET subunits.
l The RCU is the control unit of an RET antenna. It receives and executes the control
commands from the base station and drives the stepper motor. The stepper motor drives
the phase shifter inside the antenna device, and the phase shifter adjusts the antenna tilt.
Interface RS485 functions as the control interface of the RCU.
l RET subunits are antenna devices that can be independently controlled.
An RET antenna may comprise more than one RET subunits combined in a single physical
entity. The RET antenna is classified into the following types:
l RET antenna containing only one RET subunit (SINGLE_RET)
l RET antenna containing multiple RET subunits (MULTI_RET), each supporting the
configuration file download and downtilt setting. An RET antenna containing multiple
RET subunits can be regarded as a set of multiple RET antennas installed in a radome.
The signal coverage of an RET antenna can be changed by adjusting the tilt through the RCU.
RET antennas have the following benefits:
l Remote adjustment eliminates onsite operations and is not subject to site conditions such
as weather and location.
l High adjustment efficiency reduces network optimization and maintenance costs.
l Prevention of coverage distortion when the tilt is large improves signal coverage and
decreases interference to neighboring cells.
RET antennas have the following drawback:
RET antennas are more expensive, and have more complex structures.
4.1.1 Connections Between RET Antennas and RRUs/RFUs

RET antennas and RRUs/RFUs can be connected in a regular or daisy chain scenario. When
splitters are used, RET antennas and RRUs/RFUs can be connected in a sector splitting
scenario. A GBTS configured with double radio frequency units (DRFUs) requires a GSM

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antenna and TMA control module (GATM). In this case, the GATM connects to the RET
antenna.
Regular Scenario
In a regular scenario, an RF module can be connected to one RET antenna by configuring the
RETPORT or ANTENNAPORT MO. The RFU does not have an RETPORT and therefore
can be connected to one RET antenna only through the ANTENNAPORT.
l Connection to the RET antenna through the RETPORT

This scenario applies only to RRUs. An AISG multi-wire cable connects the RET port
on the RRU to the RCU of the RET antenna, as shown in Figure 4-1. With the integrated
Bias Tee (BT), the RRU can send RS485 control signals and feed 12 V DC power to the
RCU through the RET port. Therefore, no Smart Bias-Tee (SBT) is required. This
connection scheme is recommended when the distance between the RRU and the RET
antenna is shorter than 20 m.
Figure 4-1 Connection to the RET antenna through the RET port
For the data configurations in this scheme, see the following sections:
– eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: scenario 1 in 4.4.3.1 Data Preparation.
– GBTS: scenario 1 in 4.6.3.1 Data Preparation.
– Base station using automatic ALD deployment: scenario 1 or 4 in 4.7.2.1 Data
Preparation.

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l Connection to the RET antenna through the ANTENNAPORT

An SBT is required in this connection scheme. Feeders and jumpers connect the RRU or
RFU, SBT, and RET antenna, and an AISG multi-wire cable connects the SBT to the
RCU, as shown in Figure 4-2.
a. The RRU or RFU combines OOK signals, 12 V DC power, and RF signals. Then, it
sends the combined signals to the SBT through feeders.
b. The SBT splits the combined signals into two paths. On one path, the RF signals are
sent to the RET antenna. On the other path, OOK signals are converted to RS485
control signals and 12 V DC power is forwarded to the RCU through the AISG
multi-wire cable.
Figure 4-2 Connection to the RET antenna through the ANTENNAPORT
For the data configurations in this connection scheme, see the following sections:

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– Base station using automatic ALD deployment: scenario 1 or 4 in 4.7.2.1 Data
Preparation.
The connections between the RET antenna and the RRU/RFU in multimode base stations
are the same as those shown in Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2. For details about data
configuration, see 4.5 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the
Multimode Base Station).
l Connection to the RET antenna through the RETPORT (with an external BT)
When an RRU without a BT, for example, the RRU3801C (20 W) for UMTS or
RRU3220 for LTE, is installed 20 m or farther away from the RET antenna, RF ports on
the RRU cannot provide 12 V DC power for the RET antenna. In this case, the RET port
on the RRU must connect to an external BT, which connects to the RET antenna through
an external SBT to provide power for the antenna. The connections between the RRU,
external BT, external SBT, and RET antenna are shown in Figure 4-3. The BT is a
passive component used on the base station side. It couples the RF signals and the OOK
signals to the feeder.
Figure 4-3 Connection to the RET antenna through the RETPORT (with an external BT)

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– Base station using automatic ALD deployment: scenario 1 or 4 in 4.5 Operation
and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the Multimode Base Station).
Daisy Chain Scenario

In a daisy chain scenario, two or more RCUs are connected through AISG multi-wire cables.
The upper-level RCU provides RS485 control signals and power for the lower-level RCU.
In Figure 4-4, RET antennas are cascaded by connecting to the RRUs through the RET port.
This connection scheme applies to the scenario where antennas for multiple sectors are
centrally installed, for example, on the same pole or tower.
In Figure 4-5, RET antennas are cascaded by connecting to the RRUs/RFUs through the
antenna port. The connection through the antenna port requires SBTs, and cascading can
reduce the number of required SBTs.
For both connection schemes, the SCENARIO parameter for all RET antennas must be set to
DAISY_CHAIN, and the RET antennas are identified by serial numbers.
l The scenario shown in Figure 4-4 for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB corresponds
to scenario 1 in 4.4.3.1 Data Preparation. The connection for a GBTS corresponds to
scenario 1 in 4.6.3.1 Data Preparation.
l The scenario shown in Figure 4-5 for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB corresponds
to scenario 2 in 4.4.3.1 Data Preparation. The connection for a GBTS corresponds to
l If automatic deployment is applied, the connection corresponds to scenario 2 in 4.5
Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the Multimode Base
Station).
Figure 4-4 Connection to the RET antenna through the RET port

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Figure 4-5 Connection to the RET antenna through the antenna port
The connections between the RET antenna and the RRU in multimode base stations with
independent antennas are the same as those shown in Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-5. The
RRU/RFU in the figures provides services for different NEs.
The RET antenna data of a multimode base station must be configured in a single-sided
manner. For details about data configuration, see 4.5 Operation and Maintenance (Manual
ALD Deployment on the Multimode Base Station). In Figure 4-4,
l If RRU(1) serves a GBTS/eGBTS or eNodeB/gNodeB (the RET data is configured on
the GBTS/eGBTS or eNodeB/gNodeB), the SCENARIO parameters must be set to
DAISY_CHAIN for RET antennas connected to RRU(1) and RRU(2).
l If RRU(1) serves a NodeB (the RET data is configured on the NodeB), the SCENARIO
parameter must be set to DAISY_CHAIN for RET antennas connected to RRU(1) and
to DAISY_CHAIN or 2G_EXTENSION for RET antennas connected to RRU(2).
Some RF modules, such as the RRU3942 or RRU3841, have four RF ports. These RF
modules have two or more RF ports that support RET functions besides the RET port. For
details, see Table 3-3. Two RF ports on these RF modules can be paired and connected to one
antenna to provide various functions. For details about the RRU3942, see RRU3942
Hardware Description. For details about the RRU3841, see RRU3841 Hardware Description.
For details about other RRUs, see the related RRU hardware description.
An RRU3278 has eight RF ports and can function as two 4-channel RRUs. After the split, the
RRU can be connected to the RCU of the antenna only through the RET port and the RET
antennas must be cascaded because the RRU3278 only has one RET port. For the connection
to the RET antenna through the RET port, see Figure 4-6. For the connections between the
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The following description assumes that the RRU3942 uses a 2T4R configuration. "T" and "R"
indicate transmission and reception, respectively. RF ports ANT_A and ANT_C on the
RRU3942 are paired and connected to one antenna, and RF ports ANT_B and ANT_D are
paired and connected to the other antenna.
When the RRU3942 is installed close to RET antennas, the RRU3942 is connected to the
RET antennas through the RET port. In this case, the RET antennas must be cascaded because
the RRU3942 has only one RET port, as shown in Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6 RRU3942 connected to the RET antennas through the RET port
Figure 4-7 shows how the RRU3942 and RET antennas are connected to achieve 2T4R when
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Figure 4-7 RRU3942 connected to the RET antennas through the antenna ports
In this connection scheme, RF port ANT_A is the control port for the two RET antennas
connected to the RRU3942, as shown in Figure 4-7. For the data configuration of this
connection scheme for eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB, refer to scenario 2 in 4.4.3.1 Data
Preparation. For the data configuration of this connection scheme for GBTS, refer to
Sector Splitting Scenario

The sector splitting scenario only applies to UMTS. In this scenario, the RRU or RFU is
connected to splitters and then RET antennas, as shown in Figure 4-8.

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Figure 4-8 Sector splitting scenario
In this scenario, the SCENARIO parameter for all RET antennas must be set to
SECTOR_SPLITTING, and the RET antennas are identified by serial numbers. For the data
configuration of this connection scheme for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB, see scenario
2 in 4.4.3.1 Data Preparation. This connection scheme does not apply to the GBTS.
GATM Scenario
A GBTS configured with DRFUs requires a GATM. In this case, the GATM connects to the
RET antenna. The DRFU, which cannot provide OOK signals or support BT function, can be
connected to an RET antenna through a GATM, BT, and SBT, as shown in Figure 4-9. In this
scenario:
1. The GATM provides OOK signals and 12 V DC power for the BT.
2. The BT combines OOK signals, 12 V DC power, and RF signals sent by the DRFU and
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3. The SBT splits the combined signals into two paths. On one path, the RF signals are sent
to the RET antenna. On the other path, OOK signals are converted to RS485 control
signals and 12 V DC power is forwarded to the RCU through an AISG multi-wire cable.
Because of hardware limitations, the GATM supports only RET antennas compatible with
AISG1.1 protocols and does not support RET antennas compatible with AISG2.0 protocols.
Figure 4-9 GATM scenario
For the data configuration for this connection scheme, see scenario 5 in 4.6.3.1 Data
Preparation.
4.1.2 Operations on RET Antennas

The base station allows users to perform operations on each RET subunit separately, including
configuration file loading, antenna calibration, and downtilt setting.
Configuration File Loading

A configuration file, which is provided by the RET antenna manufacturer, describes the
relationship between the RCU and the RET subunit downtilt. Some RET antennas have been
loaded with default configuration files before delivery. For RET antennas without default
configuration files, run the following command to load the configuration files:
l GBTS: LOD BTSRETCFGDATA. Before you run this command, run the DLD
BTSALDFILE command to download the RET configuration file from the file server to
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l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: DLD RETCFGDATA

Ensure that correct configuration files have been loaded to the RET antennas before
antenna calibration. If an incorrect configuration file is loaded, the RET antenna will
experience unexpected errors. In this case, you can run the DSP BTSRETSUBUNIT
(GBTS) or DSP RETSUBUNIT (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) command to query
the name of the last loaded configuration file and the load time. During the
implementation, you are advised to select one or two base stations, and check whether
the actual downtilts are the same as the configured downtilts onsite to determine whether
the loaded configuration file is correct. Ensure that a correct configuration file is loaded
to the RET subunit before the calibration.
l Run the DSP BTSRETDEVICEDATA (GBTS) or DSP RETDEVICEDATA (eGBTS/NodeB/

eNodeB/gNodeB) command to query dynamic information about RET additional data. If any
information is incorrect in the command output, for example, the values of Max tilt and Min tilt are
NULL, no configuration file is loaded or the configuration file is lost.
l If ALM-26754 RET Antenna Data Loss is not reported, the RET device has been loaded with a
configuration file. File reloading is not required unless the RCU is changed.
l The antennas with built-in RCUs have loaded configuration files before delivery, and therefore
reloading is not required onsite. The antennas with external RCUs may need reloading configuration
files according to the onsite conditions.
Calibration
After an RET antenna is installed, run the CLB BTSRET (GBTS) or CLB RET (eGBTS/
NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) command to calibrate the RET antenna. During the calibration,
RCUs adjust the RET antennas within the downtilt range until the antennas operate properly.
If the calibration fails, an ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is generated.
After the preceding calibration command is executed:
l If the RET antenna downtilt has been configured on the base station, it will be restored to
the configured value.
l If the RET antenna downtilt has not been configured on the base station, it will be
determined by the actual RET antenna implementation.
l An RET antenna does not need to be calibrated again after it is reset or powered off.
l Skip this procedure if the RET antenna has a built-in RCU (that has been calibrated before delivery)
and ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is not reported. Perform this procedure if the RET
antenna has an external RCU or ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is reported.
Downtilt Setting
After the RET antenna is calibrated, run the MOD BTSRETSUBUNIT (GBTS) or MOD
RETSUBUNIT (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) command to set an RET subunit downtilt.
Before the configuration, run the DSP BTSRETDEVICEDATA (GBTS) or DSP

RETDEVICEDATA (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) command to query the supported
downtilt range. Because setting RET subunit tilt affects the coverage of the related antennas,
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The downtilt range of an RET antenna varies with the manufacturer and model.
The base station allows users to perform software downloading and RCU resetting on each
RCU separately.
RCU Software Downloading

The RET manufacturers provide RCU software. For details, see the documents provided by
the manufacturers.
For a GBTS, run the DLD BTSALDFILE command to download the RCU software from the
file server to the BSC OMU. Then, run the LOD BTSALDSW command to download the
RCU software.
For an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB, run the DLD ALDSW command to download the

RCU software.
RCU Resetting
Run the RST BTSALD (GBTS) or RST ALD (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) command
to reset the RCU. Resetting the RCU does not change the RET antenna downtilt.
4.2 Network Analysis
4.2.1 Benefits
None
4.2.2 Impacts
None
4.3 Requirements
4.3.1 Licenses
No license is required for GSM, UMTS, LTE, and NR.
4.3.2 Software
Before activating this function, ensure that its prerequisite functions have been activated and
mutually exclusive functions have been deactivated. For detailed operations, see the relevant
feature documents.
Prerequisite Functions
None

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Mutually Exclusive Functions

None
4.3.3 Hardware
N/A
4.3.4 Networking
N/A
4.4 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD

Deployment on the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB)
4.4.1 When to Use

For details, see 4.5.1 When to Use.
4.4.2 Precautions
This section describes precautions of configuring ALD data, running a command for scanning
ALDs, setting the current alarm threshold type for ALD data.
l Pay attention to the following restrictions when configuring ALD data:

– The power switches in the RETPORT and ANTENNAPORT MOs for an RRU
cannot be turned on simultaneously.
– ALD scanning, calibration, downtilt setting, software download, and configuration
file download cannot be performed simultaneously on ALDs.
– The common TMA does not support the AISG protocol. To configure a common
TMA for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB, run the MOD ANTENNAPORT command
to turn on the power switch and set current alarm thresholds. (For data preparation
details, see Table 4-8.) Then, run the MOD RXBRANCH command to configure
the RX channel attenuation based on the engineering design. (For data preparation
details, see Table 4-11.)
– The AISG1.1-based dual TMA (DTMA) consists of two internal TMAs and
perform the same functions as the two subunits of an AISG2.0-based TMA. The
AISG1.1-based DTMA can be configured as two devices, each having one subunit.
In this case, batch loading of the TMA software may fail on one of the devices. The
AISG1.1-based DTMA can also be configured as one device comprising two
subunits. In this case, the serial number cannot be configured for the TMA.
Otherwise, only one subunit is operational. When an RRU with four ports is
connected to multiple TMAs, the DTMA must be configured as two devices each
having one subunit if the AISG1.1-based DTMA is used.
– ALDs are automatically scanned when an RET antenna, TMA, or RAE is added.
– ALDs are automatically scanned after an RRU or RFU is reset.
l Pay attention to the following restrictions when ALDs are scanned:

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– ALDs are scanned based on control link connections. The scanned result shows the
ALDs physically connected to the base station regardless of whether the ALDs are
configured or not.
– ALDs can be detected only when the ALD control links are connected properly.
– After subunits are added to an AISG1.1-based TMA, all TMA subunits start to
work only after you run the SCN ALD command.
– If the antenna is an AAS module with passive antennas and multiple RF modules
share the AAS module, there is a possibility that the RET can be found for only one
RF module when you run the SCN ALD command to scan RETs for these RF
modules. In this scenario, you can run this command separately to scan the RF
module of which the RET antenna cannot be found.
l Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 list the current alarm threshold types for the control port and the
reference current alarm thresholds.
Table 4-1 Reference current alarm thresholds for different current alarm threshold types (antenna port)
Reference Description Undercurren Undercurren Overcurrent Overcurrent

Value t Alarm t Alarm Alarm Occur Alarm Clear
Occur Clear Threshold Threshold
Threshold Threshold (mA) (mA)
(mA) (mA)
TMA12DB_ONL For 12 dB TMA 30 40 170 150

Y_NON_AISG only

Y_NON_AISG only
RET_ONLY_CO For RET antenna 25 33 150 120

AXIAL only (coaxial cable)
TMA12DB_AISG For 12 dB TMA 30 40 450 400

+RET antenna or 12
dB TMA only
(AISG)

+RET antenna or 24
dB TMA only
(AISG)
TMA12DB_AISU For 12 dB TMA and 30 40 450 500

AISU
TMA24DB_AISU For 24 dB TMA and 40 60 580 650

AISU
AISU_ONLY For AISU only 40 15 300 350
UER_SELF_DEF User-defined For details, see the description below.

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Table 4-2 Reference current alarm thresholds for different current alarm threshold types (RET port)
(mA) (mA)
RET_ONLY_MU For RET antenna 10 15 150 120

LTICORE only (multi-wire
cable)
RET_AISU For RET antenna 20 25 510 550

and AISU
AISU_ONLY For AISU only 10 15 300 350

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For an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB, set the THRESHOLDTYPE parameter to

UER_SELF_DEFINE in any of the following scenarios:
– For the AAU5240 and AAU5940, set the THRESHOLDTYPE parameter to
UER_SELF_DEFINE, and set the Undercurrent Alarm Occur Threshold,
Undercurrent Alarm Clear Threshold, Overcurrent Alarm Occur Threshold, and
Overcurrent Alarm Clear Threshold to 10 mA, 15 mA, 150 mA, and 120 mA,
respectively.
– RET antennas are connected in a non-regular scenario.
– A smart TMA is used as a common TMA.
– The ALD model in use is not recommended by Huawei.
– An SASU is used.
When the THRESHOLDTYPE parameter is set to UER_SELF_DEFINE, set current
alarm thresholds for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB based on the actual ALD type.
Pay attention to the following restrictions:
– User-defined current alarm thresholds must meet the requirements: Under Current
Occur Threshold < Under Current Clear Threshold < Over Current Clear Threshold
< Over Current Occur Threshold.
– Generally, set the Under Current Occur Threshold to 20% to 30% of the device
rated operating current, and set the Under Current Clear Threshold to about 20 mA
greater than the Under Current Occur Threshold. Set the Over Current Occur
Threshold to 150% to 200% of the device rated operating current, and set the Over
Current Clear Threshold to about 50 mA less than the Over Current Occur
Threshold.
– If RET antennas are connected in a non-regular scenario, set the Under Current
Occur Threshold to 20% to 30% of the total rated current of all ALDs controlled by
the RRU. Set the Over Current Occur Threshold to a value that is 150% to 200% of
the total rated current of all ALDs controlled by the RRU.
– If the ALD model in use is not recommended by Huawei, set the Under Current
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the RRU. Set the Over Current Occur Threshold to 150% to 200% of the total rated
current of all ALDs controlled by the RRU.
When a base station uses an AAS module with passive antennas and the RCU integrated
in the AAS module is controlled by the RRU/RFU connecting to the AAS module, set
the THRESHOLDTYPE parameter as follows: If the control port is an RET port on the
RRU/RFU, set this parameter to a value corresponding to RET_ONLY_MULTICORE.
If the control port is an antenna port on the RRU/RFU, set this parameter to a value
corresponding to RET_ONLY_COAXIAL.
4.4.3 Data Configuration
4.4.3.1 Data Preparation
Introduction
This section includes only key parameters, not parameters in all scenarios.
Data sources of key parameters include the following:
l Radio network planning (internal planning): The parameter values come from the radio
network plan, ensuring proper use of resources of a given NE.
l Radio network planning (negotiated with the peer): The parameter values come from the
radio network plan. The NE negotiates this value with the peer device to ensure
successful interworking.
l Transport network planning (internal planning): The parameter values come from the
transport network plan, ensuring proper use of resources of a given NE.
l Transport network planning (negotiated with the peer): The parameter values come from
the transport network plan. The NE negotiates this value with the peer device to ensure
successful interworking.
l Device planning: The parameter values come from the device plan.
l Engineering design: The parameter values come from the algorithms.
l Default/recommended value: The parameter uses the recommended value if there is one,
and uses the default value if no value is recommended. The default or recommended
value can be used in most scenarios and adjusted for a specific scenario.
l N/A: The parameter value is not required.
ALD data configuration varies with scenarios. Scenarios are categorized by the type of the
RRU/RFU/AAS port through which control signals are sent to an RET antenna, whether the
TMA/RAE is used, and whether the NodeB supports SASUs. The scenarios are as follows:
l Scenario 1: connection to the RET antenna through the RET port

l Scenario 2: connection to the RET antenna through the antenna port
l Scenario 3: connection to the RET antenna through the antenna port (with a TMA)
l Scenario 4: connection to the RET antenna through the RET port (with a TMA)
l Scenario 5: connection to the RET antenna through the antenna port (with an SASU)
l Scenario 6: connection to the RET antenna through the antenna port (with an SASU and
a TMA)
l Scenario 7: connection to the AAS module with passive antennas (MU)

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l Scenario 8: connection to the AAS module with passive antennas (RU)

l Scenario 9: connection to the RAE through the RET port
l Scenario 10: connection to the RAE through the RET port (with an RET antenna)
l Scenario 11: connection to the RAE through the antenna port
l Scenario 12: connection the RAE through the antenna port (with an RET antenna)
l Scenario 13: connection to the RAE through the antenna port (with a TMA)
l Scenario 14: connection to the RAE through the antenna port (with an RET antenna and
a TMA)
Generic Data
Before configuring ALD data, collect the following generic data:
l Configuration file for the RET antenna (if required). Obtain the configuration file from
the RET antenna manufacturer based on the RCU and antenna models. The RET antenna
manufacturers provide these files.
l Software of the RET antenna, TMA, RAE, and SASU (if required). Obtain the software
from the RET antenna, TMA, RAE, and SASU manufacturers.
l RET antenna connections: Used to determine whether RET antennas are connected in a
regular scenario. If the RET antennas are not connected in a regular scenario, record
serial numbers of RET antennas and the mapping between the RET antennas and the
base station/sectors. The serial numbers are printed on labels of the RET antennas.
l Connections between the RET antenna, TMA, RAE, SASU, and RRU/RFU: Used to
determine the specific connections between these devices (such as the type of RRU or
RFU port through which control signals are sent to an RET antenna) and the connections
between each antenna subunit and the RRU or RFU (if multiple antennas are used)
l Current alarm thresholds for the RET antenna, TMA, RAE, and SASU, which are
provided in the related specifications.
l Connections between the AAS module and RRU/RFU (only when an AAS module with
passive antennas is used). Determine whether the RET function for the AAS module is
set through the MU, active module, or the RRU/RFU connecting to the AAS module.
Record the AAS antenna port connected to the RRU/RFU to figure out which integrated
antenna is used by the RRU/RFU.
It is recommended that you obtain the basic information about the RET antenna, TMA, RAE, and SASU
at the site, including the antenna model, RCU model, antenna type (single-antenna or multi-antenna),
number of subunits, vendor code, and serial number. You can run the STR BTSALDSCAN (GBTS) or
SCN ALD (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) command to obtain the antenna type, number of subunits,
vendor code, and serial number. In a non-regular scenario, the mapping between the serial number and
site or sector must be obtained at the site.
Collect the following information at the site in a regular scenario.
ALD Type Antenn RCU Antenna Type (Single- Number Vendor Serial No.
a Model Model Antenna/Multi- of Code
Antenna) Subunits
RET - - - - - -
TMA / / / - - -

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ALD Type Antenn RCU Antenna Type (Single- Number Vendor Serial No.
a Model Model Antenna/Multi- of Code
Antenna) Subunits
SASU / / / - - -
RAE / / / - - -
Collect the following information at the site in a non-regular scenario. The cells with a
hyphen (-) indicate that the corresponding data must be collected and the cells with a slash (/)
indicate that the corresponding data is not involved.
ALD Site Sector Antenna RCU Antenna Number Vendor Serial

Type Name Number Model Model Type of Code No.
(Single- Subunit
Antenna s
/Multi-
Antenna
)
RET - - - - - - - -
TMA - - / / / - - -
SASU - - / / / - - -
RAE - - / / / - - -
If the AAS is used, obtain the following information onsite. The cells with a hyphen (-)
indicate that the corresponding data must be collected.
ALD Type Site Name Sector Number AAS Type AAS Antenna
Port Silkscreen
AAS - - - -
Scenario 1: Connection to the RET Antenna Through the RET Port

The following operations also apply to the scenario in which the RET function on an AAS
module is controlled by the RRU through the RET port. In this scenario, the AAS module
functions as the conventional RET antennas. Therefore, the configuration can be performed in
the same way as that for conventional RET antennas.
Table 4-3 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT MO.

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Table 4-3 Key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT MO
Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes

Name
Cabinet No. RETPORT.CN These parameters specify location information about

the control port for an RET antenna, including the
Subrack No. RETPORT.SRN cabinet number, subrack number, and slot number of
Slot No. RETPORT.SN the RRU where the control port is located and the
control port number. Set these parameters based on
Port No. RETPORT.PN connections between the RET antenna and the RRU.
Only one port on the RRU can be used as the control
port for the RET antenna. In a daisy chain scenario,
multiple RCUs share one control port.
ALD Power RETPORT.PWRSWITCH Set this parameter to ON when an RET antenna is

Switch used. The default value is OFF.
Current Alarm RETPORT.THRESHOLDTYP If the RRU is connected to the RCU through the RET
Threshold Type E port in a regular scenario, set this parameter to
RET_ONLY_MULTICORE. In other scenarios, set
this parameter to UER_SELF_DEFINE.
Undercurrent RETPORT.UOTHD Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPE

Alarm Occur parameter is set to UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this
Threshold parameter as required. For details, see 4.4.2
Precautions.
Undercurrent RETPORT.UCTHD Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPE

Alarm Clear parameter is set to UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this
Precautions.
Overcurrent RETPORT.OOTHD Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPE

Precautions.
Overcurrent RETPORT.OCTHD Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPE

Precautions.
Table 4-4 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RET MO.
Table 4-4 Key parameters that must be set in the RET MO

Name
Device No. RET.DEVICENO The device number of each ALD in a base station must
be unique. Note that the DEVICENO parameter value
of the RET antenna must differ from that of the TMA.

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Name
Device Name RET.DEVICENAME This parameter identifies an RET antenna. The format
of the value is site_sector+port+device type_network
type. For details, see the device name-related
parameter descriptions. This parameter is optional. If
this parameter is specified, the device name of each
ALD must be unique.
Control Port RET.CTRLCN These parameters specify location information about

Cabinet No. the control port, including the cabinet number, subrack
number, and slot number of the RRU or RFU where
Control Port RET.CTRLSRN the control port is located. Set these parameters based
Subrack No. on the control relationship between the RET antenna
Control Port Slot RET.CTRLSN and the RRU or RFU.
No.
RET Type RET.RETTYPE Set this parameter to SINGLE_RET for the RET
antenna with a single RET subunit. Set this parameter
to MULTI_RET for the RET antenna with multiple
RET subunits.
Set this parameter to SINGLE_RET for the AAS
module with passive antennas.
Number of RET RET.SUBUNITNUM Set this parameter only when the RETTYPE parameter
Subunits is set to MULTI_RET.
Polar Type RET.POLARTYPE Set this parameter based on the RET antenna
specifications.
Set this parameter based on the AAS specifications
only when the base station uses the AAS module with
passive antennas.
Antenna Scenario RET.SCENARIO Antenna scenario1
Vendor Code RET.VENDORCODE This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain scenarios.

Set this parameter based on the manufacturer
information, for example, KA for a Kathrein RET
antenna, AN for an Andrew RET antenna or HW for a
Huawei Agisson RET antenna.
Set this parameter to HW for an AAS module with
passive antennas.
Serial No. RET.SERIALNO This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain scenarios.

Set this parameter according to the antenna serial
number.
If an AAS module with passive antennas is used, run
the SCN ALD command to obtain the serial number of
the AAS module. Then set this parameter according to
the mapping between the serial number and antenna
based on the hardware description specific to the AAS
module.

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l When the RET antenna is connected to an AAS:

If an AAS module with passive antennas is used, set this parameter to DAISY_CHAIN even when
you need to use only one set of antennas for the RET function. In this case, specify the
VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters because the antennas in the AAS module are
working in daisy chain mode.
l When the RET is connected to an RRU or RFU:
l Set this parameter to REGULAR if the RET antenna is directly connected to the RRU or
RFU. In this scenario, the VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters do not need to be
specified.
l Set this parameter to DAISY_CHAIN when two RET antennas are cascaded. In this scenario,
the control port for RET antennas must be configured on the upper-level RRU or RFU of the
daisy chain. The VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters must be specified.
Table 4-5 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO.
Table 4-5 Key parameters that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO
Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes
Device No. RETSUBUNIT.DEVICENO This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD
configured with an RET unit.
Subunit No. RETSUBUNIT.SUBUNITNO This parameter specifies the RET subunit number,
which starts from 1.
Connect Port 1 RETSUBUNIT.CONNCN1 If no AAS module with passive antennas is used, set
Cabinet No. these parameters based on connections between the
RET subunits and the RF ports on the RRU or RFU.
Connect Port 1 RETSUBUNIT.CONNSRN1
If an AAS module with passive antennas is used, set
Subrack No.
these parameters based on the connections between the
Connect Port 1 RETSUBUNIT.CONNSN1 AAS module and RF ports on the RRU or RFU.
Slot No.
Connect Port 1 RETSUBUNIT.CONNPN1

Port No.
Connect Port 2 RETSUBUNIT.CONNCN2

Cabinet No.
Connect Port 2 RETSUBUNIT.CONNSRN2

Subrack No.
Connect Port 2 RETSUBUNIT.CONNSN2

Slot No.

Port No.
Tilt RETSUBUNIT.TILT Set this parameter based on the engineering design.

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Table 4-6 describes the key parameter that must be set to configure the RET antenna downtilt.
Table 4-6 Key parameter that must be set to configure the RET antenna downtilt
Tilt RETSUBUNIT.BTSRETSUB Set this parameter based on the engineering design.

UNIT.TILT
Table 4-7 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RETDEVICEDATA MO.
Table 4-7 Key parameters that must be set in the RETDEVICEDATA MO

Device No. RETDEVICEDATA.DEVIC This parameter specifies the device number of the
ENO ALD configured with an RET unit.
Subunit No. RETDEVICEDATA.SUBUN This parameter specifies the RET subunit number. Set
ITNO this parameter when the RETSUBUNIT MO has been
configured.
Antenna Model RETDEVICEDATA.MODEL Antenna model. This parameter is part of the device
Number NO data defined by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP
TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Antenna Serial No. RETDEVICEDATA.SERIAL Equipment serial number of an antenna. This

NO parameter is part of the device data defined by AISG
protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or
AISG2.0.
Band1 RETDEVICEDATA.BAND1 These parameters specify the frequency bands

supported by an antenna and the corresponding
Beamwidth1 RETDEVICEDATA.BEAM beamwidths. These parameters are part of device data
WIDTH1 defined by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS
Gain1 RETDEVICEDATA.GAIN1 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Band2 RETDEVICEDATA.BAND2
Beamwidth2 RETDEVICEDATA.BEAM
WIDTH2
Gain2 RETDEVICEDATA.GAIN2
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WIDTH4
Installation Date RETDEVICEDATA.DATE This parameter specifies the date on which an antenna
is to be installed. This parameter is part of the device
data defined by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP
TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Installer's ID RETDEVICEDATA.INSTAL This parameter specifies the ID of the person who

LERID installs an antenna. This parameter is part of the device
TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Base Station ID RETDEVICEDATA.BSID ID of a base station served by an antenna. This

parameter is part of the device data defined by AISG
protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or
AISG2.0.
AISG Sector ID RETDEVICEDATA.SECTO This parameter specifies the ID of a sector served by

RID an antenna. This parameter is part of the device data
defined by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Antenna Bearing RETDEVICEDATA.BEARI This parameter specifies the azimuth of an antenna.

NG This parameter is part of the device data defined by
AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or
AISG2.0.
Installed RETDEVICEDATA.TILT This parameter specifies the mechanical tilt of an

Mechanical Tilt antenna. This parameter is part of the device data
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Scenario 2: Connection to the RET Antenna Through the Antenna Port

module is controlled by the RRU or RFU through the antenna port. In this scenario, the AAS
module functions as the conventional RET antennas. Therefore, the configuration can be
performed in the same way as that for conventional RET antennas.
For the key parameters that must be set in the RET, RETSUBUNIT, RETDEVICEDATA
MOs and the key parameters that must be set to configure the RET antenna downtilt in this
scenario, see Table 4-4, Table 4-5, Table 4-6, and Table 4-7.
Table 4-8 describes key parameters that must be set in the ANTENNAPORT MO.

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Table 4-8 Key parameters that must be set in the ANTENNAPORT MO

Cabinet No. ANTENNAPORT.CN These parameters specify location information about

the control port for an RET antenna, including the
Subrack No. ANTENNAPORT.SRN cabinet number, subrack number, and slot number of
Slot No. ANTENNAPORT.SN the RRU or RFU where the control port is located and
the control port number. Set these parameters based on
Port No. ANTENNAPORT.PN connections between the RET antenna and the RRU or
RFU. Only one port on the RRU or RFU can be used
as the control port for the RET antenna. In a daisy
chain scenario, multiple RCUs share one control port.
ALD Power ANTENNAPORT.PWRSWIT Set this parameter to ON when an ALD is used. The
Switch CH default value is OFF.
Feeder Length ANTENNAPORT.FEEDERL This parameter specifies the length of the feeder
ENGTH connected to the RF port. Set this parameter to the
actual feeder length.
Switch of ANTENNAPORT.ULTRADE This parameter specifies the ultra-large antenna delay

Configing Ultra LAYSW switch. This switch determines the configurable range
Delay of uplink delay and downlink delay.
In normal sites, it is recommended that this parameter
be set to OFF because the feeder delay is less than
4000 ns. In special sites such as optical fiber repeaters,
it is recommended that this parameter be set to ON
because the ultra-large delay is required.
DL Time Delay ANTENNAPORT.DLDELAY Set this parameter based on the device specifications.
Generally, the value is less than 30 ns.
UL Time Delay ANTENNAPORT.ULDELAY Set this parameter based on the device specifications.
Generally, the value is less than 30 ns.
Current Alarm ANTENNAPORT.THRESHO Set this parameter as required. For details, see Table
Threshold Type LDTYPE 4-1.
Undercurrent ANTENNAPORT.UOTHD Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPE

Precautions.
Undercurrent ANTENNAPORT.UCTHD Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPE

Precautions.
Overcurrent Alarm ANTENNAPORT.OOTHD Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPE

Occur Threshold parameter is set to UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this
parameter as required. For details, see 4.4.2
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Overcurrent Alarm ANTENNAPORT.OCTHD Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPE

Clear Threshold parameter is set to UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this
parameter as required. For details, see 4.4.2
Precautions.
Scenario 3: Connection to the RET Antenna Through the Antenna Port (with a
TMA)
For the key parameters that must be set in the ANTENNAPORT MO in this scenario, see
Table 4-8.
Table 4-9 describes the key parameters that must be set in the TMA MO.
Table 4-9 Key parameters that must be set in the TMA MO

Device No. TMA.DEVICENO The device number of each ALD in a base station must
be unique. Note that the DEVICENO parameter value
of the RET antenna must differ from that of the TMA.
Device Name TMA.DEVICENAME This parameter identifies an RET antenna. The format
of the value is site_sector+port+device type_network
type. For details, see the device name-related
parameter descriptions. This parameter is optional. If
this parameter is specified, the device name of each
ALD must be unique.
Control Port TMA.CTRLCN These parameters specify location information about

Cabinet No. the control port, including the cabinet number, subrack
number, and slot number of the RRU or RFU where
Control Port TMA.CTRLSRN the control port is located. Set these parameters based
Subrack No. on connections between the TMA and the RRU or
Control Port Slot TMA.CTRLSN RFU.
No.
Number of TMA TMA.SUBUNITNUM Set this parameter as required. Generally, this

Subunits parameter is set to 2.
Vendor Code TMA.VENDORCODE This parameter is required in a non-regular scenario.

Set this parameter to the actual TMA manufacturer
code.
Serial No. TMA.SERIALNO This parameter is required in a non-regular scenario.

Set this parameter to the actual TMA serial number.

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TMA Type TMA.TMATYPE This parameter indicates the TMA type. The value
NORMAL_TMA indicates a normal TMA. The value
VIRTUAL_TMA indicates a device other than a TMA
which amplifies signals between an RF port and an
antenna port.
Table 4-10 describes the key parameters that must be set in the TMASUBUNIT MO.
Table 4-10 Key parameters that must be set in the TMASUBUNIT MO

Device No. TMASUBUNIT.DEVICENO This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD.
Set this parameter when the TMA MO has been
configured.
Subunit No. TMASUBUNIT.SUBUNITN This parameter specifies the number of a TMA subunit.
O
Connect Port TMASUBUNIT.CONNCN Set these parameters based on connections between the
Cabinet No. TMA and the RF port on the RRU or RFU.
Connect Port TMASUBUNIT.CONNSRN

Subrack No.
Connect Port Slot TMASUBUNIT.CONNSN

No.
Connect Port No. TMASUBUNIT.CONNPN
Work Mode TMASUBUNIT.MODE The TMA subunit supports two working modes, normal
mode and bypass mode:
l In normal mode, the TMA subunit functions and the
TMA amplifies uplink signals.
l In bypass mode, the TMA subunit works as a
straight-through feeder. It does not amplify any
uplink signals.
The default value is NORMAL.
Gain TMASUBUNIT.GAIN Set this parameter based on the engineering design. The
gain value range supported by the TMA varies with the
manufacturer and model. Run the DSP
TMADEVICEDATA command (eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB) or the DSP BTSTMADEVICEDATA
command (GBTS) to query the value range before
setting the gain. If the gain is fixed, this parameter is
optional, or you can set this parameter to its actual gain
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Table 4-11 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RXBRANCH MO.
Table 4-11 Key parameters that must be set in the RXBRANCH MO
RX Channel No. RXBRANCH.RXNO This parameter specifies the number of the RX channel
of the RRU/RFU.
Logical Switch of RXBRANCH.RXSW This parameter specifies the logical switch for the RX
RX Channel channel of the RRU or RFU. The default value is ON.
Attenuation RXBRANCH.ATTEN If no TMA is used, set this parameter to 0. If a 12 dB

TMA is used, set this parameter to a value within the
range from 4 dB to 11 dB. If a 24 dB TMA is used, set
this parameter to a value within the range from 11 dB to
22 dB.
Table 4-12 describes the parameters that must be set in the TMADEVICEDATA MO.
Table 4-12 Key parameters that must be set in the TMADEVICEDATA MO
Device No. TMADEVICEDATA.DEVIC This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD.
ENO Set this parameter when the TMA MO has been
configured.
Subunit No. TMADEVICEDATA.SUBU This parameter specifies the number of a TMA subunit.
NITNO Set this parameter when the TMASUBUNIT MO has
been configured.
Connect Antenna TMADEVICEDATA.MODE This parameter specifies the antenna model. This
Model Number LNO parameter is part of the device data defined by AISG
protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Antenna Serial TMADEVICEDATA.SERIA This parameter specifies the equipment serial number of
No. LNO an antenna. This parameter is part of the device data
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Band1 TMADEVICEDATA.BAND These parameters specify the frequency bands supported

1 by an antenna and the corresponding beamwidths. These
parameters are part of device data defined by AISG
Beamwidth1 TMADEVICEDATA.BEAM protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
WIDTH1
Gain1 TMADEVICEDATA.GAIN1
Band2 TMADEVICEDATA.BAND
2
Beamwidth2 TMADEVICEDATA.BEAM
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WIDTH3
4
WIDTH4
Installation Date TMADEVICEDATA.DATE This parameter specifies the date on which an antenna is
to be installed. This parameter is part of the device data
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Installer's ID TMADEVICEDATA.INSTA This parameter specifies the ID of the person who

LLERID installs an antenna. This parameter is part of the device
TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Base Station ID TMADEVICEDATA.BSID This parameter specifies the ID of a base station served
by an antenna. This parameter is part of the device data
25.466 or AISG2.0.
AISG Sector ID TMADEVICEDATA.SECTO This parameter specifies the ID of a sector served by an

RID antenna. This parameter is part of the device data
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Antenna Bearing TMADEVICEDATA.BEARI This parameter specifies the azimuth of an antenna. This
NG parameter is part of the device data defined by AISG
protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Installed TMADEVICEDATA.TILT This parameter specifies the mechanical tilt of an

Mechanical Tilt antenna. This parameter is part of the device data
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Scenario 4: Connection to the RET Antenna Through the RET Port (with a TMA)
For the key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT MO in this scenario, see Table 4-3.

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For the key parameters that must be set in the TMA, TMASUBNIT, RXBRANCH, and
TMADEVICEDATA MOs in this scenario, see Table 4-9, Table 4-10, Table 4-11, and Table
4-12.
Scenario 5: Connection to the RET Antenna Through the Antenna Port (with an
SASU, Supported only by NodeBs)
Table 4-8.
Table 4-13 describes the key parameters that must be set in the SASU MO.
Table 4-13 Key parameters that must be set in the SASU MO
Device No. SASU.DEVICENO The device number of each ALD in a base station must
be unique. Note that the DEVICENO parameter value of
the RET antenna must differ from that of the SASU.
Device Name SASU.DEVICENAME This parameter identifies an RET antenna. The format of
the value is site_sector+port+device type_network type.
For details, see the device name-related parameter
descriptions. This parameter is optional. If this parameter
is specified, the device name of each ALD must be
unique.
Control Port SASU.CTRLCN These parameters specify location information about the
Cabinet No. control port, including the cabinet number, subrack
number, and slot number of the RRU or RFU where the
Control Port SASU.CTRLSRN control port is located. Set these parameters based on
Subrack No. connections between the SASU and the RRU or RFU.
Control Port Slot SASU.CTRLSN
No.
DC Switch SASU.DCSWITCH If the SASU is directly connected to the RET antenna,

set this parameter to OFF. If the SASU is connected to
the RET antenna through a TMA, set this parameter to
BS or UMTS.
Vendor Code SASU.VENDORCODE Set this parameter based on the actual SASU
manufacturer code.
Serial No. SASU.SERIALNO Set this parameter based on the actual SASU serial
number.
Table 4-14 describes the key parameters that must be set in the SASUSUBUNIT MO.

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Table 4-14 Key parameters that must be set in the SASUSUBUNIT MO

Device No. SASUSUBUNIT.DEVICEN This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD
O configured with an SASU.
Subunit No. SASUSUBUNIT.SUBUNIT This parameter specifies the number of an SASU subunit.
NO
Connect Port SASUSUBUNIT.CONNCN Set these parameters based on connections between the
Cabinet No. SASU subunits and the RF ports on the RRU or RFU.
Connect Port SASUSUBUNIT.CONNSR

Subrack No. N
Connect Port Slot SASUSUBUNIT.CONNSN

No.
Connect Port No. SASUSUBUNIT.CONNPN
Work Mode SASUSUBUNIT.MODE The SASU subunit supports two working modes, normal
mode and bypass mode:
l In normal mode, the SASU amplifies uplink signals.
l In bypass mode, the SASU subunit works as a
straight-through feeder. It does not amplify uplink
signals.
GSM Gain SASUSUBUNIT.BSGAIN Set this parameter based on the engineering design. The
value range of SASU gain varies with the manufacturer
and model. Run the DSP SASUDEVICEDATA
command to query the value range before setting the gain.
UMTS Gain SASUSUBUNIT.UMTSGAI Set this parameter based on the engineering design. The
N value range of SASU gain varies with the manufacturer
and model. Run the DSP SASUDEVICEDATA
command to query the value range before setting the gain.
DC Load SASUSUBUNIT.DCLOAD Set this parameter only if the DCSWITCH parameter is

set to UMTS. If the SASU is connected to the RET
antenna through a TMA, this parameter must be specified
so that the TMA can be acknowledged by the BTS.
SASU and a TMA, Supported only by NodeBs)
Table 4-8.

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4-12.
For the key parameters that must be set in the SASU and SASUSUBUNIT MOs in this
scenario, see Table 4-13 and Table 4-14.
Scenario 7: Connection to the AAS Module with Passive Antennas (MU)

For the key parameters that must be set in the RETDEVICEDATA MO on an AAS module
with passive antennas, see Table 4-7.
Table 4-15 describes the parameters that must be set in the RET MO on an AAS module with
passive antennas.
Table 4-15 Key parameters that must be set in the RET MO on an AAS module with passive antennas (MU)
Device No. RET.DEVICENO The ALD device number must be unique in a base station.
Note that the DEVICENO parameter value of the RET
antenna must differ from that of the TMA.
Device Name RET.DEVICENAME This parameter identifies an RET antenna. The format of
the value is site_sector+port+device type_network type.
For details, see the device name-related parameter
unique.
Control Port RET.CTRLCN These parameters specify the numbers of the cabinet,
Cabinet No. subrack, and slot, respectively, where an AAS module is
located.
Control Port RET.CTRLSRN
Subrack No.
Control Port Slot RET.CTRLSN

No.
RET Type RET.RETTYPE Set this parameter to SINGLE_RET.
Number of RET RET.SUBUNITNUM Set this parameter only when the RETTYPE parameter is
Subunits set to MULTI_RET.
Set this parameter to 1.
Polar Type RET.POLARTYPE Set this parameter based on the AAS module
specifications.
Antenna Scenario RET.SCENARIO Set this parameter to DAISY_CHAIN. The

DAISY_CHAIN value is recommended even when you
need to use only one set of antennas for the RET function.
In this case, specify the VENDORCODE and SERIALNO
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Vendor Code RET.VENDORCODE This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain scenarios. Set
this parameter based on the manufacturer information, for
example, HW for a Huawei Agisson RET antenna.
Serial No. RET.SERIALNO This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain scenarios. Set
this parameter according to the antenna serial number.
Table 4-16 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO on an
AAS module with passive antennas.
Table 4-16 Key parameters that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO on an AAS module with passive antennas
Name
Device No. RETSUBUNIT.DEVICENO This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD
configured with an RET unit.
Subunit No. RETSUBUNIT.SUBUNITN This parameter specifies the RET subunit number, which
O starts from 1.
Subunit Name RETSUBUNIT.SUBNAME This parameter specifies the name of the RET subunit. The
name of the RET subunit is optional, but the name
configured for each RET subunit must be unique.
Connect Port 1 RETSUBUNIT.CONNCN1 Set these parameters based on connections between the
Cabinet No. AAS module and the RF ports on the RRU or RFU.
Connect Port 1 RETSUBUNIT.CONNSRN

Subrack No. 1

Slot No.

Port No.
Connect Port 2 RETSUBUNIT.CONNCN2

Cabinet No.
Connect Port 2 RETSUBUNIT.CONNSRN

Subrack No. 2

Slot No.

Port No.

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Table 4-17 describes the key parameter that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO on an
AAS module with passive antennas.
Table 4-17 Key parameter that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO on an AAS module with passive antennas
Scenario 8: Connection to the AAS Module with Passive Antennas (RU)

When the active module of the AAS module is used to control the RET function:
l For the AAU3910/AAU3911/AAU3961, the RET function on an AAS module is
controlled by the RET port on the active module on the AAS module. Table 4-3
describes the key parameters that can be set in the RETPORT MO.
l For the AAU3920/AAU3940/AAU5240/AAU5940, the RET function on an AAS
module is controlled by the antenna port on the active module on the AAS module.
Table 4-8 describes the key parameters that must be set in the ANTENNAPORT MO,
in which the PN parameter must be set to R0A.
Configuring the RET part on AAS modules with passive antennas:
For the key parameters that must be set in the RET MO on an AAS module with passive
antennas, see Table 4-4.
For the key parameters that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO on an AAS module with
passive antennas, see Table 4-5.
For the key parameters that must be set to configure the RET antenna downtilt on an AAS
module with passive antennas, see Table 4-6.
For the key parameters that must be set in the RETDEVICEDATA MO on an AAS module
with passive antennas, see Table 4-7.
Configuring the RVD part on AAS modules with passive antennas:
Table 4-18 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RVD MO.
Table 4-18 Key parameters that must be set in the RVD MO
Device No. RVD.DEVICENO This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD.
The device number of the ALD must be unique.
Device Name RVD.DEVICENAME This parameter specifies the device name of the ALD,
which identifies the ALD. The format of the name is
sector_device type_network type. For details, see the
device name-related parameter descriptions. The device
name is optional, but the device name configured for each
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Control Port RVD.CTRLCN These parameters specify the cabinet number, subrack
Cabinet No. number, and slot number of the RRU or RFU,
respectively.
Control Port RVD.CTRLSRN
Subrack No.
Control Port Slot RVD.CTRLSN

No.
Number of RVD RVD.SUBUNITNUM This parameter specifies the number of configured RVD
Subunits subunits.
Antenna Scenario RVD.SCENARIO This parameter specifies the connection scenario of the
antenna. It must be set based on the hardware installation.
The vendor code and serial number of the device must be
correctly configured in a non-regular scenario. This
parameter can be set to REGULAR or DAISY_CHAIN.
Vendor Code RVD.VENDORCODE This parameter specifies the vendor code.

l If SCENARIO in an RVD MO is not set to
REGULAR, VENDORCODE must be set.
l When SCENARIO in an RVD MO is set to
REGULAR, VENDORCODE must be set if
SERIALNO is set.
Serial No. RVD.SERIALNO This parameter specifies the serial number of the ALD.
The vendor code and the serial number uniquely identify
an ALD.
l If SCENARIO in an RVD MO is not set to
REGULAR, SERIALNO must be set.
l When SCENARIO in an RVD MO is set to
REGULAR, SERIALNO must be set if
VENDORCODE is set.
Table 4-19 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RVDSUBUNIT MO.
Table 4-19 Key parameters that must be set in the RVDSUBUNIT MO

Device No. RVDSUBUNIT.DEVICEN This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD.
O The device number of the ALD must be unique.
Subunit No. RVDSUBUNIT.SUBUNIT This parameter specifies the number of the RVD subunit,
NO which starts from 1.
Subunit Name RVDSUBUNIT.SUBNAME This parameter specifies the name of the RVD subunit.
The name of the RVD subunit is optional, but the name
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Connect Port 1 RVDSUBUNIT.CONNCN1 These parameters specify the cabinet number, subrack
Cabinet No. number, slot number, and port number of the RRU or
RFU that is connected to antenna port 1, respectively.
Connect Port 1 RVDSUBUNIT.CONNSRN
Subrack No. 1
Connect Port 1 RVDSUBUNIT.CONNSN1

Slot No.
Connect Port 1 RVDSUBUNIT.CONNPN1

Port No.
Connect Port 2 RVDSUBUNIT.CONNCN2 These parameters specify the cabinet number, subrack
Cabinet No. number, slot number, and port number of the RRU or
RFU that is connected to antenna port 2, respectively.
Connect Port 2 RVDSUBUNIT.CONNSRN They are valid when a dual-polarized antenna is used.
Subrack No. 2
Connect Port 2 RVDSUBUNIT.CONNSN2

Slot No.
Connect Port 2 RVDSUBUNIT.CONNPN2

Port No.
Vertical RVDSUBUNIT.VBEAMWI This parameter specifies the vertical beamwidth of an

BeamWidth DTH RVD subunit.
Table 4-20 describes the key parameter that must be set to configure the RVD information on
an AAS module with passive antennas.
Table 4-20 Key parameter that must be set to configure the RVD information
Vertical RVDSUBUNIT.VBEAMWI This parameter specifies the vertical beamwidth of an

BeamWidth DTH RVD subunit.
Table 4-21 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RVDDEVICEDATA MO.
Table 4-21 Key parameters that must be set in the RVDDEVICEDATA MO

Name
Device No. RVDDEVICEDATA.DEVICE This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD.
NO The device number of the ALD must be unique.
Subunit No. RVDDEVICEDATA.SUBUNI This parameter specifies the number of the RVD subunit,
TNO which starts from 1.

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Name
Antenna Model RVDDEVICEDATA.MODEL This parameter specifies the model of the RVD antenna
Number NO module.
Antenna Serial RVDDEVICEDATA.SERIAL This parameter specifies the serial number of the RVD
No. NO antenna module.
Band1 RVDDEVICEDATA.BAND1 These parameters specify the bands supported by the

antenna and the corresponding beamwidths.
Beamwidth1 RVDDEVICEDATA.BEAMW
l In an RVDDEVICEDATA MO, when BAND4 is not
IDTH1
set to UNUSED, BAND3 cannot be set to UNUSED.
Gain1 RVDDEVICEDATA.GAIN1 When BAND3 is not set to UNUSED, BAND2 cannot
be set to UNUSED. When BAND2 is not set to
Band2 RVDDEVICEDATA.BAND2 UNUSED, BAND1 cannot be set to UNUSED.
Beamwidth2 RVDDEVICEDATA.BEAMW l In an RVDDEVICEDATA MO, when BAND4 is not
IDTH2 set to UNUSED, BAND4 must be greater than
BAND3. When BAND3 is not set to UNUSED,
Gain2 RVDDEVICEDATA.GAIN2 BAND3 must be greater than BAND2. When BAND2
is not set to UNUSED, BAND2 must be greater than
Band3 RVDDEVICEDATA.BAND3 BAND1.
IDTH3
Gain3 RVDDEVICEDATA.GAIN3
Band4 RVDDEVICEDATA.BAND4
IDTH4
Gain4 RVDDEVICEDATA.GAIN4
Installation Date RVDDEVICEDATA.DATE This parameter specifies the date when the antenna is
installed.
Installer's ID RVDDEVICEDATA.INSTAL This parameter specifies the ID of the installation

LERID technician who installed the antenna.
Base Station ID RVDDEVICEDATA.BSID This parameter specifies the ID of a base station served
by an antenna.
AISG Sector ID RVDDEVICEDATA.SECTO This parameter specifies the AISG sector ID.
RID
Antenna RVDDEVICEDATA.BEARIN This parameter specifies the antenna azimuth.

Bearing G
Installed RVDDEVICEDATA.TILT This parameter specifies the mechanical tilt of the

Mechanical Tilt installation.

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Scenario 9: Connection to the RAE Through the RET Port

For key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT MO in this scenario, see Table 4-3.
Table 4-22 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RAE MO.
Table 4-22 Key parameters that must be set in the RAE MO

Name
Device No. RAE.DEVICENO The device number of each ALD in a base station must be
unique. Note that the DEVICENO parameter value of the
RAE must differ from that of the RET antenna.
Device Name RAE.DEVICENAME This parameter identifies an RAE. The format of the
value is site_sector+port+device type_network type. For
details, see the device name-related parameter
unique.
Control Port RAE.CTRLCN These parameters specify location information about the
Cabinet No. control port, including the cabinet number, subrack
number, and slot number of the RRU or RFU where the
Control Port RAE.CTRLSRN control port is located. Set these parameters based on
Subrack No. connections between the RAE and the RRU or RFU.
Control Port Slot RAE.CTRLSN
No.
Number of RAE RAE.SUBUNITNUM Set this parameter as required. Generally, the value is 1.
Subunits
Antenna Scenario RAE.SCENARIO This parameter specifies the scenario where an RAE is
connected to the RRU or RFU. The antenna scenario
must be set based on the hardware installation.
Set this parameter to REGULAR if the RAE is directly
connected to the RRU or RFU. In this scenario,
VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters do not
need to be specified.
Set this parameter to DAISY_CHAIN when two RAEs
are cascaded. In this scenario, the control port for RAEs
must be configured on the upper-level RRU or RFU of
the daisy chain. The VENDORCODE and SERIALNO
parameters must be specified.
Vendor Code RAE.VENDORCODE Set this parameter based on the manufacturer information.
This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain scenarios.
Serial No. RAE.SERIALNO Set this parameter according to the antenna serial number.
This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain scenarios.
Table 4-23 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RAESUBUNIT MO.

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Table 4-23 Key parameters that must be set in the RAESUBUNIT MO

Device No. RAESUBUNIT.DEVICEN This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD.
O Set this parameter when the RAE MO has been
configured.
Subunit No. RAESUBUNIT.SUBUNIT This parameter specifies the RAE subunit number.
NO
Subunit Name RAESUBUNIT.SUBNAM This parameter specifies the name of the RAE subunit.
E The name of the RAE subunit is optional, but the name
configured for each RAE subunit must be unique.
Connect Port RAESUBUNIT.CONNCN Set these parameters based on connections between the
Cabinet No. RAE subunits and the antenna ports on the RRU or RFU.
Connect Port RAESUBUNIT.CONNSRN

Subrack No.
Connect Port Slot RAESUBUNIT.CONNSN

No.
Table 4-24 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RAEDEVICEDATA MO.
Table 4-24 Key parameters that must be set in the RAEDEVICEDATA MO

Name
Device No. RAEDEVICEDATA.DEVI This parameter specifies the device number of the ALD. Set
CENO this parameter when the RAE MO has been configured.
Subunit No. RAEDEVICEDATA.SUBU This parameter specifies the number of an RAE subunit.
NITNO Set this parameter when the RAESUBUNIT MO has been
configured.
Antenna Model RAEDEVICEDATA.MODE This parameter specifies the antenna model. This parameter
Number LNO is part of the device data defined by AISG protocols. For
details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Antenna Serial RAEDEVICEDATA.SERIA This parameter specifies the equipment serial number of an
No. LNO antenna. This parameter is part of the device data defined
by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or
AISG2.0.
Band1 RAEDEVICEDATA.BAND These parameters specify the frequency bands supported by

1 an antenna and the corresponding beamwidths. These
parameters are part of device data defined by AISG
Beamwidth1 RAEDEVICEDATA.BEAM protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
WIDTH1
Gain1 RAEDEVICEDATA.GAIN1

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Name
Band2 RAEDEVICEDATA.BAND
2
Beamwidth2 RAEDEVICEDATA.BEAM
WIDTH2
3
WIDTH3
4
WIDTH4
Installation Date RAEDEVICEDATA.DATE This parameter specifies the date on which an antenna is to
be installed. This parameter is part of the device data
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Installer's ID RAEDEVICEDATA.INSTA This parameter specifies the ID of the person who installs
LLERID an antenna. This parameter is part of the device data
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Base Station ID RAEDEVICEDATA.BSID This parameter specifies the ID of a base station served by
an antenna. This parameter is part of the device data
defined by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP 25.466 or
AISG2.0.
AISG Sector ID RAEDEVICEDATA.SECT This parameter specifies the ID of a sector served by an

ORID antenna. This parameter is part of the device data defined
by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or
AISG2.0.
Scenario 10: Connection to the RAE Through the RET Port (with an RET
Antenna)
For the key parameters that must be set in the RET, RETSUBUNIT, and
RETDEVICEDATA MOs and key parameters that must be set to configure the RET antenna
downtilt in this scenario, see Table 4-4, Table 4-5, Table 4-6, and Table 4-7.
For the key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT MO in this scenario, see Table 4-3.

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For the key parameters that must be set in the RAE, RAESUBUNIT, and
RAEDEVICEDATA MOs in this scenario, see Table 4-22, Table 4-23, and Table 4-24.
Scenario 11: Connection to the RAE Through the Antenna Port

Table 4-8.
Scenario 12: Connection to the RAE Through the Antenna Port (with an RET
Antenna)
Table 4-8.
Scenario 13: Connection to the RAE Through the Antenna Port (with a TMA)
4-12.
Table 4-8.
Scenario 14: Connection to the RAE Through the Antenna Port (with a TMA and
an RET Antenna)
4-12.
Table 4-8.

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4.4.3.2 Initial Configuration
Configuring a Single Base Station

l eGBTS
– For the eGBTS with the UMPT serving as its main control board: configure ALDs
using the data described in data preparation. For details, see 3900 & 5900 Series
Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and navigate in the following sequence:
3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration (CME-based) > Initially
Configuring Co-MPT Base Stations Using the CME > Creating a Single Co-
MPT Base Station > Configuring Device Data About the Co-MPT Base Station
> Configuring ALDs > Procedure. Configure the initial data based on the
parameters and configuration scenarios described in data preparation.
– For the eGBTS with the GTMUb/GTMUc serving as its main control board:
configure ALDs using the data described in data preparation. For details, see 3900
& 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and navigate in the
following sequence: 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration
(CME-based) > Initially Configuring eGBTSs Using the CME > Creating a
Single eGBTS > Configuring eGBTS Device Data > Configuring ALDs >
Procedure. Configure the initial data based on the parameters and configuration
scenarios described in data preparation.
l NodeB
Configure ALDs using the data described in data preparation. For details, see 3900 &
5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and navigate in the following
sequence: 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration (CME-based) >
Initially Configuring NodeBs Using the CME > Creating a Single NodeB >
Configuring NodeB Device Data > Configuring ALDs > Procedure. Configure the
initial data based on the parameters and configuration scenarios described in data
preparation.
l eNodeB
Initially Configuring eNodeBs Using the CME > Creating a Single eNodeB >
Configuring eNodeB Device Data > Configuring ALDs > Procedure. Configure the
preparation.
l gNodeB
Initially Configuring gNodeBs Using the CME > Creating a Single gNodeB >
Configuring gNodeB Device Data > Configuring ALDs > Procedure. Configure the
preparation.
Configuring Base Stations in Batches

Customize a template based on a base station where ALDs have been configured, and save
this template. Prepare a summary data file by referencing the user-defined template.
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l eGBTSs
– For the eGBTS with the UMPT serving as its main control board: for details, see
3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and navigate in the
following sequence: 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration
(CME-based) > Initially Configuring Co-MPT Base Stations Using the CME >
Creating Co-MPT Base Stations in Batches (MOC Export) or 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Initial Configuration (CME-based) > Initially Configuring
Co-MPT Base Stations Using the CME > Creating Co-MPT Base Stations in
Batches (Customization Tool).
– For the eGBTS with the GTMUb/GTMUc serving as its main control board: for
details, see 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and
navigate in the following sequence: 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial
Configuration (CME-based) > Initially Configuring eGBTSs Using the CME >
Creating eGBTSs in Batches (MOC Export) or 3900 & 5900 Series Base
Station Initial Configuration (CME-based) > Initially Configuring eGBTSs
Using the CME > Creating eGBTSs in Batches (Customization Tool).
l NodeBs
For details, see 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and
Configuration (CME-based) > Initially Configuring NodeBs Using the CME >
Creating NodeBs in Batches (MOC Export) or 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station
Initial Configuration (CME-based) > Initially Configuring NodeBs Using the CME
> Creating NodeBs in Batches (Customization Tool).
l eNodeBs
Configuration (CME-based) > Initially Configuring eNodeBs Using the CME >
Creating eNodeBs in Batches.
l gNodeBs
Configuration (CME-based) > Initially Configuring gNodeBs Using the CME >
Creating gNodeBs in Batches.
4.4.3.3 Using MML Commands

module is controlled by the RRU through the RET port.
Step 1 Run the MOD RETPORT command to set parameters related to an RET port, including the
power switch and current alarm thresholds. For details, see Table 4-3.
Step 2 Run the SCN ALD command to scan ALDs.
Step 3 Run the ADD RET command to add an RET antenna and set related parameters. For details,
see Table 4-4.
Step 4 Run the CLB RET command to calibrate the RET antenna.

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Skip this step if the RET antenna has a built-in RCU (that has been calibrated before delivery) and the
ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is not reported. Perform this step if the RET antenna has an
external RCU or an ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is reported.
Step 5 Run the MOD RETSUBUNIT command to set parameters related to an RET subunit. For
details, see Table 4-5.
Step 6 (Optional) Run the MOD RETTILT command to set the RET antenna downtilt. For details,
see Table 4-6.
The value range of the tilt angle supported by the RET antenna varies with the manufacturer and model.
Run the DSP RETDEVICEDATA command to query the supported tilt angle before setting the
downtilt.
Step 7 (Optional) Run the MOD RETDEVICEDATA command to set the RET device data. For
----End

module is controlled by the RRU or RFU through the antenna port.
Step 1 Run the MOD ANTENNAPORT command to set parameters related to the antenna port,
including the power switch and current alarm thresholds. For details, see Table 4-8.
see Table 4-4.
see Table 4-6.
downtilt.
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TMA)
Step 3 Run the ADD TMA command to add a TMA and set related parameters. For details, see
Table 4-9.
Step 4 Run the MOD TMASUBUNIT command to set parameters related to a TMA subunit. For
The value range of TMA gain varies with the manufacturer and model. Run the DSP
TMADEVICEDATA command to query the value range before setting the gain.
see Table 4-4.
see Table 4-6.
downtilt.
Step 10 (Optional) Run the MOD RXBRANCH command to configure RX channel attenuation. For
Step 11 (Optional) Run the MOD TMADEVICEDATA command to set the TMA device data. For
----End
Step 1 Run the MOD RETPORT command to set parameters related to the RET port, including the

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Table 4-9.
see Table 4-4.
see Table 4-6.
downtilt.
----End
SASU, Supported only by NodeBs)
Step 3 Run the ADD SASU command to add an SASU and set related parameters. For details, see
Table 4-13.
Step 4 Run the MOD SASUSUBUNIT command to set parameters related to an SASU subunit. For
see Table 4-4.

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see Table 4-6.
downtilt.
----End
SASU and a TMA, Supported only by NodeBs)
Step 2 Run the SCN ALD command to scan ALDs and obtain SASU information.
Step 3 Run the ADD SASU command to add an SASU and set related parameters. For details, see
Table 4-13.
Step 4 Run the MOD SASUSUBUNIT command to set parameters related to an SASU subunit. For
Step 5 Run the SCN ALD command to scan ALDs and obtain information about the TMA and RET
antenna. Skip this step if you have obtained the information about the TMA and RET antenna
in Step 2.
Table 4-9.
see Table 4-4.

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see Table 4-6.
downtilt.
----End
Scenario 7: Connection to the AAS Module with Passive Antennas (MU)

see Table 4-15.
see Table 4-17.
downtilt.
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Scenario 8: Connection to the AAS Module with Passive Antennas (RU)

Operation procedures for the RET part on the AAS modules:
Step 1 For the AAU3910/AAU3911/AAU3961, run the MOD RETPORT command to configure
parameters related to the power switch and current alarm threshold of the RETPORT. For
For the AAU3920/AAU3940/AAU5240/AAU5940, run the MOD ANTENNAPORT

command to configure parameters related to the power switch and current alarm threshold on
the RETPORT. For details, see Table 4-8.
If multiple RF modules share the AAS module, running the SCN ALD command may fail to scan all the
RET function controlled by each RF module at a time. In this scenario, you can run this command
separately to scan the RF module of which the RET antenna cannot be found.
see Table 4-4.
For example, an active unit in an AAU3911 controls all the RETs and the device serial numbers queried
by ALD scanning are AAU3911xxxxxxxxxHL, AAU3911xxxxxxxxxHR, and AAU3911xxxxxxxxxLR.
ADD RET: DEVICENO=0, CTRLCN=0, CTRLSRN=<RRUsubrack_No>, CTRLSN=0,
RETTYPE=SINGLE_RET, SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN, VENDORCODE="HW", SERIALNO="
AAU3911xxxxxxxxxHL";
AAU3911xxxxxxxxxHR";
AAU3911xxxxxxxxxLR";
In the preceding information:
DEVICENO is configured according to the data plan and is unique.
CTRLCN, CTRLSRN, and CTRLSN are the cabinet number, subrack number, and slot number of the
control unit. They must be configured based on site condition. RETTYPE must be set to
SINGLE_RET.
SCENARIO must be set to DAISY_CHAIN.
VENDORCODE must be set to HW.
Step 4 Run the CLB RET command to calibrate an RET antenna.
see Table 4-6.

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downtilt.
l When an AAU5940 is horizontally installed, adjusting its electrical downtilt angle is not
recommended.
l For an AAU5940 with the vertical beamwidth of 68°, the electrical downtilt angle is fixed to 0°. For
an AAU5940 with the vertical beamwidth of 12°, the electrical downtilt angle can be adjusted within
a range of –3° to +12°.
----End
Some AAS modules support Huawei proprietary functions. For example, the AAU5940
provides the vertical beamwidth adjustment feature using the RVD. The following are specific
procedures:
This step is the same as scanning RETs by running the SCN ALD command. If the information of the
RVD is ready, skip this step.
Step 2 Run the ADD RVD command to add an RVD and set related parameters. For details, see
Table 4-18.
For example, an active unit in an AAU5940 controls all the RETs and the device serial number queried
by ALD scanning is HWVxxxxxxxxx.
ADD RVD: DEVICENO=0, DEVICENAME="XXX", CTRLCN=0,
CTRLSRN=<RRUsubrack_No>, CTRLSN=0, SUBUNITNUM=1,
SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN, SERIALNO=" HWVxxxxxxxxx";
In the preceding information:
DEVICENO is configured according to the data plan and is unique.
CTRLCN, CTRLSRN, and CTRLSN are the cabinet number, subrack number, and slot number of the
control unit. They must be configured based on site condition.
SCENARIO must be set to DAISY_CHAIN.
DEVICENAME must be set according to the configuration planning.
Step 3 Run the CLB ALD command to calibrate an RVD.
Step 4 Run the MOD RVDSUBUNIT command to set parameters related to an RVD subunit. For
Step 5 (Optional) Run the MOD RVDINFO command to configure the vertical beamwidth for the
RVD. For details, see Table 4-20.
The RVDs of different models may support different adjustable ranges of vertical beamwidth. Run the
DSP RVDSUBUNIT command to query the supported adjustable ranges of vertical beamwidth before
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Step 6 (Optional) Run the MOD RVDDEVICEDATA command to set the RVD device data. For
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Scenario 9: Connection to the RAE Through the RETPORT

Step 1 Run the MOD RETPORT command to set parameters related to the RETPORT, including
the power switch and current alarm thresholds. For details, see Table 4-3.
Step 3 Run the ADD RAE command to add an RAE and set related parameters. For details, see
Table 4-22.
Step 4 Run the MOD RAESUBUNIT command to set parameters related to an RAE subunit. For
Step 5 (Optional) Run the MOD RAEDEVICEDATA command to set the RAE device data. For
----End
Scenario 10: Connection to the RAE Through the RET Port (with an RET
Antenna)
Step 1 Run the MOD RETPORT command to set parameters related to the RETPORT, including
Table 4-22.
see Table 4-4.
see Table 4-6.
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Step 1 Run the MOD ANTENNAPORT command to set parameters related to the
ANTENNAPORT, including the power switch and current alarm thresholds. For details, see
Table 4-8.
Table 4-22.
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Antenna)
Table 4-8.
Table 4-22.
see Table 4-4.
see Table 4-6.

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downtilt.
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Table 4-8.
Table 4-9.
Table 4-22.
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Antenna and a TMA)
Table 4-8.

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Table 4-9.
Table 4-22.
see Table 4-4.
see Table 4-6.
downtilt.
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4.4.3.4 Using the CME

For detailed operations, see CME-based Feature Configuration.

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4.4.4 Commissioning
Step 1 Run the DSP ALDVER command to query the software version of an ALD. If the software
version of the ALD needs to be updated, download the required software as follows:
l If the ALD is an RET antenna, see "RCU Software Downloading" in 4.1.2 Operations
on RET Antennas.
l If the ALD is a TMA, see "TMA software downloading" in 5.1.2 Operations on the
TMA.
l If the ALD is an SASU, see "SASU software downloading" in 6.1.2 Operations on the
SASU.
l If the ALD is an RAE, see "RAE software downloading" in 7.1.2 Operations on the
RAE.
l If the ALD is an AAS, see "RCU software downloading" in 8.1.2 Operations on AAS
Modules.
Step 2 If the RET or AAS has no configuration file, load its configuration file as follows:
l If an RET is used, see "Configuration File Loading" in 4.1.2 Operations on RET
Antennas.
l If an AAS is used, see "Configuration file loading" in 8.1.2 Operations on AAS
Modules.
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4.4.5 Activation Verification
RETs/TMAs/SASUs/RAEs
The following operations also apply to the scenario where the RET function of an AAS
module is controlled by the RRU/RFU that is connected to this AAS module or by the active
module on the AAS module.
Step 1 Run the DSP RETSUBUNIT command to query the working status and tilt of each RET
subunit. When an RET subunit is working properly, Online Status is AVAILABLE in the
command output.
Step 2 Run the DSP RET command to query dynamic information about the RET antenna.
If only one antenna port on the RF module supports RET, the RF module is unable to report the Control
Port No. parameter setting. The value of this parameter is displayed as NULL.
Step 3 If a TMA is used, run the DSP TMA command to query dynamic information about the
TMA.
Step 4 If a TMA is used, run the DSP TMASUBUNIT command to query dynamic information
about TMA subunits.
Step 5 If an SASU is used, run the DSP SASU command to query the SASU dynamic information
(supported only on the NodeB).
Step 6 If an SASU is used, run the DSP SASUSUBUNIT command to query the dynamic
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Step 7 If an RAE is used, run the DSP RAE command to query dynamic information about the RAE.
Step 8 If an RAE is used, run the DSP RAESUBUNIT command to query dynamic information
about RAE subunits.
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AAS Modules with Passive Antennas (RET Function Controlled by MU)

command output.
Step 2 Run the DSP RET command to query dynamic information about the RET antenna.
The MU is unable to report the Control Port No. parameter setting. The value of this parameter is
displayed as NULL.
----End
4.4.6 Deactivation
If an ALD is no longer used, remove it by running the following commands. Then, turn off
the power switch and set the attenuation to its default value.
Run the RMV RET command to remove an RET antenna, its subunits, and device properties.
Run the RMV TMA command to remove a TMA, its subunits, and device properties.
Run the RMV SASU command to remove an SASU, its subunits, and device properties
(supported only on the NodeB).
Run the RMV RAE command to remove an RAE, its subunits, and device properties.

If an AAS module with passive antennas is no longer used, run the RMV RET command to
remove an RET antenna, its subunits, and device properties.
4.4.7 Reconfiguration

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When ALD data needs to be reconfigured, collect information about the parameters to be
modified based on connections between the RRU/RFU and the RET antenna. For details, see
4.4.3.1 Data Preparation.
l Run the MOD RETPORT command to modify parameters related to an RET port.
l Run the MOD RET command to modify parameters related to an RET.
l Run the MOD RETSUBUNIT command to modify the RET subunit parameter settings.
l Run the MOD RETTILT command to adjust an RET antenna downtilt.
l Run the MOD RETDEVICEDATA command to modify parameters related to the RET
device data.
l Run the MOD ANTENNAPORT command to modify parameters related to an antenna
port.
l Run the MOD TMA command to modify parameters related to a TMA.
l Run the MOD TMASUBUNIT command to modify parameters related to a TMA
subunit.
l Run the MOD RXBRANCH command to adjust RX channel attenuation.
l Run the MOD TMADEVICEDATA command to modify parameters related to the
TMA device data.
l Run the MOD SASU command to modify parameters related to an SASU. This step
applies to NodeBs only.
l Run the MOD SASUSUBUNIT command to modify parameters related to an SASU
subunit. This step applies to NodeBs only.
l Run the MOD RAE command to modify parameters related to an RAE.
l Run the MOD RAESUBUNIT command to modify parameters related to an RAE
subunit.
l Run the MOD RAEDEVICEDATA command to adjust the RAE device data.
Before changing the power port on the RRU or RFU from an RET port to an antenna port or from an
antenna port to an RET port, set the PWRSWITCH parameter back to OFF if it has been turned on for
the reconfiguration. This is necessary because the power switches of the antenna port and RET port on
one RRU cannot be turned on simultaneously.

l Run the MOD RET command to modify parameters related to an RET.
l Run the MOD RETSUBUNIT command to modify the RET subunit parameter settings.
l Run the MOD RETTILT command to adjust an RET antenna downtilt.
l Run the MOD RETDEVICEDATA command to modify parameters related to the RET
device data.

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4.5.1 When to Use

It is recommended that this feature be used when ALDs have been installed and the ALDs
comply with the AISG protocol. The AISG protocol has two commonly used versions, AISG
v1.1 and AISG v2.0. Both are supported in SRAN8.0 and later.
4.5.2 Precautions
Determine the location of the ALD control port on the RRU or RFU. The ALD control port
provides power and OOK signals for the ALD. You can locate the port based on the site's
cable connections.
Device data in a co-MPT multimode base station needs to be configured only once. For a co-
MPT multimode base station, you only need to determine which port on the RRU/RFU is the
control port for the ALD device and configure the power switch, current thresholds and ALD
data once.
For a separate-MPT base station, the RRU or RFU can be managed by one RAT or multiple
RATs. Determine the RAT that manages the RRU or RFU and configure all data for the ALD
powered by this RRU or RFU in this RAT. This procedure involves the following two
scenarios:
Scenario 1: RRU/RFU Is Managed by One RAT

The RRU or RFU, which might support multiple RATs, is managed by one RAT, and provides
power and OOK signals for the ALD. Determine the RAT that manages the RRU or RFU and
configure all ALD data in this RAT.
Scenario 2: RRU/RFU Is Managed by Multiple RATs

The RRU or RFU is managed by multiple RATs, and provides power and OOK signals for the
ALD.
Parameters related to the ALD control port in this scenario are RF module common
parameters, as listed in Table 4-25 and Table 4-26. During the data preparation, initial
configuration, feature reconfiguration, the common parameters must be set to the consistent
values in all RATs served by the multimode RRU/RFU.
Table 4-25 Common ALD parameters for RF modules in each RAT (1)
Object GBTS Parameter Name eGBTS/NodeB/ Recommended Setting
eNodeB/
gNodeB/Co-
MPT Base
Station
Parameter Name
Control RET ALD Power Switch ALD Power For a separate-MPT base station, set this
port (RET Switch parameter to ON in all RATs. The power
port as a switches for the RET port and RF port on
control one RRU cannot be turned on
port) simultaneously.

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eNodeB/
gNodeB/Co-
MPT Base
Station
Parameter Name
RET ALD Current Alarm Current Alarm For a separate-MPT base station, each of
Threshold Type Threshold Type these parameters must be set to the same
value in all RATs. For recommended values,
RET ALD Under Current Undercurrent see Reference current alarm thresholds
Occur Threshold(mA) Alarm Occur for different current alarm threshold
Threshold types (RET port).
RET ALD Under Current Undercurrent
Clear Threshold(mA) Alarm Clear
Threshold
RET ALD Over Current Overcurrent Alarm

Occur Threshold(mA) Occur Threshold
RET ALD Over Current Overcurrent Alarm

Clear Threshold(mA) Clear Threshold
Table 4-26 Common ALD parameters for RF modules in each RAT (2)
eNodeB/
gNodeB/Co-
MPT Base
Station
Parameter Name
Control ANT_A ALD Power Switch ALD Power For a separate-MPT base station, set this
port (RF Switch parameter to ON in all RATs. The power
port as a switches for the RET port and RF port on
control one RRU cannot be turned on
port and simultaneously.
ANT_A
as an ANT_A ALD Current Alarm Current Alarm For a separate-MPT base station, each of
example) Threshold Type Threshold Type these parameters must be set to the same
value in all modes. For recommended
ANT_A ALD Over Current Undercurrent values, see Reference current alarm
Occur Threshold(mA) Alarm Occur thresholds for different current alarm
Threshold threshold types (antenna port).
ANT_A ALD Over Current Undercurrent
Threshold
ANT_A ALD Under Current Overcurrent

Occur Threshold(mA) Alarm Occur
Threshold

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eNodeB/
gNodeB/Co-
MPT Base
Station
Parameter Name
ANT_A ALD Under Current Overcurrent

Threshold
RRU/RF Antenna Tributary 1 Factor Attenuation If no TMA is used, set this parameter to 0.
U RX If a 12 dB TMA is used, set this parameter
channel Antenna Tributary 2 Factor Attenuation to a value within the range from 4 dB to 11
attenuatio dB. If a 24 dB TMA is used, set this
n parameter to a value within the range from
11 dB to 22 dB.
For a separate-MPT base station, each of
these parameters must be set to the same
value in all RATs.
When an RF port except ANT_A is used as a control port, common ALD parameters are named in the
following ways: For a GBTS, common ALD parameters are named by analogy based on Table 4-25. For
an eGBTS, NodeB, eNodeB, gNodeB, or co-MPT base station, common ALD parameters are named in
the same way as those listed in Table 4-26.
Other ALD-related parameters, except the RF module common parameters, must be set only
in one RAT of the separate-MPT base station. Choose one from the RATs that manage the
RRU or RFU providing power and OOK signals for the ALD. Then, configure all data for the
ALD only in this RAT.
The RAT in which the other ALD-related parameters are set must be the same in the data preparation,
initial configuration, activation verification, and reconfiguration.
Only one maintenance link can be established between the RRU or RFU and the ALDs. Therefore,
configuring ALD data in two RATs is prohibited and must be avoided in a multimode base station. If
ALD data is configured in two RATs in this multimode base station, unexpected faults may occur. For
example, ALDs cannot be detected, or the ALM-26541 ALD Maintenance Link Failure is reported. If
such faults occur, remove the ALD data configuration in both RATs, and scan and configure the ALDs
in the desired RAT. If ALDs cannot be detected after the ALD data configuration is removed from both
RATs, turn off the power switches in both RATs, and set the power switches and current alarm
thresholds in both RATs again.

For a co-MPT base station, data preparation is the same as that for an eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB/gNodeB. For details, see 4.4.3.1 Data Preparation.

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For a separate-MPT base station, data preparations differ as follows:

This scenario does not involve RF module common parameters. Determine the RAT that
manages the RRU or RFU according to 4.5.2 Precautions and then prepare all ALD data in
the RAT. For details, see the following data preparation sections:
l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: 4.4.3.1 Data Preparation

l GBTS: 4.6.3.1 Data Preparation

To prepare data for RF module common parameters in this scenario, see Table 4-25 and Table
4-26.
Select one of the RATs that manage the RRU or RFU according to 4.5.2 Precautions and then
prepare other ALD parameters except the RF module common parameters in this RAT. For
details, see the following data preparation sections:
l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: 4.4.3.1 Data Preparation

l GBTS: 4.6.3.1 Data Preparation
Scenario 3: AAS Modules Are Used

Determine the RAT in which the RET function is set for the AAS module according to 4.5.2
Precautions. The data preparation is the same as that for a single-mode base station in this
RAT.
If an AAS module with passive antennas is used, see scenario 1, 2, 7, or 8 in 4.4.3.1 Data
Preparation.

For a co-MPT base station, initial configuration is the same as that for an eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB/gNodeB. For details, see Initial Configuration and 4.4.3.3 Using MML
Commands.
For a separate-MPT base station, initial configurations differ as follows:

The RRU or RFU, which might support multiple RATs, is managed by one RAT, and provides
power and OOK signals for the ALD. Determine the RAT that manages the RRU or RFU and
configure all ALD data in this RAT. The configuration procedure is the same as that for a
single-mode base station of the RAT. For details, see the following initial configuration
sections:
l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: 4.4.3.2 Initial Configuration and 4.4.3.3 Using

MML Commands
l GBTS: 4.6.3.2 Initial Configuration and 4.6.3.3 Using MML Commands

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The RRU or RFU is managed by multiple RATs, and provides power and OOK signals for the
ALD.
Before setting other ALD-related parameters, set the RF module common parameters to
consistent values for all RATs that manage the RRU or RFU, as shown in Table 4-25 and
Table 4-26. If ALD power switches are turned on for all RATs managing the RRU or RFU but
current alarm threshold configurations are inconsistent for these RATs, the ALM-26272 Inter-
System RF Unit Parameter Settings Conflict will be reported. Run the SET BTSRXUBP
(GBTS) or MOD RETPORT/MOD ANTENNAPORT (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB)
command to set RF module common parameters.
The RRU or RFU managed by multiple RATs can supply power to ALDs only after the ALD power
switches are turned on for all involved RATs. The ALD can be detected only after the power supply is
normal.
The power switches for the RET port and antenna port on one RRU cannot be turned on simultaneously.
Then, select one of the RATs that manage the RRU or RFU and set the other ALD-related
parameters in this RAT. For example, if the RRU or RFU is managed by the GBTS and
NodeB simultaneously, set the other ALD-related parameters on the GBTS or NodeB. The
configuration procedure is the same as that for a single-mode base station of the RAT.
l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: 4.4.3.2 Initial Configuration and 4.4.3.3 Using
MML Commands
l GBTS: 4.6.3.2 Initial Configuration and 4.6.3.3 Using MML Commands

Determine the RAT in which the RET function is set for the AAS module according to 4.5.2
Precautions. The configuration is the same as that for a single-mode base station of the RAT.
l To use a graphical user interface (GUI) to configure an AAS module, see 4.4.3.2 Initial
Configuration.
l To use MML commands to configure an AAS module with passive antennas, see
scenario 1, 2, or 7 in 4.4.3.2 Initial Configuration.

For details, see 4.4.3.3 Using MML Commands.

4.5.4 Commissioning
For a co-MPT base station, the commissioning procedure is the same as that for an eGBTS/
NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB. For details, see 4.4.4 Commissioning.
For a separate-MPT base station, this procedure does not involve the RF module command
parameters. Determine the RAT for configuring the ALD according to 4.5.2 Precautions and
perform this procedure accordingly. For details, see the following sections:

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l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: 4.4.4 Commissioning

l GBTS: 4.4.4 Commissioning

For a co-MPT base station, the activation verification procedure is the same as that for an
eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB. For details, see 4.4.5 Activation Verification.
l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: 4.4.5 Activation Verification

l GBTS: 4.6.5 Activation Verification
4.5.6 Deactivation
For a co-MPT base station, the deactivation procedure is the same as that for an eGBTS/
NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB. For details, see 4.4.6 Deactivation.
l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: 4.4.6 Deactivation

l GBTS: 4.6.6 Deactivation
For a co-MPT base station, the reconfiguration procedure is the same as that for an eGBTS/
NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB. For details, see 4.4.7 Reconfiguration.
For a separate-MPT base station, reconfigurations differ as follows:
Scenario 1: RRU/RFU Is Managed by a One RAT

This scenario does not involve RF module common parameters. Determine the RAT that
manages the RRU or RFU based on 4.5.2 Precautions and reconfigure ALD data in this RAT.
The configuration procedure is the same as that for a single-mode base station of the RAT. For
details, see the following reconfiguration sections:
l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB/co-MPT base station: 4.4.7 Reconfiguration

l GBTS: 4.6.7 Reconfiguration

If the RF module common parameters listed in Table 4-25 need to be reconfigured,
reconfigure the parameters consistently for all RATs that manage the RRU or RFU. Run the
SET BTSRXUBP (GBTS) or MOD RETPORT/MOD ANTENNAPORT (eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB/gNodeB) command to set RF module common parameters.
If other ALD-related parameters except the RF module common parameters need to be
reconfigured, determine the RAT for configuring the ALD based on 4.5.2 Precautions and
perform this procedure accordingly.

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l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: 4.4.7 Reconfiguration

l GBTS: 4.6.7 Reconfiguration

Determine the RAT in which the RET function is configured in the AAS module based on
4.5.2 Precautions. The data preparation is the same as that for a single-mode base station of
the RAT. For details, see 4.4.7 Reconfiguration.

Deployment on the GBTS)
4.6.1 When to Use

For details, see 4.5.1 When to Use.
4.6.2 Precautions
4.4.2 Precautions describes the common precautions for the GBTS and eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB/gNodeB.
The common TMA does not support the AISG protocol. To configure a common TMA, you
only need to run the SET BTSRXUBP command to turn on the power switch, set current
alarm thresholds, and configure the RX channel attenuation based on the network plan. For
data preparation details for turning on the power switch and setting the current alarm
thresholds, see Table 4-32. For data preparation details for configuring the RX channel
attenuation, see Table 4-33.
After subunits are added to an AISG1.1-based TMA, all TMA subunits start to work only
after you run the STR BTSALDSCAN command.
Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 list the current alarm threshold types for the control port and the
reference current alarm thresholds.
Table 4-27 Reference current alarm thresholds for different current alarm threshold types (antenna port)

(mA) (mA)

Y_NON_AISG only

Y_NON_AISG only
RET_ONLY_CO For RET antenna 25 33 150 120

AXIAL only (coaxial cable)

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(mA) (mA)

+RET antenna or 12
dB TMA only
(AISG)

+RET antenna or 24
dB TMA only
(AISG)

INE1

INE2

INE3
Table 4-28 Reference current alarm thresholds for different current alarm threshold types (RET port)
(mA) (mA)
RET_ONLY_MU For RET antenna 10 15 150 120

LTICORE only (multi-wire
cable)

INE1

INE2

INE3
When the current alarm threshold type is user-defined, set current alarm thresholds based on
the actual ALD type. Pay attention to the following restrictions:
l User-defined current alarm thresholds must meet the requirements: Under Current Occur
Threshold < Under Current Clear Threshold < Over Current Clear Threshold < Over
Current Occur Threshold.

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l Generally, set the Under Current Occur Threshold to 20% to 30% of the device rated
operating current, and set the Under Current Clear Threshold to about 20 mA greater
than the Under Current Occur Threshold. Set the Over Current Occur Threshold to 150%
to 200% of the device rated operating current, and set the Over Current Clear Threshold
to about 50 mA less than the Over Current Occur Threshold.
l If RET antennas are connected in a non-regular scenario, set the Under Current Occur
Threshold to 20% to 30% of the total rated current of all ALDs controlled by the RRU.
Set the Over Current Occur Threshold to a value that is 150% to 200% of the total rated
current of all ALDs controlled by the RRU.
l If the ALD model in use is not recommended by Huawei, set the Under Current Occur
Threshold to 20% to 30% of the total rated current of all ALDs controlled by the RRU.
Set the Over Current Occur Threshold to 150% to 200% of the total rated current of all
ALDs controlled by the RRU.
l There are three user-define types for GBTSs: UER_SELF_DEFINE1,
UER_SELF_DEFINE2, and UER_SELF_DEFINE3. Generally, the value is
UER_SELF_DEFINE1.
Introduction
This section includes only key parameters, not parameters in all scenarios.
ALD data configuration varies with scenarios. Scenarios are categorized by the type of the
RRU/RFU port through which control signals are sent to an RET antenna, and whether the
TMA is used. The scenarios are as follows:
l Scenario 1: connection to the RET antenna through the RET port

l Scenario 2: connection to the RET antenna through the antenna port
l Scenario 3: connection to the RET antenna through the antenna port (with a TMA)
l Scenario 4: connection to the RET antenna through the RET port (with a TMA)
l Scenario 5: connection to the RET antenna through the GATM
Generic Data
For details, see Generic Data in 4.4.3.1 Data Preparation.

The following descriptions also apply to the scenario in which the RET function on an AAS
module with passive antennas is controlled by the RRU or RFU through its RET port. In this
scenario, the AAS module functions as the conventional RET antennas. Therefore, the
configuration can be performed in the same way as that for conventional RET antennas.
Table 4-29 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT MO.

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Name
RET ALD Power BTSRXUBP.Pwr Set this parameter to ON when an RET antenna is used. The default
Switch SwitchRET value is OFF.
RET ALD BTSRXUBP.THR Set this parameter as required.

Current Alarm ESHOLDTYPER
Threshold Type ET
RET ALD Under BTSRXUBP.Und Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPERET parameter is
Current Occur erCurAlmThdRE set to UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this parameter as required. For
Threshold(mA) T details, see section 4.6.2 Precautions.
RET ALD Under BTSRXUBP.Und Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPERET parameter is
Current Clear erCurClrThdRET set to UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this parameter as required. For
Threshold(mA) details, see section 4.6.2 Precautions.
RET ALD Over BTSRXUBP.Over Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPERET parameter is
Current Occur CurAlmThdRET set to UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this parameter as required. For
RET ALD Over BTSRXUBP.Over Set this parameter only if the THRESHOLDTYPERET parameter is
Current Clear CurClrThdRET set to UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this parameter as required. For
Table 4-30 describes the key parameters that must be set in the RET MO.

Device No. BTSRET.DEVIC The device number of each ALD in a base station must be unique.
ENO Note that the DEVICENO parameter value of the RET antenna must
differ from that of the TMA.
Device Name BTSRET.DEVIC This parameter identifies an RET antenna. The format of the value is
ENAME site_sector+port+device type_network type. For details, see the
device name-related parameter descriptions. This parameter is
optional. If this parameter is specified, the device name of each ALD
must be unique.
Control Port BTSRET.CTRLP These parameters specify location information about the control
Cabinet No. ORTCN port, including the cabinet number, subrack number, and slot number
of the RRU or RFU where the control port is located. Set these
Control Port BTSRET.CTRLP parameters based on the control relationship between the RET
Subrack No. ORTSRN antenna and the RRU or RFU.
Control Port Slot BTSRET.CTRLP
No. ORTSN

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Control Port No. BTSRET.CTRLP This parameter specifies the control port number. The value ranges
ORTNO from 0 to 2. Control ports 0, 1, and 2 correspond to the ports
ANT_A, ANT_B, and RET, respectively. Only one port on the RRU
or RFU can be used as the control port for the RET antenna. In a
daisy chain scenario, multiple RCUs share one control port.
RET Type BTSRET.RETTY Set this parameter to SINGLE_RET for the RET antenna with a
PE single RET subunit. Set this parameter to MULTI_RET for the RET
antenna with multiple RET subunits.
Set this parameter to SINGLE_RET for the AAS module with
passive antennas.
Number of RET BTSRET.SUBUN This parameter specifies the number of RET subunits used by a base
Subunits ITNUM station. Set this parameter if the RETTYPE parameter is set to
MULTI_RET.
Set this parameter to 1 if the base station uses the AAS module with
passive antennas.
Polar Type BTSRET.POLAR Set this parameter based on the RET antenna specifications.
TYPE Set this parameter based on the AAS specifications only when the
base station uses the AAS module with passive antennas.
Antenna Scenario BTSRET.SCENA Antenna scenario1

RIO
Vendor Code BTSRET.VEND This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain scenarios. Set this
ORCODE parameter based on the manufacturer information, for example, KA
for a Kathrein RET antenna, AN for an Andrew RET antenna, or
HW for a Huawei Agisson RET antenna.
Set this parameter to HW for an AAS module with passive antennas.
Serial No. BTSRET.SERIA This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain scenarios. Set this
LNO parameter according to the antenna serial number.
If an AAS module with passive antennas is used, run the STR
BTSALDSCAN command to obtain the serial number of the AAS
module. Then set this parameter according to the mapping between
the serial number and antenna based on the hardware description
specific to the AAS module.

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This parameter specifies how the RET antenna is connected to an RRU or RFU.
l Set this parameter to REGULAR if the RET antenna is directly connected to the RRU or RFU. In
this scenario, VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters do not need to be specified.
l Set this parameter to DAISY_CHAIN when two RET antennas are cascaded. In this scenario, the
control port for RET antennas must be configured on the upper-level RRU or RFU of the daisy
chain. The VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters must be specified.
If an AAS module with passive antennas is used, set this parameter to DAISY_CHAIN even when
you need to use only one set of antennas for the RET function. In this case, specify the
VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters because the antennas in the AAS module are working
in daisy chain mode.
For the key parameters that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO, see Table 4-5.
For the key parameters that must be set to configure the RET antenna downtilt, see Table 4-6.
For the key parameters that must be set in the RETDEVICEDATA MO, see Table 4-7.

The following descriptions also apply to the scenario in which the RET function on an AAS
module with passive antennas is controlled by the RRU or RFU through its antenna port. In
this scenario, the AAS module functions as the conventional RET antennas. Therefore, the
configuration can be performed in the same way as that for conventional RET antennas.
Table 4-31 describes the key parameters that must be set in the ANTENNAPORT MO. This
table assumes that ANT_A is a control port. When any other antenna port is the control port,
the key parameters can be similarly configured.

ANT_A ALD BTSRXUBP.Pwr Set this parameter to ON when an ALD is used. The default value is
Power Switch SwitchA OFF.
If this parameter is set to ON, current alarm thresholds for this port
must be specified.
ANT_A ALD BTSRXUBP.Chk Set this parameter as required. For details, see Table 4-27.
Current Alarm ModA
Threshold Type
ANT_A ALD BTSRXUBP.Over Set this parameter only if the ChkModA parameter is set to
Over Current CurAlmThdA UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this parameter as required. For details,
Occur see section 4.6.2 Precautions.
Threshold(mA)
ANT_A ALD BTSRXUBP.Over Set this parameter only if the ChkModA parameter is set to
Over Current CurClrThdA UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this parameter as required. For details,
Clear see section 4.6.2 Precautions.
Threshold(mA)

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ANT_A ALD BTSRXUBP.Und Set this parameter only if the ChkModA parameter is set to
Under Current erCurAlmThdA UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this parameter as required. For details,
Occur see section 4.6.2 Precautions.
Threshold(mA)
ANT_A ALD BTSRXUBP.Und Set this parameter only if the ChkModA parameter is set to
Under Current erCurClrThdA UER_SELF_DEFINE. Set this parameter as required. For details,
Clear see section 4.6.2 Precautions.
Threshold(mA)
TMA)
Table 4-31.
Table 4-32 describes the key parameters that must be set in the TMA MO.
Device No. BTSTMA.DEVI The device number of each ALD in a base station must be unique.
CENO Note that the DEVICENO parameter value of the RET antenna must
Device Name BTSTMA.DEVI This parameter identifies an RET antenna. The format of the value is
CENAME site_sector+port+device type_network type. For details, see the
device name-related parameter descriptions. This parameter is
optional. If this parameter is specified, the device name of each ALD
must be unique.
TMA Power BTSTMA.PWRS This parameter specifies the power supply type of a TMA. Set this
Supply Type UPPLYTYPE parameter based on the specifications provided by the TMA
manufacturer.
Control Port BTSTMA.CTRL These parameters specify location information about the control
Cabinet No. PORTCN port, including the cabinet number, subrack number, and slot number
of the RRU or RFU where the control port is located. Set these
Control Port BTSTMA.CTRL parameters based on the control relationship between the TMA and
Subrack No. PORTSRN the RRU or RFU.
Control Port Slot BTSTMA.CTRL
No. PORTSN
Number of TMA BTSTMA.SUBU Set this parameter as required. Generally, the value is 2.
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Vendor Code BTSTMA.VEND Set this parameter to the actual TMA manufacturer code.
ORCODE
Serial No. BTSTMA.SERIA Set this parameter to the actual TMA serial number.
LNO
TMA Type TMA.TMATYPE This parameter specifies the TMA type. The value
NORMAL_TMA indicates a normal TMA. The value
VIRTUAL_TMA indicates a device other than a TMA which
amplifies signals between an RF port and an antenna port.
Table 4-10 describes the key parameters that must be set in the TMASUBUNIT MO.
Table 4-33 describes the key parameters that must be set in the BTSRXUBP MO.
Table 4-33 Key parameters that must be set in the BTSRXUBP MO

Antenna Tributary BTSRXUBP.HA This parameter specifies whether a TMA is connected to RF port
1 Flag VETT1 ANT_A. If a TMA is connected, set this parameter to YES.
Antenna Tributary BTSRXUBP.ATT Set this parameter based on the site conditions after the TMA is
1 Factor ENFACTOR1 installed. This parameter can be set only if the RXUTYPE
parameter is set to DRRU or DRFU.
Antenna Tributary BTSRXUBP.MR Set this parameter based on the site conditions after the TMA is
1 Factor RUATTENFACT installed. This parameter can be set only if the RXUTYPE
OR1 parameter is not set to DRRU or DRFU.
2 Flag VETT2 ANT_B. If a TMA is connected, set this parameter to YES.
Antenna Tributary BTSRXUBP.ATT Set this parameter based on the site conditions after the TMA is
2 Factor ENFACTOR2 installed. This parameter can be set only if the RXUTYPE
OR2 parameter is not set to DRRU or DRFU.
3 Flag VETT3 ANT_C. If a TMA is connected, set this parameter to YES.
OR3 parameter is set to MRRU or GRRU.
4 Flag VETT4 ANT_D. If a TMA is connected, set this parameter to YES.

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OR4 parameter is set to MRRU or GRRU.
Table 4-34 describes the key parameters that must be set in the BTSTMADEVICEDATA
MO.
Table 4-34 Key parameters that must be set in the BTSTMADEVICEDATA MO

Device No. BTSTMADEVICEDATA. This parameter specifies the device number of

DEVICENO the ALD. Set this parameter when the TMA MO
has been configured.
Subunit No. BTSTMADEVICEDATA.S This parameter specifies the number of an RET

UBUNITNO subunit. Set this parameter when the
TMASUBUNIT MO has been configured.
Antenna Bearing BTSTMADEVICEDATA.B This parameter specifies the azimuth of an

EARING antenna. This parameter is part of the device
data defined by AISG protocols. For details, see
3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Antenna Model Number BTSTMADEVICEDATAM This parameter specifies the antenna model.
ODELNO This parameter is part of the device data defined
by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS
25.466 or AISG2.0.
Base Station ID BTSTMADEVICEDATAB This parameter specifies the ID of a base station

SID served by an antenna. This parameter is part of
the device data defined by AISG protocols. For
Band1 BTSTMADEVICEDATA.B These parameters specify the frequency bands

AND1 supported by an antenna and the corresponding
beamwidths. These parameters are part of device
Beamwidth1 BTSTMADEVICEDATA.B data defined by AISG protocols. For details, see
EAMWIDTH1 3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Gain1 BTSTMADEVICEDATA.
GAIN1
Band2 BTSTMADEVICEDATA.B
AND2
Beamwidth2 BTSTMADEVICEDATA.B
EAMWIDTH2
GAIN2

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AND3
EAMWIDTH3
GAIN3
AND4
EAMWIDTH4
GAIN4
Installation Date BTSTMADEVICEDATA. This parameter specifies the date on which an

DATE antenna is to be installed. This parameter is part
of the device data defined by AISG protocols.
For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Installed Mechanical Tilt BTSTMADEVICEDATA.T This parameter specifies the mechanical tilt of
ILT an antenna. This parameter is part of the device
data defined by AISG protocols. For details, see
3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Installer's ID BTSTMADEVICEDATA.I This parameter specifies the ID of the person

NSTALLERID who installs an antenna. This parameter is part
of the device data defined by AISG protocols.
For details, see 3GPP TS 25.466 or AISG2.0.
AISG Sector ID BTSTMADEVICEDATA.S This parameter specifies the ID of a sector

ECTORID served by an antenna. This parameter is part of
Serial No. BTSTMADEVICEDATA.S This parameter specifies the equipment serial

ERIALNO number of an antenna. This parameter is part of
Gain Resolution BTSTMADEVICEDATA. These parameters are usually set when a TMA is
GAINRESOLUTION delivered. If these parameters have not been set
upon a TMA delivery, you can set them
Subunit Type BTSTMADEVICEDATA.S according to manuals delivered with the TMA.
UBUNITTYPE This parameter is part of the device data defined
Received Max Frequency BTSTMADEVICEDATA.R by AISG protocols. For details, see 3GPP TS
XMAXFQ 25.466 or AISG2.0.
Received Min Frequency BTSTMADEVICEDATA.R

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Transmit Max Frequency BTSTMADEVICEDATA.T

XMAXFQ
Transmit Min Frequency BTSTMADEVICEDATA.T

XMINFQ
For the key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT, RET, RETSUBUNIT, and
downtilt in this scenario, see Table 4-29, Table 4-30, Table 4-5, Table 4-6, and Table 4-7.
For the key parameters that must be set in the TMA, TMASUBUNIT, BTSRXUBP, and
BTSTMADEVICEDATA MOs in this scenario, see Table 4-32, Table 4-10, Table 4-33, and
Table 4-34.
Scenario 5: Connection to the RET Antenna Through the GATM

Table 4-35 describes the key parameters that must be set in the BTSDATUBP MO.
Table 4-35 Key parameters that must be set in the BTSDATUBP MO
ANT0 ALD Power BTSDATUBP.A Set this parameter to ON when ANT0 is connected to the RET
Switch MPC0 antenna. (The default value is OFF.)
ANT0 Alarm BTSDATUBP.M Set this parameter as required. MODE1(Mode 1) is recommended.

Mode ODE0
ANT0 ALD Over BTSDATUBP.M Set this parameter as required. For details, see section 4.6.2
Critical Alarm AJORALMUP0 Precautions.
Threshold(mA)
ANT0 ALD Over BTSDATUBP.MI Set this parameter as required. For details, see section 4.6.2
Warning Alarm NORALMUP0 Precautions.
Threshold(mA)
ANT0 ALD Low BTSDATUBP.AL Set this parameter as required. For details, see section 4.6.2
Current Alarm MD0 Precautions.
Threshold(mA)

Mode ODE1
Threshold(mA)

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Threshold(mA)
Threshold(mA)

Mode ODE2
Threshold(mA)
Threshold(mA)
Threshold(mA)

Mode ODE3
Threshold(mA)
Threshold(mA)
Threshold(mA)

Mode ODE4
Threshold(mA)

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Threshold(mA)
Threshold(mA)

Mode ODE5
Threshold(mA)
Threshold(mA)
Threshold(mA)
Manager Cabinet BTSDATUBP.M This parameter specifies the cabinet number of the managing board.
No. CN The managing board is the GTMU or CCU board that directly
communicates with the GATM.
Manager Subrack BTSDATUBP.MS This parameter specifies the subrack number of the managing board.
No. RN The managing board is the GTMU or CCU board that directly
communicates with the GATM.
Manager Port No. BTSDATUBP.M This parameter specifies the number of the monitoring port on the
PN managing board that connects to the GATM
Table 4-36 describes the key parameter that must be set in the BTSRET MO.
Table 4-36 Key parameters that must be set in the BTSRET MO
Device No. BTSRET.DEVIC The device number of each ALD in a base station must be unique.
ENO
For the key parameters that must be set in the RET and RETDEVICEDATA MOs and key
parameters that must be set to configure the RET antenna downtilt, see Table 4-30, Table 4-6,
and Table 4-7.

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Configuring a Single Base Station

Configure ALDs using the data described in data preparation. For details, see 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and navigate in the following sequence: 3900
& 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration (CME-based) > Initially Configuring
GBTSs Using the CME > Creating a Single GBTS > Configuring GBTS Device Data >
Configuring ALDs > Procedure. Configure the initial data based on the parameters and
configuration scenarios described in data preparation.
When you navigate in the document, locate the correct node based on the model of the base station
controller connected to the base station.
Configuring Base Stations in Batches

Customize a template based on a base station where ALDs have been configured, and save
this template. Prepare a summary data file by referencing the user-defined template.
Configure base stations in batches based on the summary data file.
For details, see 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and navigate in
the following sequence: 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration (CME-
based) > Initially Configuring GBTSs Using the CME > Creating GBTSs in Batches.
When you navigate in the document, locate the correct node based on the model of the base station
controller connected to the base station.

module is controlled by the RRU or RFU through the RET port.
Step 1 Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to set parameters related to the RET port, including the
Step 2 Run the STR BTSALDSCAN command to scan ALDs.
Step 3 Run the ADD BTSRET command to add an RET antenna and set related parameters. For
Step 4 Run the CLB BTSRET command to calibrate the RET antenna.
Step 5 Run the MOD BTSRETSUBUNIT command to set parameters related to an RET subunit.
For details, see Table 4-8.

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Step 6 (Optional) Run the MOD BTSRETTILT command to set the RET antenna downtilt. For
Run the DSP BTSRETDEVICEDATA command to query the supported tilt angle before setting the
downtilt.
Step 7 (Optional) Run the MOD BTSRETDEVICEDATA command to set the RET device data.
----End

module is controlled by the RRU or RFU through the antenna port.
Step 1 Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to set parameters related to the antenna port, including
downtilt.
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TMA)
Step 1 Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to set parameters related to the antenna port, including

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Step 3 Run the ADD BTSTMA command to add a TMA and set related parameters. For details, see
Table 4-32.
Step 4 Run the MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT command to set parameters related to a TMA subunit.
BTSTMADEVICEDATA command to query the value range before setting the gain.
downtilt.
Step 10 (Optional) Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to configure RX channel attenuation. For
Step 11 (Optional) Run the MOD BTSTMADEVICEDATA command to set the TMA device data.
----End
Step 1 Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to set parameters related to the RET port, including the
Step 3 Run the ADD BTSTMA command to add a TMA and set related parameters. For details, see
Table 4-32.
Step 4 Run the MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT command to set parameters related to a TMA subunit.

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BTSTMADEVICEDATA command to query the value range before setting the gain.
downtilt.
Step 10 (Optional) Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to configure RX channel attenuation. For
Step 11 (Optional) Run the MOD BTSTMADEVICEDATA command to set the TMA device data.
----End
Scenario 5: Connection to the RET Antenna through the GATM

Step 1 Run the SET BTSDATUBP command to set parameters related to a GATM, including the
Step 2 Run the SET BTSRETANTENB command to enable the RET function. For details, see
Table 4-36.

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downtilt.
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4.6.4 Commissioning
Step 1 Run the DSP BTSALDVER command to query the software version of an ALD. If the ALD
needs to be upgraded, download the required software as follows:
l If the ALD is an RET, see "RCU Software Downloading" in 4.1.2 Operations on RET
Antennas.
l If the ALD is a TMA, see "TMA software downloading" in 5.1.2 Operations on the
TMA.
Step 2 If the RET has no configuration file, load its configuration file. For details, see "Configuration
file loading" in section 4.1.2 Operations on RET Antennas.
----End

Step 1 Run the DSP BTSRETSUBUNIT command to query the working status and tilt of each RET
command output.
Step 2 Run the DSP BTSRET command to query dynamic information about the RET antenna.
Step 3 If a TMA is used, run the DSP BTSTMA command to query dynamic information about the
TMA.
Step 4 If a TMA is used, run the DSP BTSTMASUBUNIT command to query dynamic information
about TMA subunits.
----End
4.6.6 Deactivation
If an ALD is no longer used, remove it by running the following commands. Then, turn off
the power switch and set the attenuation factor to its default value.
l Run the RMV BTSRET command to remove an RET antenna, its subunits, and device
data.
l Run the RMV BTSTMA command to remove a TMA, its subunits, and device data.

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When ALD data needs to be reconfigured, collect information about the parameters to be
modified based on connections between the RRU/RFU and the RET antenna. For details, see
4.5.2 Precautions.
l Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to modify parameters related to an RET port.
l Run the MOD BTSRET command to modify parameters related to an RET antenna.
l Run the MOD BTSRETSUBUNIT command to modify parameters related to an RET
subunit.
l Run the MOD BTSRETTILT command to adjust an RET antenna downtilt.
l Run the MOD BTSRETDEVICEDATA command to modify parameters related to the
RET device data.
l Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to modify parameters related to an antenna port.
l Run the MOD BTSTMA command to modify parameters related to a TMA.
l Run the MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT command to modify parameters related to a TMA
subunit.
l Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to adjust RX channel attenuation.
l Run the MOD BTSTMADEVICEDATA command to modify parameters related to the
TMA device data.
Before changing the power port on the RRU or RFU from an RET port to an antenna port or from an
antenna port to an RET port, set the PWRSWITCH parameter back to OFF if it has been turned on for
the reconfiguration. This is necessary because the power switches of the antenna port and RET port on
one RRU cannot be turned on simultaneously.
For the scenarios of connection to the RET antenna through the GATM:
l Run the SET BTSDATUBP command to modify parameters related to the port where
the GATM connects to the RET antenna.
l Run the MOD BTSRET command to modify parameters related to an RET antenna.
l Run the MOD BTSRETTILT command to adjust an RET antenna downtilt.
l Run the MOD BTSRETDEVICEDATA command to modify parameters related to the
RET device data.
4.7 Operation and Maintenance (Automatic ALD

Deployment)
4.7.1 When to Use

It is recommended that this feature be used when ALDs have been installed and the ALDs
comply with the AISG protocol. The AISG protocol has two versions, AISG v1.1 and AISG
v2.0. Both are supported in SRAN9.0 and later.
Automatic ALD deployment applies to RETs and TMAs but not SASUs or AAS modules. In
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Introduction
In automatic deployment of ALDs, the system automatically performs initial configuration for
most ALD data. Only a small amount of ALD data needs to be manually modified or added.
l For details of the automatic configuration, see 4.7.8 Appendix: Automatic ALD
Configuration Process.
l The ALD data that needs manual operation varies with the number of RET subunits,
whether RET antennas are cascaded, number of TMA subunits, and connections between
the TMA and RRU/RFU. The related scenarios are as follows:
– Scenario 1: Single-subunit RET not in daisy chain mode (see 4.1.1 Connections
Between RET Antennas and RRUs/RFUs)
– Scenario 2: AISG2.0-based TMA connected to the RRU/RFU with two RF ports
(one TMA with two subunits) (see 5.1.1 Connections Between the TMA, RRU/
RFU, and RET Antenna)
– Scenario 3: Single-subunit RET in daisy chain mode (see 4.1.1 Connections
Between RET Antennas and RRUs/RFUs)
– Scenario 4: Multi-subunit RET (see 4.1.1 Connections Between RET Antennas
and RRUs/RFUs)
– Scenario 5: AISG1.1-based TMA (two TMAs, each with one TMA subunit)
– Scenario 6: TMA connected to two cascaded RRUs or RFUs (see 5.1.1
Connections Between the TMA, RRU/RFU, and RET Antenna)
– Scenario 7: TMA connected to the RRU with four RF ports (see 5.1.1 Connections
Between the TMA, RRU/RFU, and RET Antenna)
In scenario 7, if the RRU with four RF ports is connected to two RET antennas, the TMA
and RET antenna on the RF port ANT_A connecting to the control port for the RET antenna
can be automatically deployed, but the TMA and RET antenna on the RF port ANT_B
connecting to the control port for the RET antenna cannot be automatically deployed. For
details about the data configurations, see scenario 3 in 4.4 Operation and Maintenance
(Manual ALD Deployment on the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) or scenario 3 in 4.6
Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the GBTS).
Obtain an RET antenna configuration file from the RET antenna manufacturer in advance
because the configuration file may be required for commissioning an ALD after initial
configuration is complete.
Manually Configured Data

After automatic ALD configuration is complete, manually modify and add required ALD
data, which must be obtained and recorded locally on the base station.
1. Common data that needs to be modified
Table 4-37 or Table 4-38 describes the parameters that need to be manually modified after
automatic configuration is complete.

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Table 4-37 Common parameters that need to be manually modified (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB)
MO Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes

Name
RETSUBUNIT Tilt RETSUBUNIT.TI Check whether manual modification is required. If

LT yes, obtain the method of modifying this
parameter.
TMASUBUNIT Work Mode RETSUBUNIT.M Check whether manual modification is required. If

ODE yes, obtain the method of modifying this
parameter.
Gain RETSUBUNIT.GA
IN
RXBRANCH Attenuation RETSUBUNIT.AT After manually modifying the values of the

TEN TMASUBUNIT.MODE and
TMASUBUNIT.GAIN parameters, and obtaining
the accurate antenna loss, calculate the
modification value for the RX channel attenuation
using the following formula: RXBRANCH.ATTE
= TMASUBUNIT.GAIN – Antenna loss
Table 4-38 Common parameters that need to be manually modified (GBTS)
MO Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes

Name
BTSRETSUBUN Tilt BTSRETSUBUNI Check whether manual modification is required.

IT T.TILT If yes, obtain the method of modifying this
parameter.
BTSTMASUBU Work Mode BTSRETSUBUNI Check whether manual modification is required.

NIT T.MODE If yes, obtain the method of modifying this
parameter.
Gain(0.25db) BTSRETSUBUNI
T.GAIN
BTSRXUBP Antenna BTSRETSUBUNI After manually modifying the values of the

Tributary 1 TATTENFACTOR BTSTMASUBUNIT.MODE and
Factor 1 BTSTMASUBUNIT.GAIN parameters,
obtaining the accurate antenna loss, calculate the
Antenna BTSRETSUBUNI modification value for the RX channel attenuation
Tributary 1 T.MRRUATTENF using the following formula: BTSRXUBP.
Factor ACTOR1 ATTENFACTOR = BTSTMASUBUNIT.GAIN
Antenna BTSRETSUBUNI – Antenna loss
Tributary 2 T.ATTENFACTOR
Factor 2
Antenna BTSRETSUBUNI
Tributary 2 T.MRRUATTENF
Factor ACTOR2

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2. Scenario-specific parameters that need to be manually added

Table 4-39 describes the parameters that need to be manually added in scenarios 3 through 7.
There is no need to manually add parameters in scenarios 1 and 2.
Table 4-39 Scenario-specific parameters that need to be manually added

Scen Scenario Configuration Setting Notes
ario Description Data
Item
Scena Single-antenna RET subunit Add data of the connection port for the RETSUBUNIT
rio 3 RET antenna in a connection port MO based on connections between the RET antenna
daisy chain mode and RF module.
The vendor code and serial number of the device
identify an RET antenna. The cabinet number, subrack
number, and slot number identify the RF module where
an RF port connecting to the RET antenna is located
and the port number identifies the RF port.
Scena Multi-antenna RET RET subunit Add data of the connection port for the RETSUBUNIT
rio 4 antennas connection port MO based on connections between the RET antenna
and RF module.
The ALD device number and subunit number identify
an RET subunit. The cabinet number, subrack number,
and slot number identify the RF module where an RF
port connecting to the RET antenna is located and the
port number identifies the RF port.
Scena AISG1.1-based TMA subunit Add data of the connection port for the TMASUBUNIT
rio 5 TMA connection port MO based on connections between the TMA and RF
module.
The vendor code and serial number of the device
identify a TMA. The cabinet number, subrack number,
and slot number identify the RF module where an RF
port connecting to the TMA is located and the port
number identifies the RF port.
Scena TMA connected to TMA subunit Manually modify the configuration of connection ports
rio 6 two cascaded connection port for the TMASUBUNIT MO after automatic
RRUs or RFUs configuration is complete. This is because automatic
configuration cannot identify RF ports ANT_A (R0A)
on the two cascaded RF modules as TMA subunit
connection ports.
RX channel Manually modify attenuation on the four RX channels

attenuation of two RF modules.
Scena TMA connected to TMA subunit Manually modify the configuration of the connection
rio 7 the RRU with four connection port port for the TMASUBUNIT MO after automatic
RF ports configuration is complete. This is because automatic
configuration cannot identify any of the four RF ports
on RF modules as the TMA subunit connection port.

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Scen Scenario Configuration Setting Notes

ario Description Data
Item
RX channel Manually modify attenuation on the RX channels of the

attenuation RF modules.
RET Antenna Configuration File

l Check whether the RET antenna configuration file needs to be downloaded.
Download the RET antenna configuration file in scenarios where an RCU and antenna
are delivered separately and installed onsite. There is no need to download the
configuration file in scenarios where an RCU and antenna are combined or delivered
together or where an existing RET antenna is reused.
l Obtain the RET antenna configuration file from the RET antenna manufacturer.
After obtaining the configuration file, record RCU and antenna models of all sectors in a
base station in the site survey report and determine which configuration file to download
for a specific RET antenna based on the model information.
4.7.2.2 Creating an Automatic ALD Deployment Task

Automatic ALD deployment must be performed on the U2020 Antenna Management System
(AMS) client. This section describes how to start the U2020 AMS client and create an
automatic ALD deployment task.
Starting the U2020 AMS

You can start the U2020 AMS client by entering the IP address in the Internet Explorer (IE)
address bar or by using the U2020 client.
Method 1: Entering the IP address in the address bar of the IE
In the address bar of the IE, enter U2020 IP address/ams (for example, 10.141.143.253/ams)
and press Enter. In the displayed login window of the U2020 AMS client, input User Name,
Password, and Verification Code.
Note that the user name and password for the U2020 AMS client are the same as those for the
U2020 client.
Method 2: Using the U2020 client
On the U2020 client, choose Maintenance > Antenna Management > Device
Management. The U2020 AMS client is started.
Creating an Automatic ALD Deployment Task

After the U2020 AMS client is started, click the Device Management tab. In the displayed
Device Management tab page, click the ALD Auto Deployment tab.

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Figure 4-10 Opening the ALD Auto Deployment tab page
Operators can manage and monitor automatic ALD deployment on a single NE after an
automatic ALD deployment task has been created on the U2020 AMS client.
To create an automatic ALD deployment task for an NE, you can manually select the NE or
import a deployment list that contains the NE information.
The preceding deployment list is exported through the CME. For details, see 3900 & 5900 Series Base
Station Initial Configuration.
Method 1: Manually selecting an NE
Step 1 On the ALD Auto Deployment tab page, click Create.
Step 2 Select target NEs and click OK.
You can click to move one or multiple NEs from the Available NEs list to the Select
NEs list.
You can click to move all NEs from the Available NEs list to the Select NEs list.
Step 3 The value of Status is Wait to be started, indicating that an automatic ALD deployment task
has been created on the U2020 for the selected NEs.
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Method 2: Importing a deployment list
Step 1 On the ALD Auto Deployment tab page, click Import NE List.
Step 2 In the displayed Import dialog box, click Browse to select a deployment list and click OK.

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Step 3 The value of Status is Wait to be started, indicating that an automatic ALD deployment task
has been created on the U2020 for the imported NEs.
----End

Initial configuration for automatic ALD deployment includes automatic configuration and
manual configuration. Manual configuration is performed after automatic configuration.
Automatic Configuration
NOTICE
Do not stop an ongoing automatic ALD configuration task. Perform other operations only
after the automatic configuration is complete.
Step 1 On the list of automatic ALD deployment tasks, select a target NE and click Start.
Step 2 Wait until automatic configuration is complete. During the automatic configuration, Status is
Running.
Step 3 When automatic configuration is complete, the Progress becomes 100% and the Status
changes to Wait to be acknowledged.
Step 4 Click Export in the Report column to download an automatic ALD configuration report.
Step 5 Check the configuration process and results in the automatic ALD configuration report.
----End

Run MML commands to manually configure ALD data for a GBTS.
Table 4-40 describes the MML commands used to manually modify common ALD data.
Table 4-40 MML commands used to manually modify common ALD data
MO Parameter Parameter ID MML Command
Name
BTSRETSUBUNI Tilt TILT MOD BTSRETSUBUNIT

T
BTSTMASUBUN Work Mode MODE MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT

IT
BTSTMASUBUN Gain(0.25db) GAIN MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT

IT
BTSRXUBP Antenna ATTENFACTOR1 SET BTSRXUBP

Tributary 1
Factor

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MO Parameter Parameter ID MML Command

Name
Antenna MRRUATTENFACTOR1
Tributary 1
Factor
Antenna ATTENFACTOR2
Tributary 2
Factor
Antenna MRRUATTENFACTOR2
Tributary 2
Factor
Table 4-41 describes the MML commands used to manually modify scenario-specific ALD
data.
Table 4-41 MML commands used to manually modify scenario-specific ALD data
Scenario Scenario Configuration Data MML Command
Item Description
Scenario 3 Single-subunit Parameters related to the "Connect MOD BTSRETSUBUNIT

RET in a daisy Port" in the BTSRETSUBUNIT
chain mode MO
Scenario 4 Multi-subunit Parameters related to the "Connect MOD BTSRETSUBUNIT

RET Port" in the BTSRETSUBUNIT
MO
Scenario 6 TMA connected Parameters related to the "Connect MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT

to two cascaded Port" in the BTSTMASUBUNIT
RRUs or RFUs MO
RX channel attenuation SET BTSRXUBP
Scenario 7 TMA connected Parameters related to the "Connect MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT

to the RRU/RFU Port" in the BTSTMASUBUNIT
with four RF MO
ports
RX channel attenuation SET BTSRXUBP

Using the CME to Perform Single Configuration
Using the CME to Perform Batch Configuration

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You are advised to use the batch configuration function on the CME to manually configure
ALD data for base stations of the same type (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to improve
configuration efficiency. For detailed operations, see CME-based Feature Configuration.
1. Export ALD data of multiple base stations using the CME.

The ALD-related MOs that need to be exported include ANTENNAPORT, RETPORT,
RXBRANCH, RET, RETSUBUNIT, TMA, and TMASUBUNIT.
2. Modify the exported ALD data.
Export ALD data of multiple base stations to data tables using the CME. Modify the data
for a specific scenario as described in 4.7.2.1 Data Preparation.
3. Import ALD data of multiple base stations using the CME.
4.7.3 Commissioning
Downloading RET Antenna Configuration Files in Batches

To download RET antenna configuration files in batches, perform the following steps on the
U2020 AMS client:
Step 1 On the U2020 AMS client, click the Configuration tab.
Step 2 Select an NE and then an RET subunit on the displayed RET Subunit tab page. Multiple NEs
of the same version can be selected and multiple RET subunits can be selected for the same
NE.
Step 3 Choose Transfer GFG File > From OSS Client to OSS Server to upload the target RET
antenna configuration files from local client to the U2020 server.
Step 4 On the RET Subunit tab page, click Export Configuration Template to export the template
for downloading RET antenna configuration files in batches.
Step 5 Input the configuration file name and tilt for each RET subunit in the exported template. If the
tilt is not specified for an RET subunit, the original tilt remains unchanged.
Step 6 On the RET Subunit tab page, click Import Configuration Template to import the template
for downloading configuration files for the RET antenna in batches. The system automatically
downloads configuration files for the RET antenna, calibrates the RET antenna, and sets the
downtilt.
Step 7 On the RET Subunit tab page, click Export Configuration Report to export the report of
downloading configuration files for the RET antenna in batches.
Step 8 Check the process and results in the report of downloading configuration files for the RET
antenna in batches.
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subunit. If Online Status is AVAILABLE in the command output, the RET subunit is
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Step 2 Run the DSP RET command to query dynamic information about the RET antenna. If the
values of the actual vendor code and serial number for the device, and actual number of RET
subunits are valid, the RET antenna has started properly.
If only one antenna port on the RF module supports RET, the RF module is unable to report the Control
Port No. parameter setting. The value of this parameter is displayed as NULL.
Step 3 If a TMA is used, run the DSP TMA command to query dynamic information about the
TMA. If the values of the actual vendor code and serial number for the device, and actual
number of TMA subunits are valid, the TMA has started properly.
Step 4 If a TMA is used, run the DSP TMASUBUNIT command to query the working status of
TMA subunits. If Online Status is AVAILABLE in the command output, the TMA subunit is
working properly.
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GBTS
Step 1 Run the DSP BTSRETSUBUNIT command to query the working status and tilt of each RET
subunit. If Online Status is AVAILABLE in the command output, the RET subunit is
working properly.
Step 2 Run the DSP BTSRET command to query dynamic information about the RET antenna. If
the values of the actual vendor code and serial number for the device, and actual number of
RET subunits are valid, the RET antenna has started properly.
Step 3 If a TMA is used, run the DSP BTSTMA command to query dynamic information about the
TMA. If the values of the actual vendor code and serial number for the device, and actual
number of TMA subunits are valid, the TMA has started properly.
Step 4 If a TMA is used, run the DSP BTSTMASUBUNIT command to query the working status of
TMA subunits. If Online Status is AVAILABLE in the command output, the TMA subunit is
working properly.
----End
4.7.5 Checking that Automatic ALD Deployment Is Complete

After an automatic ALD deployment task is completed for an NE, you need to confirm that
the automatic ALD deployment is completed on the ALD Auto Deployment tab page of the
U2020 AMS.
Step 1 In the list of automatic ALD deployment tasks, select NEs whose Status is Wait to be
acknowledged and click Acknowledge.
Step 2 The values of Status for the NEs change to Completed.
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4.7.6 Deactivation
If an ALD is no longer used, run commands mentioned below to remove the ALD data. Then
power off the ALD and return the corresponding attenuation parameters to the default value.

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eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB
Step 1 Remove the ALD data.
l Using the U2020 AMS
a. In the U2020 AMS, click Configuration on the Device Management tab page, as
shown in the following figure.
Figure 4-11 ALD configuration tab page
b. On the displayed Configuration tab page, choose the target NE from which the
ALD is to be removed in area 1.
c. In area 2, click the Device tab, choose the ALD to be removed, and click Remove.
Data of the ALD and its subunits is removed.
l Using MML commands
– Run the RMV RET command to remove an RET antenna and its subunits.
– Run the RMV TMA command to remove a TMA and its subunits.
Step 2 Turn off the power switch.

a. In area 2 on the Configuration tab page, click the Power Switch tab, choose the
port where the power switch for the ALD removed in step 1 is located.
b. In area 3, set the power switch for the port to OFF.
– If all ALDs that are connected to an RET port are removed, run the MOD
RETPORT command to turn off the power switch for the port.
– If all ALDs that are connected to an antenna port are removed, run the MOD
ANTENNAPORT command to turn off the power switch for the port.
Step 3 Set the corresponding attenuation parameters to the default value.
Run the MOD RXBRANCH command to set the corresponding RX channel attenuation
parameters to the default value.
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GBTS
Step 1 Remove the ALD data.
a. In the U2020 AMS, click Configuration on the Device Management tab page, as
shown in Figure 4-11.
b. On the displayed Configuration tab page, choose the target NE from which the
ALD is to be removed in area 1.
c. In area 2, click the Device tab, choose the ALD to be removed, and click Remove.
Data of the ALD and its subunits is removed.
– Run the RMV BTSRET command to remove an RET antenna and its subunits.
– Run the RMV BTSTMA command to remove a TMA and its subunits.
Step 2 Turn off the power switch.
a. In area 2 on the Configuration tab page, click the Power Switch tab, choose the
port where the power switch for the ALD removed in step 1 is located.
b. In area 3, set the power switch for the port to OFF. You can set the power switch
only on one port at a time.
– If all ALDs that are connected to an RETPORT are removed, run the SET
BTSRXUBP command to turn off the power switch for the port.
– If all ALDs that are connected to an ANTENNAPORT are removed, run the SET
BTSRXUBP command to turn off the power switch for the port.
Step 3 Set the corresponding attenuation parameters to the default value.
Run the SET BTSRXUBP command to set the corresponding RX channel attenuation
parameters to the default value.
----End
If ALD data needs to be reconfigured after initial configuration is complete, you can use
either of the following ways:
l Remove ALDs that require data reconfiguration and then use the automatic ALD
deployment to restart initial configuration.
l Run MML commands to reconfigure ALD data.
Removing ALDs and Using Automatic ALD Deployment (eGBTS/NodeB/

eNodeB/gNodeB)
1. Remove ALDs that require data reconfiguration:
For details, see eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB.
2. Use automatic ALD deployment to restart initial configuration.
For details, see 4.7.2.3 Initial Configuration.

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Removing ALDs and Using Automatic ALD Deployment (GBTS)

1. Remove ALDs that require data reconfiguration:
For details, see GBTS.
2. Use automatic ALD deployment to restart initial configuration.
For details, see 4.7.2.3 Initial Configuration.
Running MML Commands (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB)

For details, see 4.4.7 Reconfiguration.
Running MML Commands (GBTS)

For details, see 4.6.7 Reconfiguration.
4.7.8 Appendix: Automatic ALD Configuration Process

Figure 4-12 describes the process of automatic ALD configuration.
Figure 4-12 Automatic ALD configuration process

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Turning on the ALD Power Switch

The system attempts to turn on the ALD power switch in the RETPORT or
ANTENNAPORT MO.
l If an ALD is configured for the RETPORT or ANTENNAPORT MO, the ALD power
switch is turned on successfully. The system starts scanning the ALD and configuration
continues.
l If no ALD is configured for the RETPORT or ANTENNAPORT MO, the ALD power
switch cannot be turned on. The system turns off the ALD power switch and automatic
ALD configuration ends.
Table 4-42 and Table 4-43 describe the key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT
and ANTENNAPORT MOs for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB, respectively.
Parameter Parameter Setting Notes Automatic Configuration

Name ID
Cabinet No. CN These parameters specify location These parameters are set to
information about the control port for an the cabinet number, subrack
Subrack No. SRN RET antenna, including the cabinet number, number, and slot number of
Slot No. SN subrack number, and slot number of the the RRU where the RET port
RRU where the control port is located and is located and the port
Port No. PN the control port number. number of the RET port. The
system attempts to turn on
the ALD power switch in the
RETPORT MO.
ALD Power PWRSWITC Set this parameter to ON when an ALD is This parameter is set to ON
Switch H used. The default value is OFF. when the power switch is
turned on or to OFF when
the power switch cannot be
turned on.
Current THRESHOL - This parameter is set to the

Alarm DTYPE default value
Threshold RET_ONLY_MULTICOR
Type E.
Table 4-43 Key parameters for configuring the ANTENNAPORT MO

Name ID
Cabinet No. CN These parameters specify location These parameters are set to
information about the control port for an the cabinet number, subrack
Subrack No. SRN RET antenna, including the cabinet number, number, and slot number of
Slot No. SN subrack number, and slot number of the RRU the RRU where the antenna
or RFU where the control port is located and port is located and the port
the control port number. number of the antenna port.

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Name ID
Port No. PN The system attempts to turn

on the ALD power switch in
the ANTENNAPORT MO.
ALD Power PWRSWITC Set this parameter to ON when an ALD is This parameter is set to ON
Switch H used. The default value is OFF. when the power switch is
turned on or to OFF when
the power switch cannot be
turned on.
Current THRESHOL N/A This parameter is set to the

Alarm DTYPE default value
Threshold TMA24DB_AISG.
Type
Table 4-44 and Table 4-45 describe the key parameters that must be set in the RETPORT
and ANTENNAPORT MOs for a GBTS, respectively.

Name ID
RET ALD PwrSwitchRE Set this parameter to ON when an ALD is This parameter is set to ON
Power Switch T used. The default value is OFF. when the power switch is
turned on successfully or to
OFF when the power switch
cannot be turned on.
RET ALD THRESHOL N/A This parameter is set to the

Current DTYPERET default value
Alarm RET_ONLY_MULTICOR
Threshold E.
Type

Name ID
ANT_A ALD PwrSwitchA Set this parameter to ON when an ALD is This parameter is set to ON
Power Switch used. The default value is OFF. when the power switch is
turned on successfully or to
OFF when the power switch
cannot be turned on.

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Name ID
ANT_A ALD ChkModA N/A This parameter is set to the

Current Alarm default value
Threshold TMA24DB_AISG.
Type
Scanning ALDs
The system starts scanning ALDs after the ALD power switch is turned on. The system will
detect a connected ALD and existing data of the ALD. The ALD data is used for later
automatic configuration.
Configuring the RET and RETSUBUNIT MOs

After an RET antenna is detected, the system automatically configures the RET and
RETSUBUNIT MOs.
Table 4-46 and Table 4-47 describe the key parameters that must be set in the RET and
RETSUBUNIT MOs for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB, respectively.

Name ID
Device No. DEVICENO The ALD device number must be unique in a The system automatically
base station. Note that the DEVICENO allocates the numbers with
parameter value of the RET antenna must no duplicates.
Device Name DEVICENA This parameter identifies an RET antenna. The format of the device
ME name is as follows: device
type_cabinet number of the
control port_subrack number
of the control port_slot
number of the control
port_random number.
Control Port CTRLCN These parameters specify location These parameters are set
Cabinet No. information about the control port for an based on the ALD scanning
RET antenna, including the cabinet number, results.
Control Port CTRLSRN subrack number, and slot number of the
Subrack No. RRU or RFU where the control port is
Control Port CTRLSN located.
Slot No.
RET Type RETTYPE Set this parameter to SINGLE_RET for the These parameters are set
RET antenna with a single RET subunit. Set based on the ALD scanning
this parameter to MULTI_RET for the RET results.

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Name ID
Number of SUBUNITN Set this parameter only when the RETTYPE These parameters are set
RET Subunits UM parameter is set to MULTI_RET. based on the ALD scanning
results.
Polar Type POLARTYPE N/A This parameter is set to

DUAL.
Antenna SCENARIO This parameter specifies how the RET If only one RET antenna is
Scenario antenna is connected to an RRU or RFU.1 detected on a control port,
this parameter is set to
REGULAR. If multiple RET
antennas are detected on a
control port, this parameter is
set to DAISY_CHAIN.
Vendor Code VENDORCO This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain These parameters are set
DE scenarios. Set this parameter based on the based on the ALD scanning
manufacturer information, for example, KA results.
for a Kathrein RET antenna, AN for an
Andrew RET antenna, or HW for a Huawei
Agisson RET antenna.
Serial No. SERIALNO This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain This parameter is set based
scenarios. Set this parameter according to the on the ALD scanning results.
antenna serial number.
this scenario, the VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters do not need to be specified.
Table 4-47 Key parameters that must be set in the RETSUBUNIT MO

Name ID
Device No. DEVICENO This parameter specifies the device number Device number of the ALD
of the ALD configured with an RET unit. configured with an RET unit
Subunit No. SUBUNITN This parameter specifies the RET subunit The system automatically
O number, which starts from 1. allocates the numbers with no
duplicates.
Subunit Name SUBNAME This parameter specifies the name of the This parameter must be
RET subunit. The name of the RET subunit manually configured.
is optional, but the name configured for each
RET subunit must be unique.

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Name ID
Connect Port CONNCN1 - If single RET antennas are

1 Cabinet No. used and the RET antennas
are not in daisy chain mode,
Connect Port CONNSRN1 connection port 1 is set to
1 Subrack No. R0A on the RRU where the
Connect Port CONNSN1 control port is located, and
1 Slot No. connection port 2 is set to
R0B on the RRU where the
Connect Port CONNPN1 control port is located.
1 Port No. If a multi-antenna RET
Connect Port CONNCN2 antenna is used or if single-
2 Cabinet No. antenna RET antennas work
in daisy chain mode, neither
Connect Port CONNSRN2 connection port 1 nor
2 Subrack No. connection port 2 is set.
Connect Port CONNSN2

2 Slot No.
Connect Port CONNPN2

2 Port No.
Tilt TILT N/A This parameter is set to the

actual RET antenna downtilt
obtained from the output of
the DSP RETSUBUNIT
command, which is
automatically executed by the
system.
Table 4-48 and Table 4-49 describe the key parameters that must be set in the RET and
RETSUBUNIT MOs for a GBTS, respectively.

Name ID
Device No. DEVICENO The device number of each ALD in a base The system automatically
station must be unique. Note that the allocates the numbers with no
DEVICENO parameter value of the RET duplicates.

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Name ID
port_random number.
Control Port CTRLPORTC These parameters specify location These parameters are set
Cabinet No. N information about the control port for an based on the ALD scanning
RET antenna, including the cabinet number, results.
Control Port CTRLPORTS subrack number, and slot number of the
Subrack No. RN RRU or RFU where the control port is
Control Port CTRLPORTS located.
Slot No. N
Control Port CTRLPORT Control port number. The value ranges from This parameter is set based
No. NO 0 to 2. Control ports 0, 1, and 2 correspond on the ALD scanning results.
to the ports ANT_A, ANT_B, and RET,
respectively. Only one port on the RRU can
be used as the control port for the RET
antenna. In a daisy chain scenario, multiple
RCUs share one control port.
RET Type RETTYPE Set this parameter to SINGLE_RET for the These parameters are set
RET antenna with a single RET subunit. Set based on the ALD scanning
this parameter to MULTI_RET for the RET results.
Number of SUBUNITNU Number of RET subunits used by a base These parameters are set
RET Subunits M station. Set this parameter if the RETTYPE based on the ALD scanning
parameter is set to MULTI_RET. results.
Polar Type POLARTYPE N/A This parameter is set to

DUAL.
Antenna SCENARIO This parameter specifies how the RET If only one RET antenna is
Scenario antenna is connected to an RRU or RFU.1 detected on a control port,
this parameter is set to
REGULAR. If multiple RET
antennas are detected on a
control port, this parameter is
set to DAISY_CHAIN.
Vendor Code VENDORCO This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain These parameters are set
DE scenarios. Set this parameter based on the based on the ALD scanning
manufacturer information, for example, KA results.
for a Kathrein RET antenna, AN for an
Andrew RET antenna, or HW for a Huawei
Agisson RET antenna.

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Name ID
Serial No. SERIALNO This parameter is mandatory in daisy chain These parameters are set
scenarios. Set this parameter according to based on the ALD scanning
the antenna serial number. results.
this scenario, the VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters do not need to be specified.
Table 4-49 Key parameters for configuring the RETSUBUNIT MO

Name ID
of the ALD configured with an RET unit. configured with an RET unit
Subunit No. SUBUNITNO This parameter specifies the RET subunit The system automatically
number, which starts from 1. allocates the numbers with no
duplicates.
Connect Port CONNCN1 - If single-antenna RET

1 Cabinet No. antennas are used and the
RET antennas are not in daisy
Connect Port CONNSRN1 chain mode, connection port
1 Subrack No. 1 is set to 0 (ANT_A) on the
Connect Port CONNSN1 RRU where the control port
1 Slot No. is located, and connection
port 2 is set to 1 (ANT_B) on
Connect Port CONNPN1 the RRU where the control
1 Port No. port is located.
If a multi-antenna RET
Connect Port CONNCN2
antenna is used or if single-
2 Cabinet No.
antenna RET antennas work
Connect Port CONNSRN2 in daisy chain mode, neither
2 Subrack No. connection port 1 nor
connection port 2 is set.
Connect Port CONNSN2
2 Slot No.
Connect Port CONNPN2

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Name ID
Tilt TILT N/A This parameter is set to the

(0.1degree) actual RET antenna downtilt
obtained from the output of
the DSP BTSRETSUBUNIT
command, which is
automatically executed by the
system.
Configuring the TMA and TMASUBUNIT MOs

After a TMA is detected, the system automatically configures the TMA and TMASUBUNIT
MOs.
Table 4-50 and Table 4-51 describe the key parameters that must be set in the TMA and
TMASUBUNIT MOs for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB, respectively.

Name ID
port_random number.
Control Port CTRLCN These parameters specify location These parameters are set
Cabinet No. information about the control port, based on the ALD scanning
including the cabinet number, subrack results.
Control Port CTRLSRN number, and slot number of the RRU or
Subrack No. RFU where the control port is located. Set
Control Port CTRLSN these parameters based on connections
Slot No. between the TMA and the RRU or RFU.
Number of SUBUNITNU Set this parameter as required. Generally, This parameter is set based on
TMA M this parameter is set to 2. the ALD scanning results.
Subunits
Vendor Code VENDORCO This parameter is required in a non-regular This parameter is set based on
DE scenario. Set this parameter to the actual the ALD scanning results.
TMA manufacturer code.

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Name ID
Serial No. SERIALNO This parameter is required in a non-regular This parameter is set based on
scenario. Set this parameter to the actual the ALD scanning results.
TMA serial number.
TMA Type TMATYPE This parameter indicates the TMA type. This parameter is set based on
The value NORMAL_TMA indicates a the ALD scanning results.
normal TMA. The value VIRTUAL_TMA
indicates a device other than a TMA which
amplifies signals between an RF port and an
antenna port.
Table 4-51 Key parameters that must be set in the TMASUBUNIT MO

Name ID
of the ALD. Set this parameter when the configured with an RET unit
TMA MO has been configured.
Subunit No. SUBUNITNO Number of a TMA subunit The system automatically

allocates the numbers with no
duplicates.
Connect Port CONNCN - If the number of TMA

Cabinet No. subunits is 2, connection port
1 is set to R0A on the RRU
Connect Port CONNSRN where the control port is
Subrack No. located, and connection port 2
Connect Port CONNSN is set to R0B on the RRU
Slot No. where the control port is
located.
Connect Port CONNPN If the number of TMA
No. subunits is not 2, connection
ports are not set.
Work Mode MODE The TMA subunit supports two working This parameter is set to the
modes, normal mode and bypass mode: actual working mode of the
l In normal mode, the TMA subunit TMA subunit obtained from
functions and the TMA amplifies uplink the output of the DSP
signals. TMASUBUNIT command,
which is automatically
l In bypass mode, the TMA subunit works executed by the system.
as a straight-through feeder. It does not
amplify any uplink signals.

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Name ID
Gain GAIN Set this parameter based on the engineering This parameter is set to the
design. The gain value range supported by actual gain of the TMA
the TMA varies according to the subunit obtained from the
manufacturer and model. Run the DSP output of the DSP
TMADEVICEDATA command to query TMASUBUNIT command,
the value range before setting the gain. If which is automatically
the gain is fixed, this parameter is optional, executed by the system.
or you can set this parameter to its actual
gain value.
Table 4-52 and Table 4-53 describe the key parameters that must be set in the TMA and
TMASUBUNIT MOs for a GBTS, respectively.

Name ID
port_random number.
TMA Power PWRSUPPL N/A This parameter is set to the

Supply Type YTYPE default value
SINGLE_PORT_POWER.
Control Port CTRLPORTC These parameters specify location These parameters are set
Cabinet No. N information about the control port, based on the ALD scanning
including the cabinet number, subrack results.
Control Port CTRLPORTS number, and slot number of the RRU or
Subrack No. RN RFU where the control port is located. Set
Control Port CTRLPORTS these parameters based on the control
Slot No. N relationship between the TMA and the RRU
or RFU.
Number of SUBUNITNU Set this parameter as required. Generally, This parameter is set based on
TMA M this parameter is set to 2. the ALD scanning results.
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Name ID
Vendor Code VENDORCO N/A This parameter is set based on

DE the ALD scanning results.
Serial No. SERIALNO N/A This parameter is set based on

the ALD scanning results.
TMA Type TMATYPE This parameter indicates the TMA type. The This parameter is set based on
value NORMAL_TMA indicates a normal the ALD scanning results.
TMA. The value VIRTUAL_TMA
indicates a device other than a TMA which
amplifies signals between an RF port and an
antenna port.
Table 4-53 Key parameters for configuring the TMASUBUNIT MO

Name ID
Device No. DEVICENO Device number of the ALD. Set this Device number of the ALD
parameter when configuring the TMA MO. configured with an RET unit
Subunit No. SUBUNITN This parameter specifies the number of a The system automatically
O TMA subunit. allocates the numbers with no
duplicates.
Connect Port CONNCN - If the number of TMA

Cabinet No. subunits is 2, connection port
1 is set to 0 (ANT_A) on the
Connect Port CONNSRN RRU where the control port is
Subrack No. located, and connection port 2
Connect Port CONNSN is set to 1 (ANT_B) on the
Slot No. RRU where the control port is
located.
Connect Port CONNPN If the number of TMA
No. subunits is not 2, connection
ports are not set.
Work Mode MODE The TMA subunit supports two working This parameter is set to the
modes, normal mode and bypass mode: actual working mode of the
l In normal mode, the TMA subunit TMA subunit obtained from
functions and the TMA amplifies uplink the output of the DSP
signals. BTSTMASUBUNIT
command, which is
l In bypass mode, the TMA subunit works automatically executed by the
as a straight-through feeder. It does not system.
amplify any uplink signals.

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Name ID
Gain(0.25db) GAIN Set this parameter based on the engineering This parameter is set to the
design. The gain value range supported by actual gain of the TMA
the TMA varies with the manufacturer and subunit obtained from the
model. Run the DSP output of the DSP
BTSTMADEVICEDATA command to BTSTMASUBUNIT
query the value range before setting the command, which is
gain. If the gain is fixed, this parameter is automatically executed by the
optional, or you can set this parameter to its system.
actual gain value.
Configuring the RX Channel Attenuation

You need to configure the corresponding RX channel attenuation after MODE and GAIN
have been configured in the TMASUBUNIT MO.
Table 4-54 describes the key parameters that must be set to configure the RX channel
attenuation for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB.
Table 4-54 Key parameters that must be set to configure the RX channel attenuation
Name ID
RX Channel RXNO RX channel number of the RRU or RFU. RX channel number of port 0
No. is set to that of RF port R0A
and RX channel number of
port 1 is set to that of RF port
R0B.
Attenuation ATTEN If no TMA is used, set this parameter to 0. If the number of TMA
If a 12 dB TMA is used, set this parameter subunits is 2, this parameter
to a value within the range from 4 dB to 11 is set to
dB. If a 24 dB TMA is used, set this TMASUBUNIT.GAIN
parameter to a value within the range from minus 4 dB for TMA subunits
11 dB to 22 dB. working in normal mode or to
the default value 0 for TMA
subunits working in bypass
mode.
If the number of TMA
subunits is not 2, the RX
channel attenuation is not set.
Table 4-55 describes the key parameters that must be set to configure the RX channel
attenuation for a GBTS.

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Table 4-55 Key parameters that must be set to configure the RX channel attenuation
Name ID
Antenna HAVETT1 This parameter specifies whether a TMA is Antenna tributary 1 is the RX
Tributary 1 connected to RF port ANT_A. If a TMA is channel on port 0 (ANT_A).
Flag connected, set this parameter to YES. Antenna tributary 2 is the RX
channel on port 1 (ANT_B).
Antenna ATTENFACT Set this parameter based on the site
If the number of TMA
Tributary 1 OR1 conditions after the TMA is installed. This
subunits is 2, the RX channel
Factor parameter can be set only if the RXUTYPE
attenuation is set to a
corresponding value. When
Antenna MRRUATTE Set this parameter based on the site the TMA subunits are
Tributary 1 NFACTOR1 conditions after the TMA is installed. This working in normal mode, set
Factor parameter can be set only if the RXUTYPE the Antenna Tributary 1
parameter is not set to DRRU or DRFU. Flag parameter to YES, and
set the ATTENFACTOR1
Antenna HAVETT2 This parameter specifies whether a TMA is parameter to the value of
Tributary 2 connected to RF port ANT_B. If a TMA is TMASUBUNIT.GAIN
Flag connected, set this parameter to YES. minus 4 dB. When the TMA
subunits are working in
Antenna ATTENFACT Set this parameter based on the site
bypass mode, set the
Tributary 2 OR2 conditions after the TMA is installed. This
Antenna Tributary 1 Flag
Factor parameter can be set only if the RXUTYPE
parameter to YES, and set the
ATTENFACTOR1
Antenna MRRUATTE Set this parameter based on the site parameter to 0 (default
Tributary 2 NFACTOR2 conditions after the TMA is installed. This value).
Factor parameter can be set only if the RXUTYPE If the number of TMA
parameter is not set to DRRU or DRFU. subunits is not 2, the RX
channel attenuation is not set.
Multimode Base Station Automatic ALD Configuration

If an RRU or RFU connected to ALDs works in multiple RATs, the system uses the following
rules when implementing automatic ALD deployment:
1. Parameters related to the ALD power switch and RX channel attenuation of the RRU or
RFU must be set to the same values in the RATs that manage the RRU or RFU.
2. ALD parameters other than the preceding ones must be configured only in one of all
RATs that manage the RRU or RFU.
The RAT can be selected on the U2020 AMS client by choosing Configuration >
MBTS Management > MBTS Priority Settings. An RAT of a higher priority is
preferred. Therefore, you need to set RAT priorities before starting automatic ALD
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 5 TMA
5 TMA
5.1 Principles
A TMA is a low noise amplifier (LNA) installed next to the antenna. It improves the signal-
to-noise ratio (SNR), sensitivity, and uplink coverage of a base station.
A TMA is one of two types: common TMA or smart TMA.

l Common TMAs do not support the Antenna Interface Standards Group (AISG) protocol.
l Smart TMAs support the AISG protocol.
A smart TMA has a built-in smart bias-tee (SBT) and performs the following functions:
– Converts RS485 signals received from the RCU to on-off-keying (OOK) signals
and sends the OOK signals to the RRU or RFU through the feeder
– Converts OOK signals received from the RRU or RFU to RS485 signals and sends
the RS485 signals to the RCU
– Feeds DC power from the RRU or RFU to the RCU
Unless otherwise stated in this document, "TMA" refers to a smart TMA.
l The SBT provides DC power supply and control commands for the RCU through the feeder. It is
applied on the RET antenna side.
l When an RRU or RFU connects to a TMA, at least one RF port supporting the TMA must connect
to this TMA so that the RRU or RFU can transmit control signals to the TMA. For details about
capabilities of RF ports to support the TMA, see 3 General Principles.
The TMA provides the following functions:
l Amplifies uplink signals to compensate for attenuation from an antenna to an RRU or

RFU.
l Balances signal amplification between the uplink and downlink.
A TMA has one or multiple subunits to support amplification of uplink RF signals on one or
multiple paths.

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5.1.1 Connections Between the TMA, RRU/RFU, and RET

Antenna
If an RRU or RFU is to be connected to an RET antenna through a TMA, the RRU or RFU
control port must be connected to the TMA control port.
Connection to the RET Antenna Through the Antenna Port (with a TMA)
A TMA is connected to the RRU/RFU and RET antenna, and is powered by the RRU/RFU.
Figure 5-1 shows how an RRU or RFU with two RF ports is connected to the TMA and RET
antenna. With the integrated SBT, the TMA splits combined signals from the RRUs or RFUs
into two paths. On one path, RF signals are sent to the RET antenna. On the other path, OOK
signals are converted to RS485 control signals and 12 V DC power is forwarded to the RCU
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Figure 5-1 Connection to the RET antenna through the antenna port (with a TMA)
l eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB: scenario 3 in 4.4 Operation and Maintenance
(Manual ALD Deployment on the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB).
l GBTS: scenario 3 in 4.6 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on
the GBTS).
l Base station using automatic ALD deployment: scenario 2 or 5 in 4.7 Operation and
Maintenance (Automatic ALD Deployment).
Figure 5-2 shows how two RF modules are cascaded and then connected to the TMA and
RET antenna. In this scheme, RF ports ANT_A on the two RF modules are connected to the
TMA and RET antenna, and either RF port ANT_A can be the control port for the RET
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Figure 5-2 Two cascaded RF modules connected to the RET antenna through the TMA
the GBTS).
l Base station using automatic ALD deployment: scenario 6 in 4.7 Operation and
When RRUs with four RF ports are connected to two antennas, two RF ports on these RRUs
can be paired and connected to one antenna. The following description assumes that the
RRU3942 uses a 2T4R configuration. RF ports ANT_A and ANT_C on the RRU3942 are
paired and connected to one antenna, and RF ports ANT_B and ANT_D are paired and
connected to the other antenna. Figure 5-3 shows how the RRU3942 is connected to RET
antenna through the TMA.

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Figure 5-3 RRU3942 (2T4R) connected to the RET antenna through the TMA
For the data configurations in Figure 5-3, see the following sections:
the GBTS).
l Base station using automatic ALD deployment: scenario 7 in 4.7 Operation and
In Figure 5-3, RF ports ANT_A and ANT_B are the control ports for Antenna(1) and
Antenna(2), respectively.

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Connection to the RET Antenna Through the RET Port (with a TMA)
For RRUs without a BT, such as the RRU3004 for GSM, RRU3801C (20 W) for UMTS, and
RRU3220 for LTE, RF ports cannot provide 12 V DC power for antennas. In this case, the
RET port on an RRU connects to an external BT to provide power for antennas.
Figure 5-4 shows the connections between the RRU, BT, TMA, and RET antenna. The signal
transmission process is as follows:
1. The RRU supplies 12 V DC power and sends RS485 control signals to the external BT
through an AISG multi-wire cable.
2. The BT converts RS485 control signals to OOK signals, combines the OOK signals and
RF signals, transparently forwards 12 V DC power, and sends the combined signals to
the TMA.
3. The TMA splits the combined signals into two paths. On one path, the RF signals are
sent to the RET antenna. On the other path, OOK signals are converted to RS485 control
signals and 12 V DC power is forwarded to the RCU through an AISG multi-wire cable.
the GBTS).

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Figure 5-4 Connection to the RET antenna through the RET Port (with a TMA)
GATM Scenario
The TMA needs to be connected to the GATM only for a GBTS. In this scenario, a DRFU is
connected to a TMA through a GATM and BT, as shown in Figure 5-5. The GATM feeds 12
V DC power to the BT. Then, the BT combines the OOK signals, 12 V DC power, and RF
signals and sends the combined signals to the TMA.
The GATM can supply power only to the connected TMA. The TMA provides the default
gains, which are not configurable. You need to first configure parameters related to the power
switch and current alarm threshold for the port on the GATM connecting to the TMA. For
details about data preparation, see Table 4-35. Then, configure parameters related to the RX

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channel attenuation. For details about data preparation, see Table 4-33. RET data is not
involved in this connection scheme.
Figure 5-5 Connection to the TMA through the GATM
5.1.2 Operations on the TMA

TMA gains and working modes are configurable.
l Setting TMA working mode

By default, the working mode of the TMA is set to NORMAL to ensure normal
operation. If you run the MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT (GBTS) or MOD TMASUBUNIT
(eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) command with the MODE parameter set to
BYPASS, the TMA serves as a straight-through feeder and does not amplify signals.
l Setting TMA gain
Run the MOD BTSTMASUBUNIT (GBTS) or MOD TMASUBUNIT (eGBTS/
NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) command to set TMA subunit gain. Run the DSP
BTSTMADEVICEDATA (GBTS) or DSP TMADEVICEDATA (eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB/gNodeB) command to query the value range of TMA gain. The gain of the
TMA with fixed gain is not configurable.
The base station can perform software downloading and TMA resetting on the TMA
separately.
l TMA software downloading

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For details about the TMA software, see the documents provided by the TMA
manufacturer.
Run the DLD BTSALDFILE command for a GBTS to download the TMA software
from the file server to the BSC OMU. Run the LOD BTSALDSW command to
download the TMA software.
Run the DLD ALDSW command for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB to download
the TMA software.
l TMA resetting
Run the RST BTSALD (GBTS) or RST ALD (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB)
command to reset the TMA. Resetting the TMA does not change the TMA gain and
working mode.
5.2.1 Benefits
None
5.2.2 Impacts
None
5.3 Requirements
5.3.1 Licenses
For details, see 4.3.1 Licenses.
5.3.2 Software
feature documents.
None

None
5.3.3 Hardware
None
5.3.4 Others
None

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For details, see 4.5 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the

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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 6 SASU
6 SASU
6.1 Principles
An SASU is a Huawei customized device for antenna sharing between intra-band GSM and
UMTS modes at a multimode site. Antenna sharing helps operators reduce their capital
expenditure (CAPEX). Currently, the SASU supports only the 900 MHz and 2100 MHz
frequency bands.
An SASU comprises two subunits and each subunit amplifies an uplink RF signal for both
GSM and UMTS.
6.1.1 Connections Between the SASU, RRU/RFU, and RET

Antenna
Figure 6-1 shows how the SASU, RRUs/RFUs, and RET antenna are connected when RRUs/
RFUs for GSM (referred to as 2G) and UMTS (referred to as 3G) share one RET antenna and
the SASU is installed less than 20 m away from the RET antenna.
With the integrated SBT function, the SASU splits combined 3G signals from the RRUs/
RFUs into two links. RF signals and 2G signals are combined and sent to the RET antenna on
one link. On the other link, OOK signals are converted to RS485 control signals and 12 V DC
power is forwarded to the RCU through an AISG multi-wire cable.

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Figure 6-1 SASU directly connected to the RET antenna
SASU data can be configured only on the NodeB side. Because the SASU is an active device,
you need to turn on the power switch for the 3G RRU control port on the NodeB side, and
specify current alarm thresholds. For connection scheme in Figure 6-1, set the DCSWITCH
parameter for the SASU to OFF. Otherwise, the RET antenna will short-circuit. For the data
configuration for this connection scheme, see scenario 5 in section 4.4 Operation and
Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB).
Figure 6-2 shows how the SASU, RRUs/RFUs, TMA, and RET antenna are connected when
the SASU is installed greater than 20 m away from the RET antenna. The SASU combines
2G and 3G signals and sends the combined signals to the TMA. The TMA splits the
combined signals into two links. RF signals are sent to the RET antenna on one link. On the
other link, OOK signals are converted to RS485 control signals and 12 V DC power is
forwarded to the RCU through an AISG multi-wire cable.

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Figure 6-2 SASU connected to the TMA and RET antenna
In this connection scheme, the DCSWITCH parameter for the SASU cannot be set to OFF
because the TMA is an active device. The value of this parameter specifies whether the TMA
is powered by the GBTS or NodeB. If the DCSWITCH parameter is set to UMTS, specify the
DCLOAD parameter for SASU subunits so that the TMA connected to the SASU can be
acknowledged by the base transceiver station (BTS). For the data configuration for this
connection scheme, see scenario 6 in section 4.5 Operation and Maintenance (Manual
ALD Deployment on the Multimode Base Station).
6.1.2 Operations on the SASU

The SASU DC power switch, gain, and working mode are configurable only on the NodeB
side.
l Setting the DC power switch

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When the SASU is connected to the RET antenna through a TMA, run the MOD SASU
command with the DCSWITCH parameter set to any value except OFF. When the
SASU is directly connected to the RET antenna, set the DCSWITCH parameter for the
SASU to OFF. Otherwise, the RET antenna will short-circuit.
l Setting SASU working mode
By default, the SASU is set to NORMAL working mode to ensure normal operation. If
you run the MOD SASUSUBUNIT command with MODE set to BYPASS, the SASU
serves as a straight-through feeder and does not amplify signals.
l Setting SASU gain
Run the DSP SASUDEVICEDATA command to query the value range of SASU gain.
Run the MOD SASUSUBUNIT command to set SASU subunit gain.
The base station can perform software downloading and SASU resetting on the SASU
separately.
l SASU software downloading

Run the DLD ALDSW command to download the SASU software. For details about the
SASU software, see the documents provided by the SASU manufacturer.
l SASU resetting
Run the RST ALD command to reset the SASU. Resetting the SASU does not change
the SASU gain and working mode.
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 7 RAE
7 RAE
7.1 Principles
The RAE includes the antenna information sensor unit (AISU).
The AISU is a device for measuring the following antenna engineering parameters: azimuth,
mechanical tilt, longitude, latitude, and height. Installed on the top of an antenna, the AISU
performs GPS-based direction finding, and works with the base station and element
management system (EMS) to implement the antenna auto-sensing solution. That is, the
engineering parameters described above can be queried remotely in real time on the EMS.
For the AISU hardware information and installation method, see AISU User Manual.
7.1.1 Connections Between the RAE and RRU/RFU

When an RAE connects to an RRU/RFU, only one AISU is installed for each sector, and other
connected RET devices are not equipped with the RAE. One RRU can control only one
AISU. The AISU must be installed on the antenna connected to the RRU, forming a control
link.
Scenario 1: Connection to the RAE Through the RET Port

Figure 7-1 shows a connection to the RAE through the RET port.

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Figure 7-1 Connection to the RAE through the RET port
For details of data configuration in this connection scheme for the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/
gNodeB, see scenario 9 in 4.4 Operation and Maintenance (Manual ALD Deployment on
the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB).
Scenario 2: Connection to the RAE Through the RET Port (with an RET Antenna)
Figure 7-2 shows a connection to the RAE through the RET port (with an RET antenna).

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Figure 7-2 Connection to the RAE through the RET port (with an RET antenna)

Figure 7-3 shows a connection to the RAE through the antenna port.

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Figure 7-3 Connection to the RAE through the antenna port
Antenna)
Figure 7-4 shows a connection to the RAE through the Antenna port (with an RET antenna).

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Figure 7-4 Connection to the RAE through the antenna port (with an RET antenna)
Figure 7-5 shows a connection to the RAE through the antenna port (with a TMA).

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Figure 7-5 Connection to the RAE through the antenna port (with a TMA)
Scenario 6: Connection to the RAE Through the Antenna Port (with a TMA and
an RET Antenna)
Figure 7-6 shows a connection to the RAE through the antenna port (with a TMA and an
RET antenna).

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Figure 7-6 Connection to the RAE through the antenna port (with a TMA and an RET
antenna)
7.1.2 Operations on the RAE

Antenna engineering parameters can be remotely queried.
l Querying the RAE function list

Run the DSP RAEFUNCTION command to query the functions supported by the RAE.
l Querying antenna engineering parameters
Run the DSP RAEDEVICEDATA command to query the antenna engineering
parameters, including antenna azimuth, mechanical tilt angle, height, latitude, and
longitude.

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The base station can perform software downloading and RAE resetting on the RAE
separately.
l RAE software downloading

Run the DLD ALDSW command to download the RAE software. For details about the
RAE software, see the documents provided by the RAE manufacturer.
l RAE resetting
Run the RST ALD command to reset the RAE.
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 8 AAS
8 AAS
8.1 Principles
Overview
An AAS module incorporates the functions of RF modules and antennas. It consists of the
following function units:
l Antenna unit (AU): antenna unit.

l Radio unit (RU): RF unit.
l Management Unit (MU): control unit. Currently, only the AAU3902 has this function
unit.
The passive antennas and RCUs in the AAS provide the antenna and RET functions,
respectively, for the RRU/RFU that are connected to the AAS module.
For details about an AAS product, see the hardware description of the AAS product.
Different types of AAS modules have different sets of integrated dual-polarized antennas. For
details about the mapping between integrated antennas and either of the following: inserted
modules, RET functions, and external ports, see the hardware description of the AAS product.
AAS Modules with Passive Antennas

The passive antenna and RCU built in an AAS module provide the RET function for RRUs/
RFUs in the same way as that provided by a conventional RET antenna. The AAS module
with the passive antenna complies with the AISG2.0 protocol. The RET antennas of the
passive antennas are cascaded but work independently.
The AAS module supports the RET function in the following modes:
l By using the MU of the AAS
l By using the RETPORT on the AAS active module (namely the RU)
l By using the RRU/RFU connected to the AAS
Table 8-1 lists the capabilities of AAS modules to support the RET function.

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Table 8-1 AAS module support for RET

AAS Module Using the MU (Antenna Using the AAS RU Using the
Cascading Mode) RRU/RFU
AAU3902 Supported Not supported Supported
AAU3910 Not supported Supported Supported
AAU3940 Not supported Supported Not supported
AAU5271 Not supported Not supported Not supported
AAU5711a Not supported Supported Not supported
When site cable connections support all the three methods, you can choose only one method.
When the AAS module supports the RET function by using the AAS RU, you are advised to
use only one RU in the AAS to control all the RET antennas.
8.1.1 AAS Modules with Passive Antennas

An AAS module has two types of external ports: an RET port and an antenna port. The
antenna ports are at the bottom of the AU. Some AAS modules have AISG ports, which are
connected to the RRU/RFU for the RET function.
When the RET function is configured, RETTYPE must be set to SINGLE_RET.

SCENARIO must be set to DAISY_CHAIN. You can determine which antenna to use for the
RET function according to the serial number of the integrated antenna. If you need to set the
RET function for only one antenna, set SCENARIO to DAISY_CHAIN. In addition, specify
the VENDORCODE and SERIALNO parameters to identify which antenna is to be
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serial numbers of the integrated antennas in the AAS module, see the related AAU hardware
description.
Scenario 1: Using the MU to Provide the RET Function on the AAS Module
As shown in Figure 8-1, RRUs or RFUs connect to an AAS module with passive antennas
through external ports on the AAS module. Choose an appropriate external port to connect the
RRU or RFU to the AAS module based on the supported frequency band, as shown in Figure
8-1. In this scenario, the RET function for the AAS module with passive antennas must be set
through the RAT that manages the AAS module. For example, to enable GSM RRUs/RFUs to
use the RET function for the AAS module with passive antennas when the AAS module is
managed by UMTS, the RET function must be set in UMTS.
Before setting the RET function, you must configure the AAS module. Compared with the
RET function on conventional antennas, the RET function on the AAS module with passive
antennas does not require you to configure power supply switches or current alarm thresholds.
For the data configuration for this connection scheme, see scenario 7 in Operation and
Maintenance.
Figure 8-1 Using the MU to control the RET function
Scenario 2: Using the RRU/RFU to Provide the RET Function on the AAS Module
When the RET function for an AAS module with passive antennas is provided by an RRU or
RFU connecting to the AAS module, the connections between the RRU or RFU and the AAS
module are similar to the connections between the RRU or RFU and the conventional RET
antennas except for the AISG port configuration, as shown in Figure 8-2. In this scenario, the
AAS module functions as the conventional RET antennas. Therefore, the configuration can be
performed in the same way as that for conventional RET antennas.
l In scenarios in which the RET function is set on an RETPORT of an external RRU

connected to an AAS module with passive antennas, the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/
gNodeB corresponds to scenario 1 in Operation and Maintenance, and the GBTS
corresponds to scenario 1 in Operation and Maintenance.

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l In scenarios in which the RET function is set on an ANTENNAPORT of an external

RRU/RFU connected to an AAS module with passive antennas, the eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB/gNodeB corresponds to scenario 2 in Operation and Maintenance and the
GBTS corresponds to scenario 2 in Operation and Maintenance.
Figure 8-2 Using the RRU/RFU to control the RET function
Scenario 3: Using the Active Module (RU) on the AAS Module to Provide the
RET Function
When the RET function for an AAS module with passive antennas is controlled by the active
module on the AAS:
l For the AAU3910/AAU3911/AAU3920/AAU3961, the RET function on an AAS
module is controlled by the RETPORT, as shown in Figure 8-3.
l For the AAU3940/AAU5940, the RET function on an AAS module is controlled by the
ANTENNAPORT and the port must be R0A, as shown in Figure 8-4.
In this scenario, the AAS module functions as the conventional RET antennas. Therefore, the
configuration can be performed in the same way as that for conventional RET antennas. In
addition, some AAS modules not only provide the RET function but also some Huawei-
defined functions. For example, the AAU5940 provides the vertical beamwidth adjustment
feature which is configured and managed by the RVD.
For other data configurations for this connection scheme for an eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/
gNodeB, see scenario 8 in Operation and Maintenance.

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Figure 8-3 RET function controlled by the active module of an AAS module (AAU3910/
AAU3911/AAU3920/AAU3961)
Figure 8-4 RET function controlled by the active module of an AAS module (AAU3940/
AAU5940)
8.1.2 Operations on AAS Modules
Operations on the RET of AAS Modules with Passive Antennas

Each RET subunit of the passive antennas in the AAS module functions as a single antenna
l Scanning

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You can scan all the AAS modules connected to an RF module. When the RET function
for a specific AAS module is controlled by an RF module, the RET function for the
module cannot be scanned or controlled by other RF modules that are also connected to
the AAS module.
If multiple RF modules share the AAS module, running the SCN ALD command may
fail to scan all the RET antennas of all RF modules at a time. In this scenario, you can
run this command separately to scan the RF module of which the RET antenna cannot be
found.
l Configuration file loading
Loading configuration files is not required because AAS modules with passive antennas
have built-in configurations files. If ALM-26754 RET Antenna Data Loss is reported,
the configuration files have been lost. In this case, you can run the DLD
RETCFGDATA command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to reload configuration
files for the AAS module with passive antennas.
l Calibration
After an AAS module is installed, run the CLB RET command (eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB/gNodeB) to calibrate the RET antennas. During the calibration, RCUs adjust the
RET antennas within the downtilt range until the antennas operate properly. If the
calibration fails, ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is generated.
l After the AAS module is reset or powered off, it does not need to be calibrated again.
l Skip this procedure if the RET antenna has a built-in RCU (that has been calibrated before delivery)
and ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is not reported. Perform this procedure if the RET
antenna has an external RCU or ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is reported.
l Downtilt setting
After the calibration is completed, run the DSP RETDEVICEDATA command
(eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to query the supported tilt range. Then, run the MOD
RETSUBUNIT command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to set the tilts for RET
subunits. Because setting RET subunit tilt affects the coverage of the related antennas,
specify parameters based on the engineering design.
Each RET subunit supports a unique tilt range.
The base station can download software for each built-in RCU and reset each built-in RCU
separately.
l RCU software downloading
The AAS manufacturers provide software corresponding to the RCU. For details, see the
AAS-related documents. Run the DLD ALDSW command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/
gNodeB) to download software for an RCU.
l RCU resetting
Run the RST ALD command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to reset an RCU. RCU
resetting does not change the RET unit's tilt.
Operations on the RVD of AAS Modules with Passive Antennas

The RVD is a configuration model for managing Huawei-defined devices. Some AAS
modules support certain Huawei proprietary functions. For example, the AAU5940 provides
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The operation processes of the RVD are described as follows:
l Scanning
Run the SCN ALD command to scan the RET antennas controlled by RF modules. An
RVD can be scanned when it exists.
l Configuration file loading
Run the DLD ALDCFGDATA command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to reload
configuration files for the RVD. Set the Device Type parameter in the command to
RVD(RVD).
l Calibration
Run the CLB ALD command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to calibrate an RVD. If
the calibration fails, ALM-26753 RET Antenna Not Calibrated is generated. Set the
Device Type parameter in the command to RVD.
Vertical beamwidth adjustment (for example, the adjustment provided by the AAU5940):
l Vertical beamwidth configuration
– Before the configuration, run the DSP RVDSUBUNIT command (eGBTS/NodeB/
eNodeB/gNodeB) to query the tilt angle range supported by the RVD subunit.
– Run the MOD RVDSUBUNIT command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to
configure the vertical beamwidth.
Because setting vertical beamwidth using the RVD affects the coverage of the related antennas, the
related parameters must be specified based on the engineering design.
The base station can download software and reset the RVD separately.
l Software downloading
The AAS manufacturers provide software for the RVD. For details, see the AAS-related
documents. Run the DLD ALDSW command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) with
Device Type to RVD(RVD) to download software for an RVD.
l RVD resetting
Run the RST ALD command (eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB/gNodeB) to reset an RVD. When
an RVD is reset, the new parameter configurations take effect.
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 9 Parameters
9 Parameters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of parameter documents match the software version
with which this document is released.
l Node Parameter Reference: contains device and transport parameters.

l eNodeBFunction Parameter Reference: contains all parameters related to radio access
functions, including air interface management, access control, mobility control, and radio
resource management.
l eNodeBFunction Used Reserved Parameter List: contains the reserved parameters that
are in use and those that have been disused.
You can find the EXCEL files of parameter reference and used reserved parameter list for the software
version used on the live network from the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ 1: How do I find the parameters related to a certain feature from parameter
reference?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of parameter reference.
Step 2 On the Parameter List sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text Filters and choose
Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, LOFD-001016 or TDLOFD-001016.
Step 3 Click OK. All parameters related to the feature are displayed.
----End
FAQ 2: How do I find the information about a certain reserved parameter from the used
reserved parameter list?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of the used reserved parameter list.
Step 2 On the Used Reserved Parameter List sheet, use the MO, Parameter ID, and BIT columns
to locate the reserved parameter, which may be only a bit of a parameter. View its
information, including the meaning, values, impacts, and product version in which it is
activated for use.
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 10 Counters
10 Counters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of performance counter reference match the software
version with which this document is released.
l Node Performance Counter Summary: contains device and transport counters.
l eNodeBFunction Performance Counter Summary: contains all counters related to radio
access functions, including air interface management, access control, mobility control,
and radio resource management.
You can find the EXCEL files of performance counter reference for the software version used on the live
network from the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the counters related to a certain feature from performance counter
reference?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of performance counter reference.
Step 2 On the Counter Summary(En) sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text Filters and
choose Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, LOFD-001016 or TDLOFD-001016.
Step 3 Click OK. All counters related to the feature are displayed.
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 11 Glossary
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ALD Management Feature Parameter Description 12 Reference Documents
12 Reference Documents
1. 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide

2. RRU Hardware Description
3. AISU User Manual

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2.2 Applicable RAT

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2.3 Features in This Document

Table 2-1 Features related to ALD management

GSM MRFD-210601 Connection with 5 TMA

MRFD-210602 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

UMTS MRFD-210601 Connection with 5 TMA

MRFD-210602 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

WRFD-060003 Same Band Antenna 4 RET Antenna

LTE FDD LBFD-001024 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

LTE TDD TDLBFD-001024 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

LTE NB-IoT MLBFD-12000421 Remote Electrical 4 RET Antenna

This document applies to the following types of base stations:

Base Station Base Station Model

Macro BTS3900, BTS3900L, BTS3900A, BTS3900AL, BTS3900C, DBS3900,

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ALD is a generic term for antenna devices, including:

Table 3-1 Capabilities of ALD configuration and management in different RATs

GSM Yes Yes No Yes Yes