Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

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Objectives

After completing this learning element, the participant should be able to:

Theory:
• List supported licensed features
• Recognize different license types.
• Know how to activate the licence features
• Software compatibility of Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE
• Match the BTS features according to the BSC and NetAct software revisions

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Introduction

Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW Compatibility

Features Supported for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

Licence Activation

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Introduction

Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW Compatibility

Features Supported for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

Licence Activation

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 Introduction
Licence key-based Feature Management
• Licence key-based feature management means that the use of certain features
is controlled by licences. Once a valid licence has been installed, it is possible to
activate and deactivate the application software covered by the licence.
• One licence key file may, in practice, cover one or more features.
• Licence management is handled in the BSC as in previous generation BTSs
• Licence types :
Capacity licence On/off licence
• defines the allowed capacity that the • non-capacity feature licence
feature can use or provide. • allows the feature to run without
• Capacity licences permit the capacity to capacity limitations
be increased stepwise by installing
more capacity licences i.e. capacity Both licence types above can be time-
increments for the same feature(s). limited. This means that the licence covering
• The capacities of these licences are then the feature has a pre-defined expiration date,
summed up to get the total capacity that which is stated in the licence file.
the feature is allowed to use or provide.

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-The SW license managament feature is an improvement over the CX(M) UltraSite and MetroSite
BTS product families.
-No SW license or keys needed for production testing

-LAPD links are created and the base stations are created to the BSC's radio network database: In
terms of BSC, a base station consists of BCF, BTSs, TRXs, and handover and power control
parameters.
-The BTS SW receives BCF, OMU or TRX startup BTS_CONF_DATA messages from BSC. E.g.
Abis signal mapping is sent to BTS in BTS_CONF_DATA always when BCF, BTS or TRX unlock is
done or BCF reset is run.

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Licence Management by NetAct (1/2)
Licence Management by NetAct (1/2)
• Licence order support
• Licence file importing
• Licence file distribution
• Feature activation and deactivation (done automatically by some
NEs) License Distribution
NetAct
New License file

Licence Delivery Sytem BTS

Distributing to NEs BSC

WBTS
RNC

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Licence Management by NetAct (2/2)
Licence Management by NetAct (2/2)
• Licence file deletion
• Licence synchronization
• Licence reporting
• Licence expiration checking
License synchronization
NetAct

Archive Directory
for all Licence Files
BTS
Upload from NEs BSC

WBTS
RNC

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Introduction

Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW Compatibility

Features Supported for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

Licence Activation

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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW Compatibility
Software Release naming
RG10 (BSS14):
EP3 (Flexi EDGE only)
• Current main release of Flexi EDGE SW (EP3 MP4.0 to be released next)
EX3.1 (Flexi MultiRadio EDGE only)
compatible with BSC SW S14 EP5.1
• EX3.1 MP1.0 will contain some features delayed from EX3.1
RG20 (BSC SW: S15):
EX4 (Flexi EDGE only)
• For Flexi EDGE only, main new features: OSC + Packet Abis
• Part of EX3.1 code also included but not compatible with Flexi MultiRadio EDGE.
RG25 (BSC SW: S15 EPx.0):
EX4.1 (Flexi MultiRadio EDGE and Flexi Edge)
• Brings the new EX4 features also support for Flexi MultiRadio EDGE

Note: As before, it is always recommended to use the latest compatible BTS SW release to gain the benefits of
BTS SW corrections, even if it belongs to newer RG release.
• For example EP3 MP3.0 (part of RG10/BSS14) can also be used with S13 (part of BSS13).

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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW Compatibility
Compatibility with BSC, NetAct, LMU, FIFA, and FlexiHub
Manager SW
Compatibility between Flexi Multiradio GSM/EDGE BTS, BSC, NetAct, LMU,
FIFA, and FlexiHub Manager SW

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The table below shows the compatibility between the following software:
• Flexi Multiradio Base Station Software (BTS SW)
• Base Station Controller Software (BSC SW)
• NetAct Software (NetAct SW)
• Location Measurement Unit Software (LMU SW)
• Flexi Transport Interface Flexbus Sub-module (FIFA SW)

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Compatibility with BTS Manager and functionality support
To ensure compatibility in functionality, it is recommended that the BTS
Manager and BTS SW are both from the same BTS release or CD of that
release

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To ensure compatibility in functionality, it is recommended that the BTS Manager and BTS
SW are both from the same BTS release or CD of that release.

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Compatibility with BSC and Surpass hiD 66xx Far-end PW
device SW
Compatibility between BTS, BSC and Surpass hiD 66xx Far-end PW device
SW

The SURPASS hiD 66xx product family consists of three products, the 6630,
the 6650 and the 6670 each supporting a different number of exchangeable
line interface cards.

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The table below shows the compatibility between the following software:
• Flexi Multiradio Base Station Software (BTS SW)
• Base Station Controller Software (BSC SW)
• Nokia Siemens Networks SURPASS hiD 66xx product family (hiD 66xx SW)
• A-2200 device

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Introduction

Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW Compatibility

Features Supported for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

Licence Activation

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Features Supported for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

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Features supported by Flexi Multiradio BTS
GSM/EDGE - overview
• Most of the functionality of Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE in EX3.1 are the
same as for Flexi EDGE BTS at RG10 level, for detail please see Feature
Description document on EX3.1 Pre1 release binder.
feature_description
s_multiradio

• Feature licence related to TRX hardware activation of Flexi Multiradio BTS

GSM/EDGE as follow:

• Note : The licence is different from TRX hardware activation of Flexi EDGE BTS

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Features supported by Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE
Features Delayed in Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE EX3.1 Pre-
release 1
• Following basic functionalities are excluded from the EX3.1 SW Pre-release 1
(30-Jun-2010) :
• RFM Shared mode with WCDMA BTS (concurrent mode)
• RFM Chaining
• 4-way diversity
• IDD
• Hot inserted RFM Module
• PWE support (FIQA/FIYA in PDH mode only)
• DFCA
• LMU sync (needed for DFCA)
• Length of optical cables limit to only these options (2m, 50m,100m,150m,200m)
• RFM block/unblock (needed mainly for sharing)
• Antenna Hopping
• Highlight support for RFM

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GSM/EDGE – TRX capacity management
• Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE EX3.1 Software license management feature introduces BTS
TRX capacity management based on the operator needs. This feature enables flexible usage of
the base station in the network based on the capacity requirement.
• Each BSC has a pool of TRXs that can be allocated to its BTSs. If the required TRX cabling is
already done in Flexi EDGE BTS, it is possible to take an extra (unused) TRX into service without
a site visit.
• The usage of Flexi EDGE TRX software is controlled by a Flexi Multiradio TRX HW Activation
Licence. The licence sets a limit for unlocked Flexi Multiradio TRX count under a Flexi EDGE
BTS. Operator cannot unlock or modify Flexi EDGE BTS without the licence.
• Each FXxA module (RF Module) provides max 18 GSM/EDGE carriers. Each TRX within FXxA
can be separately activated with the SW licence key -> one carrier increments possible.

Application software BSS ID Feature name in Product Licence Feature Action when licence
in Configurator number Documentation (NED) key type code key expires
Tool
Flexi Multiradio TRX BSS21403 Flexi Multiradio TRX HW Capacity 1379 Usage is restricted
HW Activation Activation (TRX with the next
count) BCF/BTS/TRX
unlock.

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Features supported by Flexi Multiradio BTS
GSM/EDGE – Licensed transmission features
• Licensed Flexi Multiradio BTS integrated transmission features will be supported in
EX3.1 and be managed in the BSC, but the configuration must be done locally at the
BTS site.
• If the feature state is ON in BSC, user is able to enable transmission features usage in
BCF creation and modification by setting values of the new BCF parameters.
• Further functionality can be easily added later on by additional software licence. The
protection of these functionalities will be integrated with the next software releases.
List of Feature related to Transmission for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE
Application software in BSS ID Feature name in Product Licence key type Feature Action when licence
Configurator Tool number Documentation code key Expires
(NED)
2nd FlexBusfor L55341.05 Additional Flexbus On/Off 651 Licence does not
FlexiEDGE interface expire.
BTS
2G Flexi Abis over BSS30305 2G Flexi Abis over Capacity (BTS 1015 Feature usage is
IP/Ethernet IP/Ethernet count) denied.
2G Flexi AbisTRS BSS21129 2G Flexi Abis TRS Capacity (BTS 907 Feature usage is
Grooming Grooming count) denied.
2G Flexi Additional 2 E1, BSS30285 2G Flexi Additional 2 E1, Capacity 909 Feature usage is
T1 T1 (additional two denied.
E1/T1 interfaces)
2G Flexi TRS Loop BSS30280 2G Flexi TRS Loop Capacity (BTS 908 Feature usage is
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Pseudo-wire Emulation:
New transmission technology called "pseudowire emulation“, which is basically about
emulation of circuit switched signals like E1 or T1 via a packet switched network/ethernet.

Loop protection:
protection method where traffic is routed via two routes around a ring

FIFA:
FIFA has 2 Flexbus interfaces. Flexbus 1 can be used without any licence and Flexbus 2
usage requires a separate licence. To activate Flexbus 2 interface an Additional Flexbus
(FB) interface licence must be ordered and installed for FIFA.
The file is delivered through software delivery channels and can easily be installed either
locally or remotely over the Q1 management channel using FlexiHub Manager.
Licence is implemented using secure plain text files generated and authorised by Nokia
Siemens Networks. If the licence file gets lost or becomes corrupted, the valid licensed user
can get a replacement from Nokia Siemens Networks without paying for the feature twice.
The licence is bound to the unit's serial number and cannot be used in another unit. If FIFA
hardware is swapped by Nokia Siemens Networks in a hardware failure case, a new licence
file is generated.

Additional Flexbus (FB) interface licence for FIFA is permanent and, once installed, will not
expire.
Note that FIFA includes an introductory time-limited trial licence (60 days) for the Flexbus 2
interface. Once the non-time limited licence has been purchased and downloaded to the unit,
the licensed feature can be activated or deactivated as often as needed.

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Introduction

Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW Compatibility

Features Supported for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

Licence Activation

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Licence Activation
Overview
• A network operator who wants to acquire a licensed feature buys the licence, installs it in
the BSC can then activate the feature. One licence file may, in practice, cover one or
more features.
• BSC controls that used capacities do not exceed the licenced capacities. Separate
feature code for each feature is used.
• User can enable/disable each feature online separately for every BCF via MML/FBPP/Q3.
BSC check if the feature state is on and feature has enough capacity in BCF creation and
modification when the user tries to enable the feature.
• Configured capacity values for a BCF are stored into Radio Network Database in BSC.
When user enables or disables the feature or changes the feature capacity, BSC updates
the new values to BTS.

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-Q3 is the interface between OMC and network element

-FBPP: file based plan provisioning

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Licence control in BSC
• The licence is a long term licence and it sets a limit for unlocked Flexi Multiradio BTS
GSM/EDGE TRX count.
• Operator cannot unlock or modify Flexi EDGE BTS without the licence.
• If the Flexi EDGE TRX licence does not exist or feature state is OFF, then Flexi EDGE-
specific options are not shown to the user in MML commands.
– When the licence has expired, operator cannot unlock TRXs
• If the user has had the licence in CONF or ON state and created Flexi EDGE BTS, then
Flexi EDGE-related parameters are shown to user even if the licence state is OFF.
• BTS site type name used in MML commands is Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE.
• BSC checks that the licence is valid and that operator cannot have more Flexi EDGE
TRXs in use than the licence allows.
• Operator can also check the amount of Flexi EDGE TRXs that are in use.
• The current capacity level usage is requested with service
fmn_capacity_usage_inquiry_as from BSC software that has registered itself as capacity
manager (PUBDAT).

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Installing and activating licences
• Note: Do not change a bit in the licence file or it will not work!

• See the instructions in the Licence Management in BSC and

W7 - Licence and Feature Handling documents :

Licence W7 - Licence and

Management in BSC Feature Handling

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Licence Activation
Example of interrogation Licence key-based features in BSC
W7I:FEA,FULL:FSTATE=ON,;
FlexiBSC FlexiBSCTB 244142 2010-08-30 19:37:22
FEATURE INFORMATION:
……………
---------------------------------------------
FEATURE CODE:..............1379
FEATURE NAME:..............Flexi Multiradio TRX HW Activation
FEATURE STATE:.............ON
FEATURE CAPACITY:..........100
---------------------------------------------
FEATURE CODE:..............907
FEATURE NAME:..............FlexiEDGE Abis TRS Grooming
FEATURE STATE:.............ON
FEATURE CAPACITY:..........100
----------------------------------------------
FEATURE CODE:..............908
FEATURE NAME:..............FlexiEDGE TRS Loop Protection
FEATURE STATE:.............ON
FEATURE CAPACITY:..........100
----------------------------------------------
FEATURE CODE:..............909
FEATURE NAME:..............FlexiEDGE Additional 2 E1,T1 IF
FEATURE STATE:.............ON
FEATURE CAPACITY:..........100
……….

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Example of activation Licence key-based feature in BSC

• Before you start, make sure the licence covering the feature has
been installed into BSC.
• When installing the licence, the initial state of the feature should be
set to 'CONF
• Example:
W7M:FEA=1379:ON:;

FlexiBSC FlexiBSCTB 244142 2010-08-30 19:49:31

CHANGING STATE OF FEATURES:

FEATURE 1379 CHANGED TO ON

COMMAND EXECUTED

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