Supported Capacity and

Configurations
LTE

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 Contents

Contents

1 Baseband Radio Node Capacity 1

1.1 Baseband 5212, Baseband 6303, and Baseband 6620
Capacity 2
1.2 Baseband 5216 and Baseband 6630 Capacity 4
1.3 Baseband 6502 Capacity 5

2 DU Radio Node Capacity 8

2.1 DUS 31 Capacity 9
2.2 DUS 41 Capacity 11
2.3 RBS 6501 Capacity 13

3 Restriction on Number of MO Instances Related to

External Cells and Cell Relations 14

4 Supported Configurations 15

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1 Baseband Radio Node Capacity

The following sections describe the subscriber capacity for each Radio Node
type.

When the subscriber capacity is expressed in terms of connected User

Equipment (UE), a connected UE is defined as a UE in the 3GPP-defined
state RRC_CONNECTED. The maximum allowed number of simultaneous users
on a particular node is controlled by a connected user capacity license, and
actual use can be tracked using License and Resource Use Indicators. More
information can be found in Connected Users.

The maximum number of VoIP users that can be supported depends on Radio
Node type, the system bandwidth, and RF conditions. Refer to the VoIP
Dimensioning document for background.

Resources that are pooled and shared within a Baseband unit are:
• Cells

• Connected Users (CU)

• Data Radio Bearers (DRB)

• Voice over LTE (VoLTE) users

• Scheduling Entities per TTI (SE/TTI)

• PUCCH PRB Pairs

• Peak throughput

• Antenna Bandwidth (ABW)

• Carrier branches

Maximum capacity is dependent on configuration. The data stated here, such

as maximum connected users and peak throughput, is achievable individually,
but not necessarily all at once. The figures refer to a configuration with a
maximum cell range of 15 km, unless otherwise stated.

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1.1 Baseband 5212, Baseband 6303, and Baseband

6620 Capacity

Table 1 Baseband 5212, Baseband 6303, and Baseband 6620 FDD Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

Cells [Cells] 12 -
CU [Users] 4000 4000
DRB [RB] 13000 13000
VoLTE [Users] 1000 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 48/48 16/18
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 72/72/- 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 600/250 391/75
ABW PUCCH[MHz] 960 80
(3)

Carrier branches [Branches] 48 4

(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a Baseband unit.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(3) Antenna bandwidth higher than 600 MHz is only achievable on certain radio units. For more information, see RBS
Configurations.

Table 2 Baseband 5212, Baseband 6303, and Baseband 6620 TDD-SA1 Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

Cells [Cells] 12 -
CU [Users] 4000 4000
DRB [RB] 13000 13000
VoLTE [Users] 500 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 48/48 8/18
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 72/72/48 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 360/100 212/30
ABW [MHz] 960 160

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Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

(3)

Carrier branches [Branches] 48 8

(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a Baseband unit.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(3) Antenna bandwidth higher than 600 MHz is only achievable on certain radio units. For more information, see RBS
Configurations.

Table 3 Baseband 5212, Baseband 6303, and Baseband 6620 TDD-SA2 Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

Cells [Cells] 12 -
CU [Users] 4000 4000
DRB [RB] 13000 13000
VoLTE [Users] 500 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 48/48 8/18
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 132/132/48 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 480/50 291/15
ABW [MHz] 960 160
(3)

Carrier branches [Branches] 48 8

(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a Baseband unit.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(3) Antenna bandwidth higher than 600 MHz is only achievable on certain radio units. For more information, see RBS
Configurations.

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1.2 Baseband 5216 and Baseband 6630 Capacity

Table 4 Baseband 5216 and Baseband 6630 FDD Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

Cells [Cells] 24 -
CU [Users] 6500 4000
DRB [RB] 16250 13000
VoLTE [Users] 2000 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 96/96 16/18
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 180/180/- 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 1174/500 391/75
(3)
ABW [MHz] 1440 80
Carrier branches [Branches] 72 4
(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a Baseband unit.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(3) Antenna bandwidth higher than 960 MHz is only achievable on certain radio units. For more information, see RBS
Configurations.

Table 5 Baseband 5216 and Baseband 6630 TDD-SA1 Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

Cells [Cells] 18 -
CU [Users] 6500 4000
DRB [RB] 16250 13000
VoLTE [Users] 1000 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 96/96 8/18
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 180/180/120 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 600/200 212/30
(3)
ABW [MHz] 1440 160
Carrier branches [Branches] 72 8
(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a Baseband unit.

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(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(3) Antenna bandwidth higher than 960 MHz is only achievable on certain radio units. For more information, see RBS
Configurations.

Table 6 Baseband 5216 and Baseband 6630 TDD-SA2 Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

Cells [Cells] 18 -
CU [Users] 6500 4000
DRB [RB] 16250 13000
VoLTE [Users] 1000 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 96/96 12/28
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 180/180/120 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 800/100 291/15
(3)
ABW [MHz] 1440 160
Carrier branches [Branches] 72 8
(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a Baseband unit.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(3) Antenna bandwidth higher than 960 MHz is only achievable on certain radio units. For more information, see RBS
Configurations.

1.3 Baseband 6502 Capacity

Table 7 Baseband 6502 FDD Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

Cells [Cells] 6 -
CU [Users] 1000 1000
DRB [RB] 3250 3250
VoLTE [Users] 400 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 24/24 8/8
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 48/48/- 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 600/250 391/75

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Specification Unit Baseband unit Cell (2)

(1)

ABW [MHz] 240 80

Carrier branches [Branches] 24 4
(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all Cells in a Baseband unit.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.

Table 8 Baseband 6502 TDD-SA1 Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit (1) Cell (2)

Cells [Cells] 6 -
CU [Users] 1000 1000
DRB [RB] 3250 3250
VoLTE [Users] 400 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 24/24 8/8
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 48/48/- 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 360/100 212/30
ABW [MHz] 240 160
Carrier branches [Branches] 24 8
(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all Cells in a Baseband unit.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.

Table 9 Baseband 6502 TDD-SA2 Capacity

Specification Unit Baseband unit (1) Cell (2)

Cells [Cells] 6 -
CU [Users] 1000 1000
DRB [RB] 3250 3250
VoLTE [Users] 400 -
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 24/24 8/8
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 48/48/- 22
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 480/50 291/15
ABW [MHz] 240 160
Carrier branches [Branches] 24 8

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(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all Cells in a Baseband unit.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.

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2 DU Radio Node Capacity

The following sections describe the subscriber capacity for each Radio Node
type.

The capacity figures stated here may take future capacity upgrades into
consideration. For the supported capacity in the current release, see the
Network Impact Report.

When the subscriber capacity is expressed in terms of connected User

Equipment (UE), a connected UE is defined as a UE in the 3GPP-defined
state RRC_CONNECTED. The maximum allowed number of simultaneous users
on a particular node is controlled by a connected user capacity license, and
actual use can be tracked using License and Resource Use Indicators. More
information can be found in Connected Users.

The maximum number of VoIP users that can be supported depends on Radio
Node type, the system bandwidth, and RF conditions. Refer to the VoIP
Dimensioning document for background.

Throughput is pooled and shared between the DUs in a Multi-DU Radio Node
configuration. The transport link is terminated in Primary DU and will be the
limiting factor in a Multi-DU configuration.

Resources that are pooled and shared within a DU are:

• Cells

• Connected Users (CU)

• Data Radio Bearers (DRB)

• Voice over LTE (VoLTE) users

• Scheduling Entities per TTI (SE/TTI)

• PUCCH PRB Pairs

• Peak throughput

• Antenna Bandwidth (ABW)

• Carrier branches

Maximum capacity is dependent on configuration. The data stated here, such

as maximum connected users and peak throughput, is achievable individually,
but not necessarily all at once. The figures refer to a configuration with a
maximum cell range of 15 km, unless otherwise stated.

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2.1 DUS 31 Capacity

Table 10 DUS 31 FDD Capacity

Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

Cells [Cells] 12 12 9 -
CU [Users] 7500 5000 2500 2500
DRB [RB] 24375 16250 8125 8125
VoLTE [Users] 2400 1600 800 -
SE/TTI [SE/TTI] 72/72 48/48 24/24 8/8
(DL/UL)
PUCCH PRB [PUCCH PRB 108/108/- 72/72/- 36/36/- -
Pairs Pairs]
(2RX/4RX/
8RX)
Throughput [Mbps] 1000/450 700/300 350/150 350/75
(DL/UL)(5)
ABW [MHz] 720 480 240 -
Carrier [Branches] 24 24 24 -
branches
(1) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with three DUs.
(2) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with two DUs.
(3) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a DU.
(4) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(5) Limited by the backhaul capacity that is 1000 Mbps on Ethernet level.

Table 11 DUS 31 TDD-SA1 Capacity

Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

Cells [Cells] 12 12 6 -
CU [Users] 7500 5000 2500 2500
DRB [RB] 24375 16250 8125 8125
VoLTE [Users] 1200 800 400 -
SE/TTI [SE/TTI] 72/72 48/48 24/24 8/8
(DL/UL)

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Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

PUCCH PRB [PUCCH PRB 108/108/- 72/72/- 36/36/- -

Pairs Pairs]
(2RX/4RX/
8RX)
Throughput [Mbps] 630/180 420/120 210/60 210/30
(DL/UL)
ABW [MHz] 720 480 240 -
Carrier [Branches] 24 24 24 -
branches
(1) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with three DUs.
(2) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with two DUs.
(3) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a DU.
(4) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.

Table 12 DUS 31 TDD-SA2 Capacity

Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

Cells [Cells] 12 12 6 -
CU [Users] 7500 5000 2500 2500
DRB [RB] 24375 16250 8125 8125
VoLTE [Users] 1200 800 400 -
SE/TTI [SE/TTI] 72/72 48/48 24/24 4/8
(DL/UL)
PUCCH PRB [PUCCH PRB 252/252/- 168/168/- 84/84/- -
Pairs Pairs]
(2RX/4RX/
8RX)
Throughput [Mbps] 840/90 560/60 280/30 280/15
(DL/UL)
ABW [MHz] 720 480 240 -
Carrier [Branches] 24 24 24 -
branches
(1) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with three DUs.
(2) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with two DUs.
(3) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a DU.

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(4) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.

2.2 DUS 41 Capacity

Table 13 DUS 41 FDD Capacity

Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

Cells [Cells] 18 18 12 -
CU [Users] 12000 8000 4000 3000
DRB [RB] 39000 26000 13000 9750
VoLTE [Users] 3000 2000 1000 -
SE/TTI [SE/TTI] 144/144 96/96 48/48 12/12
(DL/UL)
PUCCH PRB [PUCCH PRB 216/216/- 144/144/- 72/72/- -
Pairs Pairs]
(2RX/4RX/
8RX)
Throughput [Mbps] 1000/750 1000/500 600/250 391/75
(DL(5)/UL)
ABW [MHz] 1440 960 480 -
Carrier [Branches] 72 72 36 -
branches
(1) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with three DUs.
(2) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with two DUs.
(3) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a DU.
(4) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(5) Limited by the backhaul capacity that is 1000 Mbps on Ethernet level.

Table 14 DUS 41 TDD-SA1 Capacity

Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

Cells [Cells] 18 12 6 -
CU [Users] 12000 8000 4000 3000
DRB [RB] 39000 26000 13000 9750

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Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

VoLTE [Users] 1500 1000 500 -

SE/TTI [SE/TTI] 144/144 96/96 48/48 8/12
(DL/UL)
PUCCH PRB [PUCCH PRB 216/216/14 144/144/96 72/72/48 -
Pairs Pairs] 4
(2RX/4RX/
8RX)
Throughput [Mbps] 1000/300 720/200 360/100 212/30
(DL(5)/UL)
ABW [MHz] 1440 960 480 -
Carrier [Branches] 72 72 36 -
branches
(1) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with three DUs.
(2) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with two DUs.
(3) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a DU.
(4) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell. The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(5) Limited by the backhaul capacity that is 1000 Mbps on Ethernet level.

Table 15 DUS 41 TDD-SA2 Capacity

Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

Cells [Cells] 18 12 6 -
CU [Users] 12000 8000 4000 3000
DRB [RB] 39000 26000 13000 9750
VoLTE [Users] 1500 1000 500 -
SE/TTI [SE/TTI] 144/144 96/96 48/48 4/12
(DL/UL)
PUCCH PRB [PUCCH PRB 396/396/14 144/144/96 132/132/48 -
Pairs Pairs] 4
(2RX/4RX/
8RX)
Throughput [Mbps] 1000/150 960/100 480/50 291/15
(DL(5)/UL)
ABW [MHz] 1440 960 480 -

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Specification Unit eNodeB, eNodeB, eNodeB, Cell (4)

3xDU (1) 2xDU (2) 1xDU
(3)

Carrier [Branches] 72 72 36 -
branches
(1) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with three DUs.
(2) Aggregated maximum capacity values on an eNodeB with two DUs.
(3) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all LTE Cells in a DU.
(4) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell.The cell capacity may be limited by other factors such
as Common Control Channel capacity, please see the CPI Common Control Channel Dimensioning Guidelines.
(5) Limited by the backhaul capacity that is 1000 Mbps on Ethernet level.

2.3 RBS 6501 Capacity

Table 16 RBS 6501 FDD Capacity

Specification Unit eNodeB (1) Cell (2)

Cells [Cells] 6 -
CU [Users] 1000 1000
DRB [RB] 3250 3250
VoLTE [Users] 400 400
SE/TTI (DL/UL) [SE/TTI] 18/18 6/6
PUCCH PRB Pairs [PUCCH PRB Pairs] 18/-/- -
(2RX/4RX/8RX)
Throughput (DL/UL) [Mbps] 225/75 195/75
(1) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all Cells in an RBS 6501.
(2) Capacity values are the maximum sum of all UEs in a Cell.

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3 Restriction on Number of MO Instances

Related to External Cells and Cell
Relations

There is a system limit which affects the number of MO instances related to

external cells and cell relations in the eNodeB. It ensures that internal memory
usage does not affect stability of the eNodeB.
When the system limit for external cells and cell relations is reached, further
MO creations are rejected. The current MO memory footprint from all types of
MO instances of type external cell and cell relation is continuously calculated.
The current MO memory footprint is observed by a PM counter,
pmMoFootprintMax. When this PM counter reaches 80% of the system limit, it
is recommended to re-dimension the eNodeB to decrease the number of
necessary MO instances in the node.

The system limit is defined as a total weight which reflects amount of memory
consumed by all MO instances related to external cells and relations. Its
values are as follows:

• 8000 for Baseband 5216 and 6630

• 6500 for Baseband 5212, 6303, 6620 and DUS 41

• 4400 for RBS 6501 and DUS 31

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4 Supported Configurations

Radio

The support for radios, and the release when support was introduced, is listed
in Radio Software Support. Additional information about configurations and
bands is available in RBS Configurations.

Enclosure, Antennas, and Bandwidth

For more information about enclosure equipment, antennas, and channel

bandwidth configurations, see RBS Description.

Mixed Mode

All supported Mixed Mode Radio and Mixed Mode Baseband configurations
are described in RBS Configurations.

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