(WCDMA & GSM)

This document explains how to configure GSM and WCDMA nodes

on MSMM.

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CONTENT
› Knowledge requirements
› Multistandard Mixed Mode definition
› Benefits
› Synchronization
› Power Configuration
› HW Compatibility
› Carrier Configuration
› SW Release
› Feature and licenses
› Radio Building Block

› WCDMA Configuration

› GSM Configuration

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Multistandard Mixed Mode (MSMM) is a feature where two standards
can share the same Radio Equipment, sharing resources and HW of RF
System.

This feature can be implemented for GSM/CDMA/WCDMA/LTE.

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Benefits
› Increased utilization of Multistandard Radio Units (RUS)
› Reduced number of antennas
› Efficient traffic migration

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Synchroization between DUs of different standards is requiered due
strict timing requirements on CPRI (Common Public Radio Interfaces).

› There are two options of synchronization:

 From a GPS02 receiver

 Using a synthesized GPS signal –”GPS Out”

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GPS OUT

The RUS uses the DU connected to the CPRI Port 1 as the timing
reference

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 For this kind of
synchronization a cable must
be connected between DUs
of the different standards that
are sharing the same RU.

The cable type must have a specific Product Number.

Specifically for Release 13 and RBS6601:

For more information, please find it on CPI store.

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Radio Unit resources will be shared between the different technologies.
Power is one of the most important resources when configuring Mixed
Mode.

Two factors will defined the power values:

- Customer Design
- RRU type

If the total configured output power exceeds the RUS capability the
configuration will be rejected by the RUS

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Multistandard Mixed Mode Feature, can be compatible with certain RBS
model and RRU types:

Use Radio Configurations of GSM RBS 6000 library.

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RRUS 01
Description:
Maximum nominal output power
20 W, 40 W, 60 W, and 80 W (subject to license
handling)

Number of carriers
One to four carriers (subject to license handling)
RRUS 01 supports GSM,
WCDMA, and LTE.
Frequency
The RRUS 01 has one duplex B0 (900) for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE
RX/TX branch and one uplink B1 (2100) for WCDMA and LTE
RX branch. B2 (1900) for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE
B3 (1800) for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE
B5 (850) for GSM and WCDMA
B8 (900) for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE.
B9 (1700) ) for WCDMA and LTE

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RRUS 12
Description:
Maximum nominal output power
2x10 W, 2x20 W, 2x30 W, 2x40 W, 2x50 W, and
2x60 W

Number of carriers
RRUS 12 supports GSM, WCDMA and LTE: One to four carriers.
WCDMA, and LTE. GSM: One to eight carriers.
CDMA: One to eight carriers.
The RRUS 12 has two duplex
Frequency
RX/TX branches.
B1 (2100) for WCDMA and LTE
B2 (1900) for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE
B3 (1800) for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE
B4 (1700) for WCDMA, and LTE
B5 (850) for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE
B7 (2600) for LTE
B8 (900) for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE.
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 RRUS01 AND RRUS11

Mixed mode GSM and WCDMA

3 carriers GSM + 1 carrier WCDMA
2 carriers GSM + 2 carriers WCDMA
1 carriers GSM + 3 carriers WCDMA

RUS02 and RRUS12

Mixed mode GSM and WCDMA

7 carriers GSM + 1 carrier WCDMA
6 carriers GSM + 2 carriers WCDMA
5 carriers GSM + 3 carriers WCDMA
4 carriers GSM + 4 carriers WCDMA

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Specific SW release is necessary when configuring this feature.
Depends on RBS and RRU types.

On the next slides you will find the necessary SW release according
RRU Type and frequency band.

RRU 01 | RRU 11
RRU 02 | RRU 12

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WCDMA
› FAJ 121 1553 Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS (WCDMA RAN 11B )
› FAJ 121 1554 Absolute Time Synch (when GPS02 is used)

GSM
› FAJ 121 0816 Mixed Mode in Multistandard RBS (GSMRAN11B)
› FAJ 122 081 Synchronized Radio Networks
Recommended features for optimal GSM performance:
- Dynamic BTS Power Control
- DTX Downlink
- DTX Uplink
- Reduced Power Level After Handover
- PS Downlink Power Control
- BCCH Power Savings

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Radio Bulding Block (RBB), defines a unique way of combining either
RUs, RRUs, or AIR in one sector with connections to DUs and the
antenna system.

RBBs are named as follows: RBB[Tx][Rx]_[C][V], where:

TX Number of Transmitter (TX) branches

RX Number of Receiver (RX) branches (excluding cositing RX ports)
C Number of Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) links
V Version

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RBB12_2A
› It is used for sectors with one TX branch, two RX branches, and two CPRI connections.
One RRU per sector.

This RBB is used for Mixed Mode with no CPRI sharing and ring topology in GSM.

From release 13 on, the representation of 1 RRU per sector connected on MSMM (without
antenna sharing), can be represented by RBB12_1A.

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RBB22_4B
› It is used for sectors with two TX branches, two RX branches, and four CPRI
connections. This RBB uses an analog RX cross-connection.

This RBB is used for Mixed Mode, 2 RRU per sector plus antenna sharing.

From release 13 on, the representation of this type of configuration can be represented by
RBB22_2B.
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› For more information regarding feature requirements and
how to find more information about it, see the reference
below:

MULTISTANDARD MIXED MODE USING RRU 12 (Documentation and

guide to perform verification)

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 nodeB

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Verify if the Mixed Mode feature license is installed on the nodeB:

SITE> get . licenseStateMixedMode

150203-17:55:58 10.29.107.81 10.0t RBS_NODE_MODEL_T_1_201 stopfile=/tmp/18894

=================================================================================================
MO Attribute Value
=================================================================================================
NodeBFunction=1 licenseStateMixedMode 1 (ENABLED)
=================================================================================================
Total: 1 Mos

Run command invl and search for the license.

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Configuration

The next commands are used for configuring the GPS out
synchronization:

st tuSyncRef
del tuSyncRef
set . Gpsoutenabled true

SITE> get . gps

150203-18:51:12 10.29.107.81 10.0t RBS_NODE_MODEL_T_1_201 stopfile=/tmp/22978

=================================================================================================
MO Attribute Value
=================================================================================================
Subrack=1,Slot=1,PlugInUnit=1,TimingUnit=1 gpsOutEnabled true
=================================================================================================
Total: 1 Mos

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Configure the corresponding RBB (If necessary, desinitialize sectors
before changes):

get sector band|txbranch

acc sector unInitSector
set sector radioBuildingBlock #
acc sector initSector
set sector mixedmode true

To configure the correct RBB, is necessary to know how physical

configuration is.

See RADIO BUILDING BLOCK

Any mistake or wrong RBB configured can cause GSM failures.

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After setting the paramteres, verify the correct configuration:
SITE> radioBuildingBlock
150203-18:45:53 10.29.107.81 10.0t RBS_NODE_MODEL_T_1_201 stopfile=/tmp/22978
=================================================================================================
MO Attribute Value
=================================================================================================
Sector=1 radioBuildingBlock 16 (RBB22_2B)
Sector=2 radioBuildingBlock 16 (RBB22_2B)
Sector=3 radioBuildingBlock 16 (RBB22_2B)
=================================================================================================
Total: 3 Mos

SITE> get . mixed

150203-18:48:17 10.29.107.81 10.0t RBS_NODE_MODEL_T_1_201 stopfile=/tmp/22978

=================================================================================================
MO Attribute Value
=================================================================================================
NodeBFunction=1 featureStateMixedMode 1 (ACTIVATED)
NodeBFunction=1 licenseStateMixedMode 1 (ENABLED)
Sector=1 mixedModeRadio true
Sector=2 mixedModeRadio true
Sector=3 mixedModeRadio true
=================================================================================================
Total: 4 MOs

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The power configuration will depend how physical configuration is and
how many WCDMA carriers the site will have.

This always depends on customer demands.

Remember to see CARRIER CONFIGURATION slide, to know possibilities.

eset . maxTotalOutputPower PWR

PWR= power value, represented on Watts (40W,60W,etc).

Total configured power (WCDMA PWR + GSM POWER), must not

exceed the limit and maximum allowed by the RRU.

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 BTS

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Verify if the Mixed Mode feature license is installed on the BSC:

<APLOC;
Microsoft Windows [Version 5.2.3790]
(C) Copyright 1985-2003 Microsoft Corp.

C:\>LMLKLS
LKID START END VALUE DESCRIPTION
CXC4010767 2015-01-06 NEVER 550 FAK_101_0009_RUS_HW_Activation_20->40W
CXC4010769 2015-01-06 NEVER 379 FAK_101_0010_RUS_HW_Activation_40->60W
CXC4010898 2015-01-06 NEVER 1665 FAK_101_0008_RUS_HW_Activation_GSM_TRXs
CXC4011179 2015-01-06 NEVER 198 FAK_101_0022_Output_Power_80W
FAT1020115/11 2015-01-06 NEVER 1 FAJ_121_0816_Multi_standard_RBS_Mixed_Mode
FAT1020115/13 2015-01-06 NEVER 8160 FAJ_121_31_EGPRS
FAT1020115/14 2015-01-06 NEVER 1 FAJ_123_173_GSM_MCPA_Intelligent_Power_Management

C:\>EXIT;

<DBTSP:TAB=AXEPARS,NAME=MIXEDMODERADIO;
DATABASE TABLE

BLOCK TAB TABLE WRAPPED

PARA AXEPARS YES

NAME SETNAME PARID VALUE UNIT CLASS DISTRIB

MIXEDMODERADIO CME20BSCF 7852 1 FEATURE IMMED
STATUS FCVSET FCVALUE DCINFO FCODE
UPDATED FALSE 1 UNDEF 0
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END
CONFIGURATION

The next commands are used for configuring the GPS synchronization:

RXMOC:MO=RXOTF-XX,SYNCSRC=INTE,FSOFFSET=0;

To verify setting, please run the next command:

<RXMOP:MO=RXOTF-XX;
RADIO X-CEIVER ADMINISTRATION
MANAGED OBJECT DATA

MO TFMODE SYNCSRC TFCOMPNEG TFCOMPPOS FSOFFSET TFAUTO

RXOTF-XX SA INTE 0 NO
END

XX= Number of TG

SYNCSRC= INTE (Selects internal oscillator using external calibration, GPS

synchronization source)

FSOFFSET= Changes a delay of frame transmission from the nominal start position

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 This image shows
how to configure GPS
synchronization at the
IDB.

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BSC CONFIGURATION

Mixed Mode at BSC is activated at the MCTR MO.

<RXMOC:MO=RXOMCTR-XX-Y,MAXPWR=power,MAXTRX=#trx,MIXEDMODE=ON;

XX= Number of TG
Y= Number of MCTR
MCTR= Master Carrier Transceiver Allocating.
MAXPWR= Maximum mean power of MCTR (in dBm).
MAXTRX= Maximum number of TRXCs possible to connect to MCTR.
MIXEDMODE= Sets if mixed mode on the MCTR is activated.

The parameters above mentioned will depend on how the physycal

configuration is, the RRU power and how many carriers WCDMA has
and how these are allocated on the RRU.
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At the next command, the parameter MCTRI changes the MCTR to
which the TRXC is connected.

<RXMOC:MO=RXOTRX-XX-Z, MCTRI=Y;

<RXMOP:MO=RXOTRX-XX-Z;
RADIO X-CEIVER ADMINISTRATION
MANAGED OBJECT DATA

MO CELL CHGR TEI SIG MCTRI DCP1 SC

RXOTRX-XX-Z SECTOR1 ALL 0 CONC 0 178

SWVERREPL SWVERDLD SWVERACT DCP2

DEFAULT B1310R073F B1310R073F 179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186

Z= Number of TRX, TX or RX

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The next command shows the power of GSM carriers (MPWR)
<RXMOP:MO=RXOTX-XX-Z;
RADIO X-CEIVER ADMINISTRATION
MANAGED OBJECT DATA

MO CELL CHGR BAND ANT MPWR

RXOTX-XX-Z SECTOR1 ALL GSM800 43
END

To change it if disered, run a RXMOC command over the TX MO.

Verify, the correct MCTR configuration:

<RXMOP:MO=RXOMCTR-XX-Y;
RADIO X-CEIVER ADMINISTRATION
MANAGED OBJECT DATA

MO MAXPWR MAXTRX PAO TXMPWR IPM MIXEDMODE TPO

RXOMCTR-XX-Y 46.0 2 OFF MANUAL OFF ON OFF

MINFREQ MAXFREQ
UNDEF UNDEF

CCMD CCID CCTP EMTP EMDI EMRA

NONE 0 1 0 UNDEF UNDEF

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IDB CONFIFURATION
OMT version used will depend on the SW release of BTS.
This slide shows how to configure number of sectors, frequency band, if antenna sharing
will be configured and the quantity of RRU per sector.
Click on RE Setup to configure characteristics of each RRU.

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This slide shows how Mixed Mode activation on IDB has to be
performed. The RRU type and the quantity of TRX per MCTR.

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WARNING!!

It is important to know that RRU 12 type, has

two internal Power Amplifiers.

If needed there will be necessary to create 2

MCTR per RRU due to this reason.

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POST CHECK AND
TROUBLESOOT
After all configuration are performed, do a post check of all parameters and
verifiy the site does not present any alarm at both technologies.

If there are issues, verify:

› The feature is installed on both nodes (both standards).

› The SW release of the nodes.
› The correct parameter configuration (BSC, IDB, nodeB).
› The power capactity of RRU.
› The amount of carriers configured at both technologies.
› The physical connections and the matching with the logical ones.
› The connection of GPS cables and the use of the correct RPM.
› That the port Data of RRU (CPRI links) are not crossconnected between
technologies.

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ABREVIATIONS
› BSC Base Station Controller
› CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
› CPRI Common Public Radio Interface
› DU Digital Unit
› GPS Global Positioning Sytem
› GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
› HW Hardware
› IDB Installation Data Base
› LTE Long Term Evolution
› MSMM Multistandard Mixed Mode
› OMT Operation and Maintenance Terminal
› RAN Radio Access Network
› RBB Radio Building block
› RBS Radio Base Station
› RF Radio Frequency
› RRU Remote Radio unit
› SW Software
› TX/RX Transceiver/Receiver
› WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

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Reference and
Information Sources
› MULTISTANDARD MIXED MODE USING RRU 12 (Documentation and guide to perform verification)

› CPI Store
• http://cpistore.internal.ericsson.com/
• http://cpistore.internal.ericsson.com/alexserv?li=EN/LZN7601005R45A
• http://cpistore.internal.ericsson.com/alexserv?li=EN/LZN7200001R25A

› Product and Service Catalog

• http://internal.ericsson.com/page/hub_inside/products/index.jsp?unit=31130089
• http://prodcat.internal.ericsson.com/frontend/category.action?code=FGB%20101%20097&path=%5cNav
igation%20Root%5cProductRoot999%5cProductCatagory006&catalogs=Global,&language=English

› Ericoll PLM
• http://internal.ericsson.com/employee-service/40063/plm-and-mnm?unit=31130089
• https://ericoll.internal.ericsson.com/sites/PLM/GSM_BSS_BSC/GSM_RBS_6000/Pages/Deliveries.aspx

› Feature Store
• http://featurestore.lmera.ericsson.se/
• GKO_WCDMA_NodeB_Features

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