GBTS Software Installation

via USB
for VHA Project

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Procedure
The BTS automatically downloads the
software version (version.csp) and
data configuration file (TranCfg.INI),
and activates the software.
After the activation, the BTS resets.
Wait until the BTS reset is complete.
For details on the status of the LED on the
USB disk and the status of the RUN LED on
the GTMU in this process, see step 3

1. Obtain the BTS Software

Obtain from Huawei regional
Technical Leader.
Or call RIC engineer for help.

2. Decompress the Software

Package
Decompress the software package to
obtain the software package for the
USB.

3. Store the Precfg.ini &

Software into USB

Note: the directory as:

1.\\BTS3900 GSM\V100R012C00SP42.csp
2.\\BTS3900 GSM\Precfg.ini
3.\\BTS3900 GSM\SITENAME\TranCfg.INI

Make sure the directory of the

Software and data configure is
correct.

5. Plug in the USB

Pre-caution: Before Plug in the USB:
1. All boards and components need to be powered up;
2. Disconnect the E1 cable from GTMU.

6. Check the Status of LED

1. The USB dongle shall blinking for 2-3 sec.
2. The USB dongle shall have LED ON for 3 minutes.
3. The USB dongle shall have LED blinking for 10 minutes,
indicating the data and software loading.(if just date
loading, 8-10 sec)
4. The site shall reset by itself. (If the site is not reset
automatically, plz remove the USB dongle and manually
reset the BBU by clicking the RESET button (not power
off)).
5. After site automatically reset succeed, connect E1 to
GTMU, and the USB dongle LED indicator shall keep ON.
Then remove the USB dongle.
Note: If the process is not followed or not appearing
correct phenomena, plz contact RIC engineer.

7. Verify Software Version by

SMT
7.1 Prepare
Set you PC IP to 192.168.0.77/255.255.255.0
Connect the Ethernet port of the PC to the ETH
port of GTMU board by FE cable

7.2 Connect the SMT PC to the BTS for Local Maintenance.

Start the SMT, Setting communication port

parameters

Log in to the SMT.

7.3 Checking the Software Versions of the

BTS Boards
Click Board in the navigation tree, and then double-click
Board Management in the Function pane on the right

Query and record the GTMU software version.

In the displayed Board Management window, right-click the GTMU

and then choose Board Information from the shortcut menu.
The Board Information dialog box is displayed

Query and record the TRX software version

In the displayed Board Management window, double-click the GTMU.

In the displayed Topology Management window, right-click the RRU/RFU
concerned, then choose Board Information from the shortcut menu
The Board Information dialog box is displayed

8. FAQ
In case of USB upgrade failure and
need to reset BBU, use the Reset
button of GTMU for BTS reset
instead of power switch reset.