TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................................i

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................1

1.1 NodeB Resources..............................................................................................................1

1.2 Cell Resources...................................................................................................................1

1.3 Monitoring Methods.........................................................................................................2

CHAPTER 2 Radio Network Utilization.....................................................................................3

CHAPTER 3 Radio Network Blocking.......................................................................................4

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 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 NodeB Resources
The NodeB resources to be monitored include the following:

R99 Channel Element (R99 CE)

The channel element (CE) represents the Rel99 Processing capability of the DSP hardware
located in the system module of the Flexi BTS. Each Rel99 RAB type loads the DSP differently;
therefore, the number of channel elements representing each service depends on the allocated
UL/DL bit rate. If there is not enough DSP capacity represented by the channel elements for a
new connection, the BTS blocks the new service. The user is able to control the number of CEs
with a license up to the limit supported by the hardware. The BTS temporarily allows allocation
of capacity beyond the licensed limit, but up to the maximum available HW capacity only.

HSDPA BTS processing set

It is capacity reservation inside the System Module Rel.2 that allows allocate certain amount of
HSDPA users and DL throughput. There are three types of HSDPA BTS processing set licenses
from 1 to 3

Max number of HSDPA Max HSDPA throughput

HSDPA processing set
users per BTS per BTS

HSDPA BTS processing set 1 32 7.2 Mbps

HSDPA BTS processing set 2 72 21 Mbps

HSDPA BTS processing set 3 72 84 Mbps

HSUPA BTS processing set

HSUPA BTS processing set is capacity reservation inside the Rel.2 HW that allows allocated
certain amount of HSUPA users and UL throughput.
One type of HSUPA BTS processing set license with capacity of 24 HSUPA UEs or 5,8Mbps
throughput with one UE is available

Max number of HSUPA Max HSUPA throughput

HSUPA processing set
users per BTS per BTS

HSUPA BTS processing set 1 24 5.8 Mbps

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 Iub interface bandwidth
The Iub interface exists between the NodeB and RNC. The interface uses asynchronous transfer
mode (ATM) or IP transmission depending on the transmission medium. Insufficient Iub
interface bandwidth leads to admission failures, transmission KPI deterioration (such as delay,
jitter, and packet loss rate), and UMTS service quality degradation.

BB SUs Utilization Ratio

Indicates Total Subunit usage is a sum of the subunit usage for R99 and HSPA traffic. 1 subunit
should be subtracted for every 3 cells.
1.2 Cell Resources
Received Total Wideband Power (RTWP)
RTWP includes receiver noise, external radio interference, and uplink power. RTWP is used
to monitor uplink load.

Transmitted Carrier Power (TCP)

TCP refers to the full-carrier power transmitted by a cell. It is used to monitor downlink load.
The TCP value is limited by the maximum transmit power of the power amplifier in a NodeB
and the maximum transmit power configured for a cell.

Codes
New connections are established continually, requiring codes of different lengths. At the same
time, other connections are released, freeing up codes. Insufficient downlinks OVSFs affect UEs'
access to the network.

1.3 Monitoring Methods

Network resources can be monitored using the following two methods:

Proactive monitoring: This is a method for monitoring various network resources

simultaneously. When resource consumption is consistently greater than its upper threshold,
perform capacity expansion to relieve resource congestion. Described in chapter 2 "Radio
Network Utilization."

Problem-driven analysis: This analysis finds system bottlenecks by locating problems. As an

example, capacity analysis is triggered by issues such as Blocking. Described in chapter 3
"Radio Network Blocking."

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 CHAPTER 2 Radio Network Utilization
2.1 Node B Utilization
Proactive Red
Counter/KPI Name, unit Target Description
monitoring flag

RNC_5401a
Average HSDPA Average HSDPA throughput utilization ratio
throughput utilization 70% 80% per BTS in reference to maximum licensed
HSxPA IHSPA_5409a ratio [%] throughput.
throughput
utilization RNC_5402a Average HSUPA Average HSUPA throughput utilization ratio
throughput utilization 70% 80% per BTS in reference to maximum licensed
IHSPA_5402a ratio [%] throughput.

This counter indicates the amount of time in

which the BTS local cell HW pool (where this
cell belongs) is in HSUPA HW-limited state
during the measurement period. In this state,
HSUPA HW - BTS HSUPA HW limited
M1000C269 36s 180s the RNC sets up the E-DCH, but the BTS HW
limited duration duration [s]
shortage might cause the throughput to be
lower than expected. The same counter value
is updated for all HSUPA-enabled cells in the
local cell group.

RNC_5403a Average number of Average number of HSDPA users utilization

HSDPA users utilization 70% 80% ratio per BTS in reference to maximum
IHSPA_5403a ratio per BTS [%] licensed users.

RNC_5398a Maximum number of Maximum number of HSDPA users utilization

HSDPA users utilization - 100% ratio per BTS in reference to maximum
Number of IHSPA_5398a ratio per BTS [%] licensed users.
HSxPA users
per WBTS
RNC_5404a Average number of Average number of HSUPA users utilization
HSUPA users utilization 70% 80% ratio per BTS in reference to maximum
IHSPA_5404a ratio per BTS [%] licensed users.

RNC_5399a Maximum number of Maximum number of HSUPA users utilization

HSUPA users utilization - 100% ratio per BTS in reference to maximum
IHSPA_5399a ratio per BTS [%] licensed users.

2.2 Cell Utilization

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CHAPTER 3 Radio Network Blocking