GERAN UR15 ZGB-05!02!001 Automatic Bridge in BTS Chain Networking Feature Guide (V4) - V1.0

ZGB-05-02-001 Automatic
Bridge in BTS Chain

Networking Feature Guide
GERAN UR15
ZGB-05-02-001 Automatic Bridge in BTS Chain Networking Feature Guide
ZGB-05-02-001 Automatic Bridge in BTS Chain

Networking Feature Guide
Version Date Author Reviewer Notes
V1.0 2016/08/18 Li Zhengren Gu Yuhui First Release
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Feature Attribute ............................................................................................... 4
2 Overview ............................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Feature Introduction ............................................................................................. 4
2.2 License Control .................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Correlation with Other Features ........................................................................... 5
3 Technical Description ....................................................................................... 6
4 Parameters......................................................................................................... 7
5 Related Counters and Alarms .......................................................................... 9

5.1 Related Counters ................................................................................................. 9
5.2 Related Alarms .................................................................................................. 10
6 Engineering Guide .......................................................................................... 10

6.1 Application Scenario .......................................................................................... 10
6.2 Feature Activation Procedure ............................................................................. 10
6.3 Feature Validation Procedure............................................................................. 20
6.4 Feature Deactivation Procedure......................................................................... 21
6.5 Network Impact .................................................................................................. 22
7 Abbreviation .................................................................................................... 22
8 Reference Document....................................................................................... 23

FIGURES
Figure 2-1 Automatic Bridge in BTS Chain Networking ....................................................... 5

Figure 6-1 Upstream BTS Timeslot Configuration ..............................................................11
Figure 6-2 Timeslot Configuration of the Previous BTS ......................................................11
Figure 6-3 IP Interface of PPP Link Configuration of the Previous BTS .............................12
Figure 6-4 Association Configuration .................................................................................13
Figure 6-5 Transmission Path Group Configuration ...........................................................14
Figure 6-6 PLMN Configuration .........................................................................................14
Figure 6-7 Abis Office Configuration ..................................................................................15
Figure 6-8 Logical Abis Link Configuration .........................................................................15
Figure 6-9 Abis Transmission Path Configuration ..............................................................16
Figure 6-10 System Parameter Tab ...................................................................................17
Figure 6-11 Physical Layer Port Configuration ...................................................................18
Figure 6-12 BtsCascade Configuration ..............................................................................19
Figure 6-13 HDLC Configuration (Upstream BTS) .............................................................19
Figure 6-14 HDLC Configuration (Downstream BTS) .........................................................20
Figure 6-15 System Parameter Configuration ....................................................................22
TABLES
Table 2-1 License Control List ............................................................................................ 5

Table 4-1 Parameter List .................................................................................................... 7

1 Feature Attribute
BSC Version: [ZXUR 9000 GSM (V6.50.31)]
BTS Version: [ZXSDR V4.12.10 or later]
Attribute: [Basic]
Related Network Element:
NE Name Related or Not Special Requirements
MS -
BTS √
BSC -
iTC -
MSC -
MGW -
SGSN -
GGSN -
HLR -
“√”: Related, “-”: Irrelative
2 Overview
2.1 Feature Introduction
Compared to the star and tree networking modes, the chain networking mode between a
BSC and multiple BTSs can save transport resources. This feature improves the
availability of the transport resources by preventing impacts caused by faults.
Multiple BTSs can be connected to the same BSC in a chain. A chain contains a
maximum of eight BTSs. Each BTS communicates with the BSC through E1 interfaces.
If one BTS in the chain fails, the Automatic Bridge Circuit over E1 is activated to bypass
the faulty BTS, which ensures the proper operation of the downstream BTSs.

If an upstream BTS fails, the Automatic Bridge Circuit is activated. The E1 link bypasses
the failed BTS and ensures the connections between the downstream BTSs and the
BSC.
Figure 2-1 Automatic Bridge in BTS Chain Networking
2.2 License Control
Table 2-1 License Control List
License Configured Sales

Feature ID Feature Name
Control Item NE Unit
ZGB-05-02-001 Automatic Bridge in

BTS Chain None None None
Networking
2.3 Correlation with Other Features
1. Required Features
None
2. Mutually Exclusive Features

None
3. Affected Features
None
3 Technical Description
The bypass switch is configured for a BTS on the EMS. The CC informs the SA of the
switch status. If the bypass switch is enabled, the SA receives a heartbeat from the CMM
at regular intervals. If no heartbeat is received within 1.6 seconds, the BTS switches to
the bypass mode. If the SA and CC of an upstream BTS is reset at the same time, the SA
is powered on before the CC. After both boards are powered on, if the SA does not
receive any heartbeat from the CC within 10 seconds to obtain the equipment ID, the
BTS switches to the bypass mode. The BTS switches to the direct mode only when the
SA receives a heartbeat and obtains the equipment ID.
If the upstream BTS reboots, the BRS configures cross slots and notifies the CMM. Upon
receiving the notification, the CMM sends a heartbeat to the SA at an interval of 400 ms.
The BRS acquires the configuration information from the EMS. If the bypass switch is
enabled on the EMS and the cross slots are configured, the BRS notifies the CMM. The
bypass switch is disabled by default.
If the IPMB is busy downloading versions to the SA and PM boards, the heartbeat sent
by the CMM to the SA may be delayed by 2 seconds or even a longer period of time. The
IPMI drive increases the priority of the IPMI command related to the heartbeat sent by
the CMM to the SA. Whenever a long IPMI package is sent, the CMM heartbeat
message is adjusted to the front of the IPMI queue and the CMM attempts to send a
heartbeat message to the SA.

4 Parameters
Table 4-1 Parameter List
Recom
Managed Value Default mende
Logic Name Parameter Description Unit
Object Range Value d
Value
Enable bypass or not. When

daisy chain cascading is
used, the upper level BBU
provides automatic bridging
Enable function. If the upper level
System
Bypass or BBU is powered-down or [0,1] None 0
Parameter
not abnormal, the E1 connected
to BSC/RNC can be
transported to lower level
BBU. So it can reduce the
influence range by faults.
PPP Link BeginSlot Begin time slot 1…31 None 1
PPP Link EndSlot End time slot 1…31 None 31
PPP Link LocalPort Local port number 1…31 None 31
Opposite network element

connected by the object. In
the case of base station
cascading, set this property
of upper-level base station
Physical connectObje to be "SDR". If its value is
0,1,2 None 0
Hosting ct set as a third-party device, it
indicates that the base
station provides the data
transmission channel for the
third-party device in
ATM+FE cascading cases.
E1 bearer used at the port. It

Physical refE1Device is used in ATM transmission
0...7 None None
Hosting _port mode or IP over PPP
transmission mode.

Recom
Value
Base station cascading type.

It indicates how a base
station transmits data to the
lower-level base station. It
has nothing to do with the
upper-layer data protocol.
Timeslot cross means
BTS cascadeTyp
mapping from the timeslots 0,1 None 0
cascade e
of input E1/T1 to the
timeslots of output E1/T1
within the base station. ATM
routing means forwarding
the input PVC not of the
base station according to the
configured route.
It is valid when cascade type

is TSI.
E1 or T1 (ingress E1/T1) for
BTS
Inlet E1 connecting RNC/BSC/CN 0...17 None None
cascade
used by upper-level base
station in the TSI cascading
mode.

is TSI.
BTS E1 or T1 (egress E1/T1) for
Outlet E1 0...17 None None
cascade connecting SDR used by
upper-level base station in
the TSI cascading mode.

is TSI.
It describes which timeslots
ingressTime
BTS in the ingress E1/T1 are
SlotBitMap# 0,1 None None
cascade reserved for the lower-level
2~32
base stations. Each bit
corresponds to a timeslot. 0
indicates not reserved for

Recom
Value
the lower-level base station
while 1 reserved for the
lower-level base station.
It must be fill in with 0 or 1.

is TSI.
It describes which timeslots
in the egress E1/T1 are
reserved for the lower-level
base stations. Each bit
egressTime corresponds to a timeslot. 0
BTS
SlotBitMap# indicates not reserved for 0,1 None None
cascade
2~32 the lower-level base station
while 1 reserved for the
lower-level base station. It
must be one-one
corresponding to the
lower-level timeslots.
It must be fill in with 0 or 1.
It represents the E1/T1

timeslot used by the HDLC
HDLC timeSlotBitM link. Each bit of it represents
0,1 None 1
Channel ap#2~32 a timeslot. 0 indicates not
using the timeslot while 1
indicates using the timeslot.
5 Related Counters and Alarms
5.1 Related Counters
This feature has no related counter.

5.2 Related Alarms
This feature has no related alarm.
6 Engineering Guide
6.1 Application Scenario
This feature is mainly adopted in areas where accommodates heavy traffic or

de-emphasizes coverage, and the indoor coverage BTS.
BTSs are deployed intensively in dense urban area, to reduce multiple coverage types or
balance the traffic among BTSs. The maximum transmission power of BTS can be
reduced. For the BTS used in the indoor coverage scenario, adjusting the BTS static
power is able to avoid the indoor coverage overflow.
6.2 Feature Activation Procedure
1. BSC Configuration
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > Transport
Network > IP Configuration > IP Interfaces Configuration, double-click PPP Link, and
click the Modify button on the toolbar. On the PPP Link–Table Mode tab, double-click the
PPP link of the upstream BTS to be cascaded. On the displayed PPP Link tab, modify
the Begin Time Slot and use the default settings of the other parameters, see the
following figure. The configured begin timeslot number must be the same as that
configured for the BTS, meaning that the timeslot on the same E1 line is reserved for the
upstream BTS.

Figure 6-1 Upstream BTS Timeslot Configuration
Network > IP Configuration > IP Interfaces Configuration, double-click PPP Link, and
click the Modify button on the toolbar. On the PPP Link–Table Mode tab, click the New
button ( ) on the toolbar. In the displayed PPP Link tab, set PPP Link Object ID, Local
Port No according to the network plan. The settings of these two parameters must be
different from those of the previous BTS. Set Used CPU Sunit to the slot unit where the
EDTI is located and set Used Logical E1 to the same E1 port as the upstream BTS. Use
the default settings of the other parameters. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2 Timeslot Configuration of the Previous BTS
Network > IP Configuration > IP Interfaces Configuration > PPP Link, double-click IP
Interface of PPP Link, and click the Modify button on the toolbar. On the IP Interface of

PPP Link–Table Mode tab, click the New button ( ) on the toolbar. On the displayed IP
Interface of PPP Link tab, set IP Interface Object ID of PPP according to the network plan.
The value of this parameter must be the same as that configured for the previous BTS.
Set the parent DN according to the corresponding PPP information, set Local ip Address
to the IP address of the interface connecting to the SDR, set Peer ip Address to the IP
address of the SDR. The role of the local IP address depends on the SDR. For example,
if the SDR serves as a client, the BSC serves as a server. Use the default settings of the
other parameters. See Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3 IP Interface of PPP Link Configuration of the Previous BTS
Network > IP Configuration, double-click Association, and click the Modify button on
the toolbar. On the Association–Table Mode tab, click the New button ( ) on the
toolbar. On the displayed Association tab, set Association Object ID and Association
ID according to the network plan. The settings of these two parameters must be different
from those configured for the previous BTS. Set Used Module to a CMP module, set
Application type of association according to the configuration at the SDR side, set
SCTP association bearer protocol type to IPABIS, set Local port and Remote port
according to the configuration at the SDR side, set Local ip to the loopback address
used for the Abis interface at the BSC side, set Remote ip to the IP address of the SDR,
and use the default settings of the other parameters. See Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4 Association Configuration
Network, double-click Transmission Path Group, and click the Modify button on the
toolbar. On the Transmission Path Group–Table Mode tab, click the New button ( )
on the toolbar. On the displayed Transmission Path Group tab, set Transmission
Path Group Object ID and Path Group ID according to the network plan. The settings of
these two parameters must be different from those configured for the previous BTS. Set
Path Group Bear Type according to the actual situation, for example, MLPPP without
header compression, MLPPP with header compression, or PPP without header
compression. Set the bandwidths as required, select a CMP module number from Used
Module, disable E1/T1 bandwidth adjustment, and set Used MLPPP Link or Used PPP
Link. Use the default settings of the other parameters. See Figure 6-5.

Figure 6-5 Transmission Path Group Configuration
Network > Transmission Path Group, double-click PLMN Configuration of Path Group,
and click the Modify button on the toolbar. On the PLMN Configuration of Path
Group–Table Mode tab, click the New button ( ) on the toolbar. On the displayed PLMN
Configuration of Path Group tab, set PLMN Configuration Object ID of Path Group
according to the network plan. The value of this parameter must be different from that
configured for the previous BTS. Set DN to the path group ID configured in the previous
step, set Used PLMN Group to the home PLMN, and use the default settings of the other
parameters. See Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-6 PLMN Configuration
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > GSM
Logical Configuration > Link Configuration, double-click Abis Office, and click the
Modify button on the toolbar. On the Abis Office–Table Mode, click the New button ( )
on the toolbar. On the displayed Abis Office tab, set Abis Office Object ID, Net

Element ID, and Adjacent Net Element Identifier according to the network plan. The
settings of these parameters must be different from those configured for the previous
BTS. Select a CMP module number from Used Module, set Multiplexing payload type
of RTP to the same value as Path Group Bear Type, and use the default settings of the
other parameters. See Figure 6-7.
Figure 6-7 Abis Office Configuration
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area >Managed Element > GSM Logical
Configuration > Link Configuration > Multi Plmn, double-click Logical Abis Link, and click
the Modify button on the toolbar. On the Logical Abis Link–Table Mode tab, click the New
button ( ) on the toolbar. In the displayed Logical Abis Link tab, set Logical Abis Link
Object ID according to the network plan. The value of this parameter must be different
from that configured for the previous BTS. Set Used Abis Office to Abis Office and use
the default settings of the other parameters. See Figure 6-8.
Figure 6-8 Logical Abis Link Configuration

In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area >Managed Element > GSM Logical
Configuration > Link Configuration > Multi Plmn > Logical Abis Link, double-click Abis
Transmission Path, and click the Modify button on the toolbar. On the Abis Transmission
Path–Table Mode tab, click the New button ( ) on the toolbar. On the displayed Abis
Transmission Path tab, set Abis Transmission Path Object ID and TrPath ID according to
the network plan. The settings of these parameters must be different from those
configured for the previous BTS. The parent DN must be associated with the configured
Logical Abis Link. Used PLMN Configuration of Path Group must be associated with the
configured path group and PLMN. Set Used Module to the CMP module that is used in
the previously configured transmission path group, configure the bandwidth according to
the actual situation, set Destination IP address to the SDR IP address or an address
belonging to its network segment, and use the default settings of the other parameters.
See Figure 6-9.
Figure 6-9 Abis Transmission Path Configuration
2. Configuration of Upstream BTS

In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element, double-click
System Parameter, and click the Modify button on the toolbar. The System Parameter
tab is displayed, see Figure 6-10.Set „Enable bypass or not‟ to „Yes‟
Figure 6-10 System Parameter Tab
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element >
Transmission Network > GSM > Physical Hosting, double-click Physical Layer Port,
and click the Modify button on the toolbar. The Used E1 parameter is displayed, see
Figure 6-11.
In the physical layer port table, configure the ingress E1 port connecting the BSC and
egress E1 port connecting the downstream SDR. Only port 0 and port 4 support E1
bridging. Port 0 serves as an ingress port and port 4 serves as an egress port, or port 4
serves as an ingress port and port 0 serves as an egress port. Using the other E1 ports
as the ingress and egress E1 ports does not affect the concatenation of SDRs but
automatic bridging is not supported.

Figure 6-11 Physical Layer Port Configuration
Transmission Network > GSM, double-click BTS Cascade, and click the Modify button
on the toolbar. The BTS cascade parameters are displayed, see Figure 6-12.
In Table BtsCascade, configure Bts Cascade Type as TSI. The ingress and egress E1
ports must be the same as the ingress E1 port for connecting the BSC and the egress E1
for connecting the SDR configured in the previous step. During configuration of begin
timeslot and end timeslot of the cross slots, timeslots must correspond to each other, and
the ingress timeslot must be different from that used by the BTS for connecting the BSC.

Figure 6-12 BtsCascade Configuration
Transmission Network > GSM > IP Transport, double-click HDLC Channel, and click
the Modify button on the toolbar. The timeslot bit mapping parameter is displayed, see
Figure 6-13.
On the HDLC tab, configure the timeslot used by the BTS for connecting the BSC. The
configured timeslot must be the same as the begin timeslot configured at the BSC side.
Figure 6-13 HDLC Configuration (Upstream BTS)

3. Configuration of Downstream BTS
Transmission network > GSM> IP Transport, double-click HDLC Channel, and click
the Modify button on the toolbar. The timeslot bit mapping parameter is displayed, see
Figure 6-14.
On the HDLC tab, configure the used timeslot, which must be the same as the begin
timeslot configured at the BSC side.
Figure 6-14 HDLC Configuration (Downstream BTS)
6.3 Feature Validation Procedure

E1 automatic bridging due to upstream BTS failure in
Test Item
case of chain networking
1. The CN is in good condition.

2. The BSC is operating properly.
3. The SDR is operating properly.
4. Check the default cell configuration and parameters in
Prerequisites the BSC.
5. The MSs are ready.
6. The SA board in the upstream base station supports the
bypass function.
7. The upstream base station uses E1 port 1 as the

E1 automatic bridging due to upstream BTS failure in

Test Item
case of chain networking
ingress port and E1 port 4 as the egress port, or E1 port
4 as the ingress port and E1 port 1 as the egress port. In
addition, crossed timeslots are configured.
1. Enable the bypass function of the upstream base

station.
2. Reset the CC board in the upstream base station.
3. Observe the status of the upstream and downstream
base stations. Then use the MSs to initiate CS and PS
services.
4. After the upstream base station is successfully reset,
remove the CC board from the base station.
Step
base stations. Then use the MSs to initiate CS and PS
services.
6. Install the CC board in the upstream base station and
then power off the base station.
base stations. Use the MSs to initiate CS and PS
services.
1. In Step 3, the association of the upstream base station

is disconnected and the downstream base station is
operating properly. No call drop occurs.
Expected result is disconnected and the downstream base station is
is disconnected and the downstream base station is
6.4 Feature Deactivation Procedure
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element, double-click
System Parameter, and click the Modify button on the toolbar. The System Parameter
tab is displayed, see Figure 6-15. Set „Enable bypass or not‟ to „No‟

Figure 6-15 System Parameter Configuration
6.5 Network Impact
In case of chain networking mode, this feature is automatically enabled if an upstream

BTS fails due to certain causes, such as power failure. This feature supports the bridging
of E1 line over the faulty BTS and ensures the connections between downstream BTSs
and the BSC, without any impact on the coverage areas of the downstream BTSs.
7 Abbreviation
Abbreviations Full Characteristics
rd
3GPP 3 Generation Partnership Project
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
BSC Base Station Controller
BTS Base Transceiver Station
MS Mobile Station
MSC Mobile Switching Centre
BRS Bearing system
IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface
IPMB Intelligent Platform Management Bus
CMM Cell Management Module
CC Control & Clock

SA Switch Access
EMS Element Management System
8 Reference Document
ZXUR 9000 GSM (V6.50.31) Base Station Controller Performance Counter Reference
ZXUR 9000 GSM (V6.50.31) Base Station Controller Radio Parameter Reference

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© 2016 ZTE Corporation. All rights reserved.

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1 Feature Attribute ............................................................................................... 4

3 Technical Description ....................................................................................... 6

5 Related Counters and Alarms .......................................................................... 9

6 Engineering Guide .......................................................................................... 10

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Figure 2-1 Automatic Bridge in BTS Chain Networking ....................................................... 5

Table 2-1 License Control List ............................................................................................ 5

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BTS Version: [ZXSDR V4.12.10 or later]

Related Network Element:

NE Name Related or Not Special Requirements

2.1 Feature Introduction

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Figure 2-1 Automatic Bridge in BTS Chain Networking

2.2 License Control

Table 2-1 License Control List

License Configured Sales

ZGB-05-02-001 Automatic Bridge in

2.3 Correlation with Other Features

2. Mutually Exclusive Features

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Table 4-1 Parameter List

Enable bypass or not. When

PPP Link BeginSlot Begin time slot 1…31 None 1

PPP Link EndSlot End time slot 1…31 None 31

PPP Link LocalPort Local port number 1…31 None 31

Opposite network element

E1 bearer used at the port. It

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Base station cascading type.

It is valid when cascade type

It is valid when cascade type

It is valid when cascade type

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It is valid when cascade type

It represents the E1/T1

5 Related Counters and Alarms

5.1 Related Counters

This feature has no related counter.

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5.2 Related Alarms

This feature has no related alarm.

6.1 Application Scenario

This feature is mainly adopted in areas where accommodates heavy traffic or

6.2 Feature Activation Procedure

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Figure 6-1 Upstream BTS Timeslot Configuration

Figure 6-2 Timeslot Configuration of the Previous BTS

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Figure 6-3 IP Interface of PPP Link Configuration of the Previous BTS

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Figure 6-4 Association Configuration

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Figure 6-5 Transmission Path Group Configuration

Figure 6-6 PLMN Configuration

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