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16 GSM BSS Network KPI (Inter-RAT Handover Success Rate) Optimization Manual
16 GSM BSS Network KPI (Inter-RAT Handover Success Rate) Optimization Manual
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Contents
2 Influencing Factors........................................................................................................................8
2.1 Hardware Failure...............................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Transmission Problems......................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Version Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 MS Problems......................................................................................................................................................9
2.5 Improper Parameter Settings.............................................................................................................................9
2.6 Unbalanced Traffic Volume.............................................................................................................................11
2.7 Intra-Network and Inter-Network Interference................................................................................................12
2.8 Coverage Problems..........................................................................................................................................12
4 Test Methods................................................................................................................................20
5 Optimization Cases.....................................................................................................................21
5.1 Case 1: Data Configuration..............................................................................................................................21
5.2 Case 2: Inter-RAT Handover Success Rate Decreasing Caused by Data Configuration.................................22
6 Information Feedback..................................................................................................................23
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References
1.1 Definition
The success rate of incoming inter-RAT inter-cell radio handover refers to the ratio of the total
number of successful handovers from 3G cell to 2G cell triggered by all causes to the total
number of handover requests from 3G cell to 2G cell triggered by all causes.
The success rate of outgoing inter-RAT inter-cell radio handover refers to the ratio of the total
number of successful handovers from 2G cell to 3G cell triggered by all causes to the total
number of handover commands from 2G cell to 3G cell triggered by all causes.
Both the success rate of incoming inter-RAT inter-cell radio handover and the success rate of
outgoing inter-RAT inter-cell radio handover are important retainability KPIs. The KPIs
directly affect the experience of 2G/3G users and are most significant KPIs for the operators
to appraise the 2G/3G network interoperability.
Where:
A1 – Number of incoming inter-RAT inter-cell handover requests
B1 – Number of incoming inter-RAT inter-cell handover responses
C1 – Number of successful incoming inter-RAT inter-cell handovers
Where:
A2 - Number of outgoing inter-RAT inter-cell handover requests
B2 – Number of outgoing inter-RAT inter-cell handovers
C2 – Number of successful outgoing inter-RAT inter-cell handovers
The measurement points of 2G/3G interoperability KPIs are presented as follows:
Success rate of incoming inter-RAT inter-cell radio handover: C1/B1
Success rate of outgoing inter-RAT inter-cell radio handover: C2/B2
2 Influencing Factors
According to user complaints and network optimization experience, the major factors that
affect the inter-RAT handover success rate are as follows:
Hardware failure
Transmission problems
Version upgrade
MS problems
Improper parameter settings
Unbalanced traffic volume
Intra-network and inter-network interference
Coverage problems
2.4 MS Problems
Now, many operators take the sales strategy of presenting an MS for free after a subscriber
subscribes to 3G network services. Thus, most MSs are customized multi-mode MSs. To
implement special functions and features of operators, operators add and reduce some
functions from the MSs. In the network, when a type of MS always incurs handover failure,
the failure can be located through the MS-related support capability and parameter settings.
3G System 3G Search PRIO: Indicates whether the BISC is allowed to search for a
Information 3G cell when the BISC must be decoded. Default value: Yes
Data Table
Qsearch C: Indicates the signal level threshold for cell search in
connection mode. When the signal level in the serving cell is below (0–
7) or above (8–15), the MS starts to search for 3G cells.
Serving Band Reporting: Indicates the number of cells that are
contained in the best cell list in the current serving band.
FDD MULTIRAT Reporting: Indicates the number of UTRAN FDD
cells that are contained in the measurement report.
3G BA2 Table Provides the frequencies, scrambling codes, and diversity indication of
3G UTRAN FDD neighboring cells, and the basis for sorting 3G cells.
If the parameter is not set, the handover to 3G cell is impacted.
Early Classmark Indicates whether the MSs in a cell use early classmark sending. You
Sending Control can send classmark 3 with the MS to determine whether the MS
(ECSC) supports 3G.
3G HO Data Inter-RAT In BSC Handover Enable/Inter-RAT Out BSC Handover
table Enable: Indicates whether the handover from 2G to 3G is allowed.
Recommended value during the 2G/3G interoperability: Yes
Better 3G Cell HO Allowed: Indicates whether the better 3G cell
handover algorithm is allowed. Yes indicates the handover algorithm is
allowed, and No indicates the handover algorithm is not allowed.
Recommended value during the 2G/3G interoperability: Yes
Inter-RAT HO Preference: Indicates whether an MS is preferentially
handed over to a 2G cell or a 3G cell.
HO Preference Threshold for 2G Cell: If the Inter-RAT HO
Preference parameter is set to Preference for 2G Cell By Threshold,
and if the receive level of the first candidate cell among 2G candidate
cells is lower than or equal to the HO Preference Threshold for 2G
Cell, the 3G cell handover is preferred; otherwise, the 2G cell handover
is preferred.
During the 2G/3G interoperability, improper parameter settings affect cell reselection. As a
result, the subscriber distribution is impacted.
The parameters that affect the 2G/3G inter-RAT cell reselection are as follows:
Start
Yes
Caused by version upgrade? Replace the version or install a patch.
Yes
Transmission problem or hardware fault? Solve the problem.
N Yes
o
Data configuration problem? Adjust handover parameters
N
Yes
o 否
Traffic unevenly distributed? Optimize handover reselection parameters
N
o Yes
Antenna faulty? Adjust the antenna.
N
Yes
o
Insufficient coverage or blind area? Add coverage optimization RF indexes.
N
o Yes
Interference exists?
Locate interference source.
Yes
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3.2.1 Checking the Hardware Status of the Cells with High Inter-
RAT Handover Success Rate
If a TRX or a combiner is faulty or if an RF cable is incorrectly connected, seizing the
SDCCH becomes difficult, and thus the inter-RAT handover success rate decreases.
You can check whether hardware is faulty by viewing BTS alarms or viewing the hardware
state on the Site Device Panel of the LMT. The following table lists the major BSC alarms
related to hardware failures:
In addition, you can locate the fault by checking the traffic measurement related to hardware
failures, as shown in the following table.
In addition, you can locate the fault by checking the traffic measurement related to
transmission failures, as shown in the following table.
Interference
MR Measurement ->
Interference Band Measurement ->
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 1
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 2
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 3
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 4
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 5
MR Measurement ->
Interference Band Measurement ->
Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 1
Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 2
Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 3
Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 4
Mean Number of TCHFs in Interference Band 5
MR Measurement ->
Interference Band Measurement ->
Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 1
Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 2
Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 3
Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 4
Mean Number of TCHHs in Interference Band 5
Repeater None
MR Measurement ->
Number of MRs Based on TA
4 Test Methods
The inter-RAT handover success rate can be obtained through the registration or reporting of
the related traffic measurement counters. Because the 3G system belongs to different
manufacturers, the inter-RAT handover may have cooperation problems. Thus, you need to
adjust the relevant parameters of the 3G system, and troubleshoot the 2G system based on the
preceding check.
5 Optimization Cases
cell 3G cell is initiated. It indicates that the preceding settings make us achieve expected
objectives.
6 Information Feedback
If the call drop rate is high and technical support is required, fill in the following form:
Software version Software versions of the BSC and Check whether the software version is defective.
BTS
Data *.dat files Check the network optimization parameters and
configuration power configuration.
table
Alarm Alarm information related to Check whether such alarms are generated in the
information hardware, clock, and transmission faulty cell. Such alarms should be cleared.
(self-check)
Traffic Causes of inter-RAT handover Incoming/outgoing inter-RAT handover
measurement failure measurement
Signaling RSL signaling tracing data Check the causes of call drops.
DT data *.log (*.CELL) files or *.ant files Based on the drive test data, determine whether
interference or coverage problems exist.
Others Engineering parameter tables and Facilitate the checking of the geographical
e-maps information by the NASTAR tool.