SRAN Networking and Evolution Overview (SRAN15.1 - 01)

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SRAN Networking and Evolution

Overview Feature Parameter
Description
Issue 01
Date 2019-06-06
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SRAN Networking and Evolution Overview Feature
Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 Change History.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 SRAN15.1 01 (2019-06-06)........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SRAN15.1 Draft B (2019-03-18)................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 SRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)................................................................................................................................... 2
2 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 3

2.1 General Statements......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Applicable RAT.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
3 SingleRAN Solution Overview.................................................................................................. 4

3.1 Background.....................................................................................................................................................................4
3.2 Overall Scheme...............................................................................................................................................................5
3.2.1 OSS Products............................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.2 Controller Products......................................................................................................................................................7
3.2.3 Base Station Products.................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2.3.1 Single-Mode Base Station........................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.3.2 Multimode Base Station..........................................................................................................................................11
3.2.3.2.1 Separate-MPT Multimode Base Station.............................................................................................................. 11
3.2.3.2.2 Co-MPT Multimode Base Station....................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.4 Other Products........................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4.1 USU........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.4.2 ECO6910................................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Application Scenario.................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Single-Mode Network............................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Multimode Network with Separate-MPT Base Stations........................................................................................... 15
3.3.3 Multimode Network with Co-MPT Base Stations.................................................................................................... 17
4 SingleRAN Solution Application............................................................................................ 19

4.1 Product Deployment Strategies.................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Controller Deployment Strategy................................................................................................................................19
4.1.2 Base Station Deployment Strategy............................................................................................................................ 19
4.1.3 EMS Deployment Strategy........................................................................................................................................ 20
4.1.4 Other Deployment Strategies.....................................................................................................................................20
4.2 Solution.........................................................................................................................................................................20
4.2.1 Separate-MPT Multimode Base Station Co-Transmission Through the Backplane................................................. 21
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4.2.2 Co-MPT Multimode Base Station Co-Transmission.................................................................................................22

4.3 RAT Coordination Solution.......................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.1 Interoperability.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.2 Refarming Solution....................................................................................................................................................24
4.3.2.1 Frequency Sharing.................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.3.2.2 Power Sharing.........................................................................................................................................................25
4.3.3 Energy Saving Solution............................................................................................................................................. 25
4.3.4 SRC............................................................................................................................................................................26
4.4 Mode Evolution Solution..............................................................................................................................................29
4.5 Network Management Solution....................................................................................................................................31
4.5.1 Operation and Maintenance Management................................................................................................................. 31
5 Terms..............................................................................................................................................38
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Parameter Description 1 Change History
1 Change History
This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes:
l Technical changes
Changes in features and parameters of a specified version
l Editorial changes
Changes in wording or addition of information and any related parameters affected by
editorial changes.
1.1 SRAN15.1 01 (2019-06-06)

This issue includes the following changes.
Technical Changes
None
Editorial Changes
Revised descriptions and figures.
1.2 SRAN15.1 Draft B (2019-03-18)

This issue introduces the following changes to SRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30).
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Parameter Description 1 Change History
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change
Added support for NR by the BBU3910. None

For details, see the following sections:
l 3.2.3 Base Station Products
l 3.3.1 Single-Mode Network
l 3.3.2 Multimode Network with
Separate-MPT Base Stations
Added the UMPTg/UBBPg. For details, see None

the following sections:
l 3.2.3.1 Single-Mode Base Station
l 3.2.3.2.1 Separate-MPT Multimode
Base Station
Editorial Changes
None
1.3 SRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)

This issue introduces the following changes to SRAN13.1 01 (2018-04-10).
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change
Added co-MPT LTE/NR 5900 series base None

stations. For details, see the following
sections:
l 3.2.3.2.2 Co-MPT Multimode Base
Station
l 3.3.3 Multimode Network with Co-
MPT Base Stations
Changed the name of Huawei mobile None

element management system from U2000 to
U2020.
Added support for New Radio (NR). None
Editorial Changes
None

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Parameter Description 2 About This Document
2 About This Document
2.1 General Statements

Purpose
Feature Parameter Description documents are intended to acquaint readers with:
l The technical principles of features and their related parameters
l The scenarios where these features are used, the benefits they provide, and the impact
they have on networks and functions
l Requirements of the operating environment that must be met before feature activation
l Parameter configuration required for feature activation, verification of feature activation,
and monitoring of feature performance
NOTE
This document only provides guidance for feature activation. Feature deployment and feature
gains depend on the specifics of the network scenario where the feature is deployed. To achieve
the desired gains, contact Huawei professional service engineers.
Software Interfaces
Any parameters, alarms, counters, or managed objects (MOs) described in Feature Parameter
Description documents apply only to the corresponding software release. For future software
releases, refer to the corresponding updated product documentation.
2.2 Applicable RAT

This document applies to GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, NB-IoT, and NR.

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Parameter Description 3 SingleRAN Solution Overview
3 SingleRAN Solution Overview
3.1 Background
Operators are facing the long-term coexistence of multiple modes in the MBB era. Huawei
innovatively proposed the SingleRAN solution in 2008 to help address this challenge. Today,
SingleRAN has become a multimode network construction standard in the industry.
The SingleRAN solution uses unified platform architecture and the software-definable design
to implement GSM/UMTS/LTE/NR network collaboration and sharing and to improve
network resource utilization. This solution provides users with ubiquitous broadband service
experience.
The SingleRAN solution mainly includes the following products and their correlative
solutions:
l SRC solution
The multimode controller-based platform consists of the multimode base station
controller (MBSC) BSC6910 and the coordinator ECO6910 to implement unified access
control and scheduling among GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD/TDD, and Wi-Fi multimode
networks. The BSC6910 provides the functions of GSM and UMTS controllers. The
ECO6910 implements inter-RAT, inter-frequency, inter-site, and cross-layer
collaboration to improve radio resource efficiency and cell edge user experience.
l MBTS solution
Huawei 3900 series base stations adopt a uniform modular design for multiple radio
network systems. These base stations support the coexistence of devices serving different
RATs at the same site, sharing of base station resources, and unified operation and
maintenance.
l MBTS evolution solutions
– Blade Site
Following the success of the blade RRU (RF unit) product, the Blade Site applies
the blade architecture to the baseband processing unit (BBU), power supply
module, and battery. This reduces the size of the equipment and unifies the product
form. In addition, this implements flexible combinations of RRU, BBU, power
supply module, and battery, which makes network deployment flexible and
facilitates maintenance, to achieve zero footprint.

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– AAU
Featuring the highest integration in the industry, the ultra-wideband AAU supports
flexible configuration of multi-band software, thereby reducing site complexity. The
ultra-wideband AAU supports LTE-Advanced technologies such as 4x4 MIMO and
carrier aggregation, which increases network capacity by a maximum of 90%.
– Easy Macro
The Easy Macro keeps the "large capacity" characteristic of a traditional macro base
station, but completely changes its design. Adopting a brand-new design, the Easy
Macro occupies zero footprint and is environmentally harmonious.
– Cloud BB solution
The baseband processing units of multiple macro and micro base stations
collaboratively schedule radio resources to provide users with the "No-edge"
experience.
3.2 Overall Scheme

Figure 3-1 shows the relationship between typical RATs, NEs, and products on a SingleRAN
network.
Figure 3-1 Relationship between typical RATs, NEs, and products on a SingleRAN network
For ease of description, RATs are abbreviated as follows:
l GSM is abbreviated to G.
l UMTS is abbreviated to U.
l LTE is abbreviated to L. Unless otherwise specified, L indicates LTE FDD, LTE TDD,
and LTE NB-IoT. In scenarios where they need to be distinguished, LTE FDD, LTE
TDD, and LTE NB-IoT are used.

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l NR is abbreviated to N.
3.2.1 OSS Products

The U2020 MBB network management system (referred to as U2020 for short) manages the
following Huawei mobile network equipment:
l RAN equipment
l GBSS equipment
l SingleRAN equipment
l GSM/UMTS core network equipment
l LTE EPC network equipment
l NR NGC network equipment
l WLAN equipment
l SingleDAS network equipment
l eRGN network equipment
l STP network equipment
l IMS network equipment
l Wireless transport bearer equipment and auxiliary networking equipment used by the
mobile network
The U2020 provides the following basic network management functions:
l Configuration management
l Performance management
l Fault management
l Security management
l Log management
l Topology management
l Software management
l System management
It also provides a variety of optional functions. The U2020 is responsible for the centralized
OM in the Huawei mobile NE management solution. The system follows a component-based
design idea that the components communicate with each other through the CORBA bus. The
system adopts an open architecture, and NEs of different types are accessible through the NE
mediation layer. The U2020 provides the third-party products or manufacturers with open
interfaces, which can be used to interconnect with the equipment of several mainstream
vendors.
The CME works as a function component of the U2020 data configuration solution. CME
basic features are included in U2020 basic features, and CME optional features, which are
under license control, are used as U2020 optional features. The CME implements fast
deployment and maintenance of GBSS, RAN, LTE, NR, and SingleRAN networks.
The mobile agile operation for service (mAOS) is responsible for performance data
measurement and service data analysis on a mobile network, thereby implementing network
performance management and auxiliary operation.

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3.2.2 Controller Products

Huawei's mainstream controller products are BSC6900 and BSC6910. The use of the
BSC6910 is recommended.
The BSC6910 has three variants: BSC6910 GSM, BSC6910 UMTS, and BSC6910 GU.
l The BSC6910 GSM or BSC6910 UMTS is referred to as the BSC6910 in independent

mode,
l and the BSC6910 GU is referred to as the BSC6910 in integrated mode.
In integrated mode, GSM and UMTS share physical units, such as the operation and
maintenance unit (OMU) and clock processing unit (GCU/GCG). They also share the
software of the same version, implementing centralized software management. However,
GSM and UMTS service processing boards are separately configured in their own
subracks. The BSC6910 in integrated mode must work with a SingleRAN version.
The BSC6910 in independent mode supports co-cabinet deployment. That is, a BSC6910
GSM and a BSC6910 UMTS are deployed in the same cabinet.
The GU integrated mode (with the MPS shared) is not recommended for BSC6910/BSC6900.
The separate-cabinet deployment of BSC6910/BSC6900 in independent mode (independent
functions of BSC and RNC) is recommended.
Table 3-1 Product variants of a controller
Product Variant Supported RAT NE Type Description
BSC6910 GSM GSM BSC6910 GSM Independent mode
BSC6910 UMTS UMTS BSC6910 UMTS Independent mode
BSC6910 GU GSM and UMTS BSC6910 GU Integrated mode:

l GSM and UMTS share
physical units, such as
the OMU and GCU/
GCG. They also share
the software of the
same version,
implementing
centralized software
management.
l If a GU dual-mode
controller is used, GSM
and UMTS controller
versions must be
upgraded together.
3.2.3 Base Station Products

Base station products refer to macro, micro, and LampSite base stations.

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Macro Base Stations

3900 series base stations
3900 series base stations are the mainstream products of macro base stations, and are usually
deployed in equipment rooms onsite. 3900 series base stations support the NR, LTE, UMTS,
and GSM modes.
The 3900 series multimode macro base stations adopt a modular design, and consist of
cabinets, indoor baseband modules (BBU3900/BBU3910), outdoor baseband modules
(BBU3910A/BBU3910C), and RF modules (RFU, RRU, or AAU).
NOTE
The BBU3910C supports only GSM, UMTS, LTE, GU, and GL.
The BBU3900 and BBU3910 are case-shaped, and each BBU supports the mixed insertion of
GSM/UMTS/LTE/NR boards, including the main control boards and baseband processing
units. Some boards such as the UMPT and UBBP support multimode concurrence. From
SRAN15.1 onwards, the BBU3910 supports NR (the UMPTe, UMPTg, and UBBPg boards
only).
The BBU3910A and BBU3910C adopt the integrated structure, and include the modular
mechanical parts and manufactured boards.
The baseband processing modules and RF modules (RFUs, RRUs, or AAUs) are connected
using electrical cables or fiber optic cables over CPRI ports.
Some RF modules, such as the MRFU and RRU3908, have the software-defined radio (SDR)
function and support multiple RATs.
The basic modules and auxiliary devices can be flexibly combined into a single-mode base
station, a separate-MPT multimode base station, or a co-MPT multimode base station. The
flexible combination meets the installation requirements of various sites and satisfies the OM
demands of different RATs, such as indoor centralized installation, outdoor centralized
installation, outdoor distributed installation, and multimode base station installation.
The following part of this document uses 3900 series base stations as an example for
illustration.
5900 series base stations
5900 series base stations are the mainstream products of macro base stations for evolution to
future mobile networks, and are usually deployed in equipment rooms onsite. 5900 series base
stations support the NR, LTE, UMTS, and GSM modes.
5900 series base stations adopt the modular design, and consist of cabinets, indoor baseband
units (BBU5900), and RF modules (RFUs, RRUs, or AAUs).
The BBU5900 is a new-generation BBU, which differs from the BBU3900 in exteriors and
accommodated board types.
l In addition to half-width slots, the BBU5900 supports full-width slots. Different slots in
the BBU5900 provide different switching capabilities.
l The BBU5900 can only be installed in Ver.E cabinets (or other types of cabinets
reconstructed to Ver.E cabinets).
l The BBU5900 supports the following main control and transmission boards and
baseband processing modules: UMPTb, UMPTe, UBBPe (UBBPe series boards, such as

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UBBPem and UBBPei), and UBBPd. It does not support the GTMU, UMPTa, UTRP,
and UBRI boards.
l The BBU5900 must work with RFUs, RRUs, or AAUs of particular versions. For
details, see 5900 Series Base Station Product Documentation.
The baseband processing modules and RF modules (RFUs, RRUs, or AAUs) are connected
using electrical cables or fiber optic cables over CPRI ports.
The basic modules and auxiliary devices can be flexibly combined into a single-mode base
station, a separate-MPT multimode base station, or a co-MPT multimode base station. The
flexible combination meets the installation requirements of various sites and satisfies the OM
demands of different RATs, such as indoor centralized installation, outdoor centralized
installation, outdoor distributed installation, and multimode base station installation.
LampSite Base Stations

The LampSite base stations are distributed base stations designed for indoor coverage. These
base stations work in UMTS, LTE, or NR mode and do not work in GSM mode.
Micro Base Stations

Micro base stations are all-in-one base stations that work in UMTS or LTE mode and do not
work in GSM or NR mode. Micro base stations do not involve detachable parts such as
cabinets, subracks, slots, boards, and RRUs.
The following table lists micro base station models.
Base Station Model Working Mode
BTS3911E UMTS+LTE FDD
BTS3912E LTE FDD and LTE TDD
NOTE
The multimode micro base station BTS3911E supports UMTS+LTE co-MPT scenarios but not separate-
MPT scenarios.
Single-mode micro base stations do not involve the co-MPT and separate-MPT scenarios.
3.2.3.1 Single-Mode Base Station

A single-mode base station is a base station where only one RAT is deployed.

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Table 3-2 Product variants of a single-mode base station

Product Supported NE Type Main Control Description
Variant RAT Board
GBTS GSM BTS3900 GSM GTMUa/ The BSC, rather

GTMUb/ than the element
GTMUc management system
(EMS), manages the
OM of the GBTS.
This NE type is not
displayed on the
U2020 GUI. The
BTS3900 GSM is
used to represent the
GBTS.
eGBTS GSM BTS3900 GTMUb/ l The eGBTS is

GTMUc/ directly managed
UMPT_G/ by the EMS (the
UMDU_G/ BSC does not
MDUC_G manage the
eGBTS).
l The GTMUb and
GTMUc support
only GSM
services.
l The GSM side of
a co-MPT
multimode base
station is an
eGBTS, which is
maintained
independently of
the BSC. This
type of O&M is
called SingleOM.
NodeB UMTS BTS3900 WMPT/UMPT/ N/A

WCDMA UMDU/MDUC
eNodeB LTE BTS3900 LTE LMPT/UMPT/ LTE cells can all be

UMDU configured as FDD
or TDD cells
according to cell
configurations.
gNodeB NR BTS5900 5G/ UMPTe/ N/A

BTS3900 5G UMPTg
NOTE
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The GBTS is maintained on the BSC, not on the EMS. From the perspective of OM, the
GBTS is not an independent NE. This type of OM is called LegacyOM.
The GSM side of a co-MPT multimode base station is an eGBTS, which is maintained
directly by the EMS in a way same as that of the NodeB and eNodeB. This type of O&M that
is independent of the BSC is called SingleOM.
If the GBTS and co-MPT multimode base station including the eGBTS are both deployed on
a network, they are maintained in different ways. Use either of the following methods to unify
the O&M experience:
l Reconstruct the GBTS into a co-MPT multimode base station by replacing the GTMUb/
GTMUc with the UMPT and taking all other required actions. If the GTMUb/GTMUc
needs to be reused, configure a UMPT as the main control board, and use the original
GTMUb/GTMUc as a baseband RF interface board for providing CPRI ports.
l Reconstruct the GBTS into an eGBTS by upgrading the software of the GTMUb/
GTMUc. The eGBTS is the same as a co-MPT multimode base station in terms of
structure and O&M. The only difference between them lies in the capabilities of the
main control board GTMUb/GTMUc, which does not support other RATs and has a low
processing capability compared with the UMPT.
NOTE
The BBU configuration expressions are normalized as follows in documentation and on GUIs:
l GSM, UMTS, LTE, and NR are abbreviated as G, U, L/T/LT, and N respectively. These
abbreviations represent the RATs supported by a BBU.
l & indicates that the services of different RATs are carried by different main control boards. For
example, if a separate-MPT base station is configured with a GSM main control board GTMU_G
and an LTE main control board UMPT_L, the RAT deployment of this base station can be described
as G&L or GL.
l * indicates that different RATs share the same main control board and all these RATs are placed in a
[ ]. For example, if a co-MPT base station is configured with a main control board UMPT_GUL, the
RAT deployment of this base station can be described as [GSM*UMTS*LTE] or [G*U*L].
l + indicates that two BBUs are used. For example, G&U+L indicates that a GSM main control board
and a UMTS main control board are configured in one BBU, and an LTE main control board is
configured in the other BBU. For another example, [G*U]+L indicates that one main control board
that processes both GSM and UMTS data is configured in one BBU, and an LTE main control board
is configured in the other BBU.
3.2.3.2 Multimode Base Station

A multimode base station is a base station where two or more RATs are deployed. Multimode
base stations are classified into separate-MPT and co-MPT multimode base stations,
depending on whether the RATs share the same main control board.
3.2.3.2.1 Separate-MPT Multimode Base Station

In a separate-MPT multimode base station, multiple RATs are deployed on different main
control boards, and correspond to multiple NE types on the element management system
(EMS).
Two methods of managing common resources are available in a separate-MPT multimode
base station: unilateral management and multilateral management.
l Unilateral management: Shared resources are managed and displayed only on one NE.
These resources include the site devices, cabinets, remote electrical tilt (RET) antennas,
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l Multilateral management: Common resources are managed by multiple NEs. In this case,
operation conflicts must be prevented. For example, in a BBU subrack, UPEUs, UEIUs,
and fan modules are managed by all modes. Multimode RF modules are managed by the
modes they serve. The software of the modules must match the RATs where the base
station loading control rights are configured.
From the perspective of the EMS, a separate-MPT multimode base station is a combination of
multiple NEs and each NE has an independent OM channel. The SingleRAN solution requires
these single-mode base stations to be managed by the same EMS. In this way, configuration
management, alarm management, performance measurement, and software management can
be performed collectively.
Each single-mode base station of a separate-MPT multimode base station must work with the
corresponding standard solution version.
Table 3-3 Product variants of a separate-MPT multimode base station

Variant RAT and
Transmission
Board
eGBTS GSM+UMTS BTS3900+BTS GTMUb/ N/A

+NodeB (G&U) 3900 WCDMA GTMUc/UMPT
+WMPT/
UMPT
eGBTS GSM+LTE BTS3900+BTS GTMUb/ N/A

+eNodeB (G&L) 3900 LTE GTMUc/UMPT
+LMPT/UMPT
NodeB UMTS+LTE BTS3900 WMPT/UMPT N/A

+eNodeB (U&L) WCDMA +LMPT/UMPT
+BTS3900 LTE
GBTS GSM+UMTS BTS3900 GSM GTMUa/ Two BBUs must be

+NodeB +LTE (G&U +BTS3900 GTMUb/ interconnected to
+eNodeB +L) WCDMA GTMUc support three RATs.
+BTS3900 LTE +WMPT/
UMPT+LMPT/
UMPT
NodeB UMTS+LTE BTS3900 WMPT/UMPT Two BBUs must be

+eNodeB +NR (U&L WCDMA +LMPT/UMPT interconnected to
+gNodeB +NR) +BTS3900 LTE +UMPTe/ support three RATs.
+BTS5900 5G/ UMPTg
BTS3900 5G
NOTE
LTE cells can all be configured as FDD or TDD cells according to cell configurations.
Figure 3-2 shows a typical configuration example of a separate-MPT multimode base station.

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Figure 3-2 Configuration example of a separate-MPT multimode base station
3.2.3.2.2 Co-MPT Multimode Base Station

In a co-MPT multimode base station, multiple RATs are deployed on the same main control
board, share the same OM object, and correspond to the same NE on the EMS. In a co-MPT
multimode base station, for example, a co-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE multimode base station,
GSM, UMTS, and LTE are regarded as three functions of the base station. They share the
same OM channel and correspond to the same BTS3900 NE on the EMS.
A co-MPT multimode base station adopts the SingleOM mode. The eGBTS is the GSM side
of a co-MPT multimode base station. It does not require the BSC to perform OM. Instead, the
eGBTS itself can perform OM. This type of OM is called SingleOM.
Each RAT of a co-MPT multimode base station must work with the corresponding standard
solution version.
Table 3-4 Product variants of a co-MPT multimode base station

Variant RAT and
Transmission
Board
eGBTS GSM+UMTS BTS3900 UMPT/UMDU l One or more

+NodeB +LTE (G*U*L) RATs can be
+eNodeB activated as
required.
l LTE cells can be
configured as
FDD and TDD

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Variant RAT and
Transmission
Board
eNodeB LTE+NR (L*N) BTS5900/ UMPT cells at the same

+gNodeB BTS3900 time as required,
so as to support
the GULT
modes.
NOTE
In the current version, NR can be deployed with LTE in co-MPT scenarios.
Figure 3-3 shows a typical configuration example of a co-MPT multimode base station.
Figure 3-3 Configuration example of a co-MPT multimode base station
3.2.4 Other Products
3.2.4.1 USU
There are two types of USUs: USU3900 and USU3910.

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The USU3900 or USU3910 is located on the E-UTRAN and is used to interconnect multiple
BBUs on a radio network, to implement the Cloud BB solution.
l The USU3910 supports centralized, distributed, and hybrid BBU interconnection.
l The USUS3900 supports only centralized BBU interconnection.
3.2.4.2 ECO6910
With the development and promotion of the SingleRAN and Heterogeneous Network
(HetNet), multimode and multi-layer networks have become more and more popular, and
there are more and more requirements for inter-RAT and cross-layer collaboration. The
ECO6910 serves as a coordinator on a radio network and provides the following functions:
l Coordination on an LTE network
l Coordination between a GSM/UMTS network and an LTE network
l Coordination between a WLAN network and a GSM/UMTS/LTE network
l Implementation of the functions of a standard MCE logical NE
3.3 Application Scenario

The SingleRAN solution applies to single-mode and multimode networks, based on the
combinations of the preceding products.
3.3.1 Single-Mode Network

If operators want to operate GSM, UMTS, LTE, and NR networks separately, single-mode
networks can be constructed for each RAT.
l The BSC6910 GSM and BTS3900 GSM can be used to form a GSM single-mode
network.
l The BSC6910 UMTS and BTS3900 WCDMA can be used to form a UMTS single-mode
network.
l The BTS3900 LTE can be used to form an LTE single-mode network. If coordination is
required, the USU3910 and ECO6910 should be used.
l The BTS5900 5G can be used to form an NR single-mode network. From SRAN15.1
onwards, the BBU3910 supports NR, and the corresponding product type is BTS3900
5G.
3.3.2 Multimode Network with Separate-MPT Base Stations

If operators want to share the same equipment and OM to build OneSite, and want each RAT
to operate separately, separate-MPT multimode base stations can be used.
The applicable base station types are BTS3900 GSM, BTS3900 WCDMA, BTS3900 LTE,
BTS5900 5G, BTS3900 5G, and GU/UL/GUL/GL/LN/GLN/ULN/GULN separate-MPT
multimode base stations.
The recommended controller types are the BSC6910 GSM and BSC6910 UMTS. The
BSC6910 GU in integrated mode is not recommended.
If coordination is required, the USU3910 and ECO6910 should be used.
The following base station types are available:

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l GSM single-mode base station: BTS3900 GSM

l UMTS single-mode base station: BTS3900 WCDMA
l LTE single-mode base station: BTS3900 LTE
l NR single-mode base station: BTS5900 5G/BTS3900 5G
l GU separate-MPT multimode base station: BTS3900 GSM + BTS3900 WCDMA
l GL separate-MPT multimode base station: BTS3900 GSM + BTS3900 LTE
l UL separate-MPT multimode base station: BTS3900 WCDMA + BTS3900 LTE
l GUL separate-MPT multimode base station: BTS3900 GSM + BTS3900 WCDMA +
BTS3900 LTE
l LN separate-MPT multimode base station: BTS3900 LTE + BTS5900 5G/BTS3900 5G
l GLN separate-MPT multimode base station: BTS3900 + BTS3900 LTE + BTS5900 5G/
BTS3900 5G
l ULN separate-MPT multimode base station: BTS3900 WCDMA + BTS3900 LTE +
BTS5900 5G/BTS3900 5G
l GULN separate-MPT multimode base station: BTS3900 GSM + BTS3900 WCDMA +
BTS3900 LTE + BTS5900 5G/BTS3900 5G
The following figure uses 3900 series base stations as an example to show board
configurations in the BBU.

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3.3.3 Multimode Network with Co-MPT Base Stations

If the operator wants to share the same equipment and OM to build OneSite, and wants all
RATs to share the same main control board, co-MPT multimode base stations can be used.
The applicable base station type is the BTS3900 or BTS5900, on which the GSM service/
UMTS service/LTE service/NR Service can be activated as required.
The recommended controller types are the BSC6910 GSM and BSC6910 UMTS. The
BSC6910 GU in integrated mode is not recommended.
If collaboration is required, the USU3910 and ECO6910 should be used.
There is only one base station type on the network, that is, the co-MPT multimode base
station BTS3900 or BTS5900. The corresponding RAT can be activated as required.
The board configurations in the BBU3900 or BBU3910 are illustrated in the figure below.

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The board configurations in the BBU5900 are illustrated in the figure below.
Note that single-mode base stations, separate-MPT multimode base stations, co-MPT
multimode base stations, and even separate-MPT base stations comprised of co-MPT base
stations and single-mode base stations may coexist on live networks. These base stations use
the same architecture but different deployment strategies. They can be managed by the same
EMS in a similar OM mode.
Co-MPT LampSite base stations support RFA through the MERC board. RFA complies with
"UTRA repeater radio transmission and reception" defined by 3GPP and applies only to
LampSite base stations. With RFA, RF signals are transmitted over a long distance through
fiber optic cables and are amplified. The related protocols are as follows:
l GSM: 3GPP TS 51.026
l UMTS: 3GPP TS 25.106
l LTE: 3GPP TS 36.106
The board configurations in the BBU are illustrated in the figure below.

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Parameter Description 4 SingleRAN Solution Application
4 SingleRAN Solution Application
On live networks, multiple RATs dynamically coexist and collaborate with one another.
4.1 Product Deployment Strategies
4.1.1 Controller Deployment Strategy

The BSC6910 is the recommended controller product.
If a GU dual-mode controller is used, GSM and UMTS controller versions must be upgraded
together. That is, the GSM or UMTS controller version cannot be upgraded independently. It
is recommended that the BSC6910 work in independent mode. That is, on a SingleRAN
network comprised of GSM and UMTS, you are advised to deploy two independent controller
products, BSC6910 GSM and BSC6910 UMTS.
4.1.2 Base Station Deployment Strategy

Before deploying a type of base station (single-mode, separate-MPT multimode, or co-MPT
multimode), you need to take into consideration the existing base stations, network transition,
and OM mode.
If operators require independent OM of each mode, single-mode base stations are

recommended. In this situation, GSM, UMTS, and LTE networks are not closely related to
each other.
If operators want to share the same equipment and OM to build OneSite, and want each RAT
to operate separately, separate-MPT multimode base stations can be used.
If operators want to further share the main control board and make GSM, UMTS, and LTE the
three functions of a base station for unified OM and easy network transition, co-MPT
multimode base stations can be used.
On a live network, operators may deploy base stations according to the actual situation.
Therefore, there are multiple base station types on the network. All Huawei base stations use
SingleOM except the BTS3900 GSM, which uses LegacyOM. Although the base station types
are deployed in different RATs, their OM modes and functions are the same.

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4.1.3 EMS Deployment Strategy

There are three deployment rules.
Rule 1: A base station controller and its GSM and UMTS base stations must be managed by
the same U2020.
Rule 2: All modes of a co-MPT multimode base station must be managed by the same EMS.
The reason is that a SingleRAN co-MPT multimode base station is an independent NE, which
can only be managed by one EMS.
Rule 3: All modes of a SingleRAN separate-MPT base station must be managed by the same
EMS. In this situation, the EMS supports the following functions:
l MBTS view
l Consistency check of MBTS parameters
l Filtering of MBTS common alarms
l Filtering of MBTS common inventory
l Unified display of MBTS device panels
l Unified upgrade of MBTS software
l MBTS inter-RAT intermodulation interference detection
l MBTS co-transmission monitoring
l MBTS reporting
4.1.4 Other Deployment Strategies

If coordination is required among GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, and Wi-Fi, the
ECO6910 is required. The ECO6910 can either be deployed independently or be integrated
into the BSC6910 as software. The ECO6910 supports the following coordination-related
features:
l Adaptive Inter-Cell Interference Coordination

l Coordinated Scheduling based Power Control
l GSM and LTE FDD Dynamic Spectrum Sharing
If coordination is required among base stations, the USU3910 can be used to interconnect
BBUs, to implement the Cloud BB solution. This solution provides the following
collaboration-related features for base stations:
l Coordinated Scheduling based Power Control

l UL CoMP based on Coordinated eNodeB
l Inter-eNodeB CA based on Coordinated eNodeB
4.2 Solution
Each mode can use separate transmission or common transmission.
In separate transmission, each mode uses an independent transmission port.
In common transmission, all modes use the same transmission port to access the same
transmission network, which implements transmission resource sharing.

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Transmission port sharing reduces the number of transmission links. Transmission network
sharing simplifies transmission configuration and maintenance. Transmission network
adjustments are reduced and smooth network evolution is supported during the evolution from
an existing single mode to multiple modes.
The following table lists the features related to multimode IP co-transmission.
Feature GSM UMTS LTE FDD LTE TDD
IP-Based Multi- MRFD-121114 MRFD-121124 MRFD-121134 MRFD-121144

mode Co-
Transmission
on BS side
Bandwidth MRFD-121115 MRFD-121125 MRFD-121135 MRFD-121145

Sharing of
Multimode
Base Station
Co-
Transmission
Multi-mode BS MRFD-121117 MRFD-121127 MRFD-121137 MRFD-121147

Common
Reference
Clock
IP-Based BSC MRFD-121101 N/A N/A

and RNC Co-
Transmission
on MBSC Side
Co- MRFD-121102 N/A N/A

Transmission
Resources
Management on
MBSC
NOTE
l In terms of multimode base station co-transmission, separate-MPT backplane-based co-transmission

and co-MPT co-transmission are recommended, and panel-based co-transmission with inter-board
cables is not recommended.
l The RNC and BSC are deployed independently, and MBSC co-transmission is not recommended.
4.2.1 Separate-MPT Multimode Base Station Co-Transmission

Through the Backplane
Different main control boards are interconnected through the backplane. The co-transmission
networking is shown in Figure 4-1.

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Figure 4-1 Separate-MPT multimode base station co-transmission through the backplane
This figure uses LTE and UMTS main control boards as an example. The combinations of
other modes are similar.
l The LTE main control board is directly connected to the bearer network and performs
route forwarding for the UMTS main control board.
l The LTE main control board obtains clock signals from the bearer network and shares
the signals with the backplane. The UMTS main control board then obtains clock signals
from the backplane.
For details about the configuration, see Common Transmission Feature Parameter
Description.
4.2.2 Co-MPT Multimode Base Station Co-Transmission

The co-transmission networking of a co-MPT multimode base station is shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 Co-transmission networking of a co-MPT multimode base station

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This figure uses the UMPT_GUL as an example. The combinations of other modes are
similar.
l The port that connects the UMPT_GUL with the bearer network can carry the services of
different modes.
l The UMPT_GUL obtains clock signals from the bearer network and shares the signals
with different modes.
For details about the configuration, see Common Transmission Feature Parameter
Description.
NOTE
The UMPT_GUL also supports independent transmission of the data of different RATs over different
ports.
4.3 RAT Coordination Solution

The SingleRAN network follows the trend of multiple modes (GULN) and multiple bands.
During network transition, diversified solutions are introduced, including interoperability,
refarming, and energy saving.
4.3.1 Interoperability
To ensure optimal user experience, the interoperability solution covers the functions listed in
the following table.
Table 4-1 Functions involved in the interoperability solution

Function Description Reference Document
Camping and The main purpose of cell Interoperability Between GSM and
reselection reselection is to make UEs camp WCDMA
on a suitable network, which Interoperability Between GSM and
implements load balancing LTE
between networks and optimal
user experience. There are two Interoperability Between UMTS
ways of cell reselection: cell rank- and LTE
based and priority-based. UE Behaviors in Idle Mode
Idle Mode Management
Voice solutions The voice solutions include the CS Fallback

following: CSFB, SRVCC, and SRVCC
fast return to LTE.
Fast CS Fallback Based on RIM
Interoperability Between UMTS
and LTE
Fast LTE Reselection at 2G CS
Call Release

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Service The main purpose of service Interoperability Between GSM and

continuity continuity is to hand over UEs at WCDMA
the edge of a cell in a certain mode Interoperability Between GSM and
to a cell with good signal quality LTE
in another mode, which ensures
users' service continuity. Handover
Interoperability Between UMTS
and LTE
Mobility Management in
Connected Mode
Load balancing The main purpose of load Interoperability Between GSM and
balancing is to migrate the load of WCDMA
a cell in a certain mode to a cell in Interoperability Between GSM and
another mode, which balances the LTE
load among GSM, UMTS, and
LTE and improves network Load Reshuffling
throughput and user throughput. Inter-RAT Mobility Load
Balancing
4.3.2 Refarming Solution

The refarming solution enables operators to reuse frequency resources and introduce a new
radio communication technology to improve spectral efficiency and data throughput. After
spectrum refarming, the cells of two different modes work on the same band. To reduce costs,
SDR modules are generally used in the cells where refarming is performed, which makes
power sharing possible between the cells.
4.3.2.1 Frequency Sharing

GSM spectrums are golden ones. With the development of the network, GSM users gradually
migrate to the UMTS or LTE network. As a result, GSM traffic volume and spectrum
efficiency are becoming increasingly low. To fully utilize GSM spectrums, the operator
refarms GSM spectrums to UMTS and LTE in most cases, which correspond to GU refarming
and GL refarming respectively. The following table provides some details. Spectrum sharing
requires that the GSM, UMTS, and LTE network equipment be provided by Huawei.
Table 4-2 Functions involved in the frequency sharing solution

GU refarming GU refarming enables GSM to GU 900 MHz Non-standard

allocate a bandwidth of about 5 Frequency Spacing
MHz to UMTS. The key
techniques include UMTS flexible
bandwidth and narrowband
interference suppression.

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GL refarming GL refarming enables GSM to Compact Bandwidth (FDD)

allocate a certain bandwidth to GSM and LTE FDD Dynamic
LTE. Most operators first allocate
Spectrum Sharinga
the GSM 1800 MHz band,
whereas some operators first
allocate the GSM 900 MHz band.
The key techniques include LTE
non-standard bandwidth and GSM
and LTE FDD dynamic spectrum
sharing.
a: GSM and LTE FDD Dynamic Spectrum Sharing requires close coordination between
GSM and LTE. Therefore, the ECO6910 must be configured.
4.3.2.2 Power Sharing

After GSM spectrums are used by UMTS or LTE through refarming, GSM power can be
shared with the UMTS or LTE cell when GSM traffic is low on the condition that the GU900,
GL900, and GL1800 cells share the same SDR RF module. This is to improve the throughput
of the UMTS cell and the cell edge users' throughput of the LTE cell. The following table
provides some details. Power sharing requires that the GSM, UMTS, and LTE network
equipment be provided by Huawei.
Table 4-3 Functions involved in the power sharing solution

GSM and When GSM and UMTS use the GSM and UMTS Dynamic Power
UMTS power SDR RF module, GSM shares the Sharing
sharing remaining power with UMTS to
improve the throughput of the
UMTS cell if GSM traffic is low.
GSM and LTE When GSM and LTE use the SDR GSM and LTE Dynamic Power
power sharing RF module, GSM shares the Sharing
remaining power with LTE to
improve the cell edge users'
throughput of the LTE cell if GSM
traffic is low.
4.3.3 Energy Saving Solution

In the overlapping coverage area of GSM, UMTS, LTE networks, if the cells of all modes
have low traffic, multi-RAT carrier joint shutdown intelligently shuts down the cells of one or
two modes based on the overall traffic changes in the networks of different modes. The basic
coverage and service bearer are provided by the cells of other modes. If the traffic increases in
the cell that provides the basic coverage, this function intelligently reactivates the shutdown
cells to absorb service load. This method reduces the overall energy consumption of the

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networks of different modes and decreases the operator's operating costs. Multi-RAT carrier
joint shutdown requires that the GSM, UMTS, and LTE network equipment be provided by
Huawei.
Table 4-4 Functions involved in the energy saving solution

GSM and In the overlapping coverage area Multi-RAT Carrier Joint Shutdown
UMTS carrier of GSM and UMTS, if the UMTS
joint shutdown traffic is low, UMTS users are
handed over to GSM cells and
UMTS cells are shut down.
GSM and LTE In the overlapping coverage area

carrier joint of GSM and LTE, if the LTE
shutdown traffic is low, LTE users are
handed over to GSM cells and
LTE cells are shut down.
UMTS and LTE In the overlapping coverage area

carrier joint of UMTS and LTE, if the LTE
shutdown traffic is low, LTE users are
handed over to UMTS cells and
LTE cells are shut down.
GSM, UMTS, In the overlapping coverage area

and LTE carrier of GSM, UMTS, and LTE, if the
joint shutdown LTE traffic is low, LTE users are
handed over to UMTS cells and
LTE cells are shut down; if the
UMTS traffic is also low, UMTS
users are handed over to GSM
cells and UMTS cells are shut
down.
4.3.4 SRC
The current network is managed on a per RAT basis. A small amount of information is
exchanged through the core network and there is no unified coordination among RATs. As a
result, network load is unbalanced and network capacity is not fully utilized, which affect user
experience.
To meet operators' demand for cross-RAT coordination, Huawei introduced the Single Radio
Controller (SRC) to provide the functions of GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, and WLAN
controllers. The SRC follows the trend of the convergence of radio networks and supports
cross-RAT coordination and resource management.
The SRC is a Huawei proprietary solution, which requires that GSM, UMTS, and LTE
networks all be served by Huawei equipment and the SRC be provided by Huawei. The main
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Table 4-5 Key features involved in the SRC solution

Key Feature Description Reference Document
Adaptive Inter- Under centralized eCoordinator Adaptive ICIC

Cell management and distributed
Interference eNodeB control, the adaptive
Coordination inter-cell interference coordination
(AICIC) automatically adjusts the
assignment mode in the band
division scheme based on the
inter-cell interference data and
edge load data that is
automatically collected and
processed. This function facilitates
soft frequency reuse and effective
inter-cell interference control.
Coordinated The coordinated scheduling based CSPC

Scheduling power control (CSPC) function
based Power implements time-domain
Control coordination by configuring the
transmit power spectrum for each
TTI in the cell. Time-domain
power coordination is more
accurate than frequency-domain
power coordination. The former
can better meet the requirements
of different scenarios, but it needs
time synchronization throughout
the network.
GSM and LTE The GSM and LTE FDD dynamic GSM and LTE FDD Dynamic
FDD Dynamic spectrum sharing (GL DSS) Spectrum Sharing
Spectrum function enables GSM to
Sharing dynamically share GSM spectrums
with LTE based on the GSM
traffic volume, to increase the
available LTE bandwidth. This
function improves the LTE system
capacity and throughput without
compromising the GSM capacity.

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Key Feature Description Reference Document
Inter-RAT In an area that is covered by both Inter-RAT Mobility Load

Adaptive UMTS and LTE networks, if the Balancing
Traffic Offload average user throughput in the Interoperability Between UMTS
LTE cell is lower than a specified and LTE
threshold, the eNodeB hands over
some UEs with poor Downlink
Modulation and Coding Scheme
(DL MCS) to the UMTS network
without compromising their user
throughput. This feature thereby
reduces the load and increases the
average user throughput in the
LTE cell.
UL Unified This feature adjusts UMTS/LTE UL Unified Overload Control

Overload interoperability policies through
Control unified overload control on
UMTS/LTE networks on the
eCoordinator when the traffic on
the UMTS or LTE network is
heavy and overload occurs.
l For UEs in connected mode, if
these UEs trigger inter-RAT
handovers or redirections
between LTE and UMTS, this
feature preferentially selects a
lightly loaded inter-RAT cell or
frequency as the target cell or
frequency to avoid the
signaling overhead caused by a
handover preparation failure.
l For UEs in idle mode, once
their connections are released
on the UMTS network, this
feature enables them to reselect
lightly loaded LTE cells to
avoid signaling impact on
heavily loaded LTE cells.
UL Unified This feature defines a happy bit UL Unified Video Steering

Video Steering rate for video services on
UMTS/LTE networks to ensure
user experience of video services.
If the rate of a video service in a
UMTS or LTE cell is lower than
the happy bit rate, this feature
hands over the video service to an
inter-RAT cell that can provide the
happy bit rate, thereby ensuring
the quality of video services.

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4.4 Mode Evolution Solution

Figure 4-3 shows the mode evolution procedure.
Figure 4-3 Mode evolution procedure

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Table 4-6 Procedure for mode evolution of multimode base stations

Phase Item Operation
Preparation Plan mode 1. Make a data plan before and after evolution on
evolution. power consumption after mode evolution, type
and number of each board, cable connections,
transmission scheme, CPRI topology, and
reference clock.
2. Use the cabling tool on the CME to analyze the
radio frequency (RF) modules, slots, and CPRI
connections.
3. Prepare hardware.
4. Prepare software and license files.
5. Use the CME to make a data configuration file
required after mode evolution.
Upgrade Skip this step if the base station uses the software of
software. the target version.
Perform co- Reconstruct the working mode of the UMPT board

MPT from single mode to multiple modes.
reconstruction.
Record related Record the active alarms, cell status, service KPIs for
information. comparison before and after mode evolution.
Implementation Configure data. Configure data using the CME according to the data
plan.
Adjust Perform these two operations in parallel to shorten

hardware. the service interruption duration.
Activate
configured data.
Verification Commission a For the mode that has not been deployed before the
base station. mode evolution, you are advised to commission a
new mode as a newly deployed base station because
the commissioning methods are the same.
For the mode that has been deployed before the mode
evolution, commission the mode in either of the
following ways:
l Check engineering quality and conduct a dialing
test if no major changes are made to the main
control board and transmission scheme.
l Commission the mode as a newly deployed base
station if major changes are made to the main
control board or transmission scheme.
Output Summarize the swapping and make engineering

engineering reports.
reports.

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4.5 Network Management Solution

In a separate-MPT multimode base station, diffident modes are deployed on different main
control boards. From the perspective of the element management system (U2020), a separate-
MPT multimode base station is a combination of multiple NEs, each independently managed
through a dedicated OM channel.
In a co-MPT multimode base station, different modes share the same main control board and
the same OM channel. From the perspective of the U2020, the base station is only one NE.
Hereafter, this document uses "Common" or "Node" to refer to the common part (such as
transmission and device) of multiple modes and uses "GBTS Function", "NodeB Function",
or "eNodeB Function" to refer to the dedicated part of each mode.
From SRAN8.0 onwards, a UL separate-MPT multimode base station and a co-MPT

multimode base station implement unified OM management in terms of topology display,
monitoring and tracing, upgrade, site deployment, network conversion, Web LMT,
configuration, alarm, performance counter, and inventory management.
4.5.1 Operation and Maintenance Management

Topology Display
The icon of a co-MPT multimode base station and that of a separate-MPT multimode base
station are similar on the topology. (If the icon contains a rectangle, there is an alarm on the
base station; if the icon does not contain a rectangle, there is no alarm on the base station.)
The method to distinguish between these two types of base stations is as follows: If there is an
underscore under the RAT abbreviation (for example, GUL in the following figure), it is a co-
MPT multimode base station. If there is no underscore under the RAT abbreviation (for
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The Device Panel tab page shows the RATs of an NE. The following figure shows the Device
Panel tab page for a co-MPT multimode base station BTS3900.
The Device Panel tab page for a separate-MPT multimode base station shows the boards of
all modes, for example, GTMU and LMPT.

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The Device Panel tab page for each mode of a separate-MPT multimode base station shows
the boards of this mode only, for example, GTMU.

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Monitoring and Tracing

Monitoring and tracing are closely related to the RAT. Most of the monitoring and tracing
items apply only to a single RAT and cross-RAT tracing is not required. Therefore,
monitoring and tracing are performed on a per RAT basis, rather than on the entire base
station, regardless of whether the base station is of co-MPT or separate-MPT.
In the case of a co-MPT base station, set the Type parameter (which indicates the NE type) to
BTS3900. In the case of a separate-MPT base station, set the Type parameter (which
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Only two monitoring and tracing items are intended for the common resources (power sharing
and transmission) of a separate-MPT multimode base station, as shown in the following
figure.
Upgrade
Like a co-MPT multimode base station, a separate-MPT multimode base station can be
upgraded entirely. The same upgrade procedure is used for these two types of base stations.
After you download the base station software package from http://support.huawei.com and
upload it to the U2020 server, the base station selectively downloads the software package
from the U2020 based on the RATs to be upgraded and U2020 information. This process
eliminates the need for distinguishing between a co-MPT base station (BTS3900/BTS5900)
or a separate-MPT base station (BTS3900 WCDMA or BTS3900 LTE).

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Site Deployment
Unified GUI and OM processes are supported during site deployment by PnP, improving
initial site deployment efficiency. Deployment by PnP is on a per NE basis, not on a per base
station basis. For a co-MPT multimode base station, directly create a deployment task; for a
separate-MPT multimode base station, create a task for each mode. Deployment by PnP
supports importing multiple deployment lists into the U2020 simultaneously. Therefore, the
only difference between co-MPT and separate-MPT base station commissioning is whether to
create a single or multiple tasks.
Web LMT
The OM of a co-MPT multimode base station and that of a UL separate-MPT multimode base
station both use the Web LMT, which features a unified operation GUI. The OM on the Web
LMT is on a per NE basis. The difference between co-MPT and separate-MPT base station
OM is as follows: For a separate-MPT multimode base station, you need to log in to different
Web LMTs to perform OM on different modes; for a co-MPT multimode base station, you
only need to log in to one Web LMT. The following figure shows the details.

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Parameter Description 5 Terms
5 Terms
Term Definition
Base station If only one mode is deployed on a base station, the base station is
called a single-mode base station. If two or more modes are
deployed on a base station, the base station is called a multimode
base station. Multimode base stations (MBTSs) are classified into
separate-MPT and co-MPT base stations.
A co-MPT base station in which only one mode is deployed is
also called a multimode base station.
Network Element A logical base station that is independently managed, for

(NE) example, BTS3900 WCDMA, BTS3900 LTE, BTS3900 GSM,
and BTS3900. A physical base station may correspond to multiple
NEs on the EMS. One or more modes can be deployed on an NE.
GBTS A conventional GSM only base station that is managed by a base

station controller. This OM mode is called LegacyOM. The main
control board used by this type of base station can be a GTMUa,
GTMUb, or GTMUc.
eGBTS A GSM base station that is directly managed by an EMS. This

OM mode is called SingleOM because it is dependent of the base
station controller. The main control board used by this type of
base station can be a GTMUb, GTMUc, UMPT, UMDU, or
MDUC (with the NE type being BTS3900).
NOTE
l eGBTS is the GSM side of a co-MPT base station.
l The architecture and OM mode of the GTMUb SingleOM base station
are the same as those of the GSM side of a co-MPT base station. Like
the GSM side of a co-MPT base station, the GTMUb SingleOM base
station is also called eGBTS.
LegacyOM OM mode of a GBTS that is managed by a base station controller.

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Term Definition
SingleOM Unified operation and maintenance for multiple modes in a

multimode base station.
NOTE
l OM experience involves topology display, device panel, upgrade,
conversion, site deployment, alarm browsing, tracing, configuration,
Web LMT, MML commands, and northbound interfaces.
l NE types include BTS3900, BTS3900 WCDMA, and BTS3900 LTE.
BTS3900 GSM NE NE type of a GSM only base station using the LegacyOM mode.
Type The main control board used by this type of base station must be a
GTMUa, GTMUb, or GTMUc.
The BSC is responsible for the OM of a BTS3900 GSM. This NE
type is not displayed on the U2020 GUI. The BTS3900 GSM is
used to represent the GBTS.
BTS3900 WCDMA NE type of a UMTS only base station using the SingleOM mode.
NE Type The NE type is BTS3900 WCDMA on the OSS GUI.
NOTE
The main control board used by this type of base station is a WMPT,
UMPT, UMDU, or MDUC.
When the main control board is a UMPT, UMDU, or MDUC, a BTS3900
WCDMA can be converted to a co-MPT BTS3900.
BTS3900 LTE NE NE type of an LTE only base station using the SingleOM mode.
Type The NE type is BTS3900 LTE on the OSS GUI.
NOTE
The main control board used by this type of base station is an LMPT,
UMPT, or UMDU.
When the main control board is a UMPT or UMDU, a BTS3900 LTE can
be reconstructed to a co-MPT BTS3900.
BTS3900 NE Type NE type of a base station supporting SingleOM and co-MPT. The
NE type is BTS3900 on the OSS GUI. A single mode or multiple
modes can be deployed on a BTS3900, such as BTS3900 (GO),
BTS3900 (UO), BTS3900 (LO), BTS3900 (GU), and BTS3900
(GUL).
NOTE
The main control board used by this type of base station is a GTMUb/
GTMUc, UMPT, UMDU, or MDUC.
When the main control board is a GTMUb/GTMUc, only GSM services
can be deployed (SRAN10.0).
GTMU evolved When an existing base station configured with a GTMUb/GTMUc

board (excluding the GTMUa) is converted to a co-MPT
BTS3900, the UMPT board replaces the GTMUb/GTMUc board
to serve as a main control board and the GTMUb/GTMUc board
now works as an interface board which provides CPRI ports and
transmission ports.

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Term Definition
LMPT evolved When an existing base station configured with an LMPT board is
converted into a co-MPT BTS3900, the UMPT board replaces the
LMPT board to serve as a main control board and the LMPT
board now provides only the LTE signaling processing function.
WMPT evolved When an existing base station configured with a WMPT board is
converted into a co-MPT BTS3900, the UMPT board replaces the
WMPT board to serve as a main control board and the WMPT
board now provides only the UMTS signaling processing
function.
Separate-MPT In a separate-MPT multimode base station, multiple modes are

deployed on multiple main control boards. These modes are
managed through multiple O&M objects and correspond to
multiple NEs.
Co-MPT In a co-MPT base station, different modes share one main control
board and one OM channel, and correspond to only one NE.
Hybrid-MPT In a hybrid-MPT base station, both separate-MPT and co-MPT

are involved. This type of base station is termed as separate-MPT
MBTS on the customer interface.
GULT Short for GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD, and LTE TDD
Co-BBP Co-BBP concurrency, indicating that multiple modes are deployed

on the same baseband processing unit and services of multiple
modes can be performed concurrently.
USU A universal switching unit interconnecting BBUs in the Cloud BB

solution. In this solution, the USU interconnects multiple BBUs to
implement unified scheduling and coordination among the cells
served by these BBUs, thereby improving network performance.
NOTE
l The USU3900 was used in versions earlier than SRAN10.0.
l The USU3910 was introduced in SRAN10.0.
Cloud BB Cloud BB is a BBU networking solution in which the baseband

resources of multiple sites are centrally deployed to reduce the
operator's TCO or are interconnected to achieve inter-site
coordination.
SRC Single radio controller

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2 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 3

3 SingleRAN Solution Overview.................................................................................................. 4

4 SingleRAN Solution Application............................................................................................ 19

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4.2.2 Co-MPT Multimode Base Station Co-Transmission.................................................................................................22

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1.1 SRAN15.1 01 (2019-06-06)

1.2 SRAN15.1 Draft B (2019-03-18)

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Added support for NR by the BBU3910. None

Added the UMPTg/UBBPg. For details, see None

1.3 SRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)

Added co-MPT LTE/NR 5900 series base None

Changed the name of Huawei mobile None

Added support for New Radio (NR). None

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2 About This Document

2.1 General Statements

2.2 Applicable RAT

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3 SingleRAN Solution Overview

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3.2 Overall Scheme

For ease of description, RATs are abbreviated as follows:

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3.2.1 OSS Products

The U2020 provides the following basic network management functions:

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3.2.2 Controller Products

l The BSC6910 GSM or BSC6910 UMTS is referred to as the BSC6910 in independent

Table 3-1 Product variants of a controller

Product Variant Supported RAT NE Type Description

BSC6910 GSM GSM BSC6910 GSM Independent mode

BSC6910 UMTS UMTS BSC6910 UMTS Independent mode

BSC6910 GU GSM and UMTS BSC6910 GU Integrated mode:

3.2.3 Base Station Products

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Macro Base Stations

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LampSite Base Stations

Micro Base Stations

Base Station Model Working Mode

BTS3911E UMTS+LTE FDD

BTS3912E LTE FDD and LTE TDD

3.2.3.1 Single-Mode Base Station

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Table 3-2 Product variants of a single-mode base station

GBTS GSM BTS3900 GSM GTMUa/ The BSC, rather

eGBTS GSM BTS3900 GTMUb/ l The eGBTS is

NodeB UMTS BTS3900 WMPT/UMPT/ N/A

eNodeB LTE BTS3900 LTE LMPT/UMPT/ LTE cells can all be

gNodeB NR BTS5900 5G/ UMPTe/ N/A

The MDUC supports only GSM and UMTS dual-mode.

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3.2.3.2 Multimode Base Station

3.2.3.2.1 Separate-MPT Multimode Base Station

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