ZTE LTE FDD Handover Feature Guide V1.0

ZTE LTE FDD Handover Feature
Guide
V1.0
ZTE LTE FDD Handover Feature Guide
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ZTE LTE FDD Handover Feature

Guide
Version Date Author Reviewer Notes
Wang Huan
V1.0 2013-7-14 Not open to the third party
Wu Hao

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 2
1.1 SCOPE ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 TARGET GROUP .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FEATURE ATTRIBUTE ........................................................................................... 2
1.4 CORRELATION WITH OTHER FEATURE ............................................................. 2
2 TERMINOLOGY ................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 SPECIFICATION NOTATIONS ............................................................................... 3
3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................... 4
3.1 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................... 4
3.2 TECHNICAL DETAILS ............................................................................................. 4

3.2.1 Measurement Configuration ................................................................................. 4
3.2.2 Measurement Decision for Intra-Frequency Handover ........................................ 8
3.2.3 Measurement Decision for Inter-Frequency Handover ........................................ 9
3.2.4 Handover Decision from LTE to UTRAN ............................................................. 9
3.2.5 Handover Decision from LTE to GERAN ........................................................... 10
3.2.6 CSFB from LTE to Other RATs .......................................................................... 10
3.2.7 Intra-Site Handover ............................................................................................ 10
3.2.8 X2 Handover ...................................................................................................... 11
3.2.9 Intra-RAT S1 Handover ...................................................................................... 13
3.2.10 Inter-RAT Handover ........................................................................................... 14
3.2.11 Redirection ......................................................................................................... 15
4 KEY PARAMETER CONFIGURATION .......................................................................... 19
4.1 PARAMETER LIST ................................................................................................ 19
4.2 PARAMETER CONFIGURATION RULE............................................................... 20
4.3 PARAMETER CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE ................................................. 28

4.3.1 Pre-Defined Parameters Configuration .............................................................. 28
4.3.2 Activate Feature ................................................................................................. 30
4.3.3 Other Parameter Configuration Procedure ........................................................ 37
4.3.4 Deactivate Feature ............................................................................................. 38
4.3.5 Data Save and Synchronization ......................................................................... 39
5 RELATED COUNTERS, KPI AND ALARMS ................................................................. 39
5.1 RELATED COUNTERS ......................................................................................... 39

5.2 RELATED KPI ........................................................................................................ 49
5.3 RELATED ALARMS ............................................................................................... 50
6 GLOSSARY .........................................................................................错误！未定义书签。

FIGURES
Figure 3-3-1 Intra-Frequency Handover Based on Coverage ......................................... 8
Figure 4-1 Adding the Cell ............................................................................................. 28
Figure 4-2 Cell Parameter Configuration ....................................................................... 29
Figure 4-3 Automatic Neighbor Cell Configuration Tool .............................................. 29
Figure 4-4 Neighbor Cell Relation Parameter Configuration ......................................... 30
Figure 4-5 Measurement Event Configuration............................................................... 31
Figure 4-6 Inter-Frequency Number and Configuration ............................................... 31
Figure 4-7 X2 SCTP Configuration ................................................................................ 32
Figure 4-8 X2AP Configuration .................................................................................... 33
Figure 4-9 Disabling X2 ................................................................................................. 33
Figure 4-10 UTRAN-FDD Neighbor Cell Configuration ............................................... 34
Figure 4-11 UTRAN-FDD Neighbor Cell Relation Configuration................................... 34
Figure 4-12 UTRAN Frequency Number and Parameters ............................................ 35
Figure 4-13 UTRAN-FDD Neighbor Cell Relation Configuration................................... 36
Figure 4-14 RAT Priority Configuration ......................................................................... 36
Figure 4-15 Redirection Switch Configuration ............................................................... 37
Figure 4-16 Event Index Related to Measurement Events .......................................... 38
Figure 4-17 Parameter Configuration of Measurement Index ....................................... 38
Figure 4-18 Deactivating Handover ............................................................................. 39
TABLES
Table 4-1 Handover Related Parameter List ............................................................... 19
Table 4-2 Parameter rule of parameters...................................................................... 20
Table 5-1 Related Counters ....................................................................................... 39
Table 5-2 Related KPI ................................................................................................ 49

1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes FDD handover feature or technology within the

eNodeB in LTE network. The main contents comprise the following:
technical description, key parameters and configuration, related counters,
KPI statistics and alarms.
1.2 Target Group
This document is intended for:
 Engineering personnel and technicians
 Maintenance engineers
1.3 Feature Attribute
GUL: V4.12.10.15P40
EMS: U31 V12.12.43P02
OMMB: V12.12.40P26
eNodeB: V3.10.20P02
Involved NEs:
UE eNodeB MME S-GW BSC/RNC SGSN P-GW HSS
√ √ √ - - - - -
Note:
*-: Not involved
*√: involved
1.4 Correlation with Other Feature
No

2 Terminology
2.1 Specification Notations
 Procedure
When referring to an elementary procedure in the specification the
Procedure Name is written with the first letters in each word in upper case
characters followed by the word “procedure”, e.g., Random Access
procedure.
 Message
When referring to a message in the specification the MESSAGE NAME is
written with all letters in upper case characters followed by the word
“message”, e.g., The MME initiates the procedure by sending an E-RAB
SETUP REQUEST message to the eNodeB.
 Parameter
When referring to a parameter in the specification the parameter is

written in Italic font, e.g., Band indicator of target ARFCN should be
configured by byEutranFDDTarBand for LTE.
 IE
When referring to an information element (IE) in the specification the

Information Element Name is written with the first letters in each word in
upper case characters and all letters in Italic font followed by the
abbreviation “IE”, e.g., Information Element IE.
 Value of an IE
When referring to the value of an information element (IE) in the

specification the “Value” is written as it is specified enclosed by quotation
marks, e.g., This IE shall be present if the Handover Type IE is set to the
value “LTEtoGERAN” and the SRVCC HO Indication IE is present.

3 Technical Descriptions
3.1 Feature Descriptions
In LTE, UE mobility in RRC_CONNECTED state is realized by handover

and redirection. In terms of Radio Access Technology (RAT), the handover
can be divided into intra-RAT handover and inter-RAT handover (including
UTRAN and GERAN). In terms of different frequency during the handover
procedure, the intra-RAT handover can be divided into intra-frequency
handover and inter-frequency handover.
This document describes the measurement configuration, handover

decision, and handover execution procedures.
3.2 Technical Details
3.2.1 Measurement Configuration
After the UE initially accesses or hands over into a cell, or the eNB
receives a measurement report from the UE, the eNB sends measurement
configuration to the UE through an RRC CONNECTION
RECONFIGURATION message.
Measurement configuration related to handover will be sent to the UE in

the following five scenarios:
1. Only intra-frequency neighbor cells
a) When the UE initially accesses a cell, the eNodeB sends the

measurement configuration (A3 or A5 event) for
intra-frequency handover to the UE. If the redirection function is
enabled and there are available inter-frequency or inter-RAT
frequencies, the A2 measurement event used for redirection is
also sent to the UE.
b) If the eNodeB receives the intra-frequency measurement report,

it makes the handover decision and executes handover. If no
measurement report is received, go to the next step.
c) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

redirection, it performs the blind redirection based on the
procedure described in 3.2.11 Redirection.
2. Only inter-frequency neighbor cells


A2 measurement event for opening inter-frequency
measurement to the UE.
b) After the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

opening inter-frequency measurement, it sends the A3 or A5
measurement event used for inter-frequency handover to the
UE, and opens a gap. The eNodeB sends the A1 measurement
event used for closing inter-frequency measurement to the UE,
and deletes the A2 measurement event used for staring
inter-frequency measurement. If the redirection function is
enabled and there are available frequencies for redirection, the
eNodeB sends the A2 measurement event used for redirection
to the UE. Go to the next step.
c) If the eNodeB receives the inter-frequency measurement report,

d) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

procedure described in 3.2.11 Redirection. If no measurement
report is received, go to the next step.
e) After the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it

deletes the A1 measurement configuration, closes the gap, and
deletes the measurement configuration used for
inter-frequency handover. If there is A2 measurement
configuration used for redirection, the eNodeB deletes the
configuration and sends the A2 measurement event used for
staring inter-frequency measurement to the UE, which means
returning to state a).
3. Only inter-RAT neighbor cells:
a) When UE initially accesses a cell, the eNodeB sends the A2

measurement event for staring inter-RAT measurement to the
UE.
b) After the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

opening inter-RAT measurement, it sends the measurement
configuration (B2 or B1 event) used for inter-RAT handover to
UE, and opens a gap. The eNodeB sends the A1 measurement
event used for stopping inter-RAT measurement, and deletes
the A2 measurement event used for staring inter-RAT
measurement. If the redirection function is enabled and there
are available frequencies, the eNodeB sends the A2
measurement event used for redirection to the UE.

c) If the eNodeB receives the inter-RAT measurement report, it

makes the handover decision and executes handover. If no
d) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

e) If the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it deletes

the A1 measurement configuration, closes the gap, and deletes
the measurement configuration used for inter-RAT handover. If
there is A2 measurement configuration used for redirection, the
eNodeB deletes the configuration and sends the A2
measurement event used for staring inter-RAT measurement
to the UE, which means returning to state a).
4. Both inter-frequency and inter-RAT neighbor cells exist, and

interFandInterR is set to 0 (both inter-frequency and inter-RAT
measurement commands are sent):
a) When UE initially accesses a cell, the eNodeB sends the

higher one of the thresholds of A2 measurements used for
starting inter-frequency or inter-RAT measurements to the UE.
This measurement event is called initial A2 measurement
event.
b) After the eNodeB receives the initial A2 measurement report, it

sends the measurement configuration (A3 or A5 event) used
for inter-frequency handover and measurement configuration
(B2 or B1 event) used for inter-RAT handover to the UE. The
eNodeB opens a gap, sends the A1 measurement event used
for stopping inter-frequency/RAT measurement to the UE, and
deletes the initial A2 measurement event. If the redirection
function is enabled and there are available frequencies, the
eNodeB sends the A2 measurement event used for redirection
to the UE. Go to the next step.

d) If the eNodeB receives the inter-RAT measurement report, it

e) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for



f) After the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it

deletes the A1 measurement configuration, closes the gap, and
deletes the measurement configuration used for
inter-frequency and inter-RAT handovers. If there is A2
measurement configuration used for redirection, the eNodeB
deletes the configuration and sends the initial A2 measurement
event to the UE, which means returning to state a).
5. Both inter-frequency and inter-RAT neighbor cells exist, and

interFandInterR is set to 1 (inter-frequency measurement event is
sent to the UE before inter-RAT measurement event):

A2 measurement event for staring inter-frequency
measurement to the UE.
b) After the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report, it

sends the measurement configuration (A3 or A5 event) used
for inter-frequency handover to the UE. The eNodeB deletes
the A2 measurement event used for staring inter-frequency
measurement, and sends the A2 measurement configuration
(B2 or B1 event) used for starting inter-RAT measurement to
the UE. The eNodeB opens a gap, and sends the A1
measurement event used for stopping inter-frequency and
inter-RAT measurement to the UE. Go to the next step.

d) If the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it deletes

the measurement configuration used for inter-frequency
handover. The eNodeB deletes the A2 measurement event
used for staring inter-RAT measurement, and sends the A2
measurement event used for starting inter-frequency
measurement to the UE, which means returning to state a). If
no measurement report is received, go to the next step.
e) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

starting inter-RAT measurement, it sends the measurement
configuration (B2 or B1 event) used for inter-RAT handover to
the UE. The eNodeB deletes the A2 measurement
configuration used for starting inter-RAT measurement. If the
redirection function is enabled and there are available
frequencies, the eNodeB sends the A2 measurement

configuration used for redirection to the UE. Go to the next

step.
f) If the eNodeB receives the inter-RAT measurement report, it

g) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

h) If the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it deletes

the A1 measurement configuration, closes the gap, and deletes
the measurement configuration used for inter-frequency and
inter-RAT handovers. If there is A2 measurement configuration
used for redirection, the eNodeB deletes the configuration and
sends the A2 measurement event used for starting
inter-frequency handover to the UE, which means returning to
state a).
3.2.2 Measurement Decision for Intra-Frequency

Handover
Figure 3-3-1 Intra-Frequency Handover Based on Coverage
Cell A Cell B
Freq 1 Freq 1
If the frequency used in the source cell and the frequency used in the
target cell are the same, the handover is called intra-frequency handover.
When the eNodeB receives the measurement report used for intra-frequency
handover, it selects the handover target cell from the neighbor cell list in the
measurement report.
The target neighbor cell must meet the following requirements:
1) The neighbor cell supports handover.
2) The neighbor cell supports RRC_CONNECTED state.
If there are multiple neighboring cells that meet the above requirements,
the eNodeB sorts them based on the signal strength and initiates
intra-frequency handovers to the cells in sequence.

3.2.3 Measurement Decision for Inter-Frequency

Handover
Figure 3-2 Inter-Frequency Handover Based on Coverage
Cell A Cell B
Freq 1 Freq 2
If the frequency used in the source cell and the frequency used in the
target cell are different, the handover is called inter-frequency handover.
When the eNodeB receives the measurement report used for inter-frequency
handover, If the UE supports inter-frequency handover (FG bit 13), the eNodeB
selects the handover target cell from the neighbor cell list in the measurement
report.
The target neighbor cell must meet the following requirements:
1) The neighbor cell supports handover.
2) The neighbor cell supports RRC_CONNECTED state.
If there are multiple neighboring cells that meet the above requirements,
the eNodeB sorts them based on the signal strength and initiates
inter-frequency handovers to the cells in sequence.
Note: If the handover is an intra-LTE inter-mode inter-frequency handover (the

serving cell belongs to LTE FDD, and the neighbor cell in the measurement
report belongs to TD LTE), for R8 terminals, only FG bit 13 is used to determine
whether the UE supports inter-frequency handover, while for R9 or later
terminals, FG bit 30 is also used to determine whether the UE supports
inter-frequency handover.
3.2.4 Handover Decision from LTE to UTRAN
After the eNodeB receives the measurement report about UTRAN

neighboring cells, it makes handover decision based on the UE capability
and neighbor cell configuration. To perform PS HO, the following
requirements must be met:
1) The UE supports UTRAN PS Handover (FG bit 8).
2) UTRAN supports PS handover.
3) The neighbor relation supports handover.

If there are candidate cells that support PS HO, the eNodeB sorts the
cells based on channel quality, and initiates inter-RAT handovers from the
LTE cell to the UTRAN cells in sequence.
3.2.5 Handover Decision from LTE to GERAN
After the eNodeB receives the measurement report about GERAN

neighbor cells, it makes handover decision based on the UE capability and
neighbor cell configuration.
To perform CCO, the following requirements must be met:
1) The UE supports CCO (FG bit 10).
If there are candidate cells that support CCO, the eNodeB sorts the cells
based on channel quality, and initiates inter-RAT handovers from the LTE
cell to the GERAN cells in sequence.
Note: PS HO from LTE to GERAN is not supported in the current

version.
3.2.6 CSFB from LTE to Other RATs
In the initial deployment phase of LTE, the core network is not equipped
with IMS, and the LTE network cannot provide voice services. In this case,
voice services can be directed to other RATs by CS fallback. When the
eNodeB receives MME INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST message or
UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST message, and CS Fallback
Indicator IE is contained, it starts the CSFB procedure. There are two CSFB
modes: blind CSFB and CSFB based on measurements.
1) CSFB from LTE to UTRAN
When the UE initiates the voice service, LTE moves the UE to UTRAN
by PS HO or Redirection. The voice service is provided by UTRAN.
2) CSFB from LTE to GERAN
When the UE initiates the voice service, LTE moves the UE to GERAN
by PS HO, CCO, or Redirection. The voice service is provided by GERAN.
For more details, refer to the documents related to CSFB.
3.2.7 Intra-Site Handover
When the source cell and target cell involved in a handover are in the
same eNodeB, the handover is called intra-site handover.

Figure 3-3 Intra-Site Handover
Source Cell UE Target cell
RRcConnectionReconfiguration
Random Access Procedure
RRcConnectionReconfigurationComplete
The intra-site handover procedure is described as follows:
1) The source cell sends an RRC CONNECTION

RECONFIGURATION message (containing mobilityControlInfo IE)
to the UE, instructing the UE to access the target cell.
2) The UE initiates random access to the target cell.
3) When the UE accesses the target cell, it sends an RRC

CONNECTION RECONFIGURATION COMPLETE message to the
target cell to confirm that the handover is successful.
3.2.8 X2 Handover
Figure 3-4 X2 Handover
Target Source
UE MME/S-GW
eNodeB eNodeB
HandoverRequest
HandoverRequestAcknowledge
RRcConnectionReconfiguration
SNStatusTransfer
Data Forwarding
PathSwitchRequest
PathSwitchRequestAcknowledge
The X2 handover procedure is described as follows:
1) The source eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUEST message to

the target eNodeB, including necessary information for handover.

2) The target eNodeB prepares for handover at Layer 1 and layer 2,

establishes the user-plane path for data forwarding, and sends a
HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message to the source
eNodeB. If data forwarding is required, a path for uplink data
forwarding and a path for downlink data forwarding are established
for each E-RAB. The HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE
message contains a container, which contains an RRC
CONNECTION RECONFIGURATION message with
MobilityControlInfo IE contained in the message.
3) The source eNodeB sends an RRC CONNECTION

RECONFIGURATION message (containing MobilityControlInfo IE)
to the UE, instructing the UE to access to the target eNodeB.
4) The source eNodeB sends an SN STATUS TRANSFER message to

the target eNodeB, to transmit the uplink PDCP SN receiving status
and downlink PDCP SN transmitting status of each E-RAB.
5) The source eNodeB establishes the user-plane path for data

forwarding, and transmits user data to the target eNodeB.
6) The UE performs downlink synchronization and random access to

the target cell.
7) After the UE accesses the target cell, it sends an RRC

target cell to confirm the handover is successful.
8) The target eNodeB sends a PATH SWITCH message to the MME,

and inform the MME that the UE has changed its serving cell.
9) After the MME receives the PATH SWITCH message, it sends the
PATH SWITCH ACKNOWLEDGE message to the target eNodeB.
10) The X2 handover procedure ends.

3.2.9 Intra-RAT S1 Handover
Figure 3-5 Intra-RAT S1 Handover
Target Source
UE MME/S-GW
eNodeB eNodeB
HandoverRequired
HandoverRequest
HandoverRequestAcknowledge
RRcConnectionReconfiguration HandoverCommand
eNBStatusTransfer
MMEStatusTransfer
Only for Direct Data Forwarding
Only for Indirect Data Forwarding
HandoverNotify
UeContextReleaseCommand
UeContextReleaseComplete
The S1 handover procedure is described as follows:
1) The source eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUIRED message to

the MME, instructing whether data forwarding is required (indicated
by DL Forwarding IE) for each E-RAB and whether the direct
forwarding path from the source eNodeB to target eNodeB is
available (indicated by Direct Forwarding Path Availability IE).
2) The MME sends a HANDOVER REQUEST message to the target

eNodeB. The target eNodeB establishes the UE context after
receiving the message.
3) The target eNodeB prepares for handover with Layer 1 and layer 2,
establishes the user-plane path for data forwarding, and sends a
HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message to the MME.
The RRC message used for handover is contained in Target to
Source Transparent Container IE of this message.
4) The MME sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to the source

eNodeB. Bearers Subject to Forwarding IE of this message contains
the address list and TEID for data forwarding allocated by the target
eNodeB. If the source eNodeB uses indirect path for data forwarding,
the MME and SGW prepare the user-plane path for data forwarding.
5) The source eNodeB sends an RRC CONNECTION

RECONFIGURATION message to the UE, and informs the UE to
move to the target cell.
6) The source eNodeB sends eNodeB a STATUS TRANSFER

message to the MME, with the uplink PDCP SN receiving status and
downlink PDCP SN transmitting status of each E-RAB.
7) The MME sends an MME STATUS TRANSFER message to the

target eNodeB.
8) The source eNodeB starts data forwarding on the direct path or

indirect path determined before.
9) The UE initiates random access to the target cell.
10) When the UE accesses the target cell, it sends an RRC

target cell to confirm that the handover is successful.
11) The target eNodeB sends a HANDOVER NOTIFY message to the

MME to confirm the UE successfully accesses the target eNodeB.
12) The MME sends a UE CONTEXT RELEASE COMMAND message

to the source eNodeB.
13) The source eNodeB releases the UE related resources, and sends a
UE CONTEXT RELEASE COMPLETE message to the MME.
14) The S1 handover procedure ends.
3.2.10 Inter-RAT Handover
E-UTRAN sends a MOBILITY FROM EUTRA COMMAND message

(with Handover or CellChangeOrder IE) to the UE in RRC_CONNECTED
state, and indicates the UE to perform PS HO to UTRAN or perform PS HO
or CCO to GERAN.

Figure 3-6 Inter-RAT Handover
UE eNB MME
MeasurementReport
HandoverRequired
HandoverCommand
MobilityFromEutraCommand
UeContextReleaseCommand
UeContextReleaseComplete
The inter-RAT handover procedure is described as follows:
1) The eNodeB sends a HandoverRequired message to the MME, and

the MME interacts with the target RAT. The target RAT establishes
the UE context.
2) After MME interacts with the target RAT, it sends a Handover

Command message to the eNodeB.
3) The eNodeB sends a MobilityFromEutraCommand message to the
UE, and the UE performs random access to the inter-RAT system
cell.
4) After the UE successfully accesses the target cell, the MME informs
the source eNodeB to release the UE context.
3.2.11 Redirection
The mobility in RRC_CONNECTED state is realized by PS HO, CCO,

and Redirection. The priority based on time delay:
PS HO > CCO > Redirection
When PS handover and CCO are not supported, the eNodeB indicates
the UE to perform redirection by redirectedCarrierInfo IE in the RRC
CONNECTION RELEASE message.
There are two redirection types: blind redirection and redirection based
on measurements.
1. Blind Redirection:

Figure 3-7 Blind Redirection
UE eNodeB MME
MEASUREMENT REPORT
(A2 measurement report
UE CONTEXT RELEASE REQUEST
for redirection)
UE CONTEXT RELEASE COMMAND
UE CONTEXT RELEASE COMPLETE
RRCCONNECTION RELEASE
After the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for blind
redirection, it makes the redirection decision.
1) The eNodeB selects the highest priority RAT that the UE

supports in RAT priorities (ratPriorityPara), and go to the next
step.
2) The eNodeB selects the highest priority (non zero) frequency

that the UE supports as the target frequency. If there are
available frequencies, go to step 4. If there are no available
frequencies, go to the next step.
3) If there are no available frequencies in the target RAT, the

eNodeB selects the second highest priority RAT that UE
supports as the target RAT. Return to 2).
4) The eNodeB sends the selected frequencies to the UE.
2. Redirection based on measurements:

Figure 3-8 Inter-Frequency Redirection Based on Measurements
UE eNodeB MME
MEASUREMENT REPORT
(Measurement report for
inter-frequency handover) UE CONTEXT RELEASE REQUEST
1) Inter-frequency Redirection:
After the eNodeB receives the measurement report used

for inter-frequency handover, it indicates the UE to perform
redirection to the frequency in the measurement report when
the following requirements are met:
a) The UE does not support inter-frequency handover, or (and)
the neighboring cell does not support handover, or
b) Only unknown PCIs are contained in the measurement
report, or
c) Unknown PCIs are contained in the measurement report,
and all known PCIs have failed for handover, and
d) No cell in the measurement report is in the handover limit
list.
2) Inter-RAT Redirection:

Figure 3-9 Inter-RAT Redirection Based on Measurements
UE eNodeB MME
MEASUREMENT REPORT
(Measurement report for
inter-RAT handover) UE CONTEXT RELEASE REQUEST
After the eNodeB receives the measurement report used

for inter-RAT handover, it indicates the UE to perform
redirection to the RART and frequency in the measurement
report when the following requirements are met:
a) The UE does not support inter-RAT handover, or (and) the
neighboring cell does not support handover, and
b) When the RAT in the measurement report is GERAN, and
the UE does not support CCO, or
c) Only unknown PCIs are contained in the measurement
report, or
d) Unknown PCIs are contained in the measurement report,
and all known PCIs have failed for handover, and

After the UE receives an RRC CONNECTION RELEASE message with
redirectedCarrierInfo IE, it performs redirection to the frequency in the target
RAT.

4 Key Parameter Configuration
4.1 Parameter List
Table 4-1 Handover Related Parameter List
SN Name Figure
1 Band indication for frequency Figure 4-1,4-2
2 Uplink center carrier frequency Figure 4-1,4-2
3 Downlink center carrier frequency Figure 4-1,4-2
4 Physical cell id Figure 4-1,4-2
Close inter-frequency or intersystem measurement Figure 4-5

5
configuration index
Open inter-frequency measurement configuration Figure 4-5
6
index
Coverage-based intra-frequency handover Figure 4-5
7
measurement configruration index
InterFreq measurement configuration index for Figure 4-5
8
handover
9 Inter-frequency number Figure 4-6
10 Band indicator for DL frequency Figure 4-6
11 Inter-frequency Figure 4-6
12 Switch for not to remove neighboring cell Figure 4-4
13 Switch for X2 Figure 4-4
14 Switch for HO Figure 4-4
15 S1 handover data direct forward supported Figure 4-4
16 Uplink center carrier Frequency Figure 4-10
17 Downlink center carrier frequency Figure 4-10
18 RNC ID Figure 4-10
19 Cell ID Figure 4-10
20 Cell primary scrambling code Figure 4-10
21 Location Area Code Figure 4-10
22 Routing Area Code Figure 4-10
23 Frequency band indication of UTRAN Figure 4-10
24 UTRAN neighbor cell supported PS HO Figure 4-10

25 Handover support Figure 4-11
26 UTRAN-frequency number Figure 4-12
27 RAT priority Figure 4-14
28 Redirection algorithm for coverage Figure 4-15
4.2 Parameter Configuration Rule
Table 4-2 Parameter rule of parameters
Default
SN Name Description Value Range
Value
1 The parameter
indicates the
frequency
band for
Band downlink and
indication uplink
1-5,7-14,17-28,101 1
for frequency. The
frequency downlink and
uplink
frequency is
own to the
sanme band.

2 1:1920-1980,
2:1850-1910,
3:1710-1785,
4:1710-1755,
5:824-849,
7:2500-2570,
8:880-915,
The parameter 9:1749.9-1784.9,
indicates the 10:1710-1770,11:1427.9
uplink E-UTRA -1452.9,
Uplink
Absolute
center 12:698-716,
Radio 1930
carrier 13:777-787,
Frequency
frequency 14:788-798, 17:704-716,
Channel
18:815-830,19:830-845,
Number
(EARFCN). 20:832-862,21:1447.9-1
462.9,
22:3410-3490,23:2000-2
020,
24:1626.5-1660.5,25:18
50-1915,
26:814-849,27:807-824,
28:703-748,101:962-977

3 1:1920-1980,
2:1850-1910,
3:1710-1785,
4:1710-1755,
5:824-849,
7:2500-2570,
8:880-915,
The parameter
9:1749.9-1784.9,
indicates the
downlink 10:1710-1770,11:1427.9
Downlink E-UTRA -1452.9,
center Absolute 12:698-716,
2120
carrier Radio 13:777-787,
frequency Frequency 14:788-798, 17:704-716,
Channel 18:815-830,19:830-845,
Number 20:832-862,21:1447.9-1
(EARFCN). 462.9,
22:3410-3490,23:2000-2
020,
24:1626.5-1660.5,25:18
50-1915,
26:814-849,27:807-824,
28:703-748,101:962-977
4 The parameter
is used to
identify a cell.
Physical
There are 504 0-503 0
cell id
unique
physical-layer
cell identities.
5 Close
inter-frequ
ency or The parameter
intersyste is used to
m close 1-2048 10
measurem inter-frequency
ent measurement
configurati
on index

6 Open
inter-frequ
The parameter
ency
is used to open
measurem 1-2048 11
inter-frequency
ent
measurement.
configurati
on index
7 Coverage-
based
intra-frequ The parameter
ency is used to
handover config 1-2048 50
measurem intra-frequency
ent measurement.
configrurati
on index
8 InterFreq
measurem The parameter
ent is used to
configurati config 1-2048 70
on index inter-frequency
for measurement.
handover
9 The parameter
Inter-frequ is used to
ency indicate the 0-8 0
number number of
inter-frequency
10 Band
indicator The band of dl 1-5,7-14,17-28,30-32,33
1
for DL frequency -43,101
frequency

11 freqBandInd==1[2110-2170],
freqBandInd==2[1930-1990],
freqBandInd==9[1844.9-1879.9],
freqBandInd==11[1475.9-1500.9],
The freqBandInd==14[758-768],
paramet freqBandInd==17[734-746],
er freqBandInd==18[860-875],
indicate
s the
freqBandInd==20[791 -821],
downlin
freqBandInd==21[1495.9-1510.9],
k
E-UTRA freqBandInd==22[3510..3590],
Inter-frequ Absolut freqBandInd==23[2180..2200],

N/A
ency e Radio freqBandInd==24[1525..1559],
Frequen freqBandInd==25[1930..1995],
cy
freqBandInd==26[859..894],
Channel
Number
(EARFC
N) of
inter-fre freqBandInd==31[1447-1467],
quency. freqBandInd==32[1785-1800],
freqBandInd==43[3600-3800]，
freqBandInd==101[1037-1057]
12 the Switch for

Switch for
the LTE
removing
adjacent-Cell No[0],Yes [1] Yes [1]
neighborin
not being
g cell
removed
13 the Switch for
Switch for X2 PS HO not
No[0],Yes [1] Yes [1]
X2 being
supported
14 the Switch for
both S1 and
Switch for
X2 PS HO not No[0],Yes [1] Yes [1]
HO
being
supported
15 S1 the enalbe
handover Flag that S1
data direct HO Data No[0],Yes [1] No[0]
forward Direct Forward
supported can be done
UL Center (I:1922.4-1977.6,
carrier II:1852.4-1907.6,
frequency III:1712.4-1782.6,
IV:1712.4-1752.6,
V:826.4-846.6,
VI:832.4-837.6,VII:2502.
4-2567.6,
VIII:882.4-912.6,
Uplink IX:1752.4-1782.4,
center X:1712.4-1767.6,
16 N/A
carrier XI:1430.4-1445.4,
Frequency XII:701.4-713.6,
XIII:779.4-784.6,
XIV:790.4-795.6,XIX:83
2.4-842.6,XX:834.4-859.
6,XXI:1450.4-1460.4,
XXII:3412.4-3487.6,XXV
:1852.4-1912.6,XXVI:81
6.4-846.6)MHz,step
0.2MHz

Downlink (I:2112.4-2167.6,
center carrier II:1932.4-1987.6,
frequency III:1807.4-1877.6,
IV:2112.4-2152.6,
V:871.4-891.6,
VI:877.4-882.6,VII:2622.
4-2687.6, VIII:927.4-
957.6,
Downlink IX:1847.4-1877.4,
center X:2112.4-2167.6,
17 N/A
carrier XI:1478.4-1493.4,
frequency XII:731.4-743.6,
XIII:748.4-753.6,
XIV:760.4-765.6,
XIX:877.4-887.6,XX:793
.4-818.6,XXI:1498.4-
1508.4,XXII:3512.4-358
7.6,XXV:1932.4-1992.6,
XXVI:861.4-891.6)MHZ,
step 0.2MHZ
This parameter
represents the
RNC ID or
Extended RNC
ID of a FDD
UTRAN
neighboring
cell. When the
value of the
parameter is in
the range of 0
18 RNC ID 0-65535 0
~ 4095, it
represents the
RNC ID; When
the value of
the parameter
is in the range
of 4096 ~
65535, it
represents the
Extended RNC
ID.
19 Cell ID Cell ID [0..65535] 0

Cell Primary
primary scrambling
20 [0..127] 0
scrambling code
code
Location area [1..65533],[65535..6553
Location code of a cell
21 5] 1
Area Code
It is a Number Text
Routing Routing Area
22 0-255 0
Area Code Code
Band Band class of 0:1,1:2,2:3,3:4,4:5,5:6,6:
Indicator UTRAN FDD 7,7:8,8:9,9:10,10:11,11:
23 for FDD cell 12,12:13,13:14,14:19,16 1[0]
DL :20,15:21,17:22,18:25,1
Frequency 9:26
UTRAN PS HO
neighbor capbility for
24 cell UTRAN FDD 0:No,1:Yes Yes
supported neighbour cell
PS HO
PS Handover
enable
Handover
25 indication of 0: not support;1:support Support
support
the UTRAN
adjacent-Cell
UTRAN-fre UTRAN-freque
26 quency ncy number 0-32 0
number
RAT priority FDD:[255,2
RAT 54,0,0,0,0,0
27 0-255
priority ],
This is a switch
Redirectio for the
n algorithm algorithm 0:Close
28 Open
for applied for 1:Open
coverage coverage
based redirect.

4.3 Parameter Configuration Procedure
4.3.1 Pre-Defined Parameters Configuration
1. Configure the correct cell. In the Configuration Management window on

the EMS, click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio Parameter >
LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell. Click the button to add the correct
cell. The parameters such as frequency, PCI, and bandwidth must meet the
test requirements. Click the button to save the configuration, and
synchronize the configuration data to the eNodeB, see Figure 4-1 and
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-1 Adding the Cell

Figure 4-2 Cell Parameter Configuration
2. Add the correct neighbor cell relation by using the neighbor cell
configuration tool. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS,
click Configuration > Neighbor Cell Management, and configure the
correct neighbor cells and neighbor cell relation. Follow the steps shown in
Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3 Automatic Neighbor Cell Configuration Tool

4.3.2 Activate Feature
4.3.2.1 Intra-Site Handover Activation
1. After the neighbor cells are added by using the automatic neighboring cell
configuration tool, click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio
Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Relation Configuration > E-UTRAN
Neighbor Relation and check whether the intra-site (intra-card or inter-card)
handover records exist, see Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Neighbor Cell Relation Parameter Configuration
2. Correctly configure the intra-frequency and inter-frequency measurement

events. Click Modify Area > Managed Element->Radio Parameter > LTE
FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement Parameter, and check the
configuration of the intra-frequency and inter-frequency measurement
events. Use the default configuration, see Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5 Measurement Event Configuration
3. For inter-frequency handover, check whether the inter-frequencies are

added. In general, the automatic neighbor cell configuration tool
automatically adds the inter-frequencies. Click Modify Area > Manged
Element > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell >
Measurement Parameter, Configure the Inter-Frequency Number and
Inter-Frequency Measurement Configuration, see Figure 4-6, If you want
to test inter-frequency handover, the Inter-Frequency Number should not be
zero.
Figure 4-6 Inter-Frequency Number and Configuration

4.3.2.2 S1 and X2 Handover Activation
1. After the neighbor cells are added by using the automatic neighbor cell
configuration tool, click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio
Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Cell Configuration > E-UTRAN
Neighbor Cell and click Modify Area-> Manged Element > Radio
Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Relation Configuration > E-UTRAN
Neighbor Relation to check whether the inter-site (S1 or X2) handover
records exist.
2. Check the parameters configured by the automatic neighbor cell

configuration tool. Use the default configuration, see Figure 4-5 and Figure
4-6.
3. Add X2 SCTP for X2 handover. Click Modify Area > Managed Element >
Transmission Network > Signaling and Business > SCTP. Click to

add the X2 SCTP link, see Figure 4-7. X2AP will be automatically added,
see Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-7 X2 SCTP Configuration

Figure 4-8 X2AP Configuration
4. After X2 handover is configured, sometimes S1 handover may also be

needed. Delete the X2 connection or disable X2 to perform S1 handover.
Click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD >
Neighbor Relation Configuration > E-UTRAN Neighbor Relation. Modify
the switch for X2 to No[0], and perform S1 handover, see Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9 Disabling X2

4.3.2.3 Inter-RAT Handover Activation
1. For inter-RAT handover (LTE to 3G/2G), add the neighbor cells and
configure the neighbor cell relation. Click Modify Area > Managed
Element > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Cell Configuration >
UTRAN FDD Neighbor Cell, see Figure 4-10. Click Modify Area->
Managed Element->Radio Parameter -> LTE FDD ->Neighbor Relation
Configuration->UTRAN-FDD Neighbor Relation, see Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-10 UTRAN-FDD Neighbor Cell Configuration
Figure 4-11 UTRAN-FDD Neighbor Cell Relation Configuration

2. Click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD >
E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement Parameter to configure the UTRAN
frequencies and number in the measurement configuration. The configured
frequencies should be the same with the UTRAN-FDD neighbor cells. Set
the frequency priority to the default value, see Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12 UTRAN Frequency Number and Parameters
4.3.2.4 Inter-RAT Redirection Activation
1. For inter-RAT redirection based on measurements, configure the inter-RAT

neighboring cells, see Figure 4-10. Click Modify Area > Managed Element >
Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Relation Configuration >
UTRAN-FDD Neighbor Relation to configure the neighbor cell relation, see
Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13 UTRAN-FDD Neighbor Cell Relation Configuration
2. For blind Redirection, configure the redirection frequencies in the

measurement configuration, see Figure 4-12. The frequency priority must be
non-zero values. Click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio
Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement Parameter
to configure the RAT priority, see Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-14 RAT Priority Configuration
3. Click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD >
E-UTRAN FDD Cell, and set Redirection Algorithm for Coverage to
Open[1], see Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-15 Redirection Switch Configuration
4.3.3 Other Parameter Configuration Procedure
1. For measurement event modification (in general, the default value is

acceptable), click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio Parameter >
LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement Parameter to check the
event ID, for example, the default values of Open Inter Frequency
Measurement Configuration Index are 20 (RSRP, commonly used) and
21 (RSRQ, not used by default, needs to open the dual-measurement
switch). Click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio Parameter > LTE
FDD > Measurement Parameter Configuration > UE E-UTRAN
Measurement to find the tables whose Measurement Configuration Index
are 20 and 21. See Figure 4-16 and Figure 4-17.

Figure 4-16 Event Index Related to Measurement Events
Figure 4-17 Parameter Configuration of Measurement Index
4.3.4 Deactivate Feature
Click Modify Area > Managed Element > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD >
Neighbor Relation Configuration > E-UTRAN Neighbor Relation, and set
Switch for HO to No(0) for all handover deactivation, see Figure 4-18.

Figure 4-18 Deactivating Handover
4.3.5 Data Save and Synchronization
1．After modified the parameters, click to save all the data.
2．Select [Configuration Management->Data Synchronization] from the

main menu of the Configuration Management tab. The Data
Synchronization dialog box opens. First select NE, then select
synchronization mode as Incremental synchronization, then click
Synchronize button.
5 Related Counters, KPI and Alarms
5.1 Related Counters
Table 5-1 Related Counters
SN Counter No. Description

1 Number of Successful Outgoing Intra-eNB
C373600000
Intra-freq Handover Preparation


2 C373600001 Number of Outgoing Intra-eNB Intra-freq
Handover Preparation Failure due to
Re-estabilshment to Source Cell

Handover Preparation Failure due to Dest
Preparation Failure

Handover Preparation Failure due to Other
Reason
5 C373600040 Number of Successful Incoming Intra-eNB

Intra-freq Handover Preparation
6 C373600041 Number of Incoming Intra-eNB Intra-freq

Handover Preparation Failure due to
Resource Allocation Fail

Handover Preparation Failure due to Dest
Occur Reestblishment

Reason
9 C373600080 Number of Successful Outgoing Intra-eNB

Intra-freq Handover Execution

Handover Execution Failure due to

Handover Execution Failure due to Dest

Handover Execution Failure due to Other
Cause
13 C373600084 Number of Successful Incoming Intra-eNB

Intra-freq Handover Execution

Handover Execution Failure due to RRC
Reconfig Complete Timeout

Handover Execution Failure due to Dest


Handover Execution Failure due to Other
Cause

Handover Preparation Failure due to User
Inactivity

Handover Execution Failure due to Waiting
Reconfiguration Complete timeout
19 C373610300 Number of Successful Outgoing

Inter-eNB(via X2) Intra-freq Handover
Preparation
20 C373610301 Number of Outgoing Inter-eNB(via X2)

Intra-freq Handover Preparation Failure due
to HO Request ACK Timeout

to Dest Preparation Failure

to Other Reason

to Re-estabilshment to Source Cell
24 C373610340 Number of Successful Incoming

Preparation
25 C373610341 Number of Incoming Inter-eNB(via X2)

to Resource Allocation Fail

to Source Cancle HO

to Other Reason

Execution


Intra-freq Handover Execution Failure due

to UE Context Release Timeout

to Other Cause

Execution

to RRC Reconfig Complete Timeout

to Path Switch Failure

to Other Cause

to Source Cancel HO

to User Inactivity

to Re-estabilshment to Target Cell


Intra-freq Handover Preparation Request

Inter-eNB(via S1) Intra-freq Handover
Preparation
42 C373620601 Number of Outgoing Inter-eNB(via S1)


to HO Command Timeout


to Other Reason


Inter-eNB(via S1) Intra-freq Handover
Preparation
47 C373620641 Number of Incoming Inter-eNB(via S1)

48 Number of Incoming Inter-eNB(via S1)

C373620642 Intra-freq Handover Preparation Failure due
to Source Cancel HO

to Other Reason
50 Number of Successful Outgoing

C373620680 Inter-eNB(via S1) Intra-freq Handover
Execution
51 Number of Outgoing Inter-eNB(via S1)

C373620681 Intra-freq Handover Execution Failure due


to Other Cause
54 Number of Successful Incoming

C373620684 Inter-eNB(via S1) Intra-freq Handover
Execution



to Source Cancel HO

to Other Cause

to User Inactivity



C373620691
Intra-freq Handover Preparation Request

C373630900
Inter-freq Handover Preparation
63 Number of Outgoing Intra-eNB Inter-freq

C373630901 Handover Preparation Failure due to

C373630902 Handover Preparation Failure due to Dest
Preparation Failure

C373630903 Handover Preparation Failure due to Other
Reason
66 Number of Successful Incoming Intra-eNB

C373630940
Inter-freq Handover Preparation
67 Number of Incoming Intra-eNB Inter-freq

C373630941 Handover Preparation Failure due to
Resource Allocation Fail

C373630942 Handover Preparation Failure due to Dst
occur Re-establishment
69 C373630943 Number of Incoming Intra-eNB Inter-freq


Reason

C373630980
Inter-freq Handover Execution

C373630981 Handover Execution Failure due to

C373630982 Handover Execution Failure due to Dst

C373630983 Handover Execution Failure due to Other
Cause
74 Number of Successful Incoming Intra-eNB

C373630984
Inter-freq Handover Execution

C373630985 Handover Execution Failure due to RRC
Reconfig Complete Timeout

C373630986 Handover Execution Failure due to Dst

C373630987 Handover Execution Failure due to Other
Cause

C373630988 Handover Preparation Failure due to User
Inactivity

C373630989 Handover Execution Failure due to Waiting
Reconfiguration Complete Timeout

C373641200 Inter-eNB(via X2) Inter-freq Handover
Preparation
81 Number of Outgoing Inter-eNB(via X2)

C373641201 Inter-freq Handover Preparation Failure due
to HO Request ACK Timeout



to Other Reason


Preparation
86 Number of Incoming Inter-eNB(via X2)


to Source Cancel HO

to Other Reason

Execution

C373641281 Inter-freq Handover Execution Failure due


to Other Cause

Execution


to Path Switch Failure


to Other Cause

to Source Cancel HO

to User Inactivity



C373641292
Inter-freq Handover Preparation Request

C373651500 Inter-eNB(via S1) Inter-freq Handover
Preparation

to HO Command Timeout

to Dst Preparation Failure

to Other Reason


Preparation



Inter-freq Handover Preparation Failure due
to Source Cancel HO

to Other Reason

Execution



to Other Cause

Execution


to Source Cancel HO

to Other Cause

to User Inactivity




Inter-freq Handover Preparation Request
5.2 Related KPI
Table 5-2 Related KPI
SN KPI No. Description

1 Number of Outgoing Intra-RAT Intra-freq
340031 Handover Preparation
Failure(Re-estabilshment to Source Cell)

340032 Handover Preparation Failure(Dest
Preparation Failure)

340033 Handover Preparation Failure(User
Inactivity)

340034 Handover Preparation Failure(HO Request
Ack Timeout)

340035 Handover Preparation Failure(Other
Reason)
6 Number of Successful Incoming Intra-RAT

340040
Intra-freq Handovers Preparation
7 Number of Incoming Intra-RAT Intra-freq

340041 Handover Preparation Failure(Resource
Allocation Fail)

340042 Handover Preparation Failure(Dest Occur
Reestblishment)

340043 Handover Preparation Failure(Source
Cancle HO)

Reason)

340046
Intra-freq Handovers Execution
12 Number of Outgoing Intra-RAT Inter-freq

340047
Handover Preparation
SN KPI No. Description

Failure(Re-estabilshment to Source Cell)

340048 Handover Preparation Failure(Dest
Preparation Failure)

340049 Handover Preparation Failure(User
Inactivity)

340050 Handover Preparation Failure(HO Request
Ack Timeout)

Reason)

340053
Inter-freq Handovers Preparation
18 Number of Incoming Intra-RAT Inter-freq

340054 Handover Preparation Failure(Resource
Allocation Fail)

340055 Handover Preparation Failure(Dest Occur
Reestblishment)

340056 Handover Preparation Failure(Source
Cancle HO)

Reason)

340059
Inter-freq Handovers Execution
23 Success Rate of Intra-RAT Intra-freq Cell

340060
Incoming Handover
24 Success Rate of Intra-RAT Inter-freq Cell

340061
Incoming Handover
5.3 Related Alarms
No.

6 Abbreviations
1xRRT CDMA2000 1x Radio Transmission Technology
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
BCCH Broadcast Control Channel
CCO Cell Change Order
CDMA2000 Code Division Multiple Access 2000
CIO Cell Individual Offset
CS Circuit-Switched
CSG Closed Subscriber Group
DL Downlink
DRX Discontinuous Reception
eNodeB E-UTRAN NodeB
EPLMN Equivalent PLMN
E-UTRAN Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network
FDD Frequency Division Duplex
GERAN GSM EDGE Radio Access Network
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
HRPD High Rate Packet Data
HPLMN Home PLMN
ID Identity
IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity
LTE Long-Term Evolution
MIB Master Information Block
MME Mobility Management Entity
NAS Non Access Stratum
PS HO Packet-switched handover
PLMN Public Land Mobile Network

RAT Radio Access Technology
RSRP Reference Signal Received Power
RSRQ Reference Signal Received Quality
SGW Serving GateWay
SIB System Information Block
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
SRVCC Single Radio Voice Call Continuity
TA Timing Advance
TA Tracking Area
USIM Universal Subscriber Identity Module
UE User Equipment
UTRAN Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network
UL Uplink
VPLMN Visited PLMN

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1.1 SCOPE ..................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 TARGET GROUP .................................................................................................... 2

1.3 FEATURE ATTRIBUTE ........................................................................................... 2

1.4 CORRELATION WITH OTHER FEATURE ............................................................. 2

2.1 SPECIFICATION NOTATIONS ............................................................................... 3

3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................... 4

3.1 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................... 4

3.2 TECHNICAL DETAILS ............................................................................................. 4

4 KEY PARAMETER CONFIGURATION .......................................................................... 19

4.1 PARAMETER LIST ................................................................................................ 19

4.2 PARAMETER CONFIGURATION RULE............................................................... 20

4.3 PARAMETER CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE ................................................. 28

5 RELATED COUNTERS, KPI AND ALARMS ................................................................. 39

5.1 RELATED COUNTERS ......................................................................................... 39

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5.2 RELATED KPI ........................................................................................................ 49

5.3 RELATED ALARMS ............................................................................................... 50

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This document describes FDD handover feature or technology within the

1.2 Target Group

This document is intended for:

 Engineering personnel and technicians

1.3 Feature Attribute

EMS: U31 V12.12.43P02

1.4 Correlation with Other Feature

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2.1 Specification Notations

When referring to a parameter in the specification the parameter is

When referring to an information element (IE) in the specification the

When referring to the value of an information element (IE) in the

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3.1 Feature Descriptions

In LTE, UE mobility in RRC_CONNECTED state is realized by handover

This document describes the measurement configuration, handover

3.2 Technical Details

3.2.1 Measurement Configuration

Measurement configuration related to handover will be sent to the UE in

1. Only intra-frequency neighbor cells

a) When the UE initially accesses a cell, the eNodeB sends the

b) If the eNodeB receives the intra-frequency measurement report,

c) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

2. Only inter-frequency neighbor cells

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a) When the UE initially accesses a cell, the eNodeB sends the

b) After the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

c) If the eNodeB receives the inter-frequency measurement report,

d) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

e) After the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it

3. Only inter-RAT neighbor cells:

a) When UE initially accesses a cell, the eNodeB sends the A2

b) After the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

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c) If the eNodeB receives the inter-RAT measurement report, it

d) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report used for

e) If the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it deletes

4. Both inter-frequency and inter-RAT neighbor cells exist, and

a) When UE initially accesses a cell, the eNodeB sends the

b) After the eNodeB receives the initial A2 measurement report, it