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RAN11 HSUPA Deployment Guide

Keywords: HSUPA, deployment, HARQ, MAC-e scheduling
Abstract: This document describes the preparations for deployment, basic principles,
upgrade precautions, and preliminary data configuration policy of High Speed
Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA). This document can be used as a guide for the
deployment of RAN11 HSUPA. The information in this document is for
deployment reference only and cannot be used as a basis for answering customer
queries. As the networking policy is introduced as a professional service, the
original contents related to the networking policy are deleted. In addition, the
original FAQs are integrated into the Guide to HSPA Data Transmission
Problem Location.

Acronyms and abbreviations:

Table 1 Acronyms and abbreviations

Acronym and
Expansion
Abbreviation

ACK Acknowledgement

AG Absolute Grant

BE Best Effect

CN Core Network

DCCH Dedicated Control Channel

DCH Dedicated Channel

DPCH Dedicated Physical Channel

DTCH Dedicated Traffic Channel

E-AGCH E-DCH Absolute Grant Channel

E-DPCCH E-DCH Dedicated Physical Control Channel

E-DPDCH E-DCH Dedicated Physical Data Channel

E-HICH E-DCH HARQ Acknowledgement Indicator

Channel

E-RGCH E-DCH Relative Grant Channel

E-RNTI E-DCH Radio Network Temporary Identifier

E-TFC E-DCH Transport Format Combination

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FP Frame Protocol

HARQ Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request

HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access

HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access

IR Increment Redundancy

MAC-d Medium Access Control - dedicated

NACK Negative Acknowledgement

NE Network Element

PDU Protocol Data Unit

QoS Quality of Service

RG Relative Grant

RLC Radio Link Control

RLS Radio Link Set

RNC Radio Network Controller

RoT Raise of Thermal

RSN Retransmission Sequence Number

RV Redundancy Version

RTT Round Trip Time

SF Spreading Factor

SG Serving Grant

SRNC Serving RNC

TNL Transport Network Layer

TSN Transmission Sequence Number

TTI Transmission Time Interval

UE User Equipment

UTRAN UMTS Radio Access Network

WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

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Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction to HSUPA

With the introduction of High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) in
3GPP R5, the downlink capacity of the system is improved and the maximum
rate per user is greatly increased. The improvement in downlink performance
is very important for the radio communication system. With the application of
multimedia communication and PS data transmission (email, multimedia file
transmission, interactive gaming, and so on), a higher uplink data rate is
required.

Thus, High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) is introduced in 3GPP R6.
HSUPA enhances the throughput of a cell and provides a higher data rate.
This can improve the uplink capacity usage of the Uu interface and the
experience of end users.

Technically, HSUPA introduces high-speed uplink E-DCHs and other related

channels, and the HSUPA entity MAC-e is placed in a NodeB to increase the
response speed. In addition, multiple key technologies (such as HARQ,
NodeB-based fast scheduling, shorter TTI, and uplink multi-code
transmission) are used to implement a maximum theoretical rate of 5.76
Mbit/s at the physical layer of uplink PS services. In PHASE1 (RAN6.0), the
maximum uplink rate at the physical layer per user is 1.44 Mbit/s. In PHASE2
(RAN10.0 and later versions), the maximum uplink rate at the physical layer
per user is 5.76 Mbit/s.

1.2 Availability

1.2.1 Network Elements Involved

The HSUPA feature involves the NodeB, RNC, and CN. √ indicates the
network elements (NEs) involved in the HSUPA feature.

Table 2 NEs involved in the HSUPA feature

MSC
UE NodeB RNC MGW SGSN GGSN HLR
Server

√ √ √ – – – – –

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Note:
z –: not involved
z √: involved

1.2.2 Supporting Versions

In RAN11, only some algorithms and commands related to HSUPA are

modified and optimized, and little change is made to the contents related to the
deployment. Table 3 lists the versions involved in RAN11.

Table 3 Versions involved in HSUPA RAN11

Product Version

BSC6800 V100R011 and later releases

RNC
BSC6810 V200R011 and later releases

DBS3800 V100R011 and later releases

BTS3812A V100R011 and later releases

NodeB
BTS3812E V100R011 and later releases

DBS3900 V200R011 and later releases

1.2.3 Other Requirements

None.

1.3 Implementation
After HSUPA is introduced, the protocol structure of the UTRAN changes, as
shown in Figure 1-1.

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Figure 1-1 Protocol structure of the UTRAN after HSUPA is

introduced

On the NodeB side, the MAC-e entity is introduced to process HARQ

retransmission, scheduling, and MAC-es demultiplexing/reordering.

On the RNC side, the MAC-es entity is introduced in the SRNC to ensure that
packets are transmitted in an order and the soft handover is performed
between NodeBs. The E-DCH supports multiple services simultaneously, and
the UE can multiplex multiple DCHs with different QoS requirements to one
MAC-d flow. A maximum of eight MAC-d flows can be multiplexed to the
E-DCH for transmission with each TTI. As the DTCH and DCCH can be
mapped to the E-DCH, the layer structure above layer 2 does not need to be
changed. In this case, the definition in R99 or R5 can be used to simplify the
requirements for implementation and test.

On the UE side, the MAC-es/e entity is introduced between the MAC-d entity
and physical layer to implement HARQ retransmission, scheduling, MAC-e
multiplexing, and E-DCH TFC selection. In addition, the C/T function is
deleted from the MAC-d. In this case, the MAC-d transparently transmits
logical channel flows to the MAC-es/e. The MAC-es/e can multiplex one or
more logical channels to the same MAC-d flow.

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Chapter 2 Upgrade Guide

2.1 RNC Upgrade

The HSUPA service shares signaling and resources on the user plane with R99 and
HSDPA services, and the hardware architecture of the RNC does not need to be
changed. The WFMRc, however, is required for the V1 platform to support a higher
throughput. Table 4 lists the requirements for the hardware and software.

Table 4 Requirements for the hardware and software of the RNC

Hardware
Software Version of RNC Remarks
Upgrade

BSC6800V100R011 Yes The WFMRc is required.

BSC6810V200R011 No

For details on the upgrade, see the related upgrade guide.

2.1.1 Other Requirements

None.

2.2 NodeB Upgrade

The HSUPA entity is located in the NodeB and the requirements for hardware are the
same as those in RAN10. Table 5 lists the requirements for the software version.

Table 5 Requirements for the software version of the NodeB

NodeB Hardware
Software Version Remarks
Model Upgrade

3812E BTS3812EV100R011 Yes The EBBI is

required.

3812A BTS3812AV100R011 Yes The EULP is

required.

The EBBC is
3806/3806C DBS3800V100R011 Yes
required.

The EBBC is
3900 DBS3900V200R011 Yes
required.

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For details on the upgrade, see the related upgrade guide.

2.2.1 Other Requirements

None.

Chapter 3 Data Configuration

This chapter describes parameter configuration on the CN side, RNC side, and
NodeB side. For more detailed parameter and algorithm settings, see the related RAN
feature description. The parameter configuration on the CN side is based on Huawei
SGSN, GGSN, and HLR. For non Huawei equipment, the configuration commands may
be different. Therefore, you need to contact CN engineers or customers for confirmation
and modification.

3.1 Parameter Configuration on the CN Side

HSUPA is transparent to the RLC layer and above, but a higher uplink rate also
brings higher requirements for the CN. This chapter describes the parameters to be
modified on the CN side after HSUPA is introduced.

You need to modify the subscription information based on the requirements of the
telecom operator and the actual network capability. For a subscriber, you need to run the
following commands to modify the maximum uplink and downlink rates and guaranteed
rates. For a new user, you also need to run the following commands for modification after
adding the user.

MOD GPRS: IMSI="460001104002001", PROV=TRUE, CNTXID=1,

MAXBRDWL=8192, MAXGBRDWL=8192, MAXBRUWL=5760, MAXGBRUWL=5760;

After modifying the subscription information in the HLR, you need to modify QoS
parameters on the GGSN and SGSN to adjust the uplink and downlink maximum bit rates.

//GGSN maintenance console

SET QOS: MBRDNLK=8192, MBRUNLK=5760;

//SGSN maintenance console (254 indicates 8640 kbit/s)

SET 3GSM: MBRDNLK=254, GBRDNLK=254, PARATYPE=QOS;

3.2 Parameter Configuration on the RNC Side

1. Add an HSUPA cell and set the number of E-AGCH codes and the number of
E-RGCH/E-HICH codes.

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ADD CELLHSUPA:CELLID=XXX, EAGCHCODENUM=1,

ERGCHEHICHCODENUM=1, MAXTARGETULLOADFACTOR=75,
NONSERVTOTOTALEDCHPWRRATIO=0;

2. Activate HSUPA of a cell.

ACT CELLHSUPA:CELLID=XXX

3. 2ms TTI switch

To use the 2ms TTI, turn on the 2ms TTI switch.

SET CORRMALGOSWITCH: MapSwitch=MAP_HSUPA_TTI_2MS_SWITCH-1;

4. 5.76Mbps license

On the RNC LMT, run the DSP LICENSE command to check whether the license
supports the 5.76Mbps.

5. SRB over E-DCH switch

To perform the 2ms service (5.76 Mbit/s) based on 2*SF2+2*SF4 codes, set up the
SRB on HSPA.

SET FRCCHLTYPEPARA: SrbChlType=HSPA, SrbChlTypeRrcEffectFlag=FALSE;

Notes：the parameter of SrbChlTypeRrcEffectFlag means whether SRB over HSPA

effect on RRC or not.The uplink throughput has no difference whether the flag is true or
not from the Lab test result.Due to some UE does not supported on SRB over HSPA on
RRC,we do recommend to set the flag false generally.

3.3 Parameter Configuration on the NodeB Side

As most parameters on the NodeB side are associated with scheduling and power
control algorithms, you are not advised to modify them.

1. License required for the 2ms TTI

On the NodeB LMT, run the DSP LICENSE command to check whether the license
supports the 2ms TTI.

DSP LICENSE;

2. Uplink CE capability required for the 5.76 Mbit/s rate

On the NodeB LMT, run the DSP LICENSE command to check the number of uplink
CE licenses.

DSP LICENSE;

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3.Two antenna receiving required

On the NodeB LMT, run the ADD SEC command to set 2 antennas receiving model.

ADD SEC: STN=xxx, SECN=xxx, SECT=REMOTE_SECTOR, ANTM=2,

DIVM=NO_TX_DIVERSITY, ANT1SRN=xxx, ANT1N=R0A, ANT2SRN=xxx,
ANT2N=R0B;

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Chapter 4 FAQs
The Guide to HSPA Problem Location covers all contents involved in the original
chapter and the guide to HSPA data transmission problem location is added. You can log
in to the support website for downloading.

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Chapter 5 Appendix

5.1 MML Commands Related to the RNC

Table 6 MML command reference related to the RNC

MML Command Description Function

Set the protocol version of the

ADD NODEB Add a NodeB.
NodeB.

Add HSUPA parameters Configure basic resources of

ADD CELLHSUPA
for a cell. HSUPA.

Activate high speed

ACT CELLHSUPA uplink packet access Activate HSUPA of a cell.
(HSUPA) of a cell.

Deactivate high speed

DEA CELLHSUPA uplink packet access Deactivate HSUPA of a cell.
(HSUPA) of a cell.

Add admission control

Set the maximum number of
ADD CELLCAC algorithm parameters for
users on the HSUPA channel.
a cell.

Set the
SET connection-oriented Set the HSUPA algorithm
CORRMALGOSWITCH algorithm switches in the switch.
RNC.

Set the RNC-oriented

Set the HSUPA FRC algorithm
SET FRC FRC algorithm
parameters.
parameters.

SET Set RAB and SRB Set RAB and SRB related
FRCCHLTYPEPARA related parameters. parameters.

Set the scheduling

SET Set the scheduling priority of a
priority mapping
SCHEDULEPRIOMAP service.
information.

Add or modify basic

ADD TYPRABBASIC/ Add or modify a typical service
information of a typical
MOD TYPRAB index.
RAB.

Add or modify RLC

ADD TYPRABRLC/MOD Add or modify RLC parameters
parameters of a typical
TYPRABRLC of a typical RAB.
RAB.

ADD Add or modify OLPC

Add or modify OLPC
TYPRABOLPC/MOD parameters of a typical
parameters of a typical RAB.
TYPRABOLPC RAB.

List the information of a List the information of a typical

LST TYPRAB
typical RAB. RAB.

SET Set a rate adjustment set Set a rate adjustment set of

EDCHRATEADJUSTSET of HSUPA. HSUPA.

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MML Command Description Function

Add or modify HSPA

ADD TYPRABHSPA Add or modify HSPA information
information of a typical
/MOD TYPRABHSPA of a typical RAB.
RAB.

In ATM transmission mode, an

Add an AAL2 path AAL2 path is required to carry
ADD AAL2PATH between the RNC and its user-plane channels. For HSPA
adjacent node. services, an HSPA path should
be set.

ADD IPPATH Add an IP path. Add an HSPA IP path.

Add an IPoA PVC

between the local IPoA In IP transmission mode, an
ADD IPOAPVC
client and the peer IPoA IPoA PVC should be set.
client.

ATM traffic records are public

Add an ATM traffic resources and can be used by
ADD ATMTRF
record. the IPoA PVC, AAL2 path, and
SAAL link.

5.2 MML Commands Related to the NodeB

Table 7 MML command reference related to the NodeB

MML Command Description Function

Add an AAL2 path on Set an AAL2 path related to

ADD AAL2PATH
the Iub interface. HSUPA services.

Add an IP path on Set an IP path related to HSUPA

ADD IPPATH
the Iub interface. services.

Set MAC-e Set HSUPA-related algorithms and

SET MACEPARA
parameters. functions.

For a distributed
NodeB, you must
turn on the HSUPA Set whether the HBBU or HBBUC
SET BRDHSUPA switch on the HBBU in a distributed NodeB supports the
or HBBUC before HSUPA feature.
using the HSUPA
feature.

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