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eNodeB LTE FDD V100R005 Product Descript PDF
eNodeB LTE FDD V100R005 Product Descript PDF
Functions of NEs
eNodeB
Radio resource management, including radio bearer control, radio admission control,
connection mobility control, and scheduling
Packet compression and ciphering
Routing of user plane data towards an S-GW
MME selection
Scheduling and transmission of broadcast information and paging messages
Measurement and measurement reporting configuration
MME
Paging message distribution
Security control
Mobility management in idle mode
SAE bearer control
Ciphering and integrity protection of Non-Access Stratum (NAS)signaling
S-GW
Termination of user plane packets that are generated for paging reason
Support for user plane handovers caused by UE mobility
These base stations can be classified into single- and multi-mode base stations according to
provided services.
A single-mode base station (GBTS, NodeB, or eNodeB) can provide services for only one
mode (GSM, UMTS, or LTE), respectively.
A multi-mode base station (MBTS) can provide services of multiple modes. MBTSs are
classified into dual-mode and triple-mode base stations according to provided services.
A dual-mode base station, providing services of two modes, can work in GSM and
UMTS (GU), GSM and LTE (GL), or UMTS and LTE (UL) mode.
A triple-mode base station, providing services of three modes, can work in GSM, UMTS
and LTE (GUL) mode.
eNodeBs are designed based on a distributed architecture. Each eNodeB consists of two basic
types of component: baseband unit BBU3900 and Radio Frequency (RF) unit RRU or RFU.
Logical structure of an eNodeB is as following
Maximum throughput per eNodeB: uplink and downlink data rate at the MAC layer: 1500
Mbit/s (packet size: 550bytes)
LMPT/UMPT
The LTE Main Processing and Transmission Unit (LMPT) or the Universal Main Processing and
Transmission Unit (UMPT) is the main control and transmission unit of the BBU3900. It
manages the entire eNodeB in terms of OM and signaling processing and provides clock
signals for the BBU3900.
The UMPT is classified into two types: UMPTa1 and UMPTa2 to support UMTS or LTE
separately.
LBBP
The LTE Baseband Processing Unit (LBBP) is the baseband processing unit of the BBU3900. It
processes baseband signals and CPRI signals.
FAN
The FAN module controls the fan speed and monitors the temperature of the module. It
dissipates heat for boards and modules of the BBU3900.
UPEU
The Universal Power and Environment interface Unit (UPEU) is the power module of the
BBU3900. It converts +24 V DC or -48 V DC power into the power required for boards and
modules of the BBU3900 and provides ports for transmission of external monitoring signals
and eight dry contact signals.
UTRP
Universal transmission processing unit expands transmission capabilities.
Control Subsystem : The functions of the control subsystem are implemented by the
LMPT/UMPT. This subsystem performs OM functions, processes signaling, and provides
the system clock. It manages the entire eNodeB
The OM functions include configuration management, fault management,
performance management, security management, and deployment.
The signaling involves Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) signaling on the
Uu interface and Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) signaling on the S1
and X2 interfaces.
The system clock can be one of the following types: Global Positioning System
(GPS), IEEE1588 V2, synchronous Ethernet, or Clock over IP
Transport Subsystem: The functions of the transport subsystem are implemented by the
LMPT/UMPT and UTRP
Provides ports for communication between the eNodeB and the EPC
Provides the OM channel between the eNodeB and the Local Maintenance
Terminal (LMT) or M2000
Provides ports for communication between the eNodeB and 2G/3G base stations
so that the E1/T1 transmission resources can be shared by the eNodeB and the
2G/3G base stations
System Reliability
Cold redundancy of main control boards In a BBU3900, two LMPT ( or two UMPT)
boards are configured and work in active/standby mode. If the active LMPT (or
UMPT) board experiences a major fault, an active/standby switchover is
automatically performed. An active/standby switchover can also be performed if a
user runs the switchover command.
Operation and maintenance (O&M) channel backup The M2000 detects channel
connectivity by employing the handshake mechanism at the application layer. If
detecting that the active channel is disconnected, the M2000 instructs the
eNodeB through the standby channel to perform a channel switchover. The
eNodeB automatically switches from the route for the active channel to the route
for the standby channel.
Route backup Route backup enhances transmission reliability by using a pair of
primary and secondary routes to the same destination. The routes are prioritized:
A higher priority is set for the primary route, and a lower priority for the
secondary route.
Before accessing the base station through the ETH port, ensure that an OM port has been
opened and the user has obtained required authorities for accessing the base station
through the OM port.
The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption.
The TST port is used for commissioning the base station rather than importing or
exporting the base station configuration.
Cell and Antenna Configuration means the maximum specification supported by the
LBBP. For example, the maximum specification supported by the LBBPc is 3 x 10 MHz,
4T4R channel, then the configurations of 3 x 1.4 MHz, 4T4R channel, of 3 x 3 MHz, 4T4R
channel, and of 3 x 5 MHz, 4T4R channel are supported by the LBBPc.
System Reliability
Intra-board baseband resource pool Intra-board baseband resource pools are
designed to enable dynamic allocation of baseband resources based on the
specifications and load status of an LTE baseband processing unit (LBBP). This
increases the usage of baseband resources and improves system reliability.
Inter-board cell reestablishment Inter-board cell reestablishment is designed to
enable mutual backup between LBBP boards
Redundancy of common public radio interface (CPRI) ports
Hot redundancy: A remote radio unit (RRU) is connected to two CPRI ports
on different LBBP boards to form a ring topology. If a CPRI port is faulty,
the service interruption time does not exceed 500 ms. If the LBBP board
where the cell is established is faulty, the cell is reestablished on the other
LBBP board, with a service interruption time shorter than 20s.
Cold redundancy: RRUs are connected to two CPRI ports to form a ring
topology. The two CPRI ports are provided by either one or two LBBP
boards. If a CPRI port or LBBP board is faulty, the cell is reestablished, with
a service interruption time shorter than 20s.
Connect
Silkscreen Function
or Type
+24 V/-48V 7W2
Introducing +24 V or -48 V DC power
(UPEUa, UPEUb)
+24V/-48 V
3V3 Introducing +24 V or -48 V DC power
(UPEUc, UPEUd)
EXT-ALM0 RJ-45 No.0 to 3 Boolean signal input ports
EXT-ALM1 RJ-45 No.4 to 7 Boolean signal input ports
MON0 RJ-45 Used to provide transmission of one RS485 monitoring signal
MON1 RJ-45 Used to provide transmission of one RS485 monitoring signal
Ports on UTRPb4
Silkscreen Port Quantity Connector
E1/T1 E1/T1 2 DB26 connector
Radio frequency units (RFUs) are used in a macro base station to perform modulation,
demodulation, data processing and power amplification of RF and baseband signals, and conduct
voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) detection.
CRFUd, LRFUe, MRFUd and MRFUe modules must be used with the BTS3900 (Ver.C), BTS3900L
(Ver.C), BTS3900A (Ver.C), or BTS3900AL (Ver.A) cabinet.
CRFUd supports two carriers. The bandwidth per carrier is 1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 20 MHz; the total
bandwidth between the maximum frequency and the minimum frequency of the spectrums for
two carriers does not exceed 40 MHz.
LFRU supports one carrier with a bandwidth of 5, 10, 15, or 20 MHz in the 2600 MHz band.
LRFUe supports two carriers. The bandwidth per carrier is 5, 10, 15, or 20 MHz; the total
bandwidth between the maximum frequency and the minimum frequency of the spectrums for
two carriers does not exceed 30 MHz.
MRFU supports one carrier with a bandwidth of 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz in the 900MHz band, or
one carrier with bandwidth of 5/10/15/20 MHz in the 1800MHz band.
MRFUd supports two carriers with a bandwidth of 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz, the output power per
carrier is,
2 x 60W, When support one carrier with a bandwidth of 5/10/15/20 MHz
MRFUe supports two carriers with a bandwidth of 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz, the output power per
carrier is,
with a bandwidth of 5/10/15/20 MHz: 1*60W
CPRI Module
The CPRI receives downlink baseband data from the BBU and transmits uplink baseband
data to the BBU for communications between the RRU and the BBU.
Power Module, the power module converts -48 V DC power into the power required by
the other parts of the RRU.
TRX
The TRX provides two RX channels for uplink RF signals, two TX channels for downlink RF
signals, and one feedback channel.
The RX channels down-convert the received signals into IF signals, amplify them,
and then perform analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion.
The TX channels perform filtering of downlink signals, digital-to-analog (D/A)
conversion, and up-conversion of RF signals into transmit band.
The feedback channel assists in downlink power control, Digital Pre-distortion
(DPD), and Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) measurement.
PA, the Power Amplifier amplifies the low-power RF signals received from the TRX.
LNA, the Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) amplifies the signals received from the antenna.
Duplexer, the duplexer multiplexes the RX signals and the TX signals, which enables the
RX signals and the TX signals to share the same antenna path. The duplexer also filters
the RX signals and the TX signals.
LRFU Ports
MRFU Ports
Remote radio units (RRUs) are used in a distributed base station to perform modulation,
demodulation, data processing, and power amplification of baseband and radio
frequency (RF) signals, and conduct voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) detection.
CPRI Module
The CPRI receives downlink baseband data from the BBU and transmits uplink baseband
data to the BBU for communications between the RRU and the BBU.
Power Module, the power module converts -48 V DC power into the power required by
the other parts of the RRU.
TRX
The TRX provides two RX channels for uplink RF signals, two TX channels for downlink RF
signals, and one feedback channel.
The RX channels down-convert the received signals into IF signals, amplify them,
and then perform analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion.
The TX channels perform filtering of downlink signals, digital-to-analog (D/A)
conversion, and up-conversion of RF signals into transmit band.
The feedback channel assists in downlink power control, Digital Pre-distortion
(DPD), and Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) measurement.
PA, the Power Amplifier amplifies the low-power RF signals received from the TRX.
LNA, the Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) amplifies the signals received from the antenna.
Duplexer, the duplexer multiplexes the RX signals and the TX signals, which enables the
RX signals and the TX signals to share the same antenna path. The duplexer also filters
the RX signals and the TX signals.
RRU3201 Ports
No Item Silkscreen Description
ANTA-TX/RX Main TX/RX port
Ports at
1 the ANTC-TX/RX Diversity TX/RX port
bottom RET/MON Communication port of the RET antenna
TX RX CPRI0_E
Eastbound and Westbound optical port
TX RX CPRI_W
Ports in
the RTN0(+)
2 Main power supply socket
cabling NEG0(-)
cavity
RTN1(+)
Power supply socket for cascading RRUs
NEG1(-)
RRU3220 Ports
No Item Silkscreen Description
ANTA-TX/RXA TX/RX port
Ports at
1 the ANTC-TX/RXB TX/RX port
bottom RET Communication port of the RET antenna
RRU3222Ports
No. Item Silkscreen Description
ANTA-TX/RXA TX/RX port
Ports at
1 the ANTC-TX/RXB TX/RX port
bottom RET Communication port of the RET antenna
RRU3808 Ports
RRU3908 DC V1 Ports
No. Item Silkscreen Description
ANTA-TX/RXA TX/RX port A
Ports at ANTC-TX/RXB TX/RX port B
1 the
RET Communication port of the RET antenna
bottom
RX_IN/OUT Port for the inter-RRU RF cable
RRU3908 DC V2 Ports
No. Item Silkscreen Description
ANTA-TX/RXA TX/RX port A
Ports at ANTC-TX/RXB TX/RX port B
1 the
RET Communication port of the RET antenna
bottom
RX_IN/OUT Port for the inter-RRU RF cable
RRU3908 AC V1 Ports
No Item Silkscreen Description
ANTA-TX/RXA TX/RX port A
ANTC-TX/RXB TX/RX port B
RRU3908 AC V2 Ports
No. Item Silkscreen Description
ANTA-TX/RXA TX/RX port A
ANTC-TX/RXB TX/RX port B
Ports at RET Communication port of the RET antenna
1 the
RX_IN/OUT Port for the inter-RRU RF cable
bottom
AC-in AC-in port on the AC/DC module of an RRU
An RRU3240, which is a remote radio unit for LTE, supports a maximum of two carriers.
STMA (Smart Tower-mounted Amplifier) mode. In this mode, the distance between the
RRU and the RCU is longer than 20 m and the TMA is required for the eNodeB.
A command is sent to the BBU on the M2000 or the LMT, and then the BBU
transfers that command to the RRU. The RRU transfers the DC power and the
OOK (On-Off-Keying ) signals to the STMA from the connector on top of the
cabinet. The STMA demodulates the OOK signals to RS485 signals and then
supplies the RS485 signals and part of the DC power to the RCU.
SBT( Smart Bias-Tee ) mode. In this mode, the distance between the RRU and the RCU is
longer than 20 m and the TMA is not required for the eNodeB.
A command is sent to the BBU on the M2000 or the LMT, and then the BBU
transfers that command to the RRU. The RRU transfer the DC power and the OOK
signals to the SBT from the connector on top of the cabinet. The SBT
demodulates the OOK signals to RS485 signals and then supplies the RS485
signals and part of the DC power to the RCU.
Direct connection through multi-core cables. In this mode, the distance between the RRU
and the RCU( Remote Control Unit ) is shorter than 20 m.
A command is sent to the BBU on the M2000 or the LMT, and then the BBU
transfers that command to the RRU. The RRU modulates the command to RS485
signals, and then transfers the signals and the DC power to the RCU through
multi-core cables.
In the case, RCU of Huawei and the SBT of Kathrein are configured.
The RCU (Remote Control Unit) is the motor drive of the phase shifter inside the electrical
antenna. It receives and runs the control commands from the base station and drives the
stepper motor. The stepper motor drives the phase shifter inside the antenna device, and
the phase shifter adjusts the antenna tilt. Interface RS485 functions as the control
interface of the RCU.
The SBT (Smart Bias-Tee) provides DC power supply and control commands through the
feeder for the RCU. The SBT is installed on the RET antenna side. The SBT provides the
following functions:
The SBT converts the control commands that are modulated with OOK by the
feeder into the RS485 signals and transfers the signals to the RCU.
The SBT converts the RS485 signals from the RCU into OOK signals and transfers
the signals to the feeder.
The SBT divides and sends the RF signals and control signals from the feeder to
the antenna and the RCU.
The SBT transmits the direct current from the feeder to the RCU.
The advanced power module APM30 is a power backup system for outdoor applications.
It provides the DBS3900 with –48 V DC power and backup batteries. It also provides
space for the BBU3900 and customer equipment to facilitate rapid network deployment.
With -48V 24Ah build-in batteries:5U space
Without build-in batteries:7U space
Optional or Max.Config
Module Mandatory Per Cabinet Remarks
1. TEC Mandatory 1 The TEC is installed in the protecting hood for
the TEC on the front door of the cabinet. The
TEC consists of the TEC module, inner air
circulation fan, outer air circulation fan, heat-
dissipation piece, and monitoring board.
2. Mandatory 1 The CMUA provides functions of temperature
CMUA control, Boolean alarm detection, and ELU
identification of the cabinet.
3. Power Mandatory 1 The power distribution box is installed on the
Distribut upper right of the cabinet, transferring and
ion box distributing power to the TEC or fan and to
the batteries.
4. Mandatory 8 The battery provides long-duration backup
Battery power for a base station.
The TMC can be configured when more space is required for transmission
equipment. The cabinet, used outdoors, is small in size and easy to transport. The
TMC dissipates heat through a breathable film and fans. The BBU3900 can be
installed in the TMC.
A TMC can provide a maximum of 11 U space for customer equipment.
TMC11H providing space for the transmission equipment, as shown in A
TMC11H configured with the BBU3900 in the -48 V DC power supply scenario, as
shown in B
When long-term power backup is required, the battery cabinet (BBC) can be configured.
The cabinet, used outdoors, is small in size and easy to transport. The BBC dissipates heat
in direct-ventilation mode.
Configured with built-in battery groups, a BBC can provide a maximum of –48 V DC 184
Ah backup power.
Power cables shipped with RRUs cannot support long-distance power supply. Therefore,
when power supply is far from the equipment, cables with large core diameters are used,
and an OCB connects these cables and RRU power cables
Different quality of RFUs or RRU will be configured according to the specific types of
RRUs or RRUs with different quality of antenna ports.
Different quality of RFUs or RRU will be configured according to the specific types with
different quality of antenna ports.
Star topology
Advantage: Each eNodeB is connected directly to the MME through the transport network.
Therefore, this simple topology features easy engineering, maintenance, and capacity
expansion; Each eNodeB exchanges data with the MME directly. Signals travel through only
a few nodes, and therefore network reliability is high
Disadvantage: Compared with the other two topologies, the star topology requires more
transmission resources
Chain topology & Tree topology
Advantage: The costs of transmission equipment, engineering, and transport line lease are
relatively low
Disadvantage: Signals travel through many nodes, and therefore network reliability is low.
Each lower-level eNodeB occupies some transmission bandwidth of its upper-level eNodeB.
Reliability of the upper-level eNodeB affects operation of the lower-level eNodeB.
System Reliability
Route backup
Route backup enhances transmission reliability by using a pair of primary and
secondary routes to the same destination. The routes are prioritized: A higher priority
is set for the primary route, and a lower priority for the secondary route.
Operation and maintenance (O&M) channel backup
The M2000 detects channel connectivity by employing the handshake mechanism at
the application layer. If detecting that the active channel is disconnected, the M2000
instructs the eNodeB through the standby channel to perform a channel switchover.
The eNodeB automatically switches from the route for the active channel to the
route for the standby channel.
The MBTS can achieve route backup by using common transmission with IP, which enables
backup between traffic channels.
When the MBTS supports route backup, each SiteUnit has two transmission channels, that is,
the main channel and the backup channel.
Main channel: When each SiteUnit connects to the transport network by using an
independent physical transmission port, this independent transmission link is the main
channel for each SiteUnit.
Backup channel: When the main control boards of two SiteUnits are interconnected
by using FE/GE ports, each SiteUnit's independent transmission link serves as a
backup channel for the other SiteUnit. FE stands for fast Ethernet and GE stands for
gigabit Ethernet.
Under normal circumstances, the GBTS and NodeB use their own independent transmission
links (main channels) to transmit data. No impact exists between the GBTS and NodeB in
terms of transmission. If the main channel of the NodeB is faulty, the backup channel will be
used and the NodeB's data is transferred to the GTMU board over the FE interconnection
cable. Moreover, the transmission link of the GBTS (the backup channel) will be used to
ensure that high-priority maintenance and service data will not be affected. After the main
channel of the NodeB is restored, the system automatically switches back to the main
channel to transmit data.
The UMTS traffic is transmitted on one path whereas the LTE traffic is transmitted on
different paths
Both UMTS traffic and LTE traffic are transmitted on different paths