2G 3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization (GBSS14.0 - 01)

GSM BSS
GBSS14.0
2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic

Optimization Feature Parameter
Description
Issue 01
Date 2012-04-28
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GSM BSS
2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization Feature
Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document..................................................................................................................1

1.1 Scope..................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Intended Audience..............................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Change History...................................................................................................................................................1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
3 Technical Description...................................................................................................................4
3.1 Network Topology..............................................................................................................................................4
3.2 Task Creation......................................................................................................................................................4
3.3 Neighboring Cell Analysis Algorithm................................................................................................................5
4 Parameters.......................................................................................................................................6
5 Counters..........................................................................................................................................7
6 Glossary.........................................................................................................................................13
7 Reference Documents.................................................................................................................14
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GSM BSS
Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes the GBFD-510901 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization
feature, including its technical description and benefits.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for:
l Personnel who need to understand the 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization
feature.
l Personnel who work with Huawei GSM products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information onabout the changes in different document versions.
There are two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
l Feature change: refers to a change in the 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization
feature of a specific product version.
l Editorial change: refers to a change in wording or the addition of the information that was
not described in the earlier version.
Document Issues
The document issue is as follows:
l 01 (2012-04-28)
l Draft A (2012-02-15)
01 (2012-04-28)
This is the first release of GBSS14.0.
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GSM BSS
Parameter Description 1 About This Document
Compared with issue draft A (2012-02-15) of GBSS14.0, issue 01 (2012-04-28) of GBSS14.0

has no change.
Draft A (2012-02-15)
This is a draft.
Compared with issue 01 (2011-03-31) of GBSS13.0, draft A (2012-02-15) of GBSS14.0 is
unchanged.

GSM BSS
Parameter Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
A 2G network must be compatible with a 3G network to support roaming and handovers between
GSM and UMTS. Operators need to provide continuous and high-quality services in the
boundary of different systems to avoid call drops by moving MSs.
Traditionally, inter-RAT neighboring cells are configured based on drive tests and analysis. This
process is time consuming, labor intensive, and the test results are incomprehensive due to the
limitations of drive tests. To improve efficiency and accuracy, a tool is required to automatically
check the inter-RAT neighboring cell configuration based on data analysis.
Together with the Nastar network optimization tool, Huawei GSM BSS can analyze the 2G/3G
neighboring cell configuration based on numerous measurement reports (MRs) from MSs, show
the analysis results on a map, and find missing or redundant 3G neighboring cells for a GSM
serving cell.
Configuring appropriate 3G neighboring cells based on the Nastar analysis results helps to
improve the inter-RAT handover success rate and reduce the call drop rate, improving GSM
network quality and user experience.
This document describes the 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization feature from the
following aspects:
l Network topology
l Task creation
l Neighboring cell analysis algorithm.

GSM BSS
Parameter Description 3 Technical Description
3 Technical Description
3.1 Network Topology

This feature requires support from the BSC, M2000, Nastar, and MSs. To implement this feature,
create a 2G/3G neighboring cell automatic optimization task on the Nastar. Figure 3-1 shows
the network topology for this feature.
Figure 3-1 Network topology
3.2 Task Creation

The procedure for creating a 2G/3G neighboring cell automatic optimization task is as follows:
1. Create an end-to-end task on the Nastar and set the following basic information: task name,
OSS name, NE name, NE type, measurement start time, measurement end time,
measurement peirod, and scrambling code for the 3G neighboring cell to be measured.

GSM BSS
Parameter Description 3 Technical Description
NOTE
When creating a neighboring 2G cell automatic measurement task, if a user does not specify a
measurement step, the BSC automatically calculates the measurement step for a cell based on the
length of the BA2 list configured for the cell. The user can run the BSC6900 MML command DSP
NCS to query the measurement step calculated by the BSC.
2. The Nastar sends the task information to the M2000. The M2000 then sends the task
information to the BSC through an MML command. After receiving this command, the
BSC performs the measurement and generates results.
3. The BSC updates the BA2 once in each measurement period. The BSC adds UMTS cells
(frequency and scrambling code) into the BA2 (the number of newly-added cells is the
same as the measurement step), and then sends the updated BA2 to MSs through system
information (SI). Then, MSs report the level of 3G neighboring cells through MRs.
4. The BSC collects MRs from MSs, and sends the data to the M2000.
5. The Nastar obtains the measurement files, configuration data, and counter values from the
M2000, and then provides the optimization suggestions after analysis.
6. The 2G/3G neighboring cell analysis results are displayed in a map. Together with
engineering parameters, the analysis results help network optimization engineers identify
missing and redundant 2G/3G neighboring cells.
3.3 Neighboring Cell Analysis Algorithm

Neighboring cell analysis algorithms are used for determining missing or redundant cells.
In the algorithms, 3G neighboring cells are graded and sorted based on the absolute level, relative
level, and number of MRs of the 2G serving cell and 3G neighboring cells. A greater score
indicates a higher priority.
The algorithms for determining missing or redundant cells based on the priority are as follows:
l Algorithm for determining a missing cell: If a cell is not configured as a neighboring cell
but the priority of the cell is greater than the advised number of neighboring cells, the cell
is considered a missing neighboring cell.
l Algorithm for determining a redundant cell: If a cell is configured as a neighboring cell but
the priority of the cell is smaller than the advised number of neighboring cells, the cell is
considered a redundant neighboring cell.

GSM BSS
Parameter Description 4 Parameters
4 Parameters
There are no specific parameters associated with this feature.

GSM BSS
Parameter Description 5 Counters
5 Counters
Table 5-1 Counter description
Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name

Description
1278272417 CELL.NCELL. S360:Strength BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

LEV of Signals in Neighboring
Neighbor Cells Cell Automatic
Optimization
1278272418 CELL.NCELL. S361:MRs of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

MR.NUM Neighbor Cells Neighboring
Cell Automatic
Optimization
1278272419 CELL.NCELL. AS360:Mean BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

LEV.AVR Strength of Neighboring
Signals in Cell Automatic
Neighbor Cells Optimization
1278272420 CELL.SCELL. S362:Strength BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

LEV of Signals in Neighboring
Serving Cells Cell Automatic
Optimization
1278272421 CELL.SCELL. S363:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

NCELL.LEV.L MRs in Which Neighboring
ESS.THRES1. the Signal Cell Automatic
MR.NUM Strength Optimization
Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Smaller
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
1

GSM BSS

Description

NCELL.LEV.G MRs in Which Neighboring
T.THRES1.MR. the Signal Cell Automatic
NUM Strength Optimization
Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Greater
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
1

Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Greater
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
2

Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Greater
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
3

GSM BSS

Description

Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Greater
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
4

Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Greater
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
5

Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Greater
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
6

GSM BSS

Description

Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Greater
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
7
1278272429 CELL.SCELL. AS362:Mean BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

NCELL.DIFF.L Signal Strength Neighboring
EV.AVR Difference Cell Automatic
Between Optimization
Serving Cell and
Neighbor Cell
1278272430 CELL.NCELL. S371:Measurem BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

SCELL.LEV.G ent Reports with Neighboring
T.RTHRES.MR Signal Strength Cell Automatic
.NUM Difference Optimization
Between
Neighbor Cell
and Serving Cell
Greater Than
Relative Level
Threshold
1278272431 CELL.NCELL. S372:Measurem BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

LEV.GT.ABS.T ent Reports with Neighboring
HRES.MR.NU Signal Strength Cell Automatic
M of Neighbor Cell Optimization
Greater Than
Absolute Level
Threshold
1278272445 CELL.NCELL. S386:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

LEVEL.0 MRs on Neighboring
Competitive Cell Automatic
Cell (Receive Optimization
Level Rank 0)

GSM BSS

Description

Level Rank 1)

Level Rank 2)

Level Rank 3)

Level Rank 4)

Level Rank 5)

Level Rank 6)

Level Rank 7)

GSM BSS

Description

NCELL.LEV.L MRs in Which Neighboring
ESS.THRES0. the Signal Cell Automatic
MR.NUM Strength Optimization
Difference
Between the
Serving Cell and
the Neighbor
Cell Is Smaller
Than the
Neighbor Cell
Interference
Level Threshold
0
1282432826 CELL.UCELL.I ST512:Number BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

NTERRAN.OU of GSM- Neighboring
TCELL.HO.RE WCDMA Cell Automatic
Q Outgoing Inter- Optimization
RAT Inter-Cell
Handover
Requests
1282432827 CELL.UCELL.I ST513:Number BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

NTERRAN.OU of Failed GSM- Neighboring
TCELL.HO.FA WCDMA Cell Automatic
IL Outgoing Inter- Optimization
RAT Inter-Cell
Handovers

GSM BSS
Parameter Description 6 Glossary
6 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see the Glossary.

GSM BSS
Parameter Description 7 Reference Documents
7 Reference Documents
1. BSC6900 Feature List

2. BSC6900 Basic Feature Description
3. BSC6900 GSM Parameter Reference
4. BSC6900 GSM MML Command Reference


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1 About This Document..................................................................................................................1

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1 About This Document

1.2 Intended Audience

1.3 Change History

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3.1 Network Topology

Figure 3-1 Network topology

3.2 Task Creation

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3.3 Neighboring Cell Analysis Algorithm

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There are no specific parameters associated with this feature.

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Table 5-1 Counter description

Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name

1278272417 CELL.NCELL. S360:Strength BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272418 CELL.NCELL. S361:MRs of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272419 CELL.NCELL. AS360:Mean BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272420 CELL.SCELL. S362:Strength BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272421 CELL.SCELL. S363:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

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Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name

1278272422 CELL.SCELL. S364:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272423 CELL.SCELL. S365:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272424 CELL.SCELL. S366:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

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Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name

1278272425 CELL.SCELL. S367:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272426 CELL.SCELL. S368:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272427 CELL.SCELL. S369:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

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Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name

1278272428 CELL.SCELL. S370:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272429 CELL.SCELL. AS362:Mean BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272430 CELL.NCELL. S371:Measurem BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272431 CELL.NCELL. S372:Measurem BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272445 CELL.NCELL. S386:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

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Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name

1278272446 CELL.NCELL. S387:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272447 CELL.NCELL. S388:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272448 CELL.NCELL. S389:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272449 CELL.NCELL. S390:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272450 CELL.NCELL. S391:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272451 CELL.NCELL. S392:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1278272452 CELL.NCELL. S393:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

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Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name

1278272453 CELL.SCELL. S394:Number of BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1282432826 CELL.UCELL.I ST512:Number BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

1282432827 CELL.UCELL.I ST513:Number BSC6900 GBFD-510901 2G/3G

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