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WCDMA RAN
RAN15.0
Iu Flex Feature Parameter

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Date 2013-04-28
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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope..............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Intended Audience..........................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Change History...............................................................................................................................................................1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Background.....................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Pool Area........................................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 NRI.................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 NullNRI..........................................................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Non-broadcast LAI/RAI.................................................................................................................................................6
3 NAS Node Selection Function....................................................................................................7

3.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 UE Indicating Routing....................................................................................................................................................8
3.3 RNC Selecting CN Node................................................................................................................................................9
3.4 IMSI Paging..................................................................................................................................................................10
4 Iu-Flex Service Process...............................................................................................................11

5 Load Balancing.............................................................................................................................13
6 Flow Control.................................................................................................................................15
7 Load Re-Distribution..................................................................................................................16
7.1 Load Re-distribution based on NullNRI.......................................................................................................................17
7.2 Load Re-distribution based on Blocking CN Node......................................................................................................18
8 Feature Deployment....................................................................................................................19
8.1 Configuring Iu Flex......................................................................................................................................................19
8.1.1 Prerequisites...............................................................................................................................................................19
8.1.2 Procedure...................................................................................................................................................................19
8.1.3 Example.....................................................................................................................................................................26
8.2 Configuring Iu Flex Load Distribution Management...................................................................................................27
8.2.1 Prerequisites...............................................................................................................................................................27
8.2.2 Procedure...................................................................................................................................................................27
8.2.3 Example.....................................................................................................................................................................35
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9 Parameters.....................................................................................................................................37
10 Counters......................................................................................................................................77
11 Glossary.......................................................................................................................................79
12 Reference Documents...............................................................................................................80
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WCDMA RAN
Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes the Iu Flex feature. It covers the overview, technical description, and
parameters related to the feature.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l Need to understand Iu Flex
l Work with Huawei WCDMA products
l Are familiar with WCDMA basics
1.3 Change History

This section provides information on the changes in different document versions.
There are two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
l Feature change: refers to the change in the Iu Flex feature.
l Editorial change: refers to the change in wording or the addition of the information that
was not described in the earlier version.
Document Issues
The document issues are as follows:
l 01 (2013-04-28)
l Draft A (2013-01-30)
01 (2013-04-28)
This is the first commercial release of RAN15.0.
Compared with issue Draft A (2013-01-30) of RAN15.0, this issue has no change.
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WCDMA RAN
Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 1 Introduction
Draft A (2013-01-30)
This is the first draft of the document for RAN15.0.
Compared with issue 01 (2012-07-20) of RAN14.0, this issue incorporates the changes described
in the following table:
Change Type Change Description Parameter Change
Feature change None The reserved parameter

RsvdPara1 is replaced with
the PROCESSSWITCH
(UMTS BSC6900,UMTS
BSC6910) parameter.
Editorial change Added the descriptions of None

UE'S coding mode priority
selection. For details, see
section 3.2 UE Indicating
Routing.
Added the descriptions of Iu

Flex service process. For
details, see 4 Iu-Flex Service
Process.

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
Iu Flex is an extended function of RAN. The 3GPP TS 23.236 defines Iu Flex as follows: "Intra-
domain Connection of Radio Access Network (RAN) Nodes to Multiple Core Network Nodes."
The Iu Flex (WRFD-021302 Iu Flex) brings in the concept of "pool area". A pool area contains
one or more MSC/SGSN service areas. In a pool area, the UE roams freely without changing
the serving CN node. The Iu Flex enables a RAN node to route information to different CN
nodes, implementing the load balance among MSCs or SGSNs.

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2.1 Background
In the versions earlier than 3GPP R5, one RAN node is controlled by only one CN node. Such
a network structure, however, has some limitations. From the perspective of 3G traffic
distribution, the traffic volume of urban areas in the daytime constitutes a major proportion of
the total, but the traffic volume of urban areas at night decreases to a low level. The situation
may be reverse in the suburban area. Therefore, the load of CN nodes for urban and suburban
area is imbalanced.
Therefore, Iu Flex is introduced in 3GPP R5. With Iu Flex, one RAN node can be connected to
several CN nodes and these CN nodes can form a pool area. The UEs in the same pool area do
not need to change the serving CN node.
The introduction of Iu Flex avoids the imbalance of resource usage among different CN nodes
in different traffic peak hours and achieves the load balancing among several CN nodes in the
WCDMA network.
In a traditional network structure, a RAN node only needs to know whether the destination is
the CS domain or the PS domain before sending information. It does not need to discriminate
specific CN nodes because a RAN node is connected to only one CN node.
With Iu Flex, however, one RNC can connect to several MSCs/SGSNs physically, where CS
nodes and PS nodes form different pool areas. Therefore, a RAN node can send information to
different CN nodes in the CS or PS domain and achieve load balancing among several CN nodes
in the pool area.
The pool area is described as follows:
l A pool area is a collection of one or more MSC or SGSN serving areas. One or more CN
nodes can provide services in parallel and these CN nodes share the traffic in the pool area.
l Pool areas may overlap. RAN nodes belong to all the overlapping pool areas.
l The CS pool area is independent of the PS pool area.
l If a UE roams in a certain pool area, it does not need to change the serving CN node.
The Iu Flex feature enhances network reliability, achieves load balancing, and reduces UE
roaming signaling.
2.2 Pool Area

This section describes the pool area, in terms of what it is, and how it is served and configured.
A RAN node service area contains all the cells controlled by the RAN node. A pool area is a
collection of one or more RAN node service areas. It is served, in parallel, by one or more CN
nodes that share the traffic of this area.
A UE is served by one dedicated CN node in a pool area as long as the UE is under the radio
coverage of the pool area. Pool areas can overlap each other. If several overlapping pool areas
cover a same RAN node service area, the RAN node service area belongs to these pool areas.
The pool areas of the CS domain and those of the PS domain are configured independently with
the granularity of RAN node service areas.
In a pool area, the UE roams freely without changing the serving CN node. The RAN node
service area can belong to the same pool area or several pool areas.

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Figure 2-1 shows an example of the pool area configurations.
Figure 2-1 Pool area configuration example
Figure 2-1 shows the following four pool areas:

l CS pool area 1: includes RAN node areas 1, 2, 5, 6, and MSC servers 1, 2, and 3, which
provide service for the RAN node areas.
l CS pool area 2: includes RAN node areas 2, 3, 6, 7, and MSC servers 4, 5, and 6, which
provide service for the RAN node areas.
l PS pool area 1: includes RAN node areas 1 and 5, and SGSNs 1 and 2, which provide
service for the RAN node areas.
l PS pool area 2: includes RAN node areas 2, 3, 6, 7, and SGSN 3, 4, and 5, which provide
service for the RAN node areas.
NOTE
As shown in Figure 2-1, the pool areas without the Iu Flex, such as RAN node areas 4 and 8, may coexist
with the pool areas with the Iu Flex.
The pool areas of the CS and PS domains can be configured as identical pool areas, such as CS
pool area 2 and PS pool area 2, or different pool areas, such as CS pool area 1 and PS pool area
1.
Each pool area has its unique configuration of the CN node capability or number.

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2.3 NRI
The Network Resource Identifier (NRI) identifies the CN node that serves a pool area. The NRI
has a flexible length from 0 bit to 10 bits. 0 bit means no Iu flex. The NRI lengths are the same
for all the CN nodes in one pool area.
In areas where pool areas overlap, the NRI identifies the CN node that serves these overlapping
pool areas. For overlapping pool areas, the NRI lengths must be configured the same for all the
nodes serving specific pool areas.
The CN nodes in the CS domain and those in the PS domain are addressed separately, so the
NRIs of the CS and PS domains are independent of each other.
The NRI is a part of the Temporary Mobile Station Identity (TMSI) for the CS domain, or of
the Packet TMSI (P-TMSI) for the PS domain. The TMSI or P-TMSI is assigned to the UE by
the serving CN node. The TMSI or P-TMSI allocation mechanism of the CN node generates
TMSIs or P-TMSIs with NRIs determined by certain bits.
The association between the NRIs and the CN nodes in the CN pool area is configured on the
RAN nodes.
In the WCDMA system, the UE provides an intra domain NAS node selector (IDNNS) in the
access stratum (AS) part of the Initial Direct Transfer message to the RAN node. The IDNNS
contains a routing parameter with a fixed length of 10 bits. This routing parameter contains the
NRI information. In addition, the IDNNS contains the identity that indicates the source of the
routing parameters. The identity can be TMSI/P-TMSI, international mobile subscriber identity
(IMSI), international mobile equipment identity (IMEI), and so on. The RAN node masks the
significant bits out of the routing parameter part of the IDNNS to determine the NRI that is used
to identify the relevant CN node. The most significant bit of the NRI corresponds to the most
significant bit of the routing parameter in the IDNNS. A routing parameter containing the identity
of IMSI is in range of 0 to 999 (calculated by (IMSI div 10) mod 1000) and is called IMSIROUTE
in this document. The association between IMSIROUTE and the CN nodes in the CN pool area
is configured on the RNC.
2.4 NullNRI
NullNRI is a special value of the NRI, which indicates that the CN node identified by the NRI
is to be offloaded. On receiving a message carrying NullNRI, the RNC starts the IDNNS function
to select an appropriate CN node. NullNRI can be unique in a Public Land Mobile Network
(PLMN) or set separately in the CS domain and PS domain.
2.5 Non-broadcast LAI/RAI

Non-broadcast Location Area Identity (LAI) or Routing Area Identity (RAI) is different from
the normal LAI/RAI in the network. It is used in the scenario that the CN node is to be offloaded.
The UE will immediately initiate Location Update or Route Area Update after receiving the
Non-broadcast LAI/RAI.

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 3 NAS Node Selection Function
3 NAS Node Selection Function
NAS Node Selection Function (NNSF) is used to select an appropriate CN Node for a UE.

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3.1 Overview
The NNSF performs the selection of a CN node and the processing of the IMSI Paging Message
in both the CS and PS domain.
In the RAN node, the NNSF selects a specific CN node (MSC server or SGSN) and routes the
initial NAS signaling message to the selected CN node.
If a CN node address configured for the NRI can be derived from the initial NAS signaling
message, the NNSF routes the message to the CN node. If no CN node address is configured for
the derived NRI or no NRI can be derived (for example, the UE indicates an identity that contains
no NRI), or the configured CN node cannot be reached, the NNSF selects an available CN node
based on load balancing and routes the message to the selected CN node.
The procedure for NNSF is as follows:
1. CN Node allocates route information to the UE.

If CN supports the Iu Flex, the CN indicate the NRI in the TMSI or P-TMSI when allocating
the TMSI or P-TMSI to the UE.
2. UE indicates the route information and sends it to the RNC in the Initial Direct Transfer
message.
3. RNC selects the CN Node based on the routing information in the Initial Direct Transfer
message.
3.2 UE Indicating Routing

UE indicates the routing information to help RNC select an appropriate CN node. The routing
information is contained in the IDNNS IE in the Initial Direct Transfer message from the UE to
the RNC.
IDNNS IE consists of two parts of routing information:
l The first part indicates the ID type (TMSI/P-TMSI, IMSI, IMEI) used for calculating the
routing parameter.
l The second part indicates the routing parameter with a fixed length of 10 bits.
The routing parameter is encoded by UE according to the following priorities:
1. The coding is performed based on the TMSI/P-TMSI.Tthe routing parameter is derived

from TMSI or P-TMSI. It is a 10-bit field from the fourteenth bit to the twenty-third bit in
TMSI or P-TMSI. The most significant bit of the NRI shall correspond with the most
significant bit of the routing parameter.
2. If the TMSI/P-TMSI information is unavailable, but the MS has the USIM/SIM card, the
coding is performed based on the IMSI. The routing parameter is derived from IMSI and
calculated as (IMSI div 10) mod 1000, where "div" means divided by and "mod" means
modulus.
3. If the MS is not inserted with the USIM/SIM card, the coding is performed based on the
IMEI. The routing parameter is derived from IMEI and calculated as (IMEI div 10) mod
1000.

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3.3 RNC Selecting CN Node

After the RNC received the Initial Direct Transfer message from the UE, the RNC selects a CN
node based on the IDNNS IE in the message.
Selecting CN Node Based on TMSI/P-TMSI

If IDNNS indicates that the route information is from the TMSI or P-TMSI, the RNC selects the
route based on the NRI. The RNC derives the NRI from the routing parameter and then selects
a CN node based on the mapping between the NRI(UMTS BSC6900,UMTS BSC6910) and the
CN nodes. The mapping is configured by running the ADD UNRIGLBCNIDMAP command.
The mapping must be configured on both the CN and RNC sides. The NRI configured on the
RNC side must be negotiated with the CN so that it is the same as the NRI configured on the
CN side.
In following cases, the RNC selects a CN node based on the load balancing.
l The CN node corresponding to an NRI is inhibited or cannot be reached.

l The value of the NRI is NullNRI.
l The NRI is not configured at the RNC.
Calling and called parties follow the same way of selecting the CN node based on TMSI/P-
TMSI.
Selecting CN Node Based on IMSI

If IDNNS indicates that the route information is from the IMSI, the RNC selects the route based
on the mapping between the IMSI and the CN nodes.
l If the Initial Direct Transfer message indicates that this message is initiated by a mobile
originated call,
– If the IMSI route of a UE is within the configured IMSI range of a CN node, the RNC
routes the UE to the CN node.
The mapping is configured on RNC by running the ADD UIMSIIDNNSCNIDMAP
command.
– If the IMSI route of a UE is not configured, the RNC selects a CN node based on the
load balancing.
l If the Initial Direct Transfer message indicates that this message is initiated by a mobile
terminated call (paging response), the RNC routes the UE based on the mapping between
IMSI and global CN ID received from CN. If fails, the terminated call is processed as an
originated call.
For details, see 3.4 IMSI Paging.
Selecting CN Node Based on IMEI

If IDNNS indicates that the route information is from the IMEI, the RNC selects the CN node
based on the load balancing.
Calling and called parties follow the same way of selecting the CN node based on IMEI.

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3.4 IMSI Paging

Processing of the IMSI Paging Message (CS Domain)
To increase the success rate of routing the paging response message to the CN node that issues
the paging request, the RNC capable of the Iu Flex needs to process the IMSI paging message
as follows:
l In R5 protocols or later releases, the Global-CN-ID is contained in the RANAP PAGING
message. If the RNC enables the Iu Flex and the paging message contains only the IMSI
rather than the TMSI, the paging message must contain the Global-CN-ID.
l The NNSF in the RNC temporarily stores the map between the IMSI and the Global-CN-
ID upon reception of the paging message. When the NNSF receives the Initial Direct
Transfer message (a paging response with an IMSI), it directly forwards the paging response
to the CN node identified by this Global-CN-ID.
If a CS paging message with mobile identity type IMSI is received over the Gs interface from
the MSC, the SGSN has to contain the MSC/VLR-ID in the paging message or paging-request
message to the RNC.
Processing of the IMSI Paging Message (PS Domain)

Based on 3GPP TS 23.236 (For details, see Reference Documents), a UE returns an Attach
Request message containing the IMSI parameter as a response to the PS IMSI paging. Because
any SGSN can process the Attach Request message, the NNSF for the RNC does not need to
store the SGSN ID when it receives the paging request. The NNSF ensures that the RAN node
selects an available SGSN (for example, based on load balancing) when it receives an Attach
Request containing the IMSI parameter.

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 4 Iu-Flex Service Process
4 Iu-Flex Service Process
The Iu Flex service process is as follows (taking the PS domain as an example).
Figure 4-1 Iu Flex service process
1. The MS accesses the network through the RAN1, and provides the IDNNS to the RAN1.
2. The RAN1 obtains the corresponding SGSN based on the IDNNS, and then connects the
MS to the SGSN1.
3. The SGSN1 sends its NRI to the MS when the MS access is completed.
4. The MS moves to the area served by the RAN2.

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 4 Iu-Flex Service Process
5. When the MS requests to access the network though the RAN2, the MS provides the IDNNS
to the RAN2, containing the SGSN1 NRI.
6. The RAN2 finds the SGSN1 that serves the MS originally, and then connects the MS to
the SGSN1 that serves the MS at the first time of network access.
When a UE is moving within a Pool area, the UE can be continuously served by a certain CN
node. Therefore, the location update process between the SGSNs is avoided, and the network
load is reduced.

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 5 Load Balancing
5 Load Balancing
Load Balancing (WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Distribution Management) describes how the
NNSF balances the load between the available CN nodes.
The RNC selects a CN node from the available CN nodes based on the load balancing principle.
Load balancing occurs in one of the following situations:
l There is no CN node configured for the NRI or IMSIROUTE indicated by the UE.
l The CN node corresponding to an NRI or IMSIROUTE cannot be reached.
l The CN node corresponding to an NRI or IMSIROUTE is inhibited.
l No NRI or IMSIROUTE can be derived.
l The value of the NRI is NullNRI.
Based on the load balancing principle, the RNC records the capability of each CN node which
is configured to the NORMAL state and is not in overloaded, and then selects a CN node based
on randomization function for the UE.
Assume that the RNC is connected to three MSCs in NORMAL state (identified as MSC A, B,
and C) and their available capabilities are 10, 20, and 10, respectively. Among the UEs accessing
in load balancing condition, 25% of UEs are routed to MSC A, 50% of UEs are routed to MSC
B, and 25% of UEs are routed to MSC C, according to the rules of load balancing. Other UEs
are routed to the specific CN nodes identified by the NRI.
NOTE
If a CN node whose available capacity is 0 is identified by a valid NRI and the route parameters of a UE
include the NRI, the UE will still be routed to the CN node.
The capability of the CN node is acquired in the following two ways:
l Static capability
The static capability of the CN node is specified by the AvailCap(UMTS BSC6900,UMTS
BSC6910) of the ADD UCNNODE command in the RNC.
l Dynamic capability
The dynamic capability reflects the real-time state of the CN node capability.
If the parameters CsInfoUpdFlag(UMTS BSC6900,UMTS BSC6910) and PsInfoUpdFlag

(UMTS BSC6900,UMTS BSC6910) in the RNC is set to ON, the CN informs the RNC of the
dynamic capability and state through the private IEs of the INFORMATION TRANSFER

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 5 Load Balancing
INDICATION message. Therefore, the data between the CN and the RNC is synchronized to
realize load balancing.
If the RNC does not receive the message about updating the dynamic capability before the CS
Information Update Protection Timer or PS Information Update Protection Timer expires, the
static capability is preferred.
NOTE
The Iu interface standard messages INFORMATION TRANSFER INDICATION and INFORMATION

TRANSFER CONFIRM contain the extended private IEs. The CN node has to support the extension of
the private IEs to inform the RNC of the dynamic capability.

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 6 Flow Control
6 Flow Control
When a CN node is overloaded, the RNC receives the OVERLOAD message from the CN. The
RNC then reduces the traffic volume on the CN node. For details, see the Flow Control Feature
Parameter Description.
A CN node in the OVERLOAD state is not selected during load balancing.

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 7 Load Re-Distribution
7 Load Re-Distribution
There are situations where a network operator needs to remove load from one CN node (for
example, to perform scheduled maintenance, upgrade or load re-distribution to avoid overload),
with minimal impact on end users, or additional load on other entities, or both.
Load Re-Distribution helps to re-distribute UEs to other CN nodes. There are two ways to
implement load re-distribution:
l Load re-distribution based on NullNRI
l Load re-distribution based on blocking CN node

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7.1 Load Re-distribution based on NullNRI

Two IDs are added to implement the load re-distribution: NullNRI and Non-broadcast LAI/RAI.
The re-distribution of UE is initiated by the CN node that is to be offloaded. The procedure for
load re-distribution is described as follows:
1. In the first phase (a couple of Periodic LU or RAU periods long), the UEs doing Location
Update (LU), Routing Area Update (RAU), or Attach are moved to the other CN nodes in
the pool.
When the CN node receives the LU, RAU, or Attach request, it returns a new TMSI or P-
TMSI with a NullNRI, and a Non-broadcast LAI/RAI in the accept message.
l In the CS domain, the non-broadcast LAI will cause the UE to immediately send a new
LU request, which the RNC node will perform load balancing to route the UE to a new
MSC server due to the NullNRI.
l In the PS domain, the non-broadcast RAI will cause the UE to send a new RAU request.
The periodic routing area update timer is set to a sufficiently low value in the accept
message to reduce the time to trigger the RAU. Shortly after that, the UE sends a new
RAU request, which the RNC node will perform load balancing to route the UE to a
new SGSN due to the NullNRI.
2. In the second phase (PS domain specific), the SGSN requests all UEs trying to set up PDP
Contexts to detach and reattach. When they reattach, the SGSN moves them as described
in the first phase.
3. The third phase includes scanning the remaining UEs and initiating the movement of them
to other CN nodes.
l In the PS domain, the UEs are requested to detach and reattach, which will cause them to
be moved.
l In the CS domain, a new TMSI is allocated to the UEs performing the TMSI re-allocation
procedure (with NullNRI and non-broadcast LAI) so that an LU is triggered, which will
cause them to be moved.
The RNC selects CN node based on the CN state for load re-distribution. The CN state is
negotiated between CN and RAN. The state of CN should be specified in the RNC by the
parameterCNLoadStatus(UMTS BSC6900,UMTS BSC6910). The state for a CN node can be
NORMAL, OFFLOAD, INHIBITED or BLOCKED.
The principle for selecting a CN node for load re-distribution is as follows:
l If the CN supports NullNRI:
– If the NRI is NullNRI, the RNC can select the CN nodes only in the Normal state.
– If the NRI is not NullNRI, the RNC can select the CN nodes only in the Normal or
OFFLOAD state.
l The RNC cannot select a CN node in INHIBITED state for a UE.
l The UEs being moved from one CN node are prevented from registering in the same CN
node again or in a CN node that is overloaded.
l The RNC ensures that the movements do not overload the network and the RNC can handle
the situations where several CN nodes are overloaded simultaneously.
For multi-operator core network (MOCN) network sharing, re-distribution is always done within
the same CN operator. This is ensured by each CN operator using its own unique NullNRI. The

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RNC is pre-configured with the NullNRIs for different CN operators, and it uses the NullNRI
to select a CN node within the same CN operator.
7.2 Load Re-distribution based on Blocking CN Node

If the CN does not support NullNRI, the RNC can block the CN node to help redistribute the
load of the CN node to other CN nodes.
BLOCKED state is a sub-state of NORMAL state. The BLOCKED state can be set in the RNC
by run the following command.
MOD UCNNODE: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=2, CNDomainId=CS_DOMAIN,
CNLoadStatus=NORMAL, TnlBearerType=ATM_TRANS,
Switch3GPP25415CR0125=OFF,
PROCESSSWITCH=IUFLEX_NOT_SEL_BLOCK_SWITCH-1;
When a CN node is in the BLOCKED state, the UE in the CN node is redistributed by the RNC
to other CN nodes.
A UE can still access a CN node in the BLOCKED state in the following two situations:
l When the CN is in BLOCKED state and other CNs are in NORMAL state, the UEs that
are routed to this CN node cannot access the CN and will be routed to other CNs. However,
the UE can still access the CN node if the UE is responding to the paging message from
this CN node.
l When the CN is in BLOCKED state and other CNs are in INHIBITED state or in
OFFLOAD state or are disconnected or are overloaded, the UEs can still access the CN
node.

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 8 Feature Deployment
8 Feature Deployment
8.1 Configuring Iu Flex

This section describes how to activate, verify, and deactivate the optional feature WRFD-021302
Iu Flex.
8.1.1 Prerequisites
l Dependencies on Hardware
– This feature does not depend on the hardware.
l Dependencies on Other Features
– This feature does not depend on other features.
l License
– The license " IU FLEX" on the RNC side has been activated. For details about the license
items and how to activate the license, see License Management Feature Parameter
Description.
l Others
– The MSC and the serving GPRS support node (SGSN) support this feature.
8.1.2 Procedure
Activation (Using MML Commands)

1. Run the RNC MML command SET UOPERATORCFGPAR. In this step, set Feature
Supporting Mode of CS Domain to SUPP_IUFLEX, set Feature Supporting Mode of PS
Domain to SUPP_IUFLEX, and set Length of CS NRI in bits and Length of PS NRI in
bits to appropriate values.
2. Configure the Iu interface transmission between RNC and multiple core networks (CNs)
by referring to "Configuring the Interfaces" in RNC UMTS Initial Configuration Guide.
3. Run the RNC MML command ADD UCNNODE to add multiple CN nodes for an operator
according to the network plan.

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NOTE
The CNId of the same PLMN cannot be the same,even the different CN domain. The setting of
CNId must be consistent between the RNC and CN. If CNId on the CN is set to 5, CNId on the
RNC must also be set to 5.
4. Run the RNC MML command ADD UNRIGLBCNIDMAP. In this step, set Cn Operator
Index, CN node ID, and Network resource identity to configure the mapping
relationships between NRI and CN nodes.
5. Optional: Run the RNC MML command ADD UIMSIIDNNSCNIDMAP to configure
the mapping relationships between international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) ranges
and CN nodes.
After configuring the mapping relationships, the RNC routes the UE whose IMSI is within the
IMSI range to the specified CN. To ensure load balance among CN nodes, the IMSI range
mapped to each CN node must match the capacity of the CN node.
Activation (Using the CME)

NOTE
When configuring the feature on the CME, you must configure a single configuration first, and then perform
batch modifications if required.
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter. You
are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
Step 1 Configure a single object on the CME.

Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 8-1. For instructions
on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single Configuration Operation
Guide.
Step 2 (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
----End
To modify objects in batches, click on the CME to start the batch modification wizard. For
instructions on how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch modification center,
press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.
Table 8-1 Parameters to be set on the CME

SN MO NE Parameter Name Parameter ID Configurable
in CME Batch
Modification
Center
1 UOPERA RNC Feature Supporting CsNriCfgMode No

TORCFG Mode of CS Domain (UMTS
PARA Set this parameter to BSC6900,
SUPP_IUFLEX UMTS
BSC6910)

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in CME Batch
Modification
Center
Feature Supporting PsNriCfgMode

Mode of PS Domain (UMTS
Set this parameter to BSC6900,
SUPP_IUFLEX UMTS
BSC6910)
Length of CS NRI in CSNRILength

bits (UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
Length of PS NRI in PSNRILength

bits (UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
2 UCNNOD RNC Cn Operator Index CnOpIndex No

E (UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
CN node ID CNId(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
CN domain ID CNDomainId
(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
DSP index Dpx(UMTS

BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
CN protocol version CNProtclVer

(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)

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in CME Batch
Modification
Center
CNLoadStatus CNLoadStatus
(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
AvailCap AvailCap
(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
Iu transfers bearer TnlBearerType

type (UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
Switch3GPP25415 Switch3GPP25
CR0125 415CR0125
(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
3 UNRIGL RNC Cn Operator Index CnOpIndex No

BCNIDM (UMTS
AP BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
Network resource NRI(UMTS

identity BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
4 UIMSIID RNC Minimum of IMSI ImsiRtMin No

NNSCNI route parameter in (UMTS
DMAP IDNNS BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)

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in CME Batch
Modification
Center
Maximum of IMSI ImsiRtMax

route parameter in (UMTS
IDNNS BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
Cn Operator Index CnOpIndex

(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
Verification Procedure
1. Enable the UE to access a cell and register in the cell.
2. According to the mapping relationships between IMSI ranges and CN nodes and the load
balance algorithm, the RNC selects a CN node for the UE, and the UE registers successfully.
3. Then, if the UE initiates a service, the RNC routes the UE to the corresponding CN node
according to the mapping relationships between NRI and CN nodes.
Deactivation (Using MML Commands)

1. Run the RNC MML command RMV UNRIGLBCNIDMAP to remove NRI and all of CN
Node Mapping Information.
2. Run the RNC MML command RMV UCNNODE to remove CN Node (Keep one CN
Node).
3. (Optional) Run the RNC MML command RMV UIMSIIDNNSCNIDMAP to remove the
mapping relationships between IMSIROUTE and CN nodes.
4. Run the RNC MML command SET UOPERATORCFGPARA to deactivate this feature.
In this step, set Feature Supporting Mode of CS Domain to SUPP_NONE, set Feature
Supporting Mode of PS Domain to SUPP_NONE.
Deactivation (Using the CME)

NOTE
When configuring the feature on the CME, you must configure a single configuration first, and then perform
batch modifications if required.

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Step 1 Configure a single object on the CME.

Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 8-2. For instructions
on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single Configuration Operation
Guide.
Step 2 (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
----End
instructions on how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch modification center,
press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.

SN MO SN MO NE Paramete
r Name
Paramete
r ID
Configur
able in
CME
Batch
Modifica
tion
Center
1 UNRIGLBCNIDMAP RN Cn Operator Index CnOpI No

NOTE C ndex
Delete the MO (UMTS
configuration. BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)
CN node ID CNId
(UMTS
BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)
Network resource NRI

identity (UMTS
BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)

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r Name
Paramete
r ID
Configur
able in
CME
Batch
Modifica
tion
Center
2 UCNNODE RN Cn Operator Index CnOpI No

NOTE C ndex
Delete the MO (UMTS
configuration. BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)
CN node ID CNId
(UMTS
BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)
4 UIMSIIDNNSCNID- RN Minimum of IMSI route ImsiRt No

MAP C parameter in IDNNS Min
NOTE (UMTS
Delete the MO BSC69
configuration. 00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)
Maximum of IMSI route ImsiRt

parameter in IDNNS Max
(UMTS
BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)

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r Name
Paramete
r ID
Configur
able in
CME
Batch
Modifica
tion
Center
Cn Operator Index CnOpI

ndex
(UMTS
BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)
CN node ID CNId
5 UOPERATORCFGP RN Feature Supporting CsNriC No

ARA C Mode of CS Domain fgMode
Set this parameter to (UMTS
SUPP_NONE BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)
Feature Supporting PsNriC

Mode of PS Domain fgMode
Set this parameter to (UMTS
SUPP_NONE BSC69
00,
UMTS
BSC69
10)
8.1.3 Example
//Activating Iu Flex
//Configuring the RNC supporting Iu Flex with Length of CS NRI in bits and Length
of PS NRI in bits set to appropriate values
SET UOPERATORCFGPARA: CnOpIndex=1, CsNriCfgMode=SUPP_IUFLEX,
PsNriCfgMode=SUPP_IUFLEX, CSNRILength=5, PSNRILength=5;
//Configuring the first CN node
ADD UCNNODE: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=17, CNDomainId=CS_DOMAIN, Dpx=2, CNProtclVer=R6,
CNLoadStatus=NORMAL, AvailCap=1000, TnlBearerType=ATM_TRANS,
Switch3GPP25415CR0125=OFF;
//Configuring the second CN node

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//Configuring the mapping relationship between NRI and the first CN node
ADD UNRIGLBCNIDMAP: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=17, NRI=8;
//Configuring the mapping relationship between NRI and the second CN node
ADD UNRIGLBCNIDMAP: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=18, NRI=9;
//Configuring the mapping relationship between the IMSI range and the first CN
node
ADD UIMSIIDNNSCNIDMAP: ImsiRtMin=0, ImsiRtMax=666, CnOpIndex=1, CNId=17;
//Configuring the mapping relationship between the IMSI range and the second CN
node
ADD UIMSIIDNNSCNIDMAP: ImsiRtMin=667, ImsiRtMax=999, CnOpIndex=1, CNId=18;
//Deactivating Iu Flex
RMV UIMSIIDNNSCNIDMAP: ImsiRtMin=667, ImsiRtMax=999, CnOpIndex=1, CNId=18;
RMV UNRIGLBCNIDMAP: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=18, NRI=9;
RMV UNRIGLBCNIDMAP: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=17, NRI=8;
RMV UCNNODE: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=18;
SET UOPERATORCFGPARA: CnOpIndex=1, CsNriCfgMode=SUPP_NONE, PsNriCfgMode=SUPP_NONE;
8.2 Configuring Iu Flex Load Distribution Management

This section describes how to activate, verify, and deactivate the optional feature WRFD-021306
Iu Flex Load Distribution Management.
8.2.1 Prerequisites
l Dependencies on Hardware
This feature does not have any special requirements for hardware.
l Dependencies on Other Features
The feature WRFD-021302 Iu Flex has been configured before this feature is activated.
l License
The license "Enhanced Iu Flex" on the RNC side has been activated. For details about the
license items and how to activate the license, see License Management Feature Parameter
Description.
l Other Prerequisites
The CN supports dynamic capacity management and load redistribution.
8.2.2 Procedure
Activation (Using MML Commands)

l Configuring load balancing in static capacity mode
1. Run the RNC MML command MOD UCNNODE. In this step, set Capability of CN
Node to an appropriate value. The RNC performs load balancing between CN nodes based
on the configured CN capacities.
l Configuring load balancing in dynamic capacity mode
1. Run the RNC MML command SET UOPERATORCFGPARA. In this step:
l Set Feature Supporting Mode of CS Domain to SUPP_IUFLEX.
l Set Feature Supporting Mode of PS Domain to SUPP_IUFLEX.
l Set CS Information Update Switch to ON.

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l Set PS Information Update Switch to ON.

NOTE
Load balancing in dynamic capacity mode takes effect only when the RNC is connected to
Huawei CN and the preceding switches related to Iu Flex are turned on.
l Configuring load redistribution based on NullNRI

1. Run the RNC MML command MOD UCNNODE. In this step, set Status of CN Node to
OFFLOAD.
2. Run the RNC MML command SET UOPERATORCFGPARA. In this step, set NullNRI
VALUE to an appropriate value based on the network plan.
l Configuring load redistribution based on Block CN Node
NORMAL and select the IUFLEX_NOT_SEL_BLOCK_SWITCH(IUFLEX NOT
SEL BLOCK SWITCH) check box under the parameter PROCESS SWITCH.
Activation (Using the CME)

NOTE
When configuring the feature on the CME, you must configure a single configuration first, and then
perform batch modifications if required.
1. Configure a single object on the CME.
Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 8-3. For instructions on how
to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single Configuration Operation Guide.
2. (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
instructions on how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch modification center, press
F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.
SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configurab

Name ID le in CME
Batch
Modificatio
n Center
1 UCNNODE RNC Capability of AvailCap No

CN Node (UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)

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NOTE

Name ID le in CME
Batch
Modificatio
n Center
1 UOPERAT RNC Feature CsNriCfgMo No

ORCFGPA Supporting de(UMTS
RA Mode of CS BSC6900,
Domain UMTS
Set this BSC6910)
parameter to
SUPP_IUFL
EX
Feature PsNriCfgMo
Supporting de(UMTS
Mode of PS BSC6900,
Domain UMTS
Set this BSC6910)
parameter to
SUPP_IUFL
EX
CS CsInfoUpdF
Information lag(UMTS
Update BSC6900,
Switch UMTS
Set this BSC6910)
parameter to
ON
PS PsInfoUpdT
Information mr(UMTS
Update BSC6900,
Switch UMTS
Set this BSC6910)
parameter to
ON

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NOTE
SN MO NE Parameter Parameter ID Configura

Name ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 UCNNOD RNC Status of CNLoadStatu No

E CN Node s(UMTS
Set this BSC6900,
parameter UMTS
OFFLOAD BSC6910)
2 UOPERA RNC NullNRI NullNRI No

TORCFG VALUE (UMTS
PARA BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)

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NOTE
SN MO NE Parameter Name Parameter Configu

ID rable in
CME
Batch
Modific
ation
Center
1 UCNNO RN Status of CN Node CNLoadStatu No

DE C Set this parameter to NORMAL s(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
PROCESSS WITCH PROCESSS

Set this parameter to WITCH
IUFLEX_NOT_SEL_BLOCK_SWITC (UMTS
H-1 BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)
Verification Procedure
l Verifying load balancing in static capacity mode
1. Run the RNC MML command DSP UCNNODE to query the capacity ratio of CN nodes.
2. Check the following performance counters on the M2000 to verify that the RNC performs
load balancing based on the preconfigured CN capacity:
l Performance counters for CS service setup:
– VS.IU.LdBalRtCS.IMSI
– VS.IU.LdBalRtCS.InValidNRI
– VS.IU.LdBalRtCS.IMEI
l Performance counters for PS service setup:
– VS.IU.Load.RoutePS.IMSI
– VS.IU.Load.RoutePS.NRI
– VS.IU.Load.RoutePS.IMEI

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l Verifying load balancing in dynamic capacity mode

1. Run the RNC MML command DSP UCNNODE to query the capacity ratio of CN nodes.
2. On the RNC LMT, choose Trace > UMTS Services to initiate Uu and Iu interface message
tracing.
3. Check the traced messages. If the CN sends the RNC an INFORMATION TRANSFER
INDICATION message, the dynamic CN capacity ratio is updated and used. If the CN
does not send any INFORMATION TRANSFER INDICATION message to the RNC,
the static CN capacity ratio is used.
4. Check the following performance counters on the M2000 to verify that the RNC performs
load balancing based on the dynamic CN capacity ratio:
l Performance counters for CS service setup:
– VS.IU.LdBalRtCS.IMSI
– VS.IU.LdBalRtCS.InValidNRI
– VS.IU.LdBalRtCS.IMEI
l Performance counters for PS service setup:
– VS.IU.Load.RoutePS.IMSI
– VS.IU.Load.RoutePS.NRI
– VS.IU.Load.RoutePS.IMEI
l Verifying load redistribution based on NullNRI
tracing.
2. Power off the UE. The PTMSI of the UE is assigned by SGSN1.
3. Set SGSN1 to the OFFLOAD state and SGSN2 to the NORMAL state on the RNC.
4. Set SGSN1 to the OFFLOAD state on SGSN1.
5. Power on the UE and the UE makes an attach request. Check the traced Iu interface
messages. The expected result is as follows:
l The RNC routes the RRC_INIT_DIRECT_TRANSFER message to SGSN1 based
on NULL NRI. The attach reception message from SGSN1 contains NULL NRI and
non-broadcasting location areas.
l After receiving the non-broadcasting location areas, the UE sends a new routing area
update (RAU) request and contains NULL NRI in the
RRC_INIT_DIRECT_TRANSFER message. The RNC routes the
RRC_INIT_DIRECT_TRANSFER message to SGSN2, of which the state is not
OFFLOAD, based on NULL NRI.
l Verifying load redistribution based on Block CN Node
tracing.
2. Power off the UE. The PTMSI of the UE is assigned by SGSN1.
3. Set SGSN1 to the BLOCK state and SGSN2 to the NORMAL state on the RNC.
4. Power on the UE and the UE makes an attach request. Check the
RRC_INIT_DIRECT_TRANSFER message traced on the Iu interface.
Expected result: The RRC_INIT_DIRECT_TRANSFER message contains NRI of SGSN1.
The RNC routes the RRC_INIT_DIRECT_TRANSFER message to SGSN2 because SGSN1
is in the BLOCK state.

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Deactivation(Using MML Commands)

l Deactivating load balancing in static capacity mode
Load balancing in static capacity mode does not need to be deactivated.
l Deactivating load balancing in dynamic capacity mode

1. Run the RNC MML command SET UOPERATORCFGPARA. In this step, set CS
Information Update Switch to OFF and PS Information Update Switch to OFF.
l Deactivating load redistribution based on NullNRI
NORMAL.
l Deactivating load redistribution based on Block CN Node
NORMAL and deselect the IUFLEX_NOT_SEL_BLOCK_SWITCH(IUFLEX NOT
SEL BLOCK SWITCH) check box under the parameter PROCESS SWITCH.
Deactivation(Using the CME)

Load balancing in static capacity mode does not need to be deactivated.

NOTE

ID rable in
CME
Batch
Modific
ation
Center
1 UOPERATORCF RN CS Information Update Switch CsInfoUpd No

GPARA C Set this parameter to OFF Flag
(UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)

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ID rable in
CME
Batch
Modific
ation
Center
PS Information Update PsInfoUpd

Protection Timer Tmr
Set this parameter to OFF (UMTS
BSC6900,
UMTS
BSC6910)

NOTE

Name ID le in CME
Batch
Modificatio
n Center
1 UCNNODE RNC Status of CN CNLoadStat No

Node us(UMTS
Set this BSC6900,
parameter to UMTS
NORMAL BSC6910)

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NOTE

Name ID le in CME
Batch
Modificatio
n Center
1 UCNNODE RNC Status of CN CNLoadStat No

Node us(UMTS
Set this BSC6900,
parameter to UMTS
NORMAL BSC6910)
PROCESSS PROCESSS
WITCH WITCH
Set this (UMTS
parameter to BSC6900,
IUFLEX_N UMTS
OT_SEL_BL BSC6910)
OCK_SWIT
CH-0
8.2.3 Example
//Activating Iu Flex Load Distribution Management
//Configuring Load balancing in static capacity mode
//Configuring load balancing in dynamic capacity mode
PsNriCfgMode=SUPP_IUFLEX, CSNRILength=5, CsInfoUpdFlag=ON, PsInfoUpdFlag=ON;
//Configuring load redistribution based on NullNRI
MOD UCNNODE: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=17, CNDomainId=CS_DOMAIN, CNLoadStatus=OFFLOAD,
TnlBearerType=ATM_TRANS, Switch3GPP25415CR0125=OFF;
SET UOPERATORCFGPARA: CnOpIndex=1, CsNriCfgMode=SUPP_IUFLEX, CSNRILength=5,
NullNRI=31;
//Configuring load redistribution based on Block CN Node
MOD UCNNODE: CnOpIndex=1, CNId=17, CNDomainId=CS_DOMAIN, CNLoadStatus=NORMAL,
TnlBearerType=ATM_TRANS, Switch3GPP25415CR0125=OFF,
//Deactivating Iu Flex Load Distribution Management
//Deactivating load balancing in dynamic capacity mode

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PsNriCfgMode=SUPP_IUFLEX, CSNRILength=5, CsInfoUpdFlag=OFF, PsInfoUpdFlag=OFF;

//Deactivating load redistribution based on NullNRI
TnlBearerType=ATM_TRANS, Switch3GPP25415CR0125=OFF;
//Deactivating load redistribution based on Block CN Node
TnlBearerType=ATM_TRANS, Switch3GPP25415CR0125=OFF,

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Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 9 Parameters
9 Parameters
Table 9-1 Parameter description

Parameter ID NE MML Feature ID Feature Name Description
Command
PROCESSSWI BSC6900 ADD WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:1)

TCH UCNNODE Introduction IUFLEX_NOT_
MOD Package SEL_BLOCK_
UCNNODE SWITCH
Whether the
RNC forwards
the INITIAL UE
MESSAGE
message to a CN
node in Iu Flex
networking
when the status
of the CN node
is NORMAL on
the RNC. 1: This
switch is turned
on. The status of
the CN node is
changed from
NORMAL to
BLOCK, and the
RNC forwards
only the
INITIAL UE
MESSAGE
message with
cause value
"paging
response" to the
CN node. 0: This
switch is turned
off. The status of

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Command
the CN node is
unchanged. 2)
REL7_QOS_H
ANDLE_SWIT
CH(Release 7
Qos Parameter
handle switch)
Whether the CN
Node need send
R7 Qos
parameter to
UE. 1:This
switch is turned
on.Element
"Higher bitrates
than 16 Mbps
flag" will added
to the Initial UE
Message by
RNC. 0:This
switch is turned
off.Element
"Higher bitrates
than 16 Mbps
flag" will not
added to the
Initial UE
Message by
RNC.
GUI Value
Range:IUFLEX
_NOT_SEL_BL
OCK_SWITCH
(IUFLEX_NOT
_SEL_BLOCK
_SWITCH),
REL7_QOS_H
ANDLE_SWIT
CH
(REL7_QOS_H
ANDLE_SWIT
CH)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:This
parameter is set
to 0 or 1

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Command
according to the
related domains.
Default
Value:IUFLEX
_NOT_SEL_BL
OCK_SWITCH
-0,
REL7_QOS_H
ANDLE_SWIT
CH-0

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Command
PROCESSSWI BSC6910 ADD WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:1)

TCH UCNNODE Introduction IUFLEX_NOT_
MOD Package SEL_BLOCK_
UCNNODE SWITCH
Whether the
RNC forwards
the INITIAL UE
MESSAGE
message to a CN
node in Iu Flex
networking
when the status
of the CN node
is NORMAL on
the RNC. 1: This
switch is turned
on. The status of
the CN node is
changed from
NORMAL to
BLOCK, and the
RNC forwards
only the
INITIAL UE
MESSAGE
message with
cause value
"paging
response" to the
CN node. 0: This
switch is turned
off. The status of
the CN node is
unchanged. 2)
REL7_QOS_H
ANDLE_SWIT
CH(Release 7
Qos Parameter
handle switch)
Whether the CN
Node need send
R7 Qos
parameter to
UE. 1:This
switch is turned
on.Element
"Higher bitrates
than 16 Mbps
flag" will added

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Command
to the Initial UE
Message by
RNC. 0:This
switch is turned
off.Element
"Higher bitrates
than 16 Mbps
flag" will not
added to the
Initial UE
Message by
RNC.
GUI Value
Range:IUFLEX
_NOT_SEL_BL
OCK_SWITCH
(IUFLEX_NOT
_SEL_BLOCK
_SWITCH),
REL7_QOS_H
ANDLE_SWIT
CH
(REL7_QOS_H
ANDLE_SWIT
CH)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:This
parameter is set
to 0 or 1
according to the
related domains.
Default
Value:IUFLEX
_NOT_SEL_BL
OCK_SWITCH
-0,
REL7_QOS_H
ANDLE_SWIT
CH-0

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Command
NRI BSC6900 ADD WRFD-021302 Iu Flex Meaning:Identi-

UNRIGLBCNI WRFD-021311 MOCN fying a Network
DMAP Introduction resourse: 1. The
RMV Package NRI numbers of
UNRIGLBCNI CS domain and
DMAP PS domain are
independent
from each other.
2. If multiple
pool areas
overlap, the NRI
uniquely
identify all the
CN nodes
connected to it.
3. A CN node
can have
multiple NRIs.
In one pool area,
however, an
NRI can only
correspond to
one CN node.
An NRI
uniquely
identifies a CN
node that serves
a pool area. The
value range of
NRI is variable.
The value range
depends on the
scale of a CN
domain and
expansion
requirements.
The maximum
number of NRIs
is 1,024. For
example, a CS
domain has a
maximum of 16
nodes. In this
case, Length of
CS NRI in bits is
set to 4, which
indicates that an
NRI is
represented by

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Command
four binary
digits.
Therefore, the
value range of
NRI is 0 to 15.
GUI Value
Range:0~1023
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~1023
Default
Value:None

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Command
NRI BSC6910 ADD WRFD-021302 Iu Flex Meaning:Identi-

UNRIGLBCNI WRFD-021311 MOCN fying a Network
DMAP Introduction resourse: 1. The
RMV Package NRI numbers of
UNRIGLBCNI CS domain and
DMAP PS domain are
independent
from each other.
2. If multiple
pool areas
overlap, the NRI
uniquely
identify all the
CN nodes
connected to it.
3. A CN node
can have
multiple NRIs.
In one pool area,
however, an
NRI can only
correspond to
one CN node.
An NRI
uniquely
identifies a CN
node that serves
a pool area. The
value range of
NRI is variable.
The value range
depends on the
scale of a CN
domain and
expansion
requirements.
The maximum
number of NRIs
is 1,024. For
example, a CS
domain has a
maximum of 16
nodes. In this
case, Length of
CS NRI in bits is
set to 4, which
indicates that an
NRI is
represented by

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Command
four binary
digits.
Therefore, the
value range of
NRI is 0 to 15.
GUI Value
Range:0~1023
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~1023
Default
Value:None
AvailCap BSC6900 ADD WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:This

UCNNODE WRFD-021311 Distribution parameter is
MOD Management used to
UCNNODE MOCN configure the
Introduction relative capacity
Package of each CN node
in Iu-Flex
scenarios. If a
user cannot
select a CN node
based on the
NNSF, a CN
node needs to be
selected among
all the available
CN nodes
according to the
proportions
generated based
on CN node
capacity.
GUI Value
Range:0~65535
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:
0~65535000
step:1000
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
AvailCap BSC6910 ADD WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:This

UCNNODE WRFD-021311 Distribution parameter is
MOD Management used to
UCNNODE MOCN configure the
Introduction relative capacity
Package of each CN node
in Iu-Flex
scenarios. If a
user cannot
select a CN node
based on the
NNSF, a CN
node needs to be
selected among
all the available
CN nodes
according to the
proportions
generated based
on CN node
capacity.
GUI Value
Range:0~65535
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:
0~65535000
step:1000
Default
Value:None
CsInfoUpdFlag BSC6900 SET WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Indicat

UOPERATOR Distribution ing whether the
CFGPARA Management CS domain
permits the CN
information to
update .
GUI Value
Range:OFF, ON
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF

WCDMA RAN

Command
CsInfoUpdFlag BSC6910 SET WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Indicat

CFGPARA Management CS domain
permits the CN
information to
update .
GUI Value
Range:OFF, ON
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF
PsInfoUpdFlag BSC6900 SET WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Indicat

CFGPARA Management PS domain
permits the CN
information to
update .
GUI Value
Range:OFF, ON
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF
PsInfoUpdFlag BSC6910 SET WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Indicat

CFGPARA Management PS domain
permits the CN
information to
update .
GUI Value
Range:OFF, ON
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF

WCDMA RAN

Command
CNLoadStatus BSC6900 ADD WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Status

UCNNODE WRFD-021311 Distribution of a CN node.
MOD Management The status needs
MRFD-211502 to be negotiated
UCNNODE MOCN
Introduction with the CN and
Package is configured
through the
IP-Based BSC MML
and RNC Co- command. A CN
Transmission on node can be
MBSC Side configured with
the following
status: 1.
Normal: This
value indicates
that the UE can
access the CN
node normally.
2. Offload: If the
UE carries
"NullNRI"("SE
T
UOPERATOR
CFGPARA") in
the Initial Direct
transfer
message, the UE
cannot access
the CN node. If
the UE carries
NRI but not
"NullNRI" in the
Initial Direct
transfer
message, the UE
can access the
CN node. 3.
Inhibited: This
value indicates
that the UE
cannot access
the CN node
normally.
GUI Value
Range:NORMA
L, OFFLOAD,
INHIBITED
Unit:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
Actual Value
Range:NORMA
L, OFFLOAD,
INHIBITED
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
CNLoadStatus BSC6910 ADD WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Status

UCNNODE WRFD-021311 Distribution of a CN node.
MOD Management The status needs
MRFD-211502 to be negotiated
UCNNODE MOCN
Introduction with the CN and
Package is configured
through the
IP-Based BSC MML
and RNC Co- command. A CN
Transmission on node can be
MBSC Side configured with
the following
status: 1.
Normal: This
value indicates
that the UE can
access the CN
node normally.
2. Offload: If the
UE carries
"NullNRI"("SE
T
UOPERATOR
CFGPARA") in
the Initial Direct
transfer
message, the UE
cannot access
the CN node. If
the UE carries
NRI but not
"NullNRI" in the
Initial Direct
transfer
message, the UE
can access the
CN node. 3.
Inhibited: This
value indicates
that the UE
cannot access
the CN node
normally.
GUI Value
Range:NORMA
L, OFFLOAD,
INHIBITED
Unit:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
Actual Value
Range:NORMA
L, OFFLOAD,
INHIBITED
Default
Value:None
CsNriCfgMode BSC6900 SET WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:This

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 Introduction parameter
CFGPARA Package specifies feature
WRFD-021302 mode of
MOCN
WRFD-021306 Introduction operators in the
Package CS domain. You
should
Iu Flex configure the
Iu Flex Load network
Distribution resource
Management identifier (NRI)
when MOCN or
Iu-Flex is
supported.
GUI Value
Range:SUPP_N
ONE,
SUPP_IUFLEX
, SUPP_MOCN,
SUPP_IUFLEX
_MOCN
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:SUPP_N
ONE,
SUPP_IUFLEX
, SUPP_MOCN,
SUPP_IUFLEX
_MOCN
Default
Value:SUPP_N
ONE

WCDMA RAN

Command
CsNriCfgMode BSC6910 SET WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:This

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 Introduction parameter
CFGPARA Package specifies feature
WRFD-021302 mode of
MOCN
WRFD-021306 Introduction operators in the
Package CS domain. You
should
Iu Flex configure the
Iu Flex Load network
Distribution resource
Management identifier (NRI)
when MOCN or
Iu-Flex is
supported.
GUI Value
Range:SUPP_N
ONE,
SUPP_IUFLEX
, SUPP_MOCN,
SUPP_IUFLEX
_MOCN
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:SUPP_N
ONE,
SUPP_IUFLEX
, SUPP_MOCN,
SUPP_IUFLEX
_MOCN
Default
Value:SUPP_N
ONE

WCDMA RAN

Command
PsNriCfgMode BSC6900 SET WRFD-021302 Iu Flex Meaning:This

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 MOCN parameter
CFGPARA Introduction specifies feature
WRFD-021306 mode of
Package
operators in the
Iu Flex Load PS domain. You
Distribution should
Management configure the
network
resource
identifier (NRI)
when MOCN or
Iu-Flex is
supported.
GUI Value
Range:SUPP_N
ONE,
SUPP_IUFLEX
, SUPP_MOCN,
SUPP_IUFLEX
_MOCN
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:SUPP_N
ONE,
SUPP_IUFLEX
, SUPP_MOCN,
SUPP_IUFLEX
_MOCN
Default
Value:SUPP_N
ONE

WCDMA RAN

Command
PsNriCfgMode BSC6910 SET WRFD-021302 Iu Flex Meaning:This

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 MOCN parameter
CFGPARA Introduction specifies feature
WRFD-021306 mode of
Package
operators in the
Iu Flex Load PS domain. You
Distribution should
Management configure the
network
resource
identifier (NRI)
when MOCN or
Iu-Flex is
supported.
GUI Value
Range:SUPP_N
ONE,
SUPP_IUFLEX
, SUPP_MOCN,
SUPP_IUFLEX
_MOCN
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:SUPP_N
ONE,
SUPP_IUFLEX
, SUPP_MOCN,
SUPP_IUFLEX
_MOCN
Default
Value:SUPP_N
ONE
CSNRILength BSC6900 SET WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:Netwo

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 Introduction rk Resource
CFGPARA Package Identity(NRI)
WRFD-021302 length for CS
MOCN
WRFD-021306 Introduction domain.
Package GUI Value
Iu Flex Range:1~10
Iu Flex Load Unit:None
Distribution Actual Value
Management Range:1~10
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
CSNRILength BSC6910 SET WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:Netwo

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 Introduction rk Resource
CFGPARA Package Identity(NRI)
WRFD-021302 length for CS
MOCN
WRFD-021306 Introduction domain.
Package GUI Value
Iu Flex Range:1~10
Iu Flex Load Unit:None
Distribution Actual Value
Default
Value:None
PSNRILength BSC6900 SET WRFD-021302 Iu Flex Meaning:Netwo

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 MOCN rk Resource
CFGPARA Introduction Identity(NRI)
WRFD-021306 length for PS
Package
domain.
Iu Flex Load
Distribution GUI Value
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:1~10
Default
Value:None
PSNRILength BSC6910 SET WRFD-021302 Iu Flex Meaning:Netwo

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 MOCN rk Resource
CFGPARA Introduction Identity(NRI)
WRFD-021306 length for PS
Package
domain.
Iu Flex Load
Distribution GUI Value
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:1~10
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
CnOpIndex BSC6900 ADD WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:Repre-

UCNNODE WRFD-021311 Introduction sent an index for
MOD Package a CN operator.
WRFD-020127
UCNNODE MOCN GUI Value
WRFD-021304 Introduction Range:0~3
RMV 01
UCNNODE Package Unit:None
WRFD-021302 Warning of Actual Value
Disaster Range:0~3
Dedicated Default
Carrier for Each Value:None
Operator
Iu Flex

UCNNODE WRFD-021311 Introduction sent an index for
MOD Package a CN operator.
WRFD-020127
UCNNODE MOCN GUI Value
WRFD-021304 Introduction Range:0~3
RMV 01
UCNNODE Package Unit:None
Disaster Range:0~3
Dedicated Default
Operator
Iu Flex

WCDMA RAN

Command
CNId BSC6900 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:Identi-

UCNNODE WRFD-021311 Specifications fying a CN
MOD MOCN Node. When the
WRFD-021302 Iu-Flex feature
UCNNODE Introduction
Package is enabled, a
RMV maximum of 32
UCNNODE Iu Flex CN nodes can be
configured in
each CN
domain, either
the CS domain
or the PS
domain. CN
nodes are
uniquely but not
necessarily
consecutively
numbered
within a RNC.
For example, set
the number of a
CN node to 0
and that of
another CN
node to 2. Note:
Although the
number of a CN
node ranges
from 0 to 4095, a
maximum of 64
CN nodes can be
configured.
GUI Value
Range:0~4095
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~4095
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command

UCNNODE WRFD-021311 Specifications fying a CN
MOD MOCN Node. When the
UCNNODE Introduction
Package is enabled, a
RMV maximum of 64
UCNNODE Iu Flex CN nodes can be
configured in
each CN
domain, either
the CS domain
or the PS
domain. CN
nodes are
uniquely but not
necessarily
consecutively
numbered
within a RNC.
For example, set
the number of a
CN node to 0
and that of
another CN
node to 2. Note:
Although the
number of a CN
node ranges
from 0 to 4095, a
maximum of
128 CN nodes
can be
configured.
GUI Value
Range:0~4095
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~4095
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
CNDomainId BSC6900 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:Identi-

UCNNODE WRFD-021101 Specifications fying the type of
MOD Dynamic a CN.
MRFD-211502
UCNNODE Channel GUI Value
WRFD-021311 Configuration Range:CS_DO
WRFD-040202 Control (DCCC) MAIN,
IP-Based BSC PS_DOMAIN
and RNC Co- Unit:None
Transmission on Actual Value
MBSC Side Range:CS_DO
MOCN MAIN,
Introduction PS_DOMAIN
Package Default
RNC Node Value:None
Redundancy
CNDomainId BSC6910 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:Identi-

UCNNODE WRFD-021101 Specifications fying the type of
MOD Dynamic a CN.
MRFD-211502
UCNNODE Channel GUI Value
WRFD-021311 Configuration Range:CS_DO
Control (DCCC) MAIN,
IP-Based BSC PS_DOMAIN
and RNC Co- Unit:None
Transmission on Actual Value
MBSC Side Range:CS_DO
MOCN MAIN,
Introduction PS_DOMAIN
Package Default
Value:None
Dpx BSC6900 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:DSP

UCNNODE Specifications index. This
MOD parameter
UCNNODE uniquely
identifies a peer
DSP.
GUI Value
Range:0~186
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~186
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
Dpx BSC6910 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:DSP

UCNNODE Specifications index. This
MOD parameter
UCNNODE uniquely
identifies a peer
DSP.
GUI Value
Range:0~427
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~427
Default
Value:None
CNProtclVer BSC6900 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:Protoc

UCNNODE Specifications ol version
MOD supported by the
UCNNODE CN. This
parameter is
modified based
on the actual
protocol version
of the CN when
the CN protocol
version upgrade,
otherwise it will
cause some
features
supported by the
new protocol
version
unavailable.
GUI Value
Range:R99, R4,
R5, R6, R7, R8,
R9, R10
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:R99, R4,
R5, R6, R7, R8,
R9, R10
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
CNProtclVer BSC6910 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:Protoc

UCNNODE Specifications ol version
MOD supported by the
UCNNODE CN. This
parameter is
modified based
on the actual
protocol version
of the CN when
the CN protocol
version upgrade,
otherwise it will
cause some
features
supported by the
new protocol
version
unavailable.
GUI Value
Range:R99, R4,
R5, R6, R7, R8,
R9, R10
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:R99, R4,
R5, R6, R7, R8,
R9, R10
Default
Value:None
TnlBearerType BSC6900 ADD WRFD-050301 ATM Meaning:The

UCNNODE WRFD-050409 Transmission transfers bearer
MOD Introduction type of Iu
UCNNODE Package interface.
IP Transmission GUI Value
Introduction on Range:ATM_T
Iu Interface RANS,
IP_TRANS
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:ATM_T
RANS,
IP_TRANS
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
TnlBearerType BSC6910 ADD WRFD-050301 ATM Meaning:The

UCNNODE WRFD-150244 Transmission transfers bearer
MOD Introduction type of Iu
UCNNODE Package interface.
Iu/Iur IP GUI Value
Transmission Range:ATM_T
Based on RANS,
Dynamic Load IP_TRANS
Balance Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:ATM_T
RANS,
IP_TRANS
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
Switch3GPP254 BSC6900 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:Wheth

15CR0125 UCNNODE Specifications er to enable
MOD functions
UCNNODE defined in 3GPP
25.415 CR0125
during CS
services. When
this switch is
turned on, the
maximum rate
for the reverse
direction is
included in the
ACK message
specific to the Iu
UP rate control
procedure for
AMR services.
When this
switch is turned
off, the
maximum rate
for the current
direction is
included in the
previous
message. If the
parameter
setting on the
RNC side is
inconsistent
with the
parameter
setting on the
CN side,
exceptions will
occur in Iu UP
rate control
procedure,
leading to
deteriorated CS
speech
quality.For
details about the
previously
mentioned
functions, see
3GPP 25.415
CR0125.

WCDMA RAN

Command
GUI Value
Range:OFF, ON
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
Switch3GPP254 BSC6910 ADD WRFD-010101 3GPP R9 Meaning:Wheth

15CR0125 UCNNODE Specifications er to enable
MOD functions
UCNNODE defined in 3GPP
25.415 CR0125
during CS
services. When
this switch is
turned on, the
maximum rate
for the reverse
direction is
included in the
ACK message
specific to the Iu
UP rate control
procedure for
AMR services.
When this
switch is turned
off, the
maximum rate
for the current
direction is
included in the
previous
message. If the
parameter
setting on the
RNC side is
inconsistent
with the
parameter
setting on the
CN side,
exceptions will
occur in Iu UP
rate control
procedure,
leading to
deteriorated CS
speech
quality.For
details about the
previously
mentioned
functions, see
3GPP 25.415
CR0125.

WCDMA RAN

Command
GUI Value
Range:OFF, ON
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:None

UNRIGLBCNI WRFD-021311 Introduction sent an index for
DMAP Package a CN operator.
WRFD-020127
RMV MOCN GUI Value
UNRIGLBCNI WRFD-021304 Introduction Range:0~3
DMAP 01 Package Unit:None
Disaster Range:0~3
Dedicated Default
Operator
Iu Flex

UNRIGLBCNI WRFD-021311 Introduction sent an index for
DMAP Package a CN operator.
WRFD-020127
RMV MOCN GUI Value
UNRIGLBCNI WRFD-021304 Introduction Range:0~3
DMAP 01 Package Unit:None
Disaster Range:0~3
Dedicated Default
Operator
Iu Flex

WCDMA RAN

Command

UNRIGLBCNI WRFD-021311 Specifications fying a CN
DMAP MOCN Node. When the
RMV Introduction
UNRIGLBCNI Package is enabled, a
DMAP maximum of 32
Iu Flex CN nodes can be
configured in
each CN
domain, either
the CS domain
or the PS
domain. CN
nodes are
uniquely but not
necessarily
consecutively
numbered
within a RNC.
For example, set
the number of a
CN node to 0
and that of
another CN
node to 2. Note:
Although the
number of a CN
node ranges
from 0 to 4095, a
maximum of 64
CN nodes can be
configured.
GUI Value
Range:0~4095
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~4095
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command

UNRIGLBCNI WRFD-021311 Specifications fying a CN
DMAP MOCN Node. When the
RMV Introduction
UNRIGLBCNI Package is enabled, a
DMAP maximum of 64
configured in
each CN
domain, either
the CS domain
or the PS
domain. CN
nodes are
uniquely but not
necessarily
consecutively
numbered
within a RNC.
For example, set
the number of a
CN node to 0
and that of
another CN
node to 2. Note:
Although the
number of a CN
node ranges
from 0 to 4095, a
maximum of
128 CN nodes
can be
configured.
GUI Value
Range:0~4095
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~4095
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
ImsiRtMin BSC6900 ADD WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:Minim

UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021311 Introduction um of IMSI
NIDMAP Package route parameter
WRFD-021302 in Intra Domain
RMV MOCN
UIMSIIDNNSC Introduction NAS Node
NIDMAP Package Selector
(IDNNS).
Iu Flex
GUI Value
Range:0~999
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~999
Default
Value:None
ImsiRtMin BSC6910 ADD WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:Minim

UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021311 Introduction um of IMSI
RMV MOCN
(IDNNS).
Iu Flex
GUI Value
Range:0~999
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~999
Default
Value:None
ImsiRtMax BSC6900 ADD WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:Maxi

UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021311 Introduction mum of IMSI
RMV MOCN
(IDNNS).
Iu Flex
GUI Value
Range:0~999
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~999
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
ImsiRtMax BSC6910 ADD WRFD-021304 RAN Sharing Meaning:Maxi

UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021311 Introduction mum of IMSI
RMV MOCN
(IDNNS).
Iu Flex
GUI Value
Range:0~999
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~999
Default
Value:None

UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021311 Introduction sent an index for
NIDMAP Package a CN operator.
WRFD-020127
RMV MOCN GUI Value
UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021304 Introduction Range:0~3
NIDMAP 01 Package Unit:None
Disaster Range:0~3
Dedicated Default
Operator
Iu Flex

UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021311 Introduction sent an index for
NIDMAP Package a CN operator.
WRFD-020127
RMV MOCN GUI Value
UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021304 Introduction Range:0~3
NIDMAP 01 Package Unit:None
Disaster Range:0~3
Dedicated Default
Operator
Iu Flex

WCDMA RAN

Command

UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021311 Specifications fying a CN
NIDMAP MOCN Node. When the
RMV Introduction
UIMSIIDNNSC Package is enabled, a
NIDMAP maximum of 32
configured in
each CN
domain, either
the CS domain
or the PS
domain. CN
nodes are
uniquely but not
necessarily
consecutively
numbered
within a RNC.
For example, set
the number of a
CN node to 0
and that of
another CN
node to 2. Note:
Although the
number of a CN
node ranges
from 0 to 4095, a
maximum of 64
CN nodes can be
configured.
GUI Value
Range:0~4095
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~4095
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command

UIMSIIDNNSC WRFD-021311 Specifications fying a CN
NIDMAP MOCN Node. When the
RMV Introduction
UIMSIIDNNSC Package is enabled, a
NIDMAP maximum of 64
configured in
each CN
domain, either
the CS domain
or the PS
domain. CN
nodes are
uniquely but not
necessarily
consecutively
numbered
within a RNC.
For example, set
the number of a
CN node to 0
and that of
another CN
node to 2. Note:
Although the
number of a CN
node ranges
from 0 to 4095, a
maximum of
128 CN nodes
can be
configured.
GUI Value
Range:0~4095
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~4095
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
PsInfoUpdTmr BSC6900 SET WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Protec

UOPERATOR Distribution tive timer for
CFGPARA Management synchronization
updates in the PS
domain. When
the RNC
receives
capacity
synchronization
update
instructions for
all CN nodes in
the PS domain
before the timer
expires, the
RNC updates
the local CN
node capacity
information.
Otherwise, the
RNC does not
update this
information.
GUI Value
Range:60~900
Unit:s
Actual Value
Range:60~900
Default Value:
900

WCDMA RAN

Command
PsInfoUpdTmr BSC6910 SET WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Protec

UOPERATOR Distribution tive timer for
CFGPARA Management synchronization
updates in the PS
domain. When
the RNC
receives
capacity
synchronization
update
instructions for
all CN nodes in
the PS domain
before the timer
expires, the
RNC updates
the local CN
node capacity
information.
Otherwise, the
RNC does not
update this
information.
GUI Value
Range:60~900
Unit:s
Actual Value
Range:60~900
Default Value:
900

WCDMA RAN

Command
NullNRI BSC6900 SET WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Null

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 Distribution network
CFGPARA Management resource
MOCN identifier (NRI),
Introduction which relates to
Package the non-access
stratum (NAS)
node selection
function
(NNSF). When
NullNRIOptSwi
tch is turned off
and the CN node
corresponding
to the parameter
value is
overloaded, UEs
must be
reallocated to
other CN
nodes.When
NullNRIOptSwi
tch is turned on
and the CS CN
node
corresponding
to the parameter
value is
overloaded, UEs
must be
reallocated to
other CS CN
nodes.
GUI Value
Range:0~1023
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~1023
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN

Command
NullNRI BSC6910 SET WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load Meaning:Null

UOPERATOR WRFD-021311 Distribution network
CFGPARA Management resource
MOCN identifier (NRI),
Introduction which relates to
Package the non-access
stratum (NAS)
node selection
function
(NNSF). When
NullNRIOptSwi
tch is turned off
and the CN node
corresponding
to the parameter
value is
overloaded, UEs
must be
reallocated to
other CN
nodes.When
NullNRIOptSwi
tch is turned on
and the CS CN
node
corresponding
to the parameter
value is
overloaded, UEs
must be
reallocated to
other CS CN
nodes.
GUI Value
Range:0~1023
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:0~1023
Default
Value:None

WCDMA RAN
Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 10 Counters
10 Counters
Table 10-1 Counter description

Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name
Description
67192538 VS.IU.LdBalRt Number of BSC6900 WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load

CS.IMSI Times that CS Distribution
Load Balancing Management
is Performed by
IMSI Users

CS.InValidNRI Times that CS Distribution
is Performed by
TMSI Users
Due to Invalid
NRI

CS.IMEI Times that CS Distribution
is Performed by
IMEI Users
67192541 VS.IU.Load.Ro Number of BSC6900 WRFD-021306 Iu Flex Load

utePS.IMSI Performed PS Distribution
by IMSI Users

utePS.NRI Performed PS Distribution
by TMSI Users
Due to Invalid
NRI

WCDMA RAN
Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 10 Counters
Counter ID Counter Name Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name

Description

utePS.IMEI Performed PS Distribution
by IMEI Users

CS.IMSI Times that CS Distribution
is Performed by
IMSI Users

CS.InValidNRI Times that CS Distribution
is Performed by
TMSI Users
Due to Invalid
NRI

CS.IMEI Times that CS Distribution
is Performed by
IMEI Users

utePS.IMSI Performed PS Distribution
by IMSI Users

utePS.NRI Performed PS Distribution
by TMSI Users
Due to Invalid
NRI

utePS.IMEI Performed PS Distribution
by IMEI Users

WCDMA RAN
Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 11 Glossary
11 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see the Glossary.

WCDMA RAN
Iu Flex Feature Parameter Description 12 Reference Documents
12 Reference Documents
[1] 3GPP TS 23.236: Intra-domain connection of Radio Access Network (RAN) nodes to
multiple Core Network (CN) nodes


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3 NAS Node Selection Function....................................................................................................7

4 Iu-Flex Service Process...............................................................................................................11

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1.2 Intended Audience

1.3 Change History

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Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

Feature change None The reserved parameter

Editorial change Added the descriptions of None

Added the descriptions of Iu

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2.2 Pool Area

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Figure 2-1 shows an example of the pool area configurations.

Figure 2-1 Pool area configuration example

Figure 2-1 shows the following four pool areas:

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2.5 Non-broadcast LAI/RAI

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3 NAS Node Selection Function

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The procedure for NNSF is as follows:

1. CN Node allocates route information to the UE.

3.2 UE Indicating Routing

IDNNS IE consists of two parts of routing information:

The routing parameter is encoded by UE according to the following priorities:

1. The coding is performed based on the TMSI/P-TMSI.Tthe routing parameter is derived

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3.3 RNC Selecting CN Node

Selecting CN Node Based on TMSI/P-TMSI

l The CN node corresponding to an NRI is inhibited or cannot be reached.

Selecting CN Node Based on IMSI

For details, see 3.4 IMSI Paging.

Selecting CN Node Based on IMEI

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3.4 IMSI Paging

Processing of the IMSI Paging Message (PS Domain)

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4 Iu-Flex Service Process

The Iu Flex service process is as follows (taking the PS domain as an example).

Figure 4-1 Iu Flex service process

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The capability of the CN node is acquired in the following two ways:

If the parameters CsInfoUpdFlag(UMTS BSC6900,UMTS BSC6910) and PsInfoUpdFlag

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The Iu interface standard messages INFORMATION TRANSFER INDICATION and INFORMATION

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7.1 Load Re-distribution based on NullNRI

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7.2 Load Re-distribution based on Blocking CN Node

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8.1 Configuring Iu Flex