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SJ-20121213161403-002-ZXUR 9000 UMTS (V4.12.10) Product Description
SJ-20121213161403-002-ZXUR 9000 UMTS (V4.12.10) Product Description
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Radio Network Controller
Product Description
Version: V4.12.10
ZTE CORPORATION
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Tables ............................................................................................................ III
Glossary .........................................................................................................V
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Intended Audience
l Planning engineers
l System engineers
Chapter Summary
1, Overview Describes the location of ZXUR 9000 UMTS in the network, and the
appearance and characteristics of ZXUR 9000 UMTS.
3, Structure Describes the hardware structure and software structure of ZXUR 9000
UMTS.
4, External Physical Describes the external physical interfaces of the ZXUR 9000 UMTS.
Interfaces
5, Principle Describes the logical structure and signal flow of ZXUR 9000 UMTS.
7, Networking Describes the networking of ZXUR 9000 UMTS with other NEs.
8, Operation and Describes the operation and maintenance of ZXUR 9000 UMTS.
Maintenance
Conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Typeface Meaning
Appearance
Figure 1-1 shows the appearance of ZXUR 9000 UMTS.
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Location in Network
ZXUR 9000 UMTS is a multi-mode controller. It can control and manage different standard
base stations, and belongs to part of the GSM/UMTS radio access network.
The GSM/UMTS radio access network includes one or more radio network subsystems
(BSS or RNS). One BSS is made up of one BSC and one or more BTSs, and one RNS
is made up of one RNC and one or more Node Bs. Each BSS/RNS manages the radio
resources of a cell to which it belongs.
Figure 1-2 illustrates the relations between the ZXUR 9000 UMTS multi-mode controller
and other network elements.
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The above-mentioned interfaces are standard interfaces, which can interconnect with
equipment from other manufacturers.
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2G and 3G employ the same main control unit, to reduce the board types, share the
hardware resources, and save the costs of networking and maintenance.
l Multi-clock synchronization
ZXUR 9000 UMTS supports multi-clock synchronization. For the abrupt problems,
such as clock fault, it provides 1+1 hot backup for automatic changeover, to satisfy
the operation and maintenance requirement of operators.
Carrier-Class Reliability
ZXUR 9000 UMTS adopts a modular design that facilitates installation and maintenance
and makes capacity expansion or adjustment flexible. With good strength and rigidity, the
cabinet will hardly become loose, deformed, or damaged during installation/uninstallation,
storage and transportation. Besides, the cabinet structure has well-designed cooling and
good electromagnetic compatibility.
All the key components employ 1 1 active/standby backup mode, and other components
adopt load sharing mode. With high application reliability, ZXUR 9000 UMTS employs the
Linux operating system, and supports active/standby mode of process-class software.
Environment-Friendly Design
The system is designed by observing relevant environment preserving regulations and
standards. The increasing energy tense and ever deteriorating environment have made
environment-friendly design and low power consumption important concerns for telecom
operators, who not only take environment preservation a social responsibility and a means
for reducing cost, but also promote the formulation of relevant regulations and standards.
Compared with two independent controllers, ZXUR 9000 UMTS reduces the power
consumption itself by employing a set of physical devices to deploy two logic networks.
Besides, the overall power consumption of the system is reduced with advanced technical
measures from ZTE corporation. Such as, utilization of radio resources is improved
through the message interaction among different modes, to achieve a perfect dynamic
power-consumption management strategy, and some carriers and boards of low utilization
can be shut off appropriately, to reduce power consumption and save energy.
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According to the 3GPP specification, the F9 and KASUMI algorithms are adopted as
the ciphering algorithms.
Introduction to Synchronization
Synchronization in UTRAN involves network synchronization, node synchronization, and
radio interface synchronization.
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system from overload, and to keep the system reliable. In addition, access control is
to access services to a great extent, when services are adequate, fully utilizing system
resources and ensuring OoS of users.
New services are requested under such scenarios as RRC connection establishment,
RAB establishment, RAB modification, SRNC relocation, Iur interface handover, Intra-RNC
handover, and dynamic channel allocation. After receiving the request, RNC, according
to the service attribute and equipment capability, selects the transmission channel type.
After that, it decides whether to access corresponding channels according to the resources
utilization of the target channel of the current cell, and the resources needed by services.
When new cell services are requested, RNC balances the system resources in advance
according to cell resources utilization, to prevent inadequate resources during access, and
prevent the cell from overload after access.
The RAN equipment from ZTE Corporation implements access control according to
priorities. That is, users and services with higher priority are likely to obtain more system
resources and better QoS service.
l Downlink open-loop power control is used to set the initial TX power of a downlink
channel according to a UEs downlink measurement report.
l Power balance, when RNC achieves macro diversity balance, is to balance the
transmitting power of several downlink radio links and solve power offset.
l Uplink outer loop power control is to set the quality target value of Node B uplink inner
loop power control by means of quality estimation of the transmission channel, thus
achieving the objective of controlling uplink radio channel quality within a long sector.
l Uplink open-loop power control is used to set the initial TX power of a UE according
to the UEs measurement report information in cases like random access.
l Downlink outer loop power control is performed by UE. It is to set the quality target
value of its downlink inner loop power control by means of quality estimation of the
transmission channel too, thus achieving the objective of controlling the downlink radio
channel quality within a long sector.RNC is responsible for setting of some parameters
used in downlink outer loop power control.
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HS-PDSCH serving cell will be changed. Only one of the HSDPA and HSUPA serving
cells exists.
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3.1 Overview
ZXUR 9000 UMTS is of modular structure that embodies service subracks and non-service
subracks. The service subracks are of ordinary structure that achieves different functions
by inserting the front boards.
3.2.1 Cabinet
The cabinet adopts a 19-inch rack conforming to the international standard, and the U
series subracks conforming to the CompactPCI standard.
The cabinet can be configured with all types of subracks. As needed, the cabinet with large
capacity is configured with a single rack and three subracks, and minimum capacity with a
service subrack. Each rack supports to configure three standard service subracks.Figure
3-1 shows the ZXUR 9000 UMTS cabinet structure.
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Cabinet Top
Figure 3-2 shows the cabinet top structure.
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Cabinet Door
The ZXUR 9000 UMTS cabinet is equipped with a front door and a rear door that can be
opened and closed, and two removable side doors.
The front door and the rear door have the same structure. They both have fine ventilation
holes, which ensure good heat dissipation.
l Figure 3-3 shows the structure of the cabinet's front door and rear door.
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3.2.2 Subracks
ZXUR 9000 UMTS involves the following two types of cabinets:
l Non-service subrack
It includes the power distribution subrack and ventilation subrack.
l Service subrack
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Ventilation Subrack
Figure 3-6 shows the ventilation subrack that is to convert the horizontal ventilation to the
front-back ventilation.
Service Subrack
The enhanced resource subrack is the service subrack, with 19 inches in width. It
includes the primary ERS and secondary ERS, achieving service processing, switchover,
and interface functions through the front and rear boards.
The primary and secondary ERSs are identical in structure but are differentiated from each
other by the main control board and the configuration of global resources. The service
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subrack is in shielded structure that the boards can be inserted from the front and back
sides of the rack, with 14 slots respectively at the front and back sides.
The service subrack is equipped with a power unit of two -48 V power supplies, and three
fan units (two for cooling the front boards, one for cooling the rear boards).Figure 3-7
illustrates the subrack structure.
3.2.3 Boards
The boards configured for ZXUR 9000 UMTS fall into the following three types:
l Front board
l Backplane
l Rear board
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Front Board
The front board is 8 U in height conforming to the ATCA standard. Its panel is equipped
with status indicators.
Figure 3-8 illustrates the front panel structure.
1. Extractor 3. PCB
2. Front board panel 4. Plug
Rear Board
The rear board is 9 U in height, achieving interface and switchover functions. It works with
the front board, leading out the external signal interface (the fiber is led out from the front
panel of the front board) and the debugging interface between different service subracks
or different racks.
Figure 3-9 illustrates the rear board (excluding the ECDM board) structure.
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1. Extractor 3. PCB
2. Rear board panel 4. Plug
Board Types
Table 3-2 describes all types of boards on ZXUR 9000 UMTS.
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Note:
The function description of every board refer to the ZXUR 9000 UMTS(V4.11.20) Radio
Network Controller Hardware Description.
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Name Functions
Radio network control plane Implements the protocol of radio application control plane.
subsystem
Radio network control plane Implements the protocol of radio application user plane.
subsystem
Radio resource management Implements of such algorithm related functions as load control,
subsystem channel selection, access control, channel allocation, and rate
control.
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Name Functions
Database application Provides configuration data for the database of other subsystems.
subsystem
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For downward cabling, end A of the 35YGP/2 ground cable is connected to the ground nut
on the inner side of the cabinet bottom, led out of the cabinet bottom, and connected to
the PE ground copper bar of the DC power distribution cabinet.
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1. The data at the user plane is input through and adapted in the interface board.
2. The EGFS switching unit transmits the data (adapted by the interface board) to the
USP (userplane) board (used for processing the data at the user plane). If the corre-
sponding outgoing and incoming interface boards are in the same subrack, the EGFS
will transmit the data to the USP (user plane) board in the subrack for processing.
3. The USP (user plane) board processes the FP/MAC/RLC/IuUP protocols of the data
in the CS domain. After that, the data is transmitted from EGFS to the interface board
for adaptation, and then transmitted to the Iu-CS interface.
4. The USP (user plane) board processes the FP/MAC/RLC/IuUP/GTP-U protocols of the
data in the PS domain. After that, the data is transmitted from EGFS to the interface
board for adaptation, and then transmitted to the Iu-PS interface.
1. The user-plane data of the control plane is input through and adapted in the interface
board.
2. The EGBS switching unit transmits the data (adapted by the interface board) to the
USP (control plane) board (used for processing the data at the user plane).
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3. The USP (control plane) board processes the protocols of the signalling data in the
CS domain. After that, the data is transmitted from EGBS to the interface board for
adaptation, and then transmitted to the Iu-CS interface.
4. The USP (control plane) board processes the protocols of the signalling data in the
PS domain. After that, the data is transmitted from EGBS to the interface board for
adaptation, and then transmitted to the Iu-PS interface.
1. The signalling data at the Uu interface of Node B is borne on the data stream of the
user plane. After that, the data is input through the interface board, and is adapted in
the interface board.
2. The EGFS switching unit transmits the data (adapted by the interface board) to the
USP (user plane) board (used for processing the data at the user plane). If the
corresponding outgoing and incoming interface boards are in the same subrack,
the EGFS will transmit the data to the USP (user plane) board in the subrack for
processing.
3. The USP (user plane) board processes the protocols of the signalling data at the Uu
interface. After that, the processed data is transmitted from the EGBS switching unit
to the USP (control plane) board for processing.
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1. The operation and maintenance data from Node B is borne on the data stream of the
user plane. After that, the data is input through the interface board, and is adapted in
the interface board.
2. The EGFS switching unit transmits the data (adapted by the interface board) to the
USP (user plane) board (used for processing the data at the user plane). If the corre-
sponding outgoing and incoming interface boards are in the same subrack, the EGFS
will transmit the data to the USP (user plane) board in the subrack for processing.
3. The USP (user plane) board processes the protocols of the operation and maintenance
data of Node B. After that, the processed data is transmitted from the EGBS switching
unit to the UMP (OMM) board for processing.
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Table 6-1 illustrates the configuration difference between the master and subordinate
boards.
Master shelf At most one master shelf can be All types of boards can be configured.
configured.
Subordinate shelf At most two subordinate shelves Except OMM and OMP, all types of boards
can be configured. can be configured.
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EGPB Optional, 1+1 backup mode or load sharing backup mode, configured in the
15 to 18, 23 to 28 slots.
EGBS Mandatory, load sharing backup mode, configured in the 19 and 20 slots.
EGFS Mandatory, load sharing backup mode, configured in the 21 and 22 slots.
UMP Mandatory, 1+1 backup mode, configured in the 5 and 6 slots on the main
shelf when being used as OMM.
UMP1b Mandatory, 1+1 backup mode, and configured in the 7 and 8 slots on the
main shelf when being used as OMP.
USP Mandatory, When the USP board is used as CMP, 1 to 4 USP boards can be
configured in 1+1 backup mode in the 1 to 14 slots. When the USP board
used as DMP, 1 to 8 USP boards can be configured in 1+1 backup mode in
the 1 to 14 slots. When the USP board is used as RUP, 1 to 26 boards can be
configured in load sharing backup mode in the 1 to 14 slots.
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Cable Configurations
Interior cables include:
l Interior power cable
l Interior grounding cable
l Line reference clock cable
l PD485 monitoring cable
Exterior cables include:
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Cable Configurations
Interior cables include:
l Interior power cable
l Interior grounding cable
l Line reference clock cable
l Media-plane interconnection optic fiber
l Control-plane interconnection Ethernet cable
l Inter-shelf clock cable
l PD485 monitoring cable
Exterior cables include:
l Exterior power cable
l Exterior grounding cable
l BITS reference clock cable
l EGPB Ethernet cable (optical or electrical)
l ESDTA optical fiber
l OMC Ethernet cable
l Environment monitoring cable
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Cable Configurations
Interior cables include:
l Interior power cable
l Interior grounding cable
l Line reference clock cable
l Media-plane interconnection optic fiber
l Control-plane interconnection network cable
l Inter-shelf clock cable
l PD485 monitoring cable
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7.1 Overview
The ZXUR 9000 UMTS has good compatibility with the existing 2 G/3 G base station
equipment from operators, and supports to connect to 2 G/3 G base stations and 2 G/3
G core networks through several transmission modes. Reasonable networking assists in
the long-term network planning and the reduction of networking costs.
l In start networking, ZXUR 9000 UMTS is directly connected with each base station
which is a kind of end equipment. This networking mode is very simple and the
maintenance and engineering are very convenient too. Because signal passes
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through fewer intermediate links along the transmission path, the link reliability is
much higher. Star networking is usually applied in dense-populated urban areas.
l Chain networking is usually applied in strip-shaped, sparse-populated areas, and a
large amount of transmission equipment can be saved. The chain networking mode
is also applicable to one site with multiple base stations. Since signals go through
more links, the line reliability is relatively poor.
In actual engineering networking, since the sites are generally sparse, the difference
with the basic networking mode is that transmission equipment is generally needed
between ZXUR 9000 UMTS and base stations to serve the purpose of intermediate
connection. The common transmission media include: microwave, optical cable,
HDSL cable, and coaxial cable.
l The ring networking mode involves two sets of links running in the active/standby
mode. Every node on the ring has two upper-level nodes, which increases the link
reliability. In this case, when a site is damaged or a link fails, the lower-level nodes
can select another link as the active link.
Note:
The ring networking between ZXUR 9000 UMTS and base stations is dependent upon
transmission equipment.
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8.1 Overview
ZXUR 9000 UMTS provides several convenient operation and maintenance modes.
As required, you can select the GUI graphic interface or the MML command line to perform
management and maintenance on NEs.Figure 8-1 shows the operation and maintenance
networking of ZXUR 9000 UMTS.
The operation and maintenance system of ZXUR 9000 UMTS adopts the server/client
architecture with simple networking, easy operation and maintenance.
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Figure 8-2 shows the operation and maintenance networking of ZXUR 9000 UMTS.
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The boards working in the load sharing mode backups the service data. That is, when
services are running, related service data is allocated to the load sharing boards. If
one of the boards is faulty, the system negotiates to rapidly allocate the service data
to other load sharing boards, to ensure the normal running of services.
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UMP 1+1 -
EAPB 1+1 -
ESDTA 1+1 -
EDTI 1+1 -
ESDTI 1+1 -
ECDM 1+1 -
BETC/2 No backup -
The clock input source of the clock module involves BITS, local oscillator, line extractor,
and GPS.
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grounding terminal that should be of reliable grounding and identification. The antistatic
grounding device, which is used for the subrack connecting with rack, is available to the
subrack.
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l Supports the backup of the key version or major data as the basis for rollback in the
case of failed loading of a version or relevant data.
l The Watchdog function can restart a board to resume operation when an error occurs
during the software operation. Meanwhile, the black box records the runtime errors
for further analysis.
l During the backup of hardware, the software can automatically test the faults occurring
at ports, links, and other faults. If any fault is tested, the software automatically start
or activate the standby unit to ensure proper system operation.
The figure above illustrates the air outlet at the top of the cabinet. The air enters the cabinet
from under the service subrack horizontally, and turns vertical after flowing through the
ventilation subrack, bringing heats from inside the cabinet to the outlet above the service
subrack. This is an efficient way of heat dissipation.
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II
III
IV
BTS
- Base Transceiver Station
CMM
- Chassis Management Module
CMP
- Common signaling MP
CN
- Core Network
CS
- Circuit Switched
CellID
- Cell Identification
DCH
- Dedicated Channel
DMP
- Dedicated signaling MP
DRNC
- Drift Radio Network Controller
EAPB
- Enhanced ATM Process Board
ECDM
- ETCA Chassis Data Module
EDTA
- Enhanced Digital Trunk Board ATM version
EDTI
- Enhanced Digital Trunk board IP version
EGBS
- Enhanced GE BASE Switch Board
EGFS
- Enhanced GE FABRIC Switch Board
EGPB
- Enhanced GE Process Board
ESDTA
- Enhanced SDH Digital Trunk board ATM version
ESDTI
- Enhanced SDH Digital Trunk board IP version
ETCA
- Enhanced ATCA
FACH
- Forward Access Channel
FE
- Fast Ethernet
FP
- Frame Protocol
GE
- Gigabit Ethernet
GERAN
- GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network
GPS
- Global Positioning System
GSM
- Global System for Mobile Communications
GUI
- Graphical User Interface
VI
HDSL
- High-data-rate Digital Subscriber Line
HS-PDSCH
- High-Speed Physical Downlink Shared Channel
HSDPA
- High Speed Downlink Packet Access
HSPA
- High Speed Packet Access
HSUPA
- High Speed Uplink Packet Access
IM
- Instant Message
IP
- Internet Protocol
IUUP
- Iu User Plane
LTE
- Long Term Evolution
MAC
- Media Access Control
MBMS
- Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service
MGW
- Media Gateway
MML
- Man Machine Language
MSC
- Mobile Switching Center
NAS
- Non-Access Stratum
Node B
- Node B
OMC
- Operation & Maintenance Center
PCH
- Paging Channel
PS
- Packet Switched
VII
RAB
- Radio Access Bearer
RAU
- RNC Access Unit
RLC
- Radio Link Control
RNC
- Radio Network Controller
RNS
- Radio Network Subsystem
ROMU
- RNC Operating & Maintenance Unit
RPMU
- RNC Peripheral Monitor Unit
RPU
- Router Process Unit
RRM
- Radio Resource Management
RSU
- RNC Switch Unit
RTT
- Radio Transfer Technic
RUP
- Rnc User plane Processor
SDH
- Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
SF
- Spreading Factor
SGSN
- Serving GPRS Support Node
SRNC
- Serving Radio Network Controller
SRNS
- Serving RNS
STM
- Synchronous Transfer Mode
UE
- User Equipment
VIII
UMP
- Universal Management Process Board
UMTS
USP
- Universal Service Process Board
VoIP
- Voice over Internet Protocol
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