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Product Description
Issue 01
Date 2008-07-30
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Contents
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Tables
Purpose
This document describes the NodeB product in terms of product positioning, software and
hardware structure, configuration type, signal flow, clock synchronization, and topology. This
document also provides technical specifications of the NodeB, such as capacity, RF, engineering,
surge protection, and physical ports.
Product Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Intended Audience
Change History
For changes in the document, refer to Changes in NodeB Product Description.
Organization
1 Product Overview of the NodeB
The NodeB consists of three basic modules: BBU3900 (baseband processing unit), WRFU (RF
module), and RRU (outdoor remote radio unit). Flexible combinations of the three modules and
auxiliary devices can provide comprehensive NodeB site solutions that apply to different
scenarios.
2 Benefits of the NodeB
The NodeB has a cutting-edge modular design of multiple mode and forms, thus adaptive to
various installation scenarios. This effectively addresses the requirements for integrated
development of a multi-mode mobile network, the broadband solution, and green network
rollout, and enables the construction of a future-oriented network and smooth evolution to the
Long Term Evolution (LTE).
3 System Architecture of the NodeB
The NodeB consists of the BBU3900, RRU, and WRFU. Auxiliary devices of the NodeB consist
of the indoor macro cabinet, outdoor macro cabinet, and outdoor mini cabinet. Flexible
combinations of the three modules and auxiliary devices can provide comprehensive NodeB site
solutions that apply to different scenarios.
4 NodeB Products and Application Scenarios
The NodeB products consist of the outdoor distributed NodeB DBS3900, indoor macro NodeB
BTS3900, outdoor separated macro NodeB BTS3900A, outdoor mini NodeB BTS3900C, and
multi-mode NodeB.
5 Features of the NodeB
Featuring the cutting-edge modular design of multiple forms and modes, the NodeB enjoys
various advanced features and functions.
6 Typical Configurations of the NodeB
This describes the typical configurations of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, DBS3900.
7 Monitoring Principles of the NodeB
This describes the monitoring principles of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, and DBS3900.
8 Topologies of the NodeB
This describes the topologies of the NodeB, which consists of the topology on the Iub interface
and topology of the RRU.
9 Operation and Maintenance of the NodeB
The OM subsystem of the NodeB manages, monitors, and maintains the software, hardware,
and configuration of the NodeB. The OM subsystem also provides various OM modes and
multiple maintenance platforms to meet different maintenance requirements
10 Reliability of the NodeB
The NodeB features a new system architecture and a complete redundancy design. In addition,
the NodeB takes advantage of Huawei large-capacity ASIC chips to enhance the integrity of
modules and reduce the number of parts, thus significantly improving the system reliability.
11 Specifications of the NodeB
This describes the specifications of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, DBS3900, and BTS3900C.
12 Compliance Standards of the NodeB
This describes the compliance standards of the NodeB. It complies with standards regarding
transportation, storage, anti-seismic performance, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Conventions
1. Symbol Conventions
The following symbols may be found in this document. They are defined as follows
Symbol Description
TIP Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save your
time.
2. General Conventions
Convention Description
3. Command Conventions
Convention Description
Convention Description
4. GUI Conventions
Convention Description
> Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">" signs.
For example,choose File > Create > Folder .
5. Keyboard Operation
Convention Description
Key1,Key2 Press the keys in turn.For example,pressing Alt,A means the two
keys should be pressed in turn.
6. Mouse Operation
Action Description
Click Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the
pointer.
Double-click Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly
without moving the pointer.
Drag Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the pointer
to a certain position.
The NodeB consists of three basic modules: BBU3900 (baseband processing unit), WRFU (RF
module), and RRU (outdoor remote radio unit). Flexible combinations of the three modules and
auxiliary devices can provide comprehensive NodeB site solutions that apply to different
scenarios.
Figure 1-1 shows diverse combinations of the three modules and auxiliary devices of the
NodeB.
Different combinations of the modules and auxiliary devices form the following products to
apply to diverse scenarios and meet requirements for fast and cost-effective network deployment,
as shown in Figure 1-2.
Distributed NodeB
l The distributed NodeB is applicable to the scenario of distributed installation of baseband
and RF modules.
l The distributed NodeB DBS3900 consists of the BBU3900 and RRU.
l The BBU3900 can be installed in the APM30 or OMB (outdoor mini cabinet). The RRU
can be installed on the rooftop or tower and close to the antenna, which reduces feeder loss
and improves NodeB performance.
Compact mini NodeB
l The compact mini NodeB BTS3900C is applicable to both indoor and outdoor
environments.
l The compact mini NodeB can be installed on the pole, wall, or ground. When it is installed
on the ground, a stand or a support is required.
Cabinet macro NodeB
l The cabinet macro NodeB is applicable to the centralized installation scenario.
l The cabinet macro NodeB is classified into two types: indoor BTS3900 and outdoor
BTS3900A.
l The cabinet macro NodeB is installed with the BBU3900 and WRFU in centralized mode.
l The BTS3900 is recommended for the indoor centralized installation scenario, and the
BTS3900A is recommended for the outdoor centralized installation scenario.
The NodeB has a cutting-edge modular design of multiple mode and forms, thus adaptive to
various installation scenarios. This effectively addresses the requirements for integrated
development of a multi-mode mobile network, the broadband solution, and green network
rollout, and enables the construction of a future-oriented network and smooth evolution to the
Long Term Evolution (LTE).
Broadband Solution
l The outstanding performance of the RRU3804 and WRFU ensures wide coverage, high
throughput, and reduced number of sites.
– The RRU3804 and WRFU adopt a multi-carrier technology which features 20 MHz
bandwidth and 4-carrier configuration.
– A single RRU3804 supports the 60 W output power at the antenna connector and a
single WRFU supports 80 W at the antenna connector.
l The NodeB supports the High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) service in full rate mode.
– The HSPA service enjoys high bandwidth and short delay.
– The data rate of the HSPA service can peak 14.4 Mbit/s in the downlink.
– The data rate of the HSPA service can peak 5.76 Mbit/s over the Uu interface at the
physical layer in the uplink.
l The IP-based switch core of the NodeB allows operators to obtain higher bandwidth and
have easier ways in capacity expansion and network adjustment by utilizing the existing
IP transmission resources, thereby curtailing the cost for network deployment.
– The NodeB can provide the Fast Ethernet (FE) port at the 100 Mbit/s externally, and
the IP Radio Access Network (RAN) can reuse the existing IP transmission resources
on the Iub interface.
– Apart from being more cost-effective than the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)-
based network, the IP-based network provides the multi-access mode and sufficient
transmission bandwidth to satisfy the data service with high data rate.
l The RF modules of the NodeB adopt the advanced Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) and A-
Doherty technologies to raise the power amplification rate to 40%. Thus, the power
consumption of the entire NodeB is lowered.
l The reduced power consumption of the cabinet macro NodeB not only avoids extra
electricity expense but also lessens the investment in power supply, backup batteries, air
conditioners, and heat exchangers.
– As the most compact macro NodeB in the industry, the cabinet macro NodeB takes up
a small footprint.
– The RF cabinet of the BTS3900A is of direct-ventilation design. In comparison with
the traditional macro NodeB, power consumption of the BTS3900A is lowered by 40%.
l The DBS3900 is characterized by separate baseband and RF modules and distributed
installation, which facilitates transportation, configuration, and installation.
– The BBU3900 of the distributed NodeB is characterized by a small footprint, easy
installation, and low power consumption. In addition, the BBU3900 can be placed in
the spare space of an existing site.
– The RRU, small and light, supports installation near the antenna, thus preventing feeder
loss. Working in natural heat dissipation mode, the RRU has no fans. The high reliability
of the RRU reduces the routine maintenance cost.
l The NodeBs of all types can share the baseband modules, RF modules, and power systems,
thereby saving the cost for spare parts and maintenance.
The earlier-mentioned features of the NodeB can fully address the concern over site acquisition
for operators, expedite network rollout, decrease occupation of resources such as manpower,
power supply, and space, and lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
l The NodeB enables different-mode modules plugged in the same cabinet to support
different modes or different-mode modules inserted into the same cabinet to support multi-
mode application.
l The UMTS RF modules support HSPA+ in terms of hardware, which enables other modules
of the existing NodeB to be shared to the maximum limit and facilitates smooth evolution
to the LTE.
The NodeB consists of the BBU3900, RRU, and WRFU. Auxiliary devices of the NodeB consist
of the indoor macro cabinet, outdoor macro cabinet, and outdoor mini cabinet. Flexible
combinations of the three modules and auxiliary devices can provide comprehensive NodeB site
solutions that apply to different scenarios.
3.1 BBU3900
This describes the BBU3900 in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
3.2 RRU
This describes the RRU in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
3.3 WRFU
This describes the WRFU in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
3.4 Auxiliary Device of the NodeB
The auxiliary device of the NodeB consists of the indoor macro cabinet, outdoor macro cabinet
(RF cabinet and APM30), and outdoor mini cabinet.
3.1 BBU3900
This describes the BBU3900 in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
The BBU3900 can be installed in a 19-inch-wide and 2 U-high indoor space or outdoor protective
cabinet. Figure 3-1 shows the BBU3900.
The BBU3900 integrates multiple functions such as main control, baseband processing, and
transmission in a 2 U-high space and supports diverse configurations from 1 x 1 to 6 x 4 or 3 x
8.
l Providing ports for data communication between the NodeB and the RNC
l Providing the CPRI port for communication between the NodeB and the RRU or the WRFU
l Providing USB ports, one of which facilitates automatic NodeB upgrade when a USB disk
is inserted during software installation and data configuration
l Providing an OM channel between the NodeB and the LMT or the M2000 to operate and
maintain the NodeB
l Processing uplink and downlink data
l Managing the entire NodeB system in terms of OM and signaling processing
l Providing the system clock
l Providing the CPRI port for communication between the BBU and the RRU or RFU and
supporting the CPRI port in 1+1 backup mode
l Processing uplink and downlink baseband signals
Sub-Board Ports
Universal ATM over E1/T1 Interface and Processing Unit Ports for eight ATM over E1s/
(UAEU) T1s
Universal IP Packet over E1/T1 Interface and Processing Ports for eight IP over E1s/T1s
Unit (UIEU)
Universal Unchannelized ATM over SDH/SONET Card Port for one-channel STM-1
(UUAS)
Transport Subsystem
The transport subsystem functions as follows:
l Providing physical ports for data communication between the NodeB and the RNC
l Providing OM channels between the BBU3900 and the OMC (LMT or M2000) for
operation and maintenance
Baseband Subsystem
The baseband subsystem processes uplink and downlink baseband data. The functions of the
baseband subsystem are performed by the following modules:
l Uplink baseband data processing module: Consists of the demodulation unit and the
decoding unit. In this module, uplink baseband data is processed into despreading soft
decision symbols after access channel searching, access channel demodulation, and
dedicated channel demodulation. The symbols are then sent to the RNC through the
transport subsystem after decoding and Frame Protocol (FP) processing.
l Downlink baseband data processing module: Consists of the modulation unit and the coding
unit. The module receives the service data from the transport subsystem and sends the
service data to the FP processor for FP processing. The signals are finally sent to the
interface module after encoding, transport channel mapping, physical channel generating,
framing, spreading, modulation, and power control combination.
In the baseband subsystem, the BBU3900 has an integrated CPRI interface module that connects
the BBU3900 to the RRU.
Control Subsystem
The control subsystem manages the entire distributed NodeB. The subsystem performs OM,
processes signaling, and provides the system clock.
l The OM module has functions such as equipment management, configuration management,
alarm management, software management, and commissioning management.
l The signaling processor has functions such as NodeB Application Part (NBAP) signaling
processing, Access Link Control Application Part (ALCAP) processing, Stream Control
Transmission Protocol (SCTP) processing, and logical resource management.
l The clock module has functions such as providing a phase-locked line clock extracted from
the Iub interface (the clock is extracted from an E1, optical port, or FE), a GPS clock, or
an external clock. The BBU3900 extracts the clock from the Iub interface and then provides
a system clock for the NodeB after frequency dividing, phase locking, and phase adjusting.
Power Module
The power module converts -48 V or +24 V DC power to the power required by the boards and
provides a port for the connection to an external monitoring device.
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port
3.2 RRU
This describes the RRU in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
According to different processing capabilities, the RRU is classified into two types: the
RRU3801C and the RRU3804. The appearance of RRU contains appearance of RRU3801C and
RRU3804.
3.2.2 Functions of the RRU
The RRU is an outdoor remote radio unit.
3.2.3 Logical Structure of the RRU
This describes the logical structure of the RRU. The RRU, which features a modular design,
consists of the interface module, TRX, Power Amplifier (PA), duplexer, Low Noise Amplifier
(LNA), power module, and extension interfaces.
3.2.4 Ports on the RRU
The ports of the RRU are located at the module bottom and on the cabling cavity.
Interface Module
The functions of the interface module are as follows:
l Receiving downlink baseband data from the BBU
l Transmitting uplink baseband data to the BBU
l Forwarding data from the cascaded RRU
TRX
The TRX has two RX channels and one TX channel for RF signals.
l The RX channels perform the following functions:
– Down-conversion of the received signals to IF signals
– Amplification of the IF signals
– Analog-to-digital conversion
– Digital down-conversion
– Matched filtering
– Digital Automatic Gain Control (DAGC)
l The TX channel performs the following functions:
– Shaping and filtering of downlink spread signals
– Digital-to-analog conversion
– Up-conversion of the IF signals to the TX band
PA
The PA adopts the DPD and A-Doherty technologies to amplify low-power RF signals from the
TRX.
Duplexer
The functions of the duplexer are as follows:
l Multiplexing RX signals and TX signals so that they can share the same antenna channel
l Filtering RX signals and TX signals
LNA
The LNA amplifies the signals received from antennas.
Power Module
The power module supplies power to other modules of the RRU.
The ports on the RRU consist of the power supply port, transmission port, RF port, alarm port,
and other port.
3.3 WRFU
This describes the WRFU in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
Interface Module
The functions of the interface module are as follows:
l Receiving downlink baseband data from the BBU
l Transmitting uplink baseband data to the BBU
l Forwarding data from the cascaded WRFU
TRX
The TRX has two RX channels and one TX channel for RF signals.
l The RX channels perform the following functions:
– Down-conversion of the received signals to IF signals
– Amplification of the IF signals
– Analog-to-digital conversion
– Digital down-conversion
– Matched filtering
– Digital Automatic Gain Control (DAGC)
l The TX channel performs the following functions:
– Shaping and filtering of downlink spread signals
– Digital-to-analog conversion
– Up-conversion of the IF signals to the TX band
PA
The PA adopts the DPD and A-Doherty technologies to amplify low-power RF signals from the
TRX.
Duplexer
The functions of the duplexer are as follows:
l Multiplexing RX signals and TX signals so that they can share the same antenna channel
l Filtering RX signals and TX signals
LNA
The LNA amplifies the signals received from antennas.
NOTE
In stacking installation mode, the upper cabinet should be that with -48 V DC power, and the lower cabinet
can be that with either +24 V DC or 220 V AC power based on power configuration.
The cabinet structure varies with the power input. Figure 3-10 shows the single indoor cabinet
with -48 V DC power. Figure 3-11 shows the single indoor cabinet with +24 V DC power.
Figure 3-12 shows the single indoor cabinet with 220 V AC power.
3.4.2.1 RF Cabinet
The RF cabinet applies to outdoor environment and supports the stacking installation mode with
the APM30. The RF cabinet provides the power supply, surge protection, and other protections
for the WRFU and the BBU3900. The RF cabinet works in direct ventilation mode to dissipate
heat.
3.4.2.2 APM30
The Advanced Power Module APM30 is a power backup system for outdoor applications. It
provides distributed NodeBs, outdoor macro NodeBs, and mini NodeBs with –48 V DC power
and backup batteries. It also provides space for the installation of the BBU3900 and user
equipment to facilitate fast network deployment.
RF Cabinet
The RF cabinet applies to outdoor environment and supports the stacking installation mode with
the APM30. The RF cabinet provides the power supply, surge protection, and other protections
for the WRFU and the BBU3900. The RF cabinet works in direct ventilation mode to dissipate
heat.
The RF cabinet has the following configuration modes:
The RF cabinet can be configured with three WRFUs with the rest space for the 50 Ah or 100
Ah batteries, as shown in Figure 3-13.
A maximum of six WRFUs can be configured for the RF cabinet, as shown in Figure 3-14.
APM30
The Advanced Power Module APM30 is a power backup system for outdoor applications. It
provides distributed NodeBs, outdoor macro NodeBs, and mini NodeBs with –48 V DC power
and backup batteries. It also provides space for the installation of the BBU3900 and user
equipment to facilitate fast network deployment.
The NodeB products consist of the outdoor distributed NodeB DBS3900, indoor macro NodeB
BTS3900, outdoor separated macro NodeB BTS3900A, outdoor mini NodeB BTS3900C, and
multi-mode NodeB.
The BTS3900, one of the most compact indoor macro NodeBs in the industry, is installed with
the BBU3900 and WRFU in centralized mode, as shown in Figure 4-4.
l High capacity
l Excellent expandability
l Light weight
l Small space
The BTS3900C can be installed on the pole, wall, or ground. When it is installed on the ground,
a stand or a support must be used.
The BTS3900C is classified into two types: BTS3900C with DC power (-48 V DC) and
BTS3900C with AC power (220 V AC). In the DC input scenario, the cabinet is equipped with
the DC power distribution box, as shown in Figure 4-8. In the AC input scenario, the cabinet is
configured with an SPD (AC) and EPS30-4815A power module, as shown in Figure 4-9.
Through configuration of different-mode baseband modules in one cabinet, the NodeB can
support the GSM single mode, UMTS single mode, or GSM/UMTS dual mode. In addition, with
the baseband modules in LTE mode configured in future, the NodeB can support the GSM/
UMTS/LTE multi-mode application.
Through configuration of different-mode RF modules in one cabinet, the NodeB can support
the GSM single mode, UMTS single mode, or GSM/UMTS dual mode.
The RF modules in UMTS mode are LTE-ready in hardware. The UMTS/ LTE dual-mode
RF modules can be supported through NodeB software upgrade in the same frequency
band.
Figure 4-10 and Figure 4-11 show the indoor and outdoor applications of the multi-mode NodeB
respectively.
Featuring the cutting-edge modular design of multiple forms and modes, the NodeB enjoys
various advanced features and functions.
High Performance
l The NodeB features high receiver sensitivity. The 2-way receiver sensitivity is higher than
-129.3 dBm without the Tower Amplification (TMA).
l The WRFU supports 80 W output power and the RRU3804 supports 60 W output power.
The power amplification efficiency is boosted to 27.6%.
l The NodeB supports the open-loop TX diversity and closed-loop TX diversity to enhance
downlink coverage and capacity.
IP
The IP transport, based on IPs, supports the transmission of various data services on low-rate
links. In this mode, the IP transmission resources are fully utilized and operators' investment is
dramatically reduced.
l Native IP transport is supported without requirements for additional hardware. Compared
with the PWE3 technology, native IP transport enjoys higher transmission efficiency and
lower investment because the PWE3 external device is not required.
l IP over E1 is supported to fully utilize the E1 resources of the existing network and to
provide a complete solution of IP transport.
l The fractional Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) technology is supported.
l The ATM and IP dual stack is supported to protect operators' early investment in ATM
transport.
l The compression and multiplexing technologies, such as the multiplexing of PPP header
compression, PPPMUX, and IP Header Compression (IPHC), are supported to help achieve
high transmission bandwidth efficiency over E1 ports. With the solution of IPHC + PPP
compression + PPPMUX, the E1 transmission rate of the 12.2 kbit/s voice service rises by
up to 37%.
l The FP MUX is supported to reduce the number of Medium Access Control (MAC) headers
by multiplexing packets and to raise the transmission efficiency over FE ports. With this
technology, the FE transmission rate of the 12.2 kbit/s voice service rises by up to 40%.
l Hybrid transport is supported, which enables different transmission paths to be allocated
for services with different QoS requirements. For example, hybrid transport enables real-
time services to travel on electrical ports, such as E1/T1 ports, and non-real-time services
to travel on Ethernet ports.
l Without additional hardware, the IP clock is supported through software upgrade, thus
providing IP transport with cost-effective clock solutions.
l Synchronization with the internal clock. The internal stratum-3 clock ensures that the
NodeB keeps working properly for at least 90 days in the case of loss of the external clock.
HSDPA
l The HSDPA and R99/R4 services are supported in the same carrier.
l The downlink data rate of a single cell can peak at 14.4 Mbit/s.
l A single cell supports 15 High Speed Physical Downlink Shared Channel (HS-PDSCH)
codes and dynamic code resource allocation.
l The NodeB supports 12 categories of UE at various rates.
l A single cell can support 64 HSDPA UEs.
l The NodeB supports dynamic power allocation.
l The QPSK and 16QAM modulation modes which raise spectrum usage are supported.
HSUPA
l The HSUPA and R99/R4 services are supported in the same carrier.
l The E-DCH TTI of 10 ms and 2 ms are supported.
l The uplink data rate of a single cell can peak at 5.76 Mbit/s.
l A single cell can support 60 HSUPA UEs.
l The NodeB supports Received Total Wideband Power (RTWP) fast measurement in a
period of 2 ms to effectively enhance the reliability of UL loads.
MBMS
l The NodeB supports the setup, reconfiguration, and deletion of the MBMS notification
Indicator Channel (MICH), and handling of the related signaling configuration.
l Each cell supports 16 Secondary Common Control Physical Channels (SCCPCHs).
l Each SCCPCH supports 4 Forward Access Channels (FACHs).
l Each cell supports 63 MBMS channels.
l The cascading of RET antennas and controlling the tilt of the 2G RET antenna through the
3G site are supported.
l The NodeB supports local maintenance, remote maintenance, and reverse maintenance.
l The NodeB supports the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) and the Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP). When data is not configured or the NodeB is faulty, the NodeB
automatically sets up an OM channel to enhance system reliability and to perform remote
troubleshooting.
l The NodeB supports configuration baseline which simplifies the configuration rollback
process and enhances reliability of configuration rollback.
l The NodeB provides the intelligent out-of-service function. Before the NodeB is out of
service, the UE is handed over to another 2G or 3G cell when the NodeB gradually reduces
the cell pilot power. Such a handover prevents service disruption.
l The NodeB provides the RRU topology scanning function, which enables automatic
monitoring of the RRU topology in real time to help reduce manual intervention.
l The NodeB provides the complete system self-detection function, thus local commissioning
is not required.
Environment Adaptability
To adapt to all kinds of environment, the NodeB provides a comprehensive solution covering
power distribution, surge protection, transmission cabling, installation of transmission devices,
and power backup.
Outdoor environment
l The RRU complies with the International Protection standard IP65 in terms of
waterproofing and dustproofing. The design meets class 1 standard in terms of protection
against damp, mould, and salt mist. The rack can protect the RRU from exposure to solar
radiation and adverse environments. The RRU works normally in the temperature ranging
from –40°C to +50°C with the solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2.
l The BTS3900A complies with the International Protection standard IP55 in terms of
waterproofing and dustproofing. The design meets class 1 standard in terms of protection
against damp, mould, and salt mist. The rack can protect the BTS3900A from exposure to
solar radiation and adverse environments. The BTS3900A works normally in the
temperature ranging from –40°C to +45°C with the solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2.
l The BTS3900C complies with the International Protection standard IP55 in terms of
waterproofing and dustproofing. The design meets class 1 standard in terms of protection
against damp, mould, and salt mist. The BTS3900C works normally in the temperature
ranging from –40°C to +45°C with the solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2 and the temperature
ranging from -40°C to +50°C without solar radiation.
Indoor environment
The NodeB complies with the International Protection standard IP20 in indoor environment.
The BBU3900 works normally in the temperature ranging from –20°C to +55°C , and the
BTS3900 works normally in the temperature ranging from –20°C to +50°C.
3x1 1 1 3
3x2 2 1 3
3x3 3 1 3
3x4 4 1 3
NOTE
N x M = sector x carrier. For example, 3 x 1 indicates that each of the three sectors has one carrier.
BTS3900A, where the WBBP supporting three cells and the WRFU supporting 80 W/4 carriers
are taken as an example.
3x1 1 1 3
3x2 2 1 3
3x3 3 1 3
3x4 4 1 3
NOTE
N x M = sector x carrier. For example, 3 x 1 indicates that each of the three sectors has one carrier.
3x1 1 3 3
3x2 2 3 3
3x3 3 3 6
3x4 4 3 6
NOTE
l N x M = sector x carrier. For example, 3 x 1 indicates that each of the three sectors has one carrier.
l Assume that the number of RRUs is a when the RRUs are configured in no TX diversity mode. Then,
under the same configuration, the number of RRUs is 2a when the TX diversity mode is applied.
This describes the monitoring principles of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, and DBS3900.
This describes the topologies of the NodeB, which consists of the topology on the Iub interface
and topology of the RRU.
Star Topology
The star topology is the most common topology and is applicable to densely populated areas.
Advantages:
l The NodeB is directly connected to the RNC. Therefore, the star topology features easy
maintenance, engineering, and capacity expansion.
l Direct data transmission is implemented between the NodeB and the RNC, reducing the
number of nodes that signals travel through and enhancing transmission reliability.
Disadvantage: The star topology requires more transmission resources than other topologies.
Chain Topology
The chain topology is applicable to belt-shaped and sparsely populated areas, such as areas along
highways and railways.
Figure 8-2 shows the chain topology.
Advantages: The chain topology can reduce costs in transmission devices, engineering,
construction, and transmission link lease.
Disadvantages:
l Signals travel through many nodes, leading to low transmission reliability.
l Faults in the upper-level NodeB may affect the operation of the lower-level NodeB.
l The number of levels in a chain topology cannot exceed five.
Tree Topology
The tree topology applies to areas in which the network structure, site distribution, and subscriber
distribution are complicated, for example, hot spot areas in which subscribers are widely
distributed.
Figure 8-3 shows the tree topology.
Advantages: The tree topology requires fewer transmission links than the star topology.
Disadvantages:
l Signals travel through many nodes, leading to low transmission reliability and difficulties
in construction and maintenance.
l Faults in the upper-level NodeB may affect the operation of the lower-level NodeB.
l Capacity expansion is difficult because it may require changes in the network architecture.
l The number of cascading levels cannot exceed five.
The microwave topology is a typical hub topology and the most important hub scenario.
Transmission devices, such as the hub NodeB or transmission gateway, can be placed at the
cross points of each tree topology. Typically, the hub NodeB is used for the first-level
convergence. Based on capacity requirements, the hub NodeB or the transmission gateway
TGW1000 can be used for the second-level convergence. Figure 8-4 shows an example.
Figure 8-5 Typical topologies between the BBU3900 and the RRUs
NOTE
When the chain topology is applied to the RRUs, a maximum of eight cascading levels at 2.5 Gbit/s and
four cascading levels at 1.25 Gbit/s can be supported if one RRU supports one 2-way RX/1-way TX cell.
The OM subsystem of the NodeB manages, monitors, and maintains the software, hardware,
and configuration of the NodeB. The OM subsystem also provides various OM modes and
multiple maintenance platforms to meet different maintenance requirements
l LMT: refers to the OM terminal that is installed with the Huawei Local Maintenance
Terminal software group and is connected to the OM network of NEs. Through the LMT,
you can operate and maintain one NodeB.
l NodeB: an object to be maintained.
l RAN configuration system: configures and reconfigures the data of the RNC and NodeB.
l M2000: maintains multiple NodeB systems in a centralized way.
l OM channel: provides maintenance channels between the NodeB and the LMT or M2000.
Commissioning Management
Commissioning management has the following functions:
l Equipment performance test: CPU occupancy test, clock source quality test, and power
detection
l Routine test, such as E1/T1 performance statistics
l Service performance test: RF performance test, UL channel scanning, and service resource
occupancy statistics
NOTE
The RF performance test is also referred to as the 141 test. It is based on TS25.141 in the 3GPP protocols,
which aims at testing the NodeB RF performance.
Equipment Management
Equipment management consists of equipment maintenance and data configuration. Equipment
management has the following functions:
l Maintaining the equipment: board reset, equipment status management, equipment self-
testing, active/standby switchover, and time correction
l Configuring the equipment: configuring, querying and backing up equipment parameters,
such as the NodeB hardware, clock, algorithm, and RF parameter configuration
Software Management
Software management includes the following functions:
l Activating the software
l Checking the compatibility of software and hardware versions
l Querying hardware and software versions
l Upgrading the software version
Alarm Management
Alarm management consists of equipment alarm management and environment alarm
management.
l The alarm management system can detect and report equipment faults in real time. The
LMT or the M2000 can display alarm information and provide alarm-handling suggestions.
The alarm management system of the M2000 connects to an alarm box through a serial
port and supports both audible and visual alarms. The maintenance personnel can subscribe
to the alarm information that can be forwarded to their handsets or pagers so that they can
handle the faults in time.
l Environment alarm management
Typically, equipment rooms of NodeBs are unmanned and distributed over a vast area. The
equipment in such a room works in a relatively adverse environment, and may be damaged
due to fire, water immersion, or floods. To help you handle such emergencies, the
NodeB provides a complete environment alarm management system.
The functions of alarm management are as follows:
l Alarm testing
l Alarm reporting
l Alarm shielding
l Alarm affirming
l Alarm pre-processing
l Alarm correlation processing
l Alarm help information processing
Security Management
The operation rights for maintenance personnel are divided into multiple levels when both the
NodeB and the M2000 are applied. This ensures that the running equipment is free from
misoperation.
Environment Monitoring
The environment monitoring system provides customized solutions regarding door control,
infrared, smoke, water damage, humidity, and temperature monitoring.
The NodeB features a new system architecture and a complete redundancy design. In addition,
the NodeB takes advantage of Huawei large-capacity ASIC chips to enhance the integrity of
modules and reduce the number of parts, thus significantly improving the system reliability.
System Reliability
The NodeB has the reliability design such as the load-sharing and redundancy configuration,
and adopts the optimized fault detection/isolation technology of boards and systems, thus greatly
improving the reliability of the system.
Redundancy design
l The main control board, transmission board, power supply unit, and fan unit in the NodeB
all support redundancy. The BBU supports load sharing.
l The CPRI port that connects the BBU and the RF modules supports the ring topology.
When one CPRI link becomes faulty, the NodeB can automatically switch to another CPRI
link.
l The key data such as software versions and data configuration files in the NodeB supports
redundancy.
Reliability design
The NodeB can automatically self-detect and diagnose hardware failures and environment
problems, and then report alarms. It also attempts to conduct self-healing to clear faults. If the
self-healing fails, the fault is automatically isolated.
Hardware Reliability
Anti-Misinsertion function of boards
When a board is wrongly inserted into the slot of another board, the mistaken board cannot be
connected to the backplane, and in this way, the equipment is free from damage.
Overtemperature protection
When the ambient temperature of the PA on the RF module is too high, the NodeB generates
overtemperature alarms and immediately shuts down the PA to prevent it from damage.
Power supply reliability
Software Reliability
The software reliability is embodied in the redundancy of key files and data and the powerful
error tolerance of software.
Software redundancy
The NodeB provides redundancy for key files and data, such as software versions and data
configuration files, to prevent them from damage and to ensure the normal running of the NodeB.
l Redundancy of software versions: The NodeB provides separate redundancy for software
versions including the BootROM software version to avoid version problems. If one version
becomes faulty, the NodeB can switch to the backup version.
l Redundancy of data configuration files: The NodeB provides separate redundancy for data
configuration files to avoid interrupting the running of the files. If the current file becomes
faulty, the NodeB can keep working properly with the backup file.
Error tolerance capability
When the software is faulty, it does not affect the entire NodeB because the system is capable
of self-healing. The software error tolerance of the NodeB covers the following aspects:
l Scheduled detection of key resources: The NodeB performs occupancy check on software
resources. If resource hang-up occurs due to software faults, the NodeB can release the
unavailable resources in time and export logs and alarms.
l Task monitoring: During the running of software, the NodeB monitors the internal errors
of all software and some hardware faults, if any. The NodeB also has a monitoring process
to monitor running status and report alarms when the system is faulty, and try to restore
the task by self-healing.
l Data consistency check: The NodeB performs scheduled or event-triggered data
consistency check and can restore the data consistency preferably or preferentially. Also,
it generates related logs and alarms.
l Dongle: The NodeB can detect the irregular running status of the software and then
automatically reset the system through the dongles at both software and hardware levels.
This describes the specifications of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, DBS3900, and BTS3900C.
Output One WRFU supports four carriers. The output power of the
power WRFU at the NodeB antenna connector is 80 W.
NOTE
Maximum output power = Maximum output power of the PA -
Internal losses. The maximum output power is measured at the
NodeB antenna connector.
l One-carrier configuration: 60 W per carrier
l Two-carrier configuration: 40 W per carrier (1001
configuration: 20 W per carrier)
l Three- or four-carrier configuration: 20 W per carrier
Protection IP20
degree
Clock Clock on the Iub interface, clock from the GPS, clock in free-
synchronizat run mode, and IP clock
ion Precision: 0.05 ppm
Output One WRFU supports four carriers. The output power of the WRFU
power at the NodeB antenna connector is 80 W.
NOTE
Maximum output power = Maximum output power of the PA - Internal
losses. The maximum output power is measured at the NodeB antenna
connector.
l One-carrier configuration: 60 W per carrier
l Two-carrier configuration: 40 W per carrier (1001
configuration: 20 W per carrier)
l Three- or four-carrier configuration: 20 W per carrier
Weight RF cabinet: ≤ 55
(kg) APM30 cabinet: ≤ 65
WRFU module: ≤ 12
BTS3900A in 3 x 1 configuration ≤ 165 (without the battery)
In full configuration:
l ≤ 210 (RF cabinet wit six WRFUs and without the battery)
l ≤ 165 (RF cabinet wit three WRFUs and without the battery)
Environm Temperatu -40°C to +50°C (with solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2 and APM heat
ent re exchanger)
specificati
-40°C to +50°C (with solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2 and APM air
on
filter)
Relative 5% RH to 100% RH
humidity
Output The RRU3801C supports two carriers. The output power of the
power RRU3801C at the antenna connector is 40 W.
Weight BBU3900:
(kg) l In full configuration: 11
l In typical configuration (with one PSU, one WBBP, and one
WMPT): 7
RRU3801C: 20
Power BBU3900:
input l +24 V DC; voltage range: +21.6 V DC to +29 V DC
l -48 V DC; voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -57 V DC
RRU3801C:
l -48 V DC; voltage range: -40 V DC to -60 V DC
l 220 V AC; voltage range: 150 V AC to 300 V AC
Output The RRU3804 supports four carriers. The output power of the
power RRU3804 at the antenna connector is 60 W.
l One-carrier configuration: 50 W per carrier
l Two-carrier configuration: 30 W per carrier (1001 configuration:
20 W per carrier)
l Three-carrier configuration: 20 W per carrier
l Four-carrier configuration: 15 W per carrier
Weight BBU3900:
(kg) l In full configuration: 11
l In typical configuration (with one PSU, one WBBP, and one
WMPT): 7
RRU3804:
l 15 (without the housing)
l 17 (with the housing)
Power BBU3900:
input l +24 V DC; voltage range: +21.6 V DC to +29 V DC
l -48 V DC; voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -57 V DC
RRU3804: -48 V DC; voltage range: -36 V DC to -57 V DC
Output The RRU3801C supports two carriers. The output power of the
power RRU3801C at the NodeB antenna connector is 40 W.
The RRU3804 supports two carriers. The output power of the
RRU3804 at the NodeB antenna connector is 60 W.
NOTE
Maximum output power = Maximum output power of the PA - Internal
losses. The maximum output power is measured at the NodeB antenna
connector.
The power of the RRU3804 in different configurations is as
follows:
l One-carrier configuration: 50 W per carrier
l Two-carrier configuration: 30 W per carrier (1001
configuration: 20 W per carrier)
l Three-carrier configuration: 20 W per carrier
l Four-carrier configuration: 15 W per carrier
Protection IP55
degree
This describes the compliance standards of the NodeB. It complies with standards regarding
transportation, storage, anti-seismic performance, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Storage
The storage environment complies with the following standard:
ETSI EN300 019-1-1 V2.1.4(2003-04) class1.2 Weatherprotected,not temperature-controlled
storage locations
Transportation
The transportation environment complies with the following standard:
ETSI EN300 019-1-2 V2.1.4 (2003-04) class 2.3 Public transportation
Anti-Seismic Performance
The anti-seismic performance complies with the following standard:
l IEC 60068-2-57 (1999-11) Environmental testing - Part 2-57: Tests - Test Ff: Vibration -
Time-history method
l YD5083-99: Interim Provisions for Test of Anti-seismic Performances of
Telecommunications Equipment (telecom industry standard in People's Republic of China)
EMC
The NodeB meets the EMC requirements and complies with the following standards:
l CISPR 22 (1997)
l EN 55022 (1998)
l CISPR 24 (1998)
l IEC 61000-4-2
l IEC 61000-4-3
l IEC 61000-4-4
l IEC 61000-4-5
l IEC 61000-4-6
l IEC 61000-4-29
l GB 9254-1998
l ETSI 301 489-1 V1.3.1 (2001-09)
l FCC Part 15
Index
A
alarm management, 9-3
C
commissioning management, 9-3
configuration type, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
E
environment monitoring, 9-3
equipment management, 9-3
O
operation and maintenance
function of OM subsystem, 9-3
OM mode, 9-2
R
right management, 9-3
S
software management, 9-3
T
topology, 8-4