Manage Mixed Mode

Manage Mixed Mode
User Guide
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Contents
Contents
1 Reader's Guide 1
2 Mixed Mode Workflow 3
3 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode 4

3.1 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode Radio 4
3.2 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode Baseband 5
3.3 Reconfigure Cells and TRXs Before Adding New RAT to a
Mixed Mode Baseband Node 6
4 Hardware Expansion 8
4.1 Install Supporting Hardware 8
4.2 Add DU or Baseband Unit and Additional Capacity 9
4.3 Expand to Multi-DUs 10
4.4 Cascading Radio Units 10
5 Adding a Standard to a Configuration 12

5.1 Expand to Multistandard Mixed Mode with One Baseband
Node 12
5.2 Add Standard to Baseband Radio Node 13
5.3 Add Standard to a Baseband Radio Node in a Two Node
Configuration 16
5.4 Allocate RF Ports for Mixed Mode with More than Two
Standards 18
6 Adding a Node to a Configuration 22

6.1 Initial Configuration and Integration When Adding a New
Node 22
6.2 Expand to a Two Node Configuration 22
6.2.1 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+W 22
6.2.2 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+N 23
6.2.3 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+G 24
6.2.4 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio W+G 25
6.2.5 Expand LTE Node to L+L Multi-Operator RAN 26
6.2.6 Expand Radio Unit Shared by WCDMA to W+W 27
6.2.7 Expand GSM DU Node to High Capacity G+W 29
6.3 Expand to a Three Node Configuration 32
6.3.1 Expand LTE Node to L+W+G with Node Group
Synchronization 32
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6.3.2 Expand LTE Node to L+W+G without Node Group

Synchronization 35
6.3.3 Expand WCDMA Node to L+W+G 38
6.3.4 Expand GSM DU Node to L+L+G Multi-Operator RAN 40
7 Configure Software 42
7.1 Configure Baseband Radio Node for Mixed Mode Radio 42
7.2 Configure Mixed Mode using Baseband R503 44
7.3 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with Node
Group Synchronization 44
7.4 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with GPS
Receiver 45
7.5 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode with GPS Out 47
7.6 Configure WCDMA DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with Node
Group Synchronization 48
7.7 Configure WCDMA DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with GPS
Receiver 50
7.8 Configure WCDMA DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with GPS
Out 52
7.9 Configure GSM DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio 55
8 Remove Standard from a Multistandard Baseband Node 58
9 Mixed Mode Radio with CDMA 60

9.1 Synchronization with LTE and CDMA 60
9.2 Expand LTE Node to LTE+CDMA 60
9.3 Configure CDMA Node for Mixed Mode Radio 62
9.4 Add LTE Cells in LTE+CDMA 63
9.5 Add DBU or DBA and Additional Capacity 64
10 Support for NR TDD and LTE TDD in Mixed Mode Radio

Configurations 66
10.1 Configure Identical TDD Patterns for the NR+LTE Deployment 67
10.2 Configure Identical TDD Patterns for the NR+NR Deployment 67
10.3 Configure Identical TDD Patterns for the LTE+LTE Deployment 68
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Reader's Guide
1 Reader's Guide
This document describes setup and expansion of Mixed Mode Radio and Mixed
Mode Baseband in various combinations. References from a section to all related
concepts and tasks can be found at the end of the sections.
Target Group
The target group for this document is operators who install and configure Mixed
Mode features.
Related Documents
— Mixed Mode Radio
— Mixed Mode Baseband
— Mixed Mode Guidelines
— Manage Hardware Equipment
— Manage Software
— Manage Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes
— CPRI Capacity Examples
— Radio Node Configurations
— Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes
— User Description, GSM RAN Handling of Software Licenses and Hardware

Activation Codes
— Integrating CDMA on RBS 6000
— Setting IDB Parameters
— Upgrade Node with Upgrade Package
— the Site Engineering folder in the CPI library
— the Installation folder in the CPI library
— Replace Baseband
— Replace 19-Inch Baseband
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— Replace 8U Baseband
RELATED INFORMATION
2. Mixed Mode Workflow on page 3
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2 Mixed Mode Workflow
Prepare
for new
configuration
Prerequisites for Prerequisites for

Mixed Mode Radio Mixed Mode Baseband
Yes Is hardware
expansion
necessary?
Hardware Expansion
No
What is the
managed node
type?
DU Radio Node Baseband Radio Node
What is What is
the target the performed
configuration? action?
Expanding to Expanding to Adding a Removing

a two node a three node standard a standard
configuration configuration
L0002049A
Figure 1 Mixed Mode Workflow
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3 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode
3.1 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode Radio

— The required Output Power capacities are installed.
— The licenses for Mixed Mode Radio are installed. See the following
documents:
RAT Document
LTE Manage Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes
WCDMA Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes
GSM User Description, GSM RAN Handling of Software Licenses and
Hardware Activation Codes
CDMA Integrating CDMA on RBS 6000
NR Manage Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes
— The software version on the nodes supports Mixed Mode Radio. For the
required software version, see Mixed Mode Radio.
If the software needs to be upgraded, see the following documentation:
RAT and Node Type Document

GSM DU Setting IDB Parameters
Note:
It is important to define the correct BTS software in the BSC as
well, because the BSC controls the BTS software used in live
operation.
WCDMA and LTE Upgrade Node with Upgrade Package
DU
GSM, WCDMA, LTE Manage Software
and NR Baseband
CDMA Integrating CDMA on RBS 6000
— If there is a Baseband unit or DU to be added, it is prepared and configured

for the mixed environment to optimize the expansion procedure and
minimize the downtime for the existing node.
— Site-access permission was received.
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Prerequisites for Mixed Mode
Requirements of the On-Site Client
— The client is configured for connecting to the node.
— Terminal-emulation software (for example, Windows HyperTerminal)
— FTP client
— Server software
— Correct CV or backup, if applicable.
— Access to Upgrade Packages for installation on the DUs or Baseband units.
— Pre-configured scripts, if applicable.
— A serial cable (RPM 919 732/05000) for connection between the client and
the DU or Baseband unit.
— For GSM DU Radio Node, the applicable version of OMT is installed on the
client.
3.2 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode Baseband

— It is possible that hardware and software configuration is required. In
addition, it is possible that additional hardware must be installed because
additional sectors or frequency bands are required, or for radio capacity
reasons. If necessary, install radio units, antennas, and antenna near units,
together with corresponding Baseband R units, and power units. Re-cabling
can be also necessary for mixed mode baseband in case of new RAT
addition, as supported number of RI ports can decrease depending on
baseband types.
For more information, see the following documentation:

— the Site Engineering folder in the CPI library
— the Installation folder in the CPI library
— Manage Hardware Equipment
— Radio Node Configurations
— CPRI Capacity Examples
— If additional hardware was installed, MOs representing the added hardware

must be created.
— It is possible that the Baseband unit must be replaced. For more information,
see Replace Baseband.
For Mixed Mode Baseband, do not install additional DUs or Baseband units.
A mixed mode Baseband unit uses a mixed mode Managed Element
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configuration, but installing an additional Baseband unit or DU for additional

capacity requires creating a new Managed Element.
— The software running on the node must support the target configuration. If it
does not, it must be upgraded. For more information, see Radio Node
Configurations.
— Existing cell and TRX MOs (that is, MOs NRCellCU, NRSectorCarrier,
EUtranCellFDD, EutranCellTDD, NBIotCell, NodeBLocalCell, and Trx)
must be checked. If necessary, cells and TRXs must be removed to make the
remaining ones fit in the Baseband unit together with the cells and TRXs of
the new RAT. If the cells need to be replanned for running multiple RATs, the
cells and TRXs need to be reconfigured, see Reconfigure Cells and TRXs
Before Adding New RAT to a Mixed Mode Baseband Node on page 6.
— If radio units are to be shared between three standards, cells and TRXs of the
standards already running on radio units must be reconfigured.
— Allocation of RF branches must be planned to make sure the cells and TRXs
of the new RAT fit on the shared radio units.
RELATED INFORMATION
5.2 Add Standard to Baseband Radio Node on page 13
3.3 Reconfigure Cells and TRXs Before Adding New RAT to

a Mixed Mode Baseband Node
Check existing cell and TRX MOs (NRCellCU, NRCellDU, EUtranCellFDD,
EutranCellTDD, NBIotCell, NodeBLocalCell and Trx) before adding a new
RAT to a Baseband Radio Node that already runs one or two RATs. If the cells
need to be replanned for running multiple RATs, the cells and TRXs need to be
reconfigured before adding a new RAT.
Steps
1. If necessary, remove the appropriate number of cells and TRXs to make the
remaining ones fit in the Baseband unit together with the cells and TRXs of
the new RAT.
For capacity in each standard combination and Baseband unit, see Radio
Node Configurations.
2. Reconfigure cells and TRXs of the standards already running on radio units
that will be shared between three standards.
To make sure the cells and TRXs of the new RAT will fit on these radio units,
the cells and TRXs need explicit mapping to RF branches. See Allocate RF
Ports for Mixed Mode with More than Two Standards on page 18.
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If the total number of standards running on the radio unit becomes three with the
addition of the new RAT, do the following:
3. Perform the same configurations in radio units that are shared with another
radio node.
RELATED INFORMATION
5.4 Allocate RF Ports for Mixed Mode with More than Two Standards on page
18
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4 Hardware Expansion
4.1 Install Supporting Hardware

Install the supporting hardware before installing DUs or Baseband units, and
possible radio units, for Mixed Mode Radio. The following units are used in Mixed
Mode Radio configurations, but some are optional.
— PFU
If applicable, add PFUs as instructed in Replacing Power Units.
Note: The PFU must be installed if the RBS is connected to -48 V DC

power or an external BBS.
— Power Distribution Unit
If applicable, install a Power Distribution Unit as instructed in Replacing

Power Units.
— Baseband R unit
If required, install a Baseband R unit as instructed in Multicabinet Control.
— GNSS Receiver System with GPS 02 or GPS 03 receiver unit
If another GNSS system is installed, it must be replaced or the GPS Out

configuration must be used.
If required, install the GNSS system as instructed in GNSS Receiver System

User Guide in the RBS Site GPS Synchronization Library.
In MSMM configurations with LTE and CDMA, the GNSS equipment is

configured in a different way. See Synchronization in Mixed Mode.
— CDMA-specific hardware
• Digital Baseband Unit or Digital Baseband Advanced
• CEEM with applicable expansion cards
In MSMM configurations with CDMA, a CEEM is required. Install as

instructed in Expanding to Multi-Standard Single Mode for RBS 6102.
• XMU 02
In MSMM configurations with CDMA, an XMU 02 is required. Install as

instructed in Upgrading RBS with XMU.
— Signalling cables
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— Power cables
If applicable, perform the tasks as instructed in Replacing Power Units.
— Dummy unit
— DU adapter
If applicable, install the DU adapter as instructed in Replacing Internal

Supplementary Parts.
— 8U subrack
If applicable, install the 8U subrack as instructed in Replacing Internal

Supplementary Parts.
An overview of the RBS equipment and unit positions can be found in RBS
Description.
If the new RAT setup is not working properly, it can indicate that there are not
enough hardware resources available for the additional RAT. In this case,
Resource Allocation Failurealarm is generated.
4.2 Add DU or Baseband Unit and Additional Capacity

Note: A mix of GSM DU Nodes and GSM Baseband Nodes cannot be used in a
GSM cell.
Steps
1. Install the expansion DU or Baseband unit.

For instructions, see Replacing Digital Units or Replace Baseband for the
appropriate unit.
2. Determine which other units need to be replaced or added, and follow the
appropriate instructions:
a. If applicable, replace the originating DU or Baseband unit.

For instructions, see Replacing Digital Units or Replace Baseband for
the appropriate unit.
b. If applicable, install or replace the radio units.
For instructions, see Replacing Digital Units.
c. If applicable, install a baseband R unit.
For instructions, see Replace 8U Baseband.
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3. Connect the cables required for running Mixed Mode Radio.

For instructions, see Antenna and RF Connections.
4. Configure the selected synchronization connections in both nodes, see

Synchronization in Mixed Mode.
For GSM nodes do the following:
a. Take the node out of operation.

b. Reconfigure the node because of the change in the synchronization
method.
5. Switch on the power for all DUs, Baseband units, Baseband R units, and
Radio Units.
For internal radios, DUs and Baseband units, do the following:
— Follow the input power cable for each unit, and switch on the
corresponding power switch.
For external radios, do the following:
— Switch on the power to the external radios from the RBS or at the local
external power source.
RELATED INFORMATION
4.4 Cascading Radio Units on page 10
6.2.2 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+N on page 23
4.3 Expand to Multi-DUs

In a WCDMA or LTE node, it is possible to add capacity by adding an extension
DU, that is, to have a multi-DU configuration. For instructions, see Replacing
Digital Units.
The synchronization is maintained by the IDL cable, which the two DUs use for
communication. The network synchronization settings are described in Mixed
Mode Radio, in the WCDMA and LTE RAN libraries.
4.4 Cascading Radio Units

One mixed mode radio and one single mode radio can be connected in a cascade
chain. This configuration allows one standard to use different frequencies, and
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also to reduce equipment costs and simplify the antenna equipment setup. See
Mixed Mode Radio and Cascadable Radio Units in the LTE library for details.
Note: This is only applicable for two node configurations. With one radio node
(that is, a combination of Mixed Mode Radio and Mixed Mode
Baseband), it is possible to cascade up to six radio units where each
radio unit can be in single mode or mixed mode.
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5 Adding a Standard to a Configuration
5.1 Expand to Multistandard Mixed Mode with One

Baseband Node
This is a procedure for a typical migration from a single standard Baseband
Radio Node with Single Mode Radio to a two or three standard Baseband Radio
Node with Mixed Mode Radio.
Single Standard Multi Standard

Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Baseband STD 1, 2 & 3

DU or Baseband STD 1 & 2
DU or Baseband STD1
Mixed Mode Baseband +

Mixed Mode Radio
L0001548B
Figure 2 Mixed Mode Radio Achieved with Mixed Mode Baseband
Steps
1. Create a software backup of the Baseband Radio Node and store it locally.
For more information, see Manage Software.
2. Perform a software upgrade on the Baseband Radio Node, if necessary.

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3. Add more standards to the Baseband Radio Node as described in the

appropriate chapter of this document. Activate the Mixed Mode Baseband
feature for the original standard by setting the
FeatureState.featureState attribute to ACTIVATED.
While adding more standards, make sure that the following is done to
achieve a Mixed Mode Radio configuration:
a. Sector carriers and TRXs from all standards must have a reference
chain to the FieldReplaceableUnit. Activate the Mixed Mode
Baseband feature for the MO representing the radio units running in
Mixed Mode.
b. Mixed Mode Radio licenses for all standards are installed and
activated.
4. Make sure that maximum two RATs are configured to the same RF port.
For more information, see Allocate RF Ports for Mixed Mode with More than
Two Standards on page 18.
5. Restart the node to enable the additional RAT.
6. Wait 15 minutes to ensure that the node is operational and no alarms are
raised.
RELATED INFORMATION
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5.2 Add Standard to Baseband Radio Node on page 13
5.2 Add Standard to Baseband Radio Node

To add a new RAT to a Baseband Node that already runs one or more RATs, the
cells and TRXs need to be configured. The transport network also needs
configuration for the new RAT.
Prerequisites
The following instructions were read, understood, and followed:
Prerequisites for Mixed Mode Baseband on page 5
Reconfigure Cells and TRXs Before Adding New RAT to a Mixed Mode Baseband
Node on page 6
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Steps
1. Download a new LKF to the Baseband Radio Node, updated with licenses
required for the new RAT.
Include licenses for Mixed Mode Baseband and Mixed Mode Radio for the
existing standards, if necessary. Include Hardware Activation Codes as
necessary for both baseband capacity and output power.
For more information, see Manage Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes.
2. Activate all added features which correspond to new license keys in the LKF.
3. Create the necessary MOs for the new RAT.
RAT Managed Object

NR — GNBCUCPFunction
— GNBCUUPFunction
— GNBDUFunction
— NRCellCU
— NRCellDU
— NRSectorCarrier
LTE — ENodeBFunction
— SectorCarrier
— EUtranCellFDD
— EUtranCellTDD
— NbIotCell
WCDMA — NodeBFunction
— NodeBLocalCellGroup
according to the planned area
for WCDMA
— NodeBLocalCell according to
the planned area for WCDMA
— NodeBSectorCarrier according
to the planned area for WCDMA
— NodeBFunction according to the

planned area for WCDMA
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— NBAP Bearer MOs and other
necessary MOs under
NodeBFunction
GSM — BtsFunction
— GsmSector according to the

planned area for GSM
— Trx according to the planned

area for GSM
— AbisIp
For more information, see the following documents:

— Manage Radio Network for the appropriate RAT.
— Manage GSM Abis Transport
— Manage Network Functions for NR RAT.
4. Configure the additions of the new RAT to the transport network.

— Manage Transport Network
— Manage Radio Network

Note: In case of migration from LTE only to LTE+NR Mixed Mode Baseband
the number of supported RI ports decrease in the following way
depending on the baseband type:
— Baseband 6630: 9 out of 15 (A-J)
— Baseband 5216: 3 out of 6 (A-C)
— Baseband 6318: 6 out of 6 (A-F)
If the new RAT is WCDMA, do the following:
5. Configure Iub Link to RNC.

For more information, see Initial IP Configuration, Evo Controller 8200/RNC
and Add/Remove Radio Access Technology (RAT) on Baseband Radio Node.
6. Unlock MOs for the appropriate RAT, according to the table.
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Option Description
NR Unlock MOs NRCellDU and NRSectorCarrier.
LTE Unlock MOs EUtranCellFDD, EUtranCellTDD, and NbIotCell.
WCDMA Unlock MO NodeBLocalCellGroup and all NodeBLocalCell MOs.
GSM Unlock all AbisIp and Trx MOs.
Note: The previously running RATs use all Baseband resources. It is

expected behavior that the cells become disabled and the Resource
Allocation Failure alarm is raised with the Unable to
allocate baseband HW resources for this RAT
AdditionalText.
7. Restart the Baseband unit with restartRank RESTART_WARM.
Note: In case lack of resources the following alarms can raise:
Table 1 Alarms Raised Due to Lack of Resources
Fault Reason Alarm Raised

Due to lack of resources Baseband Radio Node Resource Allocation Failure. For more
fails to activate at least one cell of the new information, see Resource Allocation Failure.
standard.
Due to lack of resources Baseband Radio Node Resource Allocation Failure. For more
fails to activate at least one cell of the existing information, see Resource Allocation Failure.
standard(s).
8. Wait 15 minutes to ensure that all cells, local cells, and TRXs are operational
and no alarms are raised.
RELATED INFORMATION
5.1 Expand to Multistandard Mixed Mode with One Baseband Node on page 12
5.3 Add Standard to a Baseband Radio Node in a Two Node

Configuration
This is a procedure for a typical migration from two nodes with one standard
each that share one radio to a radio with three standards. The migration is done
by adding a new RAT configuration to the single standard Baseband Radio Node.
Note: This migration can't be done using Mixed Mode Baseband NR.
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Mixed Mode Radio with two single standard nodes
Synch
Radio
Radio
Radio
Ref
Baseband/DU
Baseband
Adding Standard 3 to the Baseband node
Synch
Ref
Radio
Radio
Radio
Baseband/DU
Baseband
Standard1
Standard2
Standard3
L0001482B
Figure 3 Adding Standard 3 to the Baseband Node to an Existing Mixed Mode

Radio.
Prerequisites
— The existing configuration is already operational.
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— The existing configuration is synchronized by Node Group Synchronization.
Steps
1. Create a software backup of the Baseband Radio Nodes and store it locally.
2. Perform a software upgrade on the Baseband Radio Node if necessary.

3. Activate the Mixed Mode Baseband feature for the original standard by
setting the FeatureState.featureState attribute to ACTIVATED.
4. Configure the new RAT for the single standard Baseband Radio Node as
described in the appropriate chapter.
5. Make sure that maximum two RATs are configured towards the same RF
port. If necessary, reconfigure both node for the original standards, as well.
For more information see Allocate RF Ports for Mixed Mode with More than
Two Standards on page 18.
6. Restart the nodes to enable the additional RAT.
raised.
RELATED INFORMATION
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7.1 Configure Baseband Radio Node for Mixed Mode Radio on page 42
5.4 Allocate RF Ports for Mixed Mode with More than Two
Standards
Mixed Mode with more than two standards requires special attention and often
special configuration depending on the hardware capabilities of the radio. The
radio can have limitations about the number of the standards that are supported
on the same RF port and on the same band. Thus, it is necessary to make a total
planning for the RF branches covering all nodes to configure which standards are
used for a port. If the radio supports NR RAT, then NR RAT can be added on the
same RF port.
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Note: There are limitations about the number of standards that can be
supported on the same RF port. For more information about limitations
per radio, see Radio Node Configurations.
Mixed Mode with more than two standards can be configured with one or two
nodes. If there are two nodes, at least one of them is a multistandard Baseband
Radio Node. If there is only one node, it is a multistandard Baseband Radio Node.
If a GSM DU node is included in the configuration, for that node the TRX to
antenna mapping is handled in the normal configuration using OMT and BSC. For
more information, see Configure GSM DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio on page
55.
If two radio nodes share the antenna and RfPort, only one of them must control
the TMA, the RET and the power of the RfPort. Do not configure more RATs than
supported by the radio to use the same RfBranch MO.
Prerequisites
The FieldReplaceableUnit MO and an appropriate number of RfBranch MO
instances are created.
Steps
In the multistandard Baseband Radio Node, do the following:
1. Lock all cells and TRXs for the FieldReplaceableUnit MO allocated to a

radio with triple standard mixed mode.
2. Set the value of attribute rfBranchTxRef under the appropriate MO so that

it refers to an RfBranch MO in such a way that only the wanted standards
refer to the same RfBranch MO.
— For GSM, attribute rfBranchTxRef is in the Trx MO.
— For WCDMA, attribute rfBranchTxRef is in the NodeBSectorCarrier

MO.
— For LTE, attribute rfBranchTxRef is in the SectorCarrier MO.
3. Choose the appropriate configuration for the appropriate step or steps.
Option Description
One Multistandard Baseband Radio Node End task.
One Multistandard Baseband Radio Node and a Single Go to Step Step 4.
Standard Baseband Radio Node
A Multistandard Baseband Radio Node and a GSM DU Go to Step Step 7.
A Multistandard Baseband Radio Node and a WCDMA Go to Step Step 9.
DU
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Option Description
A Multistandard Baseband Radio Node and an LTE DU Go to Step Step 12.
In the single standard Baseband Radio Node, do the following:

5. Set the value of attribute rfBranchTxRef under the appropriate MO so that

it refers to an RfBranch MO in such a way that only the wanted standards
refer to the same RfBranch MO.
— For GSM, attribute rfBranchTxRef is in the Trx MO.
— For WCDMA, attribute rfBranchTxRef is in the NodeBSectorCarrier

MO.
— For LTE, attribute rfBranchTxRef is in the SectorCarrier MO.
6. Go to Step Step 14.

In the GSM DU node, do the following:
7. Make sure TRX to antenna mapping is done during normal configuration.

For more information, seeConfigure GSM DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio on
page 55.
8. End task.
In the WCDMA DU node, do the following:
9. Run action unInitSector for the sector containing the radio with triple
standard mixed mode.
10. Allocate cell carrier branches to the required antenna branch, see WCDMA
RBS Configuration Guidelines in the WCDMA DU Radio Node library.
11. Go to Step Step 14.
In the LTE DU node, do the following:
13. Make a reference from the LTE DU Node to the required RF Branch or
Branches.
— For LTE , the SectorCarrier MO refers to MO RfBranch in the
RfBranchTxRef MO.
In the Multistandard Baseband node, do the following:
14. Unlock all cells and TRXs for each FieldReplaceableUnit allocated to a
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15. Choose the appropriate configuration for the appropriate step.
Option Description
One Multistandard Unlock all cells and TRXs for each
Baseband Radio Node and FieldReplaceableUnit allocated to a radio
a Single Standard with triple standard mixed mode.
Baseband Radio Node
A Multistandard Baseband Run action initSector for the sector
Radio Node and a WCDMA containing the radio with triple standard mixed
DU mode.
A Multistandard Baseband Unlock all cells and TRXs for each
Radio Node and an LTE DU FieldReplaceableUnit allocated to a radio
with triple standard mixed mode.
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6 Adding a Node to a Configuration
6.1 Initial Configuration and Integration When Adding a

New Node
If a new node is added to Mixed Mode Radio, ensure the following:
— For all standards, the licenses for mixed mode are installed.
— For NR, the conditions stated in Baseband Deployment are met.
— For LTE, the conditions stated in Autointegration Deployment Guidelines are

met.
— For WCDMA, the conditions stated in Autointegration Deployment Guidelines

are met.
— For GSM Baseband, the conditions stated in Autointegration Deployment

Guidelines are met.
— For GSM DU, the applicable version of OMT is installed on the client.
— For CDMA, the conditions stated in Integrating CDMA on RBS 6000 are met.
6.2 Expand to a Two Node Configuration
6.2.1 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+W

This is a high level procedure for a typical expansion of a node to Mixed Mode
Radio L+W. This is achieved either by adding a WCDMA node to an LTE node, or
by adding an LTE node to a WCDMA node.
Steps
1. Take the radio or radios out of operation and disconnect the power.
For instructions, see Replacing Radio Units or Replacing Remote Radio Units.
2. Take the node out of operation and disconnect the power.

For detailed instructions, see Replacing Digital Units and Replacing
Baseband documents for the appropriate unit.
3. Add a DU or Baseband for the new RAT.
a. Make sure that the CPRI cables from the WCDMA node are
connected to RiPort Data1 on all shared radio units, and the CPRI
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cables from the LTE node are connected to RiPort Data2 on all
shared radio units
For more information, see Add DU or Baseband Unit and Additional Capacity
on page 9 and Radio Node Configurations.
4. Set the node back in operation.
5. Configure the nodes as instructed in the appropriate chapter. Start with the
added node.
6. Restart the nodes to make the changes permanent.
raised.
RELATED INFORMATION
4.2 Add DU or Baseband Unit and Additional Capacity on page 9
7.3 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with Node Group
Synchronization on page 44
7.4 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with GPS Receiver on page
45
7.5 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode with GPS Out on page 47
7.6 Configure WCDMA DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with Node Group
7.7 Configure WCDMA DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with GPS Receiver on
page 50
7.8 Configure WCDMA DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with GPS Out on page
52
6.2.2 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+N

Radio L+N. This is achieved either by adding an LTE node to an NR node, or by
adding an NR node to an LTE node.
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Steps

For detailed instructions, see Replacing Digital Units and Replacing
Baseband documents for the appropriate unit.
3. Add a Baseband for the new RAT.
Make sure that the CPRI cables are connected to the correct port.
added node.
raised.
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6.2.3 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+G

Radio L+G. This is achieved either by adding a GSM node to an LTE node, or by
adding an LTE node to a GSM node.
Steps

For detailed instructions, see Replacing Digital Units.
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If one of the units is a GSM DUG 20, do the following:
a. Make sure the CPRI cables from the DUG 20 are connected to RiPort
Data2 on all shared radio units.
on page 9.
5. Configure the nodes as instructed in the appropriate chapter.

If the added unit is a GSM DUG 20, configure the LTE node first. Otherwise,
configure the added node first.
raised.
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6.2.4 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio W+G

Radio W+G. This is achieved either by adding a GSM node to a WCDMA node, or
by adding a WCDMA node to a GSM node.
Steps
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For detailed instructions, see Replacing Digital Units.
a. Make sure that the CPRI cables from the WCDMA node are
connected to RiPort Data1 on all shared radio units, and the CPRI
cables from the GSM node are connected to RiPort Data2 on all
shared radio units
on page 9.
added node.
raised.
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6.2.5 Expand LTE Node to L+L Multi-Operator RAN
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Steps
1. Add a DU or Baseband unit for LTE Multi-Operator RAN and, if applicable,

radio units for Mixed Mode Radio. See Add DU or Baseband Unit and
Additional Capacity on page 9.
2. Configure the LTE node.
3. Verify the Node Group Synchronization.
4. Wait 15 minutes to ensure that no synchronization alarms are raised.
RELATED INFORMATION
4.3 Expand to Multi-DUs on page 10
6.2.6 Expand Radio Unit Shared by WCDMA to W+W

The following ways are possible to add a WCDMA Baseband Radio Node to an
existing Mixed Mode Radio:
— Adding a WCDMA Baseband Radio Node to an existing Mixed Mode Radio

used by another WCDMA Baseband Radio Node.
— Adding a WCDMA Baseband Radio Node to an existing Mixed Mode Radio

used by a WCDMA DU Radio Node. The WCDMA DU Radio Node can be
Single DUW or Dual DUW.
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WCDMA Baseband Radio Node
Synch Baseband
Ref WCDMA
RU
Adding WCDMA Baseband Node to Existing Mixed Mode Radio, W+W
Synch Baseband Baseband

Ref WCDMA WCDMA
RU
L0001359A
Figure 4 Adding a WCDMA Baseband Radio Node to an Existing Mixed Mode

Radio used by Another WCDMA Baseband Radio Node
WCDMA DU Radio Node

Synch DU
Ref WCDMA
RU
Adding WCDMA Baseband Node to Existing Mixed Mode Radio, W+W
Synch DU Baseband
Ref WCDMA WCDMA
1 2
RU
L0001358B
Figure 5 Adding a WCDMA Baseband Radio Node to an Existing Mixed Mode

Radio used by a WCDMA DU Radio Node
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Steps
1. Add a WCDMA Baseband Radio Node.

If it is a new node, see Autointegration Deployment Guidelines in the
WCDMA RAN library.
a. Install the Baseband unit.

For instructions, see Replace Baseband.
b. Connect that cables required for running Mixed Mode Radio.
2. Configure both WCDMA nodes for Mixed Mode Radio.
3. Verify the synchronization.
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6.2.7 Expand GSM DU Node to High Capacity G+W

This is a procedure for expanding a GSM node to GSM + WCDMA with multiple
DUs for both standards.
The following network synchronization solutions are possible for the two DUs for
GSM, shown in Figure 6:
— Both DUs for GSM are separately synchronized from the DUs for WCDMA,
using GPS Out.
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— The two DUs for GSM are connected with an IDL2 cable and the primary
GSM DU synchronizes the secondary GSM DU.
Synch DU GPS DU
Ref WCDMA Out GSM
Installing
1 2 MSMM
G+W
single DUW
RU
sDU
WCDMA
Expanding with
IDL a second DUW
Synch pDU GPS DU

Ref WCDMA Out GSM
1 2
RU
sDU Expanding sDU Expanding

RU with a second RU with a second
WCDMA DUG and RUs WCDMA DUG and RUs
GPS Out
IDL IDL
Synch pDU GPS DU 1 DU 2 Synch pDU GPS DU 1 IDL2 DU 2

Ref WCDMA Out GSM GSM Ref WCDMA Out GSM GSM
1 2 1 2
RU RU RU RU
1 2 1 2
L0001539A
Figure 6 Multiple DU Configurations in Mixed Mode
Steps
1. Take the GSM node out of operation.
a. Take the radio or radios out of operation and disconnect the power.
For instructions, see Replacing Radio Units or Replacing Remote
Radio Units.
b. Take the DU or Baseband Node used for GSM out of operation and
disconnect the power.
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2. Add a DU for WCDMA, see Add DU or Baseband Unit and Additional

Capacity on page 9.
a. If applicable, add radio units, and configure the selected network

synchronization connections.
3. Configure the WCDMA node.
4. Configure the GSM node.
5. Verify the network synchronization.
7. Add a secondary DU for WCDMA, see Expand to Multi-DUs on page 10.

For information about how to connect multiple digital units, see Non-RF
Connections.
8. Add a secondary DU for GSM.
There are two synchronization solutions for the two DUs for GSM:
— Both DUs for GSM are separately synchronized from the DUs for
WCDMA, using GPS Out.
The secondary GSM node is configured in the same way as the first one,
see instructions in Configure GSM DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio on
page 55.
— The two DUs for GSM are connected with an IDL2 cable and the primary
GSM DU synchronizes the secondary GSM DU.
Fot GSM, see the Synchronization document.
9. Add radio units.

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6.3 Expand to a Three Node Configuration
6.3.1 Expand LTE Node to L+W+G with Node Group Synchronization

This is a procedure for expanding an LTE node to GSM + WCDMA + LTE Mixed
Mode Radio, with dual DUs used for both WCDMA and LTE. The benefits of using
node group synchronization is that no additional synchronization cables are
required. Figure 7 shows the overview of the expansion procedure.
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DU DU
GSM LTE
2 1 1
Radio Radio
Expanding with DUW and Radios

Synch Ref
Synch Ref Fallback PCM Fallback
DU DU DU
WCDMA GSM LTE
1 2 2 1
Radio Radio Radio
Expanding with dual DUL, DUW and Radios for high capacity
sDU
Radio
WCDMA
IDL Synch Ref IDL

Synch Ref Fallback PCM Fallback
pDU DU pDU sDU

Radio
WCDMA GSM LTE LTE
1 2 2 1
Radio Radio Radio
L0001545A
Figure 7 Expanding to a Three-Standard Configuration
Steps
1. Add a DU for GSM.

See Add DU or Baseband Unit and Additional Capacity on page 9.
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Capacity on page 9.
a. Configure the synchronization connections to the GSM node.
7. Add radio units.

9. Add the second DU used for WCDMA, see Expand to Multi-DUs on page 10.
Connections.
10. Add the second DU used for LTE, see Expand to Multi-DUs on page 10.
Connections.
11. Add radio units.
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This is a procedure for expanding an LTE node to LTE + GSM + WCDMA Mixed
Mode Radio, with dual DUs used for both WCDMA and LTE. Figure 8 shows the
overview of the expansion procedure.
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Synch Ref
Installing MSMM G+L
DU GPS DU
GSM Out LTE
2 1 1
RU RU
Expanding with dual DUW and RUs
sDU RU
WCDMA
GPS Out
IDL
PCM Fallback Synch Ref Fallback
Synch pDU GPS DU DU

Ref WCDMA Out GSM LTE
1 2 2 1
RU RU RU
Expanding with dual DUL and RUs
sDU RU
WCDMA
GPS Out
IDL IDL
PCM Fallback
Synch pDU GPS DU pDU sDU

RU
Ref WCDMA Out GSM LTE LTE
1 2 2 1
RU RU RU
L0001546A
Figure 8 Expanding to a Three-Standard Configuration
Steps
1. Add a DU for GSM.

See Add DU or Baseband Unit and Additional Capacity on page 9.
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4. Verify the network synchronization.

Capacity on page 9.
a. Configure the synchronization connections to the GSM node.
7. Add the second DU used for WCDMA, see Expand to Multi-DUs on page 10.
Connections.
8. Add radio units.
9. Configure the primary WCDMA node for Mixed Mode Radio.
10. Add the second DU used for LTE, see Expand to Multi-DUs on page 10.
Connections.
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6.3.3 Expand WCDMA Node to L+W+G

The expansion of a WCDMA node to WCDMA + GSM + LTE Mixed Mode Radio is
achieved with dual DUs or Baseband units used for both WCDMA and LTE. This
configuration uses node group synchronization.
Steps
1. Add a DU or Baseband unit and, if applicable, radio units for GSM. See Add
DU or Baseband Unit and Additional Capacity on page 9.
5. Add a secondary DU or Baseband unit for WCDMA, see Expand to Multi-DUs

on page 10.
Connections.
6. Add radio units.
Radio Units.
For detailed instructions see Replacing Digital Units.
8. Add a DU or Baseband unit for LTE, see Add DU or Baseband Unit and
Additional Capacity on page 9.
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— If applicable, add radio units.
a. Set the synchronization parameters to use GPS out from the

WCDMA DU or Baseband unit.
14. Add a secondary DU for LTE, see Expand to Multi-DUs on page 10.
Connections.
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6.3.4 Expand GSM DU Node to L+L+G Multi-Operator RAN

This is a procedure for expanding a GSM DU node to GSM + LTE + LTE Multi
Operator RAN in Mixed Mode with dual DUs used for LTE. Figure 9 shows the
overview of the expansion procedure.
Synch Ref
Installing MSMM G+L DU GPS DU

GSM Out Moran
2 1 1
RU RU
Expanding with dual DUL and RUs
sDU RU
LTE
GPS Out
IDL
PCM Fallback Synch Ref Fallback
Synch pDU GPS DU DU

Ref LTE Out GSM Moran
1 2 2 1
RU RU RU
L0001039A
Figure 9 Expanding to a Dual LTE Configuration
Steps
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2. Add a DU for LTE Multi Operator RAN and, if applicable, radio units for Mixed
Mode Radio. See Add DU or Baseband Unit and Additional Capacity on page
9.
6. Create a new configuration version.
9. Add a secondary DU for LTE, see Expand to Multi-DUs on page 10.

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7 Configure Software
7.1 Configure Baseband Radio Node for Mixed Mode Radio
Steps
1. Configure Node Group Synchronization in case of Mixed Mode Radio Node

with two Managed Elements.
For more information, see Manage Node Group Synchronization.
2. Connect the Baseband Radio Node to the Mixed Mode Radio by setting the
attribute FieldReplaceableUnit.isSharedWithExternalMe to the
following values depending on the Baseband Radio Node type:
Baseband Radio Node Type Attribute Value

Single Standard Baseband True
Mixed Mode Baseband False
3. Configure the supervision of the antenna system shared by different

standards.
Note: Improper configuration can damage antenna system resources,

such as the RET or the TMA.
4. Configure radio output power.
Baseband Radio Node Type Baseband Radio Node Configuration

Single Standard Baseband The two radio nodes that share the
antenna and the RfPort MO have to
be configured in such way that only
one of them controls the TMA, the
RET and the power of the RfPort.
Mixed Mode Baseband
5. Activate the Mixed Mode Radio feature for the appropriate RAT. In case of
Mixed Mode Radio NR no need for activation, as it is part of the NR Base
Package.
6. Choose the appropriate action based on node type.
Option Description
NR Baseband Radio Unlock all NR cells, sectors and sector carriers.
Node
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Option Description
LTE Baseband Radio Unlock all LTE cells and sectors.
Node
WCDMA Baseband Unlock the local cell group and unlock the local
Radio Node cell.Then, unlock MO UtranCell in the RNC.
GSM Baseband Radio Unlock TRXs, then take the Transceiver Group
Node into service and unlock it.
Result: The node resumes traffic.
RELATED INFORMATION
5.3 Add Standard to a Baseband Radio Node in a Two Node Configuration on

page 16
6.2.1 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+W on page 22
6.3.4 Expand GSM DU Node to L+L+G Multi-Operator RAN on page 40
6.2.3 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+G on page 24
6.2.7 Expand GSM DU Node to High Capacity G+W on page 29
6.2.4 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio W+G on page 25
6.2.6 Expand Radio Unit Shared by WCDMA to W+W on page 27
6.3.1 Expand LTE Node to L+W+G with Node Group Synchronization on page
32
6.3.2 Expand LTE Node to L+W+G without Node Group Synchronization on

page 35
6.3.3 Expand WCDMA Node to L+W+G on page 38
9.2 Expand LTE Node to LTE+CDMA on page 60
9.4 Add LTE Cells in LTE+CDMA on page 63
6.2.2 Expand to Mixed Mode Radio L+N on page 23
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7.2 Configure Mixed Mode using Baseband R503

Note: If MEs are already configured for the Mixed Mode Baseband feature, no
special handling during the upgrade is required.
The following steps have to be performed when configuring the node with Mixed
Mode Baseband R503 for the first time:
Steps
1. Connect Baseband R503 to one of the MEs. Leave the other ME

disconnected to the Baseband R503, or delete the link to it.
2. If the isSharedWithExternalMe attribute is not available, upgrade the node

to the version that supports this release (18.Q1 and onwards), see
description of parameters in Mixed Mode Baseband R503.
3. Set the isSharedWithExternalMe attribute under the MO representing the

Baseband R503 to TRUE.
4. Upgrade ME with the release that supports this feature (18.Q1 and
onwards).
In case the node is already on version 18.Q1, and no further upgrade is needed,
do the following:
5. Delete, and then create the link towards Baseband R503 to activate
Baseband R503 in Mixed Mode.
6. Upgrade the other ME to the release that supports this feature (18.Q1 and
onwards).
7. Set the isSharedWithExternalMe attribute to TRUE under the MO

representing Baseband R503, on the ME to be connected to the Baseband
R503.
8. Connect the ME to the Baseband R503.
7.3 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with

Node Group Synchronization
Steps
1. Set the featureState attribute to ACTIVATED in MO MixedMode for the

original standard.
2. Set the attribute AuxPlugInUnit.isSharedWithExternalMe to TRUE.
3. Create and configure a NodeGroupSyncMember MO instance.
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4. Set the NodeGroupSyncMember.administrativeState attribute of the

previously created MO instance to UNLOCKED.
5. Create an EcPort MO instance under ExternalNode.
For more information, see Support System.
6. Unlock the LTE cells and sectors.
Result: The LTE node resumes traffic.
7. Unlock the DU used for LTE.

For more information, see Unlock Board for DU Radio Node.
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7.4 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with GPS
Receiver
For DU Radio Nodes, Node Group Synchronization is recommended instead of
GPS Out and GPS Receiver for improved flexibility and stability.
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Steps

original standard.
3. Set the attribute ENodeBFunction.timeAndPhaseSynchCritical to TRUE.
4. Set the attribute TimingUnit.gpsOutEnabled to FALSE.
5. Create a GpsSyncRef MO instance under TimingUnit.
6. Use the action addSyncRefResource ( <syncReference> ,

<syncPriority> ) to add the previously created GpsSyncRef as
syncReference in MO Synchronization.
7. If Synchronization.syncReference holds reference to any other MO

instance, remove them by using the action removeSyncRefResource
( <syncReference> ).
8. Unlock GpsSyncRef.

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7.5 Configure LTE DU Node for Mixed Mode with GPS Out
Steps

original standard.
3. Set the attribute ENodeBFunction.timeAndPhaseSynchCritical to false.
4. Set the attribute TimingUnit.gpsOutEnabled to false.
5. Create a GpsOutSyncLink MO instance under TimingUnit.
6. Use the action addSyncRefResource ( <syncReference> ,

<syncPriority> ) to add the previously created GpsOutSyncLink as
syncReference in MO Synchronization.
7. If GpsOutSyncLink is not associated with the highest value in

Synchronization.syncRefPriority, use the action
changeSyncRefPriority ( <syncReference> , <syncPriority> ) to
make it the primary reference.
8. Unlock GpsOutSyncLink.

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7.6 Configure WCDMA DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio with

Node Group Synchronization
For details about the EM tools and wizards referred to in this section, see Element
Manager Wizards or Modifying Configurations.
Steps
1. Set attribute featureStateMixedMode = 1 in MO NodeBFunction.
2. Create and configure a NodeGroupSyncMember MO instance using either the

Modify RBS Equipment wizard or the O&M Access Configuration wizard.
a. Set the NodeGroupSyncMember.administrativeState attribute to

UNLOCKED
3. Set the parameters according to the Synchronization Parameters for

WCDMA table in the Mixed Mode Radio Feature Description.
4. Compensate the delays of the GNSS signal by entering the delay values
according to instructions in GNSS Receiver System Description, sections
Product Overview and Cables, in the RBS Site GPS Synchronization Library.
The delays of the GNSS signal is caused by the RF and digital cables and it
must be compensated.
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5. Run the Export and Delete Tool in EM.
a. Save the XML files for reuse.
6. Run the Cabinet Equipment Configuration wizard.

— Use the modified cabinet equipment XML file if additional changes are
required. Modify the XML files if the WCDMA configurations changed at
the same time.
Several configuration changes are possible, but the following are required:
a. Select an RBB that supports Mixed Mode, and set the attribute
isSharedWithExternalMe to TRUE in MO AuxPlugInUnit.
Check in RBS Configurations to see which RBBs support Mixed

Mode.
Note: If the radio unit is shared by multiple RATs, the mixed mode
parameter must be enabled on all RATs.
b. Configure the EC-bus for the added DU. The unit type is always
EXTNODE for non-RBS 6601 nodes.
For more information, see Support System in the WCDMA library.
Note: When adding a WCDMA RBS 6601 node with 62 mm wide

DU, no additional cabling is required between the support
systems. The added WCDMA node will have a separate
support system configured.
7. Run the Site Equipment Configuration wizard.

— Use the modified site equipment XML file if additional changes are
required.
— Select Automatic if no additional changes are required.
Note: If upgrading to dual DUs for WCDMA, the cells require configuring.
Select Manual and use the Advanced option if applicable.

standards.


The two radio nodes that share the antenna and RfPort have to be
configured in such way that only one of them controls the TMA, the RET and
the power of the RfPort.
10. Unlock the WCDMA cells in the RNC.
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Result: The WCDMA node resumes traffic.
11. Take the DU used for WCDMA into operation as instructed in Unlock Board.
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GPS Receiver
Steps
2. Configure the synchronization parameters.

If the RBS is started from Basic CV, do the following:
3. Use any of the following EM wizards:

— Cabinet Equipment Configuration wizard
— Site Equipment Configuration wizard
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— O&M Access Configuration wizard

If the RBS is configured on the site, do the following:
4. Use either the ModifyTimingUnit wizard or the ModifyNetworkSynch wizard.


the same time.

Mode.


required.
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Steps
2. Configure the synchronization parameters.

If the RBS is started from Basic CV, do the following:
3. Use any of the following EM wizards:

— Cabinet Equipment Configuration wizard
— Site Equipment Configuration wizard
— O&M Access Configuration wizard

If the RBS is configured on the site, do the following:
4. Use either the ModifyTimingUnit wizard or the AddIpoverGigaBitEthernet

wizard.


the same time.

Mode.
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required.

standards.


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7.9 Configure GSM DU Node for Mixed Mode Radio
Steps
1. Configure the BSC and BTS for mixed mode.
a. Define the Multi Carrier Transceiver and connect the TRXs to it.
b. Activate mixed mode on the Multi Carrier Transceiver by setting the
mixed mode parameter to ON.
c. Create and install a new IDB in the GSM RBS. This step is performed
in the OMT wizard Create IDB.
For information about how to configure Synchronization in Mixed Mode

Radio, see Manage Node Group Synchronization.
The Antenna Sector Setup gives access to the Radio Equipment Setup.
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Figure 10 Antenna Sector Setup
The radio-mode parameter, which needs to be set to Mixed, is set during

Radio Equipment Setup. More information is found in the Users Manual for
OMT.
Figure 11 Radio Equipment Setup

standards.

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4. Finish by taking the Transceiver Group into service and unblocking the
Transceiver Group.
Note: Any unused MCPA-TRX in the BSC, that is, a TRX in a state other
than OPER, must be removed from the BSC to enable the BTS
upgrade using the OSS application SMO.
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8 Remove Standard from a Multistandard

Baseband Node
To remove a RAT running on a baseband node, the appropriate MOs need to be

deleted to free up capacity for the remaining RAT or RATs. Hardware that is no
longer necessary after the removal of the RAT can be removed. For more
information on hardware configurations and hardware capacity, see Manage
Hardware Equipment and RBS Configurations.
Note: The Managed Function ENodeBFunction represents LTE on the node.

The Managed Function GNBCUCPFunction represents NR on the node.
Steps
If WCDMA is being removed and a UTRAN cell is using the WCDMA Local Cell in
the RBS, start with Step 1. Otherwise, start with Step 2.
1. Lock the UtranCell MO in the RNC.
2. Lock the RAT appropriate MOs.
Option Description
NR Lock all instances of MOs NRCellDU
and NRSectorCarrier.
LTE Lock all instances of MOs
EUtranCellFDD, EUtranCellTDD,
and NbIotCell.
WCDMA Lock the MO IubLink in the RNC,
then lock all instances of the
NodeBLocalCellGroup and
NodeBLocalCell MOs.
GSM Lock all instances of the MOs Trx
and AbisIp.

— Manage Radio Network for the appropriate RAT
3. Delete the RAT appropriate MOs.
Option Description
NR Delete all instances of the following
MOs:
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Option Description
— GNBCUCPFunction
— GNBCUUPFunction
— GNBDUFunction
— NRCellCU
— NRCellDU
— NRSectorCarrier
LTE Delete all instances of the following
MOs:
— EnodeBFunction
— SectorCarrier
— EutranCellFDD
— EutranCellTDD
— NbIotCell
WCDMA Delete the NodeBFunction MO.
GSM Delete the BtsFunction MO.
4. Execute action FieldReplaceableUnit.restartUnit with restartRank

RESTART_WARM.
Note: Restarting the Baseband unit can be postponed until an appropriate

time to prevent disturbing the traffic on the remaining RATs.
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9 Mixed Mode Radio with CDMA
An RBS running Mixed Mode Radio with CDMA is equipped differently than an
RBS running other access systems or standards. When configured with LTE, an
XMU 02 is used to combine baseband units of the two standards to be delivered
to an RUS, see Figure 12.
With the XMU 02, the CPRI links between the XMU 02 and the radio unit operate
in a shared CPRI configuration, where both standards share a single CPRI link to
the radio unit. For more information, see Integrating CDMA on RBS 6000 in the
CDMA RBS libraries.
Mixed mode
(R)RUS
DUL
LTE (R)RUS
STD1
Combination of (R)RUS
CDMA XMU
LTE (R)RUS
(DBA)
DBU (R)RUS
STD2
(R)RUS
L0000705A
Figure 12 Mixed Mode Radio Configuration with CDMA
9.1 Synchronization with LTE and CDMA

Mixed Mode with CDMA uses GNSS with a splitter that delivers the GNSS signal
to the internal GNSS Receiver of the CDMA Baseband unit and the GNSS
Receiver unit connected to XMU 02. The DU or Baseband unit used by LTE and
XMU 02 receive GNSS signal and the system determines which reference to use.
For more information, see Mixed Mode Radio and Integrating CDMA on RBS
6000.
9.2 Expand LTE Node to LTE+CDMA

For a complete overview of the installation, configuration, and operation of the
combined CDMA and LTE solution, see Integrating CDMA on RBS 6000.
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GPS
Splitter
DBU
DU LTE (DBA) - STD 2
GPS 02 XMU 02
1
(R)RUS 1 1
(R)RUS
(R)RUS
L0000710B
Figure 13 Mixed Mode Radio with LTE and CDMA
Steps
1. Take the LTE node out of operation.
Radio Units.
b. Take the DU or Baseband used for LTE out of operation and
2. Install the XMU 02.

For instructions, see Replacing XMU.
3. Install the DBU or DBA, and, if applicable, the CEEM with the necessary
expansion card.
For instructions about how to make connections, see Non-RF Connections.
4. If applicable, replace the DU or Baseband used for LTE.

appropriate unit.
5. If applicable, install or replace the radio units.
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Cascading of radios is supported, see Cascading Radio Units on page 10.
6. Connect the cables required for Mixed Mode Radio.

The CPRI cables from the DBU or DBA and from the DU or Baseband used
for LTE are connected to the XMU 02. The XMU 02 is connected to the radio
units.
8. Configure the CDMA node.
RELATED INFORMATION
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9.3 Configure CDMA Node for Mixed Mode Radio

Steps
1. Perform CDMA installation and commissioning.

For more information, see Integrating CDMA on RBS 6000, sections
Installation and Commissioning and Integration Overview.
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2. Configure GPS Out synchronization.
a. Set the Timing.gpsOutEnabled attribute to false.
b. Set the ENodeBFunction.timeAndPhaseSynchCritical attribute

to false.
c. Set the Synchronization.syncReference attribute to a valid

GpsOutSyncLink MO instance.
Node Group Synchronization can be used with GPS Out synchronization. For
more information, see Manage Node Group Synchronization.
If the radio equipment represented by the AuxPluginUnit MO instance is shared
between more than one LTE DU, do the following:
3. Set the attribute AuxPluginUnit.isSharedWithExternalMe to true.
4. Map the LTE RF branches and antenna groups.
RELATED INFORMATION
9.4 Add LTE Cells in LTE+CDMA

This procedure describes adding LTE cells to an existing MSSM RBS with a DU or
Baseband unit used for LTE.
Steps
1. Install a CEEM with the necessary expansion card.
2. If applicable, install additional capacity.
a. Replace the DU or Baseband unit used for LTE.

b. Add radio units.
For detailed instructions see Replacing Radio Units or Replacing
Remote Radio Units.
Cascading of radio units is supported, see Cascading Radio Units on

page 10.
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for LTE are connected to the XMU 02. The XMU 02 is connected to the radio
units.
4. Make the synchronization connections, see Mixed Mode Guidelines. Mixed

mode with CDMA uses GPS Receiver, as shown in Figure 13.
5. Switch on the power to the DUs, Baseband units and radio units.
— For internal radios, DUs and Baseband units: Follow the input power
cable for each unit, and switch on the corresponding power switch.
— For external radios: Switch on the power to the external radios from the
RBS or at the local external power source.
6. Configure the CDMA node.
8. Create LTE cells and MME.
RELATED INFORMATION
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9.5 Add DBU or DBA and Additional Capacity

The new CDMA node is added by installing an XMU 02 and DBU or DBA. It is
possible that the expansion to Mixed Mode Radio requires additional capacity.
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Steps
1. Install XMU 02.

For instructions, see Replacing XMU or Replace Baseband.
2. Install the DBU or DBA.

For instructions about how to make connections, see Non-RF Connections.
3. If applicable, replace the DU or Baseband unit used for LTE.

appropriate unit.
4. If applicable, install or replace the radio units.

Cascading of radios is supported, see Cascading Radio Units on page 10.

for LTE are connected to the XMU 02 unit. The XMU 02 is connected to the
radio units.
RELATED INFORMATION
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10 Support for NR TDD and LTE TDD in Mixed

Mode Radio Configurations
TDD pattern consists of the following NR slots, and LTE subframes:
— Downlink (D)
— Uplink (U)
— Special (S)
The special slot pattern defines downlink, guard, and uplink symbols within
special slot or slots. Symbols are listed in the downlink:guard:uplink order.
In Mixed Mode Radio TDD configurations, only the use of identical TDD patterns
is allowed. Identical TDD patterns allow for the simultaneous transition from
uplink to downlink symbols and from downlink to uplink symbols. Non-identical
patterns can damage the hardware.
For more information on TDD patterns and special slot configurations in NR, see
Physical Layer Mid-Band in NR CPI library.
Note: Check the EUtranCellTDD.frameStartOffset and the

NRCellDU.tddLteCoexistence attributes to decide if TDD patterns are
identical between NR and LTE carriers.
Example 1 Identical Pattern

— Carrier 1 (NR)
• The NRCellDU.tddLteCoexistence attribute is set to true.
• The NRCellDU.tddUlDlPattern attribute is set to

TDD_ULDL_PATTERN_04 (DDDDDDDSUU).
• The NRCellDU.tddSpecialSlotPattern attribute is set to

TDD_SPECIAL_SLOT_PATTERN_03 (6:4:4).
— Carrier 2 (LTE)
• The EUtranCellTDD.frameStartOffset attribute is set to 2 ms.
• The EUtranCellTDD.subframeAssignment attribute is set to 2

(DSUDD).
• The EUtranCellTDD.specialSubframePatternattribute is set to 7

(10:2:2).
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Example 2 Non-Identical Pattern

— Carrier 1 (NR)
• The NRCellDU.tddLteCoexistence attribute is set to true.
• The NRCellDU.tddUlDlPattern attribute is set to

TDD_ULDL_PATTERN_01 (DDDSUUDDDD).
• The NRCellDU.tddSpecialSlotPattern attribute is set to

TDD_SPECIAL_SLOT_PATTERN_01 (3:8:3).
— Carrier 2 (LTE)
• The EUtranCellTDD.frameStartOffset attribute is set to 2 ms.
• The EUtranCellTDD.subframeAssignment attribute is set to 2

(DSUDD).
• The EUtranCellTDD.specialSubframePatternattribute is set to 7

(10:2:2).
10.1 Configure Identical TDD Patterns for the NR+LTE

Deployment
Steps
1. In LTE, a single uplink or downlink subframe must be the same type as the
two NR slots in the same position.
In case of special slots, comparison is needed for each symbol using the
ExternalEUtranCellTDD.subframeAssignment and the
ExternalEUtranCellTDD.specialSubPattern attributes.
2. Set the NRCellDU.tddLteCoexistence attribute to true.
3. The difference between the values of the timeOffset member of the

EUtranCellTDD.frameStartOffset attribute of the two carriers must be
the multiplication of 0.5 ms.
Figure 14 Equation for Calculating Carrier Offset Values
10.2 Configure Identical TDD Patterns for the NR+NR

Deployment
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Steps
1. Set the NRCellDU.tddUlDlPattern attribute on Carrier 1 and Carrier 2 to

the same value.
2. Set the NRCellDU.tddSpecialSlotPattern attribute on Carrier 1 and

Carrier 2 to the same value.
If a radio is shared using the NR+LTE configuration, do the following
3. Set the NRCellDU.tddLteCoexistence attribute to true.
10.3 Configure Identical TDD Patterns for the LTE+LTE

Deployment
1. Set the ExternalEUtranCellTDD.subframeAssignment attribute on Carrier
1 and Carrier 2 to the same value.
2. Set the ExternalEUtranCellTDD.specialSubframePattern attribute on

Carrier 1 and Carrier 2 to the same value.
3. The difference between the values of the timeOffset member of the

EUtranCellTDD.frameStartOffset attribute of the two carriers must be
the multiplication of 0.5 ms.
Figure 15 Equation for Calculating Carrier Offset Values
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2 Mixed Mode Workflow 3

3 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode 4

5 Adding a Standard to a Configuration 12

6 Adding a Node to a Configuration 22

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6.3.2 Expand LTE Node to L+W+G without Node Group

8 Remove Standard from a Multistandard Baseband Node 58

9 Mixed Mode Radio with CDMA 60

10 Support for NR TDD and LTE TDD in Mixed Mode Radio

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— Mixed Mode Radio

— Mixed Mode Baseband

— Mixed Mode Guidelines

— Manage Hardware Equipment

— Manage Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes

— CPRI Capacity Examples

— Radio Node Configurations

— Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes

— User Description, GSM RAN Handling of Software Licenses and Hardware

— Integrating CDMA on RBS 6000

— Setting IDB Parameters

— Upgrade Node with Upgrade Package

— the Site Engineering folder in the CPI library

— the Installation folder in the CPI library

— Replace 19-Inch Baseband

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2. Mixed Mode Workflow on page 3

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2 Mixed Mode Workflow

Prerequisites for Prerequisites for

DU Radio Node Baseband Radio Node

Expanding to Expanding to Adding a Removing

Figure 1 Mixed Mode Workflow

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3 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode

3.1 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode Radio

If the software needs to be upgraded, see the following documentation:

RAT and Node Type Document

— If there is a Baseband unit or DU to be added, it is prepared and configured

— Site-access permission was received.

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Requirements of the On-Site Client

— The client is configured for connecting to the node.

— Terminal-emulation software (for example, Windows HyperTerminal)

— Correct CV or backup, if applicable.

— Access to Upgrade Packages for installation on the DUs or Baseband units.

— Pre-configured scripts, if applicable.

3.2 Prerequisites for Mixed Mode Baseband

For more information, see the following documentation:

— the Installation folder in the CPI library

— Manage Hardware Equipment

— Radio Node Configurations

— CPRI Capacity Examples

— If additional hardware was installed, MOs representing the added hardware

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5.2 Add Standard to Baseband Radio Node on page 13

3.3 Reconfigure Cells and TRXs Before Adding New RAT to

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