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DBS3900 GSM

V100R012

Site Maintenance Terminal User

Guide

Issue 08

Date 2011-09-30

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.



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About This Document

Purpose

This describes the procedures for installing the DBS3900 GSM site maintenance terminal. It

also describes the functions and interfaces of the different parts of the DBS3900 GSM site

maintenance terminal. In addition, it provides instructions for common DBS3900 GSMoperations.

Product Version

The following table lists the product version related to this document.

Product Name Product Version

DBS3900 GSM (hereinafter referred to as

DBS3900)

V100R012

Intended Audience

This guide is intended for the engineers who maintain the BTS through the site maintenance

terminal. The engineers should have the basic knowledge of radio communications, IP, windows

operations, and BTS. This document is intended for:

l System engineers

l Field engineers

l Shift operators

l Network operators

Organization

1 Changes in DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide

This provides the changes in the DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide.

2 Introduction to the Site Maintenance Terminal

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This describes the definitions, functions, logical objects, and other attributes of the software

window of the Site Maintenance Terminal. The Site Maintenance Terminal is used to

commission, maintain, and troubleshoot a BTS.

3 Getting Started with the Site Maintenance Terminal

This describes how to connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS, log in to the Site

Maintenance Terminal System, and exit the Site Maintenance Terminal, after the Site

Maintenance Terminal application is installed. When the transmission is unavailable, you can

configure the BTS on the SMT. When the transmission is available, you can only perform query

operation on the SMT.

4 Using the Site Management Rights

The operations of the site management rights involve obtaining the site management rights and

releasing the site management rights.

5 Managing Sites

The site management involves viewing site resources, querying the delay in reporting board

alarms, resetting the BTS, testing whether the boards in a site operate normally and whether the

connection of transmit links is normal, monitoring and managing the environment parameters

in a site, viewing the board parameters of the BTS, testing the RF specifications, and viewing

the parameter settings in a ring network and the bar codes of a site.

6 Managing Cells

The cell management involves managing cell attributes and cell extended attributes, testing all

the BTs and R Cs of a cell so that they can be locked or unlocked, and checking whether the BTs

and RCs are functional.

7 Managing BTs

The BT management involves locking or unlocking a BT, resetting a BT, performing the RC

self-test, view the status of the channels on a specified BT, and enabling a specified RC to

transmit signals at a predefined power level.

8 Managing RCs

The RC management involves setting the attributes and extended attributes of an RC, locking

or unlocking an RC, resetting an RC, and adjusting power of an RC automatically.

9 Managing Channels

The channel management involves viewing and setting channel attributes, locking or unlockinga channel, and checking the quality of a channel by testing the parameters such as the bit error

rate (BER) and transmit power.

10 BBU Operations

The BBU operations involve the query, configuration, and test operations associated with the

BBU. You can query the board settings, board information, board extended information, board

alarms, and port attributes. You can also perform operations such as board reset, power-off reset,

self-test, clock configuration, loopback test, and par ameter management.

11 RRU Operations

The RRU operations involve the query, configuration, and test operations associated with theRRU. You can query the board information, board extended information, and board alarms. You

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can also perform operations such as the board reset, power-off reset, operation start, self-test,

loopback test, parameter management, and antenna mode configuration.

12 RRU Configurations

The RRU configurations involve adding or removing a ring, displaying in-position boards,detecting in-position boards, setting and canceling a breakpoint.

Conventions

Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol Description

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk, which

if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not

avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,

performance degradation, or unexpected results.

Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save

time.

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplementimportant points of the main text.

General Conventions

The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.

Boldface Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in

boldface. For example, log in as user root.

Italic Book titles are in italics.

Courier New Examples of information displayed on the screen are in

Courier New.

Command Conventions

The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

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Boldface The keywords of a command line are in boldface.

Italic Command arguments are in italics.

[ ] Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.

{ x | y | ... } Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected.

[ x | y | ... ] Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected or no item is selected.

{ x | y | ... }* Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all

items can be selected.

[ x | y | ... ]* Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated byvertical bars. Several items or no item can be selected.

GUI Conventions

The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.


Boldface Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles

are in boldface. For example, click OK .

> Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">"

signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.

Keyboard Operations

The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Format Description

Key Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.

Key 1+Key 2 Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl+Alt

+A means the three keys should be pressed concurrently.

Key 1, Key 2 Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A means

the two keys should be pressed in turn.

Mouse Operations

The mouse operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

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Action Description

Click Select and release the primary mouse button without moving

the pointer.

Double-click Press the primary mouse button twice continuously andquickly without moving the pointer.

Drag Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the

pointer to a certain position.

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Contents

About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii

1 Changes in DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide..................................1

2 Introduction to the Site Maintenance Terminal......................................................................5

2.1 Definitions Related to the Site Maintenance Terminal.......................................................................................6

2.2 Logical O bjects of the BTS.................................................................................................................... ............6

2.3 Software Window of the Site Maintenance Terminal System............................................................................7

3 Getting Started with the Site Maintenance Terminal............................................................8

3.1 Configuration Requirements for the Site Maintenance Terminal PC.................................................................9

3.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal System..............................................................................................10

3.2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC.................................................................10

3.2.2 Connecting the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS....................................................................10

3.2.3 Logging in to the BTS at the Local End..................................................................................................11

3.3 Exiting the Site Maintenance Terminal............................................................................................................13

4 Using the Site Management Rights.........................................................................................14

4.1 Site Management Rights...................................................................................................................................15

4.2 Obtaining the Site Management Rights............................................................................................................15

4.3 Releasing the Site Management Rights............................................................................................................15

5 Managing Sites.............................................................................................................................17

5.1 Performing the BTS Configuration..................................................................................................................20

5.2 Performing Site Opstart....................................................................................................................................29

5.3 Viewing Site Resources....................................................................................................................................295.4 Forcibly Loading Software...............................................................................................................................30

5.5 Activating Software..........................................................................................................................................32

5.6 Resetting a Site Hierarchically.........................................................................................................................35

5.7 Testing Sites.....................................................................................................................................................37

5.8 Monitoring Environment..................................................................................................................................37

5.9 Obtaining and Viewing BTS Logs...................................................................................................................40

5.10 Testing Transmission Performance................................................................................................................42

5.11 Querying Alarm Delay Time..........................................................................................................................44

5.12 Querying the Ring Topology Parameters.......................................................................................................45

5.13 Querying the Bar Codes.................................................................................................................................46

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10.1 Configuring a Board.....................................................................................................................................109

10.2 Querying Board Information........................................................................................................................110

10.3 Querying Board Extended Information........................................................................................................112

10.4 Resetting a board..........................................................................................................................................113

10.5 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode.........................................................................................................114

10.6 Testing a Board.............................................................................................................................................115

10.7 Setting the BTS Clock..................................................................................................................................115

10.8 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links.......................................................................117

10.9 Querying Board Parameters..........................................................................................................................119

10.10 Querying Port Attributes............................................................................................................................120

10.11 Querying the Patch Information in Flash...................................................................................................120

11 RRU Operations.......................................................................................................................122

11.1 Querying Board Information........................................................................................................................124

11.2 Querying Board Extended Information........................................................................................................125

11.3 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode.........................................................................................................127

11.4 Resetting a board..........................................................................................................................................129

11.5 Starting a Board............................................................................................................................................131

11.6 Testing a Board.............................................................................................................................................133

11.7 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links.......................................................................135

11.8 Querying Board Parameters..........................................................................................................................137

11.9 Querying Port Attributes..............................................................................................................................142

11.10 Setting the Receive and Send Mode...........................................................................................................144

12 RRU Config urations............................................................................................................... 146

12.1 Adding an RRU............................................................................................................................................148

12.2 Deleting an RRU..........................................................................................................................................150

12.3 Adding a Ring...............................................................................................................................................152

12.4 Removing a Ring..........................................................................................................................................153

12.5 Displaying Not Configured Boards..............................................................................................................155

12.6 Checking Board Position Information..........................................................................................................157

12.7 Setting a Breakpoint.....................................................................................................................................158

12.8 Canceling a Breakpoint................................................................................................................................160

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1 Changes in DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance

Terminal User Guide

This provides the changes in the DBS 3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide.

08(2011-09-30)

This is the seventh official release of V100R012.

Compared with issue 07(2011-08-30), no information is added.

Compared with issue 07(2011-08-30), this issue modifies the following topics: Some

descriptions and figures are optimized.

Compared with issue 07(2011-08-30), no information is deleted.

07(2011-08-30)

This is the sixth official release of V100R012.


Compared with issue 06(2011-03-30), this issue modifies the following topics:

Topic Description

9.4 Performing the Loopback Test The MRRU and GRRU are added.

12.1 Adding an RRU Set BTS type is added in prerequisite.

The procedures of adding RRU is changed.


06(2011-03-30)

This is the fifth official release of V100R012.


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Topic Description

5.4 Forcibly Loading Software The contents are updated.

5.5 Activating Software

5.9 Obtaining and Viewing BTS Logs

10.1 Configuring a Board


05(2011-01-20)

This is the fourth official release of V100R012.



Topic Description

10 BBU Operations Board Configuration window and Board

Management window are updated.11 RRU Operations



04(2010-09-27)

This is the third official release of V100R012.



Topic Description

About This Document The Product version is changed to

V100R012.

5.6 Resetting a Site Hierarchically Add description in CAUTION.

5.10 Testing Transmission Performance Add description in CAUTION.

10.4 Resetting a board Add description in CAUTION.

10.5 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode Add description in CAUTION.

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Topic Description

11.4 Resetting a board Add description in CAUTION.

11.3 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode Add description in CAUTION.


03(2010-07-30)

This is the second official release of V100R012.



Topic Description

5.18 Loading Software Package The procedures of creating the pre-

configured file is added.

5.19 Activating Software Package The procedures of activating software is

changed.

7.4 Performing Baseband Test The theory of TRX-self and BIU Loop test are

added.

Compared with issue 02(2010-05-30), this issue deletes the following topics:

l Testing the RF Specifications

02(2010-05-30)

This is the first official release of V100R012.

Compared with issue 01(2010-04-10), this issue adds the following topics:

l 5.17 Using IP-Related Functions

l 5.18 Loading Software Package

l 5.19 Activating Software Package

Compared with issue 01(2010-04-10), no information is modified.


01(2010-04-10)

This is the draft release of V100R012.

Compared with issue 05(2010-03-15) of V300R009, no information is added.

Compared with issue 05(2010-03-15) of V300R009, no information is modified.

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Compared with issue 05(2010-03-15) of V300R009, no information is deleted.

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2 Introduction to the Site Maintenance

Terminal

About This Chapter

This describes the definitions, functions, logical objects, and other attributes of the software

window of the Site Maintenance Terminal. The Site Maintenance Terminal is used to

commission, maintain, and troubleshoot a BTS.

The Site Maintenance Terminal provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for operation and

maintenance.

2.1 Definitions Related to the Site Maintenance TerminalThis describes the difference between the Site Maintenance Terminal, Site Maintenance

Terminal PC, and Site Maintenance Terminal application.

2.2 Logical Objects of the BTS

This describes the logical objects of the BTS. Different logical objects are maintained in different

ways.

2.3 Software Window of the Site Maintenance Terminal System

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2.1 Definitions Related to the Site Maintenance Terminal

This describes the difference between the Site Maintenance Terminal, Site Maintenance

Terminal PC, and Site Maintenance Terminal application.

Site Maintenance Terminal

The Site Maintenance Terminal is a logical concept. It refers to a maintenance terminal installed

with the Site Maintenance Terminal software package and connected to the OM network of the

BTSs. Through the Site Maintenance Terminal, you can operate and maintain the BTSs.

Site Maintenance Terminal PC

The Site Maintenance Terminal PC is a hardware concept. It refers to the computer on which

the Site Maintenance Terminal software package is installed.

Site Maintenance Terminal Application

The Site Maintenance Terminal application is installed on a Site Maintenance Terminal PC. It

refers to the Huawei Site Maintenance Terminal software package.

2.2 Logical Objects of the BTS

This describes the logical objects of the BTS. Different logical objects are maintained in different

ways.

The logical objects consist of the sites, cells, baseband (BTs), channels (CHs), and TRXs (RCs),

as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Logical structure of a BTS

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2.3 Software Window of the Site Maintenance TerminalSystem

The Site Maintenance Terminal System software window consists of the navigation pane, view

pane, and status pane, as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Site Maintenance Terminal System Software Window

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3 Getting Started with the Site Maintenance

Terminal

About This Chapter

This describes how to connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS, log in to the Site

Maintenance Terminal System, and exit the Site Maintenance Terminal, after the Site

Maintenance Terminal application is installed. When the transmission is unavailable, you can

configure the BTS on the SMT. When the transmission is available, you can only perform query

operation on the SMT.

3.1 Configuration Requirements for the Site Maintenance Terminal PCThe Site Maintenance Terminal PC should meet the requirements for the configuration of

hardware and software and for the communication capability.

3.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal System

Before starting the Site Maintenance Terminal, firstly, set the IP address of the Site Maintenance

Terminal PC; secondly, connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS; finally, log in

to the Site Maintenance Terminal.

3.3 Exiting the Site Maintenance Terminal

If you exit the Site Maintenance Terminal, the connection between the Site Maintenance

Terminal and the BTS is disrupted, and the Site Maintenance Terminal System window is closed.

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3.1 Configuration Requirements for the Site MaintenanceTerminal PC

The Site Maintenance Terminal PC should meet the requirements for the configuration of

hardware and software and for the communication capability.

Hardware Requirements

Table 3-1 lists the hardware requirements for the installation of the Site Maintenance Terminal

PC.

Table 3-1 Hardware requirements

Item Quantity Minimum Configuration

CPU 1 PIII 866

RAM 1 256 MB

Hard disk 1 20 GB

Display adapter resolution 1 800×600

Ethernet adapter 1 10&100Mbps

CD drive - -

Other devices 3×1 Keyboard, mouse

Software Requirements

Table 3-2 lists the software requirements for the installation of the Site Maintenance Terminal

PC.

Table 3-2 Software requirements

Item Recommended Configuration

Operating system Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP

Default language of the operating system English (United States)

Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

versions

Communication Capability Requirements

The Site Maintenance Terminal PC should support the TCP/IP protocol.

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3.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal System

Before starting the Site Maintenance Terminal, firstly, set the IP address of the Site MaintenanceTerminal PC; secondly, connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS; finally, log in

to the Site Maintenance Terminal.

3.2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC

This describes how to set the IP address of the SMT PC to the same network segment as the IP

address (192.168.0.72/255.255.255.0) of the BTS.

Prerequisite

The TCP/IP protocol is installed on the SMT PC.

Procedure

Step 1 To set the IP address of the PC, perform the following steps where the Windows XP operating

system is taken as an example: On Windows XP, choose Start > Setting > Control Panel.

Step 2 Double-clickNetwork Connections in the displayed Control Panel window. Right-click Local

Area Connection in the displayed dialog box.

Step 3 Choose Properties from the shortcut menu. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog

box is displayed.

Step 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Properties dialog box is displayed.

Step 5 Select Use the following IP address.

Step 6 Enter the correct IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Ensure that the IP address of the

SMT PC is in the same network segment as the IP addresses (192.168.0.72/255.255.255.0) of

the BTS so that a maintenance channel on the BTS side can be established.

Step 7 Click OK to complete the settings.

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3.2.2 Connecting the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS

The Site Maintenance Terminal PC should be connected to the ETH port on the main control

module of the BTS through the Ethernet cable. Then, you can operate and maintain the BTS on

the Site Maintenance Terminal.

Prerequisite

The IP address and the subnet mask of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC are set. The IP address

of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC and the IP address (192.168.0.72/255.255.255.0) of the

BTS are located in the same network segment.

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Procedure

Step 1 Use the Ethernet cable to connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS. One end of the

Ethernet cable is connected to the ETH port on the main control module (GTMU for the

DBS3900) of the main cabinet. The other end of the Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet

cable port on the Site Maintenance Terminal PC (usually a portable PC).

Step 2 Start the command window.

l If the operating system of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC is Windows 98, choose Start

> Program > MS-DOS Prompt. The command window is displayed.

l If the operating system of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC is Windows 2000/XP, choose

Start > Run. In the Run dialog box, run the cmd command. The command window is

displayed.

Step 3 In the command window, run the ping target_name command to verify that the connection

between the PC and the DBS3900 is established.

NOTE

target_name indicates the IP address of the BTS.

If the messages returned are similar to the following example, the LMT and the BBU

communicate properly. In this example, the IP address of the external network is 192.168.0.72.Pinging 192.168.0.72 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 192.168.0.72: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=253




Ping statistics for 192.168.0.72:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms

----End

3.2.3 Logging in to the BTS at the Local End

This describes the procedure to start the SMT. You can run the SMT to directly log in to the

BTS at the local end.

Prerequisite

l The SMT PC is connected properly to the BTS.

l The latest software of the SMT is installed in the SMT PC.

Procedure

Step 1 Start the SMT.

l If the SMT PC communicates with the BTS normally, a window is displayed, as shown in

Figure 3-1. The SMT is started successfully.

l If the SMT PC fails to communicate with the BTS, the Communication failed dialog box

is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-2. Go to Step 2.

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Figure 3-1 Site Maintenance Terminal system window

Figure 3-2 Communication failed dialog box

Step 2 Click Yes.

The Set Communication Port Parameter dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3 Set Communication Port Parameter dialog box

Step 3 In the Select Communication Port area, click Network Port. In the Configure IP area, set the

IP address to 192.168.0.72.

Step 4 Click OK .

The Site Maintenance Terminal System window is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-1.

Step 5 In the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click User, and select User Login. Enter

User Name (Omc by default) and User Password (omc by default). Login to the BTS issuccessful.

----End

3.3 Exiting the Site Maintenance Terminal

If you exit the Site Maintenance Terminal, the connection between the Site Maintenance

Terminal and the BTS is disrupted, and the Site Maintenance Terminal System window is closed.

Procedure

Step 1 Exit the site maintenance terminal by choosing Maintenance > Exit or click Close in the Site

Maintenance Terminal System window.

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4 Using the Site Management Rights

About This Chapter

The operations of the site management rights involve obtaining the site management rights and

releasing the site management rights.

4.1 Site Management Rights

The site management rights refer to the rights to set the parameters of a BTS. After a BTS is

powered on, the remote Site Maintenance System obtains the site management rights by default.

Before operating the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, you must obtain the

site management rights first.

4.2 Obtaining the Site Management Rights

This function is performed to obtain the rights for setting parameters of the BTS.

4.3 Releasing the Site Management Rights

This function is performed to release the rights for setting parameters of the BTS. After

completing the local maintenance, you must release the site management rights.

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4.1 Site Management RightsThe site management rights refer to the rights to set the parameters of a BTS. After a BTS is

powered on, the remote Site Maintenance System obtains the site management rights by default.

Before operating the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, you must obtain the

site management rights first.

When operating a BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, pay attention to the

following:

l Obtain the site management rights before writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to

write data, for example, load software or activate software. You can read data from the

BTS without the site management rights.

l After a BTS is powered on, the remote Site Maintenance System obtains the site

management rights by default and performs all operations directly. Before operating the

BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, you must obtain the site managementrights first. You cannot operate the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System

and the remote Site Maintenance System at the same time.

l After completing the local maintenance, you must release the site management rights.

NOTE

l Remote Site Maintenance: maintaining the BTS through the LMT on the BSC side

l Site Maintenance Terminal: maintaining the BTS by directly connecting the Site Maintenance Terminal

PC to the BTS through the Ethernet ports

4.2 Obtaining the Site Management RightsThis function is performed to obtain the rights for setting parameters of the BTS.

Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal.

Procedure

Step 1 3.2.3 Logging in to the BTS at the Local End.

Step 2 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane

of the window, double-click Site Management Right.

The Site Management Right dialog box is displayed.

Step 3 Click Get. A warning message occurs after clicking on Get, click Yes. Then the result is

displayed in the dialog box.

Step 4 Click Close on the dialog box to end the operation.

----End

4.3 Releasing the Site Management Rights

This function is performed to release the rights for setting parameters of the BTS. After completing the local maintenance, you must release the site management rights.

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Prerequisite


Context

After completing the local maintenance, you should release the site management rights to

facilitate remote maintenance. If you do not release the site management rights at the local end,

the writing operation cannot be performed at the remote end.

Procedure


of the window, double-click Site Management Right.

The Site Management Right dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click Release. The result is displayed in the dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 Site Management Right dialog box


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5 Managing Sites

About This Chapter

The site management involves viewing site resources, querying the delay in reporting board

alarms, resetting the BTS, testing whether the boards in a site operate normally and whether the

connection of transmit links is normal, monitoring and managing the environment parameters

in a site, viewing the board parameters of the BTS, testing the RF specifications, and viewing

the parameter settings in a ring network and the bar codes of a site.

Prerequisite

NOTE

Obtain the site management rights before writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data.

5.1 Performing the BTS Configuration

This describes how to configure logical objects of the BTS. The configuration procedure consists

of the cell configuration, carrier binding, and activation of cell configuration data.

5.2 Performing Site Opstart

Validate the configured site data on the BTS OM system. Site data include site attributes and

the OML configuration.

5.3 Viewing Site Resources

This function is performed to view the following site resources: CPU usage, RAM usage, DC

voltage, temperature inside a cabinet, humidity inside a cabinet, battery current, battery

temperature, load current, AC voltage, and quantity of state. This function can also be performed

to obtain temperature of the board.

5.4 Forcibly Loading Software

This function is performed to load software to the main control board.


This function is performed to validate the software loaded onto the main control board, including

the software of the main control board and the software of other boards.

5.6 Resetting a Site Hierarchically

Resetting a site involves third level reset and fourth level reset. The third level reset and the

fourth level reset are used to reinitialize the base station, that is, to reset all the boards in the basestation and load the configuration data of the base station from the BSC.

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5.7 Testing Sites

This describes how to perform tests on boards that are configured in the site, and then return the

test results. If the tests succeed, it indicates that the boards are running normally. If the tests fail,

it indicates that the boards are running abnormally.

5.8 Monitoring EnvironmentThis function is performed to monitor and manage the environment parameters in a site. By

performing this function, you can view the current temperature and humidity and set the

temperature and humidity thresholds. The BTS can run normally in a safe and suitable site

environment. You can also clear a burglar alarm or a smoke alarm and disable an EAC alarm.

5.9 Obtaining and Viewing BTS Logs

This describes how to obtain the compressed BTS log files of the and how to view the BTS logs

5.10 Testing Transmission Performance

This describes how to perform an E1 loopback test and a timeslot loopback test to check whether

the transmission link is normal.

5.11 Querying Alarm Delay TimeThis function is performed to query the alarm delay time of boards.

5.12 Querying the Ring Topology Parameters

This function is performed to query the ring topology parameters, including the working

direction of a site in the ring topology (Port 0 is forward link and port 1 is reverse link) and the

indication of auto rotate in the ring topology. If automatic rotation is permitted, the result also

involves the waiting time before rotation and the scheduled time for attempts before rotation.

5.13 Querying the Bar Codes

This describes how to query the bar codes of the boards configured in a site.

5.14 Managing the RET Antenna

This function is performed to query and set parameters of the Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)

antenna connected to the BTS.

5.15 Configuring IP over E1

When the network in IP over E1 mode is configured with the intermediate transport equipment,

the equipment cannot implement the DHCP relay function and the DHCP broadcast detection

cannot be im plemented. In this case, you can set the PPP/MLPPP links and static IP addresses

through the SMT. Hence, the BTS creates PPP/MLPPP links and obtains the configuration

information through the unicast DHCP after the BTS is reset. The static IP configuration involves

the PPP/MLPPP links, IP address, and route, which can be set and queried.

5.16 Setting the Static IP Address of the IP over FE BTS

This section describes how to set the static IP address of the IPoFE BTS. In the case of layer 3networking, the intermediate transport equipment cannot implement the DHCP relay function

and the DHCP broadcast detection cannot be implemented. In this case, you can set the static

IP address on the BTS side, and the BTS obtains the configuration information through the

unicast DHCP. The static IP configuration involves the IP address and route, which can be set

and queried.

5.17 Using IP-Related Functions

Before the BTS is connected to the BSC, you are required to configure an IP address of the BTS

for debugging. Thus, the Ping and Tracert functions can be performed on the BSC or intermediate

transport equipment. In this way, you can learn the status of the link between the BTS and the

BSC or inter mediate transport equipment.

5.18 Loading Software Package

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5.1 Performing the BTS ConfigurationThis describes how to configure logical objects of the BTS. The configuration procedure consists

of the cell configuration, carrier binding, and activation of cell configuration data.

Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal and obtained the site

management right.

Context

NOTE

l The following part describes the configuration and binding of carriers based on one DRRU configured

with two carriers.

l The configuration of the DRRU is similar to that of the GRRU, DRFU, and GRFU.

Procedure

Step 1 Add a cell. Click Site0, and double-click Site Configuration in the Function area.

The Site Configuration dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-1.

Figure 5-1 Site Configuration dialog box (1)

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NOTE

"Site0" is an example given to explain the site configuration process.

Step 2 Click Site0, and then click Add Subobject. In the Object Attributes area, specify Object

No. and Object Name. Click Set.

In the Object Operation area, Cell0 is added, as shown in Figure 5-2.


Step 3 Bind the carrier: Click Cell0, and select the TRX to be configured in the Boardtype drop-down

list box. Set the board type to DRRU , as shown in Figure 5-3.

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Step 4 Click Add Subobject. In the Object Attribute area, enter values in Object No., Object

Name, Board No., and Pass No.. Carrier0 is added in the Object Operation area. The carrier

is bound to the number 0 pass of the TRX whose Board No. is 0, as shown in Figure 5-4. Pass

0 as carrier A. The pass number of the TRX depends on the carrier number.

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Step 5 Configure the second carrier: Set Object Name to Carrier1, Board No. to 0, and Pass No. to

1, as shown in Figure 5-5. The DRRU 0 is configured with two carriers.

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NOTE

l The procedure for adding carriers for other TRX boards is the same as adding carrier for the DRRU.

l The GRRU can be configured with 6 carriers, that is, there are 6 pass numbers ranging from 0 to 5 for

the same board number.

l The GRRU has two RX paths (path A and path B) and one TX path (path A). Therefore, select path Awhen configuring a carrier. The DRRU has two paths, both can used for TX and RX. Therefore, you

can configure the carrier according to the configuration data.

l The SMT provides the self-check function. When an invalid value is specified, the User Error dialog

box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-6.

Figure 5-6 User Error dialog box

Step 6 Click Site0.

The Set button is available. Click Set. Configuring cell succeeded is available, as shown in

Figure 5-7.

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Step 7 Close the dialog box.

The configured cell is displayed in the navigation pane, as shown in Figure 5-8. The data is

configured but not activated. To activate the data, go to Step 8.

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Figure 5-8 Configured cell and channels

Step 8 Choose Site0 > Site Opstart > OK . The Site Opstart dialog box is as shown in Figure 5-9.

If... Then...

Site Opstart successful is displayed. Click Close, and then perform the next step.

The Site Opstart operation failed. 1. Perform Step 8 again. If the operation succeeds, go

to Step 9. If the operation fails, go to 8.2.

2. Check the data consistency between the modified

data and the data on the existing network. If the

configuration is inconsistent, correct the

configuration. If the configuration is consistent,

contact Huawei technical support engineers on the

BTS side for troubleshooting.

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Figure 5-9 Site Opstart dialog box

Step 9 Choose Cell0 > Cell Opstart > OK . The Cell Opstart dialog box is as shown in Figure 5-10.

If... Then...

Cell Opstart successful is displayed. Click Close, and then perform the next step.

The Cell Opstart operation failed. For details, see Step 8.

Figure 5-10 Cell Opstart dialog box

Step 10 The site configuration takes effect.

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5.2 Performing Site Opstart

Validate the configured site data on the BTS OM system. Site data include site attributes and

the OML configuration.

Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the site maintenance terminal and obtained the site

management rights.

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Site. In the right

pane of the window, double-click Site Opstart.

The Site Opstart dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the Site Opstart dialog box,


Figure 5-11 Site Opstart dialog box

----End

5.3 Viewing Site Resources

This function is performed to view the following site resources: CPU usage, RAM usage, DC

voltage, temperature inside a cabinet, humidity inside a cabinet, battery current, battery

temperature, load current, AC voltage, and quantity of state. This function can also be performed

to obtain temperature of the board.

Prerequisite


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Procedure


of the window, double-click View Resource.

The View Resource dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 In the Select Resource Type list box, click the type of the source to be viewed, as shown in

Figure 5-12. The result is displayed at the bottom of the View Resource dialog box.

Figure 5-12 View Resource dialog box

NOTE

The resources to be viewed are the real-time messages.

----End

5.4 Forcibly Loading Software

This function is performed to load software to the main control board.

Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the site maintenance terminal.

Context

NOTE

You do not need to obtain the management right of the site maintenance terminal for this function.

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l The main control board of the base station is the GTMU.

l You need to load the software of the main control board prior to loading the software of

other boards. There are no strict requirements for the sequence of loading the software of

other boards.

Table 5-1 describes the parameters available in the Software Download dialog box.

Table 5-1 Parameters available in the Software Download dialog box

Parameter Meaning Value Range

File Name File name of the software to be downloaded,

that is, the path in which the software is saved

Use the actual file

name. Note that the file

name is case sensitive.

Send Window

Size

Size of the data packet when the software is

loaded

1 to 49 (49 is

recommended)

Version Version of the software to be downloaded. It

should be the same as the version of the

downloaded file.

-

File ID Type of board whose software is to be loaded.

It should be consistent with the type of the

downloaded file.

-

Procedure


of the window, double-click Forced Software Load.

The Software Download dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Set File Name. In the Send Window Size spin box, specify a size. In the Version area, enter a

version number. In the File ID drop-down list box, select DTMU_MAIN , as shown in Figure

5-13.

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Figure 5-13 Software Download dialog box

Step 3 Click Start.

You can view the loading progress in the Site Maintenance Terminal System. If the software is

loaded successfully, the Loading software successfully message is displayed on the status bar.

Step 4 Repeat step 2 to 3 to load the software of other boards.

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This function is performed to validate the software loaded onto the main control board, including

the software of the main control board and the software of other boards.

Prerequisite

l You have logged in to the BTS through the site maintenance terminal.

l The software of the boards to be activated is loaded.

Context

NOTE

You do not need to obtain the management right of the site maintenance terminal for this function.

l The main control board of the DBS3900 is the GTMU.

l You need to activate the software of the main control board prior to activating the software

of other boards. There are no strict conditions for the sequence of activating the software

of other boards.

l The loading of software does not affect the services. The activation of software validates

the new version software on boards and affects the services. Huawei recommends that thesoftware be downloaded in daytime and be activated at night.

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Figure 5-14 Software Activation dialog box

Step 3 Click OK .

The number of the board that is successfully activated is displayed in The board list activated

successfully: area. The Software activation successfully message is displayed on the status bar

at the bottom of the dialog box.

Step 4 Activate other board software. In the Version area, enter the version number of the software to be activated. In the Board No. area, enter the number of the board to be activated. In the File

ID drop-down list box, enter the board software to be activated, as shown in Figure 5-15.


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Step 5 Click OK .

The number of the board that is successfully activated is displayed in The board list activated

successfully: area. The Software activation successfully message is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the dialog box.

NOTE

1. Wait for one to two minutes after the software loading is complete. Then, activate the software.

2. During the activation of the DRRU board software, if the Site Maintenance Terminal prompts that software

activation failed, check whether the communication between the BBU and the RRU is normal. Then, rectify

the fault by referring to Checking the Transmission Between the BBU and the RRU.

3. The TMU software activation causes the BTS reset. You are required to obtain the site management rights,

and then activate the software of other boards.

----End

5.6 Resetting a Site Hierarchically

Resetting a site involves third level reset and fourth level reset. The third level reset and the

fourth level reset are used to reinitialize the base station, that is, to reset all the boards in the base

station and load the configuration data of the base station from the BSC.

Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the site maintenance terminal and obtained the site

management right.

Context

CAUTION

l Be careful when resetting a site as it disrupts all the services carried by all the cells under the

site.

l If the multi-mode base station works in co-module mode, the level-3 and level-4 resets

performed on the GSM side disrupt the services of the other mode carried on the TRX module

that works in co-module mode.

Table 5-3 describes the parameters.

Table 5-3 Parameters in the Site Reset Hierarchically dialog box


Third level reset Based on the configuration data of the BTS stored in

the memory, the BSC configures the BTS again to

reset it. In the ring topology, you can change the link

direction. This requires you to choose a port.

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Fourth level reset Based on the data configuration stored in the database

(DB), the BSC updates the data stored in the memory,

and then configures the base station again to reset it.

In the ring topology, you cannot choose a port.

-

Not Select Non-ring topology -

Port 0 Ring topology, forward link -

Port 1 Ring topology, reverse link -

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right paneof the window, double-click Site Reset Hierarchically.

The Site Reset Hierarchically dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 In the Reset Level area, select a reset level. In the Reset Port area, select a port, as shown in

Figure 5-16.

Figure 5-16 Site Reset Hierarchically dialog box

Step 3 Click OK .

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5.7 Testing Sites

This describes how to perform tests on boards that are configured in the site, and then return thetest results. If the tests succeed, it indicates that the boards are running normally. If the tests fail,

it indicates that the boards are running abnormally.

Prerequisite


management right.

Procedure


pane of the window, double-click Site Test.

The Site Test dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click Start. The result is displayed at the bottom of the Site Test dialog box, as shown in Figure

5-17.

Figure 5-17 Site Test dialog box

----End

5.8 Monitoring Environment

This function is performed to monitor and manage the environment parameters in a site. By

performing this function, you can view the current temperature and humidity and set the

temperature and humidity thresholds. The BTS can run normally in a safe and suitable siteenvironment. You can also clear a burglar alarm or a smoke alarm and disable an EAC alarm.

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Prerequisite


Context


Table 5-4 Parameters in the Environment Monitor dialog box

Parameter Meaning ValueRange

Clear Robbery

Alarm

Clearing the infrared alarm and the door status alarm -

Set Temperature

and Humidity

Threshold

Set the upper and lower thresholds of temperature and

humidity. Based on the thresholds, the alarm box reports

temperature alarm and humidity alarm.

-

Relay Operation Control the relay status. The relay is used to start or close

the refrigeration device, heating device, dehumidifier,

humidifier, fire extinguisher, and anti-burglar device.

The default state is Close.

-

Disable the EAC

Alarm

Disable the reporting of alarms in a short time. In the

maintenance of equipment, the related personnel can

select the option to disable the reporting of alarms for

ten minutes. After ten minutes, the alarms can be

reported. If the equipment is maintained for more than

10 minutes, restart the alarm masking.

-

Get Current

Temperature and

Humidity

View the temperature and humidity associated with the

base station in operation. This parameter can be used for

querying the status of the environment alarm.

-

Clear Smoke

Alarm

Clearing the smoke alarm -

Procedure


of the window, double-click Environment Monitor.

The Environment Monitor dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-18.

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Figure 5-18 Environment Monitor dialog box

Step 2 Perform the following operations in the Select Operation Type area:

Select... Then...

Clear Robbery Alarm Go to Step 3.

Set Temperature and Humidity Threshold In the Temperature and Humidity

Threshold area, set the thresholds. Then, go to

Step 3.

Relay Operation In the Relay Operation area, set the related

options to start or stop the equipment. Then, go

to Step 3.

Disable the EAC Alarm Go to Step 3.

Get Current Temperature and Humidity Go to Step 3.

Clear Smoke Alarm Go to Step 3.

Step 3 Click OK .

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Figure 5-20 Get BTS Compressed Log dialog box

3. In the Get Compressed BTS Log dialog box, select Specific Logs.

NOTE

When the ALL Logs is selected, no date rang or time range need to be specified.

4. Set the date range by setting Begin Date and End date, and set the time range by

setting Begin Time and End Time.

5. Set the Log Type to BTS LOG, and set the Card No.

6. Click Start to start obtaining the BTS logs.

l Viewing BTS Logs

1. In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, choose Site. In

the right pane of the window, double-click Get BTS Log.

The Get BTS Log dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-19.

2. Select View BTS Log, and then click OK .

The View BTS Log dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-21.

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Figure 5-21 View BTS Log dialog box

3. In the Conditions area, set the Board type and Board No. .

4. Set the Start time and End time, and click Start.

NOTE

If the No Time Limits is selected, no time range needs to be specified.

The results are displayed in the Result area.

----End

5.10 Testing Transmission Performance

This describes how to perform an E1 loopback test and a timeslot loopback test to check whether

the transmission link is normal.

Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT.

Context


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Table 5-5 Parameters in the Transmission Performance Test dialog box

ParameterName

Description Value Range

E1 Self Loopback You can set the parameters of a board. -

Port No. The port is selected according to the port that the E1

connects to.

Port 0–port 7

Test Time The test duration is entered according to the loopback

mode.

Recommended

value:

multiples of 10

minutes

(default value:

one minute)

E1 Loopback During an E1 loopback test, the OML is broken.

You can stop the loopback test in advance by resetting

the BTS. After the test is complete, the system

automatically releases the loop and resets the BTS.

All the 32

timeslots (0-31)are tested by

default.

Timeslot

Loopback

Only one timeslot can be tested once. The OML

timeslots cannot be tested. In addition, only port 0 and

port 1 on each DTMU can be tested. During a timeslot

loopback test, the tested timeslots are unavailable.

After the test is complete, the BTS cannot be reset.

You can stop the loopback test in advance by clicking

Stop. After the test is complete, the system

automatically releases the loop and the testedtimeslots become available. You can click Stop to

stop the test or wait for the completion of the test

duration. The timeslots in the self-loop test are normal

again.

-

CAUTION

When the multi-mode base station supports co-transmission over TDM through ports on a board

working in GSM mode, running this command disrupts services of the other mode.

Procedure


of the window, double-click Transmission Performance Test.

The Transmission Performance Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-22.

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Figure 5-22 Transmission Performance Test dialog box

Step 2 In the Select TMU area, select a TMU. In the Port No. area, select a port number. In the Loop-

back Mode area, select a loopback mode. In the Test Duration area, enter the test duration.

Step 3 Click Start.

The Warning dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar.

----End

5.11 Querying Alarm Delay TimeThis function is performed to query the alarm delay time of boards.

Prerequisite


Context

Some alarms that do not affect services are reported frequently in a short time, and then disappear

quickly. Therefore, many alarms are generated while the fault alarms are not detected in time.

By setting an appropriate alarm delay time, some alarms that are generated and cleared frequentlyin a short time can be prevented from being reported in a large quantity.

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Procedure


of the window, double-click Site Alarm Delay Time Query.

The Query Warn Delay Time dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click Query. The result is displayed in the Query Warn Delay Time dialog box, as shown in

Figure 5-23.

Figure 5-23 Query Warn Delay Time dialog box

NOTE

You can set a specific alarm delay time through the LMT on the BSC side.

----End

5.12 Querying the Ring Topology ParametersThis function is performed to query the ring topology parameters, including the working

direction of a site in the ring topology (Port 0 is forward link and port 1 is reverse link) and the

indication of auto rotate in the ring topology. If automatic rotation is permitted, the result also

involves the waiting time before rotation and the scheduled time for attempts before rotation.

Prerequisite


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Context

If the result is Auto Rotate Permission, the working direction of the site in ring topology can

be automatically rotated. The system displays the Waiting Time Before Rotate area and the

Try Rotating Duration Time area. The data is configured through the Data Configuration

System on the BSC side.

If the result is Auto Rotate Not Permitted, the working direction of the site in ring topology is

unchanged. At this moment, the Waiting Time Before Rotate and the Try Rotating Duration

Time are insignificant. The displayed time is 65535 seconds.

Procedure


of the window, double-click Ring Topology Parameter Query.

The Ring Topology Parameter Query dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-24.

Figure 5-24 Ring Topology Parameter Query dialog box

NOTE

If the dialog box is open for some time, click Query to refresh the querying result.

----End

5.13 Querying the Bar Codes

This describes how to query the bar codes of the boards configured in a site.

Prerequisite


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Context

The bar code is the basic information of a board and identifies the manufacturing information

of the board. When multiple boards are faulty, you can learn the states of the boards in batch

production by querying the bar codes. Through the Remote Maintenance Terminal System, you

can query the bar codes concerning all the sites under a BSC. Through the Site MaintenanceTerminal System, you can query the bar codes concerning the connected site.

l The bar code is an ASCII code.

l The bar codes of only the configured boards can be queried.

l The boards that support the reporting of bar codes are the GTMU, DRRU, UBFA, UPEU,

and DEMU.

Procedure


of the window, double-click Bar Code Query.

The Bar Code Query dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-25.

Figure 5-25 Bar Code Query dialog box

Step 2 Click Start, refresh the information.

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5.14 Managing the RET Antenna

This function is performed to query and set parameters of the Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)

antenna connected to the BTS.

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Step 4 In the RET Antenna Setting area, click the Load Configuration File tab. In the Select File

area, click Browse and select the configuration file to be loaded. Then, click Set. The result is

displayed in the Operation Status area.

Step 5 In the RET Antenna Setting area, click the Other Operations tab. Select the antenna to be

operated in the Select Antenna Operation area, and then click Set. The result is displayed inthe Operation Status area.

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5.15 Configuring IP over E1

When the network in IP over E1 mode is configured with the intermediate transport equipment,

the equipment cannot implement the DHCP relay function and the DHCP broadcast detection

cannot be implemented. In this case, you can set the PPP/MLPPP links and static IP addresses

through the SMT. Hence, the BTS creates PPP/MLPPP links and obtains the configuration

information through the unicast DHCP after the BTS is reset. The static IP configuration involvesthe PPP/MLPPP links, IP address, and route, which can be set and queried.

Context

NOTE

l You do not need to obtain the management right of the SMT for this function.

l The function can take effect only after the BTS is reset.

5.15.1 Setting PPP/MLPPP Links

This section describes how to set the PPP/MLPPP links of the IPoE1 BTS.

Procedure


pane of the window, double-click IP OVER E1 Config.

The IP over E1 window is displayed.

Step 2 If the BTS uses PPP links, go to Step 3 to set PPP links. If the BTS uses MLPPP links, go to

Step 4 to set MLPPP links.

Step 3 Set PPP links.

1. In the IP over E1 window, click Create PPP Link .2. Set PPP Link No., E1 Port No., and E1T1 Time Slot, as shown in Figure 5-27.

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Figure 5-27 SetPPPLinkconfig window

NOTE

Name and Password are used for authenticating PPP links. To ensure the network security, network

deployment engineers need to use the name and password to create PPP links. The engineers obtainthe name and password through the network planning of the customer.

3. Click OK . The setting takes effect.

Step 4 Set MLPPP links.

1. In the IP over E1 window, click Create MLPPP Link .

2. Set MP Group No., MLPPP Link No., E1 Port No., and E1T1 Timer Slot, as shown in

Figure 5-28.

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Figure 5-28 SetMLPPPconfig window

NOTE

Name and Password are used for authenticating MLPPP links. To ensure the network security,

network deployment engineers need to use the name and password to create MLPPP links. The

engineers obtain the name and password through the network planning of the customer.

3. Click OK . The setting takes effect.

Step 5 In the IP over E1 window, click Inquire Config to query the configured PPP/MLPPP links.

Check and ensure that the settings are correct.

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5.15.2 Setting the Static IP Address and Route

This section describes how to set the static IP address and route of the IPoE1 BTS.

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Context

CAUTION

1. Before setting the route, you must set and enable the IP address of the BTS.

2. In the static IP network, the BTS cannot automatically obtain the route. All the routes must

be set on the BTS side. At least one route must be set. The destination IP address is the IP

address of the BSC, and the next hop is the IP address of the peer device of the BTS.

3. A new route will overwrite the original route.

Procedure

Step 1 In the IP over E1 window, click Config Static IP.

The description in this section is based on the data provided in the following table.

Parameter Specification

IP address and subnet mask on the BSC side 10.10.1.1/24

IP address and subnet mask of the peer route

on the BSC side

10.10.1.2/24

IP address and subnet mask of the link of the

peer route on the BTS side

10.10.2.1/24

IP address and subnet mask of the link on the

BTS side

10.10.2.2/24

E1 port number on the BTS side E1 port 0 in slot 6 of BTS 0 subrack, full

timeslot

Step 2 In the displayed IP Over E1 Static IP dialog box, click the Config tab. On the displayed tab

page, set the IP address. Set Static Ip Switch to ENABLE and Communication Type to PPP/

MP IP and set BSC IP and BTS IP, and then click OK , as shown in Figure 5-29.

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Figure 5-29 Setting the IP address

Step 3 Click the Config Router tab. On the displayed tab page, set the route. Then, click the displayed

button.

Step 4 On the Config Router tab page, set DST IP, DST IP Mask , Interface Type, and Interface

No, and click Add to add a route (you can add several routes). Then, click Config Para, as

shown in Figure 5-30. The configuration data is sent to the BTS.

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Figure 5-30 Setting the route

Step 5 Query the IP address. In the IP Over E1 Static IP dialog box, click the Query tab. On the

displayed tab page, click Query to query the IP address, as shown in Figure 5-31.

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Figure 5-31 Querying the IP address

Step 6 Query the route. In the dialog box of route setting, click the Query tab. On the displayed tab

page, click Query to query the route, as shown in Figure 5-32.

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Figure 5-32 Querying the route

Step 7 Reset the BTS. Check and ensure that the settings are correct, and then validate the settings.

Press the RST button on the GTMU panel of the BBU to reset the BTS.

----End

5.15.3 Deleting the Static IP Address

This section describes how to delete the static IP address of the IPoE1 BTS.

ProcedureStep 1 In the IP over E1 Static IP dialog box, click the Config tab. On the displayed tab page, set

Static Ip Switch to Disable, as shown in Figure 5-33.

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Figure 5-33 Setting the IP address

Step 2 Click OK . The configuration data is sent to the BTS, and the static IP address is deleted.

----End

5.16 Setting the Static IP Address of the IP over FE BTS

This section describes how to set the static IP address of the IPoFE BTS. In the case of layer 3

networking, the intermediate transport equipment cannot implement the DHCP relay function

and the DHCP broadcast detection cannot be implemented. In this case, you can set the staticIP address on the BTS side, and the BTS obtains the configuration information through the

unicast DHCP. The static IP configuration involves the IP address and route, which can be set

and queried.

Prerequisite

l You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT.

l The static IP network has been deployed.

l You have obtained the site management right.

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Procedure


pane of the window, double-click IP over FE Static IP.

The Caution dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-34.

Figure 5-34 Caution dialog box

Step 2 Confirm the static IP network, and then click OK .

The Static IP dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-35.

Figure 5-35 Static IP dialog box

Step 3 On the Config IP tab page, set the IP addresses of the BTS and BSC and other related parameters.

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NOTE

l The IP addresses and VLAN parameters can be set only after Static IP Status is set to Enable.

l In IP over FE mode, Com Type can be set to Port IP or Logical IP. If Com Type is set to Port IP, you

only need to set the IP address of the BTS and do not need to set the IP address of FE0 or FE1. If Com

Type is set to Logical IP, you need to set the IP addresses of the BTS, FE0, and FE1 when the active/standbyroute of the BTS is required in the remote BSC data planning.

l The IP address of the BSC is the IP address of the interface board on the BSC that connects the BTS to the

BSC.

l When an Ethernet cable is connected to the FE0 port on the GTMU, set the Port No to 0. When an optical

cable is connected to the FE1 port on the GTMU, set the Port No to 1.

Step 4 Click Config Para to complete the settings of the IP addresses and VLAN parameters.

Step 5 Click the Config Router tab. On the Config Router tab page, set the route of the BTS, as shown

in Figure 5-36.

Figure 5-36 Static IP dialog box

Step 6 Click Add to add a route.

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NOTE

l To add another route, repeat Step 5 through Step 6. To delete a route, select the route to be deleted, and

then click Delete.

l In the static IP network, the BTS cannot automatically obtain the route. All the routes must be set on the

BTS side. When the IP address of the BTS is the port IP address, you need to set both the route to the portIP address of the BSC and the route to the service IP address of the BSC. When the IP address of the BTS

is the device IP address, you need to set both the route to the port IP address and service IP address of the

BSC for each port of the BTS.

l A new route will overwrite the original route. To delete all the static IP addresses, set Static IP Status to

Disable on the Config IP tab page.

Step 7 Click Config Para to complete the setting of the route.

Step 8 Click the Query tab. On the Query tab page, click Query to query the static IP addresses, as

shown in Figure 5-37.

Figure 5-37 Query tab page

Step 9 Reset the BTS to validate the settings of the static IP address. Press the RST button on the GTMU

panel of the BBU to reset the BTS.

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5.17 Using IP-Related Functions

Before the BTS is connected to the BSC, you are required to configure an IP address of the BTS

for debugging. Thus, the Ping and Tracert functions can be performed on the BSC or intermediate

transport equipment. In this way, you can learn the status of the link between the BTS and the

BSC or intermediate transport equipment.

Prerequisite


l The IP address of the BSC or intermediate transport equipment has been obtained.

5.17.1 Configuring the Debug IP Address

If the BTS is not connected to the BSC, you are required to configure an IP address of the BTSFE port for BTS debugging. You can configure, delete, and query the debug IP address of the

BTS on the SMT.

Prerequisite


NOTE

A maximum of two IP addresses can be configured for debugging a BTS.

Procedure

Step 1 Log in to the SMT. Select Site in the navigation tree and then double-click IP Function in theright area.

The IP Debug dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Configure the IP address for BTS debugging.

1. In the dialog box, click the Config Debug IP tab and then click the Configuration tab on

the tab page.

The Configuration tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure

5-38.

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Figure 5-39 Deleting the IP address for BTS debugging

3. Set the related parameters, such as Cabinet No and Shelf No, based on the settings in the

network.

4. Click OK . The IP address for BTS debugging is deleted.

Step 4 Query the IP address for BTS debugging.

1. Repeat step Step 1.

2. Click the Query tab in the Config Debug IP tab page.

The Query tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-40.

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Figure 5-40 Querying the IP address for BTS debugging

3. Set the related parameters, such as Cabinet No and Shelf No, based on the settings in the

network.

4. Click OK . The query result is displayed.

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5.17.2 Configuring the Route

The BTS route can be added and deleted through the SMT.

Prerequisite


l The IP address on the Ethernet port of the BTS is configured.

Procedure

Step 1 Log in to the SMT. Select Site in the navigation tree and then double-click IP Function in the

right area.


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Step 2 Click the Config Router tab and then click the Click Config Router>> button on the tab page.

The Config Router dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-41.

Figure 5-41 Configuring a route

Step 3 To reconfigure an existing route, click the route and reconfigure its parameters. Then, click

Config Para to save the parameter settings.

Step 4 To add a route, set the route parameters in the Router Purpose area and then click Add.

Step 5 To delete a route, click the route and then click Delete.

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5.17.3 Configuring the Ping Function

During the BTS deployment, you can use the SMT to debug the transport link of the BTS

supporting IP over FE. In this case, you need to configure the Ping function.

Prerequisite



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Context

CAUTION

The Ping Function and Tracert Function cannot be used at the same time.

Procedure


right area.


Step 2 Click the Config Ping tab.

The Config Ping tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-42.

Figure 5-42 Configuring the Ping function

Step 3 Set the related parameters, such as Destination IP and Source IP, based on the settings in thenetwork.

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Step 4 Click Start. The Ping function is started.

Step 5 Click Stop. The Ping function is stopped.

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5.17.4 Configuring the Tracert Function

During the BTS deployment, you can use the SMT to debug the transport link of the BTS

supporting IP over FE. In this case, you need to configure the Tracert function.

Prerequisite



Context

CAUTION

The Ping Function and Tracert Function cannot be used at the same time.

Procedure


right area.


Step 2 Click the Config Tracert tab.

The Config Tracert tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure

5-43.

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Figure 5-43 Configuring the Tracert function

Step 3 Set the related parameters, such as Destination IP, based on the settings in the network.

Step 4 Click Start. The Tracert function is started.

Step 5 Click Stop. The Tracert function is stopped.

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5.18 Loading Software PackageThe required software can be loaded to the main control board or other boards by FTP. The load

by component mode is supported, and simultaneous activation of the basic software version and

hot patches is also supported.

Prerequisite

l You have logged in to the base station through the SMT and obtained the site management

right.

l The base station supports software load by FTP.

l

The software package, the hot patch package, and the preconfigured script file are savedin a specified FTP Server directory. The software package and the hot patch package are

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both in .csp format. For example: E:\BTS3000V100R012C00SPC001\BTSM\ENG

\FtpServer.

Context


CAUTION

You need to load the software for the main control board before loading the software for other

boards. You can load the software for other boards in a random sequence.


Table 5-6 Parameters in the Software Download dialog box

Parameter Description

Ftp server address Mandatory. This is entered by the user with the IP address

of SMT computer.

User The default user name of the SMT is entered.

Password The default user password of the SMT is entered.

Software Path Mandatory. The path for loading the software is specified.

Software Version Mandatory. The software version is entered. The entered

software version number must be consistent with thesoftware version number in Software Path.

Patch Path Optional. The path for loading the hot patch is specified.

Patch Version Optional. The hot patch version is entered. The entered hot

patch version number must be consistent with the software

version number in Patch Path.

Procedure

Step 1 Procedures to create the Preconfigured script file. If the base station has already had the

configured data, please skip this step and go to Step 2.

1. Create a .txt file and add the following contents into the file.

[PRECONFIG]

ALL=GTMU|DRFU|DRRU|GRRU|GRFU

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NOTE

l The ALL=XXXX is set by the user manually and it specifies the type of the board onto which

the software is loaded. In this example, the software is loaded onto the

GTMU,DRFU,DRRU,GRRU and GRFU.

l All letters are in capitals, and different board names are separated by "|". Do not add any commentor press the space or TAB key before or after "=" or the name of each board.

2. Save the file as name Precfg.ini in ASCI characters.

3. Copy the Precfg.ini file to the FtpServer directory

Step 2 Enter the SMT Computer's IP address into the Ftp Server Address.


of the window, double-click Software package download.

The Software Download dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 To upload software version, click the Browse button beside Software Path to select the software

package, and then enter the software version number in Software Version, as shown in Figure

5-44.

Figure 5-44 Software Download dialog box

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Step 5 To upload Patch, click the Browse button beside Patch Path to select the hot patch, and then

enter the hot patch version number in Patch Version.

Step 6 Click Start to load the software.

You can view the loading progress in the SMT. If the software is loaded successfully, the

Loading software successfully message is displayed on the status bar.

Step 7 Click Close to exit the function. After the software is successfully loaded, you should activate

the software. Please refer to section 5.19 Activating Software Package.

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5.19 Activating Software Package

The software loaded to a board must be activated before use. There are software for the main

control board and software for other boards.

Prerequisite

l You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT and obtained the site management right.

l The board software to be activated has been loaded.

Context


l The software load does not affect services. The software activation, however, enables the

new software to take effect on boards and therefore disrupts the services. It is recommended

that the software be loaded in daytime and be activated at night.

CAUTION

When a base station works in dual modes, the activation of the GTMU software disrupts services

in both modes.


Table 5-7 Parameters in the Software Activation dialog box

Parameter Description

Software Version Mandatory. The version number of the loaded

software is entered.

Patch Version Optional. The version number of the loaded hot patch

is entered.

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the r ight paneof the window, double-click Software package Activation.

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The Software Activation dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-45.


Step 2 Set Software Version and Patch Version (Optional).Step 3 Click Ok to activate the software.

You can view the activation progress on the SMT. If the software is activated successfully, the

Software activation successfully message is displayed on the status bar.

Step 4 Click Close to exit the function.

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6 Managing Cells

About This Chapter

The cell management involves managing cell attributes and cell extended attributes, testing all

the BTs and R Cs of a cell so that they can be locked or unlocked, and checking whether the BTs

and RCs are f unctional.

Prerequisite

NOTE


6.1 Managing Cell AttributesThis describes how to view or set the interference level boundary, interference average

parameter, connection failure threshold, T200, overload period, starting frame No., CCCH load

threshold, CCCH load indicating period, RACH busy determination threshold, RACH load

averaging slots, BTS air timer, NY1, BSIC, BCCH ARFCN, and Max. time advance.

6.2 Managing Cell Extended Attributes

This function is performed to Enable Startup capacity booster of the TRX board to reduce the

power consumption of the BTS.

6.3 Performing Cell Opstart

Validate the configured cell data on the BTS OM system. The cell data includes cell attributes

and the cell extended attributes.6.4 Changing the Cell Management State

This function is performed to lock or unlock the BTs and RCs of a cell.

6.5 Performing the Cell Performance Test

This function is performed to test all the RCs of a cell and to check whether they are functional.

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6.1 Managing Cell Attributes

This describes how to view or set the interference level boundary, interference average

parameter, connection failure threshold, T200, overload period, starting frame No., CCCH load

threshold, CCCH load indicating period, RACH busy determination threshold, RACH load

averaging slots, BTS air timer, NY1, BSIC, BCCH ARFCN, and Max. time advance.

Prerequisite


management right.

Context


Table 6-1 Parameters in the Cell Attributes Management dialog box

ParameterName

Description ValueRange

Interference level

boundary

There are six interference levels. The BTS calculates the

interference value of a channel based on the

measurement report (MR) sent from an MS, and then

determines its level by comparing the calculated value

with the six levels.

The six

parameters

must be listed

in an

ascending

order. The six

parametersmust be

within the

range (-115

to -85).

Interference

average parameter

Determines the number of measurement reports that the

BTS receives before an interference value is calculated.

1 to 31 (14 is

recommende

d.)

Connection

failure threshold

Compares the measurement report and the value of the

bit error rate that are reported by an MS with the receive

power level to judge whether the connection fails.

0 to 127 (15 is

recommende

d.)

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ParameterName


T200 Determines the timer duration for responses after

messages are sent in the related channels.

0 to 1275 (for

SDCCH, full

rate FACCH,

half rate

FACCH,

SDCCH/

SAPI3) and 0

to 2550 (for

SACCH/

TCH/SPAI0,

SACCH/

SDCCH,

SACCH/

TCH/SAPI3)

Max. time

advance

Time advance for the farthest point of the area that the

cell covers

0 to 127 (63 is

recommende

d.)

Overload period The BTS calculates the channel usage at a fixed interval

to check whether the channel is overloaded. The interval

is determined by the overloading period.

-

CCCH load

threshold

Ratio of times of successful random access to total

collision times within the time.

0 to 100%

(80% is

recommende

d.)

CCCH load

indicating period

Determines the duration within which the BTS must

report the load on the CCCH to the MSC.

0 to 255 (15

recommende

d)

RACH busy

determination

threshold

Determines the level threshold of random access. -255 dBm to

0 dBm

RACH load

averaging slots

Measures the average loading timeslot number for

random access channel.

-

Cell air-interfacetimer

Determines the timing length. 0 to 2550

NY1 The maximum number of times that the physical

information can be resent. It is related to handover.

0 to 255 (6 or

4 is

recommende

d.)

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ParameterName


BCCH ARFCN Determines the number of the BCCH frequency. There

are 124, 193, 374, and 299 frequencies on the 850 MHz,

900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz bands

respectively.

128 to 251

(850 MHz); 1

to 124, 955 to

1023 (900

MHz); 512 to

885 (1800

MHz); 512 to

810 (1900

MHz)

BSIC The base station identity code (Base station identity

code = network color code + base station color code)

0 to 63

Starting frame No. Determines the frame from which this function takes

effect.

0 to 65535

Frame offset The variance in the number of configured frames for

different cells under one BTS.

0 to 255 (This

value is

reported by

the BTS and

the SMT is

only used to

query the

parameter

value.)

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Cell. In the right pane

of the window, double-click Cell Attributes Management.

The Cell Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-1.

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Figure 6-1 Cell Attributes Management dialog box

Step 2 Set each attri bute.

NOTE

The parameters displayed on the terminal are the activated parameters on the BTS. You can adjust their

values.

Step 3 Click Set, there is a dialog box that appears. Click Yes and then close.

The attributes are set successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the

Cell Attributes Management dialog box.

Step 4 Performing cell opstart.

Step 5 Click Refresh.

The attributes are obtained successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom

of the Cell Attributes Management dialog box, as shown in Figure 6-1.

NOTE

The configure operation enables the site maintenance terminal to activate the parameters on the BTS. The

refresh operation enables the site maintenance terminal to obtain the latest data from the BTS. You can

perform the refresh operation to confirm the accuracy of data.


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6.2 Managing Cell Extended Attributes

This function is performed to Enable Startup capacity booster of the TRX board to reduce the power consumption of the BTS.

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Prerequisite


management right.

ContextTable 6-2 describes the parameters.

Table 6-2 Parameters in the Cell Extended Attributes Management dialog box

Name of Check Box Meaning

Startup capacity

booster

Enable Startup capacity booster of the TRX board to reduce the

power consumption of the BTS.

Procedure


of the window, double-click Cell Extended Attributes Management.

The Cell Extended Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure

6-2.

Figure 6-2 Cell Extended Attributes Management dialog box

Step 2 Enable Start capacity booster.

NOTE


values.

Step 3 Click on set, a dialog box appears, click yes and close the box

The extended attributes are set successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the CellExtended Attributes Management dialog box, as shown in Figure 6-2.

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NOTE

The Site Maintenance Terminal System sends the configured data to the BTS and the data takes effect. The

configured cell extended attributes cannot be refreshed.

----End

6.3 Performing Cell Opstart

Validate the configured cell data on the BTS OM system. The cell data includes cell attributes

and the cell extended attributes.

Prerequisite


management right.

Procedure


pane of the window, double-click Cell Opstart.

The Cell Opstart window is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the Cell Opstart dialog box,

as shown in Figure 6-3

Figure 6-3 Cell Opstart dialog box


----End

6.4 Changing the Cell Management State

This function is performed to lock or unlock the BTs and RCs of a cell.

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Prerequisite


management right.

Context

CAUTION

When the cell management state is changed to Locked, all the channels in the cell are in the Out

of Service state. That is, the cell cannot provide any service when it is locked. Therefore, you

should perform this function with care.

Procedure


of the window, double-click Change Cell Management State.

The Change Cell Management State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4 Change Cell Management State dialog box

Step 2 Select the management state you need.

NOTE


values.

Step 3 Click OK .

The cell management state is changed successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar at

the bottom of the Change Cell Management State dialog box, as shown in Figure 6-4.


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7 Managing BTs

About This Chapter

The BT management involves locking or unlocking a BT, resetting a BT, performing the RC

self-test, view the status of the channels on a specified BT, and enabling a specified RC to

transmit signals at a predefined power level.

Prerequisite

NOTE


7.1 Performing BT OpstartValidate the configured BT data on the BTS OM system. The BT data include BT RSL

configuration.

7.2 Changing the BT Management State

This function is performed to lock or unlock a BT.

7.3 Re-Initializing a BT

This function is performed to reset a BT and to reload the configuration data of the BT.

7.4 Performing Baseband Test

The baseband test consists of the BIU loop test and the TRX self-test. The BIU loop test checks

the physical link between the TRX and the BTS Data Bus (DBUS). The TRX self-test checks

the quality of the TX and RX channel.

7.5 Viewing the Channel Status

This function is performed to query the status of all the channels on a BT.

7.6 Setting the TRX Full Power Emission

This function is performed to enable a specified TRX to perform the full power emission and to

test the transmit power level of signals. Based on this level, the software and hardware parameters

can be adjusted accordingly during network planning. Therefore, the coverage of the BTS can

be optimized.

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7.1 Performing BT Opstart

Validate the configured BT data on the BTS OM system. The BT data include BT RSL

configuration.

Prerequisite


management right.

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select BT. In the right pane

of the window, double-click BT Opstart.

The BT Opstart window is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the BT Opstart dialog box,


Figure 7-1 BT Opstart dialog box


----End

7.2 Changing the BT Management State

This function is performed to lock or unlock a BT.

Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal and obtained the sitemanagement right.

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Context

CAUTION

When you set the BT management state to Locked, all the channels of the baseband are in the

Out of Service state. That is, the baseband cannot provide any service. Therefore, you should

perform this function with care.

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click BT. In the right pane

of the window, double-click Change BT Management State.

The Change BT Management State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-2.

Figure 7-2 Change BT Management State dialog box

Step 2 Choose a BT and a management state.

NOTE


values.

Step 3 Click OK , and then 7.1 Performing BT Opstart.

The BT management state is changed successfully. The result is displayed in the Operational

result pane, as shown in Figure 7-2.

NOTE

You can click the Operational result pane to have it enlarged. The detailed information can be displayed

in the pane. You can click in the enlarged pane to have the pane return to the original state.


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7.3 Re-Initializing a BT

This function is performed to reset a BT and to reload the configuration data of the BT.

Prerequisite


management right.

Context

CAUTION

Re-initializing BT is actually the hard reset of the BT. All the services of the BT are interrupted

during the hard reset. Therefore, you should perform this function carefully.

Procedure


of the window, double-click BT Reinitialization.

The BT Reinitialization dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-3.

Figure 7-3 BT Reinitialization dialog box

Step 2 Click OK .

The result is displayed in the BT Reinitialization dialog box, as shown in Figure 7-3.


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7.4 Performing Baseband Test

The baseband test consists of the BIU loop test and the TRX self-test. The BIU loop test checks

the physical link between the TRX and the BTS Data Bus (DBUS). The TRX self-test checks

the quality of the TX and RX channel.

Prerequisite

The site maintenance terminal has logged on the BTS and obtained the site management right.

Context

l The BIU loop test checks the link quality of the TRX signaling channel on the BTS DBUS

corresponding to the time slot. During the test, the TRX sends the signaling data to the time

slot on the BTS DBUS, and the Transmission/Timing Management Unit (TMU) feedbacks

the data to TRX. The TRX compared the feedback data with the original data, and gener atesa report regarding the Bit Error Rate (BER), which shows the link quality of the signaling

channel between the TRX and the DBUS. Figure 7-4 shows the structure of the BIU loop

test.

Figure 7-4 BIU loop test

l The TRX self-test checks the quality of the TX and RX channel. The test is started by the

DSP of the radio frequency unit, through the BaseBand processing unit (BB), loops back by the TRX, and feedback to the DSP. The DSP compared the data, and report the BER,

which shows the quality of the TX and RX channel in the BTS. Figure 7-5 shows the

structure of the TRX self-test. Click 9.4 Performing the Loopback Test to see more Loop

test information.

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Figure 7-5 TRX self-test

Procedure

Step 1 In the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click BT at the left, and double-click BT

Loop Test at the right.

The BT Loop Test window is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-6.

Figure 7-6 TRX baseband test GUI

Step 2 Select the type of the test and the time interval of the test, as shown in Figure 7-6.

NOTE

The time interval of the test is corresponded with the type of the test. The longer the time interval is, the

more stable the reported performance is.

Step 3 Click Start to start the test.

During the test, you can click Stop to end the test. In this case, Stopping the test successfully

message will be displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the BT Loop Test window.

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Upon completion of the test, a BER report is obtained. The result is displayed on the status bar

at the bottom of the BT Loop Test window.

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7.5 Viewing the Channel Status

This function is performed to query the status of all the channels on a BT.

Prerequisite


management right.

Context

A channel can be in any of the following states: A (Active), I (Idle), O (Out of Service), B

(Blocked), and U (Unavailable). A channel in the O, B, or U state cannot be seized by a call.

Procedure


of the window, double-click View Channel State.

The View Channel State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-7.

Figure 7-7 View Channel State dialog box


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7.6 Setting the TRX Full Power Emission

This function is performed to enable a specified TRX to perform the full power emission and to

test the transmit power level of signals. Based on this level, the software and hardware parameters

can be adjusted accordingly during network planning. Therefore, the coverage of the BTS can

be optimized.

Prerequisite

l You have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal and obtained the

site management right.

l The power test devices are prepared.

Context

The static power level ranges from 0-10 dBm in steps of 2 dBm.

Procedure


of the window, double-click TRX Full Power Emission.

The TRX Full Power Emission dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-8.

Figure 7-8 TRX Full Power Emission dialog box

Step 2 Select a static power level and a BT, and set the test duration, as shown in Figure 7-8.

NOTE

The parameter Set Static Power Level specifies the power level of the TRX during the test. Current Static

Power Level is the current power level of the TRX before a test.

Generally, the longer the duration of the test, the more stable the test result.

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Step 3 Click Start Test.

After the test is complete, the result is displayed on the status bar of the TRX Full Power

Emission dialog box.

NOTE

You can click Stop to end the test in progress. In addition, on the status bar of the TRX Full Power

Emission dialog box, the Get Static Power Level Successfully message is displayed.


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8 Managing RCs

About This Chapter

The RC management involves setting the attributes and extended attributes of an RC, locking

or unlocking an RC, resetting an RC, and adjusting power of an RC automatically.

Prerequisite

NOTE


8.1 Managing RC Attributes

This function is performed to view and set the Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (ARFCN), that is, the frequency number of the current RC.

8.2 Managing RC Extended Attributes

This function is performed to view or set the extended RC attributes, including the static power

level, saturation threshold, saturation voltage threshold, and power mode.

8.3 Performing RC Opstart

Validate the configured RC data on the BTS OM system. RC data include RC attributes and RC

extended attributes.

8.4 Changing the RC Management State

This function is performed to lock or unlock an RC.

8.5 Re-Initializing an RC

This function is performed to reset an RC. After the RC is reset, the GTMU sends the stored

configuration data to the RC again, and the configuration data takes effect on the RC.

8.6 Obtaining the RC Power Mode

This function is performed to view the power type and the current work mode of an RC.

8.7 Obtaining the Auto Power Adjustment Type

This function is performed to obtain the information about the frequency band of an RC and

whether the RC supports the automatic power control function.

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8.1 Managing RC AttributesThis function is performed to view and set the Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number

(ARFCN), that is, the frequency number of the current RC.

Prerequisite


management right.

Context


Table 8-1 Parameters in the RC Attributes Management dialog box


ARFCN This parameter specifies the

frequency number of an RC.

l 850 MHz: 124 frequencies numbered

from 128 to 251

l 900 MHz: 194 frequencies numbered

from 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023

l 1800 MHz: 374 frequencies

numbered from 512 to 885

l 1900 MHz: 299 frequencies

numbered from 512 to 810

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click RC. In the right pane

of the window, double-click RC Attributes Management.

The RC Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-1.

Figure 8-1 RC Attributes Management dialog box

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Step 2 Set ARFCN.

NOTE

The parameters displayed on the terminal are the activated parameters on the BTS. You can adjust their values.

Step 3 Click Set, for the following message Be sure to output the setup, click Yes.

The RC attributes are set successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the RC

Attributes Management dialog box.

Step 4 Click Close on the dialog box.

Step 5 8.3 Performing RC Opstart.


The RC attributes are obtained successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the RC

Attributes Management dialog box, as shown in Figure 8-1.NOTE





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8.2 Managing RC Extended Attributes

This function is performed to view or set the extended RC attributes, including the static power

level, saturation threshold, saturation voltage threshold, and power mode.

Prerequisite


Context


Table 8-2 Parameters in the RC Extended Attribute Management dialog box


Static power

level

Based on the coverage of the local network, you can

change the power and coverage by changing the

static power level.

0-10

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Saturation

Threshold

This parameter determines the minimum access

level of the MS on the RACH. If the received level

of a timeslot bearing a random access burst is higher

than RACH Min Access Level, the BTS thinks that

the timeslot has an access request. This parameter

and Random Access Error Threshold determine

whether the RACH access is valid. This parameter

should be set on the basis of the actual receiver

sensitivity of the BTS and the minimum access level

of the MS to avoid the situation where a call cannot

be made even though there are signals detected.

0–5 (default value:

1)

Saturation

Voltage

Threshold

This parameter determines the maximum access

level. If the access level exceeds this threshold, the

access is invalid.

0-255

Power Mode Current work mode, that is, power type of an RC. 18W,20W,40W,

45W

Procedure


of the window, double-click RC Extended Attributes Management.

The RC Extended Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-2.

Figure 8-2 RC Extended Attributes Management dialog box

Step 2 Set the RC extended attributes.

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NOTE


values.

Step 3 Click Set.

The extended attributes are set successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the RC

Extended Attributes Management dialog box, as shown in Figure 8-2.

NOTE





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8.3 Performing RC Opstart

Validate the configured RC data on the BTS OM system. RC data include RC attributes and RC

extended attributes.

Prerequisite


management right.

ProcedureStep 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select RC. In the right pane

of the window, double-click RC Opstart.

The RC Opstart window is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the RC Opstart dialog box,


Figure 8-3 RC Opstart dialog box

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8.4 Changing the RC Management State

This function is performed to lock or unlock an RC.

Prerequisite


management right.

Context

CAUTION

When the RC management state is set to Locked, all the channels on the RC are in the out of

service state, which means that the RC cannot provide any service. Therefore, you should

perform this function with care.

Procedure


of the window, double-click Change RC Management State.

The Change RC Management State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-4.

Figure 8-4 Change RC Management State dialog box

Step 2 Select the current RC or all the RCs, and select a management state.

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NOTE


values.

Step 3 Click OK .

The RC management state is changed successfully. In the Change RC Management State

dialog box, the result is displayed in the Operational result list box, as shown in Figure 8-4.


----End

8.5 Re-Initializing an RC

This function is performed to reset an RC. After the RC is reset, the GTMU sends the stored

configuration data to the RC again, and the configuration data takes effect on the RC.

Prerequisite


management right.

Context

CAUTION

l Re-initializing RC is actually the hardware reset of the RC. All the services of the RC are

interrupted during the hardware reset. Therefore, you should perform this function with

care.

l This operation will interrupt the services carried by this RC.

Procedure


of the window, double-click RC Reinitialization.

The RC Reinitialization dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK .

The RC is reinitialized successfully. The result is displayed in the RC Reinitialization dialog

box, as shown in Figure 8-5.

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Figure 8-5 RC Reinitialization dialog box


----End

8.6 Obtaining the RC Power Mode

This function is performed to view the power type and the current work mode of an RC.

Prerequisite


Procedure


of the window, double-click Get RC Power Mode.

The Get RC Power Mode dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-6.

Figure 8-6 Get RC Power Mode dialog box

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8.7 Obtaining the Auto Power Adjustment TypeThis function is performed to obtain the information about the frequency band of an RC and

whether the RC supports the automatic power control function.

Prerequisite


management right.

Context

The automatic power control function can keep the frequency of the RC within a fixed range.

Procedure


of the window, double-click Get Auto Power Adjustment Type.

The auto power adjustment type is obtained successfully. The result is displayed on the status

bar in the Get Auto Power Adjustment Type dialog box, as shown in Figure 8-7.

Figure 8-7 Get Auto Power Adjustment Type dialog box

NOTE

This function is for query purpose only.


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9 Managing Channels

About This Chapter

The channel management involves viewing and setting channel attributes, locking or unlocking

a channel, and checking the quality of a channel by testing the parameters such as the bit error

rate (BER) and transmit power.

9.1 Managing Channel Attributes

This function is performed to view or set the channel parameters, including channel combination,

TSC selection, and starting frame number.

9.2 Performing Channel Opstart

Validate the configured channel data on the BTS OM system. Channel data include channel

attributes.

9.3 Changing the Channel Management State

This function is performed to lock or unlock a channel.

9.4 Performing the Loopback Test

This function is performed to check the quality of a channel by testing the parameters such as

the bit error rate (BER) and transmit power of the channel.

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9.1 Managing Channel Attributes

This function is performed to view or set the channel parameters, including channel combination,TSC selection, and starting frame number.

Prerequisite


management right.

Context

The channel configuration in the BTS must be consistent with that in the BSC. Table 9-1

describes the parameters.

Table 9-1 Parameters in the Channel Attributes Management dialog box


Channel

combination

Logical channel combinations that are

carried on the physical channel

l TCHFULL

l TCHHALF

l TCHHALF2

l SDCCH

l MAINBCCH

l BCCHCOMBINED

l BCH

l BCCHWITHCBCH

l SDCCHWITHCBCH

l PBCCH+PCCCH

+PDTCH+PACCH

+PTCCH

l PCCCH+PDTCH

+PACCH+PTCCH

l PDTCH+PACCH

+PTCCH

Training

Sequence Code

(TSC)

The TSC helps the demodulation module of

the BT evaluate the channel characteristics so

that the valid information can be decoded

correctly. In cell frequency hopping, the TSC

should be consistent with the BCC of the cell.

Otherwise, the TCHs of the cell cannot be

occupied normally.

0-7

Starting frame

No.

This parameter determines the frame from

which the setting takes effect.

0-42431

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Prerequisite


management right.

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Channel. In the right

pane of the window, double-click Channel Opstart.

The Channel Opstart window is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the Channel Opstart dialog

box, as shown in Figure 9-2

Figure 9-2 Channel Opstart dialog box


----End

9.3 Changing the Channel Management State

This function is performed to lock or unlock a channel.

Prerequisite


management right.

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Context

CAUTION

When the channel management state is set to Locked, the channel is in the out of service state,

which means that the channel cannot provide any service. Therefore, you should perform this

function with care.

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Channel. In the right

pane of the window, double-click Change Channel Management State.

The Change Channel Management State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-3.

Figure 9-3 Change Channel Management State dialog box

Step 2 In the Select Channel to Operate area, enter the target channel. In the Management state area,

select a management state.

Step 3 Click OK .

The management state of the channel is successfully changed, as shown in Figure 9-3. The result

is displayed in the Operational result pane.


----End

9.4 Performing the Loopback Test

This function is performed to check the quality of a channel by testing the parameters such asthe bit error rate (BER) and transmit power of the channel.

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Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT and obtained the site management right.

ContextTable 9-2 describes the parameters.

Table 9-2 Parameters in the Cell Extended Attributes Management dialog box


TRX RF self-loop

test

This test is used to check the performance of the

TX and RX channels on the Um interface.

-

BIU loop test The GTMU provides a loop path for the TRX to

perform the loopback test. This test is used to

check the performance of the DBUS.

-

BTS sound loop

test

This test is used to check whether the connection

of the TCH between the Um interface and the

DBUS is normal.

-

TRX sound loop

test

This test is used to check whether the connection

of the TCH between the Um interface and the

Digital Signal Processor (DSP) is normal.

-

Test time - l TRX RF self-

loop test:

5-65535 seconds

l BIU loop test:

10-65535

seconds

l BTS sound loop

test: 10-600

seconds

l TRX sound loop

test: 10-600

seconds

Power Level The selection of a power level is unavailable

when you perform a BIU loopback test.

0-31

Sub Channel The selection of a sub-channel is unavailable

when you perform a TRX RF loopback test or a

BIU loopback test.

l This parameter

determines the

sub-channel to be

tested in half-rate

configuration.

l In full-rate

configuration,

this parameter is

set to 0xff.

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Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Channel. In the right

pane of the window, double-click Channel Loop Test.

The Channel Loop Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-4.

Figure 9-4 Channel Loop Test dialog box

Step 2 Specify the test option, test time, power level, and sub-channel, as shown in Figure 9-4.

NOTE

The test time is dependent on the test option. Generally, a long-duration test produces a stable test result.

The MFRU, GRFU, MRRU and GRRU does not support the TRX RF self-loop test.

Step 3 Click Start.

After the test is complete, you can obtain a BER report. The result is displayed on the status bar

in the Channel Loop Test dialog box.

NOTE

During the test, if you click Stop, the test is stopped. In addition, the Stopping test successfully message

is displayed on the status bar of the Channel Loop Test dialog box.


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10 BBU Operations

About This Chapter

The BBU operations involve the query, configuration, and test operations associated with the

BBU. You can query the board settings, board information, board extended information, board

alarms, and port attributes. You can also perform operations such as board reset, power-off reset,

self-test, clock configuration, loopback test, and parameter management.

Prerequisite

NOTE

Obtain the site management rights befor e writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data, for

example, Starting a BoardConfiguring a Board. You can read data from the BTS without the site

management rights.


This describes how to configure a BTS board. After a board is configured, the configuration

information of the board is sent to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System.

10.2 Querying Board Information

This describes how to query the board running state, software version, board alarm count, current

clock state, board in-position information, and clock master/backup state.

10.3 Querying Board Extended Information

This describes how to query the E1 port capacity of a board.

10.4 Resetting a board

This function is performed to initialize the parameters associated with a board.

10.5 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode

This function is performed to restore the software and hardware parameters of a board to the

initial values.

10.6 Testing a Board

This function is performed to check whether the hardware of the board is damaged.

10.7 Setting the BTS Clock

This describes how to set the working mode of the BTS clock.

10.8 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links

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This function is performed to check whether the GTMU communicates with the Site

Maintenance Terminal normally.

10.9 Querying Board Parameters

This function is performed to query the operating parameters of the boards. The parameters are

the board temperature, E1/T1 capacity, fan speed, and inlet temperature.

10.10 Querying Port Attributes

This function is performed to query the availability status, management status, active/standby

status, and physical property of ports.

10.11 Querying the Patch Information in Flash

This describes how to query the patch status in the flash of the GTMU.

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This describes how to configure a BTS board. After a board is configured, the configuration

information of the board is sent to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System.

Prerequisite


Context

Only one UBRI board can be configured in a site and a UBRI board can be configured in slot 2

or slot 3.

ProcedureStep 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Board. In the right

pane of the window, double-click Board Configuration.

The Board Configuration window is displayed.

Step 2 Right-click a slot, and select a board from the shortcut menu.

The configured board is shown in green on the device panel at first. Then, the system compares

the board configured on the device panel with the board actually installed in the BTS, and

refreshes the displayed result on the device panel.

NOTE

If the board still shows green after the displayed result on the device panel is refreshed, you can infer that

the configured board runs normally.

If the board shows red after the displayed result on the device panel is refreshed, the causes are as follows:

l The board is configured on the device panel while the board is not actually installed in the BTS.

l The board is configured on the device panel and installed in the BTS. However, the communication

between the board and the GTMU cannot be established.


The system refreshes the result displayed on the device panel. The Boards report messages

message is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the interface, as shown in Figure 10-1.

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Figure 10-1 Board Configuration window


----End


This describes how to query the board running state, software version, board alarm count, currentclock state, board in-position information, and clock master/backup state.

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Prerequisite


ContextThe querying of the clock master/backup is applicable only to the GTMU.

Procedure

Step 1 Click Board in the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, and then

double-click Board Management in the right pane of the window.

The Board Management window is displayed.

Step 2 Right-click the board to be queried.

A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Board Information from the shortcut menu.

The result is displayed in the Board Information dialog box, as shown in Figure 10-2.

Figure 10-2 Board Information dialog box


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This describes how to query the E1 port capacity of a board.

Prerequisite


Procedure




Step 2 Right-click the board to be queried.


Step 3 Select Board Extended Information from the shortcut menu.

The result is displayed in the Board Extended Information dialog box, as shown in Figure

10-3.

Figure 10-3 Board Extended Information dialog box


----End

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This function is performed to initialize the parameters associated with a board.

Prerequisite


Context

CAUTION

l The board reset interrupts the BTS services. Therefore, perform this function with care.

l When the multi-mode base station supports co-transmission over TDM through ports on a

board working in GSM mode, services of the other mode will be disrupted, if this command

is executed to reset the board where ports shared by both modes are located.

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Board. In the right

pane of the window, double-click Board Management.


Step 2 Right-click the target board or module, such as GTMU.


Step 3 Select Board Reset from the shortcut menu.

The result is displayed in the Board Reset window, as shown in Figure 10-4.

Figure 10-4 Board Reset window


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This function is performed to check whether the hardware of the board is damaged.

Prerequisite


Procedure




Step 2 Right-click the board to be tested, such as the GTMU.

A menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Self-Test from the shortcut menu.

The Board Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 10-6.

Figure 10-6 Board Test dialog box

NOTE

If the test succeeds, you can infer that that no hardware of the board is damaged.


----End

10.7 Setting the BTS Clock

This describes how to set the working mode of the BTS clock.

Prerequisite


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Context

This operation applies only to the GTMU. Table 10-1 describes the parameters.

Table 10-1 Parameters in the Clock Setup dialog box


Internal clock The clock unit of the BTS works in free oscillation

mode. It is not always synchronous with the network

clock.

-

Trace BSC clock The clock unit works in phase-locked mode. It is

synchronous with the 2 Mbit/s clock abstracted from the

Abis interface.

-

External Sync.clock The clock unit of the BTS works in phase-locked mode.It is synchronous with the external 2 MHz reference

clock.

-

Trace GPS clock The reference clock of the BTS is GPS clock. -

IP Clock The standard reference clock of the BTS is from IP clock

server, when the BTS is IP BTS.

-

Clock Calibration It is used to adjust the frequency of the crystal oscillator. 0 to 4095

Enable Trace

Range Limit

When the BSC clock is offset from the specified range

of frequency, the BTS is not synchronous with the BSC

clock.

-

Disable Trace

Range Limit

The BTS clock is synchronous with the BSC,

irrespective of the BSC clock frequency.

-

Procedure




Step 2 Right-click GTMU.


Step 3 Select Clock Setup from the shortcut menu.

The Clock Setup dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 In the Clock Mode area, select a clock mode.

Step 5 Click OK .

The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the dialog box, as shown in Figure

10-7.

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Initial data The initial value of the valid data of the loop test

command issued by the GTMU.

0-255

Data step length The incremental step length of the valid data of the loop

test command issued by the GTMU.

0-255

Procedure




Step 2 Right-click the GTMU.


Step 3 Select Loop Test from the shortcut menu.

The Loop Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 10-8.

Figure 10-8 Loop Test dialog box

Step 4 Click Start.

After the test is complete, the result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the dialog

box.


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This function is performed to query the operating parameters of the boards. The parameters are

the board temperature, E1/T1 capacity, fan speed, and inlet temperature.

Prerequisite


Procedure




Step 2 Right-click the board to be viewed.

A shortcut menu is displayed. Select Parameter Management from the shortcut menu.

Step 3 In the Parameter Management window, the running parameters of boards are displayed,


Figure 10-9 Parameter Management dialog box


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10.10 Querying Port AttributesThis function is performed to query the availability status, management status, active/standby

status, and physical property of ports.

Prerequisite


Procedure




Step 2 Right-click the target board or module, such as GTMU.A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Query CRPI Property.

The result is displayed in the GTMU port property window, as shown in Figure 10-10.

Figure 10-10 GTMU port property window


----End

10.11 Querying the Patch Information in FlashThis describes how to query the patch status in the flash of the GTMU.

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Prerequisite

You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT and obtained the site management right.

ProcedureStep 1 Click Board in the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, and then



Step 2 Right-click GTMU.


Step 3 Select Query Hot Patch In Flash

The results are displayed in the Query Patch Information In Flash window, as shown in Figure

10-11.

Figure 10-11 Query Patch Information In Flash

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11.7 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links

This function is performed to check whether the communication links between the Site

Maintenance Terminal and the RRU module is normal.


This function is performed to query the running parameters and configuration parameters of theRRU module, and to query the running parameters of path A and path B.


This describes how to query the availability status, administrative status, master/slave status,

and physical property of ports.

11.10 Setting the Receive and Send Mode

This operation is performed to set the receive and send mode of the antenna based on the RRU

configuration.

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This function is performed to query the operating status, hardware version, software version,

supported services, and in-position information of a board.

Prerequisite


Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Board. In the right

pane of the window, double-click Board Management.


Step 2 In the Board Management window, double-click GTMU.

The Topology Management window is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-1.

Figure 11-1 Topology Management window

Step 3 Right-click the RRU module to be queried and select Board Information from the shortcut

menu.

The result is displayed in the Board Information dialog box, as shown in Figure 11-2.

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Figure 11-2 Board Information dialog box

Step 4 Click OK on the dialog box to end the operation.

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This function is performed to query the board extended information, such as the board type,

frequency band, and support capacity.

Prerequisite


Procedure






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Step 3 Right-click the RRU module to be queried. Select Board Extended Information from the

shortcut menu.

The result is displayed on the Board Extended Information dialog box, as shown in Figure

11-4.

Figure 11-4 Board Extended Information dialog box

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11.3 Resetting a Board in Power-Off ModeThis function is performed to initialize the hardware and software parameters of a board.

Prerequisite


Context

CAUTION

l The power-off reset of a board interrupts the BTS services. Therefore, perform this function

with care.

l When the multi-mode base station works in co-module mode, services of the other mode are

disrupted, if this command is executed to reset the TRX module that works in co-module

mode.

Procedure

Step 1 Click Board in the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, and thendouble-click Board Management in the right pane of the window.




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Step 3 In the Topology Management window, right-click the target RRU module.

A shortcut menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-6.

Figure 11-6 Selecting Power Off Reset

Step 4 Select Power Off Reset from the shortcut menu.

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This function is performed to initialize the parameters of a board or path.

Prerequisite


Context

CAUTION

l The board reset interrupts the BTS services. Therefore, perform this function with care.

l When the multi-mode base station works in co-module mode, services of the other mode are

disrupted, if this command is executed to reset the TRX module that works in co-modulemode.

Procedure






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Step 3 In the Topology Management window, right-click the RRU module to be reset.


Figure 11-9 Selecting Reset

Step 4 Select Board from the shortcut menu if you want to reset the board.

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Step 5 If you want to reset the path, select Pass A or Pass B.The Reset dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-11.

Figure 11-11 Reset dialog box

Click OK . The path reset is complete.


----End

11.5 Starting a BoardThis function is performed to start an RC on the RRU module.

Prerequisite


management right.

Procedure

Step 1 Click Board in the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, and thendouble-click Board Management in the right pane of the window.

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Step 3 In the Topology Management dialog box, right-click the target RRU module,


Figure 11-13 Choosing Opstart

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Step 4 Select the path to be started, such as Pass A.

The result is displayed in the Opstart dialog box.

NOTE

Pass A and Pass B are two RCs on the RRU.

----End


This function is performed to test the path of an RRU board.

Prerequisite


Procedure







Step 3 In the Topology Management window, right-click the target RRU module.

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Figure 11-15 Choosing Test

Step 4 Select the path to be tested, such as Pass A.

The result is displayed in the Board Test dialog box, as shown in Figure 11-16.

Figure 11-16 Board Test dialog box

NOTE

If the test succeeds, you can infer that the pass is functional.

Step 5 Click OK on the dialog box to end the operation.

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Step 3 In the Topology Management window, right-click the target RRU module,


Figure 11-18 Selecting Loop Test

Step 4 Select the path to be tested, such as Pass A or Pass B.

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The Loop Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-19.

Figure 11-19 Loop Test dialog box

Step 5 Click Start.

After the test is complete, the result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the dialog

box.


----End


This function is performed to query the running parameters and configuration parameters of the

RRU module, and to query the running parameters of path A and path B.

Prerequisite


Procedure






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Step 3 Right-click the RRU module to be queried. Choose Parameter Management,


Figure 11-21 Selecting parameter management window

Step 4 If you want to query the running and configuration parameters or setting parameters associatedwith a board, choose Board.

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The Parameter Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-22 ,Figure

11-23 and Figure 11-24.

Figure 11-22 Querying the running parameters of a board

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Figure 11-23 Querying the configuration parameters of a board

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Figure 11-24 Setting parameters of a board

Step 5 If you want to query the running parameters of a channel, choose Pass A or Pass B.

The Parameter Management dialog box associated with pass A or B is displayed, as shown in

Figure 11-24.

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Figure 11-25 Querying the running parameters of a path


----End


This describes how to query the availability status, administrative status, master/slave status,

and physical property of ports.

Prerequisite


Procedure




Step 2 Double-click GTMU.


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Figure 11-26 GTMU port property window

Step 3 Right-click DRRU.


Step 4 Select Query CRPI Property from the shortcut menu.The result is displayed in the DRRU port property window, as shown in Figure 11-27.

Figure 11-27 DRRU port property window

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11.10 Setting the Receive and Send Mode

This operation is performed to set the receive and send mode of the antenna based on the RRU

configuration.

Prerequisite


Procedure







Step 3 In the Topology Management window, right-click the RRU module to be operated,


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Figure 11-29 Selecting Set Antenna Mode window

Step 4 Select Set Receive and Send Mode from the shortcut menu.

The Set Receive and Send Mode window is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-30.

Figure 11-30 Set Receive and Send Mode window

You can select Single Antenna, Single Antenna Double Receiver, Double Antenna, or Double

Antenna Quad Receiver. When the Single Antenna Double Receiver or Double Antenna Quad

Receiver mode is selected, the board number of the relevant DRRU should be in the range 0–

35.


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About This Chapter

The RRU configurations involve adding or removing a ring, displaying in-position boards,

detecting in-position boards, setting and canceling a breakpoint.

Prerequisite

NOTE

Obtain the site management rights before writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data, for

example,Adding an RRU. You can read data from the BTS without the site management rights.

Context

NOTE

On the Site Maintenance Terminal System, the configuration operations for the RRU3004 are similar to

the configuration operations for the RRU3008. This node takes the RRU3004 as an example.

12.1 Adding an RRU

This describes how to add an RRU by configuring its board number, SFP number, and hop

number.

12.2 Deleting an RRU

This describes how to delete an RRU with a specified SFP number and hop number.

12.3 Adding a Ring

This function is performed to form a DRRU ring by using two independent DRRU chains.

12.4 Removing a Ring

This function is performed to split a DRRU ring into two independent DRRU chains.

12.5 Displaying Not Configured Boards

This function is performed to check whether there are boards whose data is not configured. These

boards are installed in the BTS cabinet but their data is not configured.

12.6 Checking Board Position Information

This function is performed to check the position information of a board.

12.7 Setting a Breakpoint

This function is performed to set a breakpoint on an RRU chain or ring. One RRU chain can beconfigured with only one breakpoint. After a breakpoint is configured, the RRU chain is divided

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into two parts. One RRU ring can be configured with two breakpoints. After two breakpoints

are configured, the RRU ring is divided into three parts.

12.8 Canceling a Breakpoint

This function is performed to cancel a breakpoint on an RRU chain or ring.

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12.1 Adding an RRU

This describes how to add an RRU by configuring its board number, SFP number, and hop

number.

Prerequisite


Set the BTS type to a type that can be configured with the RRU by referring to Setting Site Type.

Procedure




Step 2 In the Board Configuration window, double-click GTMU.

The Topology Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-1.

Figure 12-1 Topology Configuration window

Step 3 In the Topology Configuration window, click Add RRU.

The Deploy RXU window is displayed.

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NOTE

The Card No. starts from 0 in sequence. The Chain No. starts from 1 to 5 and each number refers to the

number of the SFP port to which the board is configured. The Hop starts from 1 to 6 and each number

refers to the level of the TRXs which are under the same SFP number. The Shelf No. should be chosen a

number not in use. The parameter settings of the RRU should be consistent with the onsite planning.

Step 4 In the Deploy RXU window, select DRRU from the Card Type drop-down list.

Step 5 Choose the corresponding values from the Chain No., Card No., Hop, and Shelf No., drop-

down list boxes, respectively.


Figure 12-2 Deploy RXU window

Step 6 In the Deploy RXU window, click OK to add DRRU board.


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12.2 Deleting an RRU

This describes how to delete an RRU with a specified SFP number and hop number.

Prerequisite


Procedure


pane of the window, double-click Board Configuration.The Board Configuration window is displayed.



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12.3 Adding a Ring This function is performed to form a DRRU ring by using two independent DRRU chains.

Prerequisite


management right.

Procedure

Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Board. In the right pane of the window, double-click Board Configuration.





Step 3 In the Topology Configuration window, click Add Ring.

The Add Ring window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-7.

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Figure 12-7 Add Ring window

Step 4 In the Add Ring window, set the Loop Start Port and Loop End Port to corresponding value,

and then click OK .


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12.4 Removing a Ring

This function is performed to split a DRRU ring into two independent DRRU chains.

PrerequisiteYou have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal.

Procedure






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Step 3 Set a breakpoint in the required position by referring to 12.7 Setting a Breakpoint.

Step 4 In the Topology Configuration window, click Remove Ring.

The Divide Ring window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-9.

Figure 12-9 Divide Ring window

Step 5 In the Divide Ring window, select a Loop Begin Port and a Divide point HOP, and then click

OK .


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12.5 Displaying Not Configured Boards

This function is performed to check whether there are boards whose data is not configured. These

boards are installed in the BTS cabinet but their data is not configured.

Prerequisite


Procedure



The Board Management window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-10.

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Figure 12-10 Board Management window

Step 2 Determine the board configuration based on the grid color of the boards in the Board

Management window.


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12.6 Checking Board Position Information

This function is performed to check the position information of a board.

Prerequisite


Procedure







Step 3 In the Topology Management window, click On-Site Detect.

The On-Site Topology Management window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-12.

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Figure 12-12 On-Site Topology Management window


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12.7 Setting a BreakpointThis function is performed to set a breakpoint on an RRU chain or ring. One RRU chain can be

configured with only one breakpoint. After a breakpoint is configured, the RRU chain is divided

into two parts. One RRU ring can be configured with two breakpoints. After two breakpoints

are configured, the RRU ring is divided into three parts.

Prerequisite


Procedure






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Step 3 Right-click the target chain or ring.


Figure 12-14 Shortcut menu for set BreakPoint

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NOTE

No BreakPoint (shown in black by default) refers to the connection where a breakpoint cannot be set. Break

Point (shown in pink by default) refers to the connection where a breakpoint can be set.

Step 4 Choose Set BreakPoint.

A breakpoint is configured.


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12.8 Canceling a Breakpoint

This function is performed to cancel a breakpoint on an RRU chain or ring.

PrerequisiteYou have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal.

Procedure







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