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When ATM transport is applied to the Iub interface, the sequence of configuring Iub interface
data should be consistent with the protocol structure, that is, from the bottom layer to the top
layer and from the control plane to the user plane.
Figure 1 shows the protocol stack for the ATM-based Iub interface.
Figure 1 Protocol stack for the ATM-based Iub interface
The transport network layer of the Iub interface consists of the transport network layer user
plane (area A), transport network layer control plane (area B), and transport network layer
user plane (area C).
Areas A, B, and C share the physical layer and ATM layer. Therefore, all links in the
three areas can be carried on common physical links.
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Links in areas A and B are carried on SAAL links. Based on the type of carried
information, the upper layer of area A is classified into the NodeB Control Port (NCP)
and the Communication Control Port (CCP). Only Q.AAL2 links are carried in area B.
In area C, the user plane data is carried on AAL2 paths. The bearer at the lower layer
is the ATM PVC. Under the control of Q.AAL2, AAL2 connections can be dynamically set
up or released for upper-layer services. Therefore, each AAL2 path must have its
corresponding controlling Q.AAL2.
NOTE:
The links in the NodeB are not shown in Figure 1 because the data configuration
does not involve the internal information of the NodeB.
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The RINT shown in Figure 1 refers to the ATM interface boards of the BSC6900. For
the recommended ATM interface boards of the Iub interface, see Interface Boards
Applicable to Terrestrial Interfaces.
Description
NCP
CCP
ALCAP
An SAAL link of UNI type is carried on a PVC. The PVC identifier (VPI/VCI) and other
attributes of the PVC must be negotiated between the BSC6900 and the NodeB.
AAL2 Path
An AAL2 path is a group of connections between the BSC6900 and the NodeB. An Iub
interface has at least one AAL2 path. It is recommended that more than one AAL2 path be
planned.
An AAL2 path is carried on a PVC. The PVC identifier (VPI/VCI) and other attributes of the
PVC must be negotiated between the BSC6900 and the NodeB.
IPoA PVC
IPoA is a technology in which IP packets are transmitted over the ATM transport network.
Essentially, the ATM links over each interface are carried over PVCs. The IPoA PVCs over the
Iub interface are used to transmit the OM information of a NodeB. In this case, the IPoA PVC
is called the management plane IPoA PVC.
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IPoA PVC
Figure 1 shows the IPoA PVCs from the BSC6900 to NodeBs.
Figure 1 IPoA PVCs from the BSC6900 to NodeBs
NOTE:
The RINT shown in Figure 1 refers to the ATM interface boards of the BSC6900. For the
recommended ATM interface boards of the Iub interface, see Interface Boards Applicable to
Terrestrial Interfaces.
Network Segments
Each IPoA PVC travels through the following network segments before reaching the
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II.
The 80.168.3.0 segment (with network mask of 255.0.0.0) between the OMUa board
and the ATM interface board. This network segment is set before delivery of
the BSC6900.
12.13.1.0 segment (with network mask of 255.255.255.0) between the ATM interface
board and the NodeBs. When setting this network segment, you need to take field
conditions into consideration.
Over IP
1. Protocol Structure for the Iub Interface (over IP)
When IP transport is applied to the Iub interface, the sequence of adding Iub interface data
should be consistent with the protocol structure, that is, from the bottom layer to the top
layer and from the control plane to the user plane.
Figure 1 shows the protocol stack for the IP-based Iub interface.
Figure 1 Protocol stack for the IP-based Iub interface
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NOTE:
The links in the NodeB are not shown in Figure 1 because the data configuration
does not involve the internal information of the NodeB.
The RINT shown in Figure 1 refers to the IP interface boards of the BSC6900. For the
recommended IP interface boards of the Iub interface, see Interface Boards Applicable
to Terrestrial Interfaces.
SCTP Links
An SCTP link carries signaling messages on the Iub interface. The signaling messages
carried on the SCTP links are classified into NCP and CCP, as described in Table 1.
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NCP
Description
The NCP carries common process messages of NBAP over the Iub
interface. An Iub interface has only one NCP.
CCP
The SCTP link can work in two modes, SERVER and CLIENT, on the BSC6900 and
NodeB sides. On the BSC6900 side, the differences between the two working modes are
as follows:
SERVER: The local end enables only the listening port and the peer end sends the
initialization request.
In SERVER mode, all SCTP links use the listening port as a local port. The listening port
also becomes the local port of NCP or CCP on the control plane. On the NodeB side, a
port number is added to each new NCP and CCP.
CLIENT: The local end sends the initialization request during the setup of a link.
In CLIENT mode, each SCTP link must be configured with a local port, which means
that a local port number is added to each NCP and CCP. On the NodeB side, only one
port number needs to be configured.
It is recommended that the working mode of the BSC6900 be set to SERVER when you
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IP Path
An IP path is a group of connections between the BSC6900 and the NodeB. An Iub
interface has at least one IP path. It is recommended that two or more IP paths be planned.
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IP1 and IP2 are port IP addresses.
Figure 2 shows an example of layer 3 networking on the Iub interface.
Figure 2 Layer 3 networking on the Iub interface
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IP1 and IP2 are device IP address on the IP interface board. IP3 and IP4 are port IP
addresses on the IP interface board. IP5 and IP6 are gateway IP addresses on
the BSC6900 side. IP7 is the gateway IP address on the NodeB side. IP8 is the IP address
of the NodeB.
IP Address
Configuration Scenario
IP address of an
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Configuration Scenario
Ethernet port
Configuration Restriction
board
Local IP address
of a PPP link
POUa/POUc, or UOIa
IP address.
Local IP address
of an MLPPP
group
IP address.
Device IP
address
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Equipment
Route Description
IP Interface
The route travels from the BSC6900 to the network segment where the NodeB is
Board
located.
You can configure the route on the BSC6900. Destination IP address is the addre
of the network segment where the NodeB or NodeB IP address is located, and Nex
Hop Address is the gateway IP address, for example, IP5 or IP6, on
the BSC6900 side.
Routing Between the M2000 and the NodeB Through the BSC6900
Figure 1 shows an example of the routing between the M2000 and the NodeB through
the BSC6900. Table 1 describes the routes.
Figure 1 Example of the routing between the M2000 and the NodeB through
the BSC6900
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Figure 1 takes layer 2 networking on the Iub interface as an example. When layer 3
networking is applied to the Iub interface, the IP interface board and the NodeB
communicate with each other through a router.
The RINT shown in Figure 1 refers to the IP interface boards of the BSC6900. For the
recommended IP interface boards of the Iub interface, see Interface Boards Applicable
to Terrestrial Interfaces.
Table 1 Routes between the M2000 and the NodeB through the BSC6900
Equipment
M2000
Forward Route
Reverse Route
OM network segment
19.19.19.X, withForward route
address to be the external virtual
IP address of the OMU, that is,
172.121.139.200
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Table 1 Routes between the M2000 and the NodeB through the BSC6900
Equipment
BSC6900
Forward Route
Reverse Route
From the IP
OM network segment
interface board
of
theBSC6900 to
the M2000 IP
network
80.168.3.66
segment
172.121.139.X
You can
configure the
route on
theBSC6900 sid
e. When you
run this
command,
set EMS IP
Address to the
IP address of
the M2000,
set Subnet
mask to the
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Table 1 Routes between the M2000 and the NodeB through the BSC6900
Equipment
Forward Route
Reverse Route
subnet mask of
the M2000, and
specify the
values of OMU
External
Network
Virtual
IP andOMU
External
Network
NodeB
Mask. In this
From the
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Table 1 Routes between the M2000 and the NodeB through the BSC6900
Equipment
Forward Route
Reverse Route
NodeB to the
M2000 IP
network
segment
172.121.139.X
If layer 2
networking is
applied to the
Iub
interface,Forw
ard route
address is the
IP address of
the IP interface
board at
theBSC6900,
that is,
16.16.16.1.
If layer 3
networking is
applied to the
Iub
interface,Forw
ard route
address is the
gateway IP
address on the
NodeB side.
Routing Between the M2000 and the NodeB Not Through the BSC6900
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If the OM subnet where the M2000 is located is connected to the IP network that covers the
NodeB, routes can be configured between the M2000 and the NodeB not through
the BSC6900. Figure 2 shows an example of routing between the M2000 and the NodeB
not through the BSC6900. Table 2 describes the routes.
Figure 2 Example of the routes between the M2000 and the NodeB not through
the BSC6900
Table 2 Routes between the M2000 and the NodeB not through the BSC6900
Equipment
M2000
Forward Route
Reverse Route
OM network segment
19.19.19.X, withForward route
address being the port IP
address of router 1, that is,
10.161.215.200
Router 1
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Table 2 Routes between the M2000 and the NodeB not through the BSC6900
Equipment
Forward Route
Reverse Route
withForward route
address being the port IP
address of router 2, that is,
172.16.16.10
Router 2
NodeB
network segment
withForward route
10.161.215.100, withForwar
172.16.16.9
10.161.215.100, withForw
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