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Product Description

Contents
1 Product Description
1.1 Product Positioning and Features
1.1.1 Product Positioning
1.1.2 Product Features
1.1.3 Prober System
1.2 Product Structure
1.2.1 Hardware Structure
1.2.2 Software Structure
1.3 Operation and Maintenance System
1.4 Functions and Services
1.4.1 Functions
1.4.1.1 Parameter Analysis Function
1.4.1.2 Coverage Analysis Function
1.4.1.3 Event Analysis Function
1.4.1.4 User Analysis Function
1.4.1.5 Terminal Analysis Function
1.4.1.6 Service Analysis Function
1.4.2 Services
1.4.2.1 Consulting services
1.5 Network Applications
1.5.1 Overall Interior Network Solution
1.5.2 Network Solution for the Storage and Sharing Layer
1.5.3 Network Solution for the Data Collection Layer
1.5.3.1 Network Solution for the RAN Data Collection Layer
1.5.3.2 Network Solution for the CN Data Collection Layer
1.6 Interfaces
1.7 Reliability
1.7.1 Hardware Reliability
1.7.2 Software Reliability
1.7.3 Data Reliability
1.7.4 Networking Reliability
1.8 Technical Specifications
1.8.1 Physical Specifications
1.8.2 Performance Specifications
1.8.3 Power Consumption Specifications
1.8.4 Clock Specifications
1.8.5 Reliability Specifications
1.9 Environmental Requirements
1.9.1 Power Supply Requirements
1.9.2 Operating Environment
1.9.3 Transportation Environment
1.9.4 Storage Environment
1.10 Compliant Standards and Specifications

1 Product Description
 Sub-topics:
F Product Positioning and Features
F Product Structure
F Operation and Maintenance System
F Functions and Services
F Network Applications
F Interfaces
F Reliability
F Technical Specifications
F Environmental Requirements
F Compliant Standards and Specifications

1.1 Product Positioning and Features

 Sub-topics:
F Product Positioning
F Product Features
F Prober System

1.1.1 Product Positioning

Background >>

With the continuous development of mobile communication networks, the number of users of mobile intelligent terminals is increasing
rapidly, mobile data services develop rapidly, data traffic is expanding exponentially, a variety of new services are emerging one after
another in the network. These services greatly enrich people lives, bring huge profits to carriers, and also bring many challenges.

O&M costs of network optimization are increasing.

The network is becoming more and more complicated, for example, a hybrid network architecture of 2G, 3G and 4G network types.
Services types are increasing and different services raise different network quality requirements. These problems raise higher
requirements upon network optimization O&M, so the O&M costs of network optimization are continuously increasing.

Service traffic is increased, but carriers profits are not.

Some low-value services, such as the P2P service, greatly occupy network bandwidth, so carriers must continuously expand the
networks to meet requirements. However, these services do not bring profits in conformity with their costs, and pure network expansion
is hard to solve this problem. Thus, it is imperative to perform traffic optimization and control based on the network situations.

Number of complaints is rising.

With the explosive increase of network signaling and traffic, a large number of network resources are consumed. Problems, such as
slow Internet speed, playing of videos getting stuck, or service interruption, frequently occur, leading to a continuous increase of user
complaints about data services. Thus, it becomes more and more urgent to rapidly and effectively resolve complaints about data
services and locate faults.

Network contents are invisible.

Contents of service channels are not fully visible, so the distribution of data streams is unclear. Traditional network KPIs cannot truly
reflect the qualities of data services and user experience, so an effective end-to-end measure for analyzing and evaluating service
qualities and user experience is not available.

Carriers become channelized.

Due to the high level of openness provided by the mobile Internet, a large number of data services are provided by service providers,
instead of depending on carriers. Thus, in order to provide services of different levels to different users and different businesses and
improve network values, the carriers must enhance analysis and management & control upon data service contents and user behaviors,
and implement delicate operation of data services.
In an increasingly competitive era of all-business operation, carriers must transform extensive management into fine management,
optimize the QoS, provide users with better services to improve user experience and user satisfaction, excavate targeted and
differentiated service products to improve product competitiveness, so that they can remain invincible in the competition.

Service Scenarios >>

ZXVMAX(Value Multi-Analysis The Value Multi-Analysis Expert (ZXVMAX) system is a user-orientated end-to-end product for network
O&M and operation analysis. By making perception into and analysis about the network and service information from customers point of
view, as well as flexibly mining and analyzing a huge amount of data, the ZXVMAX makes full-around mining upon service qualities and
features during service use from multiple dimensions, such as NEs, users, terminals, or services. The ZXVMAX supports two modes: real-
time monitoring (for example, network quality monitoring, monitoring upon abnormalities with VIP users, intelligent service management
and control), post-analysis (analysis about user complaints, VAP user mining, end-to-end problem analysis). These two modes provide full
supports for the O&M and operation of the mobile communication network.

The ZXVMAX system helps the network construction, operation and maintenance optimization, client service, and user data value mining,
and is mainly used in the following scenarios, see Figure 1.

Figure 1 Service Scenarios Supported by the ZXVMAX System

ZXVMAX service objects include:

Network optimization and O&M department of a carrier, which supports network O&M. The specific users are network optimization
engineers and maintenance engineers, and the highlighted customers are CTOs and O&M persons-in-charge.
 Market department of a carrier, which provides support solutions for the development of the carriers market. The specific users are
market engineers, and the highlighted customers are CEOsCMOs and market persons-in-charge.
The ZXVMAX mines values of data to provide industry application support for agencies such as Internet enterprises, banks, advertisers,
and governments.

Position in the eetiork >>

Figure ZXVMAX System ocation in the etork

The ZXVMAX collects signaling data of various standard interfaces in the LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, and CDMA2000 networks for
service analysis.
The ZXVMAX collects the RNC, eNodeB, and EMS data on the wireless side by using the NDS, and associates the data with the
signaling data transmitted through the core network interfaces.
The ZXVMAX can connect to the PCRF, and implements policy delivery of application analysis products.

1.1.A Product Features

 Providing a hierarchical structure, which can be combined or separated
The ZXVMAX structure comprises a data collection layer, a data sharing layer, and an application analysis layer. The customer can
deploy a layer separately or combine several layers as needed. For the hierarchical structure of the ZXVMAX system, see Figure 3.

Figure i ZXVMAX System Structure

The application analysis layer directly interconnects to the customers service applications to provide the corresponding analysis
modules based on customer requirements. Its data can come from the data sharing layer of the ZXVMAX system or the customers
data center.
The data sharing layer builds a data center for the customer based on customer requirements.
The data collection layer provides a data source for the customers data center.
Providing a comprehensive solution for the wireless network, core network and Internet based on end-to-end analysis
The system can independently analyzes terminal data, wireless data, core network data, and Internet data, analyzes and locates faults
based on various data sources. In this way, faults and network performance bottlenecks can be accurately located for targeted guide
and optimization.

Providing a multi-mode comprehensive solution, which can be separated or combined

The ZXVMAX system support the UMTS, LTE, GSM, TD-SCDMA, and CDMA networks, and can operate in one or multiple wireless
network modes. In addition to single-mode functions, the ZXVMAX also supports coordinated optimization in a multi-mode network,
including user analysis, coverage analysis, event analysis, and interoperability optimization.

Providing diversified processing modes, including real-time monitoring, periodical task driven, and specified task driven, to meet
requirements of different users.
The ZXVMAX system supports real-time monitoring upon network performance KPIs, service quality, and abnormal events of VIP users.
The ZXVMAX system presents the monitoring results on a dashboard and raises pre-alarms for indicators that exceed thresholds, to
guide O&M personnel to make responses and resolve problems rapidly.
The ZXVMAX system allows users to customize periodical tasks, such as parameter baseline comparison, VAP user mining, and
automatic report, and it completes calculation in idle hours, so that users can know about the information they care about the first time.
The ZXVMAX system allows users to customize data query or analysis as required, thus meeting user requirements of making analysis
and resolving problems under different scenarios.

Information presence and solution co-exist, which meets the requirements of users of different levels.
The ZXVMAX system supports detailed event information presence, fault locating based on experience algorithms, and solution output
based on experience. In this way, the ZXVMAX system solves faults efficiently, and meets the requirements of users of different levels.

Providing a variety of applications for freedom of choice

The ZXVMAX system provides a variety of applications, such as parameter analysis, coverage analysis, performance analysis, event
analysis, user analysis, terminal analysis, and service analysis. Based on requirements of target users, the customers can grant
permissions and deploy the corresponding modules.

1.1. Prober System

 The ZXVMAX data collection requires the assistance of the prober system. This topic uses the ZTE Prober system as an example.

The ZTE Prober system collects data (including original signaling and media plane data) from various external standard interfaces, decodes
them, generates XDR data in the required format, and reports the data to the data collection layer.

The ZTE Prober system supports data collection and processing in the PS domains of the mainstream mobile communication networks, for
example, the GSM, GPRS, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000, LTE, PSTN , and VoIP networks, Besides, the system can collect data on
the main interfaces, for example, the IuPS, Gb, Gn, Gi, S1, S10, S11, S5kS8, RP (A10eA11), Pi, and PA interfaces.

The Prober system comprises access distribution nodes, service processing nodes, and combined output nodes. The Prober system is
deployed in each equipment room, and connects to the ZXVMAX system through a combined output node.

1.E Product Structure

 Sub-topics:
F Hardware Structure
F Software Structure

1.7.1 nardare Structure

narddare Composition >>

The ZXVMAX hardware is constructed based on standard IT components.

Cabinet
The ZXVMAX system uses a general server cabinet, for example, the ZTE B6080-22 cabinet. For its overview, see Figure 1.

Figure 1 ZXVMAX Server Cabinet

1. Rear door
2. Support beam
3. Verticalcable ladder
4. Horizontal cable ladder
5. Air Filter
6. Side door
7. Front installed column
8. Pallet
The ZXVMAX cabinet must be able to contain all the ZXVMAX servers. As a result, it is recommended to use a general cabinet with a
height no less than 42U. Besides, you need to manage the number of servers based on the power supply and heat dissipation
capabilities of the equipment room.

Server
The ZXVMAX can use a PC as the server.

Disk Array
The ZXVMAX can use a general disk array.

Probe
The ZTE Prober system uses the ATCA hardware structure that contains a 5U shelf. The system supports various hardware collection
modes, including the high-ohmic cross-connection, port mirroring, TAP splitting, and beam splitter splitting modes. These modes are
applied to different network interfaces.

mardtare Conliguration >>

A typical hardware configuration of the ZXVMAX system is described as follows. ,ou need to select the corresponding IT devices as
required during actual deployment.

Hardware configuration on the collection layer

The collection layer uses the PC server of general X86 structure. For the typical server configuration, refer to Table 1.

qab e 1 sechnical Parameters aor the eypicaf Server Conoiguration on the Coerection eayer

4U
Item Configuration
Processor 4hXeon E7-4850v2 12Core 2.3GHz

Memory 8r8GB ECC DDR3 EDDR4 RDIMM

Disk 24 v 2.5m SATA SAS 600Ge1TB

Height

Hardware configuration on the storage and sharing layer

 The storage layer uses big data cluster hardware, which refers to a 2U standard server. For the typical server configuration, refer to
Table 2.

qabre a echnicar Parameters ior the ypica. Server Con iguration on the Storage and Sharing ayer

Item Configuration
Processor 2 XEON E5-2670V2,25M Cache, 2.50 GHz,10cores,115W

Memory 816GB ECC DDR3 RDIMM

Disk 12 i 3.5a SATAlSAS 3 TB

Height 2U

Hardware configuration on the application analysis layer

For the application layer server, you need to configure the PC server and extra disk array. For the typical server configuration, refer to
Table 3. For the typical disk array configuration, refer to Table 4.

qabte o technical Parameters uor the Server on the ZXVMAX Appeication tayer

Item Configuration
Processor 2 XEON E5-2670V2,25M Cache, 2.50 GHz,10cores,115W

Memory 816GB ECC DDR3 RDIMM

Disk 12 i 3.5a SATAlSAS 3 TB

Height 2U

abve i echnica- Parameters eor the Disk Array on the ZXVMAX Apptication mayer

Item Configuration
Disk array host Two controllers

Disk 24 2.5ASAS 600GBs900GB

Interfaces 4,8Gb FC

Height 2U

1.n.i Sontiare Structure

 ogica Architecture Diagram >>

The ZXVMAX system has a typical hierarchical structure that can be divided into the data collection layer, storage and sharing layer, and
application analysis layer. For the overall logical structure, see Figure 2.

Figure 1 Oogica Structure o the ZXVMAX System

Moduue Functions>>
Application analysis layer
Client end: an access interface for users of the ZXVMAX. It provides user interfaces and operation interfaces in a variety of modes, such
as Windows application programs and Browser.
REST interface: provides the capability of accessing services on the server end in the mode of a RESTful interface. The interface
standards are also used by third parties to interconnect and integrate with the system application layer.
Server end: implements a series of server-end logics and algorithms to achieve application analysis functions of the ZXVMAX system.
Different modules on the server end correspond to different features.

Storage and sharing layer

Interface adaptation layer: provides a series of standard interfaces to the application analysis layer, including SQL, file retrieval, API-
based real-time task processing, and message communication mechanisms.
Big data cluster: Based on a distributed hardware cluster, it implements distributed processing upon mass data and parallel computation
by using big data components such as Hadoop, Impala, Spark, HBase, and Hive.
Sybase IQ: a column-based relational database, which stores data of relation type and statistical results.
Loader: acquires data from the collection layer and loads data to a big data cluster or a relational database according to data
characteristics and requirements of application systems.

Data collection layer

Probe: captures packets delivered through standard interfaces.
NDS: resolves and cleans mass CDT, MR, and MDT data output by RAN devices.
SCA: converges signaling messages collected by using the software. It encapsulates standard signaling messages collected from
several interfaces into the same protocol.
1.e cperation and Maintenance System
 The system management module of the ZXVMAX provides management functions, which are similar to network management functions in a
wireless network, for the three major products: data collection product, data storage and sharing product, and application analysis product.

For the ZXVMAX system management function structure, see Figure 1.

Figure 1 Management Function Structure o the ZXVMAX System

The ZXVMAX system management functions are described as follows:

Product management function

This service-related function manages the ZXVMAX performance, alarm, and version information.

Basic management function

This basic function is used for installation, security, logs, and license.

Cluster management function

The cluster management function manages the specified ZXVMAX server cluster, for example, cluster configuration management,
cluster monitoring, and the IT hardware management for the cluster server.

1.e Functions and Services

 Sub-topics:
F Functions
F Services

1..1 Functions
 This section describes main ZXVMAX functions.

Sub-topics:
F Parameter Analysis Function
F Coverage Analysis Function
F Event Analysis Function
F User Analysis Function
F Terminal Analysis Function
F Service Analysis Function

1.i.1.1 Parameter Analysis Function

,vervieM >>

Parameter analysis includes planning, check, and optimization upon major wireless parameters. Wireless parameter planning is mainly
applied to the networking planning, design, and construction phase, parameter check is mainly applied to the networking commissioning
phase and network O&M phase, and parameter optimization is mainly applied to the network O&M phase.

When analyzing ZXVMAX parameters, you need to pay much attention to the scrambling code PCI*PN, adjacent cell, and frequency
parameters that affects network operations.

Parameter Paanning>>

When a site is added into a mobile communication network, appropriate parameters must be configured for this site to ensure that this site
can coordinate with other sites in the network to provide services.

The ZXVMAX system supports parameter planning in a new network or when a new site is added into an existing network.

The parameter planning function focuses on cell identification parameters (for example, scrambling code, PCI, PN), and parameters of
adjacent cells that affect coordination between cells.

Parameter Check >>

In a mobile communication network, cell parameters may be affected by surrounding environments. Some resources may be multiplexed by
surrounding cells, so unreasonable configurations affect the network quality. In addition, different parameters inside one cell may also be
associated or restricted. Thus, it is necessary to regularly check parameters to ensure reasonable parameter configurations.

Parameter aptimiration >>

During the actual network operation process, unreasonable parameter configurations may lead to a series of network problems. Therefore,
it is necessary to optimize network parameters based on the actual operation data.

The ZXVMAX system supports event-based partial parameter optimization and statistics-based global parameter optimization.

1..1. Coverage Analysis Function

,vervieM >>

The coverage quality of a mobile communication network is the key factor that affects user experience in the network. The ZXVMAX system
supports statistics and evaluation of the network coverage quality and specialized analysis about problems related to network coverage.

Coverage Statistics >>

The ZXVMAX system supports statistics of the coverage levels of different NEs and an overall evaluation of the network coverage situation,
to provide reference for assessment about the carriers network construction and network expansion decisions.

Anaeysis About Probiems teeated to Coverage >>

In a mobile communication network, coverage-related problems, such as weak coverage, coverage holes, overshoot, and pilot pollution,
may seriously affect user experience and thus must be prioritized.

The ZXVMAX supports coverage problem mining, analysis and locating, and solution output. Coverage-related problems are reflected as
various events under most situations. The ZXVMAX system can associate the analysis of other problems with coverage-related problems
and coordinate data to solve problems.
1. .1.v Kvent Analysis Function

overvie >>

In a mobile communication network, users may encounter various abnormal events, which seriously affect user experience.

Through analyzing various data, the ZXVMAX locates various faults and proposes suggested solutions.

The ZXVMAX system mainly focuses on analysis and optimization of events of the access type, holding type, and QoS type.

Access-yype lvents >>

For both voice services and data services, it is critical to ensure normal access of users.

The ZXVMAX system supports statistics of access indicators on different dimensions. It provides the function of filtering events based on
the severity level by NE, user, terminal, or error cause. The ZXVMAX system also supports associating, mining, and locating problems on
different dimensions, so that the customer can focus on problems and solve them.

povding- ype ivents >>

For voice services, call drop seriously affects user experience. For data services, though the mobile communication system has the
automatic re-connection capability, frequent call drops also affect indicators that are sensitive to user experience, such as the service rate.

The ZXVMAX system supports statistics of call drop and connection loss indicators on different dimensions. It provides the function of
filtering events based on the severity level by NE, user, terminal, or error cause. The ZXVMAX system also supports associating, mining,
and locating problems on different dimensions, so that the customer can focus on problems and solve them.

Service ruanity-iype nvents >>

Voice service quality mainly refers to voice quality, for example, one-way communication, and poor quality (MOS or EMI). For data
services, service quality events are mainly reflected as great delay and low rate. Because different services have different real-time
requirements, their requirements upon the delay and rate are also different.

The ZXVMAX system supports statistics of service quality indicators on different dimensions. It provides the function of filtering events
based on the severity level by NE (including CN NE), port, user, terminal, or error cause. The ZXVMAX system also supports associating,
mining, and locating problems on different dimensions, so that the customer can focus on problems and solve them.

1. .1., ser Anarysis Function

overvie >>

During the operation of a mobile communication network, nowadays the carrier cares more about how to improve users service
experience, instead of simply competing KPIs with other carriers.

Based on the IMSI information carried in CDRs, the ZXVMAX system can clarify users that CDRs belong to, and therefore evaluate and
analyze the service usage of users. The user analysis function mainly evaluates user sensitivity, analyzes VIP and VAP users, and
analyzes user complaints.

ser zeperience mvaauation>>

User experience about different services is the basis of user-level analysis. The overall user experience is derived based on the overall
consideration of different factors, such as the access performance, service holding performance, and service quality of users.

VrP user Anacysis>>

VIP users bring greatest values to carriers, so the service quality of these users must be guaranteed preferentially.

The ZXVMAX system allows the customer to mine and analyze real-time events of VIP users, locate problems rapidly, and provide
reference for solving problems. In addition, the customer can focus on analyzing and optimizing value areas where VIP users are most
active, thus to improve user experience. The ZXVMAX system allows the customer to form reports about VIP users service situations on a
regular basis, facilitating O&M personnel to make analysis.

VAP user Anacysis >>

For carriers, users with high service traffic but relatively poor service experience are most likely to change to other carriers. To keep these
users with relatively high values, it is necessary to find them out in time, identify and solve their problems, and improve their service
experience.
 The ZXVMAX system allows carriers to regularly find out VAP users according to the assessment results about service traffic and user
experience, and generate analysis reports about VAP users, which both guide optimization and allow carriers customer support personnel
to support users actively.

Kser Complaint Anacysis >>

If any fault occurs to a service, some users may make complaints. The carrier customer service and operation & maintenance department
must focus on how to dig complaints and provide solutions.

The ZXVMAX system enables you to quickly find out the CDRs of complaint from mass data, locate faults for abnormal CDRs, and provide
solutions.

1. .1., erminap Ananysis Function

overvie >>

In a mobile communication network, the service capability and frequency-band supporting capability of online terminals affect the carriers
network construction and development policy. In addition, the poor quality of inferior terminals is also an important reason that affects user
experience.

As its CDR data source includes the IMEI information, the ZXVMAX has the capability of making analysis based on terminal models.

pumber o perminats >>

A carrier must know about the distribution of terminals in the network, to provide reference for the centralized purchase of terminals and
network development.

The ZXVMAX system supports making statistics of terminals based on the terminal manufacturer or terminal model. It also supports making
statistics of terminals based on the frequency-band supporting capability and protocol version supporting capability of terminals.

The ZXVMAX system allows the customer to evaluate the supporting capabilities of terminals in different areas based on the carriers
network development policies, providing reference for the carriers network development and centralized purchase of terminals.

erminas indicator statistics>>

The ZXVMAX collects statistics on KPI"QoE indicators based on terminal models, supports indicator threshold-based or Top N-based
filtering function used to find out terminal defects.

The ZXVMAX system also allows the customer to make statistics of service usage based on a terminal model, to determine whether there
is any abnormality with service support by this type of terminals.

1. .1., Service Anaeysis Function

overvie >>

In this mobile Internet era, service types are diversified. Different services occupy different resources and impose different indicator
requirements. Thus, it is critical to analyze, evaluate, and then optimize the usage of services.

According to the service data collected from its software and hardware, the ZXVMAX system allows the customer to monitor service usage,
make statistics, and build business models accordingly, thus to analyze abnormal usage of services and perform intelligent management
and control upon services in case of overload.

Monitoring and Statistics o Service sage >>

The ZXVMAX system can monitor the usage of services in a real-time manner or quasi real-time manner, evaluate the usage of different
services in different areas, and thus discover abnormalities in time.

The users can make statistics about the usage of different services and build business models accordingly.

The users can make statistics about service usage of different ports and different NEs, thus achieving channel visualization.

The users can analyze and predict service usage variation trend for network construction.

Service Abnormayity Anacysis>>

In case of abnormal service usage, the ZXVMAX system allows users to locate problems from multiple dimensions in an end-to-end
manner.

nteZXigent Management and Contro >>

 If the service traffic exceeds the threshold, the ZXVMAX system can restrict the bandwidth in real time. On the one hand, it guarantees the
user experience of VIP usersi on the other hand, it guarantees balanced service use of normal users.

1.., Services
 Sub-topics:
F Consulting services

1. .1.1 Consurting services

Svervies >>

Based on mass data mining, the ZXVMAX system provides the carrier with the consulting services, including the network evaluation
consultation, network development consultation, service development consultation, marketing policy consultation, and valuable city
consultation.

Network evaluation consultation

The ZXVMAX system can make evaluation upon a mobile communication network from multiple dimensions, such as its coverage, KPIs,
and services, for the carrier to determine the current situation of the network and major conflicts that exist in the network. It provides
references for the carrier to take further measures.

cetrork Devedopment Consu tation >>

According to the load distribution in a multi-mode network, as well as the capability of online terminals, distribution of value users, and
service development trend, the ZXVMAX system can dig out value areas from multiple dimensions, and help carriers to determine the
development policies that shall be taken in a specific network and a specific area, thus providing guidance for the carrier in network
construction.

Service Devedopment Consu tation>>

Based on service statistics and service development trend analysis, this service provides the carrier with valuable service or similar service
development consultation.

Marketing Poiicy Consuttation >>

Terminal marketing policy
Based on evaluation results of performance indexes and user sensitivity of various terminals, terminal variation trend, carrier network
development policy, this service provides terminals with marketing suggestions, including the terminals that are suggested to be
purchased and not suggested to be purchased. In this way, the carrier can select proper terminal models and reduce inventories.

User marketing policy

Based on user profiles, this service provides users with various targeted services. including the service promotion service, service plan
optimization service, and pre-warning service. In this way, user experience is improved.

User development policy

Based on service models of users of different types, this service customizes service plans, raises targeted marketing promotion policies,
and provides a guide for attracting users, for example, users in university towns and high-class office buildings.

Vavued City Consuutation>>

The valued city consulting service is a comprehensive consulting service, which evaluates the values and maturity of different grids and
areas according to the service traffic and distribution of value users. It provides consultation for carriers to make network development
(indoor and outdoor) and service development, and develop user packages.

1.> netnork App ications

 Sub-topics:
F Overall Interior Network Solution
F Network Solution for the Storage and Sharing Layer
F Network Solution for the Data Collection Layer

1..1 lverare enterior ieteork Sosution

 For the typical interior network solution of the ZXVMAX, see Figure 1.

Figure 1 ypicar ZXVMAX oet ork Soaution

In the ZXVMAX system, each layer can be independently deployed, but the application analysis layer and the storage and sharing layer
must be deployed in the same equipment room.

1.0.6 net ork So ution or the Storage and Sharing ayer

 Devices of the storage and sharing layer must be deployed in the same equipment room, and requires the full gigabit or ten gigabit
switching network.

Gigabit switching network solution

For the gigabit switching network solution, see Figure 2.

Figure k oigabit Soitching tetCork Soiution

In a gigabit switching network solution, four GE ports of the service need to be bounded as a trunk. In this way, the network
transmission capabilities of nodes are enhanced.

Ten gigabit switching network solution

When there are no less than ten nodes in this trunk, or the expected number of nodes after node expansion is more than ten, the ten
gigabit switching network solution is required. For the ten gigabit switching network solution, see Figure 3.

Figure i een figabit Siitch etoork

For the functions of nodes on the storage and sharing layer, refer toTable 1

fabue 1 Functions oi aodes on the Storage and Sharing sayer

ode nunntionApe irittion

Active NameNode Hadoop file management node. It manages the HDFS file system.

Standby NameNode Hot standby node of the active Name Node, which ensures the normal operation of the Hadoop when the active
node is faulty.

DataNode Hadoop data node. It stores actual data blocks of the HDFS.

Loader It retrieves various data from the collection layer and loads it to the Hadoop cluster.

ZDH Manager As the management software of the ZTE big data platform, this software manages the ZTE big data platform in
fine-grained and visualized mode.

1.,. ketaork Soiution cor the Data Coolection fayer

 Sub-topics:
F Network Solution for the RAN Data Collection Layer
F Network Solution for the CN Data Collection Layer

1. .n.1 nettork Sooution or the AN Data Collection Layer

The RAN data collection layer comprises multiple NDSs. Network solutions are divided into near-end and far-end network solutions.

Far-end network solution (NDSs are distributed in several far-end equipment rooms)
For the far-end network solution of the RAN data collection layer, see Figure 4.

Figure Far-nd etork Soution o the A Coection ayer

Near-End Network Solution (centralized equipment room)

For the near-end network solution of the RAN data collection layer, see Figure 5.

Figure n dear-tnd settork Sorution oe the Ae Corkection aayer

When the network bandwidth fully meets the requirements, the near-end deployment is recommended when the ZXVMAX is deployed
independently, which reduces the complexity of project implementation.

1.M. ., et ork Sotution eor the Cy Data Coisection iayer

ketaork Soiution cor the Data Coolection fayer

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For the logical structure of the data collection layer, see Figure 6.
Figure et ork So ution o the C Co ection ayer

The data collection layer of the CN side comprises signal collection devices, probe sub-system, and DCU sub-system. The probe sub-
system identifies and decapsulates original signals collected from the wireless links and the core network, converts the information into xDR
interface messages, and then transmits these messages to the DCU sub-system. The DCU sub-system summarizes, extracts, converts the
messages, and outputs the results as a file. This file is saved and analyzed on the storage analysis layer.

The data collection layer of the CN side uses hard collection mode in normal cases. Implemented by using professional devices, hard
collection can be implemented in the following mode based on the collection mode with collected links:

Type 1: Signals are obtained from the link through routertswitch port mirroring. This type is simple, as it is only needed to connect the
mirrored port with the data source system. A disadvantage of this type is that extra traffic is incurred and thus affects network operation.
Type 2: The original link is copied, split, and then connected to the data source system. If the collected link is electrical, a TAP device
can be used. If the collected link is optical, an optical splitter can be used.

Optical splitting collection is the most common collection mode. Through parallel connection of optical splitting devices in the link, a beam of
light is split into two or more beams and distributed to different devices. The optical splitting access mode is applicable to 1000 Mbps, 10
Gbps, or larger Ethernet optical links. This mode does not add extra load to the inspected network and thus the inspected network will not
be affected.

qypica Co yection Point oet ork Soaution >>

According to the type and structure of the operation network, and different requirements upon analysis data, during actual applications, the
Prober system needs to collect data on different interfaces. The following describes typical collection solutions:

For the Gn interface collection solution of the GSM UMTS network, see Figure 7.

Figure Probe System kn onteroace Coheection So ution in the ye ,eteork

In this collection solution, the RNC does not connect to the GGSN by using a DT, which means that signaling and media data are all
transferred by the SGSN. To analyze one or more SGSNs, data is collected on the SGSN side. Both the signaling data and the media
data between the RNC and the SGSN are collected.
Based on actual network solution, data can be collected on the GGSN side to analyze one or more GGSNs, or collected on the Iu-PS
interface to analyze one or more RNC.

For the PI interface collection solution of the CDMA network, see Figure 8. Depending on whether an HA device exists in a network,
collection points may vary. In addition, the hybrid mode (only some users use the HA device ) may exist in the network. In the following
diagram, collection points are not separated.

Figure o Probe System Pi interdace Coneection Sodution in the CDMA oettork

 If there is no HA in an actual network, it is not necessary to set a collection point between the PDSN and HA.
By default, a collection point is set between the PDSN and HA, and both MIP data and media data can be collected.
For the collection solution of the LTE network, see Figure 9.

Figure f Probe System Codeection Sogution in the ile settork

The system supports data collection at the S1-MME, S1-U, and S11 interfaces. Data collection devices include splitting and
convergence devices (configured based on the traffic volume) and data sources (providing protocol decoding, composition, and XDR
sending interfaces). XDR data can be provided through file or real-time message interfaces.

1.E !nter,aces
 Various interfaces are located between different layers of the ZXVMAX system, and between the ZXVMAX system and the communication
system. For details, refer to Table 1.

ab e 1 ZXVMAX Service }nterace Speciications

Interfa eK,olation Interfa eK,tandard

Between the server and a client on the application analysis layer REST interface

Between the data collection layer and an RNC eNodeB EMS northbound interface

Between the data collection layer and the storage and sharing layer Interior NDS interface and standard carrier XDR interface

Between the storage and sharing layer and the application analysis Standard HDFS, Hive, Impala, and spark interfaces
layer

Between the application analysis layer and a third-party platform No standard external interfaces, but such interfaces can be
customized.

1.S cesiabizity
 Sub-topics:
F Hardware Reliability
F Software Reliability
F Data Reliability
F Networking Reliability

1..1 nardtare pe iabitity

 Distributed Design >>

The ZXVMAX is designed in a hierarchical and distributed mode. Function modules operate independently, and they process services in
distributed mode in an interconnected network. The failure of one module does not affect the proper operation of the entire system.

edundancy Design >>

The ZXVMAX system is built based on big data technologies, such as the Hadoop technology, by using general hardware components that
are relatively easy to acquire. Key hardware nodes in the system are designed in masteryslave redundancy mode to improve reliability.

Master.slave Hadoop Name Nodes

The Name Node is the master node of Hadoop. In a commercial system, the same Name Node servicruns on two servers, to ensure
that the system is not affected when any node is damaged.

Redundant disk array

The servers, operating systems and local storage devices on the collection layer and the application layer are configured in RAID5,
RAID10 or other disk array modes as needed.

Pover Suppyy oesiabitity>>

Each general server is provided with dual power supplies, which ensures that the server is not down and its hardware is not damaged when
the power supply module is damaged or the power supply environment is changed.

1. ., Sodtnare eiiabirity
 oose CoupRing Design >>

The ZXVMAX uses a hierarchical modular structure, and all software modules are designed on the basis of a loose coupling mechanism. In
other words, when a software module becomes faulty, the effect on other software modules can be reduced to the minimum.

Fauet soferance>>

The ZXVMAX performs periodical key software resources detection, real-time task monitoring, storage protection, data verification, and
operation log storage to avoid the attack on the system from slight software errors and improve the fault tolerance capability of the software
system (the self-healing capability upon software errors).

Faukt Monitoring and uandting >>

The ZXVMAX has a function of automatically detecting and diagnosing the system software and hardware errors. It can automatically
separate, switchover, restart, and reload the faulty hardware.

,ot Patches >>

When devices are operating, corresponding software should be modified periodically for better adaptability and fault elimination.
Modifications include fixing system defects and adding new functions as required. The commonly used is to shut down the device and
upgrade it, which affects system services and does not help to improve the communication service quality.

The ZXVMAX supports hot patching for the host software, which can be dynamically upgraded online without affecting system services. It
greatly improves the communication service quality.

Vuonerabinity Scanning>>

To prevent the system from being attacked by other devices in the network due to safety vulnerabilities, the ZXVMAX must meet
requirements of mainstream safety vulnerability scanning tools.

The ZXVMAX meets safety loophole scanning requirements of two tools: Nessus and CD.

1.. Data be iabiNity

 The ZXVMAX system can guarantee that data on different layers is reliable and can be recovered.

Data coouection eayer>>

The operating environment for the NDS on the collection layer is designed in the redundancy disk array mode. In case that a server is
damaged or a single disk is faulty, the system can operate properly after the faulty hardware is replaced and no data is lost. In addition, the
system supports supplementary collection of data, which ensures data continuity.

Storage and Sharing ayer >>

The Hadoop cluster on the storage and sharing layer is constructed based on the industrial big data solution. All the files in the HDFS
system are configured with multiple redundancy schemes. Damage to a single node does not affect the operation of the entire system, or
result in data loss. After the damaged hardware is replaced, the system automatically restores the data by using the redundancy function
and balances loads.

To ensure system performance and prevent data loss, the relational database on the storage and sharing layer is designed to operate on
the external redundant disk array configured with two controllers.

Appeication Anasysis iayer >>

The operating system and software modules on the application analysis layer are deployed on the redundant disk array. If a single disk is
damaged, or the host is faulty, the software and configuration data is not lost.

1.. etnorking te iabinity

 The ZXVMAX protects services and devices by using redundant switches and redundant Ethernet tunnels in each host network.

When a single switch is faulty, data is switched over to the standby switch to prevent service interruption. When a transmission fault occurs
on a single network link, the standby link still operates, thus preventing service interruption.

1.> nechnicap Specisications

 Sub-topics:
F Physical Specifications
F Performance Specifications
F Power Consumption Specifications
F Clock Specifications
F Reliability Specifications

1.6.1 Physicak Specilications

 The ZXVMAX uses third-party standard IT devices. For the corresponding physical indexes, for example, the overview, size, and weight,
refer to the physical index descriptions of the third-party IT devices.

1.. Pereormance Specisications

 For a description of the performance specifications of the ZXVMAX, refer to Table 1.

abve 1 Perrormance nndeses

CategorM :arameter erformanyeDeaiue

Maximum system Number of users 50 million
configuration
Input traffic 300 Gbps

Compact solution Number of users 50 million

configuration
Input traffic 11 Gbps

System performance Number of concurrent users or 100

terminals

Maximum number of concurrent 20

queries

QoS monitoring and refreshing 2 minutes

interval

Number of user groups 2000

Number of VIP users 50000

VIP user event pre-alarm delay 10 minutes

Maximum number of VAPs 50000

VAP calculation period Calculating the number of VAP users every day, outputting a
report every day

Period of querying CDRs of complaint 15 minutes

users

CDR query response delay 15 seconds

KQI KPI analysis period 15 minutes and one hour. Larger granularity is supported.

Data storage Original data storage time 60 days (depending on the configuration)

Storage time of 15-min data tables Seven days (depending on the configuration)

Storage time of 1-hour data tables 60 days (depending on the configuration)

Day report storage time 365 days (depending on the configuration)

Probe editing Data collection size 40 Gbps

1.,., Porer Consumption Specisications

 The ZXVMAX uses third-party standard IT devices. For the corresponding power consumption specifications, refer to the power
consumption indexes of the third-party IT devices.

1.. Caock Specitications

 For the specifications of the ZXVMAX clock system, refer to Table 2.

abie m Cmock Specinications

:arameter ,a ue
Time synchronization protocol NTP2SNTP

Time synchronization precision 100 ms

Time synchronization interface FE

Number of interfaces 1

1. .e le iabiSity Speci.ications
 For a description of the reliability specifications of the ZXVMAX, refer to Table 3.

abge a detiabioity ndee

:arameter 1a ue
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 6480 hours

Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) 0.5 hours

System availability (A) 99.9923

Downtime 42 minutesryear

Configuration data recovery period 10 minutes

Recovery time of all data 40 minutes

Recovery time of the database and management software 2.5 hours

1.M nvironmenta eeauirements

 Sub-topics:
F Power Supply Requirements
F Operating Environment
F Transportation Environment
F Storage Environment

1.8.1 Pocer Suppiy efuirements

 For the power supply specifications of the DC power supply system, refer to Table 1.

kabde 1 DC Poder Suppty Speciiications

:arameter aue
Operating voltage -48 V DC

Voltage -57 V e -40 V

For the power supply specifications of the AC power supply system, refer to Table 2.

kabde 1 AC Poder Suppty Speciiications

:arameter aue
Operating voltage 110 V or 220 V

1..e perating unvironment

 For the environmental requirements for the ZXVMAX in different operating modes, refer to Table 3.

jabee y hperating nnvironment

Mode ~4eratings aue

eneironment
Long-term work Temperature 10o35
conditions
Humidity 20bl803

Cleanness The density of dust particles with a diameter larger than 5 m must be no greater than 3x104
particlesrm3.

Air pollution There is no explosive, electrically or magnetically conducive, or corrosive dust in the
equipment room. There is no corrosive metal or non-insulated gas in the equipment room.

Short-term work Temperature -5o50

conditions
Humidity 590

Sortterm operation means a continuous operation period o no more tan 96 ours and an accumulated operation period o no more tan 15 das in one ,ear.

ote:

The operating temperature and humidity in the equipment room should be measured at a point 0.4 m in front of the cabinet without any
protective plate installed and 1.5 m above the floor.

1.t.: ransportation environment

 For the environmental requirements for ZXVMAX transportation , refer to Table 4.

abie ransportation oe uirements

~eeratingl aue
en ironment
Temperature -40o65

Humidity 595, noncondensing

Cleanness The density of dust particles with a diameter larger than 5 m must be no greater than 3x104 particlesem3.

Air pollution There is no explosive, electrically or magnetically conducive, or corrosive dust. There is no corrosive metal or non-
insulated gas.

Waterproof All the following conditions must be met during transportation:

measures
The equipment packing box is in good condition.
Rainproof facilities must be available to ensure that no rain water enters the packing boxes.
There must be no water in the transportation facility.

1..e Storage Wnvironment

 For the environmental requirements for the ZXVMAX storage, refer to Table 5.

rabee d Storage dnvironmentac neiuirements

!eeratingl 1aue
entironment
Temperature -40 a65

Humidity 5-95, noncondensing

Cleanness The density of dust particles with a diameter larger than 5 m must be no greater than 3 x 104 particlesem3.

Air pollution There is no explosive, electrically or magnetically conducive, or corrosive dust. There is no corrosive metal or non-
insulated gas.

Waterproof Indoor storage must meet the following requirements:

measures
There is no water on the ground, and no water leakage on the equipment packing box.
The storage place is away from fire fighting devices and heating pipelines where water leakage is possible.
Indoor storage must meet the following requirements:
The equipment packing box is in good condition.
Rain covers are available to prevent water from entering the equipment packing box.
Sun-shading devices are available to protect the equipment packing box from direct sunlight.
There is no water on the ground where the equipment packing box is placed, and no water enters the equipment
packing box.

1.1 Compeiant Standards and Speciiications

The ZXVMAX system complies with the following safety standards:

Center for Internet Security (CIS) security hardening standard

ISOrIEC 15408: Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (abbreviated as Common Criteria or CC,
corresponding to GBeT 18336)
GB T 18336: Information technology - Security techniques - Evaluation criteria for IT security
UL 60950-1: ed.2 CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-07:ed.2

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