RNC
V200R009
Issue 01
Date 2007-05-31
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Author
Prepared by Zhang Lijun Date 2006-11-26
Summary
This document provides information for Huawei WCDMA Radio Network Controller
(RNC).
This document includes:
Chapter Details
1Introduction to the RNC Describes the position of the RNC in the WCDMA
network.
2Key Benefits Describes the key benefits of the RNC.
3System Architecture Describes the hardware structure, logical
structure, and hardware configuration of the RNC.
4Operation and Maintenance Describes the OM structure and OM functions of
the RNC.
5Reliability Describes the system reliability, hardware
reliability, and software reliability of the RNC.
6Technical Specifications Describes the technical specifications for the RNC.
7Installation Describes the hardware and software installation
requirements for the RNC.
History
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Contents
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Uu Iu
Iu-CS
RNC
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NodeB
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2 Key Benefits
NOTE
If the BSC6810 fails to obtain any external clock, the BSC6810 can obtain its working timing
signals from the local oscillator.
When the BSC6810 uses the timing signals generated by the local oscillator, which do not
meet the requirements of NodeBs for the clock precision, the NodeBs fail to obtain timing
signals from the RNC.
2.6.8 IMA
The BSC6810 provides the Inverse Multiplexing on ATM (IMA) function over E1/T1
links. An ATM cell stream from a high-speed transport link is multiplexed inversely
onto multiple low-speed E1/T1 links. Then, at the receiver end, the low-speed cell
streams are converged to the original high-speed cell stream.
The IMA function enables high-speed transmission through low-speed links. Thus, it
broadens the application scope of E1/T1 links. In addition, this function has a
relatively high fault tolerance. Provided that the number of working links is not smaller
than the specified minimum number of active links in the IMA group, services can
continue. Thus, the IMA function ensures high transmission reliability.
2.6.11 MLPPP
The BSC6810 provides the Multilink PPP (MLPPP) function. This function combines
physically independent links to form only one logical channel. Thus, the network layer
can send data directly to this logical channel. The MLPPP function provides a
relatively high bandwidth and implements rapid data transfer.
HSUPA, and Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Service (MBMS). Thus, the
BSC6810 offers optimum network coverage, capacity, and quality.
2.7.2 Handover
The BSC6810 supports flexible handover strategies and parameter configurations.
Based on different coverage areas, services and loads, it performs different kinds of
handovers, such as intra-frequency handover, inter-frequency handover, and inter-
RAT handover. Thus, it improves the speech quality, reduces the call drop rate, and
implements traffic absorption in special areas.
2.8.1 HSDPA
The BSC6810 adopts the HSDPA technology as the solution to high-speed downlink
data transmission. The downlink rate for a single user can reach a maximum of 7.2
Mbit/s on the MAC sublayer.
2.8.2 HSUPA
The BSC6810 adopts the HSUPA technology as the solution to high-speed uplink
data transmission. The uplink rate for a single user can reach a maximum of 1.44
Mbit/s on the MAC sublayer.
2.8.3 MBMS
The BSC6810 adopts the MBMS technology to provide broadcast of high-speed
multimedia services. The transmission rate of the MBMS services can reach a
maximum of 256 kbit/s.
3 System Architecture
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NOTE
The RINT refers to the interface board of the BSC6810. There is no concrete RINT.
RSR
The RSR provides the single-cabinet solution.
RBR
The RBR is configured when the required service processing capability exceeds the
specifications for the RSR. At most one RBR can be configured.
The RBR is configured with only RBSs. The number of RBSs in the RBR ranges from
1 to 3. If the RBR is configured with one or two RBSs, the RBSs should be
configured from the bottom to the top.
14 20 27
0 6 13
Each subrack of the BSC6810 provides a total of 28 slots. The 14 slots on the front
side of the backplane are numbered from 0 to 13, and those on the rear side from 14
to 27.
On each plane from leftmost to rightmost, every two even- and odd-numbered
neighboring slots have an active/standby relationship. For example, slots 0 and 1 are
active/standby slots. The same is true of slots 2 and 3. Boards that work in
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The RSS provides 28 slots. 1.1 describes the boards in the RSS.
GCGa RNC General Having all the functions of the GCUa; in Two GCGa boards
Clock with GPS addition, receiving and processing GPS are permanently
Card REV:a signals configured in slots
12 and 13.
OMUa RNC Operation Performing configuration management, One OMUa is
and performance management, fault permanently
Maintenance detection, security management, loading configured in slots
Unit REV:a management, and so on 20 and 21, and the
Working as the Operation and other in slots 22 and
Maintenance (OM) agent of the M2000 23.
and Local Maintenance Terminals
(LMTs) to provide the BSC6810 OM
interface for the M2000 and LMTs and to
control communication between the
BSC6810 and the M2000/LMTs
SCUa RNC GE Providing MAC switching, and enabling Two SCUa boards
Switching and convergence of ATM and IP networks are permanently
Control Unit Providing 60 Gbit/s switching capacity configured in slots 6
REV:a and 7.
Providing the port trunking function
Enabling inter-subrack connections
Providing configuration and maintenance
of a subrack or of the whole RNC
Distributing timing signals and RFN
signals for the RNC
SPUa RNC Signaling Processing high-layer signaling of the Slots 2–5 are
Processing Unit Uu, Iu, Iur, and Iub interfaces available for the
REV:a Processing transport layer signaling SPUa boards.
Allocating and managing various
resources necessary to service setup,
and establishing signaling and service
connections
Providing 4 independent processor
systems
Processing RNC Frame Number (RFN)
signals
NOTE
The RSS can be configured with one or two OMUa boards. In the latter case, the two boards
work in active/standby mode.
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The RBS provides 28 slots. The RBS holds all types of boards in the RSS except the
CSUa, GCUa/GCGa, and OMUa.
NOTE
In an RBS, slots 0 and 1 in the RBS are configured with SPUa boards, slots 12 and 13 with
DPUb boards, and slots 24–27 with RINTs.
Clock Module
Transmission Interface Module
OM Module
The GCUa/GCGa is configured only in the RSS. If the RNC requires GPS signals,
the GCGa must be configured.
3.3.6 OM Module
The OM module is implemented mainly by the LMT, Back Administration Module
(BAM), and related modules of host boards. This module performs operation and
maintenance of the BSC6810.
Empty
Empty
RSS
Cabinet 1
RBS RBS
RBS RBS
RSS RBS
Cabinet 1 Cabinet 2
NOTE
The values of BHCA and voice traffic are calculated based on Huawei traffic model.
4.2 OM Structure
1.1 shows the OM system of the BSC6810. The system consists of the Front
Administration Module (FAM), BAM, OM terminals and alarm box. These components
are described as follows:
The FAM consists of the boards in the RSS and RBSs. It is the OM object entity.
The physical entity of the BAM is the OMUa boards in the RSS. The BAM
collects and processes OM information and sends the information to LMTs and
the iManager M2000.
The LMTs are OM terminals of the BSC6810. The iManager M2000 is a
centralized OM system.
The alarm box provides audible and visible alarms.
iManager M2000
VLAN VLAN
FAM BAM
IP
The LMT is the OM terminal on the NE side. It accesses the BAM through Virtual
Local Area Network (VLAN), intranet, Internet, or modem.
The LMT is an intelligent Man Machine Language (MML) client working in GUI mode.
It provides the BSC6810 with the following functions:
Security management
Configuration management
Maintenance management
Fault detection
Performance management
Alarm management
Loading management
Status monitoring
Message tracing
Log management
Software management
Through an external alarm box, the LMT can provide audible and visible alarms if
failures occur.
4.3 OM Functions
The BSC6810 provides MML commands and GUIs as an interface for system
management, configuration, maintenance, alarm management, and so on. Such an
interface is explicit and easy to use. In addition, the BSC6810 can check the data
integrity of an MML command to be run.
This section describes the following OM functions:
Security Management
Configuration Management
Maintenance Management
Fault Detection
Performance Management
Alarm Management
Loading Management
Status Monitoring
Message Tracing
Log Management
Software Management
before being loaded to the host. Therefore, this mode increases the efficiency of
configuring a large amount of data. The BSC6810 also supports offline data
configuration based on host subracks. Therefore, it allows capacity expansion
without interrupting services.
Online data configuration
Configuration data is sent to the host immediately after the configuration. There
is no need to reset the BSC6810 or to reload the data. Thus, dynamic data
configuration is enabled.
Data Backup
When two OMUa boards are configured, they work in active/standby mode. The
BSC6810 synchronizes the data on the standby OMUa with that on the active OMUa.
The BSC6810 supports automatic and manual data backup. It provides a data
backup and recovery tool.
Board Maintenance
The BSC6810 supports the following board maintenance functions:
Resets on different levels, including equipment reset, subrack reset, board reset,
and subsystem reset
Query of board reset causes
Hot swap
Setting of boards to the out-of-service state for troubleshooting
Query of board status and version information
Board self-detection and board diagnosis test
Query of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) usage of a board subsystem
Forced active/standby board switchover initiated on the LMT
Panel Emulation
The emulated panel on the LMT interface can display the status of Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs) on boards, external physical ports, and digital signal processors.
Forced Handover
Using a forced handover command, the BSC6810 can hand over all the services
from one cell to another without call drops.
Service guarantee means providing special network planning and configuration for
VIP cells and NodeBs, so that they can provide better services. The resources
shared between VIP cells, VIP NodeBs, common cells, and common NodeBs are
offered preferentially to VIP cells and VIP NodeBs.
Remote Maintenance
The BSC6810 supports remote maintenance by allowing remote access through the
Internet or Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Alarm Processing
You can browse alarm information in real time, query history alarm information, and
store alarm information. The online help provides detailed troubleshooting methods
for each alarm.
The BSC6810 can store the history alarm information generated in the past 90 days
and at most 100,000 alarms.
Alarm Masking
The BSC6810 allows you to mask derived alarms to reduce the number of reported
alarms.
Alarm Filtering
The BSC6810 can filter the alarms of a specific object. If an object is filtered, the
alarms of this object are not sent to the alarm management system.
Alarm Indication
When a fault alarm occurs, the BSC6810 can notify you in the following ways:
Blinking of the icon
Audible indication of the terminal
Audible and visible indications of the alarm box
Online Patching
The BSC6810 supports online patching. Especially, the BSC6810 supports online hot
patching without disrupting ongoing services.
Patches are provided in patch packages. The BSC6810 supports totally and, in some
cases, partially one-push solution to facilitate the upgrade. In addition, it supports
version rollback, which guarantees the stability of the system.
Remote Upgrade
The BSC6810 supports remote upgrade. You can upgrade it on a remote terminal. In
addition, the BSC6810 provides automatic upgrade tools, which can reduce human
interference and errors.
Online Expansion
The BSC6810 supports online addition of RBSs or service processing boards to
expand the capacity without disrupting ongoing services. After startup, the board can
automatically load programs, obtain intra-system connection data and configuration
data, and enter the serving state.
Online Help
The BSC6810 provides the GUI-based online help.
5 Reliability
− FE or GE ports support port redundancy and load sharing between the ports.
All these improve the reliability of transmission.
OM dual planes
To improve the reliability of OM channels, the BSC6810 provides the OM dual
planes, including dual OMUa boards, dual Ethernet adapters, and dual main
control boards.
Crystal Aging Compensation technology
The BSC6810 adopts the Huawei-patented Crystal Aging Compensation
technology to compensate for frequency deviation caused by the aging of
temperature-constant crystal oscillators. This technology protects the clock
precision from the influence of the aging of the crystal oscillators and ensures
long-term stability and reliability of the system clock.
Dual –48 V power supplies
The two independent –48 V power supplies operate at the same time to ensure
normal operations in case either of them fails. The failed supply can be restored
without a power cut. This improves the reliability and availability of the power
system.
When an entity fails, the isolation mechanism transfers the services to another
entity for processing. After the system finds a faulty board in the resource pool, it
isolates the board. Then another board in the resource pool will process the
subsequent services.
When a board with a single function fails, restarting the system might clear the
fault.
The Watchdog Timer (WDT) module on each board supports leveled reset, that
is, the key chip, the satellite signal receiving card, a sub-board or port can be
reset separately.
The system uses the non-volatile memory to store important data.
With advanced integrated circuits such as Application Specific Integrated Circuits
(ASICs), the system features high integration, good technology, and high
reliability. For example, all the network chips in the boards use ASICs designed
by Huawei. These ASICs provide internal fault detection and reporting on the
chip level.
All the parts of the system pass the aging test. The process of hardware
assembly is strictly controlled. These methods ensure the high stability and
reliability for long-term operation.
The FG2a and GOUa support inter-board load sharing between ports.
The DPUb boards or digital signal processors in an SPM work in resource pool
mode. If a DPUb fails, the services processed by this DPUb are scheduled to
another DPUb for processing. The same is true of a digital signal processor.
Data check
The system is able to perform regular or event-driven check for data consistency
and output the related log records and alarms.
Dual versions
The boards of the BSC6810 have active/standby workspaces. The active
workspace stores the current version files, and the standby workspace stores
the version files other than those in the active workspace. Switchover between
the active and standby workspaces can be performed to upgrade or roll back the
RNC version. Therefore, the active and standby workspaces facilitate the
upgrade of and rollback for the RNC and greatly reduce the time of service
interruption caused by the upgrade.
Data backup
The BAM data and FAM data can be backed up, so that the reliability and
consistency of the data are ensured.
Storage of operation log information
The BSC6810 records the operations that you perform and saves them in the
operation log. You can use the operation log to identify and clear errors or faults
caused by operations.
Flow control
The BSC6810 automatically controls the flows on the Iub, Iur, and Iu interfaces
to avoid overload caused by heavy traffic.
6 Technical Specifications
Item Specification
NOTE
The maximum transmission distances of different port types are as follows:
E1/T1 port: 500 m
STM-1 port: 15 km
FE port: 100 m
GE optical port on the GOUa: 15 km
Item Specification
EN 60825-2
AS/NZS 60950-1
GB4943-2001
Climatic Requirements
6.13.1 describes the climatic requirements for storing the BSC6810.
Waterproofing Requirements
The waterproofing requirements for storing the BSC6810 are as follows:
The equipment is usually stored in a room.
There is no water on the ground of the room and no probability of water entering
the package.
In the equipment room, there is no water that may damage the equipment, such
as water from automatic fire protection devices or air conditioner.
If the equipment has to be placed outdoors, ensure that:
The package is intact.
Waterproofing measures are taken to prevent rainwater from entering the
package.
There is no water on the ground and no water may enter the package.
The package is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Biological Requirements
The biological requirements for storing the BSC6810 are as follows:
No fungus or mildew may grow in the equipment room or near the equipment.
The place is free from rodents, such as rats.
Offset 7.0 mm –
Sinusoidal vibration Accelerated speed – 20.0 m/s²
Frequency range 2 Hz to 9 Hz 9 Hz to 200 Hz
Impact response
250 m/s²
Unsteady impact spectrum II
Static payload 5 kPa
Note:
Impact response spectrum: maximum acceleration response curve generated by the equipment
under specified impact excitation.
Impact response spectrum II means that the duration of semi-sine impact response spectrum is
6 ms.
Static payload: capability of the equipment in package to bear the pressure from the top in
normal pile-up method
Climatic Requirements
6.13.2 describes the climatic requirements for transporting the BSC6810.
Waterproofing Requirements
The waterproofing requirements for transporting the BSC6810 are as follows:
The package is intact.
Waterproofing measures are taken to prevent rainwater from entering the
package.
There is no water on the floor of the transportation vehicle.
Biological Requirements
The biological requirements for transporting the BSC6810 are as follows:
No fungus or mildew may grow in the vehicle.
The place is free from rodents, such as rats.
Offset 7.5 mm – –
Sinusoidal Accelerated speed – 20.0 m/s² 40.0 m/s²
vibration
9 Hz to 200 200 Hz to
Frequency range 2 Hz to 9 Hz
Hz 500 Hz
Spectrum density of
10 m²/s³ 3 m²/s³ 1 m²/s³
Random accelerated speed
vibration 9 Hz to 200 200 Hz to
Frequency range 2 Hz to 9 Hz
Hz 500 Hz
Impact response
Unsteady 300 m/s²
spectrum II
impact
Static payload 10 kPa
Note:
Impact response spectrum: maximum acceleration response curve generated by the
equipment under specified impact excitation.
Impact response spectrum II means that the duration of semi-sine impact response spectrum
is 6 ms.
Static payload: capability of the equipment in package to bear the pressure from the top in
normal pile-up method
Climatic Requirements
6.13.3 and 6.13.3 describe the climatic requirements for operating the BSC6810.
Altitude 4,000 m
Air pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa
Temperature change rate 3°C/min
Solar radiation 700 W/m²
Thermal radiation 600 W/m²
Wind speed 5 m/s
Biological Requirements
The biological requirements for operating the BSC6810 are as follows:
No fungus or mildew may grow in the area where the equipment is operated.
The place is free from rodents, such as rats.
3 x 104
Dust particles Particles/m³ (no visible dust on the
desktop within three days)
Note:
Dust particles: diameter ≥ 5 µm
Offset 3.5mm –
Sinusoidal vibration Accelerated speed – 10.0 m/s²
Frequency range 2 Hz to 9 Hz 9 Hz to 200 Hz
Impact response
100 m/s²
Unsteady impact spectrum II
Static payload 0
Note:
Impact response spectrum: maximum acceleration response curve generated by the
equipment under specified impact excitation.
Impact response spectrum II means that the duration of semi-sine impact response spectrum
is 6 ms.
Static payload: capability of the equipment in package to bear the pressure from the top in
normal pile-up method
7 Installation
≥ 800
≥ 800
NOTE
The BSC6810 supports both overhead cabling and underfloor cabling.
The BSC6810 supports both front and back maintenance.
The BSC6810 does not support back-to-back installation of cabinets. Interconnect the
cabinets side by side if necessary.
For details about the environmental requirements of the BSC6810, refer to section
6.13"Environmental Requirements."
A
AAL2 ATM Adaptation Layer type 2
AAL5 ATM Adaptation Layer type 5
AMR Adaptive Multi Rate
ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode
B
BAM Back Administration Module
BER Bit Error Rate
BHCA Busy Hour Call Attempt
BITS Building Integrated Timing Supply System
BLER Block Error Rate
BOOTP Bootstrap Protocol
C
CAC Call Admission Control
CBC Cell Broadcast Center
CCP Communication Control Port
CDT Call Data Tracing
CN Core Network
CPU Central Processing Unit
CS Circuit Switched
D
DCH Dedicated Channel
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DL Downlink
DSP Destination Signaling Point
E
E-DCH Enhanced Dedicated Channel
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
ETS European Telecommunication Standard
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
F
FAM Front Administration Module
FE Fast Ethernet
FP Frame Protocol
G
GE Gigabit Ethernet
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GPS Global Positioning System
GTP-U GPRS Tunneling Protocol for User Plane
GUI Graphic User Interface
H
HARQ Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request
HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access
HS-DSCH High Speed Downlink Shared Channel
HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access
I
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
K
KPI Key Performance Indicator
L
LAN Local Area Network
LC LC connector
LED Light Emitting Diode
LMT Local Maintenance Terminal
M
MAC Medium Access Control
MBMS Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Service
MDC Macro Diversity Combining
MGW Media Gateway
MLPPP Multilink Point to Point Protocol
MML Man Machine Language
MSC Mobile Switching Center
MSP Multiplex Section Protection
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
MTP3-B Message Transfer Part level 3 - broadband
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
N
NBAP NodeB Application Part
NCP NodeB Control Port
NE Network Element
O
OM Operation and Maintenance
P
P-CPICH Primary Common Pilot Channel
PDCP Packet Data Convergence Protocol
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
PS Packet Switched
PVC Permanent Virtual Channel
Q
QoS Quality of Service
R
RANAP Radio Access Network Application Part
RBR RNC Business Rack
RBS RNC Business Subrack
RFN RNC Frame Number
RLC Radio Link Control
RNC Radio Network Controller
RNSAP Radio Network Subsystem Application Part
RRC Radio Resource Control
RRM Radio Resource Management
RSR RNC Switch Rack
RSS RNC Switch Subrack
RTWP Received Total Wideband Power
S
SAAL Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer
SABP Service Area Broadcast Protocol
SCTP Stream Control Transmission Protocol
SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
U
UDP User Data Protocol
UE User Equipment
UL Uplink
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
UNI User-Network Interface
UP User Plane
UTRAN Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network
V
VLAN Virtual Local Area Network
VoIP Voice over IP
VPN Virtual Private Network
W
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access