Training Course_Base
Station Reparenting from
BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a
Different R Version
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Be able to reparent base stations from the BSC6900 to the
BSC6910 of a different R version.
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Contents
Base Station Reparenting from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a
Different R Version
1 Introduction
2 Preparation
3 Operation Guide
4 Impact on Performance
5 Precautions (FAQs)
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Introduction-Customer Benefits
Existing Capabilities:
1. The CME serves as a wizard to reparent base stations and supports the GSM and UMTS base stations
reparenting between BSC6900s or between BSC6910s of the same patch
version.
2. The conversion components for reparenting base stations are available from RAN15.0. The CME equipped with
the conversion components supports reparenting GSM or UMTS base stations
between BSC6900 and BSC6910 of the same patch version.
Customers' requirements:
1. After the BSC6910 is launched in RAN15.0, customers who have purchased this product need to reparent base
stations from the BSC6900 to the BSC6910 on the live network.
2. Technically, if the R version of the BSC6900 is different from that of the BSC6910, the BSC6900 often needs to be
upgraded to the same version as that of BSC6910. However, the upgrade is
impossible for special reasons on certain sites and thereby, the requirement for
reparenting base stations from the BSC6900 to the BSC6910 of a different R
version arises.
3. Currently, only NodeBs need to be reparented from the BSC6900 to the BSC6910 of a different R version and
GSM base stations do not have such a requirement.
Competitiveness: The capability of competitors in this field is unknown. This demand is put forward because of Huawei's
new product.
Huawei must be able to reparent base stations from the BSC6900 to the BSC6910 of a different R
version.
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Introduction-Base Station Reparenting from
BSC6900 to BSC6910 of the Same Patch Version Plan Description
Plan Diagram 1.Install the conversion components for reparenting on the integrated CME.
Caution: The conversion component is installed on the CME by default from BSC6900
V900R016/BSC6910 V100R016 onwards and does not need to be obtained.
2.Use the CME reparenting wizard to reparent base stations. After the conversion
Change from base components are installed, operators can select the version of another product on
station reparenting
the GUI.
between BSC6900s
to base station Conversion Component Specifications
reparenting from
1.The conversion components support the two-way reparenting between
BSC6900 to
BSC6910 BSC6900 and BSC6910 of the same patch version by default. Other
reparenting paths need to be customized such as reparenting between
BSC6900s of different patch versions and reparenting between BSC6900 and
BSC6910 of different patch versions.
2.The conversion components support the reparenting for both GBTSs and
NodeBs.
Procedure for Obtaining the Conversion Components in R15 version
1. The conversion components for base station reparenting between BSC6900
and BSC6910 are default products for base station controllers.
2. The frontline personnel can log in to http://support.huawei.com/ and download
Operation Procedure
New step the conversion components of the corresponding version.
3. If the conversion components of the corresponding version are unavailable at
the http://support.huawei.com/, contact the person responsible for the base
station controller for confirmation and customization
Notes
1. This document describes the NodeB reparenting because current reparenting
involves only NodeBs. Procedure for reparenting GSM base stations is similar.
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Introduction-Base Station Reparenting from
BSC6900
Plan Diagram
to BSC6910 of a Different R Version
Plan Description
Scenario one: The original BSC (BSC6900) data can be
upgraded on the live network.
1. Upgrade the original BSC (BSC6900) data to the same version
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Introduction-Plan of Base Station Reparenting
from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a Different R Version The steps are as follows:
1.Back up the BSC6900 configuration data and restore it on the PC OMU.
2.Upgrade the restored data to N+1/N+2 version (the same version as that of
the BSC6910).
2
3.(Optional) Use the global parameter inheritance tool to configure the radio
global parameters for the BSC6910.
3.1 Export the scripts of the BSC6900 radio global parameters.
3.2 Use the global parameter inheritance tool to generate the new global
parameter scripts or inherit the global parameter scripts of the BSC6900.
1
4.Use the standalone CME reparenting wizard to perform the reparenting
between BSCs of the same version.
4.1 The system generates the reparenting scripts for the original BSC,
3 destination BSC, and neighboring BSC (absent from the left figure). You need
to manually configure the transmission data of the destination BSC.
4.2 Manually adjust the original BSC reparenting scripts to the scripts of
the N version. The reparenting scripts of the destination and neighboring
BSCs do no need to be adjusted.
5.Activate the reparenting scripts on the original, destination, and neighboring
BSCs.
Tools Notes:
1.The PC OMU is used as a mirror of the original BSC for data upgrade and base 1.If a new BSC6910 needs to be deployed or replace the BSC6900, the global
station reparenting when the original BSC (BSC6900) cannot be upgraded. parameter inheritance tool must be used to inherit the radio global parameters
2.The global parameter inheritance tool is used to convert the radio global parameters of the BSC6900. In this scenario, you need to pay extra attention to step 3.
of the BSC6900 to those of the BSC6910 and thereby improving the configuration 2.Only the standalone CME can be used in step 4 because the BSC6900 on
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Introduction-Procedure for Base Station Reparenting
from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a Different R Version
To reparent the base stations,
perform the following steps:
1.Preparation: Prepare the planned data
and related tools for the reparenting.
2.Implementation: Generate the
reparenting scripts of the original,
destination, and neighboring BSCs.
3.Observation: The observation method
is the same as the base station
reparenting between the same products
of the same version, which is outside the
scope of this document.
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Introduction-Application Scenarios
Scenario one: Reparent NodeBs from the BSC6900 to the BSC6910 of a
different R version for Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA).
Reparent NodeBs
from the BSC6900 to
the BSC6910.
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Contents
Base Station Reparenting from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a
Different R Version
1 Introduction
2 Preparation
3 Operation Guide
4 Impact on Performance
5 Precautions (FAQs)
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Preparation: Supported Versions and License
Supported versions:
BSC6900: BSC6900V900R014C00 and later versions
BSC6910: BSC6900V100R015C00 and later versions
M2000: iManager M2000 V200R013C00 and later versions
CME: CME V200R013C00 and later versions
GBTS: All versions that match the preceding BSC6900s/BSC6910s
eGBTS: All versions
NodeB: All versions that match the preceding BSC6900s/BSC6910s
License control item: None
Feature conflict: None
Dependency feature: None
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Preparation: Data Planning
Required Information Description
Version of the original and destination This information is used to determine whether the destination BSC version is
BSCs N+2 or earlier. If not, an intermediate version is required for the data upgrade
on the PC OMU.
Whether the destination BSC is a If a new BSC6910 needs to be deployed, the global parameter inheritance
BSC6910 which needs to be newly must be used to inherit the radio global parameters of the BSC6900.
deployed
Transmission data of the destination The transmission data of the destination BSC needs to be planned in
BSC advance during the reparenting. For details, see section "Preparing the Data
Required for Reparenting" of chapter "Reparenting Base Stations" in CME
Product Documentation.
Related neighboring BSCs (2G/3G) Export the BCP files of related neighboring BSCs. The files are to be
imported into the standalone CME. In this way, the CME can generate the
reparenting scripts of the neighboring BSCs.
In the UMTS scenario, run the LST UNRNC or LST UNBSC command on the
original and destination BSCs to query all the neighboring BSCs (2G/3G).
For details, see Precautions (FAQs).
Required information of the base station Obtain the data files of base stations to be reparented. Note: The data of
to be reparented eGBTSs and NodeBs needs to be backed up, and that of GBTSs does not.
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Preparation: Tool
Tool Name Where to Download Reference Documents
PC OMU Log in to http://support.huawei.com/. Choose Software > On the same interface, download the
Wireless Network > Wireless Network Common > mapping document and decompress it to
SingleRAN > SingleRAN_MBSC > BSC6900 to obtain the obtain 02-Upgrade guide.
BSC6900 installation and patch software of the same versions BSC6900 PC OMU Operation
as those of the original and destination BSCs. Guide(Internal) document released by
Link: http://support.huawei.com/carrier/navi#col=software&path=PBI1- the base station controller.
7851894/PBI1-8132365/PBI1-7275801/PBI1-21466023/PBI1-13761
CME of the Log in to http://support.huawei.com/. Choose Software > On the same interface, obtain the
standalone Wireless Network > Wireless Network Management > mapping document which includes the
version M2000 > M2000-Common > iManager U2000-CME/iManager installation guide of the standalone
M2000-CME to obtain the CME installation software of the CME.
corresponding version.
Link: http://support.huawei.com/carrier/navi#col=software&path=PBI1-
7851894/PBI1-7854702/PBI1-7275896/PBI1-21103986/PBI1-21044913
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Contents
Base Station Reparenting from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a
Different R Version
1 Introduction
2 Preparation
3 Operation Guide
4 Impact on Performance
5 Precautions (FAQs)
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Operation Guide: 1. Restoring Data on the
PC OMU and Upgrading the Data
The steps are as follows:
1.Install the PC OMU.
2.Export the database (BKP DB) from the original BSC6900.
3.Restore the database on the PC OMU (RTR DB).
4.Use the upgrade tool to upgrade the data to the same version as that of the
destination BSC data.
Notes
1.The PC OMU is auxiliary software developed on the basis of the OMU software. The PC OMU enables Huawei
engineers to operate the OMU software on their PCs.
2.The PC OMU of the BSC6900 is not independent software but a software package of the BSC6900. The software
package can be installed on the PCs of Huawei engineers through the install_bam -p command.
3.With the PC OMU installed, Huawei engineers can perform many operations through their PCs, such as verify the
data configuration through the license file in offline mode, verify a script, and demonstrate how to use the PC OMU.
The PC OMU does not support the following functions: Alarm, performance counters, and maintenance.
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Operation Guide: 2. (Optional) Using the Global
Parameter Inheritance Tool to Inherit the Radio
Global Parameters of BSC6900
The steps are as follows:
1.Run the EXP CFGMML command to export BSC6900 full
1
2 MML scripts.
3 2.Use the global parameter inheritance tool to generate the
4 BSC6910 configuration scripts (Complete conversion scripts,
5
partial conversion scripts, and initial configuration conversion
6
scripts). For details, see the attachment.
3.Manually configure the radio global parameters, device data,
and network interface data (except the Iub and Abis) for the
BSC6910 by referring to initial configuration conversion scripts
and BSC6910 Initial Configuration Guide.
4.Execute the complete conversion scripts on the BSC6910
through the batch configuration interface or the RUN
Legends in the preceding figure are described as follows:
BATCHFILE command).
1. MML configuration script file of the original BSC (BSC6900)
5.Manually configure the BSC6910 by referring to the partial
2. Data conversion rules (attached in the tool compressed package)
3/4/5. Generated complete conversion scripts/partial conversion conversion scripts.
scripts/initial configuration conversion scripts
6910_Parameter
6. Mode of the destination scripts (GO/UO/GU) _Scripts.zip
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Operation Guide: 3. Reparenting Base Stations
from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of the Same Version
The steps are as follows:
1.Install the conversion components on the CME, as shown in
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Operation Guide: 3.1 Manually Adjusting the
Reparenting Scripts and Reparenting Rollback
Scripts
Notes
of the Original BSC
The reparenting scripts of the original BSC include the following operations: remove base stations; add external cells;
add or delete neighboring relationships.
The reparenting rollback scripts of the original BSC include the following operations: add base stations, cells, and so on;
add or remove external cells; add or delete neighboring relationships.
If the original BSC version is earlier than RAN15.0, perform the following operations:
1. Log in to the LMT of the PC OMU. Run the SWP OMUAREA command to switch to the workspace of the BSC of
an earlier version which is consistent with the original BSC version.
2. On the Batch tab page, execute the reparenting scripts and reparenting rollback scripts in sequence. Modify the
incorrect MML scripts and then execute the scripts again from the modified script.
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Operation Guide: 4. Activating the Reparenting
Scripts and Reparenting Rollback Scripts
To activate the scripts, perform the following operations:
1.Activate the reparenting scripts of the destination BSC (BSC6910).
2.Activate the reparenting scripts of the physical NodeBs.
3.Activate the reparenting scripts of the original BSC (BSC6900).
4.Activate the reparenting scripts of the neighboring BSCs.
To activate the reparenting rollback scripts, perform the following operations:
1.Activate the reparenting rollback scripts of the original BSC (BSC6900).
2.Activate the reparenting rollback scripts of the physical NodeBs.
3.Activate the reparenting rollback scripts of the destination BSC (BSC6900).
4.Activate the reparenting rollback scripts of the neighboring BSCs.
Notes
You can import the reparenting scripts and reparenting rollback scripts generated by the standalone CME
into the integrated CME. You can activate the reparenting scripts and reparenting rollback scripts of the
destination BSC(BSC6910), physical base station, and neighboring BSCs on the integrated CME.
However, you need to execute the reparenting scripts and reparenting rollback scripts of the original BSC
(BSC6900) through the LMT because these scripts have been manually adjusted.
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Contents
Base Station Reparenting from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a
Different R Version
1 Introduction
2 Preparation
3 Operation Guide
4 Impact on Performance
5 Precautions (FAQs)
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Impact on Performance
Notes: The procedure for reparenting base stations from the BSC6900 to the BSC6910 of a different R version lasts
longer than that for reparenting base stations between BSCs of the same version because multiple tools and manual
adjustment are required. The timetable for each step is listed as follows for your reference.
Big Step Small Step Duration
1. Restore and upgrade the data on the PC Install the PC OMU. 20 minutes without installing the patches; 60
OMU. minutes with the patches installed
Restore the BSC6900 configuration data on About 10 minutes
the PC OMU.
Upgrade the BSC6900 data to the same About 80 minutes (depending on the
version as that of the BSC6910 data. performance of the PC and size of the
configuration data)
2. (Optional) Use the global parameter About 60 minutes depending on whether the
inheritance tool to configure the radio global data is sufficiently prepared (such as the
parameters for the BSC6910. initial configuration conversion scripts and
the radio global parameters after the
configuration)
3. Reparent base stations from BSC6900 to Install the standalone CME. About 30 minutes
BSC6910 of the same version.
Install the conversion components on the About 3 minutes. The conversion
standalone CME(optional). components do not need to be manually
installed for base station controllers running
R16 or later versions.
Use the CME reparenting wizard to reparent The duration depends on the performance
base stations from BSC6900 to BSC6910. of the PC and size of the reparenting data:
about 5 minutes for five NodeBs; about 25
minutes for 50 NodeBs.
Manually adjust the reparenting scripts and The duration depends on the size of the
reparenting rollback scripts of the original reparenting scripts: about 20 minutes for 5
BSC (BSC6900). NodeBs; about 60 minutes for 50 NodeBs.
4. Activate the reparenting scripts. The duration depends on the size of the
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NodeBs.
Contents
Base Station Reparenting from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a
Different R Version
1 Introduction
2 Preparation
3 Operation Guide
4 Impact on Performance
5 Precautions (FAQs)
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Precautions (FAQs)
1. How to obtain the neighboring BSCs? If I query all the GSM and UMTS
neighboring BSCs of the original and destination BSCs and import the data of
the neighboring BSCs to the standalone CME, will the amount of the data be
too large?
If you can determine the neighboring BSCs in the reparenting scenario, you only
need to import the data of these neighboring BSCs into the standalone CME. If you
cannot, adopt this method as well to avoid missing neighboring cells. In the actual
situation, if the reparenting scripts for a neighboring BSC are not generated, this
neighboring BSC is not involved in the reparenting.
If the U2000 does not allocate new licenses to the NodeB after the reparenting, the
NodeB licenses remain unchanged.
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Contents
Base Station Reparenting from BSC6900 to BSC6910 of a
Different R Version
1 Introduction
2 Preparation
3 Operation Guide
4 Impact on Performance
5 Precautions (FAQs)
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Reference Documents
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Glossary
None
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