Co-Bcch Cell (Gbss16.0 01)

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document..................................................................................................................1

1.1 Scope..............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Intended Audience..........................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Change History...............................................................................................................................................................1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Benefits...........................................................................................................................................................................3
2.3 NEs Supporting the Feature............................................................................................................................................5
3 Technical Description...................................................................................................................6
3.1 Channel Allocation.........................................................................................................................................................7
3.1.1 Immediate Assignment................................................................................................................................................7
3.1.2 Assignment..................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1.3 Incoming Intra-BSC Inter-Cell Handover...................................................................................................................7
3.1.4 Incoming Inter-BSC Inter-Cell Handover...................................................................................................................8
3.2 Handover........................................................................................................................................................................8
4 Related Features.............................................................................................................................9
4.1 Prerequisite Features.......................................................................................................................................................9
4.1.1 Concentric Cell............................................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Mutually Exclusive Features..........................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 IBCA............................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Extended Cell..............................................................................................................................................................9
4.3 Impacted Features...........................................................................................................................................................9
4.3.1 Interference Handover.................................................................................................................................................9
4.3.2 Power Control..............................................................................................................................................................9
4.3.3 ECSC.........................................................................................................................................................................10
4.3.4 Frequency Hopping...................................................................................................................................................10
4.3.5 GPRS/EGPRS Services.............................................................................................................................................10
5 Network Impact...........................................................................................................................11
5.1 System Capacity...........................................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Network Performance...................................................................................................................................................12
6 Engineering Guidelines.............................................................................................................19
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6.1 When to Use Co-BCCH Cell........................................................................................................................................19

6.2 Required Information...................................................................................................................................................20
6.3 Planning........................................................................................................................................................................20
6.4 Deploying Co-BCCH Cell............................................................................................................................................20
6.4.1 Deployment Requirements........................................................................................................................................21
6.4.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................21
6.4.3 Activation..................................................................................................................................................................24
6.4.4 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................26
6.4.5 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................27
6.5 Performance Monitoring...............................................................................................................................................28
6.6 Parameter Optimization................................................................................................................................................28
6.7 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................30
7 Parameters.....................................................................................................................................31
8 Counters........................................................................................................................................99
9 Glossary.......................................................................................................................................100
10 Reference Documents.............................................................................................................101
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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes GBFD-114501 Co-BCCH Cell, including its technical principles,
related features, network impact, and engineering guidelines.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l Need to understand the features described herein

l Work with Huawei products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
l Feature change
Changes in features of a specific product version
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information that was not described in the earlier version
Draft A (2014-01-23)
Compared with Issue 01 (2013-05-06) of GBSS15.0, Draft A (2014-01-23) of GBSS16.0
includes the following changes.
Change Type Change Description Parameter

Change
Feature change None None
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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
Change Type Change Description Parameter

Change
Editorial change Added the following contents: None

l 4.2.2 Extended Cell
l 4.3.5 GPRS/EGPRS Services
l Impacts on network performance when a dual-
band cell is reconstructed into a co-BCCH cell
in 5.2 Network Performance.
Optimized the following contents:
l 6.1 When to Use Co-BCCH Cell
l 6.5 Performance Monitoring

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
A co-BCCH cell is a cell where any of the following pairs of frequency bands coexist:
l GSM900 and Digital Cellular System at 1800 MHz (DCS1800)
l GSM850 and DCS1800
l GSM850 and Personal Communication System at 1900 MHz (PCS1900)
In a co-BCCH cell, the overlaid and underlaid subcells use the transceivers (TRXs) on different
frequency bands but share the BCCH TRX. The BCCH frequency band is called the primary
frequency band and the other frequency band is called the secondary frequency band. The
DBFREQBCCHIUO(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies whether the BCCH is
configured in an overlaid or underlaid subcell.
This feature is implemented in accordance with the working principles of concentric cells.
Specifically, GSM900 or GSM850 TRXs are configured for the underlaid subcell to expand cell
coverage, and DCS1800 or PCS1900 TRXs are configured for the overlaid subcell to offload
traffic.
A co-BCCH cell differs from a concentric cell in the channel allocation as follows:
The BSC allocates a channel to an MS in accordance with the frequency band capability of the
MS.
l If an MS supports frequency bands in the overlaid and underlaid subcells, the BSC allocates
a channel to the MS in accordance with the channel allocation policy used by the concentric
cell.
l If an MS supports frequency bands only in the underlaid subcell, the BSC allocates a
channel in the underlaid subcell to the MS.
For details about the Concentric Cell feature, see Concentric Cell Feature Parameter
Description.
2.2 Benefits
The Co-BCCH Cell feature provides the following benefits:

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l Improved network capacity

The overlaid subcell uses a tight frequency reuse pattern to improve network capacity.
A concentric cell uses only one BCCH. The efficient use of BCCH frequencies helps
increase the number of traffic channels (TCHs).
The overlaid and underlaid subcells share standalone dedicated control channels
(SDCCHs). The efficient use of SDCCHs also helps increase the number of TCHs.
l Improved efficiency in using the 1800 MHz frequency band
After the GSM900 cells and the DCS1800 cells share the BCCHs, the original main
BCCH frequency on the DCS1800 has higher reuse rate, providing frequency resources
for adding more DCS1800 TRXs, as shown in Figure 2-1.
If TRX capacity expansion is not planned for GSM1800 cells, there are relatively more
frequency resources in GSM1800 cells, improving network quality.
Figure 2-1 Frequency efficiency gains brought by deploying co-BCCH networks when the
DCS1800 frequency resources are insufficient (1 x 3)
Reusing the main BCCH frequency in the DCS1800 allows the expansion of three TRXs.
Compared with a dual-band network, a co-BCCH network allows 24 more TCHs.
l Improved maintenance efficiency

Compared with a dual-band network, a co-BCCH network has fewer cells, as shown in
Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Comparison of number of cells between a dual-band network and a co-BCCH cell

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In Figure 2-2, the dual-band network has two cells and the co-BCCH cell reconstructed from
the dual-band network has only one cell. This facilitates operation, maintenance, and
optimization.
A co-BCCH network has fewer neighboring cells and needs lower maintenance workload than
a dual-band network. This ensures more convenient operation, maintenance, and optimization,
and reduces the operating expense (OPEX) of operators.
The Co-BCCH Cell feature has the following limitations:
l Optimizing co-BCCH cells is more difficult than optimizing ordinary cells. This is because
parameters for co-BCCH cells vary with scenarios and must be adjusted for each cell based
on site requirements to achieve optimal cell performance.
l Radio frequency (RF) optimization and antenna fault check cannot be performed based on
BCCH measurement results in idle mode because overlaid subcells do not have BCCHs.
2.3 NEs Supporting the Feature

Table 2-1 NEs supporting the feature
Feature BSC6900 BSC6910 GBTS eGBTS
Co-BCCH Cell
NOTE
indicates that the NE supports this feature. indicates that the NE does not support this feature.

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 3 Technical Description
3 Technical Description
The Co-BCCH Cell feature involves two implementation algorithms: channel allocation
algorithm and handover algorithm.
l The channel allocation algorithm in a co-BCCH cell is the same as that in a concentric cell.
Specifically, the BSC allocates an appropriate channel to an MS based on the frequency
band capability and the receive level of the MS.
l The handover algorithm in a co-BCCH cell is the same as that in a concentric cell.
Specifically, the BSC determines the target subcell for a handover based on the subcell load
and the receive quality of the MS.

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3.1 Channel Allocation

GSM900/DCS1800 co-BCCH cells are built on concentric cells. The channel allocation
algorithm for a co-BCCH cell is similar to that for a concentric cell. The only difference is that
in a co-BCCH cell, the BSC determines the frequency band capability of an MS before allocating
a channel to the MS. This is because the MS may not be dual-mode, which means the MS may
not support the frequency band of the overlaid subcell. If the MS supports the frequency band
of the overlaid subcell, the BSC follows the channel allocation policy in a concentric cell to
allocate a channel to the MS. Otherwise, the BSC allocates channels in the underlaid subcell to
the MS.
3.1.1 Immediate Assignment

For GSM900/DCS1800 co-BCCH cells, the BSC preferentially allocates channels on a TRX in
the underlaid subcell to the MS during the immediate assignment procedure. This ensures
successful call setup if the BSC has not obtained information associated with the MS.
l If the timing advance (TA) value is greater than 63, the BSC only selects channels in the
underlaid subcell.
l If IMMASSTAALLOW(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to YES(Yes) and the TA value is less
than the threshold specified by IMMASSTATHRES(BSC6900,BSC6910), the BSC
preferentially selects channels in the overlaid subcell.
l If IMMASSTAALLOW(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to YES(Yes) and the TA value is
greater than or equal to the threshold specified by IMMASSTATHRES
(BSC6900,BSC6910), the BSC preferentially selects channels in the underlaid subcell.
3.1.2 Assignment
The OPTILAYER(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies whether the channels in the
overlaid or underlaid subcell are preferred during the assignment procedure for an MS that
supports the frequency band of the overlaid subcell.
If the BSC has not obtained the frequency band capability of an MS or the MS supports only
the frequency band of the underlaid subcell, the BSC selects channels on a TRX in the underlaid
subcell regardless of the value of OPTILAYER(BSC6900,BSC6910).
NOTE
If an MS supports the frequencies on Primary GSM900 Band (P-GSM), Enhanced GSM900 Band (E-
GSM), and Railway GSM900 Band (R-GSM) simultaneously, the BSC preferentially selects frequencies
on the R-GSM frequency band.
If an MS supports frequency bands of the overlaid and underlaid subcells simultaneously, the BSC follows
the channel allocation policies used in concentric cells.
3.1.3 Incoming Intra-BSC Inter-Cell Handover

The HOALGOPERMLAY(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies whether the channels in
the overlaid or underlaid subcell are preferred during the incoming intra-BSC inter-cell handover
procedure for an MS that supports the frequency band of the overlaid subcell.

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subcell regardless of the value of HOALGOPERMLAY(BSC6900,BSC6910).
If an MS supports frequency bands of the overlaid and underlaid subcells simultaneously, the
BSC follows the channel allocation policies used in concentric cells.
3.1.4 Incoming Inter-BSC Inter-Cell Handover

The ACCESSOPTILAY(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter specifies whether the channels in the
overlaid or underlaid subcell are preferred during the incoming inter-BSC inter-cell handover
procedure for an MS that supports the frequency band of the overlaid subcell.
subcell regardless of the value of ACCESSOPTILAY(BSC6900,BSC6910).
If an MS supports frequency bands of the overlaid and underlaid subcells simultaneously, the
BSC follows the channel allocation policies used in concentric cells.
3.2 Handover
Handovers in co-BCCH cells include overlaid-underlaid handovers and load-based handovers.
The handover policies in co-BCCH cells are the same as those in concentric cells. For details,
see Concentric Cell Feature Parameter Description.

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 4 Related Features
4 Related Features
4.1 Prerequisite Features
4.1.1 Concentric Cell

The Co-BCCH Cell feature depends on the GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell feature.
4.2 Mutually Exclusive Features
4.2.1 IBCA
For a co-BCCH cell, the GBFD-117002 IBCA feature cannot be enabled.
4.2.2 Extended Cell

The Co-BCCH Cell feature is mutually exclusive with the GBFD-114001 Extended Cell feature.
4.3 Impacted Features
4.3.1 Interference Handover

The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks with the interference handover function in the same way
as the GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell feature does. For details, see the Concentric Cell Feature
Parameter Description.
4.3.2 Power Control

The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks with the Power Control feature in the same way as the
GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell feature does. For details, see the Concentric Cell Feature

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 4 Related Features
4.3.3 ECSC
In a co-BCCH cell, the BSC allocates channels to MSs based on the frequency band capability.
Therefore, MSs need to report their frequency band capabilities as early as possible. It is
recommended that the ECSC(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter be set to YES(Yes) so that the
MSs in a cell use early classmark sending.
NOTE
ECSC is short for early classmark sending control.
4.3.4 Frequency Hopping

A concentric cell can use different frequency hopping (FH) modes in the overlaid and underlaid
subcells:
l For the overlaid subcell with more frequencies, use RF FH so that more frequencies can
participate in FH, which brings more FH gains.
l For the underlaid subcell with fewer frequencies and loose frequency reuse pattern, use
baseband FH, which requires fewer frequencies to ensure better FH gains.
4.3.5 GPRS/EGPRS Services

The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks with the GPRS and EGPRS features in the same way as
the GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell feature does. For details, see Concentric Cell Feature

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 5 Network Impact
5 Network Impact
5.1 System Capacity

The Co-BCCH Cell feature improves system capacity because:
l The overlaid subcell uses a tight frequency reuse pattern.

l A concentric cell uses only one BCCH. The efficient use of BCCH frequencies helps
increase the number of TCHs.
l The overlaid and underlaid subcells share SDCCHs. The efficient use of SDCCHs helps
increase the number of TCHs.
To obtain system capacity, perform the following steps:
1. Calculate the total number of channels in a co-BCCH cell by multiplying the number of
channels in the overlaid and underlaid subcells.
2. Based on the total number of channels, query the Erlang B table to calculate the maximum
traffic volume in the co-BCCH cell.
For example, if both the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands used by a co-BCCH cell are
configured with two TRXs, the co-BCCH cell has 1 BCCH, 2 SDCCHs, and 29 TCHs in total.
Based on the number of channels and the call loss rate 2%, the capacity of this co-BCCH cell is
queried in the Erlang B table, which is 21.04 Erlang. Capacity gains of the co-BCCH network
under different network configurations when the call loss rate is 2% are listed in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 Capacity gain
Network Total Dual-Band Network Co-BCCH Cell Capac

Configur Numb ity
ations er of PD SD TC Capac PD SD TC Capac Gains
Chann H ity H ity
els (Erlan (Erlan
g) g)
S1+S1 co- 16 2 2 12 6.615 1 1 14 8.2 24.0%

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cell (S2)

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S1+S2 co- 24 2 2 20 13.18 1 2 21 14.04 6.5%

BCCH
cell (S3)
S2+S2 co- 32 2 2 28 20.15 1 2 29 21.04 4.4%

BCCH
cell (S4)
S2+S3 co- 40 2 3 35 26.44 1 2 37 28.25 6.8%

BCCH
cell (S5)
S2+S4 co- 48 2 3 43 33.76 1 3 44 34.68 2.7%

BCCH
cell (S6)
S3+S4 co- 56 2 4 50 40.26 1 3 52 42.12 4.6%

BCCH
cell (S7)
S2+S6 co- 64 2 6 58 47.76 1 3 60 49.64 3.9%

BCCH
cell (S8)
S3+S6 co- 72 2 8 65 54.38 1 4 67 56.28 3.5%

BCCH
cell (S9)
5.2 Network Performance

The difference in the coverage areas provided by the overlaid and underlaid subcells of a co-
BCCH cell directly affects the network performance. The impacts vary depending on network
environments.
The main impacts are as follows:
l KPI deterioration
MSs in the underlaid subcell cannot obtain the level of the overlaid subcell. Therefore,
blind assignments and handovers may occur, leading to deterioration in KPIs, such as
handover success rate and assignment success rate. In addition, the level difference between
underlaid and overlaid cells varies depending on radio scenarios. The longer the inter-site
distance, the greater the change in the level difference and the probability of KPI
deterioration caused by blind assignments or handovers.

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Figure 5-1 Variation of level difference with radio environments
l Congestion in the underlaid subcell

All SDCCHs in a concentric cell are configured on the TRXs in the underlaid subcell, which
decreases the number of available TCHs in the underlaid subcell. If the coverage hole exists
between the overlaid subcell and the underlaid subcell, the underlaid subcell may be
congested because excess traffic caused by capacity loss cannot be offloaded by the overlaid
subcell. The congestion problem is more serious if inter-site distances are long, and fewer
TRXs and more SDCCHs are configured for the underlaid subcell.
Reconstructing a co-BCCH cell from a dual-band cell has the following impacts on network
performance:
l Impacts on PS KPIs
The camp-on policy and cell reselection policy for PS services in a dual-band cell are
different from those in a co-BCCH cell. Theoretically, access-related PS KPIs may
deteriorate after the reconstruction, as listed in Table 5-2. The larger the proportion of PS
services to all services, the more serious the deterioration in these KPIs.
Table 5-2 Impacts on PS KPIs
PS KPI Description Impact
Average number of AR9405:Average Number of The value of this

available PDCHs in the Available PDCHs (Overlaid Subcell) KPI almost equals
overlaid subcell the value of
AR9303:Average
Number of
Available PDCHs
before this feature
is enabled.

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Average number of AR9406:Average Number of The value of this

occupied PDCHs in the Sampled Occupied PDCHs (Overlaid KPI almost equals
overlaid subcell Subcell) the value of
AR9311:Average
Number of
Occupied PDCHs
before this feature
is enabled.
Success rate of uplink [A9002:Number of Successful The value of this

GPRS TBF Uplink GPRS TBF Establishments]/ KPI slightly
establishments [A9001:Number of Uplink GPRS decreases.
TBF Establishment Attempts] x
{100}
Success rate of downlink [A9102:Number of Successful The value of this

GPRS TBF Downlink GPRS TBF KPI slightly
establishments Establishments]/[A9101:Number of decreases.
Downlink GPRS TBF Establishment
Attempts] x {100}
Success rate of uplink [A9202:Number of Successful The value of this

EGPRS TBF Uplink EGPRS TBF KPI slightly
Uplink EGPRS TBF Establishment
Attempts] x {100}
Success rate of downlink [A9302:Number of Successful The value of this

EGPRS TBF Downlink EGPRS TBF KPI slightly
Downlink EGPRS TBF
Establishment Attempts] x {100}
Uplink GPRS TBF drop ([A9006:Number of Uplink GPRS The value of this
rate TBF Abnormal Releases due to KPI slightly
N3101 Overflow (MS No Response)] increases.
+ [A9007:Number of Uplink GPRS
TBF Abnormal Releases due to
N3103 Overflow (MS No
Response)])/[A9002:Number of
Successful Uplink GPRS TBF
Establishments] x {100}
Downlink GPRS TBF ([A9106:Number of Downlink GPRS The value of this

drop rate TBF Abnormal Releases due to KPI slightly
N3105 Overflow])/([A9102:Number increases.
of Successful Downlink GPRS TBF
Establishments])

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Uplink EGPRS TBF drop ([A9206:Number of Uplink EGPRS The value of this
rate TBF Abnormal Releases due to KPI slightly
N3101 Overflow (MS No Response)] increases.
+ [A9207:Number of Uplink EGPRS
TBF Abnormal Releases due to
N3103 Overflow (MS No
Response)])/[A9202:Number of
Successful Uplink EGPRS TBF
Establishments] x {100}
Downlink EGPRS TBF ([A9306:Number of Downlink The value of this

drop rate EGPRS TBF Abnormal Releases due KPI slightly
to N3105 Overflow]/ increases.
[A9302:Number of Successful
Downlink EGPRS TBF
Establishments]) x {100}
Downlink HQI (overlaid/ {100} x ([NCS412G:Number of MRs The value of this

underlaid subcell) on Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality KPI remains
Rank 6)]+[NCS412H:Number of unchanged.
MRs on Downlink TCHF (Receive
Quality Rank 7)])/
([NCS412A:Number of MRs on
Downlink TCHF (Receive Quality
Rank 0)] + [NCS412B:Number of
Quality Rank 1)] +
[NCS412C:Number of MRs on
Rank 2)] + [NCS412D:Number of
Quality Rank 3)] +
[NCS412E:Number of MRs on
Rank 4)] + [NCS412F:Number of
Quality Rank 5)] +
[NCS412G:Number of MRs on
Rank 6)] + [NCS412H:Number of
Quality Rank 7)])

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Uplink HQI (overlaid/ {100} x ([NCS413G:Number of MRs The value of this

underlaid subcell) on Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality KPI remains
Rank 6)] + [NCS413H:Number of unchanged.
MRs on Uplink TCHF (Receive
Quality Rank 7)])/
([NCS413A:Number of MRs on
Uplink TCHF (Receive Quality Rank
0)] + [NCS413B:Number of MRs on
1)] + [NCS413C:Number of MRs on
2)] + [NCS413D:Number of MRs on
3)] + [NCS413E:Number of MRs on
4)] + [NCS413F:Number of MRs on
5)] + [NCS413G:Number of MRs on
6)] + [NCS413H:Number of MRs on
7)])
l Impacts on CS KPIs
Table 5-3 lists the impacts on CS KPIs with different inter-site distances.
Table 5-3 Impacts on CS KPIs with different inter-site distances
<1 RH303:Handover Success Rate This KPI decreases by a

maximum of 15%.
RCA313:Assignment Success This KPI decreases by a

Rate maximum of 15%.
ZTR304:Call Drop Rate on TCH Either KPI increases by a

per cell(including Handover) maximum of 5%.
ZTR304A:Call Drop Rate on
TCH per cell(Excluding
Handover)
TCH congestion rate in the This KPI remains unchanged.

underlaid subcell
(1,3] RH303:Handover Success Rate This KPI decreases by a

maximum of 50%.

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Handover)
TCH congestion rate in the This KPI increases by a

underlaid subcell maximum of 15%.
(3,12] RH303:Handover Success Rate This KPI decreases by a

maximum of 80%.


Handover)
TCH congestion rate in the This KPI increases by a

underlaid subcell maximum of 25%.
> 12 RH303:Handover Success Rate These KPIs seriously deteriorate.

A longer inter-site distance leads
RCA313:Assignment Success to more serious deterioration in
Rate these KPIs. To refrain the KPI
ZTR304:Call Drop Rate on TCH deterioration, capacity expansion
per cell(including Handover) or site addition must be
performed.
Handover)
TCH congestion rate in the

underlaid subcell
In Table 5-3, the TCH congestion rate in the underlaid subcell is calculated using the following
formula:
TCH congestion rate in the underlaid subcell = [R3549B:Failed TCH Seizures due to Busy TCH
(Underlay Cell) + R3560B:Failed TCH Seizures Handover due to Busy TCH (Underlay Cell)]/
[K3013A:Successful TCH Seizures (Traffic Channel) + K3013B:Successful TCH Seizures in
TCH handovers (Traffic Channel)]As the number of SDCCHs in the underlaid subcell increases
after the reconstruction, the traffic volume that can be offloaded by the underlaid subcell
decreases. If the inter-site distance is long, the overlaid subcell cannot effectively offload traffic.
This may cause congestion in the underlaid subcell.

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The following are examples for calculating the handover success rate and call drop rate in the
co-BCCH cell reconstructed from a dual-band cell.
l Handover success rate

If the handover success rate is 98% in the dual-band cell and decreases by 50% after the
reconstruction, the handover success rate in the co-BCCH cell is calculated as follows:
1 (1 98%) x (1 + 50%) = 97%
l Call drop rate
If the call drop rate is 0.8% in the dual-band cell and increases by 15% after the
reconstruction, the call drop rate in the co-BCCH cell is calculated as follows:
0.8% x (1 + 15%) = 0.9%

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 6 Engineering Guidelines
6 Engineering Guidelines
6.1 When to Use Co-BCCH Cell

Use the Co-BCCH Cell feature in the following scenarios:
l A dual-band cell is reconstructed into a co-BCCH cell because the capacity of the dual-
band network cannot be expanded due to insufficient frequency resources.
l Co-BCCH cells need to be swapped.
Before enabling Co-BCCH Cell, ensure that the following conditions are met:
l It is preferred that the DCS1800 and GSM900 frequency bands share the antenna system
and provide the same coverage. Otherwise, KPIs may deteriorate.
If the DCS1800 and GSM900 frequency bands share the antenna system but cannot provide
the same coverage, perform either of the following operations:
Adjust the electrical downtilt angle of the antenna in the DCS1800 frequency band to
that in the GSM900 frequency band.
Increase the TRX transmit power in the DCS1800 frequency band.
When TRXs in the overlaid and underlaid subcells share the antenna system and provide
the same coverage, the overlaid and underlaid subcells are differentiated by different
transmit powers of the two TRXs in the co-BCCH cell. The overlaid subcell in the
GSM900 frequency band has a higher signal strength than the overlaid subcell in the
DCS1800 frequency band.
l A minimum of two TRXs must be configured for the underlaid subcell. Otherwise,
congestion may occur in the underlaid cell.
l A co-BCCH cell must be reconstructed from a dual-band cell deployed in an area without
repeaters.
l It is recommended that dual-band cells be reconstructed into co-BCCH cells in a large
continuous area.
l A co-BCCH cell must not be divided into three service layers.
l The BCCH is configured on the GSM900 TRX. The priorities of different types of TRXs
in descending order are: P-GSM > E-GSM > R-GSM. TCHs are configured on the
DCS1800 TRX.

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l The SDCCHs in a GSM900/DCS1800 co-BCCH cell must be configured on the BCCH

TRX to avoid assignment failures for single-mode MSs.
l The FH between GSM900 and DCS1800 is not allowed. The Co-BCCH Cell feature
supports only the FH within the same frequency band.
6.2 Required Information

Before deploying the Co-BCCH Cell feature, collect the following information:
l Latest BSC configuration file: used to check the accuracy of engineering parameters
l 24-hour raw traffic statistics of BTSs in the recent week: used to obtain the counters on the
original network and compare the counters before and after this feature is enabled
l Information about the antenna system and the number of TRXs: used to determine whether
to enable this feature
6.3 Planning
Network Planning
The configuration of a co-BCCH cell must comply with the following principles:
l If the overlaid subcell is configured on the DCS1800 frequency band, configure the
underlaid subcell on the GSM900 or GSM850 frequency band.
l If the overlaid subcell is configured on the PCS1900 frequency band, configure the
underlaid subcell on the GSM850 frequency band.
l Correctly allocate the traffic to the underlaid and overlaid subcells to maintain the traffic
balance between the overlaid subcell and the underlaid subcell.
l Configure GSM900 or GSM850 TRXs for the underlaid subcell to expand cell coverage,
and configure DCS1800 or PCS1900 TRXs for the overlaid subcell to offload traffic.
Therefore, configure the BCCH on the GSM900 TRX in the underlaid subcell. The
priorities of different types of TRXs in descending order are: P-GSM > E-GSM > R-GSM.
l Avoid using a multi-layer concentric cell due to inconsistent combination modes of the
TRXs on the same frequency band. A multi-layer concentric cell affects the network KPIs,
such as handover success rate and assignment success rate.
l Do not configure a co-BCCH cell as a neighboring cell for a GSM900 cell and a DCS1800
cell simultaneously. Otherwise, balancing traffic volume is difficult.
Hardware Planning
l TRXs in the overlaid and underlaid subcells are configured on the same baseband unit
(BBU).
l TRXs in the overlaid and underlaid subcells must share the same antenna system.
6.4 Deploying Co-BCCH Cell

GSM BSS
6.4.1 Deployment Requirements

Table 6-1 Deployment requirements
Aspect Requirement
Related features See 4 Related Features.
BSC None
BTS The BTS supports the configured frequency

bands.
GSM networking None
MS None
MSC None
License The license controlling this feature has been

activated. For details on how to activate the
license, see License Management Feature
Parameter Description. For details about
license items, see License Control Item
Description.
Others None
6.4.2 Data Preparation

Table 6-2 Data preparation
Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes Data Source
Support High HiFreqBandSup- Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

Frequency Band port PCS1900 if a cell
(BSC6900,BSC6910 supports
) GSM850_1900.

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BCCH IUO of DBFREQBCCHIU l Set this parameter BSC internal plan

Double Frequency O to Extra(Extra)
Cell (BSC6900,BSC6910 if the coverage
) area in the
underlaid subcell
is large and tight
frequency reuse is
used in the
overlaid subcell.
l Set this parameter
to Inner(Inner)
if the coverage
areas in the
overlaid and
underlaid
subcells are
similar and tight
frequency reuse is
used on the
BCCH.
Cell IUO Type IUOTP Set this parameter to BSC internal plan
(BSC6900,BSC6910 Concentric_cell
) (Concentric Cell).
Enhanced ENIUO Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

Concentric Allowed (BSC6900,BSC6910 ON(On).
)
UL to OL HO ULTOOLHOALLO Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

Allowed W YES(Yes).
(BSC6900,BSC6910
)
OL to UL HO OLTOULHOALLO Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

Allowed W YES(Yes).
(BSC6900,BSC6910
)
RX_LEV for UO HO RECLEVUOHOAL Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

Allowed LOW YES(Yes).
(BSC6900,BSC6910
)
RX_QUAL for UO RECQUALUOHOA Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

HO Allowed LLOW NO(No).
(BSC6900,BSC6910
)

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TA for UO HO TAFORUOHOALL Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

Allowed OW NO(No).
(BSC6900,BSC6910
)
Concentric Circles ATCBHOEN Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

ATCB HO Allowed (BSC6900,BSC6910 NO(Close).
)
Assign Optimum OPTILAYER Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

Layer (BSC6900,BSC6910 SysOpt(System
) optimization).
Assign-optimum- OPTILEVTHRES Decrease the value of BSC internal plan

level Threshold (BSC6900,BSC6910 this parameter in
) steps of 2 dB if the
underlaid subcell is
congested.
TA Threshold of OPTITATHRES Set this parameter to Network plan

Assignment Pref (BSC6900,BSC6910 63.
)
UtoO Traffic HO UTOOTRAFHOAL Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

Allowed LOW YES(Yes) if load
(BSC6900,BSC6910 balance between the
) overlaid subcell and
the underlaid subcell
needs to be enabled.
Pref. Subcell in HO HOALGOPERMLA Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

of Intra-BSC Y SysOpt(System
(BSC6900,BSC6910 optimization).
)
Incoming-to-BSC ACCESSOPTILAY Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

HO Optimum Layer (BSC6900,BSC6910 USubcell
) (Underlaid subcell).
UO HO Watch Time IUOHOSTATIME Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

(BSC6900,BSC6910 6.
)
UO HO Valid Time IUOHODURATIM Set this parameter to BSC internal plan

E 4.
(BSC6900,BSC6910
)

GSM BSS
UtoO HO Received UTOORECTH Decrease the value of Network plan

Level Threshold (BSC6900,BSC6910 this parameter in
) steps of 2 dB if the
underlaid subcell is
congested. Increase
the value of this
parameter in steps of
2 dB if the overlaid
subcell is congested.
OtoU HO Received OTOURECEIVET Set this parameter to Network plan

Level Threshold H 25.
(BSC6900,BSC6910
)
6.4.3 Activation
Using MML Commands

Step 1 If a cell supports GSM850_1900, run the SET BSCBASIC command with Support High
Frequency Band set to PCS1900.
Step 2 Run the MOD GCELL command to set the parameters as follows:
l Set Freq. Band to GSM900_DCS1800 or GSM850_1800.
l Set Cell IUO Type to Concentric_cell(Concentric Cell).
l Set Enhanced Concentric Allowed and BCCH IUO of Double Frequency Cell to
appropriate values based on the network plan.
Step 3 Run the SET GCELLHOIUO command to set the handover parameters in the co-BCCH cell
following the configuration principles provided in Table 6-2.
----End
MML Command Examples

//Assuming that the cell ID is 2047
//Setting Support High Frequency Band to PCS1900
SET BSCBASIC: HiFreqBandSupport=PCS1900;
//Modifying a co-BCCH cell attributes
MOD GCELL: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=2047, TYPE=GSM900_DCS1800,

IUOTP=Concentric_cell, ENIUO=ON, DBFREQBCCHIUO=Extra;
//Setting Current HO Control Algorithm to HOALGORITHM1(Handover algorithm I)

and UL to OL HO Allowed to YES(Yes)

GSM BSS
SET GCELLHOIUO: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=2047,

HOCTRLSWITCH=HOALGORITHM1, ULTOOLHOALLOW=YES;
Using the CME

NOTE
When configuring the Co-BCCH Cell feature on the CME, you must perform a single configuration first,
and then perform batch modifications if required.
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter. You
are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
Step 1 Configure a single object on the CME. (CME single configuration)
Set parameters on the CME configuration interface according to the operation sequence
described in Table 6-3. For the method of performing the CME single configuration, see CME
Single Configuration Operation Guide.
Step 2 Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects, such as BSCs, BTSs, cells, and TRXs, in batches, click the icon on the
CME configuration interface to start the batch modification wizard. For the method of
performing batch modifications through the CME batch modification center, press F1 on the
wizard interface to obtain online help.
----End
Table 6-3 Configuring parameters on the CME
SN Managed NE Parameter Parameter Configura

Object Name ID ble in CME
(MO) Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 BSCBASIC BSC6900/ Support HiFreqBan Yes

BSC6910 High dSupport
Frequency
Band
2 GCELL BSC6900/ Freq. Band TYPE Yes

BSC6910
BSC6900/ BCCH IUO DBFREQB Yes

BSC6910 of Double CCHIUO
Frequency
Cell
BSC6900/ Cell IUO IUOTP Yes

BSC6910 Type
BSC6900/ Enhanced ENIUO Yes

BSC6910 Concentric
Allowed

GSM BSS
SN Managed NE Parameter Parameter Configura

Object Name ID ble in CME
(MO) Batch
Modificati
on Center
3 GCELLHO BSC6900/ Current HO HOCTRLS Yes

IUO BSC6910 Control WITCH
Algorithm
BSC6900/ UL to OL ULTOOLH Yes

BSC6910 HO Allowed OALLOW
6.4.4 Activation Observation
NOTICE
The following configurations are used only for verification. For commercial networks, configure
parameters based on the network plan. After this feature is verified, restore the configurations
before the verification.
Step 1 Run the SET GCELLHOIUO command with Assign Optimum Layer set to USubcell
(Underlaid subcell).
Step 2 Use an MS to make a call to a fixed-line phone in the cell.

NOTE
To facilitate the verification, make the call to a fixed-line phone so that only one call is made in the serving
cell.
Expected result: Messages traced on the A interface and the Abis interface in the circuit switched
(CS) domain indicate the call setup procedure.
Step 3 Run the DSP CHNSTAT command to query the channel status.
Expected result: The call occupies a TCH on a TRX in the underlaid subcell.
Step 4 Run the SET GTRXCHANADMSTAT command with Administrative State set to Lock
(Lock) to block the TCH occupied by the call.
NOTICE
Setting Administrative State for a TRX to Lock(Lock) may cause congestion in the cell where
the TRX is located.

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Expected result: The call is handed over to another TCH on the TRX in the underlaid subcell.
Step 6 Repeat step 4 to block all available TCHs on the TRX in the underlaid subcell.
Expected result: The call is handed over to a TCH on a TRX in the overlaid subcell.
Step 8 Run the SET GCELLHOIUO command with Assign Optimum Layer set to OSubcell
(Overlaid subcell).
Step 9 Run the SET GTRXCHANADMSTAT command with Administrative State set to Unlock
(Unlock) to unlock all TCHs on a TRX in the underlaid subcell.
Step 10 Use an MS to make a call to a fixed-line phone in the cell.
Expected result: Messages traced on the A interface and the Abis interface in the CS domain
indicate the call setup procedure.
Expected result: The call occupies a TCH on a TRX in the overlaid subcell.
----End
6.4.5 Deactivation
Using MML Commands

On the BSC LMT, run the MOD GCELL command with Cell IUO Type set to Normal_cell
(Normal Cell).
MML Command Examples

MOD GCELL: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=2047, IUOTP=Normal_cell;
Using the CME

NOTE
When configuring the Co-BCCH Cell feature on the CME, you must perform a single configuration first,
and then perform batch modifications if required.
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter. You
are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
Step 1 Configure a single object on the CME. (CME single configuration)
Set parameters on the CME configuration interface according to the operation sequence
described in Table 6-4. For the method of performing the CME single configuration, see CME
Single Configuration Operation Guide.
Step 2 Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects, such as BSCs, BTSs, cells, and TRXs, in batches, click the icon on the
CME configuration interface to start the batch modification wizard. For the method of

GSM BSS
performing batch modifications through the CME batch modification center, press F1 on the
wizard interface to obtain online help.
----End
Table 6-4 Configuring parameters on the CME
SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura

Name ID ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELL BSC6900/ Index Type IDTYPE Yes

BSC6910
BSC6900/ Cell Index CELLID

BSC6910
BSC6900/ Cell IUO IUOTP

BSC6910 Type
6.5 Performance Monitoring

The method for monitoring the performance of the Co-BCCH Cell feature is the same as that
for monitoring the performance of the Concentric Cell feature. For details, see Concentric Cell
Feature Parameter Description.
6.6 Parameter Optimization

If changes in related counters after the Co-BCCH Cell feature is enabled are not as expected,
take optimization measures for top cells that experience this problem. This section describes
common optimization measures.
Measures for Traffic Decrease

If the total traffic volume under the BSC remains unchanged but the traffic volume decreases in
the area deployed with this feature, this situation is mainly caused by the reconstruction from a
dual-band cell to a co-BCCH cell. The layer of the DCS1800 cell on a dual-band network has a
higher priority than that of the co-BCCH cell. Therefore, MSs are more likely to camp on a
neighboring DCS1800 cell. After the reconstruction from a dual-band cell to a co-BCCH cell,
traffic volume decreases in the co-BCCH cell and increases in its neighboring dual-band cell.
This causes the traffic distribution to change. Take the following measures to optimize such a
situation:
Step 1 Adjust the value of LAYER(BSC6900,BSC6910) for the co-BCCH cell to the layer of the
DCS1800 cell.
Step 2 Adjust the CRO(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter.

GSM BSS
If PT(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to 31, decrease the value of CRO(BSC6900,BSC6910) in steps

of 2 dB. If PT(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to a value other than 31, increase the value of CRO
(BSC6900,BSC6910) in steps of 2 dB.
NOTE
If PT(BSC6900,BSC6910) is 31, the smaller the value of CRO(BSC6900,BSC6910), the more easily the
cell offloads traffic. If PT(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to a value other than 31, the greater the value of CRO
(BSC6900,BSC6910), the more easily the cell offloads traffic.
Step 3 Adjust handover algorithm parameters.

1. Increase the value of INTELEVHOHYST(BSC6900,BSC6910) for handovers from a co-
BCCH cell to a non-co-BCCH cell by 2 dB to 3 dB, and decrease the value of
INTELEVHOHYST(BSC6900,BSC6910) for handovers from a non-co-BCCH cell to a
co-BCCH cell by 2 dB to 3 dB.
2. Increase the value of PBGTMARGIN(BSC6900,BSC6910) for handovers from a co-
BCCH cell to a non-co-BCCH cell in steps of 2 dB and decrease the values of
PBGTMARGIN(BSC6900,BSC6910) and INTERCELLHYST(BSC6900,BSC6910) for
handovers from a non-co-BCCH cell to a co-BCCH cell in steps of 2 dB.
----End
Measures for Deterioration in Congestion Rate and Assignment Success Rate

If the traffic increases greatly in the area where the Co-BCCH Cell feature is enabled, take the
preceding measures to adjust the traffic volume. If the congestion or deterioration of the
assignment success rate persists after the adjustment, take the following measures:
l For the assignment success rate deterioration due to poor signal quality on the Um interface:
Analyze the HQIs of overlaid and underlaid subcells to determine which subcell has
better quality. If the overlaid subcell has better quality, decrease the values of
OPTILEVTHRES(BSC6900,BSC6910) and UTOORECTH(BSC6900,BSC6910) in
steps of 2 dB to migrate traffic to the overlaid subcell.
If the underlaid subcell has better quality, decrease the value of OTOURECEIVETH
(BSC6900,BSC6910) in steps of 2 dB to migrate traffic to the underlaid subcell.
NOTE
When decreasing the value of OTOURECEIVETH(BSC6900,BSC6910), ensure that the following

condition is met: ULEDGETHRES(BSC6900,BSC6910) < DLEDGETHRES(BSC6900,BSC6910) <
OTOURECEIVETH(BSC6900,BSC6910).
l For congestion rate deterioration due to no available channels
Analyze the congested subcell and alleviate the congestion in the subcell by taking the
preceding load-balancing measures.
Appropriately adjust the values of TCHTRICBUSYOVERLAYTHR
(BSC6900,BSC6910) and TCHTRIBUSYUNDERLAYTHR(BSC6910,BSC6900).
Measures for Deterioration in Call Drop Rate

If the call drop rate deteriorates in only a single subcell, migrate its traffic to another subcell
with low call drop rate. Otherwise, take the same optimization measures as those for a common
cell.

GSM BSS
6.7 Troubleshooting
N/A

GSM BSS
Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 7 Parameters
7 Parameters
Table 7-1 Parameter description
Parameter ID NE MML Feature ID Feature Name Description

Command
DBFREQBCC BSC6900 ADD GCELL GBFD-114501 Co-BCCH Cell Meaning:Wheth

HIUO MOD GCELL er the primary
BCCH is
configured on
the inner or extra
part of an
intelligent
underlay-
overlay (IUO)
cell.
GUI Value
Range:Extra
(Extra), Inner
(Inner)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:Extra,
Inner
Default
Value:None

GSM BSS

Command
DBFREQBCC BSC6910 ADD GCELL GBFD-114501 Co-BCCH Cell Meaning:Wheth

HIUO MOD GCELL er the primary
BCCH is
configured on
the inner or extra
part of an
intelligent
underlay-
overlay (IUO)
cell.
GUI Value
Range:Extra
(Extra), Inner
(Inner)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:Extra,
Inner
Default
Value:None
IMMASSTAA BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

LLOW GCELLHOIU er to assign
O channels
according to the
access_delay
value in channel
request
messages during
immediate
channel
assignment
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)

GSM BSS

Command
IMMASSTAA BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

LLOW GCELLHOIU er to assign
O channels
according to the
access_delay
value in channel
request
messages during
immediate
channel
assignment
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)
IMMASSTAT BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:When

HRES GCELLHOIU the access_delay
O value in the
channel request
message is
smaller than this
parameter, the
overlay
channels are
assigned
preferentially;
otherwise, the
underlay
channels are
assigned
preferentially.
GUI Value
Range:0~255
Unit:bit
Actual Value
Range:0~255
Default Value:0

GSM BSS

Command
IMMASSTAT BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:When

HRES GCELLHOIU the access_delay
O value in the
channel request
message is
smaller than this
parameter, the
overlay
channels are
assigned
preferentially;
otherwise, the
underlay
channels are
assigned
preferentially.
GUI Value
Range:0~255
Unit:bit
Actual Value
Range:0~255
Default Value:0

GSM BSS

Command
OPTILAYER BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Chann

GCELLHOIU el assignment
O policies used
when TCHs are
assigned in an
IUO cell:
SysOpt: The
system selects
the
preferentially-
assigned service
layer and
assigns channels
according to the
measurement
reports on
SDCCHs;
USubcell:
preferentially
assigns the
TCHs on the
underlay;
OSubcell:
preferentially
assigns the
TCHs on the
overlay;
NoPrefer: use
the normal
channel
assignment
algorithm to
assign channels.
GUI Value
Range:SysOpt
(System
optimization),
OSubcell
(Overlaid
subcell),
USubcell
(Underlaid
subcell),
NoPrefer(No
preference)
Unit:None

GSM BSS

Command
Actual Value
Range:SysOpt,
OSubcell,
USubcell,
NoPrefer
Default
Value:SysOpt
(System
optimization)

GSM BSS

Command
OPTILAYER BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Chann

GCELLHOIU el assignment
O policies used
when TCHs are
assigned in an
IUO cell:
SysOpt: The
system selects
the
preferentially-
assigned service
layer and
assigns channels
according to the
measurement
reports on
SDCCHs;
USubcell:
preferentially
assigns the
TCHs on the
underlay;
OSubcell:
preferentially
assigns the
TCHs on the
overlay;
NoPrefer: use
the normal
channel
assignment
algorithm to
assign channels.
GUI Value
Range:SysOpt
(System
optimization),
OSubcell
(Overlaid
subcell),
USubcell
(Underlaid
subcell),
NoPrefer(No
preference)
Unit:None

GSM BSS

Command
Actual Value
Range:SysOpt,
OSubcell,
USubcell,
NoPrefer
Default
Value:SysOpt
(System
optimization)

GSM BSS

Command
HOALGOPER BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

MLAY GCELLHOIU er to assign a
O channel in the
overlaid or
underlaid
subcell in the
case of the intra-
BSC incoming
handover to the
concentric cell.
If this parameter
is set to SysOpt,
the measured
BCCH of the
target cell is
included in the
intra-BSC inter-
cell handover
request
message. Then,
the BSC
compares the
measured value
with "RX_LEV
Threshold" to
choose the
preferred
subcell. During
this course, the
BSC does not
consider
"RX_LEV
Hysteresis". If
this parameter is
set to OSubcell,
a channel in the
overlaid subcell
is assigned
preferentially. If
this parameter is
set to USubcell,
a channel in the
underlaid
subcell is
assigned
preferentially. If
this parameter is
set to NoPrefer,

GSM BSS

Command
a channel is
assigned simply
according to
channel
assignment
algorithms.
GUI Value
Range:SysOpt
(System
optimization),
OSubcell
(Overlaid
subcell),
USubcell
(Underlaid
subcell),
NoPrefer(No
preference)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:SysOpt,
OSubcell,
USubcell,
NoPrefer
Default
Value:SysOpt
(System
optimization)

GSM BSS

Command
HOALGOPER BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

MLAY GCELLHOIU er to assign a
O channel in the
overlaid or
underlaid
subcell in the
case of the intra-
BSC incoming
handover to the
concentric cell.
If this parameter
is set to SysOpt,
the measured
BCCH of the
target cell is
included in the
intra-BSC inter-
cell handover
request
message. Then,
the BSC
compares the
measured value
with "RX_LEV
Threshold" to
choose the
preferred
subcell. During
this course, the
BSC does not
consider
"RX_LEV
Hysteresis". If
this parameter is
set to OSubcell,
a channel in the
overlaid subcell
is assigned
preferentially. If
this parameter is
set to USubcell,
a channel in the
underlaid
subcell is
assigned
preferentially. If
this parameter is
set to NoPrefer,

GSM BSS

Command
a channel is
assigned simply
according to
channel
assignment
algorithms.
GUI Value
Range:SysOpt
(System
optimization),
OSubcell
(Overlaid
subcell),
USubcell
(Underlaid
subcell),
NoPrefer(No
preference)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:SysOpt,
OSubcell,
USubcell,
NoPrefer
Default
Value:SysOpt
(System
optimization)

GSM BSS

Command
ACCESSOPTI BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Subcel

LAY GCELLHOIU l preferred
O during the
incoming inter-
BSC handover
to the concentric
cell. In the case
of incoming
inter-BSC
handover to the
concentric cell,
the channels in
this subcell are
preferred.
GUI Value
Range:OSubcell
(Overlaid
subcell),
USubcell
(Underlaid
subcell),
NoPrefer(No
preference)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OSubcell
, USubcell,
NoPrefer
Default
Value:Usubcell

GSM BSS

Command
ACCESSOPTI BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Subcel

LAY GCELLHOIU l preferred
O during the
incoming inter-
BSC handover
to the concentric
cell. In the case
of incoming
inter-BSC
handover to the
concentric cell,
the channels in
this subcell are
preferred.
GUI Value
Range:OSubcell
(Overlaid
subcell),
USubcell
(Underlaid
subcell),
NoPrefer(No
preference)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OSubcell
, USubcell,
NoPrefer
Default
Value:Usubcell

GSM BSS

Command
ECSC BSC6900 SET GBFD-114302 GSM/TD- Meaning:The

GCELLCCBA GBFD-111101 SCDMA early classmark
SIC Interoperability sending control
System (ECSC)
Information parameter
Sending specifies
whether the MSs
in a cell use early
classmark
sending. After a
successful
immediate
assignment, the
MS sends
additional
classmark
information to
the network as
early as
possible. The
additional
classmark
information
mainly contains
the CM3
(classmark 3)
information.
The CM3
(classmark 3)
information
contains the
frequency band
support
capability of the
MS (used for the
future channel
assignment),
power
information
about each
frequency band
supported by the
MS (used for the
handover
between
different
frequency
bands), and

GSM BSS

Command
encryption
capability of the
MS.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)

GSM BSS

Command
ECSC BSC6910 SET GBFD-114302 GSM/TD- Meaning:The

GCELLCCBA GBFD-111101 SCDMA early classmark
SIC Interoperability sending control
System (ECSC)
Information parameter
Sending specifies
whether the MSs
in a cell use early
classmark
sending. After a
successful
immediate
assignment, the
MS sends
additional
classmark
information to
the network as
early as
possible. The
additional
classmark
information
mainly contains
the CM3
(classmark 3)
information.
The CM3
(classmark 3)
information
contains the
frequency band
support
capability of the
MS (used for the
future channel
assignment),
power
information
about each
frequency band
supported by the
MS (used for the
handover
between
different
frequency
bands), and

GSM BSS

Command
encryption
capability of the
MS.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)
HiFreqBandSu BSC6900 SET GBFD-110101 Frequency Band Meaning:Type

pport BSCBASIC of a high
frequency type
supported by the
BSC.
Frequencies on
DCS1800:
512-885;
Frequencies on
PCS1900:
512-810. This
parameter and
the cell-level
"HybHiFreqBan
dSupport"
together
identifies which
frequency band
is supported.
GUI Value
Range:DCS180
0, PCS1900
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:DCS180
0, PCS1900
Default
Value:DCS1800

GSM BSS

Command
HiFreqBandSu BSC6910 SET GBFD-110101 Frequency Band Meaning:Type

pport BSCBASIC of a high
frequency type
supported by the
BSC.
Frequencies on
DCS1800:
512-885;
Frequencies on
PCS1900:
512-810. This
parameter and
the cell-level
"HybHiFreqBan
dSupport"
together
identifies which
frequency band
is supported.
GUI Value
Range:DCS180
0, PCS1900
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:DCS180
0, PCS1900
Default
Value:DCS1800

GSM BSS

Command
IUOTP BSC6900 ADD GCELL GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

MOD GCELL GBFD-114402 Enhanced Dual- er a cell is a
Band Network normal cell,
concentric cell,
or enhanced
dual band
network cell. In
a concentric cell,
the coverage
areas of
different TRXs
form concentric
circles of
different
radiuses. Owing
to different
coverage areas
of the overlaid
and underlaid
parts, the two
parts can be
logically
regarded as two
cells. With many
channels, the
overlaid part is
the major traffic
bearer layer,
recruiting most
MSs in its
coverage area.
The underlaid
part is used for
coverage,
providing
services for the
areas that the
overlaid part
cannot cover.
The underlaid
part covers the
overlaid part,
and thus the
underlaid part
can also share
some traffic. In
an enhanced
dual band

GSM BSS

Command
network cell,
two cells
physically with
a collocation site
but different
coverage areas
form a cell group
logically,
namely, an inner
cell and an extra
cell. Channel
resource sharing
and cell load
balancing is
realized in the
two cells
through the
algorithm of
enhanced dual
band network.
GUI Value
Range:Normal_
cell(Normal
Cell),
Concentric_cell
(Concentric
Cell), EDB_cell
(Enhanced
Double
Frequency Cell)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:Normal_
cell,
Concentric_cell,
EDB_cell
Default
Value:Normal_
cell(Normal
Cell)

GSM BSS

Command
IUOTP BSC6910 ADD GCELL GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

MOD GCELL GBFD-114402 Enhanced Dual- er a cell is a
Band Network normal cell,
concentric cell,
or enhanced
dual band
network cell. In
a concentric cell,
the coverage
areas of
different TRXs
form concentric
circles of
different
radiuses. Owing
to different
coverage areas
of the overlaid
and underlaid
parts, the two
parts can be
logically
regarded as two
cells. With many
channels, the
overlaid part is
the major traffic
bearer layer,
recruiting most
MSs in its
coverage area.
The underlaid
part is used for
coverage,
providing
services for the
areas that the
overlaid part
cannot cover.
The underlaid
part covers the
overlaid part,
and thus the
underlaid part
can also share
some traffic. In
an enhanced
dual band

GSM BSS

Command
network cell,
two cells
physically with
a collocation site
but different
coverage areas
form a cell group
logically,
namely, an inner
cell and an extra
cell. Channel
resource sharing
and cell load
balancing is
realized in the
two cells
through the
algorithm of
enhanced dual
band network.
GUI Value
Range:Normal_
cell(Normal
Cell),
Concentric_cell
(Concentric
Cell), EDB_cell
(Enhanced
Double
Frequency Cell)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:Normal_
cell,
Concentric_cell,
EDB_cell
Default
Value:Normal_
cell(Normal
Cell)

GSM BSS

Command
ENIUO BSC6900 ADD GCELL GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

MOD GCELL er to enable the
enhanced
concentric cell
algorithm in a
concentric cell.
If the parameter
is set to ON,
when an
overlaid-to-
underlaid
handover or an
underlaid-to-
overlaid
handover is
decided, the MS
compares the
receive level
value
respectively
with the values
of
"OTOURECEI
VETH" and
"UTOORECTH
" in "SET
GCELLHOIUO
" to decide
whether to
trigger an
enhanced
concentric cell
handover. If the
parameter is set
to OFF, the MS
compares the
actual receive
level value with
the threshold of
receive level to
decide whether
to trigger a
concentric cell
handover. In
addition, when
an underlaid-to-
overlaid
handover is

GSM BSS

Command
decided, the
underlay cell
load is
considered.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:ON(On)

GSM BSS

Command
ENIUO BSC6910 ADD GCELL GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

MOD GCELL er to enable the
enhanced
concentric cell
algorithm in a
concentric cell.
If the parameter
is set to ON,
when an
overlaid-to-
underlaid
handover or an
underlaid-to-
overlaid
handover is
decided, the MS
compares the
receive level
value
respectively
with the values
of
"OTOURECEI
VETH" and
"UTOORECTH
" in "SET
GCELLHOIUO
" to decide
whether to
trigger an
enhanced
concentric cell
handover. If the
parameter is set
to OFF, the MS
compares the
actual receive
level value with
the threshold of
receive level to
decide whether
to trigger a
concentric cell
handover. In
addition, when
an underlaid-to-
overlaid
handover is

GSM BSS

Command
decided, the
underlay cell
load is
considered.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:ON(On)
ULTOOLHOA BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

LLOW GCELLHOIU er a UL subcell
O to OL subcell
handover is
allowed
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)
ULTOOLHOA BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

LLOW GCELLHOIU er a UL subcell
O to OL subcell
handover is
allowed
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)

GSM BSS

Command
OLTOULHOA BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

LLOW GCELLHOIU er to allow
O overlay-to-
underlay
handovers
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)
OLTOULHOA BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

LLOW GCELLHOIU er to allow
O overlay-to-
underlay
handovers
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)

GSM BSS

Command
RECLEVUOH BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

OALLOW GCELLHOIU er to use the
O downlink
receive level as a
condition in
IUO handover
decision
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)
RECLEVUOH BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

OALLOW GCELLHOIU er to use the
O downlink
receive level as a
condition in
IUO handover
decision
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)

GSM BSS

Command
RECQUALUO BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

HOALLOW GCELLHOIU er to use the
O downlink
receive quality
as a condition in
IUO handover
decision
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)
RECQUALUO BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

HOALLOW GCELLHOIU er to use the
O downlink
receive quality
as a condition in
IUO handover
decision
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)

GSM BSS

Command
TAFORUOHO BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

ALLOW GCELLHOIU er the TA is used
O as a decisive
condition for the
concentric cell
handover
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)
TAFORUOHO BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

ALLOW GCELLHOIU er the TA is used
O as a decisive
condition for the
concentric cell
handover
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)

GSM BSS

Command
ATCBHOEN BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

GCELLHOBA er to enable the
SIC ATCB handover
algorithm for the
concentric cell.
According to the
neighbor cell
signal, the
ATCB handover
algorithm
determines the
coverage of the
overlaid subcell
and balances the
load between the
overlaid subcell,
underlaid
subcell, and
neighbor cell.
Therefore, the
algorithm helps
to decrease the
interference, to
improve the
conversation
quality, and to
achieve
aggressive
frequency reuse
in the overlaid
subcell.
GUI Value
Range:NO
(Close), YES
(Open)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO
(Close)

GSM BSS

Command
ATCBHOEN BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Wheth

GCELLHOBA er to enable the
SIC ATCB handover
algorithm for the
concentric cell.
According to the
neighbor cell
signal, the
ATCB handover
algorithm
determines the
coverage of the
overlaid subcell
and balances the
load between the
overlaid subcell,
underlaid
subcell, and
neighbor cell.
Therefore, the
algorithm helps
to decrease the
interference, to
improve the
conversation
quality, and to
achieve
aggressive
frequency reuse
in the overlaid
subcell.
GUI Value
Range:NO
(Close), YES
(Open)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO
(Close)

GSM BSS

Command
OPTILEVTH BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Prefer-

RES GCELLHOIU entially assigns
O channels on the
overlay when
the uplink
receive level on
the SDCCH is
no smaller than
"Assign-
optimum-level
Threshold" and
the TA is smaller
than "TA
Threshold of
Assignment
Pref";
otherwise,
assigns channels
on the underlay
to ensure
successful
channel
assignment.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
23

GSM BSS

Command
OPTILEVTH BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Prefer-

RES GCELLHOIU entially assigns
O channels on the
overlay when
the uplink
receive level on
the SDCCH is
no smaller than
"Assign-
optimum-level
Threshold" and
the TA is smaller
than "TA
Threshold of
Assignment
Pref";
otherwise,
assigns channels
on the underlay
to ensure
successful
channel
assignment.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
23

GSM BSS

Command
OPTITATHR BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Prefer-

ES GCELLHOIU entially assigns
O channels on the
overlay when
the uplink
receive level on
the SDCCH is
no smaller than
"Assign-
optimum-level
Threshold" and
the TA is smaller
than "TA
Threshold of
Assignment
Pref";
otherwise,
assigns channels
on the underlay
to ensure
successful
channel
assignment.
GUI Value
Range:0~255
Unit:bit
Actual Value
Range:0~255
Default Value:
63

GSM BSS

Command
OPTITATHR BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Prefer-

ES GCELLHOIU entially assigns
O channels on the
overlay when
the uplink
receive level on
the SDCCH is
no smaller than
"Assign-
optimum-level
Threshold" and
the TA is smaller
than "TA
Threshold of
Assignment
Pref";
otherwise,
assigns channels
on the underlay
to ensure
successful
channel
assignment.
GUI Value
Range:0~255
Unit:bit
Actual Value
Range:0~255
Default Value:
63

GSM BSS

Command
UTOOTRAFH BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:When

OALLOW GCELLHOIU this parameter is
O set to YES, the
existing call is
performed in the
OL subcell, and
"OLTOULHOA
LLOW" is set to
YES, an OL
subcell to UL
subcell
handover is
triggered if the
traffic volume in
the UL subcell is
smaller than
"ENLOWLDT
HRSH". If the
existing call is
performed in the
UL subcell, a
UL subcell to
OL subcell
handover is
triggered, and
"ULTOOLHOA
LLOW" is set to
YES, the timer is
started and the
calls in the UL
subcell are
hierarchically
handed over to
the OL subcell if
the traffic
volume in the
UL subcell
reaches
"ENGOVERLD
THRSH".
Otherwise, if the
traffic volume in
the UL subcell is
smaller than
"ENGOVERLD
THRSH", the
timer stops, and
hierarchical

GSM BSS

Command
handovers are
not performed.
If this parameter
is set to NO, the
traffic volume in
the UL subcell is
not taken into
account for
triggering the
UL subcell to
OL subcell
handover or the
OL subcell to
UL subcell
handover in an
enhanced
concentric cell.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)

GSM BSS

Command
UTOOTRAFH BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:When

OALLOW GCELLHOIU this parameter is
O set to YES, the
existing call is
performed in the
OL subcell, and
"OLTOULHOA
LLOW" is set to
YES, an OL
subcell to UL
subcell
handover is
triggered if the
traffic volume in
the UL subcell is
smaller than
"ENLOWLDT
HRSH". If the
existing call is
performed in the
UL subcell, a
UL subcell to
OL subcell
handover is
triggered, and
"ULTOOLHOA
LLOW" is set to
YES, the timer is
started and the
calls in the UL
subcell are
hierarchically
handed over to
the OL subcell if
the traffic
volume in the
UL subcell
reaches
"ENGOVERLD
THRSH".
Otherwise, if the
traffic volume in
the UL subcell is
smaller than
"ENGOVERLD
THRSH", the
timer stops, and
hierarchical

GSM BSS

Command
handovers are
not performed.
If this parameter
is set to NO, the
traffic volume in
the UL subcell is
not taken into
account for
triggering the
UL subcell to
OL subcell
handover or the
OL subcell to
UL subcell
handover in an
enhanced
concentric cell.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)

GSM BSS

Command
IUOHOSTATI BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:The

ME GCELLHOIU triggering of
O concentric circle
handovers must
meet the P/N
criteria, that is,
when P out of N
measurement
reports meet the
condition for
concentric circle
handovers, a
concentric circle
handover is
triggered. This
parameter
corresponds to
the N in the P/N
criteria.
GUI Value
Range:1~32
Unit:480ms
Actual Value
Range:
480~15360
Default Value:
10

GSM BSS

Command
IUOHOSTATI BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:The

ME GCELLHOIU triggering of
O concentric circle
handovers must
meet the P/N
criteria, that is,
when P out of N
measurement
reports meet the
condition for
concentric circle
handovers, a
concentric circle
handover is
triggered. This
parameter
corresponds to
the N in the P/N
criteria.
GUI Value
Range:1~32
Unit:480ms
Actual Value
Range:
480~15360
Default Value:
10

GSM BSS

Command
IUOHODURA BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:The

TIME GCELLHOIU triggering of
O concentric circle
handovers must
meet the P/N
criteria, that is,
when P out of N
measurement
reports meet the
condition for
concentric circle
handovers, a
concentric circle
handover is
triggered. This
parameter
corresponds to
the P in the P/N
criteria.
GUI Value
Range:1~32
Unit:480ms
Actual Value
Range:
480~15360
Default Value:8

GSM BSS

Command
IUOHODURA BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:The

TIME GCELLHOIU triggering of
O concentric circle
handovers must
meet the P/N
criteria, that is,
when P out of N
measurement
reports meet the
condition for
concentric circle
handovers, a
concentric circle
handover is
triggered. This
parameter
corresponds to
the P in the P/N
criteria.
GUI Value
Range:1~32
Unit:480ms
Actual Value
Range:
480~15360
Default Value:8

GSM BSS

Command
UTOORECTH BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:One of

GCELLHOIU the parameters
O that determine
the coverage of
the OL subcell
and of the UL
subcell. "UtoO
HO Received
Level
Threshold",
"OtoU HO
Received Level
Threshold",
"ReceiveQualT
hrshAMRFR",
"TA Threshold",
and "TA
Hysteresis"
determine the
coverage of the
OL subcell and
UL subcell.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
32

GSM BSS

Command
UTOORECTH BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:One of

GCELLHOIU the parameters
O that determine
the coverage of
the OL subcell
and of the UL
subcell. "UtoO
HO Received
Level
Threshold",
"OtoU HO
Received Level
Threshold",
"ReceiveQualT
hrshAMRFR",
"TA Threshold",
and "TA
Hysteresis"
determine the
coverage of the
OL subcell and
UL subcell.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
32

GSM BSS

Command
OTOURECEI BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:One of

VETH GCELLHOIU the parameters
O that decide the
underlay and
overlay areas in
an enhanced
IUO cell. The
underlay and
overlay areas are
decided by
"OtoU HO
Received Level
Threshold",
"UtoO HO
Received Level
Threshold",
"RX_QUAL
Threshold", "TA
Threshold", and
"TA Hysteresis"
together.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
17

GSM BSS

Command
OTOURECEI BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:One of

VETH GCELLHOIU the parameters
O that decide the
underlay and
overlay areas in
an enhanced
IUO cell. The
underlay and
overlay areas are
decided by
"OtoU HO
Received Level
Threshold",
"UtoO HO
Received Level
Threshold",
"RX_QUAL
Threshold", "TA
Threshold", and
"TA Hysteresis"
together.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
17

GSM BSS

Command
LAYER BSC6900 ADD GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:A

GEXT2GCEL GBFD-510501 Handover network consists
L HUAWEI II of four layers,
MOD Handover namely,
GEXT2GCEL Umbrella,
L Macro, Micro,
and Pico. Cell
priorities
influence the
sorting of
neighboring
cells during
handovers as
well as handover
algorithms
including PBGT
and inter-layer
handovers. For
example, PBGT
handovers can
only occur
among cells on
the same layer
and of the same
priority level. If
you assign
different layers
and priorities to
a 1800-M cell
and a 900-M
cell, PBGT
handovers from
the 1800-M cell
to the 900-M cell
will not occur.
This causes slow
handovers even
when the receive
signal quality is
favorable.
GUI Value
Range:1, 2, 3, 4
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:1, 2, 3, 4
Default Value:3

GSM BSS

Command
LAYER BSC6910 ADD GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:A

GEXT2GCEL GBFD-510501 Handover network consists
L HUAWEI II of four layers,
MOD Handover namely,
GEXT2GCEL Umbrella,
L Macro, Micro,
and Pico. Cell
priorities
influence the
sorting of
neighboring
cells during
handovers as
well as handover
algorithms
including PBGT
and inter-layer
handovers. For
example, PBGT
handovers can
only occur
among cells on
the same layer
and of the same
priority level. If
you assign
different layers
and priorities to
a 1800-M cell
and a 900-M
cell, PBGT
handovers from
the 1800-M cell
to the 900-M cell
will not occur.
This causes slow
handovers even
when the receive
signal quality is
favorable.
GUI Value
Range:1, 2, 3, 4
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:1, 2, 3, 4
Default Value:3

GSM BSS

Command
CRO BSC6900 SET GBFD-110402 Basic Cell Re- Meaning:Cell

GCELLIDLEB selection Reselect Offset
ASIC (CRO),
indicating a
correction of the
C2. Proper
setting of this
parameter can
reduce the
number of
handover times,
helpful for
assigning an MS
to a better cell. In
a special case
that the PT is 31,
the larger the
CRO value is,
the lower the
possibility of
handing over an
MS to the cell.
Generally, do
not set the CRO
to a value larger
than 25 dB. The
CRO with a too
large value will
cause uncertain
states in a
network. The
CRO values of
the cells with
different
priorities in a
network are
almost the same.
For details, see
3GPP TS 05.08
and 04.08. The
setting of this
parameter
affects only the
MSs supporting
the protocol of
GSM Phase 2 or
a later version.

GSM BSS

Command
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:2dB
Actual Value
Range:0~126
Default Value:0

GSM BSS

Command
CRO BSC6910 SET GBFD-110402 Basic Cell Re- Meaning:Cell

GCELLIDLEB selection Reselect Offset
ASIC (CRO),
indicating a
correction of the
C2. Proper
setting of this
parameter can
reduce the
number of
handover times,
helpful for
assigning an MS
to a better cell. In
a special case
that the PT is 31,
the larger the
CRO value is,
the lower the
possibility of
handing over an
MS to the cell.
Generally, do
not set the CRO
to a value larger
than 25 dB. The
CRO with a too
large value will
cause uncertain
states in a
network. The
CRO values of
the cells with
different
priorities in a
network are
almost the same.
For details, see
3GPP TS 05.08
and 04.08. The
setting of this
parameter
affects only the
MSs supporting
the protocol of
GSM Phase 2 or
a later version.

GSM BSS

Command
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:2dB
Actual Value
Range:0~126
Default Value:0
PT BSC6900 SET GBFD-110402 Basic Cell Re- Meaning:Cell

GCELLIDLE selection Reselect Penalty
AD Time (PT) is
used to ensure
the safety and
validity of cell
reselection
because it helps
to avoid
frequent cell
reselection. For
details, see GSM
Rec. 05.08 and
04.08.
GUI Value
Range:0~31
Unit:20s
Actual Value
Range:20~620
Default Value:0

GSM BSS

Command
PT BSC6910 SET GBFD-110402 Basic Cell Re- Meaning:Cell

GCELLIDLE selection Reselect Penalty
AD Time (PT) is
used to ensure
the safety and
validity of cell
reselection
because it helps
to avoid
frequent cell
reselection. For
details, see GSM
Rec. 05.08 and
04.08.
GUI Value
Range:0~31
Unit:20s
Actual Value
Range:20~620
Default Value:0
INTELEVHO BSC6900 ADD GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:Hyster

HYST G2GNCELL GBFD-510501 Handover esis value during
MOD HUAWEI II the handovers
G2GNCELL Handover between cells on
different layers
or of different
priorities. This
value is used to
suppress inter-
layer ping-pong
handovers. The
actual value of
this parameter is
equal to the GUI
value minus 64.
GUI Value
Range:0~127
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:-64~63
Default Value:
67

GSM BSS

Command
INTELEVHO BSC6910 ADD GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:Hyster

MOD HUAWEI II the handovers
G2GNCELL Handover between cells on
different layers
or of different
priorities. This
value is used to
suppress inter-
layer ping-pong
handovers. The
actual value of
this parameter is
equal to the GUI
value minus 64.
GUI Value
Range:0~127
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:-64~63
Default Value:
67

GSM BSS

Command
PBGTMARGI BSC6900 ADD GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:Thresh

N G2GNCELL Handover old for
MOD triggering
G2GNCELL PBGT
handovers.
PBGT
handovers to a
neighboring cell
can be triggered
when the
following
condition is met:
Path loss in the
serving cell -
Path loss in the
neighboring cell
> Actual value
of this parameter
If this parameter
is set to a value
less than 64,
calls can be
handed over
back to a
neighboring cell
whose path loss
is greater than
that in the
serving cell. The
actual value of
this parameter is
equal to the GUI
value minus 64.
GUI Value
Range:0~127
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:-64~63
Default Value:
68

GSM BSS

Command
PBGTMARGI BSC6910 ADD GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:Thresh

N G2GNCELL Handover old for
MOD triggering
G2GNCELL PBGT
handovers.
PBGT
handovers to a
neighboring cell
can be triggered
when the
following
condition is met:
Path loss in the
serving cell -
Path loss in the
neighboring cell
> Actual value
of this parameter
If this parameter
is set to a value
less than 64,
calls can be
handed over
back to a
neighboring cell
whose path loss
is greater than
that in the
serving cell. The
actual value of
this parameter is
equal to the GUI
value minus 64.
GUI Value
Range:0~127
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:-64~63
Default Value:
68

GSM BSS

Command
INTERCELL BSC6900 ADD GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:Hyster

MOD Dynamic Power the handovers
GBFD-510501 between cells,
G2GNCELL Sharing
This value is
HUAWEI II used to suppress
Handover ping-pong
handovers
between cells.
The actual value
of this parameter
is equal to the
GUI value
minus 64.
GUI Value
Range:0~127
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:-64~63
Default Value:
68
INTERCELL BSC6910 ADD GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:Hyster

MOD Dynamic Power the handovers
GBFD-510501 between cells,
G2GNCELL Sharing
This value is
HUAWEI II used to suppress
Handover ping-pong
handovers
between cells.
The actual value
of this parameter
is equal to the
GUI value
minus 64.
GUI Value
Range:0~127
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:-64~63
Default Value:
68

GSM BSS

Command
ULEDGETHR BSC6900 SET GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:If the

ES GCELLHOBA GBFD-510501 Handover UL receive level
SIC HUAWEI II remains lower
Handover than the "Edge
HO UL
RX_LEV
Threshold" for a
period, the edge
handover is
triggered.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
10
ULEDGETHR BSC6910 SET GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:If the

ES GCELLHOBA GBFD-510501 Handover UL receive level
SIC HUAWEI II remains lower
Handover than the "Edge
HO UL
RX_LEV
Threshold" for a
period, the edge
handover is
triggered.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
10

GSM BSS

Command
DLEDGETHR BSC6900 SET GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:Thresh

ES GCELLHOBA GBFD-510501 Handover old for
SIC HUAWEI II triggering
Handover downlink edge
handovers. Edge
handovers are
triggered when
the downlink
receive level
remains lower
than this
threshold.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
20
DLEDGETHR BSC6910 SET GBFD-110601 HUAWEI I Meaning:Thresh

ES GCELLHOBA GBFD-510501 Handover old for
SIC HUAWEI II triggering
Handover downlink edge
handovers. Edge
handovers are
triggered when
the downlink
receive level
remains lower
than this
threshold.
GUI Value
Range:0~63
Unit:dB
Actual Value
Range:0~63
Default Value:
20

GSM BSS

Command
TCHTRICBUS BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:The

YOVERLAYT GCELLCHM BSC assigns
HR GAD channels in the
overlaid subcell
to the MS in a
concentric cell.
If the channel
seizure ratio of
overlaid subcell
is greater than or
equal to the
value of this
parameter, half-
rate channels are
assigned.
Otherwise, full-
rate channels are
assigned.
Channel seizure
ratio = (Num. of
busy TCHF +
Num. of busy
TCHH/2)/
(Num. of
available TCHF
+ Num. of
available
TCHH /2) x
100%. This
parameter is
valid for the
concentric cell.
When the
"Allow Rate
Selection Based
on Overlaid/
Underlaid
Subcell Load" is
set to Yes, the
"TCH Traffic
Busy Threshold
(%)" is invalid
for the
concentric cell.
GUI Value
Range:0~100
Unit:%

GSM BSS

Command
Actual Value
Range:0~100
Default Value:
70

GSM BSS

Command
TCHTRICBUS BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:The

YOVERLAYT GCELLCHM BSC assigns
HR GAD channels in the
overlaid subcell
to the MS in a
concentric cell.
If the channel
seizure ratio of
overlaid subcell
is greater than or
equal to the
value of this
parameter, half-
rate channels are
assigned.
Otherwise, full-
rate channels are
assigned.
Channel seizure
ratio = (Num. of
busy TCHF +
Num. of busy
TCHH/2)/
(Num. of
available TCHF
+ Num. of
available
TCHH /2) x
100%. This
parameter is
valid for the
concentric cell.
When the
"Allow Rate
Selection Based
on Overlaid/
Underlaid
Subcell Load" is
set to Yes, the
"TCH Traffic
Busy Threshold
(%)" is invalid
for the
concentric cell.
GUI Value
Range:0~100
Unit:%

GSM BSS

Command
Actual Value
Range:0~100
Default Value:
70

GSM BSS

Command
TCHTRIBUSY BSC6910 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Thresh

UNDERLAYT GCELLCHM old for
HR GAD determining that
the underlaid
subcell is busy.
The BSC
assigns channels
in the underlaid
subcell to the
MS in a
concentric cell.
When "Allow
Rate Selection
Based on
Overlaid/
Underlaid
Subcell Load" is
set to YES, half-
rate channels are
assigned if the
channel seizure
ratio in the
underlaid
subcell is greater
than or equal to
the value of this
parameter, and
full-rate
channels are
assigned if the
channel seizure
ratio in the
underlaid
subcell does not
exceed the value
of this
parameter.
GUI Value
Range:0~100
Unit:%
Actual Value
Range:0~100
Default Value:
60

GSM BSS

Command
TCHTRIBUSY BSC6900 SET GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell Meaning:Thresh

UNDERLAYT GCELLCHM old for
HR GAD determining that
the underlaid
subcell is busy.
The BSC
assigns channels
in the underlaid
subcell to the
MS in a
concentric cell.
When "Allow
Rate Selection
Based on
Overlaid/
Underlaid
Subcell Load" is
set to YES, half-
rate channels are
assigned if the
channel seizure
ratio in the
underlaid
subcell is greater
than or equal to
the value of this
parameter, and
full-rate
channels are
assigned if the
channel seizure
ratio in the
underlaid
subcell does not
exceed the value
of this
parameter.
GUI Value
Range:0~100
Unit:%
Actual Value
Range:0~100
Default Value:
60

GSM BSS
Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 8 Counters
8 Counters
There are no specific counters associated with this feature.

GSM BSS
Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 9 Glossary
9 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

GSM BSS
Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 10 Reference Documents
10 Reference Documents
1. Concentric Cell Feature Parameter Description

2. License Management Feature Parameter Description


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1 About This Document

1.2 Intended Audience

l Need to understand the features described herein

1.3 Change History

Change Type Change Description Parameter

Feature change None None

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Change Type Change Description Parameter

Editorial change Added the following contents: None

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l Improved network capacity

l Improved maintenance efficiency

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The Co-BCCH Cell feature has the following limitations:

2.3 NEs Supporting the Feature

Feature BSC6900 BSC6910 GBTS eGBTS

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3.1 Channel Allocation

3.1.1 Immediate Assignment

3.1.3 Incoming Intra-BSC Inter-Cell Handover

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3.1.4 Incoming Inter-BSC Inter-Cell Handover

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4.1 Prerequisite Features

4.1.1 Concentric Cell

4.2 Mutually Exclusive Features

4.2.2 Extended Cell

4.3 Impacted Features

4.3.1 Interference Handover

4.3.2 Power Control

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ECSC is short for early classmark sending control.

4.3.4 Frequency Hopping

4.3.5 GPRS/EGPRS Services

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5.1 System Capacity

l The overlaid subcell uses a tight frequency reuse pattern.

To obtain system capacity, perform the following steps:

Table 5-1 Capacity gain

Network Total Dual-Band Network Co-BCCH Cell Capac

S1+S1 co- 16 2 2 12 6.615 1 1 14 8.2 24.0%

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S1+S2 co- 24 2 2 20 13.18 1 2 21 14.04 6.5%

S2+S2 co- 32 2 2 28 20.15 1 2 29 21.04 4.4%

S2+S3 co- 40 2 3 35 26.44 1 2 37 28.25 6.8%

S2+S4 co- 48 2 3 43 33.76 1 3 44 34.68 2.7%

S3+S4 co- 56 2 4 50 40.26 1 3 52 42.12 4.6%

S2+S6 co- 64 2 6 58 47.76 1 3 60 49.64 3.9%

S3+S6 co- 72 2 8 65 54.38 1 4 67 56.28 3.5%

5.2 Network Performance

The main impacts are as follows: