Expanding Configurations

Evo Controller 8200/RNC

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

1 Overview 1
1.1 Prerequisites 1
1.1.1 Documents 1
1.1.2 Tools 1
1.1.3 Conditions 2

2 Procedure 2
2.1 Expand with an Extension Subrack 6
2.1.1 Install an ES 7
2.1.2 Install CISL Cables in EvoC 8200/RNC R1 and R2 8
2.1.3 Install ESL Cables in EvoC 8200/RNC 9
2.1.4 Install Power Cables 14
2.2 Attach the Label 15
2.3 Distribute Software 15
2.3.1 Configure the ES 16
2.3.2 Create a Configuration Version 17
2.4 Verify the Installation 17
2.5 Perform Concluding Routines 17

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 Overview

1 Overview

This instruction describes standard expansion of the Evo Controller 8200/RNC

(EvoC 8200/RNC).

For information about EvoC 8200/RNC configurations, refer to Hardware

Configuration Data.

For information about expanding with new boards, refer to Expanding with a
New Board.

For information about configuring the Transport Network, refer to Initial

IP Configuration and the WCDMA RAN document IP Transport Network
Configuration.

Note: Expansion procedures should be carried out during off-peak hours to

minimize unforeseen traffic disturbances.

1.1 Prerequisites
This section provides information on the documents, tools and conditions that
apply to the procedure.

1.1.1 Documents
Before starting this procedure, ensure that the following documents have been
read:

• Product Handling

• Personal Health and Safety Information

• System Safety Information

Also ensure that the following documents are available:

• Installing the Power Supply

• Initial IP Configuration

• WCDMA RAN document IP Transport Network Configuration

1.1.2 Tools
Before starting this procedure, ensure that the following tools are available:

• Torque driver of 8.0 Nm

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• Screwdriver bit Torx T30

• Screwdriver bit Torx T5

• Side-cutting pliers

• Wrist strap for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection, equipped with a 10

mm female push-button for ground connection to the cabinet or subrack

1.1.3 Conditions
Before starting this procedure, ensure that the following conditions are met:

• Clearance from the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) is received

• The appropriate expansion pack is available

• All parameters necessary to perform the software changes are available

• A Client is configured

• Ethernet cable TSR 432 185/10M for connecting the Client to the RNC
is available.

• Adhesive tape is available

• Cable ties are available

• Other documentation referenced within this OPI is accessible

• All keys are available and site access is granted

• A work order is available

2 Procedure

All RNC configurations have a Main Subrack (MS). The MS configuration,

called an A-Node, can be expanded with one Extension Subrack (ES), forming
a B-Node, or two ESs, forming a C-Node.

RNC can be equipped with a Cabinet Aggregation Switch (CAX) in EvoC

8200/RNC R2, or an Active Patch Panel (APP) in EvoC 8200/RNC R1. CAX is
housed in the Utility Subrack (US). The location of subracks within the largest
R2 EvoC 8200/RNC configuration is shown in Figure 1. The location of subracks
within the largest R1 EvoC 8200/RNC configuration is shown in Figure 2.

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ES-2

ES-1

MS

US

C0002117A

Figure 1 Subracks and CAX Location in the C-Node Configuration

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ES-2

ES-1

MS

APP

C0002011A

Figure 2 Subracks and APPs Location in the C-Node Configuration

The workflow for expansion is shown in Figure 3.

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Start

Installing an ES

Installing CISL Cables

Installing ESL Cables

Installing Power Cables

YES
Expanding Further
with Another ES?

NO

Attaching the Label

Distributing Software

Verifying the Installation

Performing Concluding Routines

End

C0002007B

Figure 3 Workflow During Expansion with an ES

Caution!

Sharp metal edges may exist that can cause cuts to the skin or clothing. Wear
protective gloves when handling this equipment.

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Note: Incorrect handling of components can result in damage from

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). It is essential to ensure ESD protection,
by using antistatic bags for packaging and by wearing an ESD wrist
strap while handling the components.

2.1 Expand with an Extension Subrack

This section describes expanding the EvoC 8200/RNC cabinet with an ES. If
not applicable, go to Section 2.2 on page 15.

The new subrack is identified and addressed as described in Table 1.

Table 1 Subrack Identities Used in EvoC 8200/RNC

Subrack Address Plug Value Switch Module Number (SMN) lhsh Number

MS 0 00 00xx00

ES-1 1 01 01xx00

ES-2 2 02 02xx00

Address plugs are placed on the left side of a subrack. The top address plug,
marked with letter D in Figure 4, has a value that corresponds to the position
of the subrack in the cabinet, see Table 1. Slot B remains empty. Address
plugs A and C are always given value 0.

D C

C0002033A

Figure 4 Placement of Address Plugs

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2.1.1 Install an ES
To install the ES, do the following:

1. Inform the OMC that work is in progress at the node site, with possible
disruption to service.

2. Unpack the subrack and check that it is undamaged.

3. Check that the value of the upper address plug, see letter D in Figure 4,
corresponds to the position intended for the new subrack.

If necessary, change the value by resetting the DIP switch according to

the instruction on the plastic label on the address plug. For the correct
value, see Table 1.

If the value is changed, remove also the small additional label that is visible
on the side of the subrack when the address plug is inserted.

4. Open the EvoC 8200/RNC cabinet door.

Do!

Always use an approved ESD wrist strap when working with sensitive
equipment. Damage to components mounted on printed board assemblies
can occur if an ESD wrist strap is not used.

5. Put on the ESD wrist strap and connect the cable to the cabinet grounding
point.

6. Switch the circuit breakers off for the new subrack. Refer to Site Installation
Documentation for specific details on the mains power installation and
circuit breaker location.

7. Place the subrack onto the guiding rails and slide it into the cabinet.

Note: Because of the weight of the subrack, it is recommended that this

procedure is performed by two persons.

8. Ensure that the subrack sits correctly on the guiding rails before attempting
insertion.

9. Use a Torx T30 to install the retaining screws at each side of the subrack
as shown in Figure 5. Tighten the retaining screws to a torque of 8.0 Nm.

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C0002012B

Figure 5 Subrack Retaining Screws

2.1.2 Install CISL Cables in EvoC 8200/RNC R1 and R2

When the EvoC 8200/RNC R1 or R2 cabinet is expanded by adding an ES, the
Control Inter-Switch Link (CISL) cables are installed between System Control
Switch Boards (SCXBs) of the MS and the ES.

To install each CISL cable, do the following:

1. Unpack a cable and check that it is undamaged.

2. To connect the CISL cables, see Table 2.

Table 2 CISL Connections between MS, ES-1, and ES-2

Front Front
From Subrack Conne Port To Subrack Conne Port Cable
ctor ctor

SCXB3_04/02-10 MS E1 1 SCXB3_24/02-10 ES-1 E1 1 TSR 491

678/1000

SCXB3_04/80-10 MS E1 1 SCXB3_24/80-10 ES-1 E1 1 TSR 491

678/1000

SCXB3_04/02-13 MS E2 2 SCXB3_44/02-10 ES-2 E1 1 TSR 491

678/1500

SCXB3_04/80-13 MS E2 2 SCXB3_44/80-10 ES-2 E1 1 TSR 491

678/1500

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SCXB3 SCXB3

ES-2
ES-2

E1 E1

SCXB3 SCXB3

ES-1

E1 E1

SCXB3 SCXB3

MS

E2 E2
E1 E1

C0002009B

Figure 6 CISL Cable Connections between MS and ES-1 and ES-2

3. Route the cable. Do not twist or kink the cable.

4. Connect the CISL cable to the SCXB in the ES as shown in Figure 6.

5. Secure the cable using cable ties.

6. Repeat the steps for the next cable.

2.1.3 Install ESL Cables in EvoC 8200/RNC

The procedure for installing ESL cables differs as follows, depending on the
product package used:

• For ESL cable configuration in R2 product package, see Section 2.1.3.1

on page 10.

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• For ESL cable configuration in R1 product package, see Section 2.1.3.2

on page 11.

• For installation of ESL cables from an R2 subrack in R1 cabinet, see

Section 2.1.3.3 on page 13.

2.1.3.1 Install ESL Cables in EvoC 8200/RNC R2

When expanding the EvoC 8200/RNC R2 cabinet by adding an ES, the

Ethernet inter-Switch Link (ESL) cables are installed between Common Main
Switching Boards (CMXBs) of the MS, ESs, and US.

To install each ESL cable, do the following:

1. Unpack a cable and check that it is undamaged.

2. To connect the ESL cables, see Table 3.

Table 3 ESL Connections between ES-1, ES-2, and US

Front Front
From Subra Conn Port To Subrack Conne Port Cable
ck ector ctor

1 3 TSR 491
CMXB3_24/05-10 ES-1 E1 CMXB3_00/45-7 US E3 678/1500

2 4 TSR 491
CMXB3_24/05-13 ES-1 E2 CMXB3_00/42-7 US E4 678/1500

1 3 TSR 491
CMXB3_24/83-10 ES-1 E1 CMXB3_00/45-16 US E3 678/2000

CMXB3_24/83-13 ES-1 E2 2 CMXB3_00/42-16 US E4 4 TSR 491

678/2000

CMXB3_44/05-10 ES-2 E1 1 CCIB_00/17-2 US E1 7 TSR 491

678/2000

CMXB3_44/05-13 ES-2 E2 2 CCIB_00/15-2 US E2 8 TSR 491

678/2000

CMXB3_44/83-10 ES-2 E1 1 CCIB_00/17-11 US E1 7 TSR 491

678/2000

CMXB3_44/83-13 ES-2 E2 2 CCIB_00/15-11 US E2 8 TSR 491

678/2000

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CMXB3 CMXB3

ES-2
E4 E4
E2 E2
E3

E3
E1 E1

CMXB3 CMXB3

ES-1

E4 E4
E2 E2
E3
E3
E1 E1

CMXB3 CMXB3

MS

E4 E3 E4
E3

E2
E2

E1 E1
E1
E2
CMXB3

CCIB
CMXB3 CAX
CCIB
E4 E3 E2 E1

E1
E2
C0002125A

Figure 7 ESL Cable Connections between MS, ES-1, and ES-2 and US

3. Route the cable. Do not twist or kink the cable.

4. Connect the ESL cable to the CMXB in the ES and the CMXB or CCIB in
the US as shown in Figure 7.

5. Secure the cable using cable ties.

6. Repeat the steps for the next cable.

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2.1.3.2 Install ESL Cables in EvoC 8200/RNC R1

When expanding the EvoC 8200/RNC cabinet by adding an ES, the ESL cables
are installed between CMXBs of the MS and the ESs.

To install each ESL cable, do the following:

1. Unpack a cable and check that it is undamaged.

2. To connect the ESL cables, see Table 4.

Table 4 ESL Connections between MS, ES-1, and ES-2 in EvoC 8200/RNC R1
Front Front
From Subrack Conne Port To Subrack Conne Port Cable
ctor ctor
CMXB3_04/05-10 MS E1 1 CMXB3_24/05-10 ES-1 E1 1 TSR 491 678/1000
CMXB3_04/83-10 MS E1 1 CMXB3_24/83-10 ES-1 E1 1 TSR 491 678/1000
CMXB3_04/05-13 MS E2 2 CMXB3_44/05-10 ES-2 E1 1 TSR 491 678/1500
CMXB3_04/83-13 MS E2 2 CMXB3_44/83-10 ES-2 E1 1 TSR 491 678/1500

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CMXB3 CMXB3

ES-2
ES-2

E2 E2

E1 E1

CMXB3 CMXB3

ES-1

E2 E2

E1 E1

CMXB3 CMXB3

MS
E3 E3

E2 E2

E1 E1

C0002008B

Figure 8 ESL Cable Connections between MS, ES-1, and ES-2

3. Route the cable. Do not twist or kink the cable.

4. Connect the ESL cable to the CMXB in the ES as shown in Figure 8.

5. Secure the cable using cable ties.

6. Repeat the steps for the next cable.

2.1.3.3 Install ESL Cables for R2 ES in R1 Cabinet

When expanding the EvoC 8200/RNC R1 cabinet by adding an ES from EvoC

8200 R2 product package, the ESL cables are installed between CMXBs of the
MS and the ESs. The ES from EvoC 8200 R2 is equipped with two TSR 491
678/700 cables. Only one of them is needed in the R1 configuration.

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To prepare the Subrack for installation, do the following:

1. Move one of the installed TSR 491 678/700 cables to ports E2 in slots 2
and 28.

2. Remove the other cable.

3. Unpack one of the TSR 491 678/1500 or TSR 491 678/2000 cables from
the supplied cable kit and check that it is undamaged.

Note: The supplied cable kit contains four cables, but only two are used.

4. To connect the additional ESL cables, see Table 5.

Table 5 ESL Connections for a Subrack from EvoC 8200/RNC R2 in EvoC 8200/RNC R1
Front Front
From Subrack Conne Port To Subrack Conne Port Cable
ctor ctor
CMXB3_04/05-10 MS E1 1 CMXB3_24/05-10 ES-1 E1 1 TSR 491 678/1500
CMXB3_04/83-10 MS E1 1 CMXB3_24/83-10 ES-1 E1 1 TSR 491 678/1500
CMXB3_04/05-13 MS E2 2 CMXB3_44/05-10 ES-2 E1 1 TSR 491 678/2000
CMXB3_04/83-13 MS E2 2 CMXB3_44/83-10 ES-2 E1 1 TSR 491 678/2000

5. Route the cable. Do not twist or kink the cable.

6. Connect the ESL cable to the CMXB in the ES as shown in Figure 8.

7. Secure the cable using cable ties.

8. Repeat the steps for the next cable.

2.1.4 Install Power Cables

Danger!

Improper electrical installation may cause fire or electrical shock that is likely
to be fatal. Only a qualified and authorized electrician is permitted to install or
modify electrical installations.

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Warning!

High energy levels are present in this unit. Improper handling of the unit can
lead to short circuiting that can result in serious injury. Exercise care when
working with this unit.

To install the power cables to the Power and Fan Modules (PFMs) in the ES,
follow the steps given in Installing the Power Supply.

If expanding further with an ES, repeat the procedure described in Section 2.1
on page 6. Otherwise continue with Section 2.2 on page 15.

2.2 Attach the Label

Attach the supplied RNC product number label on the right-hand side of the
existing label.

The RNC product number label location is shown in Figure 9.

123/ABCDE 123 456/123

R9ZZ/99 YYYYWW
PRODUCTS LABELSTEXT
X99

C0001516A

Figure 9 RNC Product Number Label Location

2.3 Distribute Software

This section describes distributing the software to the new ES or ESs.

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2.3.1 Configure the ES

To configure the ES, do the following:

1. Start the EM application according to the start method selected during

the installation, refer to Installing an Element Management Application for
details.

2. Open the RNC HW Configuration Tool from the EM Tools menu.

The RNC HW Configuration Tool dialog box opens, see Figure 10.

Figure 10 RNC HW Configuration Tool

3. Press the Add button to add a tab for the new subrack.

4. For each slot to be configured, set the installed type of board by using the
drop-down list.

5. Click Apply.

6. Wait until the Configuration Result Window is displayed and make sure
that the ES to be expanded has the result Configuration has been
partly applied on the node.

7. Wait until the green and blue optical indicators on the ES boards are ON
(indicating that the boards are enabled and locked).

8. Click Apply again.

9. Wait until the Configuration Result Window is displayed and make sure
that the ES to be expanded has the result Configuration has been
successfully applied on the node.

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10. Wait until the green optical indicators on the ES boards are ON and all
other optical indicators are OFF (indicating that the boards are enabled
and unlocked).

11. Repeat Step 3 through Step 10 for each new subrack.

Note: Further transport-related configuration can be required. Refer to Initial

IP Configuration and additionally to the WCDMA RAN document IP
Transport Network Configuration.

2.3.2 Create a Configuration Version

To create a Configuration Version (CV), use the procedures described in
Software Management.

2.4 Verify the Installation

Verification of new hardware can be done remotely from an OMC.

To verify that the installed hardware is operational, do the following:

Note: Software loading time for HW units can vary. Wait for downloading to
complete before confirming the optical indicator status.

1. Ensure that the administrative status of new boards is UNLOCKED.

2. Confirm that the green optical indicators on the boards are ON and all other
optical indicators are OFF. If confirmed, proceed to Section 2.5 on page 17,
otherwise proceed with the next step.

3. Check that all connections to the board are connected properly.

4. In the EM Equipment view, check that the operational state of the board
is ENABLED.

2.5 Perform Concluding Routines

Before leaving the site, do the following:

1. Exit the EM application, disconnect the Client, and collect all tools.

2. Disconnect the ESD wrist strap from the RNC cabinet grounding point.

3. Close and lock the RNC cabinet door.

4. Complete the work order.

5. Follow the procedures for the return and disposal of replacement parts.
See Handling Faulty Equipment for more information.

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