Network Impact

This section describes how the AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system feature
impacts the network functions and capabilities.

4.1 Subscriber Capacity

No feature specific information is identified.

4.2 Network Performance

Using AMR-NB Multi-mode Set 1, this feature enables establishment of TrFO compatible
connections with more efficient bandwidth use in core network and with optimal voice
quality for calls between UTRAN and GERAN.

4.3 Hardware
No feature specific information is identified.

4.4 Inter-Node Interface

No feature specific information is identified.

4.5 Other Network Elements

For the feature to work, the following conditions need to be fulfilled:

 The OSS-RC is able to support AMR Set 1 in existing counters, and it supports
the required new GPEH events.
 To use the improved speech quality for the MM multi-rate based on AMR Set
1, TFO/TrFO and AMR MM Set 1 selection functionality must be supported in
the CS CN (MSC). This is supported in Ericsson CN from MSS 4.1 (MSC-S R12
+ M-MGw R5.1.10.1).
 The UE must support the AMR-NB Multi-mode multi-rate based on AMR Set 1.
This has been mandatory since R.99.

5 Associated Features and Affected Functions

This section describes how the AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system feature
affects other features and functions.

5.1 Prerequisite Features

Table 3 lists prerequisite features to the AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system
feature, that is, they must be active prior to introducing the AMR MM speech for TrFO in
a 2G/3G system feature.
Table 3 Prerequisite Features
Feature Description
Conversational RAB for AMR Speech This feature must be installed and activated before the new
feature FAJ 121 1659: AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G
system is applicable.

5.2 Affected Features

Table 4 lists features that are affected by the AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G
system feature.

Table 4 Affected Features

Feature Description
AMR Multi Mode Low Rate This feature needs to be activated to get AMR-NB Multi-mode low-
rate with AMR Set 1, after the feature FAJ 121 1659: AMR MM
speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system is installed.

5.3 Related Features

Table 5 lists features that are related to the AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system
feature.

Table 5 Related Features

Feature Description
Conversational RAB for Multi Mode AMR This feature provides AMR Set 14 and Iu User Plane version 1
Speech support, which is in parallel with the new feature FAJ 121 1659:
AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system.

5.4 Affected System Functions

Table 6 lists functions affected by the AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system
feature.

Table 6 Affected System Functions

Function Description
Capacity Management The initial rate selection for AMR NB is affected by the introduced feature.

Connection Handling AMR Set 1 can be used as an alternative to AMR Set 14, for AMR-NB Multi-mode
multi-rate speech connections.

6 Performance
This section describes performance indicators, counters, and events associated with the
AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system feature.

6.1 KPIs
This feature has no associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

6.2 Counters
No directly associated counters are introduced by this feature. Existing counters for
Speech 12.2 (AMR Set 14) are also used for AMR Set 1.

6.3 Events
Table 7 lists the events introduced by the AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system
feature.

Table 7 Events
Event Event Parameter Descripti
on
RRC_TRANSPORT_FORMAT_COMBINATION_CONTROL GPEH
event to
observe
AMR-NB
Multi-
mode rate
control
towards
the UE.
The event
is
captured
whenever
a message
of the
specific
type is
sent.
RRC_TRANSPORT_FORMAT_COMBINATION_CONTROL_ GPEH
FAILURE event to
observe
AMR-NB
Multi-
mode rate
control
failure
from the
UE. The
event is
captured
whenever
a message
of the
specific
type is
received.
INTERNAL_AMR_MAX_RATE_RESTRICTION  EVENT_PARAM_MAX_RATE_RESTRICTION_T GPEH
ARGET_DL event to
observe
 EVENT_PARAM_MAX_RATE_RESTRICTION_S
OURCE_DL AMR-NB
Multi-
 EVENT_PARAM_MAX_RATE_RESTRICTION_T mode and
ARGET_UL
wideband
 EVENT_PARAM_MAX_RATE_RESTRICTION_S max rate
OURCE_UL restriction
settings in
RRC:
Transport
Format
Combinati
on
Control,
RRC:
Radio
Bearer
 Setup for
speech
AMR MM
multi-rate
low-rate
and AMR
wideband
and Iu
User
Plane:
Rate
Control
RNC to
CN.

Existing events for Speech 12.2 (AMR Set 14) are also used for AMR Set 1. More
information about events can be found in General Performance Event Handling RBS and
General Performance Event Handling RNC.

7 Operation and Maintenance

This section provides Operation and Maintenance (O&M) information for the AMR MM
speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system feature.

7.1 Activating the Feature

This section describes the prerequisites for activating the feature and how the feature is
activated.

7.1.1 Preconditions

The precondition for activation of FAJ 121 1659: AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G
system is:

 The feature FAJ 121 146: Conversational RAB for AMR Speech is installed and
activated.

7.1.2 Activating

The feature is activated by performing the following steps:

1. Order and install FAJ 121 1659: AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system
with the license key CXC 403 0114.
2. Activate the feature on the RNC level by setting the
RncFeature::AmrNbMultiModeSet1 parameter to ACTIVATED.

More information about licenses can be found in Licenses and Hardware

Activation Codes.

7.2 Deactivating the Feature

This section describes the prerequisites for deactivating the feature and how the feature
is deactivated.
7.2.1 Preconditions

This feature has no preconditions for deactivating.

7.2.2 Deactivating

The feature FAJ 121 1659, AMR MM speech for TrFO in a 2G/3G system is deactivated on
the RNC level by setting the RncFeature::AmrNbMultiModeSet1 parameter to
DEACTIVATED.

More information about licenses can be found in Licenses and Hardware Activation Codes.