CPRI Compression (5G RAN2.1 - 02)

5G RAN
CPRI Compression Feature

Parameter Description
Issue 02
Date 2019-06-29
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Contents
1 Change History.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 5G RAN2.1 02 (2019-06-29)..........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 5G RAN2.1 01 (2019-06-06)..........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 5G RAN2.1 Draft C (2019-05-10)................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 5G RAN2.1 Draft B (2019-03-18)................................................................................................................................. 2
1.5 5G RAN2.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)................................................................................................................................. 2
2 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 General Statements......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Features in This Document.............................................................................................................................................4
3 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 6
4 CPRI Compression (Macro)......................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Principles........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1.1 CPRI Compression Process......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.2 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection.............................................................................................................................8
4.1.2.1 CPRI Payload Bandwidth over a CPRI Port............................................................................................................ 9
4.1.2.2 I/Q Data Bandwidth Required When CPRI Compression Is Enabled....................................................................10
4.1.2.3 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection........................................................................................................................10
4.2 Network Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1 Benefits...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.2 Impacts.......................................................................................................................................................................12
4.3 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.3.1 Licenses..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.2 Software.....................................................................................................................................................................13
4.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.4 Others.........................................................................................................................................................................13
4.4 Operation and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................13
4.4.1 Data Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.1.1 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.1.2 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.1.3 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.2 Activation Verification.............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.4.3 Network Monitoring.................................................................................................................................................. 14
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5 CPRI Compression (LampSite)................................................................................................. 15

5.1 Principles...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.1 CPRI Compression Process....................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.2 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection...........................................................................................................................16
5.1.2.1 CPRI Payload Bandwidth over a CPRI Port.......................................................................................................... 16
5.1.2.2 I/Q Data Bandwidth Required When CPRI Compression Is Enabled....................................................................17
5.1.2.3 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection........................................................................................................................18
5.2 Network Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.1 Benefits...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.2 Impacts.......................................................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.3.1 Licenses..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.2 Software.....................................................................................................................................................................20
5.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.4 Others.........................................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Operation and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................20
5.4.1 Data Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.1.1 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.1.2 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.1.3 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.2 Activation Verification.............................................................................................................................................. 21
5.4.3 Network Monitoring.................................................................................................................................................. 22
6 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 23
7 Counters........................................................................................................................................ 24
8 Glossary......................................................................................................................................... 25
9 Reference Documents................................................................................................................. 26
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CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 1 Change History
1 Change History
This chapter describes changes not included in the "Parameters", "Counters", "Glossary", and
"Reference Documents" chapters. These changes include:
l Technical changes
Changes in functions and their corresponding parameters
l Editorial changes
Improvements or revisions to the documentation
1.1 5G RAN2.1 02 (2019-06-29)

This issue introduces the following changes to 5G RAN2.1 01 (2019-06-06).
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Base Station Model
Change
Added support of CPRI compression (macro) None 3900 and 5900 series base
by RRU5836E. For details, see 4.3.3 stations
Hardware.
Editorial Changes
None
1.2 5G RAN2.1 01 (2019-06-06)

This issue introduces the following changes to 5G RAN2.1 Draft C (2019-05-10).
Technical Changes
None
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Editorial Changes
Revised descriptions in this document.
1.3 5G RAN2.1 Draft C (2019-05-10)

This issue introduces the following changes to 5G RAN2.1 Draft B (2019-03-18).
Technical Changes
None
Editorial Changes
1.4 5G RAN2.1 Draft B (2019-03-18)

This issue introduces the following changes to 5G RAN2.1 Draft A (2018-12-30).
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change Base Station Model
Added support for CPRI None l 3900 series base stations

compression by 3900 series l DBS3900 LampSite
base stations and DBS3900
LampSite. For details, see
4.3.3 Hardware and 5.3.3
Hardware.
Added support for CPRI None DBS3900 LampSite and

compression (LampSite) by DBS5900 LampSite
LampSite. For details, see 5
CPRI Compression
(LampSite).
Editorial Changes
1.5 5G RAN2.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)

This issue introduces the following changes to 5G RAN2.0 02 (2018-10-30).
Technical Changes
None

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Editorial Changes

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CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 2 About This Document
2 About This Document
2.1 General Statements

Purpose
Feature Parameter Description documents are intended to acquaint readers with:
l The technical principles of features and their related parameters
l The scenarios where these features are used, the benefits they provide, and the impact
they have on networks and functions
l Requirements of the operating environment that must be met before feature activation
l Parameter configuration required for feature activation, verification of feature activation,
and monitoring of feature performance
NOTE
This document only provides guidance for feature activation. Feature deployment and feature
gains depend on the specifics of the network scenario where the feature is deployed. To achieve
the desired gains, contact Huawei professional service engineers.
Software Interfaces
Any parameters, alarms, counters, or managed objects (MOs) described in Feature Parameter
Description documents apply only to the corresponding software release. For future software
releases, refer to the corresponding updated product documentation.
2.2 Features in This Document

This document describes the following feature.

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CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 2 About This Document
Feature ID Feature Name Section
FBFD-010017 CPRI Compression 4 CPRI Compression

(Macro)
5 CPRI Compression
(LampSite)

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CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 3 Overview
3 Overview
The Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) protocol is defined by the CPRI cooperation.
CPRI applies to the interface between a baseband unit (BBU) and a remote radio unit (RRU)
or active antenna unit (AAU) in a macro base station, between a BBU and an RRU HUB
(RHUB) in a LampSite base station, or between an RHUB and a pico remote radio unit
(pRRU) in a LampSite base station. After the CPRI ports are connected, a tunnel between
them is established to transmit control-plane and user-plane data. User-plane data is in-phase/
quadrature (I/Q) data and consumes a large number of CPRI bandwidth resources in each cell.
Applying massive MIMO and high bandwidth, macro gNodeBs require far more CPRI
bandwidth resources than GSM, UMTS, or LTE base stations. An RRU/AAU may require
multiple pairs of optical modules and fiber optic cables.
The consumed CPRI bandwidth resources vary according to factors such as the I/Q data
sampling rate, the data bit width, and the number of antennas. The CPRI Compression feature
is introduced to support more carriers or RRUs, AAUs, RHUBs, or pRRUs on a CPRI port.
This feature compresses the I/Q bit width and lowers the sampling rate to reduce CPRI
bandwidth resources consumed by the user-plane data. This feature reduces the quantity of
and expenses on optical modules and fiber optic cables.
The CPRI compression ratio refers to the ratio of the CPRI bandwidth consumed when CPRI
compression is disabled to that consumed when CPRI compression is enabled. Different CPRI
compression ratios are supported to accommodate various scenarios.

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CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 4 CPRI Compression (Macro)
4 CPRI Compression (Macro)
4.1 Principles
4.1.1 CPRI Compression Process
Figure 4-1 shows the CPRI compression process.
Figure 4-1 CPRI compression process
l In the downlink
– A BBU uses the CPRI compression algorithm to compress downlink I/Q data (user-
plane data between BBU and RRU/AAU). The BBU transforms the data into CPRI
frames and transmits these frames to an RRU/AAU through an optical fiber or an
Ethernet cable.
– Upon receiving these frames, the RRU/AAU transforms them into compressed I/Q
data, decompresses the data, and then transmits the decompressed I/Q data to the
downlink IF/RF module of the RRU/AAU. IF is short for intermediate frequency
and RF is short for radio frequency.
l In the uplink
– An RRU/AAU uses the CPRI compression algorithm to compress uplink I/Q data
from the IF/RF module, transforms the data into CPRI frames, and transmits these
frames to a BBU through an optical fiber or an Ethernet cable.
– Upon receiving these frames, the BBU performs CPRI deframing and
decompression.

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NOTE
CPRI compression (macro) applies only to scenarios where a CPRI interface is used between a BBU and
an AAU or RRU. It does not apply to eCPRI interfaces.
4.1.2 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection

NRDUCellTrp.CpriCompression specifies the CPRI compression ratio.
l If this parameter is set to 2_COMPRESSION, 2:1 CPRI compression is performed on
the cell carrier. The 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth required when 2:1 CPRI compression is
enabled is listed in the 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth with 2:1 CPRI Compression
column in Table 4-1.
l If this parameter is set to 3DOT2_COMPRESSION, 3.2:1 CPRI compression is

performed on the cell carrier. The 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth required when 3.2:1 CPRI
compression is enabled is listed in the 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth with 3.2:1 CPRI
Compression column in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth
Cell Bandwidth 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth
with 2:1 CPRI Compression with 3.2:1 CPRI
Compression
20 MHz 0.4608 Gbit/s 0.2872 Gbit/s
30 MHz/40 MHz 0.9216 Gbit/s 0.5745 Gbit/s
Note: CPRI compression (macro) applies to NR (TDD) cells with the cell bandwidth from
20 MHz to 100 MHz. In the current version, the NR (FDD) does not support CPRI
compression (macro).
Table 4-2 lists CPRI compression ratio supported by different cells.
Table 4-2 CPRI compression ratio supported by different cells
Cell TX/RX Mode No CPRI 2:1 CPRI 3.2:1 CPRI

Compression Compression Compression
NR (TDD) 1T1R/2T2R Not supported Supported Supported
NR (TDD) 4T4R Not supported Supported Supported
NR (TDD) 8T8R Not supported Supported Supported
NR (TDD) 64T64R Not supported Not supported Supported

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The system calculates and compares the following bandwidths before determining whether to
enable CPRI compression:
l 4.1.2.1 CPRI Payload Bandwidth over a CPRI Port
l 4.1.2.2 I/Q Data Bandwidth Required When CPRI Compression Is Enabled
l 4.1.2.3 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection
4.1.2.1 CPRI Payload Bandwidth over a CPRI Port

CPRI payload bandwidth is used to transmit user-plane data over a CPRI port. It is calculated
using the following formula: CPRI payload bandwidth over a CPRI port = CPRI bandwidth x
(1 – Control data overhead) x Coding efficiency.
where
l CPRI bandwidth
The CPRI bandwidth equals the negotiated CPRI line rate. Huawei supports the
following CPRI line rates defined in section 4.2.1 "Line Bit Rate" of CPRI Specification
V7.0: 2.4576 Gbit/s, 4.9152 Gbit/s, 6.144 Gbit/s, 9.8304 Gbit/s, 10.1376 Gbit/s,
24.33024 Gbit/s, or 4 x 24.33024 Gbit/s.
l Control data overhead
CPRI specifications define some bandwidths for control-plane transmission, the
proportion of which varies with the CPRI bandwidth. For details, see section 4.2.7
"Frame Structure" of CPRI Specification V7.0.
l Coding efficiency
The coding efficiency refers to the forward error correction (FEC) coding efficiency at
the physical layer. As defined in section 4.2.1 "Line Bit Rate" of CPRI Specification
V7.0, the coding efficiency can be 8B/10B or 64B/66B.
If the CPRI bandwidth is 2.4576 Gbit/s, then: CPRI payload bandwidth = 2.4576 x (1 –
1/16) x 8/10 = 1.8432 Gbit/s. Table 4-3 lists the control data overhead, coding efficiency, and
calculated CPRI payload bandwidth corresponding to different CPRI bandwidths.
Table 4-3 Control data overhead, coding efficiency, and calculated CPRI payload bandwidth
corresponding to different CPRI bandwidths
CPRI Bandwidth Control Data Coding Efficiency CPRI Payload
Overhead Bandwidth
2.4576 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 1.8432 Gbit/s
4.9152 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 3.6864 Gbit/s
6.144 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 4.608 Gbit/s
9.8304 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 7.3728 Gbit/s
10.1376 Gbit/s 1/20 64/66 9.3389 Gbit/s
24.33024 Gbit/s 1/48 64/66 23.10144 Gbit/s

(25G for short)
4 x 24.33024 Gbit/s 1/48 64/66 4 x 23.10144 Gbit/s

(100G for short)

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NOTE
24.33024 Gbit/s is a CPRI line rate defined in CPRI specifications. If an SFP port uses a 25 Gbit/s
optical module, the CPRI port supports a maximum of 24.33024 Gbit/s bandwidth. If a QSFP port uses a
100 Gbit/s optical module, the CPRI port supports a maximum of 4 x 24.33024 Gbit/s.
4.1.2.2 I/Q Data Bandwidth Required When CPRI Compression Is Enabled

The I/Q data bandwidth required between a BBU and an RRU or AAU when CPRI
compression is enabled is calculated using the following formula:
I/Q data bandwidth required when CPRI compression is enabled = Number of antennas in cell
1 x 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth + Number of antennas in cell 2 x 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth + ...
+ Number of antennas in cell m x 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth
where
l The number of antennas is determined by the onsite antenna configuration in a cell. For
example, the number of antennas is 4 in a 4T4R cell and 8 in an 8T8R cell.
l The 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth depends on the cell bandwidth. It is listed in the 1T1R I/Q
Data Bandwidth with 3.2:1 CPRI Compression column of Table 4-1.
l m indicates the total number of cells served by a single CPRI link.
4.1.2.3 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection

Figure 4-2 describes the CPRI compression ratio selection procedures.

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Figure 4-2 CPRI compression ratio selection
4.2 Network Analysis
4.2.1 Benefits
CPRI compression is applied when the CPRI bandwidth is insufficient. For any given amount
of CPRI bandwidth, CPRI compression provides the following benefits (the following uses
3.2:1 CPRI compression as an example):
l Increases the number of carriers or RRUs, as shown in Figure 4-3.

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Figure 4-3 Extended carrier specifications
l Reduces the number of CPRI optical fibers and costs as shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Reduced number of CPRI optical fibers
4.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
CPRI compression impacts the network performance as follows:
l In the uplink, the signal to interference plus noise ratio (SINR) decreases slightly when
interference is strong.
l In the downlink, CPRI compression has slight impacts on error vector magnitude (EVM)
counters of the base station while 3GPP-defined requirements of these counters are still
met. In addition, CPRI compression has little impact on the SINR.
Function Impacts
None

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4.3 Requirements
4.3.1 Licenses
None
4.3.2 Software
Before activating this function, ensure that its prerequisite functions have been activated and
mutually exclusive functions have been deactivated. For detailed operations, see the relevant
feature documents.
Prerequisite Functions
None
Mutually Exclusive Functions

None
4.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models

3900 and 5900 series base stations. 3900 series base stations must be configured with the
BBU3910.
Boards
All NR-capable BBPs support this feature. To learn which BBPs are NR-capable, see
BBU5900 Hardware Description or 3900 Series BBU Hardware Description.
RF Modules
Among NR (TDD) RF modules, the AAU5612/RRU5258 supports CPRI compression, and
RRU5836E supports only 2:1 CPRI compression.
4.3.4 Others
None
4.4 Operation and Maintenance
4.4.1 Data Configuration

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4.4.1.1 Data Preparation

Table 4-4 describes the parameters used for activating CPRI compression.
Table 4-4 Parameters used for activation

Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes
Name
CPRI NRDUCellTrp.Cp l To enable 3.2:1 CPRI compression, set this

Compression riCompression parameter to 3DOT2_COMPRESSION.
l To enable 2:1 CPRI compression, set this
parameter to 2_COMPRESSION.
If CPRI compression-related parameters are set or modified in an activated cell, the cell will
be reactivated and services will be interrupted.
4.4.1.2 Using MML Commands
Activation Command Examples

//Configuring 3.2:1 CPRI compression
MOD NRDUCELLTRP: NrDuCellTrpId=0, CpriCompression=3DOT2_COMPRESSION;
Deactivation Command Examples

//Deactivating CPRI compression
MOD NRDUCELLTRP: NrDuCellTrpId =0, CpriCompression=NO_COMPRESSION;
4.4.1.3 Using the CME

For detailed operations, see CME-based Feature Configuration.
4.4.2 Activation Verification

Perform the following steps to check whether CPRI compression has been activated and taken
effect:
Step 1 Run the LST NRDUCELLTRP command to verify that the value of CPRI Compression is
3.2:1 Compression.
Step 2 Run the DSP NRCELL command to verify that the value of Cell Latest State Change
Reason is NR Cell Setup Success.
----End
4.4.3 Network Monitoring

None

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CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 5 CPRI Compression (LampSite)
5 CPRI Compression (LampSite)
5.1 Principles
5.1.1 CPRI Compression Process

Figure 5-1 shows the CPRI compression process.
Figure 5-1 CPRI compression process
l In the downlink
– Main chain: A BBU uses the CPRI compression algorithm to compress downlink
I/Q data. The BBU transforms the data into CPRI frames and transmits these frames
to an RHUB through an optical fiber.
– Branch chain: An RHUB compresses the received CPRI frames and then sends
them to a pRRU over an Ethernet cable or optical fiber. Upon receiving the CPRI
frames, the pRRU performs CPRI deframing and decompression, and then transmits
the decompressed I/Q data to IF or RF modules.
l In the uplink

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– Branch chain: A pRRU uses the CPRI compression algorithm to compress I/Q data
from the IF/RF module, transforms the data into CPRI frames, and transmits these
frames to an RHUB through an optical fiber or an Ethernet cable.
– Main chain: An RHUB compresses the received CPRI frames and then sends them
to a BBU over an optical fiber. Upon receiving the CPRI frames, the BBU performs
CPRI deframing and decompression.
5.1.2 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection

NRDUCellTrp.CpriCompression and NRDUCellTrp.BranchCpriCompression specify the
CPRI compression ratios of the main and branch chains, respectively.
l The value 2_COMPRESSION indicates that 2:1 CPRI compression is performed on the
cell carrier. The 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth required when 2:1 CPRI compression is
enabled is listed in the 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth with 2:1 CPRI Compression
column in Table 5-1.
l The value 3DOT2_COMPRESSION indicates that 3.2:1 CPRI compression is
performed on the cell carrier. The 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth required when 3.2:1 CPRI
compression is enabled is listed in the 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth with 3.2:1 CPRI
Compression column in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth

Cell Bandwidth 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth
with 2:1 CPRI Compression with 3.2:1 CPRI
Compression
40 MHz 0.9216 Gbit/s 0.5745 Gbit/s
60 MHz 1.3824 Gbit/s 0.8617 Gbit/s
80 MHz 1.8432 Gbit/s 1.1489 Gbit/s
100 MHz 2.304 Gbit/s 1.4362 Gbit/s
Note: CPRI compression (LampSite) applies to NR (TDD) cells with the cell bandwidth of
100 MHz, 80 MHz, 60 MHz, or 40 MHz. In the current version, the NR (FDD) does not
support CPRI compression (LampSite).
The system calculates and compares the following bandwidths before determining whether to
enable CPRI compression for main and branch chains:
l 5.1.2.1 CPRI Payload Bandwidth over a CPRI Port
l 5.1.2.2 I/Q Data Bandwidth Required When CPRI Compression Is Enabled
l 5.1.2.3 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection
5.1.2.1 CPRI Payload Bandwidth over a CPRI Port

CPRI payload bandwidth is used to transmit user-plane data over a CPRI port. It is calculated
using the following formula: CPRI payload bandwidth over a CPRI port = CPRI bandwidth x
(1 – Control data overhead) x Coding efficiency.
where

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l CPRI bandwidth (main chain)

The CPRI bandwidth equals the negotiated CPRI line rate. Huawei supports the
V7.0: 4.9152 Gbit/s, 9.8304 Gbit/s, or 10.1376 Gbit/s.
l CPRI bandwidth (branch chain)
The CPRI bandwidth equals the configured CPRI line rate. Huawei supports the
V7.0: 1.2288 Gbit/s, 3.072 Gbit/s, or 10.1376 Gbit/s.
l Control data overhead
CPRI specifications define some bandwidths for control-plane transmission, the
proportion of which varies with the CPRI bandwidth. For details, see section 4.2.7
"Frame Structure" of CPRI Specification V7.0.
l Coding efficiency
The coding efficiency refers to the forward error correction (FEC) coding efficiency at
the physical layer. As defined in section 4.2.1 "Line Bit Rate" of CPRI Specification
V7.0, the coding efficiency can be 8B/10B or 64B/66B.
If the CPRI bandwidth of the branch chain is 1.2288 Gbit/s, then: CPRI payload bandwidth =
1.2288 x (1 – 1/16) x 8/10 = 0.9216 Gbit/s. Table 5-2 lists the control data overhead, coding
efficiency, and calculated CPRI payload bandwidth corresponding to different CPRI
bandwidths.
Table 5-2 Control data overhead, coding efficiency, and calculated CPRI payload bandwidth
corresponding to different CPRI bandwidths
CPRI Bandwidth Control Data Coding Efficiency CPRI Payload

Overhead Bandwidth
1.2288 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 0.9216 Gbit/s
3.072 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 2.304 Gbit/s
4.9152 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 3.6864 Gbit/s
9.8304 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 7.3728 Gbit/s
10.1376 Gbit/s 1/20 64/66 9.3389 Gbit/s
5.1.2.2 I/Q Data Bandwidth Required When CPRI Compression Is Enabled

The I/Q data bandwidth required between a BBU and an RHUB or between an RHUB and a
pRRU when CPRI compression is enabled is calculated using the following formula:
I/Q data bandwidth required when CPRI compression is enabled = Number of antennas in cell
1 x 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth + Number of antennas in cell 2 x 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth + ...
+ Number of antennas in cell m x 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth
where
l The number of antennas is determined by the onsite antenna configuration in a cell. For
example, the number of antennas is 4 in a 4T4R cell and 8 in an 8T8R cell.

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l The I/Q data bandwidth required is listed in the 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth with 2:1
CPRI Compression and 1T1R I/Q Data Bandwidth with 3.2:1 CPRI Compression
columns of Table 5-1. The I/Q data bandwidth varies depending on the cell bandwidth.
l m indicates the total number of cells served by a single CPRI link.
5.1.2.3 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection

Figure 5-2 shows the CPRI compression ratio selection procedures for the main and branch
chains.
Figure 5-2 CPRI compression ratio selection
5.2 Network Analysis
5.2.1 Benefits
CPRI compression is applied when the CPRI bandwidth is insufficient. For any given amount
of CPRI bandwidth, CPRI compression provides the following benefits (the following uses
3.2:1 CPRI compression as an example):
l Increases the pRRU carrier specifications, as shown in Figure 5-3.

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Figure 5-3 Extended pRRU carrier specifications
l Reduces the number of CPRI optical fibers/Ethernet cables and costs, as shown in
Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4 Reduced number of CPRI optical fibers/Ethernet cables
5.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
CPRI compression impacts the network performance as follows:
l In the uplink, the signal to interference plus noise ratio (SINR) decreases slightly when
interference is strong.
l In the downlink, CPRI compression has slight impacts on error vector magnitude (EVM)
counters of the base station while 3GPP-defined requirements of these counters are still
met. In addition, CPRI compression has little impact on the SINR.
Function Impacts
None

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5.3 Requirements
5.3.1 Licenses
None
5.3.2 Software
Before activating this function, ensure that its prerequisite functions have been activated and
mutually exclusive functions have been deactivated. For detailed operations, see the relevant
feature documents.
Prerequisite Functions
None
Mutually Exclusive Functions

None
5.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models

DBS3900 LampSite and DBS5900 LampSite. DBS3900 LampSite must be configured with
the BBU3910.
Boards
All NR-capable BBPs support this feature. To learn which BBPs are NR-capable, see
BBU5900 Hardware Description or 3900 Series BBU Hardware Description.
RF Modules
All NR-capable pRRUs or RHUBs support this feature. To learn which pRRUs or RHUBs are
NR-capable, see LampSite pRRU&RRU Technical Specifications and LampSite RHUB
Technical Specifications.
5.3.4 Others
None
5.4 Operation and Maintenance
5.4.1 Data Configuration

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5.4.1.1 Data Preparation

Table 5-3 describes the parameters used for activating CPRI compression.
Table 5-3 Parameters used for activation

Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes
Name
CPRI NRDUCellTrp.Cp l To enable 3.2:1 CPRI compression, set this

Compression riCompression parameter to 3DOT2_COMPRESSION.
Branch CPRI NRDUCellTrp. l To enable 2:1 CPRI compression, set this

Compression BranchCpriCompr parameter to 2_COMPRESSION.
ession
If CPRI compression-related parameters are set or modified in an activated cell, the cell will
be reactivated and services will be interrupted.
5.4.1.2 Using MML Commands
Activation Command Examples

//Configuring 3.2:1 CPRI compression for the main chain
MOD NRDUCELLTRP: NrDuCellTrpId=0, CpriCompression=3DOT2_COMPRESSION;
//Configuring 3.2:1 CPRI compression for the branch chain
MOD NRDUCELLTRP: NrDuCellTrpId=0, BranchCpriCompression=3DOT2_COMPRESSION;
Deactivation Command Examples

//Deactivating CPRI compression for the main chain
MOD NRDUCELLTRP: NrDuCellTrpId =0, CpriCompression=NO_COMPRESSION;
//Deactivating CPRI compression for the branch chain
MOD NRDUCELLTRP: NrDuCellTrpId =0, BranchCpriCompression=NO_COMPRESSION;
5.4.1.3 Using the CME

For detailed operations, see CME-based Feature Configuration.
5.4.2 Activation Verification

l Perform the following steps to check whether CPRI compression has been activated and
taken effect on the main chain:
Step 1 Run the LST NRDUCELLTRP command to verify that the value of CPRI Compression is
3.2:1 Compression.
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l Perform the following steps to check whether CPRI compression has been activated and
taken effect on the branch chain:
Step 1 Run the LST NRDUCELLTRP command to verify that the value of Branch CPRI
Compression is 3.2:1 Compression.
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5.4.3 Network Monitoring

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CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 6 Parameters
6 Parameters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of parameter reference match the software version
with which this document is released.
l Node Parameter Reference: contains device and transport parameters.
l gNodeBFunction Parameter Reference: contains all parameters related to radio access
functions, including air interface management, access control, mobility control, and radio
resource management.
NOTE
You can find the EXCEL files of parameter reference for the software version on the live network from
the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the parameters related to a certain feature from parameter
reference?
Step 1: Open the EXCEL file of parameter reference.
Step 2: On the Parameter List sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text Filters and
choose Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, FBFD-020100.
Step 3: Click OK. All parameters related to the feature are displayed.

5G RAN
CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 7 Counters
7 Counters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of performance counter reference match the software
version with which this document is released.
l Node Performance Counter Summary: contains device and transport counters.
l gNodeBFunction Performance Counter Summary: contains all counters related to radio
access functions, including air interface management, access control, mobility control,
and radio resource management.
NOTE
You can find the EXCEL files of performance counter reference for the software version used on the live
network from the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the counters related to a certain feature from performance counter
reference?
Step 1: Open the EXCEL file of performance counter reference.
Step 2: On the Counter Summary(En) sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text
Filters and choose Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, FBFD-020100.
Step 3: Click OK. All counters related to the feature are displayed.

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CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 8 Glossary
8 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

5G RAN
CPRI Compression Feature Parameter Description 9 Reference Documents
9 Reference Documents
l CPRI Specification V7.0

l BBU5900 Hardware Description
l 3900 Series BBU Hardware Description
l LampSite pRRU&RRU Technical Specifications
l LampSite RHUB Technical Specifications

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1.2 5G RAN2.1 01 (2019-06-06)

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1.3 5G RAN2.1 Draft C (2019-05-10)

1.4 5G RAN2.1 Draft B (2019-03-18)

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2.2 Features in This Document

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Feature ID Feature Name Section

FBFD-010017 CPRI Compression 4 CPRI Compression

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4 CPRI Compression (Macro)

Figure 4-1 CPRI compression process

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4.1.2 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection

l If this parameter is set to 3DOT2_COMPRESSION, 3.2:1 CPRI compression is

Table 4-1 1T1R I/Q data bandwidth

20 MHz 0.4608 Gbit/s 0.2872 Gbit/s

30 MHz/40 MHz 0.9216 Gbit/s 0.5745 Gbit/s

50 MHz/60 MHz 1.3824 Gbit/s 0.8617 Gbit/s

70 MHz/80 MHz 1.8432 Gbit/s 1.1489 Gbit/s

90 MHz/100 MHz 2.304 Gbit/s 1.4362 Gbit/s

Table 4-2 lists CPRI compression ratio supported by different cells.

Table 4-2 CPRI compression ratio supported by different cells

Cell TX/RX Mode No CPRI 2:1 CPRI 3.2:1 CPRI

NR (TDD) 1T1R/2T2R Not supported Supported Supported

NR (TDD) 4T4R Not supported Supported Supported

NR (TDD) 8T8R Not supported Supported Supported

NR (TDD) 64T64R Not supported Not supported Supported

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4.1.2.1 CPRI Payload Bandwidth over a CPRI Port

2.4576 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 1.8432 Gbit/s

4.9152 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 3.6864 Gbit/s

6.144 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 4.608 Gbit/s

9.8304 Gbit/s 1/16 8/10 7.3728 Gbit/s

10.1376 Gbit/s 1/20 64/66 9.3389 Gbit/s

24.33024 Gbit/s 1/48 64/66 23.10144 Gbit/s

4 x 24.33024 Gbit/s 1/48 64/66 4 x 23.10144 Gbit/s

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4.1.2.2 I/Q Data Bandwidth Required When CPRI Compression Is Enabled

4.1.2.3 CPRI Compression Ratio Selection

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Figure 4-2 CPRI compression ratio selection

4.2 Network Analysis

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Figure 4-3 Extended carrier specifications