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Soft Split Resource Duplex (TDD)

Feature Parameter Description
Issue Draft A
Date 2018-12-30
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Description Contents
Contents
1 Change History.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 eRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)................................................................................................................................... 1
2 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 3

2.1 General Statements......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Applicable RAT.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Features in This Document.............................................................................................................................................4
3 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Intra-Frequency Split.................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Principles........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Network Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Benefits...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Impacts.......................................................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 18
4.3.1 Licenses..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.2 Software.....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.3.4 Others.........................................................................................................................................................................23
4.4 Operation and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................24
4.4.1 Data Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4.1.1 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4.1.2 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.4.1.3 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.4.2 Activation Verification.............................................................................................................................................. 33
4.4.3 Network Monitoring.................................................................................................................................................. 34
5 Inter-Frequency Split.................................................................................................................. 38
5.1 Principles...................................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2 Network Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.1 Benefits...................................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.2 Impacts.......................................................................................................................................................................39
5.3 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 39
5.3.1 Licenses..................................................................................................................................................................... 39
5.3.2 Software.....................................................................................................................................................................39
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5.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.3.4 Others.........................................................................................................................................................................41
5.4 Operation and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................41
5.4.1 Data Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.4.1.1 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.4.1.2 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 44
5.4.1.3 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 46
5.4.2 Activation Verification.............................................................................................................................................. 46
5.4.3 Network Monitoring.................................................................................................................................................. 47
6 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 48
7 Counters........................................................................................................................................ 49
8 Glossary......................................................................................................................................... 50
9 Reference Documents................................................................................................................. 51
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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 eRAN15.1 Draft A (2018-12-30)

This issue introduces the following changes to eRAN13.1 05 (2018-10-10).
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change Base Station Model
Added soft split PDCCH Added the 3900 and 5900 series base
allocation optimization. For SsrdPdcchAllocOptSwitch stations
details, see 4.1 Principles. option to the
ENodeBAlgoSwitch.SSRD
AlgoSwitch parameter.
Added the mutual None 3900 and 5900 series base

exclusiveness between stations
intra-/inter-frequency split
and SRS interference
avoidance. For details, see
4.3.2 Software and 5.3.2
Software.
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Description 1 Change History
Change Description Parameter Change Base Station Model
Used the existing None 3900 and 5900 series base

CellMMAlgo.MubfSinrThl stations
dOfsBefSrsBal parameter to
specify the threshold for
triggering MU beamforming
pairing when soft split
scheduling optimization is
enabled. For details, see
4.4.1.1 Data Preparation
and 4.4.1.2 Using MML
Commands.
Added counters for None 3900 and 5900 series base

observing UE pairing after stations
soft split scheduling
optimization is enabled. For
details, see 4.4.3 Network
Monitoring.
Changed the name of None 3900 and 5900 series base

Huawei mobile element stations
management system from
U2000 to U2020.
Added the mutual None 3900 and 5900 series base

exclusiveness with stations
enhanced coordinated
scheduling based power
control. For details, see
4.3.2 Software and 5.3.2
Software.
Editorial Changes
Revised descriptions in this document.

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Description 2 About This Document
2 About This Document
2.1 General Statements

Purpose
This document is 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 this document
apply only to the corresponding software release. For future software releases, refer to the
corresponding updated product documentation.
Trial Features
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However, these features can still be used for testing purposes or commercial network trials.
Anyone who desires to use the trial features shall contact Huawei and enter into a
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for free.
Customers acknowledge and undertake that trial features may have a certain degree of risk
due to absence of commercial testing. Before using them, customers shall fully understand not

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Description 2 About This Document
only the expected benefits of such trial features but also the possible impact they may exert on
the network. In addition, customers acknowledge and undertake that since trial features are
free, Huawei is not liable for any trial feature malfunctions or any losses incurred by using the
trial features. Huawei does not promise that problems with trial features will be resolved in
the current version. Huawei reserves the rights to convert trial features into commercial
features in later R/C versions. If trial features are converted into commercial features in a later
version, customers shall pay a licensing fee to obtain the relevant licenses prior to using the
said commercial features. If a customer fails to purchase such a license, the trial feature(s)
will be invalidated automatically when the product is upgraded.
Feature Differences Between RATs

The feature difference section only describes differences in switches or principles.
Unless otherwise stated, descriptions in this document apply to all RATs. If a description does
not apply to all RATs, the specific RAT that it does apply to will be stated.
For example, in the statement "TDD cells are compatible with enhanced MU-MIMO", "TDD
cells" indicates that this function cannot be used in non-TDD cells.
2.2 Applicable RAT

This document applies to TDD.
2.3 Features in This Document

This document describes the following TDD features.
Feature ID Feature Name Section
TDLBFD-110103 Soft Split Resource 4 Intra-Frequency Split

Duplex 5 Inter-Frequency Split

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Description 3 Overview
3 Overview
Soft split resource duplex (SSRD), or soft split, splits one cell into two cells, each covering
different areas. This feature uses baseband weighting to create two beams that are orthogonal
to each other, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Soft split
Figure 3-2 shows a beam before and after SSRD. The red and blue beams after the split each
serve an independent cell. UEs in two cells from a split access the network separately,
perform their own neighboring cell measurements, and are handed over independent of each
other. The eNodeB determines which beam serves a UE based on the reference signal
received power (RSRP) of a UE on each beam, and then selects UEs served by an orthogonal
beam group for pairing. In this way, time-frequency resources are reused, increasing the cell
throughput.

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Figure 3-2 Beam before and after SSRD
SSRD includes intra- and inter-frequency split.

l Intra-frequency split creates two intra-frequency cells. UEs in these two cells share RBs.
This significantly improves cell capacity. Figure 3-3 shows intra-frequency split.
Figure 3-3 Intra-frequency split
l Inter-frequency split creates two inter-frequency cells. Co-channel interference between

these two cells is small, which significantly increases the signal to interference plus noise
ratio (SINR) and the power density. This improves the average cell throughput, cell-edge
throughput, and coverage. Figure 3-4 shows inter-frequency split.
Figure 3-4 Inter-frequency split
SSRD improves eNodeB capacity by increasing the number of cells without adding new sites,
as shown in Figure 3-5.

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Figure 3-5 SSRD improving eNodeB capacity

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Description 4 Intra-Frequency Split
4 Intra-Frequency Split
4.1 Principles
The basic function of intra-frequency split is not under switch control. Intra-frequency cells
from a split cannot fully leverage RB resources if their physical resource block (PRB) usages
are low or there is a huge difference of the PRB usage between the cells, limiting gains from
the split. If a large proportion of UEs reside in an area where two split beams overlap, RBs
may not be reused for these UEs, and gains offered by an intra-frequency split is limited.
Intra-frequency split provides the following enhanced functions to resolve these issues.
Soft Split Multi-Beam Measurement

Four groups of orthogonal and mutually exclusive beams are used to measure the original cell
or two cells after a split. The soft split design tool analyzes the measurement results and
evaluates whether intra-frequency split is suitable and specifies the optimal beam group.
Figure 4-1 shows soft split multi-beam measurement.
Figure 4-1 Soft split multi-beam measurement
This function is controlled by the SsrdMultiBeamMeasSwitch option of the

ENodeBAlgoSwitch.SSRDAlgoSwitch parameter. Figure 4-2 shows the process of this
function.

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Figure 4-2 Process of soft split multi-beam measurement
Step Description
Enable multi- This function can be enabled before or after a split. This function does
beam not cause deterioration in cell performance before a split.
measurement. Figure 4-3 to Figure 4-6 show the measurement beams. x and y indicate
the azimuths of the red and blue beams. A negative value indicates a
clockwise beam deflection from the center.
NOTE
If soft split multi-beam measurement is not deployed, only one beam group is
used for intra-frequency split measurement, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Analyze Use the soft split design tool to analyze measurements and evaluate
measurements. whether the cell is suitable for an intra-frequency split.
NOTE
For details about the soft split design tool, contact Huawei engineers.

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Step Description
Specify the Set the BfAnt.CrsSplitBeamIndicator parameter:

optimal beam l To 255 if this function is enabled for cells before a split.
group.
l To [0,1], [2,3], [4,5], and [6,7] for Figure 4-3 to Figure 4-6
respectively if this function is enabled for cells from a split.
Add an antenna There are two types of antenna weight files.

weight file. l Left-right beam antenna weight file: The file name contains 'Left' or
'Right'.
l Multi-beam measurement antenna weight file: The file name
contains 'Common'.
Set the BfAnt.ModelNo parameter to add antenna weight files.
l Add only a multi-beam measurement antenna weight file if this
function is enabled for cells before a split.
l Add a left-right beam antenna weight file and then a multi-beam
measurement antenna weight file if this function is enabled in cells
from a split.
Figure 4-3 Orthogonal and mutually exclusive beam group 0 (beam azimuths: 30° and –30°)

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Figure 4-4 Orthogonal and mutually exclusive beam group 1 (beam azimuths: –45° and 15°)
Figure 4-5 Orthogonal and mutually exclusive beam group 2 (beam azimuths: –60° and 0°)

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Figure 4-6 Orthogonal and mutually exclusive beam group 3 (beam azimuths: 45° and –15°)
Soft Split Scheduling Optimization

This function has been introduced to improve the gains from intra-frequency split. Previously,
intra-frequency split produced limited gains because:
l After a split, only UEs residing in the area where two beams overlap can enter the
beamforming mode. These UEs perform single-user joint transmission (SU-JT) and are
not paired.
l However, UEs not residing in the area where two beams overlap cannot enter
beamforming mode. These UEs can only perform MIMO spatial multiplexing and are
not paired.
This function is controlled by the SsrdSchOptSwitch option of the
ENodeBAlgoSwitch.SSRDAlgoSwitch parameter. If this option is selected, more UEs can
enter the beamforming mode, beamforming UEs are paired within or between cells from a
split, and beamforming UEs and MIMO UEs are jointly scheduled to increase the PRB reuse
rate of two cells from a split.
UE pairing requires identification of UE beam attributes. Therefore, soft split scheduling
optimization requires soft split multi-beam measurement.

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Figure 4-7 Soft split scheduling optimization
Soft split downlink power sharing

When two cells from a split have imbalanced loads, the light-load cell can share power with
the heavy-load cell. This improves overall user experience and capacity in two cells from a
split without increasing the total power of the two cells.
This function is controlled by the SsrdDlPwrShareSwitch option of the
ENodeBAlgoSwitch.SSRDAlgoSwitch parameter. If this option is selected and the difference
between the downlink PRB usages of two cells after a split reaches the preset threshold, the
eNodeB increases the value of CellDlpcPdschPa.PaPcOff for UEs newly accessing the
heavy-load cell and reduces the value of CellDlpcPdschPa.PaPcOff for UEs newly accessing
the light-load cell. The sum of power in two cells is used as the threshold for power control
during PDCCH and PDSCH resource allocation.
The resource allocation algorithm requires the scheduling optimization algorithm. Therefore,
soft split downlink power sharing requires soft split scheduling optimization.
Figure 4-8 Soft split downlink power sharing
Soft Split PDCCH Allocation Optimization

This function optimizes the scheduling for intra-frequency split. During scheduling, resource
allocation is considered for both the PDSCH and PDCCH. In heavy-load scenarios where the

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PDCCH allocation failure rate of paired UEs or joint-scheduling UEs is high, this function
increases the downlink modulation and coding scheme (MCS) index, the downlink PRB
usage, and the number of paired RBs. As a result, the downlink cell throughput, downlink
spectral efficiency, and downlink user-perceived rate improve.
This function is controlled by the SsrdPdcchAllocOptSwitch option of the

ENodeBAlgoSwitch.SSRDAlgoSwitch parameter.
The resource allocation algorithm requires the scheduling optimization algorithm. Therefore,
soft split PDCCH allocation optimization requires soft split scheduling optimization.
4.2 Network Analysis
4.2.1 Benefits
When to Use
l An intra-frequency split is recommended for macro eNodeBs with three sectors working
in 8T8R mode. The gains are larger for heavily-loaded eNodeBs. An intra-frequency
split is recommended for continuous coverage. This facilitates network planning and
improves overall network performance.
l An intra-frequency split is recommended when all of the following conditions are met:
– The RSRP of the cell (before being split) exceeds –90 dBm.
– The cell edge level exceeds –110 dBm.
– Only services of CQIs 8 to 11 are ongoing, and the eNodeB is heavily loaded.
– A large number of UEs have assessed the network.
– Capacity expansion is required.
The total combined power of the two intra-frequency cells after the split must be greater
than or equal to the power of the original cell.
NOTE
l To obtain the downlink RSRP, subscribe to periodic measurement reports (MRs) from UEs.
l Average downlink RSRP refers to the average downlink RSRP of all UEs in the cell for which
SSRD is enabled.
l The edge level of the cell for which SSRD is enabled equals the value at the point where the
CDF distribution of the downlink RSRP of all UEs in the cell is 5%.
l An intra-frequency split increases the number of cell edges. As such, it is not suitable in
scenarios where coverage is limited, such as urban areas where there are a large number
of high-rise buildings.
l If you plan to enable an intra-frequency split for an area, first enable soft split multi-
beam measurement and then use the soft split design tool to analyze whether an intra-
frequency split is suitable for the area and determine the optimal beam group.
l If the network is heavily loaded or the loads of two cells from a split are unbalanced, it is
recommended that you enable soft split scheduling optimization and soft split downlink
power sharing.
l It is recommended that soft split PDCCH allocation optimization be enabled when the
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Gains
NOTE
The gains offered by intra-frequency split are subject to network conditions, such as interference,
networking mode, user distribution, and user services. If most UEs reside in one of the two cells split
from a sector, an intra-frequency split may reduce the user-perceived rate and cell capacity. If the
proportion of rank 2 UEs before a split is high (over 50%), gains offered by an intra-frequency split are
smaller.
l Two cells from a split perform uplink scheduling and receive data independently,
doubling the uplink resource reuse rate.
NOTE
If an RB is allocated to both cells from a split, interference increases by 2 dB to 5 dB. The actual
interference is dependent on many factors, including user distribution and uplink load. Such an
interference increase does not have a great impact on uplink demodulation performance,
particularly the IBLER, which would remain stable in the case of such an interference increase.
l In contrast with adaptation between 8T8R beamforming and MIMO (without MU
beamforming), this function produces the following benefits when UEs are evenly
distributed:
– The average spectral efficiency of two cells from a split increases by 25% to 30%.
– The total throughput of two cells from a split is 25% to 30% greater than that of the
original cell when they are fully loaded.
l If there is a huge difference between the numbers of UEs in the two cells from a split, the
following functions are recommended to achieve optimal performance:
– Soft split beam adjustment: This function improves the spectral efficiency of the
optimal beam serving a single cell by 20% and capacity of a split cell by about
10%. In contrast with the scenario where only the basic function of intra-frequency
split is enabled, the average downlink SINR in the cell increases by up to 1 dB
when soft split multi-beam measurement is enabled.
– Soft split scheduling optimization: This function produces gains which depend on
the proportion of UEs in the area where two beams overlap (which is only 5% to
10% if UEs are evenly distributed in the cell) and the ratio of UEs in the primary
cell to those in the split cell. If the proportion of UEs in the area where two beams
overlap is greater than 20% or the ratio of UEs in the primary cell to those in the
split cell exceeds 3:1, joint scheduling is performed for two cells to improve
capacity of the heavy-load cell. The capacity increase is calculated by the following
formula:
Capacity increase in the heavy-load cell = 10% x Proportion of remaining PRBs
allocated to the light-load cell
– It is recommended that soft split scheduling optimization and soft split downlink
power sharing be enabled to further increase the capacity of heavy-load cells (by
about 5%) and average throughput of heavy-load split cells (by about 10%).
– If the PDCCH allocation failure rate is high on heavy-load networks, it is
recommended that soft split PDCCH allocation optimization be enabled to improve
the pairing success rate, MCS index after pairing, and downlink cell throughput.
l Intra-frequency split achieves the best performance if the following optional
requirements are met:
– The coverage angle of the sector of the cell before split ranges from 100° to 140°.
– The average inter-site distance is less than 2000 m.
– The downlink PRB usage is greater than 80% during busy hours.

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– The proportion of high-speed UEs (moving speed greater than 30 km/h) is less than
30%.
4.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
l The number of cells in the same coverage area is doubled and the number of inter-cell
handovers increases, slightly affecting the handover success rate and service drop rate in
the area covered by the original cell.
l The cell signal strength will be slightly weaker for UEs in the area where the two cells
from a split overlap, and the experience of such UEs will deteriorate in light-load
scenarios. This is because beams fade in such an area.
l Assuming the same amount of total power is used for two cells from a split as that used
for the original cell, the average coverage level of two cells from a split decreases by
approximately 0.5 dB, and the average downlink SINR in the cells also decreases.
l Due to an increase in the number of cells and neighboring cells after a split, interference
is more likely to occur, and the average cell CQI decreases by 1 dB to 2 dB. The
decrease in the average QCI varies in different scenarios, because different scenarios
have different CQI baselines.
l The average modulation and coding scheme (MCS) index decreases by a larger margin
than the average CQI. This is because the CQI decrease also affects the MCS index. The
decrease in the average cell MCS index varies in different scenarios.
l Two cells from a split have the same PCI mod 3 value. As a result, UEs in the area where
coverage of the two cells overlaps experience severe CRS interference, and the DTX
proportion, IBLER, and RBLER slightly increase. After a split, the proportions of TM9
UEs, TM9 rank 3 UEs, and TM9 rank 4 UEs decrease.
l If there are many active UEs, soft split PDCCH allocation optimization may increase the
downlink CCE allocation failure rate. Downlink CCE allocation failure rate =
L.ChMeas.CCE.DL.AllocFail/(L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl1Num +
L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl2Num + L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl4Num +
L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl8Num + L.ChMeas.CCE.DL.AllocFail)
Function Impacts
Function Function Switch Reference Description
Name
CSPC CspcAlgoPara.TddCspc CSPC CSPC gains are small

AlgoSwitch after intra-frequency split
is enabled. Therefore, it
is recommended that
CSPC be disabled in
intra-frequency split
scenarios.

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Name
SU BfSwitch option of the Beamforming If soft split scheduling

beamforming CellAlgoSwitch.BfAlgo (TDD) optimization is disabled,
Switch parameter beamforming UEs
TM9Switch option of concentrate in areas
the where coverage of two
CellAlgoSwitch.EnhMI cells from a split
MOSwitch parameter overlaps. Beamforming
takes effect in a smaller
area and produces
smaller gains after the
split. UE correlation is
high, and the pairing rate
is low. This is because
UE transmission mode is
affected by UE
distributions.
MU MuBfSwitch option of Beamforming If MU beamforming and

beamforming the (TDD) intra-frequency split are
CellAlgoSwitch.MuBfAl enabled at the same time,
goSwitch parameter intra-frequency split
produces fewer gains.
Enhanced MBSFNShutDownSwit Energy Triggering conditions of

symbol power ch of the Conservation intra-frequency split
saving CellAlgoSwitch.DlSchS and Emission conflict with those of
witch parameter Reduction enhanced symbol power
saving. It is
recommended that intra-
frequency split and
enhanced symbol power
saving not be enabled at
the same time.
Fixed CellBfMimoParaCfg.Fi None The beamforming

beamforming or xedBfMimoMode transmission mode
MIMO cannot be fixed to TM7,
transmission TM8, or PMI feedback-
mode independent TM9 if only
the basic function of
intra-frequency split is
enabled.
Preferential use CellDlschAlgo.RbgAlloc Scheduling When intra-frequency

of resource Strategy split is enabled,
allocation type preferential use of
1 resource allocation type 1
does not take effect.

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Name
MCS selection SmallPktMcsSelectAl- Scheduling MCS selection for

for transmission goSw option of the transmission of small-
of small- CellAlgoSwitch.DlSchS amount data does not
amount data witch parameter take effect for UEs in the
joint transmission state in
intra-frequency cells
from a split.
UL CoMP UlJointReceptionS- UL CoMP UL CoMP cannot be

witch option of the performed between two
CellAlgoSwitch.Uplink cells in a split cell group.
CompSwitch parameter
4.3 Requirements
4.3.1 Licenses
Data configurations of the new cell from a split must be the same as those of the cell before a
split. PCIs of cells after a split should be set to that of the new split cell. You need to apply for
licenses of features that need to be deployed for the new split cell.
To implement intra-frequency split, a cell needs to be added on the RRU serving the original
cell. For details about applying licenses of adding a cell on an RRU, see License
Management.
The following capacity licenses can be applied for only based on the primary cell. Other
capacity licenses need to be applied for based on the split cell.
l UBBP First-Mode License(LTE TDD)
l RF Output Power (per 20W)(TDD)
l RF Transmit Channel (per Channel)(TDD)
l RF Receive Channel (per Channel)(TDD)
NOTE
See Table 4-1. If common public radio interface (CPRI) compression is required, purchase the
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4.3.2 Software
Prerequisite Functions
Name
CRS Port Cell.CrsPortNum None Intra-frequency split

Number requires that the
Cell.CrsPortNum
parameter be set to 2.
Extended cyclic Cell.UlCyclicPrefix and Extended CP Intra-frequency split

prefix Cell.DlCyclicPrefix requires that normal CPs
be used in both the
uplink and downlink.
Cell standby Cell.EuCellStandbyMod None Intra-frequency split

mode e requires that the
Cell.EuCellStandbyMod
e parameter be set to
ACTIVE.
Soft split multi- SsrdMultiBeamMeasS- 4.1 Principles Soft split scheduling

beam witch option of the optimization depends on
measurement ENodeBAlgoSwitch.SS soft split multi-beam
RDAlgoSwitch measurement.
parameter
Soft split SsrdSchOptSwitch 4.1 Principles Soft split downlink

scheduling option of the power sharing and soft
optimization ENodeBAlgoSwitch.SS split PDCCH allocation
RDAlgoSwitch optimization depend on
parameter soft split scheduling
optimization.
Mutually Exclusive Functions

Name
High speed Cell.HighSpeedFlag High Speed Intra-frequency split is

mobility Mobility incompatible with this
function.
Enhanced CPRI Cell.CPRICompression CPRI Intra-frequency split is

compression Compression incompatible with this
function.

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Name
Uplink SU- ULSUMIMO2LayersS MIMO If the

MIMO witch option of the Cell.MultiCellShareMod
CellAlgoSwitch.UlSuMi e parameter is set to
moAlgoSwitch parameter SPLIT and the
SsrdSchOptSwitch
option of the
ENodeBAlgoSwitch.SS
RDAlgoSwitch
parameter is selected,
intra-frequency split is
incompatible with this
function.
Dynamic power CellDynPowerShar- Dynamic Power Cells from a split do not

sharing between ing.DynamicPowerShar- Sharing share power.
LTE carriers ingSwitch Between LTE
Carriers
Quick channel QUICK_CHN_CAL_S None This option must be

calibration WITCH option of the deselected for both cells
CellAlgoSwitch.EnhCh from a split. This option
nCalSwitch parameter can be selected when soft
split multi-beam
measurement is enabled
for common cells.
Secondary None None If a secondary operator is

operator configured, soft split
configuration multi-beam
measurement, soft split
scheduling optimization,
or soft split downlink
power sharing cannot be
enabled.
Intra-BBP DL IntraDlCompSwitch DL CoMP None

CoMP option of the (TDD)
CellAlgoSwitch.DlComp
Switch parameter
Inter-eNodeB InterDlCompDcsSwitch DL CoMP None

DL CoMP and InterDlCompCbfS- (TDD)
witch options of the
CellAlgoSwitch.DlComp
Switch parameter
SFN cell Cell.MultiRruCellFlag SFN None

Cell.MultiRruCellMode

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Name
RF channel CellRfShutdown.RfShut Energy None

intelligent downSwitch Conservation
shutdown and Emission
Reduction
Downlink 4x4 None MIMO None

MIMO
Massive MIMO N/A Massive MIMO None

introduction (TDD)
Enhanced CellCspcPara.CelleCspc Massive MIMO None

coordinated Switch (TDD)
scheduling
based power
control
Turbo TurboBfSwitch option WTTx Turbo None

beamforming of the Beamforming
CellAlgoSwitch.MuBfAl (TDD)
goSwitch parameter
4-antenna AntSelEnhanceBfS- WTTx Turbo None

selective witch option of the Beamforming
transmission CellAlgoSwitch.BfAlgo (TDD)
Switch parameter
Inter-cell InterCellDmimoJTS- D-MIMO None

downlink D- witch option of the (TDD)
MIMO CellAlgoSwitch.DMIM
OAlgoSwitch parameter
SRS WTTxSRSIntrfAvoi- Massive MIMO None

interference danceSw option of the Optimization in
avoidance SRSCfg.SrsCfgPolicySw WTTx
itch parameter Scenarios
(TDD)
4.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models

3900 and 5900 series base stations
Boards
l The UBBPd9 or UBBPe (including UBBPe4, UBBPe6, and UBBPei) must be used, and
the BBP.CCNE parameter must be set to ON if the UBBPd9 is used.
l The BBP and primary BBP specified for a cell from a split must be the same board.

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l Two cells in a split cell group must be served by the same BBP.
l If common cells and cells from a split are served by the same BBP:
– All cells must be bound with the baseband equipment specific to this BBP.
– 8T8R cells from a split and 4T4R common cells cannot be served by the same BBP.
l If the number of physical cells exceeds the BBP specifications, baseband equipment
serving these cells must be bound to the BBP.
l For the cell quantity specifications of BBP boards supporting intra-frequency split after
normal CPRI compression, see Table 4-1. If normal CPRI compression is not in use,
these specifications may not be supported.
l The CPRI compression bandwidth requirements do not change after intra-frequency
split.
Table 4-1 Cell quantity specifications of BBPs (uplink-downlink subframe configuration 2)
BBP Specifications After Normal CPRI Compression
UBBPd9 l Three 8T8R common cells + zero split cells

l Two 8T8R common cells + two split cells
l One 8T8R common cell + four split cells
l Zero 8T8R common cells + six split cells
UBBPe4 l Three 8T8R common cells + zero split cells

l Two 8T8R common cells + two split cells
l One 8T8R common cell + four split cells
l Zero 8T8R common cells + six split cells
UBBPe6/ l Six 8T8R common cells + zero split cells

UBBPei l Five 8T8R common cells + two split cells
l Four 8T8R common cells + four split cells
l Three 8T8R common cells + six split cells
l Two 8T8R common cells + eight split cells
l One 8T8R common cell + ten split cells
l Zero 8T8R common cells + twelve split cells
NOTE
l Normal CPRI compression is performed only if the Cell.CPRICompression parameter is set to

NORMAL_COMPRESSION. For details about CPRI compression, see CPRI Compression.
l Specifications listed in Table 4-1 apply to uplink-downlink subframe configuration 2. Specifications
for uplink-downlink subframe configuration 1 are different from those for uplink-downlink
subframe configuration 2. For details, contact Huawei technical support.
RF Modules
8T8R RRUs supporting external channel calibration (with a CAL port)

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Cells
l PCI planning
– The PCIs of two cells from a split must be different.
– PCI mod 3 values of two cells from a split must be the same. For example, the PCIs
of two cells in a split cell group can be set to 0 and 3.
– For cells before a split, use an identical PCI planning policy for eNodeBs providing
contiguous coverage. For example, PCI mod 3 values of such eNodeBs must be
either the same or different.
l Neighboring cell configuration: Neighboring cells need to be added for cells from a split
which function as normal logical cells. Neighboring cells can be manually or
automatically added. For how to add neighboring cells automatically, see ANR
Management.
l Power configuration: The total power of the two intra-frequency cells from a split must
be greater than or equal to that before the split.
l Antenna: The equivalent array spacing for antenna working frequencies is 0.46 to 0.54
times the wavelength. Huawei ATD4516R5 or ATD4516R8 antennas must be used.
SSRD is implemented on antennas with a 90-degree beamwidth for each antenna
element. If three sectors are deployed using such antennas, an antenna weight must be
configured, and the BfAnt.BEAMWIDTH parameter must be set to 65. For details, see
Antenna Weight Management (TDD). If 3-sector networking is changed to 6-sector
networking, you are advised to retain the parameter settings in the BfAnt MO for the
original wide-beam antennas for possible restoration of 3-sector networking.
4.3.4 Others
Due to new functions or features, new beam weight files may be introduced in the new
software version after an upgrade. When upgrading or rolling back the software version,
perform operations on the beam weight file according to the following table.
Table 4-2 Precautions for software upgrade and rollback
Scenario Upgrade Precautions Rollback Precautions
The new beam weight file is The beam weight file does The original beam weight
not used in the target not need to be activated. file does not need to be
software version. activated.
The new beam weight file is Run the ACT BFANTDB Run the ACT BFANTDB
used in the target software command to reactivate the command to activate the
version. beam weight file. original beam weight file.
NOTE
If a new beam weight file is installed after a software upgrade and then a software rollback is performed:
l Before the original beam weight file is activated, the new beam weight file is still stored in the
eNodeB.
l After the old beam weight file is activated, the new beam weight file is deleted.

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4.4 Operation and Maintenance
4.4.1 Data Configuration

Table 4-3 and Table 4-4 describe the parameters used for function activation and
optimization, respectively. This section does not describe parameters related to cell
establishment.
Table 4-3 Parameters used for activation

Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes
Multi Cell Share Cell.MultiCellShare Set this parameter to SPLIT.

Mode Mode
Primary Local Cell SsrdCellGroup.Pri A cell splits into a primary cell and a split
ID maryLocalCellID cell after intra-frequency split.
l For a newly deployed eNodeB, add two
cells, one as the primary cell and the
other as the split cell.
l For an existing eNodeB, add only one
cell that is used as the split cell. The
existing cell functions as the primary
cell.
Ssrd Local Cell ID SsrdCellGroup.Ssr None

dLocalCellID
Weight Number eUCellSectorEqm. The weight numbers of the primary cell and
WeightNo split cell must be different. The weight
numbers must be set to the antenna device
number of the cells.
NOTE
To query the antenna device number, run the
DSP BFANT command. Determine the antenna
device number for a cell based on the queried
amplitude and phase.

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Antenna model BfAnt.ModelNo l If only the basic function of intra-

number frequency split is required, you only
need to add left-right beam antenna
weight files Soft_Split_Left_BandF
and Soft_Split_Right_BandF. The
weight file Soft_Split_Beam_Common
does not need to be added.
l If soft split multi-beam measurement,
soft split scheduling optimization, or soft
split downlink power sharing is required,
add the weight file
Soft_Split_Beam_Common.
l You only need to activate the weight file
Soft_Split_Beam_Common to
implement soft split multi-beam
measurement in an 8T8R common cell.
Left-right beam antenna weight files do
not need to be added.
Manufactory BfAnt.Manufactory None
CRS Split Beam BfAnt.CrsSplitBea l If soft split multi-beam measurement or

Indicator mIndicator the basic function of intra-frequency
split is enabled in an 8T8R common cell,
set this parameter to 255.
l If soft split multi-beam measurement,
soft split scheduling optimization, or soft
split downlink power sharing is enabled
for a split cell, set this parameter based
on the analysis performed using the soft
split design tool. Set this parameter to
different values in a group for two split
cells. The value groups are [0,1], [2,3],
[4,5], and [6,7].
Tilt BfAnt.TILT l Retain the value used before a split.

l Set this parameter to the tilt value in the
weight file in the weight database file.
Beamwidth BfAnt.BEAMWIDT Retain the default value 30 for both cells

H from a split. For other requirements, see
antenna requirements in Cells.
Band BfAnt.Band The value 0 indicates that all frequency

bands are supported. The value of this
parameter must be the same as the
corresponding frequency band in the weight
file in the beamforming weight library file.

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SSRD Algorithm ENodeBAlgoSwitc l Select the SsrdMultiBeamMeasSwitch

Switch h.SSRDAlgoSwitch option if soft split multi-beam
measurement is required.
l Select the SsrdSchOptSwitch and
SsrdMultiBeamMeasSwitch options if
soft split scheduling optimization is
required.
l Select the SsrdDlPwrShareSwitch,
SsrdSchOptSwitch, and
soft split downlink power sharing is
required.
l Select the SsrdPdcchAllocOptSwitch,
SsrdSchOptSwitch, and
soft split PDCCH allocation
optimization is required.
TDD SRS SRSCfg.TddSrsCfg The settings of this parameter for the two
Configuration Mode Mode cells from a split must be the same. They
must be either
EXPERIENCE_ENHANCED or
ACCESS_ENHANCED.
Operate Mode OPMODE SWFILE

NOTE
This parameter can be set only using MML
commands, but cannot be set using the CME.
Enhanced Channel CellAlgoSwitch.En Deselect the

Calibration Switch hChnCalSwitch QUICK_CHN_CAL_SWITCH option for
both cells from a split.
Cell transmission Cell.TxRxMode 8T8R

and reception mode
Subframe Cell.SubframeAssig Set this parameter to SA1 or SA2. Two cells

assignment nment from a split must use the same uplink-
downlink subframe configuration.
Special subframe Cell.SpecialSubfra l This parameter must be set to a value

patterns mePatterns other than SSP4. Two cells from a split
must use the same special subframe
configuration.
l If soft split scheduling optimization is
enabled, this parameter must not be set
to a value ranging from SSP0 to SSP4.
Uplink bandwidth Cell.UlBandWidth Two cells from a split must be configured

with the same bandwidth, which cannot be 5
MHz.

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Downlink Cell.DlBandWidth Two cells from a split must be configured

bandwidth with the same bandwidth, which cannot be 5
MHz.
Mute UpPTS CellRicAlgo.MuteU If soft split scheduling optimization is

Symbol Number pPTSSymNum enabled, this parameter must be set to 0.
To avoid interference in special cases, such
as coexistence of LTE and WiMAX
networks, the
CellRicAlgo.MuteUpPTSSymNum
parameter may not be set to 0. In this case,
soft split scheduling optimization cannot be
enabled.
Preamble Format Cell.PreambleFmt If soft split scheduling optimization is

enabled, this parameter must be set to a
value other than 4.
NOTE
To enable two intra-frequency cells split from a cell to support TM9, set the following TM9-related
parameters consistently for both cells. For detailed parameter settings, see Beamforming (TDD).
l TM9Switch option of the CellAlgoSwitch.EnhMIMOSwitch parameter
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsSwitch
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsPeriod
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsConfigUserNumTh
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsConfigUserRatioTh
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsUnconfigUserNumTh
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsUnconfigUserRatioTh
l CellDlschAlgo.MaxMimoRankPara (This parameter must be set to SW_MAX_SM_RANK_4
because intra-frequency split supports a maximum of four layers in TM9.)
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsSetJudgeTimer
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsSetJudgeHysTimer
l CellCsiRsParaCfg.CsiRsPortNum
Table 4-4 Parameters used for optimization

BfMimo Algorithm CellBfMimoParaCf Select the BFMIMOADAPTATIO-

Optimization Switch g.BfMimoAlgoOptS NOPTSW and
witch HEAVYLOADTRANSMODEADAPT-
BOOSTSW options of this parameter.

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Heavy Load CellBfMimoParaCf l Set this parameter to 10 for WTTx

Average UE Count g.HeavyLoadAvgUe networks.
Threshold CountThld l Set this parameter to 20 for MBB
networks.
l Set this parameter to 20 for WTTx/MBB
hybrid networks.
Heavy Load CellBfMimoParaCf 35

Downlink PRB g.HeavyLoadDlPrb
Usage Threshold UsageThld
Heavy Load Target CellBfMimoParaCf TM7

Trans Mode g.HeavyLoadTarget
TransMode
Heavy Load Trans CellBfMimoParaCf 10

Mode Evaluation g.HeavyLoadTrans
Period ModeEvalPrd
Reference signal PDSCHCfg.Refere If an intra-frequency split is required for an

power nceSignalPwr existing eNodeB:
l If power headroom is sufficient, adjust
the PDSCHCfg.ReferenceSignalPwr
parameter to double the CRS power of
the two cells from a split without
adjusting the PDSCHCfg.PB parameter.
l If power headroom is sufficient but there
are power license limitations, you are
advised to apply for a new power license
and then set the
PDSCHCfg.ReferenceSignalPwr
parameter to double the CRS power of
the two cells from a split without
adjusting the PDSCHCfg.PB parameter.
PUSCH IRC CellAlgoSwitch.Pus Select the SmartIrcSwitch option of this

algorithm switch chIrcAlgoSwitch parameter.a
IRC Switch CellAlgoSwitch.Irc Select the PucchIrcSwitch option of this

Switch parametera.

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MUBF SINR Thld CellMMAlgo.Mubf l If this parameter is set to 0, the MU

Ofs Before SRS SinrThldOfsBefSrs- beamforming pairing mechanism
Balanceb Bal remains unchanged when soft split
scheduling optimization is enabled.
l A larger value (non-zero value) of this
parameter leads to a lower probability of
triggering MU beamforming pairing.
l A smaller value (smaller than 0) of this
parameter leads to a higher probability
of triggering MU beamforming pairing.
l Adjust the value of this parameter if the
pairing rate is low.
a: A split increases uplink interference. Smart interference rejection combining (IRC) and
physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) IRC can be enabled to reduce interference
caused by an intra-frequency split. For details about IRC, see MRC and IRC Receivers.
b: A value greater than 0 leads to smaller values of the following counters than the value 0
and may lead to a decrease in the cell throughput. A value less than 0 leads to higher values
of the following counters and may lead to an increase in the cell throughput.
l L.Traffic.PRB.SSRD.DLMIMOCoBF.Avg
l L.Traffic.PRB.SSRD.DLBFCoBF.Avg
l L.Traffic.PRB.SSRD.DLBFCoMIMO.Avg
4.4.1.2 Using MML Commands

NOTE
The parameter settings in the following examples are used for reference only. Set the parameters based
on network requirements, for example, the TILT parameter in the ADD BFANT command.
Activation Command Examples

l eNodeB deployment
The following command examples are used to enable a cell in the sector with the Sector
equipment ID parameter set to 0 to be split into two intra-frequency cells, among which
the cell with the LocalCellId parameter set to 0 functions as the primary cell and that
with the LocalCellId parameter set to 1 functions as the split cell.
//Adding a cell
//For a new eNodeB, add two cells, one as the primary cell and the other as
the split cell. For an existing eNodeB, add only one cell as the split cell.
The existing cell functions as the primary cell. Parameter configuration is
the same for the two cells except for the settings of the Cell.LocalCellId,
Cell.PhyCellId, Cell.CellName, Cell.RootSequenceIdx, and Cell.CellId
parameters. Two cells from a split should have the same PCI mod 3 value. All
parameter settings must meet requirements in the hardware section.
ADD CELL: LocalCellId=0, CellName="cell0", NbCellFlag=FALSE, FreqBand=38,
UlEarfcnCfgInd=NOT_CFG, DlEarfcn=37900, UlBandWidth=CELL_BW_N100,
DlBandWidth=CELL_BW_N100, CellId=0, PhyCellId=0, FddTddInd=CELL_TDD,
SubframeAssignment=SA2, SpecialSubframePatterns=SSP7,
EuCellStandbyMode=ACTIVE, RootSequenceIdx=0,
CustomizedBandWidthCfgInd=NOT_CFG, EmergencyAreaIdCfgInd=NOT_CFG,
UePowerMaxCfgInd=NOT_CFG, TxRxMode=8T8R, MultiCellShareMode=SPLIT;

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ADD CELL: LocalCellId=1, CellName="cell1", NbCellFlag=FALSE, FreqBand=38,

UlEarfcnCfgInd=NOT_CFG, DlEarfcn=37900, UlBandWidth=CELL_BW_N100,
DlBandWidth=CELL_BW_N100, CellId=1, PhyCellId=3, FddTddInd=CELL_TDD,
SubframeAssignment=SA2, SpecialSubframePatterns=SSP7,
EuCellStandbyMode=ACTIVE, RootSequenceIdx=0,
CustomizedBandWidthCfgInd=NOT_CFG, EmergencyAreaIdCfgInd=NOT_CFG,
UePowerMaxCfgInd=NOT_CFG, TxRxMode=8T8R, MultiCellShareMode=SPLIT;
//Activating the weight database file
ACT BFANTDB: OPMODE=SWFILE;
//Adding beamforming antennas
ADD BFANT: DEVICENO=0, MANUFACTORY=HuaweiAgisson, CONNSRN=60,
MODELNO="Soft_Split_Left_BandD1", TILT=6,BAND=38;
MODELNO="Soft_Split_Right_BandD1", TILT=6,BAND=38;
//Adding data records about the same sector equipment for the two cells and
setting the weight numbers
//Binding both cells with the baseband equipment (BasebandEqm MO) specific to
this BBP if a common cell and a cell from a split must be served by the same
BBP
ADD EUCELLSECTOREQM: LocalCellId=0, SectorEqmId=0, BaseBandEqmId=3,
WeightNo=0;
ADD EUCELLSECTOREQM: LocalCellId=1, SectorEqmId=0, BaseBandEqmId=3,
WeightNo=1;
//Adding the two cells to a split cell group
ADD SSRDCELLGROUP: PrimaryLocalCellID=0, SsrdLocalCellID=1;
//Adding operator information of a cell
ADD CELLOP: LocalCellId=0, TrackingAreaId=0, MMECfgNum=CELL_MME_CFG_NUM_0;
//Turning off the quick channel calibration switch
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH: LOCALCELLID=0, EnhChnCalSwitch=QUICK_CHN_CAL_SWITCH-0;
//Activating the split cell and then the primary cell
//Two cells generated after a split are served by the same RRU. You are
advised to activate the primary cell immediately after activating the split
cell. This ensures that the split takes effect immediately in two cells.
ACT CELL: LocalCellId=1;
//(Optional. Perform this step if soft split multi-beam measurement, soft
split scheduling optimization, soft split downlink power sharing, or soft
split PDCCH allocation optimization is enabled) Adding beamforming antennas
for multi-beam measurement and modifying cell-specific sector equipment added
in the first step
//Running the ADD BFANT command to add beamforming antennas for multi-beam
measurement with the BAND parameter set to 0 when soft split multi-beam
measurement, soft split scheduling optimization, soft split downlink power
sharing, or soft split PDCCH allocation optimization is enabled
MODELNO="Soft_Split_Beam_Common", TILT=2,BAND=0;
MODELNO="Soft_Split_Beam_Common", TILT=2,BAND=0;
MOD EUCELLSECTOREQM: LocalCellId=0, SectorEqmId=0, WeightNo=2;
//(Optional) Enabling soft split multi-beam measurement
MOD ENODEBALGOSWITCH: SSRDAlgoSwitch=SsrdMultiBeamMeasSwitch-1;
//(Optional) Configuring a CRS split beam indicator, which specifies a group
of beams as the broadcast beams serving cells from a split (based on analysis
of soft split multi-beam measurement results)
MOD BFANT: DEVICENO=2, CrsSplitBeamIndicator=0;
//(Optional) Enabling soft split scheduling optimization (this function can
be enabled only if soft split multi-beam measurement is enabled)
MOD ENODEBALGOSWITCH: SSRDAlgoSwitch=SsrdSchOptSwitch-1;
//(Optional) Enabling soft split downlink power sharing (this function can be
enabled only if soft split scheduling optimization is enabled)
MOD ENODEBALGOSWITCH: SSRDAlgoSwitch=SsrdDlPwrShareSwitch-1;
//(Optional) Enabling soft split PDCCH allocation optimization (this function
can be enabled only if soft split scheduling optimization is enabled)
MOD ENODEBALGOSWITCH: SSRDAlgoSwitch=SsrdPdcchAllocOptSwitch-1;

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l eNodeB reconstruction
//Deactivating the original cell
DEA CELL: LOCALCELLID=0;
//Changing the settings of the MultiCellShareMode and CPRICompression
parameters for the original cell
MOD CELL: LOCALCELLID=0, CPRICOMPRESSION=NORMAL_COMPRESSION,
MULTICELLSHAREMODE=SPLIT;
//Adding a split cell
ADD CELL:
LOCALCELLID=100,CELLNAME="CELL_SSRD_100",FREQBAND=41,ULEARFCNCFGIND=NOT_CFG,DL
EARFCN=40340,ULBANDWIDTH=CELL_BW_N100,DLBANDWIDTH=CELL_BW_N100,CELLID=100,PHYC
ELLID=100,FDDTDDIND=CELL_TDD,SUBFRAMEASSIGNMENT=SA2,SPECIALSUBFRAMEPATTERNS=SS
P7,ROOTSEQUENCEIDX=0,CUSTOMIZEDBANDWIDTHCFGIND=NOT_CFG,EMERGENCYAREAIDCFGIND=N
OT_CFG,UEPOWERMAXCFGIND=NOT_CFG,MULTIRRUCELLFLAG=BOOLEAN_FALSE,CPRICOMPRESSION
=NORMAL_COMPRESSION,TXRXMODE=8T8R,MULTICELLSHAREMODE=SPLIT;
//Adding beamforming antennas
MODELNO="Soft_Split_Left_BandD2",TILT=6,BAND=41;
MODELNO="Soft_Split_Right_BandD2",TILT=6,BAND=41;
//Associating the two cells with the same sector equipment and setting the
weight numbers
ADD EUCELLSECTOREQM: LOCALCELLID=100, SECTOREQMID=0, WEIGHTNO=12,
CELLBEAMMODE=NORMAL;
MOD EUCELLSECTOREQM: LOCALCELLID=0, SECTOREQMID=0, WEIGHTNO=11;
//Adding the two cells to a split cell group
ADD SSRDCELLGROUP: PrimaryLocalCellID=0, SsrdLocalCellID=100;
//Activating the split cell and then the primary cell
//Two cells generated after a split are served by the same RRU. You are
advised to activate the primary cell immediately after activating the split
cell. This ensures that the split takes effect immediately in two cells.
ACT CELL: LOCALCELLID=100;
//(Optional. Perform this step if soft split multi-beam measurement, soft
split scheduling optimization, soft split downlink power sharing, or soft
split PDCCH allocation optimization is enabled) Adding beamforming antennas
for multi-beam measurement and modifying cell-specific sector equipment
//Running the ADD BFANT command to add beamforming antennas for multi-beam
measurement with the BAND parameter set to 0 (recommended value) when soft
split multi-beam measurement, soft split scheduling optimization, soft split
downlink power sharing, or soft split PDCCH allocation optimization is enabled
MODELNO="Soft_Split_Beam_Common", TILT=2, BAND=0;
MODELNO="Soft_Split_Beam_Common", TILT=2, BAND=0;
//(Optional) Enabling soft split multi-beam measurement
//(Optional) Configuring a CRS split beam indicator, which specifies a group
of beams as the broadcast beams serving cells from a split (based on analysis
of soft split multi-beam measurement results)
//(Optional) Enabling soft split scheduling optimization (this function can
be enabled only if soft split multi-beam measurement is enabled)
MOD ENODEBALGOSWITCH: SSRDAlgoSwitch=SsrdSchOptSwitch-1;
//(Optional) Enabling soft split downlink power sharing (this function can be
enabled only if soft split scheduling optimization is enabled)
MOD ENODEBALGOSWITCH: SSRDAlgoSwitch=SsrdDlPwrShareSwitch-1;
//(Optional) Enabling soft split PDCCH allocation optimization (this function

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l Soft split multi-beam measurement for common cells

//Enabling soft split multi-beam measurement
Optimization Command Examples

//Turning on the smart IRC algorithm switch
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH: LocalCellId=0, PuschIrcAlgoSwitch=SmartIrcSwitch-1;
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH: LocalCellId=1, PuschIrcAlgoSwitch=SmartIrcSwitch-1;
//Turning on the PUCCH IRC algorithm switch
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH: LocalCellId=0, IrcSwitch=PucchIrcSwitch-1;
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH: LocalCellId=1, IrcSwitch=PucchIrcSwitch-1;
//Turning on the heavy-load transmission mode adaptation enhancement switch,
setting the threshold of the average number of UEs in heavy-load scenarios, the
threshold of the downlink PRB usage in heavy-load scenarios, the target
transmission mode in heavy-load scenarios, and the evaluation period for the
transmission mode in heavy-load scenarios
MOD CELLBFMIMOPARACFG: LocalCellId=0,
BfMimoAlgoOptSwitch=BFMIMOADAPTATIONOPTSW-1&HEAVYLOADTRANSMODEADAPTBOOSTSW-1,
HeavyLoadAvgUeCountThld=20, HeavyLoadDlPrbUsageThld=35,
HeavyLoadTransModeEvalPrd=10, HeavyLoadTargetTransMode=TM7;
MOD CELLBFMIMOPARACFG: LocalCellId=1,
BfMimoAlgoOptSwitch=BFMIMOADAPTATIONOPTSW-1&HEAVYLOADTRANSMODEADAPTBOOSTSW-1,
HeavyLoadAvgUeCountThld=20, HeavyLoadDlPrbUsageThld=35,
HeavyLoadTransModeEvalPrd=10, HeavyLoadTargetTransMode=TM7;
//Setting the MubfSinrThldOfsBefSrsBal parameter
MOD CELLMMALGO: LocalCellId=0, MubfSinrThldOfsBefSrsBal=-1;
MOD CELLMMALGO: LocalCellId=1, MubfSinrThldOfsBefSrsBal=-1;
//The following commands are high-risk commands.
MOD PDSCHCFG: LocalCellId=0, ReferenceSignalPwr=152;
MOD PDSCHCFG: LocalCellId=1, ReferenceSignalPwr=152;
Deactivation Command Examples

//This section describes how to restore common cells in 3-sector networking mode
from intra-frequency cells from a split.
//Deactivating the primary cell and then the split cell
DEA CELL: LocalCellId=0;
DEA CELL: LocalCellId=1;
//Removing the split cell group
RMV SSRDCELLGROUP: PrimaryLocalCellID=0, SsrdLocalCellID=1;
//Setting the cell sharing mode for the primary cell
MOD CELL: LocalCellId=0, MultiCellShareMode=NORMAL;
//(Optional) If split-based 6-sector networking needs to be rolled back to 3-
sector networking and no 3-sector wide-beam weighted transmission antennas are in
use, add an antenna of such type. In this command, all the parameters must be set
to the same values as those in the weight database file to ensure that a weight
parameter can be referenced for the added antenna.
//Antenna model ATD4516R5 and frequency bands ranging from 2.3 GHz to 2.6 GHz are
taken as examples in the following command. Configure other parameters, such as
tilt, based on site survey results.
ADD
BFANT:DEVICENO=0,MANUFACTORY=HuaweiAgisson,CONNSRN=60,MODELNO="ATD4516R5",TILT=6,B
EAMWIDTH=65,BAND=0;
//Antenna model ATD4516R8 and the 3.5 GHz band are taken as examples in the
following command. Configure other parameters, such as tilt, based on site survey
results.
ADD
EAMWIDTH=65,BAND=42;
//Setting the Weight Number parameter of the primary cell to the same value as
the Device No. parameter of the wide-beam weighted transmission antenna
//Activating the primary cell (which changes to a common cell after activation)

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//Disabling the configured CRS split beam indicator
//(Optional) Disabling soft split PDCCH allocation optimization
//(Optional) Disabling soft split downlink power sharing
MOD ENODEBALGOSWITCH: SSRDAlgoSwitch= SsrdDlPwrShareSwitch-0;
//(Optional) Disabling soft split scheduling optimization
MOD ENODEBALGOSWITCH: SSRDAlgoSwitch= SsrdSchOptSwitch-0;
//(Optional) Disabling soft split multi-beam measurement
4.4.1.3 Using the CME

l Fast batch activation
This function can be batch activated using the Feature Operation and Maintenance
function of the CME. For detailed operations, see the following section in the CME
product documentation or online help: CME Management > CME Guidelines >
Enhanced Feature Management > Feature Operation and Maintenance.
l Single/batch configuration
This function can be activated for a single eNodeB or a batch of eNodeBs on the CME.
For detailed operations, see CME-based Feature Configuration.
NOTE
If this function requires the ACT BFANTDB command for activation after cells are activated, this
function can be activated by running this command, but not by using the CME.
4.4.2 Activation Verification
Using MML Commands

Step 1 Channel calibration failures degrade soft split performance. Run the DSP
CELLCALIBRATION command to query channel calibration results. If channel calibration
fails, analyze and resolve the failures. If the failure persists, contact Huawei engineers.
Step 2 Run the DSP BFANT command to check whether the values of the amplitude and phase of
physical ports are valid. If the values are invalid, run the LST BFANT command to check
whether the settings of the Manufactory, Antenna Model Number, Tilt, Beamwidth, and
Band parameters comply with Table 4-3. If any of these parameters do not comply with
Table 4-3, run the MOD BFANT command to change the settings.
Step 3 Run the DSP CELL command to query the Reason for latest state change parameter of two
cells from a split. If the value of this parameter is Cell setup successfully in the command
output, cells from a split have been set up successfully.
Step 4 Run the LST EUCELLSECTOREQM command to query the eUCellSectorEqm.weightNo

parameter set for the two cells served by the same sector equipment. If the values are
different, intra-frequency split has been deployed successfully.
Step 5 Run the DSP BFANT command. If the command output provides more than two antenna
records, the weight database file has been activated.
Step 6 Run the LST ENODEBALGOSWITCH command to query the switches controlling soft
split multi-beam measurement, soft split scheduling optimization, soft split downlink power

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sharing, and soft split PDCCH allocation optimization. If these switches are on, these
functions have been successfully enabled.
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Using Performance Counters

Check the following counters on the U2020. If neither counter value is N/A, cells from a split
have been set up successfully.
Counter ID Counter Name Counter Description
1526740495 L.Traffic.PRB.SSRD.DLJSch.Av This counter measures the average

g number of downlink joint
scheduling PRBs in a cell from a
split.
1526740496 L.Traffic.User.SSRD.DLJSch.Av This counter measures the average

g number of downlink joint
scheduling UEs in a cell from a
split.
4.4.3 Network Monitoring
Soft Split Scheduling Optimization

Observe Soft Split Resource Duplex(Cell) Monitoring on the U2020 to monitor the
performance of soft split scheduling optimization.
Table 4-5 Monitoring fields for soft split scheduling optimization
Monitoring Field Description
> Suc SSRD CompRB Num MIMO and BF Average number of PRBs used during
coordinated scheduling for MIMO in the
local split cell and beamforming in
neighboring split cells
> Suc SSRD CompRB Num MIMO and Average number of PRBs used during
MIMO coordinated scheduling for MIMO in local
and neighboring split cells
> Suc SSRD CompRB Num BF and BF Average number of PRBs used during
coordinated scheduling for beamforming in
local and neighboring split cells
> Suc SSRD CompRB Num BF and MIMO Average number of PRBs used during
coordinated scheduling for beamforming in
the local split cell and MIMO in

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Observe the following counters to learn UE pairing information after soft split scheduling
optimization is enabled.
Table 4-6 Counters for soft split scheduling optimization

1526748793 L.Traffic.PRB.SSRD.DLMIMO Average number of downlink

CoBF.Avg PRBs used during coordinated
scheduling for MIMO in the local
split cell and beamforming in
1526748794 L.Traffic.PRB.SSRD.DLMIMO Average number of downlink

CoMIMO.Avg PRBs used during coordinated
scheduling for MIMO in the local
and neighboring split cells
1526748795 L.Traffic.PRB.SSRD.DLBFCoB Average number of downlink

F.Avg PRBs used during coordinated
scheduling for beamforming in the
local and neighboring split cells
1526748796 L.Traffic.PRB.SSRD.DLBFCoM Average number of downlink

IMO.Avg PRBs used during coordinated
scheduling for beamforming in the
local split cell and MIMO in
Soft Split Downlink Power Sharing
Table 4-7 Counters for soft split downlink power sharing

1526727444 to L.ChMeas.PDSCH.MCS.0 to These counters measure the

1526727475 L.ChMeas.PDSCH.MCS.31 number of times MCS index n is
selected during PDSCH
scheduling (n ranges from 0 to 31).
The average downlink MCS index in a heavy-load split cell increases, while that in a light-
load split cell decreases. You can obtain MCS indexes by monitoring DL Average MCS on
the FMA. To obtain the FMA, contact Huawei engineers.
You can also start a Uu interface tracing task on the U2020 and observe p-a in an
RRC_CONN_SETUP message to monitor the performance of soft split downlink power
sharing.

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Figure 4-9 p-a in an RRC_CONN_SETUP message
If the cell enters the downlink power sharing mode:

l When the CellDlpcPdschPa.PaPcOff parameter is set to –3 and PDSCHCfg.Pb to 1,
p-a can be only –3 or –1.77 for a heavy-load split cell, and –3 or –4.77 for a light-
load split cell.
l When the CellDlpcPdschPa.PaPcOff and PDSCHCfg.Pb parameters are set to 0, p-a
can be only 0 or 2 for a heavy-load split cell, and 0 or –3 for a light-load split cell.
Soft Split PDCCH Allocation Optimization

1526730845 L.ChMeas.CCE.DL.AllocFail Number of downlink CCE

allocation failures in a cell
1526728668 L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl1Nu Number of times of PDCCH

m resource allocations with
aggregation level 1

aggregation level 2

aggregation level 4

aggregation level 8

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Downlink CCE allocation failure rate = L.ChMeas.CCE.DL.AllocFail/

(L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl1Num + L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl2Num +
L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl4Num + L.ChMeas.PDCCH.AggLvl8Num +
L.ChMeas.CCE.DL.AllocFail)

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Description 5 Inter-Frequency Split
5 Inter-Frequency Split
5.1 Principles
An inter-frequency split is when a cell is split into two inter-frequency cells. An inter-
frequency split is not under switch control, and can be deployed by configuring related
parameters if the requirements in 5.3 Requirements are met. For the related parameters, see
5.4.1.1 Data Preparation.
5.2 Network Analysis
5.2.1 Benefits
When to Use
l Inter-frequency is suitable for macro eNodeBs with three sectors working in 8T8R/
64T64R mode. There are no load requirements for this feature, but the gains are larger
for heavily-loaded eNodeBs.
l Inter-frequency split is recommended in scenarios with high interference or limited
coverage. Specifically:
– Heavily loaded single-carrier eNodeBs that require capacity expansion but provide
poor coverage
– Multi-carrier eNodeBs providing poor coverage
l Inter-frequency split is not recommended where there are densely distributed high-rise
buildings.
Gains
Inter-frequency split:
l An inter-frequency split provides higher power density for the overall coverage and leads
to better handover KPIs than adaptation between 8T8R beamforming and MIMO. It
increases the average eNodeB capacity by 10% to 20%.
l An inter-frequency split causes less inter-cell co-channel interference and provides better
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l An inter-frequency split can be used to provide differentiated coverage for multiple

carriers, a benefit that multi-carrier technologies are unable to provide.
NOTE
The gains offered by inter-frequency split are subject to network conditions, such as interference,
networking mode, user distribution, and user services. Inter-frequency split may reduce the user
experience rate and cell capacity if most UEs reside in one of the two cells split from a sector.
5.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
The handover success rate increases, the service drop rate decreases, and the signal strength
improves.
Function Impacts
Name
Carrier N/A Carrier Inter-frequency split

aggregation Aggregation causes CA and
beamforming to take
SU BfSwitch option of the Beamforming effect in a smaller area
beamforming CellAlgoSwitch.BfAlgo (TDD) and produce smaller
Switch parameter gains if three sectors are
TM9Switch option of split into six.
the
CellAlgoSwitch.EnhMI
MOSwitch parameter
MU MuBfSwitch option of Beamforming

beamforming the (TDD)
CellAlgoSwitch.MuBfAl
goSwitch parameter
5.3 Requirements
5.3.1 Licenses
To implement inter-frequency split, a cell needs to be added on the RRU serving the original
cell. Apply for related licenses, such as "eNodeB TDD Basic Software" and "RF Multi
Carrier(per Carrier)(TDD)". For details about license application, see License Management.
5.3.2 Software
Prerequisite Functions
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Mutually Exclusive Functions

Name
SRS WTTxSRSIntrfAvoi- Massive MIMO None

interference danceSw option of the Optimization in
avoidance SRSCfg.SrsCfgPolicySw WTTx
itch parameter Scenarios
(TDD)
PDCCH SDMA MASSIVE_MIMO_PD Massive MIMO None

CCH_SDMA_SW (TDD)
option of the
CellPdcchAlgo.SplitBea
mPdcchSdmaSw
parameter
Enhanced CellCspcPara.CelleCspc Massive MIMO None

coordinated Switch (TDD)
scheduling
based power
control
Dynamic power CellDynPowerShar- Dynamic Power Cells from a split do not

sharing between ing.DynamicPowerShar- Sharing share power.
LTE carriers ingSwitch Between LTE
Carriers
Quick channel QUICK_CHN_CAL_S None This option must be

calibration WITCH option of the deselected for both cells
CellAlgoSwitch.EnhCh from a split.
nCalSwitch parameter
High speed Cell.HighSpeedFlag High Speed Inter-frequency split is

mobility Mobility incompatible with this
function.
5.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models
3900 and 5900 series base stations
Boards
l This function requires 8T8R or 64T64R BBPs.
l The number of cells doubles after a split. If the cell quantity after a split exceeds the cell
quantity limit of the BBPs in use, add BBPs. For BBP specifications, see 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Product Documentation.

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RF Modules
8T8R RRUs supporting external channel calibration (with a CAL port) or 64T64R AAU5281
Cells
l Neighboring cell configuration and antenna: Same as those for intra-frequency split. For
details, see Cells.
l Power configuration: For eNodeB reconstruction, if one more carrier must be added,
ensure that the total power for all the cells after a split does not exceed the maximum
rated power of the RRU.
5.3.4 Others
For details, see 4.3.4 Others.
5.4 Operation and Maintenance
5.4.1 Data Configuration

Table 5-1 and Table 5-3 describe the parameters used for function activation and
optimization, respectively. This section does not describe parameters related to cell
establishment.
Table 5-1 Parameters used for activation
Weight Number eUCellSectorEqm. The weight numbers of the primary cell and
WeightNo the split cell must be different. It is
recommended that the weight number be set
to the antenna device number of the cell.
NOTE
l A cell splits into a primary cell and a split
cell after inter-frequency split.
l To query the antenna device number, run the
DSP BFANT command. Determine the
antenna device number for a cell based on
the queried amplitude and phase.
Antenna model BfAnt.ModelNo If 3.5 GHz massive MIMO and inter-

number frequency split are enabled at the same time,
set the BfAnt.ModelNo parameter to
MassiveSplitCell0 for one cell from a split
and to MassiveSplitCell1 for the other cell
from a split.
Manufactory BfAnt.Manufactory None

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Tilt BfAnt.TILT l Retain the value used before a split.

l Set this parameter to the tilt value in the
weight file in the weight database file.
Beamwidth BfAnt.BEAMWIDT Retain the default value 30 for both

H antennas.
Band BfAnt.Band None
Multi Cell Share Cell.MultiCellShare NORMAL

Mode Mode NOTE
Unlike intra-frequency split, inter-frequency split
requires that the MultiCellShareMode
parameter be set to NORMAL. If it is set to
SPLIT, inter-frequency split cannot be activated.
Device type OPMODE Set this parameter to SWFILE.

NOTE
This parameter can be set only using MML
commands, and cannot be set using the CME.
A4A5 Based InterFreqHoGroup Two inter-frequency cells are generated

Interfreq A1 RSRP .InterFreqHoA1Thd after a split. Inter-frequency handover
Threshold Rsrp parameters need to be configured. Set this
parameter based on network conditions.
A4A5 Based InterFreqHoGroup Two inter-frequency cells are generated

Interfreq A2 RSRP .InterFreqHoA2Thd after a split. Inter-frequency handover
Threshold Rsrp parameters need to be configured. Set this
parameter based on network conditions.
Enhanced Channel CellAlgoSwitch.En Deselect the

Calibration Switch hChnCalSwitch QUICK_CHN_CAL_SWITCH option for
both cells from a split.
Coverage Scenario BfAnt.CoverageSce This parameter needs to be set only if both

nario 3.5 GHz massive MIMO and inter-
frequency split are enabled. For detailed
setting notes, see Table 5-2.
Cell transmission Cell.TxRxMode 8T8R or 64T64R

and reception mode
Table 5-2 Number of inter-frequency cells from a split for values of the
BfAnt.CoverageScenario parameter
BfAnt.CoverageSc Horizontal Vertical Number of Inter-
enario Beamwidth Beamwidth Frequency Split
Cells
SCENARIO_1 90° 8° Not supported

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BfAnt.CoverageSc Horizontal Vertical Number of Inter-

enario Beamwidth Beamwidth Frequency Split
Cells
SCENARIO_2 65° 8° 2
SCENARIO_10 65° 35° 2
SCENARIO_11 45° 35° 2
EXPANDSCENARI A user-defined A user-defined Not supported

O_1 scenario scenario


Table 5-3 Parameters used for optimization

PA for even power CellDlpcPdschPa.P If the eNodeB already provides two carriers
distribution aPcOff and the power for each carrier must be
retained, you are advised to change the
PB PDSCHCfg.PB values of the CellDlpcPdschPa.PaPcOff
and PDSCHCfg.PB parameters to double
the CRS power of cells from a split,
ensuring the expected gains of inter-
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5.4.1.2 Using MML Commands

NOTE
The parameter settings in the following examples are used for reference only. Set the parameters based
on network requirements, for example, the TILT parameter in the ADD BFANT command.
Activation Command Examples

The command examples in this section are used to enable a cell in the sector with the Sector
equipment ID parameter set to 0 to be split into two inter-frequency cells.
l 64T64R cells
//For a newly deployed eNodeB, add two cells as cells from a split. For an
existing eNodeB, add only one cell as the split cell. The existing cell is
used as the primary cell.
//The two cells can work on different frequencies but they must have the same
uplink-downlink subframe configuration and the same special subframe
configuration.
ADD
CELL:LOCALCELLID=0,CELLNAME="cell0",NBCELLFLAG=FALSE,FREQBAND=42,ULEARFCNCFGIN
D=NOT_CFG,DLEARFCN=42490,ULBANDWIDTH=CELL_BW_N75,DLBANDWIDTH=CELL_BW_N75,CELLI
D=100,PHYCELLID=100,FDDTDDIND=CELL_TDD,SUBFRAMEASSIGNMENT=SA2,SPECIALSUBFRAMEP
ATTERNS=SSP7,EUCELLSTANDBYMODE=ACTIVE,ROOTSEQUENCEIDX=0,CUSTOMIZEDBANDWIDTHCFG
IND=NOT_CFG,EMERGENCYAREAIDCFGIND=NOT_CFG,UEPOWERMAXCFGIND=NOT_CFG,MULTIRRUCEL
LFLAG=BOOLEAN_FALSE,CPRICOMPRESSION=NORMAL_COMPRESSION,TXRXMODE=64T64R;
ADD
D=200,PHYCELLID=200,FDDTDDIND=CELL_TDD,SUBFRAMEASSIGNMENT=SA2,SPECIALSUBFRAMEP
ATTERNS=SSP7,EUCELLSTANDBYMODE=ACTIVE,ROOTSEQUENCEIDX=0,CUSTOMIZEDBANDWIDTHCFG
IND=NOT_CFG,EMERGENCYAREAIDCFGIND=NOT_CFG,UEPOWERMAXCFGIND=NOT_CFG,MULTIRRUCEL
LFLAG=BOOLEAN_FALSE,CPRICOMPRESSION=NORMAL_COMPRESSION,TXRXMODE=64T64R;
//Adding two beamforming antennas
ADD
BFANT:DEVICENO=0,MANUFACTORY=HuaweiAgisson,CONNSRN=60,MODELNO="MassiveSplitCel
l0",TILT=6,BAND=42,CoverageScenario=SCENARIO_2;
ADD
BFANT:DEVICENO=1,MANUFACTORY=HuaweiAgisson,CONNSRN=60,MODELNO="MassiveSplitCel
l1",TILT=6,BAND=42,CoverageScenario=SCENARIO_2;
//Associating the two cells with the same sector equipment
ADD EUCELLSECTOREQM:LOCALCELLID=0,SECTOREQMID=0,WEIGHTNO=0;
//Changing the values of A4A5 Based Interfreq A1 RSRP Threshold and A4A5
Based Interfreq A2 RSRP Threshold (The following values are for reference
only. Set these thresholds based on network conditions.)
MOD
INTERFREQHOGROUP:LOCALCELLID=0,INTERFREQHOGROUPID=0,INTERFREQHOA1THDRSRP=-85,I
NTERFREQHOA2THDRSRP=-85;
MOD
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,ENHCHNCALSWITCH=QUICK_CHN_CAL_SWITCH-0;
ADD CELLOP:LOCALCELLID=0,TRACKINGAREAID=0,MMECFGNUM=CELL_MME_CFG_NUM_0;
//Changing the CRS power (The following values are examples. Change them
based on network conditions.)
MOD PDSCHCFG:LOCALCELLID=0,REFERENCESIGNALPWR=-28;
//Activating cells in a random sequence
ACT CELL:LOCALCELLID=1;

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l 8T8R cells
//For a newly deployed eNodeB, add two cells as cells from a split. For an
existing eNodeB, add only one cell as the split cell. The existing cell is
used as the primary cell.
//The two cells can work on different frequencies but they must have the same
uplink-downlink subframe configuration and the same special subframe
configuration.
ADD
D=0,PHYCELLID=0,FDDTDDIND=CELL_TDD,SUBFRAMEASSIGNMENT=SA2,SPECIALSUBFRAMEPATTE
RNS=SSP6,SSP6DWPTSMODE=TRUNCATION,EUCELLSTANDBYMODE=ACTIVE,ROOTSEQUENCEIDX=0,C
USTOMIZEDBANDWIDTHCFGIND=NOT_CFG,EMERGENCYAREAIDCFGIND=NOT_CFG,UEPOWERMAXCFGIN
D=NOT_CFG,MULTIRRUCELLFLAG=BOOLEAN_FALSE,CPRICOMPRESSION=NORMAL_COMPRESSION,TX
RXMODE=8T8R;
ADD
D=1,PHYCELLID=1,FDDTDDIND=CELL_TDD,SUBFRAMEASSIGNMENT=SA2,SPECIALSUBFRAMEPATTE
RNS=SSP6,SSP6DWPTSMODE=TRUNCATION,EUCELLSTANDBYMODE=ACTIVE,ROOTSEQUENCEIDX=0,C
USTOMIZEDBANDWIDTHCFGIND=NOT_CFG,EMERGENCYAREAIDCFGIND=NOT_CFG,UEPOWERMAXCFGIN
D=NOT_CFG,MULTIRRUCELLFLAG=BOOLEAN_FALSE,CPRICOMPRESSION=NORMAL_COMPRESSION,TX
RXMODE=8T8R;
//Adding two beamforming antennas
ADD
BFANT:DEVICENO=0,MANUFACTORY=HuaweiAgisson,CONNSRN=60,MODELNO="Soft_Split_Left
_BandF",TILT=6,BAND=39;
ADD
BFANT:DEVICENO=1,MANUFACTORY=HuaweiAgisson,CONNSRN=60,MODELNO="Soft_Split_Righ
t_BandF",TILT=6,BAND=39;
//Associating the two cells with the same sector equipment
//Changing the values of A4A5 Based Interfreq A1 RSRP Threshold and A4A5
Based Interfreq A2 RSRP Threshold (The following values are for reference
only. Set these thresholds based on network conditions.)
MOD
MOD
//Changing the CRS power (The following values are examples. Change them
based on network conditions.)
//Activating cells in a random sequence
Optimization Command Examples

If the eNodeB already provides two carriers and the power for each carrier must be retained,
you are advised to change the values of the CellDlpcPdschPa.PaPcOff and PDSCHCfg.PB
parameters to double the CRS power of cells from a split, ensuring the expected gains of
inter-frequency split.

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The following commands are high-risk commands.
MOD CELLDLPCPDSCHPA: LOCALCELLID=0, PAPCOFF=DB_3_P_A;

MOD PDSCHCFG: LOCALCELLID=0, PB=2;
Deactivation Command Examples

//Deactivating inter-frequency cells from a split in a random sequence
//(Optional) If split-based 6-sector networking needs to be rolled back to 3-
sector networking and no 3-sector wide-beam weighted transmission antennas are in
use, add an antenna of such type. In this command, all the parameters must be set
to values already specified in the weight database file to ensure that a weight
parameter can be referenced for the added antenna.
//Antenna model ATD4516R5 and frequency bands ranging from 2.3 GHz to 2.6 GHz are
taken as examples in the following command. Configure other parameters, such as
tilt, based on site survey results.
ADD
EAMWIDTH=65,BAND=0;
//Antenna model ATD4516R8 and the 3.5 GHz band are taken as examples in the
following command. Configure other parameters, such as tilt, based on site survey
results.
ADD
EAMWIDTH=65,BAND=42;
//Setting the Weight Number parameter of the primary cell to the same value as
the Device No. parameter of the wide-beam weighted transmission antenna
MOD EUCELLSECTOREQM: LOCALCELLID=0, SECTOREQMID=0, WEIGHTNO=0;
//Activating the cell (which changes to a common cell after activation)
5.4.1.3 Using the CME

l Fast batch activation
This function can be batch activated using the Feature Operation and Maintenance
function of the CME. For detailed operations, see the following section in the CME
product documentation or online help: CME Management > CME Guidelines >
Enhanced Feature Management > Feature Operation and Maintenance.
l Single/batch configuration
This function can be activated for a single eNodeB or a batch of eNodeBs on the CME.
For detailed operations, see CME-based Feature Configuration.
NOTE
If this function requires the ACT BFANTDB command for activation after cells are activated, this
function can be activated by running this command, but not by using the CME.
5.4.2 Activation Verification

Step 1 Channel calibration failures degrade soft split performance. Run the DSP
CELLCALIBRATION command to query channel calibration results. If channel calibration
fails, analyze and resolve the failures. If the failure persists, contact Huawei engineers.
Step 2 Run the DSP BFANT command to check whether the values of the amplitude and phase of
physical ports are valid. If the values are invalid, run the LST BFANT command and check
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Band parameters comply with Table 5-1. If any of these parameters do not comply with
Table 5-1, run the MOD BFANT command to change the settings.
Step 3 Run the DSP CELL command to query the Reason for latest state change parameter of two
cells from a split. If the value of this parameter is Cell setup successfully in the command
output, cells from a split have been set up successfully.
Step 4 Run the LST EUCELLSECTOREQM command to query the eUCellSectorEqm.weightNo
parameter set for the two cells served by the same sector equipment. If the values are
different, intra-frequency split has been deployed successfully.
Step 5 Run the DSP BFANT command. If the command output provides more than two antenna
records, the weight database file has been activated.
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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 eNodeBFunction 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, LOFD-001016 or TDLOFD-001016.
Step 3 Click OK. All parameters related to the feature are displayed.
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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 eNodeBFunction 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, LOFD-001016 or TDLOFD-001016.
Step 3 Click OK. All counters related to the feature are displayed.
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Description 8 Glossary
8 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

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Description 9 Reference Documents
9 Reference Documents
1. 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Product Documentation

2. ANR Management
3. Beamforming (TDD)
4. CPRI Compression
5. CSPC
6. DL CoMP (TDD)
7. D-MIMO (TDD)
8. License Management
9. Massive MIMO (TDD)
10. MIMO
11. MRC and IRC Receivers
12. SFN
13. UL CoMP
14. WTTx Turbo Beamforming (TDD)
15. Massive MIMO Optimization in WTTx Scenarios (TDD)
16. Scheduling
17. High Speed Mobility
18. Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction
19. Extended CP
20. Antenna Weight Management (TDD)
21. Dynamic Power Sharing Between LTE Carriers
22. Carrier Aggregation

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TDLBFD-110103 Soft Split Resource 4 Intra-Frequency Split

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Figure 3-1 Soft split

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Figure 3-2 Beam before and after SSRD

SSRD includes intra- and inter-frequency split.

Figure 3-3 Intra-frequency split

l Inter-frequency split creates two inter-frequency cells. Co-channel interference between

Figure 3-4 Inter-frequency split

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Figure 3-5 SSRD improving eNodeB capacity

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Soft Split Multi-Beam Measurement

Figure 4-1 Soft split multi-beam measurement

This function is controlled by the SsrdMultiBeamMeasSwitch option of the

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Figure 4-2 Process of soft split multi-beam measurement

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Specify the Set the BfAnt.CrsSplitBeamIndicator parameter:

Add an antenna There are two types of antenna weight files.

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Soft Split Scheduling Optimization

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Figure 4-7 Soft split scheduling optimization

Soft split downlink power sharing

Figure 4-8 Soft split downlink power sharing

Soft Split PDCCH Allocation Optimization

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This function is controlled by the SsrdPdcchAllocOptSwitch option of the

4.2 Network Analysis

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CSPC CspcAlgoPara.TddCspc CSPC CSPC gains are small

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Function Function Switch Reference Description

SU BfSwitch option of the Beamforming If soft split scheduling

MU MuBfSwitch option of Beamforming If MU beamforming and