ZXG10 iBSC Configuration

Objectives

After the course, you will be able to

Get familiar with the configuration management window and
master the configuration flow
Master iBSC global resource configuration
Master iBSC physical configuration
Understand interconnection parameters of E1 A interface and
master interconnection operation
Understand interconnection parameters of IP A interface and
master interconnection operation
Understand interconnection parameters of E1 Gb interface and
master interconnection operation
Understand interconnection parameters of IP Gb interface and
master interconnection operation
Prerequisites

Has finished ZXG10 iBSC Structure and Principle

Familiar with hardware structure and operating principles
of iBSC
Contents

Overview
Global Resource Configuration
BSC Physical Configuration
E1 A Interface Connection
IP A Interface Connection
E1 Gb Interface Connection
IP Gb Interface Connection
Data Synchronization
Configuration Management of OMCR
Button Description
Configuration Management Tool Bar Button
 Button Description
Configuration Management Tool Bar Button

The toolbar for configuration management element might differ according to specific configuration
management elements. User can place the mouse on a button to view its tip. In this table, the
master configuration set is taken as the configuration management element.
 Data Planning

Configuration Flow
Hardware Inspection

Global Resource
Configuration

BSC Physical Configuration

All IP All E1

IP A Interface Connection E1 A Interface Connection

IP Gb Interface Connection E1 Gb Interface Connection

Data Synchronization

Complete
Configuration Flow
Data Planning
Before configuring data, you need to plan data. All parameters
must be configured according to the data planning.
Hardware Inspection
Before configuring data, you need to check whether the racks,
boards, and cables of iBSC satisfy the data planning and whether
there is any faulty hardware.
Global Resource Configuration
Configure global parameters of BSC that is valid for the entire BSC,
such as MCC (MCC), MNC (MNC), and OMP IP (OMP_IP).
BSC Physical Configuration
Configure racks, boards, and cable connection of BSC.
Configuration Flow
IP A Interface Connection
It refers to the interconnection in the IP bearing mode on A interface.
IP Gb Interface Connection
It refers to the interconnection in the IP bearing mode on a Gb
interface.
E1 A Interface Connection
It refers to the interconnection in the E1 bearing mode on A
interface.
E1 Gb Interface Connection
It refers to the interconnection in the E1 bearing mode on a Gb
interface.
Data Synchronization
The data configured on the OMCR must be sent to iBSC via data
synchronization and the data must be valid.
Configuration Precautions
Data configuration is very important for the entire system.
Any mistake in data configuration will seriously influence
the system running. The following items should be noticed
in data configuration and modification
Before performing data configuration, prepare the data related to
system running, such as interconnection data for A-interface and
Gb interface. The data should be accurate and reliable, and a
complete data configuration solution is required. A good data
configuration solution not only makes the data clear to users but
also increases the system reliability
Before modifying any data, perform backup for the current data.
After modifying the data, synchronize it with that at BSC and BTS.
Make sure that the data is correct and perform data backup in time
The configured data in the network management system client
takes effect only after being synchronized with that at BSC and
BTS. For configuration data applied in a running system, the data
must be checked before being transferred to avoid the influence of
incorrect data on the system running.
Contents

Overview
Global Resource Configuration
BSC Physical Configuration
E1 A Interface Connection
IP A Interface Connection
E1 Gb Interface Connection
IP Gb Interface Connection
Data Synchronization
 Create GERAN
Configuration Flow Subnetwork

Create BSC
Managed Element

Apply Mutex Right

Create Config Set

Create BSC
Function

Complete
Create GERAN Subnetwork
Create BSC Managed Element
Apply Mutex Right
There is only one client that can read and write configuration data under
one BSC managed element. The client can perform configuration only
after mutex right is applied.

Create Config Set

All the configuration data of a BSC is saved in one Config Set. Multiple
Config Sets can be created under one BSC, but there is only one active
Config set.
After a BSC managed Element is created, an active Config Set is
generated automatically.
Create BSC Function
This operation guide guides you how to create a BSC function. The parameters in the
BSC Function are valid for the entire BSC and the cells under the BSC.
Contents

Overview
Global Resource Configuration
BSC Physical Configuration
E1 A Interface Connection
IP A Interface Connection
E1 Gb Interface Connection
IP Gb Interface Connection
Data Synchronization
Configuration Flow

Create BSC Rack

Create BSC Shelf

Create BSC Board

Complete
Create BSC Rack
This operation guide guides you how to create a BSC shelf. The control shelf
of the BSC must be 2nd shelf.
Create BSC Board
Create the OMP obard of the control shelf first.
Before creating service boards, create UIM boards for
each shelf.
The created boards must exist on the BSC rack and the
models must be correct.
Board Property
Contents

Overview
Global Resource Configuration
BSC Physical Configuration
E1 A Interface Connection
IP A Interface Connection
E1 Gb Interface Connection
IP Gb Interface Connection
Data Synchronization
A Interface Networking
iBSC is associated with MGW only. CN provides two signaling points
MGW and MSCServer.

MSC
iBSC MGW
Server

A interface SS7

Configure two adjacent offices. iBSC is associated with MGW and quasi-
associated with the MSC server.
iBSC is associated with MGW. Configure signaling links under MGW.
Logically the PCM circuit between iBSC and CN is managed by the MSC
server. Threfore, N7PCM should be configured under MSC Server.
You need to configure to signaling office routes. One is to MGW and the other
is to the MSC server.
There is no service signaling between iBSC and MGW. Therefore, there is no
need to configure the subsystem 254 (BSSAP) under MGW.
A Interface Networking

iBSC is associated with MGW only. CN provides

the MGW signaling point.
MSC
iBSC MGW
Server

A interface MC interface

Regard MGW and the MSC server as an entity. Configure one adjacent office.
Configure Mc interface between MGW and the MSC so that the signaling can
be automatically forwarded.
A Interface Networking
iBSC is associated with MGW and the MSC server respectively. CN
provides the MSCServer signaling point.

MGW
iBSC all r elay
C
A int MSC
erfac Server
e

In this networking mode, iBSC is connected with MGW and the MSC server
respectively.
No signaling needs to be sent to MGW. Therefore, logically MGW and the
MSC server is an entity.
Data configuration of iBSC is the same with that for 2G MSC interconnection.
The only difference is that only signaling is being transmitted without voice
channels although the trunk circuit to the MSC server is configured as N7PCM.
Data Planning
Name Meaning Value

MSC Signaling Point / N/A

MGW Signaling Point / 2.200.1
BSC Signaling Point / 2.200.7

AM Connection relationship AM Sure

between MGW and BSC
SSF Sub-Service Field Signal code
SPC Type Signaling Point Code Type SPC 14

No.7 PCM N7PCM number of A interface 0,1,2,3 (corresponding to

PCM 9,10,11,12 of SDTB)

PCM and time slot where the

No.7 Link/Start TS interface A signaling link is PCM 9/TS 16
located
Link code SLC No.7 Signaling link code 7
Link error calibration method / Basic
E1 Frame mode / Double frame
 Configuring Board

Configuration Flow
Create Local Office

Create Adjacent
Office

Create No.7 PCM

Create No.7 Link Set

Create No.7 Link

Create No.7 Route

Create No.7 Office

Set PLMN/MSC
Office

Complete
Configuring Board
Create Local Office
For the BSC, local office is itself. This operation guide guides you how to create a BSC
signaling point and other related properties.
Create Adjacent Office
In this example, iBSC is associated with MGW. CN provides Signalling point code of
MGW. Therefore, you just need to created the adjacent office MGW.
Create No.7 PCM
Create No.7 Link Set

The total of two signaling link groups from iBSC to an adjacent office can
be created.
Create No.7 Link

Each signaling link must belong to a signaling link set.

Create No.7 Route

Each signaling route can belong to one or two link sets.

Create No.7 Office

Each office can use up to four No.7 routes.

Set PLMN/MSC Office
Contents

Overview
Global Resource Configuration
BSC Physical Configuration
E1 A Interface Connection
IP A Interface Connection
E1 Gb Interface Connection
IP Gb Interface Connection
Data Synchronization
 Data Planning
Name Meaning Value
MSC Signaling Point / 2.253.1
MGW Signaling Point / N/A
BSC Signaling Point / 2.7.1

AM Connection relationship between MSC and BSC AM Sure

SSF Sub-Service Field Signal code

SPC Type Signaling Point Code Type SPC 14
IPI_CP Real interface of iBSC A interface on the control plane 172.28.1.7
IPI_UP Real interface of iBSC A interface on the user plane 172.28.3.7

CS_CP Control plane virtual address of iBSC A interface 172.28.2.7

CS_UP User plane virtual address of iBSC A interface 172.28.4.7

Data Planning
Name Meaning Value

MSC_Virtual Virtual address of MSC 10.63.208.238

GW_to_MSC Gateway from iBSC to the 172.28.1.254

virtual address of MSC

MGW_Virtual MGW virtual address 10.63.207.237

GW_to_MGW Gateway from iBSC to the 172.28.3.254

virtual address of MGW

ASP Protocol Type / M3UA

ASP Property / Server
ASP Local Port / 3007
ASP Remote Port / 3007
AS Service Mode / Participate
 Configuring Board

Configuration Flow Create IP A Interface

Create Static Route

Create Local Office

Create Adjacent
Office

Create ASP

Create AS

Create SIO

Create User Plane

Service

Set PLMN/MSC
Office

Complete
Configuring Board
Create IP A Interface Create Real Interface IP

The real address interface is on the

IPI board.
Create IP A Interface Create Virtual Interface IP

The virtual address of IP A interface is on the

RPU.
Create Static Route
Since iBSC and CN are not in the
same network segment, you need to
add a route to the CN.
Create Local Office
Create Adjacent Office
Create ASP
The signaling to an office is handled by
an application server. Each application
server can include multiple application
server processes. Each application
server process works in the Participate
mode.
Create AS
Create SIO

You need to set SIO locating information for all the MSC server adjacent offices.
Create User Plane Service
This operation guide guides you how
to create IP port on the user plane
and set the virtual address of the user
plane.
Set PLMN/MSC Office
Contents

Overview
Global Resource Configuration
BSC Physical Configuration
E1 A Interface Connection
IP A Interface Connection
E1 Gb Interface Connection
IP Gb Interface Connection
Data Synchronization
Data Planning

Name Meaning Value

NSEI NSE ID 70

NSVCI NSVC ID 71

BRCH Gb bearing channel PMC9 (TS1~TS31)

DLCI / 23

E1 Frame mode / Double frame

Configuration Flow Configuring Board

Set PLMN/SGSN
Office

Create NSE

Create BRCH

Create NSVC

Complete
Configuring Board
Set PLMN/SGSN Office
Create NSE
Create BRCH
Create NSVC
Contents

Overview
Global Resource Configuration
BSC Physical Configuration
E1 A Interface Connection
IP A Interface Connection
E1 Gb Interface Connection
IP Gb Interface Connection
Data Synchronization
Data Planning
Name Meaning Value

NSEI NSE ID 71

IP_Gb Real Interface IP of IPGB 172.28.5.7/24

board

IP_Gb_Virtual Virtual IP of RPU for IP Gb 172.28.6.7

iBSC endpoint port Local iBSC UDP port No. 32800

SGSN_IP Virtual address of the remote 10.63.209.233

SGSN

SGSN endpoint port Remote SGSN UDP port No. 40007

GW_to_SGSN Address of the gateway from 172.28.5.254

iBSC to the remote SGSN

Signal Weight / 10
Data Weight / 10
Configuration Flow Configuring Board

Set PLMN/SGSN
Office

Set PLMN/SGSN
Office

Create Static Route

Create NSE

Create IPGB
EndPoint

Complete
Configuring Board
Set PLMN/SGSN Office
 Create IP Gb Interface

The real address interface is on the

IPGB board.

The virtual address of the IP Gb interface

is on the RPU.
Create Static Route
Create NSE
Create IPGB Endpoint
This step guides you how to create IPGB
endpoint. In this example, NSE
Configuration Type is static. You need to
configure both local endpoint and remote
endpoint.
Contents

Overview
Global Resource Configuration
BSC Physical Configuration
E1 A Interface Connection
IP A Interface Connection
E1 Gb Interface Connection
IP Gb Interface Connection
Data Synchronization
Overview
OMCR configures iBSC data in the offline mode. Therefore,
after the data are configured, you need to send the
configured data to the foreground via data synchronization.
Check Validity of Global Data
This step guides you how to check Validity of Global Data
to make sure that the data is correct and complies with the
standard.
Synchronize Data
Synchronize All Data : Uploads all tables under the config set.
Synchronize Modified Data : Uploads the changed tables under the
config set.