Ultima Mentor 7.0 User Guide

Ultima Mentor v7.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide
Table of Contents
1 Objective ............................................................................................................ 7 1.1 Standard Optimization Workflow.......................................................................7 1.2 Detailed Optimization Workflow for Voice ...........................................................9 1.3 Detailed Optimization Workflow for Data.......................................................... 10 Launching Ultima Mentor for the First Time ...................................................... 11 Importing Networks into Mentor ...................................................................... 12 3.1 Selecting the General Import Parameters......................................................... 13 3.1.1 Importing the Network Data from the Mentor Server .................................. 14 3.2 Step 2 of the Import Wizard .......................................................................... 16 3.2.1 Initializing the Imported Sectors .............................................................. 16 3.3 Data Completion .......................................................................................... 17 3.3.1 Completing the Import Process - No Missing Data....................................... 18 3.3.2 Completing the Network Data .................................................................. 19 3.4 Displaying Network Layers............................................................................. 21 3.5 Viewing the Import and Model Reports ............................................................ 22 Analyzing the Network ...................................................................................... 23 4.1 Analysis Wizard............................................................................................ 23 4.1.1 Defining General Analysis Properties......................................................... 24 4.1.2 Selecting the Analysis Mode (optional) ...................................................... 27 4.1.3 Defining Analysis Reports ....................................................................... 28 4.1.4 Viewing the Analysis Summary ................................................................ 43 4.2 Duplicating Existing Analysis Calculations ........................................................ 45 4.3 Positioning-based Maps ................................................................................. 45 4.3.1 Displaying Mobile Drop Maps ................................................................... 45 4.3.2 Displaying Traffic Maps ........................................................................... 51 4.3.3 Displaying Drop Maps ............................................................................. 53 4.3.4 Displaying Performance Maps .................................................................. 55 4.3.5 Displaying Arc Maps ............................................................................... 60 4.3.6 Displaying Combined Maps ...................................................................... 62 4.3.7 Displaying Mobile IRAT Maps ................................................................... 66 SC Optimization ................................................................................................ 69 5.1 Defining the SC Plan Parameters .................................................................... 69 5.2 Launching the SC Optimization Wizard ............................................................ 70 5.2.1 Defining General SC Parameters .............................................................. 71 5.2.2 Defining SC Optimization Constraints........................................................ 72 5.2.3 Viewing the SC Optimization Summary ..................................................... 73 5.3 SC Layers ................................................................................................... 75 5.4 SC Report ................................................................................................... 77 Neighbor List Optimization ............................................................................... 78 6.1 Neighbor List Overview ................................................................................. 79 6.2 Neighbor List Optimization Workflow ............................................................... 80 6.3 Defining the Neighbor List Optimization Parameters .......................................... 80 6.4 Launching the Neighbor List Optimization Wizard .............................................. 81 6.4.1 Defining General Neighbor List Properties .................................................. 83 6.4.2 Viewing the Neighbor List Optimization Summary ....................................... 84 6.5 Neighbor List Layers ..................................................................................... 86 6.6 Neighbor List Reports ................................................................................... 88 6.7 Showing Incoming Neighbors ......................................................................... 88 6.8 Showing Outgoing Neighbors ......................................................................... 90 6.9 Showing Neighbor List Tier Numbers ............................................................... 92
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6.10 Viewing Neighbor List Changes ....................................................................... 94 6.11 Removing Lines Connecting Associated Sectors ................................................ 96 6.12 Implementing the Neighbor List Plan ............................................................... 97 6.12.1 Reviewing the Neighbor List Implementation Plan ....................................... 97 6.12.2 Exporting the Neighbor List Changes ........................................................ 97 6.12.3 Validating the Plan Implementation .......................................................... 99 7 Antenna Sectors Optimization......................................................................... 101 7.1 Goals ....................................................................................................... 102 7.2 Launching the Antenna Sectors Optimization Wizard ....................................... 103 7.2.1 Defining General Optimization Properties ................................................ 104 7.2.2 Defining the Optimization Goals ............................................................. 105 7.2.3 Setting Optimization Constraints ............................................................ 109 7.2.4 Setting the Optimization Budget ............................................................ 111 7.2.5 Viewing the Optimization Summary ........................................................ 112 7.3 Antenna Sectors Optimization Layers ............................................................ 114 7.4 Viewing the Optimization Progress ................................................................ 116 7.4.1 Viewing the Optimized Changes ............................................................. 117 7.4.2 Viewing Best Solutions ......................................................................... 118 7.4.3 Viewing the Improvement Progress ........................................................ 119 7.5 Viewing the Optimization Reports ................................................................. 120 7.6 Implementing the Antenna Sectors Optimization Plan ...................................... 121 7.6.1 Exporting the Power Plan ...................................................................... 121 7.6.2 Exporting the Optimization Plan to the Planning Tool................................. 122 7.6.3 Validating the Plan Implementation ........................................................ 122 7.6.4 Power Plan Implementation Validation Report .......................................... 123 Parameters Plan Optimization ........................................................................ 124 8.1 Launching the Parameters Optimization Wizard .............................................. 124 8.1.1 Defining General Parameter Plan Properties ............................................. 125 8.1.2 Selecting the Parameters to be Optimized (Ericsson Networks) ................... 126 8.1.3 Defining the Parameters to be Optimized (Huawei Networks) ..................... 127 8.1.4 Viewing the Parameter Plan Optimization Summary .................................. 128 8.2 Exporting the Parameter Changes ................................................................. 130 IRAT Handover Optimization........................................................................... 132 9.1 Defining the UMTS/GSM Measurement Plan .................................................... 132 9.2 Defining IRAT Neighbor List Optimization Parameters ...................................... 134 9.3 Running an IRAT Handover Optimization ....................................................... 134 9.4 Implementing the IRAT Neighbor List Plan ..................................................... 134 9.4.1 Reviewing the Neighbor List Implementation Plan ..................................... 134 9.4.2 Exporting the IRAT Neighbor List Changes ............................................... 135 9.4.3 Validating the Plan Implementation ........................................................ 137
10 Updating the Mentor Network Environment .................................................... 139 10.1 Updating the Switch Dump Files ................................................................... 139 10.1.1 Importing the Latest Switch Dump Data.................................................. 140 10.1.2 Completing the Switch Dump Data ......................................................... 142 10.2 Importing a New Model ............................................................................... 142 10.2.1 Importing a Model File .......................................................................... 143 10.2.2 Importing a Model from the Mentor Server .............................................. 144 10.3 Exporting a Model ...................................................................................... 145 10.4 Submitting Network Changes to the Mentor Server ......................................... 145 10.5 Scheduling Recurring Optimization and Analysis Tasks ..................................... 145
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Appendix A Ultima Mentor User Interface ......................................................... 146 A.1 Menus ...................................................................................................... 147 A.1.1 File Menu ........................................................................................... 147 A.1.2 Edit Menu ........................................................................................... 149 A.1.3 View Menu .......................................................................................... 149 A.1.4 Selection Menu .................................................................................... 150 A.1.5 Network Menu ..................................................................................... 151 A.1.6 Layer Menu ......................................................................................... 153 A.1.7 Calculation Menu ................................................................................. 153 A.1.8 Tools Menu ......................................................................................... 154 A.1.9 Server Menu ....................................................................................... 155 A.1.10 Window Menu ..................................................................................... 155 A.1.11 Help Menu .......................................................................................... 156 A.1.12 Keyboard Shortcuts ............................................................................. 156 A.2 Toolbars ................................................................................................... 157 A.2.1 Standard Toolbar ................................................................................. 157 A.2.2 Workflow Toolbar................................................................................. 158 A.2.3 Annotations Toolbar ............................................................................. 158 A.3 Panes ....................................................................................................... 158 A.3.1 Layers Pane ........................................................................................ 159 A.3.2 Calculations Pane ................................................................................ 160 A.3.3 Sector Property Viewer Pane ................................................................. 160 A.3.4 Neighbor List Viewer Pane..................................................................... 162 A.3.5 Detailed Table Pane ............................................................................. 164 A.3.6 Legend Pane ....................................................................................... 167 A.4 Map Area .................................................................................................. 168 A.5 Status Bar ................................................................................................. 169 A.6 Customizing the Display .............................................................................. 170 A.6.1 Displaying Panes ................................................................................. 170 A.6.2 Resizing Panes .................................................................................... 174 A.6.3 Showing or Moving Toolbars .................................................................. 175 A.6.4 Showing or Hiding the Status Bar ........................................................... 175 A.7 Setting Mentor Preferences .......................................................................... 176 A.7.1 Setting Default Legend Preferences ........................................................ 177 A.8 Working with Selections .............................................................................. 180 A.8.1 Creating Selections .............................................................................. 180 A.8.2 Saving Sector Selections....................................................................... 181 A.8.3 Saving Selections as a Layer ................................................................. 182 A.8.4 Loading Selections ............................................................................... 183 A.8.5 Displaying Selections on the Map ........................................................... 183 A.8.6 Displaying the Filtered Selection Set ....................................................... 183 A.8.7 Modifying the Sector Selection ............................................................... 184 A.8.8 Adding Keywords ................................................................................. 184 A.8.9 Associating Selections with Keywords ..................................................... 185 A.8.10 Displaying Selections by Keyword .......................................................... 186
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Ultima Mentor User Guide A.9 Working with Layers ................................................................................... 187 A.9.1 Mentor Layer System ........................................................................... 188 A.9.2 Showing/Hiding Layers ......................................................................... 190 A.9.3 Moving Layers Up or Down .................................................................... 190 A.9.4 Displaying a Layer in Google Earth ......................................................... 191 A.9.5 Displaying Layers in the Detailed Table ................................................... 192 A.9.6 Importing Layers ................................................................................. 192 A.9.7 Exporting Layers ................................................................................. 193 A.9.8 Defining Layer Properties ...................................................................... 194 A.9.9 Displaying Layer Histograms ................................................................. 195 A.9.10 Displaying the Layer Legend.................................................................. 197 A.9.11 Map Analysis ....................................................................................... 199 A.10 Network Properties ..................................................................................... 200 A.10.1 Defining Advanced Network Properties .................................................... 201 A.11 Displaying Site Properties ............................................................................ 202 A.12 Displaying Sector Properties ........................................................................ 203 A.12.1 Displaying GSM Sector Properties........................................................... 205 A.12.2 Displaying Multi-selection UMTS Sector Properties .................................... 206 A.12.3 Displaying Multi-selection GSM Sector Properties ...................................... 207 A.12.4 Searching for Sectors ........................................................................... 208 A.12.5 Viewing Sectors in Google Earth ............................................................ 209 A.13 Antenna Properties ..................................................................................... 211 A.14 Working with Calculations............................................................................ 212 A.14.1 Loading Calculation Result Layers .......................................................... 212 A.14.2 Viewing the Calculation Layers in the Detailed Table ................................. 213 A.14.3 Opening Calculation Reports.................................................................. 213 A.14.4 Displaying the Selection or Calculation Set on the Map .............................. 214 Appendix B Working with the Mentor Server .................................................... 215 B.1 Logging On to the Ultima Mentor Server ........................................................ 215 B.2 Submitting Network Changes to the Mentor Server ......................................... 216 B.3 Synchronizing Network Changes from the Mentor Server ................................. 218 B.4 Displaying Notifications ............................................................................... 220 B.5 Importing Task Occurrences into Mentor ........................................................ 222 B.6 Viewing the Status of Server Tasks ............................................................... 223 B.7 Running Pending Tasks ............................................................................... 223 B.8 Working with Task Occurrences .................................................................... 224 B.8.1 Scheduling Recurring Optimization and Analysis Tasks .............................. 224 B.8.2 Displaying Task Occurrences ................................................................. 227 B.8.3 Editing Optimization Task Properties ....................................................... 229 B.8.4 Viewing the Task History ...................................................................... 231
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Appendix C Advanced Network Parameters ...................................................... 233 C.1 Access Distance Parameters......................................................................... 234 C.2 Antenna Sectors Optimization Parameters...................................................... 234 C.3 Ericsson Provisioning Parameters.................................................................. 235 C.4 Google Earth Display Parameters .................................................................. 235 C.5 HSDPA Optimization Parameters................................................................... 236 C.6 Huawei Provisioning Parameters ................................................................... 236 C.7 Import Parameters ..................................................................................... 237 C.8 IRAT Neighbor List Optimization Parameters .................................................. 238 C.9 Maps Parameters ....................................................................................... 239 C.10 Model Properties ........................................................................................ 240 C.11 Neighbor List Optimization Parameters .......................................................... 241 C.12 Optimization Budget Parameters .................................................................. 247 C.13 Positioning Parameters................................................................................ 248 C.14 RAB Optimization Parameters ...................................................................... 248 C.15 Reports Parameters .................................................................................... 249 C.16 SC Plan and Sector Identification Parameters ................................................. 250 C.17 Time Zone Parameters ................................................................................ 250 C.18 UMTS GSM Measurement Plan Parameters ..................................................... 251 C.19 UMTS Goals Parameters .............................................................................. 251 Appendix D KPIs ............................................................................................... 252 D.1 Ericsson KPIs ............................................................................................. 252 D.2 Huawei KPIs .............................................................................................. 261 Appendix E Installation .................................................................................... 270 E.1 System Requirements ................................................................................. 270 E.2 Installing Ultima Mentor .............................................................................. 270 E.3 Upgrading Ultima Mentor ............................................................................. 275 E.4 Licensing Mentor ........................................................................................ 277 E.4.1 Activating Your License ......................................................................... 278 E.4.2 Updating Your License .......................................................................... 279 E.5 Obtaining a License Using a .c2v File ............................................................. 280 E.6 Uninstalling Ultima Mentor ........................................................................... 283
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Objective
The objective of this document is to give the user a quick reference guide to start working with Ultima Mentor. It assumes that the Ultima Mentor server is being used. To use Ultima Mentor client as a standalone, please refer to the Ultima Mentor Help and the relevant "Required Data Inputs for <Vendor> Infrastructure" document.
1.1
Standard Optimization Workflow
The following shows the Mentor optimization workflow.
The Mentor workflow comprises the following steps: Step 1: Construct the network environment The Mentor network environment must accurately represent the relevant entities from the real network. In order to do this, the Mentor server gathers the required data, meaning the site, sector, and antenna configuration, updated neighbor lists, and specific network parameters from the OSS. This is done automatically, allowing the user to import the updated environment daily, using the Mentor client. Step 2: Collect the logs The logs are collected automatically from the OSS by the Mentor server, and are used as input for: Creating an accurate mobile-measurements-based model of the network for neighbor list and antenna sectors optimization Analyzing the network performance before starting the optimization phases
Step 3: Create a network model The Mentor client requires that you create or import a mobile-measurements log model of the network environment from the Mentor server before analyzing or optimizing the network. The model will include all the processed data required for the network analyses and optimizations, taken from the logs and KPI data. You will be able to perform different levels of analysis in Mentor depending on the amount and type of information in the model. For example, if the model includes positioning data, you will be able to create traffic and drop call maps. Step 4: Analyze the network performance before implementing changes The network performance and quality indicators should be analyzed before optimizations are executed so that you can identify problematic areas and define specific optimization goals for each cluster. You can do this by analyzing the main performance KPIs of the network to identify problems such as overloaded sectors, high drop rates, and other resource problems.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Step 5: Check whether the neighbor list should be optimized. If so, move to step 6. If not, proceed to step 7. It is very important that the neighbor list is optimized across the entire network before running any type of optimization. If the neighbor list is not properly planned, the network performance may be degraded. In general, the neighbor list optimization is a very cost-effective process. It takes only a few minutes to run, and combined with the automatic creation of the implementation script, it is easy to implement, making its benefits potentially high. Note: It is possible to use the neighbor list optimization feature just for validating whether updating the neighbor list is necessary. If all the sectors are optimized and there are no missing neighbors with high priorities, and most of the problems are minor priority issues, it may be possible to skip the neighbor list optimization. Step 6: Optimize the neighbor list plan The network neighbor list plan is optimized within the application, based on RNC logs and predefined constraints. The recommended workflow should include two neighbor-list optimizationsbefore and after the antenna sectors optimizationto optimize the neighbor list according to the new power settings, which may cause a different level of interaction between the sectors. In any event, prior to any optimization phase, you should import an updated environment and model with the latest parameter and configuration settings. Proceed to step 8. Step 7: Optimize the antenna sectors plan The network antenna sectors plan is optimized within the application, based on a model consisting of data retrieved from RNC logs, and KPIs. The optimized solution is created by the GA algorithm that is controlled by predefined sub-goals. This provides noise and interference reduction, traffic balancing, and optimal power consumption in the cluster. Note: You should always ensure that no major configuration changes were made before implementing an optimization plan, otherwise you may be implementing a plan that is based on outdated information. Step 8: Implement the neighbor list or antenna sectors optimization plan After running an optimization plan within Mentor, use the Export Plan command to create a script file containing the export results in a vendor-compatible format. The scripts should be implemented in the network using vendor-specific tools. Step 9: Validate the plan implementation After you have implemented the optimized plan, validate that your changes have been implemented. Review entries that were not implemented to identify the reason for this, and then re-implement the plan, if required. Step 10: Update the network environment After validating that all the required changes were implemented correctly, you should update the environment with the latest network configuration changes, by importing the latest switch dump files from the Mentor server.
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1.2
Detailed Optimization Workflow for Voice

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Optimize Scrambling Code
Optimize Neighbor List

(Cluster or Network)
Optimize Antenna Sectors

(Capacity goal)
Optimize Neighbor List

(Cluster or Network)
Optimize IRAT
END
Start
YES. Next Step
Collect data; 3-5 days
Import environment from Mentor Server
Analyze
Optimize
Implement
Validate
Collect data; 3-5 days
Success!
NO
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1.3
Detailed Optimization Workflow for Data
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Launching Ultima Mentor for the First Time
When you launch Mentor for the first time, you must define the path in which the data files are to be stored, and import the network on which to work. On subsequent launches, the application automatically opens the last network on which you were working. To launch Mentor for the first time 1. Double-click the Ultima Mentor shortcut the Quick Launch bar. on your desktop or click the icon on
The Schema Ultima Mentor window is displayed, showing no information, as no networks are available. The Connection dialog box is also displayed, enabling you to define the path to the directory in which the Mentor data files are to be stored.
The project data, analysis, optimization, and other calculation results, as well as any data that is imported to Mentor will be saved in this directory on your hard disk. This data is saved in an internal format required by the database, and cannot be manipulated. 2. Click OK to save the directory in the default path, or click the browse button to select a new location and then click OK. Note: It is recommended to keep the default location. However, you must ensure that there is enough disk space. 3. Import a new network into Mentor (or open an existing network if this is not the first time you are launching Mentor). Note: If this is the first time you are launching the current version of Mentor, all existing networks that were created in the previous version are automatically upgraded the first time they are opened in the new version of Mentor.
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Importing Networks into Mentor
The latest configuration files can be imported directly from the Mentor server, which is the easiest and the recommended option. The Import wizard automatically compares the physical site data in the Mentor server to the information in the new switch dump file, and if necessary enables you to complete any missing data or make configuration changes. To launch the Import wizard On the toolbar, click the New Network button -OROn the File menu, click New Network. The first step of the Import wizard is displayed, enabling you to select the method by which to import the data. to import a new network.
The Import wizard contains the following steps: Step 1 General, enables you to select the method by which to import the network data, as well as the location of the data. (Importing from the server is the recommended option.) Step 2 Sectors Initialization, enables you to complete any missing data by exporting it to the Schema Format, editing it, and then reimporting it. (optional) Note: By default, this step is displayed only if there are more than 10 sectors missing data. You can change this number, if required. Step 3 Data Completion, enables you to complete any missing data or make configuration changes directly in the GUI without exporting the data to the Schema Format, if required. Note: If the Sectors Initialization page is not displayed, the Data Completion page is listed as Step 2.
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3.1
Selecting the General Import Parameters
The General page of the Import wizard enables you to select the method for importing the network data.
You can select one of the following methods: Import Schema OPR/MPR: Enables you to import the project file (.opr or .mpr) in which the network data is saved. Import Configuration Files: Enables you to import the network data from the files and folders in which it is saved. If required, you can also import a configuration file that was exported from a planning tool, for example, Mentum Planet or Forsk Atoll. Import from Server (Recommended): Enables you to import the latest network data, including a model, directly from the Mentor server. Import from Planning Tool: Enables you to import the network data from the planning tool or the planning tool data. This document focuses on the third method, Import from Server.
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3.1.1
Importing the Network Data from the Mentor Server
If you are connected to the Mentor server, you can import the most up-to-date network configuration data, including a model with selected model data, directly from the server. To import the network data from the Mentor server 1. In the Method field, select Import from Server. You will be prompted to log on to the Mentor server if you have not already done so. A progress bar is displayed while Mentor connects to the server, and the General page changes as follows:
2. In the Cluster field, select the cluster that represents the area you want to work with. During the server setup, clusters are defined. Clusters contain the network elements (RNCs etc) of an area. 3. By default, the date of the latest data is displayed in the Date field, but you can select to import data from a different day by selecting a date from the drop-down calendar. Note: The dates for which network data was collected are displayed in bold. 4. Select the Include Model check box to import a model at the same time that you import the network. 5. In the Modeling period field, select the hours for which to import the model.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6. In the Modeling date range field, select the dates to include in the model from the drop-down list, or click the browse button to choose the dates to include. The Model Date Range dialog box is displayed, with dates for which there is modeling data displayed in bold. Tip: If the network contains more than one network element (RNC), you can run your mouse over a bolded date to display a tooltip showing which network elements were modeled on that day.
Select the dates to be included in the model using standard Windows functionality, and click OK. The first and last days selected are displayed in the Modeling date range field, and the number of actual days for which there is model data, and the date of the latest data, is displayed in the field below this.
7. If you want weekend data to be included in the model, select the Include weekends check box. By default, only weekday data is included in the model. 8. If you require the model for neighbor list optimization and partial analysis only, select the Quick model import check box. The imported model will be based on performance counters only. 9. Click Next. A progress bar is displayed while the selected files are being imported from the server. You can click the Details button to view a log of any warnings generated during the import process. Note: If there are any errors, the import process stops, and you can view a list of errors by clicking the Details button. You must correct these errors, and then re-import the network.
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3.2
Step 2 of the Import Wizard
Depending on the sectors with missing data, the second step of the Import wizard is displayed, as follows: If more than 10 sectors are missing data, or require configuration changes, the Sector Initialization page is displayed, enabling you to export the network, complete the network data in the Schema Format, and then import the .opr file. You can follow the step below to fix the issue, or contact your Mentor Server administrator. Note: By default, the Sector Initialization page is displayed only if there are more than 10 sectors with missing data, but you can change this number in the Advanced tab of the Preferences dialog box. (File Preferences Advanced) If 10 or less sectors are missing data or require configuration changes, the Data Completion page is displayed, enabling you to complete the network data directly in the GUI, if required. If none of the sectors have incomplete data or require configuration changes, the Data Completion page is displayed, enabling you to import the network.
3.2.1
Initializing the Imported Sectors
The Sectors Initialization page enables you to view the number of each type of network element that is missing information, and of the files that should be updated with this information. If required, you can export the data to the Schema Format, update the relevant files using an external text editor, and then reload the updated .opr file to continue the import process, or you can proceed directly to the Data Completion page and update specific sectors directly in the GUI.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To initialize the sectors with missing data 1. In the first section of the Sectors Initialization page, check which files should be updated. 2. In the second section, click Save. The Save dialog box is displayed, enabling you to browse to the folder in which to save the current network, in Schema Format, which is in tab-delimited text, and can be modified using MS-Excel. 3. Open the folder in which the network files were saved, and then correct the files according to the list of required updates in the first section of the page. 4. After you have updated all the required files, click Load. The Select Mentor Project File Location dialog box is displayed, enabling you to browse to the updated .opr or .mpr file. 5. Double-click the .opr or .mpr file. A progress bar is displayed while the updated network is being imported. 6. Click Next to proceed to the Data Completion page.
3.3
Data Completion
Once you have entered the path of the project file or the network data, and there are no errors or sectors with missing data, you can import the network. Please note that you can ignore some of the errors or missing data if not relevant, for example, toy cells, etc. If you selected to skip the Sectors Initialization step, or if there are less than 10 sectors with missing data, meaning these sectors appear in the switch, but not all their mandatory data is found in the Schema Format, the sectors are displayed in red in the Excluded sectors pane in the Data Completion page. You can import the network without these sectors, or you can complete the data directly in the GUI so that these sectors will also be included with the imported data. Note: The Import wizard automatically handles the following situations, without notifying you: If a sector carrier exists in the Schema Format, but part or all of its data is missing from the switch dump, it will be listed as having missing data. If a sector carrier does not exist in the Schema Format, but does appear in the switch dump, it will be automatically added to the network.
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3.3.1
Completing the Import Process - No Missing Data
If there is no missing data, you can import the network. To complete the import process if there is no missing network data 1. In the Data Completion page, if required click Details to view any warnings that may have been generated during the import process.
2. Click Finish to complete the data import process. A progress bar is displayed while the data is validated and the reports are created, and then the Import Completed dialog box is displayed.
3. Click Details to view the details of the import process, including any data inconsistencies displayed in the General page. These messages can also be viewed in the Import Messages report. 4. Click Layers to view layers showing any sector carriers that are missing data or that have co-SC conflicts between neighbors. If you have imported a network that includes a model, you can also view layers showing any sectors that are marked as locked, or those that are locked due to low traffic. For more information, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Click Reports to view detailed reports of the import process. The Summary report is always generated, while other reports may be displayed only when relevant. For more information, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help. 6. Click Close to close the Import Completed dialog box, and to display the main window, showing the imported network. Note: Network data can be manipulated by exporting the network and manipulating the Schema Format files using a simple text editor.
3.3.2
Completing the Network Data
If you selected to skip the Sectors Initialization step, or if there are less than 10 sectors with missing data, meaning these sectors appear in the switch, but not all their mandatory data is found in the Schema Format, the sectors are displayed in red in the Excluded sectors pane in the Data Completion page. You can import the network without these sectors, or you can complete the data directly in the GUI so that these sectors will also be included with the imported data. To complete the network data 1. In the Data Completion page, select the sectors you would like to include in the import process and click the right arrow button , or right-click the sectors and then click Move. The selected sectors move to the Excluded sectors to be edited and imported pane. The number of sectors with missing data to be completed and then imported is displayed at the top of the pane.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. In the Excluded sectors to be edited and imported pane, select a sector whose data you want to complete, and click Edit. The Sector Properties <name of sector> dialog box is displayed, enabling you to enter the missing information. Tabs with missing information are displayed in red, with an asterisk. Fields with missing information are highlighted in red.
Tip: If required, you can select multiple sectors and click Edit. The Sector Properties (Multi-selection) dialog box is displayed, enabling you to edit the properties of multiple sectors simultaneously. 3. Enter the missing information, and click OK to close the Sector Properties dialog box. The name of the edited sector is now displayed in black, signifying that it contains all the required data. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each sector you want to include in the import process. 5. Click Finish to complete the data import process. A progress bar is displayed while the data is validated and the reports are created, and then the Import Completed dialog box is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6. Click Details to view a log of the warnings generated during the import process, including warnings notifying of differences in power settings between sectors in different carriers. 7. Click Layers to view layers showing any sector carriers that are missing data or that have co-SC conflicts between neighbors. If you have imported a network that includes a model, you can also view layers showing any sectors that are marked as locked, or those that are locked due to low traffic or OH power. For more information, refer to the Ultima Mentor Online Help.
8. Click Reports to view detailed reports of the import process, as described on page 22. For more information, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help. 9. Click Close to close the Import Completed dialog box, and to display the main window, showing the imported network. Note: Network data can be manipulated by exporting the network and manipulating the Schema Format files using a simple text editor.
3.4
Displaying Network Layers
After importing a network or updating the switch dump, you can display network-related layers on the map, and in Google Earth. The available layers depend on the network that has been imported, and whether it includes a model. For example, you can display layers showing sectors with co-SC conflicts, sector carriers that have missing data, or sectors that are locked, either because they have been marked as locked, or because of their low traffic or OH power. Network layers can also be displayed at any time after importing the network by clicking Network Network Layers. Network layers can be displayed as follows: On the map, as described in section A.9.2, on page 190 In Google Earth, as described in section A.9.4, on page 191 In the Detailed Table pane, as described in section A.9.5, on page 192
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3.5
Viewing the Import and Model Reports
The Import reports show the results of the import process. If you have imported an environment that includes a model, the model reports are also displayed. It is very important to review these reports, as they provide vital information on the network and model status, e.g., if the network is complete, if the models contain enough data and good data to be used for optimization, and the dates that should be filtered during the optimization process in case there is an issue with any days data. The model reports show the errors and warnings, and the parsing details, generated during the model creation. You should view all model reports to validate the current model. If you decide that the model is inaccurate, for example if it is missing data, such as missing legs in messages, or is affecting the accuracy of the model, you should contact your Mentor Server administrator for assistance. Note: After you have created the model, the model reports are saved with the Network reports. (Network Open Network Reports)
For a detailed description of the fields in each report, please refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
If required, you can import a previously created model of the network instead of creating a new model. (File Import Model) You can: Import a model file, as described in section 10.2.1, on page 143 Import a model from the Mentor server, as described in section 10.2.2, on page 144
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Analyzing the Network
Before making any changes to the network, you should analyze the main KPIs of the network to identify service degradations and traffic hot spots within the network. For example, you can identify overloaded sectors, low handover rates, high drop rates, areas with pilot pollution, and so on. Once you have identified the problematic areas, you can define specific optimization sub-goals for each cluster when optimizing the network power, for example. After you have run the analysis calculation, you can analyze the network by viewing the analysis reports, as well as the analysis layers on the map. You can also analyze multiple networks, after optimization, to compare pre- and post-optimized networks to see the extent of the network changes. If required you can make changes to an existing analysis run by duplicating the analysis and then editing it as required. If you are connected to the Mentor server, you can schedule analyses to be run automatically at a specific time, as described in section B.8.1, on page 224. This chapter contains the following sections: Analysis Wizard, described below Duplicating Existing Analysis Calculations, page 45 Positioning-based Maps, page 45
4.1
Analysis Wizard
After you have imported the model, you can launch the Analysis wizard. The Analysis wizard guides you through the process of analyzing the network performance based on selected maps and/or KPIs. If required, you can also present specific maps only in areas where other maps or KPIs cross specific values. Note: Only sectors for which there is a model can be included in the optimization. To launch the Analysis wizard 1. If required, select the sectors on which to run the analysis. Note that the sectors must be included in the model's selection set. If your selection includes sectors for which there is no model, you will be able to run the analysis on the rest of the sectors in the selection, which are included in the model, if required. 2. On the toolbar, click the button.
3. Click Yes if you are prompted to save the network. The first step of the Analysis wizard is displayed, enabling you to define the general properties of the analysis. The Analysis wizard contains four steps: Step 1 General, described on page 24, enables you to define general properties for the analysis, for example, the name of the analysis, and the template used. Step 2 Analysis Mode, optional, described on page 27, enables you to select the type of analysis to run.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Step 3 Reports, described on page 28, enables you to select or define the analysis reports to be generated. Step 4 Summary, described on page 43, enables you to view a summary of the data consistency check, and enables you to go back and change any parameters that are causing the consistency check to fail.
4.1.1
Defining General Analysis Properties
The General page of the Analysis wizard enables you to define general properties for the network analysis, for example, the name of the analysis and the carriers to be included in the analysis.
To define the General properties of the network analysis 1. In the Name field, enter a name for the new analysis. 2. In the Template field, select a predefined template, if required and available. 3. In the Carriers area, select the carriers that should be analyzed. 4. If required, click Time Filter to filter the model logs selected in the Model Wizard. If required, you can include logs for specific dates or days only, and also exclude dates, for example, if there was a hardware failure on a certain day. You can also load a previously saved filter, or you can define a new filter. For more information, see section 4.1.1.1, below. 5. Click Next to proceed to the Analysis Mode page, where you can select the type of analysis to perform on the network.
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4.1.1.1 Filtering the Model Logs

You can filter the model data to be used in the calculation by creating a new filter or by loading a previously saved filter. When defining a new filter, the weekdays are included by default, but you can also include or exclude logs for specific dates, for example, if there was a hardware malfunction. Note: Mentor will take into consideration only dates that are included in the model. Once you have defined a filter, you can save it for use in future calculations. To filter the model logs 1. In the General page of the wizard, click Time Filter. The Time Filter dialog box is displayed.
2. Define a new filter, as described below. -ORIf you have defined and saved a filter, you can load it, and then edit it if required, as described below. In the Load/Save Filter area at the bottom of the page, click Load. A standard Windows Open dialog box is displayed, enabling you to browse to the required *.flt file. Click Open. The filter options are updated on the page.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. If required, select the Date check box and then select the dates from which to read the data from the Start and End drop-down lists. 4. If required, select the Days check box. By default, the weekdays are selected. You can select the required days by clicking the browse button to display the Days dialog box, and then selecting the days whose logs you want to include in the calculation. Click OK. The selected days are displayed in the Days field. Note: If more than one filter is created, the filters are combined, meaning that logs will be read only from those days that fulfill all the filter criteria. 5. If required, in the Exclude area, select the dates to exclude from the calculation from the From date and To date drop-down lists. If required, enter a reason for excluding these dates in the Reason field. These dates and the reason for the exclusion can be viewed in the future in the calculation properties. Click Add. The excluded dates and the reason for the exclusion are added to the Exclude area.
6. If required, save the filter for future use. In the Load/Save Filter area, click Save. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed, enabling you to browse to the location in which to save the filter. Enter a name for the filter, and then click Save. 7. Click OK to close the Time Filter dialog box and save your changes.
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4.1.2
Selecting the Analysis Mode (optional)
The Analysis Mode page enables you to select whether to perform a regular analysis of the current network, or whether to compare the optimized network to a network that has not undergone optimization, in order to receive a "before and after" status of the network.
Note: When comparing networks, all selected networks must be based on different time frames. The comparison is based on the average daily measurements of each model. To select the analysis mode 1. To analyze the current network, select the Current network option. 2. To compare networks, select the Multi-network comparison option. Note: You must have analyzed at least two networks to use this feature. To add a network, click Add. The Open Network dialog box is displayed, enabling you to add a network to the list of networks to be compared. Select the network, and then click Open. The selected network is displayed in the table in the Multi-network comparison area. 3. Click Next to proceed to the Reports page, where you can select or define the reports to be generated.
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4.1.3
Defining Analysis Reports
After you have defined the time period for which to run the analysis, you can define the reports and layers that will be generated as a result of the analysis. By default, the analysis reports are based on selected KPIs that show the network performance, for example the CS Drop Rate, and traffic. The Reports page shows the reports that are generated by default and can be removed. You can add additional reports and/or layers, according to your specific analysis requirements. You can also edit any of the report parameters, save reports, or load previously defined reports.
Note: The Access Distance Histograms report is displayed for Ericsson networks only. To define the analysis reports 1. Verify that the default reports and layers that are displayed at the top of the Reports page are the reports and layers you want to run. You can select an item in the list, and then view its details in the area below the list of reports and layers. 2. If required: Define new reports, as described below Duplicate selected reports, described on page 40 Remove reports from the list of reports to be run Edit the default report values Save edited reports to be used as a template for further analyses, described on page 42 Load previously saved reports, described on page 42
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Click Next to proceed to the Summary page, which shows a summary of the analysis, including data inconsistency errors and warnings. A progress bar is displayed while the data consistency is checked.
4.1.3.1 Defining New Analysis Reports

The default analysis reports are generated when you run the analysis. If required you can remove these reports, or create additional analysis reports and layers, as listed below. Defining New KPI Reports, described on page 29 Defining New Detailed Reports, described on page 34 Defining New Map Layers, described on page 36 Defining Combined Analysis Maps, described on page 38
The new reports or layers are displayed in the Reports dialog box with the rest of the reports to be generated. After you have selected all the reports and layers to be generated and displayed, you can duplicate a selected report or layer, or save your selection as a template. Note: If a report cannot be generated, a message is displayed in the Details dialog box, in the Summary page.
4.1.3.1.1 Defining New KPI Reports

The KPIs report shows the aggregated data, based on selected KPIs, for a time resolution ranging from 1 hour up to all the dates included in the model. For a detailed description of the available KPIs, per vendor, see Appendix D, on page 252. To define a new KPI report 1. In the Reports page of the Analysis wizard, click New. The New Analysis Report/Layer dialog box is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. In the Type area, select KPI. The fields in the New Analysis Report/Layer dialog box are displayed as follows:
3. In the Name field, enter a new name for the report, if required. If you do not enter a new name, the default name is used.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. In the KPIs area, click Add to select the KPIs on which to base the report. The Add KPIs dialog box is displayed, showing the available KPIs in the All KPIs pane on the left side of the dialog box.
Note: The KPIs vary according to the network vendor. By default, the KPIs are sorted by group, but you can display them alphabetically, if required. Click to display the KPIs alphabetically. Click the column headers to sort the KPIs according to Name or Group. Click to display the KPIs according to groups.
5. Click the button next to the group of KPIs you want to use. The group is expanded to show the available KPIs.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6. Select one or more KPIs using standard Windows functionality and then click move the selected KPIs to the Selected KPIs pane on the right. Tip: Double-click required KPIs to move them to the Selected KPIs pane. to
7. Click OK to save your selection and close the Add KPIs dialog box. 8. By default, the KPIs will be listed alphabetically in the report, but you can change the order by selecting one or more KPIs and then using the display order. or arrows to sort the
9. In the Network element field, select the aggregation level for the Detailed report tabs from the drop-down list. By default, the report is displayed per sector carrier. 10. If you selected Sector-Carrier as the network element by which to display the report, select whether you want to display a combined report for all the carriers, or a separate report for each carrier. By default, a combined report is displayed, with the values for all the sectors in the network, sorted by sectors and then carriers. For example, first all the details for sector A in Carrier 1 are displayed, then all details for sector A in carrier 2 are displayed, then the details for sector B in Carrier 1 are displayed, and so on. If you selected to display a separate report for each carrier, a report is created per carrier, showing the details for each sector in the carrier.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 11. In the Time field, select the resolution level (x-axis) of the report. The resolution level also determines the level of detail that will be displayed in the Detailed tab of the report. For example: Hour will provide an hourly analysis of the selected KPIs, per hour. Day will provide the average daily analysis of the selected KPIs, per day. Week will provide the average daily analysis of the selected KPIs, per week. Model dates will provide the average daily analysis of the selected KPIs, for the entire modeling period. This option is typically used in the following cases: Comparing the status of the networks, before and after optimization, in the multinetwork analysis mode. A single entry is displayed for each network selected. Presenting an overall summary of the network statistics without using specific days. 12. In the Time Filter area, filter the Hours by selecting one of the following options: 24 hours: The entire 24-hour period will be considered for the analysis. Hours (from/to): Click the browse button and then select the hours to be considered for the analysis from the popup Time dialog box. Click OK. The selected hours are displayed in the Hours field. Note: If you do not select the hours, the entire 24-hour period will be considered. Busy hour: Only the busy hour will be considered for the analysis. 13. In the Dates field, select All to select all the dates, or select Date range from the dropdown list, and then select the start and end date for the analysis. 14. By default, layers and graphs are automatically generated for each new report, but you can change this by clearing the relevant check box in the Graphics area. 15. Click OK. The report is listed in the Reports dialog box with the rest of the reports to be generated.
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4.1.3.2 Defining New Detailed Reports

The Detailed reports show the detailed data derived from the logs (not KPI-based). For example, you can generate a detailed list of drops recorded on the network, or the various statistics for each of the carriers in the network before the optimization. To define a new Detailed report 1. In the Reports page of the Analysis wizard, click New. The New Analysis Report/Layer dialog box is displayed. 2. In the Type area, select Detailed. The fields in the New Analysis Report/Layer dialog box are displayed as follows:
Note: For Mobile Drop reports, additional fields are displayed, enabling you to filter the mobiles to be included in the report.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. From the Report drop-down list, select the type of report to generate: APN Histograms: Displays the details of the Access Point Names (APNs) found in the network data. Note: This report is displayed for Ericsson networks only. Access Distance Histograms: Displays the number of calls initiated at specified distances from the access sector. Note: This report is displayed for Ericsson networks only. Carrier Statistics: Displays various statistics for each of the carriers in the network before the optimization. HSDPA Histograms: Displays various histograms relating to HSDPA and other RBS-based statistics. IRAT Handover Events: Displays the details of the IRAT (UMTS to GSM) handovers for voice calls and data sessions in the UMTS network. Note: This report is displayed for Ericsson networks only. Mobile Drop: Displays a detailed report of the dropped calls recorded in the selection set, for all mobiles or filtered according to the mobiles' IMEIs or IMSIs, the drop reason or RAB group. This report is defined by default. Power Histograms: Displays the distribution of various power measurements. Note: This report is displayed for Ericsson networks only. 4. If you selected to display an IRAT Handover Events or Mobile Drop report, you can filter the report according to the following fields, if required: In the RAB field, select the RAB group to display in the report. In the Reason field, select the drop reason to display in the Mobile Drop report. In the Select mobiles field, select whether to filter the report according to the mobiles' IMEIs or IMSI. If you selected to display the data according to IMEIs or IMSI, in the Numbers/File field, enter the relevant numbers, or click the browse button to browse to the file containing the required numbers. 5. Click OK. The report is listed in the Reports dialog box with the rest of the reports to be generated.
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4.1.3.3 Defining New Map Layers

If your model contains positioning, you can create selected map layers. If you do not generate the map layers in the wizard, you can generate them manually from the Network menu at any time, as described in section 4.3, on page 45. To define a new map layer 1. In the Reports page of the analysis wizard, click New. The New Analysis Report/Layer dialog box is displayed. 2. In the Type area, select Map. The fields in the New Analysis Report/Layer dialog box are displayed as follows:
Note: The Access point field is displayed for Ericsson networks only.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. In the Map field, select the map to create from the drop-down list: Traffic: Enables you to display the distribution of the busy-hour traffic on your map, and in the Google Earth application. Drop: Enables you to display the distribution of the drop calls on your map, and in the Google Earth application. Performance: Enables you to display selected performance layers on your map, and in the Google Earth application, based on the busy-hour. For example, you can display the areas with the most pilot pollution, or the Ec/Io coverage. Arc: Enables you to display arc maps showing selected KPIs at either predefined distance increments from selected sectors, or according to predefined percentages. Mobile Drop: Enables you to display a positioned visual indication of drops reported, per mobile handset, on the map and in Google Earth. If required, you can also view the different session legs at the time of the drop, for each selected drop. IRAT Events: Enables you to display a positioned visual indication of the IRAT handover events, per mobile handset, on the map and in Google Earth. If required, you can also view the different servers for each handover. Note: Currently this feature is supported for Ericsson networks only. 4. In the Map type field, select the details you want to display for the selected Map option. 5. In the RAB group field, select the type of calls to be displayed. 6. Ericsson networks: In the Access point field, select whether to display the map for all the results, unknown APNs only, or a specific APN. Note: This field is enabled for Performance maps only, and only for Downlink Throughput, Downlink Volume, Uplink Throughput, and Uplink Volume map types. 7. In the Display field, select whether to display all values on the map, or only those above, below, or between specified thresholds, and then enter the relevant values in the available fields. Note: This field is not displayed for Mobile Drop maps. 8. Mobile Drop Maps: In the Select Mobiles field, select whether you want to display the dropped calls for all the mobiles, or whether to filter the calls according to specific IMEIs or IMSIs. If you selected to filter the dropped calls according to IMEIs or IMSIs, in the to Numbers/File field, enter the relevant numbers, or click the browse button browse to the file containing the required numbers. Tip: To display IMSIs that do NOT start with specific numbers, add not to the beginning of the expression. For example, not345* will find all IDs that do not start with the numbers 345. In the Reason field, filter the mobile drops displayed by selecting the reason for the dropped call. For example, you can show calls that were dropped due to missing neighbors or due to congestion. By default, the map is displayed for all reasons. 9. Click OK. The report is listed in the Reports dialog box with the rest of the reports to be generated.
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4.1.3.4 Defining Combined Analysis Maps

If your model contains positioning, you can create a layer showing a selected map that has been filtered by one or more maps with specific thresholds. For example, you can display a drop call map showing the drop rate when the average busy hour has less than 100 users. If required, you can change the thresholds after the layer has been created and displayed on the map. Note: If any of the maps included in the combination could not be created, the whole map fails. To define a combined analysis map 1. In the Reports page of the Analysis wizard, click New. The New Analysis Report/Layer dialog box is displayed. 2. In the Type area, select Combined Analysis. The fields in the New Analysis Report/Layer dialog box are displayed as follows:
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. In the Filter map field, click the browse button to select the map to be displayed and filtered according to your requirements. The Select Map dialog box is displayed.
In the Map field, select whether to display a Traffic, Drop, or Performance map. In the Map type field, select the details you want to display for the selected map. In the RAB group field, select the type of calls to be displayed. Click OK. The first filter field is enabled, allowing you to select the filter options for the selected map. 4. In the Where field, select whether to filter the map according to another Map or a KPI, and then click the browse button to select the map or KPI by which to filter the map. Depending on your choice and network, the Select Map dialog box, shown above, or the Add KPIs dialog box, shown below, is displayed.
Note: If you select KPI as the filtering condition, the original map will be created only for the sectors that cross the KPI-filtering condition. If you filter the map according to the map threshold, the bins that do not meet the filtering conditions will simply be hidden.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Select the options for the map, as described in step 3, or select the relevant KPI from the list of available KPIs. 6. Select the relevant operators and enter the thresholds for the selected filter in the relevant fields. For example, you can select to display values less than a specified threshold, or values equal to or greater than a specified threshold. 7. If required, enter the requirements for additional maps or KPIs, as well as the Boolean operator defining whether to filter the original map according to both filters (And), or either one of them (Or). Notes: You must first select Map or KPI from the drop-down list and then the Boolean operator. And must be used for operations between Map and KPI layers. When filtering maps using more than one Boolean operator, first the And operations are taken into account, then the Or operations. 8. Click OK. The map is listed in the Reports dialog box with the rest of the reports and layers to be generated.
4.1.3.5 Duplicating Analysis Reports

You can duplicate existing analysis reports and then edit their values accordingly. Once you have duplicated a report, you can save it for future analyses. Note: The Carrier Statistics report cannot be duplicated. To duplicate a report 1. In the Reports page of the Analysis wizard, select the analysis report you want to duplicate, and click Duplicate.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The Duplicate dialog box is displayed, showing the fields selected in the original report.
2. In the Name field, enter a new name for the report, if required. 3. Edit the fields as required. 4. Click OK to save the duplicated report.
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4.1.3.6
Saving Analysis Reports and Layers
You can save selected analysis reports and layers as a reports file, to be used for future analyses. Once the file has been saved, you can load it at any time. To save a report or layer for use in future analyses 1. In the Reports page, select the reports or layers you want to save, and click Save. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed, enabling you to save the selected reports and layers as a .rep file. 2. Browse to the location in which to save the file, enter a name for the file, and click Save. Note: If you do not enter a new name, the default name will be used. A file containing a single report or layer will be named according to the layer or report, and a file that contains multiple reports or layers will be named Report Multi Selection.
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Loading Saved Analysis Reports
You can load a saved analysis report at any time. Once you have loaded the report, you can view its details, or edit it and save it with a different name. To load a previously saved report 1. In the Reports page, click Load. A standard Windows Open dialog box is displayed, enabling you to load the report. 2. Browse to the report you want to load, and click Open. The report is displayed in the list of reports to be generated, in the Reports page.
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4.1.4
Viewing the Analysis Summary
The Summary page enables you to view a summary of the analysis, including the data consistency check, which shows the data inconsistency errors and warnings. You can go back and change any parameters, if required. You can view the details of the inconsistencies, and save these details for analyzing at a later stage.
If there are any data inconsistency warnings, you are required to approve them before running the analysis. To view the data inconsistency error and warning details 1. If there are data inconsistencies, click the Details button. The Overview dialog box is displayed, showing a list of errors and warnings.
Error: You must go back and correct the parameters set in the General, or Filter pages before you can run the analysis. Warning: You must approve the warnings before you can run the analysis.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Click Save if you want to save the errors and warnings. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed, enabling you to enter a name for the file, and to browse to the location in which to save it. Click Save. Click Close to close the Details dialog box. 2. To save the analysis template for future use, click Save. A standard Save dialog box is displayed. Browse to the location in which to save the template. Enter a name for the template in the File name field. Click Save. The template is saved and can be used as a template in further analyses. 3. Click Finish to run the analysis. The status of the analysis is displayed at the top of the Calculations pane.
4. As soon as the analysis run has completed, its status changes to Valid, and the Analysis Completed dialog box is displayed.
Click Details to view details of the error and warning messages. Note that the Details button is enabled only if there are errors or warnings found in the analysis. Click Layers to view the layers created during the analysis, and load selected layers. The selected layers are displayed in the Layers pane, and can be selected and viewed on the map. Click Reports to view a list of analysis reports that can be displayed. For a detailed description of the analysis reports, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help. 5. Click Close to close the Analysis Completed dialog box.
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4.2
Duplicating Existing Analysis Calculations
For you convenience, you can duplicate an existing analysis calculation, and then edit it as required. To duplicate an analysis run 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the analysis calculation you want to copy, and on the shortcut menu, click Duplicate. The first step of the Analysis wizard is displayed, showing the data from the original calculation. 2. Edit the fields in the wizard pages as required, and then click Finish. The status of the optimization is displayed at the top of the Calculations pane.
4.3
Positioning-based Maps
Mentor uses mobile measurements and special algorithms to generate positioning-based KPI maps that can be displayed on the map and in Google Earth. These maps can be created during the network analysis, or generated at any time from the Network menu, if your model includes positioning. Currently Mentor supports the following maps: Mobile Drop Maps, described below Traffic Maps , described on page 51 Drop Maps, described on page 53 Performance Maps, described on page 55 Arc Maps, described on page 60 Combined Maps, described on page 62 Mobile IRAT Maps (Supported for Ericsson networks only), described on page 66
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Displaying Mobile Drop Maps
If your model contains positioning, you can display a positioned visual indication of drops reported, per mobile handset, on the map and in Google Earth. If required, you can also view the different session legs at the time of the drop, for each selected drop. In addition, during the network analysis, you can create a Mobile Drops report, which provides detailed information regarding the mobile drops recorded for sectors in the selection set. To display a mobile drop layer 1. On the Network menu, click Show Maps and then Show Mobile Drop Maps to show the location of the dropped calls in the network or in a selection. -ORRight-click a sector selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Maps and then Show Mobile Drop Maps.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The Show Mobile Drop Maps dialog box is displayed.
2. In the Select mobiles field, select whether you want to display the dropped calls for all the mobiles, or whether to filter the drops according to specific IMEIs or IMSIs. 3. If you selected to filter the dropped calls according to IMEIs or IMSIs, in the Numbers/File field, enter the relevant numbers, or click the browse button to browse to the file containing the required numbers. Tip: To display IMSIs that do NOT start with specific numbers, add not to the beginning of the expression. For example, not345* will find all IDs that do not start with the numbers 345. 4. If your model contains more than one carrier, in the Carriers field, select the carrier for which to display the map. By default, the map is displayed for all the carriers. 5. In the Reason field, you can filter the mobile drops displayed by selecting the reason for the dropped call. For example, you can show calls that were dropped due to missing neighbors or due to congestion. By default, the map is displayed for all reasons. 6. In the RAB group field, select the type of calls to display. For example, you can select to display only AMR Speech calls on the map.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 7. By default, all hours of the day are included, but you can filter the hours by selecting Hours (from/to) from the Hours drop-down list, then clicking the browse button and selecting the hours from the Time dialog box.
Select the hours for which you want to display the mobile drops in the From and To fields. If you do not want to display the mobile drops for contiguous hours, select the additional hours in the More area of the dialog box. Click OK. The selected hours are displayed in the Hours field.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 8. By default, the dates of all the logs used in the model are displayed in the Days field, but you can filter the dates by clicking the browse button required dates from the Days Filter dialog box. and then selecting the
Select the required dates, and click OK to save your changes and close the dialog box. 9. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed in the Layer name field, which you can change, if required. Note: If you do not choose to save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map. 10. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the mobile drops map creation, and while the layer is being saved and loaded. The layer is displayed in the Layers pane, under the GIS category, and on the map.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Each drop on the map is colored according to the drop reason, shown in the legend.
11. To display the serving sectors, right-click a drop, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Drop Servers. Note: If a specific location contains more than one drop, a menu will be displayed enabling you to select the reason for the drop, and then you can select to show the drop servers. According to the selected drop, the different last-active legs at the time of the drop are displayed as follows.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The following tables describe the colors and line types displayed. Color Blue Green Red Sector ID 1 2 3
Line Thick solid line Thin solid line Thick dashed line Thin dashed line
Description Reference active leg Other active legs Candidate leg with HO failure or HO block Candidate leg
12. To view the layer in Google Earth, right-click the layer and then select Show Layer in Google Earth.
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4.3.2
Displaying Traffic Maps
If your model contains positioning, you can display the distribution of the busy-hour traffic layer on the map, and in Google Earth. To display a traffic map layer 1. On the Network menu, click Show Maps and then Show Traffic Maps to show the traffic distribution in the network or in a selection. -ORRight-click a sector selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Maps and then Show Traffic Maps. The Show Traffic Maps dialog box is displayed.
2. If your model contains more than one carrier, in the Carriers field, select the carrier for which to display the map. By default, the map is displayed for all the carriers. 3. In the Map type field, select one of the following options: Busy Hour Average Number of Users: Displays the busy-hour traffic, in open connections. Busy Hour Call Origination: Displays the daily busy-hour traffic, measured in calls. Busy Hour Minutes of Use: Displays the busy-hour traffic, in minutes. Busy Hour Total Number of Users: Displays the total number of users, over time, that generated successful calls for all call types (circuit, streaming, interactive). The calls are counted on the best server only. Busy Hour Traffic: Displays the daily busy-hour traffic, in Erlangs. 4. In the RAB group field, select the type of traffic to display. For example, you can select to display only AMR Speech calls on the map. 5. By default, the dates of all the logs are displayed in the Days field, but you can filter the dates by clicking the browse button Days Filter dialog box. and then selecting the required dates from the
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed in the Layer name field, which you can change, if required. Note: If you do not choose to save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map. 7. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the traffic map creation, and while the layer is being saved and loaded. The layer is displayed in the Layers pane, under the GIS category, and on the map.
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4.3.3
Displaying Drop Maps
If your model contains positioning, you can display a layer showing the geographical distribution of the drop calls on the map, and in Google Earth. To display a drop map layer 1. On the Network menu, click Show Maps and then Show Drop Maps to show the distribution of dropped calls in the network or in a selection. -ORRight-click a sector selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Maps and then Show Drop Maps. The Show Drop Maps dialog box is displayed.
2. If your model contains more than one carrier, in the Carriers field, select the carrier for which to display the map. By default, the map is displayed for all the carriers. 3. In the RAB group field, select the type of calls to display. For example, you can select to display only AMR Speech calls on the map. 4. By default, the dates of all the logs used in the model are displayed in the Days field, but you can filter the dates by clicking the browse button required dates from the Days Filter dialog box. and then selecting the
5. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed in the Layer name field, which you can change, if required. Note: If you do not choose to save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the traffic map creation, and while the layer is being saved and loaded. The layer is displayed in the Layers pane, under the GIS category, and on the map.
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4.3.4
Displaying Performance Maps
If your model contains positioning, you can display selected performance layers on the map and in Google Earth, based on the busy-hour logs. For example, you can display the areas with the most pilot pollution or Ec/Io coverage for the busy hour. To display a performance map layer 1. On the Network menu, click Show Maps and then Show Performance Maps to show the performance of the network or the selection. -ORRight-click a sector selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Maps and then Show Performance Maps. The Show Performance Maps dialog box is displayed.
2. If your model contains more than one carrier, in the Carriers field, select the carrier for which to display the map. By default, the map is displayed for all the carriers. 3. In the Map type field, select the type of performance map to display. You can select one of the following options: Best Server: Displays the coverage area of each selected sector. A sector's coverage area is calculated as all bins where the sector acts as the best server for the majority of the messages. Downlink Throughput: Displays the Radio Link Control (RLC) throughput on the downlink. Downlink Volume: Displays the volume of RLC data, in KB, received by the Ue. Ec/Io Best Server: Displays only samples in which the best server is in the selection. The best Ec/Io value is taken from each sample, and the average of all the samples is displayed for each bin.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Ec/Io Best Server Median: Displays only samples in which the best server is in the selection. The best Ec/Io value is taken from each sample, and the median of all the samples is displayed for each bin. Ec/Io Coverage: Displays samples with at least one leg in the selection. For each sample, the best Ec/Io values of the legs in the selection are used, even if they are lower than the sample's best Ec/Io value. The average of all the samples is displayed for each bin. Ec/Io Coverage Median: Displays samples with at least one leg in the selection. For each sample, the best Ec/Io values of the legs in the selection are used, even if they are lower than the sample's best Ec/Io value. The median of all the samples is displayed for each bin. Number of Polluting Pilots: Displays only samples in which the best server is in the selection. The number of polluting pilots is taken from each sample, and the average of all the samples is displayed for each bin. (The difference (in dB) from the best serving pilots Ec/Io at or below which a pilot is considered a polluter is based on the value of the POLLUTING_PILOT_THRESHOLD parameter, in the Advanced Network Properties.) Note: The number displayed does not include the best server. Number of Polluting Pilots Median: Displays only samples in which the best server is in the selection. The number of polluting pilots is taken from each sample, and the median of all the samples is displayed for each bin. (The difference (in dB) from the best serving pilots Ec/Io at or below which a pilot is considered a polluter is based on the value of the POLLUTING_PILOT_THRESHOLD parameter, in the Advanced Network Properties.) Note: The number displayed does not include the best server. Pilot Dominance: Displays the percentage of samples in the bin that have pilot dominance. Mentor checks all samples associated with the bin, and classifies samples as having pilot dominance if there is a difference of at least 6dB between the strongest and second strongest legs in the active set. (This value is defined in the PILOT_DOMINANCE_DELTA_UMTS parameter, in the Advanced Network Properties.) Pilot Pollution: Displays the percentage of samples in the bin that have pilot pollution. Mentor checks all measurements that are associated with the bin, and have at least four legs in the active set, and classifies measurements as polluted if the Ec/Io level of the best leg is less than -10 dB. RSCP Best Server: Displays only samples in which the best server is in the selection. The best RSCP value is taken from each sample, and the average of all the samples is displayed for each bin. RSCP Best Server Median: Displays only samples in which the best server is in the selection. The best RSCP value is taken from each sample, and the median of all the samples is displayed for each bin. RSCP Coverage: Displays samples with at least one leg in the selection. For each sample, the best RSCP values of the legs in the selection are used, even if they are lower than the sample's best RSCP value. The average of all the samples is displayed for each bin.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide RSCP Coverage Median: Displays samples with at least one leg in the selection. For each sample, the best RSCP values of the legs in the selection are used, even if they are lower than the sample's best RSCP value. The median of all the samples is displayed for each bin. Soft HO Factor: Displays the average potential number of serving BTSs per bin. Softer HO Factor: Displays the average potential number of sectors serving the bin. UE TX Power Median: Displays only samples in which the best server is in the selection. The Ue Tx power value is taken from each sample, and the median of all the samples is displayed for each bin. UE TX Power: Displays only samples in which the best server is in the selection. The Ue Tx power value is taken from each sample, and the average of all the samples is displayed for each bin. Uplink Throughput: Displays the RLC throughput on the Uplink in Kbps. Uplink Volume: Displays the volume of data, in KB, transferred from the Ue. 4. In the RAB group field, select the type of calls to display. For example, you can select to display only AMR Speech calls on the map. 5. Ericsson networks: In the Access point field, select whether to create the map for all APNs, only unknown APNs, or for a selected APN only. Note: This field is enabled only for Downlink Throughput, Downlink Volume, Uplink Throughput, and Uplink Volume map types. 6. By default, the dates of all the logs used in the model are displayed in the Days field, but you can filter the dates by clicking the browse button required dates from the Days Filter dialog box. and then selecting the
7. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed in the Layer name field, which you can change, if required. Note: If you do not choose to save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map. 8. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the traffic map creation, and while the layer is being saved and loaded. The layer is displayed in the Layers pane, under the GIS category, and on the map.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The following example shows the Pilot Dominance map of a cluster.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The following map zooms into a site where a higher dominance, the green bins, can be identified in the site's main lobes.
The following map shows the Pilot Pollution in the area between the two sites. Usually there is no pilot pollution close to the sector, as shown by the blue bins, but in the border between the sectors, a higher rate of pilot pollution exists, as can be seen by the red bins.
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4.3.5
Displaying Arc Maps
If your model contains positioning, you can display arc maps showing selected KPIs at either predefined distance increments from selected sectors, or according to predefined percentages on the map and in Google Earth. The arcs are drawn based on each sector's azimuth, meaning that for Omni sectors, the arcs will create circles. The color of the arcs is defined by the average value of the selected KPI within the arc range. The arc-map format is more useful than geo-position traffic maps for rural sites, because one-way and two-way scenarios are common, and standard positioning maps offer limited accuracy. To display an arc map layer 1. On the Network menu, click Show Maps and then Show Arc Maps to show a selected KPI as an arc map. -ORRight-click a sector selection, and on the shortcut menu click Show Maps and then Show Arc Maps. The Show Arc Maps dialog box is displayed.
2. If your model contains more than one carrier, in the Carriers field, select the carrier for which to display the map. By default, the map is displayed for all the carriers. 3. In the Map type field, select the type of arc map to display. The color of the arc is defined by the average value of the selected KPI within the arc range. For example, in fixed distance traffic maps, the arc at 100m represents all traffic between 0-100m, the 200m arc represents all traffic between 100-200m, and so on.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide You can select one of the following options: Ec/Io: Displays arcs showing the average best server Ec/Io at user-defined distances from a selected sector, according to the ARC_MAP_DISTANCE_STEP parameter. Fixed Distance Busy Hour Traffic: Displays arcs showing daily busy-hour traffic at user-defined distances from a selected sector, according to the ARC_MAP_DISTANCE_STEP parameter. Fixed Distance Drop Call: Displays arcs showing the average number of dropped calls per day at user-defined distances from a selected sector, according to the ARC_MAP_DISTANCE_STEP parameter. Fixed Percentage Busy Hour Traffic: Displays arcs showing a predefined percentage of the daily busy-hour traffic per arc, according to the ARC_MAP_PERCENT_STEP parameter. Pilot Dominance: Displays arcs showing the percentage of samples serving mobiles within the arc range that have pilot dominance, according to the PILOT_DOMINANCE_DELTA_UMTS parameter. Pilot Pollution: Displays arcs showing the percentage of samples serving mobiles within the arc range that have pilot pollution. Soft HO Factor: Displays arcs showing the average soft HO factor, per bin, based on the average number of BTSs serving mobiles within the arc range. Softer HO Factor: Displays arcs showing the average softer HO factor, per bin, based on the average number of sectors serving mobiles within the arc range. 4. In the RAB group field, select the type of calls to display. For example, you can select to display only AMR Speech calls on the map. 5. By default, the dates of all the logs used in the model are displayed in the Days field, but you can filter the dates by clicking the browse button required dates from the Days Filter dialog box. and then selecting the
6. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed in the Layer name field, which you can change, if required. Note: If you do not choose to save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map. 7. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the traffic map creation, and while the layer is being saved and loaded. The layer is displayed in the Layers pane, under the GIS category, and on the map.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The following arc map shows the traffic between each arch, which is 20% by default, as well as a traffic map showing the actual traffic bins.
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Displaying Combined Maps
If your model contains positioning, you can display a layer showing a selected map that has been filtered by one or more maps with specific thresholds. For example, you can display a drop call map showing the drop rate when the average busy hour has less than 100 users. If required, you can change the thresholds after the layer has been displayed on the map. Note: If any of the maps included in the combination could not be created, the whole map fails. To display a combined map 1. On the Network menu, click Show Maps and then Show Combined Maps to show a map layer filtered by one or more additional maps. -ORRight-click a sector selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Maps and then Show Combined Maps.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The Show Combined Maps dialog box is displayed.
2. In the Carriers field, select the carrier for which to create the map. By default, the map is displayed for all the carriers. 3. In the Filter map field, click the browse button to select the map to be displayed and filtered according to your requirements. The Select Map dialog box is displayed.
In the Map field, select whether to display a Traffic, Drop, or Performance map. In the Map type field, select the details you want to display for the selected map. In the RAB group field, select the type of calls to be displayed. Click OK. The first filter field is enabled, allowing you to select the filter options for the selected map. 4. In the Where field, click the browse button to select the first filter by which to filter the map. The Select Map dialog box is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Select the options for the map, as described in step 3. 6. Select the relevant operators and enter the thresholds for the filter in the relevant fields. For example, you can select to display values less than a specified threshold, or values equal to or greater than a specified threshold. 7. If required, enter the requirements for additional maps, as well as the Boolean operator defining whether to filter the original map according to both filters (And), or either one of them (Or). Notes: You must first select Map from the drop-down list and then the Boolean operator. When filtering maps using more than one Boolean operator, first the And operations are taken into account, then the Or operations. 8. By default, the dates of all the logs used in the model are displayed in the Days field, but you can filter the dates by clicking the browse button required dates from the Days Filter dialog box. and then selecting the
9. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed in the Layer Name field, which you can change if required. 10. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed while the map layer is saved and loaded, and then it is displayed in the Layers pane, under the GIS category.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 11. If required, use one of the following methods to change the map thresholds: On the legend, click the browse button . The Legend (<name of layer>) dialog box is displayed, enabling you to edit the filter properties for the map thresholds.
In the Layers pane, right-click the layer and on the menu, click Threshold Selector. The Threshold Selector dialog box is displayed, enabling you to edit the threshold values.
For each map filter you want to edit, select the relevant operators from the dropdown list, and/or enter a new value in the value field. Click to close the Threshold Selector dialog box.
Note: The threshold can be changed for map filtering conditions only. Thresholds cannot be changed for KPI filtering conditions.
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4.3.7
Displaying Mobile IRAT Maps
If your model contains positioning, you can display a positioned visual indication of the IRAT handover events reported, per mobile handset, on the map and in Google Earth. Note: This map is currently displayed only for Ericsson dual-technology networks. To display an IRAT handover layer 1. On the Network menu, click Show Maps and then Show Mobile IRAT Maps to show the location of the IRAT handovers in the network or in a selection. -ORRight-click a sector selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Maps and then Show Mobile IRAT Maps. The Show Mobile IRAT Maps dialog box is displayed.
2. In the Select mobiles field, select whether you want to display the handovers for all the mobiles, or whether to filter the drops according to specific IMEIs or IMSIs. 3. If you selected to filter the handovers according to IMEIs or IMSIs, in the Numbers/File field, enter the relevant numbers, or click the browse button to browse to the file containing the required numbers. Tip: To display IMSIs that do NOT start with specific numbers, add not to the beginning of the expression. For example, not345* will find all IDs that do not start with the numbers 345. 4. If your model contains more than one carrier, in the Carriers field, select the carrier for which to display the map. By default, the map is displayed for all the carriers.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. In the RAB group field, select the type of calls to display. For example, you can select to display only AMR Speech calls on the map. 6. By default, all hours of the day are included, but you can filter the hours by selecting Hours (from/to) from the Hours drop-down list, then clicking the browse button and selecting the hours from the Time dialog box. 7. By default, the dates of all the logs used in the model are displayed in the Days field, but you can filter the dates by clicking the browse button required dates from the Days Filter dialog box. and then selecting the
8. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed in the Layer name field, which you can change, if required. Note: If you do not choose to save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map. 9. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the map creation, and while the layer is being saved and loaded. The layer is displayed in the Layers pane, under the GIS category, and on the map with a icon for each IRAT handover.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 10. To display the active and target GSM servers of a selected handover, click the right-click the handover and then select the server to display from the menu. , or
11. To hide the displayed servers, click Servers.
, or right-click the handover and then click Hide
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SC Optimization
Mentor's SC plan optimization presents an automatic solution for SC optimization in all wide-band technologies, taking into consideration the physical array of cell sites and antennas, the HO matrix based on the model, and various constraints and planning rules. SC optimization should be performed to resolve co-SC issues before running the log-based neighbor list optimization. Note that Mentor uses the original imported neighbor list to find any co-SC issues, and not the optimized neighbor list. SC planning is required in the following cases: Optimizing existing sites - resolving co-SC problems or reserving SCs for future sites New site planning - selecting the best SCs for new sites Redefining SCs for large clusters, which can be the result of reserving SCs for new sites
The SC optimization flow supports both active and non-active sector carriers. This chapter contains the following sections: Defining the SC Plan Parameters, described below Launching the SC Optimization Wizard, described on page 70 SC Layers, described on page 75 SC Report, described on page 77
5.1
Defining the SC Plan Parameters
If required, you can configure the advanced parameters that control the SC optimization. Note: You should consult Schema Customer Support before making changes to these parameters to prevent optimization degradation. To define the SC optimization parameters 1. On the Network menu, click Network Properties. The Network Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Select the Advanced tab. A list of the parameter groups is displayed. 3. Click the button next to the SC Plan and Sector Identification group to view the parameters. 4. Edit the parameters as required. For a detailed description of the parameters, see section C.16, on page 250. 5. Click OK to save your changes.
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5.2
Launching the SC Optimization Wizard
After you have imported the network, you can launch the SC Optimization wizard, which guides you through the process of planning the SCs. By default, the SC optimization is carried out on all the sectors in the network, but you can create a selection set if required. To launch the SC Optimization wizard 1. On the Workflow toolbar, click the the drop-down menu. button and then select SC Plan from
2. Click Yes if you are prompted to save the network. The first step of the SC Optimization wizard is displayed, enabling you to define the general properties of the SC plan. The SC Optimization wizard contains three steps: Step 1 General, page 71, enables you to define general properties for the plan, for example, the name of the plan and the way in which to optimize the selected sectors. Step 2 Constraints, page 72, enables you to set the global and sector-level constraints for the optimization. Step 3 Summary, page 73, enables you to view a summary of the data consistency check, and enables you to go back and change any parameters that are causing the consistency check to fail.
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5.2.1
Defining General SC Parameters
The General page of the SC Optimization wizard enables you to define general properties for the SC plan, such as the name of the plan and the scenario for which to optimize the SC of the selected sector carriers.
To define the general properties of the SC plan 1. In the Name field, enter a name for the new SC plan. 2. In the Template field, select a predefined template, if required and available. 3. In the Optimize area, select one of the following scenarios for optimizing the SC plan: Active site co-SC solution: Mentor will detect severe co-SC cases in the selection and assign new SCs. If required, Mentor will replace SCs of other sites as well, in order to reach the best solution. Sectors that are missing data or that are defined as non-active will not be included in the optimization. (This is the default option.) New site SC planning: Mentor will detect sectors that are missing data, or were listed as inactive, and assign them new SCs to reduce the possibility of co-SC issues with the neighboring sectors. Co-SC solution and SC planning for active and new sites: Mentor will solve coSC issues and assign different SCs to new sites. This option is a combination of the first two scenarios, above. Recreate global SC plan: Mentor will provide a global Co-SC solution for the entire selection, enabling you to plan as well as reserve SCs for new sites.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. In the Carrier field, select the carrier to be optimized. Mentor will consider the impacts and constraints for the sectors served by this carrier only. Note: Ensure that you select the carrier with the largest footprint. 5. Click Next to proceed to the Constraints page, where you can define the constraints used in the optimization.
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Defining SC Optimization Constraints
The Constraints page enables you to define global and sector-level constraints for the SC optimization.
To set the SC constraints 1. In the Global SC Allocation area, select one of the following methods to define the SC allocation policy. Sector Wise: The SC range is divided into groups according to the SECTOR_WISE_SC_DELTA parameter, and then allocated accordingly to the sectors in a site. For example, if the delta is 168, the SCs will be allocated as follows, according to the azimuth: The first sector in each site will be allocated SCs ranging from 1 to 168. The second sector in each site will be allocated SCs ranging from 169 to 336. The third sector in each site will be allocated SCs ranging from 337 to 511.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Site Wise: The SCs are allocated sequentially per site, with the delta based on the SITE_WISE_SC_STEP parameter. For example, if the step is 8, possible allocations would be 1-9-17, or 25-33-41 and so on. Best Available: SCs are allocated randomly from within the range of valid SCs. 2. If required, in the Global Allowed SCs area, enter the global allowed SC range in the SCs field. This enables you to reserve SCs for new cells, or for future sites. For example, if you allow only SCs 1-200, and 205, as shown in the example below the field, all other SCs will be reserved for new cells and Femtocells. 3. If required, in the Per Sector SC Constraints File area, browse to or select the file containing constraints for specific sectors. These constraints will be used in addition to the global constraints. 4. Click Constraints Analysis to generate a report showing the number of sectors that can be optimized, and the sectors that are locked for optimization. 5. Click Next to proceed to the Summary page, which displays a summary of the optimization, including the number of data inconsistency errors and warnings. A progress bar is displayed while the data consistency is checked.
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Viewing the SC Optimization Summary
The Summary page enables you to view a summary of the optimization, including the data consistency check, which shows the data inconsistency errors and warnings. You can go back and change any parameters, if required. You can view the details of the inconsistencies, and save these details for analyzing at a later stage.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide If there are any data inconsistency warnings, you are required to approve them before running the SC optimization. To view the data inconsistency error and warning details 1. If there are data inconsistencies, click the Details button. The Details window is displayed, showing a list of the errors and warnings. Error: You must go back and correct the parameters set in the General and Constraints pages before you can run the SC optimization. Warning: You must approve the warnings before you can run the SC optimization. Click Save if you want to save the errors and warnings. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed, enabling you to enter a name for the file, and to browse to the location in which to save it. Click Save. Click Close to close the Details dialog box. 2. To save the SC optimization template for further use, click Save. A standard Save dialog box is displayed. 3. Click Finish to run the SC optimization. The status of the optimization is displayed at the top of the Calculations pane. 4. As soon as the optimization has finished running, its status changes to Valid, and the SC Optimization Completed dialog box is displayed.
Click Layers to view the SC layers, described below. Click Reports to view the SC optimization report, described on page 77.
5. Click Close to close the SC Optimization Completed dialog box.
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5.3
SC Layers
Mentor creates two layers for each SC Optimization plana layer of SC reuses before the optimization, and a layer of SC reuses after the optimization, showing SC-reuse pairs, connected by a line whose color reflects the severity of the reuse. Depending on the severity of the SC reuse, the following can be displayed in the layers: Co-located sectors: The SC reuse is created by two sectors that probably share the same site, or the distance between the antennas is 200 meters or less. Co-located sector reuses are the most severe, and are therefore Mentor's top priority to fix. Nearby sectors: The distance between the SC-reuse pair is below the distance defined by the MIN_CO_SC_DISTANCE parameter. (By default, this distance is 5 km.) Nearbysector reuses, which are more likely to occur than instances of co-located sector reuses, are also considered severe, and are Mentor's second priority to fix. Tier 1 HO: The SC-reuse pair are first tier neighbors, meaning the source and the target sectors have the same SC. Tier 1 HO reuses are also a second priority problem, with the same weight as nearby-sector reuses. Tier 2 HO: The SC-reuse pair are defined as 2nd tier neighbors in at least one direction. One of them is the source sector and the other is the neighbor of its neighbor (source -> target1 -> target2 where SC (source) = SC (target1)). Tier 2 HO-reuse pairs are Mentor's third priority to fix. <number>: The calculated severity of the SC-reuse after optimization, based on the angle, antenna profile, and distance between the sectors in the SC-reuse pair. This indication is displayed only when the reuse sectors are not co-located, nearby, or tier 1 or tier 2 neighbors, and the distance between them is less than the distances defined in the MAX_CO_SC_DISTANCE and MIN_CO_SC_DISTANCE parameters.
You can load and display the SC plan layers on the map immediately after running the SC optimization, or any time afterwards. If required, you can hide the layers after they have been loaded. To load the SC layers 1. When the SC optimization is completed, click Layers in the SC Optimization Completed dialog box. -ORIn the Calculations pane, right-click the SC optimization whose layers you want to load, and on the shortcut menu, click Load Layers.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The Layers dialog box is displayed, showing a list of the available layers for the selected optimization.
2. Select the layers to be loaded using standard Windows functionality. The Load button is enabled. 3. Click Load. The selected layers are listed in the Layers pane, with the name of the optimization, under the Calculation Results node.
4. After you have loaded the selected layers, click Close to close the Layers dialog box. 5. In the Calculations pane, select the check box next to the name of the layers to be displayed. A progress bar is displayed while each layer is loaded. As soon as the layer is loaded, it is displayed on the map.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6. To view the legend of the layers, select the required layer and on the toolbar click the Legend button . The layer legend is displayed.
7. You can edit the legend by clicking the browse button displayed. 8. Change the legend as required. To hide the SC layers:
. The Legend dialog box is
Deselect the layer in the Layers pane. The layer is not displayed on the map, and the check box next to the name of the layer is cleared.
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SC Report
The SC report shows details of the SC changes, as well as of the SC reuses before and after the optimization. To view the SC report In the SC Optimization Completed dialog box, click Reports. Or in the Calculations pane, right-click the SC plan optimization whose reports you want to view, and then select Open Reports from the shortcut menu.
For a detailed description of the SC report, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
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Neighbor List Optimization
The neighbor list contains the sectors that are most likely to participate in the handovers. The neighbor list optimization helps ensure that the neighbor list is as accurate as possible. If the neighbor list is not properly planned, pilots that are missing from the neighbor list will not be added to the active set by the mobiles, resulting in dropped calls. The recommended workflow should include two neighbor list optimizationsbefore and after the antenna sectors optimization for example, to optimize the neighbor list according to the new power settings, which may cause a different level of interaction between the sectors. In any event, prior to the optimization phase, you should collect new logs and update the environment and the model with the latest parameter and configuration settings. Note: You should always ensure that no major configuration changes were made before implementing an optimization plan otherwise you may be implementing a plan that is based on outdated information. There are two types of neighbor lists: Current Neighbor List - the actual neighbor list from the network in the Mentor client, imported from the Mentor server. Planned Neighbor List - the planned neighbor list, meaning the result of the neighbor list optimization process. You must implement this neighbor list for it to become the current neighbor list.
The current neighbor list can be viewed in the Neighbor List tab of the Sector Properties dialog box. This chapter contains the following sections: Neighbor List Overview, page 79 Neighbor List Optimization Workflow, page80 Defining the Neighbor List Optimization Parameters, page 80 Launching the Neighbor List Optimization Wizard, page81 Neighbor List Layers, page 86 Neighbor List Reports, page 88 Showing Incoming Neighbors, page 88 Showing Outgoing Neighbors, page 90 Showing Neighbor List Tier Numbers, page 92 Viewing Neighbor List Changes, page 94 Removing Lines Connecting Associated Sectors, page 96 Implementing the Neighbor List Plan, page 97
If you have a multi-technology environment, IRAT handover optimization can be performed, as described in section 9, on page 124.
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6.1
Neighbor List Overview
Mobile phones continuously scan the network, during active and idle modes, searching for scrambling codes (SCs) that may be strong candidates for handovers. To reduce the processing time required to find these SCs, the RNC provides each mobile with a "neighbor list message", or "neighbor list update message" containing a list of up to 32 SCs that should be scanned. This list, known as the neighbor list, contains only the SCs of the sectors serving the area around the current sector, and which are therefore potential candidates for handovers. The RNC enables handovers only to target sectors that appear in the neighbor list. Handovers to sectors that do not appear in the neighbor list are usually rejected. An optimal neighbor list makes the scanning procedure more effective and improves the call quality and system performance. For example, missing SCs can lead to interference or even dropped calls, and unnecessary SCs lengthen the scanning process. Another important aspect of the neighbor list scanning is the priority of the neighboring sectors in the neighbor list. Mentor counts the handover attempts from each source sector to its potential neighbors, known as the handover count, and then assigns a priority according to this number. Mentor sorts the neighbor list according to handover count, which is actually the main basis for the neighbor list optimization. The priority of the sectors in the neighbor list is very important, as it ensures that the sectors are arranged according to the probability that they will participate in the handover. When the mobile is in a 2-way handover, the RNC creates a combined list of the top SCs from the neighbor lists from each source sector participating in the handover. Sorting the neighbor list by priority is very important, as it ensures that the SCs with a higher chance of being included in the handover are included in the combined list. Source sectors with an absolute low handover count are removed from the optimization plan (locked), as their statistical significance is low. Target neighboring sectors with absolute or relative low handover counts are removed from the neighbor list, giving higher priority to neighbors with higher handover counts. An optimized neighbor list represents the most realistic level of interaction between sectors. Neighbors with a high interaction level with the source sector are candidates for higher priorities, while sectors with lower interaction levels will be given lower priorities, or even removed from the neighbor list. Note that in the following cases, Mentor can use special optimization rules to keep neighbors in the list, or to give them a higher priority than they would normally be assigned. Missing neighbors - sectors that do not appear in the original neighbor list. Locked neighbors - you can lock specific neighboring sectors and they will not be removed from the neighbor list. Co-SC neighbors - source sectors with two possible neighbors with the same SC. Mentor decides whether to optimize these sectors, and which sectors to use as the neighbor. Note that Co-SC problems may be serious RF planning problems that should be solved separately by correct SC planning. Mentor provides a special report for this issue. Softer neighbors - target sectors sharing the same site usually receive the highest priority, no matter what their handover count.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide If required, you can add new neighbors to the neighbor list, or you can prevent certain sectors or selection from taking part in the neighbor list optimization by adding them to the neighbor list, and then defining them as forbidden neighbors. For more details on these options, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
6.2
Neighbor List Optimization Workflow
The neighbor list optimization workflow includes the following steps: Step 1: Configure the neighbor list parameters, if required, described below Step 2: Run the neighbor list optimization, described on page 81 Step 3: Review the neighbor list optimization reports and layers, described on page 86 Step 4: Select a neighbor list plan to implement, described on page 97 Step 5: Implement the selected neighbor list plan, described on page 97 Step 6: Validate the plan implementation, described on page 99 The neighbor list optimization should be performed before and after every antenna sectors optimization if necessary, based on the HO-rate change, which shows the number of neighbor list problems. Before each optimization, you should collect new logs and update the environment with the latest parameter settings.
6.3
Defining the Neighbor List Optimization Parameters
If required, you can configure the advanced parameters that control the neighbor list optimization. Note: You should consult Schema Customer Support before making changes to these parameters to prevent optimization degradation. To define the neighbor list optimization parameters 1. On the Network menu, click Network Properties. The Network Properties dialog box is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Select the Advanced tab. A list of the parameter groups is displayed, according to the network vendor.
3. Click the button next to the Neighbor List Optimization group to view the parameters. 4. Edit the parameters as required. For a detailed description of the parameters, see section C.11, on page 241. 5. Click OK to save your changes.
6.4
Launching the Neighbor List Optimization Wizard
After you have analyzed the network, and configured the neighbor list parameters (if required), you can launch the Neighbor List Optimization wizard, which guides you through the process of planning and optimizing the neighbor list. By default, the neighbor list optimization is carried out on the selection set used in the model, but you can change this by selecting a sub-set of the original selection set. Note: Only sectors for which there is a model can be included in the optimization. If your selection includes sectors for which there is no model, you will be able to run the optimization on the rest of the sectors in the selection, which are included in the model.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To launch the Neighbor List Optimization wizard 1. On the Calculation menu, click New > Neighbor List Plan. -OROn the Workflow toolbar, click the Plan from the drop-down menu. button and then select Neighbor List
2. Click Yes if you are prompted to save the network. The first step of the Neighbor List Optimization wizard is displayed, enabling you to define the general properties of the neighbor list plan. The Neighbor List Optimization wizard contains two steps: Step 1 General, enables you to define general properties for the neighbor list, for example, the technology used and the carriers to be optimized. Step 2 Summary, enables you to view a summary of the data consistency check, and enables you to go back and change any parameters that are causing the consistency check to fail.
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6.4.1
Defining General Neighbor List Properties
The General page of the Neighbor List Optimization wizard enables you to define general properties for the neighbor list plan, as well as to select the relevant carriers from the active carriers in the model.
To define the general properties of the neighbor list plan 1. In the Name field, enter a name for the new neighbor list plan. 2. In the Template field, select a predefined template, if required and available. 3. In the Technology field, select whether UMTS or UMTS/GSM technology should be used for the optimization plan, depending on whether you want to optimize the UMTS neighbors, or the UMTS/GSM IRAT neighbors if you have a dual-technology network. For more information on UMTS/GSM IRAT networks, refer to section 9, on page 132. 4. In the Carriers area, select the carriers that should be optimized. By default, all the carriers that were used in the model are selected. 5. If required, click Time Filter to filter the model logs selected in the Model Wizard. If required, you can include logs for specific dates or days only, and also exclude dates, for example, if there was a hardware failure on a certain day. You can also load a previously saved filter, or you can define a new filter. For more information, see section 4.1.1.1, on page 25. 6. Click Next to proceed to the Summary page, which displays a summary of the optimization, including the number of data inconsistency errors and warnings. A progress bar is displayed while the data consistency is checked
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6.4.2
Viewing the Neighbor List Optimization Summary
The Summary page enables you to view a summary of the optimization, including the data consistency check, which shows the data inconsistency errors and warnings. You can go back and change any parameters, if required. You can view the details of the inconsistencies, and save these details for analyzing at a later stage.
If there are any data inconsistency warnings, you are required to approve them before running the neighbor list optimization. To view the data inconsistency error and warning details 1. If there are data inconsistencies, click the Details button. The Details window is displayed, showing a list of the errors and warnings.
Error: You must go back and correct the parameters set in the General and Filter pages before you can run the neighbor list optimization. Warning: You must approve the warnings before you can run the neighbor list optimization. Click Save if you want to save the errors and warnings. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed, enabling you to enter a name for the file, and to browse to the location in which to save it. Click Save. Click Close to close the Details dialog box.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. To save the neighbor list template for further use, click Save. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed. 3. Click Finish to run the neighbor list optimization plan. The status of the optimization is displayed at the top of the Calculations pane.
4. As soon as the optimization has finished running, its status changes to Valid, and the Neighbor List Planning Completed dialog box is displayed.
Click Details to view details of the errors or warning messages. Note that the Details button is enabled only if there are errors or warnings found in the optimization. Click Layers to view the available neighbor list layers, and load the selected layers. The selected layers are displayed in the Layers pane, and can be selected and viewed on the map.
Click Reports to view a list of neighbor list optimization reports that can be displayed, as described on page 88. 5. Click Close to close the Neighbor List Planning Completed dialog box.
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6.5
Neighbor List Layers
You can load and display the neighbor list layers on the map immediately after running the neighbor list optimization, or any time afterwards. Depending on the environment, you can display the following neighbor list layers: HO-rate change, which shows the difference in the HO rate between the new and the old neighbor list, per sector carrier. Source Co-SCs, which shows cases where two sectors with a common neighbor have the same SC. Target Co-SCs, which shows cases where a single sector has two neighbors with the same SC. To load the neighbor list layers 1. When the neighbor list optimization is completed, click Layers in the Neighbor List Planning Completed dialog box.
-ORIn the Calculations pane, right-click the neighbor list optimization whose layers you want to load. On the shortcut menu, click Load Layers. The Layers dialog box is displayed, showing a list of the available layers for the selected optimization.
2. Select the layers to be loaded using standard Windows functionality. The Load button is enabled.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Click Load. The selected layers are listed in the Layers pane, with the name of the optimization, under the Calculation Results node.
4. After you have loaded the selected layers, click Close to close the Layers dialog box. 5. In the Calculations pane, select the check box next to the name of the layers to be displayed. A progress bar is displayed while each layer is loaded. As soon as the layer is loaded, it is displayed on the map. 6. To view the legend of the layers, select the required layer and on the toolbar click the Legend button . The layer legend is displayed.
The example above shows a target Co-SC issue where source sector carriers have targets with the same SC. 7. You can edit the legend by clicking the browse button is displayed. . The Legend (SC) dialog box
8. Change the legend as required. For information on filtering the legend, see page 178. For information on editing the legend colors, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To hide the neighbor list layers: Deselect the layer in the Layers pane. The layer is not displayed on the map, and the check box next to the name of the layer is cleared.
6.6
Neighbor List Reports
The Neighbor List reports show the results of the neighbor list optimization. You can view a report, and you can save the report with a new name. There are four available reports: Errors and Warnings, described below, which summarizes all errors and warnings including Co-SC sectors, excluded sectors, and parsing problems. Neighbor List, which lists the new neighbor list for all sectors. (If there are no changes, the original neighbor list is displayed.) Reciprocity Test, which summarizes the level of non-reciprocal handover cases per source sector. Summary, which summarizes the results of the optimization process. For a detailed description of the fields in each report, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
6.7
Showing Incoming Neighbors
You can display the incoming neighbors of a selected sector on the map, before optimization, or after a selected optimization plan. Mentor displays lines connecting the sector to its incoming neighbors, and colors these lines and the incoming neighbors according to their priority or the priority group to which they belong. For example, in Motorola and Nortel networks, neighbors with an incoming priority of 1-6 and the lines connecting them to the sector are displayed in blue, and those with an incoming priority of 7-12 are displayed in green. In Lucent networks, neighbors belonging to incoming priority group 0 and the lines connecting them to the sector are displayed in blue, and those belonging to incoming priority group 1 are displayed in green. You can remove the lines, if required, and you can save the incoming neighbors as a layer that can be loaded at any time. To show incoming neighbors 1. On the Network menu, click Show Neighbors, then Show Incoming Neighbors. -OROn the toolbar, click the arrow next to the Show Neighbors button select Show Incoming Neighbors. Your cursor changes to you want to view. and then
enabling you to select the sector whose incoming neighbors
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Select the required sector. -ORRight-click the sector whose incoming neighbors you want to view, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Neighbors then select Show Incoming Neighbors. The Show Incoming Neighbors dialog box is displayed.
3. In the Neighbor plan field, select the neighbor list optimization according to which the incoming neighbors will be displayed. By default, the neighbors are shown according to the original neighbor list plan, before optimization. 4. In the Carrier field, select the carrier to which the incoming neighboring sectors should belong. 5. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed, which you can change if required. Note: If you do not save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6. Click OK. The referenced sector is flagged, and the incoming neighbors are highlighted on the map, according to their priority or the priority group to which they belong. Lines, the same color as the highlighted neighbors, are displayed connecting the flagged sector to each of its incoming neighbors. If there are no incoming neighbors, a message is displayed.
7. If required, remove the lines connecting the sectors.
6.8
Showing Outgoing Neighbors
You can view the outgoing neighbors of a selected sector on the map, before optimization, or after a selected optimization plan. Mentor displays lines connecting the sector to its outgoing neighbors, and colors these lines and the outgoing neighbors according to their priority or the priority group to which they belong. For example, in Motorola and Nortel networks, neighbors with an outgoing priority of 1-6 and the lines connecting them to the sector are displayed in blue, and those with an outgoing priority of 7-12 are displayed in green. In Lucent networks, neighbors belonging to outgoing priority group 0 and the lines connecting them to the sector are displayed in blue, and those belonging to outgoing priority group 1 are displayed in green. You can remove the lines, if required, and you can save the outgoing neighbors as a layer that can be loaded at any time. To show outgoing neighbors 1. On the Network menu, click Show Neighbors, then Show Outgoing Neighbors. -OROn the toolbar, click the arrow next to the Show Neighbors button Show Outgoing Neighbors. The cursor changes to you want to view. and then click
enabling you to select the sector whose outgoing neighbors
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Select the required sector. -ORRight-click the sector whose outgoing neighbors you want to view, and on the shortcut menu, click Show Neighbors then select Show Outgoing Neighbors. The Show Outgoing Neighbors dialog box is displayed.
3. In the Neighbor plan field, select the neighbor list optimization according to which the outgoing neighbors will be displayed. By default, the neighbors are shown according to the original neighbor list plan, before optimization. 4. In the Carrier field, select the carrier to which the outgoing neighboring sectors should belong. 5. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed, which you can change if required. Note: If you do not save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6. Click OK. The referenced sector is flagged, and the outgoing neighbors are highlighted on the map, according to their priority or the priority group to which they belong. Lines, the same color as the highlighted neighbors, are displayed connecting the flagged sector to each of its outgoing neighbors. If there are no outgoing neighbors, a message is displayed.
7. If required, remove the lines connecting the sectors.
6.9
Showing Neighbor List Tier Numbers
The neighbor list tier numbers are used to show the relationship between the source and target sectors, where the most natural neighbors are considered Tier1 neighbors. Mentor determines the tier numbers based on arguments such as HO rate and distance from neighboring cells. For example, softer neighbors or the closest neighbors facing the source sector are considered Tier1 neighbors, and the source sector and the neighbor of the target sector are considered Tier2 neighbors, and so on. You can display the tier numbers of a selected sector's neighbors on the map, and save the tier numbers as a layer that can be loaded at any time.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To view the neighbor list tier numbers 1. On the map, right-click the sector whose neighbor list tier numbers you want to view, and from the shortcut menu, click Show Neighbor List Tier Numbers. The Neighbor List Tier Number dialog box is displayed.
2. If your network contains more than one carrier, select the carrier to which the sector belongs. 3. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed, which you can change if required. Note: If you do not save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map. 4. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed while the tier numbers are being calculated, and then the selected sector is flagged, and its neighbors are colored according to the legend, enabling you to see the relationship between the source and its target sectors.
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6.10
Viewing Neighbor List Changes
After you have run a neighbor list optimization, you can view the recommended changes to the neighbor list on the map. Mentor displays lines connecting a selected sector to all its neighbors, and colors these lines and the neighbors according to the recommended changes. For example, neighbors that are to be added to the neighbor list are displayed in green, and those to be deleted from the neighbor list are displayed in red. You can remove the lines, if required, and you can save the changes as a layer that can be loaded at any time. If you have a dual-technology network, you can view the neighbor list changes for handovers to either the UMTS or the neighboring GSM sectors. To show the neighbor list changes 1. On the Network menu, click Show Neighbor List Changes and then select either To UMTS or To GSM. -OROn the toolbar, click the Show Neighbor List Changes button select either To UMTS or To GSM. The cursor changes to . , and then
2. In the map area, click the sector whose recommended neighbor list changes you want to view. The Neighbor List Changes dialog box is displayed.
3. In the Neighbor plan field, select the name of the neighbor list optimization for which to display the relevant recommended changes. 4. In the Carrier field, select the carrier whose neighbor list changes you want to view. 5. Select the Save as Layer check box to save the temporary layer to your disk. A default name is displayed, which you can change if required. Note: If you do not save the layer, it will disappear as soon as you click anywhere in the map. 6. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the layer creation, and while the layer is being saved and loaded. The layer is displayed in the Layers pane, under the GIS category, and on the map. The referenced sector is connected to its neighboring sectors, which are colored according to their recommended changes, by a line in the same color. Note: If you did not save the layer, the reference sector is flagged.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Neighbors can be added or removed, undergo no major changes meaning their position in the neighbor list did not change by at least six positions, undergo major changes up or down meaning their position in the neighbor list went up or down by at least six positions, or undergo no changes.
7. If required, you can change the legend by clicking the browse button . The Legend (Neighbor List Changes- <sector>) dialog box is displayed, enabling you to change the legend as required. 8. If required, you can remove the lines connecting the sectors.
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6.11
Removing Lines Connecting Associated Sectors
By default, Mentor displays lines connecting a selected sector to its incoming and outgoing neighbors, as well as lines showing the recommended changes to the neighbor list. These lines are displayed in the same colors as the highlighted sectors they are connecting to the selected sector. If required, you can remove these lines.
To remove lines connecting a selected sector to its associated sectors 1. On the Network menu, click Network Properties. The Network Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Click the button next to the Maps group. The group is expanded, showing the default map values, per sector carrier. 4. Edit the LINES_TO_NEIGHBORS parameter value double-clicking in the Value field, and then selecting No. 5. Click OK to save your changes and close the Network Properties dialog box.
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6.12

Implementing the Neighbor List Plan
After you have run the neighbor list optimization, you should do the following when implementing the neighbor list plan: Review the neighbor list implementation plan, to ensure that the neighbor list is properly optimized, as described below. Export the neighbor list changes, described on page 97 Validate the plan implementation, described on page 99 View the Neighbor List Implementation Validation report
6.12.1
Reviewing the Neighbor List Implementation Plan
After reviewing the neighbor list HO-Rate Change tab, and assessing the number of sectors that need to be optimized, it is recommended to implement all the changes at the same time to achieve the maximum improvement. If required, you can reduce the number of optimized sectors by selecting the option to optimize only those sectors with the most significant changes, and then exporting their neighbor list optimization plan. In the case of a multi-carrier network: By default, Mentor optimizes all the carriers the same way. This option should not be changed, unless it is clearly required to create different plans per carrier. If a single carrier was optimized and all carriers are the same, the single carrier neighbor list plan can be manually copied to the other carriers. If a single carrier was optimized, but the rest of the carriers are not the same, meaning they do not share the same antennas and traffic load, the neighbor list should be implemented for the optimized carrier only, and you should create a new optimization plan for the other carriers.
6.12.2
Exporting the Neighbor List Changes
Once you have run the neighbor list optimization and are satisfied with the results, you can export the changes to be implemented in the network. Before the plan is exported, the switch dumps are read from the server to ensure that the most recent parameters are used (From server option). You can export all the sector-carrier neighbor list entries, or select the number of most significantly changed entries to export.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To export the neighbor list changes 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the neighbor list plan you want to export, and on the shortcut menu, click Export Neighbor List Plan. The Export Neighbor List Plan dialog box is displayed, enabling you to select the location to which to export the neighbor list changes files.
2. In the Configuration Files area, browse to the location of the file containing the switch dump information. This information will be used to ensure that the most recent parameters are used in the exported neighbor list plan. If you are using an optimization from the Mentor server, select From server, and then select the cluster to which the optimization belongs. This is the preferred option. If you are using information stored on your local client, select From local folder, and then click the browse button dump data. to browse to the location of the latest switch
3. In the Results Directory field, click the browse button which to export the files.
to browse to the location to
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. If required, you can limit the number of lists to export by selecting the No. of most significantly changed neighbor lists to export check box in the Filter area, and then entering a value in the field provided. Mentor will export the selected number of neighbor lists with the most significant changes. 5. If required, in the Carrier area, select the check boxes next to the numbers of the carriers that you want to include in or exclude from the export process. 6. Click OK. If you have previously exported the neighbor list files, a confirmation message is displayed warning that existing files may be overwritten. Click Yes to continue. A progress bar is displayed while the neighbor list is exported, and then a dialog box is displayed, notifying whether the export process was successful.
7. If required, click Open Folder to open the folder containing the exported files. Ericsson networks: An .xml file is created for the sectors that have been deleted from the neighbor list, and for those that have been added. Huawei networks: A .txt file is created for the sectors that have been deleted from the neighbor list, and for those that have been added.
6.12.3
Validating the Plan Implementation
After the switch has executed the scripts, you should validate that the plan has been fully implemented as recommended. Review entries that were not implemented to identify the reason for this, and then re-implement the plan, if required. You can check the new configuration file on your local client, or in the Mentor server.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To validate the plan implementation 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the optimization whose changes you want to validate, and on the shortcut menu, click Validate Plan Implementation. The Validate Plan Implementation dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the location of the current switch dump information. This information will be used to ensure that the most recent parameters are used for the validation. Mentor will compare the switch dump information to the neighbor list or power plan, and validate its implementation. If you are using an optimization from the Mentor server, select From server, and then select the cluster to which the optimization belongs. This is the recommended option. If you are using information stored on your local client, select From local folder, and then click the browse button dump data. to browse to the location of the latest switch
3. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the implementation validation, and then the Validate Plan Implementation dialog box is displayed. If there are any inconsistencies between the number of required changes, and the number of implemented changes, this is displayed in the dialog box.
Click Details to view any warnings. Click Reports to view the neighbor list or power plan implementation validation reports. 4. Click Close to close the Validate Plan Implementation dialog box.
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Antenna Sectors Optimization
The network antenna parameters and power plan can be optimized within Mentor, based on a model consisting of data retrieved from RNC logs and KPIs. Mentor uses the Genetic Algorithm (GA) to find the best solution, according to predefined goals. This provides noise and interference reduction, balanced traffic, and optimal power consumption in the cluster. The pilot channel is the main overhead channel of each sector. It enables the mobile to acquire the network, it triggers the handover procedure, and it indicates the serving range of the sector. The mobile uses the pilots received power vs. the noise level (Ec/Io) to assess its chances of successfully using the signals from the sector transmitting that pilot. In order to improve the quality of the network, you can change (increase/decrease) the power in some of the sectors. This is usually carried out in several sessions by the field engineer, who looks for the best local power solution among several sectors and power settings. However, as sectors usually have a high level of mutual interaction between them, optimizing one area may cause degradation in other areas, making it very difficult to find the best combination of changes. The following examples show how improving the power and changing the tilt can optimize your network: Increasing the CPICH power can improve the Ec/Io, thereby giving higher priority to areas or sectors with poor Ec/Io, caused by either poor coverage or pilot pollution. Increasing the CPICH power can increase the pilot dominance in areas where this is necessary. Reducing the CPICH power can reduce the influence of polluting sectors that pollute wide areas of the cluster, for example, "umbrella sectors". CPICH power optimization can be used for load sharing or load balancing between neighboring sectors. It can be used for balancing or saving traffic resources, for example, RF resources such as OVSF Codes, or physical resources such as channel elements. CPICH optimization can be used for reducing the power consumption in poweroverloaded sectors. Because the traffic-power control mechanism responds to the overhead channel power and interference level from other sectors, reducing the CPICH power usually reduces the traffic power levels as well. CPICH optimization reduces the handover factor. Reducing the pilot pollution and improving the pilot dominance reduces the handover zones and the interfering zones.
Note: It is very important that the neighbor list is well optimized across the entire network before running the antenna sectors plan optimization. Mentor uses a model, based mainly on soft handover messages, for the antenna sectors optimization. If the neighbor list is not properly planned, pilots that are missing from the neighbor list will not be identified by the mobiles, and therefore will not appear in the messages, resulting in a less accurate RF model of the network.
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7.1
Goals
By defining optimization goals, you "steer" the Optimizer engine to optimize the network in a certain direction, to help you locate the best solutions for solving specific network issues and achieving specific targets. Mentor includes two predefined goals, Coverage and Quality, and Capacity, each with their own sub-goals, which represent the KPIs in the network. You can choose to optimize the network using these predefined goals, or you can define your own goal, with sub-goals that you choose and define. Mentor will find the best possible solutions for optimizing the network, based on the selected goals. Optimizing Coverage and Quality: The aim of the Coverage and Quality goal is to minimize the number of terminals that will not be able to initiate or sustain a conversation. It instructs Mentor to find the best possible solutions for improving the network, while giving emphasis on improving the network coverage and quality. This goal uses message-based sub-goals, which consider messages from the RF Message Model (messages with a leg to a sector carrier in the calculation set). Optimizing Capacity: The aim of the Capacity goal is to reduce the network-resource utilization (Code usage, Total Transmitted Power) while maintaining quality of service, thereby freeing up capacity for more traffic. It instructs Mentor to find the best possible solutions for improving the network, while giving emphasis on improving the network capacity. This goal uses sector-carrier-based sub-goals, which consider the sector carriers in the calculation set.
If you prefer to customize your own goals, you can set the thresholds for the selected subgoals. The sub-goals that appear in the Sub-Goals area are inherited from sub-goals that were defined in the past. If the new user-defined goal is based on an existing goal, you can edit it. Note: There is always a trade-off between network performance metrics when optimizing the network. Because sectors usually have a high level of mutual interaction between them, optimizing one area may cause degradation in other areas. Traditionally, there has been a trade-off between optimization sub-goals but Mentor can, for example, improve capacity while maintaining the current coverage and quality levels. Mentor can optimize more than one sub-goal simultaneously. Based on the targets that you set, Mentor creates a network that concurrently meets your mix of coverage and quality, and capacity needs. Traditionally, there has been a trade-off between optimization subgoals but Mentor can, for example, improve capacity while maintaining the current coverage and quality levels.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Mentor optimization parameters are preconfigured using the most common RF optimization strategy. You should evaluate the following key parameters to consider whether they need adjustment for your specific environment. Total Power: Mentor automatically verifies that the total sector power does not exceed the MAX_PA_POWER parameter imported from the OSS. OVSF Usage: When changing the power you can increase the coverage area of the sector. Mentor verifies that the OVSF usage limits are not exceeded. Network-wide CPICH Power Change Range: When running an optimization, you should define a range of possible power changes per sector (default = +/- 1dB) and the step increase (default = 0.5 dB). In addition, you should define the absolute minimum and maximum CPICH power, 15dBm to 46dBm (default = 27.2 - 35.7 dBm). Local Power Limitations: You should define the maximal and minimal power for specific sectors based on known local constraints, for example, in-building sectors, strategic customers and so on.
For a detailed description of the goals and sub-goals, please refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
7.2
Launching the Antenna Sectors Optimization Wizard
After you have created a model based on the logs recorded after the implementation of the optimized neighbor list plan, you can run the Antenna Sectors Optimization wizard to optimize the network power. If your model contains positioning, and there is terrain data for all the antennas in the calculation set, you can also optimize the tilt. By default, the antenna sectors optimization is run on the selection set used in the model, but if required, you can select a sub-set of these sectors to be used for the optimization. To launch the Antenna Sectors Optimization wizard 1. On the Calculation menu, click New > Antenna Sectors Plan. -OROn the Workflow toolbar, click the Sectors Plan from the drop-down menu. button and then select Antenna
2. Click Yes if you are prompted to save the network. The first step of the Antenna Sectors Optimization wizard is displayed, enabling you to define the general properties of the antenna sectors plan. The Antenna Sectors Optimization wizard contains the following steps: Step 1 General, below, enables you to define general properties for the optimization, for example, the name of the optimization and the carriers to be optimized. Step 2 Goals, page 105, enables you to define the goal of the optimization. Step 3 Constraints, page 109, enables you to set constraints for the CPICH power parameters, and to generate the Constraints report, which enables you to view the constraints Mentor will consider during the optimization process. If your model includes positioning, and there is a terrain map for all the antennas in the selection set, you can also set the tilt.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Step 4 Budget, page 111, enables you to set a budget for the tilt optimization. Step 5 Summary, page 112, enables you to view a summary of the data consistency check, and enables you to go back and change any parameters that are causing the consistency check to fail.
7.2.1
Defining General Optimization Properties
The General page of the Antenna Sectors Optimization wizard enables you to define general properties for the antenna sectors plan, as well as to select the relevant carriers on which to run the optimization, from the active carriers used in the model.
To define the general properties of the antenna sectors optimization plan 1. In the Name field, enter a name for the new optimization plan. If you do not enter a name, the default name is used. 2. If you are using a specific template you can browse to it by clicking the browse button in the Template field. If you have used a template in a previous optimization, you can select the template from the Template drop-down list.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. In the Carriers area, select the carriers that should be optimized. By default, all the active carriers in the model are selected. Note: If you are optimizing a multi-carrier network and there are sectors whose overhead channels power or power limits are not the same in all the carriers, or if all the carriers do not have the same number of sectors, warnings will be displayed in the Summary page of the wizard, and you must approve them before continuing. 4. If required, click Time Filter to filter the model logs selected in the Model Wizard. If required, you can include logs for specific dates or days only, and also exclude dates, for example, if there was a hardware failure on a certain day. You can also load a previously saved filter, or you can define a new filter. For more information, see section 4.1.1.1, on page 25. 5. Click Next to proceed to the Goals page, where you can where you can define the goals of the antenna sectors optimization.
7.2.2
Defining the Optimization Goals
The Goals page enables you to define the major objectives of the antenna sectors optimization. These objectives are comprised of several sub-goals. It is important to note that since there is always a trade-off between network performance, quality, and capacity, defining very aggressive targets for some metrics may result in the degradation of others.
When defining the goals, you can decide whether to optimize the coverage and quality, or capacity functionality of the network using predefined default goals, or define your own customized optimization goals according to your specific requirements.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To use predefined default goals 1. Select the main goal of the optimization: Coverage and quality or Capacity. The respective predefined sub-goals and their threshold are listed in the Sub-Goals area. 2. If required, click Edit to change the threshold of a selected sub-goal, or click Save to save the sub-goal.
3. Click Next to proceed to the Constraints page, where you can define limitations for the CPICH power, RAB power, and tilt.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To customize the optimization goals 1. Select Customized goal. You are prompted to add the sub-goals for the optimization. 2. Click Add to add a sub-goal. The Add Sub-Goal dialog box is displayed.
3. From the Sub-Goal drop-down list, select a sub-goal for the optimization. You can select one or more of the following sub-goals: Improve RSCP (dBm) Improve Ec/Io (dB) Reduce Power Usage (%) Reduce Code Usage (%) 4. Enter a target threshold for the optimization in the Parameters area. 5. Click OK. The sub-goal is added to the list of sub-goals to be optimized in the Sub Goals area. 6. Repeat this procedure for each sub-goal you want to add. 7. If required, you can also: Edit a sub-goal Remove a sub-goal Save a sub-goal Load a sub-goal
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7.2.2.1 Editing Sub-Goals

You can edit the target threshold of any of the predefined or customized sub-goals. To edit a sub-goal 1. Select the sub-goal to be edited. 2. Click Edit. The Edit Sub-Goal dialog box is displayed.
3. Enter the threshold for the sub-goal in the Parameters area. 4. Click OK. 5. Repeat this procedure for each sub-goal you want to edit.
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7.2.3
Setting Optimization Constraints
The Constraints page enables you to define the permitted constraints for the CPICH power parameters, for all the sectors included in the selection set. If your model contains positioning and you have terrain data for all the antennas in the calculation set, you can also set the tilt constraints.
Note: When there is a conflict between the constraints set in the Antenna Sectors Optimization wizard and those set in the sector's properties, the range of common values is used. If required, you can generate a Constraints analysis report that states the final constraints that Mentor will consider during the optimization process. These limits are provided in terms of minimum and maximum values for each sector. By default, Mentor applies the same relative power changes to all the carriers being optimized, taking into account all the mobile measurements, and providing the best possible plan for all the carriers.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To set the power and tilt constraints: 1. In the CPICH Power (dBm) area, set the following power parameters, as required: Clear the Optimize check box if you do not want to optimize the power. In the Absolute min field, enter the minimum power at which the pilot can transmit. In the Absolute max field, enter the maximum power at which the pilot can transmit. In the Max increase field, enter the maximum power by which the power can increase on a single sector. In the Max decrease field, enter the maximum power by which the power can decrease on a single sector. In the Step field, enter the size, in dB, in which the incremental increase or decrease adjustments are made. For example, enter 0.5 to define that the power can be increased or decreased by a multiplication of 0.5 dB at a time. (0.5 dB, 1.0 dB, 1,5 dB, 2.0 dB, and so on.) If you do not want Mentor to apply the same relative power changes to all the carriers being optimized, clear the Apply same power changes per carrier check box. Notes: If you have selected to optimize only one carrier, this option is disabled. This option should not be changed, unless it is clear that different plans per carrier must be created.
2. In the RAB Power area, select the Optimize check box if you want to optimize the RAB power settings for the sector carriers in the selection set. 3. In the Tilt (deg) area, set the following parameters, as required: Select the Mechanical tilt Optimize check box to enable optimization of the mechanical tilt, and then in the Step field, enter the size, in degrees, in which the incremental increase or decrease adjustments are made. For example, enter 1 to define that the tilt can be increased or decreased by steps of 1 degree at a time. (1 degree, 2 degrees, 3 degrees, and so on.) Select the Electrical tilt Optimize check box to enable optimization of the electrical tilt. In the Total tilt area, in the Absolute min field, enter the minimum value by which the total (mechanical and electrical) tilt can be changed. In the Absolute max field, enter the maximum value by which the total (mechanical and electrical) tilt can be changed. In the Max uptilt field, enter the maximum value by which an antenna can be lifted. In the Max downtilt field, enter the maximum value by which an antenna can be lowered. 4. Click Constraints Analysis to generate a Constraints report that shows the aggregated constraints that Mentor will consider during the optimization process. A progress bar is displayed while the report is being generated.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Click Next to proceed to the Budget page, where you can set a budget for the optimization parameters. Note: The Budget page is disabled if you have selected to optimize only the power.
7.2.4
Setting the Optimization Budget
In the Budget page you can define whether to set a budget for the tilt optimization, and if so, the factors by which it is determined. You can also specify the cost of accessing each site, and of changing the mechanical and/or electrical tilt, per antenna.
To set the optimization budget 1. In the Budget area, select the Limit budget check box. 2. Select whether to limit the budget according to the number of sites that are accessed, or according to the total cost incurred for the changes. 3. In the Cost area, in the Access to site field, enter the cost for accessing a single site. This is required for all changes per site, except power. 4. In the Mechanical tilt change field, enter the cost for changing the mechanical tilt, per antenna. (If the profile does not specify TILT ELECTRICAL in the header, the tilt is mechanical.) 5. In the Electrical tilt change field, enter the cost for changing the electrical tilt, per antenna. 6. Click Next to proceed to the Summary page, which displays a summary of the optimization, including the number of data inconsistency errors and warnings. A progress bar is displayed while the data consistency is checked.
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7.2.5
Viewing the Optimization Summary
The Summary page enables you to view a summary of the optimization. It shows the number of sectors included in the optimization selection set, as well as the actual number of sectors and sector carriers that will undergo optimization. It also includes the data consistency check, which shows the data inconsistency errors and warnings. You can go back and change any parameters, if required. You can view the details of the inconsistencies, and save these details for analyzing at a later stage.
If there are any data inconsistency warnings, you are required to approve them before running the antenna sectors optimization. To view the data inconsistency error and warning details 1. If there are data inconsistencies, click the Details button. The Details dialog box is displayed, showing a list of errors and warnings.
Error: You must go back and correct the parameters set in the General and Filter pages before you can run the antenna sectors optimization. Warning: You must approve the warnings before you can run the antenna sectors optimization. To approve inconsistency warnings, select the Allow auto recovery of data inconsistencies check box. The Finish button is enabled.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Click Save if you want to save the errors and warnings. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed, enabling you to enter a name for the file, and to browse to the location in which to save it. Click Save. Click Close to close the Details dialog box. 2. To save the antenna sectors optimization template for future use, click Save. A standard Save dialog box is displayed. 3. Click Finish to run the optimization. The status of the optimization is displayed as Running at the top of the Calculations pane, and the Optimization Progress dialog box is displayed, enabling you to view the details and progress of the optimization.
4. Click Stop to stop the optimization. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. Click Yes to stop the optimization. Note: Stopping the optimization stops the search for a better solution, and the current best solution is the one that should be reviewed, and then implemented. -ORClick Close to close the Optimization Progress dialog box, and continue running the optimization in the background.
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7.3
Antenna Sectors Optimization Layers
The antenna sectors optimization layers show the optimization changes, per carrier, for the current best solution. You can load and display the layers on the map immediately after stopping the optimization, or any time afterwards. To load the antenna sectors optimization layers 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the antenna sectors optimization whose layers you want to load, and on the shortcut menu, click Load Layers. The <Optimization> Layers dialog box is displayed, showing a list of the available layers, according to the carriers and parameters that were optimized.
Depending on the environment, you can display the following layers for the current best solution: Best Server Map, which enables you to view the coverage area of the sectors. Max Power RAB Changes, which enables you to view changes to the maximum allowed speech RAB power. Max Power RAB New Values, which enables you to view the new values suggested for the maximum speech RAB power. Mechanical Tilt Changes, which enables you to view the sectors with mechanical tilt changes, and the extent of the changes. Min Power RAB Changes, which enables you to view changes to the minimum allowed RAB power. Min Power RAB New Values, which enables you to view the new values suggested for the minimum RAB power. Power Changes, which enables you to view the sectors with power changes, and the extent of the changes. Predicted Best Server Map, which enables you to view the predicted coverage area, after the optimization. Predicted RSCP Changes Map, which enables you to view the predicted power changes, after the optimization.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Select the layers to be loaded using standard Windows functionality. The Load button is enabled. 3. Click Load. The selected layers are listed in the Layers pane, with the name of the optimization, under the Calculation Results node. 4. After you have loaded the selected layers, click Close to close the <Optimization> Layers dialog box. 5. In the Calculations pane, select the check box next to the name of the layers to be displayed. A progress bar is displayed while each layer is loaded. As soon as the layer is loaded, it is displayed on the map. 6. To view the legend of the layers, select the required layer and on the toolbar click the Legend button . The layer legend is displayed.
7. You can edit the legend by clicking the browse button box is displayed.
. The Legend <Layer> dialog
8. Change the legend as required. For more information on editing the legend, see section A.9.10, on page 197. To hide the optimization layers Deselect the layer in the Layers pane. The layer is not displayed on the map, and the check box next to the name of the layer is cleared.
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7.4
Viewing the Optimization Progress
As soon as the antenna sectors optimization starts running, the Optimization Progress dialog box is displayed, enabling you to view the current progress of the optimization process. If you have restarted an optimization, it shows the progress from the point at which the optimization was stopped. By default, the Optimization Progress dialog box is displayed in its compact format, but you can expand it to view more details. You can also close the Optimization Progress dialog box at any time during the optimization, without stopping it. To view the optimization progress 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the antenna sectors optimization whose progress you want to display, and on the shortcut menu, click Open Optimization Progress Dialog. The Optimization Progress dialog box is displayed.
From the Optimization Progress dialog box, you can do the following: Click Stop or Run to stop or start the optimization. When you restart the optimization, it continues looking for a better solution from the same point at which it was stopped. Click Properties to view the optimization properties. Click Changes to view the recommended changes and their optimized values, as described in the following section. Click Reports to display a list of available reports.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Click Details to display two tabs with additional information about the optimization progress: Best Solution: Shows the best solution reached so far, showing the improvement of each of the selected sub-goals. Improvement Progress: Shows a graph displaying the improvement progress for each sub-goal, and the total improvement.
2. Click Close to close the Optimization Progress dialog box.
7.4.1
Viewing the Optimized Changes
You can view a list of network elements to which Mentor recommends applying changes, as well as the optimized value of these elements both before and after the changes recommended in the current best solution. If required, you can save the list to analyze in the future. To view the recommended changes 1. In the Optimization Progress dialog box, click Changes in the Best Solution area. The Optimized Values dialog box is displayed, showing a list of network elements to which Mentor recommends making changes, and their values before and after the current best solution.
2. Click Export to save the list of changes to analyze it at a later stage. The Save Plan dialog box is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Browse to the location in which to save the file, and click Save. A confirmation message is displayed, notifying that the plan was successfully saved. Note: Exporting the changes converts the changes to a *.txt or *.xls file for analysis purposes only. This does not export the antenna sectors plan for implementation. 4. Click OK to close the dialog box.
7.4.2
Viewing Best Solutions
You can view the best solution reached so far, as well as the percentage of improvement, for each of the sub-goals you selected in the Goals page of the Optimization wizard. To view the best solutions 1. In the Optimization Progress dialog box, click Details. The dialog box expands, and by default, the Best Solution tab is displayed.
Each sub-goal's name incorporates the sub-goals parameters. For example, if the subgoal is Improve Ec/Io and the target value is -10 dB, the sub-goal is displayed as Mobiles with Ec/Io > -10 dB. You can compare the pre-optimization value with the latest value based on the current best solution, as well as see the percentage by which the sub-goal has improved. Each sub-goal is color-coded, so that you can follow the improvement progress on the graph in the Improvement Progress tab. 2. Click Hide to return to the compact display. 3. Click Close to close the Optimization Progress dialog box.
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7.4.3
Viewing the Improvement Progress
You can view the improvement progress of the optimization in the Improvement Progress tab. By default, the overall improvement is displayed, but you can also display the progress for each of the selected sub-goals. To view the improvement progress 1. In the Optimization Progress dialog box, click Details. The dialog box expands, and by default, the Best Solution tab is displayed. 2. Click the Improvement Progress tab. By default, the overall improvement of the antenna sectors optimization is displayed.
3. Select the check box next to the sub-goals whose optimization you want to view. A color-coded graph is displayed, enabling you to see the progress of each sub-goal.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. By default, all the best solutions are displayed, but you can limit the number of best solutions to view by selecting the number of solutions from the View no. of best solutions drop-down list. 5. By default, the graphs show the progress in terms of best solutions, but you can also view the progress according to the number of evaluations by selecting this from the Display progress by drop-down list. 6. Click Hide to return to the compact display. 7. Click Close to close the Optimization Progress dialog box.
7.5
Viewing the Optimization Reports
The optimization reports show the results of the antenna sectors optimization. You can view the reports as soon as a best solution has been found, and you can save reports. To view an antenna sectors report In the Optimization Progress dialog box, click Reports. -ORIn the Calculations pane, right-click the antenna sectors optimization whose reports you want to view, and then select Open Reports on the shortcut menu. The <name of optimization> Reports dialog box is displayed, showing a list of available reports, depending on the optimization:
There are four available reports, two reports that are generated for each carrier in the selection set, and two general reports: Carrier <ID> Calculation Set Statistics, which displays statistics for the sectors included in the calculation set. Carrier <ID> Selection Set Statistics, which displays statistics for the sectors included in the selection set. Constraints Analysis, which displays the constraints that Mentor will consider during the optimization process.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Summary, which displays a summary of the optimization process, including the changes in the power and tilt.
For a detailed description of the fields in each report, please refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
7.6
Implementing the Antenna Sectors Optimization Plan
After you are satisfied with the antenna sectors plan optimization results, you can export the files so that the optimized plan can be implemented. These files include only the sectors that have been changed. Note: After the optimized plan has been implemented, you should collect the logs and then re-analyze the network to ascertain whether the neighbor list should be optimized again, according to the new data. Exporting the Power Plan, below Validating the Plan Implementation, page 122 Power Plan Implementation Validation Report, page 123
7.6.1
Exporting the Power Plan
After you are satisfied with the optimized antenna sectors plan, you can export the power files so that the optimized power plan can be implemented. These files include only the sectors that have been changed. Before the plan is exported, the switch dumps are read to ensure that the most recent parameters are used. Note: After the optimized power plan has been implemented, you should collect the logs and then re-analyze the network to ascertain whether the neighbor list should be optimized again, according to the new data. To export the power plan files 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the antenna sectors optimization you want to export, and on the shortcut menu, click Export Power Plan. The Export Power Plan dialog box is displayed, enabling you to select the location to which to export the power plan files.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. In the Switch Dump area, select the location of the current switch dump information. This information will be used to ensure that the most recent parameters are used in the exported power plan. Also, some information required for provisioning is available only in the switch dumps, and is not saved to the environment during the import process. If you are using an optimization from the Mentor server, select From server, and then select the cluster to which the optimization belongs. This is the preferred option. If you are using information stored on your local client, select From local folder and then click the browse button data. to browse to the location of the latest switch dump
3. In the Results Directory field, click the browse button which to export the power plan results.
4. Click OK. If you have previously exported the power files, a confirmation message is displayed warning that existing files may be overwritten. Click Yes to continue. A progress bar is displayed while the power plan is validated, and then the Export Power Plan dialog box is displayed, notifying whether the export process was successful. 5. If required, click Open Folder to open the folder containing the exported files. A text file is created for each of the RNCs in the network, listing the details of the sectors in the Node B, as well as the optimized power changes. These files are in an executable format that can be processed by the OSS vendor.
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Exporting the Optimization Plan to the Planning Tool
You can export all neighbor list or antenna sectors optimization results to a planning tool, and save them for later use from within the planning tool. To export the optimization plan to the planning tool 1. In the Calculations pane, right click the neighbor list or power optimization that you would like to export to the planning tool, and then click Export Plan to Planning Tool. The Export dialog box is displayed showing a list of projects. 2. Select the project to which to export the optimization results and click Export. A progress bar is displayed while the optimization plan is being exported, and then a dialog box is displayed notifying whether the action was successful.
7.6.3
After the switch has executed the scripts, you should validate that the plan has been fully implemented as recommended. You can check the new configuration file on your local client, or in the Mentor server. For more information on validating the plan implementation, see section 6.12.3, on page 99.
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7.6.4
Power Plan Implementation Validation Report
The Power Plan Implementation Validation report can be viewed after you have validated that the selected power changes have been implemented. The Power Plan Implementation Validation report includes the following tabs: Summary, which displays a summary of the changes that were implemented on the sector carriers in the network, as well as the changes that were not implemented, and those that were implemented incorrectly. Power Change List, which lists the status of the requested changes in the network, including the current power of each sector and the expected power.
For more information, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
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Parameters Plan Optimization

Ericsson Networks: Optimizing the CQI Parameters The Channel Quality Indicator (CQI) is a 5-bit number between 0 and 30 that indicates to the system the level of coding and modulation the user equipment (UE) can handle in its present RF conditions. Mentor enables you to optimize this parameter statically or dynamically, to improve its precision and utilize its entire range, in order to improve the feedback the HSDPA UE gives the sector to which it is connected. By improving the quality of the CQI, both the UE's and the system's HSDPA throughput can be improved, as well as the system's resource consumption and efficiency. The parameters plan optimization enables you to optimize two HSDPA parametersCQI offset and CQI dynamic adjustment. Huawei Networks: Optimizing the SHO Quality Threshold Parameters The SHOQualMin parameter defines the minimum Ec/Io quality required for a target cell to be included in a soft handover. Below this threshold, the RNC will not receive the ACK message from the UE, and therefore the handover will be rejected and the call will be dropped. The parameters plan optimization reduces the number of unacknowledged handover requests, by preventing links with bad quality from being added or requesting to be added to the active set. It sets the minimum quality required for any leg requesting to be added to the active set, based on the Ec/No distribution and the RF loss . The optimization enables you to optimize the minimum and maximum range for the SHOQualMin parameter thresholdMin. SHO quality threshold and Max. SHO quality threshold.
Depending on your network vendor, Mentor enables you to optimize certain parameters.
8.1
Launching the Parameters Optimization Wizard
You can launch the Parameters Optimization wizard, which guides you through the process of planning and optimizing the parameters, at any time during the network optimization phase. By default, the optimization is carried out on the selection set used in the model, but you can change this by selecting a sub-set of the original selection set. Note: Only sectors for which there is a model can be included in the optimization. If your selection includes sectors for which there is no model, you will be able to run the optimization on the rest of the sectors in the selection, which are included in the model. To launch the Parameters Optimization wizard 1. On the Calculation menu, click New > Parameters Plan. -OROn the Workflow toolbar, click the Plan from the drop-down menu. button and then select Parameters
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Click Yes if you are prompted to save the network. The first step of the Parameters Optimization wizard is displayed, enabling you to define the general properties of the parameters plan.
The Parameters Optimization wizard contains three steps: Step 1 General, below, enables you to define general properties for the parameters plan, for example, the carriers to be optimized. Step 2 Parameters, enables you to select the Ericsson or Huawei parameters to be optimized. Step 3 Summary, enables you to view a summary of the data consistency check, and enables you to go back and change any parameters that are causing the consistency check to fail.
8.1.1 Defining General Parameter Plan Properties

The General page of the Parameters Optimization wizard enables you to define general properties for the parameters plan, as well as to select the relevant carriers from the active carriers in the model.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To define the general properties of the parameters plan 1. In the Name field, enter a name for the new parameters plan. 2. In the Template field, select a predefined template, if required and available. 3. In the Carriers area, select the carriers that should be optimized. By default, all the carriers that were used in the model are selected. 4. If required, click Time Filter to filter the model logs selected in the Model Wizard. If required, you can include logs for specific dates or days only, and also exclude dates, for example, if there was a hardware failure on a certain day. You can also load a previously saved filter, or you can define a new filter. For more information, see section 4.1.1.1, on page 25. 5. Click Next to proceed to the Parameters page, which enables you to select the Ericsson parameters to be optimized, described below, or define the Huawei parameters to be optimized, described on page 127.
8.1.2 Selecting the Parameters to be Optimized (Ericsson Networks)

In Ericsson networks, the Parameters page enables you to select which parameters to optimize. Currently, Mentor supports the optimization of two CQI parameters.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To select the parameters to be optimized 1. Select the check box next to the parameters to be optimized: CQI offset: In channel quality estimation, the total received HS-PDSCH power can be different from the available HS-PDSCH power calculated by the DSDPA scheduler. The CQI offset parameter enables Mentor to correct the CQI reading and use the entire range of CQI values. CQI dynamic adjustment: Enables Mentor to dynamically correct the CQI, based on the NACK_TARGET_RATIO_THRESHOLD parameter. If this ratio is at the 10% threshold, or lower, the parameter should not be optimized. 2. Click Next to proceed to the Summary page, described on page 128, which displays a summary of the optimization, including the number of data inconsistency errors and warnings. A progress bar is displayed while the data consistency is checked.
8.1.3 Defining the Parameters to be Optimized (Huawei Networks)

In Huawei networks, the Parameters page enables you to define the threshold for the minimum SHO quality.
To define the SHO quality threshold 1. In the Min. SHO quality threshold field, enter the minimum Ec/Io value for the threshold. 2. In the Max. SHO quality threshold field, enter the maximum value for the threshold.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Click Next to proceed to the Summary page, which displays a summary of the optimization, including the number of data inconsistency errors and warnings. A progress bar is displayed while the data consistency is checked.
8.1.4 Viewing the Parameter Plan Optimization Summary

The Summary page enables you to view a summary of the parameter optimization, including the data consistency check, which shows the data inconsistency errors and warnings. You can go back and change any parameters, if required. You can view the details of the inconsistencies, and save these details for analyzing at a later stage.
If there are any data inconsistency warnings, you are required to approve them before running the parameter optimization. To view the data inconsistency error and warning details 1. If there are data inconsistencies, click the Details button. The Details window is displayed, showing a list of the errors and warnings.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Error: You must go back and correct the parameters set in the General and Filter pages before you can run the parameter plan optimization. Warning: You must approve the warnings before you can run the parameter plan optimization. Click Save if you want to save the errors and warnings. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed, enabling you to enter a name for the file, and to browse to the location in which to save it. Click Save. Click Close to close the Details dialog box. 2. To save the parameter optimization template for future use, click Save. A standard Save dialog box is displayed. 3. Click Finish to run the parameter optimization plan. The status of the optimization is displayed at the top of the Calculations pane.
As soon as the optimization has finished running, its status changes to Valid, and the Parameters Optimization Completed dialog box is displayed.
4. Click Layers to view the available Parameter Plan layers. 5. Click Reports to open the Parameter Plan reports. For more information on the reports, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help. 6. Click Close to close the Parameters Optimization Completed dialog box.
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8.2
Exporting the Parameter Changes
After you have run the parameter plan optimization and are satisfied with the results, you can export the changes to be implemented in the network. Before the plan is exported, the switch dumps are read to ensure that the most recent parameters are used. To export the parameter plan changes 1. Right-click the parameter plan you want to export, and then click Export Parameters Plan. The Export Parameters Plan dialog box is displayed, enabling you to select the latest configuration files, and the location to which to export the files containing the parameter changes.
2. In the Configuration Files area, select the location of the switch dump information. This information will be used to ensure that the most recent parameters are used in the exported parameters plan. If you are using an optimization from the Mentor server, select From server, and then select the cluster to which the optimization belongs. This is the preferred option. If you are using information stored on your local client, select From local folder, and then click the browse button dump data. to browse to the location of the latest switch
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. In the Results Directory field, click the browse button which to export the files. to browse to the location to
4. If required, in the Carrier area, select the check boxes next to the numbers of the carriers that you want to include in or exclude from the export process. 5. Click OK. If you have previously exported the parameter files, a confirmation message is displayed warning that existing files may be overwritten. Click Yes to continue. A progress bar is displayed while the details of the updated sectors are exported, and then a dialog box is displayed, notifying whether the export process was successful. 6. Click Close to close the notification.
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IRAT Handover Optimization
An IRAT neighbor list is needed for a smooth transition to GSM. It allows users to move between UMTS and GSM radio access networks without losing service. Mentor optimizes the IRAT handovers if the GSM network is defined in the environment, and a measurement plan is defined.
9.1
Defining the UMTS/GSM Measurement Plan
The Measurement Plan tool functionality ensures that reliable data is collected for the network modeling. If you have a dual-technology network, the Measurement Plan tool enables you to generate an optimized plan for Ericsson UMTS systems to record mobile measurements for selected UMTS sectors in neighboring GSM networks. Each mobile measurement plan generates the following output: XML provisioning scripts to be sent to the switch Reports to be considered by the user
For more information on these outputs, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help. Note: Any discrepancies between the definitions of the GSM network in the UMTS network must be resolved before running the measurement plan. If you have not resolved these discrepancies before running the measurement plan, it will fail. To define the measurement plan 1. In the map area, select the UMTS source sectors on which the measurements should be carried out. 2. On the Tools menu, click UMTS/GSM Measurement Plan. The UMTS/GSM Measurement Plan dialog box is displayed.
3. In the UMTS configuration file(s) field, browse to the location of the .xml file containing the most updated switch dump data.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. In the Output directory field, browse to the location in which to save the XML provisioning scripts generated for each day of the measurement plan. Note: All existing data in the output folder is deleted each time you run the measurement plan. 5. In the Maximal number of neighbors field, enter the maximal number of neighbors allowed for a UMTS sector, that can be measured on each day of the measurement plan. This number includes the sectors in the live network as well as the sectors in the measurement plan. 6. In the Number of days field, enter the number of recording days. 7. (Optional) In the Generic loss file field, enter the path to the .txt file that is used to determine the weight between each UMTS sector and its potential GSM neighbor. If you do not point to this file, the default values are used. 8. Click OK. If this is not the first time that you are running a measurement plan, a confirmation message is displayed notifying that all existing files in the output directory will be deleted. Click Yes to continue. A progress bar is displayed while the networks are being imported, and then the UMTS/GSM Measurement Plan dialog box is displayed, notifying you about the success of the plan.
9. Click Details to view details of the errors and/or warnings generated during the recording process. 10. Click Reports to view the reports generated during the recording process. For more details about these reports, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help. 11. Click Close to close the UMTS/GSM Measurement Plan dialog box.
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9.2
Defining IRAT Neighbor List Optimization Parameters
In the IRAT Neighbor List Optimization group, you can define the settings that are taken into consideration when running an IRAT neighbor list optimization. For example, you can control the maximum number of IRAT neighbors, or the minimum number of handovers required for optimization or for being added to the neighbor list. To define the IRAT neighbor list optimization parameters 1. Open the Network Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Advanced tab. The groups of parameters are displayed. 3. Click the button next to the IRAT Neighbor List Optimization group. The group is expanded, showing the optimization parameters, per sector carrier: 4. Edit the IRAT Neighbor List Optimization values as required by double-clicking in the Value field, and entering a new value. For more information on these parameters, see section C.8, on page 238. 5. Click OK to save your changes and close the Network Preferences dialog box.
9.3
Running an IRAT Handover Optimization
To run an IRAT handover optimization in Mentor, follow the steps in section 6.4, on page 81. In the Technology field, in Step 1, select UMTS/GSM. For information on the IRAT Neighbor List report, generated after running the plan, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
9.4

Implementing the IRAT Neighbor List Plan
After you have run the IRAT neighbor list optimization, you should do the following when implementing the neighbor list plan: Review the IRAT neighbor list reports, to ensure that the neighbor list is properly optimized. Export the IRAT neighbor list changes, described on page 135. Validate the plan implementation, described on page 137. View the Neighbor List Implementation Validation report.
9.4.1
Reviewing the Neighbor List Implementation Plan
After reviewing the IRAT neighbor list HO-Rate Change tab, and assessing the number of sectors that need to be optimized, it is recommended to implement all the changes at the same time to achieve maximum improvement. If required, you can reduce the number of optimized sectors by selecting the option to optimize only those sectors with the most significant changes, and then exporting their neighbor list optimization plan.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide In the case of a multi-carrier network: By default, Mentor optimizes all the carriers the same way. This option should not be changed, unless it is clearly required to create different plans per carrier. If a single carrier was optimized and all carriers are the same, the single carrier neighbor list plan can be manually copied to the other carriers. If a single carrier was optimized, but the rest of the carriers are not the same, meaning they do not share the same antennas and traffic load, the neighbor list should be implemented for the optimized carrier only, and you should create a new optimization plan for the other carriers.
9.4.2
Exporting the IRAT Neighbor List Changes
Once you have run the IRAT neighbor list optimization and are satisfied with the results, you can export the changes to be implemented in the network. Before the plan is exported, the switch dumps are read from the server to ensure that the most recent parameters are used (From server option). You can export all the sector-carrier neighbor list entries, or select the number of most significantly changed entries to export.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To export the neighbor list changes 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the IRAT neighbor list plan you want to export, and on the shortcut menu, click Export Neighbor List Plan. The Export Neighbor List Plan dialog box is displayed, enabling you to select the location to which to export the neighbor list changes files.
2. In the Configuration Files area, browse to the location of the file containing the switch dump information. This information will be used to ensure that the most recent parameters are used in the exported neighbor list plan. If you are using an optimization from the Mentor server, select From server, and then select the cluster to which the optimization belongs. This is the preferred option. If you are using information stored on your local client, select From local folder, and then click the browse button dump data. to browse to the location of the latest switch
3. In the Results Directory field, click the browse button which to export the files.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. If required, you can limit the number of lists to export by selecting the No. of most significantly changed neighbor lists to export check box in the Filter area, and then entering a value in the field provided. Mentor will export the selected number of neighbor lists with the most significant changes. 5. If required, in the Carrier area, select the check boxes next to the numbers of the carriers that you want to include in or exclude from the export process. 6. Click OK. If you have previously exported the neighbor list files, a confirmation message is displayed warning that existing files may be overwritten. Click Yes to continue. A progress bar is displayed while the neighbor list is exported, and then a dialog box is displayed, notifying whether the export process was successful.
7. If required, click Open Folder to open the folder containing the exported files. Ericsson networks: An .xml file is created for the sectors that have been deleted from the neighbor list, and for those that have been added.
9.4.3
After the switch has executed the scripts, you should validate that the plan has been fully implemented as recommended. Review entries that were not implemented to identify the reason for this, and then re-implement the plan, if required. You can check the new configuration file on your local client, or in the Mentor server. To validate the plan implementation 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the IRAT optimization whose changes you want to validate, and on the shortcut menu, click Validate Plan Implementation. The Validate Plan Implementation dialog box is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Select the location of the current switch dump information. This information will be used to ensure that the most recent parameters are used for the validation. Mentor will compare the switch dump information to the neighbor list or power plan, and validate its implementation. If you are using an optimization from the Mentor server, select From server, and then select the cluster to which the optimization belongs. This is the recommended option. If you are using information stored on your local client, select From local folder, and then click the browse button dump data. to browse to the location of the latest switch
3. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed during the implementation validation, and then the Validate Plan Implementation dialog box is displayed. If there are any inconsistencies between the number of required changes, and the number of implemented changes, this is displayed in the dialog box.
Click Details to view any warnings. Click Reports to view the neighbor list or power plan implementation validation reports. 4. Click Close to close the Validate Plan Implementation dialog box.
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10
Updating the Mentor Network Environment
After each neighbor list or antenna sectors optimization phase where an optimization plan was provisioned into the network, you should update the network environment so that Mentor will reflect the new configuration of your network and the latest parameter settings. Ensuring that Mentor uses the latest and most accurate network configuration is critical to guarantee its analysis and optimization accuracy. You can update the network environment as follows: Saving the network with a new name, and then updating the switch dump files, as described in the following section. This will enable you to keep the original network for future reference, for example, to compare the network performance to previous networks. Updating the switch dump files or the model, as described in the following section. You will overwrite the current network and will not be able to compare the network performance to previous networks.
10.1
Updating the Switch Dump Files
You can update the network at any time by importing the latest switch dump files. Importing the switch dump files deletes the current model and all network calculations. If required, you can save the network with a new name so that it can be used for comparison purposes in the future. To import the latest switch dump files 1. If required, save the network with a new name. On the File menu, click Save Network As. The Save Network As window is displayed, showing the name of the current network in the Network name field. Enter a new name for the network. Click OK. The current network is saved with its new name. 2. On the File menu, click Import and then Switch Dump. A confirmation message is displayed warning that the model and all network calculations will be deleted. 3. Click Yes to continue. The first step of the Import Switch Dump wizard is displayed. The Import Switch Dump wizard contains two steps: Step 1 General, enables you to select the method by which to import the switch dump data: Step 2 Data Completion, enables you to complete any missing data or make configuration changes directly in the GUI, if required.
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10.1.1
Importing the Latest Switch Dump Data
In the General page of the Import Switch Dump wizard, you can define whether to import the latest switch dump data from the switch dump files, or from the Mentor server. You can select one of the following methods: Import Switch Dump Files: Enables you to import the file containing the latest switch dump data. Import from Server: Enables you to import the latest switch dump data directly from the Mentor server, as described on page 141. This is the preferred option.
10.1.1.1 Importing the Switch Dump Data from the Switch Dump Files
To import the latest switch dump data from the switch dump files 1. On the File menu, click Import and then Switch Dump. A confirmation message is displayed warning that the model and all network calculations will be deleted. 2. Click Yes to continue. The first step of the Import Switch Dump wizard is displayed. 3. In the Method field, select Import Switch Dump Files. The General page is displayed as follows, enabling you to browse to the location of the latest switch dump files.
4. In the Switch dump path field, enter the location of the switch dump files, or click the browse button . The Select Switch Dump Path dialog box is displayed, enabling you to browse to the latest switch dump files.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Browse to the required directory, and click Open. The selected file is displayed in the Switch dump path field, and can be selected in the future by clicking the drop-down arrow. 6. Click Next. A progress bar is displayed while the selected switch dump files are being imported. You can click the Details button to view a log of any warnings generated during the import process. Note: If there are any errors, the import process stops, and you can view a list of errors by clicking the Details button. You must correct these errors, and then re-import the switch dump files. The Data Completion page, described on page 142, is displayed, enabling you to complete any missing network data directly in the GUI, if required, or to import the network.
10.1.1.2 Importing the Latest Switch Dump Files from the Server
If you are connected to the Mentor server, you can import the most up-to-date switch dump data directly from the server. This is the preferred option. To import the switch dump data from the Mentor server 1. In the Method field, select Import from Server. You will be prompted to log on to the Mentor server if you have not already done so. A progress bar is displayed while Mentor connects to the server. The General page is displayed, as follows:
2. In the Clusters field, select the cluster to which the optimization belongs. The date of the latest available configuration is displayed under the field.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Click Next. A progress bar is displayed while the selected switch dump files are being imported from the server. You can click the Details button to view a log of any warnings generated during the import process. Note: If there are any errors, the import process stops, and you can view a list of errors by clicking the Details button. You must correct these errors, and then re-import the switch dump files. The Data Completion page is displayed, enabling you to complete any missing network data directly in the GUI, if required, or to import the network.
10.1.2
Completing the Switch Dump Data
Once you have entered the path of the switch dump files, or selected the required cluster in the server, and there are no errors or sectors with missing data, you can import the network. If there are sectors with missing data, meaning these sectors appear in the switch, but not all their mandatory data is found in the Schema Format, the sectors are displayed in red in the Excluded sectors pane. You can import the network without these sectors, or you can complete the data directly in the GUI so that these sectors will be included with the imported data. For more information, see section 3.3, on page 17.
10.2
Importing a New Model
You can update the network at any time by importing the latest model. Importing a new model will delete the current model. If required, you can save the network with a new name so that it can be used for comparison purposes in the future. You can: Import a model file, described below. Import a model from the Mentor server, as described on page 144. This is the preferred option.
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10.2.1
Importing a Model File
You can import a previously created model of the network instead of creating a new model. Note: If you are importing a model file, the model must have been created for the same network configuration on which you are currently working. To import a model file 1. On the File menu, click Import then Model. If a model already exists, a confirmation message is displayed notifying you that the existing model will be replaced. Click Yes to continue. The Import Model dialog box is displayed.
2. By default, if you are not connected to the server, the Import file option is selected. If not, select the Import file option. 3. Select the file you want to import from the drop-down list, or click the browse button to browse to the location of the file you want to import. The Import Model dialog box is displayed. 4. Select the required *.mdl file, and click Open. 5. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed while the model is being imported, and then the Import Model dialog box is displayed, notifying you whether the model was imported successfully, or whether the import failed, and the number of errors and warnings that were found. 6. Click Details to view any warnings or errors that occurred during the import process. 7. Click Layers to view layers showing sector carriers that are marked as locked, or that are locked due to low traffic or OH power. 8. If the model was imported successfully, click Reports to view the imported model's reports. 9. Click Close to close the Import Model dialog box.
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10.2.2
Importing a Model from the Mentor Server
If you are connected to the Mentor server, you can import a model directly from the server. This is the preferred option. To import a model from the Ultima Mentor server 1. On the File menu, click Import then Model. If a model already exists, a confirmation message is displayed notifying you that the existing model will be replaced. Click Yes to continue. The Import Model dialog box is displayed.
2. By default, if you are connected to the server, the Import From Server option is selected. If not, select Import From Server. You will be prompted to log on to the server. 4. In the Cluster field, select the cluster for which to import the model. 5. In the Modeling period field, select the hours for which to import the model. You can select a model based on the daily busy hours, or of the morning or evening hours, if available. 6. In the Model date range field, select the dates to include in the model from the dropdown list, or click the browse button to choose the dates to include. The Model Date Range dialog box is displayed, with dates for which there is modeling data displayed in bold. Select the dates to be included in the model using standard Windows functionality, and click OK. The first and last days selected are displayed in the Model date range field, and the number of actual days for which there is model data, and the date of the latest data, is displayed in the field below this.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 7. If you want weekend data to be included in the model, select the Include weekends check box. By default, only weekday data is included in the model. 8. If you require the model for neighbor list optimization and partial analysis only, select the Quick model import check box. The imported model will be based on performance counters only. 9. Click OK. A progress bar is displayed while the model is being imported, and then the Import Completed dialog box is displayed, notifying you whether the model was imported successfully, or whether the import failed, and the number of errors and warnings that were found. 10. Click Details to view any warnings or errors that occurred during the import process. 11. Click Layers to view layers showing sector carriers that are marked as locked, or that are locked due to low traffic or OH power. 12. If the model was imported successfully, click Reports to view the imported model's reports. 13. Click Close to close the Import Model dialog box.
10.3
Exporting a Model
You can export the existing model so that it can be imported and used by other users. To export a model 1. On the File menu, click Export then Model. The Export Model dialog box is displayed, enabling you to select a location to which to export the model. 2. Browse to the required location. 3. In the File name field, enter a name for the model file. 4. Click Save. A progress bar is displayed while the model is exported to the selected location.
10.4
Submitting Network Changes to the Mentor Server
After you have made any changes to the environment, you can submit your changes to the Mentor server. For more information, see section B.2, on page 216.
10.5
Scheduling Recurring Optimization and Analysis Tasks
After you have run an optimization in Mentor, you can use the same template to schedule additional optimization tasks in the server. For more information, see section B.8.1, on page 224.
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Appendix A
Ultima Mentor User Interface
The Mentor graphical user interface (GUI) is based on a flexible GIS product. All Mentor functions are performed through the Schema Ultima Mentor main window, which is made up of the following window elements:
Menu Bar: Enables you to access the various Mentor menus, and their options. Toolbars: Enables you to access the various Mentor toolbars, and their options. Panes: Enables you to view the Layers, Calculations, Sector Properties, and Neighbor List details on the left of the main window, and the Detailed Table at the bottom of the main window. Map Area: Enables you to view a two-dimensional map of the network. You can rightclick any network element in the map area to display related data, such as neighbors, site, sector, antenna element properties, and so on. Status Bar: Displays information about the network, and the current sector selection.
If required, you can customize the display in the main window. For example, you can show or hide any of the window elements, or dock or float the panes. To show any hidden element, select the element you want to see in the View menu. You can also set various GUI preferences, for example, the information displayed in the status bar, how the legends are displayed, the path to the database files, and the application used for comparing networks. Note: All dates and times displayed in the user interface and in the reports are based on the settings of your local machine. To change these settings, click File Preferences.
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A.1
Menus
The Mentor menu bar is located at the top of the main window.
The menu bar contains the following menus: File menu, described on page 147 Edit menu, described on page 149 View menu, described on page 149 Selection menu, described on page 150 Network menu, described on page 151 Layer menu, described on page 153 Calculation menu, described on page 153 Tools menu, described on page 154 Server menu, described on page 155 Window menu, described on page 155 Help menu, described on page 156
Most of the menu options can also be accessed from the toolbar buttons or by using keyboard shortcuts.
A.1.1
File Menu
The File menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option New Network Open Network Close Network Save Network Save Network As Versions Description Enables you to import a new network into Mentor. Enables you to open an existing network in Mentor. Closes the currently open network. Saves the current network. Enables you to save the current network with a new name, or in a different location. Enables you to save different versions of the current network, which can be used for comparison purposes.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Menu Option Import Description Displays a sub-menu with the following options: Network Properties: Enables you to import a file that includes all the advanced parameters controlling the application and algorithm behavior. Switch Dump: Enables you to import the latest switch dump files, after the network creation. This option deletes the current model and all calculations in the network. Model: Enables you to import a model into Mentor. Neighbor Constraints: Enables you to import the .txt file containing the neighbor list locking constraints. Note: This option is enabled only once there is a model. Antenna Constraints: Enables you to import the .txt file containing the antenna constraints. Terrain: Enables you to import a terrain file separately from the Mentor environment. Additionally, if you are using an external terrain file found on a network or a remote storage device, and the file's remote destination has changed, importing the terrain file will update the Mentor environment with the new location of the remote file. If required, you can embed the external terrain file, so that it can be used when you are not connected to the external device. Note: The new terrain file will overwrite the current terrain file. GSM KPIs: Enables you to import the KPI data for the selected sectors. Network: Enables you to export the network data to Schema Format files. Network to Planning Tool: Enables you to export the network data to the planning tool. Network Properties: Enables you to export the current network property settings to a .txt file. Model: Enables you to export the current model so that it can be used in other environments with the same network configuration. Neighbor Constraints: Enables you to export the current neighbor list locking constraints to a .txt file. Antenna Constraints: Enables you to export the current antenna constraints to a .txt file.
Export
Displays a sub-menu with the following options:
Print
Enables you to print the current network display.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Menu Option Preferences Description Enables you to define the various preferences regarding measurement units, status bar display, legends, and so on. Note that these settings influence all the networks. Displays the last four Mentor networks that were opened. Exits the application.
<network name> Exit
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Edit Menu
The Edit menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option Undo Redo Copy Paste Duplicate Delete Find Description Undoes the previous operation. Redoes the previously undone operation. Copies the selected annotation or layer and stores it on the clipboard. Pastes a selected annotation over the original annotation, or pastes a selected layer in the required GIS folder. Enables you to duplicate a selected analysis calculation. Enables you to delete a selected calculation entity. Enables you to search for a specific sector.
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View Menu
The View menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option Legend Threshold Selector Layers Calculations Sector Property Viewer Neighbor List Viewer Toolbars Description Shows or hides the Legend pane. Shows or hides the Threshold Selector, which enables you to change any of the map thresholds in a combined analysis. Shows or hides the Layers pane on the left of the main window. Shows or hides the Calculations pane on the left of the main window. Shows or hides the Sector Property Viewer pane on the left of the main window, which enables you to view the properties of a selected sector on the map. Shows or hides the Neighbor List Viewer pane on the left of the main window. The Neighbor List Viewer pane enables you to view the neighbor list of a selected sector on the map. Displays a sub-menu that enables you to select the toolbars to be displayed in the application.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Menu Option Status Bar Previous/Next Zoom Map Scale Fit to Network Fit to Selection Fit to Layer Properties Description Shows or hides the status bar at the bottom of the main window. Toggles the zoom display between the last-used zoom scales. Enables you to select the scale at which the map is displayed. Adjusts the zoom scale to the size of the network, so that all the available sectors are displayed on the map. Adjusts the zoom scale to the size of the selection, so that the selected sectors fill the map area. Adjusts the zoom scale to the size of the selected layer so that the whole layer is displayed on the map. Enables you to view the properties of the selected network entities.
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Selection Menu
The Selection menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option Select None Select All Sectors Display Selection Set on Map Display Calculation Set on Map Display Additional Affected Sectors on Map Display Model Selection Set Display Model Calculation Set Keyword Management Select Sectors by Keyword Description Cancels the previous selection so that no sectors are selected. Selects all the sectors in the network. Displays the selection set of the currently selected calculation on the map. Displays the calculation set of the currently selected calculation on the map. Displays the optimized sectors outside of the selection set on the map.
Displays the model's selection set on the map. Displays the model's calculation set on the map. Enables you to create new keywords or remove existing keywords. Enables you to select all the sectors that are associated with a specified keyword.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Menu Option Save Selection as Layer Load Sector Selection Save Sector Selection <selection name> Description Enables you to save the current selection as a layer, which will then be displayed in the list of GIS layers in the Layers pane. Enables you to load a saved sector selection. Saves the sector selection so that you can load it in the future. The last four selections that were saved or loaded.
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Network Menu
The Network menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option Show Neighbors Description Displays a sub-menu with the following options: Show Outgoing Neighbors: Enables you to display the outgoing neighbors of a selected UMTS sector, and save the neighbors as a layer. Show Incoming Neighbors: Enables you to display the incoming neighbors of a selected UMTS sector, and save the neighbors as a layer. UMTS/GSM Neighbors, which displays a sub-menu with the following options: Show Outgoing Neighbors: Enables you to view the outgoing GSM neighbors of a selected UMTS sector, and save the neighbors as a layer. Show Incoming Neighbors: Enables you to view the incoming UMTS neighbors of a selected GSM sector, and save the neighbors as a layer. To UMTS: Enables you to view the neighbor list changes for handovers to UMTS sectors, and save the changes as a layer. To GSM: Enables you to view the neighbor list changes for handovers to neighboring GSM sectors, and save the changes as a layer.
Show Neighbor List Changes
Displays a sub-menu with the following options:
Show Neighbor List Tier Numbers
Enables you to view the relationship between the source and target sectors. For example, natural source and target sectors are Tier1 neighbors, and the source sector and the neighbor of the target sector are Tier2 neighbors, and so on. You can save the tier numbers as a layer.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Menu Option Model Show Model Properties Show Model Progress Show Maps Description Enables you to launch the Model wizard to create a model of the environment. Displays the model's properties. Displays the Model progress bar, showing the progress of the model creation. This option is available only if you have previously minimized the progress bar. Displays a sub-menu with the following options: Show Mobile Drop Maps: Enables you to display mobile drops, according to the IMSIs or IMEIs of the mobile handsets, on the map. Show Traffic Maps: Enables you to display traffic-type layers on the map. Show Drop Maps: Enables you to display drop-type layers on the map. Show Performance Maps: Enables you to display performance-type layers on the map. Show Arc Maps: Enables you to display arcs showing selected KPIs at either predefined distance increments from selected sectors, or according to predefined percentages. Show Combined Maps: Enables you to display a layer showing a selected map that has been filtered by one or more maps with specific thresholds. Show Mobile IRAT Maps: Enables you to display a layer showing the reported handover events from the UMTS to the GSM network, per mobile handset. Note: This map is currently displayed only for Ericsson dual-technology networks.
Note: These options are available only if your license supports positioning-based maps, and your model includes positioning. Save Map as Layer Open Network Reports Load Network Layers Network Properties Enables you to save the current map as a layer. Enables you to select the network report to be displayed. Enables you to display network-related layers, for example sectors with missing data, or sectors that are locked for optimization. Displays the properties of the current network.
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A.1.6
Layer Menu
The Layer menu contains the following menu options. Menu Option Show Hide Move Up Move Down Import Layer Export Layer New Folder Detailed Table Histogram Description Shows the currently selected layer. Hides the currently selected layer. Moves the selected layer one step up in the Layers list. Moves the selected layer down one step down in the Layers list. Enables you to import a selected layer from an external source. Enables you to export the selected layer to an external source. Enables you to create a new folder under the GIS category, into which you can copy or move GIS or calculation layers. Displays the Detailed Table pane, which displays the properties of the selected network or calculation layer. Displays a histogram of the selected map layer.
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Calculation Menu
The Calculation menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option New Description Displays a sub-menu with the following options: Load Layers Open Reports Run Stop Save Template Analysis: Enables you to start a new analysis calculation. Neighbor List Plan: Enables you to start a new neighbor list plan calculation. Parameters Plan: Enables you to start a new parameters plan calculation. SC Plan: Enables you to start a new SC plan calculation. Antenna Sectors Plan: Enables you to start a new antenna sectors plan calculation.
Enables you to load selected layers onto the map. Enables you to open the selected calculation's reports. Restarts an antenna sectors calculation that has been stopped. Stops a running calculation. Enables you to save all the user-defined calculation settings, such as filters, reports, goals, constraints, and so on, that were used in the calculation, as a template for future runs. Displays the values of each sector, before and after the optimization.
Show Change List
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Menu Option Export Plan Export Plan to Planning Tool Validate Plan Implementation Open Optimization Progress Dialog Schedule as Optimization Task Schedule as Analysis Task Description Enables you to export the parameters plan, neighbor list plan or power plan in an antenna sectors plan. Enables you to export the neighbor list plan or the power optimization plan to the planning tool. Enables you to verify whether the recommended optimization changes were implemented. Enables you to run or stop the optimization, as well as monitor the progress of the antenna sectors optimization process. Enables you to schedule the Mentor server to run a selected optimization automatically at a specific time. Enables you to schedule the Mentor server to run a selected analysis automatically at a specific time.
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Tools Menu
The Tools menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option Network Manager Show in Google Earth UMTS/GSM Measurement Plan Description Enables you to manage the networks saved in the system. Displays the location of the selected site in Google Earth. Enables you to generate an optimized plan for Ericsson UMTS systems to record mobile measurements for selected UMTS sectors in neighboring GSM networks. Note: This option is enabled only if you have a dual-technology network Map Analysis Launches the Map Analysis wizard that enables you to carry out mathematical operations on the values of up to eight loaded raster map layers. Enables you to compare two networks saved in the system.
Compare Networks
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Server Menu
The Server menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option Submit Network Changes to Server Sync Network Changes from Server Ultima Mentor Server Admin Description Enables you to submit the recommended changes directly to the Mentor server. Enables you to synchronize your network with the latest configuration settings imported from the Mentor server. Launches the Ultima Mentor Server Admin application. Note: If you have installed the Ultima Mentor Server Admin application locally, you will have to navigate to the executable file the first time you launch the application. Displays the server notifications relevant to the clusters assigned to you. Displays the optimization task occurrences relevant to the clusters assigned to you. Displays the analysis task occurrences relevant to the clusters assigned to you. Enables you to log on to the Mentor server. Enables you to log off from the Mentor server.
Notifications Optimization Task Occurrences Analysis Task Occurrences Log On Log Off
A.1.10 Window Menu

The Window menu enables you to select the network to display from a list of currently open networks.
To display a network on the map, click its name. A currently displayed network.
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A.1.11 Help Menu

The Help menu contains the following menu options: Menu Option Help Contents Schema on the Web Schema Support License Update About Ultima Mentor Description Displays this Help file. Displays the Schema Web site. Enables you to log in to the Schema Support Center in the Schema Web site. Enables you to update your license with a license key from Customer Support, or using a license manager on the network. Displays information about the currently installed version, and the license agreement.
A.1.12 Keyboard Shortcuts

The following keyboard shortcuts are available in Mentor: Ctrl+N New Network (File menu) Ctrl+O Open Network (File menu) Ctrl+S Save Network (File menu) Ctrl+P Print (File menu) Ctrl+Q Exit (File menu) Ctrl+Z Undo (Edit menu) Ctrl+Y Redo (Edit menu) Ctrl+C Copy (Edit menu) Ctrl+V Paste (Edit menu) Delete Delete (Edit menu) Ctrl+F Find (Edit menu) F2 Display Legend (View menu) Shift+F2 Display Threshold Selector (View menu) F3 Sector Property Viewer (View menu) F4 Display Properties (View menu) F7 Neighbor List Viewer (View menu) Ctrl+D Select None (Selection menu) Ctrl+A Select All Sectors (Selection menu) Ctrl+Alt+V Paste Selection Ctrl+Alt+F Show Mobile Drop Maps (Network menu) Ctrl+H Display Histogram (Layer menu) F1 Display Help (Help menu)
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A.2
Toolbars
The Mentor toolbar enables you to perform the most common Mentor operations.
Mentor displays the following toolbars in the toolbar section of the main window: Standard toolbar Workflow toolbar
There is also an Annotations toolbar, which can be accessed from the Layers pane, and which is displayed at the bottom of the map area of the main window.
A.2.1
Standard Toolbar
The Standard toolbar contains the following options: New Network: Enables you to import a network into Mentor. Open Network: Enables you to open an existing Mentor network. Save Network: Saves the current network. Find: Enables you to search for a specific sector. Properties: Enables you to view the properties of the selected network entity. Legend: Displays the legend on the map. Pointer: Enables you to select network entities on the map. Sector Lasso: Enables you to trace a non-rectangular area around selected sectors. Double-click to select these sectors. Pan: Enables you to move the entire map in a specified direction. Zoom In: Zooms in to a selected area, by increments. Zoom Out: Zooms out of a selected area, by increments. Previous/Next Zoom: Toggles the zoom display between the last-used zoom scales. Fit to Network: Adjusts the zoom scale to the size of the network, so that all the available sectors are displayed on the map. Measurements: Measures the distance between two map elements. Increase Sector Size: Magnifies the sites and sectors without modifying the size of the area. Decrease Sector Size: Decreases the size of the sites and sectors without modifying the size of the area.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Show Neighbors: Displays a sub-menu that enables you to select whether to show the incoming or outgoing neighbors for a selected sector on the map, and save the neighbors as a layer. Show Neighbor List Changes: Enables you view the changes made to the neighbor list of a selected sector, and save it as a layer.
A.2.2
Workflow Toolbar
The Workflow toolbar contains the following options: Enables you to create a new model. Starts a new Analysis calculation. Enables you to start a new Neighbor List Plan, Parameters Plan, SC Plan, or Antenna Sectors Plan optimization.
A.2.3
Annotations Toolbar
You can add annotations to the map using the Annotations toolbar, which is displayed at the bottom of the Mentor map. You can save these annotations on the map, and you can print the annotation layer. By default, the Annotations toolbar is not displayed. For more information on the Annotations toolbar, refer to the Ultima Mentor Online Help.
A.3

Panes
By default, the Ultima Mentor window displays two panes on the left of the main window. Layers Pane, described on page 159, which enables you to display or hide various layers on the map. Calculations Pane, described on page 160, which lists the calculations in the network, and their status.
If required, you can also display the following additional panes: Sector Property Viewer, described on page 160, which lists the properties of a selected UMTS sector on the map. Neighbor List Viewer, described on page 162, which lists the sectors in the neighbor list of the selected sector. Detailed Table, described on page 164, which displays the properties of a selected layer. Legend, described on page 167, which displays the legend of the currently displayed map layer.
You can customize how the panes are displayed. For example, you can collapse or expand panes, or float or dock them. Your preferences are saved and are applied each time you open a network. For more information, see section A.6, on page 170.
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A.3.1
Layers Pane
The Layers pane is displayed on the top left of the main window. It enables you to display or hide various layers on the map, as required.
The Layers pane displays the following layer categories: Annotations: Contains the Annotations layer. Network: Contains the Sites, Sectors and Antennas layers. If you have a dual-technology network, the technology of the sites and sectors is also displayed.
Calculation Results: Contains any calculation layers that are loaded through the Calculations pane or the Calculation menu. A branch is displayed for each calculation. GIS: Contains the Terrain layer, which is imported by default with the network environment, as well as any other GIS layers that are imported manually. You can also create folders under the GIS category, containing layers from different calculations.
Note: In order to display a layer on the map, you must also select the category to which it belongs. For example, to display sites on the map, you must also select the Network category.
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A.3.2
Calculations Pane
The Calculations pane lists the calculations that have taken place in the network, and their current status. While a calculation is running, its progress is displayed. As soon as it has successfully completed running, its status changes to Valid. If a calculation is stopped, its status is displayed as Stopped.
Note: Antenna-sectors optimizations are listed as Running while they search for the best solutions, and Valid when they are stopped. If you stop them before they find the first best solution, they are listed as Stopped. The following calculation results can be viewed in the Calculations pane: Analysis calculations SC plan optimization calculations Neighbor list optimization calculations Antenna sectors optimization calculations Parameters plan optimization calculations
To work with a calculation in the Calculations pane: Right-click the selected calculation and then select the required option on the shortcut menu.
A.3.3
Sector Property Viewer Pane
The Sector Property Viewer pane enables you to view the basic properties of a selected sector. If required, you can also view the neighbor list of this sector in the Neighbor List Viewer pane. In order to view all the sector properties, and if required, edit the properties, open the Sector Properties dialog box. Note: If you have a dual-technology network, only the UMTS sectors can be displayed in the Sector Property Viewer pane.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To display the Sector Property Viewer pane 1. On the View menu, click Sector Property Viewer. The Sector Property Viewer pane is displayed on the left side of the main window, under the Calculations pane.
2. Select a sector on the map. The sector's properties are displayed in the Sector Property Viewer pane.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. By default, all the available properties are displayed, but you can filter the display by right-clicking in the pane, and then selecting the required fields from the list of available properties.
A.3.4
Neighbor List Viewer Pane
The Neighbor List Viewer pane enables you to view the incoming or outgoing neighbor list of a selected sector carrier. It also enables you to display the neighbor list of one of the currently selected sector's neighbors, or to flag a neighbor on the map. By default, the Neighbor List Viewer pane is not displayed when you open Mentor for the first time. Note: If you have a dual-technology network, only the neighbors of UMTS sectors can be viewed in the Neighbor List Viewer pane.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To use the Neighbor List Viewer pane 1. On the View menu, click Neighbor List Viewer. The Neighbor List Viewer pane is displayed on the bottom left side of the main window.
2. To display a selected sector's neighbor list, select the sector on the map. The sector's neighbor list is displayed in the Neighbor List Viewer pane.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide If required, you can: Change the fields that are displayed in the Neighbor List Viewer pane by rightclicking the column header, and then selecting the required fields from the list of available fields.
Select a different carrier from the drop-down list, or select to display the incoming or outgoing neighbors, or the To GSM or From GSM neighbors. Display the neighbor list of one of the current neighbors, by selecting the neighbor in the list, clicking Options and then Go to Neighbor. The selected sector is displayed on the map, and its neighbor list is displayed in the Neighbor List Viewer pane. Display a selected neighbor on the map, by selecting the sector, clicking Options and then Find Neighbor. The selected neighbor is flagged on the map. Move between the previously selected sectors and their neighbor lists by clicking the and buttons. You can also click the arrow to display a list of previously selected sectors, and then select the required sector to display.
A.3.5
Detailed Table Pane
The Detailed Table pane enables you to view the properties of selected network and GIS layers. It also enables you to view the properties of selected calculation layers, showing the same information as the reports. By default, all network elements and their available properties are displayed in the table, but you can filter the table if required to display only those network elements that meet your filter requirements, or only selected properties. Note: You can display the Detailed Table for only for network layers and for calculation layers that are displayed as vectors.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To view the Detailed Table pane 1. In the Layers pane, right-click the layer for which to display the Detailed Table, and on the shortcut menu, click Detailed Table. -ORIn the Layers pane, select the layer for which to display the Detailed Table and on the Layer menu, click Detailed Table. The Detailed Table - <layer> pane is displayed at the bottom of the map area, showing all the network elements in the selected layer.
2. By default, all the available properties are displayed in the table, but you can filter the display by right-clicking the column header, and then selecting the required fields from the relevant list of available fields. 3. If required, you can perform the following actions by clicking on the Options menu.
Select Sectors on Map: Enables you to display the selected sectors on the map. Save Layer for Selected Sectors: Enables you to save the selected rows as a layer, under the GIS category in the Layers pane. Note: Currently this option is available for vector layers only. Filter: Enables you to filter the items displayed in the table. For more information, see page 166. Clear Filter: Clears the previously defined filter. All the network elements in the layer will be displayed in the table. Select All: Selects all the entities in the table. Properties: Displays the Properties dialog box of the selected network element. Note: This option is available for network layers only.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Find: Enables you to search for selected text in the table. Export: Enables you to export the currently displayed contents of the table to a .txt file. Zoom In to Selected Sectors: Displays all the selected sectors on the map, at maximum zoom. to close the Detailed Table pane.
4. Click
A.3.5.1 Filtering the Detailed Table Display

By default, all network elements and available properties are displayed in the Detailed Table. You can filter the table as follows: To display only selected properties, right-click the column header and then select the relevant columns in the list of available fields. To display, only selected network elements that match your criteria, follow the procedure below.
To filter the network elements display in the Detailed Table 1. To filter the list of network elements according to specific properties, click Options, and then click Filter. The <Network element> Filter dialog box is displayed.
2. In the Column field, select the column to be filtered from the drop-down list. 3. In the Condition field, select the operator. For example, contains, does not contain, and so on.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. In the Value field, enter the value by which to filter the table. Tip: When filtering the Detailed Table according to Sector Name, you can display sectors that were previously saved as a selection, or display all sectors besides the sectors in the selection. In the Condition field, select is in list or is not in list, and then click . The Load Selection dialog box is displayed, enabling you to browse to the file containing the required list of sectors. 5. Click Add. The current filter is displayed in the Filter By area. 6. If required, repeat steps 47 for each additional filter condition to apply. 7. Click OK to filter the Detailed Table according to the selected filter. The Detailed Table displays only those network elements and properties that meet your filter criteria. After the Detailed Table has been filtered, the word Filtered is displayed in parentheses, including the number of items that matched the criteria and the total number of items in the list. For example, the following Detailed Table shows that 2 out of a possible 718 sectors have a SC of 427.
8. To clear the filter, click Options and then click Clear Filter.
A.3.6
Legend Pane
The Legend pane enables you to view the legend of the currently displayed layer. Once the legend is displayed, you can edit it as required, as well as set the transparency level of the layer. By default, the legend is a floating pane, which means it can be moved around the desktop, but you can dock it to the right side of the main window, if required. To display the legend 1. In the Layers pane, select the check box next to the layer whose legend you want to display. 2. On the toolbar, click the Legend button -OROn the View menu, click Legend. .
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The layer legend is displayed on the map.
3. To dock the pane, right-click the title bar and then click Dock.
A.4
Map Area
The map area occupies the major part of the Mentor window. It displays a two-dimensional map of the network, according to your selection in the Layers pane. For example, you can display only the sites and sectors, without antennas, or you can display selected map layers. You can right-click network elements to display network related data, for example, neighbors, properties, and so on. If you hover over a sector on the map, a tooltip is displayed with the names of the site and the antenna, and details of all loaded layers.
If you have a dual-technology network, the sectors from each network are displayed with a different symbol.
By default, the size and shape of the sectors is based on the beamwidth. If required, you can change the appearance of the network elements when defining the layer properties.
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A.5
Status Bar
The status bar, which is located at the bottom of the main window, displays information about the current network.
To display/hide the status bar On the View menu, click Status Bar to toggle the status bar display.
According to your preferences, the following information can be displayed: The status of the server connection. If Mentor is connected to the Mentor server, the name of the server is displayed. If there are unread notifications from the server, an icon is displayed. You can double-click to display the notifications. The number of running server tasks. You can right-click this area to display a menu that enables you to open the Ultima Mentor Server Admin, or the Optimization Task Occurrences or the Analysis Task Occurrences dialog boxes. Double-click this area to open the relevant running task's occurrences dialog box. (If you have both types of tasks running simultaneously, the Optimization Task Occurrences dialog box will be displayed.) Note: This field is displayed only if you are connected to the Mentor server.
The name of the cluster to which the network belongs, if it was imported from the server. If an updated configuration exists on the server, an icon is displayed. You can double-click to sync your configuration with the changes on the server. If the network was imported from an .opr file or created using the configuration files, Unknown is displayed.
The status of the model. If a model exists, Model Exists, and the modeling period and the date range of the logs, is displayed. Double-click the Model Exists area to display the model properties.
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A.6
Customizing the Display
The Mentor main window is made up of a menu bar, toolbars, panes, map area, and a status bar. You can customize the Mentor display to: Show or hide panes, described on page 171 Collapse or expand panes, described on page 172 Maximize a selected pane, described on page 173 Minimize panes, described on page 173 Dock or float panes, described on page 174 Resize panes and windows, described on page 174 Show and move toolbars, described on page 175 Show or hide the status bar, described on page 175
A.6.1
Displaying Panes
By default, the Calculations and Layers panes are displayed when you open Mentor for the first time, but you can also add the Sector Property Viewer, Neighbor List Viewer, Detailed Table, and Legend. Panes can be collapsed or expanded, floated or docked, as well as minimized to the side of the map area. If required, you can maximize the viewing area in a selected pane by collapsing all the other panes. By default, all panes except the legend are docked, meaning they are attached to the edge of the main window, but you can float them if required and then move them around the desktop.
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Your preferences will be saved and will be applied each time you open a network. Note: The Detailed Table is docked at the bottom of the main window, and cannot be collapsed or floated. If required, you can drag the top border of the pane to enlarge or decrease its size, or you can click to close the pane. To show a pane On the View menu, click the name of the pane to be displayed. The pane is docked on the left side of the main window. Note: To display the Detailed Table pane, select the layer to be displayed, and on the Layers menu, click Detailed Table, or right-click the layer and then select Detailed Table.
To hide a pane Right-click the pane header, and then click Hide. The pane closes, and the pane that was above it is enlarged accordingly.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To collapse/expand a pane To collapse a pane, click on the top right corner of the pane, or right-click the pane header and then click Collapse. The pane collapses, and only the pane header is displayed. The pane above it is enlarged accordingly. If the top pane collapses, the pane below it is enlarged.
To expand a collapsed pane, click on the top right corner of the pane, or right-click the pane header and then click Expand. The pane expands to show its contents.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To maximize a selected pane To maximize a pane, double-click the header of the pane you want to enlarge. All other panes are collapsed, and the selected pane is expanded to fill the entire available pane area.
To minimize/show all panes on the side of the window To minimize all the panes, click the button on the right corner of the top pane. All panes are minimized to the side of the window, increasing the size of the map area.
To show all previously minimized panes, click
to redisplay the panes.
Note: The legend will be minimized to the right side of the main window, therefore the direction of the arrows is reversed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To float/dock a pane To float a pane, right-click the pane header and then click Float. The pane is released from the side of the main window and can be dragged to any position on the desktop.
To dock a floating pane, right-click the pane header and then click Dock. The pane returns to its default position on the side of the main window.
To change the width of a pane Drag the inner border of the pane until the pane is the required width.
A.6.2
Resizing Panes
You can resize the Mentor window, as well as the panes or the map view area. To resize a pane or window Move the cursor over the border of the area you want to make bigger or smaller. The cursor changes to a , enabling you to drag the border until the window, map area or pane is the required size.
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A.6.3
Showing or Moving Toolbars
You can show, hide, or move Mentor toolbars. To display a toolbar On the View menu, click Toolbars and from then select the toolbar you want to display. The toolbar appears in the toolbar area at the top of the window.
To hide a toolbar On the View menu, click Toolbars and then deselect the toolbar you want to hide. The toolbar disappears from the toolbar area.
To move a toolbar Click the left edge of the toolbar you want to move, and then drag the toolbar to the required location in the toolbar area.
A.6.4
Showing or Hiding the Status Bar
By default, the Status bar is displayed when you start the Mentor application, but you can hide it, if required. To hide or show the Status bar On the View menu, click Status Bar to toggle the Status bar display.
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A.7
Setting Mentor Preferences
You can set various network preferences, for example, the information displayed in the status bar, how the legends are displayed, the path to the database files, and the application used for comparing networks. To set the Mentor preferences 1. On the File menu, click Preferences. The Preferences dialog box is displayed, showing the General tab:
The Preferences dialog box displays the following tabs: General, which enables you to set general preferences, such as the units that are used in measurements, and the fields that are displayed on the status bar. Default Legends, which enables you to customize the default legends of the various Mentor layer maps. For more information, see the following section. RABS, which enables you to customize the RAB groups. Directories, which enables you to select the location of the Mentor database and files. Planning Tool, which enables you to activate the planning tool option and define the connection settings. Advanced, which enables you to enter the paths for the application used for comparing networks, and for the Google Earth application. It also enables you to define the settings used during the network import.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Set the preferences in each of the tabs as required. 3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Preferences dialog box. For a detailed description of the Preferences dialog box and its tabs, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
A.7.1
Setting Default Legend Preferences
You can customize the default legend of the various Mentor layer maps according to your personal preferences. To set the default legends 1. On the File menu, click Preferences. The Preferences dialog box is displayed. 2. Click the Default Legends tab. A list of available layer maps is displayed in the left pane of the dialog box, and their default legends in the right pane.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Select the layer map whose legend you want to customize and click Edit. The Edit <name of layer> Legend dialog box is displayed.
You can do the following: Filter the legend display, described below Add a value to the legend Remove a value from the legend Save a legend definition file Reset a legend to its default factory values For more information on legends, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
A.7.1.1 Filtering the Legend Display

By default, all the entity values are displayed on the legend and on the map. If you have a number-based legend, you can filter the legend to color only those entities that match your criteria. For example, you can choose to color only bins where the dropped call rate is above a specific threshold. To filter the legend display 1. In the Display field, select whether to color All values, or only those Above, Below, or Between specified values. 2. If you selected to filter the colored values, enter the relevant values in the fields provided.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Click OK. The layer values are filtered according to your criteria, and only the bins that fit the filter criteria appear colored on the map. All other areas are displayed in white.
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A.8
Working with Selections
A selection, or selection set, is a set of sectors that you have selected on which to create a model, or run an analysis or optimization. Mentor treats this selection as a single entity when creating the model, or performing analysis or optimization tasks. Selections can be saved in the system, and then loaded for use in various calculations, as required. After you have created the selection set, Mentor automatically calculates a wider cluster, based on the neighbor list of the selection set, called the calculation set. If the neighbor list is optimized, the calculation set accurately reflects the sectors that may be influenced by power changes in the selection set.
A.8.1

Creating Selections
You can create a selection in the following ways: By drawing a rectangle around the required sectors on the map using the Pointer tool By selecting the required sectors on the map using the Sector Lasso tool By pasting the required sectors on the map By loading a previously saved .txt file with the names of the sector carriers
Note: You should not select all the sectors in the map for the selection set, as Mentor requires additional sectors to be used as neighbors. These sectors will be included in the Calculation set. After you have created the selection set, Mentor automatically calculates a wider cluster, based on the neighbor list of the selection set, called the calculation set. If the neighbor list is optimized, the calculation set accurately reflects the sectors that may be influenced by power changes in the selection set. The difference between the selection set and the calculation set is that the optimization parameters, such as sector power, can be changed in the selection set only. Sectors in the calculation set can be affected in terms of traffic load, traffic channels power, noise level, and so on. The calculation set is usually two to three tiers beyond the boundary of the selection set. In rural areas, the calculation set includes only one or two tiers due to the low interaction rate with sectors far from the selection set. However, in dense urban areas with high levels of interaction between sectors, as reflected by high handover factors and long neighbor lists, there is usually a much wider calculation set. The optimization sub-goals are checked for the entire calculation set, as it contains all the sectors that are affected by the planned antenna sectors optimization. Note that sectors in the selection set and in the calculation set carry the same weight in the sub-goals, meaning power, traffic, and handover factors. Mentor tries to improve all the sectors, no matter whether they belong to the selection set or the calculation set. Obviously sectors within the selection set are more influenced by the power changes, therefore the expected improvement is higher in the selection set. The effect of the changes on sectors belonging to the calculation set decreases the further away the sectors are from the selection set.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The following picture shows a user-defined selection set made up of 33 sectors. The calculation set is made up of an additional 114 sectors that interact with the selection set, totaling 147 sectors. It is easy to see that some sectors close to the selection set will probably be highly affected by changes in the selection set. Some changes are indirect, for example, in sectors A, B and C, where sector A is in the selection set, sector B is a nearby sector in the calculation set, and sector C is a neighbor of sector B. Decreasing the power on A may add traffic to B, which will increase its traffic power and therefore increase the noise levels on C, and increase Cs power consumption.
A.8.2
Saving Sector Selections
You can save a selection as a .txt file, which can be loaded in future sessions. If required, you can also save the selection as a layer. To save a sector selection 1. Select the sectors you want to include in the selection. 2. On the Selection menu, click Save Sector Selection. -ORRight-click the selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Save Sector Selection. The Save Sector Selection dialog box is displayed. 3. Browse to the required location in which to save the selection. 4. In the File name field, enter a name for the new selection. If you do not enter a new name, the default name will be used. 5. Click Save. The selection is saved in the selected location, and can be loaded in the future.
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A.8.3
Saving Selections as a Layer
You can save a selection as a GIS layer so that it can be used it in future calculations or sessions. If you have created layer folders, you can save the layer to a selected folder. If you have not created folders, the selection layer is automatically saved under the GIS category. If required, you can also save a selection as a .txt file. To save a selection as a layer 1. Select the sectors you want to include in the layer. 2. On the Selection menu, click Save Selection as Layer. -ORRight-click the selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Save Selection as Layer. The Save Selection as Layer dialog box is displayed.
3. Enter a new name for the layer, if required. 4. In the Folder field, select the GIS category or the folder in which to save the layer, and click OK. A progress bar is displayed while the layer is being saved to the selected location, and then it is displayed in the Layers pane under the GIS category, and on the map.
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A.8.4
Loading Selections
You can load previously saved selections at any time. If the selections are saved in the current network, you can also see the number of sectors included in each selection. To load a selection 1. On the Selection menu, click Load Sector Selection. The Load Selection dialog box is displayed. Tip: If you are in the Current Network folder, you can display the number of sectors included in each of the selections by clicking the box. button at the top right of the dialog
2. Select the selection you want to load. The selected selection is displayed in the File name field. 3. Click Open. The selection is displayed on the map.
A.8.5
Displaying Selections on the Map
You can display the selection set of a selected calculation or one or more selected GIS layers on the map, which enables you to use the same selection set for additional calculations. To display the selection set on the map 1. In the Calculations or Layers pane, select the calculation or GIS layers whose selection sets you want to highlight on the map. 2. Right-click the calculation or GIS layers and select Display Selection Set on Map on the shortcut menu. -ORFor calculations, on the Selection menu, click Display Calculation Set on Map. The sectors used in the calculation or GIS layers are highlighted on the map, and can be used for additional calculations.
A.8.6
Displaying the Filtered Selection Set
After you have created a combined analysis that filters a selected map according to specific KPI values, you can display only those sectors that meet the criteria to be included in the combined analysis. To display the filtered selection set Right-click the combined analysis layer, and on the menu, click Display Filtered Selection Set on Map. Only the sectors that meet the filter requirements are highlighted on the map, and can be used for additional calculations.
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A.8.7
Modifying the Sector Selection
After you have displayed a selection on the map, or you have loaded a saved selection, you can add or remove one or more sectors to or from the selection, and save it, or you can save the selection as a new selection, with a new name. To modify the current selection 1. Press the <Shift> or <Ctrl> keys and select the sectors you want to add or remove. You can also drag the cursor to select an additional selection. The selected sectors are combined with the previously selected sectors to form a new selection. 2. On the Selection menu, click Save Sector Selection. The name of the selected or currently displayed selection is displayed in the Name field. 3. Click Save, or enter a new name for the selection, and click Save. The new selection is saved.
A.8.8
Adding Keywords
You can add keywords to Mentor, which afterwards can be associated with one or more sectors. To add a keyword 1. On the Selection menu, click Keyword Management. The Keyword Management dialog box is displayed, enabling you to add keywords to the list of existing keywords.
2. Enter new keyword in the available field. The Add button is enabled. 3. Click Add. The new keyword is added to the list of existing keywords, and can be associated with a sector or a selection.
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A.8.9
Associating Selections with Keywords
You can associate a selection with a previously defined keyword, or you can define new keywords during the association process. After you have associated a keyword with a selection, you can select the sectors using the associated keyword. If required, you can remove the association. To associate the selection with a keyword 1. Select the required sectors on the map. 2. Right-click any of the sectors in the selection, and on the shortcut menu, click Properties. The Sector Properties (Multi-selection) dialog box is displayed. 3. Select the Keywords tab.
4. From the Select keyword drop-down list, select the keyword to associate with the selection and click Add. The keyword is displayed in the Keywords associated with sectors area. 5. Repeat this step to associate the selection with additional keywords.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 6. If a specific keyword is not defined for the selection, you can define a new one by clicking New. The New Keyword dialog box is displayed.
7. In the Keyword field, enter the new keyword, and click OK. The new keyword is displayed in the Select keyword drop-down list. 8. Click OK to save your changes and close the Sector Properties (Multi-selection) dialog box. To remove an association: 1. In the Keywords associated with sectors area, select the keyword association you want to remove, and click Remove. The keyword is removed from the list of associated keywords, and cannot be used to display the selected selection. 2. Click OK to save your changes and close the Sector Properties (Multi-selection) dialog box.
A.8.10 Displaying Selections by Keyword

You can display selections according to the keyword with which they are associated. To display a selection according to its associated keywords 1. On the Selection menu, click Select Sectors by Keyword. The Select by Keyword dialog box is displayed, showing a list of the defined keywords, and the number of sectors associated with them.
2. Select the keyword associated with the sectors you want to display, and click OK. The zoom factor is automatically adjusted to fit the selection, which is highlighted on the map.
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A.9
Working with Layers
Mentor enables you to work with both vector and raster layers in the map view. Vector layers: Vector layers consist of a text file with coordinates describing the various points and curves on the map. When they are loaded into a mapping program, that data is used to generate a map image. Vector maps scale up and down without any loss of clarity, enabling you to zoom in to see specific areas, or to zoom out and still have readability. Examples of vector maps include individual drop maps, and sector layers. Raster layers: Raster layers are based on conventional image files, such as .gif or .png formats, which show all the detail of the original topography. However, raster maps do not scale well, and if you zoom in too far the images become pixilated and fuzzy and if you zoom out too far, the text on the map becomes unreadable. Examples of raster maps include Ec/Io maps, traffic maps, and terrain maps. You can: Display selected layers on the map Create layer folders Show or hide layers Move layers up and down Copy and paste layers to GIS layer folders Import layers Export layers Define layer display properties Display the layer histogram Displaying layers in the Detailed Table Zoom to fit the layer on the map Delete layers Show the layer legend Carry out mathematical operations on the values of up to eight raster map layers
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A.9.1
Mentor Layer System
Mentor uses the GIS layer approach, which allows data to be input as separate themes and overlaid, based on analysis requirements. Using Mentor you can display and work with the following layers on the map area:
Annotations: The Annotation layer is used mainly for printing purposes or for presentations. It enables you to draw lines, shapes, and text boxes, insert callouts, pictures, and text annotations, and display them as a layer in your network. You can show or hide this layer according to your requirements and preferences. Network: The Network layer displays the sites, sectors, and antennas in your network, according to their actual co-ordinates in the real network. You can display all the network layers at the same time, or selected layers only. Note: You must select the Network category before you can display any of the selected network layers. Calculation Results: Enables you to view the calculation layers on the map. For example, you can view the HO-rate changes, KPIs, neighbor list and power changes. You can also view a list of elements in the layer, and their properties, in the Detailed Table pane. Note: You must select the Calculation Results category, and the name of the calculation, before you can display any of the selected calculation layers. GIS: Enables you to import and display any Mentor-supported GIS layer on the map, for example, Terrain. If your model contains positioning, you can also display positioning-based layers on the map and in Google Earth, as described in section 4.3, on page 45.
After you have displayed the layers on the map, you can view a list of the elements in the selected layer, as well as their properties, in the Detailed Table pane.
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A.9.1.1 Working with GIS Layer Folders

You can save specific layers in folders under the GIS layer. For example, you can create a folder of dropped calls from multiple analyses, or a folder containing layers from one or more calculation types. After you have created the folder, it is saved in the same directory as all the other Mentor folders, as specified in the network Preferences. If required, after you have created the folders, you can rename or delete them, or add subfolders. Note: Raster layers must be displayed on the map before they can be copied to a folder. To save GIS layers in folders 1. In the Layers pane, right-click the GIS category, and from the shortcut menu, click New Folder. The New Folder dialog box is displayed.
2. Enter a descriptive name for the folder, if required, and then click OK. The new folder is displayed under the GIS category in the Layers pane, and is saved in the path specified in the network preferences.
3. Copy the required layers from the Calculation Results layers to the relevant folders, or move layers from one folder to another, by dragging them using standard Windows functionality.
Notes: Calculation layers must be from the same calculation. If you want to copy layers from multiple calculations, you must repeat this step for each calculation. Dragging the layers from one GIS folder to another will move the layers, not copy them. To copy the layers from one folder to another, right-click the layers you want to copy and select Copy, then right-click the folder to which to paste them and select Paste. (Only layers that are displayed on the map can be copied from folder to folder.)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To rename or delete folders, or add sub-folders Right-click the folder you want to rename or delete, or to which to add a sub-folder, and then select the required action from the shortcut menu.
A.9.2
Showing/Hiding Layers
You can show or hide the layers on your map. Before you can show layers on the map, they must first be loaded in the Layers pane. Some layers are imported with the network, for example the Terrain layer, while others can be created with the model, for example the Drop Map and Traffic Map layers. You can also import layers, or load calculation layers after you have run a calculation. Once the layers are loaded in the Layers pane, you must select the check boxes next to the layers to display the relevant layers on the map, or clear the check boxes to remove the layers from the map. If you have more than one layer in the same group, you can simultaneously show or hide multiple layers by selecting them using standard Windows functionality, and then selecting Show/Hide. Note: The layers are displayed in a hierarchy in the Layers pane, and each layer can be displayed only if the layer above it has been selected. For example, in order to display the HO Rate Change - Carrier 1 layer, you must ensure that the relevant neighbor list optimization, as well as the Calculation Results category are selected.
A.9.3
Moving Layers Up or Down
Layers can be set to be in front of or behind other layers in the same group. If required, you can move multiple selected layers, simultaneously. The visibility of the layers on the map also depends on the level of transparency defined for each layer in the Layer Properties. Note: If you want to change the order in which layers from different groups are displayed, you can create a folder for the layers from each of the relevant groups, and then arrange these layers in any order. To move layers up in the group hierarchy 1. In the Layers pane, select the layers that you want to move up in the group hierarchy. 2. On the Layer menu, click Move Up. -OrRight-click the layers, and on the shortcut menu, click Move Up. The selected layers will moved up one position in the group. Note: If the selected layers are not sequential, meaning they are not one after the other in the group, they will first all be moved under the uppermost selected layer. 3. Click Move Up until the layers are in their desired position.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To move layers down in the group hierarchy In the Layers pane, select the layers that you want to move down in the group hierarchy. 1. On the Layer menu, click Move Down. -OrRight-click the selected layers, and on the shortcut menu, click Move Down. The selected layers will be moved down one position in the group. Note: If the selected layers are not sequential, meaning they are not one after the other in the group, they will all first be moved above the lowest selected layer. 2. Click Move Down until the layers are in the desired position.
A.9.4
Displaying a Layer in Google Earth
After you have loaded and selected a GIS layer, you can display it on a topographical map in the Google Earth application. To do so, Google Earth must be installed on the PC on which Mentor is installed. If it is not already installed, you can download it from the Google Earth website. Note: If the layer has been filtered in Mentor, only the filtered data is displayed in Google Earth. To display a layer in Google Earth In the Layers pane, right-click the layer you want to display, and from the shortcut menu, select Show Layer in Google Earth. A progress bar is displayed while the layer is exported to Google Earth, and then the geographic information of the location is displayed on the satellite map on your desktop, according to the Google Earth parameter settings.
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A.9.5
Displaying Layers in the Detailed Table
You can view the properties of a selected layer in the Detailed Table pane. By default, all the elements in the layer are displayed, including all the available properties, but you can filter the table if required to display only those elements that meet your filter requirements, and only selected properties. To display the Detailed Table In the Layers pane, right-click the layer for which to display the Detailed Table, and on the shortcut menu, click Detailed Table. The Detailed Table <Layer> pane is displayed at the bottom of the map area.
For more information on the Detailed Table, see section A.3.5, on page 164.
A.9.6
Importing Layers
By default, Mentor includes the Terrain layer, but you can import or drag additional GIS or other layers from various sources, as long as Mentor supports their format. Currently Mentor supports importing the following formats: ArcView: *.shp MapInfo: *.mif, *tab Schema Format: *.stb Text: *.txt GeoTIFF: *.tif, *.tiff Image: *.gif, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.bmp, *. wbmp, *.png
To import a layer 1. In the Layers pane, select the GIS category. 2. On the Layer menu, click Import Layer. A standard Windows Open dialog box is displayed. 3. If required, filter the available files by selecting the desired file type in the Files of type drop-down list. 4. Browse to and select the desired source map file(s). The names of the files are displayed in the File name field. 5. Select the desired layer(s) and click Import. A progress bar is displayed while the file(s) are downloaded to the map, and then they are displayed under the GIS category in the Layers pane.
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A.9.7
Exporting Layers
Mentor supports exporting layers so that they can be imported to another tool or another network. For example, Mentor enables you to convert geo-positioning maps from raster to vector format, as MIF and TAB files. Note: If the layer data has been filtered, only the filtered data is exported. Vector layers can be exported to the following formats: ArcView: *.shp MapInfo: *.mif, *.tab Note: Mentor is unable to export more than 1 million bins to .tab format. Schema Format: *.stb Raster layers can be exported to the following formats: Image: *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.bmp, *. wbmp, *.png GeoTIFF: *.tif, *.tiff MapInfo: *.mif, *.tab Note: Mentor is unable to export more than 1 million bins to .tab format. Planet: *.grd To export a layer 1. On the Layers pane, select the check boxes next to the layers to be exported. The layers are displayed on the map. 2. Right-click the layers, and on the shortcut menu, click Export Layer. A standard Windows Save dialog box is displayed. 3. Browse to the location to which to export the layers. 4. In the File name field, enter a name for the layer file. 5. In the Files of type field, select the file format to which to export the layer. 6. Click Save. A progress bar is displayed while the layers are being exported to the selected location and format. A confirmation message is displayed notifying whether the layers were successfully exported. 7. Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box.
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A.9.8
Defining Layer Properties
You can define the appearance of the different layers on the map, for example, whether they are visible on the map, the colors in the legend, the shape of the symbols, and so on. To define layer properties 1. In the Layers pane, right-click a layer, and on the shortcut menu, click Properties. The Layer Properties <Layer> dialog box is displayed.
The Layer Properties dialog box includes three to five tabs, according to whether you selected a vector or raster layer. General tab: Enables you to rename the layer, and view general layer properties. Display tab: Enables you to define the layer display, for example whether the layer is visible, and its level of transparency. Legend tab: Enables you to define the layer's legend, and determine how the layers will appear on the map. Labels tab: Enables you to define how labels will appear on the map. This tab is displayed for vector layers only. Symbols tab: Enables you to define the shape of the symbols displayed on the map. This tab is displayed for vector layers only.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Edit the fields in each of the tabs, as required. 3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Layer Properties dialog box.
A.9.9
Displaying Layer Histograms
You can display a histogram of the map layers in order to view a graphical display of the values in the layer. Each bar in the histogram is in proportion to the value of the data items it represents. The histogram displays the values for 100% of the data in the selected layer, but you can run a query to calculate the percentage of items between a range of values, as well as set the range of values to be displayed in the histogram. To display a histogram 1. In the Layers pane, right-click the layer whose histogram you want to display and on the shortcut menu, click Histogram. -ORSelect the layer whose histogram you want to display, and on the Layer menu, click Histogram. -ORIn the legend, click the browse button Histogram. to open the Legends tab, and then click
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The Histogram - <layer> dialog box is displayed, showing the histogram of the selected layer.
The following information is displayed in the Statistics area of the histogram: Min: The lowest value displayed in the histogram. Max: The highest value displayed in the histogram. Sum: The sum of all the values measured in the histogram. Average: The average value displayed in the histogram. STD: The standard deviation of values in the histogram. No. of bins: The number of bins in which values were measured. 2. To define a query, in the Min and Max fields, enter the range of values to query. The percentage of items that is between these values is displayed in the Percentage field. 3. To limit the range of the x-axis displayed in the histogram, enter the required minimum and maximum values in the From and To fields. The scale of the x-axis is changed accordingly, and only those values between the required range are displayed in the histogram. 4. Click to close the histogram.
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A.9.10 Displaying the Layer Legend

You can display the legend of any layer that is displayed on the map. Once the legend is displayed, you can edit it as required, as well as set the transparency level of the layer. By default, the legend is a floating pane, which means it can be moved around the desktop, but you can dock it to the right side of the main window, if required. To display the layer legend 1. In the Layers pane, select the check box next to the layer whose legend you want to display. 2. On the toolbar, click the Legend button . The layer legend is displayed on the map.
3. If you have loaded more than one layer, select the legend to display from the drop-down list.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. To edit the legend, click the browse button box is displayed. . The Legend (<name of layer>) dialog
5. By default, layers are not transparent. To adjust the transparency level of the layer, move the transparency slider on the legend as required.
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A.9.11 Map Analysis

The Map Analysis wizard enables you to carry out mathematical operations on the values of up to eight raster layers, provided that these layers have been loaded on the Layers pane, even if they are not currently displayed on the map. The analyses are carried out on the value of each bin in the map, and the results are added as a layer under the GIS category, in the Layers pane. You can use the Map Analysis wizard to add a constant to all the map values or subtract the values of one map from another to see the difference between the values of the two maps, before and after optimization. You can define conditions for areas to be displayed, and you can define thresholds. For example, you can take a regular Ec/Io map, and then use the Map Analysis option to display only bins where the Ec/Io value is below a defined threshold. You can also use the Map Analysis wizard to convert the maps units, for example, from milliwatts to dBm. Note: If you select a polygon on the map before you start the map analysis, the calculation will be performed on the selected area only. For more information on the Map Analysis wizard, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
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A.10
Network Properties
You can view general network properties, for example, geographical information or network statistics, as well as carrier properties in the Network Properties dialog box. You can also configure advanced network properties, for example, neighbor list or antenna sectors optimization properties. To view or configure network properties 1. On the Network menu, click Network Properties. The Network Properties dialog box is displayed.
The Network Properties dialog box contains the following tabs: General: Enables you to set the default time zone for the network, and to view general network properties, for example, the name of the network and the number of sectors included in the network. Carriers: Enables you to view the properties of each of the carriers in the network, for example, the frequency upon which the carrier transmits. Hard Handover: Enables you to manage the hard handover configurations available in the network. Soft Handover: Enables you to manage the soft handover configurations available in the network.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Power: Enables you to manage the power configurations available in the network. Advanced: Enables you to configure the various parameters that should be taken into consideration when creating the model, and running the neighbor list and antenna sectors optimizations.. 2. Click the tabs you want to edit, and edit the fields as required. 3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Network Properties dialog box.
A.10.1 Defining Advanced Network Properties

In the Advanced tab you can configure various parameters that will be taken into consideration when creating the model, and running the neighbor list and antenna sectors optimizations. After running the optimizations, you can view the parameters and their values in the Network Properties report.
Note: You should consult Schema Customer Support before making changes to these parameters to prevent optimization degradation. For a detailed description of the advanced network parameters, see Appendix C, on page 233.
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A.11
Displaying Site Properties
You can display and edit the properties of a selected site, as well as the properties of the sectors belonging to the site. If required, you can also display a detailed table, listing the properties of all the sites in the network. To display the site properties 1. In the map, right-click a site, and then select Properties on the shortcut menu. The Site Properties dialog box is displayed.
For GSM sites, the following Site Properties dialog box is displayed:
2. If required, you can enter a new name for the site, change the site ID, change the latitude and longitude co-ordinates, and change the special cost for accessing the site.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. If required, you can edit the properties of a selected sector belonging to the site. In the Sectors area, select a sector, and then click Properties. The Sector Properties dialog box is displayed, showing the properties of the selected sector. Edit the sector properties as required. Click OK to save your changes and close the Sector Properties dialog box. 4. Click OK to save your changes and close the Site Properties dialog box.
A.12
Displaying Sector Properties
You can view the properties of a single selected sector, or the properties that are common to a selection. If required, you can also edit certain properties, as well as search for sectors, display sectors of a certain technology on the map, and view the selected sectors in Google Earth. If you have a dual-technology network, you can also view the properties of the GSM sectors. The Sector Properties dialog box displays information relevant to a selected sector. If required, you can edit any fields that are not read-only. For you convenience, you can also view the basic sector properties in the Sector Property Viewer pane, described on page 160. To display sector properties 1. On the map, right-click the sector whose properties you want to view, and on the shortcut menu, click Properties. -ORDouble-click the sector whose properties you want to view.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The Sector Properties <name of sector> dialog box is displayed, showing the General tab.
The Sector Properties dialog box contains the following tabs: General, which enables you to view and edit general information about the selected sector, for example its name and the site to which it belongs. Antenna, which enables you to view and edit antenna-related information, relevant to the selected sector. Neighbor List, which enables you to view and edit neighbor list properties, for example, you can lock the priority of selected neighbors, or add neighbors. You can also view the properties of the carrier to which the sector belongs. Carriers and Power Constraints, which enables you to view the power of the selected sector, the properties of the carrier to which the sector belongs, as well as edit the permitted CPICH power constraints for the antenna sectors optimization. Antenna Constraints, which enables you to select the parameters that should be optimized, as well as to set the minimum and maximum constraints for these parameters. Keywords, which enables you to view the keywords associated to the selected sector, and associate the selected sector with additional keywords. 2. Select the relevant tabs to view or edit the sector properties. 3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Sector Properties dialog box.
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A.12.1 Displaying GSM Sector Properties

If you have a dual-technology network, you can view the properties of a selected GSM sector. To display sector properties 1. On the map, right-click the sector whose properties you want to view, and on the shortcut menu, click Properties. -ORDouble-click the sector whose properties you want to view. The Sector Properties <name of sector> dialog box is displayed, showing the General tab.
2. Select the relevant tabs to view the sector properties. 3. Click OK to close the Sector Properties dialog box.
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A.12.2 Displaying Multi-selection UMTS Sector Properties

You can display the sector properties of multiple sectors at the same time, and edit them, if required. You can also display the properties of a specific sector in the selection. To display multiple-sector properties 1. On the map, select the sectors whose properties you want to view. 2. Right-click the selection, and from the shortcut menu, click Properties. The Sector Properties (Multi-selection) dialog box is displayed, showing the properties that are common to all the selected sectors. If there is a value that is common to all the selected sectors, this value is displayed. If not, the fields are left blank.
The Sector Properties (Multi-selection) dialog box contains the following tabs: General, which enables you to specify whether the selected sectors are active, and select the configurations to they belong. Constraints, which enables you to set constraints for the selected sectors, as well as lock the neighbor list. Antenna Constraints, which enables you to set the constraints for the mechanical and/or total tilt changes. Keywords, which enables you to view keywords associated with the selected sectors, and associate new keywords. 3. Edit the fields as required. The edited values will apply to all the sectors in the selection. 4. Click OK to save your changes and close the Sector Properties (Multi-selection) dialog box.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To view the properties of a specific sector Right-click the sector whose properties you want to view, and from the shortcut menu, click Sector Properties. The Sector Properties dialog box is displayed, showing the properties of the selected sector.
A.12.3 Displaying Multi-selection GSM Sector Properties

If you have a dual-technology network, you can view the sector properties of multiple GSM sectors at the same time. You can also display the properties of a specific sector in the selection. To display multiple-sector properties 1. In the Layers pane, under Sectors, select GSM. Only the GSM sectors in the network are displayed. 2. Select the sectors whose properties you want to view. 3. Right-click the selection and then click Properties. The Sector Properties (MultiSelect) dialog box is displayed, showing the properties that are common to all the selected sectors. If there is a value that is common to all the selected sectors, this value is displayed. If not, the fields are left blank.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. Edit the fields as required. The edited values will apply to all the sectors in the selection. 5. Click OK to save your changes and close the Sector Properties (Multi-Select) dialog box. To view the properties of a specific sector Right-click the sector whose properties you want to view, and on the shortcut menu, click Sector Properties. The Sector Properties dialog box is displayed, showing the properties of the selected sector.
A.12.4 Searching for Sectors

You can search for any available sectors in the current network, according to the sector name, or part thereof. Mentor lists the number of sectors that match your search criteria, and enables you to navigate through the list of matching sectors. By default, Mentor zooms in on each found sector. To search for a specific sector 1. On the Edit menu, click Find. -OROn the Standard toolbar, click the Find button The Find dialog box is displayed. .
2. In the Sector name field, enter the name or part thereof, of the sector for which you are searching. For example, searching for ora will return multiple results, including Orange/1, Orange/2, Orange/3, Coral/1, Coral/2 and Coral/3. 3. Select the Exact match check box if you know the exact name of the sector, for example, Orange/3. 4. Clear the Zoom check box to prevent Mentor from zooming in on found sectors.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Click Next. The number of sectors that match your search criteria is displayed in the title of the dialog box, and the first sector is flagged.
6. Click Next until you find the sector for which you are searching. 7. Click Close to close the Find dialog box.
A.12.5 Viewing Sectors in Google Earth

You can view a sector or selection of sectors, and their azimuth, on a topographical map in the Google Earth application. To do so, Google Earth must be installed on the PC on which Mentor is installed. Access the Google Earth website to download the application, if it is not already installed. The sites of the selected sectors are automatically loaded to the Temporary Places folder in the Places pane in Google Earth. The name of the Mentor network is displayed under this folder in the Places pane. To display a sector in Google Earth Right-click a sector and on the shortcut menu, click Show in Google Earth. The Google Earth application opens, displaying the selected sector on the map, with the corresponding site name on the map and in the Places pane, on the left.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To display a group of sectors in Google Earth: 1. Select the sectors you want to view. 2. Right-click the sectors and select Show in Google Earth. -OROn the Tools menu, click Show in Google Earth. The Google Earth application opens, displaying the selected sectors on the map, with the corresponding site names on the map and in the Places pane on the left. You can click on any of the site names to zoom in to the sector.
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A.13
Antenna Properties
The Antenna Properties dialog box displays information relevant to a selected antenna. If required, you can edit any fields that are not read-only. To display the antenna properties 1. On the map, right-click an antenna, and on the shortcut menu, click Properties. The Antenna Properties - <name of antenna> dialog box is displayed, showing the General tab.
The Antenna Properties dialog box contains the following tabs: General, which enables you to view and edit information about the antenna and installation parameters. Antenna Constraints, which enables you to select whether to optimize the mechanical or electrical tilt of the selected antenna, as well as the constraints for these changes. 2. Select the relevant tabs to view or edit the antenna properties. 3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Antenna Properties dialog box.
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A.14
Working with Calculations
As soon as you have a model of the network, you can start a new Analysis, SC, Neighbor List, or Antenna Sectors calculation. While a calculation is running, its status is displayed in the Calculations pane. Once the calculation is completed, its status changes to Valid, and you can perform actions on it. To start a new calculation 1. On the Calculation menu, click New and then <name of calculation>. -OROn the Workflow toolbar, click the required calculation button. 2. Click Yes if you are prompted to save the network.
A.14.1 Loading Calculation Result Layers

After analysis or optimization calculations have finished running, you can display the calculation layers on the map. For example, you can display the bad call rate layer for analysis calculations, the HO-rate change layer for neighbor list optimizations, and the current best power changes per carrier, for the antenna sectors optimizations. To load a calculation results layer 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the calculation for which you want to display a layer, and then click Load Layers. The Layers dialog box is displayed, listing all the available layers for the selected calculation. 2. In the Layers dialog box, select the layer(s) you want to load, and then click Load. The layer is displayed in the Layers pane, with the name of the calculation, under the Calculation Results category. For example, the following shows the Daily Speech KPIs - Traffic and BH Speech KPIs - Traffic layers for Analysis1.
3. Click Close to close the Layers dialog box. 4. Select the check boxes next to the layers you want to display on the map. A progress bar is displayed while the layers are loaded and displayed on the map.
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A.14.2 Viewing the Calculation Layers in the Detailed Table

You can view the properties of a selected calculation layer in the Detailed Table pane. For example, you can display a list of HO-rate changes for all the sectors in carrier 1. If required, you can view multiple analysis layers that are in the same analysis report. To view a calculation layer in the Detailed Table pane: 1. In the Layers pane, right-click the layer you want to display, and on the shortcut menu, click Detailed Table. The layer is displayed in the Detailed Table - Calculation Results\<calculation:layer> pane at the bottom of the map area.
2. By default, all the available properties are displayed in the table, but you can filter the display by right-clicking the column header, and then selecting the required fields from the relevant list of available fields.
A.14.3 Opening Calculation Reports

You can view the calculation reports as soon as the calculation has finished running, or any time afterwards.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To open calculation reports 1. In the Calculations pane, right-click the calculation for which to display reports, and then click Open Reports. The <name of calculation> Reports dialog box is displayed, listing all the available reports. By default, the reports are displayed in alphabetical order, but you can change the order by sorting them in ascending order or according to size by clicking Report Name or Size.
2. In the Report Name area, double-click the report you want to view, or select the report and then click Open. The selected report is displayed in Excel format. (Depending on your Excel security settings, you may be prompted to disable or enable macros. Click Enable Macros.) The name of the report, the name of the network, and the name of the calculation are displayed in the title bar of the report. 3. If the report contains tabs, select the relevant tab to view the different reports within the report. 4. Click Close to close the <name of calculation> Reports dialog box. For a detailed description of all the calculation reports, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
A.14.4 Displaying the Selection or Calculation Set on the Map

You can display the selection set of a selected GIS layer or calculation on the map. You can also display the calculation set of a selected antenna sectors optimization. To display the selection set on the map, right-click the GIS layer or calculation whose selection set you want to highlight on the map, and from the shortcut menu, select Display Selection Set on the Map. To display the calculation set on the map, right-click the antenna sectors optimization whose calculation set you want to highlight on the map, and from the shortcut menu, select Display Calculation Set on Map. The sectors affected by the calculation are highlighted on the map.
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Appendix B
Working with the Mentor Server
Mentor has been enhanced to work in conjunction with a server module that enables shorter optimization cycles by supporting periodic automated data collection, generation of up-todate network traffic models, and recurring optimization and provisioning plans. This appendix describes how to work with the Mentor server. For more information about using the Mentor server, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
B.1
Logging On to the Ultima Mentor Server
Before you can access any information from the Mentor server, or use any of its features, you must first log on to the server. If the server to which you wish to connect is not compatible with your current Mentor version, a notification of such and a link to the compatible version will be displayed, enabling you to download and install the compatible version. To log on to the Ultima Mentor server 1. On the Server menu, click Log On. The Log On to Ultima Mentor Server dialog box is displayed.
2. In the User name field, enter your user name, as defined by the administrator. 3. In the Password field, enter your password. 4. In the Server connection field, enter or select the name of the server on which the database is installed, and to which you want to connect. Note: If the requested server is not displayed in the drop-down list, click New. The New Server dialog box is displayed.
Enter the name of the computer on which the server resides in the Computer field. Click OK.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Click OK. You can now access the server data, and use the server features. Note: If your current version of Mentor is not compatible with the server version, the Server Connection Failed dialog box is displayed notifying you of such, and provides a link enabling you to download and install a compatible version of Mentor.
B.2
Submitting Network Changes to the Mentor Server
When you submit data to the server for the first time, or after you have imported the network configuration from the server, modified it and then submitted your changes back to the server, Mentor analyzes the data, and makes a list of discrepancies between the submitted data and the data currently on the server, which you then have to accept or reject. The accepted changes to the server network are sent to the server and divided up according to the clusters to which they belong. All the users assigned to the relevant clusters will receive notification of the submission, as well as a link to the report listing the changes to the server network, enabling them to sync their networks with the updated network on the server. To submit changes to the Mentor server 1. On the Server menu, click Submit Network Changes to Server. You will be prompted to log on to the Mentor server if you have not already done so. A progress bar is displayed while the data being submitted is compared to the existing data in the server. Notes: If there is more than one cluster defined in the network, the Select a Cluster dialog box is displayed. Select the cluster to which the changes should be made, and click OK. If required, you can also submit changes for additional clusters directly from the Submit Network Changes to Server <date> dialog box, which is displayed after all the submitted data has been compared.
If the network contains network elements that are not part of the selected cluster, a message is displayed notifying you that any changes made to these network elements will be ignored and will not be submitted. Click OK to continue. The first time a network is submitted to the server, it must include the terrain file.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The Submit Network Changes to Server <date> dialog box is displayed, showing all the discrepancies between the network data being submitted, and the data currently in the server network, for the selected cluster.
2. Review each of the differences, and then click Accept Change or Ignore Change at the top of the screen, to accept or ignore the proposed change to the network data on the server. Accept or Ignore is displayed in the Accept/Reject column. If required, you can use standard Windows functionality to select multiple or all listed differences. Note: If there are changes to the advanced network properties, you will have to accept the changes for each of the required network elements, as well as for the cluster. 3. Click OK. A confirmation message is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 4. Click Yes to submit the accepted changes to the server. A progress bar is displayed while these changes are being submitted to the server and then the Submit Network Changes to Server dialog box is displayed, notifying whether the cluster was updated successfully.
All relevant cluster users will receive notification of the changes, as well as a list of the changes, enabling them to sync their networks with the updated network on the server. 5. Click Details to view any errors or warnings. 6. Click Reports to view a report showing details of the changes, including the old values and the new values.
B.3
Synchronizing Network Changes from the Mentor Server
If you are using a network that was previously imported from the server, and any changes are made to that network on the server, either by another user or if a new configuration update was received from the switch, you will be notified of such, and will be able to update your network accordingly by syncing your network configuration with the updated network on the server. By default, Mentor checks for changes on the server every 180 minutes, based on the SYNC_CLUSTER_MINUTES parameter, but you can change this, if required. You can also manually check for any such changes at any time. If a new configuration has arrived from the switch, you will be able to import the new network. Note: Syncing your network with a new configuration from the server removes your current model and all the calculations in your network. If there are changes to the network made by other users, you will be able to see each of these changes, and then accept only the ones that you require.
To view automatic notifications If there are any changes, a popup message will be displayed and an icon and notification will be displayed on the status bar when you log in to the server, or after a specified amount of time, according to the SYNC_CLUSTER_MINUTES parameter.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Double-click to launch the Import Switch Dump wizard if the changes were from the switch, or to view a list of the changes if the changes were made by another user.
To manually check for network changes 1. On the Server menu, click Sync Network Changes from Server. A dialog box is displayed, notifying you whether there is an updated configuration from the switch, or whether the cluster was updated by another user. 2. If there is an updated network configuration, click OK to import the new configuration. A confirmation message is displayed, warning that the model and all calculations will be removed. Click Yes to continue. The first step of the Import Switch Dump wizard is displayed, as described on page 141.
In the Clusters field, select the cluster to which the optimization belongs. The date of the latest available configuration is displayed under the field.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Click Next. A progress bar is displayed while the selected configuration files are being imported from the server. The Data Completion page is displayed, enabling you to complete any missing network data directly in the GUI, if required, or to import the network. 3. If there are changes made by another user, click OK to view these changes. A dialog box is displayed while the networks are being compared, and then the Sync Network Changes from Server dialog box is displayed, showing all the differences between the current network data, and the data currently in the server network.
Review each of the differences, and then click Accept Change or Ignore Change to accept or ignore them. Accept or Ignore is displayed in the Accept/Reject column. You can select multiple or all changes using standard Windows functionality. Note: If there are changes to advanced network properties, you will have to accept the changes for each of the required network elements, as well as for the cluster. Click OK to sync your network according to the selected changes.
B.4
Displaying Notifications
If you are connected to the Mentor server, you can view notifications sent from the server, about activities in the server. For example, you can view messages about the model completion, tasks that failed or succeeded, cluster removals, licensing problems, updates to the network configuration, and so on. Depending on your user permissions, you can view all the messages that have been sent, or only those for the clusters to which you are assigned. To display server notifications 1. Ensure that you are logged on to the Mentor server. 2. On the status bar, double-click the icon. This icon is displayed only if you have selected to display the server status on the status bar, and there are new unread notifications. -OROn the Server menu, click Notifications.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide The Ultima Mentor Server Admin - Notifications window is displayed.
The Notifications window displays all the notifications that you have received, the priority and status of the notification, a short description, the date and time it was received, and the cluster to which it refers. The Notifications pane contains the following fields: Field Priority Description The importance of the notification. - Error or failed task Status The status of the notification. - Read - Unread Subject Received Cluster A brief description of the contents of the notification. The date and time the notification was received. The cluster to which the notification refers. If the notification is general, and not for a specific cluster, N/A is displayed.
After you have received a notification, you can open it, copy parts of it to the clipboard, print it, delete it, or change its status to read or unread. If the notification is for a provisioning task, you can approve the provisioning. If the notification is about a provisioning or optimization task, you can click the links to view the task or the reports in Mentor.
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B.5
Importing Task Occurrences into Mentor
You can import selected optimization or analysis task occurrences from the Mentor server as new networks, or as calculations in the current network. To import task occurrences 1. On the Server menu, click Optimization Task Occurrences to view a list of all the optimization tasks, or click Analysis Task Occurrences to view a list of analysis tasks. The Ultima Mentor Server Admin - <Recurrence tasks> window is displayed.
2. Right-click the task occurrence you want to import into Mentor, and then select one of the following options on the shortcut menu: Open in New Mentor Network: Opens the task occurrence in a new network. Open in Current Mentor Network - <network>: Opens the task occurrence as a calculation in the current network. A progress bar is displayed while the task occurrence is imported into Mentor, and then a dialog box is displayed notifying whether the import was successful.
3. Click Details to view the details of the import process. 4. Click Reports to view the Model and Import reports for the imported calculation. 5. Click Close to close the Import Task Occurrence dialog box.
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B.6
Viewing the Status of Server Tasks
You can view, on the status bar, the number of engineering tasks that are currently running in the server, and if required access the relevant optimization recurrences dialog boxes. If required, you can also launch the Ultima Mentor Server Admin. To view the server tasks On the status bar, right-click the Running Tasks field, and on the menu, click to view either the Optimization Task Occurrences or Analysis Task Occurrences. The relevant dialog box is displayed. Tip: If there is only 1 task running, you can double-click the field to display the relevant dialog box.
To launch the Ultima Mentor Server Admin On the status bar, right-click the Running Tasks field, and on the menu, click Ultima Mentor Server Admin.
B.7
Running Pending Tasks
You can run a pending task occurrence at any time, without waiting for the scheduled run time. To run a pending task occurrence 1. On the Server menu, click Optimization/Analysis/Provisioning Task Occurrences to view a list of all the scheduled task occurrences. The Ultima Mentor Server Admin <Recurrence tasks> window is displayed.
2. Right-click the pending task occurrence you want to run immediately, without waiting for its scheduled time, and click Run Task. The status of the task changes from Pending to Running. As soon as the task has finished running, a new Pending task occurrence is created.
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B.8
Working with Task Occurrences
Optimizations and Analyses can be scheduled directly from Mentor or from the Ultima Mentor Server Admin using the relevant template. If the task is recurring, you can view the details of each of the task occurrences in the Ultima Mentor Server Admin Optimizations/Analysis window. Provisioning tasks implement the recommended changes in the network, according to selected change lists. Currently, only tilt optimizations on Powerwave antennas can be provisioned. Provisioning tasks can be scheduled directly from Mentor after an optimization has been run, or from the Ultima Mentor Server Admin using the change list created in Mentor. If required, you can: Schedule recurring optimization and analysis tasks Schedule recurring provisioning tasks Display task occurrences Edit task properties View the task history
If you are an administrator user, you can view and edit the tasks of all the users in the network. If you are an engineer user, you can view and edit the tasks only in the clusters assigned to you.
B.8.1
Scheduling Recurring Optimization and Analysis Tasks
After you have run an optimization or Analysis in Mentor, you can use the same template to schedule additional tasks in the server. To schedule a recurring task In the Calculations pane, right-click the calculation you would like to schedule to be run automatically by the Mentor server, and then click Schedule as Optimization/Analysis Task. A progress bar is displayed while the calculation details are submitted to the server, and then the New Optimization/Analysis Task wizard is displayed, enabling you to schedule the recurrence of the task. The New Optimization/Analysis Task wizard contains two steps: Step 1 - General, enables you to define the general properties for the new task, for example, the cluster to be optimized or analyzed, the model period, and the template to be used. Step 2 - Schedule, enables you to define when the task will run, and whether any modeling data should be ignored.
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B.8.1.1 Defining General Task Properties

The General page enables you to define the general properties for the task, for example, the name of the task, the cluster and sectors to be optimized or analyzed, the model period, and the optimization template to be used.
To define the general optimization properties 1. In the Task name field, enter a new name for the task, if required. If you do not enter a new name, the default name will be used. 2. In the Cluster field, select the cluster to be optimized/analyzed. 3. Select the sectors to be optimized/analyzed: All sectors in the cluster: Select this option to optimize/analyze all the sectors in the cluster. Selection: Select this to load a previously saved sector selection, and then click the browse button to select the file with the sector selection.
4. In the Period field, select the modeling period to include in the optimization/analysis. By default, the daily busy hours are used, but you can select to use a different modeling period, if one has been defined. 5. In the Optimization/Analysis Template field, click the browse button to the required template file. The Template dialog box is displayed. to navigate
6. Select the template to use, and click Open. The path of the template is displayed in the Optimization/Analysis Template field. 7. Click Next to proceed to the Schedule page.
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B.8.1.2 Scheduling Tasks

In the Schedule page, you can define the recurrence of the task, and any modeling data to be ignored.
To define the optimization/analysis schedule 1. By default, optimizations and analyses are scheduled to run daily at 08.30. If required, click Recurrence and then define the task recurrence, as described in the following section. 2. If required, in the Modeling Data area, select whether to ignore the modeling data from excluded days and/or weekends. This data will not be included in the task. 3. Click Finish. A progress bar is displayed while the task is submitted to the server. The new task is displayed in the Ultima Mentor Server Admin Optimizations/Analysis window, with the status Pending.
B.8.1.2.1
Defining Task Recurrences
When scheduling optimization, provisioning, and analysis tasks, you can define the frequency at which the tasks should be performed. You can also edit future and pending task occurrences at any time after the tasks have been defined. Tasks can be performed daily, weekly, or monthly.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To set task recurrences 1. In the Schedule page of the wizards, click Recurrence. The Task Recurrence dialog box is displayed.
2. In the Recurrence area, select how often the task should occurdaily, weekly, or monthly. The Task Recurrence (Daily) dialog box changes accordingly. 3. In the Process At area, select the time at which the selected recurrence take place. 4. In the Pattern area, select the frequency of the occurrence. The occurrence times are displayed in the Pattern area, starting at the time selected in the Process At field. 5. Click OK to close the Task Recurrence dialog box and apply the changes. For a detailed description of each option, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
B.8.2
Displaying Task Occurrences
If you are connected to the Mentor server, you can view a list of task occurrences affecting the clusters to which you are assigned. If there are any tasks currently running, this is displayed in the Running Tasks area of the status bar.
You can view the properties of a selected task occurrence, edit pending and future task occurrences, run a selected pending task occurrence without waiting for the scheduled time, stop a running task, as well as import the task as a calculation into the current Mentor network, or as a calculation in a new network.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide To display the task occurrences 1. Ensure that you are logged on to the Mentor server. 2. Right-click the Running Tasks area on the status bar and then click either Optimization Task Occurrences or Analysis Task Occurrences. The Ultima Mentor Server Admin Optimizations/Analysis window is displayed.
The Ultima Mentor Server Admin Optimizations/Analysis window displays a list of all the task occurrences affecting the clusters to which you are assigned. For more information about the fields contained in the window, refer to the Ultima Mentor Help.
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B.8.3
Editing Optimization Task Properties
You can view the properties of a selected optimization task any time after it has been defined. If required, you can edit the properties of any pending or recurring tasks. The changes will affect all future occurrences of the task. To edit the task properties 1. In the Utima Mentor Server Admin - Optimizations window, right-click the optimization task whose properties you want to edit, and then click Properties. If the occurrence has already been run, meaning its status is not Pending, the Open Recurring Item dialog box is displayed, and you will have to select whether to open the current occurrence, or all occurrences of the task.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide A progress bar is displayed while the task details are downloaded, and then the Optimization Task Properties dialog box is displayed, showing the General tab.
Note: The History tab is displayed only when viewing the properties of the task series, and not for a specific occurrence. 2. Edit the fields in the General and Schedule tabs, as required. 3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Optimization Task Properties dialog box. A progress bar is displayed while the changes are submitted to the server. The updated properties are displayed in the Ultima Mentor Server Admin Optimizations/Analysis window, and will be used for all future task occurrences.
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B.8.4
Viewing the Task History
You can view the date, time, and status of each task occurrence, as well as the details of each operation in a selected occurrence. To view the task history 1. In the Ultima Mentor Server Admin - Optimizations window, right-click the optimization task occurrence whose history you want to view, and then click Properties. If the occurrence has already been run, meaning its status is not Pending, the Open Recurring Item dialog box is displayed, and you will have to select whether to open the current occurrence, or all occurrences of the task.
A progress bar is displayed while the task details are downloaded, and then the <Task> Properties dialog box is displayed, showing the General tab. 2. Click the History tab. The date, time, and status of each occurrence of the task are displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Select the occurrence whose details you want to view, and click Details. The Details dialog box is displayed, showing each operation that took place during the task occurrence.
The Details dialog box enables you to view the following information for each operation in the selected task: Field Date and Time Type Description The date and time the operation was executed.
The type of operation, for example, collection, antenna sectors plan optimization, importing environment and model, sanity check, provisioning, download started, and so on. Whether the operation started, stopped, or was in process. The name of the network element, optimization, and so on. The outcome of the operation: Succeeded: The operation completed successfully. Failed: The operation failed, and therefore the task has failed.
Event Source Results
Details
A description of the operation.
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Appendix C
Advanced Network Parameters
Depending on the vendor, Mentor enables you to configure the following advanced network parameters that will be taken into consideration when creating the model, running analyses, optimizations etc. Access Distance, described on page 234, enables you to define the criteria for valid distance to the access sector. Antenna Sectors Optimization, described on page 234, enables you to define the settings that are taken into consideration when running an antenna sectors optimization. Ericsson Provisioning, described on page 235, enables you to define the settings that are used in the Ericsson implementation script, when exporting the network. Google Earth Display, described on page 235, enables you to define how sectors are displayed in Google Earth. HSDPA Optimization, described on page 236, enables you to define the parameters that are taken into consideration when running an HSDPA optimization. Huawei Provisioning, described on page 236, enables you to define the settings that are used in the Huawei implementation script, when exporting the network. Import, described on page 237, enables you to define the parameters that are taken into consideration when importing the network. IRAT Neighbor List Optimization, described on page 238, enables you to define the settings that are taken into consideration when running an IRAT optimization. Maps, described on page 239, enables you to define how the maps will be displayed. Model, described on page 240, enables you to define the parameters that are taken into consideration when creating a model. Neighbor List Optimization, described on page 241, enables you to define the settings that are taken into consideration when running the neighbor list optimization. Optimization Budget, described on page 247, enables you to define the percentage of sectors to be optimized, as well as the ratio of sectors whose power will be increased compared to those whose power will be decreased. Positioning, described on page 248, enables you to define the parameters that are taken into account when positioning the mobiles. RAB Optimization, described on page 248, enables you to define the settings that are taken into consideration when running a RAB optimization. Reports, described on page 249, enables you to define the parameters that are required for building reports. SC Plan and Sector Identification, described on page 250, enables you to define the parameters that are taken into consideration when running a SC plan optimization. Time Zone, described on page 250, enables you to set the time zone for the model and the KPIs. UMTS GSM Measurement Plan, described on page 251, enables you to define the parameters used in the UMTS-GSM measurement plan. UMTS Goals, described on page 251, enables you to define the target thresholds for the goals.
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C.1
Access Distance Parameters

Parameter Description Defines the factor by which to multiply the average distance from the access sector's neighbors. In order for the sector not to be defined as having access-distance issues, the weighted average of the access distance must be larger than the average distance to the sector's neighbors, multiplied by this factor. Defines the minimum required average distance between a sector and its neighbors.
AVERAGE_NEIGHBOR_ DISTANCE_FACTOR Default = 0.5
MIN_AVERAGE_DISTANCE_ THRESHOLD Default = 500 m/1,640.0 ft MIN_TOTAL_ACCESS_ THRESHOLD Default = 1,000.0
Defines the minimum required number of accesses to a sector.
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Antenna Sectors Optimization Parameters

Parameter Description Defines whether in-building antennas should be locked for power optimization. Defines the message duration threshold below which sectors will be locked for optimization.
IN_BUILDING_LOCK_POWER Default = Yes LOW_DURATION_ THRESHOLD (sec) Default = 100 MAX_RELIABILITY Default = 5.O MIN_RELIABILITY Default = 0.2 MIN_UNDERLAY_TRAFFIC_ PCT_UMTS (%) Default = 80.0
Defines the reliability threshold above which sectors will be locked for optimization, as they are over sampled. Defines the reliability threshold below which sectors will be locked for optimization, as they are under sampled. Defines the traffic threshold above which sector carriers are considered underlay carriers. For example, if a sector has 3 carriersF1 with 40 BH OVSFs, F2 with 41, and F3 with 20and this parameter is set at 0.8 (80%), then F1 and F2 are underlay carriers, and F3 is the overlay carrier. Defines the distance within which sectors surrounding a sector with low statistics are locked.
SURROUNDING_LOCK_RANGE (Meters/Feet) Default = 1,000/3,281
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C.3
Ericsson Provisioning Parameters

Parameter Description Defines whether more than one neighbor-list update command should be sent at a time, in order to speed up the process of changing the neighbor list. Defines whether the output of the neighbor-list provisioning will include a rollback script, enabling a rollback to the original neighbor list plan. Defines the number of neighbor-list update commands to be sent per batch. Defines whether there should be separate batches for neighbors that are added, and those that are deleted.
ERICSSON_NL_ENABLE_ GROUPING Default = No ERICSSON_NL_ENABLE_ ROLLBACK Default = No ERICSSON_NL_GROUP_SIZE Default = 5 ERICSSON_NL_SPLIT_ DELETE_ADD Default = Yes ERICSSON_PARAMETERS_ ENABLE_ROLLBACK Default = No ERICSSON_POWER_ENABLE_ GROUPING Default = No ERICSSON_POWER_ENABLE_ ROLLBACK Default = No ERICSSON_POWER_GROUP_ SIZE Default = 5
Defines whether the output of the parameters provisioning will include a rollback script, enabling a rollback to the original parameters plan. Defines whether more than one power-update command should be sent at a time, in order to speed up the process of changing the power plan. Defines whether the output of the power provisioning will include a rollback script, enabling a rollback to the original power plan. Defines the number of power-update commands to be sent per batch.
C.4
Google Earth Display Parameters

Parameter Description Defines whether the sectors should be displayed on the ground. If not, they will be elevated so that they do not obscure buildings and so on. Defines the size at which sectors are displayed in Google Earth. Defines the transparency at which the sectors are displayed in Google Earth, where 0 is transparent, and 255 is opaque.
EXTEND_SIDES_TO_GROUND Default = No SECTOR_SIZE Default = 150 m/492 ft TRANSPARENCY Default = 255
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter WRITE_SECTORS_NAMES Default = Yes Description Defines whether to display the sector names on the Google Earth map.
C.5
HSDPA Optimization Parameters

Parameter Description Defines the NACK-ratio threshold above which the CqiAdjustmentOn parameter should be turned on, which enables Mentor to dynamically correct the CQI.
NACK_TARGET_RATIO_ THRESHOLD (%) Default = 10
C.6
Huawei Provisioning Parameters

Parameter Description Defines the threshold of sectors missing from the new switch dump above which the script will not be used for the power changes. If the percentage is below this threshold, the sectors will not be added to the script, and a warning will be displayed that the sectors were removed from the power optimization results. If the percentage is above this threshold, the power changes will not be implemented according to this script.
HUAWEI_MAX_MISSING_ CELLIDS (%) Default = 5.0
HUAWEI_PRIORITY_FLAG Default = Yes HUAWEI_SIB11IND Default = Yes HUAWEI_SIB12IND Default = No HUAWEI_ TPENALTYHCSRESELECT Default = D0 HUAWEI_UMTS_NL_ENABLE_ GROUPING Default = No
Defines whether to enable the priority flag in the neighbor list provisioning script, and show the priority of the optimized neighbors in the script. Defines whether to include neighbor relationships in System Information Block 11 (SIB11). Defines whether to include neighbor relationships in System Information Block 12 (SIB12). Defines the Hierarchical Cell Structure (HCS) cell reselection penalty timer.
Defines whether more than one neighbor-list update command should be sent at a time, in order to speed up the process of changing the neighbor list.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter HUAWEI_UMTS_NL_ENABLE_ ROLLBACK Default = Yes HUAWEI_UMTS_ NL_GROUP_SIZE Default = 5 HUAWEI_UMTS_POWER_ ENABLE_ROLLBACK Default = Yes Defines whether the output of the power provisioning will include a rollback script, enabling a rollback to the original power plan. Description Defines whether the output of the neighbor-list provisioning will include a rollback script, enabling a rollback to the original neighbor list plan. Defines the number of neighbor-list update commands to be sent per batch.
C.7
Import Parameters
Parameter Description Defines whether the network should be exported in UTM format. Yes: The network will be exported in Easting/Northing format. No: The network will be exported in Lat/Long format.
IMP_EXP_IN_UTM Default = No
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C.8
IRAT Neighbor List Optimization Parameters

Parameter Description Defines whether to fix Co-BCCH/BSIC problems by adding Co-BCCH/BSIC neighbors with the higher handover count to the neighbor list. Co-BCCH/BSIC problems are caused when two neighbors with the same BCCH/BSIC combination are identified for the same source sector. No: The Optimizer will not create a neighbor list for the source sector carrier even if one of the neighbors does not have enough handover counts and was not supposed to be added to the neighbor list. The co-BCCH/BSIC problem is displayed in the Co-BCCH-BSIC report, but a script will not be created for the sector-carrier. Yes: The Optimizer will decide which co-BCCH/BSIC neighbor to add to the neighbor list, based on the higher handover count. The co-BCCH/BSIC problem will be listed in the Co-BCCH-BSIC report, and a neighbor list script will be created.
IRAT_CANCEL_CO_BCCH_ BSIC Default = No
IRAT_FORCE_CO_LOCATED Default = Yes IRAT_LOW_COUNT Default = 5 IRAT_MAXIMAL_NEIGHBOR_ RANGE (Meters/Feet) Default = 15,000/49,215
Defines whether to lock the co-located handovers in the neighbor list, even if they do not have enough handovers. Defines the minimum number of handovers from source to target, for sectors to be in the neighbor list. Defines the maximum distance within which sectors can be selected for the neighbor list. Any neighbors that are located further than this range are deleted from the neighbor list, unless they have been locked for optimization. Defines the maximum distance between sectors for them to be defined as on the same site.
IRAT_MAX_DISTANCE_FOR_ CO_LOCATED_NBRS (Meters/Feet) Default = 150/492 IRAT_MAX_NEIGHBORS Default = 18
Defines the maximum number of neighbors in an IRAT neighbor list. This parameter should never exceed the default value. This is the "hardware limit".
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter IRAT_MINIMAL_NEIGHBOR_ RATE (%) Default = 1.0 Description Defines the minimal handover rate from source to target, for a sector to be in the neighbor list. The HO rate is calculated based on the HO count between a specific source and target, divided by the total number of HO counts from the source sector carrier. All neighbors in the neighbor list topology whose handover rate is less than this value will be deleted from the neighbor list. IRAT_MIN_TOTAL_HO_ COUNT Default = 50 Defines the minimum total handover counts for all possible neighbors, per source sector. Any source sector carrier with fewer handover counts will not be optimized. These sectors will be reported in a special report for sectors with low handover statistics.
C.9
Maps Parameters
Parameter Description Defines the maximum distance between the arcs in the Arc map.
ARC_MAPS_DISTANCE_MAX (Km/Miles) Default = 32.0 Km / 19.8848 miles ARC_MAPS_DISTANCE_MIN (Km/Miles) Default = 1.6 Km / 0.99424 miles ARC_MAPS_DISTANCE_STEP (Km/Miles) Default = 1.6 Km / 0.99424 miles ARC_MAPS_LINES_THICKNES S (Meters/Feet) Default = 100 m/ 328 ft ARC_MAPS_PERCENT_STEP (%) Default = 20 GOOGLE_EXPORT_TILE_SIZE Default = 100,000 LINES_TO_NEIGHBORS Default = Yes
Defines the minimum distance between the arcs in the Arc map.
Defines the distance between the arcs in the Arc map.
Defines the thickness of the arcs displayed in the Arc map.
Defines the distribution of traffic between each arc in the Arc map.
Defines the size of each section of the map, to prevent distortion. Defines whether Mentor should display lines between associated neighbors.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter MAPS_BIN_SIZE (Meters/Feet) Default = 50 m / 164 ft MAPS_SPREAD_STD_FOR_ UMTS Default = 100.0 MAP_EXTENDED_AREA_ RANGE (Meters/Feet) Default = 10,000 m /32,810 ft PILOT_DOMINANCE_DELTA_ UMTS (dB) Default = 6.0 POLLUTING_PILOT_ THRESHOLD (dB) Default = 5.0 Defines the additional area, beyond the rectangle bounding the selected sectors, for which the map is shown. Defines the minimum difference in power required between the first and second pilots in the bin, in order for the sample to display pilot dominance on the map. Defines the difference in dB from the best serving pilot's Ec/Io at or below which a pilot is considered a polluter. Defines the spreading parameter for drop maps displayed for UMTS networks. Description Defines the default bin size, used for positioning.
C.10
Model Properties
Parameter Description Defines the minimum percentage of records that contain Ec (RSCP) information a model should contain in order for it to be considered as having Ec. Note: If the model does not contain enough records with RSCP, you cannot create the RSCP maps.
EC_MODEL_THRESHOLD Default = 0.75
MAX_DROP_SAMPLES Default = 1,000,000 MAX_POWER_SAMPLES Default = 2,000,000 MAX_THROUGHPUT_ SAMPLES Default = 2,000,000 MAX_UE_TX_POWER_ SAMPLES Default = 2,000,000
Defines the maximum number of drop records in the model. Defines the maximum number of downlink RF information records in the model. Defines the maximum number of throughput records in the model.
Defines the maximum number of UE Tx power records in the model.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter RRC_MEASUREMENT_ REPORT_TYPE Default = EVENT_BASE Description Defines the type of RRC message recording. EVENT_BASE: Only event-based RRC measurements will be included in the model. PERIODIC: Only periodic RRC measurements will be included in the model. BOTH: All RRC measurements will be included in the model.
C.11
Neighbor List Optimization Parameters

Parameter Description The active set count factor, which defines the handover-count multiplier for neighboring sectors.
AS_COUNT_FACTOR_FOR_ NEIGHBOR Default = 1.0 AS_COUNT_FACTOR_FOR_ NON_NEIGHBOR Default = 1.0 FIX_CO_SCRAMBLING_ CODE_PROBLEMS Default = Yes
The active set count factor, which defines the handover-count multiplier for non-neighboring sectors.
Defines whether to fix Co-SC problems by adding CoSC neighbors with the higher handover count to the neighbor list. Co-SC problems are caused when two neighbors with the same scrambling code are identified for the same source sector. Yes: The Optimizer will decide which Co-SC neighbor to add to the neighbor list, based on the higher handover count. The Co-SC problem will be listed in the Potential Co-SC Targets report, and a neighbor list script will be created. No: The Optimizer will not create a neighbor list for the source sector carrier even if one of the neighbors does not have enough handover counts and was not supposed to be added to the neighbor list. The Co-SC problem is displayed in the Potential Co-SC Targets report, but a script will not be created for the sector-carrier.
FORBIDDEN_CO_ SCRAMBLING_CODE_RATIO Default = 0.1 IN_BUILDING_LOCK_NL Default = Yes
Defines HO count ratio below which both co-SC sectors are rejected from the neighbor list.
Defines whether in-building sector carriers should be locked for neighbor-list optimization.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter KEEP_FIRST_TIER Default = No Description Defines whether to keep tier 1 neighbors in the neighbor list. Mentor automatically calculates the tiers for each sector, where the most natural neighbors are considered tier1 neighbors, for example softer neighbors or the nearest neighbors facing the source sector. The algorithm that determines the tier number considers arguments such as HO rate and distance from the neighboring cells. MAXIMAL_NEIGHBOR_RANGE (Meters/Feet) Default = 25,000 m / 82,025 ft Defines the maximum distance within which sectors can be selected for the neighbor list. Any neighbors that are located further than this range are deleted from the neighbor list, unless they have been locked for optimization. Defines the maximum cumulative percentile of HO counts for added neighbors. All neighbors in the neighbor list topology that are outside this percentile will be filtered by the MINIMAL_NEIGHBOR_RATE parameter. Defines the minimal handover rate from source to target, for a sector to be in the neighbor list. The HO rate is calculated based on the HO count between a specific source and target, divided by the total number of HO counts from the source sector carrier. All neighbors in the neighbor list topology whose handover rate is less than this value will be deleted from the neighbor list. Note: This parameter is applicable only for neighbors that are outside the percentile defined by MAX_P_ADD. MINIMIZE_DELETIONS Default = No Defines whether neighbors that existed in the original neighbor list should be kept in new neighbor list. Note: This parameter should be changed to Yes only when you want to run a very conservative neighbor list optimization, while trying not to remove any of the existing neighbors. For example, when new temporary sectors are activated, and you want to add them to the neighbor list while trying not to remove any existing neighbors.
MAX_P_ADD Default = 96.0
MINIMAL_NEIGHBOR_RATE (%) Default = 2.0
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter MIN_CO_SCRAMBLING_CODE _COUNT Default = 50.0 MIN_CO_SCRAMBLING_CODE _RATIO Default = 0.1 Description Defines the minimum number of HO counts for a co-SC target conflict to be displayed in the Potential Co-SC Targets report, enabling you to focus on the more severe cases. Defines the minimal rate between the HO counts of the two co-SCs for a target co-SC conflict to be displayed in the Potential Co-SC Targets report, enabling you to focus on the more severe cases. The formula is HO count (lower count CoSC) / {HO count (Higher count CoSC ) + HO count (higher count CoSC)} MIN_HO_COUNT Default = 10 MIN_TOTAL_HO_COUNT Default = 500 Defines the minimum number of handovers from source to target, for sectors to be in the neighbor list. Defines the minimum total handover counts for all possible neighbors, per source sector. Any source sector carrier with fewer handover counts will not be optimized. These sectors will be reported in a special report for sectors with low handover statistics. If you define the MIN_TOTAL HO_COUNT below 500, the neighbor list will have a weak statistical base. If there are not enough messages available, you can make a special optimization plan for the specific lowcount sectors using the MINIMIZE_DELETIONS parameter and the lock feature, which will prevent the old neighbors from being deleted or having their priority changed. OVERSHOOTING_MIN_SCORE Default = 1.0 OVERSHOOTING_MIN_TIER Default = 3 Defines the minimum score required for a sector to be considered an overshooting sector. Defines the minimum tier number for the neighbors of an overshooting tier to be automatically deleted. Note: A value of 0 means that the feature is disabled.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter OVERSHOOTING_TARGET_ VALIDATION Default = NONE Description Defines the method for deleting overshooting sectors. NONE: Overshooting sectors will not be deleted. TIER: Overshooting sectors will be deleted based on their tier number, according to the OVERSHOOTING_MIN_TIER parameter, and not according to the overshooting score. SCORE_AND_TIER: Overshooting sectors will be removed only if their score and tier are the same as or higher than the values defined in the OVERSHOOTING_MIN_SCORE and OVERSHOOTING_MIN_TIER parameters.
OVERSHOOTING_THRESHOLD _RATE (%) Default = 20.0 PROTECT_MICRO_SECTORS Default = No RECIPROCITY_CHANGES_IN_ CALC_SET Default = Add only
Defines the threshold above which the source sector is considered an overshooting sector.
Defines whether to factor up the traffic of small and inbuilding sectors, so that they will be considered in the neighbor list optimization. Defines whether to add neighbors to sectors outside the selection set, or add and delete neighbors, in order to enable reciprocity when the RECIPROCITY_LEVEL parameter is set at "Recommended".
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter RECIPROCITY LEVEL Default = Recommended Description Defines the level of reciprocity (symmetry) between incoming and outgoing neighbors. None: Mentor will not try forcing neighbors to be reciprocal. Reciprocal neighbors are two sector carriers that exist in each other's neighbor lists. Recommended: Neighbors will be added to the bottom of the list if there is room, based on the UMTS_MAX_NEIGHBORS parameter. For example, if the neighbor-list algorithm decides that a reciprocal neighbor should be deleted from the neighbor list due to a low HO count, the Recommended option will restore it to the bottom of the neighbor list, if there is room. By default, Mentor will add neighbors to sectors outside the selection set to enable reciprocity, based on the RECIPROCITY_CHANGES_IN_CALC_SET parameter. Required: Reciprocity is mandatory. Mentor will add neighbors to sectors outside the selection set, if necessary, to force reciprocity, and all neighbor relations in the optimized plan that are not reciprocal will be deleted. For example, if there is not enough room for sector A to be part of sector B's neighbor list, based on the UMTS_MAX_NEIGHBORS parameter, sector B will be removed from sector A's neighbor list to maintain reciprocity. In required reciprocity, all HO counts for a neighbor are calculated as reciprocal HO counts, and are an average of the incoming and outgoing HO counts. Note: This option is not recommended as it imposes a strong limitation on the neighbor list.
RECONNECT_COUNT_FACTOR _FOR_NEIGHBOR Default = 0.0 RECONNECT_COUNT_FACTOR _FOR_NON_NEIGHBOR Default = 10.0 SOFTER_HANDOVERS Default = Yes
Defines the factor by which to multiply the number of dropped calls that were reconnected on a different cell.
Defines the factor by which to multiply the number of calls that dropped as they were not from a neighboring sector, which were reconnected on a different cell. Defines whether to lock the softer handovers at the top of the neighbor list, even if they do not have enough handovers.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter ST_HO_COUNT_BAL Default = 0.5 Description Defines the minimum reciprocal ratio between two neighboring sectors. For example, if during the selected period the handover count from A to B is 400 handovers and the handover count from B to A is 100 handovers, then the ratio of handover counts is 100/400, which is less than the default 0.5. In this case, the handover is non-balanced. Note: This parameter is only relevant for reports. ST_MAX_PRIORITY Default = 15 Defines the maximum priority at which reciprocal handovers are tested. (At least one of the sectors must have this priority or higher.) This way, lower handovers are ignored, assuming that lower priorities have lower statistical stability and non-reciprocal handovers are more tolerable. Note: This parameter is only relevant for reports. ST_MIN_HO_COUNT Default = 100 Defines the minimum handover counts at which reciprocal handovers are tested. (At least one of the sectors must have this handover count, or higher.) This way, low count handovers are ignored, assuming that low count handovers have naturally higher chances of being unbalanced. For example, when the handover count from A to B is 9,000 handovers per week, it is not natural that the handover count from B to A be 2000 handovers per week (ratio of 2/9). However, if the handover count from A to B is 27 handovers per week, it is possible that the handover count from B to A would be 6 handovers per week, with the same 2/9 ratio. Note: This parameter is only relevant for reports. ST_MIN_HO_RATE Default = 0.01 Defines the minimum handover rate at which reciprocal handovers are tested. (At least one of the sectors must have this handover count, or higher.) This parameter removes low count handovers in the same way as the ST_MIN_HO_COUNT parameter. Note: This parameter is only relevant for reports. SWITCH_COUNT_FACTOR_ FOR_NEIGHBOR Default = 1.0 SWITCH_COUNT_FACTOR_ FOR_NON_NEIGHBOR Default = 2.0 Defines the factor by which to multiply the number of calls that switched to a different cell, and disconnected from the original cell. Defines the factor by which to multiply the number of calls from non-neighboring sectors that switched to a different cell, and disconnected from the original cell.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter UMTS_MAX_NEIGHBORS Default = 26 Description Defines the maximum number of neighbors allowed in the optimized neighbor list. This parameter should never exceed the hardware limit. If you want to reduce the number of neighbors to make a compact neighbor list, you should do so using the MIN_HO_COUNT, MIN_TOTAL_HO_COUNT, MAX_P_ADD, and MINIMAL_NEIGHBOR_RATE parameters.
C.12
Optimization Budget Parameters

Parameter Description Defines the maximum percentage of sectors in the selection whose power can be changed. Mentor will choose the sectors with the best power improvements, according to the optimization goals. Note: The optimization is also controlled by the budget set in the Antenna Sectors Optimization wizard. Defines the maximum ratio of sectors whose power will be increased compared to those whose power will be decreased. Defines the maximum ratio of sectors with up-tilted antennas to those with down-tilted antennas.
MAX_CHANGED_SECTORS_ PERCENTAGE Default = 50
MAX_POWER_UP_CHANGES_ RATIO Default = 1.25 MAX_TILT_UP_CHANGES_ RATIO Default = 2.0
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C.13
Positioning Parameters
Parameter Description Defines whether the mobiles should be tracked.
MOBILE_TRACKING Default = No MOBILE_TRACKING_ID_ FILTER
Defines the set of IMSIs whose calls are geo-positioned and whose message positions are written in the MOBILE_TRACKING_OUTPUT_FILE parameter. This should be a list (delimited by space, tab, ";" or ",") or a filename containing such a list. For example, 293872798478; 33987983247 91327448379. Defines the name of the output file that contains the positioning of messages in calls for which the IMSIs are defined in the MOBILE_TRACKING_ID_FILTER parameter. Defines whether to geo-position calls in a single position.
MOBILE_TRACKING_OUTPUT_ FILE
STATIC_CALLS Default = No
C.14
RAB Optimization Parameters

Parameter Description Defines the maximum average power that can be used by a cell during the busy hour. Cells using more than this average power will be blocked from increasing their RAB power, due to their high load. Defines the threshold (below the current max RAB power) above which a power reading counts towards a change in the max RAB power. Defines the multiplier of the percentage of readings above HIGH_POWER_THRESHOLD to determine change in max RAB power. Defines the maximum offset for Voice power, relative to the CPICH power.
AVERAGE_POWER_LIMIT (dBm) Default = 40.0 HIGH_POWER_THRESHOLD (dB) Default = 2.0 MAX_POWER_LIMIT_FACTOR Default = 0.5 MAX_POWER_LOWER_LIMIT_ FOR_VOICE (dB) Default = 3.0 MAX_POWER_R99 (dBm) Default = 8.0 MAX_POWER_UPPER_LIMIT_ FOR_VOICE (dB) Default = 3.0
Defines the maximum offset for the R99 power, relative to the CPICH power. Defines the maximum offset for Voice power, relative to the CPICH power.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Parameter MINIMUM_POWER_ THRESH (dBm) Default = 11.0 MINIMUM_RL_DISCARD (%) Default = 10.0 MIN_DL_CODE_POWER_ MEASUREMENT Default = 2,000.0 RAB_POWER_SIGMA Default = 2.0 Defines the number of standard deviations to open the range of RAB power settings. Defines the extent of the lower end percentage of RAB power samples to discard for calculating the correct MinPwrRl value. Defines the threshold below which sectors should be locked for RAB optimization. Description Defines the minimum allowed power.
C.15
Reports Parameters
Parameter Description Defines the RSCP threshold below which the frame will be regarded as having low coverage.
LOW_COVERAGE_THRESHOLD (dBm) Default = 100 LOW_QUALITY_THRESHOLD (dB) Default = 10 PILOT_POLLUTION_AS_ THRESHOLD Default = 3
Defines the Ec/Io threshold below which the frame will be regarded as having low quality.
Defines the minimum number of sectors that must be in the active set in order for the frame to be regarded as having pilot pollution. Note: The ECNO of the strongest pilot must also be weaker than the threshold determined by the PILOT_POLLUTION_ECNO_THRESHOLD parameter.
PILOT_POLLUTION_ECNO_ THRESHOLD (dB) Default = 10.0
Defines the ECNO threshold of the strongest pilot in order for pilot pollution to be considered. Note: The minimum number of sectors in the active set must also be according to the threshold determined by the PILOT_POLLUTION_AS_THRESHOLD parameter.
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C.16
SC Plan and Sector Identification Parameters

Parameter Description Defines the weight of the distance in a distance and angle-based formula. Defines the maximum allowed physical distance between sectors with the same SCs to be considered and reported as co-SCs. Defines the threshold for sectors with co-SCs to be considered nearby sectors.
DISTANCE_WEIGHT Default = 2 MAX_CO_SC_DISTANCE (Km/Miles) Default = 50.0 Km/31.07 miles MIN_CO_SC_DISTANCE (Km/Miles) Default = 5.0 Km/3.107 miles MIN_CO_SC_SCORE_FOR_ LAYER Default = 1 OMNI_SC_POLICY Default = FREE
Defines the score from which co-SCs are displayed in the Scrambling Code Reuses Before and Scrambling Code Reuses After layers. Defines the way omni sectors are handled. Free: Any SC is allowed. This applies only when the sector ID = 0. Sector1: If the site is a pure omni cell with only one sector, it will be handled as sector 1.
SECTOR_WISE_SC_DELTA Default = 168
Defines the difference in the scrambling codes between sectors 1, 2, and 3 for the sector-wise methods. For example, if the SC of sector 1 is 3, then the SC of sector 2 will be 3+168 meaning 171, and the SC of sector 3 will be 171+168, meaning 339.
SITE_WISE_SC_STEP Default = 8
Defines the difference between the scrambling codes that are allocated sequentially, per site. For example, if the step is 8, the sectors in the first site will have SCs 1, 9, and 17, and in the second site the sectors will have SCs of 25,33, and 41, and so on.
C.17
Time Zone Parameters

Parameter Description Defines whether the time zone used for the KPIs is according to the vendor, the logs, or the network. Defines the default time zone for the server containing the log files used in the model.
KPI_TIMEZONE_REF Default = VENDORDEFAULT MODEL_TIMEZONE_ID Default = GMT
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C.18
UMTS GSM Measurement Plan Parameters

Parameter Description Defines the maximum weight of an existing neighbor in relation to all the other neighbors of a source sector, below which it will be considered for deletion in order to make room for potential neighbors to be measured. (Also see MIN_NBRS_TO_RECORD) Defines the radius within which potential neighbors will be measured. Defines the minimum number of model days required, per source sector, in able to remove low-rate targets during the measurement plan. Defines the minimum number of potential neighbors to be recorded in a measurement plan, for each source sector. If this minimum is not reached, redundant existing neighbors of the source sector (as determined by the MAX_PERCENT_FOR_REMOVAL parameter) should be deleted, to make room in the neighbor list for potential neighbors. Defines the minimum percentage of a day required in order to consider the removal of low-rated targets for that day.
MAX_PERCENT_FOR_ REMOVAL (%) Default = 1.0
MAX_RADIUS (Meters/Feet) Default = 25,000 m/82,025 ft MIN_DAYS_FOR_IRAT_ REMOVAL Default = 3 MIN_NBRS_TO_RECORD Default = 48
MIN_PART_DAY_FOR_IRAT_ REMOVAL (%) Default = 75
C.19
UMTS Goals Parameters

Parameter Description Defines the default target value for the Reduce Code Usage sub-goal.
CODE_USAGE_THRESHOLD_ UMTS (%) Default = 70.0 ECIO_THRESHOLD_UMTS (dB) Default = 10.0 POWER_USAGE_THRESHOLD_ UMTS (%) Default = 70.0 RSCP_THRESHOLD_UMTS (dBm) Default = 100.0
Defines the default target value for the Improve Ec/Io sub-goal.
Defines the default target value for the Reduce Power Usage sub-goal.
Defines the default target value for the Improve RSCP sub-goal.
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Appendix D

KPIs
Depending on your network vendor, you can run an analysis based on the following KPIs: Ericsson KPIs, described below Hauwei KPIs, described on page 261
D.1
Ericsson KPIs
Name of KPI Description Shows the failure rate of attempted additions of sectors into the active set. Shows the number of messages per hour, per sector carrier, where the sector carrier is part of the active set. This KPI, which is a breakdown of the neighbor-list model to sector carriers and hours, is very useful for analyzing time-zone problems and other mismatches between logs and KPIs.
The following table lists the Ericsson KPIs on which you can base the network analysis.
Active Set Addition Failure Rate Active Set Message Count
Average IRAT Outgoing Cell Changes Per Session Average IRAT Outgoing Handovers Per Call Average Power (dBm) Average Power (Watt) Average User Bit Rate Mean (Kbps) Average User Bit Rate STDev (Kbps) Compressed Mode Activations Per Call Per Session CQI Distribution Mean (CQI) CQI Distribution STDev (CQI) CS 57 Accessibility Transport Layer (%)
Shows the number of outgoing IRAT (to GSM) cell change attempts. Shows the average number of outgoing IRAT (to GSM) handover attempts per call. Shows the average power of the sector carrier, measured in dBm. Shows the average power of the sector carrier, measured in Watts. Shows the mean of the average user bit rate histogram collected from RBS counters. Shows the standard deviation of the average user bit rate histogram collected from RBS counters. Shows the number of initiation attempts in compressed mode. Shows the mean of the CQI distribution histogram collected from RBS counters. Shows the standard deviation of the CQI distribution histogram collected from RBS counters. Shows the failure rate of RAB connection setup attempts due to transport blocking, for CS 57 calls.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI CS 64 Access Failure (%) Description Shows the number of failed CS 64 calls as a percentage of the total number of attempted CS 64 calls. The calls failed due to RF or network problems. Failure rate of RAB connection setup attempts due to transport blocking, for CS 64 calls. Shows the call completion success rate for CS 64 calls. (Approximation from user perspective.) Shows the average number of downlink OVSF codes (SF=32) occupied by CS 64 users. Shows the number of dropped CS 64 calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of CS 64 calls for the sector. Shows the CS 64 service traffic. Shows the grade of service of the CS 64 service. Shows the number of CS 64 users in a sector. Shows the number of attempted CS access calls. Shows the number of failed CS access calls. Shows the number of dropped CS calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of CS calls for the sector. Failure rate of RRC connection setup attempts due to transport blocking, for CS domain. Shows the number of failed CS speech calls as a percentage of the total number of attempted CS speech calls. The calls failed due to RF or network problems. Shows the number of CS speech calls that were successfully established, as a percentage of the total number of attempted CS speech calls. Failure rate of RAB connection setup attempts due to transport blocking, for speech calls. Shows the number of CS speech calls that were successfully completed. Shows the call-completion success rate for speech users. (Approximation from user perspective.) Shows the average number of downlink OVSF codes (SF=128) occupied by speech users.
CS 64 Accessibility Transport Layer (%) CS 64 CCSR (%) CS 64 DL Code Utilization (%) CS 64 Drop Rate (%)
CS 64 Erlang (Erlang) CS 64 GoS (%) CS 64 Users (Erlang) CS Access Attempts CS Access Fails CS Drop Rate (%) CS RRC Connection Success Rate Transport Layer (%) CS Speech Access Failure (%) CS Speech Accessibility (%)
CS Speech Accessibility Transport Layer (%) CS Speech Calls Completed CS Speech CCSR (%) CS Speech DL Code Utilization (%)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI CS Speech Drop CS Speech Drop Rate (%) Description Shows the number of dropped CS speech calls, per sector. Shows the number of dropped CS speech calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of attempted CS speech calls. Shows the grade of service of the CS speech service. Shows the speech traffic. Shows the number of CS speech users in a sector. Shows the call-completion success rate for CS streaming users. (Approximation from user perspective.) Shows the average number of downlink OVSF codes occupied by CS streaming users. Shows the number of dropped CS streaming calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of CS streaming calls. Shows the number of failed CS streaming calls as a percentage of the total number of attempted CS streaming calls. Shows the CS streaming traffic. Shows the average number of CS streaming users in a sector. Shows the number of dropped calls due to a detected neighbor missing from the neighbor list. (Valid for speech users only.) Shows the number of dropped calls due to soft handover issues (Including missing neighbor). Valid for speech users only. Shows the number of EMS alarm counters, per element, for critical events. These events affect the service and should be dealt with as soon as possible. Shows the number of EMS alarm counters, per element, for informational events. Shows the number of EMS alarm counters, per element, for major events. These events can lead to service degradation, and may require operator intervention.
CS Speech GoS (%) CS Speech Traffic (Erlang) CS Speech Users CS Streaming CCSR (%) CS Streaming DL Code Utilization (%) CS Streaming Drop Rate (%) CS Streaming Failure (%)
CS Streaming Traffic (Erlang) CS Streaming Users Drops due to Missing Neighbor Drops due to SHO
EMS Critical Count
EMS Info Count EMS Major Count
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI EMS Minor Count Description Shows the number of EMS alarm counters, per element, for minor events. These events do not affect the service, and do not require operator intervention. Shows the number of active high-speed users on a sector/carrier, via the number of A-DCHs allocated. Shows the failure rate of HS-DSCH cell change. Shows the number of TTIs in which HSDPA data in the RBSs buffer was not fully transmitted to the users due to OVSF code shortage for HS-PDSCH. Shows the number of TTIs in which HSDPA data in the RBSs buffer was not fully transmitted to the users due to power shortage for HS-PDSCH. Shows the retransmission rate (division of bits) on HSDSCH by the HARQ processes. Shows the number of TTIs in which HSDPA data in the RBSs buffer was not fully transmitted to the users due to OVSF code shortage for HS-SCCH. Shows the mean of the HS-SCCH power usage histogram collected from RBS counters. Shows the standard deviation of the HS-SCCH power usage histogram collected from RBS counters. Shows the distribution of code usage by HS-DSCH when dynamic code allocation is implemented. Shows the empty subframe rate of the HS-DSCH (ratio of number of subframes). "Empty subframe" means that data was not transmitted over HS-DSCH, even though data was scheduled on a priority queue. Shows the net payload on all HSDPA RABs. Shows the maximum power sampled in the sector carrier, measured in dBM. Shows the maximum power sampled in the sector carrier, measured in Watts. Shows the minimum power sampled in the sector carrier, measured in dBm. Shows the minimum power sampled in the sector carrier, measured in Watts.
HS A-DCH Users (Erlang) HS Cell Change Failure Rate (%) HS PDSCH Code Shortage
HS PDSCH Power Shortage
HS Retransmission Rate (%) HS SCCH Code Shortage
HS SCCHs Power Usage Mean (Watt) HS SCCHs Power Usage STDev (Watt) HS-DSCH Code Usage HS-DSCH Empty Subframe Rate (%)
HSDPA Net Payload (KBytes) Max Power (dBm) Max Power (Watt) Min Power (dBm) Min Power (Watt)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI NACK Ratio (%) NodeB Available Channel Elements DL NodeB Available Channel Elements UL NodeB Used Channel Elements DL Max NodeB Used Channel Elements DL Mean NodeB Used Channel Elements DL Min NodeB Used Channel Elements DL STDev NodeB Used Channel Elements UL Max NodeB Used Channel Elements UL Mean NodeB Used Channel Elements UL Min NodeB Used Channel Elements UL STDev Number of Total Successful Calls OVSF Code Usage Max (%) OVSF Code Usage Mean (%) OVSF Code Usage Min (%) OVSF Code Usage STDev (%) Primary Message Count PS Average User Throughput Downlink (Kbps) Description Shows the percentage of transmitted blocks that were not acknowledged by the UE, as received by the RBS. Shows the number of available channel elements of the nodeB in the downlink. Shows the number of available channel elements of the nodeB in the uplink. Shows the maximum number of used channel elements in the downlink during the measurement period. Shows the average number of used channel elements in the downlink during the measurement period. Shows the minimum number of used channel elements in the downlink during the measurement period. Shows the standard deviation of the number of used channel elements in the downlink during the measurement period. Shows the maximum number of used channel elements in the uplink during the measurement period. Shows the average number of used channel elements in the uplink during the measurement period. Shows the minimum number of used channel elements in the uplink during the measurement period. Shows the standard deviation of the number of used channel elements in the uplink during the measurement period. Shows the total number of successful call attempts for all call types (circuit, streaming, interactive). Shows the maximum usage of the OVSF code tree. Shows the average usage of the OVSF code tree. Shows the minimum usage of the OVSF code tree. Shows the standard deviation of the OVSF code tree usage. Shows the number of messages that were counted for the sector. Shows the average throughput on all PS RABs (including HSDPA) for the downlink.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI PS Average User Throughput Uplink (Kbps) PS Data Interactive Access Failure (%) Description Shows the average throughput on all PS RABs (including HSUPA) for the uplink. Shows the number of failed PS data interactive calls as a percentage of the total number of attempted PS data interactive calls. The calls failed due to RF or network problems. Includes high-speed RAB establishment failure ratio. Shows the call completion success rate for PS data interactive users (approximation from user perspective). Shows the access failure rate for PS data interactive calls, including RAB establishment failures on DCH or FACH. Does not include high-speed RAB establishment failure ratio. Shows the number of successfully completed PS data interactive calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of PS data interactive calls for the sector (on DCH or FACH only, not including HS). Shows the drop rate for PS data interactive calls on DCH or FACH (HS not included). Shows the average number of users of PS interactive services on DCH or FACH (HS not included). Shows the number of dropped PS data interactive calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of attempted PS data interactive calls. Shows the grade of service of PS data interactive services. Blocking due to admission can be based on downlink power, downlink channelization code, downlink Air-interface Speech Equivalent (ASE), and uplink Airinterface Speech Equivalent. Shows the number of failed PS data interactive highspeed calls as a percentage of the total number of attempted PS data interactive high-speed calls. The calls failed due to RF or network problems. Shows the call completion success rate for high-speed interactive users (approximation from user perspective). Shows the number of dropped PS data interactive highspeed calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of PS data interactive high-speed calls. Shows the average number of PS data interactive users in a sector.
PS Data Interactive CCSR (%) PS Data Interactive DCH FACH Access Failure (%)
PS Data Interactive DCH FACH CCSR (%)
PS Data Interactive DCH FACH Drop Rate (%) PS Data Interactive DCH Users PS Data Interactive Drop Rate (%) PS Data Interactive GoS (%)
PS Data Interactive HS Access Failure (%)
PS Data Interactive HS CCSR (%) PS Data Interactive HS Drop Rate (%) PS Data Interactive Users
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI PS Data Streaming Access Failure (%) Description Shows the number of failed PS data streaming calls as a percentage of the total number of attempted PS data streaming calls. The calls failed due to RF or network problems. Shows the call completion success rate for Packetswitched data streaming services (approximation from user perspective). Shows the drop rate for Packet-switched data streaming services. Shows the grade of service for Packet-switched streaming services. Shows the average number of PS data streaming users in a sector. Shows the number of dropped PS calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of attempted PS calls. Shows the average total throughput on the downlink, including headers, retransmissions, etc. Shows the average net user throughput on the downlink.
PS Data Streaming CCSR (%) PS Data Streaming Drop Rate (%) PS Data Streaming GoS (%) PS Data Streaming Users PS Drop Rate (%) PS Interactive Average Total Throughput (KBps) PS Interactive Average User Throughput Downlink (KBps) PS Interactive Average User Throughput Uplink (KBps) PS Interactive DCH Accessibility Transport Layer (%) PS Interactive DCH DCH Downlink Latency (ms) PS Interactive HS Average Throughput (KBps) PS Interactive HS Average Total Throughput (KBps) PS Interactive HS Hard Incoming Success (%) PS Interactive HS Hard Outgoing Success (%)
Shows the average net user throughput on the uplink. Shows the access blockage rate for PS interactive DCH calls on the transport layer. Shows the latency (as averaged in the RNC) on DCH/DCH RABs. Shows the average net user throughput for HSDPA RABs. Shows the average total throughput for HSDPA RABs, including headers, retransmissions, etc. Shows the PS interactive high-speed hard handover incoming success rate as a percentage of the attempted incoming hard handovers. Shows the PS interactive high-speed hard handover outgoing success rate as a percentage of the attempted outgoing hard handovers.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI PS Interactive HSDPA Accessibility Transport Layer (%) PS Interactive HSDPA DCH Downlink Latency (ms) PS Interactive HSDPA HSUPA Downlink Latency (ms) PS Interactive HSUPA (EUL) Drop Rate (%) Description Shows the access blockage rate for PS interactive HSDPA calls on the transport layer. Shows the latency (as averaged in the RNC) on HSDPA/DCH RABs. Shows the latency (as averaged in the RNC) on HSDPA/HSUPA RABs. Shows the number of dropped PS data interactive HSUPA (Enhanced Uplink) calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of attempted PS data interactive HSUPA calls. Shows the payload on all interactive PS RABs (including HSDPA) on the downlink. Shows the payload on all interactive PS RABs (including HSUPA) on the uplink. Shows the average number of PS Interactive users on FACH per sector. Shows the RRC connection failure rate on the transport layer. Shows the average number of users, per sector, on PS streaming plus PS 8kbps/8kbps interactive multi-RAB. Shows the access blockage rate for PS streaming DCH calls on the transport layer. Shows the access blockage rate for PS streaming HSDPA calls on the transport layer. Shows the payload on all PS RABs, streaming and interactive (including HSDPA), on the downlink. Shows the payload on all interactive PS RABs, streaming and interactive (including HSUPA), on the uplink. Shows the radio procedure admission and congestion failures due to transport layer impact. Shows the frame loss rate of the data received by the RBS over Iub.
PS Interactive User Payload Downlink (KBytes) PS Interactive User Payload Uplink (KBytes) PS Interactive Users FACH PS RRC Connection Success Rate Transport Layer (%) PS Streaming and Packet 8 Users PS Streaming DCH Accessibility Transport Layer (%) PS Streaming HSDPA Accessibility Transport Layer (%) PS User Payload Downlink (KBytes) PS User Payload Uplink (KBytes) Radio Procedure Admission/Congestion Failures RBS Level - Frame Loss Rate Over Iub (%)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI RBS Level - HS Iub Blockage Rate (%) Soft/Softer Handover Overhead Speech Drop Call Rate (%) Description Shows the percentage of time for which HS data was blocked because of an Iub limitation. Shows the capacity overhead of soft/softer handovers. Shows the number of dropped speech calls, per sector, as a percentage of the total number of attempted speech calls. Shows the average transmitted power for all HS-PDSCH codes. Shows the mean of the total transmitted carrier power histogram. Shows the standard deviation of the total transmitted carrier power histogram. Shows the mean of the total transmitted non-HS carrier power histogram. Shows the standard deviation of the total transmitted non-HS carrier power histogram. Shows the amount of traffic, measured in Erlang. Shows the mean of the uplink RSSI histogram. Shows the standard deviation of the uplink RSSI histogram.
Total Average HS DSCH Power (dBm) Total Transmitted Carrier Power Mean (Watt) Total Transmitted Carrier Power STDev (Watt) Total Transmitted Non HS Carrier Power Mean (Watt) Total Transmitted Non HS Carrier Power STDev (Watt) Traffic (Erlang) Uplink RSSI Mean (Watt) Uplink RSSI STDev (Watt)
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D.2
Huawei KPIs
Name of KPI Description Shows the number of released CS connections due to call drops. Shows the number of released HSDPA connections due to call drops. Shows the number of released PS connections due to call drops. Shows the number of released RRC connections due to call drops. Shows the number of failed calls as a percentage of the total number of attempted calls. The calls failed as the mobiles could not access the traffic channel due to RF or network problems. Shows the number of messages per hour, per sector carrier, where the sector carrier is part of the active set. This KPI, which is a breakdown of the neighbor-list model to sector carriers and hours, is very useful for analyzing time-zone problems and other mismatches between logs and KPIs.
The following table lists the Huawei KPIs on which you can base the network analysis.
Absolute CS Drops (Count) Absolute HSDPA Drops (Count) Absolute PS Drops (Count) Absolute RRC Drop Call (Count) Access Failure Rate (%)
Active Set Message Count
Average Power (Watt) Average Power (dBm) Average Transmitted Carrier Power (dBm)
Shows the average power of the sector carrier, measured in Watts. Shows the average power of the sector carrier, measured in dBm. Shows the average value of all the TCP reported for a certain period. The RNC obtains the TCP values of the cells from the COMMON MEASUREMENT REPORT message received from the NodeB. Shows the average value of all the HSDPA TCP reported for a certain period. The RNC obtains the HSDPA TCP of the cells from the COMMON MEASUREMENT REPORT message received from the NodeB. Shows the average value of all Non-HS TCP reported for a certain period. The RNC obtains the Non-HS TCP values of the cells from the COMMON MEASUREMENT REPORT message received from the NodeB. Shows the average values of all RTWP reported in a certain period.
Average Transmitted Carrier Power - HS (dBm)
Average Transmitted Carrier Power - Non HS (dBm) Average UL RSSI
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI Average User Throughput (bps) Cell Update RF Loss Attempts Rate (%) Cell Update RF Loss Failure Rate (%) CS Call Rejects (%) CS Video Conversational Service (Erlang) DL Non-HS OVSF Code Usage (%) Drop Rate All RABs (%) Description Shows the average user throughput when there is data in the cell buffers. Shows the number of cell update messages (due to RF loss) from the UE as a percentage of the total number of successful RAB calls. Shows the number of times the call origination failed after a cell update event. Shows the percentage of CS RABs that were unsuccessfully established due to capability failure. Shows the average number of CS conversational service RBs in a cell at the downlink bit rate of 64 kbit/sec. Shows the usage of the OVSF code tree by non-HS channels. Shows the total number of calls for all RABs that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties, as a percentage of the total number of attempted calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of CS calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties, as a percentage of the total number of attempted CS calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of CS video calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties, as a percentage of the total number of attempted CS video calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of HSDPA calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties, as a percentage of the total number of attempted HSDPA calls. Shows the number of PS calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties, as a percentage of the total number of attempted PS calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of PS R99 calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties, as a percentage of the total number of attempted PS R99 calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of speech calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties, as a percentage of the total number of attempted speech calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs.
Drop Rate CS (%)
Drop Rate CS Video Call (%)
Drop Rate HSDPA (%)
Drop Rate PS (%)
Drop Rate PS R99 (%)
Drop Rate Speech (%)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI EMS Critical Count Description Shows the number of EMS alarm counters, per element, for critical events. These events affect the service and should be dealt with as soon as possible. Shows the number of EMS alarm counters, per element, for informational events. Shows the number of EMS alarm counters, per element, for major events. These events can lead to service degradation, and may require operator intervention. Shows the number of EMS alarm counters, per element, for minor events. These events do not affect the service, and do not require operator intervention. Shows the retransmission rate by the HARQ processes. Up to 10 retransmissions will be taken into account. Shows the average number of high-speed users scheduled in the cell at each 2ms transmission time interval (TTI). Shows the average number of SF=16 codes used by HSDSCH. Shows the HS-SCCH transmitted power per cell. If more than one HS-SCCH code is used, then the registered value is the sum of the individual values. Shows the ratio of the HSDPA payload to HSDPA drops. Shows the percentage of discarded user data on HSDPA out of the total user data received. Shows the number of MBs transmitted by the MAC-d flow in a cell. Shows the HSDPA usage in terms of user data. (The percentage of time the user data was queued on HSDPA.) Shows the HSDPA usage in terms of users. (The percentage of time at least one user was camped on HSDPA.) Shows the ratio of HSUPA users whose bit rate was limited due to uplink load. Shows the number of MBs received by the MAC-d flow in a cell. Shows the rate of HSUPA "unhappy" users, as determined by the "happy bit" of each user.
EMS Info Count EMS Major Count
EMS Minor Count
HS Retransmission Rate (%) HS Users per TTI HS-DSCH Code Usage HS-SCCHs Power Usage
HSDPA (Mbytes)/Drops HSDPA Data Discard Ratio (%) HSDPA Payload (MB) HSDPA Utilization (Data) (%) HSDPA Utilization (Users) (%) HSUPA Load Limited Users Ratio (%) HSUPA Payload (MB) HSUPA Unhappy Users Ratio (%)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI ISHO CS Success Rate (%) ISHO HS Success Rate (%) ISHO PS Success Rate (%) Max Power (dBm) Max Power (Watt) Maximum DL Bandwidth Utilization on ATM (Kbps) Maximum DL Bandwidth Utilization on IP (Kbps) Maximum UL Bandwidth Utilization on ATM (Kbps) Maximum UL Bandwidth Utilization on IP (Kbps) Maximum Used DL Bandwidth on ATM (Kbps) Maximum Used DL Bandwidth on IP (Kbps) Maximum Used UL Bandwidth on ATM (Kbps) Maximum Used UL Bandwidth on IP (Kbps) Min Power (dBm) Min Power (Watt) NACK Ratio (%) Num Bad Quality Calls All RABs (count) Description Shows the percentage of successful IRAT handovers during CS domain. Shows the percentage of successful IRAT handovers during PS domain for HSDAP service. Shows the percentage of successful IRAT handovers during PS domain. Shows the maximum power sampled in the sector carrier, measured in dBm. Shows the maximum power sampled in the sector carrier, measured in Watts. Shows the maximum ATM backhaul utilization on up to four ATM ports in the downlink. Shows the maximum IP backhaul utilization on up to four IP ports in the downlink. Shows the maximum ATM backhaul utilization on up to four ATM ports in the uplink. Shows the maximum IP backhaul utilization on up to four IP ports in the uplink. Shows the maximum bandwidth used on up to four ATM ports in the downlink. Shows the maximum bandwidth used on up to four IP ports in the downlink. Shows the maximum bandwidth used on up to four ATM ports in the uplink. Shows the maximum bandwidth used on up to four IP ports in the uplink. Shows the minimum power sampled in the sector carrier, measured in dBm. Shows the minimum power sampled in the sector carrier, measured in Watts. Shows the percentage of transmitted blocks that were not acknowledged by the UE, as received by the RBS. Shows the total number of calls for all RABs that were successfully completed, but in bad RF conditions. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI Num Bad Quality Calls CS (count) Num Bad Quality Calls CS Video Call (count) Num Bad Quality Calls HSDPA (count) Num Bad Quality Calls PS (count) Num Bad Quality Calls PS R99 (count) Num Bad Quality Calls Speech (count) Primary Message Count PS Call Rejects (%) PS DL Payload Non HS, RLC Level (MB) PS UL Payload Non HS, RLC Level (MB) RAB Blocking Rate (%) RAB CS DCR (%) RAB CS Speech Accessibility (%) RAB HSDPA DCR (%) RAB PS DCR (%) RAB Video Call DCR (%) RRC 1st Assignment Success Rate (%) Description Shows the number of CS calls that were successfully completed, but in bad RF conditions. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of CS video calls that were successfully completed, but in bad RF conditions. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of HSDPA calls that were successfully completed, but in bad RF conditions. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of PS calls that were successfully completed, but in bad RF conditions. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of PS R99 calls that were successfully completed, but in bad RF conditions. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of speech calls that were successfully completed, but in bad RF conditions. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of messages that were counted for the sector. Shows the percentage of PS RABs that were unsuccessfully established due to capability failure. Shows the downlink PS volume of background and interactive services. Shows the uplink PS volume of background and interactive services. Shows the percentage of CS and PS domain calls that were unsuccessfully established due to capability failures. Shows the percentage of CS AMR drops. Shows the number of CS speech calls that were successfully established, as a percentage of the total number of attempted CS speech calls. Shows the percentage of HSDPA drops. Shows the percentage of PS domain drops. Shows the percentage of CS 64Kbit/s services. Shows the call setup time, where 100% indicates that the first RRC was successful.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI RRC Access Failure (%) RRC Blocking Rate (%) RRC Drop Call Rate (%) RRC IRAT Reselection Ratio (%) Description Shows the percentage of RRC access failures. Shows the percentage of RRC calls that were rejected due to congestion. Shows the percentage of RRC call drops. Shows areas where there is a lot of traffic moving from the 2G networks towards the 3G network. This can point out areas where there are a lot of IRAT HOs from the 3G to the 2G networks due to quality or coverage problems. Sectors Per Users (%) SHO Factor (%) SHO Success Rate (%) Shows the average number of sectors per user. Shows the ratio between the amount of channel elements that support the calls and the amount of primary traffic. Shows the percentage of successful soft handovers. It shows the number of successful RL deletions and additions in soft handovers out of the total number of attempted RL deletions. Shows the total average HS-DSCH power (power of the HSDPA data channel) over the measurement period. Shows the total number of cases for all RABS in which this cell as source cell was 12dB lower than another cell that was not part of the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs, and is counted once per cell per conversation. Shows the number of CS calls in which this cell as source cell was 12dB lower than another cell that was not part of the monitored set. Shows the number of CS video calls in which this cell as source cell was 12dB lower than another cell that was not part of the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of HSDPA calls in which this cell as source cell was 12dB lower than another cell that was not part of the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of PS calls in which this cell as source cell was 12dB lower than another cell that was not part of the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs.
Total Average HS-DSCH Power Total Best Con Rel Offset All RABs (count)
Total Best Con Rel Offset CS (count) Total Best Con Rel Offset CS Video Call (count)
Total Best Con Rel Offset HSDPA (count)
Total Best Con Rel Offset PS (count)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI Total Best Con Rel Offset PS R99 (count) Description Shows the number of PS R99 calls in which this cell as source cell was 12dB lower than another cell that was not part of the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of speech calls in which this cell as source cell was 12dB lower than another cell that was not part of the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the total number of cell update attempts due to radio link failures. Shows the total number of attempted calls for all RABs. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the total number of attempted CS calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the total number of attempted CS video calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the total number of attempted HSDPA calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the total number of attempted PS calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the total number of attempted PS 99 calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the total number of attempted speech calls. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the total number of cell update attempts due to Radio Link Control (RLC) with unrecoverable errors. Shows the total number of established cell updates due to radio link failure. Shows the total number of successful cell updates due to RLC unrecoverable errors. Shows the number of successfully established RABs on the CS domain. Shows the total number of calls for all RABs that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs.
Total Best Con Rel Offset Speech (count)
Total Cell Update Attempts - RF Loss (Count) Total Calls All RABs (count) Total Calls CS (count) Total Calls CS Video Call (count) Total Calls HSDPA (count) Total Calls PS (count) Total Calls PS R99 (count) Total Calls Speech (count) Total Cell Update Attempts with RLC Unrecoverable Error (Count) Total Cell Update Success Established (Count) Total Cell Update Success with RLC Unrecoverable Error (Count) Total CS Success Calls (Count) Total Drops All RABs (count)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI Total Drops CS (count) Description Shows the number of CS calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of CS video calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of HSDPA calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of PS calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of PS R99 calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of speech calls that were terminated by other than the calling or called parties. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of times the RNC failed to receive the physical channel reconfiguration message from the UE, due to the expiry of the relevant timer. Shows the number of successfully established RABs on the HSDPA domain. Shows the total number of cases for all RABs in which this cell was 12dB higher than the source cell, while not being in the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs, and is counted once per cell per conversation. Shows the number of CS calls in which this cell was 12dB higher than the source cell, while not being in the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of CS video calls in which this cell was 12dB higher than the source cell, while not being in the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of HSDPA calls in which this cell was 12dB higher than the source cell, while not being in the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs.
Total Drops CS Video Call (count) Total Drops HSDPA (count)
Total Drops PS (count)
Total Drops PS R99 (count)
Total Drops Speech (count)
Total Fail of Cell Update with No Reply (Count) Total HSDPA Success Calls (Count) Total Mon Con Rel Offset All RABs (count)
Total Mon Con Rel Offset CS (count)
Total Mon Con Rel Offset CS Video Call (count)
Total Mon Con Rel Offset HSDPA (count)
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Name of KPI Total Mon Con Rel Offset PS (count) Description Shows the number of PS calls in which this cell was 12dB higher than the source cell, while not being in the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of PS R99 calls in which this cell was 12dB higher than the source cell, while not being in the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of speech calls in which this cell was 12dB higher than the source cell, while not being in the monitored set. Note: This measurement is taken from the logs. Shows the number of successfully established RABs on the PS domain. Shows the number of successfully established RABs on the PS (including HS) and CS domains. Shows the number of RRC access failures. Shows the number of successful RRCs. Shows the amount of traffic, measured in Erlang. Shows the average of the uplink noise rise. Shows the amount of voice traffic, measured in Erlang.
Total Mon Con Rel Offset PS R99 (count)
Total Mon Con Rel Offset Speech (count)
Total PS Success Calls (Count) Total RAB Success (Count) Total RRC Access Failure (Count) Total RRC Success Call (Count) Traffic (Erlang) Uplink Noise Rise (dB) Voice Traffic (Erlang)
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Appendix E
Installation
Ultima Mentor is a Windows-based standalone application that can be run on your PC. Installing Ultima Mentor is simple and easy, and the Ultima Mentor Setup wizard guides you through the entire installation process.
E.1

System Requirements
Mentor can be installed on any PC with the following recommended system requirements: CPU: Pentium 4 with a 3GHz processor (A dual-core processor is recommended) OS: Windows XP Professional RAM: 2 GB RAM Hard Disk: 100 GB disk space (5 GB is required for the installation, network database, and logs) Additional 300 MB disk space in the Windows Temp folder, for the application logs Network: 1 GB Ethernet access to the Mentor Server Monitor resolution: 1024*768 Optional: Available USB port for security dongle MS Office 2000/XP/2003/2007, required for viewing reports
E.2
Installing Ultima Mentor
You can install Ultima Mentor on any computer that meets the minimum system requirements, as described above. If you have a previous version of Mentor installed, you can simply upgrade Mentor, as described on page 275. To install Mentor 1. Close any running Schema applications.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. Insert the provided CD, browse to the Ultima Mentor installation package, and click the Ultima-Mentor-7.0bxxx-Setup.exe file. The installation process is launched and the Welcome to the Ultima Mentor Setup Wizard page opens.
3. Click Next. The License Agreement page opens.
4. Read the license agreement, and then click I accept the agreement to agree to the terms of the agreement.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Click Next. The Installation Directory page opens, prompting you to select a location in which to install Mentor.
6. Click Next to install Mentor in the default location. If you want to change the default location, click Browse, and then select the folder in which to install Mentor from the Select Directory dialog box, and click OK and then click Next to install Mentor in the selected location. The Ultima Mentor Shortcuts page opens.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 7. If required, clear the relevant check boxes to prevent the installation from adding the Ultima Mentor shortcut icon to the desktop or to the Quick Launch bar. 8. Click Next to start the installation. The Installing page opens, displaying a progress bar of the installation process. A shortcut to the Ultima Mentor application is displayed on your desktop and on the Quick Launch bar if required, and Ultima Mentor is added to the Schema Ultima group in the Start menu. When the installation is complete, the Installation Completed Successfully page opens informing you that the setup process was completed successfully.
9. If required, clear the Launch Ultima Mentor now check box to prevent Mentor from starting automatically after installation.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 10. Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard. If you selected to launch Mentor, the Welcome to Ultima Mentor dialog box is displayed, enabling you to license your version of Ultima Mentor. After you have licensed Mentor, the Schema Ultima Mentor window is displayed, with a dialog box enabling you to define the path to the directory in which the Mentor data files are to be stored.
11. Accept the default directory, or browse to the required directory. 12. Click OK.
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E.3
Upgrading Ultima Mentor
When you upgrade Mentor, the old version is uninstalled during the installation process, and the new version is automatically installed in the same location as the previous version. All existing networks created in the previous two versions of Mentor are upgraded automatically the first time they are opened in the new version. To upgrade to a later version of Mentor 1. Close any open Schema or Windows applications. 2. Locate the Ultima Mentor installation package on the provided CD, and click the UltimaMentor-7.0bxxx-Setup.exe file. The Welcome to the Ultima Mentor Setup Wizard page is displayed.
3. Click Next. The License Agreement page opens. 4. Read the license agreement, and then click I accept the agreement to agree to the terms of the agreement.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 5. Click Next. The Application Update page is displayed, enabling you to uninstall the previous version of Mentor.
6. Ensure that the check box is selected, and click Next to uninstall the previous version. The Installation Directory page opens, prompting you to select a location in which to install Mentor. 7. Click Next to install Mentor in the default location. If you want to change the default location, click Browse, and then select the folder in which to install Mentor from the Select Directory dialog box, and click OK and then click Next to install Mentor in the selected location. The Ultima Mentor Shortcuts page opens. 8. If required, clear the relevant check boxes to prevent the installation from adding the Ultima Mentor shortcut icon to the desktop or to the Quick Launch bar.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 9. Click Next to start the installation. The Installing page opens, displaying a progress bar of the installation process. A shortcut to the Ultima Mentor application is displayed on your desktop and on the Quick Launch bar if required, and Ultima Mentor is added to the Schema Ultima group in the Start menu. When the installation is complete, the Installation Completed Successfully page opens informing you that the setup process was completed successfully.
10. If required, clear the Launch Ultima Mentor now check box to prevent Mentor from starting automatically after installation. 11. Click Finish to complete the installation and launch the application. If a network was open in the previous version, a progress bar is displayed while it is upgraded to the new version, and displayed.
E.4
Licensing Mentor
Upon starting Mentor for the first time on a new computer or after a major version upgrade, you need to activate the product with a valid license. You can also update your license any time in the future, for example, before it expires, or to include additional features such as positioning-based maps, mobile drop reports, neighbor list optimization, power, tilt, azimuth and/or beamwidth optimization.
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E.4.1
Activating Your License
Upon starting Mentor for the first time on a new computer or after a major version upgrade, you need to activate the product with a valid license. To activate your Mentor license 1. Ensure that you have an active internet connection. 2. In the Welcome to Ultima Mentor dialog box, select one of the following options for activating your license:
Enter the product key: Enter the product key received from Customer Support, and click OK. The License Activation Number dialog box is displayed.
Enter the activation number you received from Customer Support in the field provided. If proxy authentication is required, click Advanced, and then enter your proxy user name and password in the fields provided. Click OK.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide Connect the dongle to any available USB port: Insert the supplied dongle in an available USB port. Note: Due to a security upgrade, the old dongles used in previous versions will not work anymore. Select the license manager server from the network: Enter the name or IP address of the license server. 3. Click OK. Mentor is launched, and you can now start using the application. Note: In some cases, the methods described above may not work, and you will have to obtain the license manually by sending a c2v file to Customer Support. For more information, see page 280.
E.4.2
Updating Your License
Shortly before your Mentor license expires, you will receive a warning notifying you of this. You can then either update the license immediately, or any time before the license expires. To update your license 1. Ensure that you have an active internet connection. 2. On the Help menu, click License Update. The Welcome to Ultima Mentor dialog box is displayed. 3. Follow the procedure for activating your license, as described in the previous section. 4. If you received a product key from Customer Support, select the Enter a product key option, and then click OK. The License Activation Number dialog box is displayed. 5. Click OK. A confirmation message is displayed, notifying that Mentor must be restarted in order for the license changes to be applied. 6. Click OK. After you have completed updating your license, you will be able to continue using Mentor for the additional time period.
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E.5
Obtaining a License Using a .c2v File
If you cannot activate your license automatically, you can manually activate the license by sending a .c2v file to Customer Support, who will send you a .v2c file in return with the license details. To generate a .c2v file 1. From the Start menu, browse to Programs > Schema Ultima > Utilities > Ultima Mentor License Registration. The HASP SRM RUS dialog box is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 2. In the Collect Key Status Information tab, click the Collect information button. The Save key status as dialog box is displayed.
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Ultima Mentor User Guide 3. Browse to the location in which to create and save the file, and then enter the file name in the File name field. For example, license_request. A license request confirmation is displayed in the HASP SRM RUS tab.
4. Send the .c2v file to Customer Support via email or through the Customer Support web site. Schema Customer Support will send you a *.v2c file in return, for example, hasp_update.v2c. 5. Save the .v2c file in a temporary location on your disk. 6. In the HASP SRM RUS dialog box, click the Apply License Update tab. 7. In the Update file path, click the browse button . The Select the update file for new license dialog box is displayed, enabling you to browse to the path of the saved .v2c file received from customer support. 8. Click Apply update. As soon as you receive a successful action confirmation, the license is activated, and you can use Mentor. Note: If this procedure does not work, please contact Customer Support.
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E.6
Uninstalling Ultima Mentor
You can uninstall Mentor at any time, if required. When you uninstall Mentor, the networks, calculations, folders and so on are not removed, and can be used when you reinstall Mentor. Note: Mentor is automatically uninstalled when upgrading to a later version. To uninstall Ultima Mentor 1. Close Mentor. 2. On the Start menu, click Programs > Schema Ultima > Utilities > Uninstall Ultima Mentor. -OrIn the Ultima Mentor application folder, double-click Uninstall.exe. The Ultima Mentor Uninstall page opens, displaying a confirmation message about removing Ultima from your computer. 3. Click Next. The uninstallation process is launched, and a progress bar is displayed while Ultima is being removed. 4. When the uninstallation has completed, click Finish to close the Ultima Mentor Uninstall wizard. Mentor is removed from the Programs group in the Start menu, and the shortcut is removed from your desktop and Quick Launch bar.
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Standard Optimization Workflow

The following shows the Mentor optimization workflow.

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Detailed Optimization Workflow for Voice

Optimize Scrambling Code

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YES. Next Step

Collect data; 3-5 days

Import environment from Mentor Server

Collect data; 3-5 days

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Detailed Optimization Workflow for Data

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Launching Ultima Mentor for the First Time

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Importing Networks into Mentor

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Selecting the General Import Parameters

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Importing the Network Data from the Mentor Server

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Step 2 of the Import Wizard

Initializing the Imported Sectors

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Completing the Import Process - No Missing Data

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Completing the Network Data

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Displaying Network Layers

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Viewing the Import and Model Reports

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Analyzing the Network

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Defining General Analysis Properties

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4.1.1.1 Filtering the Model Logs