3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station Technical Description (V100R002 - 03)

3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station V100R002
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Overview
This document describes the 3900 series multi-mode base stations in terms of system architecture, topologies, transmission and clock schemes, and operation and maintenance.
Product Version
The following table lists the product version related to this document. Product Name DBS3900 BTS3900 BTS3900L BTS3900A Product Version V100R002 V100R002 V100R002 V100R002
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This document is intended for: l l l Network planners Field engineers System engineers
Organization
1 Changes in the 3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station Technical Description This chapter describes the changes in the 3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station Technical Description.
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2 Overview The 3900 series multi-mode base station launched by Huawei is a future-oriented product that meets customers' requirements for network evolution. The 3900 series multi-mode base station uses Huawei's unified base station architecture comprising the BBU and RF modules. One such base station supports multiple RATs with the RF modules and boards of GSM, WCDMA, CDMA, WiMAX, and LTE installed in one cabinet. This enables the convergence of devices at the base station, the sharing of site resources, and the unified OM. The 3900 series multi-mode base station is an ideal option for the evolution from the single-mode base station to the multimode base station. 3 System Architecture This chapter describes the system architecture of the 3900 series multi-mode base station. 4 Network Topologies This chapter describes the transport network topologies and CPRI network topologies of the 3900 series multi-mode base station. 5 Transmission Schemes The 3900 series multi-mode base station supports two transmission schemes: independent transmission and co-transmission. 6 Clock Schemes The 3900 series multi-mode base station supports multiple external clock sources, including E1/ T1 clock, BITS clock, GPS clock, IP clock, and clock synchronized over Ethernet. One RAT can use an external clock source independently or share the external clock source with another RAT. When external clock sources are unavailable, the base station continues to function for at least 30 days in free running mode. 7 Operation and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance (OM) of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations covers management, monitoring, and maintenance of the software, hardware, and configuration of the base stations. In addition, diversified OM modes can meet the requirement of system maintenance in various scenarios. 8 Surge Protection Specifications This chapter describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900, BTS3900L, BTS3900A, BBU3900, MRFU, and RRU3908. 9 Reliability The 3900 series multi-mode base stations adopt a complete redundancy design, which greatly enhances system reliability.
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Contents
About This Document...................................................................................................................iii 1 Changes in the 3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station Technical Description...............1-1 2 Overview......................................................................................................................................2-1 3 System Architecture...................................................................................................................3-1 4 Network Topologies..................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Transport Network Topologies.......................................................................................................................4-2 4.2 CPRI Network Topologies..............................................................................................................................4-4
5 Transmission Schemes..............................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Independent Transmission...............................................................................................................................5-2 5.2 Co-Transmission.............................................................................................................................................5-2 5.2.1 Co-Transmission with TDM Timeslot Cross.........................................................................................5-2 5.2.2 Co-Transmission with IP........................................................................................................................5-3
6 Clock Schemes............................................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Independent Reference Clock Mode...............................................................................................................6-2 6.2 Common Reference Clock Mode....................................................................................................................6-4
7 Operation and Maintenance....................................................................................................7-1

7.1 OM Modes.......................................................................................................................................................7-2 7.2 OM Functions..................................................................................................................................................7-3 7.2.1 Common Parts........................................................................................................................................7-4 7.2.2 Configuration Management....................................................................................................................7-5 7.2.3 Alarm Management................................................................................................................................7-8 7.2.4 Software Upgrade...................................................................................................................................7-9 7.2.5 Commissioning Modes...........................................................................................................................7-9 7.2.6 Inventory Management........................................................................................................................7-10 7.3 Maintenance of Multi-Mode Base Stations...................................................................................................7-10
8 Surge Protection Specifications...............................................................................................8-1 9 Reliability....................................................................................................................................9-1
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Figure 3-1 System architecture of the 3900 series multi-mode base station in GU mode...................................3-1 Figure 4-1 Star topology.......................................................................................................................................4-2 Figure 4-2 Chain topology................................................................................................................................... 4-3 Figure 4-3 Tree topology......................................................................................................................................4-3 Figure 4-4 Chain topology................................................................................................................................... 4-4 Figure 4-5 Ring topology.....................................................................................................................................4-5 Figure 4-6 Star topology.......................................................................................................................................4-5 Figure 4-7 Dual-star topology..............................................................................................................................4-6 Figure 5-1 Independent transmission scheme in GU mode..................................................................................5-2 Figure 5-2 Co-transmission with TDM timeslot cross (GTMU)......................................................................... 5-3 Figure 5-3 Co-transmission with IP in GU mode (FE/GE)..................................................................................5-4 Figure 5-4 Co-transmission with IP in GU mode (E1/T1)...................................................................................5-4 Figure 5-5 Co-transmission with IP in GU mode (UTRP)...................................................................................5-4 Figure 6-1 Independent E1/T1 reference clock in GU mode...............................................................................6-2 Figure 6-2 Independent E1/T1 reference clock in GU mode with UMTS UTRP configured............................. 6-2 Figure 6-3 Independent IP clock (independent transmission)..............................................................................6-3 Figure 6-4 Independent IP clock (co-transmission with IP).................................................................................6-3 Figure 6-5 Independent clock synchronized over Ethernet (UMTS)...................................................................6-4 Figure 6-6 Common E1/T1 reference clock (GU)............................................................................................... 6-4 Figure 6-7 Common E1/T1 reference clock (UMTS UTRP)...............................................................................6-5 Figure 6-8 Common BITS reference clock..........................................................................................................6-5 Figure 6-9 Common GPS reference clock (USCU).............................................................................................6-6 Figure 7-1 OM system of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations................................................................... 7-3 Figure 7-2 Common parts in the 3900 series multi-mode base station................................................................7-4 Figure 7-3 Configuration management of the 3900 series multi-mode base station............................................7-6 Figure 7-4 Initial configuration procedure of the 3900 series multi-mode base station...................................... 7-7 Figure 7-5 Alarm management of the 3900 series multi-mode base station........................................................7-8
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Tables
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Table 7-1 Maintenance operations performed at all modes................................................................................7-11 Table 7-2 Maintenance operations that affect services of the other mode when they are performed at one mode .............................................................................................................................................................................7-12 Table 8-1 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900............................................................ 8-1 Table 8-2 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900L..........................................................8-1 Table 8-3 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900A..........................................................8-2 Table 8-4 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BBU3900............................................................8-2 Table 8-5 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the MRFU/RRU3908...............................................8-2
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1 Changes in the 3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station Technical Description
Changes in the 3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station Technical Description

This chapter describes the changes in the 3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station Technical Description.
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This is the second commercial release. Compared with issue 02 (2010-9-15), this issue incorporates no new topics. Compared with issue 02 (2010-9-15), this issue incorporates the following changes: Topic 5.2.2 Co-Transmission with IP 7.1 OM Modes 7.2.2 Configuration Management Change Description The figures are optimized. The description of restrictions on using network management systems is added. The description of restrictions on using network management systems is added.
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This is the first commercial release. Compared with issue 01 (2010-05-14), this issue incorporates the following new topics: l 7.3 Maintenance of Multi-Mode Base Stations
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Topic 5.2.2 Co-Transmission with IP
Change Description The description is added that IP cotransmission is implemented using UMTS UTRP when the MBTS works in GU mode. The description of loading control rights is added. The flowchart of the initial configuration procedure is added. The description of alarm management is optimized.
7.2.1 Common Parts 7.2.2 Configuration Management 7.2.3 Alarm Management
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The 3900 series multi-mode base station launched by Huawei is a future-oriented product that meets customers' requirements for network evolution. The 3900 series multi-mode base station uses Huawei's unified base station architecture comprising the BBU and RF modules. One such base station supports multiple RATs with the RF modules and boards of GSM, WCDMA, CDMA, WiMAX, and LTE installed in one cabinet. This enables the convergence of devices at the base station, the sharing of site resources, and the unified OM. The 3900 series multi-mode base station is an ideal option for the evolution from the single-mode base station to the multimode base station. Huawei provides the multi-mode base stations in co-module mode and co-cabinet mode. In the case of co-module mode, the 3900 series multi-mode base station supports multiple RATs using one RF module. This is achieved through software configuration by using the Software-Defined Radio (SDR) technique. In the case of co-cabinet mode, RF modules and boards of different RATs are installed in one cabinet. In this manner, the cabinet supports multiple RATs. Note that the multi-mode base station in co-cabinet mode is not a new product but a solution. Such a base station cabinet is a combination of independent physical devices that are logically related to each other. The 3900 series multi-mode base station in co-cabinet mode can be further categorized into the following two types: Single-mode co-cabinet: Two or more single-mode components are placed in one cabinet, each of which supports only one RAT. Hybrid co-cabinet: Single-mode components and multi-mode components are placed in one cabinet. More RATs supported by each multi-mode module can be added through software upgrade.
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System Architecture
This chapter describes the system architecture of the 3900 series multi-mode base station. The main components of a 3900 series multi-mode base station mainly are the BBU3900 and RFU/RRU. The base station can work in GSM Only (GO), UMTS Only (UO), or GSM+UMTS (GU) mode. Figure 3-1 shows the system architecture of the 3900 series multi-mode base station. Figure 3-1 System architecture of the 3900 series multi-mode base station in GU mode
The BBU3900 has a modular structure and consists of the control subsystem, transport subsystem, baseband subsystem, and power module. When equipped with boards of different RATs, the BBU3900 can serve any two RATs at the same time, thus enabling dual-mode application. In this manner, information exchange between two RATs is performed within the BBU3900 to complete clock signal transfer and data forwarding. The subsystems of the BBU3900 are described as follows: l Control subsystem: The functions of the control subsystem are implemented by the GTMU/ WMPT. The control subsystem manages the OM and signaling processing of the entire base station system in a centralized manner. It also provides the system clock. Transport subsystem: The functions of the transport subsystem are implemented by the GTMU/WMPT/UTRP. The transport subsystem provides physical ports to connect to the
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base station controller, thus enabling information exchange between the BBU3900 and base station controller. It also provides the OM channel that connects the MBTS to the OMC (LMT or M2000). l Baseband subsystem: The functions of the baseband subsystem are implemented by the WBBP. The baseband subsystem performs baseband processing on the uplink and downlink signals. In GSM, the baseband signal processing is performed by the radio frequency (RF) module. The GTMU/UBRI provides CPRI ports connecting the RF module. Power module: The power module converts the -48 V DC or +24 V DC power to the usable DC power for boards in the base station and provides external monitoring ports.
The RFU/RRU is the RF module. A single-mode RF module performs modulation, demodulation, data processing, and combination and division of RF signals of only one RAT. The RF module of GSM also needs to process the GSM baseband signals. The MRFU/RRU3908 can work in any two RATs through software configuration by using the SDR technique. In addition, the MRFU/RRU3908 and the single-mode RF module can be installed in the same cabinet to allow the applications of multiple RATs and multiple frequency bands. The antenna system consists of the RF antenna system and satellite antenna system. The 3900 series multi-mode base station can use the Same band Antenna Sharing Unit (SASU) and Same band Antenna Sharing Adapter (SASA) to share the antenna system for two radio communication systems operating on the same frequency band. This helps to reduce the CAPEX on network deployment.
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Network Topologies
This chapter describes the transport network topologies and CPRI network topologies of the 3900 series multi-mode base station. 4.1 Transport Network Topologies The 3900 series multi-mode base station supports multiple transport network topologies, such as star, chain, and tree topologies. 4.2 CPRI Network Topologies The 3900 series multi-mode base station supports multiple CPRI network topologies between the BBU3900 and the RFU/RRU, such as chain, ring, star, and dual-star topologies.
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4.1 Transport Network Topologies

The 3900 series multi-mode base station supports multiple transport network topologies, such as star, chain, and tree topologies.
Star Topology
The star topology is the most common topology and is applicable to densely populated areas. Figure 4-1 shows the star topology. Figure 4-1 Star topology
Advantages: Each base station is directly connected to the controller. Therefore, this topology is characterized by easy engineering, maintenance, and capacity expansion. Each base station directly transmits data to and receives data from the controller. Signals travel through only a few nodes, and therefore line reliability is high.
Drawbacks: The star topology requires more transmission resources than other topologies.
Chain Topology
The chain topology is applicable to belt-shaped and sparsely populated areas, such as areas along highways and railways. Figure 4-2 shows the chain topology.
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Advantages: This topology helps reduce the costs of transmission equipment, engineering, and leased transmission lines.
Drawbacks: Signals travel through many nodes, and therefore line reliability is low. The faults in an upper-level base station may affect the lower-level base stations. The number of levels in a chain topology cannot exceed five.
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In a chain topology, if Abis bypass is enabled, the lower-level base stations can work properly even if there is a power failure in the upper-level base station.
Tree Topology
The tree topology is applicable to areas with complicated network architecture, site distribution, and subscriber distribution, for example, hot spot areas in which subscribers are widely distributed. Figure 4-3 shows the tree topology. Figure 4-3 Tree topology
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Advantages: The tree topology requires fewer transmission cables than the star topology. Drawbacks: Signals travel through many nodes, and therefore line reliability is low and engineering and maintenance are difficult.
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The faults in an upper-level base station may affect the lower-level base stations. Capacity expansion is difficult because it may require changes in the network architecture. The number of levels in a tree topology cannot exceed five.
4.2 CPRI Network Topologies

The 3900 series multi-mode base station supports multiple CPRI network topologies between the BBU3900 and the RFU/RRU, such as chain, ring, star, and dual-star topologies.
Chain Topology
The chain topology is applicable to scenarios where the RF modules work in single mode. Figure 4-4 shows the chain topology. Figure 4-4 Chain topology
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Advantages: The cost of transmission equipment is reduced. Drawbacks: The number of levels in a chain and the cascading distance are restricted. The RFUs/RRUs working in different RATs cannot be connected in cascade. The faults in an upper-level RFU/RRU may affect the lower-level RFUs/RRUs.
Ring Topology
The ring topology is applicable to scenarios where the RF modules work in single mode. It is a redundancy backup mode of the chain topology. Figure 4-5 shows the ring topology.
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Advantages: The transmission reliability is guaranteed. Drawbacks: The number of levels in a chain and the cascading distance are restricted. The RFUs/RRUs working in different RATs cannot be connected in cascade. The faults in an upper-level RFU/RRU may affect the lower-level RFUs/RRUs.
Star Topology
The star topology is applicable to short distance scenarios where multi-mode optical cables are used. Figure 4-6 shows the star topology. Figure 4-6 Star topology
Advantages: The reliability is high. When the RFU/RRU or the optical cable channel is faulty, only one cell is affected.
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The installation and maintenance are easy. l Drawbacks: This topology requires large number of optical cables, compared with other topologies.
Dual-Star Topology
The dual-star topology is applicable to scenarios where the MRFU/RRU3908 works in two RATs. In this topology, two RATs connect to the MRFU/RRU3908 through their individual CPRI port simultaneously. Figure 4-7 shows the dual-star topology. Figure 4-7 Dual-star topology
Advantages: The data of two RATs is transmitted over separate CPRI cables. In this manner, decoupling is achieved and the impact on each RAT is reduced.
Drawbacks: The two CPRI ports on the MRFU/RRU3908 are used by two RATs separately, and thus cascading is impossible.
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Transmission Schemes
The 3900 series multi-mode base station supports two transmission schemes: independent transmission and co-transmission. 5.1 Independent Transmission When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in independent transmission mode, an independent transmission port is used by each RAT to connect to the transport network. In this manner, the transport resources are not shared and thus no impact exists between the RATs in terms of transport. 5.2 Co-Transmission When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in co-transmission mode, a transmission port is shared between RATs for connection to the transport network. In this manner, the transport resources are shared but the impact exists between the RATs in terms of transport. Cotransmission is classified into two types, co-transmission with TDM timeslot cross and cotransmission with IP.
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5.1 Independent Transmission

When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in independent transmission mode, an independent transmission port is used by each RAT to connect to the transport network. In this manner, the transport resources are not shared and thus no impact exists between the RATs in terms of transport. In independent transmission mode, the transmission decoupling, transmission scheme, and transmission characteristics of each RAT within the multi-mode base station are the same as a single-mode base station. Figure 5-1 shows the independent transmission schemes in GU mode. Figure 5-1 Independent transmission scheme in GU mode
5.2 Co-Transmission
When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in co-transmission mode, a transmission port is shared between RATs for connection to the transport network. In this manner, the transport resources are shared but the impact exists between the RATs in terms of transport. Cotransmission is classified into two types, co-transmission with TDM timeslot cross and cotransmission with IP. 5.2.1 Co-Transmission with TDM Timeslot Cross In scenarios where the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in GU mode, the TDM timeslot cross function can be used to multiplex the data of two RATs onto the transport network. In this manner, the E1/T1 transmission resources are shared on the timeslot basis. With this transmission mode, the TDM transmission bandwidth can be shared in a semi-static way. 5.2.2 Co-Transmission with IP When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in co-transmission with IP mode, the techniques such as IP over Ethernet and IP over E1/T1 can be applied to share the physical transmission resources between two RATs and dynamically share the transmission bandwidth.
5.2.1 Co-Transmission with TDM Timeslot Cross

In scenarios where the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in GU mode, the TDM timeslot cross function can be used to multiplex the data of two RATs onto the transport network. In this manner, the E1/T1 transmission resources are shared on the timeslot basis. With this transmission mode, the TDM transmission bandwidth can be shared in a semi-static way. The co-transmission with TDM timeslot cross function is implemented by the GTMU, as shown in Figure 5-2.
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Figure 5-2 Co-transmission with TDM timeslot cross (GTMU)
The WMPT transmits the E1/T1 timeslots of UMTS to the GTMU through the TOP channel on the backplane. The GTMU provides the E1/T1 ports that connect the base station to the transport network. The GSM data and UMTS data are multiplexed onto the transport network through the TDM timeslot cross function, thus achieving E1/T1 transmission resource sharing on the timeslot basis.
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In the preceding scenarios where the co-transmission with TDM timeslot cross function is applied, only the following two clock schemes can be used: l (Recommended) The E1/T1 clock source is configured for the GSM BTS while the UMTS NodeB is configured to share the GSM BTS clock. l When the BSC and RNC use the same E1/T1 clock source, the UMTS NodeB can be configured with the E1/T1 clock source. In this case, the GSM BTS can be configured with other clock sources or be configured to share the UMTS NodeB clock.
5.2.2 Co-Transmission with IP

When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in co-transmission with IP mode, the techniques such as IP over Ethernet and IP over E1/T1 can be applied to share the physical transmission resources between two RATs and dynamically share the transmission bandwidth. Co-transmission with IP in the 3900 series multi-mode base station is implemented by interconnecting the FE/GE ports on the board panel. That is, the FE/GE ports on the main control boards of two RATs are interconnected, with one RAT sharing the physical transmission port. This transmission port enables the base station to be connected to the transport network. The FE/GE ports can be interconnected with either FE/GE electrical ports or FE/GE optical ports. The interconnected FE/GE ports must be the same type, either FE/GE electrical port or FE/GE optical port. In the case of the 3900 series multi-mode base station working in GU mode, interconnect the FE/GE ports on the GTMU and WMPT and connect the base station to the transport network using another FE/GE port or E1/T1 port on the WMPT, thus achieving co-transmission with IP. Figure 5-3 and Figure 5-4 show the typical scenarios.
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Figure 5-3 Co-transmission with IP in GU mode (FE/GE)
Figure 5-4 Co-transmission with IP in GU mode (E1/T1)
When UTRP2 is configured for UMTS, interconnect the FE/GE optical ports on the GTMU and UTRP2, and then use another FE/GE optical port on the UTRP2 to connect to the transport network. Figure 5-5 shows the co-transmission with IP using UTRP. Figure 5-5 Co-transmission with IP in GU mode (UTRP)
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Clock Schemes
The 3900 series multi-mode base station supports multiple external clock sources, including E1/ T1 clock, BITS clock, GPS clock, IP clock, and clock synchronized over Ethernet. One RAT can use an external clock source independently or share the external clock source with another RAT. When external clock sources are unavailable, the base station continues to function for at least 30 days in free running mode. 6.1 Independent Reference Clock Mode When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in independent reference clock mode, each RAT uses an external reference clock. 6.2 Common Reference Clock Mode When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in common reference clock mode, the RATs share the external reference clock. In this case, an external reference clock needs to be configured for one RAT, and then the other RAT needs to be configured to share the clock with the RAT configured with the external reference clock.
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6.1 Independent Reference Clock Mode

When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in independent reference clock mode, each RAT uses an external reference clock.
Independent E1/T1 Reference Clock

When each RAT of the multi-mode base station connects to the transport network through its own E1/T1 transmission link and clock signals are available on the transmission link, the RAT can extract clock signals from its own E1/T1 port. See Figure 6-1. Figure 6-1 Independent E1/T1 reference clock in GU mode
When the UMTS is configured with the UTRP, the clock signals of UMTS can be obtained from the E1/T1 port on the UTRP. See Figure 6-2. Figure 6-2 Independent E1/T1 reference clock in GU mode with UMTS UTRP configured
Independent IP Clock
When each RAT of the multi-mode base station is connected to the transport network through its own FE/GE transmission link or the co-transmission with IP mode is implemented through FE interconnection, a client can be configured for each RAT. In this manner, the RAT can obtain its clock signals from the IP CLOCK server through the FE/GE transmission link. Figure 6-3 shows the working principle of the independent IP clock for the multi-mode base station with independent FE/GE transmission link configured for each RAT.
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Figure 6-3 Independent IP clock (independent transmission)
Figure 6-4 shows the working principle of the independent IP clock for the multi-mode base station when co-transmission with IP is implemented through FE ports interconnection. Figure 6-4 Independent IP clock (co-transmission with IP)
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When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in co-transmission with IP mode, the RAT not connected to the transport network does not support multicast forwarding. Therefore, the RAT does not support the IP clock of multicast mode.
Independent Clock Synchronized over Ethernet

When the multi-mode base station in UMTS mode is connected to the transport network through its own FE/GE transmission link and the transport network supports clock synchronization with Ethernet, the base station can obtain the synchronized Ethernet clock signals from the transport network through its own FE/GE transmission link. Figure 6-5 shows the working principle of the independent clock synchronized over Ethernet (UMTS).
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Figure 6-5 Independent clock synchronized over Ethernet (UMTS)
6.2 Common Reference Clock Mode

When the 3900 series multi-mode base station works in common reference clock mode, the RATs share the external reference clock. In this case, an external reference clock needs to be configured for one RAT, and then the other RAT needs to be configured to share the clock with the RAT configured with the external reference clock.
Common E1/T1 Reference Clock

When the multi-mode base station works in common E1/T1 reference clock mode, the clock signals are obtained on the E1/T1 port of only one RAT and the other RAT is configured to share the clock. Figure 6-6 shows the working principle of the common E1/T1 reference clock for the multimode base station in GU mode with GSM clock signals being shared. Figure 6-6 Common E1/T1 reference clock (GU)
When the UMTS is configured with the UTRP, the clock signals of UMTS can be obtained from the E1/T1 port on the UTRP and the other RAT is configured to share the clock. Figure 6-7 shows the working principle of common E1/T1 reference clock for the multi-mode base station in GU mode with UMTS UTRP configured.
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Figure 6-7 Common E1/T1 reference clock (UMTS UTRP)
Common BITS Reference Clock

When the multi-mode base station is configured with the USCU and the BITS reference clock is used, the external 2.048 MHz BITS clock signals are routed to the base station over the BITS clock port. Each RAT uses the clock signals directly through the clock channels on the backplane. In this situation, only one RAT controls the USCU. The other RAT is configured to share the internal clock signals exported from the USCU. Figure 6-8 shows the working principle of the common BITS reference clock for the multimode base station in GU mode. Figure 6-8 Common BITS reference clock
Common GPS Reference Clock

When the multi-mode base station is configured with the USCU and the GPS reference clock is used, each RAT directly uses the 1PPS GPS clock signals from the USCU over the clock bus. The absolute clock is read only by the main control board of the RAT controlling and managing the USCU over the RS485 port and then sent to the main control board of another RAT through bursts. Figure 6-9 shows the working principle of the common GPS reference clock for the multi-mode base station in GU mode.
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Figure 6-9 Common GPS reference clock (USCU)
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About This Chapter
Operation and Maintenance
Operation and Maintenance (OM) of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations covers management, monitoring, and maintenance of the software, hardware, and configuration of the base stations. In addition, diversified OM modes can meet the requirement of system maintenance in various scenarios. 7.1 OM Modes The OM platforms for the 3900 series multi-mode base stations are GBTS SMT, BSC LMT, NodeB LMT, and M2000. They provide local and remote OM for the base stations. 7.2 OM Functions The OM system of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations provides powerful OM functions for operators. The OM can be performed independently for each RAT of the base station or centrally for a base station site. 7.3 Maintenance of Multi-Mode Base Stations Maintain the 3900 series multi-mode base stations with caution because the maintenance operation performed at one mode may affect the services of other modes.
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7.1 OM Modes
The OM platforms for the 3900 series multi-mode base stations are GBTS SMT, BSC LMT, NodeB LMT, and M2000. They provide local and remote OM for the base stations. l GBTS SMT The maintenance personnel use an Ethernet cable to connect the PC with the base station and then use the GBTS SMT installed on the PC to maintain the 3900 series multi-mode base station in GSM mode. l l BSC LMT The BSC LMT is used to maintain the 3900 series multi-mode base station in GSM mode. NodeB LMT The NodeB LMT is used to maintain the 3900 series multi-mode base station in UMTS mode. To maintain a single NodeB, one can locally connect the LMT to the NodeB or remotely accesses the NodeB through an OM channel. l M2000 The M2000 is used to maintain multiple base stations in a centralized manner in terms of, for example, data configuration (CME), alarm monitoring, performance monitoring, and software upgrade. All the descriptions in this document assume that only one network management system is used to manage the MBTS. If more than one network management system is used, the handling procedures for the MBTS operation and maintenance, including alarm management, software management, inventory management, topology management, NE health check, commissioning, software upgrade, and data configuration, provided in this document do not apply. Figure 7-1 shows the OM system of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations.
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Figure 7-1 OM system of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations
7.2 OM Functions
The OM system of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations provides powerful OM functions for operators. The OM can be performed independently for each RAT of the base station or centrally for a base station site. 7.2.1 Common Parts The parts managed commonly by each mode of the 3900 multi-mode base station are called common parts. The parameters related to the common parts are called common parameters. 7.2.2 Configuration Management The configuration management of the 3900 series multi-mode base station consists of initial configuration and reconfiguration. In the initial network deployment phase, the basic MBTS data can be configured on the CME to enable unified network deployment. After the base station starts operating, the CME or MML commands can be used for MBTS reconfiguration, such as adding, deleting, or modifying the data. 7.2.3 Alarm Management
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The alarms of the 3900 series multi-mode base station include the alarms of each mode and the common alarms. The alarms of each mode are managed individually and the common alarms are managed jointly. 7.2.4 Software Upgrade The 3900 series multi-mode base stations can be upgraded with multiple tools. The two RATs of the base station can be upgraded individually or collectively as one site. 7.2.5 Commissioning Modes The 3900 series multi-mode base stations 7.2.6 Inventory Management The inventory information of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations can be centrally and effectively managed through the M2000.
7.2.1 Common Parts

The parts managed commonly by each mode of the 3900 multi-mode base station are called common parts. The parameters related to the common parts are called common parameters.
Common Parts
The common parts in the MBTS consist of the environment monitoring device, fan unit, power module, USCU, and RF module working in dual mode. See Figure 7-2. Figure 7-2 Common parts in the 3900 series multi-mode base station
NOTE
Mode A and Mode B represent two modes of an MBTS.
Common Parameters
The common parameters must be configured consistently for different modes of the MBTS. Otherwise, parameter configuration conflict alarms will be generated. For details about the common parameters, see the 3900 Series Multi-Mode Base Station Common Parameter Checklist. This table describes the mapping of the common parameters between the modes and the MML commands used for querying and modifying the parameters.
Loading Control Rights

In the MBTS, the software version of a common part may be different from the software package of one mode to another. Therefore, when a common part is set on each side of the modes to work
in common mode, software management is performed on the basis of the loading control rights set by the user. This is used to determine that the software version of the software package of one mode and the software version of the common part are consistent. For example, if the loading control rights are set on the UMTS side, then the software of the common parts is loaded on the UMTS side during the upgrade. The loading control rights are applicable to the following scenarios: l l l l The loading control rights need to be specified and take effect immediately after the MBTS starts operating. The original loading control rights need to be changed during MBTS upgrade. The loading control rights need to be predetermined before a single-mode is evolved into the MBTS. The loading control rights need to be specified again when loading control rights conflict arises on the MBTS.
When setting the loading control rights, one needs to specify the local software version number and peer software version number and determine the mode that is responsible for loading the software for the common parts under a specific software version combination. For example, when setting the loading control rights on the GBTS side in GU mode, one needs to specify the software version number of the GBTS (local) and that of the NodeB (peer) and determine the mode that is responsible for loading the software for the common parts under this software version combination. Two loading control rights records can be set up. One record is used to specify the loading control rights of the currently running version and the other is used to specify the loading control rights after the software upgrade. For a software version combination, the base station saves only one loading control rights record. If the software version of the newly set loading control rights is the same as that of the loading control rights record saved on the base station, the old loading control rights record is overwritten. The loading control rights can take effect immediately or take effect later. If the loading control rights are set to take effect immediately, the mode having the loading control rights updates the software of the common parts immediately after the loading control rights are set to ensure that the software of the common parts is consistent with the software version of the mode. If the loading control rights are set to take effect later, the software of the common parts is not updated immediately until software upgrade is performed or version check is performed on the common parts. No mode of the MBTS performs software loading on the common parts if any of the following configuration conflicts arise: l l The subrack and slot configurations of a physically identical common part are inconsistent from one mode to another. The subrack and slot configurations of a common part are consistent with its physical position but the work mode is configured inconsistently between the modes.
7.2.2 Configuration Management

The configuration management of the 3900 series multi-mode base station consists of initial configuration and reconfiguration. In the initial network deployment phase, the basic MBTS data can be configured on the CME to enable unified network deployment. After the base station starts operating, the CME or MML commands can be used for MBTS reconfiguration, such as adding, deleting, or modifying the data.
Figure 7-3 shows the configuration management of the 3900 series multi-mode base station. Figure 7-3 Configuration management of the 3900 series multi-mode base station
If more than one network management system manages the MBTS, monitoring boards must be configured and managed on only one side.
Initial Configuration
In the initial deployment phase, the CME can be used to configure the basic data for the base station after the base station hardware is installed and the base station successfully gets access to the M2000. Once the initial configuration is complete, the base station starts to function and process basic services. Figure 7-4 shows the initial configuration process of the 3900 series multi-mode base station. For detailed operations, see the MBTS Initial Configuration Guide.
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Figure 7-4 Initial configuration procedure of the 3900 series multi-mode base station
CME provides the function of checking data consistency to ensure that the data is configured in compliance with the configuration principles. l l The specific data of each mode is verified on the basis of the check rules of each NE to ensure the correctness of the configuration data. The common data is verified on the CME based on the MBTS primary mode and the check rules for the common device data. If parameter configurations of the common devices are found to be inconsistent between two modes, the CME modifies the data automatically based on the setting of the MBTS primary mode.
Reconfiguration
Reconfiguration involves addition, removal, or modification of various base station data after the base station starts operating. Reconfiguration is applicable to the following scenarios: l Network optimization: Based on the system operation data obtained during the network operation by means of performance measurement and drive test, the network performance can be tuned and optimized accordingly. System capacity expansion: By adding hardware to or changing configurations of the existing network, the system can provide services for more users.
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Feature configuration: This task involves configuring key parameters to activate the optional features.
One can use the CME or the MML commands on the LMT to perform MBTS reconfiguration. It is recommended that the CME be used. During reconfiguration, it is recommended that one manually check configuration data consistency to avoid the conflict of the parameter configurations of the common devices between the modes.
7.2.3 Alarm Management

The alarms of the 3900 series multi-mode base station include the alarms of each mode and the common alarms. The alarms of each mode are managed individually and the common alarms are managed jointly. Figure 7-5 shows the alarm management of the MBTS. Figure 7-5 Alarm management of the 3900 series multi-mode base station
Managing alarms on the SMT and LMT: The MBTS is managed as multiple independent NEs, and the alarm information of each mode consists of the specific alarms and the common alarms. GBTS alarms can be managed on the GBTS SMT and BSC LMT. The GBTS SMT is used only for querying alarms and setting some mechanical and electrical alarms. The BSC LMT can be used to manage all GBTS alarms. NodeB alarms can be managed on the NodeB LMT. In the case that the MBTS is managed as multiple independent NEs, the change of data in one mode will simultaneously affect the data in another mode. For example, when a common alarm is cleared on the GBTS side, the same common alarm will be cleared on the NodeB side.
Managing alarms on the M2000: The MBTS is managed as multiple independent NEs or as one device.
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7.2.4 Software Upgrade

The 3900 series multi-mode base stations can be upgraded with multiple tools. The two RATs of the base station can be upgraded individually or collectively as one site. The 3900 series multi-mode base stations support two upgrade scenarios, local upgrade and remote upgrade. l During local upgrade, the SMT or LMT is used for separate software upgrade of GSM or UMTS. In this case, the loading control rights need to be set through the SMT/LMT to determine which RAT has the rights to load the software for common parts. When one RAT obtains the loading control rights, the software and hot patch versions of the common boards must be consistent with those of the main control board of the RAT. During remote upgrade, the M2000 is used to upgrade one RAT of the base station or two RATs simultaneously as one site. In this case, the M2000 automatically loads the control rights from the file VERMATCH.XML in the upgrade software package to determine which RAT has the rights to load the software for common parts. In the case of GSM, the software upgrade can be performed on the BSC LMT.
7.2.5 Commissioning Modes

The 3900 series multi-mode base stations A series of commissioning and preliminary verification are needed after the hardware installation of a base station is completed to ensure that the base station functions as designed. In the case of the multi-mode base station, the commissioning for each RAT is performed separately, while that for common parts is done collectively between the RATs. The multi-mode base station supports the following commissioning modes: l Remote commissioning combined with local USB In this mode, the USB disk is used locally to upgrade the base station software and download data configuration files (for GSM, the USB disk cannot be used to download data configuration files and the data configuration can be done only on the BSC LMT). Then, the BSC LMT and M2000 are used remotely to commission the parts working in GSM and
UMTS modes. In this mode, the control rights for the base station cannot be obtained through the USB disk. Therefore, the RFU/RRU working in dual-mode state cannot be upgraded. Instead, the RFU/RRU is upgraded automatically after the base station is functioning and upgraded successfully. l Local commissioning In local commissioning mode, the GBTS SMT, and NodeB LMT are used for software upgrade, data configuration, and status query of the parts working in GSM and UMTS modes. Besides, further commissioning for the parts working in GSM mode must be performed on the BSC LMT to ensure the normal operation of the base station. In this mode, the control rights for the base station need to be obtained through the LMT to ensure that the RFU/RRU working in dual-mode state is upgraded with one RAT. l Remote commissioning In remote commissioning mode, the BSC LMT and M2000 are used for software upgrade, data configuration, and status query of the parts working in GSM and UMTS modes.
7.2.6 Inventory Management

The inventory information of the 3900 series multi-mode base stations can be centrally and effectively managed through the M2000. Inventory management involves the logical inventory management (configuration information management) and physical inventory management (asset management). l l The logical inventory management manages the local inventory objects, including cells and versions. The physical inventory management manages the physical inventory objects, including racks, subracks, slots, boards, ports, antennas, and optical modules.
The inventory management of the multi-mode base station is performed separately for each RAT, and the inventory information of one RAT does not contain the inventory information of another RAT. But each RAT provides the inventory management functions for the common parts. When granted with a specific license for the multi-mode base station, an operator can query, synchronize, modify, import, and export the configuration information and asset information of the base station through the M2000. This enables the operator to know the configuration information and asset information of the devices from the entire network perspective. To avoid repeated management of the common parts, the operator can distinguish the duplicate boards by checking their electronic labels. In this manner, redundant inventory information can be deleted.
7.3 Maintenance of Multi-Mode Base Stations

Maintain the 3900 series multi-mode base stations with caution because the maintenance operation performed at one mode may affect the services of other modes. Some maintenance operations for a multi-mode base station must be performed at all modes, as shown in Table 7-1.
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Table 7-1 Maintenance operations performed at all modes Mainten ance Operatio n Blocking RF modules/ Carriers GSM UMTS Remarks
l MML: SET GTRXADMSTAT l SMT: See section "Managing RCs > Changing the RC Management State" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide. l LMT: See section "BTS Maintenance > Modifying Administrative State" in the BSC6900 GU LMT User Guide.
l MML: BLK BRD l LMT: See section "Managing NodeB Equipment > NodeB BoardLevel Operations > Blocking/ Unblocking a NodeB Board" in the NodeB LMT User Guide.
l To block an RF module that carries the services of two modes, block the RF module at both modes. l In the case of the UMTS mode, block RF modules. In the case of the GSM mode, block carriers of RF modules because RF modules cannot be blocked.
Blocking cells
l MML: SET GCELLADMSTAT l SMT: See section "Managing Cells > Changing the Cell Management State" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide. l LMT: See section "BTS Maintenance > Modifying Administrative State" in the BSC6900 GU LMT User Guide.
TIP Before blocking a cell, you can run the MML command LST GCELL to query the configuration information about the cells under the base station.
MML: BLK LOCELL
A dual-mode RF module does not transmit power only after the cells are blocked at both modes.
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When some maintenance operations are performed at one mode, the services of the other mode are affected, as shown in Table 7-2. Table 7-2 Maintenance operations that affect services of the other mode when they are performed at one mode Maintena nce Operatio n Setting loading control rights GSM UMTS Impact
MML: SET BTSLOADCTRL
MML: SET LOADCTRL
l The software of the common parts (such as dual-mode RF modules) is loaded and upgraded at the mode that has the loading control rights. l If both modes have the loading control rights and the software versions set at the two modes are the same, an alarm indicating that the loading control right conflict is reported. l When the multi-mode base station works in comodule mode, and the software version of RF modules needs to be upgraded, services of the other mode are disrupted, if you set Effect Immediately Flag to Yes.
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l MML: ACT BTSSW l SMT: See section "Managing Sites > Activating Software" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide. l LMT: See section "BTS Maintenance > Activating BTS Software" in the BSC6900 GU LMT User Guide.
MML: ACT SOFTWARE
When running this command to activate the base station software, pay attention to the following: l When the multi-mode base station works in comodule mode, and the loading control rights are at one mode, services of the other mode will be disrupted, if this command is executed to activate an RF module working in co-module mode. l When the multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and one mode shares its ports with the other mode, services of the other mode will be disrupted, if this command is executed to activate the board whose ports are shared between both modes.
Rolling back the base station software
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MML: RBK SOFTWARE
Rolling back the base station software at one mode disrupts the services of the other mode in the following scenarios: l The multi-mode base station works in comodule mode, and the loading control rights are at one mode. l The multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and one mode shares its ports with the other mode.
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Maintena nce Operatio n Resetting the base station
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l MML: RST BTS l SMT: See section "Managing Sites > Resetting a Site Hierarchically" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide. l LMT: See section "BTS Maintenance > Resetting the BTS by Levels" in the BSC6900 GU LMT User Guide.
MML: RST NODEB
l When the multi-mode base station works in comodule mode, running this command disrupts services of the other mode. l When the multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and one mode shares its ports with the other mode, running this command disrupts services of the other mode. l When level-3 or level-4 reset is performed on the GSM side, services of the other mode carried on the RF module that works in co-module mode are disrupted.
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l MML: RST BTSBRD l SMT: Resetting the boards in the BBU: See section "BBU Operations > Resetting a board" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide. Resetting the RF module: See section "RFU Operations" or section "RRU Operations > Resetting a Board" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide. l LMT: See section "BTS Maintenance > Maintaining TRXs > Resetting the TRX" in the BSC6900 GU LMT User Guide.
l MML: RST BRD l LMT: See section "Managing NodeB Equipment > NodeB BoardLevel Operations > Resetting a NodeB Board" in the NodeB LMT User Guide.
When running this command to reset a board, pay attention to the following: l When the multi-mode base station works in comodule mode, services of the other mode are disrupted, if this command is executed to reset the RF module that works in co-module mode. l When the multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and one mode shares its ports with the other mode, services of the other mode will be disrupted, if this command is executed to reset the board where ports shared by both modes are located.
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SMT: l Resetting the boards in the BBU in poweroff mode: See section "BBU Operations > Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide. l Resetting RF modules in power-off mode: See section "RFU Operations" or section "RRU Operations > Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide.
MML: RST BRDPWROFF
When running this command to reset a board in power-off mode, pay attention to the following: l When the multi-mode base station works in comodule mode, services of the other mode are disrupted, if this command is executed to reset in power-off mode the RF module that works in co-module mode. l When the multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and one mode shares its ports with the other mode, services of the other mode will be disrupted, if this command is executed to reset in power-off mode the board where ports shared by both modes are located.
Starting the VSWR detection
MML: STR BTSVSWRTEST
MML: STR VSWRTEST
The services of the other mode are disrupted if the VSWR test is performed on either of the following boards: l RF modules that work in co-module mode l RF modules that work in different modes but share the same antenna system
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l SMT: See section "Managing Sites > Testing Transmission Performance" in the SMT User Guide or DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide. l LMT: See section "BTS Maintenance > Maintaining Site > Testing Transmission Performance" in the BSC6900 GU LMT User Guide.
None
When the multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and one mode shares its ports with the other mode, performing a transmission performance test disrupts services of the other mode.
Activating the configurati on baseline (CB)
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MML: ACT CB
The CB activation at one mode disrupts the services of the other mode in the following scenarios: l The multi-mode base station works in comodule mode. l The multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and UMTS shares its ports with the other mode.
Rolling back the CB
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MML: RBK CB
The CB rollback at one mode disrupts the services of the other mode in the following scenarios: l The multi-mode base station works in comodule mode. l The multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and UMTS shares its ports with the other mode.
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MML: STR HWTST
When running this command to start a hardware test, pay attention to the following: l When the multi-mode base station works in comodule mode, services of the other mode are disrupted, if this command is executed to start a hardware test on the RF module that works in co-module mode. l When the multi-mode base station adopts cotransmission and UMTS shares its ports with the other mode, services of the other mode will be disrupted, if this command is executed to start a hardware test on the board where ports shared by both modes are located.
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Surge Protection Specifications
This chapter describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900, BTS3900L, BTS3900A, BBU3900, MRFU, and RRU3908.
l Unless otherwise specified, the surge protection specifications depend on the surge waveform of 8/20 s. l All the discharge current items, unless otherwise specified as maximum discharge current, refer to nominal discharge current.
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on the BTS3900

Table 8-1 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900. Table 8-1 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900 Port DC power supply port Surge Protection Mode Differential mode Common mode AC power supply port Differential mode Common mode Specification 10 kA 15 kA 60 kA 60 kA
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on the BTS3900L

Table 8-2 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900L. Table 8-2 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900L Port DC power supply port Surge Protection Mode Differential mode Common mode Specification 10 kA 15 kA
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Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on the BTS3900A

Table 8-3 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900A. Table 8-3 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900A Port DC power supply port Surge Protection Mode Differential mode Common mode AC power supply port Differential mode Common mode Specification 10 kA 15 kA 60 kA 60 kA
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on the BBU3900

Table 8-4 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BBU3900. Table 8-4 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BBU3900 Port Power supply socket Surge Protection Mode Differential mode Common mode External alarm port and monitoring port Differential mode Common mode Specification 1 kA 2 kA 250 kA 250 kA
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on the MRFU/RRU3908

Table 8-5 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the MRFU/RRU3908. Table 8-5 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the MRFU/RRU3908 Port Power supply socket Surge Protection Mode Differential mode Common mode Antenna port Differential mode Common mode RET antenna port Differential mode Common mode Specification 10 kA 20 kA 8 kA 40 kA 3 kA 5 kA
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Hardware Reliability
l Hardware reliability of the BBU3900
Reliability
The 3900 series multi-mode base stations adopt a complete redundancy design, which greatly enhances system reliability.
The BBU3900 is equipped with built-in fans and supports redundancy configurations. With the intelligent temperature control technology, the BBU3900 can automatically adjust the fan speed and maintain the proper working condition of the heat dissipation system of the BBU. In this way, the noise from the fans reduces, the fan attrition rate slows down, and the reliability and durability of the heat dissipation system is enhanced. In addition, the BBU3900 can control the start/shutdown of the fans and report fanrelated alarms. When one of the fans in the BBU3900 is faulty, the base station continues to work even if the system temperature specification is lowered by 10C. The power module is overcurrent-protected. The BBU3900 supports overtemperature protection. When the temperature in the BBU is high, the BBU automatically reduces the power and/or shuts down the power amplifier, depending on the temperature. When the temperature becomes normal, the BBU cancels the overtemperature protection. The optical module is hot-swappable, thus simplifying maintenance. The BBU3900 provides the ports that receive the alarms related to the environment. The power input port on the BBU3900 is capable of preventing misconnection and reverse connection. l Hardware reliability of the RRU3908 Reliability design for input power: In the case of the DC power input, the permissible voltage range of the RRU3908 is from -36 V DC to -57 V DC. The RRU3908 is operational even when the peak input voltage reaches -60 V DC, thus preventing damages caused by unstable power input. Overtemperature protection: When the temperature in the RRU is too high due to ambient factors, the RRU automatically enables overtemperature protection. When the temperature becomes normal, the RRU automatically disables the overtemperature protection. l
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Reliability design for input power: In the case of the DC power input, the permissible voltage range of the MRFU is from -36 V DC to -57 V DC. The MRFU is operational even when the peak input voltage reaches -60 V DC, thus preventing damages caused by unstable power input. Overtemperature protection: When the temperature in the MRFU is too high due to ambient factors, the MRFU automatically enables overtemperature protection. When the temperature becomes normal, the MRFU automatically disables the overtemperature protection.
Software Reliability
The software reliability is considered as the error tolerance capability. When a software fault occurs, the self-healing ability protects the base station from breakdown. The error tolerance of the BBU3900 and RRU3908/MRFU software covers the following aspects: l Scheduled check of key resources The base station checks software resource usage regularly. If resource deadlock occurs because of software faults, the system can release the unavailable resources in time and export logs and alarms. l Parameter check Validity check is performed on all the parameters of commands on the LMT and OMC. The data in the configuration files is also checked upon the system startup to ensure stable running of the system. During software running, the monitoring process monitors the task running status. If internal software errors and hardware faults are detected, the monitoring process reports alarms, and meanwhile attempts to restore the task by self-healing. l Protection against software faults Two software versions and two data versions are stored in the base station. If software upgrade fails, the system automatically rolls the version back to the pre-upgrade one, thus lowering the probability of onsite troubleshooting in the case of software download failures. l Data check The base station performs scheduled or event-triggered data consistency check and restores the data consistency selectively or preferentially. In addition, the base station generates related logs and alarms. l Storage of operation logs The base station records the operations performed during a period and stores the records in the operation logs. When the system incurs an unknown error, the maintenance personnel can identify the problem by tracing back to the normal status or can perform data restoration. l Backup The base station supports backup of transmission links.
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