BBU Interconnection (SRAN8.0 - Draft A)

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SRAN8.0
BBU Interconnection Feature

Parameter Description
Issue
Draft A
Date
2013-01-15
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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description
Contents
Contents
1 About This Document..................................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope..................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Intended Audience..............................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Change History...................................................................................................................................................1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Upgrade to Triple-Mode Base Stations..............................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Cable Connections.....................................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Application Scenarios................................................................................................................................4
2.2.3 Restrictions................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.4 Supported Features and Functions.............................................................................................................6
2.3 UMTS Baseband Capacity Expansion...............................................................................................................6
2.3.1 Cable Connections.....................................................................................................................................6
2.3.2 Application Scenarios................................................................................................................................7
2.3.3 Restrictions................................................................................................................................................9
3 Related Features...........................................................................................................................10
4 Impact on the Network...............................................................................................................11
4.1 Impact on System Capacity..............................................................................................................................11
4.2 Impact on Network Performance......................................................................................................................11
5 Engineering Guidelines.............................................................................................................12
5.1 When to Use BBU Interconnection..................................................................................................................12
5.2 Information to Be Collected.............................................................................................................................12
5.3 Network Planning.............................................................................................................................................12
5.3.1 Software Versions....................................................................................................................................12
5.3.2 Subracks and Hardware Configurations for the BBUs............................................................................12
5.3.3 Transmission Modes................................................................................................................................13
5.3.4 CPRI-based Topologies...........................................................................................................................16
5.3.5 Clocks......................................................................................................................................................18
5.4 Feature Deployment.........................................................................................................................................18
5.4.1 Deployment Requirements......................................................................................................................18
5.4.2 Data Preparation......................................................................................................................................18
5.4.3 Initial Configuration................................................................................................................................22

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5.4.4 Activation Observation............................................................................................................................22

5.4.5 Adjustment...............................................................................................................................................23
5.5 Performance Optimization................................................................................................................................31
5.6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................31
6 Reference Documents.................................................................................................................33

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1 About This Document
About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes the BBU Interconnection feature, including its implementation
principles, network impact, and engineering guidelines.
This document is applicable to the following base stations:
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BTS3900(Ver.B), BTS3900(Ver.C) and BTS3900(Ver.D)
BTS3900L(Ver.B), BTS3900L(Ver.C) and BTS3900L(Ver.D)
BTS3900A(Ver.B), BTS3900A(Ver.C) and BTS3900A(Ver.D)
BTS3900AL(Ver.A)
DBS3900
Any managed objects (MOs), parameters, alarms, or counters described in this document
correspond to the software release delivered with this document. In the event of updates, the
updates will be described in the product documentation delivered with the latest software release.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for:
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Personnel who need to understand BBU Interconnection
Personnel who work with Huawei products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions.
There are two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
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Feature change: refers to a change in the BBU Interconnection feature of a specific product
version.
Editorial change: refers to a change in wording or the addition of information that was not
described in the earlier version.

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1 About This Document
Document Issues
The document issues is as follows:
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Draft A (2013-01-15)
Draft A (2013-01-15)
This was a draft.
Compared with 04 (2012-12-10) in SRAN7.0, Draft A (2013-01-15) in SRAN8.0 incorporates
the changes described in thefollowing table.
Change Type
Change Description
Parameter Change
Feature change
None
None
Editorial change
In sections "2.2.3
Restrictions" and "2.3.3
Restrictions":
None
l Modified slot restrictions

for the UCIU.
l Imposed restrictions on
the planning of boards'
cabinet and subrack
numbers.
l Specified cells that must
be configured for the
same BBU.

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2 Overview
Overview
2.1 Introduction
BBU Interconnection is implemented after a BBU interconnection signal cable connects two
BBUs and the related data configuration takes effect. This feature is applicable to the following
scenarios:
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Upgrade to triple-mode base stations

Triple-mode base station can support GSM, UMTS, and LTE.
NOTE
This document assumes that LTE uses frequency division duplex (FDD).
UMTS baseband capacity expansion

A BBU supports a maximum of six WBBPs. After BBU Interconnection is enabled, a
maximum of 11 WBBPs are supported, enhancing the baseband capacity of base stations.
SRAN8.0 supports only UMTS baseband interconnection.
2.2 Upgrade to Triple-Mode Base Stations

2.2.1 Cable Connections
One port from ports M0 through M4 on the UCIU of BBU0 is connected to the CI port on the
UMPT of BBU1 to implement BBU interconnection. Ports M0 through M4 are prioritized from
the lowest to the highest. Figure 2-1 shows the cables connections for an upgrade to a triplemode base station.

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Figure 2-1 Cables connections for an upgrade to a triple-mode base station (port M0 is used here as an example)
In Figure 2-1, BBU0 is the root BBU and BBU1 is the leaf BBU. BBU1 provides the CI port
for the BBU interconnection signal cable. The BBU interconnection signal cable is logically
called CTRLLNK for the NodeB or eNodeB, and is logically called BTSCTRLLNK for the
GBTS . During data configuration, BBU1 is by default the local node and BBU0 is the upperlevel node. A maximum of two CTRLLNKs for the NodeB or eNodeB, and two BTSCTRLLNKs
for the GBTS are supported.
NOTE
In this document, the BBU interconnection signal cable on the NodeB or eNodeB side is logically called
CTRLLNK and logically called BTSCTRLLNK on the GBTS side.
2.2.2 Application Scenarios

Table 2-1 lists the application scenarios of triple-mode base stations.
Table 2-1 Application scenarios of triple-mode base stations
Mode
BBU0 Mode
BBU1 Mode
BBU Hardware
Configuration
GU+L
GU
Figure 2-2
GL+U
GL
Figure 2-3
NOTE
In this document, G, U, and L stand for GSM, UMTS, and LTE, respectively.

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Figure 2-2 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (GU+L) mode
Figure 2-3 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (GL+U) mode
NOTE
In triple-mode base station scenarios, the mode of boards in a BBU must be consistent with the mode of
the main control board in the BBU. For details about board configurations for each mode, see hardware
descriptions of the relevant base stations.
2.2.3 Restrictions
When upgrading a base station to a triple-mode base station, pay attention to the following
restrictions:
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GSM must be deployed on BBU0.
The UCIU can be installed in any of BBU 0's slots 4, 5, 0, and 1, which are arranged in
descending order of priority.

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A UMPT connecting the BBU interconnection signal cable must be installed in BBU1.
Monitoring devices must be connected to BBU0.
Boards in the same BBU must have the same subrack and slot numbers; boards in different
BBUs must have different subrack and slot numbers. Otherwise, common boards, such as
the UCIU, cannot function.
2.2.4 Supported Features and Functions

In triple-mode base station scenarios, the two BBUs are connected by a BBU interconnection
signal cable. The BBUs exchange control data, transmission data, and clock signals. Therefore,
common transmission (co-transmission), software-defined radio (SDR), and a common clock
are supported between the two BBUs. Two interconnected BBUs are regarded as one base station
in the radio access network topology.
The supported features are as follows:
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Co-Transmission
When two BBUs are interconnected, the BBUs support co-transmission between two or
more modes. For details, see the Common Transmission Feature Parameter Description.
Common Clock
When two BBUs are interconnected, the BBUs support a common clock between two or
more modes. For details, see the Common Clock Feature Parameter Description.
The inter-BBU SDR function is supported when two BBUs are interconnected. In this scenario,
a multi-mode RF module must be connected to both BBUs.Figure 2-4 shows an example of
inter-BBU SDR, wherein BBU0 supports GSM, BBU1 supports LTE, and the GL RXU is
connected to BBU0 and BBU1.
Figure 2-4 Inter-BBU SDR
2.3 UMTS Baseband Capacity Expansion

2.3.1 Cable Connections
Figure 2-5 shows the cable connections for UMTS baseband capacity expansion. Both BBU0
and BBU1 support UMTS. To implement BBU Interconnection, one port from ports M0 through
M4 on the UCIU of BBU0 is connected to the CI port on the UMPT of BBU1, and the WBBPs
on both BBUs are connected through another BBU interconnection signal cable.
Although there are a variety of UMTS baseband boards, only the WBBPf provides the HEI port
for UMTS baseband interconnection.

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Figure 2-5 Cables connections for UMTS baseband capacity expansion
The BBU interconnection signal cable (cable 1) between the UCIU and UMPT is logically called
CTRLLNK for the NodeB or eNodeB, and is logically called BTSCTRLLNK for the GBTS.
BBU interconnection allows transfer of operation and maintenance (O&M) information, service
information (signaling and user data) and clock synchronization information between
interconnected BBUs. During data configuration, BBU1 is by default the local node and BBU0
is the upper-level node. A maximum of two CTRLLNKs for the NodeB or eNodeB, and two
BTSCTRLLNKs for the GBTS are supported.
The BBU interconnection signal cable (cable 2) between the WBBPf boards is logically
BBPLNK. BBU interconnection allows transfer of baseband data between interconnected BBUs
and baseband resource extension. During data configuration, either end of BBPLNK can be the
link head, but the link head on the BBU0 end is recommended. Only one BBPLNK is supported
in SRAN8.0.
The two BBU interconnection signal cables have different exteriors and connectors and therefore
the cables are not interchangeable. The BBPLINK must be established before the CTRLLNK
for the NodeB or eNodeB, and BTSCTRLLNK for the GBTS. For details, see the hardware
descriptions of the relevant base stations.
2.3.2 Application Scenarios

Table 2-2 lists the application scenarios of UMTS baseband capacity expansion.
Table 2-2 Application scenarios of UMTS baseband capacity expansion
Mode
BBU0 Mode
BBU1 Mode
BBU Hardware
Configuration
GU+UL
GU
UL
Figure 2-6
GU+U
GU
Figure 2-7
U+U
Figure 2-8

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Figure 2-6 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (GU+UL) mode
Figure 2-7 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (GU+U) mode
Figure 2-8 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (U+U) mode

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In these scenarios, both BBU0 and BBU1 have UMTS main control boards.
2.3.3 Restrictions
Both BBU0 and BBU1 must be configured with one UMTS main control board to expand the
UMTS baseband processing capability, with the UMTS main control board in BBU0 as primary
and that in BBU1 as secondary. When the main control board is running properly, the ACT LED
on the main control board indicates the working mode. If the ACT LED is ON, the main control
board is primary. If the ACT LED is OFF, the main control board is secondary.
The following local operations can only be performed on the primary main control board:
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Software upgrade and data configuration using a USB storage device
Local LMT operations
Clock performance monitoring
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) test using a USB storage device
In addition, BBU interconnection for baseband capacity expansion has the following restrictions:
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The WBBPf for baseband interconnection can only be installed in slot 2 or slot 3 of either
BBU. Slot 3 is preferred.
The UCIU can be installed in any of BBU 0's slots 4, 5, 0, and 1, which are arranged in
descending order of priority.
Boards in the same BBU must have the same subrack and slot numbers; boards in different
BBUs must have different subrack and slot numbers. Otherwise, common boards, such as
the UCIU, cannot function.
Inter-BBU baseband sharing is supported only in the downlink.
CPRI fiber optic cables can be connected to any WBBP in either BBU. It is recommended
that all CPRI fiber optic cables be connected to BBU0. For details about CPRI cable
connections, see the hardware descriptions of the relevant base stations.
BBU interconnection does not enable two NodeBs to be upgraded to one NodeB.
Monitoring devices must be connected to BBU0.
A UMPT connecting the BBU interconnection signal cable must be installed in BBU1.
In a NodeB deployed by using the plug-and-play function, a UMPT working in UMTS

mode must be configured in BBU0.
Inter-BBU multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) is not supported. The main and

diversity RRUs serving MIMO cells must be configured on the same BBU.
RRUs serving multi-RRU cells, distributed cells, or two cells in a DC-HSUPA or DCHSDPA group must be configured for the same BBU.
The secondary UMTS main control board in BBU1 does not support co-transmission.

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3 Related Features
Related Features
The following features depend on BBU Interconnection:

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MRFD-211501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side(GBTS)
MRFD-221501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side(NodeB)
MRFD-231501 IP-Based Multi-mode Co-Transmission on BS side(eNodeB)
MRFD-211601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(GBTS)
MRFD-221601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(NodeB)
MRFD-231601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(eNodeB)

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4 Impact on the Network
Impact on the Network
4.1 Impact on System Capacity

Upgrading a base station to a triple-mode base station does not affect system capacity.
One Multimode base station supports a maximum of 11 WBBPs. For details about the WBBP
capacity specifications, see the hardware descriptions of the relevant base stations. For details
about capacity specifications after baseband capacity expansion, see the 3900 Series Base
Station Technical Description.
4.2 Impact on Network Performance

No impact.

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5 Engineering Guidelines
Engineering Guidelines
5.1 When to Use BBU Interconnection

BBU Interconnection is used to upgrade base stations to triple-mode base stations and for UMTS
baseband capacity expansion.
5.2 Information to Be Collected

None.
5.3 Network Planning

The following network planning needs to be performed before BBU Interconnection can be
deployed:
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Software versions
Subracks and hardware configurations for the BBUs
Transmission modes
CPRI-based topologies
Clocks
5.3.1 Software Versions

The software version must be SRAN7.0 or later.
5.3.2 Subracks and Hardware Configurations for the BBUs

Before deploying a new Multimode base station, see the hardware descriptions of the relevant
base stations for the installation positions of BBU0 and BBU1. After determining the installation
positions of BBU0 and BBU1, see section "2.2.2 Application Scenarios" and section "2.3.2
Application Scenarios" for BBU hardware configurations.
If you intend to expand the capacity for a base station, see the relevant capacity expansion
documents or configure the base station as a new one. You are advised to configure the existing
BBU as BBU0 to minimize the impact on ongoing services.

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The UCIU can be controlled by only one mode. Otherwise, ALM-26274 Inter-System Board
Object Configuration Conflict is reported. UCIU-related alarms are reported only to the mode
controlling the UCIU.
When deploying a new Multimode base station, you are advised to comply with the following
rules to set the control mode for the UCIU:
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In UMTS baseband capacity expansion scenarios, UMTS is preferred to control the UCIU.
In other scenarios, the mode priority descends from GSM, to UMTS, and then to LTE.
In capacity expansion scenarios, it is recommended that the controlling mode of the UCIU
remain unchanged. Alternatively, you can modify the controlling mode based on
information provided in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 lists the mode recommended for controlling the UCIU in each scenario.
Table 5-1 Mode recommended for controlling the UCIU in each scenario
Mode
BBU0 Mode
BBU1 Mode
Mode
Recommended for
Controlling the
UCIU
GU+UL
GU
UL
GU+U
GU
U+U
GU+L
GU
GL+U
GL
During new Multimode base station deployment, the mode deployment order remains unchanged
no matter whether the mode controlling the UCIU is first deployed. However, it is recommended
that the mode controlling the UCIU be first deployed. By doing this, UCIU-related alarms can
be reported in time.
5.3.3 Transmission Modes

With BBU Interconnection, the base station supports:
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Independent transmission
Inter-BBU co-transmission
Independent Transmission
In a triple-mode base station, each mode is connected to the transport network through its own
port.
If you intend to expand the UMTS baseband processing capability, configure one UMTS main
control board for BBU0 and BBU1 each. Either BBU can be connected to the RNC through the
Iub interface. It is recommended that BBU0 be connected to the RNC.

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Inter-BBU Co-Transmission
An Multimode base station supports the following co-transmission modes to implement interBBU co-transmission:
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UMPT-based co-transmission through backplane interconnection

All the modes except the one controlling the UMPT send their data to the UMPT through
BBU backplanes and BBU interconnection signal cables. The co-transmission port on the
UMPT is connected to the transport network, and the link between the port and transport
network carries data of all the modes in the Multimode base station.
When deploying an Multimode base station, first deploy the mode controlling the UMPT.
Otherwise, other modes cannot be deployed.
UTRPc-based co-transmission through backplane interconnection

All the modes send their data to the UTRPc through BBU backplanes and BBU
interconnection signal cables. The co-transmission port on the UTRPc is connected to the
transport network, and the link between the port and transport network carries data of all
the modes in the Multimode base station.
In new Multimode base station deployment scenarios, the UTRPc has the following
configuration restrictions:
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The UTRPc can be controlled only by the mode whose main control board is installed in
the same BBU as the UTRPc.
When the UMTS baseband processing capability is to be expanded, UMTS is not allowed
to control the UTRPc if the UTRPc is installed in BBU1.
When an Multimode base station is to be deployed, the mode priority descends from LTE,
to UMTS, and then to GSM. By default, the UTRPc is controlled by UMTS before delivery.
When deploying an Multimode base station, first deploy the mode controlling the UTRPc.
Otherwise, other modes cannot be deployed.
Table 5-2 lists the mode recommended for controlling the UTRPc and the related mode
deployment order when an Multimode base station works in different modes.

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Table 5-2 Mode recommended for controlling the UTRPc and related mode deployment order
when the Multimode base station works in different modes
UTRPc
Installed
in...
Mode
BBU0
Mode
BBU1
Mode
Mode
Recomm
ended for
Controlli
ng the
UTRPc
Mode
Deploym
ent Order
Remarks
BBU0
GU+L
GU
U (by
default
before
delivery)
UMTS >
GSM =
LTE
You can
also
deploy
GSM first.
If so, then
you must
set the
control
mode of
the UTRPc
to GSM by
adding the
UTRPc
data to the
BTS
configurat
ion file.
GL+U
GL
LTE >
GSM =
UMTS
N/A
GU+UL
GU
UL
U (by
default
before
delivery)
UMTS >
GSM =
LTE
N/A
GU+U
GU
U (by
default
before
delivery)
UMTS >
GSM
N/A
U+U
U (by
default
before
delivery)
N/A
N/A
GU+L
GU
LTE >
GSM =
UMTS
N/A
GL+U
GL
UMTS >
GSM =
LTE
N/A
BBU1

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UTRPc
Installed
in...
Mode
BBU0
Mode
BBU1
Mode
Mode
Recomm
ended for
Controlli
ng the
UTRPc
Mode
Deploym
ent Order
Remarks
GU+UL
GU
UL
LTE >
GSM =
UMTS
N/A
GU+U
GU
Not
supported
N/A
N/A
U+U
Not
supported
N/A
N/A
In transmission mode transformation scenarios, you must minimize the impact on ongoing
services when selecting a control mode for the UTRPc.
For engineering guidelines about co-transmission, see the Common Transmission Feature
Parameter Description.
5.3.4 CPRI-based Topologies

With Single-Mode RF Modules
If single-mode RF modules are configured, chain, ring, and star topologies are supported. For
UMTS baseband expansion, the ring topology is not supported between two BBUs, as shown
in Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1 Ring topology not supported between two BBUs

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With Multi-Mode RF Modules

If multi-mode RF modules are configured, a dual-star topology must be used to achieve interBBU SDR.
Figure 5-2 and Figure 5-3 show two dual-star topology examples with GU RFUs and GU RRUs,
respectively.
Figure 5-2 Dual-star topology with GU RFUs
Figure 5-3 Dual-star topology with GU RRUs

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NOTE
For details about the CPRI-based topologies and specifications of CRPI ports, see the RF Unit and Topology
Management and CPRI MUX Feature Parameter Description.
5.3.5 Clocks
With BBU Interconnection, the base station uses one of the following clocks:
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Independent reference clock
Common reference clock
Independent Reference Clock

In triple-mode base station scenarios, the reference clock configuration for each mode is the
same as the clock configuration for a single-mode base station.
For UMTS baseband expansion, BBU0 and BBU1 each have their own UMTS board. The
reference clock can be configured in either BBU.
Common Reference Clock

The reference clock can be configured in either BBU0 or BBU1. The BBU configured with the
reference clock shares control data and clock signals with the other BBU through a BBU
interconnection signal cable and the BBU backplane.
For details about the engineering guide to common reference clock, see the Common Clock
Feature Parameter Description.
5.4 Feature Deployment

5.4.1 Deployment Requirements
None.
5.4.2 Data Preparation

Upgrade to Triple-Mode Base Stations
Perform the following steps to plan the data:
Step 1 Designate BBU0 and BBU1. Plan the cabinet number and subrack number for each BBU.
If BBU0 and BBU1 are configured in the same cabinet, their subrack numbers must be different.
If they are configured in different cabinets, their subrack numbers can be the same.
Step 2 Plan the control links.
----End
----End
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Physically, the control link is the BBU interconnection signal cable between the UCIU and
UMPT.
The two ends of each CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK must be designated. By default, BBU1 is the
local node and BBU0 is the upper-level node. The number of each CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK
for the base station must be unique. The link numbers of all the CTRLLNKs/BTSCTRLLNKs
need to be planned.
A CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK needs to be added for each mode of the base station.
Table 5-3 Parameters for CTRLLNK and BTSCTRLLNK
Parameter Name
Parameter ID
Setting
Description
Source
Local Link No.
LN
Number of
CTRLLNK/
BTSCTRLLNK
Network plan
GUI value range: 0 to

255
Recommended
value: 0, 1
Local Cabinet No.
CN
Cabinet number of
BBU1
Network plan

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Local Subrack No.
SRN
Subrack number of
BBU1
Network plan

1
Local Slot No.
SN
Slot number of the

BBU1 UMPT
connected to the
BBU
interconnection
signal cable
Network plan
If BBU
Interconnection is
applied, set this
parameter to 6 or 7,
depending on site
conditions.
Upper Cabinet No.
UPCN
Cabinet number of
BBU0
Network plan

7

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Parameter Name
Parameter ID
Setting
Description
Source
Upper Subrack No.
UPSRN
Subrack number of
BBU0
Network plan

1
Upper Slot No.
UPSN
Slot number of the

BBU0 UCIU
connected to the
BBU
interconnection
signal cable
Network plan
If BBU
Interconnection is
applied, set this
parameter to 4 or 0,
depending on site
conditions.
Upper Port No.
UPPT
Port number of the

BBU0 UCIU
connected to the
BBU
interconnection
signal cable
Network plan

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Perform the following steps to plan the data:
Step 1 Designate BBU0 and BBU1. Plan the cabinet number and subrack number for each BBU.
If BBU0 and BBU1 are configured in the same cabinet, their subrack numbers must be different.
If they are configured in different cabinets, their subrack numbers can be the same.
Step 2 Plan the control links. For details, see 2.2 Upgrade to Triple-Mode Base Stations.
Step 3 Plan the baseband processing link.
----End
----End
The baseband processing link is logically BBPLNK.
Physically, the baseband processing link is the BBU interconnection signal cable between the
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The two ends of the BBPLNK must be designated. Either end of BBPLNK can be the link head,
but the link head on the BBU0 end is recommended. The default port number of the link head
or tail is 6.
The number of the BBPLNK needs to be planned. Only one BBPLNK is supported in SRAN8.0.
Table 5-4 Parameters for BBPLNK
Parameter Name
Parameter ID
Setting
Description
Source
Link NO.
LN
Number of BBPLNK
Network plan

255
Recommended
value: 0
Head Cabinet No.
HCN
Cabinet number of
the link head
Network plan

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Head Subrack No.
HSRN
Subrack number of
the link head
Network plan

1
Head Slot No.
HSN
Slot number of the

link head
Network plan

3
Head Port No.
HPN
Default value: 6
Network plan
Tail Cabinet No.
TCN
Cabinet number of
the link tail
Network plan

7
Tail Subrack No.
TSRN
Subrack number of
the link tail
Network plan

1
Tail Slot No.
TSN
Slot number of the

link tail
Network plan

3
Tail Port No.
TPN
Default value: 6

Network plan
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5.4.3 Initial Configuration

The Configuration Management Express (CME) is recommended when initially configuring a
new base station. Table lists references for initial configuration procedures.
Table 5-5 References for initial configuration procedure
Mode
Reference for Initial Configuration

Procedure
GU+L
See the 3900 Series Base Station Initial

Configuration Guide. Find Procedure
through the following path: 3900 Series Base
Station Initial Configuration Guide > 3900
Series Base Station Initial Configuration
(Based on the CME) > Creating
Multimode Base Stations > Creating a
Single Separate-MPT Multimode Base
Station > Configuring Device Data >
Configuring BBU Interconnection Links.
GL+U
GU+UL
GU+U
U+U
See the 3900 Series Base Station Initial

Configuration Guide. Find Procedure
through the following path: 3900 Series Base
Station Initial Configuration Guide > 3900
Series Base Station Initial Configuration
(Based on the CME) > Creating a NodeB >
Creating a Single NodeB > Configuring
NodeB Device Data > Configuring BBU
Interconnection Links.
5.4.4 Activation Observation

l
On the near end
Step 1 Check the status of the Mx indicator on the UCIU or the status of the CI indicator on the UMPT
to determine whether a CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK is operating properly.
l If the Mx indicator is green, the CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK is operating properly.
l If the CI indicator is green, the CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK is operating properly.
Step 2 Check the status of the HEI indicator on the WBBPf to determine whether a BBPLNK is
operating properly.
l If the HEI indicator is green, the BBPLNK is operating properly.
----End
NOTE
Mx can be the M0, M1, M2, M3, or M4 port on the UCIU.
----End
l
On the remote end

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Step 1 On the M2000 device panel, check whether the CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK is configured as
planned.
l Check whether the cabinet, subrack, slot, and port numbers of the CTRLLNK/
BTSCTRLLNK are configured as planned.
l Check whether the status of the CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK is normal.
Step 2 Run the DSP CTRLLNKSTAT/BTSCTRLLNKSTAT command to check whether the
CTRLLNK/BTSCTRLLNK is normal.
Step 3 Run the DSP BBPLNK command to check whether the BBPLNK is configured as planned.
Step 4 Check whether any alarms related to BBU Interconnection were reported. For details, see section
"5.6 Troubleshooting." For details about how to clear the alarms, see related alarm reference
documents.
----End
----End
5.4.5 Adjustment
After deployment, base stations may be adjusted for:
l
Upgrade to triple-mode base stations
UMTS baseband capacity expansion
Upgrade to Triple-Mode Base Stations

The following is an example of an upgrade from a GU dual-mode base station to a GU+L triplemode base station.
Figure 5-4 shows the hardware before and after BBU Interconnection.

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Figure 5-4 Hardware changes for upgrade from a GU dual-mode base station to a GU+L triple-mode base station
New hardware components
Have the following new hardware components ready:

Hardware Component
Quantity
Remarks
BBU subrack
UMPT
LBBP
UCIU
BBU interconnection signal

cable
The cable connects the M

port on the UCIU to the CI
port on the UMPT.
Multi-mode SFP optical

modules
Other cables
Depending on the site plan
Hardware installation
Step 1 Install the UMPT and LBBP in BBU1. Connect the power cable, monitoring cable, transmission
cable, clock signal cable, and CPRI fiber optic cable to the boards.

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Step 2 Install the UCIU in BBU0.

Step 3 Link one end of a BBU interconnection signal cable to the M0 port in UCIU and the other end
to the CI port in UMPT.
----End
----End
l
Data reconfiguration
Step 1 On the UMTS and LTE sides, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control link. On the
GSM side, run the ADD BTSCTRLLNK command to add a control link. For parameter settings,
see the setting description in Table 5-3.
Step 2 On the GSM side, run the ADD BTSBRD command to add the UCIU for BBU0.
Step 3 On the LTE side, run the ADD CABINET command to add a cabinet for BBU1.
Step 4 On the LTE side, run the ADD SUBRACK command to add a subrack for BBU1.
Step 5 On the LTE side, run the ADD BRD command to add the UMPT for BBU1.
Step 6 On the LTE side, run the ADD BRD command to add the LBBP for BBU1.
----End
----End
UMTS Baseband Capacity Expansion

Perform the following steps to expand UMTS baseband capacity:
Step 1 Add a control link for each mode.
Step 2 Add a subrack to BBU1.
Step 3 Add a baseband processing link between BBU0 and BBU1.
----End
----End
l
Scenario 1: From GU+L triple-mode base station (with WBBPf in BBU0 slot 3) to GU+UL
triple-mode base station

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Figure 5-5 Hardware changes for UMTS baseband capacity expansion (scenario 1)

Hardware Component
Quantity
Remarks
WBBPf
UMPT

cable
connects the M port on the

UCIU to the CI port on the
UMPT

modules
QSFP cables provided by

Huawei
connects the HEI port on two

WBBPf boards
Step 1 Install the UMPT and WBBPf in BBU1.


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Step 2 Link one end of the BBU interconnection signal cable to the CI port in UMPT and the other end
to the M1 port in UCIU.
Step 3 Link one end of the QSFP cables to the HEI port in the WBBPf in slot 2 of BBU1 and the other
end to the HEI port in the WBBPf in slot 3 of BBU0.
----End
----End
l
Step 2 On the UMTS side, run the ADD SUBRACK command to add a subrack for BBU1.
Step 3 On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add the UMPT for BBU1.
Step 4 On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add the WBBPf for BBU1.
Step 5 On the UMTS side, run the ADD BBPLNK command to add a baseband processing link. For
parameter settings, see the setting description in Table 5-4.
----End
NOTE
Uplink resource group cannot be configured across BBUs. Downlink resource groups can be configured
across BBUs. The number of resource groups depends on the actual planning for each site.
----End
l
Scenario 2: From GU+L triple-mode base station (with the WBBPd in slot 3 of BBU0 and
slot 2 of BBU0 empty) to GU+UL triple-mode base station

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Hardware Component
Quantity
Remarks
WBBPf
UMPT

cable

UMPT

modules

Huawei

WBBPf boards

Step 2 Install the WBBPf in slot 2 of BBU0.

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----End
----End
l
see the setting description in Table 5-3
----End
NOTE
----End
l
Scenario 3: From GU+L triple-mode base station (with WBBPds in slots 2 and 3 of BBU0)
to GU+UL triple-mode base station
Figure 5-7shows the hardware before and after BBU Interconnection.

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Hardware Component
Quantity
Remarks
WBBPf
UMPT

cable

UMPT

modules

Huawei

WBBPf boards

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Step 2 Disconnect the CPRI fiber optic cable from the WBBPd in slot 3 of BBU0. Remove the WBBPd
from slot 3 of BBU0 and install it in slot 0 of BBU1.
Step 3 Install the WBBPf in slot 3 of BBU0.
Step 4 Link the CPRI fiber optic cable disconnected in Step 2 to the WBBPf in slot 3 of BBU0.
----End
----End
l
Step 5 On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add the WBBPd for BBU1.
----End
NOTE
----End
5.5 Performance Optimization

N/A
5.6 Troubleshooting
Table 5-6 lists the alarms related to BBU Interconnection. For details, see the related alarm
reference documents.
Table 5-6 Alarms related to BBU Interconnection
Alarm ID
Alarm Name
26310
Inter-BBU Optical Module Fault

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Alarm ID
Alarm Name
26311
Inter-BBU Optical Module Not in Position
26312
Inter-BBU Optical Module Receive Failure
26313
Inter-BBU Optical Module Transmit Failure
26314
Inter-BBU Port Failure
26315
Inter-BBU Port Connection Error
26240
BBU Topology and Configuration Mismatch
26274
Inter-System Board Object Configuration

Conflict

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6 Reference Documents
Reference Documents
1.
Common Transmission Feature Parameter Description
2.
Common Clock Feature Parameter Description
3.
MML Command Reference
4.
Parameter Reference
5.
MO Reference
6.
Alarm Reference
7.
3900 Series Base Stations Initial Configuration
8.
3900 Series Base Station Technical Description
9.
3900 Series Base Station Commissioning Guide
10. Hardware descriptions of the relevant base stations

11. 3900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide
12. RF Unit and Topology Management

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BTS3900(Ver.B), BTS3900(Ver.C) and BTS3900(Ver.D)

BTS3900L(Ver.B), BTS3900L(Ver.C) and BTS3900L(Ver.D)

BTS3900A(Ver.B), BTS3900A(Ver.C) and BTS3900A(Ver.D)

1.2 Intended Audience

Personnel who need to understand BBU Interconnection

Personnel who work with Huawei products

1.3 Change History

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l Modified slot restrictions

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Upgrade to triple-mode base stations

UMTS baseband capacity expansion

2.2 Upgrade to Triple-Mode Base Stations

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2.2.2 Application Scenarios

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Figure 2-2 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (GU+L) mode

Figure 2-3 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (GL+U) mode

GSM must be deployed on BBU0.

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Monitoring devices must be connected to BBU0.

2.2.4 Supported Features and Functions

2.3 UMTS Baseband Capacity Expansion

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Figure 2-5 Cables connections for UMTS baseband capacity expansion

2.3.2 Application Scenarios

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Figure 2-6 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (GU+UL) mode

Figure 2-7 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (GU+U) mode

Figure 2-8 BBU3900 hardware configuration in (U+U) mode

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Software upgrade and data configuration using a USB storage device

Local LMT operations

Clock performance monitoring

Inter-BBU baseband sharing is supported only in the downlink.

Monitoring devices must be connected to BBU0.

In a NodeB deployed by using the plug-and-play function, a UMPT working in UMTS

Inter-BBU multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) is not supported. The main and

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