ZXG10 iTC Product Description

ZXG10 iTC Product Description

ZXG10 iTC Product Description

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 General Description 1
1.1 ZTE GSM BSS Family Introduction 1

2 Highlights and Main Features 2

2.1 Highlights2
2.1.1 All IP Hardware Platform 2
2.1.2 High Capacity 2
2.1.3 Modularized Design 2
2.1.4 Flexible Access 2
2.1.5 Universal Platform 2
2.2 Advanced Features 2
2.2.1 TC resource shared by multi-BSC 2
2.2.2 Whole network sharing, dynamic distribution of TC resource 3
2.2.3 1:8 Multiplexing of Ater interface at HR 3
2.2.4 Flexible A3
2.2.5 Gb multiplexed in Ater interface 3
2.2.6 TFO 3

3 ZXG10 iTC System Structure 4

3.1 Equipment Overview 4
3.2 Hardware Structure 4
3.3 Software Structure 5

4 ZXG10 iTC Configuration 7

4.1 Typical Configuration for TC Pool in One rack 7
4.2 Typical Configuration for TC Pool in Four racks 7
4.3 Typical Configuration for Far TC in One rack 8
4.4 Typical Configuration for Far TC in Four racks 9

5 Technical Specification 10
5.1 Mechanical Dimensions 10
5.2 Weight 10
5.3 Color 10
5.4 Power Requirements 11
5.4.1 Overview 11
5.4.2 PWRD 11
5.5 Power Consumption 11
5.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) 12
5.7 Environment Requirements 13
5.7.1 Working Environment 13
5.7.2 Storage Environment 13
5.7.3 Transportation 13
5.7.4 Anti-Earthquake Level 13
5.7.5 Noise Level 13
5.8 Performance Index 14
5.9 Others 15
5.9.1 Redundancy 15
5.9.2 Reliability 15

6 System Interface 16
6.1 Overview 16

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6.2 A Interface 16
6.3 Ater Interface 17

7 Abbreviations 18

FIGURES

Figure 1 Outlook of ZXG10 iTC 1

Figure 2 ZXG10 iTC Hardware Structure 4
Figure 3 ZXG10 iTC Software Structure 5
Figure 4 One rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool 7
Figure 5 Four rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool 8
Figure 6 One rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for Far TC 8
Figure 7 Three rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for Far TC 9
Figure 8 External View of ZXG iTC 10
Figure 9 External interfaces of ZXG10-iTC 16

TABLES

Table 1 Power consumption of ZXG10 iTC 11

Table 2 Conducted emission suppression of the power port 12
Table 3 Whole-system radiated emission suppression 12
Table 4 Main performance index of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool 14
Table 5 Abbreviation List 18

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FIGURES

Figure 1 Outlook of ZXG10 iTC 1

Figure 2 ZXG10 iTC Hardware Structure 4
Figure 3 ZXG10 iTC Software Structure 5
Figure 4 One rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool 7
Figure 5 Four rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool 8
Figure 6 One rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for Far TC 8
Figure 7 Three rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for Far TC 9
Figure 8 External View of ZXG iTC 10
Figure 9 External interfaces of ZXG10-iTC 15

TABLES

Table 1 Power consumption of ZXG10 iTC 11

Table 2 Conducted emission suppression of the power port 11
Table 3 Whole-system radiated emission suppression 12
Table 4 Main performance index of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool 13

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1 General Description

1.1 ZTE GSM BSS Family Introduction

ZTE GSM BSS family inherits the idea of 3G constructions, designing in all IP hardware
structure, modularized and distributed idea.

ZXG10 iTC is designed especially for high-speed integrated network. All IP hardware
structure, high integration and intelligent design are satisfied with mixed network
management and flat network requirement.

As a powerful TC network element, ZXG10 iTC can be configured as remote TC or TC

Pool (TransCoder Pool). Aggregations of TC channels which support all coding types to
implement dynamically distributed for TC resource in pool within entire network and
realize resource sharing.

Figure 1 Outlook of ZXG10 iTC

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2 Highlights and Main Features

2.1 Highlights

3 All IP Hardware Platform

ZXG10 iTC uses the same all-IP hardware platform as ZXG10 iBSC. The hardware
platform based on all-IP can easily realize TFO/TrFO functions, IP Ater and IP A interface
for all-IP evolution.

4 High Capacity

ZXG10 iTC used as TC pool, fully configured with 4 racks supports 68040 traffic
channels in Max.; and used as Far TC, supports 3072TRX with 100%HR. By high
integration and capacity design, equipment dimension is obviously reduced, and power
consumption is also decreased greatly.

5 Modularized Design

ZXG10 iTC can be flexible configured for modularized design. For different requirement
of capacity, ZXG10 iTC can be configured with dual-shelf, single rack to 4 racks for
convenient capacity expansion in future.

6 Flexible Access

ZXG10 iTC supports various access standards including E1/T1, STM-1, and FE.
Transmission solution can also be replaced with Microwave, WIMAX, BWA, satellite.

7 Universal Platform

The All-IP hardware is universal for ZXWN NE, ZXG10 iBSC, ZXWN RNC (WCDMA)
and ZXTR RNC (TD-SCDMA). ZXG10 iTC can be integrated with iBSC co-rack.

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7.1 Advanced Features

8 TC resource shared by multi-BSC

One iTC can support multi-iBSC (up to 16 BSCs) which shares all TC resource.

9 Whole network sharing, dynamic distribution of TC resource

iTC system supports whole network sharing for TC resource in all resource shelves. iTC
system can also distribute TC resource dynamically without binding with A interface TS.
Operators can calculate TC capacity by actual traffic requirement rather than distribute
TC resource by semi-permanent connections. Dynamic distribution of TC resource can
reduce 30% resource investment.

10 1:8 Multiplexing of Ater interface at HR

Ater interface supports 1:8 multiplexing at half rate.

11 Flexible A

Flexible A supports Disaster Tolerance of MSC (up to 16 MSCs).

12 Gb multiplexed in Ater interface

Gb data dynamic multiplexed in Ater interface increases utilization ratio of Ater interface
link, saving Gb links resource and decreasing operators’ transmission construction and
lease cost.

Gb data dynamic multiplexed in Ater interface can realize convergence of packet data
and voice data to save link resources.

13 TFO

TFO （ Tandem Free Operation ） is accomplished after call setting up by in-band

negotiation of two TC to its CODEC. TFO avoids unnecessary voice CODEC
conversion between transmitter and receiver among mobile subscribers to improve the
voice quality.

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14 ZXG10 iTC System Structure

14.1 Equipment Overview

ZXG10 iTC is hardware platform based on the same 3G platform as ZXG10 iBSC.
According to the requirement of design, iTC can support various interfaces such as E1
(TDM or IPoverE1), STM-1, FE and is also compatible with SIGTRAN. ZXG10 iTC
System is based on IP switch..

14.2 Hardware Structure

Figure 2 ZXG10 iTC Hardware Structure

ZXG10 iTC hardware structure consists of the following 5 units:

 O&M Unit

O&M Unit controls entire system, supports processing of control protocols/signals and
implements the operation and maintenance function.
 Ater Interface Access Unit: FSMU

FSMU offers physical interfaces including Ater E1 、 STM-1 、 FE and their protocol
processing.

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 IP Switch Unit

FSMU and TC resource are connected by IP switch..

 TC Resource Pool

TC Resource Pool is used to realize conversion and rate adaptation between voice code
(such as Enhanced Full rate, Full rate, Half rate, AMR andAMR HR etc.) and PCM 64K
code.
 A Interface Unit: AIU

A interface currently mainly uses E1/STM-1, IP-borne signaling to realize SIGTRAN.

14.3 Software Structure

ZXG10 iTC software structure is complicated, supporting multi-BSC access and dynamic
distribution of TC resource. Software structure mainly includes BSP&DRIVERS, OSS,
BRS, PP, SCS, DBS, OMS, SS,TCC,TCSS and TCU.

Figure 3 ZXG10 iTC Software Structure

 BSP&Driver: BSP sub-system offers driver for hardware, screen hardware function
and mapping of logical functions to upper software.

 OSS: Operation Supporting System, which works between BSP and other sub-
system. Task of OSS includes process communication, file management,
equipment driving, schedule work, etc.

 BRS: Bearer Sub-system works based on OSS to offer ATM, IP, TDM bearer
services for service sub-system, signaling sub-system, O&M sub-system. The

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function of BRS can be divided as link layer function, network transmission function,
dynamic router function, ATM function, flux-controlling function.

 PP: Primary Peripheral sub-system. PP sub-system mainly has five functions: digital
interface management, switch network management, offering system clock,
monitoring environment and power management.

 SCS: System Control sub-system, works on OSS and Database sub-system,

responsible for monitoring whole system, downloading software and upgrading
system.

 DBS: Database Sub-system, which works on OSS sub-system, responsible for

management of network element and information of services, signaling, protocol.

 OMS: Operation and Maintenance Sub-system, which works on DBS and OSS,
manages network elements including BTS and BSC.

 SS: Signaling Sub-system, which work on OSS,DBS,BRS, deals with narrow band
No.7 signaling, WB No.7 signaling, calling signaling, IP signaling and network gate
control signaling.

 TCC ： TC Control, manages the control panel protocol of Ater A including TC

resource distribution, A interface circuit checking and occupying, Ater interface
circuit application and distribution, controlling accomplishment of connection
process.

 TCU：TC User parts in iTC includes conversion among TCU frame data and inner
Ethernet data.

 TCSS ： TC Support Sub-system. TCSS supports control panel and user panel to
fulfill whole iTC functions including signaling trace, load control, access control, TC
resource distribution, performance measurement etc.

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15 ZXG10 iTC Configuration

ZXG10 iTC has modularized design and distributed management system. Configuration
of iTC is so flexible and has high integration and big capacity; only four racks of ZXG iTC
can support up to 68040 TCHs.

For different functional units, ZXG10 iTC designs corresponding shelves, which are:
BPSN, BUSN, BCSN.

Four typical types of iTC configuration is shown below.

15.1 Typical Configuration for TC Pool in One rack

Application scene: in moderate capacity (0-7560TCH)

Capacity: 7560TCH

Ater: 64E1/1STM-1(1+1 standby)

A interface: 256E1/4 STM-1(1+1 standby)

Figure 4 One rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool

15.2 Typical Configuration for TC Pool in Four racks

Application scene: in huge capacity (up to 68040TCH)

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Capacity: 68040TCH

Ater: 448E1/7STM-1(1+1 standby)

A interface: 2176E1/34 STM-1(1+1 standby)

Figure 5 Four rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool

15.3 Typical Configuration for Far TC in One rack

Application scene: in moderate capacity (0-8400TCH)

Capacity: 8400TCH

Ater: 64E1/1STM-1(1+1 standby)

A interface: 256E1/4 STM-1(1+1 standby)

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Figure 6 One rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for Far TC

15.4 Typical Configuration for Far TC in Four racks

Application scene: in huge capacity (up to 48720TCH, 3072TRX with 100% HR)

Capacity: 48720TCH, 3072TRX with 100% HR

Ater: 320E1/5STM-1(1+1 standby)

A interface: 1536E1/24 STM-1(1+1 standby)

Figure 7 Three rack configuration of ZXG10 iTC for Far TC

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16 Technical Specification

16.1 Mechanical Dimensions

Figure 8 External View of ZXG iTC

Rack dimensions: 2000mm (H)×800mm (D)×600mm (W)

16.2 Weight

The weight of full configuration rack is less than 350Kg.

16.3 Color

Rack Color: Navy Blue

Front Panel Color: Black

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16.4 Power Requirements

17 Overview

Requirement for the primary DC by ZXG10 iTC:

The nominal value of voltage provided by the power equipment in the equipment room is
-48V, with an acceptable range from -57V to -40V.

The noise level in the power voltage should be in compliance with the general technical
specifications of the former MPT.

Power supply has over-current protection and indication.

Grounding resistance: <1 ohm.

18 PWRD

PWRD is located on top of the rack, and it serves mainly to connect the primary power
supply into the rack, distribute power to the rack, and directly supply power to the
scavenger fans. It is capable of providing over/under -48V alarm and anti-lightening
protection.

18.1 Power Consumption

The power consumption of each machine frame with maximum configuration is shown
below:

Table 1 Power consumption of ZXG10 iTC

No. Machine Frame Name Power Consumption (W)

1 BPSN 450W

2 BUSN 800W

3 BCSN 260W

4 Fan (one rack) 200W

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The power consumption of ZXG10 iTC rack is based on the calculation according to the
actual configuration.

18.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC)

Anti-static capability.

In compliance with Detailed Rules for Network-Access Detection of Mobile Switches, i.e.,
the anti-static capability satisfies the following specifications:

Contact discharging: ±6kV; air discharging: ±8kV.

In full-load working (i.e., ZXG10 iBSC rack is configured to full capacity), the conducted
emission on the power cable conforms to the level-A standard of GB9254-1998, as
shown in Table 2.

Table 2 Conducted emission suppression of the power port

Frequency range Quasi-peak detector Average detector

0.15kHz~500kHz 79 dBuV 66 dBuV

500kHz~30MHz 73 dBuV 60 dBuV

Whole-system radiated emission suppression

In full-load working (i.e., ZXG10 iBSC rack is configured to full capacity), the radiated
emission on the whole system conforms to the level-B standard of GB9254-1998, as
shown in Table 3.

Table 3 Whole-system radiated emission suppression

Frequency range Limits of value (quasi-peak detector)

30MHz~230MHz 30 dBuV/m

230MHz~1000MHz 37 dBuV/m

Whole-system anti-radiation interference

IEC1000-4-3, level 2, 3V/m.

Anti-lightning interference of A/Abis/Gb interface

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IEC1000-4-5, level 2, ±500V.

Anti-pulse series interference

The anti-burst interference of the power port. IEC1000-4-4, level 2, ±1kV.

The anti-burst interference of the A/Abis/Gb interface. IEC1000-4-4, level 2, ±500V.

Anti-RF conduction interference

The anti-RF conduction interference of the power port. IEC1000-4-6, level 2, ±3V.

The anti-RF conduction interference of the A/Abis/Gb port. IEC1000-4-6, level 2, ±3V.

18.3 Environment Requirements

19 Working Environment

1 1. Working temperature

Long-term working temperature: 0°C~40°C.

Short-term working temperature: -5°C~45°C

2 2. Relative humidity

Long-term work relative humidity: 20%~90%.

Short-term work relative humidity: 5%~95%.

20 Storage Environment

It should be packed and stored indoors.

Temperature: -45°C~70°C

Relative humidity: 10%~90%

21 Transportation

Load 2K4P/2B2/2C3/2S3/2M3，time of transportation should not exceed 30 days.

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22 Anti-Earthquake Level

For the anti-earthquake level, ZXG10 iTC can withstand Dietmar-Lee 8 levels of
earthquake damage.

23 Noise Level

Less than 60dB.

23.1 Performance Index

The performance index of ZXG10 iTC is shown in Table 4 and 5.

Table 4 Main performance index of ZXG10 iTC for TC Pool

Capacity Maximum capacity 68040TCH

Ater interface 448E1/7STM-1(1+1 standby)

Interface
A interface 2176E1/34 STM-1(1+1 standby)

AMR Supports

TFO Supports
functions
MSC No. in Flex A 16

BSC No. in Flex Ater 16

MTBF value ≥100,000 hours

Performance
System restart time <10 minutes

3rd Level
Clocking
Support: BITS, Line 8k, GPS

Table 5 main performance index of ZXG10 iTC for Far TC

Capacity Maximum capacity 48720TCH

Ater interface 320E1/5STM-1(1+1 standby)

Interface
A interface 1536E1/24 STM-1(1+1 standby)

functions AMR Supports

TFO Supports

MSC No. in Flex A 16

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BSC No. in Flex Ater 16

MTBF value ≥100,000 hours

Performance
System restart time <10 minutes

3rd Level
Clocking
Support: BITS, Line 8k, GPS

23.2 Others

24 Redundancy

The modularized design ensures the whole system with high stable performance, and
failure of one module will not cause service interruption.

Furthermore, ZXG10 iTC has taken chipset and components reliability into
consideration, for the key modules ZXG10 iTC uses 1+1 backup and TC resource load
division to maintain the system availability

25 Reliability

In ZXG10 iTC, the algorithm of system reliability is based on the national military
GJB/Z299B Electronic Equipment Reliability Estimation Manual and US military
handbook MIL-HDBK-217F Electronic Equipment Reliability Estimation.

Under detail calculation and proven by strict environment tests, ZXG10 iTC can ensure
reliability of MTBF is more than 100,000 hours and MTTR is less than 0.5 hour.

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26 System Interface

26.1 Overview

The external interfaces of the ZXG10 iTC are shown in Follow

Figure 9 External interfaces of ZXG10-iTC

In GSM system, TC POOL is mainly equipped with the following physical interfaces:

A interface connected to the MSC；

Ater interface connected to BSC;

SMIPS fore/back ground interface connected to OMM;

26.2 A Interface

A interface is the interface between BSC and MSS/CN, that is between TC and
MSS/CN.

ZXG10 iTC supports E1/T1, STM-1 for A interface.

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26.3 Ater Interface

Ater interface is system internal interface between iBSC and TC.

ZXG10 iTC supports E1/T1, STM-1, FE for Ater interface.

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27 Abbreviations

Table 5 Abbreviation List

Abbreviations Full names

AIU A Interface UnitA
BCSN Backplane of Circuit Switch Network
BCTC Backplane of ConTrol Center
BPSN Backplane of Packet Switch Network
BRS Barer Sub-system
BSC Base Station Controller
BSS Base Station System
BTS Base Transceiver Station
BUSN Backplane of Universal Switch Network
CMP Service Main Processor
DBS Database Sub-system
DTB Digital Trunk Board
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
FSMU Far Sub-Multiplexing Unit
MP Main Processor
MSC Mobile services Switching Center
OMC Operation and Maintenance Center
OMP Operation Main Processor
OMS Operating Maintenance Subsystem
OSS Operating & Support Subsystem
PWRD POWeR Distributor
PP Primary Peripheral
PRCBU Pool Resources board Configuration Basal Unit iTC
QoS Quality of Service
SCM System Control Module
SCS System Control Sub-system
SCU System Control Unit
SPB Signaling Process Board
SMIPS Small Interactive Image Processing System
SS Signaling Sub-system
TC TransCoder
TCU TransCoder Unit

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TFO Tandem Free Operaton

UIM Universal Interface Module

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