Zte Lte FDD Volte Feature Guide

18/10/2019 ZTE LTE FDD VoLTE Feature Guide
ZTE LTE FDD VoLTE Feature Guide
ZTE LTE FDD VoLTE Feature Guide

Version Date Author Reviewer Notes
Add Support Detection and Statistics for Voice Packet Loss

in Chapter 3.2.2.1.6
Rewrite Chapter 3.2.2.3, add inter-frequency handover
scenario.
Add some descriptions for Congestion control in Chapter
3.1.4.3
Modify 3.2.2.4SIP Calling Identification, add use of this
Hu Xiaojian function.
V1.0 2018-03-01 Zhang Fan Add:
Li Tengfei
Independent Control for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT
Measurement
Independent CSFB and SRVCC configuration for GERAN
frequency group
Independent SRVCC
Configuration for GERAN Frequency
Groups
SRVCC Ping Pong Handover Preventing
V1.1 2018-07-05 Hu Xiaojian Zhang Fan Add feature: Weak Field bSRVCC Protection
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction
1.1 Feature Attribute
1.2 Related Feature List and License Control
1.3 Correlation with Other Features
1.3.1 ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent Scheduling/ZLF31-13-040 Voice capacity enhancement for VoLTE
1.3.2 ZLF31-07-020 LTE->UTRAN SRVCC / ZLF31-07-043 VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC
1.3.3 ZLF31-13-005 TTI Bundling
2 Feature Description
2.1 Background
2.2 Feature Introduction
2.3 Feature Values
2.4 System Architecture
2.4.1 Network Architecture
2.4.2 Functional Structure
3 Technical Principles
3.1 Basic Functions
3.1.1 Voice Coding Mode and Service Model
3.1.2 Voice Policy Selection
3.1.3 Basic calling procedure of voice service
3.1.4 Admission Control and Congestion Control
3.1.5 Mobility Management
3.2 Enhanced Functions
3.2.1 Coverage Enhancement
3.2.2 Quality Enhancement
3.2.3 Capacity Enhancement
3.2.4 ROHC
3.2.5 DRX
3.2.6 Power Control and Power Saving
3.2.7 Call Delay Optimization
3.3 Special Scenarios
3.3.1 VoLTE Services in Carrier Aggregation Scenarios
3.3.2 VoLTE Services in High-Speed Railway Scenarios
3.3.3 ANR
3.3.4 PCI Detection and Self-Optimization
3.3.5 MR Measurement
3.3.6 VoLTE Based A1/A2 Threshold Configuration
3.3.7 Service Based PCC Dynamic Selection
3.3.8 Independent Control for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT Measurement
3.3.9 Independent CSFB and SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency group
3.3.10 Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups
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3.3.11 SRVCC Ping Pong Handover Preventing
4 Impact on Network
4.1 ZLF31-13-005 TTI Bundling
4.2 ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent Scheduling
4.3 ZLF31-13-026 VoIP DRX
5 Voice Service Performance Improvement
6 EMI
7 EngineeringGuide
7.1 Basic Functions
7.1.1 ZLF31-07-020/21 eSRVCC from LTE to UTRAN/GERAN
7.1.2 ZLF31-08-011 Admission Control and Congestion Control Based for VoLTE
7.2.1 ZLF31-10-005 Header Compression profile
7.2.3 ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent Scheduling
7.2.4 ZLF31-13-026 VoIPDRX
7.2.5 ZLF31-07-033 Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service
7.2.6 ZLF31-13-025 Advanced VoIP Support
7.2.7 ZLF31-13-035 Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE
7.2.8 ZLF31-13-040 Voice Capacity Enhancement for VoLTE
7.2.9 ZLF31-07-041 LTE Intra-RAT Handover Based on Neighbor Cell’s VoLTE Capability
7.2.10 ZLF31-07-042 VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover
7.2.11 ZLF31-07-043 VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC
7.2.12 ZLF31-13-046 Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative(ECN-A)
7.2.13 ZLF34-00-040 Inter-eNodeB JR Based Loose Transmission Delay
7.2.14 ZLF34-00-056 Service Based PCC Dynamic Selection
7.2.15 RLC Segmentation Limitation
7.2.16 Independent A1/A2 threshold configuration for VoLTE user
7.2.18 Independent control for inter frequency and inter Rat measurement
7.2.19 SIP Calling Identification
7.2.21 Independent SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency groups
8 Related Counters, KPI and Alarms

8.1 Related Counters
8.2 RelatedKPI
8.3 Related Alarms
9 Feature Validation
9.1 VoLTE Feature Test
9.1.1 Topology
9.1.2 Test Specification
9.1.3 Test Result
9.2 SRVCC Feature Test
9.2.1 Topology
9.2.3 Test Result
9.3 Advanced VoIP Support
9.3.1 Topology
9.3.3 Test Result
9.4 Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE
9.4.1 ActiveGrant for VoLTE in the Uplink
9.4.2 PUCCH Resource AllocationAdjustment to Avoid CQI and Ack/Nack Occurring in the Same Subframe
9.4.3 Frequency Selective Scheduling Based on the NI for QCI=1 Services
9.4.4 Target BLER Adjustment for QCI=1 Services
9.4.5 Maximum Transmission Times Configurable for QCI=1 Services
9.4.6 Unidire Recovery for VoLTE Service
9.4.7 RLF Policy for VoLTE Users
9.5 Delayed Based eSRVCC
9.5.1 Topology
9.5.3 Test Result
9.6 Voice Capacity Enhancement for VoLTE
9.6.1 SPS
9.6.2 Active Delay Scheduling
9.6.3 User Inactive Timer Configuration for VoLTE Users
9.7 Neighbor Cell VoLTE Capacity Based Intra-LTE Handover
9.7.1 Topology
9.7.3 Test Result
9.8 VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover
9.8.1 Topology
9.8.3 Test Result
9.9 VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC
9.9.1 Topology
9.9.3 Test Result
9.10 Coverage Enhancement
9.10.1 Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative(ECN-A)
9.10.2 TTI Bundling
9.11 Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service
9.11.1 Topology
9.11.3 Test Result
9.12 Bearer Quantity Admission Control of VoLTE Services
9.12.1 QCI1 Bearer Quantity Admission Control
9.13 Congestion Control of VoLTE Services
9.13.1 Topology
9.13.3 Test Result
9.14 VoLTE Based A1/A2 Threshold Configuration
9.14.1 Topology
9.14.3 Test Result
9.15 Independent Control for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT Measurement
9.15.1 Topology
9.15.3 Test Result
9.16 Independent CSFB and SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Group
9.16.1 Topology
9.16.3 Test Result
9.17 Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-Based on Converge
9.17.1 Topology
9.17.3 Test Result
9.18 Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-Based on Voice Quality
9.18.1 Topology
9.18.3 Test Result
9.19 Call Delay Optimization
9.19.1 Topology
9.19.3 Test Result
9.20 SRVCC Ping Pong Handover Preventing
9.20.1 Topology
9.20.3 Test Result
10 Abbreviations
11 References
FIGURES
Figure 2‑1Network Architecture of the LTE Voice Network

Figure 3‑1Voice Services States
Figure 3‑2Voice Policy Selection
Figure 3‑3VoLTE Call Establishment Flow
Figure 3‑4eSRVCC Processing Flow
Figure 3‑5LTE->UTRAN eSRVCC
Figure 3‑6LTE->GERAN eSRVCC
Figure 3‑7Schematic Diagram of VoLTE Coding Adaptive
Figure 3‑8 ActiveGrant for VoLTE in the uplink
Figure 3‑9Weak Field bSRVCC Protection Flow
Figure 3‑10eSRVCC flow
Figure 3‑11UTRANeSRVCC policy
Figure 3‑12GERAN eSRVCC policy
Figure 3‑13User Experience Evaluation and Report
Figure 3‑14LTE Inter-frequency Handover by Measurement Result based on User Experience
Figure 3‑15Inter-frequency Blind LTE Handover based on User Experience
Figure 3‑16SRVCC Handover by Measurement Result based on User Experience
Figure 3‑17Blind SRVCC Handover based on User Experience
Figure 3‑18The basic SIP calling flow
Figure 3‑19Inter frequency A2 and inter Rat A2 separately configure basic function
Figure 3‑20Delete inter frequency measurement while inter Rat measurement function
Figure 3‑21Delete inter frequency measurement while inter Rat measurement function and inter frequency A1 inter Rat A1 separately configure function
Figure 7‑1Configuring eSRVCC Function Switch
Figure 7‑2Configuring RAT Priority
Figure 7‑3Configuring Inter-RAT Neighbor Cell
Figure 7‑4Configuring Inter-RAT Neighbor Relation
Figure 7‑5Configuring GERAN Measurement parameters
Figure 7‑6Configuring Measurement Config Group ID
Figure 7‑7Configuring Measurement Config Group
Figure 7‑8Configuring RAT Measurement Configuration Index
Figure 7‑9Close eSRVCC Function Switch
Figure 7‑10Configuring Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience
Figure 7‑11Configuring QCI1 /QCI2 Bearer VoLTE Admission Control Threshold Base on User Experience
Figure 7‑12Configuring Switch of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
Figure 7‑13 Configuring Performance Period of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
Figure 7‑14 Configuring Threshold of Starting VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
Figure 7‑15 Configuring Threshold of Stopping VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
Figure 7‑16Configuring The Number of Migration Volte User for VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
Figure 7‑17Configuring Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience/ Switch of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
Figure 7‑18Configuring Switch of TTI Bundling
Figure 7‑19Configuring Open/Close TTIBundling PL/SINR Threshold
Figure 7‑20Configuring TTIBundling UE’s MAX MCS
Figure 7‑21Configuring TTIBundling Sinr/MCS Lower Limit
Figure 7‑22Close Switch of TTIBundling
Figure 7‑23Configuring VoLTE Admission Switch and SPS Scheduler Algorithm
Figure 7‑24Configuring Number of PUCCH Channel for ACK/NACK of Downlink SPS Scheduling
Figure 7‑25Configuring Uplink/Downlink Semi-persistently Period
Figure 7‑26Configuring QCI1 Scheduler Algorithm
Figure 7‑27Configuring DRX Switch for GBR/NGBR
Figure 7‑28Configuring Long/Short DRX Cycle
Figure 7‑29Close DRX Switch for GBR/NGBR
Figure 7‑30Configuring PerQCI Measure Switch
Figure 7‑31Configuring PerQCI Measure Parameter
Figure 7‑32Configuring PerQCI Inter-RAT Measure GrpID
Figure 7‑33Close PerQCI Measure Switch
Figure 7‑34Configuring SPS Scheduler Algorithm
Figure 7‑38Configuring Switch of Active Grant in 40ms interval for VoLTE
Figure 7‑39Configuring Switch of forbid PUCCH format 2 used for VoLTE
Figure 7‑40Configuring QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch
Figure 7‑41Configuring Target BLER for UL/DL Audio
Figure 7‑42Configuring Switch for Unidirection Detecting
Figure 7‑43Configuring Switch for Unidire Recovery
Figure 7‑44Close Switch of Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE
Figure 7‑45Close Switch for Unidirection Detecting
Figure 7‑46Close Switch for Unidire Recovery
Figure 7‑47Configuring Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE
Figure 7‑48Configuring User Inactive Timer for VoLTE
Figure 7‑49Close Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE
Figure 7‑50Configuring VoLTE Switch of FDD-LTE Neighbor Cell
Figure 7‑51Configuring Neighbor Relation
Figure 7‑52Configuring Handover Switch Base VOIP
Figure 7‑53Close Handover Switch Base VOIP
Figure 7‑54Configuring Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based VoLTE Quality
Figure 7‑55Configuring DLMCS/UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE Wore
Figure 7‑56Configuring Measurement Index of Inter-Freq Handover Based VoLTE Quality
Figure 7‑57Close Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based VoLTE Quality
Figure 7‑58Configuring Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality
Figure 7‑59Configuring DLMCS/UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE Wore/Better
Figure 7‑60Configuring Measurement Index of SRVCC to WCDMA/GERAN Based VoLTE Quality
Figure 7‑62Configuring Switch of CMR
Figure 7‑63Close Switch of CMR
Figure 7‑64Configuring Handover Switch Base Service
Figure 7‑65Configuring PerQCI Strategy
Figure 7‑66Configuring PerQCI Strategy GroupID
Figure 7‑67Configuring Measurement Configuration Index
Figure 7‑68Configuring Timer of Measurement based Service
Figure 7‑69Close Handover Switch Base Service
Figure 7‑70Configuring the Switch for UL RLC Segment
Figure 7‑71Configuring The Min/MAX Number of Pieces For UL RLC Segment
Figure 7‑72Close the Switch for UL RLC Segment
Figure 7‑73Configuring The Switch for PerQCI Measure Switch
Figure 7‑74Configuring Independent A1/A2 threshold configuration index
Figure 7‑75Configuring Measurement Configuration data for A1 with RSRP
Figure 7‑76Configuring Measurement Configuration data for A1 with RSRQ
Figure 7‑79Close The Switch for PerQCI Measure Switch
Figure 7‑80Configuring the Switch for Call Delay Optimization
Figure 7‑81Close the Switch for Call Delay Optimization
Figure 7‑82Configuring Switch of Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT
Figure 7‑83Configuring Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement While SRVCC
Figure 7‑84Configuring Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement When PS Service Inter-RAT Measurement
Figure 7‑85Configuring Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT configuration index
Figure 7‑86Configuring Measurement Configuration data for A1
Figure 7‑88Configuring Inter-Frequency Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration
Figure 7‑89Configuring Close Switch of Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT
Figure 7‑90Configuring Remain The Inter Frequency Measurements while SRVCC
Figure 7‑91Configuring SIP Signaling Identify Switch
Figure 7‑92Configuring Ipsec Status
Figure 7‑93Configuring Invitesize Threshold and SIP 100 Trying Size High/Lower Threshold
Figure 7‑94Configuring Close SIP Signaling Identify Switch
Figure 7‑95Configuring GL SRVCC Switch
Figure 7‑96Configuring Geran Neighbor Cell
Figure 7‑97Configuring Geran Neighbor Relation
Figure 7‑98Configuring GeranFrequency Group
Figure 7‑99Configuring GeranFrequency SRVCC Measurement Indication
Figure 7‑104Configuring GERAN Measurement configuration index
Figure 7‑108Configuring Measurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality
Figure 7‑109Configuring RAT Measurement Configuration Indexof SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality
Figure 7‑112Configuring Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer
Figure 7‑113Configuring SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Detection Time Length(s)
Figure 7‑114Configuring Maximum Number of SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Attempts
Figure 7‑115Close Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer
Figure 9‑1 VoLTE Feature Test Network
Figure 9‑2 UE SupportsVoIMS
Figure 9‑3Mobile Phone Accesses to IMS Successful
Figure 9‑4MO Flows
Figure 9‑5MT Flows
Figure 9‑6 SRVCC Feature Test Network
Figure 9‑7 Mobile Phone CombinedAttach Flow
Figure 9‑8 UE SupportsSRVCC
Figure 9‑9eNodeB SRVCC Flow
Figure 9‑10Mobile Phone SRVCC Flow
Figure 9‑11Data Service
Figure 9‑12LTE to GERAN SRVCC Signaling Flow
Figure 9‑13The RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message Carries SPS Configuration
Figure 9‑14 SPS Function Is Activated
Figure 9‑15The SPS Scheduling Period Is 20ms
Figure 9‑16The Dynamic Scheduling Is Used in the Silent Period
Figure 9‑17When Voice Coding Rate Is 23.85Kbps, the TBSize Is 180Byte
Figure 9‑19SPS Function Is Deactivated
Figure 9‑20TTI Bundling Function Is Activated
Figure 9‑21PUSCH Transmission When TTI Bundling Function Is Activated
Figure 9‑22UE ReceivesDCI0 for every 80ms
Figure 9‑23UE ReceivesDCI0 for every Active Grant Period, which Is Configured as 40ms
Figure 9‑24CQI and ACK/NACK Are Transmitted in the Same Subframe
Figure 9‑25CQI and ACK/NACK Are not Transmitted in the Same Subframe
Figure 9‑26The Start of RB Is Located in the First Half Uplink Frequency
Figure 9‑27The Start of RB Is Avoided the High Interference Frequency
Figure 9‑28Uplink Retransmission
Figure 9‑29ACK/NACK for PUSCH in PHICH
Figure 9‑30Downlink Retransmission
Figure 9‑31The Dedicated Bearer of QCI1 Is Established Successfully
Figure 9‑32The Handover Target Cell Is the Source Cell
Figure 9‑33Random Access Procedure Based on RLF
Figure 9‑34SPS Configuration in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
Figure 9‑35UE Receives the SPS Scheduling Authorization Message
Figure 9‑36 UE Sends the Uplink Data for the First Time after Receiving the Scheduling Message
Figure 9‑37 PUSCH Data sent at the SPS Cycle Point (At an Interval of 20 ms)
Figure 9‑38 SPS PUSCH Data Sent for the second Time
Figure 9‑39The Downlink Scheduling Algorithm Is SPS
Figure 9‑40The Scheduling Interval for Voice Service Is 20ms
Figure 9‑43VoLTE User Is Released after the User Inactive Timer for VoLTEExpires
Figure 9‑44eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message which Contained A2 Event
Figure 9‑45UE Sends the Measurement Report Message for A2 Event
Figure 9‑46eNodeB Sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message which Contains Handvoer A3 Event
Figure 9‑48eNodeB Sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message which Contained Mobility Control Information
Figure 9‑49After UE Moved to Target Cell, There Is No Handover
Figure 9‑50eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE Which Carried A3 Event Configuration
Figure 9‑51UE sends the Measurement Report message to eNodeB
Figure 9‑52eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message which Carried MobilityControlInfo IE
Figure 9‑53eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE Which Carried B2 Event Configuration
Figure 9‑55eNodeB Sends the Handover Required Message which Carried SRVCC indicated to MME
Figure 9‑56MobilityFromEUTRACommand Message
Figure 9‑57Check the CMR
Figure 9‑58RRC Connection Reconfiguration message Includes ttiBundling IE with TRUE
Figure 9‑59UL Grant
Figure 9‑60UE Sends the Same Data on Continuous Four Uplink Subframe
Figure 9‑61The RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message for Dedicated Bearer QCI1
Figure 9‑62RLC SDU Is Segmented
Figure 9‑63 A2 Event Measurement Configuration for Opening Inter-RAT Measurement
Figure 9‑64eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Carried B2 Event Configuration with RSRP Threshold -90dBm
Figure 9‑65MobilityfromEUTRACommandMessage
Figure 9‑66Remove the B2 Event Configuration for Voice and Add A2 Event Configuration
Figure 9‑67eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to Carry B2 Event of Data
Figure 9‑68The Dedicated Bearer QCI1 of UE1 Is Established Successfully
Figure 9‑70UE1 Is Handover Successful
Figure 9‑71 UE1 Is Handover Unsuccessful
Figure 9‑72Dedicated Bearers QCI1 and QCI2 of UE1 Are Established Successfully
Figure 9‑73The Dedicated Bearer QCI1 of UE2 Is Established successfully, but QCI2 Is Established Unsuccessfully
Figure 9‑74UE1 Is Handover Successfully and QCI2 Is Admitted
Figure 9‑75 The dedicated bearer QCI1 of UE2 is admitted but QCI2 is not admitted.
Figure 9‑78eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message to UE with GID 25309 Including the B2 Event
Figure 9‑79Handover Procedure
Figure 9‑80After the Handover, the eNodeB Release the UE
Figure 9‑81A2 Event for Open Inter-Frequency Measurement Based on Data
Figure 9‑82A2 Event for Open Inter-Frequency Measurement Based on Voice
Figure 9‑83Remove A3 Event and Add Open Inter-Frequency Measurement Based on Voice
Figure 9‑84 eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message to Modify A2 Event
Figure 9‑86The Dedicated Bearer QCI1 Is Established Successfully
Figure 9‑88RRC Connection Reconfiguration message Carries the Event A3 Based on Inter-Frequency Handover of Voice, Event A2 Based on Open Inter-RAT
Measurement of Voice and Event A1 Based on Close Inter-Frequency Measurement of Voice
Figure 9‑89eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Including Event B2 and Event A1
Figure 9‑90eNodeB Sends the MobilityfromEUTRANCommand Message
Figure 9‑91eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Including Event A2 Based on Open Inter-RAT Measurement of Data and Event A1 Based on
Close Inter-Frequency Measurement
Figure 9‑92eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Including Event A2 Based on Open Inter-Frequency Measurement of Data
Figure 9‑93eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Carried the Frequency Information of GERAN Cell2.
Figure 9‑94eNodeB Sends the RRCConnection Reconfiguration Message, Carried the Frequency Information of GERAN Cell3
Figure 9‑95GERAN Frequency Goup1 Information
Figure 9‑97Call Setup Delay When “Delay Optimize Switch for VoLTE Call Setup” is Configured as Close
Figure 9‑98Call Setup Delay When “Delay Optimize Switch for VoLTE Call Setup” is Configured as Open
Figure 9‑99The Handover Request Message Includes the SRVCCHOIndication IE
Figure 9‑100SRVCC Failure
Figure 9‑101Trigger a SRVCC Procedure Based on Measurement Again
TABLES
Table 1‑1Related Feature List
Table 1‑2Correlation with Other Features
Table 2‑1VoLTE function classification
Table 3‑1Parameter Description
Table 3‑2QoS Requirement List of Different QCI1
Table 3‑3Related parameter when PerQCI function is enabled
Table 7‑1eSRVCC from LTE to UTRAN/GERANFunction parameters configuration principle
Table 7‑2Admission Control and Congestion Control Based for VoLTE configuration principle
Table 7‑3TTI Bundling function configuration principle
Table 7‑4TTI Bundling function parametersconfiguration principle
Table 7‑5Semi-Persistent Scheduling function configuration principle
Table 7‑6VoIP DRXfunction configuration principle
Table 7‑7Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service function configuration principle
Table 7‑8Advanced VoIP Support function configuration principle
Table 7‑9Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE function configuration principle
Table 7‑10Voice Capacity Enhancement for VoLTE function configuration principle
Table 7‑11LTE Intra-RAT Handover Based on Neighbor Cell’s VoLTE Capabilityconfiguration principle
Table 7‑12VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover function configuration principle
Table 7‑13VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC function configuration principle
Table 7‑14Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative function configuration principle
Table 7‑15Service Based PCC Dynamic Selection function configuration principle
Table 7‑16RLC Segmentation Limitation function configuration principle
Table 7‑17Independent A1/A2 threshold configuration for VoLTE user
Table 7‑18Call delay optimization configuration principle
Table 7‑19Independent control for inter frequency and inter Rat measurement configuration principle
Table 7‑20SIP Calling Identification function configuration principle
Table 7‑21Independent CSFB and SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency group function configuration principle
Table 7‑22Independent SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency groups function configuration principle
Table 7‑23SRVCC Ping Pang Handover Preventingfunction configuration principle
Table 8‑1VoLTE related counters
Table 8‑2VoLTE related KPIs
Table 9‑1 Test Devices
Table 9‑2 VoLTE Test Specifications
Table 9‑3 Equipment Requirement
Table 9‑4 SRVCC Feature Test Specifications
Table 9‑5 Advanced VoIP Support
Table 9‑6ActiveGrant for VoLTE in the Uplink
Table 9‑7PUCCH Resource AllocationAdjustment to Avoid CQI and Ack/Nack Occurring in the Same Subframe
Table 9‑8Frequency Selective Scheduling Based on the NI for QCI=1 Services
Table 9‑9Target BLER Adjustment for QCI=1 Services
Table 9‑10The Test Results of Target BLER Adjustment for QCI1 Services
Table 9‑11Maximum Transmission Times Configurable for QCI=1 Services
Table 9‑12Unidire Recovery for VoLTE Service
Table 9‑13RLF Policy for VoLTE Users
Table 9‑14Delayed Based eSRVCC
Table 9‑15SPS
Table 9‑16Active Delay Scheduling
Table 9‑17User Inactive Timer Configuration for VoLTE Users
Table 9‑18Neighbor Cell VoLTE Capacity Based Intra-LTE Handover
Table 9‑19VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover
Table 9‑20VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC
Table 9‑21Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative(ECN-A) Test Specification
Table 9‑22TTI Bundling Based on Voice
Table 9‑23 RLC Segmentation Limitation
Table 9‑24 Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service
Table 9‑25 QCI1 Bearer Quantity Admission Control
Table 9‑27 Congestion Control of VoLTE Services
Table 9‑28VoLTE Based A1/A2 Threshold Configuration
Table 9‑29Independent Control for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT Measurement
Table 9‑30Independent CSFB and SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Group
Table 9‑31Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-Based on Converge
Table 9‑32Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-Based on Voice Quality
Table 9‑33Call Delay Optimization
Table 9‑34SRVCC Ping Pong Handover Preventing
1 Introduction
This document provides the introduction, technical descriptions, parameter configuration, counters, alarms, and validation procedure of the LTE VoLTE feature.
The parameters, alarms and counters in this document are the same as those of the latest software version when this document is released. To obtain the MO, parameters,
alarms, and KPIs of the existing software version, please refer to the product manuals of the existing software version.
This document is applicable to LTE FDD mode. "LTE" and "eNodeB" mentioned in this document respectively refer to "LTE FDD" and "LTE FDD-based eNodeB".
The process mode of SRVCC and eSRVCC is the same in eNodeB but different in EPC.
1.1 Feature Attribute

OMMB EMS
Single-mode eNodeB V12.18.10 V12.18.10
V3.50.10
Multi-mode eNodeB V12.18.10 V12.18.10
V4.17.10
FDD single-modeV3.5.10 corresponds to GUL multi-mode V4.17.10,and LTE technology description and operation requirements in the corresponding versions are the
same.
Involved NEs:
UE eNodeB MME S-GW BSC/RNC SGSN P-GW HSS
√ √ √ - - - - -
Note:
*-: Not involved
*√: involved
1.2 Related Feature List and License Control
Table 1‑1Related Feature List
No Feature List No. Feature List Name License Control

or not
1 ZLF31-07-020 LTE->UTRAN SRVCC Yes
2 ZLF31-07-021 LTE->GERAN SRVCC Yes
3 ZLF31-07-041 Neighbor cell VoLTE capacity Yes
based Intra-LTE Handover
4 ZLF31-07-042 VoLTE User Experience Yes
Awared Inter-frequency
Handover
5 ZLF31-07-043 VoLTE User Experience Yes
Awared SRVCC
6 ZLF31-08-011 VOIP Admission Control Yes
Enhancement
7 ZLF31-10-002 RLC PDU and Functions No
8 ZLF31-13-005 TTI Bundling Yes
9 ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent Scheduling Yes
10 ZLF31-13-025 Advanced VoIP Support No
11 ZLF31-13-026 VoIP DRX No
12 ZLF31-13-035 Voice Quality Enhancement Yes( enabled by
for VoLTE default)
13 ZLF31-13-040 Voice Capacity Enhancement Yes( enabled by
for VoLTE default)
14 ZLF31-13-046 Explicit Congestion Yes
Notification-Alternative(ECN-
A)
15 ZLF31-07-047 Weak Field bSRVCC Yes
Protection
16 ZLF31-13-048 Support detection and No
statistics for voice packet loss
17 ZLF31-13-049 Support the optimization for No
the delay of call procedure
18 ZLF34-00-056 service based PCC dynamic Packaging with
selection ZLF31-07-034
Service Triggered
Inter-frequency
HO
1.3 Correlation with Other Features
Table 1‑2Correlation with Other Features
Feature Feature Name Required Mutually Impacted

ID features exclusive features
features
ZLF31-07-020 LTE->UTRAN None None ZLF31-13-
SRVCC 005
TTI
Bundling
Feature Feature Name Required Mutually Impacted
ID features exclusive features
features
ZLF31-07-021 LTE->GERAN None None None
SRVCC
ZLF31-07-041 Neighbor cell VoLTE None None None
capacity based Intra-
LTE Handover
ZLF31-07-042 VoLTE User None None None
Experience Awared
Inter-frequency
Handover
ZLF31-07-043 VoLTE User None None ZLF31-13-
Experience Awared 005TTI
SRVCC Bundling
ZLF31-08-011 VOIP Admission None None None
Control Enhancement
ZLF31-13-005 TTI Bundling ZLF31-13- ZLF31-03-002 None
001UL/DL High Speed
HARQ UE
ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent None ZLF31-13-040 None
Scheduling Voice
capacity
enhancement
for VoLTE
ZLF31-13-026 VoIP DRX None None None
ZLF31-13-035 Voice Quality None None None
Enhancement for
VoLTE
ZLF31-13-040 Voice Capacity None ZLF31-13- None
Enhancement for 006Semi-
VoLTE Persistent
Scheduling
ZLF31-13-046 Explicit Congestion None None None
Notification-
Alternative(ECN-A)
ZLF31-07-047 Weak Field bSRVCC None None None
Protection
ZLF31-13-048 Support detection and None None None
statistics for voice
packet loss
ZLF31-13-049 Support the None None None
optimization for the
delay of call
procedure
ZLF34-00-056 service based PCC ZLF31-07- None None
dynamic selection 034 Service
Triggered
Inter-
frequency
HO
1.3.1 ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent Scheduling/ZLF31-13-040 Voice capacity enhancement for VoLTE

Required Feature
None
Exclusive Feature
Features such as ZLF31-13-040/ZLF31-13-006 are exclusive. The delay scheduling is one of the sub-features of Voice Capacity Enhancement for VoLTE feature. The
delay scheduling is dynamic scheduling, and SPS function is semi-persistent scheduling. So they cannot be enabled together.
Impacted features
None
1.3.2 ZLF31-07-020 LTE->UTRAN SRVCC / ZLF31-07-043 VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC
Required Feature:
None
Exclusive Feature:
None
Impacted Feature:
ZLF31-07-020 and ZLF31-07-043 impact ZLF31-13-005TTI Bundlingsince the SRVCC based on Voice quality is triggered by the singleRBSINR, and TTIB is also triggered
by the singleRBSINR.The default effective threshold of SRVCC is higher than that of TTIB, which will cause the TTIB not to come into effect.
Required Feature:
ZLF31-13-001UL/DL HARQ
If ZLF31-13-001UL/DL HARQ is disabled, TTI Bundling cannot retransmit data.
Exclusive Feature:
ZLF31-03-002 High Speed UE
If the switch for feature ZLF31-13-005 TTI Bundling is open, the switch for feature ZLF31-03-002 High Speed UE should be closed. TTI Bundling is not suitable in case of
high speed scenarios.
Impacted Feature:
None
2 Feature Description
2.1 Background
The voice solutions of the LTE network include:
l Dual standby terminal-based voice solution
A dual standby terminal can receive and send LTE and 2G/3G signals simultaneously: or receive LTE and 2G/3G signals simultaneously but send either LTE or 2G/3G
signals. The dual standby terminal selects a 2G or 3G network automatically to perform the voice services of the CS domain, and selects an LTE network to perform
data services.
l CSFB-based voice solution
In an LTE network without IMS deployment, based on the CSFB solution, a terminal falls back to a 2G/3G network under the instruction of the MME, and provides
voice services through the CS domain.
l IMS-based voice solution (VoLTE solution)
VoLTE is the mature phase of the voice solution of the LTE network. After the IMS is deployed, a UE can directly perform voice services in the LTE network. If the UE
supports eSRVCC or PS domain handover, it can realize the seamless handover from the LTE network to a non-LTE network while ensuring the continuity of voice
services.
The basic principle of the first two solutions (dual standby solution and CSFB solution) is to provide voice services to the users in the LTE network by reusing the CS
domain devices of the existing 2G/3G network. However, the IMS-based voice solution (VoLTE) is an ultimate voice solution, which provides voice services to users directly
through the LTE network. This section describes the IMS-based solution (VoLTE).
2.2 Feature Introduction

VoLTE refers to the voice sessions between the UE and IMSbeared on the IP network. Both the caller and callee can use this technology to realize voice services in the
LTE packet domain network. The core service control network of VoLTE is the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). It is used together with the LTE and EPC networks to realize
end-to-end voice and video communication services based on the packet domain. The features of VoLTE are as follows:
l Service access: The LTE network is anall IP network without CS domain. Both voice services and data services are carried on the LTE network.
l Service control: The EPC network does not support the call control function of voice services and multimedia services. The service control function of the EPC network is
provided by the IMS network.
l Service handover: In the areas where the LTE coverage is poor, the continuity of the voice services between the LTE and 2G/3G CS networks is realized by eSRVCC
technology.
2.3 Feature Values

VoLTE provides voice services to the terminals in the E-UTRAN network. Compared with the CS domain calls of 2G and 3G networks, VoLTE has the following advantages:
- Higher frequency spectrum efficiency
- Shorter access delay
- Better voice quality and user experience
2.4 System Architecture
2.4.1 Network Architecture

The LTE voice network can be divided into 3 parts: awireless access network, a core network, and a control part.
Figure 2‑1Network Architecture of the LTE Voice Network
The eNodeB is responsible for the wireless access of terminals. The MME is a mobility management entity in the core network. The S-GW is a media gateway, which
forwards the data of the user plane and acts as a mobility anchor for forwarding data during the handover process. The P-GW provides IP addresses to the terminals and
acts as the interface for accessing the PDN. The IMS is a functional entity for controlling voice sessions. The HSS stores user subscription information. The PCRF is used
for policy billing.
2.4.2 Functional Structure
Table 2‑1VoLTE function classification
Category Function Description

Basic functions Voice coding and service Channel coding can be used to
model effectively compress the data
amount of voice services. Before
initiating a call, the calling party,
called party, and IMS participant
negotiate the voice coding rate. In
most cases, VoLTE services use
AMR coding. For the detailed voice
coding and service mode, refer to
Section 3.1.1Voice Coding Mode
and Service Model.
LTE voice policy selection The LTE network can use various
voice service bearer solutions. For
the detailed information about how
to select a voice policy, refer to
Section 3.1.2Voice Policy Selection.
QoS and dynamic Different services have different
scheduling requirements for delay, jitter, and
packet loss rate. Therefore, different
services use different scheduling
policies to meet the corresponding
QoS requirements. For the VoLTE-
related service bearer and
scheduling policy, refer to
Section3.1.3 basic calling procedure
of voice service.
Admission control and Compared with data services, voice
congestion control services have different requirements
for QoS. For the VoLTE-related
service admission and congestion
control policy, refer to Section
3.1.4Admission Control and
Congestion Control.
Mobility management Compared with data services, voice
services have different requirements
for service continuity. For the
VoLTE-related mobility management
policy, refer to Section 3.1.5
Enhanced Coverage enhancement A series of voice coverage
functions enhancement policies are
introduced to improve the coverage
of VoLTE services. For the detailed
information, refer to Section
3.2.1Coverage Enhancement.
Quality enhancement A series of voice quality
enhancement policies are
introduced to improve the voice
quality of VoLTE services. For the
detailed information, refer to Section
3.2.2Quality Enhancement.
Capacity enhancement A series of voice capacity
enhancement policies are
introduced to improve the voice
capacity of VoLTE services. For the
detailed information, refer to Section
3.2.3Capacity Enhancement.
Category Function Description
Special Carrier aggregation For the detailed information about
Scenarios scenario of VoLTE the voice service policy in special
services scenarios, such as carrier
aggregation scenarios and high-
speed railway scenarios, refer to
Section 3.3Special Scenarios.
3 Technical Principles
3.1 Basic Functions
3.1.1 Voice Coding Mode and Service Model
Voice coding mode
Coding, transmission, storage, and decoding are necessary processes of digital voice transmission and storage. The purpose of voice coding is to digitalize voice and
use the redundancy of the human vocalization process and human auditory characteristics to reduce the coding ratio.
AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) is a voice coding mode that is widely used in the GERAN, UTRAN, and E-UTRAN networks. AMR can be divided into AMR-NB and AMR-
WB, both ofwhich use multi-rate wideband Algebraic Code Excited Linear Prediction (ACELP).
AMR-NB provides eight voice coding rates, and AMR-WB provides nine voice coding rates:
1. AMR-NB: 12.2kbit/s, 10.2kbit/s, 7.95kbit/s, 7.4kbit/s, 6.7kbit/s, 5.9kbit/s, 5.15kbit/s, and 4.75kbit/s
2. AMR-WB: 23.85kbit/s, 23.05kbit/s, 19.85kbit/s, 18.25kbit/s, 15.85kbit/s, 14.25kbit/s, 12.65kbit/s, 8.85kbit/s, and 6.6kbit/s
Service model
Figure 3‑1Voice Services States
Voice services can be divided into three states:
1. The transient state: It refers to the initial state when a service is set up but not yet stabilized. The transient state, one data packet is transmitted every 20ms. In this
state, packets are usually very large. According to the transmit packet data collected at the UE side, the transient state is very short and it is even not found in some
types of smartphones, such as Samsung Note 3. Whether the transient state exists depends on the voice algorithm of the chipset.
2. The talk spurt state: it refers to the state when a UE is talking. In the talk spurt state, an RTP voice packet is sent every 20ms. The size of the voice packet sent in the
talk spurt state depends on the encoding rate currently used. In the talk spurtstate, RTCP packets are sent to exchange time information between the sending and
receiving voice chips. The interval between an RTCP packet and an RTP packet does not follow the 20 ms rule. Usually, an RTCP packet is sent between two RTP
packets at an interval that is related to the voice chip algorithm.
3. The silent period: itrefers to the state when a UE stops talking. SID packets (which are also RTP packets) are sent at an interval of 160ms. The interval between an
RTCP packet and an RTP packet does not follow the 160 ms rule.
The above describes the ideal voice service flow of a voice chip. However,after transmission (over wired and wireless networks), the service model is transformed. In
terms of voice quality, the larger transformation means the larger jitter, the larger delay, the more lost packets, and the worse voice quality. In addition, function
configurations on the eNodeB also aggravate the transformation of the service data flow.
3.1.2 Voice Policy Selection
As anAll-IP network based on packet switching, the LTE network abandons the traditional CS (circuit switching) domain. The LTE network supportsvoice services by means
of various policies so as to fulfill operators’ different requirements in different deployment phases:
1. Dual standby terminal-based voice solution (SVLTE)
2. Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB) solution
3. IMS-based VoLTE + eSRVCC solution
4. Other voice solution (VoIP)
A registered user of OTT (Over the Top) application software (such as WeChat and Skype) can initiate voice or video calls through the IP data connection channel of the
LTE network. These calls (aka. VoIP) are actually data services. This solution only needs to deploy a common SIP server, so the deployment is simple and the cost is low.
However, these OTT VoIP services are still processed as ordinary data services, so their QoS cannot be guaranteed, and a user cannot communicate with CS users or
VoLTE users. This solution can only be used as a supplementary voice solution of the LTE network.
Voice solution selection policies are as follows:
1. Based on different terminal chips, for the terminals and networks supporting only the dual-standby terminal solution, voice services use the 2G/3G circuit domain
solution.
2. For the networks supporting the CSFB solution and the terminals only supporting the CSFB solution, voice services use the CSFB solution.
3. For the networking supporting the eSRVCC and VoLTE solutions and the terminals only supporting the eSRVCC and VoLTE solutions, voice services use the VoLTE
solution within the LTE coverage range.
4. For the networks and terminals that support both the CSFB and VoLTE + eSRVCC solutions, the voice solution is selected based on the following principle.
Figure 3‑2Voice Policy Selection
The UE has a configurable voice service domain selection parameter (Voice domain pref for EUTRAN). Through this parameter, the UE can use an Attach Request
message to inform the EPS of the preferred voice solution. For a description of the four options of this parameter, refer to the following table.
Table 3‑1Parameter Description
IE Parameter Value Description

Voice domain pref for
0 (CS Voice only) UE only supports CSFB
EUTRAN
UE only supports
1(IMS PS Voice only)
IMS/VoLTE
UE supports CSFB and
2(CS Voice preferred, IMS VoLTE simultaneously,
PS Voice as secondary) while CSFB takes
precedence.
UE supports CSFB and
3(IMS PS Voice preferred, VoLTE simultaneously,
CS Voice as secondary) while VoLTE takes
precedence.
In the following scenarios, the VoLTE solution is not recommended:
1. Transmission requirement: to ensure voice quality, the voiceend-to-end delay and jitter must meet the specified requirement: within 200ms and 40ms. Otherwise, the
user experience will be affected.
2. Requirements of laws and regulations

For example, as required in Japanese regulations, TDD bands must not be used to carry voice services.
3.1.3 Basic calling procedure of voice service

Based on the service type, delay, and packet loss rate, the LTE network divides the services of different features into the services of different QCIs. In this case, the LTE
network can use different scheduling priorities and differentiated scheduling policies to guarantee the service quality of different services.
Voice-Related Bearers
The bearers that are directly related to VoLTE services are QCI1, QCI2, and QCI5, among which QCI1 carries voice services, QCI2 carries video services, and QCI5
carries the IMS signaling used for establishing VoLTE.
In most cases, QCI5 is established through the default bearer. The default bearer is established through QCI6, QCI8, and QCI9. For the detailed information, refer to the
following table.
Table 3‑2QoS Requirement List of Different QCI1
Packet Packet
Resource Delay Error
QCI Priority Example Services
Type Budget Loss
(ms) Rate
1 2 100 10-2 Conversational Voice
Conversational Video
2 4 150 10-3 (Live Streaming)
GBR
3 3 50 10-3 Real Time Gaming
Non-Conversational Video
4 5 300 10-6 (Buffered Streaming)
5 1 100 10-6 IMS Signaling
Video (Buffered
Streaming)
TCP-based (e.g., www, e-
6 6 300 10-6
mail, chat, ftp, p2p file
sharing, progressive
video, etc.)
Non-GBR Voice, Video (Live
7 7 100 10-3 Streaming)
Interactive Gaming
Video (Buffered
8 8 300 10-6 Streaming)TCP-based
(e.g., www, e-mail, chat,
ftp, p2p file, sharing,
9 9 300 10-6 progressive video, etc.)
Bearer Establishment Flow
The following figure shows the establishment flow of a VoLTE call.
Figure 3‑3VoLTE Call Establishment Flow
Dynamic Scheduling
Dynamic scheduling is a commonly-used basic scheduling policy of voice services. Dynamic scheduling has the greatest degree of freedom, which can select a flexible and
optimal resource distribution policy based on channel conditions and loads. Due to the small payload and short period characteristics of VoLTE, the dynamic scheduling of
each VoLTE packet requires a PDCCH control channel resource. In this case, control channel resources might be limited in the scenarios with high service loads.
For the detailed information, refer to Section 3.2.3.1 SPS.
Different scheduling algorithms can be configured for different scenarios, including the EPF algorithm and RR algorithm. For the detailed information, refer to the ZTE LTE
FDD MAC Scheduler Feature Guide.
3.1.4 Admission Control and Congestion Control
3.1.4.1 QoS Admission Control of VoLTE
If a UE establishes multiple bearers, the eNodeB needs to sort the bearers based on the ARP and QoS, and then admits the bearers in order. For the detailed information,
refer to the ZTE LTE FDD Admission Control Feature Guide. For VoLTE services, including QCI5, QCI1, and QCI2, the bearer admission priority of the eNodeB is QCI5 >
QCI1 > QCI2 > other NGBR bearers except the default bearer.
3.1.4.2 Bearer Quantity Admission Control of VoLTE Services
When voice calls, video calls, and data services are all deployed on the same frequency point, the eNodeB schedules voice/video call services preferentially. In this case,
voice/video calls may preempt scheduling resources and RB resources badly:
l If a large number of VoLTE voice users access the cell, due to scheduling resource limitation, voice user experience cannot be guaranteed, meanwhile, video call
services or data services cannot be scheduled. As a result, the RB usage rate of the cell is low, and the user experiences of voice services, video call services, and
data services are poor.
l If a large number of VoLTE video users access the cell, a large number of RB resources are occupied. In this case, other data services cannot be scheduled, and the
user experience of data services is poor, which might affect the service experience of other users.
If the full capacity carries voice services, scheduling resources are exhausted, but there are still massive RB resources left. If the full capacity carriers video services, RB
resources are exhausted, but there are still massive scheduling resources left. In commercial networks, the proportions of the voice services, video call services, and data
services of the cell constantly changes. Once the proportion of either voice or video call services is too large, it must affect the experience of all users. Therefore, ZTE
provides a flexible policy for controlling the number of the VoLTE voice users and video users to properly limit and schedule the proportions of the users of different types in
the cell and improve the overall experience. The function is controlled by VoLTELoad.voLTEACSwch. The details are as follows:
l Divide the number of the users in the cell based on VoLTE voice services, video services, and data services, and then limit the number of VoLTE services and video
services at moderate proportions, so as to maximize the resource utilization. The number of QCI1 users is controlled by the VoLTELoad.qci1NumACThrd switch. The
number of QCI2 users is controlled by the VoLTELoad.qci2NumACThrd switch.
l If there is not enough QCI1 or QCI2 number to establish VoLTE voice services or video serviceson the admission of E-RAB SETUP REQUEST, the services will be
refused without any further actions for the user.
l Perform the admission control for the VoLTE bearers that are RRC accessed, handed overentrance, or normally initiated to ensure that the number of VoLTE users does
not exceed the threshold.
l For VoLTE voice users, if the RRC request cause is mo-VoiceCall-V1280, it can use the reserved RRC number resources for handover users. It means that VoLTE voice
users and handover users share the reserved resources. The number of reserved resources can be configured by AC.reservedHO. For the detailed information, refer
to theZTE LTE FDD Admission Control Feature Guide.
l Perform the admission control for the video bearers that are handed over or normally initiated to ensure that the number of video users does not exceed the threshold.
l For inter-cell VoLTE re-establishment, the denial of the re-establishment request may cause the direct disconnection of voice services, which might greatly affect the
experience of voice users. Therefore, the admission control of VoLTE bearers is not performed during inter-cell VoLTE re-establishment.
3.1.4.3 Congestion Control
When eNodeB performs service admission, PRB pre-emption may be triggered due to insufficient PRB resources, and PRB resources of other services in the cell can be
preempted. This policy can be configured not forcibly release (configureAC.premptQciRank1 and AC.premptQciRank2 without QCI1) or not priority forcibly release VoLTE
service at first (configure AC.premptQciRank2 with QCI1) by AC.premptQciRank1 and AC.premptQciRank2to guarantee the VoLTE user experience. For details, please
refer to ZTE LTE FDD CongestionControl Feature Guide.
In addition, if the admission control is performed on the number of the VoLTE users in the cell, and if the proportion of VoLTE voice users exceeds the
VoLTELoad.qci1NumACThrd, VoLTE voice services are refused, which greatly affects the user experience. To avoid this situation, the congestion control of VoLTE voice
service must be enabled. In other words, the eNodeB periodically (VoLTELoad.voLTECongPeriod)monitors the number of VoLTE voice users. If the proportion of VoLTE
voice users exceeds the congestion threshold (VoLTELoad.volteCongStarThrd)configured by the EMS, some VoLTE users are selected to migrate to other systems until
the proportion of VoLTE voice users is lower than VoLTELoad.volteCongStopThrd. The migration process is performed based on measurement. The number of the users
that need to be migrated (VoLTELoad.volteNum2Migration) each period can be configured.This function can be configured by VoLTELoad.volteCongSwch.
The proportion of VoLTE voice users = The number of QCI1 user / VoLTELoad.qci1NumACThrd.
Note:
Suggested that VoLTELoad.voLTECongPeriod not be configured too small, because this makes easy for the VoLTE user's SRVCC process to span two periods, resulting in
SRVCC being for the user in the previous period, and in this period the user's SRVCC process does not end. Therefore, statistics on this user in this load evaluation period
may cause the function to be triggered once incorrectly.
3.1.4.4 AC-Barring
AC-barring is a mechanism of access control, and it supports configuring the access level barring information in the cell broadcast message to achieve the purpose of
restricting the UE of the designated access type from initiating an RRC connection establishment request to attempt to access the network.
For VoLTE user requests to access the network including MMTEL Voice and MMTEL Video, eNodeB supports static /dynamic access barring. For details, refer to ZTE LTE
FDD UE Access Control Policy and Configuration Feature Guide.
3.1.5 Mobility Management
In the mobile communication system, the user location is in a constantly changing state, and the continuity of the VoLTE service needs to be ensured through the mobility
management. For Intra-LTE service continuity, users areswitched to an appropriated target LTE cell by intra-frequency/inter-frequency handover; for Inter-RAT, users are
switched to UTRAN/GERAN system by eSRVCC. Considering that VoLTE service strictly affects the user experience, when the VoLTE quality of the serving cell is
degraded, the user needs to be switched to a suitable cell in time.
3.1.5.1 eSRVCC from LTE to UTRAN/GERAN
At the initial stage or middle stage of 4G network deployment, due to the incomplete LTE network coverage, if a VoLTE user moves to the LTE edge, the VoLTE service
should be handed over to 2G/3G CS domain by eSRVCC. During eSRVCC, it is able to hand over the voice service only from LTE to 2/3G, as well as both voice and data
service from LTE to 2G/3G. Whether the data service is carried during eSRVCC depends on UE and target cell’s capability.
The eSRVCC measurement configuration can be the same as data service B1/B2 measurement: it also can be independently configured on the basis of QCI level inter-
RAT measurement. The strategies are shown below:
l If inter-RAT measurement is configured as B2 event, select the threshold that is the easiest one to be handed over among all QCI and deliver it to UE according to the
current QCI and its corresponding measurement configuration, that is, select the maximum measurement configuration of B2 threshold 1
(EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIInterRATMeaGrpCfg, PerQCIMeasure.qci, PerQCIMeasure.geranSrvTrdP, PerQCIMeasure.geranSrvTrdQ,
PerQCIMeasure.wcdmaSrvTrdP, PerQCIMeasure.wcdmaSrvTrdQ), B2 threshold 2 uses the threshold for QCI8/QCI9:
l If inter-RAT measurement is configured as B1 event, QCI8/QCI9 configured threshold is used.
The processing flow of eSRVCC is shown below:
Figure 3‑4eSRVCC Processing Flow
The eSRVCC solution is depicted as follows:
Figure 3‑5LTE->UTRAN eSRVCC
Figure 3‑6LTE->GERAN eSRVCC
3.1.5.2 LTE Intra-RAT Handover Based on Neighbor Cell’s VoLTE Capability
During intra-RAT mobility management, VoLTE service’s A1/A2A3/A4/A5 event can be configured either thesame as or independent from that of data service, that is, the
QCI level measurement configuration is controlled by the switch EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwch.
When QCI level measurement configuration switch is turned on, the configuration policies are shown below:
l Voice service’s A1 event, voice service’s A2 event for inter-frequency measurement, and A2 event for inter-RAT measurement can be independently configured in
measurement configuration table. When UE has voice service ongoing, the event is delivered according to voice service A2/A1 measurement configuration.
l For voice service’s A3/A4/A5 event measurement configuration principles, please refer to ZTE LTE FDD Intra-RAT Mobility Management in Connecting State Feature
Guide.
When UE reports the A3/A4/A5 events that are used to trigger LTE intra-RAT handover, if the Handover Switch Base
VOIPGlobleSwitchInformation.interFHOBaseVOIPSwch is configured to “Open”, eNodeB will select the neighbor cell that supports VoLTE capability to handover during the
handover decision; if the switch is set to “Close”, eNodeB will not judge whether to support VoLTE for neighbor cell handover.

3.2.1 Coverage Enhancement
3.2.1.1 TTI Bundling Function
If a UE is located at a distant point, because the limitation of the uplink PUSCH power causes the limitation of the scheduling capability, the following two problems may
occur:
The HARQ transmission failure probability of ordinary scheduling increases. In this case, if the re-transmission probability increases, the corresponding transmission delay
increases.The number of the segmentation of the RLC increases. Too many fragmentations cause the increase of header overheads and signaling overheads. In this case,
the TTI bundling function is introduced. TTI bundling means that the same transmission block with different RV parameters is sent consecutively on the four continuous
sub-frames. The PDCCH needs to be transmitted over only the resources corresponding to the first TTI, and the PHICH needs to be transmitted over only the resources
corresponding to the last TTI.For initial transmission, less than three RBs are assigned with limitation of Qm=2. Retransmission is also implemented on continuous four
sub-frames.
Therefore, the TTI bundling function is applicable to VoLTE scenarios and brings the following benefits:
The continuous transmission of four sub-frames brings power gains and diversity gains.
Due to diversity gains, the transmission delay reduces. At an extremely far point, the BLER of the UE decreases, and the VoLTE coverage of the cell improves. Thus, it
finally improvesVoLTE experience of users (for example, low-rate call service).
At a far point, the gain can be indicated by BLER.
Due to the periodicity of VoLTE packet transmission, when TTI Bundling is enabled, excessive HARQ retransmissions are useless. Thus, the reconfiguration of maxHARQ-
Tx when TTI Bundling is enabled is supported.
TTI bundling function can be triggered by the following eight thresholds:
1. The SINR threshold of enabling TTI bundling function If the services of a UE include the service of QCI=1 (PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrIn4QCI1).
2. The SINR threshold of enabling TTI bundling functionIf the services of a UE do not include the service of QCI=1PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrIn
3. The SINR threshold of disabling TTI bundling function If the services of a UE include the service of QCI=1 (PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrOut4QCI1).
4. The SINR threshold of disabling TTI bundling function If the services of a UE do not include the service of QCI=1 PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrOut
5. The PL threshold of enabling the TTI bundling function (PhyChannel.ttiBundPlIn).
6. The PL threshold of disabling the TTI bundling function (PhyChannel.ttiBundPlOut).
7. The lower limit of SINR for enabling TTI Bundling ENBFunctionFDD.ttiBundSinrInLowerLimit
8. The lower limit of MCSfor enabling TTIBundling ENBFunctionFDD.ttiBundDlMcsInLowerLimit.
Generally speaking,
1. If UE’s services include QCI1 service:
If the following 4 conditions are satisfied simultaneously, TTI Bundling will be activated:
- If the SINR of the UE is lower than or equal to the threshold of PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrIn4QCI1
- If the SINR of the UE is higher than or equal to the threshold ofENBFunctionFDD.ttiBundSinrInLowerLimit
- If the downlink MCS of the UE is higher than ENBFunctionFDD.ttiBundDlMcsInLowerLimit
- If the path loss of the UE is higher than or equal to threshold of PhyChannel.ttiBundPlIn
If either of the following two conditions is satisfied, TTI Bundling will be deactivated:
- If the SINR of the UE is higher than the threshold of PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrOut4QCI1
- If the pathloss of the UE is lower than threshold of PhyChannel.ttiBundPlOut.
2. If UE’s servicesdo not include QCI1 service:
The determination judgment is the same as above, except that PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrIn4QCI1 is replaced by PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrIn,
PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrOut4QCI1is replaced byPhyChannel.ttiBundSinrOut.
Whether to enable TTIB is controlled by switchPhyChannel.swchTTIBundling.
After TTI Bundling is enabled, its Max MCS can be configured by VoLTEConfigCell.ttiBMcsCeiling.
3.2.1.2 RLC Segmentation Limitation
The uplink channel is a power-limited system. When a terminal moves to a far point of a cell, the possibility of power limit increases and the UE’s scheduling capability is
restricted. In this case, acompletevoice packet might be split into multiple segments to be transmitted. The more segments that a packet is split into, the lower the
scheduling efficiency will be. To ensure the timeliness and scheduling efficiency of voice packets transmission, the maximum number of voice packet segments in uplink
can be configured. During MAC scheduling, the size of scheduled TB must not be smaller than the TBsize of one segment so as to improve scheduling efficiency. This
function is controlled by theVoLTEConfigCell.rlcSegmentUl switch.
- If the switch is configured to “0”, close the segmentation function;
- If the switch is configured to “1”, open the function, and the maximum number and minimum number of segments can be respectively configured by the
VoLTEConfigCell.piecesMaxNum4ULVoLTE and VoLTEConfigCell.piecesMinNum4ULVoLTE.
3.2.1.3 ECN-A Display Congestion Notification Improvement Solution
The voice encoding rate is a key factor affecting the user experience and coverage. The lower the encoding rate is, the larger the coverage and system capacity are. This
function adjusts the encoding rate to improve VoLTE coverage and reduce system load, thus improving user experience. When a user moves to the edge of a cell and the
channel quality becomes poor, the eNodeB reads and adjusts the CMR field in the RTP packet header to trigger encoding rate reduction on the UE. If the channel restores
afterwards, the eNodeB will trigger encoding rate increase on the UE to improve voice quality. This function is controlled by the VoLTEConfigCell.volteCmrSwch. The
processing flow is as follows:
Figure 3‑7Schematic Diagram of VoLTE Coding Adaptive
Each UE maintains one mode-set. If AMR-NB is used, and the range is 0-7, it indicates that there are eight voice coding rates. If AMR-WB is used, and the range is 0-8, it
indicates that there are nine voice coding rates.
1. Uplink user-plane process
2. The uplink user plane analyses each RTP packet of each user to determine the rate.
3. Interfaces: the UL User Plane notifiesthe DL User Plane of the result via the interface between them.
4. Notifies the downlink user plane of the coding rate level andwhether to increase/decrease/maintainthe codec rate.
5. Downlink userplane modify coding rate level by encoding CMR field.
The uplink user plane analyses each RTP packet header of each user to modify the rate.
3.2.2 Quality Enhancement
3.2.2.1 Voice Quality Enhancement of VoLTE Services
3.2.2.1.1 ActiveGrantfor VoLTE in the uplink
During the activation period of the voice service, to guarantee the timeliness and delay of voice scheduling, if no new data scheduling message is sent within
VoLTEConfigCell.activeGrantPrd or the time longer than the grant periodfrom the UE, the system actively sends a UL scheduling grant for the UE. This function is
controlled by theVoLTEConfigCell.activeGrantSwchswitch.
Figure 3‑8 ActiveGrant for VoLTE in the uplink
3.2.2.1.2 PUCCH resource allocation adjustment to avoid CQI and Ack/Nack occurring in the same subframe
The performance of PUCCH format 2 is not as good as that of format 1, since NACK are more easily changed into ACK by mistake, resulting in DL voice packet loss.
Hence, it can be forbidden to transmit CQI and AN in the same sub-frame so as to guarantee VoLTE performance. This function is controlled by the
VoLTEConfigCell.pucchFmt2CtrlSwch switch.
3.2.2.1.3 Frequency selective scheduling based on the NI for QCI=1 services
Generally, smaller RBs are assigned for QCI1 in uplink scheduling. In this case, frequency selective scheduling will bring larger gain. Hence, the delay and accuracy of the
voice service scheduling can be guaranteed if the RBs with lower NIsare assigned to the VoLTE users. This function is controlled by the
VoLTEConfigCell.switchOfFreqSel4Ni switch.
3.2.2.1.4 Initial target BLER adjustment for QCI=1 services
Initial target BLERfor QCI1 can be configured, so that the operator can set the QoS requirement of QCI1 services as needed. The initial BLERs of the uplink and downlink
of voice services are respectively controlled by theVoLTEConfigCell.voLTEBlerUl and VoLTEConfigCell.voLTEBlerDl switches.
3.2.2.1.5 Maximum Transmission Times Configurable for QCI=1 services
The uplink and downlink maximum transmission times for VoLTE users are configurable for operators’ convenience, so that the operator can set the QoS requirement of
QCI1 services as needed. The related parameters are VoLTEConfigCell.voLTEHarqNumUl and VoLTEConfigCell.voLTEHarqNumDl.
3.2.2.1.6 Support Detection and Statistics for Voice Packet Loss
After QCI is established, according to RTP packet loss rate, the uplink unidirection, downlink unidirection and downlink input unidirection are calculated within the Detecting
Unidirection Duration Time(s)GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireDetectDura. This function is controlled by Switch for Unidirection Detecting
GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireDetectEnableSwch
Uplink unidirection:
At the end of each cycle, the packet loss rate of RTP packets in the uplink direction is calculated. When the packet loss rate of RTP packets in a certain cycle is greater
than or equal to UL PLR Threshold Value for UnidirectionGlobleSwitchInformation.unidireThreUl, or there is no RTP packets in a certain period. The unidirectoin time starts
from the beginning of the cycle. When the packet loss rate of RTP packets in the uplink within a certain cycle is less than the threshold value
GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireThreUl, the unidirection ends. After the unidirection ends, and uplink unidirection duration is reported.
Downlink unidirection:
In a certain period, the packet loss rate of RTP packets in the downlink direction is calculated. The packet loss rate of RTP packets in a certain cycle is greater than or
equal to DL PLR Threshold Value for UnidirectionGlobleSwitchInformation.unidireThreDl. The unidirectoin time starts from the beginning of the cycle. When the packet loss
rate of RTP packets in the downlink within a certain cycle is less than the threshold value GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireThreDl, the unidirection ends. After the
unidirection ends, and downlink unidirection duration is reported.
Downlink input unidirection:
The packet loss rate of RTP packets in the GTPU downlink direction within a certain cycle is greater than or equal to DL PLR Threshold Value for
UnidirectionGlobleSwitchInformation.unidireThreDl. The unidirectoin time of the downlink input unidirection starts from the beginning of the cycle. When the packet loss rate
of RTP packets in the GTPU downlink within a certain cycle is less than the threshold GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireThreDl, the unidirection ends. After the unidirection
ends,downlink input unidirection duration is reported.
The unidirection duration time =unidirection cycle * unidirection cycle times, and it matches to a predefined unidirection time range. The predefined unidirection time range
is [1, 2)s, [2, 5)s, [5, 10)s or more than 10s.
When the unidirection is detected based on the judgment conditions, calculate the unidirection duration length: the corresponding unidirection time range times +1.
3.2.2.1.7 Uni-Direction Recovery Policy
Uni-Direction Voice Recovery refers to the intra-cell handover operation when the decompression of the UL ROHC packets fails (100 times) continuously or the decipher of
the UL PDCP packets fails (10 times) continuously in QCI=1 bearer. This function is controlled by the GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireRecoverySwch. If this function switch
is turned on, when ROHC decompression fails or the decryption of PDCP fails continuously, intra-cell handover will be triggered to guarantee the voice continuity.
Otherwise, the intra-cell handover won’t be triggered, thus the uni-direction voice may occur.
3.2.2.1.8 RLF Policy for VoLTE Users
After a user accesses a cell, the system will perform radio link failure(RLF)state monitoring continuously. For voice users, if the system detects radio link is in failure state,
the system will initiate the random access for the users within a period of VoLTEConfigCell.voIPRLFDelayTime, so as to guarantee the voice continuity. If the user does not
access the eNodeB successfully within the period, the system will release the user after the timer expires.
3.2.2.2 Weak Field bSRVCC Protection
When a UE is in weak coverage, after a QCI1 bearer is set up during a call, an MR message will be reported immediately. However, depicted as the following figure, after
the QCI1 bearer is set up, the VoLTE call procedure does not really end. Most of core networks do not support the eSRVCC handover function before the 180ringing
message (180ringing indicates the invite message has been sent to the called party, and notifies the originating party that the called party is ringing), which easily results in
call drops. Thus, the weak field bSRVCC protectionis required.
This function is configured byENBFunctionFDD.cnAbilCallProSrvcc.
Figure 3‑9Weak Field bSRVCC Protection Flow
1. Set up QCI1 for the UE and trigger the delayed eSRVCC timerENBFunctionFDD.forbidSrvccTimer.
2. If an eSRVCC MR is reported before the delay timer expires (ENBFunctionFDD.forbidSrvccTimer),the eSRVCC MR will be ignored; meanwhile, the system detects
SIP signaling (GlobleSwitchInformation.ipsecStatusis configured to “0”). If 180ringing is detected, the delay timer will be killed. Note that the system will not detect
180ringing signaling ifGlobleSwitchInformation.ipsecStatus is configured to “1”. eSRVCC will wait until delay timer expires.
3. The system reconfigures an eSRVCC measurement event and allows eSRVCC procedure after the delayed timerexpires (including 180ringing timer being killed).
3.2.2.3 VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover/eSRVCCHandover
The VoLTE packet loss due to the poor wireless link quality heavily affects the user experience. Thus eNB has to correctly evaluate the voice quality: if the serving cell’s
voice quality is worse than the threshold, the inter-frequency/inter-RAT handover should be initiated timely to improve the VoLTE voice experience.
If there are strong interferences, the scheduling capabilities of the uplink and downlink are restricted, which might affect the quality of voice services. In this case, the
thresholdsfor the coverage-based eSRVCC are not met. In this scenario, the VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC is required.
If the coverage-based eSRVCC is not triggered, whereas the thresholdsof poor VoLTE User Experience are met, eSRVCC also can be triggered to ensure the quality and
continuity of voice services. The volte user experience awared eSRVCC and coverage-based eSRVCC coexist regardless of priority.
Figure 3‑10eSRVCC flow
Figure 3‑11UTRANeSRVCC policy
Figure 3‑12GERAN eSRVCC policy
3.2.2.3.1 User Experience Evaluation
Figure 3‑13User Experience Evaluation and Report
If Inter-frequency handover switch based on User Experience EUtranCellMeasurement.interFHOBasedVoLTEQualSwch or SRVCC handover switch based on User
ExperienceEUtranCellMeasurement.srvccBasedVoLTEQualitySwch is set to open, voice experience is evaluated by wireless measurement:
1. In the voice quality detecting period, UL SINR is filtered, and filter ratio is set by ENBFunctionFDD.volteQualitySinrFilter;
2. When voice quality detecting period is time out, voice quality is evaluated. The period is set by ENBFunctionFDD.volteQualityDetectPrd;
3. DL average MCS in period is calculated before voice quality evaluation, and calculates the BLER within the period;
4. If UL filter SINR is lower than voice quality poor threshold ENBFunctionFDD.ulSINRThrd4VoLTEWorse, the voice quality is evacuated to be poor. If DL average MCS is
lower than voice quality poor threshold ENBFunctionFDD.dlMCSThrd4VoLTEWorse and DL BLER is higher than 10%,the voice quality is evaluated to be poor, too.
5. If UL filter SINR is higher than voice quality good thresholdENBFunctionFDD.ulSINRThrd4VoLTEbetter, and DL average MCS is higher than voice quality good
threshold ENBFunctionFDD.dlMCSThrd4VoLTEBetter, and DL BLER is no higher than 10% simultaneously, the voice quality will be evaluated to be good.
6. Either the uplink or downlink channel quality is poor, the VoLTE User Experience is considered poor; on the contrary, if both the uplink and downlink channel quality are
good, the VoLTE User Experience is considered good.
7. No matter voice quality is good or poor, the voice quality evaluation will not be report until the evaluation is the same result in continuous voice detecting periods. But
the continuous period threshold cannot be configured yet.
3.2.2.3.2 Inter-frequency Handover Based on Measurement
Figure 3‑14LTE Inter-frequency Handover by Measurement Result based on User Experience
LTE Inter-frequency handover based on user experienceswitch EUtranCellMeasurement.interFHOBasedVoLTEQualSwch is open, perform the following procedure:
When UE has QCI = 1 bearer, and voice quality poor is reported, if switch of measurement based handoverEUtranCellMeasurement.meas4HOBasedVoLTEQualis open,
handover procedure will be started as follows:
1. In according to UE ability, inter-frequency neighbor cell supporting VoLTE, eNB will send Event A4 measurement configuration, go to next step.Turn to step.4 if there is
no appropriate cell.
2. If voice quality is reported to be good, or UE releases QCI = 1 bearer, before measurement is reported, eNB will delete measurement configuration based on voice
quality and go to step 4. Otherwise, go to step 3;
3. Try to handover in order from candidate cells which report measurement. Procedure ends if handover succeed. If all the cells all handover fail, go to step 4;
4. The procedure ends.
3.2.2.3.3 Inter-frequency Blind Handover Policy
Figure 3‑15Inter-frequency Blind LTE Handover based on User Experience
The inter-frequency handover measurement configuration is set by CellMeasGroup.interFHOBasedVoLTEQuaMeasCfg
When UE has QCI = 1 bearer, and voice quality poor is reported, blind handover procedure will be started as follows:
1. According to the system configured by EMS, UE supporting system, UE capability and all the systems unrestricted by HRL, proceed to the next step;
2. Of all the selected systems, select the all the VoLTE inter-frequencies supported by UE capacity, go to next step. If the frequency number is 0, go to Step 5 directly;
3. Of all the frequencies, select the neighbor cells which have the same coverage or have including relationship with the serving cell, and at the same time, filter out the
neighbor cells which are restricted by HRL or do not support PS HO, go to next step. If the number of the neighbor cells is 0, go to Step 5 directly;
4. All candidate neighbors are sorted and perform handover attempt to the target neighbor cell in the order of priority. Procedure ends if the handover is successful; if all
the handovers fail, go the Step5.
3.2.2.3.4 SRVCC Handover based on Measurement
Figure 3‑16SRVCC Handover by Measurement Result based on User Experience
The SRVCC handover switch based on User ExperienceEUtranCellMeasurement.srvccBasedVoLTEQualitySwch is set to Open, perform the following procedure:
When UE has QCI = 1 bearer, and voice quality poor is reported, if the switch EUtranCellMeasurement.meas4HOBasedVoLTEQual is set to open, measurement based
handover is triggered as follows:
1. From SRVCC inter-RAT neighbor cells which are supported and not restricted by HRL, select the appropriate systems and frequencies and deliver B1/B2
measurement configuration according to SRVCC capacity supported by UE, go to next step; if no appropriate frequency is selected, go to Step 5;
2. If GSM SRVCC measurement is to be delivered and UE has GSM ANR measurement, delete all the GSM ANR measurements; Otherwise, go to next directly;
3. If voice quality is reported to be good, or UE releases QCI = 1 bearer before measurement is reported, delete the voice based measurement configuration and go to
Step 5; otherwise, go to Step 4;
4. All candidate neighbor cellsare sorted and perform handover attempt to the target neighbor cell in the order of priority. Procedure ends if the handover is successful; if
all the handover fail, go the Step5.
3.2.2.3.5 Blind SRVCC Policy
Figure 3‑17Blind SRVCC Handover based on User Experience
The measurement configuration is set by CellMeasGroup.cdmaSRVCCBasedVoLTEQuaMeasCfgand CellMeasGroup.geranSRVCCBaVoLTEQuMeCfg.
When UE has QCI = 1 bearer, and voice quality poor is reported, the blind handover to the target cell is performed as follows:
1. According to the system configured by EMS, UE supporting system, SRVCC capacity, UE capability and all the systems unrestricted by HRL, proceed to the next step;
2. Of all the selected systems, select the all the VoLTE inter-frequencies supported by UE capacity, go to next step. If the frequency number is 0, go to Step 5 directly;
3. Of all the frequencies, select the neighbor cells which have the same coverage or have including relationship with the serving cell, and at the same time, filter out the
neighbor cells which are restricted by HRL or do not support PS HO, go to next step. If the number of the neighbor cells is 0, go to Step 5 directly;
4. All candidate neighbors are sorted in the order of GSM>UTRAN. For the intra-RAT neighbor cells, sort in the order of neighbor cell list. Perform handover attempt to
the target neighbor cell in the order of priority. Procedure endsif the handover is successful; if all the handover fail, go the Step5.
3.2.2.4 SIP Calling Identification
The basic SIP calling flow is illustrated as follows:
Figure 3‑18The basic SIP calling flow
In commercial environment, the CN inter-connected with eNodeB might encrypt the SIP message. If CN performs encryption, set GlobleSwitchInformation.ipsecStatus to
encryption; if CN does not encrypt SIP message, set GlobleSwitchInformation.ipsecStatus to un-encryption. It indicates the encryption conditions of SIP message.
eNodeB identifiesthe SIP messages by switch GlobleSwitchInformation.sipIdentifySwch. If the switch is set to “Open”, the SIP identification is performed; if the switch is set
to “Close”, SIP identification is not performed.
IfGlobleSwitchInformation.ipsecStatusis set to un-encryption, SIP can be identified directly.
When GlobleSwitchInformation.ipsecStatus is set to encryption, the calling process is identified by special SIP message length, generally through the SIP Invite message
and SIP 100trying message. The identification flow is shown below.
If a certain SIP signaling is greater than GlobleSwitchInformation.sipInviteSizeThr, the SIP is considered as downlink INVITE. That is, the UE is called party, who is going to
make conversation.
If a certain SIP signaling is greater thanGlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeLowThr and smaller thanGlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeHighThr, the SIP is
considered as downlink 100Trying. That is, the UE is caller, who is going to make conversation.
SIP Calling Identification can be used of shortening calling delay, and avoiding re-direction during calling before QCI1 bearer setup.
3.2.3 Capacity Enhancement
3.2.3.1 Semi-Persistent Scheduling (SPS)
SPS is a scheduling algorithm introduced to save PDCCH resources in the scenarios where PDCCH resources are periodically used by periodic services. In accordance
with the real VoLTE service model described, a UE generates voice packets very regularly, so SPS is very applicable in this case. The VoLTE packets are periodic, so SPS
is generally used in QCI1 services. The system determines whether to activate SPS according to whether the UE is in thetalk spurtperiod or silent period.
Meanwhile, the RB resourcesoccupied by SPS user, MCS range and VoLTE user number all impactt whether SPS can be enabled or not. All the following conditions
should be satisfied to activated the SPS on uplink, so does the downlink. Any one condition not being satisfied would not enable the SPS feature.
The activation condtions are desbribed as follows. When the uplink SPS neeeds to be activated, the requirements about uplink SPS should all be satisfied: When the
downlink SPS neeeds to be activated, the requirements about downlink SPS should all be satisfied. If any condtion is not met, SPS cannot be activated.
1. MCS requirements: If the to-be-enabled uplink SPS users’ dynamic MCS ranges from SPSConfig.spsMcsLowThrUl toSPSConfig.spsMcsHighThrUl, SPS can be
activated. Otherwise, SPS cannot be activated.
If the to-be-enabled downlink SPS users’ dynamic MCS ranges from SPSConfig.spsMcsLowThrDltoSPSConfig.spsMcsHighThrDl, SPS feature can be enabled.
Otherwise, SPS cannot be enabled.
2. RB number requirement: If the total DL RB resourcesoccuped by both the to-be-enabled and enabledDL SPS usersin the current sub-frame exceeds the total
resources SPSConfig.spsUseBandPerDl, to-be-enabled DL SPS users are not enabled: otherwise, enable them.
If the total UL RB resources occuped by both theto-be-enabled usersand enabled UL SPS users exceedsSPSConfig.spsUseBandPerUl, to-be-enabled UL SPS users
are not enabled: otherwise, enable them.
3. Volte user number requirement: When VoLTE user number is larger than or equal to VoLTEConfigCell.activeSPSUeNum,but less than
VoLTEConfigCell.forbidSPSUeNum, SPS can be activated.
4. Volte user status requirement: If UE is in Talk Spurt period, SPS can be activated; otherwise, dynamic scheduling is activated.
5. If the A/N resources PhyChannel.pucchSemiAnNum for SPS scheduling feeds back is configured, the downlink SPS can be activated; otherwise, SPS cannot be
activated.
6. For the uplink SPS, there is also a requirment of UE transmit power. If the UE has reached its max transmit power, but the TBsize within the period still cannot be
satified, SPS cannot be activated.
7. SPS uplink and downlink period support 20ms and 40ms.
When SPS is activated, if the channel quality changes or resource conflicts occur, it is necessary to reconfigure the SPS resource, which is called SPS reactivation.
When the state of the voice is in silent period, or the channel quality does not meet the MCS requirements, deactivate SPS. For MCS requirement, refer to MCS activation
condition described above.
This function is restricted under the 1.4 M bandwidthsincethe performance cannot be guaranteed in the 1.4M bandwidth system. This function is also restricted in high-
speed railway scenarios.
SPS cannot be activated in TM9, and SPS cannot configure with TM9 simutanously, or else SPS may transmit failed probably in CSI-RS subframe.
SPS cannot be activated in TM7/TM8/TM9.
3.2.3.2 Active Delay Scheduling
If the active delay scheduling switch of voice services (VoLTEConfigCell.activeDelay) is set to Schd Base On Delay, the delay scheduling period is automatically adjusted
based on the number of the VoLTE users in the cell.
If the VoLTEConfigCell.activeDelayswitch is set to Active Delay, it indicates the delay scheduling with a fixed period. Delay scheduling can be controlled by setting the
scheduling time interval of QCI1 services (the scheduling delay of uplink of voice service is initially prolonged VoLTEConfigCell.delayTimeUL). A typical time interval for
sending a voice packet by a handset is 20ms. Delay scheduling can use a longer time interval, for example, 40ms. In this case, two voice packets are bundled
automatically for one transmission.
Once established, A QCI1 bearer is put into LCG1 for scheduling, so that the eNodeB can distinguish uplink QCI1 traffic. The BSR of LCG1 can be distinguished for
delayed scheduling. When there is a BSR of another LCG, Active Delay Scheduling will not be triggered. Meanwhile, the system checks whether the UE has concurrent
services apart from QCI1. When there are BSRs of LCGs other than LCG1, the system immediately quits Active DelayScheduling; only when there is only the BSR of
LCG1 fora period of time, the system will activate the Active Delay Scheduling for the VoLTE user.
3.2.3.3 User Inactive Timer Configuration for VoLTE Users
For VoLTE users, UeTimer.tUserInacVoLTE is configured independently. Therefore, the calling drop can be avoideddue to the RRC_Connection release after the
userinactimer expires if the caller does not hook up in time
3.2.4 ROHC
As the data packet header compression mechanism especially designed for wireless links, Robust Header Compression (ROHC) is able to adapt to the link characteristics
such as the high error code rate and long loop-back time. It is applied at the air interface for voice and video services, and ROHC is recommended to be enabled on QCI1.
For more ROHC details, refer to ZTE LTE FDD ROHC Feature Guide.
3.2.5 DRX
The introduction of the DRX function is to reduce terminal power consumption. For more DRX details, refer toZTE LTE FDD MAC Scheduler Feature Guide.There is no
difference for DRX in VoLTE scenario.
3.2.6 Power Control and Power Saving

After the SPS scheduling is adopted in the uplink, if the UE initiates the SR, the base station does not respond and only performs uplink transmission on the fixed time-
frequency resource of the SPS. This not only saves the scheduling resource cost, but also avoids delivering DCI0 because SR is not responded. DRX state will not wake
up and power-saving is improved to a certain degree.
There is no switch control for this function, the default state is open.

Voice calls can be identified according to SIP signaling. For voice SIP signaling, the pre-scheduling on QCI5can be provided, so the transmission delay of SIP signaling on
QCI5 can be shortened to achieve the effect of shortening call delay.
This function is controlled byVoLTEConfigCell.qci5PreSchd4VoLTESwch.
3.3 Special Scenarios
3.3.1 VoLTE Services in Carrier Aggregation Scenarios

In downlink multicarrier aggregation scenarios, because the amount of voice data is not large, only the primary carrier is used to carry QCI1VoLTE services, which is
convenient for observation and maintenance.
In addition, the protocol specifies that if uplink secondary carrier is configured, UE cannot enable TTI Bundling.
3.3.2 VoLTE Services in High-Speed Railway Scenarios

In high-speed rail scenarios, the channel quality changes rapidly and intensely. Therefore, uplink/downlink SPS technology and TTI bundling technology are not applicable
for high-speed rail scenarios.
In principle, high-speed rail network and the public network along high-speed rail should be inter-frequency networking, and avoid the overlap area of these two networks.
However, limited by the actual network architecture, a high-speed cell of the dedicated LTE network and an ordinary cell of the public LTE network are usually configured as
neighbor cells.It is recommended to enable the UE Speed Based Mobility Management Enhancement in a combined networking scenario of an LTE high-speed network
(for example, on a high-speed train) and a normal LTE network. According to the detected UE speed, the system can guarantee only high-speed UEs to stay in the high-
speed network, thus preventing the resources of high-speed users from being occupied by ordinary users and improving the experience of high-speed UEs. For the
detailed information, refer to the ZTE LTE FDD High-Rail Coverage Feature Guide.
3.3.3 ANR
Since ANR procedure requires ECGI measurement, especially inter-RAT ECGI measurement, which needs a long DRX period. In order not to affect the user experience of
voice services, VoLTE users will not be chosen to perform ANR.
3.3.4 PCI Detection and Self-Optimization

In PCI conflict/confusion detection scenarios, there are two scenarios involving the influence of VoLTE users, including PCI conflict/confusion detection during ANR and
known PCI measurement based on air interface measurement. Both scenarios involve the measurement of the ECGI. For the selection of the measurement UE, the VoLTE
users are excluded. Apart from that, before the PCI optimization of a cell takes effect, its users will be migrated (including voice users) to neighboring cells. By this
means,VoLTE user experience can be guaranteed.
3.3.5 MR Measurement
If VoLTE users are chosen to perform MR measurement, VoLTE user experience will be affected because the priority of measurement report package is higher than QCI1;
in this caseVoLTE packages cannot be scheduled in time.
To solve the problem, eNodeB supports closing inter-frequency/inter-RAT periodical measurement when VoLTE user has on-going voice service. When the voice service
ends, restore the inter-frequency/ inter-RAT periodical measurement.
3.3.6 VoLTE Based A1/A2 Threshold Configuration
While the PerQCI Measure Switch(EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwch)is configured t “Open”, eNodeB can configure the Independent A1/A2 threshold
configuration for VoLTE user by parameters:
- Close inter-frequency or intersystem measurement Based Voice configuration index (CellMeasGroup.clsInterFVoiceMeasCfg), and
- Open inter-frequency measurement Based Voice configuration index (CellMeasGroup.opeInterFVoiceMeasCfg), and
- Open intersystem measurement Based Voice configuration index (CellMeasGroup.opeRatVoiceMeasCfg).
While the PerQCI Measure Switch (EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwch)is configured to “Open”, when UE executes access/handover/re-establishment, if there is
QCI 1 bearing and initial A2 is delivered, the voice A2 measurement configuration data is required (measurement configuration data indicated by index value of parameters
CellMeasGroup.opeInterFVoiceMeasCfgandCellMeasGroup.opeRatVoiceMeasCfg).
When A2 reports data, the voice A1 measurement configuration datais delivered (measurement configuration data indicated by index value of parameter
CellMeasGroup.clsInterFVoiceMeasCfg).
For QCI1 bearing establishment/deletion, when it is established, change the A1/A2 measurement configuration data into the voice A1/A2 measurement configuration data;
when OCI1 is deleted, the voice A1/A2 measurement configuration data is changed into the common A1/A2 measurement configuration data.
3.3.7 Service Based PCC Dynamic Selection

In actual networking, in order to provide the differential services for some special users, they will be handed over to the dedicated cell to ensure the QoS when they initiates
service,. By matching ERAB beared QCI and QCI policy on EMS, the measurement is delivered to the frequent point corresponding to the highest priority QCI. After
delivering the measurement, hand over the user to the corresponding cell, so as to ensure the differential services.
For diversity of service, operators demand layer requirements for different services. For example, the VoLTE service can camp on the VoLTE preferential frequency points.
This feature is controlled by switch.
This feature is controlled by switch EUtranCellMeasurement.hoBaseServiceSwch. 0 means to disable the feature; 1 means the universal strategy. This feature is available
when the switch is set to 1. Table R_PerQCISTRATEGY is used to configure the different QCI (1-7 and 10-256) corresponding migration priority and expected residing
frequency. To flexibly configure different serving cells, configuration group (PerQCIStrategy.perQCIStrategyGroupId) is adopted. Add “PerQCI strategy configuration index
group (EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIStrategyGrpCfg)” in Table R_CMEAS. The services’ migration priority in Table R_PerQCISTRATEGY is indicated by parameters
“QCI strategy priority (PerQCIStrategy.strategyPriority)”, ranging from 1 to 255: the bigger value refers to the higher priority. Different services correspond to different priorities
(EMS controls). The expected residing frequency in Table R_PerQCISTRATEGY is indicated by parameter “Service residing frequency
(PerQCIStrategy.qciExpectFreqParas.expectFreq)” and is restricted by “Service residing frequency number. If the expected residing frequency contains the current serving
frequency, the inter-frequency handover is unnecessary.
For service based intra-frequency handover, the following policies are listed:
l When ERAB is established, select the frequency point to camp on corresponding to the highest policy priority service according to the UE’s existing service type and
policy priority, and deliver the service based measurement: after receiving the measurement report from UE, service based handover is triggered to the target
frequency point.
l When ERAB is released, if the current frequency has the highest policy priority and is performing service based handover measurement, the service based
measurement is deleted. if ControlPlaneTimer.measTimerBasedService expires, the service based measurement is deleted.
The function of handover between the primary and secondary carriers with CA scenario, and the function of service-based handover without CA scenario, the principles of
these functions are the same. It should be noted the primary and secondary carrier handover cannot be performed based on Event A4 measurement.
Currently the service based handover measurement is based on A5 measurement by default.
3.3.8 Independent Control for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT Measurement

The coverage based voice service inter-Frequency measurement configuration policy is configured byStrategy of Inter-frequency Measurement While
SRVCCEUtranCellMeasurement.srvccInterFMeasStrategy,and the coverage based data service inter-Frequency measurement configuration policy is configured by
EUtranCellMeasurement.psInterFMeasStrategy. Whileinter-frequency and inter-RAT measurements are delivered separately when the Inter-Frequency Inter-RAT
Measurement ConfigurationEUtranCellMeasurement.interFandInterR is configured to “Inter-Frequency Followed by Inter-RAT Measurement”.
If UE reports inter-frequency A2, deliver the corresponding inter-frequency measurement configuration according to the current UE service status;
If UE report Inter-RAT A2, delete the inter-frequency frequency measurement, and at the same time, deliver the inter-RAT frequency measurement of corresponding
services. If EUtranCellMeasurement.diffA1Swchis configured to “Open”, inter-frequency A1 is modified to Inter-RAT A1 and is sent to UE.
If UE reports inter-RAT A1, deliver the inter-frequency measurement configuration of the corresponding service again, delete the inter-RAT measurement configuration,
Inter-RAT A1 is modified to inter-frequency A1 and deliver inter-RAT A2.
If UE reports inter-frequency A1, delete all the measurement configurations, and deliver the inter-frequency A2 measurement again according to the current UE service.
The principles above can be illustrated by the figures below:
Figure 3‑19Inter frequency A2 and inter Rat A2 separately configure basic function
Figure 3‑20Delete inter frequency measurement while inter Rat measurement function
Figure 3‑21Delete inter frequency measurement while inter Rat measurement function and inter frequency A1 inter Rat A1 separately configure function
The measurement based SRVCC frequency group is configured by GERAN Frequency SRVCC Measurement IndicationSRVCCProfile.geranFreqSRVCCMeasInd. For CSFB
GERAN frequency group configuration, refer to ZTE LTE FDD CSFB Feature Guide.
The parameters of SRVCC and CSFB GERAN frequency are used to distinguish the frequencies of two functions.
3.3.10 Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups
This function is only for measurement based SRVCC and quality based SRVCC.
Formeasurement based SRVCC, the following two factors needs to be considered:
When PerQCI Measure Switch EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwchis set to “Close”, different index can be configured for GERAN frequency groups through
CellMeasGroup.geranMeasCfg.
When EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwch is set to “Open”, the related threshold parameter configurations are suggested as follows:
Table 3‑3Related parameter when PerQCI function is enabled
Parameter Parameter Purpose

Name
GERAN CellMeasGroup.geranMeasCfg Obtain the
Measurement default
Configuration configuration
Index index for each
GERAN
frequency
group
PerQCI EUtranCellMeasurement.geranMeasParas.perQCIGERANMeaGrpCfg Obtain the
GERAN Per QCI
Measure measurement
GroupID group for
each GERAN
frequency
group
PerQCI PerQCIMeasure.perQCIMeaGroupId Obtain the
Measure corresponding
GroupID QCI B2-1
Label PerQCIMeasure.qci threshold
Number of
Service Class
GERAN B2 PerQCIMeasure.geranSrvTrdP
RSRP
Threshold
GERAN B2 PerQCIMeasure.geranSrvTrdQ
RSRQ
Threshold
For other parameters the default configuration value is suggested. According to the combination principle, the measurement configuration for each GERAN frequency
group can be determined.
For quality-based SRVCC, different index can be configured for GERAN frequency groups through the parameter ofMeasurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based
VoLTE QualityCellMeasGroup.geranSRVCCBaVoLTEQuMeCfg.

In order to reduce the ping-pong KPI statistics and enhance the user experience, for inter-RAT SRVCC handover scenario, it is necessary to detect the UEs which appear
multiple failures of the SRVCC for a certain period of time, and prevent the problem UE.
Inter-RAT ping pong handover preventing is configuredby Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong HandoverEUtranCellMeasurement.srvccPingPongHOSwch. When
the switch is set to “Open”, and when the UE GSM/UTMS SRVCC handover failure timesin the local eNodeB reaches to
EUtranCellMeasurement.maxSRVCCPingPongHONumwithin EUtranCellMeasurement.srvccPingPongHODetTimeLen, the UE will be prevented to perform measurement
based SRVCC handover to GSM/UMTS in the local eNodeB.
EUtranCellMeasurement.maxSRVCCPingPongHONum: Maximum Number of SRVCC Ping-Pong Handover Attempts;
EUtranCellMeasurement.srvccPingPongHODetTimeLen: SRVCC Ping-Pong Handover Detection Time Length(s).
4 Impact on Network
4.1 ZLF31-13-005 TTI Bundling

TTI Bundling is to bundle four consecutive TTIs together to transmit the same data so as to enhance the reliability of data transmission. Its application scenarios include
VoLTE service scenarios. TTI Bundling is often activated for CEUs with poor radio channel conditions in order to expand the cell coverage.
l Network performance
TTI bundling can obviously enhance the coverage performance at far points. At a far point, the gain can be indicated by the following UE KPIs: BLER and UE
throughput. If TTI Bundling is activated, the far point UE’sBLER will decrease, and its throughputwill improve. For VoLTE, TTI Bundling can increase the success rate
of uplink transmission.
In most cases, this function is activated at a far pointwhere the UE’s SNR is low and PL is large. It can greatly improve the VoLTE coverage. At a far point, the HARQ
transmission failure rate is high by means of ordinary scheduling; contrarily, TTI Bundling can reduce the BLER, shorten the delay due to transmission failures, hence
it effectively improves the VoLTE user experience.
l Function impacted
1. RLC segmentation function: once the TTI bundling function is enabled, the RLC segmentation function cannot be enabled.
2. In Technical Specification36.331, TTIB and UL CA are mutually exclusive.
4.2 ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent Scheduling

SPS is to perform transmission on thepre-allocated scheduling resources. To reduce retransmission delay, dynamic scheduling is still used for retransmission. In
accordance with the real VoLTE service model described, a UE generates voice packets very regularly, so Semi-Permanent Scheduling (SPS) is very applicable in this
case. The system determines whether a UE is in the talk spurt period or silent period, and activate/deactivate SPS accordingly.
l System capacity
SPS can save the PDCCH resources.
SPS can increase the number of VoLTE users as well as save CCE resources.
If SPS is activated, the VoLTE capacity can be obviously increased.
l Network performance
SPS can reduce the consumption of PDCCH resources so as to save more scheduling opportunities. The CFI adaptive function can conserve more PDSCH
resources. However, SPS has a higher requirement for channel stability. The frequent activation and deactivation operations may affect the packet loss rate of QCI.
Inappropriate SPS configurationsmay cause two risks. If the SPS period is set too long, the services that use SPS may have a large delay and user experience will
deteriorate. Ifexcessive HARQ progresses are configured for downlink SPS, dynamic scheduling will be affected; on the contrary, if insufficient HARQ progresses are
configured, SPS scheduling will be affected.
l Function impacted
The Advanced VoIP Support function: supports SPS state machine management. In the talk spurt period of voice services, SPS scheduling is used; in the silent period
of voice services, dynamic scheduling is used. By this means, the PDSCH utilizationefficiency keeps at a high level.
SPS and TTI bundling functions are mutually exclusive.
4.3 ZLF31-13-026 VoIP DRX

Due to the particularity of the VoLTE and the regularity of voice packets on the QCI1 bearer, when QCI1, QCI5, and QCI8/9 bearers co-exist, the DRX parameter must
guarantee the QoS requirements of the QCI1 bearer. Thus, a dedicated DRX parameter is configured for UEs that are carrying out the VoLTE service.
l System capacity
The VoLTE capacity is enhanced: In the downlink direction, DRX period can realize the packets bundling.The distribution of UE DRX configuration offsets can be
equalized by optimized CQI/RI configuration. So the number of processing UEs can be equalized per TTI and the capacity can be improved. After the DRX function is
enabled, system capacity might be affected.
l Network Performance
DRXparameters per QCI are set independently. In terms of DRX configurations for QCI1, If the energy saving parameter is preferred, the scheduling timeliness of
VoLTE services might be affected; If the performance guarantee parameter is preferred, the UE energy saving effect might be affected.
l Function impacted
Downlink delay pre-scheduling is realized: After the DRX function is configured, the terminal starts receiving data at a fixed subframe periodically. Start Offset
indicates the in which subframe the UE should start monitoring the PDCCH and prepare for the DL packets. For the 20ms packet sending interval of voice services,
DRX with a 40 ms period can bundle two VoLTE packets. DRX period configuration should be an integer multiple of 20ms (≥ 2) to save scheduling opportunities and
increase system capacity. Currently, the DRX period is set to 40 ms by default, the MoS value of voice services is a little affected if the UE is in near point.
5 Voice Service Performance Improvement

1. VoLTE uplink packet loss Improvement:
- Adjustable function, reducing target BLER of QCI1;
- Control HARQ transmission times;
- Configure PDCP Discard Timer.
2. VoLTE downlink packet loss improvement:
- Adjustable function, reducing target BLER of QCI1;
- Set MCS upper limit of QCI1 services.
3. VoLTE calldrop improvement:
- Close QCI1 redirection function
- Prolong QCI1 RLF timer
- SON functions to improve handover and ping-pang handover success rate
- Reducing Ping-pang handover and decreasing neighbor cell missing configuration/wrong configuration to improve handover success rate and VoLTE KPI in
calldrop.
- Super cell, CoMP and other interference solutions to improve intra-frequency interference performance and reduce call drop probability.
6 EMI
For VoLTE voice quality evaluation, test software +MOS box is commonly used, and the POLQA algorithm is selected to score the MOS. Such method features the high
correctness, but it requires driving test or dial test: which makes the evaluation range is limited, the expense is high, and it cannot correlate to the wireless network data for
analysis.
Hence, ZTE e-Model based EMI model (Equivalent MOS Indicator) is developed for VoLTE quality evaluation. It evaluates users’ voice quality by KPIs during a voice
quality evaluation period. Its evaluation range is wide and the driving test is not required, and the cost is low. Although it might be small margin of errors compared with
+MOS box, EMI is still valuable in practice, considering the whole-network evaluation range and extremely low cost. What’s more, the EMI statistics can be
correlatedautomatically to MR/CDT data for the optimization of wireless network, greatly improving the voice quality optimizing efficiency.
7 EngineeringGuide
7.1 Basic Functions
7.1.1 ZLF31-07-020/21 eSRVCC from LTE to UTRAN/GERAN
7.1.1.1 Application Scenarios
At the initial stage or middle stage of 4G network coverage, due to LTE network coverage is still incomplete, if UE’s VoLTE service moves to the LTE edge, the VoLTE
service has to be handed over to 2G/3G CS domain by eSRVCC. During performing eSRVCC, it is able to hand over the voice service only from LTE to 2G/3G, as well as
both voice and data service from LTE to 2G/3G. Whether the data service is carried during eSRVCC depends on UE and target cell’s capability.
7.1.1.2 Preparation Condition
7.1.1.2.1 Hardware Requirement
No special requirements
For VOIP Admission Control Enhancement:
Hardware devices: BPL1 and BPNx supported
UE: supports the VoIP function.
CN: supports the VoIP function.
7.1.1.2.2 EPC Requirements
EPC support IMS and LTE-to-UTRAN/GSMeSRVCC.
7.1.1.2.3 Frequency Band, Frequency and Bandwidth Requirements
LTE network configure Inter-RATneighbor cell.
7.1.1.2.4 UE Requirement
UE should support VoLTEand GERAN/UTRAN.
UE: supports the LTE-to-UTRAN/GSM eSRVCC function.
For iphone6/6s, UE does not include the service of QCI=1 enable TTI Bundling Function, HO from FDD to TDD, UE may crash. So UE does not include the service of
QCI=1 do not recommended to enable TTI Bundling.
7.1.1.2.5 Transmission Bandwidth Requirements
7.1.1.3 Function Activation
7.1.1.3.1 Related parameters
Table 7‑1eSRVCC from LTE to UTRAN/GERANFunction parameters configuration principle
Parameter Parameter
SN Parameter name Range value Unit Default value
panel name explanation
The parameter is the
UL SRVCC switch of SRVCC
1 GlobleSwitchInformation.utranSrvccSwitch enum(Close,Open) N/A Open
Switch between LTE and
UTRAN
GL SRVCC switch of SRVCC
2 GlobleSwitchInformation.gsmSrvccSwitch enum(Close,Open) N/A Open
GERAN
The parameter
defines a array with
size seven ,they're
responded to the
priority of EUTRA-
FDD,EUTRA-
TDD,GERAN,UTRA-
FDD,UTRA-
TDD,CDMA2000-
3 EUtranCellMeasurement.ratPriorityPara RAT Priority HRPD and [0~255] N/A [255,254,0,0,0,0,0]
CDMA2000-1xRTT .
The priority value
range of each RAT
is from 0 to 255.
Bigger value means
higher priority. The
value "0" means no
cells exist in this
RAT.
GERAN
Measurement Geran measurement
4 CellMeasGroup.geranMeasCfg [1~65535] N/A 1010,1011
Configuration configuration index
Index
WCDMA
WCDMA
Measurement
5 CellMeasGroup.wcdmaMeasCfg Measurement [1~65535] N/A 1060,1061
Configuration
Configuration Index
Index
PS HO capability for
UTRAN-FDD
neighbor cell. When
UTRAN
UTRAN-FDD
Neighbor Cell
6 ExternalGsmCell.isSupportPSHO neighbor cell enum(No,Yes) N/A Yes
Supported
support the
PS HO
capability. Service
cell can trigger PS
handover.
The parameter
indicates DTM HO
capability for GSM
neighbor cell. In the
DTM enum( Supports DTM
SRVCC handover
Supported By and DTM HO,Supports Supports DTM
7 ExternalGsmCell.isSupportDTM procedure, SRVCC N/A
GERAN DTM,Not Support DTM and DTM HO
HO Indication IE of
Neighbor Cell HO,Not Support DTM)
handover Require
message can be
configured by the
parameter.
The parameter
indicates VoIP
capability for GSM
neighbor cell.
Because LTE is IP
system and voice is
the VoIP service.
VoIP But the voice service
Supported By of GSM can be CS enum(Not Support VoIP,
8 ExternalGsmCell.isSupportVoIP N/A Not Support VoIP
GERAN or VoIP service, Support VoIP)
Neighbor Cell when the voice
service of UE
handover from LTE
to GSM, if target cell
support the VOIP
handover capability,
then it can trigger
PS handover.
GERAN GERAN Neighbor
9 GsmRelation.refExternalGsmCell N/A N/A N/A
Neighbor Cell Cell
The parameter
indicates the
Inter-RAT
location relation Enum(Neighboring,Same
10 GsmRelation.ratShareCover Neighbor N/A Neighboring
between server cell Coverage,Contained)
Relation
and GERAN
neighboring cell.
UL SRVCC switch of SRVCC
11 GlobleSwitchInformation.utranSrvccSwitch enum(Close,Open) N/A Open
UTRAN
GL SRVCC switch of SRVCC
12 GlobleSwitchInformation.gsmSrvccSwitch enum(Close,Open) N/A Open
GERAN
When this switch is
closed:
1) blind redirection
A2 report, if there is
VoLTE, blind
redirection can't
takes place;
2) Inter-frequency
and Inter-RAT
measurement
report, if there is
Switch of
VoLTE, include
13 EUtranCellMeasurement.qci1RedSwch Redirection enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
unknown PCI and
for QCI1
target cell does not
support Handover,
will not happen to
redirection;
When this switch is
open, normally
happen QCI1
redirection,including
blind redirection and
based measurement
redirection.
7.1.1.3.2 Activating the Feature
1. ConfiguringUL SRVCC Switch: SelectModify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global Switch->UL
SRVCC Switch/GL SRVCC Switch,click (edit) button. Set[UL/GL SRVCC Switch] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑1Configuring eSRVCC Function Switch
2. Configuring Rat Priority: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Measurement Parameter],click
(edit)button, Configure RAT Priority,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑2Configuring RAT Priority
3. Configuring Inter-RAT Neighbor Cell: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Neighbor Cell Configuration->GERAN Neighbor
Cell(UTRAN Neighbor Cell)],click (edit) button, Configure GERAN Neighbor Cell,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑3Configuring Inter-RAT Neighbor Cell
4. Configuring Neighbor Relation: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Neighbor Relation Configuration->GERAN Neighbor
Relation], click (edit) button, Configure GERAN Neighbor Relation,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑4Configuring Inter-RAT Neighbor Relation
5. ConfiguringGERAN Measurement parameters: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Measurement
parameters], click (edit) button, Configure GERAN Measurement Parameters,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑5Configuring GERAN Measurement parameters
6. Configuring Measurement Config Group ID: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter-> LTE FDD ->E-UTRAN FDD Cell-> Measurement
parameters], click (edit) button, ConfigureMeasurement Config Group ID,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑6Configuring Measurement Config Group ID
7. Configuring Measurement Config Group: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration-
>Measurement Config Group], click (edit) button. Configure inter-RAT Measurement Config Index,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑7Configuring Measurement Config Group
8. Configuring RAT Measurement Parameter: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration->UE
RAT MEASUREMENT],click (edit) button. Configure inter-RAT Measurement Configuration Index,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.1010 and
1011 means Measurement Configuration for GERAN handover, 1060 and 1061 means Measurement Configuration for WCDMA handover.
7.1.1.3.3 Data Synchronization
1. Select[Configuration Management->Data Synchronization] to synchronize the incremental configuration data to the target eNodeB.
7.1.1.4 Deactivating the Feature
1. CloseUL SRVCC Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global Switch->UL SRVCC
Switch/GL SRVCC Switch],click (edit) button. Set[UL/GL SRVCC Switch] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑9Close eSRVCC Function Switch
7.1.1.5 Parameter Optimization
eSRVCC Combined with perQCI strategy (service type based Inter-RAT handover) implementation of voice service trigger threshold can be configured, enabledinter-RAT
system PerQCI feature, set a different threshold for inter-RAT handover B2 event.
7.1.2 ZLF31-08-011 Admission Control and Congestion Control Based for VoLTE
This feature provides the cell voice users and video users control strategy. Rational restriction and regulation of different types of users in the cell proportion, when the
voice user reaches a certain threshold in the cell, triggering congestion control which voice users migrate to other inter-RAT cell in order to enhance the VoLTE user
experience.
EPC support IMS.
LTE network configure Inter-RATneighbor cell.
UE should support VoLTEand GERAN/UTRAN.
Table 7‑2Admission Control and Congestion Control Based for VoLTE configuration principle
Parameter Parameter Default

SN Parameter name Range value Unit
panel name explanation value
To
guarantee
user
experience
in the cell,
this
parameter is
Switch of used to
VoLTE control the
Admission admission
1 VoLTELoad.voLTEACSwch enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
Control Base on control
User strategy
Experience based on
VoLTE
numbers
and E-RAB
numbers
whether to
take effect
or not.
User
User reserved Reserved for
2 AC.reservedHO [0..100] N/A 5
for handover handover
and VoLTE
To
guarantee
user
experience
in the cell,
this
parameter is
used to limit
the number
QCI1 Bearer of access
Admission QCI1
Control bearing. The
3 VoLTELoad.qci1NumACThrd [0..800] N/A 100
Threshold Base operator can
on User configure it
Experience according to
actual
needs, but
no more
than the
threshold of
RRC
Connection
user
numbers.
To
guarantee
user
experience
in the cell,
this
parameter is
used to limit
the number
QCI2 Bearer of access
Admission QCI2
Control bearing. The
4 VoLTELoad.qci2NumACThrd [0..400] N/A 4
Threshold Base operator can
on User configure it
Experience according to
actual
needs, but
no more
than the
threshold of
RRC
Connection
user
numbers.
Switch of
VoLTE user
number
congestion
Switch of control,
VoLTE User which
5 VoLTELoad.volteCongSwch Number determine enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
Congestion whether
Control VoLTE user
number
congestion
control is
valid or not.
Performance
period of
VoLTE user
Performance number
Period of congestion
VoLTE User control is
6 VoLTELoad.voLTECongPeriod [3~65535] N/A 5
Number used to
Congestion evaluate
Control(second) VoLTE user
number load
and SRVCC
process.
This
parameter is
used to
Threshold of
judge
Starting VoLTE
whether the
7 VoLTELoad.volteCongStarThrd User Number [0..100] N/A 90
VoLTE user
Congestion
number of
Control
the cell is
congestion
or not.
This
parameter is
used to
Threshold of judge
Stopping VoLTE whether the
8 VoLTELoad.volteCongStopThrd User Number VoLTE user [0..100] N/A 80
Congestion number
Control congestion
of the cell is
relieve or
not.
This
The Number of
parameter
Migration Volte
determines
User for VoLTE
9 VoLTELoad.volteNum2Migration the number [1..20] N/A 1
User Number
of volte user
Congestion
migrated by
Control
SRVCC.
The first
rank of Pre-
emption
QCI. GBR
E-RABs
The first rank of [QCI2,
which QCI in
10 AC.premptQciRank1 pre-emption 0:None,1:QCI1,2:QCI2,3:QCI3,4:QCI4 N/A QCI3,
Rank1 will
QCI QCI4,None]
be
preempted
first in
congestion
control.
The second
rank of Pre-
emption
QCI. GBR
E-RABs [QCI1,
The second
which QCI in None,
11 AC.premptQciRank2 rank of pre- 0:None,1:QCI1,2:QCI2,3:QCI3,4:QCI4 N/A
Rank1 will None,
emption QCI
be None]
preempted
first in
congestion
control.
1. Configuring Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD
Cell->Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load->Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of
VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑10Configuring Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience
2. Configuring QCI1/QCI2 Bearer VoLTE Admission Control Threshold Base on User Experience: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE
FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load->QCI1/QCI2 Bearer VoLTE Admission Control Threshold Base on User
Experience], click (edit) button,According to operator configuration,Set [QCI1 Bearer VoLTE Admission Control Threshold Base on User Experience] and [QCI2
Bearer VoLTE Admission Control Threshold Base on User Experience].See the figure below, and then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑11Configuring QCI1 /QCI2 Bearer VoLTE Admission Control Threshold Base on User Experience
3. Configuring Switch of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell-
>Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load->Switch of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of VoLTE User Number
Congestion Control] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑12Configuring Switch of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
4. Configuring Performance Period of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN
FDD CELL->Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load->Performance Period of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control(s)], click (edit) button.
Set[Performance Period of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control] to [5],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.According to operator configure this
parameter.
Figure 7‑13 Configuring Performance Period of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
5. Configuring Threshold of Starting VoLTE User Number Congestion Control: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD
Cell->Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load->Threshold of Starting VoLTE User Number Congestion Control(%)],click (edit) button. Set[Threshold
of Starting VoLTE User Number Congestion Control(%)] to [90],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.According to operator configure this parameter.
Figure 7‑14 Configuring Threshold of Starting VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
6. ConfiguringThreshold of Stopping VoLTE User Number Congestion Control: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN
FDD Cell->Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load->Threshold of Stopping VoLTE User Number Congestion Control(%)],click (edit) button.
Set[Threshold of Stopping VoLTE User Number Congestion Control(%)] to [80],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.According to operator configure
this parameter.
Figure 7‑15 Configuring Threshold of Stopping VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
7. Configuring The Number of Migration Volte User for VoLTE User Number Congestion Control: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE
FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load->The Number of Migration Volte User for VoLTE User Number Congestion
Control], click (edit) button,Set [The Number of Migration Volte User for VoLTE User Number Congestion Control] to [1],See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.According to operator configure this parameter.
Figure 7‑16Configuring The Number of Migration Volte User for VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
1. Close Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience / Switch of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element-
>Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load-> Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User
Experience] and [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load-
>Switch of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control], click (edit) button,Set [Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience]and [Switch of
VoLTE User Number Congestion Control] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑17Configuring Switch of VoLTE Admission Control Base on User Experience/ Switch of VoLTE User Number Congestion Control
VoLTE-based admission and congestion control process, the number of VoLTE users, as well as the start congestion control threshold and the stop congestion control
threshold are configurable. By modifying the parameters, the VoLTE user experience is optimized
7.2.1 ZLF31-10-005 Header Compression profile

As the data packet header compression mechanism especially designed for wireless links, Robust Header Compression (ROHC) is able to adapt to the link characteristics
such as the high error code rate and long loop-back time. It is applied at the air interface for voice and video services, and ROHC should be enabled on QCI1.
For more ROHC details, refer to ZTE LTE FDD ROHC Feature Guide.
This feature is designed for users at the cell edge for improving the coverage. The proposed method is not recommended for use within 130dB in path loss; For 1.4M
bandwidth and High-Rail scenarios, limited use.
BPL0 does not support.
EPC support IMS and VoLTE
LTE network configure Intra-frequency and inter-RATneighbor cell.
UE should support VoLTEand TTI Bundling.
Limited use for 1.4M bandwidth.
Table 7‑3TTI Bundling function configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
SN Parameter name panel Range value Unit
explanation value
name
The
parameter
Switch of determines
1 PhyChannel.swchTTIBundling TTI whether cell enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
Bundling applies TTI
Bundling or
not.
The
parameter
provides PL
Open TTI threshold to
2 PhyChannel.ttiBundPlIn Bundling PL determine [50,160] N/A 132
Threshold whether UE
applies TTI
Bundling or
not.
The
parameter
provides PL
threshold to
determine
Close TTI
whether UE
3 PhyChannel.ttiBundPlOut Bundling PL [50,160] N/A 128
return
Threshold
normal
transmission
form TTI
Bundling or
not.
When UE'
service type
includes
QCI1,Use
the
parameter to
Open TTI provides
Bundling SINR
SINR threshold to
Threshold determine
When UE' whether UE
4 PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrIn4QCI1 Service [0,30] unit dB N/A 4
applies TTI
Type Bundling or
Includes not. If UE
QCI1 SINR is less
than or
equal to the
threshold,
UE will be
configured
in bundling
operation.
When UE'
service
includes
QCI1,Use
The
parameter
provides
Close TTI SINR
Bundling threshold to
SINR determine
Threshold whether UE
5 PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrOut4QCI1 When UE' applies TTI [0,30] unit dB N/A 8
Service Bundling or
Type not. If UE
Includes SINR is
QCI1 more than
the
threshold,
UE will be
configured
in normal
HARQ
operation.
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
When UE'
service type
is not
includes
QCI1,Use
the
parameter to
provides
SINR
Open TTI
threshold to
Bundling
determine
SINR
6 PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrIn whether UE [0,30] unit dB N/A 0
Threshold
applies TTI
Except
Bundling or
QCI1
not. If UE
SINR is less
than or
equal to the
threshold,
UE will be
configured
in bundling
operation.
When UE'
service is
not includes
QCI1,Use
The
parameter
provides
SINR
threshold to
Close TTI
determine
Bundling
whether UE
SINR
7 PhyChannel.ttiBundSinrOut applies TTI [0,30] unit dB N/A 4
Threshold
Bundling or
Except
not. If UE
QCI1
SINR is
more than
the
threshold,
UE will be
configured
in normal
HARQ
operation.
This
TTI
parameter is
Bundling
8 VoLTEConfigCell.ttiBMcsCeiling the max [0..24] N/A 24
UE's max
MCS of TTI
MCS
Bundling UE
This
parameter is
mainly used
TTIBundling to protect
9 ENBFunctionFDD.ttiBundSinrInLowerLimit Sinr Lower the activated [-10..30] N/A 1
Limit successful
rate of TTIB.
This
parameter is
mainly used
TTIBundling to protect
10 ENBFunctionFDD.ttiBundDlMcsInLowerLimit MCS Lower the activated [0..28] N/A 4
Limit successful
rate of TTIB.
1. Configuring Switch of TTI Bundling: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD ->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->PUCH and PDCH], click
(edit) button. Set[Switch of TTI Bundling] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
2. Configuring Open/Close TTIBundling PL/SINR Threshold: Select[Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell-> PUCH
and PDCH],click (edit) button. Set[Open TTI Bundling PL Threshold] , [Close TTI Bundling PL Threshold],[Open TTI Bundling SINR Threshold When
UE’service Type Includes QCI1(dB)],[Close TTI Bundling SINR Threshold When UE’service Type Includes QCI1(dB)],See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.
Figure 7‑19Configuring Open/Close TTIBundling PL/SINR Threshold
Table 7‑4TTI Bundling function parametersconfiguration principle
No Parameter Parameter Description Note

1 Recommended to enable
The parameter provides
Open TTI at the far point, and the
PL threshold to determine
Bundling PL value of less than the
whether UE applies TTI
Threshold default value is not
Bundling or not.
suggested
2 The parameter provides
The configuration value is
Close TTI PL threshold to determine
recommended to be at
Bundling PL whether UE return normal
least 4 dB greater than the
Threshold transmission form TTI
path loss threshold.
Bundling or not.
No Parameter Parameter Description Note
1 Recommended to enable
The parameter provides
Open TTI at the far point, and the
PL threshold to determine
Bundling PL value of less than the
whether UE applies TTI
Threshold default value is not
Bundling or not.
suggested
3 Default value is
recommended. If the
When UE' service type
parameter configuration is
includes QCI1,Use the
Open TTI greater than the threshold,
parameter to provides
Bundling SINR there may be traffic loss
SINR threshold to
Threshold after the TTI Bundling
determine whether UE
When UE' enabled. If the parameter
applies TTI Bundling or
Service Type configuration is less than
not. If UE SINR is less
Includes QCI1 the threshold, UE may
than or equal to the
enter the TTI Bundling
threshold, UE will be
late, resulting in poor
configured in bundling
channel quality and UE
operation.
cannot enter the TTI
Bundling.
4 Default value is
recommended. If the
parameter configuration is
When UE' service includes
greater than the threshold,
QCI1, Use The parameter
Close TTI there may be traffic loss
provides SINR threshold
Bundling SINR after the TTI Bundling
to determine whether UE
Threshold disabled. If the parameter
applies TTI Bundling or
When UE' configuration is less than
not. If UE SINR is more
Service Type the threshold, UE may exit
than the threshold, UE will
Includes QCI1 the TTI Bundling early,
be configured in normal
resulting in poor channel
HARQ operation.
quality and UE cannot exit
the TTI Bundling in
advance.
3. Configuring TTI Bundling UE’s max MCS:Select[Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VoLTE Config], click
(edit) button. Set[TTI Bundling UE’s max MCS] to [24], See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Note: MCS upper limit cannot be set to [25,28].
The max MCS is not recommended to be configured to be less than 10, otherwise, the TBSize is too small, resulting savethe package.
Figure 7‑20Configuring TTIBundling UE’s MAX MCS
4. Configuring TTI Bundling Sinr/MCS Lower Limit:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD], click (edit) button. Set[TTI Bundling
Sinr Lower Limit] to [1], See the figure below. Then click (save) button;Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD], click (edit)
button. Set[TTI Bundling MCS Lower Limit] to [4], See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑21Configuring TTIBundling Sinr/MCS Lower Limit
1. Close Switch of TTI Bundling:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->PUCH and PDCH], click (edit)
button. Set[Switch of TTI Bundling] to [Close], See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Adjust the threshold of TTIB.
7.2.3 ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent Scheduling
Semi-Persistent scheduling is to solve the periodic business use PDCCH resource.The scheduling algorithm is proposed in order to save PDCCH. While the voice service
to meet the packet periodically, Semi-Persistent Scheduling is applied to QCI1 services. For 1.4M bandwidth and High-Rail scenarios, limited use.
BPL0 does not support this function.
LTE network configure Intra system neighbor cell.
UE should support VoLTEand SPS.
For 1.4M bandwidth, limited use.
Table 7‑5Semi-Persistent Scheduling function configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
The parameter is
VoLTE the switch of
1 EUtranCellFDD.voLTESwch Admission admission of enum(Close,Open) N/A Open
Switch QCI=1 and QCI=2
ERAB.
Different
values
The scheduler
Scheduler according
2 EMLP.schedulerAlg algorithm for the enum(EPF,RR,SPS) N/A
Algorithm to
eMLP.
different
QCI
Number of
PUCCH
Number of
Channel
PUCCH Channel
for 1.4M:0,
for ACK/NACK of
3 PhyChannel.pucchSemiAnNum ACK/NACK 0-2047 N/A
Downlink SPS Others:12
of
Scheduling in one
Downlink
subframe
SPS
Scheduling
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
This parameter is
UL SPS period
and is using for
UL SPS. The
parameter
configuration
when reconfigure
the uplink SPS.
The parameter is
Different
Uplink associated to
value
Semi- service pack rules enum(10,20,32,40,64,80,128,160,320,640)
4 QoSServiceClass.spsIntervalUL ms based
persistently of QCI which has unit ms
different
Period configured SPS.
QCI
When the
business rule is
20 ms periodically
to arriving
package,
suggested
configuration SPS
period to be
20ms. And so on.
This parameter is
DL SPS period
and is using for
DL SPS. The
parameter
configuration
when reconfigure
the downlink SPS.
The parameter is
Different
Downlink associated to
value
Semi- service pack rules enum(10,20,32,40,64,80,128,160,320,640)
5 QoSServiceClass.spsIntervalDL ms based
persistently of QCI which has unit ms
different
Period configured SPS.
QCI
When the
business rule is
20 ms periodically
to arriving
package,
suggested
configuration SPS
period to be
20ms. And so on.
This parameter is
UL SPS activation
lower MCS
threshold, used
for limit MAC layer
not enable UL
Uplink SPS SPS at low sinr.
Activation When higher layer
6 SPSConfig.spsMcsLowThrUl MCS enable UL SPS, [0..10] N/A 10
Lower the parameter
Threshold should be
configured. And
the parameter
should be
adjusted in the
range of QPSK
modulation.
This parameter is
UL SPS activation
higher MCS
threshold, used
for limit MAC layer
not enable UL
Uplink SPS SPS at high sinr.
Activation When higher layer
7 SPSConfig.spsMcsHighThrUl MCS enable UL SPS, [16..28] N/A 18
Higher the parameter
Threshold should be
configured. And
the parameter
should be
adjusted in the
range of bigger
than MCS15.
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
This parameter is
DL SPS activation
lower MCS
threshold, used
for limit MAC layer
not enable DL
Downlink
SPS at low SINR.
SPS
When higher layer
Activation
8 SPSConfig.spsMcsLowThrDl enable DL SPS, [0..10] N/A 10
MCS
the parameter
Lower
should be
Threshold
configurable. And
the parameter
should be
adjusted in the
range of QPSK
modulation.
This parameter is
DL SPS activation
higher MCS
threshold, used
for limit MAC layer
not enable DL
Downlink
SPS at high SINR.
SPS
When higher layer
Activation
9 SPSConfig.spsMcsHighThrDl enable DL SPS, [16..28] N/A 18
MCS
the parameter
Higher
should be
Threshold
configurable. And
the parameter
should be
adjusted in the
range of bigger
than MCS15.
This parameter is
the percent of the
PUSCH
The UL
bandwidth to be
SPS
occupied for UL
10 SPSConfig.spsUseBandPerUl Scheduling [0..1],step=0.01 N/A 0.3
SPS in a sub-
Resource
frame, which is
Ratio
used for limit the
RB number of UL
SPS.
This parameter is
the percent of the
PDSCH
The DL
bandwidth to be
SPS
occupied for DL
11 SPSConfig.spsUseBandPerDl Scheduling [0..1],step=0.01 N/A 0.3
SPS in a sub-
Resource
frame, which is
Ratio
used for limiting
the RB number of
DL SPS.
SPS only activate
UE when Active User
Number number is larger
12 VoLTEConfigCell.activeSPSUeNum Threshold than or equal to [1..65535] N/A 50
for SPS forbidSPSUeNum,
Activated and lower than
forbidSPSUeNum.
SPS only activate
UE when Active User
Number number is larger
13 VoLTEConfigCell.forbidSPSUeNum Threshold than or equal to [1..65535] N/A 100
for SPS forbidSPSUeNum,
Forbidden and lower than
forbidSPSUeNum.
1. Configuring VoLTE Admission Switch and SPS Scheduler Algorithm: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell],
click (edit) button. Set[VoLTE Admission Switch] to [Open], See the figure below. Then click (save) button;Select [Modify Area->Managed Element-
>Radio Parameter->LTE FDD ->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->EMLP], click (edit) button. Set QCI1 Uplink and Downlink [Scheduler Algorithm] to [SPS],See the figure
below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑23Configuring VoLTE Admission Switch and SPS Scheduler Algorithm
2. Configuring Number of PUCCH Channel for ACK/NACK of Downlink SPS Scheduling: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-
UTRAN FDD Cell->PUCH and PDCH],click (edit) button. Set[Number of PUCCH Channel for ACK/NACK of Downlink SPS Scheduling] to [12],See the figure
below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑24Configuring Number of PUCCH Channel for ACK/NACK of Downlink SPS Scheduling
3. Configuring Uplink/Downlink Semi-persistently Period:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Qos Configuration->Qos Service
Class]. click (edit) button. Set[Uplink/Downlink Semi-persistently Period] to [40],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.If Uplink/Downlink Semi-
persistently Periodis configured too large, it will affect the delay, which affects the user's experience. Generally QCI1 Uplink Semi-persistently Period uses the default
configuration 40ms.
Figure 7‑25Configuring Uplink/Downlink Semi-persistently Period
1. Configuring QCI1 Scheduler Algorithm: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->EMLP], click (edit)
button. Set QCI1 Uplink and Downlink [Scheduler Algorithm] to [EPF],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
SPS-based MCS threshold applies to voice user threshold and SPS period.
7.2.4 ZLF31-13-026 VoIPDRX
When there is UE power saving requirement, this function is required for non continuous monitoring of PDCCH channel messages. When UE is in DRX activated state, UE
always monitors PDCCH channel. When UE is in Sleep state, UE does not monitor PDCCH channel to achieve power saving.
UE should support VoLTE and DRX
Table 7‑6VoIP DRXfunction configuration principle
Parameter Parameter
Parameter Parameter
The DRX
Switch for
GBR service
controls
whether DRX
for GBR
service is
closed or not.
DRX Switch for If the DRX
1 EUtranCellFDD.switchForGbrDrx enum(Close,Open) N/A
GBR Switch for
GBR service
is closed,
discontinuous
reception
(DRX) cannot
be used for a
UE with GBR
services.
The DRX
Switch for
NGBR service
controls
whether DRX
for NGBR
service is
closed or not.
If the DRX
DRX Switch for
2 EUtranCellFDD.switchForNGbrDrx Switch for enum(Close,Open) N/A
NGBR
NGBR service
is closed,
discontinuous
reception
(DRX) cannot
be used for a
UE with
NGBR
services.
Long DRX
cycle specifies
the periodic
repetition of
Long DRX the On
3 ServiceDrx.longDrxCyc enum(10,20,32,40,64,80,128,160,256,320,512,640,1024,1280,2048,2560) sf
Cycle Duration
followed by a
possible
period of
inactivity.
Short DRX
cycle specifies
the periodic
repetition of
Short DRX the On
4 ServiceDrx.shortDrxCyc enum(2,5,8,10,16,20,32,40,64,80,128,160,256,320,512,640) sf
Cycle Duration
followed by a
possible
period of
inactivity.
Specifies the
number of
consecutive
DRX Short subframe(s)
5 ServiceDrx.shortDrxCycT [1..16] N/A
Cycle Timer the UE shall
follow the
Short DRX
cycle.
Specifies the
number of
consecutive
PDCCH-
subframe(s) at
the beginning
On Duration
6 ServiceDrx.onDuratTimer of a DRX enum(1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,20,30,40,50,60,80,100,200) psf
Timer
Cycle, during
which the UE
monitors the
PDCCH in
PDCCH-
subframes,
Specifies the
number of
consecutive
PDCCH-
subframe(s)
after
DRX Inactivity successfully
7 ServiceDrx.drxInactTimer enum(1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,20,30,40,50,60,80,100,200,300,500,750,1280,1920,2560,0) psf
Timer decoding a
PDCCH
indicating an
initial UL or DL
user data
transmission
for this UE.
Parameter Parameter
Specifies the
maximum
number of
consecutive
DRX PDCCH-
8 ServiceDrx.drxRetranTimer Retransmission subframe(s) enum(1,2,4,6,816,24,33) psf
Timer for as soon as
a DL
retransmission
is expected by
the UE.
1. Configuring DRX Switch for GBR/NGBR: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter-> LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell], click (edit) button.
Set[DRX Switch for GBR/NGBR] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑27Configuring DRX Switch for GBR/NGBR
2. Configuring Long/Short DRX Cycle:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Service DRX],
click (edit) button. Set[Long/Short DRX Cycle] to [40],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑28Configuring Long/Short DRX Cycle
Note: different QCIs correspond to different DRX cycles, and default value is suggested.
Select:[Configuration Management->Data Synchronization] to synchronize the incremental configuration data to the target eNodeB.
1. Close DRX Switch for GBR/NGBR: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter-> LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell], click (edit) button. Set[DRX
Switch for GBR/NGBR] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑29Close DRX Switch for GBR/NGBR
When the UE is in the state of DRX sleep, the UE can turn off the power amplifier, does not need to monitor the PDCCH channel to achieve the purpose of power saving
7.2.5 ZLF31-07-033 Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service
This feature provides flexible Inter-RAT mobility management strategy. According to the type of services, namely voice and data services, the threshold setting is different
to distinguish the voice and data services.
EPC support IMS and SRVCC
LTE network configure Inter-rat neighbor cell.
UE should support VoLTE and SRVCC.
Table 7‑7Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service function configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
The
parameter is
the switch of
PerQCI
measurement.
When this
switch is
open, eNodeb
PerQCI will combine
1 EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwch Measure the measure enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
Switch threshold
correspond to
QCI. When
this switch is
close, eNodeb
will configure
the default
measurement
to UE.
The
parameter
indicates the
PerQCI
PerQCI
Inter-RAT
2 EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIInterRATMeaGrpCfg measure [0~65535] N/A 1
Measure
GroupID
GrpID
response to
inter-RAT
frequency.
PerQCI PerQCI
3 PerQCIMeasure.perQCIMeaGroupId Measure Measure [1~65535] N/A 1
GroupID GroupID
Label
Label Number
Number of
4 PerQCIMeasure.qci of Service [1..7],[10..255] N/A 1
Service
Class
Class
The
parameter
indicates the
Absolute
GERAN decision
5 PerQCIMeasure.geranSrvTrdP B2 RSRP threshold of [0..97] N/A 0
Threshold E-UTRAN
serving cell
for RSRP
measurement
in GERAN B2.
The
parameter
indicates the
Absolute
GERAN decision
6 PerQCIMeasure.geranSrvTrdQ B2 RSRQ threshold of [0..34] N/A 0
Threshold E-UTRAN
serving cell
for RSRQ
measurement
in GERAN B2.
The
parameter
indicates the
Absolute
decision
WCDMA
threshold of
7 PerQCIMeasure.wcdmaSrvTrdP B2 RSRP [0..97] N/A 0
E-UTRAN
Threshold
serving cell
for RSRP
measurement
in WCDMA
B2.
The
parameter
indicates the
Absolute
decision
WCDMA
threshold of
8 PerQCIMeasure.wcdmaSrvTrdQ B2 RSRQ [0..34] N/A 0
E-UTRAN
Threshold
serving cell
for RSRQ
measurement
in WCDMA
B2.
1. Configuring PerQCI Measure Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell>Measurement Parameter-
>PerQCI Measure Switch], click (edit) button. Set[PerQCI Measure Switch] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
2. Configuring PerQCI Measurement:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration->PerQCI
Measurement], click (edit) button. Set[PerQCI Measure GroupID] to [1]; Set [Lable Number of Service Class] to [1],See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.
Figure 7‑31Configuring PerQCI Measure Parameter
3. Configuring PerQCI Inter-RAT Measure GrpID: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell>Measurement
Parameter->PerQCI Inter-RAT Measure GrpID], click (edit) button. Set[PerQCI Inter-RAT Measure GrpID] to [1],See the figure below. Then click (save)
button.
Figure 7‑32Configuring PerQCI Inter-RAT Measure GrpID
1. Close PerQCI Measurement Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell>Measurement Parameter-
>PerQCI Measurement Switch], click (edit) button. Set[PerQCI Measure Switch] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑33Close PerQCI Measure Switch
ConfigurePerQCI measurement index group. According to the different services, configuredifferent measurement configuration thresholds to ensure that different service
triggering thresholdsare different. When there is voice service configure better threshold to ensure the continuity of voice service.
7.2.6 ZLF31-13-025 Advanced VoIP Support
By improving the VoIP scheduling to further improve the voice quality of VoIP. eNodeB supports the following VoIP scheduling:
1. Support SPS state management: voice activated device using SPS scheduling, and voice silence uses dynamic scheduling to improve the utilization of PDSCH
spectrum;
2. Supports adaptive SPS configuration based on VoIP coding rate;
Support voice users at near pointuse SPS scheduling, and for users at far pointuse dynamic scheduling and TTI binding.
UE should support VoLTE.
When the eNodeB detects that the voice packet is in the active state, the SPS can be activated by combining with other conditions; and the dynamic scheduling is used
when the eNodeBdetects that the voice packet in the silent state.
In SPS activated state, further adapt to encoding rate, reduce the rate of padding. When the encoding rate is large, the corresponding modulation order and TBSize is
needed to ensure the rate of voice packet size; when encoding rate is smaller, the correspondingamount of SPS authorization need to be adjusted accordingly.
The SPS scheduling strategy has higher requirements on the stability and tracking of the channel. When the measurement error and interference at the far point are large
and the uplink power is limited, SPS is not recommended.
Table 7‑8Advanced VoIP Support function configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
SN Parameter Name Panel Range Value Unit
Description Value
Name
The
Scheduler scheduler
1 EMLP.schedulerAlg enum(EPF,RR,SPS) N/A EPF
Algorithm algorithm for
the eMLP.
Number of Number of
PUCCH PUCCH
Channel Channel for
for ACK/NACK 1.4M:0,
2 PhyChannel.pucchSemiAnNum ACK/NACK of Downlink 0-2047 N/A
Others:12
of SPS
Downlink Scheduling
SPS in one
Scheduling subframe
Parameter
Parameter Default
SN Parameter Name Panel Range Value Unit
Description Value
Name
This
parameter is
UL SPS
period and is
using for UL
SPS. The
parameter
configuration
when
reconfigure
the uplink
SPS. The
parameter is
Different
Uplink associated
value
Semi- to service enum(10,20,32,40,64,80,128,160,320,640)
3 QoSServiceClass.spsIntervalUL ms based
persistently pack rules of unit ms
different
Period QCI which
QCI
has
configured
SPS. When
the business
rule is 20 ms
periodically
to arriving
package,
suggested
configuration
SPS period
to be 20 ms.
And so on.
This
parameter is
DL SPS
period and is
using for DL
SPS. The
parameter
configuration
when
reconfigure
the downlink
SPS. The
parameter is
Different
Downlink associated
value
Semi- to service enum(10,20,32,40,64,80,128,160,320,640)
4 QoSServiceClass.spsIntervalDL ms based
persistently pack rules of unit ms
different
Period QCI which
QCI
has
configured
SPS. When
the business
rule is 20 ms
periodically
to arriving
package,
suggested
configuration
SPS period
to be 20ms.
And so on.
1. Configuring SPS Scheduler Algorithm: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD ->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->EMLP], click (edit)
button. Set QCI1 Uplink and Downlink [Scheduler Algorithm] to [SPS],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑34Configuring SPS Scheduler Algorithm
2. Configuring Switch of TTI Bundling:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD ->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->PUCH and PDCH], click
(edit) button. Set[Switch of TTI Bundling] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
1. Select:[Configuration Management->Data Synchronization] to synchronize the incremental configuration data to the target eNodeB.
1. Configuring QCI1 Scheduler Algorithm: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->EMLP], click (edit)
button. Set QCI1 Uplink and Downlink [Scheduler Algorithm] to [EPF],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
2. Close Switch of TTI Bundling:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->PUCH and PDCH], click (edit)
button. Set[Switch of TTI Bundling] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
By improving the scheduling function of VoIP to further improve the voice quality of VoIP, when the terminal is in the near and far point, different schedulings are used so as
to ensure a good voice quality.
7.2.7 ZLF31-13-035 Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE
In the activation period of voice service, in order to ensure timely voice scheduling and the speech delay, if found 40ms or above time are not new scheduling is not found
for 40ms or above, a pre-scheduling grant is initiated.
Avoid PUCCH resource allocation.The CQI and Ack/Nack is not limited to the same sub frame transmission to ensure the performance of VoLTE
For QCI1 uplink scheduling, a smaller number of RB are generally assigned for small RB have greater frequency selection, and distribution of VoLTE users in the NI
smaller frequency band can ensure the voice scheduling delay and correctness
Table 7‑9Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE function configuration principle
Parameter Parameter
SN Parameter name Range value
There will be UL
Switch of
Grant in 40ms
Active Grant in
1 VoLTEConfigCell.activeGrantSwch interval for VoLTE enum(Close,Open)
40ms Interval
when UL voice
for VoLTE
activating period.
CQI and Ack/Nack
can transmit in the
Switch of
same subframe
Control
function is not
2 VoLTEConfigCell.pucchFmt2CtrlSwch PUCCH enum(Close,Open)
supported, when
Format 2 Used
QCI1 bearer is
for VoLTE
setup for VoLTE, if
switch is open.
QCI1 NI Frequency
Select Switch,0-
QCI1 NI
close,1-open only QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch,0-close,1-open only for newtx,2-op
3 VoLTEConfigCell.switchOfFreqSel4Ni Frequency
for newtx,2-open only for retx,3-both for newtx and retx
Select Switch
only for retx,3-both
for newtx and retx
UL Target BLER for
Target BLER
4 VoLTEConfigCell.voLTEBlerUl VoLTE, [1%,15%]
for UL VoLTE
NACK/(ACK+NACK)
DL Target BLER for
Target BLER
5 VoLTEConfigCell.voLTEBlerDl VoLTE, [1%,15%]
for DL VoLTE
NACK/(ACK+NACK)
UL Target BLER for
Target BLER
6 VoLTEConfigCell.videoBlerUl video, [1%,15%]
for UL Video
NACK/(ACK+NACK)
DL Target BLER for
Target BLER
7 VoLTEConfigCell.videoBlerDl video, [1%,15%]
for DL Video
NACK/(ACK+NACK)
HARQ
HARQ Transmit
Transmit
8 VoLTEConfigCell.voLTEHarqNumUl number for UL 1[0],2[1],3[2],4[3],5[4],6[5],7[6],8[7],10[8],12[9],16[10],20[11],24[12],28
Number for UL
VoLTE
VoLTE
HARQ
HARQ Transmit
Transmit
9 VoLTEConfigCell.voLTEHarqNumDl number for DL 1[0],2[1],3[2],4[3],5[4],6[5],7[6],8[7],10[8],12[9],16[10],20[11],24[12],28
Number for DL
VoLTE
VoLTE
HARQ HARQ Transmit

Transmit number for UL enum{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28}
10 VoLTEConfigCell.ttiBHarqNum
Number for UL VoLTE when TTIB is
VoLTE When enable
TTIB Is Enable
Parameter Parameter
This parameter is a
delayed release
timer for RLF with
VOIP user. This
parameter is
determined for
RLF Delay
delaying release the
11 VoLTEConfigCell.voIPRLFDelayTime Timer for VOIP enum(0,2,6,10,20,60,120,240,Infinity) unit s
user which is judged
User (s)
RLF by eNB, when
the user configures
VOIP or the
operators claim to
delay release of
RLF VOIP user.
A switch to control
Switch for
whether enable
12 GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireDetectEnableSwch Unidirection enum(Close,Open)
unidirection
Detecting
detecting or not.
When the Switch for
Unidirection
Detecting is turned
on, calculate the
Detecting
RTP packet loss
Unidirection
13 GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireDetectDura rate to determine [0.5..60],step=0.1
Duration
whether unidirection
Time(s)
happened in the end
of the Detecting
Unidirection
Duration Time.
UL PLR The Threshold is
Threshold used to determine
14 GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireThreUl Value for whether UL [10,100]
Unidirection unidirection
(%) happened.
The Threshold is
DL PLR
used to determine
Threshold
15 GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireThreDl whether DL [10.100]
Value for
unidirection
Unidirection(%)
happened.
A switch to control
Switch for
whether enable
16 GlobleSwitchInformation.unidireRecoverySwch Unidire enum(Close,Open)
unidire recovery or
Recovery
not.
When ipsec status is
encryption, the sip
of QCI5 is
encrypted, the
enodeB will blind
identity them; When
17 GlobleSwitchInformation.ipsecStatus Ipsec Status ipsec status is un- enum(un-encryption,encryption)
encryption, the sip
of QCI5 is un-
encrypted, the
enodeB will identity
them by Original
way
If SipIdentifySwch is
equal to Open, the
SIP Signaling
18 GlobleSwitchInformation.sipIdentifySwch eNB will try to enum(Close, Open)
Identify Switch
identify the SIP
signaling of QCI5
When eNB blind
identify SIP signal
invite which from
IMS, need the invite
Invitesize signaling size
19 GlobleSwitchInformation.sipInviteSizeThr [0,5000]
threshold threshold, when is
greater than the
threshold, blind
identification to be
MT
When eNB blind
identify SIP signal
100trying which
SIP 100 trying from IMS, need the
20 GlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeLowThr size lower 100trying signaling [0,1000]
Threshold size scope,When is
within the scope of
this blind
identification for MO
When eNB blind
identify SIP signal
100trying which
SIP 100 trying from IMS, need the
21 GlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeHighThr size high 100trying signaling [0,2000]
Threshold size scope,When is
within the scope of
this blind
identification for MO
Parameter Parameter
Since QCI1 set up,
start the timer until
Forbid SRVCC 180 ringing arrive or
22 ENBFunctionFDD.forbidSrvccTimer timer expires, ban [1-65535]
Timer (ms)
SRVCC startup.
Core network
SRVCC ability, in
The CN Ability
the process of call
23 ENBFunctionFDD.cnAbilCallProSrvcc of Call Process enum(No, Yes)
from QCI1 can
SRVCC
undertake SRVCC
before 180Ringing
This parameter sets
Active Grant the UL active pre-
24 VoLTEConfigCell.activeGrantPrd [5..80]
Period(ms) scheduling period
for the voice service.
1. ConfiguringSwitch of Active Grant in 40ms interval for VoLTE:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE
Config], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of Active Grant in 40ms interval for VoLTE] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑38Configuring Switch of Active Grant in 40ms interval for VoLTE
2. Configuring Switch of forbid PUCCH format 2 used for VoLTE:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell-
>VOLTE Config], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of forbid PUCCH format 2 used for VoLTE] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑39Configuring Switch of forbid PUCCH format 2 used for VoLTE
3. Configuring QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config], click
(edit) button. Set[QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
For QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch,0: close,1: open only for newtx; 2: open only for retx; 3: both for newtx and retx.
In the case of smallinterference, it is suggested to be configured to “0” in order to avoid RB fragments.
Figure 7‑40Configuring QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch
4. Configuring Target BLER for UL/DL Audio:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config], click
(edit) button. Set[Target BLER for UL Audio] to [0.1] and [Target BLER for DL Audio] to [0.03] See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑41Configuring Target BLER for UL/DL Audio
5. Configuring Switch for Unidirection Detecting: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration ->Global
Switch], click (edit) button. Set[Switch for Unidirection Detecting] to [Open],[ Detecting Unidirection Duration Time(s)],[UL PLR Threshold Value for
Unidirection(%)] and [DL PLR Threshold Value for Unidirection(%)] is default.See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑42Configuring Switch for Unidirection Detecting
6. Configuring Switch for Unidire Recovery: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global
Switch], click (edit) button. Set[Switch for Unidire Recovery] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑43Configuring Switch for Unidire Recovery
1. Close Switch of Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE
Config], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of Active Grant in 40ms interval for VoLTE] to [Close];Set [Switch of forbid PUCCH format 2 used for VoLTE] to [Close]; Set
[QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch] to [Close], See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑44Close Switch of Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE
2. Close Switch for Unidirection Detecting: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global
Switch], click (edit) button. Set[Switch for Unidirection Detecting] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑45Close Switch for Unidirection Detecting
3. Close Switch for Unidire Recovery: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global Switch],
click (edit) button. Set[Switch for Unidire Recovery] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑46Close Switch for Unidire Recovery
1. ActiveGrant per 40ms for VoLTE in the uplink
2. PUCCH resource allocation adjustments to avoidCQI and Ack/Nack occur in the same subframe.
3. NI based frequency Select scheduling for QCI=1 services
4. Initial BLER for QCI=1 services can be set
7.2.8 ZLF31-13-040 Voice Capacity Enhancement for VoLTE
The main purpose is to enhance the capacity of VoLTE to address the following of demand:
1. Active delay scheduling based on delay can reduce the resource requirements for PDCCH and PDSCH.
2. Independent InactiveTimer for QCI=1 services
BPL0 does not support this function.
Table 7‑10Voice Capacity Enhancement for VoLTE function configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
Active Delay
Switch for
VoLTE.
Received
the request
of the voice
packet,
according to enum(Close,Active Schd
Schd Base Delay,
the current Base
1 VoLTEConfigCell.activeDelay On Delay N/A
system, Schd Base On On
For VoLTE
enodeb Delay) Delay
don't
schedule in
current TTI,
it will re-
schedule
after some
TTI.
Ul Active
Delay Time
for VoLTE.
UL received
the request
of the voice
packet,
Ul Active
according to
Delay
the current
2 VoLTEConfigCell.delayTimeUL Time for enum(40,60,80) ms 40
system,
VoLTE
enodeb
(ms)
don't
schedule in
current TTI,
it will re-
schedule
after this
timer.
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
User
Inactive
Timer for
VoLTE
Voice. User
Inactive
Timer for
User
VoLTE
Inactive
3 UeTimer.tUserInacVoLTE Voice is not [1,120] s 60
Timer for
as long as
VoLTE (s)
User
Inactive
Timer for
data
otherwise
UE will be
released
1. Configuring Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config], click
(edit) button. Set[Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE] to [Schd Base On Delay],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑47Configuring Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE
2. Configuring User Inactive Timer for VoLTE: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->UE
Parameters Configuration], click (edit) button. Set[User Inactive Timer for VoLTE] to [60],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑48Configuring User Inactive Timer for VoLTE
1. Close Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config], click
(edit) button. Set[Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑49Close Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE
1. Active delay scheduling based on time delay
2. Adaptive configuration based on the number of users DRX
7.2.9 ZLF31-07-041 LTE Intra-RAT Handover Based on Neighbor Cell’s VoLTE Capability
In the VoLTE scenario, this function provides flexible mobility management strategies. Operators can flexibly configure VoLTE capability of neighbor cellso as to avoid
handoverto the cell which does not support the voiceservice to achieve differentiated service.
UE should support VoLTE and Inter frequency handover.
Table 7‑11LTE Intra-RAT Handover Based on Neighbor Cell’s VoLTE Capabilityconfiguration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
If the switch
is open,
eNodeB will
consider
adjacent cell
Handover
VOIP
Switch
1 GlobleSwitchInformation.interFHOBaseVOIPSwch capacity enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
Base
when Intra
VOIP
frequency or
Inter
frequency
handover
happen.
The
parameter
VoLTE
indicates
Switch of
the VoLTE
2 ExternalEUtranCellFDD.voLTESwch FDD-LTE enum(No,Yes) N/A Yes
capability of
Neighbor
FDD-LTE
Cell
neighbor
cell.
1. Configuring Neighbor Cell Configuration:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Neighbor Cell Configuration->E-UTRAN FDD
Neighbor Cell], click (edit) button. Set[VoLTE Switch of FDD-LTE Neighbor Cell] to [Yes],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑50Configuring VoLTE Switch of FDD-LTE Neighbor Cell
2. Configuring Neighbor Relation Configuration: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Neighbor Relation Configuration->E-
UTRAN Neighbor Relation], click (edit) button,Config E-UTRAN Neighbor Relation ,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑51Configuring Neighbor Relation
3. Configuring Handover Switch Base VOIP: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global
Switch], click (edit) button. Set[Handover Switch Base VOIP] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑52Configuring Handover Switch Base VOIP
1. SelectConfiguration Management->Data Synchronization] to synchronize the incremental configuration data to the target eNodeB.
1. Close Handover Switch Base VOIP: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global Switch],
click (edit) button. Set[Handover Switch Base VOIP] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑53Close Handover Switch Base VOIP
In addition to the neighbor cell configuration, increase the VoLTE switch control, which can be clear whether the neighbor cell supports VoLTE services, preventing voice
user access cell which does not support voice.
7.2.10 ZLF31-07-042 VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover
For the deployment of VoLTE, especially in multi-carrier scenarios, a UE with poor VoLTE voice quality can be timely handovered to aninter- frequency cell based on VoLTE
quality evaluation results, so as to guarantee the voice user service experience, improve VoLTE user satisfaction.
No special requirements.
UE should support VoLTE and Inter frequency handover.
Table 7‑12VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover function configuration principle

This
Switch of parameter is
Inter- the switch of
Frequency inter-
1 EUtranCellMeasurement.interFHOBasedVoLTEQualSwch enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
Handover frequency
Based VoLTE handover
Quality based volte
quality.
This
parameter is
the DLMCS
threshold of
VoLTE quality
worse. If
DLMCS VoLTE UE
2 ENBFunctionFDD.dlMCSThrd4VoLTEWorse Threshold for MCS is lower [0~10] N/A 0
VoLTE Worse than this
threshold,
eNodeB will
trigger Inter-
Freq
Handover or
SRVCC.
This
parameter is
the DLMCS
threshold of
VoLTE quality
better. If
VoLTE UE
MCS is higher
than this
threshold,
DLMCS
eNodeB
3 ENBFunctionFDD.dlMCSThrd4VoLTEBetter Threshold for [0~10] N/A 1
consider
VoLTE Better
VoLTE quality
is good
enough, and
will stop Inter-
Freq
Handover and
SRVCC
procedure
based VoLTE
quality.
This
parameter is
the UL SINR
threshold of
VoLTE quality
worse. If
UL SINR VoLTE UE
4 ENBFunctionFDD.ulSINRThrd4VoLTEWorse Threshold for SINR is lower [-10~30] dB 5
VoLTE Worse than this
threshold,
eNodeB will
trigger Inter-
Freq
Handover or
SRVCC.
This
parameter is
the UL SINR
threshold of
VoLTE quality
better. If
VoLTE UE
SINR is
higher than
this threshold,
UL SINR
eNodeB
5 ENBFunctionFDD.ulSINRThrd4VoLTEbetter Threshold for [-10~30] dB 7
consider
VoLTE Better
VoLTE quality
is good
enough, and
will stop Inter-
Freq
Handover and
SRVCC
procedure
based VoLTE
quality.
This
parameter is
the trigger
method based
VoLTE
Quality. When
it is Yes,
eNodeB will
send the
The Trigger measure
Method configure, and
6 EUtranCellMeasurement.meas4HOBasedVoLTEQual enum(No,Yes) N/A Yes
Based VoLTE trigger
Quality handover
based on the
measure
result: When it
is No,
eNodeB will
trigger
handover
based on
blind method.
This
parameter is
an index of
Measurement,
uniquely
Measurement
related to a
Index of
Measurement
Inter-Freq
7 CellMeasGroup.interFHOBasedVoLTEQuaMeasCfg Configuration, [1~65535] N/A 140
Handover
and it is used
Based VoLTE
as the Inter-
Quality
Freq
Handover
measurement
Based VoLTE
quality.
Volte quality
will be judged
in period for
Volte Quality
all Ues in the
8 ENBFunctionFDD.volteQualityDetectPrd Detecting [10,60000] step 10,unit ms N/A 1000
cell, this
Period (ms)
parameter is
set to control
period.
UL
Sinr Filter
SingleRBSinr
Factor for
9 ENBFunctionFDD.volteQualitySinrFilter filter factor for 1[0],1/2[1],1/4[2],1/8[3],1/16[4]1/32[5]1/64[6]1/128[7] N/A 1/128[7]
Volte Quality
volte quality
Detecting
detecting.
1. ConfiguringSwitch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based VoLTE Quality: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD
Cell->Measurement Parameter->Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based VoLTE Quality], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover
Based VoLTE Quality] to [Open];Set[The Trigger Method Based VoLTE Quality] to [Yes],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑54Configuring Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based VoLTE Quality
2. Configuring DLMCS/UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE Wore/Better: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD], click (edit) button.
Set[DLMCS Threshold for VoLTE Wore] to [0]; Set [DLMCS Threshold for VoLTE Better] to [1]; Set [UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE Worse(dB)] to [5]; Set [UL SINR
Threshold for VoLTE Better(dB)] to [7]. See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑55Configuring DLMCS/UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE Wore
3. Configuring Measurement Index of Inter-Freq Handover Based VoLTE Quality:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD-
>Measurement Parameter Configuration->Measurement Config Group->Measurement Index of Inter-Freq Handover Based VoLTE Quality], click (edit)
button. Set[Measurement Index of Inter-Freq Handover Based VoLTE Quality] to [140],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑56Configuring Measurement Index of Inter-Freq Handover Based VoLTE Quality
4. Configuring VoLTE Quality Detecting Period and Sinr Filter Factor for VoLTE Quality Detecting:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE
FDD-> VoLTE Quality Detecting Period], click (edit) button. Set[VoLTE Quality Detecting Period] to [1000], Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio
Parameter->LTE FDD->Sinr Filter Factor for VoLTE Quality Detecting], click (edit) button. Set[Sinr Filter Factor for VoLTE Quality Detecting] to [1/128],See the
figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7-57 Configuring VoLTE Quality Detecting Period and Sinr Filter Factor for VoLTE Quality Detecting
1. Close Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based VoLTE Quality:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell -
>Measurement Parameter->Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based VoLTE Quality], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based
VoLTE Quality] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑57Close Switch of Inter-Frequency Handover Based VoLTE Quality
The voice quality is regarded as measurement criteria to trigger the intra-LTEinter- frequency handover to ensure the quality of voice within the acceptable range.
7.2.11 ZLF31-07-043 VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC
This feature is used for hybrid networking which includesLTE and UTRAN/GERAN, and VoLTE deployment scenarios. A UE with poor VoLTE voice quality can be timely
handovered to inter-RAT cell according to cell VoLTE voice quality evaluation results, so as to guarantee the voice user service perception, improve voice user satisfaction.
EPC support IMS and SRVCC
LTE network configure Inter-rat neighbor cell.
Table 7‑13VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC function configuration principle
Parameter Parameter
SN Parameter name Range value Unit D
This parameter is
the switch of
SRVCC based
VoLTE Quality.
When it is open,
Switch of eNodeB will
SRVCC monitor the
1 EUtranCellMeasurement.srvccBasedVoLTEQualitySwch enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
Based VoLTE quality of VoLTE,
Quality and if quality
lower than
threshold,
eNodeB will
trigger SRVCC
procedure.
This parameter is
the DLMCS
threshold of
VoLTE quality
worse. If VoLTE
DLMCS
UE MCS is lower
2 ENBFunctionFDD.dlMCSThrd4VoLTEWorse Threshold for [0~10] N/A 0
than this
VoLTE Worse
threshold,
eNodeB will
trigger Inter-Freq
Handover or
SRVCC.
This parameter is
the DLMCS
threshold of
VoLTE quality
better. If VoLTE
UE MCS is
higher than this
DLMCS threshold,
3 ENBFunctionFDD.dlMCSThrd4VoLTEBetter Threshold for eNodeB consider [0~10] N/A 1
VoLTE Better VoLTE quality is
good enough,
and will stop
Inter-Freq
Handover and
SRVCC
procedure based
VoLTE quality.
This parameter is
the UL SINR
threshold of
VoLTE quality
worse. If VoLTE
UL SINR
UE SINR is lower
4 ENBFunctionFDD.ulSINRThrd4VoLTEWorse Threshold for [-10~30] dB 5
than this
VoLTE Worse
threshold,
eNodeB will
trigger Inter-Freq
Handover or
SRVCC.
This parameter is
the UL SINR
threshold of
VoLTE quality
better. If VoLTE
UE SINR is
higher than this
UL SINR threshold,
5 ENBFunctionFDD.ulSINRThrd4VoLTEbetter Threshold for eNodeB consider [-10~30] dB 7
VoLTE Better VoLTE quality is
good enough,
and will stop
Inter-Freq
Handover and
SRVCC
procedure based
VoLTE quality.
This parameter is
the trigger
method based
VoLTE Quality.
When it is Yes,
eNodeB will send
The Trigger the measure
Method configure, and
6 EUtranCellMeasurement.meas4HOBasedVoLTEQual enum(No,Yes) N/A Yes
Based VoLTE trigger handover
Quality based on the
measure result:
When it is No,
eNodeB will
trigger handover
based on blind
method.
Parameter Parameter
SN Parameter name Range value Unit D
This parameter is
an index of
Measurement,
Measurement uniquely related
Index of to a
SRVCC to Measurement
7 CellMeasGroup.cdmaSRVCCBasedVoLTEQuaMeasCfg WCDMA Configuration, [1~65535] N/A 1760
Based VoLTE and it is used as
Quality the SRVCC to
WCDMA
measurement
Based VoLTE
quality.
This parameter
sets the index of
a measurement
configuration.The
measurement
configuration is
Frequences
used as the
Measurement
SRVCC
Index of
measurement
8 CellMeasGroup.geranSRVCCBaVoLTEQuMeCfg SRVCC to [1~65535] N/A 1710;1710;1710;1710;1710;1710;1710;
configuration for
GERAN
voice-quality-
Based VoLTE
based handover
Quality
to GERAN. Each
frequency point
group is uniquely
associated with a
measurement
configuration.
Volte quality will
be judged in
Volte Quality
period for all Ues [10,60000] step
9 ENBFunctionFDD.volteQualityDetectPrd Detecting N/A 1000
in the cell, this 10,unit ms
Period (ms)
parameter is set
to control period.
Sinr Filter UL SingleRBSinr
enum(1, 1/2, 1/4,
Factor for filter factor for
10 ENBFunctionFDD.volteQualitySinrFilter 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, N/A 1/128[7]
Volte Quality volte quality
1/64, 1/128)
Detecting detecting.
eNodeB provides two methods of measurement based handoverand blind handover, and the handover methods can be flexible selected.
1. Configuring Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->Measurement
Parameter->Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality] to [Open];Set[The Trigger Method
Based VoLTE Quality] to [Yes],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
2. Configuring DLMCS/UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE Wore/Better: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD], click (edit) button.
Set[DLMCS Threshold for VoLTE Wore] to [0]; Set [DLMCS Threshold for VoLTE Better] to [1]; Set [UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE Wore(dB)] to [5]; Set [UL SINR
Threshold for VoLTE Better(dB)] to [7],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑59Configuring DLMCS/UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE Wore/Better
3. Configuring Measurement Index of SRVCC to WCDMA/GERAN Based VoLTE Quality: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD-
>Measurement Parameter Configuration->Measurement Config Group->Measurement Index of SRVCC to WCDMA/GERAN Based VoLTE Quality], click
(edit) button. Set[Measurement Index of SRVCC to WCDMA Based VoLTE Quality] to [1760]; [Measurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality]
to [1710,1710…1710] ,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑60Configuring Measurement Index of SRVCC to WCDMA/GERAN Based VoLTE Quality
1. Close Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->Measurement
Parameter->Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality] to [Close],See the figure below. Then
click (save) button.
The voice quality is regarded as measurement criteria to trigger the SRVCC handover process, to ensure that the voice quality within the acceptable range.
7.2.12 ZLF31-13-046 Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative(ECN-A)
This feature adjusts the encoding rate to improve VoLTE coverage ,increaseeNodeB system capacity and improving user experience. When a user moves to the edge of a
cell and the channel quality becomes poor, the eNodeB resolves and adjusts the CMR field in the RTP packet header to trigger encoding rate reduction on the UE. If the
channel restores for a period of time, the eNodeB will trigger encoding rate increase on the UE to improve voice quality.
BPL1, BPN0, and BPN2 support this function.
UE should support VoLTE and various voice encoding rates.
Table 7‑14Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative function configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
switch of
Switch of adaptive
1 VoLTEConfigCell.volteCmrSwch enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
CMR speech
rate
1. Configuring Switch of CMR:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config->Switch of CMR], click
(edit) button. Set[Switch of CMR] to [Open],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑62Configuring Switch of CMR
1. Close Switch of CMR: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config->Switch of CMR], click
(edit) button. Set[Switch of CMR] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑63Close Switch of CMR
According to the test, the UEadjusts the speed and timingbased on voice coding rates
MOS Monitor.
7.2.13 ZLF34-00-040 Inter-eNodeB JR Based Loose Transmission Delay
Refer to ZTE LTE FDD CoMP Feature Guide
7.2.14 ZLF34-00-056 Service Based PCC Dynamic Selection
In actual networking, in order to provide the differential services for some special users, they will be handed over to the dedicated cell to ensure the QoS when they initiates
service,. By matching ERAB beared QCI and QCI policy on EMS, the measurement is delivered to the frequent point corresponding to the highest priority QCI. After
delivering the measurement, hand over the user to the corresponding cell, so as to ensure the differential services.
Table 7‑15Service Based PCC Dynamic Selection function configuration principle

This
parameter is
the switch for
handover
based
service. if
configured as
1, when UE
context or
dedicate
ERAB is
Handover established, it
enum(Close,General
1 EUtranCellMeasurement.hoBaseServiceSwch Switch Base can N/A Close
Strategy
Service preferential
handover UE
to the expect
frequencies
which
corresponding
to the highest
priority QCI: if
configured as
0, it means
the function is
closed.
This
parameter is
PerQCI
the group
2 PerQCIStrategy.perQCIStrategyGroupId Strategy 1-255 N/A 1
index of
GroupID
PerQCI
strategy.
This
parameter is
the Strategy
Priority for
QCI. The
Strategy
3 PerQCIStrategy.strategyPriority higher value 1-255 N/A 1
Priority
means the
higher priority
for the
corresponding
QCI.
Label number Label number
4 PerQCIStrategy.qci of service of service 1-7,10-255 N/A 1
class class
{freqBandInd==27}
[852..869],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==28}
[758..803],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==30}
[380..430],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==31}
[460..467.5],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==32}
[1785..1805],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==33}
[1900..1920],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==34}
[2010..2025],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==35}
[1850..1910],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==36}
[1930..1990],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==37}
[1910..1930],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==38}
[2570..2620],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==39}
[1880..1920],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==40}
[2300..2400],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==41}
[2496..2690],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==42}
[3400..3600],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==43}
This [3600..3800],step=0.1,
parameter is {freqBandInd==44}
the expect [0..6000],step=0.1,
frequencies {freqBandInd==45}
for QCI. If the [0..6000],step=0.1,
expected {freqBandInd==46} See the
frequencies [0..6000],step=0.1,
Expect parameter
6 PerQCIStrategy.qciExpectFreqParas.expectFreq don't contain N/A
Frequencies {freqBandInd==47} desciption
the serving
[0..6000],step=0.1, doc
frequency,
then eNodeB {freqBandInd==48}
trigger [0..6000],step=0.1,
handover to {freqBandInd==49}
the expect [0..6000],step=0.1,
frequencies. {freqBandInd==50}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==51}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==52}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==53}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==54}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==55}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==56}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==57}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==58}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==59}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==60}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==61}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==62}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==63}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==64}
[0..6000],step=0.1,
{freqBandInd==101}
[1035..1057],step=0.1
The
parameter is
Band band indicator 1-5,7-14,17-28,30-
7 PerQCIStrategy.qciExpectFreqParas.freqBandInd N/A 1
indicator for each 32,33-64,101
expect
frequency
This
parameter is
PerQCI
the group
8 EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIStrategyGrpCfg Strategy [0..255] N/A 0
index of
GroupID
PerQCI
strategy.
This
parameter is
the timer of
measurement
based
Service. Upon
measurement
based Service
Timer of configuration,
Measurement eNodeB will
9 ControlPlaneTimer.measTimerBasedService [1000,10000] step 10 ms 2000
based start this timer
Service to wait for
measure
report. If it
time out,
eNodeB will
delete
measurement
based
Service.
1. Configuring Handover Switch Base Service[Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Measurement Parameter-
>Handover Switch Base Service], click (edit) button. Set[Handover Switch Base Service] to [General Strategy],See the figure below. Then click (save)
button.
Figure 7‑64Configuring Handover Switch Base Service
2. Configuring PerQCI Strategy : Select [Modify Area->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration->PerQCI Strategy], click (edit)
button,Configure PerQCI Strategy Parameter,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑65Configuring PerQCI Strategy
3. Configuring PerQCI Strategy GroupID: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Measurement Parameter-
>PerQCI Strategy GroupID], click (edit) button, Set [PerQCI Strategy GroupID] to [1],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑66Configuring PerQCI Strategy GroupID
4. Configuring Measurement Configuration Index:Select [Modify Area->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration->UE E-UTRAN
Measurement],click (edit) button, Set [Measurement Configuration Index] to [130];Set [Event ID]to[A5],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑67Configuring Measurement Configuration Index
5. Configuring Timer of Measurement based Service(ms): Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration-
>Control Plane Timer-> Timer of Measurement based Service(ms)], click (edit) button, Set [Timer of Measurement based Service(ms)] to [2000],See the
Figure 7‑68Configuring Timer of Measurement based Service
1. Close Handover Switch Base Service[Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->Measurement Parameter-
>Handover Switch Base Service], click (edit) button. Set[Handover Switch Base Service] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑69Close Handover Switch Base Service

Depending on the test, adjust the parameters.
When a terminal moves to a far point of a cell, the possibility of power restriction is increased and the UE’s scheduling capability is restricted. In this case, an unfinished
voice packet might be split into multiple segments to be transmitted. The more segments that a packet are split into, the lower the scheduling efficiency is. To ensure the
timeliness and scheduling efficiency of voice transmission, the maximum number of voice packet segments is configured at the uplink.
Table 7‑16RLC Segmentation Limitation function configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
The
smallest
TBsize enum(Close,Rlc
The Swith function Segment
for UL switch, used Number
1 VoLTEConfigCell.rlcSegmentUl N/A Close
RLC to control Adaption ,Rlc
Segment the Fixed Maximum
minimum Number)
TBsize
function.
The number
of pieces in
The Max the smallest
Number of TBsize
2 VoLTEConfigCell.piecesMaxNum4ULVoLTE Pieces For function is [1..20] N/A 11
UL RLC used to
Segment control the
size of the
TBsize.
The number
The Min of pieces in
Number of the smallest
Pieces For TBsize
3 VoLTEConfigCell.piecesMinNum4ULVoLTE UL RLC function is [1..20] N/A 4
Segment used to
control the
size of the
TB size.
1. Configuring The Switch for UL RLC Segment:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config->The
Switch for UL RLC Segment], click (edit) button. Set[The Switch for UL RLC Segment] to [Rlc Segment Number Adaption],See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.
Figure 7‑70Configuring the Switch for UL RLC Segment
2. Configuring The Min/MAX Number of Pieces For UL RLC Segment:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell-
>VOLTE Config->The Min Number of Pieces For UL RLC Segment], click (edit) button. Set[The Min Number of Pieces For UL RLC Segment] to [4],See the
figure below. Then click (save) button.Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config->The
Min Number of Pieces For UL RLC Segment], click (edit) button. Set[The MAX Number of Pieces For UL RLC Segment] to [11],See the figure below. Then
Figure 7‑71Configuring The Min/MAX Number of Pieces For UL RLC Segment
1. Close The Switch for UL RLC Segment:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->VOLTE Config->The Switch
for UL RLC Segment], click (edit) button. Set[The Switch for UL RLC Segment] to [Close],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑72Close the Switch for UL RLC Segment
Adjust parameters: VoLTEConfigCell.piecesMaxNum4ULVoLTEand VoLTEConfigCell.piecesMinNum4ULVoLTE.
7.2.16 Independent A1/A2 threshold configuration for VoLTE user
In practice, it is necessary to configure different measurement data for different services, so as to ensure that different services can be handover to the cell with good signal
strength in time. For VoLTE users, the use of independent A1/A2 measurement data, so that the voice in the cell edge area can be more timely handover to a better signal
intensity of the cell, in order to ensure the quality of voice.
Table 7‑17Independent A1/A2 threshold configuration for VoLTE user

The
parameter is
the switch of
PerQCI
measurement.
When this
switch is
open, eNodeB
will combine
PerQCI
the measure
1 EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwch Measure enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
threshold
Switch
correspond to
QCI. When
this switch is
close,
eNodeB will
configure the
default
measurement
to UE.
This
parameter is
an array to
indicate
Measurement
of Close inter-
frequency or
intersystem
measurement
Based Voice,
Close inter-
and related to
frequency or
a record of
intersystem
Measurement
2 CellMeasGroup.clsInterFVoiceMeasCfg measurement 1-65535 N/A [12, 13]
Configuration.
Based Voice
The one
configuration
element
index
relates to
RSRP and the
other relate to
RSRQ. Also,
if dual-
measurement
is closed, only
the first
element is
valid.
This
parameter is
an array to
indicate
Measurement
of Open inter-
frequency
measurement
Based Voice,
and related to
Open inter-
a record of
frequency
Measurement
measurement
3 CellMeasGroup.opeInterFVoiceMeasCfg Configuration. 1-65535 N/A [22, 23]
Based Voice
The one
configuration
element
index
relates to
RSRP and the
other relate to
RSRQ. Also,
if dual-
measurement
is closed, only
the first
element is
valid.
This
parameter is
an array to
indicate
Measurement
of Open
intersystem
measurement
Based Voice,
and related to
Open
a record of
intersystem
Measurement
measurement
4 CellMeasGroup.opeRatVoiceMeasCfg Configuration. 1-65535 N/A [32, 33]
Based Voice
The one
configuration
element
index
relates to
RSRP and the
other relate to
RSRQ. Also,
if dual-
measurement
is closed, only
the first
element is
valid.
1. Configuring The Switch for PerQCI Measure Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->LTE FDD
Measurement Parameter->PerQCI Measure Switch], click (edit) button. Set[PerQCI Measure Switch] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save)
button.
Figure 7‑73Configuring The Switch for PerQCI Measure Switch
2. Configuring Independent A1/A2 threshold configuration index:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter
Configuration->Measurement Config Group->Close Inter-frequency or Intersystem Measurement Based Voice Configuration Index], click (edit) button.
Set[Close Inter-frequency or Intersystem Measurement Based Voice Configuration Index] to [12;13],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Select[Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration->Measurement Config Group->Open Inter-
frequency Measurement Based Voice Configuration Index], click (edit) button. Set[Open Inter-frequency Measurement Based Voice Configuration Index]
to [22;23],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑74Configuring Independent A1/A2 threshold configuration index
3. Configuring Measurement Configuration data for voice A1:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter
Configuration->UE E_UTRAN Measurement, click (edit) button, Set [Measurement Configuration Index] to [12], Set [Triggered Event Quantity] to [RSRP[0]], Set
[Event ID]to[A1] or Set [Measurement Configuration Index] to [13], Set [Triggered Event Quantity] to [RSRQ[1]], Set [Event ID]to[A1]. See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.
4. Configuring Measurement Configuration data for voice A2:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter
Configuration->UE E_UTRAN Measurement, click (edit) button, Set [Measurement Configuration Index] to [22], Set [Triggered Event Quantity] to [RSRP[0]], Set
[Event ID]to[A2] or Set [Measurement Configuration Index] to [23], Set [Triggered Event Quantity] to [RSRQ[1]], Set [Event ID]to[A2]. See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.
1. Close The Switch for PerQCI Measure Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell->LTE FDD
Measurement Parameter->PerQCI Measure Switch], click (edit) button. Set[PerQCI Measure Switch] to [Close[0]],See the figure below. Then click (save)
button.
Figure 7‑79Close The Switch for PerQCI Measure Switch
QCI5 Pre-Scheduling is used to shorten Calling Delay by shortening SIP transmission,which can improve user experience by using scheduling resources more rationally.
7.2.17.2 Preparation Conditions
LTE configures Intra-RAT neighbor cell.
Table 7‑18Call delay optimization configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Range Default
SN Parameter name panel Unit
explanation value value
name
Parameter
Parameter Range Default
SN Parameter name panel Unit
explanation value value
name
The switch for
Qci5 Pre
Delay scheduling.When
Optimize the switch is set 0:
1 VoLTEConfigCell.qci5PreSchd4VoLTESwch Switch for to open, Qci5 {Close},1: N/A Close
VoLTE Pre scheduling is {Open}
Call Setup used to shorten
SIP transmission
delay.
1. Select Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->LTE FDD VOLTE Config->Delay Optimize Switch For VoLTE
Setup, click (edit) button. Set[Close] to [Open]. See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑80Configuring the Switch for Call Delay Optimization
SelectConfiguration Management->Data Synchronization to synchronize the incremental configuration data to the target eNodeB.
Select Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell -> VOLTE Config->The Switch for UL RLC Segment, click (edit)
button. Set[Open] to [Close]. See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑81Close the Switch for Call Delay Optimization
7.2.18 Independent control for inter frequency and inter Rat measurement
In practical application, aiming at inter-frequency and inter-RAT neighbor cell exist at the same time, and Inter-frequency Followed by Inter-RAT Measurement, to distinguish
between inter-frequency and inter-RAT A1 measurement, under inter-frequency measurement control when configuring inter-RAT measurement, ensure that inter-RAT
measurement report.
Table 7‑19Independent control for inter frequency and inter Rat measurement configuration principle

The parameters
corresponding to the
strategy of Inter-
frequency
Measurement while
SRVCC, the value of
0 indicates remain
the inter frequency
Strategy of enum(Remain The
measurement based
Inter- Inter Frequency Remain The
cover while
frequency Measurements, Inter
1 EUtranCellMeasurement.srvccInterFMeasStrategy configure the N/A
Measurement Delete The Inter Frequency
SRVCC measure
While Frequency Measurements
based cover,the
SRVCC Measurements)
value of 1 indicates
delete the inter
frequency
measurement based
cover while
configure the
SRVCC measure
based cover.
This parameter is
corresponding to the
inter-frequency
measurement policy
used for data service
delivery in inter-RAT
measurement. If it is
set to 0, it indicates
that coverage-based
Strategy of
inter-frequency
Inter- enum(Remain The
measurement is
frequency Inter Frequency Remain The
remained when
Measurement Measurements, Inter
2 EUtranCellMeasurement.psInterFMeasStrategy coverage-based N/A
When PS Delete The Inter Frequency
data service B1/B2
Service Inter- Frequency Measurements
measurement is
RAT Measurements)
delivered. If it is set
Measurement
to 1, it indicates that
coverage-based
inter-frequency
measurement is
deleted when
coverage-based
data service B1/B2
measurement is
delivered.
This parameter sets
the configuration of
close inter-RAT
Close inter- measurement. The
RAT parameter value is
3 CellMeasGroup.clsRatMeasCfg Measurement
related to a group of
1-65535 N/A [14, 15]
Configuration
records of
Index
event A, and the
elements are related
to RSRP and RSRQ.
This parameter is
used to distinguish
inter-frequency A1
and inter-RAT A1. If
this parameter is
Switch of
enabled, inter-
Different A1
frequency A1 and
for Inter-
4 EUtranCellMeasurement.diffA1Swch inter-RAT A1 are enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
Frequency
distinguished from
and Inter-
each other;
RAT
otherwise, inter-
frequency A1 and
inter-RAT A1 are not
distinguished from
each other.
This parameter sets
the configuration of
close inter-RAT
Close inter-
voice-service-based
RAT
measurement. The
Measurement parameter value is
5 CellMeasGroup.clsRatVoiceMeasCfg
Based Voice
1-65535 N/A [16, 17]
related to a
Configuration
Index group of records of
event A, and the
elements are related
to RSRP and RSRQ.
switch of PerQCI
measurement. When
this switch is
open,eNodeb will
PerQCI
combine the
6 EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwch Measure enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
measure threshold
Switch
correspond to QCI.
When this switch is
close, eNodeb will
configure the default
measurement to UE.
The parameter
indicates whether or
not to configure
measurement for
inter and RAT
frequencies
simultaneously. enum(Inter-
Number"0" Frequency
Inter- represents that eNB Together with Inter-
Frequency shall configure Inter-RAT Frequency
7 EUtranCellMeasurement.interFandInterR Inter-RAT measurement for Measurement, N/A Together with
Measurement inter and RAT Inter-Frequency Inter-RAT
Configuration frequencies Followed by Inter- Measurement
simultaneously,while RAT
Number"1" does Measurement)
mean that eNB shall
configure
measurement for
inter frequencies
firstly ,then RAT
frequencies next.
This parameter is an
array to indicate
measurement of
close inter-frequency
or intersystem
measurement and
Close Inter-
related to a record of
Frequency or
intra system
Intersystem
8 CellMeasGroup.closedInterFMeasCfg measurement 1-65535 N/A [10,11]
Measurement
configuration. The
Configuration
one element relates
Index
to RSRP and the
other relate to
RSRQ. Also, if dual-
measurement is
closed, only the first
element is valid.
This parameter is an
array to indicate
Measurement of
Close inter-
frequency or
intersystem
Close Inter-
measurement Based
frequency or
Voice, and related to
Intersystem
a record of
9 CellMeasGroup.clsInterFVoiceMeasCfg Measurement 1-65535 N/A [12,13]
Measurement
Based Voice
Configuration. The
Configuration
one element relates
Index
to RSRP and the
other relate to
RSRQ. Also, if dual-
measurement is
closed, only the first
element is valid.
1. Configuring Switch of Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell -
>LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Switch of Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of Different A1 for Inter-
Frequency and Inter-RAT] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑82Configuring Switch of Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT
2. Configuring Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement While SRVCC:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell
->LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement While SRVCC], click (edit) button. Set[Strategy of Inter-Frequency
Measurement While SRVCC] to [Delete The Inter Frequency Measurements[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑83Configuring Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement While SRVCC
3. Configuring Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement When PS Service Inter-RAT Measurement:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE
FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement When PS Service Inter-RAT Measurement], click
(edit) button. Set[Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement When PS Service Inter-RAT Measurement] to [Delete the inter frequency measurements[1]],See
the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑84Configuring Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement When PS Service Inter-RAT Measurement
Configuring Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT configuration index:Select [ModifyArea->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement
Parameter Configuration ->Measurement Config Group->Close Inter-frequency or Intersystem Measurement Configuration Index], click (edit) button. Set [Close Inter-
frequency or Intersystem Measurement Configuration Index] to [10;11],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.Select [ModifyArea->Managed Element->Radio
Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration ->Measurement Config Group->Close Inter-frequency or Intersystem Measurement Based Voice
Configuration Index], click (edit) button. Set [Close Inter-frequency or Intersystem Measurement Based Voice Configuration Index] to [12;13],See the figure below.
Then click (save) button. Select [ModifyArea->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration ->Measurement Config
Group->Close Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration Index], click (edit) button. Set [Close Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration Index] to [14;15],See the figure
below. Then click (save) button. Select [ModifyArea->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration ->Measurement
Config Group->Close Inter-RAT Measurement Based Voice Configuration Index], click (edit) button. Set [Close Inter-RAT Measurement Based Voice Configuration
Index] to [16;17],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑85Configuring Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT configuration index
4. Configuring Measurement Configuration data for A1:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter
Configuration ->UE E-UTRAN Measurement], click (edit) button, Set [Measurement Configuration Index] to [12], Set [Measurement Configuration
Function] to [Close Inter Frequency/Inter RAT Measure(voice)[38]], Set [Event ID] to [A1]. See the figure below. Then click (save) button. Select [Modify Area-
>Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration ->UE E-UTRAN Measurement], click (edit) button, Set
[Measurement Configuration Index] to [16], Set [Measurement Configuration Function] to [Close Inter Frequency/Inter RAT Measure(voice)[38]], Set [Event ID]
to [A1]. See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑86Configuring Measurement Configuration data for A1
5. Configuring PerQCI Measure Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->LTE FDD Measurement
Parameter->PerQCI Measure Switch], click (edit) button. Set[PerQCI Measure Switch] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
6. Configuring Inter-Frequency Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell -
>LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Configuring Inter-Frequency Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration], click (edit) button. Set[Configuring Inter-
Frequency Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration] to [Inter-Frequency Followed by Inter-RAT Measurement[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑88Configuring Inter-Frequency Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration
1. Configuring Switch of Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell -
>LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Switch of Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT], click (edit) button. Set[Switch of Different A1 for Inter-
Frequency and Inter-RAT] to [Close[0]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑89Configuring Close Switch of Different A1 for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT
2. Configuring Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement While SRVCC:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell
->LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Strategy of Inter-Frequency Measurement While SRVCC], click (edit) button. Set[Strategy of Inter-Frequency
Measurment While SRVCC] to [Remain The Inter Frequency Measurements[0]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑90Configuring Remain The Inter Frequency Measurements while SRVCC
Distinguish A1 function of inter-frequencies and inter-RAT only take effect in inter-frequency followed by inter-RAT measurement, but inter-frequencies together withinter-
RATmeasurement is not effective.
7.2.19 SIP Calling Identification
In order to improve the voice experience of users, through the identification of SIP messages in the voice service, the relevant policies are set to ensure the continuity of
voice users' service..
Table 7‑20SIP Calling Identification function configuration principle
Parameter
Range Default
SN Parameter name panel Parameter explanation Unit
value value
name
When ipsec status is encryption,the sip of QCI5 is encrypted,the
enum(un-
Ipsec enodeB will blind identity them; When ipsec status is un- un-
1 GlobleSwitchInformation.ipsecStatus encryption, N/A
Status encryption,the sip of QCI5 is un-encrypted,the enodeB will encryption
encryption)
identity them by Original way.
SIP
Signaling If sipIdentifySwch is equal to Open, the eNB will try to identify the enum(Close,
2 GlobleSwitchInformation.sipIdentifySwch N/A Close
Identify SIP signaling of QCI5. Open)
Switch
When eNB blind identify SIP signal invite which from IMS, need
Invitesize
3 GlobleSwitchInformation.sipInviteSizeThr the invite signaling size threshold, when is greater than the [0..5000] N/A 1500
Threshold
threshold, blind identification to be MT
If a certain SIP signaling is greater
SIP 100 than GlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeLowThr and
Trying Size smaller
4 GlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeHighThr [0..2000] N/A 650
High than GlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeHighThr,
Threshold the SIP is considered as downlink 100Trying. It indicates a
new VoLTE calling beginning.
If a certain SIP signaling is greater
SIP 100 than GlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeLowThr and
Trying Size smaller
5 GlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeLowThr [0..1000] N/A 200
Lower than GlobleSwitchInformation.sip100tryingSizeHighThr,
Threshold the SIP is considered as downlink 100Trying. It indicates a
new VoLTE calling beginning.
1. Configuring SIP Signaling Identify Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global
Switch->SIP Signaling Identify Switch], click (edit) button. Set[SIP Signaling Identify Switch] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑91Configuring SIP Signaling Identify Switch
2. Configuring Ipsec Status:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global Switch->Ipsec
Status], click (edit) button. Set[Ipsec Status] to [un-encryption[0]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑92Configuring Ipsec Status
3. Configuring Invitesize Threshold and SIP 100 Trying Size High/Lower Threshold:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN
Service Configuration->Global Switch->SIP 100 Trying Size High Threshold], click (edit) button. Set[SIP 100 Trying Size High Threshold] to [650],See the
figure below. Then click (save) button. Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global
Switch->SIP 100 Trying Size Lower Threshold], click (edit) button. Set[SIP 100 Trying Size Lower Threshold] to [200],See the figure below. Then click
(save) button. Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global Switch-> Invitesize
Threshold], click (edit) button. Set[Invitesize Threshold] to [1500],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑93Configuring Invitesize Threshold and SIP 100 Trying Size High/Lower Threshold
1. Configuring Close SIP Signaling Identify Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration-
>Global Switch->SIP Signaling Identify Switch], click (edit) button. Set[SIP Signaling Identify Switch] to [Close[0]],See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.
Figure 7‑94Configuring Close SIP Signaling Identify Switch
In practical application, according to the GERAN frequency groups configuration SRVCC measurement indicator, to distinguish the SRVCC frequency groups measurement
configuration, easy to VoLTE UE SRVCC to the desired frequency groups.
EPC support IMS and SRVCC.
Table 7‑21Independent CSFB and SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency group function configuration principle
Parameter Parameter Range Default

SN Parameter name Unit
panel name explanation value value
The
parameter is
GL SRVCC the switch of enum(Close,
1 GlobleSwitchInformation.gsmSrvccSwitch N/A Open
Switch SRVCC Open)
between LTE
and GERAN
GERAN GERAN
Measurement Measurement [1010,
2 CellMeasGroup.geranMeasCfg 1-65535 N/A
Configuration Configuration 1011]
Index Index
This array is
the
measurement
indication of
SRVCC
GERAN
frequencies.
When the
frequency of
GERAN
this
Frequency
parameter is enum(No,
3 SRVCCProfile.geranFreqSRVCCMeasInd SRVCC N/A Yes
Yes, eNodeb Yes)
Mearsurement
will measure
Indication
this
frequency
when
SRVCC.
Otherwise,
eNodeB will
not measure
this
frequency.
1. Configuring GL SRVCC Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global Switch->GL
SRVCC Switch], click (edit) button. Set[GL SRVCC Switch] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
2. Configuring Geran Neighbor Cell: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD ->Neighbor Cell Configuration->GERAN Neighbor
Cell],click (edit) button, Configure GERAN Neighbor Cell,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
3. Configuring Neighbor Relation: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD ->Neighbor Relation Configuration->GERAN Neighbor
Relation],click (edit) button, Configure GERAN Neighbor Relation,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
4. Configuring GeranFrequency Group: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD -> E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->LTE FDD Measurement
Parameter],click (edit) button, Set[GERAN-Frequency Number] to [2],Set [Geran-Frequency Measurement Configuration] parameter,Configuring Geran-
Frequency Group1 and Geran-Frequency Group2, Set Geran-Frequency Group1 Arfcn Value to [712,716], Set Geran-Frequency Group2 Arfcn Value to [512,810],
Set Geran-Frequency Group1[GERANFrequency SRVCC Measurement Indication] to [Yes], Set Geran-Frequency Group2[GERAN Frequency SRVCC
Measurement Indication] to [No],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
1. Configuring GeranFrequency SRVCC Measurement Indication: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD -> E-UTRAN FDD Cell -
>LTE FDD Measurement Parameter],click (edit) button,Set[GERAN Frequency SRVCC Measurement Indication] to [Yes],See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.
Figure 7‑99Configuring GeranFrequency SRVCC Measurement Indication
7.2.21 Independent SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency groups
In practical applications, different measurement configuration indexes are configured according to the GERAN frequency groups, and corresponding measurement
thresholds are matched according to the measurement configuration index when the measurement is configing.
EPC support IMS and SRVCC.
Table 7‑22Independent SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency groups function configuration principle
Parameter Parameter Range

SN Parameter name Unit Default v
The parameter is
GL SRVCC the switch of enum(Close,
1 GlobleSwitchInformation.gsmSrvccSwitch N/A Open
Switch SRVCC between Open)
LTE and GERAN
GERAN GERAN
Measurement Measurement
2 CellMeasGroup.geranMeasCfg 1-65535 N/A [1010, 1011]
Configuration Configuration
Index Index
This array is the
measurement
indication of
SRVCC GERAN
frequencies.
When the
GERAN
frequency of this
Frequency
parameter is Yes, enum(No,
3 SRVCCProfile.geranFreqSRVCCMeasInd SRVCC N/A Yes
eNodeb will Yes)
Mearsurement
measure this
Indication
frequency when
SRVCC
;otherwise,
eNodeb will not
measure this
frequency.
The parameter is
the switch of
PerQCI
measurement.
When this switch
is open,eNodeb
will combine the
PerQCI measure
enum(Close,
4 EUtranCellMeasurement.perQCIMeasSwch Measure threshold N/A Close
Open)
Switch correspond to
QCI. When this
switch is close,
eNodeb will
configure the
default
measurement to
UE.
This parameter
sets the ID of a
PerQCI
measurement
configuration
PerQCI
group, [1..65535]
GERAN
5 EUtranCellMeasurement.geranMeasParas.perQCIGERANMeaGrpCfg corresponding to N/A 1
Measure
the PerQCI
GroupID
measurement
configuration of
each frequency
point group in the
GERAN system.
PerQCI [1..65535]
PerQCI Measure
6 PerQCIMeasure.perQCIMeaGroupId Measure N/A 1
GroupID
GroupID
Label Number
Label Number of [1..7],
7 PerQCIMeasure.qci of Service N/A 1
Service Class [10..255]
Class
Parameter Parameter Range
SN Parameter name Unit Default v
This parameter
sets the absolute
decision
threshold of E-
UTRAN serving
B2 Serving
cell for RSRP
Cell RSRP
measurement in
8 PerQCIMeasure.geranSrvTrdP Threshold for [0..97] dBm 0
GERAN B2. The
EUTRAN to
serving cell's
GERAN
RSRP in the
measurement
report must be
lower than the
threshold
This parameter
sets the absolute
decision
threshold of E-
UTRAN serving
B2 Serving
cell for RSRQ
Cell RSRQ
measurement in [0..34] step
9 PerQCIMeasure.geranSrvTrdQ Threshold for dB 0
GERAN B2. The 1
EUTRAN to
serving cell's
GERAN
RSRQ in the
measurement
report must be
lower than the
threshold.
This parameter
sets the index of
a measurement
configuration.The
measurement
configuration is
Frequences
used as the
Measurement
SRVCC
Index of
measurement
10 CellMeasGroup.geranSRVCCBaVoLTEQuMeCfg SRVCC to 1-65535 N/A 1710;1710;1710;1710;1710;1710;1710;1710;17
configuration for
GERAN
voice-quality-
Based VoLTE
based handover
Quality
to GERAN. Each
frequency point
group is uniquely
associated with a
measurement
configuration
This parameter is
the switch of
SRVCC based
VoLTE Quality.
When it is open,
Switch of eNodeb will
SRVCC monitor the enum(Close,
11 EUtranCellMeasurement.srvccBasedVoLTEQualitySwch N/A Close
Based VoLTE quality of VoLTE, Open)
Quality and if quality
lower than
threshold,
eNodeb will
trigger SRVCC
procedure.
1. Configuring GL SRVCC Switch:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN Service Configuration->Global Switch->GL
SRVCC Switch], click (edit) button. Set[GL SRVCC Switch] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
2. Configuring Geran Neighbor Cell: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter-> LTE FDD ->Neighbor Cell Configuration->GERAN Neighbor Cell],click
(edit) button, Configure GERAN Neighbor Cell, See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
3. Configuring Neighbor Relation: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter-> LTE FDD -> Neighbor Relation Configuration->GERAN Neighbor
Relation], click (edit) button, Configure GERAN Neighbor Relation, See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
4. Configuring Geran Frequency Group: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter-> LTE FDD -> E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->LTE FDD Measurement
Parameter],click (edit) button, Set [GERAN-Frequency Number] to [2], Set [Geran-Frequency Measurement Configuration] parameter,Configuring Geran-
Frequency Group1 and Geran-Frequency Group2, Set Geran-Frequency Group1 Arfcn Value to [712,716], Set Geran-Frequency Group2 Arfcn Value to [512,810],
Set Geran-Frequency Group1 [GERAN Frequency SRVCC Measurement Indication] to [Yes], Set Geran-Frequency Group2 [GERAN Frequency SRVCC
Measurement Indication] to [No],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
5. Configuring GERAN Measurement configuration index:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Meassurement Parameter
Configuration ->Measurement Config Group->GERAN Measurement Configuration Index], click (edit) button. Set[GERAN Measurement Configuration
Index] to [1010,1012], See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
6. Configuring RAT Measurement Configuration Index:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Measurement Parameter
Configuration ->UE RAT Measurement], click (edit) button, Set [RAT Measurement Configuration Index] to [1012], Set [Intersystem Measurement Event
ID]to[B2[1]]. Set [Absolute Decision Threshold of E-UTRAN Serving Cell for RSRP Measurement(dBm)]to[-102], See the figure below. Then click (save)
button.
7. Configuring The Switch for PerQCI Measure Switch: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->LTE FDD
Measurement Parameter->PerQCI Measure Switch], click (edit) button. Set [PerQCI Measure Switch] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then click
(save) button.
8. Configuring Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell ->Measurement
Parameter->Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality], click (edit) button. Set [Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE Quality] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then
9. Configuring Measurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD-
>Measurement Parameter Configuration->Measurement Config Group-> Measurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality], click (edit)
button. Set [Measurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality] to [1710,1711] ,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
10. Configuring RAT Measurement Configuration Indexof SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE
FDD->Measurement Parameter Configuration ->UE RAT Measurement], click (edit) button, Set [RAT Measurement Configuration Index] to [1711], Set
[Intersystem Measurement Event ID]to[B2[1]]. Set [Absolute Decision Threshold of E-UTRAN Serving Cell for RSRP Measurement(dBm)]to[-54], See the
Figure 7‑109Configuring RAT Measurement Configuration Indexof SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality
1. Configuring GERAN Measurement configuration index:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->Meassurement Parameter
Configuration ->Measurement Config Group->GERAN Measurement Configuration Index], click (edit) button. Set[GERAN Measurement Configuration
Index] to [1010,1010], See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
2. Configuring Measurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality: Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD-
>Measurement Parameter Configuration->Measurement Config Group-> Measurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality], click (edit)
button. Set [Measurement Index of SRVCC to GERAN Based VoLTE Quality] to [1710,1711] ,See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
In order to reduce the ping-pong handover KPI quota, to enhance the user experience, according to the ping-pong handoverof inter-RAT SRVCC scene.It is necessary to
detect the problem of SRVCC handover failure in UE for a period of time, and to prevent the inter-RAT SRVCC handover.
UE should support VoLTE and SRVCC GERAN.
Table 7‑23SRVCC Ping Pang Handover Preventingfunction configuration principle
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
Parameter
Parameter Default
explanation value
name
This parameter
enables or
disables
SRVCC ping-
pong handover
prevention. If
this parameter
is set to Open,
when the
number of
Switch for failures of
Preventing continuous
The SRVCC
1 EUtranCellMeasurement.srvccPingPongHOSwch enum(Close,Open) N/A Close
SRVCC handover to
Ping-Pong GERAN/UTRAN
Handover neighbor cells
reaches the
threshold in the
detection
duration, the
eNodeB
prevents the
SRVCC
handover to any
GERAN/UTRAN
neighbor cell.
This parameter
indicates the
time length for
SRVCC ping-
pong handover
detection. When
the number of
failures of
continuous
SRVCC
SRVCC
Ping-Pong
handover to
Handover
2 EUtranCellMeasurement.srvccPingPongHODetTimeLen GERAN/UTRAN [1..60] second 30
Detection
neighbor cells
Time
reaches the
Length(s)
threshold in the
detection
duration, the
eNodeB
prevents the
SRVCC
handover to any
GERAN/UTRAN
neighbor cell.
This parameter
indicates the
maximum
number of
SRVCC ping-
pong handover
attempts for the
voice service.
When the
number of
Maximum failures of
Number of continuous
SRVCC SRVCC
3 EUtranCellMeasurement.maxSRVCCPingPongHONum [1..10] N/A 3
Ping-Pong handover to
Handover GERAN/UTRAN
Attempts neighbor cells
reaches the
threshold in the
detection
duration, the
eNodeB
prevents the
SRVCC
handover to any
GERAN/UTRAN
neighbor cell.
1. Configuring Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell -
>LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer], click (edit) button. Set[Switch for Preventing The SRVCC
Ping-Pong Handvoer] to [Open[1]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑112Configuring Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer
2. Configuring SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Detection Time Length(s):Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD Cell -
>LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Detection Time Length(s)], click (edit) button. Set[SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer
Detection Time Length(s)] to [30],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑113Configuring SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Detection Time Length(s)
3. Configuring Maximum Number of SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Attempts:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD
Cell ->LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Maximum Number of SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Attempts], click (edit) button. Set[Maximum Number of
SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Attempts] to [3],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑114Configuring Maximum Number of SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer Attempts
1. Configuring close Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer:Select [Modify Area->Managed Element->Radio Parameter->LTE FDD->E-UTRAN FDD
Cell ->LTE FDD Measurement Parameter->Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer], click (edit) button. Set[Switch for Preventing The
SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer] to [Close[0]],See the figure below. Then click (save) button.
Figure 7‑115Close Switch for Preventing The SRVCC Ping-Pong Handvoer
8 Related Counters, KPI and Alarms
8.1 Related Counters
Table 8‑1VoLTE related counters
SN Counter SN Counter Name

1 C373210200 Number of Initial QCI1 E-RAB Successful Setup
2 C373210201 Number of Initial QCI1 E-RAB Setup Failures due to

ENB Admission Failure
Uu interface Failure
Security Failure
Parameter Error
Other Reason
7 C373210254 Number of Additional QCI1 E-RAB Successful Setup
8 C373210255 Number of Additional QCI1 E-RAB Setup Failures

due to ENB Admission Failure
due to Uu interface Failure
due to Handover Trigger
due to Parameter Error
due to Other Reason
13 C373210362 Number of QCI1 E-RAB Release by MME Normal
Release
14 C373210372 Number of QCI1 E-RAB Release by ENB Through E-
RAB Release Procedure due to Overload Control
RAB Release Procedure due to Other Abnormal
Reason
RAB Release Procedure due to Cell Congestion
RAB Release Procedure due to HO Fail
RAB Release Procedure due to Radio Link Failure
RAB Release Procedure due to Reestablish Fail
20 C373210452 Number of Successful E-RAB(QCI1) HO Incoming
21 C373210462 Number of Successful E-RAB(QCI1) HO Outgoing
22 C373210472 Number of E-RAB(QCI1) HO Incoming Admission

Request
24 C373210482 Number of E-RAB(QCI1) HO Incoming Admission
Fail
RAB Release Procedure due to UserInactive
RAB Release Procedure due to Shut Down or Reset
Cell
27 C373210512 Number of QCI1 E-RAB Release by Reestablish
Failure inter eNB
RAB Release Procedure due to Redirection
29 C373312804 Number of Outgoing inter-RAT(LTE->UTRAN)
SRVCC Handover Preparation Request(Cell)
SRVCC Handover Preparation Failure(Cell)
31 C373312806 Number of Successful Outgoing inter-RAT(LTE-
>UTRAN) SRVCC Handover Execution(Cell)
SRVCC Handover Execution Failure(Cell)
SRVCC Handover Preparation Failure due to HO
Command Timeout
SRVCC Handover Preparation Failure due to Dst
Preparation Failure
SRVCC Handover Preparation Failure due to Other
Reason
SRVCC Handover Preparation Failure due to User
Inactivity
SN Counter SN Counter Name
37 C373312812 Number of Re-establishment to Source eNodeB
When Outgoing inter-RAT(LTE->UTRAN) SRVCC
Handover Execution
SRVCC Handover Execution Failure due to UE
Context Release Timeout
SRVCC Handover Execution Failure due to Other
Cause
SRVCC Handover Preparation Failure due to
Message not Compatible Indicated by MME
41 C373333404 Number of Outgoing inter-RAT(LTE->GSM) SRVCC
Handover Preparation Request(Cell)
Handover Preparation Failure(Cell)
43 C373333406 Number of Successful Outgoing inter-RAT(LTE-
>GSM) SRVCC Handover Execution(Cell)
Handover Execution Failure(Cell)
Handover Preparation Failure due to HO Command
Timeout
Handover Preparation Failure due to Dst Preparation
Failure
Handover Preparation Failure due to Other Reason
Handover Preparation Failure due to User Inactivity
49 C373333412 Number of Re-establishment to Source eNodeB
When Outgoing inter-RAT(LTE->GSM) SRVCC
Handover Execution
Handover Execution Failure due to UE Context
Release Timeout
Handover Execution Failure due to Other Cause
Handover Preparation Failure due to Message not
Compatible Indicated by MME
8.2 RelatedKPI
Table 8‑2VoLTE related KPIs
SN KPI SN KPI Name

1 310504 E-RAB Drop Rate
2 310563 QCI1 E-RAB Retainability
3 310564 QCI2 E-RAB Retainability
4 310640 DL PDCP SDU Discard Rate(QCI=1)
5 310641 DL PDCP SDU Discard Rate(QCI=2)
6 310649 DL PDCP SDU Air Interface Loss Rate(QCI=1)
7 310650 DL PDCP SDU Air Interface Loss Rate(QCI=2)
8 310658 UL PDCP SDU Loss rate(QCI=1)
9 310659 UL PDCP SDU Loss rate(QCI=2)
10 310667 Average DL PDCP SDU Delay(QCI=1)
11 310668 Average DL PDCP SDU Delay(QCI=2)
12 311502 E-RAB Setup Success Rate in Cell,QCI=1
13 311503 E-RAB Setup Success Rate in Cell,QCI=2
8.3 Related Alarms

None
9 Feature Validation
9.1 VoLTE Feature Test
9.1.1 Topology
The test environment for VoLTE function is shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑1 VoLTE Feature Test Network
The specification test devices required to those shown in the above figure are listed in the table below.
Table 9‑1 Test Devices
No. Device Remarks

1 VoLTE terminal. Two terminals such as T86. Before
VoLTE mobile phones are mature, data
cards and VoLTE voice simulation
software can be used to do the test.
2 PC Four. Two PC are connected to VOLTE
terminal for capturing logs, one for
installing the EMS, one for installing the
OMC.
The test specification for VoLTE function test is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑2 VoLTE Test Specifications
Test item VoLTE voice service test

ZLF31-10-005, ZLF31-10-005, ZLF31-13-005, ZLF31-13-006, ZLF31-
Feature ID
13-026
Purpose Verify that the LTE system supports the VoLTE voice service.
Basic configuration: The network supports the QoS of IMS-based
VoLTE. QoS parameters are configured. The default bearer, signaling
bearer and dedicated bearer are established in accordance with the
requirements of IMS-based VoLTE.
Test terminals: two test terminals that support VoLTE function.Before
VoLTE mobile phones are mature, data cards and VoLTE voice
Prerequisites simulation software can be used to do the test.
Voice service bearer configuration
Bearer dedicated to the voice service: QCI = 1
Bearer dedicated to the SIP:QCI=5
Data service bearer configuration: default bearer, QCI = 9
Radio feature: RoHC function enabled, TTI Bundling function
enabled, SPS function enabled, DRX function enabled.
Step Expected result
Place two terminals in the LTE
1 cell, and initiate attach UEs attach to the LTE cell successfully.
operations.
Wait until the two UEs enter the
2 The UE enters the RRC Idle status.
Idle status.
Make a call from UE1 to UE2,
and initiate a 12.2 kbps
3 standard-definition voice The voice service succeeds.
conversation by VoLTE voice
simulation software.
Criteria The call is completed, and the voice service is normal.
Test result Passed
9.1.3 Test Result
Use a UE with Qualcomm chips to do the test. Save all logs. Use QCAT to enable 0x156E IMS SIP Message. Observe the UE's entire VoLTE call procedure.
1. The mobile phone attaches flow, which can check the mobile phone whether supports VoLTE.
Figure 9‑2 UE SupportsVoIMS
2. The mobile phone attaches successfully and accesses to IMS successfully.
Figure 9‑3Mobile Phone Accesses to IMS Successful
3. The mobile phone MO flow, which is the same as the entire IMS interaction procedure, including SIP registration, caller, ringing, completion and hang-up.
Figure 9‑4MO Flows
4. The mobile phone MT flow, which is different from the MO flow only in the CS call caused by paging, is shown below.
Figure 9‑5MT Flows
To sum up, the VoLTE flow passes the verification.
9.2 SRVCC Feature Test
9.2.1 Topology
The test environment for SRVCC function is shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑6 SRVCC Feature Test Network
The specification test devices required to those shown in the above figure are listed in the table below.
Table 9‑3 Equipment Requirement
No. Device Remark

1 UE Two UEs that support LTE, UTRAN, and GERAN.
2 PC Four PCs: two connected to terminals, one for installing
the EMS, one for installing the OMC.
The test specification for SRVCC function is shown in the figure below.
Table 9‑4 SRVCC Feature Test Specifications
Test item SRVCC feature test

Feature ID ZLF31-07-020, ZLF31-07-021
Verify that the VoLTE voice service uses SRVCC to ensure the
Purpose continuous handover of the voice service under weak LTE
coverage.
Basic configuration: The network supports the QoS of IMS-
based VoLTE. QoS parameters are configured. The default bearer,
signaling bearer and dedicated bearer are established in
accordance with the requirements of IMS-based VoLTE. The LTE,
GERAN and UMTS networks support the SRVCC handover
feature, and the handover parameters are configured properly.
Test terminals: two test terminals that support the VoLTE voice
Prerequisites service and support SRVCC handover to UMTS/GERAN.
Radio feature: RoHC function disabled, TTI Bundling function
enabled
Step Expected step result
Place two terminals in the
1 center of the LTE cell, and UEs attach to the LTE cell successfully.
initiate attach operations.
Use UE2 to perform the FTP
2 The FTP download service is normal.
download service.
and initiate an 8 kbps
3 The voice service succeeds.
standard-definition voice
conversation.
UE2 is handed over to the UMTS through
Keep the channel condition of SRVCC.
UE1 unchanged, and move
4 UE2 keeps the calling status in the UMTS.
UE2 to the edge of the UMTS
cell. The UE's FTP data service is recovered in
the UMTS network.
5 center of the LTE cell, and The voice service succeeds.
repeat step from 1~3
UE2 is handed over to the GERAN through
Keep the channel condition of SRVCC.
UE1 unchanged, and move
6 UE2 keeps the calling status in the GERAN.
UE2 to the edge of the
GERAN cell. The UE's FTP data service is recovered in
the GERAN network.
The SRVCC handover flow returns to 2G/3G, and is normal.
Criteria
The data service is normal in 2G/3G.
Test result Passed
9.2.3 Test Result
The attach flow of mobile phone access is shown below.
Figure 9‑7 Mobile Phone CombinedAttach Flow
Check the UE whether supports SRVCC in ATTACH REQUEST message, which is shown below.
Figure 9‑8 UE SupportsSRVCC
The eNodeB SRVCC flow is shown below. The procedure is similar to IRAT handover procedure. The reason in HANDOVER REQUIRED message is SRVCC.
Figure 9‑9eNodeB SRVCC Flow
The mobile phone SRVCC flow from LTE to UMTS is shown below.
Figure 9‑10Mobile Phone SRVCC Flow
The data service is shown below. The terminal is handed over to UMTS through SRVCC. The service flow is not interrupted, and the voice is held.
Figure 9‑11Data Service
LTE to GERAN SRVCC test is same to LTE to UMTS SRVCC: the main signaling flow is shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑12LTE to GERAN SRVCC Signaling Flow
To sum up, the SRVCC flow passes the validation.
9.3 Advanced VoIP Support
9.3.1 Topology
Refer to Section 9.1.1Topology.
The test specification for advanced VOIP support is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑5 Advanced VoIP Support
Test item Advanced VoIP Support

Feature ID ZLF31-13-025
Purpose Verify that LTE system supports the function advanced VOIP.
Prerequisites Basic configuration: The network supports the QoS of IMS-based
Test terminals: two test terminals that support VoLTE function.Before
simulation software can be used to do the test.
Radio feature:
The main parameters are configured as below.
Parameter Test Value Unit
PUCH and PDCH
Switch of TTI Bundling Open N/A
PDCP Parameters
Label Number of Service Class 1 N/A
ROHC Profile0x0001 No N/A
EMLP
Logical Channel Direction Uplink N/A
The Number of QCI Corresponds N/A
1
to the Given EMLP
QCI Mapping for EMLP 1;0;0;0;0;0;0;0;0;0 N/A
Scheduler Algorithm SPS N/A
Logical Channel Direction Downlink N/A
1
to the Given EMLP
VoLTE Config
UE Number Threshold for SPS
2
Activated N/A
Configured
Other Parameters according to the
actual network N/A

1 center of the LTE cell, and UEs attach to the LTE cell successfully.
The voice service succeeds.
The signaling flows are correct.
The RRC Connection Reconfiguration
UE1 calls UE2 and initiate a messagecarries the SPS configuration.
2 23.85 kbps standard-definition In the talk spurt state, the SPS algorithm is used.
voice service. The RNTI type is SPS-C-RNTI. Record the
TBSize when the SPS algorithm is used.
In the silent period, the dynamic scheduling is
used. The RNTI type is C-RNTI.
Move UEs to the cell edge to The voice service is normal.
3 trigger TTI Bundling function to The SPS function is deactivated and TTI
be activated. Bundling function is activated.
Hung the call and initiate a
4.75 kbps standard-definition Record the TBSize when the SPS algorithm is
4
voice service. Check the used.
TBSize of voice service.
eNodeB supports the following advance VOIP function.
1. Supports SPS state machine management to switch between SPS
scheduling during the voice period and dynamic scheduling during the
Criteria silent period. This improves the spectrum efficiency of PDSCH.
2. Supports adaptively selecting SPS based on VoIP encoding rate.
3. Supports using SPS scheduling for near field users, and using
dynamic scheduling and TTI bundling for far field users.
Test result Pass
9.3.3 Test Result

Capture the eNodeB and UE’s side logs to check whether the VOLTE flows is correct.
When UE accesses in the cell center, after voice service is established, the SPS configuration can be seen in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message about QCI1
as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑13The RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message Carries SPS Configuration
The downlink SPS scheduling information can be checked in the log “LTE PDSCH Stat Indication” as shown in the figure below. At the subframe 794/2, the SPS function is
activated and the RNTI Type is SPS-C-RNTI.
Figure 9‑14 SPS Function Is Activated
Then the voice packets is transferred every 20ms with SPS scheduling. The scheduling period is same with the SPS period. The RNTI Type is SPS-C-RNTI as
shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑15The SPS Scheduling Period Is 20ms
In the silent period, the dynamic scheduling is used and the RNTI type is C-RNTI as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑16The Dynamic Scheduling Is Used in the Silent Period
When the voice coding rate is 23.85Kbps, the TBSize is 180Byte as shown in the figure below.
When the voice coding rate is 4.75Kbps, the TBSize is 72Byte as shown in the figure below.
When UE moves to the cell edge, the SPS function is deactivated. if the TTI Bundling function activating condition is satisfied, the TTI Bundling function is activated.
When UE receives the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message including the value of SPS configuration as NULL, the SPS function is deactivated as shown in the
figure below.
Figure 9‑19SPS Function Is Deactivated
TTI Bundling function is activated as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑20TTI Bundling Function Is Activated
Check the log “LTE LL1 PUSCH Tx Report”, UE sends the same transmission block with different RV in the consecutive four sub-frame and the sequence of RV is 0, 2, 3, 1
Figure 9‑21PUSCH Transmission When TTI Bundling Function Is Activated
9.4 Voice Quality Enhancement for VoLTE
9.4.1 ActiveGrant for VoLTE in the Uplink
9.4.1.1 Topology
9.4.1.2 Test Specification
The test specification for active grant for VoLTE in the uplink is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑6ActiveGrant for VoLTE in the Uplink
Test item ActiveGrant per 40ms for VoLTE in the uplink

During the activation period of the voice service, if no new data
Purpose scheduling grant is sent over a period for the UE, the eNodeB actively
sends a UL scheduling grant for the UE.
Test terminals: Two test terminals that support VoLTE function.Before
Radio feature:
EMLP
The Number of QCI N/A
1
Corresponds to the Given EMLP
Scheduler Algorithm RR N/A
The Number of QCI N/A
1
Corresponds to the Given EMLP
VoLTE Config
Switch of Active Grant for
Close
VoLTE N/A
Active Grant Period(ms) 40 ms
Switch of forbid PUCCH format
Close
2 used for VoLTE N/A
QCI1 NI Frequency Select
Close
Switch N/A
PUCH and PDCH
The Configuration of SR 10[1];20[2];40[3];80[4] N/A
Transmission Period for UE
(ms)
The Number of Channel
Corresponding to the SR
0;0;0;12
Transmission Period for UE in
Cell Configuration N/A
Configured according
Other Parameters
to the actual network N/A

operations.
Check the UE’s log 0xB16C, and the eNodeB
2 and initiate a 23.85 kbps -
sends the DCI0 to UE for every 80ms.
voice conversation.
Hang up the voice service, and

configure the Switch of Active Check the UE’s log 0xB16C, and the eNodeB
3
Grant for VoLTEas Open. sends the DCI0 to UE for every 40ms.
Repeat the test step 1~2.
The eNodeB actively sends a DCI0 to UE if no new data scheduling
Criteria grant is sent over active grant periodand the Switch of Active Grant for
VoLTEis configured as Open.
Test result Passed
9.4.1.3 Test Result
When the parameters Switch of Active Grant for VoLTEis configured as Close and of the SR transmission periodis 80ms, the SPS function is disabled, the eNodeB sends a
DCI0 every 80ms as shown in the figure below. UE receives a DCI0 in subframe 452/1, and then receives the next DCI0 in subframe 460/1, and receives the next DCI0 in
subframe 468/1 again.
Figure 9‑22UE ReceivesDCI0 for every 80ms
When the parameters Switch of Active Grant for VoLTEis configured as Open, Active Grant Periodis configured as 40ms and the SR transmission period is 80ms, the
eNodeB sends DCI0 for every 40ms as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑23UE ReceivesDCI0 for every Active Grant Period, which Is Configured as 40ms
9.4.2 PUCCH Resource AllocationAdjustment to Avoid CQI and Ack/Nack Occurring in the Same Subframe
9.4.2.1 Topology
The test specification for PUCCH resource allocation adjustment to avoid CQI and ACK/NACK occurring in the same subframe is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑7PUCCH Resource AllocationAdjustment to Avoid CQI and Ack/Nack Occurring in the Same Subframe
PUCCH Resource AllocationAdjustment to Avoid CQI and Ack/Nack

Test item
Occurring in the Same Subframe
Verify that the eNodeB can control the CQI and ACK/NACK to transmit in
Purpose
the different subframe.
Radio feature:The main parameters are configured as below.
EMLP
1
to the Given EMLP
Prerequisites
1
to the Given EMLP
VoLTE Config
Switch of Active Grant for VoLTE Open N/A
Active Grant Period(ms) 40 ms
Switch of forbid PUCCH format 2
Close
used for VoLTE N/A
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
Check the UE’s log 0xB13C, and there is CQI
2 and initiate a 23.85 kbps voice
and ACK/NACK transmitted on the same
conversation.
subframe.
Hang up the voice service, and
configure the Switch of Forbid Check the UE’s log 0xB13C, and there is not
3 PUCCH Format 2 Used for CQI and ACK/NACK transmitted on the same
VoLTE as Open. Repeat the subframe.
test step 1~2.
When the Switch of Forbid PUCCH Format 2 Used for VoLTE is
Criteria configured as Open, the CQI and ACK/NACK are forbidden to transmit in
the same subframe.
Test result Passed
9.4.2.3 Test Result
When the Switch of Forbid PUCCH Format 2 Used for VoLTE is configured as Close, CQI and ACK/NACK can be transmitted in the same subframe, which can be checked
in the UE’s log 0xB13C as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑24CQI and ACK/NACK Are Transmitted in the Same Subframe
When the Switch of Forbid PUCCH Format 2 Used for VoLTE is configured as Open, CQI and ACK/NACK cannot be transmitted in the same subframe, which can be
checked in the UE’s log 0xB13C as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑25CQI and ACK/NACK Are not Transmitted in the Same Subframe
9.4.3 Frequency Selective Scheduling Based on the NI for QCI=1 Services
9.4.3.1 Topology
The test specification for frequency selection scheduling based on the NI for QCI1 service is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑8Frequency Selective Scheduling Based on the NI for QCI=1 Services
Test item Frequency Selective Scheduling Based on the NI for QCI=1 Services
Verify that the eNodeB can use the frequency selective scheduling
Purpose
basedon the NI for QCI1 services.
Prerequisites Data service bearer configuration: default bearer, QCI = 9
Radio feature:
VoLTE Config
QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch Close N/A
Configured
actual network N/A

Add the interference in the first
half uplink frequency of
1 serving cell. Place two UEs attach to the LTE cell successfully.
terminals in the LTE cell, and
Check the UE’s log 0xB16C, and the uplink
scheduling RB for the UE is allocated in the first
conversation.
half uplink frequency.
Hang up the voice service,
and configure the QCI1 NI Check the UE’s log 0xB16C, and the uplink
3 Frequency Select Switch as scheduling RB for the UE is allocated to avoid
Open. Repeat the test step the high interference frequency.
1~2.
For the uplink QCI1 services, the eNodeB can allocation the lower
Criteria interference uplink RBs to UEif the parameter QCI1 NI Frequency Select
Switch is configured as Open.
Test result Passed
9.4.3.3 Test Result
Add the interference in the first half uplink frequency, if the the parameter QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch is configured as Close, check the UE’s log 0xB16C, and the
start of RB is located in the first half uplink frequency as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑26The Start of RB Is Located in the First Half Uplink Frequency
When the the parameter QCI1 NI Frequency Select Switch is configured as Open, check the UE’s log 0xB16C, and the start of RB is avoided the high interference
frequency as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑27The Start of RB Is Avoided the High Interference Frequency
9.4.4 Target BLER Adjustment for QCI=1 Services
9.4.4.1 Topology
The test specification for target BLER for QCI1 service is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑9Target BLER Adjustment for QCI=1 Services
Test item Target BLER Adjustment for QCI=1 Services

Purpose Verify that the eNodeB can configure the target BLER for QCI1 service.
VoLTE Config
Target BLER for UL Audio 3 %
Target BLER for DL Audio 3 %
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
2 and initiate a 23.85 kbps voice The voice service succeeds.
conversation.
Move UE1 and UE2 in the test
3 Record the uplink and downlink BLER.
area.
Detach UEs and configure the
Target BLER for UL Audio is
4 configured as 5%,Target BLER Record the uplink and downlink BLER.
for DL Audio is configured as
5%. Repeat test steps 1~3.
configured as 10%,Target
BLER for DL Audio is
configured as 10%. Repeat
test steps 1~3.
configured as 15%,Target
BLER for DL Audio is
configured as 15%. Repeat
test steps 1~3.
Criteria The uplink and downlink BLER can be controlled.
Test result Passed
9.4.4.3 Test Result
The mobility test results are shown in the table below, and the BLER is under the configuration value.
Table 9‑10The Test Results of Target BLER Adjustment for QCI1 Services
The
number
Voice
Target BLER Voice of
Test Average Average Packet Average
for Coding uplink BLER(%)
Method RSRP SINR Loss MOS
QCI=1Services Rate PDCP
Rate(%)
packet
loss
-81.03 15.71 23.85 0.00 13.00 3.62 3.34
Uplink:3%;
23.85
Downlink:3% -84.44 15.91 0.61 78.00 3.62 3.33
Uplink:5%; -82.70 15.65 23.85 1.01 144.00 3.54 4.42

Mobility
Downlink:5% Test, -82.02 15.38 23.85 0.89 199.00 3.54 4.97
Long 23.85
Uplink:10%; call -83.97 15.87 0.72 17.00 3.54 5.54
Downlink:10%
-81.42 15.36 23.85 0.71 127.00 3.54 5.99
Uplink:15%; -83.06 15.74 23.85 0.83 38.00 3.53 5.99
Downlink:15% -82.86 15.86 23.85 0.72 82.00 3.53 6.31
9.4.5 Maximum Transmission Times Configurable for QCI=1 Services
9.4.5.1 Topology
The test specification for maximum transmission times configurable for QC1 services is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑11Maximum Transmission Times Configurable for QCI=1 Services
Test item Maximum Transmission Times Configurable for QCI=1 Services
Verify that eNodeB can configure the maximum transmission times for
Purpose
QCI1 services.
Prerequisites Radio feature:The main parameters are configured as below.
VoLTE Config
HARQ Transmit Number for UL N/A
3
VoLTE
HARQ Transmit Number for DL N/A
3
VoLTE
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
conversation.
Check the uplink HARQtransmission number in
Move UE1 and UE2 from cell UE’slog 0xB139;
3
center to cell edge. Check the downlink HARQtransmission number
in UE’slog 0xB173;
The uplink and downlink HARQ transimission number are controlled in
Criteria
the configuration value.
Test result Passed
9.4.5.3 Test Result
Check the uplink transmission number in the UE’s log 0xB139 as shown in the figure below. The new uplink data transmitted in the subframe 1916. After 8 subframes, the
first retransmission is in the subframe 1924 and the RV is 2. Then UE receives NACK in the subframe 1928, so the second retransmission is in the subframe 1932 and the
RV is 3.Then UE receives ACK in the subframe 1936 and the retransmission is end.
Figure 9‑28Uplink Retransmission
Figure 9‑29ACK/NACK for PUSCH in PHICH
Check the downlink transmission number in the UE’s log 0xB173 as shown in the figure below. The PDSCH CRC is fail in the subframe 6370, and the HARQ ID is 0. The
next PDSCH with HARQ ID 0 is transmitted in the subframe 6378, and the NDI is not changed with before. The RV is 2, which indicated that the PDSCH in subframe 6378
is the first retransmission. The PDSCH CRC of the first retransmission is Pass, so the retransmission is end.
Figure 9‑30Downlink Retransmission
9.4.6 Unidire Recovery for VoLTE Service
9.4.6.1 Topology
The test specification for unidire recovery for VoLTE service is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑12Unidire Recovery for VoLTE Service
Test item Unidire Recovery for VoLTE service

When the decompression of the uplink ROHC packets fails or decryption
Purpose of the UL PDCP packets fails in QCI=1 bearer, the eNodeB will trigger
intra-cell handover to guarantee the voice service.
Global Switch
Switch for Unidire Recovery Open N/A
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
conversation.
Move UE1 and UE2 from cell
center to cell edge and trigger
the decompression of the UE receives the RRC Connection
3 uplink ROHC packets fails(100 Reconfiguration message to reconfiguration the
times) or decryption of the UL radio resource.
PDCP packets fails(10 times)
in QCI=1 bearer
When the decompression of the uplink ROHC packets fails or decryption
Criteria of the UL PDCP packets fails in QCI=1 bearer, the eNodeB will trigger
intra-cell handover to guarantee the voice service.
Test result Passed
9.4.6.3 Test Result
The dedicated bearer of QCI1 is established successfully as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑31The Dedicated Bearer of QCI1 Is Established Successfully
When the decompression of the uplink ROHC packets fails is exceeded 100 times or decryption of the UL PDCP packets fails in QCI=1 bearer is exceeded 10times
continually, the eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE, which carried mobilityControlInfo IE as shown in the figure below. The handover
target cell is the source cell.
Figure 9‑32The Handover Target Cell Is the Source Cell
9.4.7 RLF Policy for VoLTE Users
9.4.7.1 Topology
The test specification for RLF policy of VOLTE users is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑13RLF Policy for VoLTE Users
Test item RLF Policy for VoLTE Users

If the system detects radio link is in abnormal state, the system will
initiate the random access for the users within a period, so as to
Purpose guarantee the voice continuity. If the user does not access the eNodeB
successfully within the period, the system will release the user after the
timer expires.
VoLTE Config
RLF Delay Timer for VOIP User s
120[6]
(s)
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
conversation.
Move UE1 and UE2 from cell UE initiate random access in 120s.
3 center to cell edge and trigger If the UE is not accessed successfully, the
RLF. eNodeB will release the UE.
After the RLF is occurred, the UE initiates random access in a period. If
Criteria
the UE is not accessed successfully, the eNodeB will release the UE.
Test result Passed
9.4.7.3 Test Result
When the RLF was triggered, eNodeB trigger Random Access procedure in the period of RLF Delay Timerfor VOIP User. As shown in the figure below, the random access
reason is RLF.
Figure 9‑33Random Access Procedure Based on RLF
9.5 Delayed Based eSRVCC
9.5.1 Topology
The test specification for delayed based eSRVCC is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑14Delayed Based eSRVCC
Test item Delayed Based eSRVCC

If the EPC is not supported the eSRVCC function before receiving
180ringing, and UE sends eSRVCC measurement report in the voice
Purpose established procedure, the eNodeB will waita while and reconfigure
eSRVCC measurement configuration or execute eSRVCC flow after
received the 180ringring.
Test terminals: Two test terminals that support VoLTE function and they
also support LTE to UMTS SRVCC function.Before VoLTE mobile phones
are mature, data cards and VoLTE voice simulation software can be used
to do the test.
Global Switch
Ipsec Status un-encryption[0] N/A
LTE FDD
The CN Ability of Call Process N/A
No
SRVCC
Forbid SRVCC Timer (ms) 8000 ms
Configured
actual network N/A

1 cell edge, and initiate attach UEs attach to the LTE cell successfully.
operations.
UE sends the Measurement Report to eNodeB,
and the eNodeB does not execute eSRVCC flow
before 180ringing message is received.
In the time (8s) after eNodeB received the
measurement report, if the eNodeB is not
detected the 180ringring message, and then the
eNodeB will send the RRC Connection
Reconfiguration, which carried the eSRVCC
conversation.
measurement configuration.
In the time (8s) after eNodeB received the
measurement report, if the eNodeB is detected
the 180ringring message, and then the eNodeB
will reconfigurean eSRVCC measurement event
and execute eSRVCC procedure
If the EPC is not supported the eSRVCC function before receiving
180ringing, and UE sends eSRVCC measurement report in the voice
Criteria established procedure, the eNodeB will waita while and reconfigure
eSRVCC measurement configuration or execute eSRVCC flow after
received the 180ringring.
Test result
9.5.3 Test Result
Because the EPC is supported eSRVCC function before180ringring message, so the test condition cannot be triggered in the lab.
9.6 Voice Capacity Enhancement for VoLTE
9.6.1 SPS
9.6.1.1 Topology
The test specification for SPS function is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑15SPS
Test item SPS

Purpose Verify that LTE system supports SPS scheduling for voice services.
E-UTRAN FDD Cell
DRX Switch for GBR Close[0] N/A
QoS Service Class
Uplink Semi-persistently Period 20[1] ms
Downlink Semi-persistently
20[1]
Period ms
EMLP
1
to the Given EMLP
1
to the Given EMLP
VoLTE Config
UE Number Threshold for SPS
2
Activated N/A
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
The voice service is normal.
Make a call from UE1 to UE2, Check the uplink SPS scheduling information in
2 and initiate a 23.85 kbps voice UE’s log 0xB16C;
conversation. Check the downlink SPS scheduling information
in UE’s log 0xB173;
Criteria In the activated period of voice service, the SPS scheduling is used.
Test result Pass
9.6.1.3 Test Result
After the dedicated bearer QCI1 is established successfully, the SPS configurations are seen in the RadioResourceConfigDedicated IE in RRCConnectionReconfiguration
message as shown in the figure below. The SPS configuration is same with the configuration of eNodeB side.
Figure 9‑34SPS Configuration in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
On the UE, capture the Log information, and then use the QCAT to check the information. The following describes how to verify the activation of the uplink SPS function by
using the entire SPS function procedure. The figure below shows the uplink grant information of the data transmitted of the SPS service. The DCI0 message is delivered at
196/3 (in this message, Cyclic shift DMRS=0, NDI=0, and TPC=0). At 196/7, the first SPS uplink data is sent (the start position of RB is 37 and the number of RBs is 9).
Figure 9‑35UE Receives the SPS Scheduling Authorization Message
Figure 9‑36 UE Sends the Uplink Data for the First Time after Receiving the Scheduling Message
After the SPS function is enabled successfully, the SPS service data is transmitted every 20 ms at the same frequency. Therefore, in the log information captured on the
UE, only the PUSCH sends messages. Because the uplink HARQ is synchronized, the HARQ ID scheduled is also synchronized. This conclusion is proved by the following
data.
Figure 9‑37 PUSCH Data sent at the SPS Cycle Point (At an Interval of 20 ms)
When the next cycle (198/7) is started, new transmission is initiated. This time, DCI 0authorization is not required. The PUSCH tx Report and the frequency are the same
(the start position of RB is 37 and the number RBs is 9).
Figure 9‑38 SPS PUSCH Data Sent for the second Time
(Note:The UE sends data at the same frequency domain (Start RB=37, Num of RB=9) as the last SPS scheduling time (SFN/SF=196/7)).
From the above test, the SPS scheduling authorization and cyclical usage comply with the voice service requirement, which saves the PDCCH signaling costs.
Check the downlink SPS information by UE’s log 0xB173 as shown in the figure below.The downlink SPS period is 20ms.
Figure 9‑39The Downlink Scheduling Algorithm Is SPS
9.6.2 Active Delay Scheduling
9.6.2.1 Topology
The test specification for active delay scheduling is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑16Active Delay Scheduling
Test item Active Delay Scheduling

Verify that LTE system supports active delay scheduling for uplink QCI1
Purpose
services.
EMLP
1
to the Given EMLP
1
to the Given EMLP
VoLTE Config
Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE Close[0] N/A
Ul Active Delay Time for VoLTE
40[0]
(ms) ms
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
Make a call from UE1 to UE2, The voice service succeeds.
2 and initiate a 23.85 kbps voice Check the scheduling interval for voice service is
conversation. 20ms by UE’s log 0xB16C.
Configure the parameter Schd The voice service succeeds.
Base On Delay For
3 Check the scheduling interval for voice service is
VoLTEtoActive Delay, repeat
40ms by UE’s log 0xB16C.
steps 1~2.
Configure the parameter Schd
Base On Delay For VoLTE The voice service succeeds.
4 toActive Delay, and Ul Active Check the scheduling interval for voice service is
Delay Time for VoLTE (ms) to 80ms by UE’s log 0xB16C.
80ms. Repeat steps 1~2.
LTE system can use active delay scheduling for uplink QCI1 services to
Criteria
save radio resource.
Test result Pass
9.6.2.3 Test Result
When the parameter Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE is configured as Close, the scheduling interval for uplink voice service is 20ms, which is save with the activate period
of voice service as shown in the figure below.
When the parameter Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE is configured as Active Delay and Ul Active Delay Time for VoLTE (ms) as40ms, the scheduling interval for uplink
voice service is 40ms as shown in the figure below.
When the parameter Schd Base On Delay For VoLTE is configured as Active Delay and Ul Active Delay Time for VoLTE (ms) as 80ms, the scheduling interval for uplink
voice service is 80ms as shown in the figure below.
9.6.3 User Inactive Timer Configuration for VoLTE Users
9.6.3.1 Topology
The test specification for user inactive timer configuration for VoLTE users is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑17User Inactive Timer Configuration for VoLTE Users
Test item User Inactive Timer Configuration for VoLTE Users

Verify that eNodeB can configure user inactive timer for VoLTE user
independently to avoid the calling drop due tothe RRC_Connection
Purpose
release after the userinactimer expires if the caller does not hook up in
time.
UE Parameters Configuration
User Inactive Timer for VoLTE (s) 60 s
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
UE1 calls UE2 and make sure
2 UE2 is released.
that UE2 keeps ringing for 60s.
When caller does not hook up in the period “User Inactive Timer for
Criteria
VoLTE”, the VoLTE User will be released.
Test result Pass
9.6.3.3 Test Result
When caller does not hook up in the period “User Inactive Timer for VoLTE”, the VoLTE User will be released after the User Inactive Timer for
VoLTEexpires as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑43VoLTE User Is Released after the User Inactive Timer for VoLTEExpires
9.7 Neighbor Cell VoLTE Capacity Based Intra-LTE Handover
9.7.1 Topology
Table 9‑18Neighbor Cell VoLTE Capacity Based Intra-LTE Handover
Test item Neighbor Cell VoLTE Capacity Based Intra-LTE Handover

Verify that LTE system supports Intra-LTE handover based on
Purpose
neighborcell VoLTE capacity.
Prerequisites Basic configuration: Two inter-frequency LTE cells are configured to
neighbor cells. And cell1 and cell2 are all supported to VoLTE function.
The network supports the QoS of IMS-based VoLTE. QoS parameters
are configured. The default bearer, signaling bearer and dedicated
bearer are established in accordance with the requirements of IMS-
based VoLTE.
Global Switch
Handover Switch Base VOIP Open[1] N/A
E-UTRAN FDD Neighbor Cell
VoLTE Switch of FDD-LTE
Yes[1]
Neighbor Cell N/A
Measurement Parameter
Inter-Frequency Number 1 N/A
-Band Indication for N/A
DL Frequency:
same with cell2;
Inter-Frequency Measurement
-Inter-Frequency:
Configuration
same with cell2;
-VOIP Ability of
Inter-Frequency:1.
Configured
actual network N/A

1 cell1, and initiate attach UEs attach to the LTE cell1 successfully.
operations.
2 The VoLTE signaling flow is satisfied to the
and initiate a voice service.
3GPP specification.
UE1 is handover to cell2 successfully
becauseofcell2 supported VoLTE.
3 Move UE1 from cell1 to cell2.
The signaling flow is satisfied to the 3GPP
specification.
Configure the parameter
4 Neighbor Cell in E-UTRAN Parameter is configured successfully.
FDD Neighbor Cell table to
No.
Because neighbor cell is not supported
5 Repeat step 1~3. VoLTEhandover, so the UE cannot be handover
to cell2.
The voice service is normal in the LTE cell.
If Inter Frequency Handover Switch Base VOIPis configuring to Open,
Criteria UE with voice service can be handover between the cells with VoLTE
capacity, but it cannot be handover to the cell which is not supported
VoLTE.
Test result Pass
9.7.3 Test Result
If the inter-frequency neighbor cell is supported VoLTE, after UE initiates voice service, move the UE from source cell to target cell, the handover is successful. eNodeB
sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message which contained A2 measurement event configuration as shown in the figure below:
Figure 9‑44eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message which Contained A2 Event
When the channel quality reached to the A2 threshold, UE sends the Measurement Report as shown in the figure below.
After eNodeB received the Measurement Report message, eNodeB sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration message which contains handvoer A3 event. See the figure
below.
Figure 9‑46eNodeB Sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message which Contains Handvoer A3 Event
When the channel quality is reached to the A3 event threshold, UE sends the Measurement Report message. See the figure below.
After eNodeB received the Measurement Report message, eNodeB sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration message which contained the target cell information and
indicates UE to be handover to the target cell. See the figure below. Then UE initiate random access in the traget cell to complete the handover flow.
Figure 9‑48eNodeB Sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message which Contained Mobility Control Information
If the inter-frequency neighbor cell is not supported VoLTE, UE initiates voice service in serving cell and then moves the UE to the target cell, the handover is not triggered.
See the figure below. The RSRP of cell 77 is reached to handover threshold, but there is no handover to be triggered.
Figure 9‑49After UE Moved to Target Cell, There Is No Handover
9.8 VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover
9.8.1 Topology
Refer to 9.1.1Topology.
Table 9‑19VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover
Test item VoLTE User Experience Awared Inter-frequency Handover

Verify that the LTE system supports inter-frequency handover based on
Purpose
VoLTE user experience awarded.
Basic configuration: Two inter-frequency LTE cell1 and cell2 are
configured to neighbor cells. And cell1 and cell2 are all supported to
VoLTE function.
based VoLTE.
LTE FDD
DLMCS Threshold for VoLTE
1
Better N/A
UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE
5
Worse dB
Prerequisites UL SINR Threshold for VoLTE
7
Better dB
Yes[1]
Neighbor Cell N/A
-Band Indication for N/A
DL Frequency:
same with cell2;
Inter-Frequency Measurement
-Inter-Frequency:
Configuration
same with cell2;
-VOIP Ability of
Inter-Frequency:1.
Switch of Inter-Frequency N/A
Open
Handover Based VoLTE Quality
Whether Measurement for N/A
Yes
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
3GPP specification.
UE1 and UE2 are handover to cell2.
When the VoLTE service quality is worse, the
eNodeB sends the RRC Connection
Reconfiguration message to UE which carried
Move UE1 and UE2 from cell1 A3 event.
3
tocell2.
Then UE sends the Measurement Report
message to eNodeB.
The eNodeB sends handover command to UE to
indicate the UE to be handover to neighbor cell.
The VoLTE service is normal in LTE system.
When VoLTE user undergoing worse voice quality, eNodeB will trigger
Criteria
inter-frequency handover and migrate this user to other frequency to
guarantee VoLTE user experience and improve VoLTE user satisfaction.
Test result Pass
9.8.3 Test Result
After UEs attached to the test LTE cell successfully, make a VoLTE service to UEs.
Adjust the serving cell channel quality and make sure the VoLTE service quality to be worse. After the VoLTE service quality is reached to the threshold of VoLTE user, the
eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE which carried A3 event configuration. See the figure below.
Figure 9‑50eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE Which Carried A3 Event Configuration
When the channel quality is reached to the threshold of A3 event, UE sends the Measurement Report message to eNodeB. See the figure below.
After eNodeB received the Measurement Report message, the eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE, indicating the UE to be handover to
the target cell. See the figure below.
Figure 9‑52eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message which Carried MobilityControlInfo IE
9.9 VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC
9.9.1 Topology
Refer to 9.2.1Topology.
Table 9‑20VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC
Test item VoLTE User Experience Awared SRVCC

Verify that the LTE system supports SRVCC based on VoLTE user
Purpose
experience awarded.
Prerequisites Basic configuration: LTE cell1 and UMTS cell2 are configured to
neighbor cells.
based VoLTE.
also support LTE to UMTS SRVCC function.Before VoLTE mobile
phones are mature, data cards and VoLTE voice simulation software can
be used to do the test.
LTE FDD
DLMCS Threshold for VoLTE
1
Better N/A
5
Worse dB
7
Better dB
Yes[1]
Neighbor Cell N/A
UTRAN-Frequency Number 1 N/A
UTRAN-Frequency Measurement -Duplex Mode:FDD; N/A
Configuration -Band Indicator for
FDD DL Frequency:
same with cell2;
-UTRAN Frequency
for FDD: same with
cell2;
-UTRAN Frequency
SRVCC
Measurement
Indication:Yes.
Switch of SRVCC Based VoLTE N/A
Open
Quality
Whether Measurement for N/A
Yes
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
3GPP specification.
UE1 and UE2 are handover to cell2.
When the VoLTE service quality is worse, the
Reconfiguration message to UE which carried
Move UE1 and UE2 from cell1 B2 event.
3
tocell2. Then UE sends the Measurement Report
message to eNodeB.
The eNodeB sends handover command to UE to
indicate the UE to be handover to UMTS
neighbor cell.
When VoLTE user undergoing worse voice quality, eNodeB will trigger
Criteria
inter-RAT handover and migrate this user to UTRAN/GERAN network to
guarantee VoLTE user experience and improve VoLTE user satisfaction.
Test result Pass
9.9.3 Test Result
After UEs attached to the test LTE cell successfully, make a VoLTE service to UEs.
Adjust the serving cell channel quality and make sure the VoLTE service quality to be worse. After the VoLTE service quality is reached to the threshold of VoLTE user, the
eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE which carried B2 event configuration. See the figure below.
Figure 9‑53eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE Which Carried B2 Event Configuration
When the channel quality is reached to the threshold of B2 event, UE sends the Measurement Report message to eNodeB. See the figure below.
After eNodeB received the Measurement Report message, the eNodeB sends the Handover Required message which carried SRVCC indicated to MME. See the figure
below.
Figure 9‑55eNodeB Sends the Handover Required Message which Carried SRVCC indicated to MME
After eNodeB received the Handvoer Command message from MME, the eNodeB send the MobilityFromEUTRANCommand message which carried the target cell
information to UE, indicating the UE to be handover to the target cell.
Figure 9‑56MobilityFromEUTRACommand Message
9.10 Coverage Enhancement
9.10.1 Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative(ECN-A)
9.10.1.1 Topology
Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative(ECN-A) function test specification is shown in the following table.
Table 9‑21Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative(ECN-A) Test Specification
Test item Explicit Congestion Notification-Alternative(ECN-A)

Verify that the LTE system supports to improve user experience by
Purpose
adjusting the codec rate.
Basic configuration:
based VoLTE.
Prerequisites Bearer dedicated to the SIP:QCI=5
VoLTE Config
Switch of CMR Open N/A
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
and initiate voice service.
Move the test UE between the When the channel quality changes, the eNodeB
3 center and edge of serving trigger the UE to change the codec rate by the
cell. CMR in RTP header.
Criteria
The codec rate is changed with packet loss rate.
Test result Pass
9.10.1.3 Test Result
CMR indicates a codec mode request sent to the voice encoder and the site of the receiver of this payload. The frame type index may be 0-7 for AMR, indication the 8
voice codec: or 0-8 for AMR-WB, indication the 9 voice codec. CMR value 15 indicates that no mode request is present, and other values are for future use.
When the packet loss of VoLTE service a period of time is reached to the condition of reducing CMR, the eNodeB will trigger the UE to decrease the codec rate. If no
packet loss for a period of time, then eNB will trigger the UE to increase codec rate. Otherwise the CMR is not changed.
Check the CMR value in log 0x1568 IMS RTP SN and Payload by Qualcomm tool QCAT as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑57Check the CMR
9.10.2 TTI Bundling
9.10.2.1 Topology
The test specification for TTI Bundling based on voice is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑22TTI Bundling Based on Voice
Test item TTI Bundling based on voice

Verify that the LTE system supports the TTI Bundling function for voice
Purpose
service.
are configured. The default bearer, signaling bearer and dedicated bearer
are established in accordance with the requirements of IMS-based
VoLTE.
Prerequisites
PUCH and PDCH
Switch of TTI Bundling Open N/A
Open TTI Bundling SINR
Threshold When UE' Service 4 dB
Type Includes QCI1
Close TTI Bundling SINR
Threshold When UE' Service 8 dB
Type Includes QCI1
Open TTI Bundling PL Threshold 120 N/A
Close TTI Bundling PL Threshold 110 N/A
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
3 Move UEs to the cell edge and TTI Bundling function is activated after UE
trigger to active the TTI receives the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
Bundling function. message, which included the ttiBundling IE with
TRUE,
Check the UL Grant in UE’s log 0xB16C, and
then check the PUSCH transmitted in UE’s log
0xB139. The same PUSCH transmission block
with different RV parameters is sent
consecutively on continuous four sub-frames,
and the sequence of redundancy versions is 0, 2,
3, 1.
Criteria The TTI Bundling function for voice services is supported.
Test result Passed
UE receives the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message including ttiBundling IE, andTTI the value of IE is TRUE, which indicated the TTI Bundling function is activated
Figure 9‑58RRC Connection Reconfiguration message Includes ttiBundling IE with TRUE
Check the UL Grant in UE’s log 0xB16C as shown in the figure below. UE receives a UL Grant in the subframe 610/9.
Figure 9‑59UL Grant
After 4 subframe, UE sends the same uplink data with different RV parameters consecutively on continuous four sub-frames. The sequence of redundancy versions is 0, 2,
3, 1 as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑60UE Sends the Same Data on Continuous Four Uplink Subframe
9.10.3.1 Topology
The test specification for RLC segmentation limitation is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑23 RLC Segmentation Limitation
Test item RLC Segmentation Limitation

Verify that the eNodeB can configure the max and min number of the
Purpose
RLC segmentation.
VoLTE.
VoLTE Config
The Swith for UL RLC Segment Open N/A
The Min Number of Pieces For N/A
1
UL RLC Segment
The Max Number of Pieces For N/A
11
UL RLC Segment
Configured
actual network N/A

operations.
Move UEs to the cell edge and
Check the UE’s log 0xB096 and the voice packet
3 trigger RLC segmentation
is segmentation
limitation function.
Criteria Voice packet might be split into multiple segments to be transmitted.
Test result Passed
The voice dedicated bearer QCI1 is established successfully. The RLC mode is UM and DRB identity is 5, which are included in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
message. See the figure below.
Figure 9‑61The RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message for Dedicated Bearer QCI1
Check the UE’s log 0xB096 and the voice packet is segmented as shown in the figure below. According to section 6.2.2.6 in TS36.322, the FI field indicates whether a RLC
SDU is segmented at the beginning and/or at the end of the Data field. The RLC splits into three segments to be transmitted.
Figure 9‑62RLC SDU Is Segmented
9.11 Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service
9.11.1 Topology

The test specification for inter-RAT handover based on service is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑24 Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service
Test item Inter-RAT Handover Based on Service

Verify that the eNodeB can support inter-RAT handover based on
Purpose
service.
The LTE cell1 and UMTS cell2 are configured as neighbor cells. The
network supports the QoS of IMS-based VoLTE. QoS parameters are
configured. The default bearer, signaling bearer and dedicated bearer are
established in accordance with the requirements of IMS-based VoLTE.
also support LTE to UMTS SRVCC function.Before VoLTE mobile phones
are mature, data cards and VoLTE voice simulation software can be used
to do the test.
PerQCI Measure
Open
Switch N/A
PerQCI Inter-RAT
1
Measure GrpID N/A
PerQCI Measurement
PerQCI Measure
1
GroupID N/A
Label Number of
1
Service Class N/A
Prerequisites
B2 Serving Cell
RSRP Threshold for -90
EUTRAN to WCDMA dBm
UE RAT Measurement
Measurement
Measurement Configuration for
Configuration
WCDMA handover
Function N/A
E-UTRAN
Measurement RSRP
Quantity N/A
Reporting Rule of
Intersystem Event Triggered Reporting
Measurement N/A
Intersystem
Measurement Event B2
ID N/A
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-
UTRAN Serving Cell -91
for RSRP
Measurement dBm
Configured according to the
Other Parameters
actual network N/A

UEs access to cell1 successfully.
The MeasConfig IE which carried open Inter-RAT
Place two UEs in the LTE cell1
1 measurement A2 event configuration is included
and initiate attach operation.
in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
message.
2 Start FTP service on UE1. FTP service is normal.
Call from UE1 to UE2, and
3 The dedicated bearers QCI1 of UE1 and UE2 for
initiate 8Kbps voice service.
voice service are established successfully.
4 Move UE2 from cell1 center to UE2 sends the Measurement Report message of
cell edge to trigger UE2 report A2 event to eNodeB.
the Measurement Report eNodeB sends the RRC Connection
based on event A2. Reconfiguration message to UE2, carried B2
event configuration. The RSRP threshold of B2
event is -90dBm.
UE2 sends the Measurement Report message of

A1 event.
5 Move UE2 to LTE cell1 center. Reconfiguration message to UE2, removing the
B2 event configuration for voice and adding the
A2 event configuration for open Inter-RAT
measurement.
After the threshold of open Inter-RAT
measurement A2 event is satisfied, the eNodeB
Hang up the call and move sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
6 message to UE2, carried the B2 event. The
UE2 to the cell edge
RSRP threshold of B2 event is -91dBm.
For data and voice service, the LTE system can use the different
Criteria
measurement configurations.
Test result Passed
9.11.3 Test Result

After UE accesses to the LTE cell, the A2 event measurement configuration for opening inter-RAT measurement is included in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
message as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑63 A2 Event Measurement Configuration for Opening Inter-RAT Measurement
Initiate VOLTE service.
Move the UE to the cell edge. UE sends the Measurement Report message to eNodeB, carried A2 event measurement result. Then eNodeB sends the RRC Connection
Reconfiguration message, carried B2 event configuration with the RSRP threshold -90dBm as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑64eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Carried B2 Event Configuration with RSRP Threshold -90dBm
The MobilityfromEUTRANCommand message carried the target system information as shown in the figure below. Then UE is handover from LTE to UTRAN cell2 by
SRVCC.
Figure 9‑65MobilityfromEUTRACommandMessage
Move the UE to the LTE cell1 center. The UE sends the Measurement Report message of A1 event. Then eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message,
removing the B2 event configuration for voice and adding A2 event configuration for opening Inter-RAT measurement as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑66Remove the B2 Event Configuration for Voice and Add A2 Event Configuration
Hang up call and move the UE to the cell edge. After the Measurement Report message of event A2 is received by eNodeB, eNodeB sends the RRC Connection
Reconfiguration message, carried the B2 event of data as shown in the figure below.The RSRP threshold of B2 is -91dBm.
Figure 9‑67eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to Carry B2 Event of Data
9.12 Bearer Quantity Admission Control of VoLTE Services
9.12.1.1 Topology
The test specification for QCI1 bearer quantity admission control is shown in the table below.
Test item QCI1 Bearer Quantity Admission Control

Purpose Verify that the LTE system can perform admission control based on the
number of QC1 bearers.
VoLTE.
Bearer dedicated to the video service: QCI = 2
Prerequisites
Comprehensive Solution for VoLTE Over Load
Switch of VoLTE Admission Cell1: Open;
Control Base on User
Experience Cell2: Open. N/A
QCI1 Bearer Admission Cell1: 100
Control Threshold Based on
User Experience Cell2: 1 N/A
User Experience Cell2: 4
Configured according to
Other Parameters
the actual network N/A

1 UEs access to cell2 successfully.
2 The voice service is fail.
3 Detach UEs. UEs are detached successfully.
5 The voice service is successful.
6 Move UE1 from cell1 to cell2. The UE1 is handover successfully.
7 Move UE2 from cell1 to cell2. The UE2 is handover unsuccessfully.
LTE system can control the number of voice services to guarantee the
Criteria
number of voice users not exceeding the threshold.
Test result Passed
For the test scenario of RRC initial setup, because the QCI1 Bearer Admission Control Threshold Base on User Experienceof cell2 is configured 1, when there are two UEs
initiate voice service in the cell2, the phone cannot connect. The second dedicate bearer QCI1 cannot be admitted.
For the test scenario of handover, the dedicated bearer QCI1 of UE1 is established successfully as shown in the figure below.
The dedicated bearer QCI1 of UE2 is established successfully as shown in the figure below.
Move UE1 from cell1 to cell2, the handover procedure is triggered as shown in the figure below. The handover is successful.
Figure 9‑70UE1 Is Handover Successful
Move UE2 from cell1 to cell2, and the handover is triggered as shown in the figure below. UE2 is handover unsuccessful because of no radio resource available. The
dedicated bearer QCI1 of UE2 is admitted unsuccessfully.
Figure 9‑71 UE1 Is Handover Unsuccessful
9.12.2.1 Topology
The test specification for QCI2 bearer quantity admission control is shown in the table below.
Test item QCI2 Bearer Quantity Admission Control

Verify that the LTE system can perform admission control based on the
Purpose
number of QC2 bearers.
VoLTE.
Bearer dedicated to the video service: QCI = 2
Prerequisites Parameter Test Value Unit
Switch of VoLTE Admission Cell1: Open;
Control Base on User
Experience Cell2: Open. N/A
User Experience Cell2: 100 N/A
User Experience Cell2: 1
Other Parameters

2 The video call service is fail.
and initiate video callservice.
3 Detach UEs. UEs are detached successfully.
5 The video call service is successful.
and initiate video callservice.
6 Move UE1 from cell1 to cell2. The UE1 is handover successfully.
The UE2 is handover successfully.
7 Move UE2 from cell1 to cell2. The video is interrupt and the voice is
continuous.
LTE system can control the number of video services to guarantee the
Criteria
number of video users not exceeding the threshold.
Test result Passed
For the test scenario of RRC initial setup, because the QCI2 Bearer Admission Control Threshold Base on User Experienceis configured 1, when there are two UEs initiate
video service in the cell2, the video service cannot connect. The second dedicate bearer QCI2 cannot be admitted.
The dedicated bearers QCI1 and QCI2 of UE1 are established successfully as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑72Dedicated Bearers QCI1 and QCI2 of UE1 Are Established Successfully
The dedicated bearer QCI1 of UE2 is established successfully, but QCI2 is established unsuccessfully. The reason is the radio resource is not available as shown in the
figure below.
Figure 9‑73The Dedicated Bearer QCI1 of UE2 Is Established successfully, but QCI2 Is Established Unsuccessfully
For the test scenario of handover, UE1 is handover successfully and all the dedicated bearers of UE1 are admitted as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑74UE1 Is Handover Successfully and QCI2 Is Admitted
UE2 is handover unsuccessfully. The dedicated bearer QCI1 of UE2 is admitted but QCI2 is not admitted as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑75 The dedicated bearer QCI1 of UE2 is admitted but QCI2 is not admitted.
9.13 Congestion Control of VoLTE Services
9.13.1 Topology
The test specification for congestion control of VoLTE services is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑27 Congestion Control of VoLTE Services
Test item Congestion Control of VoLTE Services

Feature ID 无
Verify that the LTE system can perform congestion control for QCI1
Purpose
services.
The LTE cell1 and UMTS cell2 are configured as neighbor cells.The
network supports the QoS of IMS-based VoLTE. QoS parameters are
configured. The default bearer, signaling bearer and dedicated bearer
VoLTE.
also support LTE to UMTS SRVCC function.Before VoLTE mobile
Switch of VoLTE Admission
Control Base on User Open;
Experience N/A
QCI1 Bearer Admission
Prerequisites
Control Threshold Based on 2
User Experience N/A
Switch of VoLTE User
Open;
Number Congestion Control N/A
Threshold of Starting VoLTE
User Number Congestion 60
Control %
Threshold of Stopping VoLTE
Control %
The Number of Migration
Volte User for VoLTE User 1
Number Congestion Control N/A
Performance Period of VoLTE
Control (s) s
Other Parameters

1 edge and initiate attach UEs access to cell1 successfully.
operation.
Make a call from UE1 to UE2, The voice service is normal.
2
and initiate voice service. Two UEsare handover from LTE to UMTS cell2.
LTE system can perform congestion control for voice service to
Criteria
guarantee the number of voice users not exceeding the threshold.
Test result Passed
9.13.3 Test Result
UE1 and UE2 access to the LTE cell and initiate voice service. The dedicated bearers QCI1 of UE1 and UE2 are established successfully as shown in the figure below.
Because two QCI1 dedicated bearers are established in cell1, the ratio of VoLTE users is 2/2=100%, which is exceeded the Threshold of Starting VoLTE User Number
Congestion Control. The function of congestion control is triggered. eNodeB indicates one UE handover to the intersystem neighbor cell everytime based on measurement,
until the ratio of VoLTE users is reduced to Threshold of Stopping VoLTE User Number Congestion Control.
eNodeB sends theRRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE with GID25309, including the B2 event.
Figure 9‑78eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message to UE with GID 25309 Including the B2 Event
After the B2 event threshold is satisfied, the eNodeB sends Handover Required message to MME. Then MME sends the Handover Command message to eNodeB.
eNodeB sends the MobilityFromEturancommand message to UE as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑79Handover Procedure
After the handover, the eNodeB release the UE as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑80After the Handover, the eNodeB Release the UE
9.14 VoLTE Based A1/A2 Threshold Configuration
9.14.1 Topology

The test specification for VoLTE based A1/A2 threshold configuration is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑28VoLTE Based A1/A2 Threshold Configuration
Test item VoLTE Based A1/A2 Threshold Configuration

Feature ID No
Purpose Verify that LTE system supports the A1/A2threshold configuration for VoLTE service independently.
Prerequisites Basic configuration: Two inter-frequency LTE cells are configured to neighbor cells. And cell1 and cell2 are
all supported to VoLTE function.
The network supports the QoS of IMS-based VoLTE. QoS parameters are configured. The default bearer,
signaling bearer and dedicated bearer are established in accordance with the requirements of IMS-based
VoLTE.
Test terminals: Two test terminals that support VoLTE function.Before VoLTE mobile phones are mature,
data cards and VoLTE voice simulation software can be used to do the test.
Measurement Config Group
Close Inter-Frequency or N/A
Intersystem Measurement 10;11
Configuration Index
Open Inter-Frequency N/A
Measurement Configuration 20;21
Index
Close Inter-frequency or N/A
Intersystem Measurement
12;13
Based Voice Configuration
Index
Open Inter-frequency N/A
Measurement Based Voice 22;23
Configuration Index
UE E-UTRAN Measurement 22;23 N/A
Measurement Configuration N/A
10
Index
Measurement Configuration Close Inter N/A
Function Frequency/Inter Rat
Measure
A1 N/A
Event ID
RSRP Absolute Threshold of -80 dBm

Event Decision
20
Index
Measurement Configuration Open Inter Frequency N/A
Function Measure
A2 N/A
Event ID

Event Decision
12
Index
Close Inter N/A
Measurement Configuration
Frequency/Inter Rat
Function
Measure(voice)
A1 N/A
Event ID

Event Decision
22
Index
Measurement Configuration Open Inter Frequency N/A
Function Measure(voice)
A2 N/A
Event ID

Event Decision
-Band Indication for DL N/A
Frequency: same with
cell2;
-Inter-Frequency: same
Inter-Frequency Measurement with cell2;
Configuration
-VOIP Ability of Inter-
Frequency:1.
-PerQCI Inter-Freq
Measure GrpID:1.
PerQCI Measure Switch Open[1] N/A
Configured according
Other Parameters
to the actual network N/A

Place two UEs in the LTE cell1 and The MeasConfig IE for open Inter-frequency measurement A2 event
1
initiate attach operation. configuration is included in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message. The
RSRP threshold of Event A2 is -89dBm.
2 Start FTP service on UE1. FTP service is normal.
The dedicated bearers QCI1 of UE1 and UE2 for voice service are established
successfully.
Call from UE1 to UE2 and initiate
3 eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UEs,
voice service.
modifying the threshold of Inter-frequency measurement based on data to the
threshold of Inter-frequency measurement based on voice. The RSRP threshold
of Event A2 is -95dBm.
UE2 sends the Measurement Report message of A2 event based on voice to
eNodeB.
Keep UE1 in the location, and move
4 eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE2, carried
UE2 to the cell1 edge.
A3 event configuration and A1 event of close inter-frequency measurement
based on voice.
UE2 sends the Measurement Report message of A1 event based on voice to
eNodeB.
5 Move UE2 to the cell1 center.
eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE2, carried
A2 event of open inter-frequency measurement based on voice.
The dedicated bearers QCI1 of UE1 and UE2 based on voice service are
released successfully.
6 Hung the call.
eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UEs, carried
A2 event of open inter-frequency measurement based on data.
Criteria For data and voice service, the LTE system can use the different measurement configurations.
Test result Pass
9.14.3 Test Result

UE accesses the LTE serving cell. The RRC Connection Reconfiguration message carries the A2 event for open inter-frequency measurement based on data as shown in
the figure below. The RSRP threshold of A2 event is (51-140=-89)dBm.
After initiated voice service, the eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to UE, modifying the A2 event for open inter-frequency measurement based
on data to the A2 event for open inter-frequency measurement based on voice as shown in the figure below. The RSRP threshold of A2 event is (45-140=-95)dBm.
Move UE to the cell edge to trigger UE to send the Measurement Report message of A2 event based on voice. Then eNodeB sends the RRC Connection
Reconfiguration message, carried A3 event and A1 event of close inter-frequency measurement based on voice. Then move UE to cell center to trigger UE to send
the Measurement Report message of A1 event based on voice. The eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message, removed A3 event and added
A2 event of open inter-frequency measurement based on voice as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑83Remove A3 Event and Add Open Inter-Frequency Measurement Based on Voice
Hung the call and eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message, modifying the A2 event for open inter-frequency measurement based on voice to the A2
event for open inter-frequency measurement based on data as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑84 eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message to Modify A2 Event
9.15 Independent Control for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT Measurement
9.15.1 Topology
The test specification of independent control for inter-frequency and inter-RAT measurement is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑29Independent Control for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT Measurement
Test Item Independent Control for Inter-Frequency and Inter-RAT Measurement

Feature ID No
Verify that LTE system supports the independent control for inter-
Purpose
frequency and inter-RAT measurement.
Prerequisites Basic configuration:
The LTE cell1 and cell2 and GERAN cell3 are established successfully.
Cell1 and cell2 are configured as neighbor cells. Cell1 and cell3 are
configured as neighbor cells. The network supports the QoS of IMS-
based VoLTE. QoS parameters are configured. The default bearer,
signaling bearer and dedicated bearer are established in accordance
with the requirements of IMS-based VoLTE.
also support LTE to GERAN SRVCC function.Before VoLTE mobile
Delete The Inter
Strategy of Inter-frequency
Frequency
Measurement While SRVCC
Measurements [1] N/A
Inter-Frequency
Inter-Frequency Inter-RAT
Followed by Inter-RAT
Measurement [1] N/A
Switch of Different A1 for Inter-
Open
Frequency and Inter-RAT N/A
PerQCI Measure Switch Open N/A
PerQCI Inter-RAT Measure
1
GrpID N/A
EUTRAN-FDD RAT
Priority: 255
RAT Priority
GERAN RAT Priority:
100 N/A
-Band Indication for DL
cell2;
-Inter-Frequency: same
Inter-Frequency Measurement with cell2;
Configuration
-VOIP Ability of Inter-
Frequency:1.
-PerQCI Inter-Freq
Measure GrpID:1. N/A
GERAN-Frequency Number 1 N/A
Band Indication for
GERAN-Frequency cell3
Measurement Configuration GERAN Frequency
SRVCC Measurement
Indication: Yes N/A
UE E-UTRAN Measurement
Measurement Configuration Open Inter Frequency
Function Measure N/A
Triggered Event Quantity RSRP N/A
Event ID A2 N/A
RSRP Absolute Threshold of
-100
Event Decision dBm
Measurement Configuration Open Inter Frequency
Function Measure(voice) N/A
Event ID A2 N/A
-102
Event Decision dBm
Inter Rat Measure
Function N/A
Event ID A2 N/A
-112
Event Decision dBm
Measurement Configuration Open Inter Rat
Function Measure(voice) N/A
Event ID A2 N/A
-107
Event Decision dBm
Close Inter
Frequency/Inter Rat
Function
Measure(voice) N/A
Event ID A1 N/A
-90
Event Decision dBm
Close inter-RAT
Measurement Configuration Measurement Based
Function Voice Configuration
Index N/A
Event ID A1 N/A
-95
Event Decision dBm
Measurement Configuration Inter Frequency HO
Function Measure N/A
Event ID A3 N/A
3
Event Decision dB
UE RAT Measurement
Measurement N/A
Configuration for
Function
GERAN handover
E-UTRAN Measurement N/A
RSRP
Quantity
Intersystem Measurement N/A
B2
Event ID
Absolute Decision Threshold of
E-UTRAN Serving Cell for -114
RSRP Measurement dBm
PerQCI Measurement
PerQCI Measure GroupID 1 N/A
A3 Event RSRP Offset 1.5 dB
A3 Event RSRQ Offset 1.5 dB
B2 Serving Cell RSRP
Threshold for EUTRAN to -100
GERAN dBm
Other Parameters Configured according to N/A
the actual network

The MeasConfig IE for open Inter-frequency
Place two UEs in the LTE cell1 measurement A2 event configuration is included
1
and initiate attach operation. in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
message. The RSRP threshold of Event A2 is
-100dBm.
The dedicated bearers QCI1 of UE1 and UE2 for
voice service are established successfully.
Call from UE1 to UE2 and eNodeB sends the RRC Connection
2 Reconfiguration message to UEs, modifying the
initiate voice service.
threshold of Inter-frequency measurement based
on data to the threshold of Inter-frequency
measurement based on voice. The RSRP
threshold of Event A2 is -102dBm.
UE sends the Measurement Report message.
Then eNodeB sends the RRC Connection
Move U1 and UE2 from cell1 Reconfiguration message, including event A3
to cell2 and make sure that the based on inter-frequency handover, event A2
3 channel quality is satisfied the based on open inter-RAT measurement of voice
event A2 threshold based on and event A1 based on close inter-frequency
voice. measurement of voice. The A3 offset is 3, the
RSRP threshold of Event A2 is -107dBm and the
RSRP threshold of Event A1 is -90dBm.
UE1 and UE2 send the Measurement Report
message of event A2.
Move UE1 and UE2 from cell1
to cell3 and make sure that the
Reconfiguration message, including event B2
4 channel quality is satisfied the
based on inter-RAT handover and event A1
event A2 threshold based on
based on close inter-RAT measurement of voice.
open inter-RAT measurement.
The RSRP threshold of Event B2 is -100dBm
and the RSRP threshold of Event A1 is -95dBm.
UE1 sends the Measurement Report message
Move UE1 to cell3 and make of event B2.
sure that the channel quality is
5 Then eNodeB sends the Mobility From EUTRAN
satisfied the event B2
Command message to indicate UE to be
threshold.
handover to the GERAN cell.
Hung up the call. Move UE2 of event A1.
from cell1 edge to cell1 center
and make sure that the
6 Reconfiguration message, including event A2
channel quality is satisfied the
based on open inter-RAT measurement and
event A1 threshold based on
event A1 based on close inter-frequency
close inter-RAT measurement.
measurement.
Move UE2 to cell1 center and of event A1.
make sure that the channel
7 quality is satisfied the event A1
Reconfiguration message, including event A2
threshold based on close inter-
based on open inter-frequency measurement of
frequency measurement.
data.
For data and voice service, the LTE system can use the different inter-
Criteria
frequency and inter-RAT measurement configurations.
Result Pass
9.15.3 Test Result

When UE1 and UE2 accesses the LTE cell1, the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message carries the event A2 based on open inter-frequency measurement of data as
shown in the figure below. The RSRP threshold of event A2 is(40-140=-100)dBm.
Initiate voice service and the dedicated bearer QCI1 is established successfully as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑86The Dedicated Bearer QCI1 Is Established Successfully
The eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message carries the event A2 based on open inter-frequency measurement of voice as shown in the figure
below. The RSRP threshold of event A2 is(38-140=-100)dBm.
Move UE1 and UE2 to satisfy the event A2 threshold based on inter-frequency measurement of voice. UE sends the Measurement Report message, then eNodeB sends
the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message, including the event A3 based on inter-frequency handover of voice, event A2 based on open inter-RAT measurement of
voice and event A1 based on close inter-frequency measurement of voice. The A3 offset is 3, the RSRP threshold of Event A2 is -107dBm and the RSRP threshold of
Event A1 is -90dBm as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑88RRC Connection Reconfiguration message Carries the Event A3 Based on Inter-Frequency Handover of Voice, Event A2 Based on Open Inter-RAT
Measurement of Voice and Event A1 Based on Close Inter-Frequency Measurement of Voice
Move UE1 and UE2 to satisfy the event A2 based on open inter-RAT measurement of voice. AfterUE sends the Measurement Report message, the eNodeB sends the
RRC Connection Reconfiguration message, including event B2 and event A1 based on close inter-RAT measurement. The RSRP threshold of A1 is -95dBm as shown in
the figure below.
Figure 9‑89eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Including Event B2 and Event A1
Move UE1 to cell3 and make sure that UE1 sends the Measurement Report of B2, eNodeB sends the MobilityfromEUTRANCommand message to indicate UE1 to be
handover to the GERAN cell as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑90eNodeB Sends the MobilityfromEUTRANCommand Message
Hung up and move UE2 from cell1 edge to cell1 center. Make sure that the channel quality satisfied the event A1 based on close the inter-RAT measurement. After UE2
sends the Measurement Report of event A1, the eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message, including event A2 based on open inter-RAT measurement
of data and event A1 based on close inter-frequency measurement. The RSRP threshold of A2 is -112dBm and RSRP threshold of A1 is -95dBm as shown in the figure
below.
Figure 9‑91eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Including Event A2 Based on Open Inter-RAT Measurement of Data and Event A1 Based on
Close Inter-Frequency Measurement
Move UE2 to cell1 center and make sure that the channel quality is satisfied the event A1 threshold based on close inter-frequency measurement. After UE2 sends the
Measurement Report of event A1, the eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message, including event A2 based on open inter-frequency measurement of
data. The RSRP threshold of A2 is -100dBm as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑92eNodeB sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Including Event A2 Based on Open Inter-Frequency Measurement of Data
9.16 Independent CSFB and SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Group
9.16.1 Topology
The test specification for indenpendent CSFB and SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency group is shown in the table below.
Table 9‑30Independent CSFB and SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Group
Independent CSFB and SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency

Test item
Group
Feature ID No
Verify that LTE system supports the function of indendent CSFB and
Purpose
SRVCC configuration for GERAN frequency group.
The LTE cell1, GERAN cell2 and cell3 are established successfully.
Cell1 and cell2 are configured as neighboring neighbor cells. Cell1 and
cell3 are configured as neighboringneighbor cells. Cell2 and cell3 have
the different frequency. The network supports the QoS of IMS-based
Test terminals: Threetest terminals. UE1 and UE2 support VoLTE
function and they also support LTE to GERAN SRVCC
function.UE3supports LTE to GERAN CSFB function.
Global Switch
GL SRVCC Switch Open[1] N/A
EUTRAN-FDD RAT Priority:
RAT Priority 255
GERAN RAT Priority: 100 N/A
GERAN Target System of Idle
Target System of Idle Ue Ue for CS Fallback:100;
for CS Fallback
Other system:0 N/A
Target System of GERAN Target System of
Connected Ue for CS Connected Ue for CS
Fallback Fallback:255; Other system:0 N/A
CSFB Method of GERAN Redirection[2] N/A
GERAN-Frequency
2
Number N/A
Item0:
-Band Indication for
Frequency: same with cell2;
-GERAN Frequency SRVCC
Measurement Indication:Yes;
- GERAN Frequency CSFB
Priority:0;
GERAN-Frequency
Item1:
Measurement
Configuration -Band Indication for
- GERAN Frequency CSFB
Priority:255;
Measurement Indication:No;
GERAN Frequency CSFB
Measurement Indication: Yes N/A
Other Parameters
actual network N/A

Place UE1 and UE2 in the
1 centerof cell1 and initiate UE1 and UE2 access LTE cell1 successfully.
attach operations.
Call from UE1 to UE2 and The dedicated bearer QCI1 is established
2
initiate voice service. successfully.
UE sends the Measurement Report message
ofevent A2 based on open inter-RAT
measurement.
Reconfiguration message, including the B2
Move UE1 and UE2 from cell1 event.
3
tocell2. UEsends the Measurement Report message
ofevent B2.
Reconfiguration to indicate UE to handover to
cell2 by SRVCC.
The voice service is normal in the procedure.
4 Detach UE.
attach operations.
UE3 falls back to cell3 by CSFB procedure.
The CSFB flows are correct.
UE3 receives the CS Service Notification
message from MME, and then UE3 sends the
Extended Service Request message, including
the Mobile terminating CS fallback IE.
Call from UE1 to UE3 and
6 eNodeB sends the RRC Connection
initiate voice service.
Reconfiguration message, including the
measurement frequency of cell3.
Release message to UE3, including the
frequency information of cell3.
Then UE3 triggered the RAU procedure in the
cell3.
LTE system supports the independent GERAN frequency group
Criteria
configuration for CSFB and SRVCC.
Test result Pass
9.16.3 Test Result
For test the function LTE to GERAN SRVCC as shown in the figure below, the voice service is normal. After UE sends the Measurement Report message, the eNodeB
sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message, carried the frequency information of GERAN cell2.
Figure 9‑93eNodeB Sends the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message, Carried the Frequency Information of GERAN Cell2.
For test the function LTE to GERAN CSFB, after UE received the Extended Service Request message, the CSFB procedure is triggered. The eNodeB sends the
RRCConnection Reconfiguration message, carried the frequency information of GERAN cell3.
Figure 9‑94eNodeB Sends the RRCConnection Reconfiguration Message, Carried the Frequency Information of GERAN Cell3
9.17 Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-Based on Converge
9.17.1 Topology
Table 9‑31Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-Based on Converge
Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-

Test item
Based on Converge
Feature ID No
Verify that LTE system supports the independent measurement
Purpose
configuration for SRVCC GERAN frequency group.
cell3 are configured as neighboring neighbor cells. Cell2 and cell3 have
Test terminals: Two test terminals. UE1 and UE2 support VoLTE
function and they also support LTE to GERAN SRVCC function.
Global Switch
GERAN-Frequency
2
Number N/A
Item0:
-The First ARFCN Value: same
with cell2;
- PerQCI GERAN Measure
GERAN-Frequency
Group ID:1
Measurement
Configuration Item1:
with cell3;
Group ID:3 N/A
PerQCI Measure Switch Open[1] N/A
GERAN Measurement
1010,1012
Configuration Index N/A
UE RAT Measurement
RAT Measurement
1012
Measurement Measurement Configuration
Configuration Function for GERAN handover N/A
E-UTRAN Measurement
RSRP
Quantity N/A
Reporting Rule of
Measurement N/A
Maximum Reported Cells 3 N/A
Intersystem
B2
Measurement Event ID N/A
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN
-102
Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement dBm
PerQCI Measurement
PerQCI Measure
1
GroupID N/A
Label Number of Service
1
Class N/A
GERAN dBm
B2 Serving Cell RSRQ
GERAN dB
PerQCI Measurement
PerQCI Measure
3
GroupID N/A
Label Number of Service
1
Class N/A
GERAN dBm
B2 Serving Cell RSRQ
GERAN dB
Other Parameters
actual network N/A

1 Place UE1 and UE2 in the UE1 and UE2 access LTE cell1 successfully.
centerof cell1 and initiate
attach operations.
2
After UE sent the Measurement Report message
measurement, the eNodeB sends the RRC
Connection Reconfiguration message, including
GERAN frequency of cell2 and cell3.The
information of measConfig is follows.
1 ） The measure object includes the GERAN
frequency group1 and GERAN frequency
group2
2 ） The B2 event threshold1 of GERAN
frequency group1 is the maximum value
between B2 Serving Cell RSRP Threshold
for EUTRAN to GERAN of PerQCI Measure
Move UE from cell to the
3 GroupID 1and Absolute Decision Threshold
overlapof cell2 and cell3.
of E-UTRAN Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement of RAT Measurement
Configuration Index 1010.
frequency group2 is the maximum value
between B2 Serving Cell RSRP Threshold
for EUTRAN to GERAN of PerQCI Measure
GroupID 3 and Absolute Decision Threshold
of E-UTRAN Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement of RAT Measurement
4） Other parameters are same with the default
bearer.
4 Detach UE.
The dedicated bearer QCI1 is established
successfully.
Configure the parameter frequency group1 and GERAN frequency
5 “PerQCI Measure Switch” as group2.
close, repeat step 1~3. 2 ） The B2 event threshold1 of GERAN
frequency group1 is Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN Serving Cell for
RSRP Measurement of RAT Measurement
bearer.
LTE system supports the independent measurement configuration for
Criteria
SRVCC GERAN frequency group.
Test result Pass
9.17.3 Test Result
The GERAN frequency goup1 information in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration is shown in the figure below.
The GERAN frequency goup2 information in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration is shown in the figure below.
9.18 Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-Based on Voice Quality
9.18.1 Topology
Table 9‑32Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-Based on Voice Quality
Independent SRVCC Configuration for GERAN Frequency Groups-

Test item
Based on Voice Quality
Feature ID No
Verify that LTE system supports the independent measurement
Purpose
configuration for SRVCC GERAN frequency group.
cell3 are configured as neighboring neighbor cells. Cell2 and cell3 have
function and they also support LTE to GERAN SRVCC function.
Global Switch
GERAN-Frequency
2
Number N/A
GERAN-Frequency Item0: N/A
Measurement -Band Indication for
Configuration Frequency: same with cell2;
with cell2;
Group ID:1
Item1:
with cell3;
Group ID:3
Switch of SRVCC Based
Open[1]
VoLTE Quality N/A
Frequencies
Measurement Index of
1710,1711
SRVCC to GERAN
Based VoLTE Quality N/A
UE RAT Measurement
RAT Measurement
1071
Measurement Measurement Configuration
Configuration Function for GERAN voice quality N/A
E-UTRAN Measurement
RSRP
Quantity N/A
Reporting Rule of
Measurement N/A
Maximum Reported Cells 3 N/A
Intersystem
B2
Measurement Event ID N/A
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN
-54
Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement dBm
Other Parameters
actual network N/A

attach operations.
2
frequency group1 and GERAN frequency
group2.
Move UE from cell to the
3 frequency group1 is Absolute Decision
overlapof cell2 and cell3.
bearer.
LTE system supports the independent measurement configuration for
Criteria
SRVCC GERAN frequency group.
Test result Pass
9.18.3 Test Result

Refer to Section 9.17.3.
9.19 Call Delay Optimization
9.19.1 Topology
Table 9‑33Call Delay Optimization
Test item Call Delay Optimization

Feature ID No
Purpose Verify that eNodeB supports the optimization for VoLTE delay.
based VoLTE.
Prerequisites Bearer dedicated to the video service: QCI = 2
VoLTE Config
Delay Optimize Switch for
Open
VoLTE Call Setup N/A
Other Parameters

1 centerof cell1 and initiate attach UE1 and UE2 access LTE cell1 successfully.
operations.
The dedicated bearers QCI5 and QCI1 are
Call from UE1 to UE2 and established successfully.
2
initiate voice service. The voice service is normal.
Record the call setup delay.
3 Detach UE1 and UE2.
The dedicated bearers QCI5 and QCI1 are
Modify the parameter “Delay established successfully.
Optimize Switch for VoLTE Call The voice service is normal.
4
Setup” to Close, repeat step Record the call setup delay and the delay is
1~2. larger than the “Delay Optimize Switch for
VoLTE Call Setup” that is configured as Open.
eNodeB can provide pre-scheduling on QCI5, so the transmission
Criteria delay of SIP signaling on QCI5 can be shortened to achieve the
effect of shortening call delay.
Test result Pass
9.19.3 Test Result
Place two UEs in the center of LTE cell and initiate attach operations. When the parameter “Delay Optimize Switch for VoLTE Call Setup” is configured as Close, initiate
voice service on UEs and record the call setup delay from invite to 180ring. The delay is 2.11s as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑97Call Setup Delay When “Delay Optimize Switch for VoLTE Call Setup” is Configured as Close
Configure the parameter “Delay Optimize Switch for VoLTE Call Setup” as Open, then initiate voice service and record the call setup delay. The delay is 1.772s, which
optimized about 338ms as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑98Call Setup Delay When “Delay Optimize Switch for VoLTE Call Setup” is Configured as Open
9.20 SRVCC Ping Pong Handover Preventing
9.20.1 Topology
Table 9‑34SRVCC Ping Pong Handover Preventing
Test item SRVCC Ping Pong Handover Preventing

Feature ID No
Verify that LTE system supports to preventing SRVCC ping-pong
Purpose
handover.
The LTE cell1, GERAN cell2 and cell3, and UTRAN cell4 and cell5 are
established successfully. Cell1 and cell2 are configured as neighboring
neighbor cells. Cell1 and cell3 are configured as neighboring neighbor
cells. Cell2 and cell3 have the different frequency. Cell1 and cell4 are
configured as neighboring neighbor cells. Cell1 and cell5 are configured
as neighboring neighbor cells. Cell4 and cell5 have the different
frequency.The network supports the QoS of IMS-based VoLTE. QoS
parameters are configured. The default bearer, signaling bearer and
dedicated bearer are established in accordance with the requirements of
IMS-based VoLTE.
function and they also support LTE to UTRAN/GERAN SRVCC function.
Global Switch
UL SRVCC Switch Open[1] N/A
Switch for Preventing The
SRVCC Ping-Pong Open[1]
Handover N/A
SRVCC Ping-Pong
Handover Detection Time 60
Length(s) s
Maximum Number of
SRVCC Ping-Pong 2
Handover Attempts N/A
GERAN-Frequency
2
Number N/A
Item0:
Prerequisites -Band Indication for
with cell2;
GERAN-Frequency Measurement Indication:Yes;
Measurement
with cell3;
Measurement Indication:Yes; N/A
UTRAN-Frequency
2
Number N/A
Item0:
-Duplex Mode:FDD;
-Band Indicator for FDD DL
Frequency: Same with cell4;
-UTRAN Frequency for FDD:
same with cell4;
-UTRAN Frequency SRVCC
UTRAN-Frequency Measurement Indication: Yes
Measurement
-Duplex Mode:FDD;
-Band Indicator for FDD DL
Frequency: Same with cell5;
-UTRAN Frequency for FDD:
same with cell5;
-UTRAN Frequency SRVCC
Measurement Indication: Yes N/A
Other Parameters
actual network N/A

1 centerof cell1 and initiate attach UE1 and UE2 access LTE cell1 successfully.
operations.
2 Call from UE1 to UE2 and The dedicated bearers QCI5 and QCI1 are
initiate voice service. established successfully.
Trigger UE1 to be handover
3 failure 2 times from cell1 to SRVCC is failure.
cell2 in 60s.
Trigger UE to be handoverfrom
4 The SRVCC procedure is not triggered.
cell1 to cell2
Criteria LTE system supports SRVCC ping-pong handover preventing.
Test result Pass
9.20.3 Test Result

After UE1 and UE2 access the LTE cell1, initiate VoLTE service. After voice is normal, adjust the attenuator to trigger SRVCC failure from LTE to GERAN cell as shown in
the figure below.
Figure 9‑99The Handover Request Message Includes the SRVCCHOIndication IE
Trigger 2 times SRVCC failure in 60s as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑100SRVCC Failure
Trigger a SRVCC procedure based on measurement again but the SRVCC procedure is not triggered as shown in the figure below.
Figure 9‑101Trigger a SRVCC Procedure Based on Measurement Again
10 Abbreviations
For the acronyms and abbreviations, see LTE Glossary.
11 References
1. 3GPP TS, 36.101,"User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception"
2. 3GPP TS, 36.104,"Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception"
3. 3GPP TS 36.300,"Overall description"
4. 3GPP TS 36.306,"User Equipment (UE) radio access capabilities"
5. 3GPP TS 36.321,"Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol specification"
6. 3GPP TS 36.331,"Radio Resource Control (RRC);Protocol specification"
7. ZTE LTE FDD High-Rail Coverage Feature Guide
8. ZTE LTE FDD Intra-RAT Mobility Management in Connecting State Feature Guide
9. ZTE LTE FDD MAC Feature Guide
10. ZTE LTE FDD Admission Control Feature Guide
11. ZTE LTE FDD Congestion Control Feature Guide
12. ZTE LTE FDD ROHC Feature Guide
13. ZTE LTE FDD COMP Feature Guide

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ZTE LTE FDD VoLTE Feature Guide

ZTE LTE FDD VoLTE Feature Guide

Add Support Detection and Statistics for Voice Packet Loss

5 Voice Service Performance Improvement

8 Related Counters, KPI and Alarms

Figure 2‑1Network Architecture of the LTE Voice Network

1.1 Feature Attribute

1.2 Related Feature List and License Control

Table 1‑1Related Feature List

No Feature List No. Feature List Name License Control

1.3 Correlation with Other Features

Table 1‑2Correlation with Other Features

Feature Feature Name Required Mutually Impacted

1.3.1 ZLF31-13-006 Semi-Persistent Scheduling/ZLF31-13-040 Voice capacity enhancement for VoLTE

1.3.3 ZLF31-13-005 TTI Bundling

If ZLF31-13-001UL/DL HARQ is disabled, TTI Bundling cannot retransmit data.

ZLF31-03-002 High Speed UE

l Dual standby terminal-based voice solution

l CSFB-based voice solution

l IMS-based voice solution (VoLTE solution)

2.2 Feature Introduction

2.3 Feature Values

- Higher frequency spectrum efficiency

- Shorter access delay

- Better voice quality and user experience

2.4 System Architecture

2.4.1 Network Architecture

Figure 2‑1Network Architecture of the LTE Voice Network

2.4.2 Functional Structure

Table 2‑1VoLTE function classification

Category Function Description

3.1 Basic Functions

3.1.1 Voice Coding Mode and Service Model

Voice coding mode

Figure 3‑1Voice Services States

Voice services can be divided into three states:

3.1.2 Voice Policy Selection

1. Dual standby terminal-based voice solution (SVLTE)

2. Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB) solution

3. IMS-based VoLTE + eSRVCC solution

4. Other voice solution (VoIP)

Voice solution selection policies are as follows:

Figure 3‑2Voice Policy Selection

IE Parameter Value Description

In the following scenarios, the VoLTE solution is not recommended:

2. Requirements of laws and regulations

3.1.3 Basic calling procedure of voice service

Table 3‑2QoS Requirement List of Different QCI1

Bearer Establishment Flow

The following figure shows the establishment flow of a VoLTE call.

Figure 3‑3VoLTE Call Establishment Flow

For the detailed information, refer to Section 3.2.3.1 SPS.

3.1.4 Admission Control and Congestion Control

3.1.4.1 QoS Admission Control of VoLTE

3.1.4.2 Bearer Quantity Admission Control of VoLTE Services

3.1.4.3 Congestion Control

3.1.5 Mobility Management

3.1.5.1 eSRVCC from LTE to UTRAN/GERAN

l If inter-RAT measurement is configured as B1 event, QCI8/QCI9 configured threshold is used.

The processing flow of eSRVCC is shown below:

Figure 3‑4eSRVCC Processing Flow

The eSRVCC solution is depicted as follows: