OSS-RC 3G Ericsson

Overview

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Source :
- Active Library Explorer (ALEx)
- Our own memories
Chapter :
- Short description about 3G Network Architecture
- Short explanation about Hardware per Radio Network Elements (NEs) :
* RNC (Radio Network Controller)
* RBS/Node B (Radio Base Station)
* RXI (Radio access network aggregator)
* OSS-RC (Operations Support System Radio & Core)
- OAM OSS-RC (Operation and Maintenance OSS-RC)
- Suggestion of Operational Procedure OMC-3G, include :
* Fault Management
* Configuration Management (probably next time )
* Perfomance Management (definitely next time, I think )
Discussion (managed to compile FAQ document)

Network Architecture

The WCDMA RAN consist of the following main parts :

RNC
Provides WCDMA resource management, telecom functionality and O&M processing

RBS
Provides radio channel function, air interface management, cellular transmission management and
O&M processing

OSS-RC
The OSS-RC is a software package for handling RAN O&M tasks. OSS-RC gives a consolidated
view of RAN information such as alarms,configuration, and basic performance. OSS-RC also
provides several interface for integration with an existing network management environment.

Network Architecture - interfaces

UTRAN

(UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network)

CN (Core Network)
Radio Network Subsystem (RNS)

RBS

Uu

RNC

Iu
b

Iu-CS

circuit switched (cs)

domain
3G
MSC/VLR

RBS

common
cs & ps
network
elements

Iur

UE

Uu

RBS
Iu
b
RBS

UE

Mub

Iu-PS
RXI

Radio Network Subsystem (RNS)

Mut

OSS-RC

RNC
UE

RNC

EIR

3G
SGSN

HLR

AC

packet
switched (ps) domain

Mur

Operation
Support
System

Radio Network Controller

User Equipment = Mobile Equipment (ME) + Universal SIM

RNC

Keterangan :
A = (CUs)
B = Extension Subracks (ESs)
C = Main Subracks (MSs)
D = Interface Connection Field (ICF)

RNC - Hardware

Consist of one or two cabinet :

- Main Cabinet
- Extension Cabinet
Each cabinet contains one to three sub-racks
For each connection between a UE and the UTRAN, an RNC can
act either as a Serving RNC (SRNC) or a Drift RNC (DRNC) :
A single SRNC controls all radio connection between UE and
UTRAN. The SRNC terminates the Iu interface for this UE.
A DRNC supports the SRNC with radio resources when the
connection beween the UTRAN and the UE need to use one or
more cells controlled by this RNC.

RNC Services and Functions

RNC Represents High-Level UMTS services :
Mobile telephony (voice)
Unrestricted digital information
Packet data, including HSDPA
Short Message Service (SMS)
Mobile Positioning and Localization
Chipering (security)
RNC provides end-user functions as follows :
Radio Access Bearer (RAB) service,establishment,release,
modification,identification,coordination, and maintenance
Mobility within UTRAN
Others function and services :
O&M radio networks and transmission services

CU
The CU receives -48 Vdc power supply, which power the
RNC
The CU ensure that the RNC remains in operation during
any short transient power fluctuation.
The CU smooth out irregularities in the power supply,
and each unit is devided into three electrically separated
sections able to interface high ohmic power plants
The CU is duplicated to provide redundancy

RNC Subracks and modules

RNC Main Sub-rack

Main Sub-rack Function

Termination of Mur interface with OSS-RC

Termination of Iu interface with the CN
Termination of Iur interface with another RNC
Termination of Iub interface with the RBSs
External transmission interfaces
Attachment of syncronization sources
Duplicated non-blocking ATM switch
Duplicated high speed link to interconnect with the ESs
Duplicated timing signals for the node
Input for GPS signals
Pool of processors for user plane processing and control

RNC Extension Sub-rack

Extension Sub-rack Function

Termination of the Iub interface with the RBSs
External transmission interfaces
Duplicated high-speed links between sub-racks and the
MS
Duplicated non-blocking ATM switch
Pool of processors for user plane processing and control

External Interfaces
The RNC is connected to the outside world through the
Iu, Iur, Iub, and Mur interfaces
Besides the interfaces, the RNC also provides a Visual
and Mechanical Interface (VMI) comprising indicators,
swithes, buttons, cables, and so on.
A GUI for O&M uses Mur

RNC Modules Details

GPB
SCB
SXB
TUB
SPB
ETB
DB
FU

= General purpose Processor Board

= Switch Core Board
= Switch Extension Board
= Timing Unit Board
= Special purpose Processor Board
= Exchange Terminal Board
= Dummy Board
= Fan Unit

General purpose Processor Board

The GPB operates as a Main Processor (MP)
It contains and executes the main part of the RNC
software
The GPB is duplicated to provide redundancy
In case of failure in the active MP, the other GPB
(standby) can be started and take over as MP
The GPB is equipped with Ethernet and asynchronous
serial interfaces accessible from the board front panel.
The GPB also contains a flash disc drive

Switch Core Board

ATM switch core functionality
Circuits for System Clock (19,44 MHz) distribution
Interfaces that allow connection of four node-internal
links at configurable rates
Interfaces providing connection of fan supervision
signals
Power filtering and distribution
The SCB is duplicated to provide redundancy

Switch Extension Board

The SXB is only contained in the MS
Handles the interconnection of switch modules at the
space switching layer
The SXB includes interfaces that allow connection of
three to four node-internal link at configurable rates (up
to 310 Mbps)

Timing Unit Board

The SXB is only contained in the MS

Generation of references timing signals
Regeneration of references timing signals
Stabilization of references timing signals
Handling of node syncronization procedures
System Clock oscilator (19,44 MHz)
The TUB is duplicated to provide redundancy

Special purpose Processor Board

The SPB has three or five processors with different
application software modules depending on SPB type
Each processor has one of the following application
loaded :
Packet Data Router (PDR)
Common Channel over Iur
Common Channel
Dedicated Channel

Exchange Terminal Board

ATM Adaptation Layer type 2 Multiplexing and
Demultiplexing
ATM Layer
Physical layer and interface adaptation
The following are different versions of the ETB that
implement adaptation to different physical media :
1.5 Mbps (JTI.431-a), electrical link ETB-M1
2 Mbps (E1), electrical link ETB-M1
155 Mbps (STM-1), optical link ETB-M4

Fan Unit
A Fan Unit (FU) is situated over each sub-rack and
provides cooling air throughout the cabinet
There is redundancy in FUs
If one of two fans in the FU stop working, the other one
starts to resolve at a higher speed

Interface Connection Field

The ICF at the bottom of the cabinet holds connection for
transmission and local O&M
Other connection comprise grounding and power
connections situated at the top of cabinet

Sistem Operasi : SunOS

Aplikasi : OSS Ericsson version: R4T