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V300R008C01 RAC6690
A+ Feature

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1. Requirements
2. Solution Description
3. Specifications and Restrictions
4. Signaling Flows
5. Deployment Planning
6. Feature Verification

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Overview

When the radio access controller (RAC) uses the standard V5 interface, a subscriber
number is bound to an L3 address and a port, which leads that the V5 number resourc
e is not fully multiplexed. In addition, a large number of roaming calls occupy the reso
urces over the A3/A7 interface.

When the RAC uses the A+ interface, a subscriber number is not bound to an L3 addr
ess and a port and the next generation network (NGN) allocates an L3 address and a
port to the RAC. In this case, the V5 number resource is fully used. In addition, the N
GN implements the subscriber management function and subscribers on the RAC are
not categorized as roaming subscribers and homing subscribers. In this way, services
of roaming subscribers are not carried over the A3/A7 interface, reducing the O&M co
st.

The A+ interface is a Huawei private interface between the RAC and the NGN. The lo
cal exchange (LE) interworking with the RAC must be Huawei NGN equipment, to pro
vide telecommunication services for mobile subscribers in the fixed line subscriber reg
ion.

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1. Requirements
2. Solution Description
3. Specifications and Restrictions
4. Signaling Flows
5. Deployment Planning
6. Feature Verification

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2.1 Solution

When the RAC uses the A+ interface, a subscriber number is not bound to an L
3 address and a port, and the NGN allocates an L3 address and a port to the R
AC.

In addition, subscribers on the RAC are not categorized as roaming subscribers

and homing subscribers and the NGN implements the subscriber management
function. In this way, services of roaming subscribers are not carried over the A
3/A7 interface.

The RAC is not directly connected to the SMC and the short messages sent an
d received by the RAC are transferred by the NGN.

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2.2 A+ Networking

V5

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2.2 A+ Networking Function

Units

Function
Unit

Description

BTS

The BTS, short for base transceiver station, transmits and receives radio signals to realize
communication between the radio network and the MSs.

RAC

The RAC, short for radio access controller, performs the following functions:
Controlling and managing BTSs
Establishing and releasing calls
Implementing power control
Managing subscribers
Providing the V5 or A+ interface, which connects the RAC to the local exchange
Providing reliable radio links for upper-layer services through handoffs

SCP

The SCP, short for service control point, functions as the core component of the intelligent
network and stores subscriber data and service logics. Upon receipt of query requests from
the SSP, the SCP searches the database and decodes messages as required. Based on the
call events reported by the SSP, the SCP sets up associated service logics and sends call
control commands to the corresponding SSP, enabling intelligent calls.

SMC

The SMC, short for short message center, stores and forwards short messages (SMSs).
When the RAC provides the A+ interface, the RAC connects to the SMC using the NGN.

PDSN

PDSN is short for packet data serving node. As the gateway connecting the mobile
network to the IP backbone network, the PDSN provides the packet data access service for
mobile subscribers.

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2.2 A+ Networking Function Units

Function
Unit

Description

HA

HA, short for home agent, provides the interface between the mobile network and
the Internet. The HA is an auxiliary node for mobile IP subscribers to access the
Internet. The HA supports downlink data forwarding in mobile IP tunnel mode
and uplink data forwarding through reverse tunnels.

AAA

AAA is short for authentication, authorization, and accounting. The AAA server
is a high-performance remote verification server for dial-in subscribers. It
provides authentication, authorization, accounting, and data value-added
services. In addition, it supports powerful agent functions, various types of
databases, and flexible operations.

AN AAA

The AN AAA, short for access network AAA, manages the Um interface, such as
implementing authorization on the access network. When the RAC6610 provides
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO services, the Um interface is managed through the AN
AAA server.

EMS

The EMS, short for element management system, is a unified element

management platform provided by Huawei. The EMS performs the following
functions: Centralized fault management Centralized performance management
Centralized configuration management Centralized topology management
Centralized security management System management

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2.3 A+ Networking Terms

Office Direction
It identifies an NGN. All A+ interfaces connected to the same NGN
are in the same office direction.

Office Direction Number

It identifies an office direction. The office direction number is
configured when an A+ interface is added. The A+ interfaces on an RAC
corresponding to an NGN have the same office direction number and are
in the same office direction.

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2. Solution Description
3. Specifications and Restrictions
4. Signaling Flows
5. Deployment Planning
6. Feature Verification

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Specifications and Restrictions

A+ Interface Specifications
A V5 interface can be configured with up to 16 V5 links and supports a maximum of 494 voi
ce channels.

V5 Link Configuration Planning

An SPUO subsystem can be configured with a maximum of 16 V5 interfaces. A V5 interface
can be configured with a maximum of 16 V5 links. Configure V5 links evenly in the SPUO s
ubsystem to make full use of V5 resources.

V5 Office Direction Configuration Planning

An RAC can connect to multiple NGNs. Multiple V5 interfaces can be configured between o
ne RAC and one NGN.
V5 interfaces that are configured on one RAC and connected to the same NGN must be co
nfigured with the same office direction number.
A+ interfaces that are configured on one NGN and connected to the same RAC must be co
nfigured with the same office direction number.

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2. Solution Description
3. Specifications and Restrictions
4. Signaling Flows
5. Deployment Planning
6. Feature Verification

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4.1 Location Registration Process

MS

RAC1

NGN

RAC2

REGISTRATION

.REG_REQ
.REG_CANCELL_REQ
REG_CANCELL_RSP
REG_RSP

ORDER

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4.1 Location Registration Process

Step 1. After receiving the REGISTRATION message from an MS, RAC 1
sends an REG_REQ message to the NGN.
Step 2. The NGN sends an REG_CANCELL_REQ message to RAC 2 where
the MS is registered previously.
After receiving the REG_CANCELL_REQ message sent by the NGN, RAC 2
deletes the VDB data and responds with an REQ_CANCELL_RSP message to
the NGN.
Step 3. After receiving the REG_CANCELL_RSP message sent by RAC 2, the
NGN responds with an REG_RSP message to RAC 1.
Step 4. After receiving the REG_RSP message sent by the NGN, RAC 1 saves
the subscriber data in the VDB and sends an ORDER message to the MS
notifying that the location registration succeeds.

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4.2 MS-Originated Voice Call Process

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4.2 MS-Originated Voice Call Process

Step 1. Upon receiving an Origination Message from the MS, the RAC triggers the MS-originated call
process.
Step 2. After sending a message to the VDB to set the subscriber to the pending state, the RAC obtains
subscriber data from the VDB. When the A+ interface is configured on the RAC, the RAC needs to store the
subscriber data obtained from the VDB (for implicit location registration) if the authentication approval period
of the subscriber data expires, the subscriber data is unacknowledged, or the MS is powered off. If the
subscriber data is normal, the authentication approval period of subscriber data expires, subscriber data is
unacknowledged, or the MS is powered off, the RAC sends the VCNAP_VDB_GET_V5_STATUS_REQ
message to the VDB to obtain the No. and ID of V5 interfaces available.
Step 3. If the authentication approval period of the subscriber data expires, the subscriber data is
unacknowledged, the MS is powered off, or the VDB_VCNAP_GET_V5_STATUS_RSP message carries
VDB_ERROR with the cause value of "VDB data unreliable", the RAC initiates the implicit location
registration process.
Step 4. If the subscriber data is normal, the RAC determines whether the VCN system authentication
function is enabled. If the function is enabled, VCNAP-1 implements authentication processing by using the
authentication sub process. VCNAP-1 determines roaming restriction regardless of whether this function is
enabled.
Step 5. After subscriber authentication and roaming restriction are processed successfully, the RAC sends
the VCNAP_VCNV5I_BOOK_V5ID_L3ADDR_REQ message to the NGN to apply for a dynamic L3 address.
Step 6. After obtaining the L3 address for the call, the RAC sends the VCNAP_VCNV5I_SETUP message to
the NGN to establish a V5 link.
Step 6. The remaining process after the establishment of the V5 link is the same as the speech call process
with the MS functioning as the calling party when the RAC uses the standard V5 interface and is therefore
omitted here.
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4.3 Process of Sending SMSs in Idle Mode

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4.3 Process of Sending SMSs in Idle Mode

When the A+ interface is used, the RAC connects to the SMC using the
NGN.
The differences from the procedure in standard V5 configuration are as
follows:
In A+ networking, V5 information is obtained from the VDB, including the
V5N0 and subrack number, office direction status, and V5ID list.

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3. Specifications and Restrictions
4. Signaling Flows
5. Deployment Planning
6. Feature Verification

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5.1 Deployment Planning Configuring

the A+ interface on the RAC

Step 1. Run the ADD BSCIN command to add basic BSC information. Set
LE Interface Type to A+ Interface.
Example: ADD BSCINF: BSCIP="192.168.25.239", BSCSNM="255.255.0.0", BSCNO=1, ENT
ID=239, PRECC="460", CC="3", MINUATI24="0x0", MTZDSTS=NO, LEIFTYP=APLUS;

Step 2. Run the ADD V5ITF command to configure the A+ interface, for wh
ich the V5 office direction number must be filled.
Example: ADD V5ITF: V5VER=V52, V5ID=239, FN=2, SN=10, SSN=1, PSTNLCCID=0, VARI
ANT=0, OFFICENO=0;

Step 3. Run the ADD V5LNK command to configure 2 Mbit/s links for the A
+ interface.
Example: ADD V5LNK: V5ID=239, FN=2, V5BSN=27, V5PORT=0, LINKID=0;

Step 4. Run the ADD V5CCH command to configure the physical C chann
el for the A+ interface:
Example: ADD V5CCH: V5ID=239, V5PORT=0, TSNO=TS16, CHNNO=0, PROTTYPE=GRP
1MAIN, CHNID=0;

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5.2 Deployment Planning Configuring

the A+ interface on the SoftX3000

Step 1. Configure the A+ interface. The configurations of the A+ interface are the same as tho
se of the standard V5 interface except for the value of the Interface WS Type parameter in the
ADD V5I command. The remaining configurations are the same with those of the standard V5
interface. For details about the configuration flow, see the documents related to the SoftX300
0.
Example: ADD V5I: V5IID=182, TGID=182, PNUM=336, MID=0, BS=B1, SNUM=368, PSTNI
D=0, TYPE=APLUS, GRPNO=0;

Step 2. Configure the IMSI number segment by running the following command:
Example: ADD IMSISEG: SIMSI=K'460030912126600, EIMSI=K'460030912126699, HFLG=Y
ES;

Step 3. Configure the IMSI number by running the following command:

Example: ADD IMSINUM: IMSI= K'460030912126600, AKY="1111111111111111", REGF=AUT
O;

Step 4. Configure subscriber data by running the following command:

Example: ADD WSUSR: IMSIDN=K'460090909903000, LP=0, SBR=K'88306700, TELCOMS
VC=BYTE0-1&BYTE1-1&BYTE4-1, DATASVC=BYTE0-1&BYTE8-1&BYTE9-1, PDSNSVC=HI
GH, ROAMRFLAG=NO;

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5.3 Deployment Planning Data Config

uration on the UMG

Configuring the A+ interface.

Configurations are the same with those of the standard V5 interface. For d
etails about the configuration flow, see the documents related to the UMG8
900.

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2. Solution Description
3. Specifications and Restrictions
4. Signaling Flows
5. Deployment Planning
6. Feature Verification

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6.1 Feature Verification Voice Call Verifi

cation

Checking Data Configuration

1. Run the LST BSCINF command to check whether LE Interface Type is

set to A+ Interface.

2. Run the DSP V5ITF command to check whether the status of the V5 inte
rface is normal.

Prerequisites
Testing
the Call
1. The subscriber is successfully registered on the RAC and the NGN
and the status is normal.
2. The carriers on the BSC are working properly.
Test Procedure

Expected Result

1. Enable MS A to send a short

message to MS B.

MS B receives the short message

successfully and the content is
correct.

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6.2 Feature Verification SMS Verification

Checking Data Configuration

1. Run the LST BSCINF command to check whether LE Interface Type is

set to A+ Interface.

2. Run the DSP V5ITF command to check whether the status of the V5 inte
rface is normal.

Prerequisites
Testing
SMSs
1. The subscriber is successfully registered on the RAC and the NGN
and the status is normal.
2. The carriers on the BSC are working properly.
Test Procedure

Expected Result

1. Enable MS A to make a call to

MS B.

The call waiting alert tone played

for MS A is correct.
The calling line identification
presentation on MS B is correct.

2. Enable MS B to answer the call.

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voice is clear and the call is
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normal.

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