Co-BCCH Cell (GBSS18.1 - 01)

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GBSS18.1
Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Intended Audience.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Benefits........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 NEs Supporting the Feature............................................................................................................................................5
3 Technical Description...................................................................................................................6
3.1 Channel Allocation......................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1 Immediate Assignment................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.1.2 Assignment.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.3 Incoming Intra-BSC Inter-Cell Handover................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.4 Incoming Inter-BSC Inter-Cell Handover................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Handover........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
4 Related Features.............................................................................................................................8
5 Network Impact........................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 System Capacity........................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Network Performance................................................................................................................................................... 11
6 Engineering Guidelines............................................................................................................. 18
6.1 When to Use Co-BCCH Cell........................................................................................................................................18
6.2 Required Information................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Planning........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
6.4 Deploying Co-BCCH Cell............................................................................................................................................19
6.4.1 Deployment Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 20
6.4.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................ 20
6.4.3 Activation.................................................................................................................................................................. 23
6.4.4 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................24
6.4.5 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................25
6.5 Performance Monitoring...............................................................................................................................................26
6.6 Parameter Optimization................................................................................................................................................ 26
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6.7 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................ 27
7 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 28
8 Counters........................................................................................................................................ 52
9 Glossary......................................................................................................................................... 53
10 Reference Documents............................................................................................................... 54
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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes GBFD-114501 Co-BCCH Cell, including its technical principles,
related features, network impact, and engineering guidelines.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l Need to understand the features described herein

l Work with Huawei products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes:
l Feature change
Changes in features and parameters of a specified version as well as the affected entities
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information and any related parameters affected by
editorial changes. Editorial change does not specify the affected entities.
01 (2016-02-29)
This issue does not include any changes.
Draft A (2015-12-31)
Compared with Issue 01 (2013-05-06) of GBSS17.1, Draft A (2014-01-23) of GBSS18.1
includes the following changes.
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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
Change Type Change Description Parameter Change
Feature change Changed the GBFD-114001 None

Extended Cell feature from a
mutually exclusive feature to an
impacted feature of the Co-
BCCH Cell feature. For details,
see Impacted Features.
Editorial change None None

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
A co-BCCH cell is a cell where any of the following pairs of frequency bands coexist:
l GSM900 and Digital Cellular System at 1800 MHz (DCS1800)

l GSM850 and DCS1800
l GSM850 and Personal Communication System at 1900 MHz (PCS1900)
In a co-BCCH cell, the overlaid and underlaid subcells use the transceivers (TRXs) on
different frequency bands but share the BCCH TRX. The BCCH frequency band is called the
primary frequency band and the other frequency band is called the secondary frequency band.
The DBFREQBCCHIUO (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter specifies whether the BCCH is
configured in an overlaid or underlaid subcell.
This feature is implemented in accordance with the working principles of concentric cells.
Specifically, GSM900 or GSM850 TRXs are configured for the underlaid subcell to expand
cell coverage, and DCS1800 or PCS1900 TRXs are configured for the overlaid subcell to
offload traffic.
A co-BCCH cell differs from a concentric cell in the channel allocation as follows:
The BSC allocates a channel to an MS in accordance with the frequency band capability of
the MS.
l If an MS supports frequency bands in the overlaid and underlaid subcells, the BSC
allocates a channel to the MS in accordance with the channel allocation policy used by
the concentric cell.
l If an MS supports frequency bands only in the underlaid subcell, the BSC allocates a
channel in the underlaid subcell to the MS.
For details about the Concentric Cell feature, see Concentric Cell Feature Parameter
Description.
2.2 Benefits
The Co-BCCH Cell feature provides the following benefits:

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l Improved network capacity

– The overlaid subcell uses a tight frequency reuse pattern to improve network
capacity.
– A concentric cell uses only one BCCH. The efficient use of BCCH frequencies
helps increase the number of traffic channels (TCHs).
– The overlaid and underlaid subcells share standalone dedicated control channels
(SDCCHs). The efficient use of SDCCHs also helps increase the number of TCHs.
l Improved efficiency in using the 1800 MHz frequency band
– After the GSM900 cells and the DCS1800 cells share the BCCHs, the original main
BCCH frequency on the DCS1800 has higher reuse rate, providing frequency
resources for adding more DCS1800 TRXs, as shown in Figure 2-1.
– If TRX capacity expansion is not planned for GSM1800 cells, there are relatively
more frequency resources in GSM1800 cells, improving network quality.
Figure 2-1 Frequency efficiency gains brought by deploying co-BCCH networks when the
DCS1800 frequency resources are insufficient (1 x 3)
Reusing the main BCCH frequency in the DCS1800 allows the expansion of three TRXs.
Compared with a dual-band network, a co-BCCH network allows 24 more TCHs.
l Improved maintenance efficiency

Compared with a dual-band network, a co-BCCH network has fewer cells, as shown in
Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2 Comparison of number of cells between a dual-band network and a co-BCCH cell

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In Figure 2-2, the dual-band network has two cells and the co-BCCH cell reconstructed from
the dual-band network has only one cell. This facilitates operation, maintenance, and
optimization.
A co-BCCH network has fewer neighboring cells and needs lower maintenance workload
than a dual-band network. This ensures more convenient operation, maintenance, and
optimization, and reduces the operating expense (OPEX) of operators.
The Co-BCCH Cell feature has the following limitations:
l Optimizing co-BCCH cells is more difficult than optimizing ordinary cells. This is
because parameters for co-BCCH cells vary with scenarios and must be adjusted for each
cell based on site requirements to achieve optimal cell performance.
l Radio frequency (RF) optimization and antenna fault check cannot be performed based
on BCCH measurement results in idle mode because overlaid subcells do not have
BCCHs.
2.3 NEs Supporting the Feature

Table 2-1 NEs supporting the feature
Feature BSC6900 BSC6910 GBTS eGBTS
Co-BCCH Cell √ √ √ √
NOTE
√ indicates that the NE supports this feature. × indicates that the NE does not support this feature.

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 3 Technical Description
3 Technical Description
The Co-BCCH Cell feature involves two implementation algorithms: channel allocation
algorithm and handover algorithm.
l The channel allocation algorithm in a co-BCCH cell is the same as that in a concentric
cell. Specifically, the BSC allocates an appropriate channel to an MS based on the
frequency band capability and the receive level of the MS.
l The handover algorithm in a co-BCCH cell is the same as that in a concentric cell.
Specifically, the BSC determines the target subcell for a handover based on the subcell
load and the receive quality of the MS.
3.1 Channel Allocation

GSM900/DCS1800 co-BCCH cells are built on concentric cells. The channel allocation
algorithm for a co-BCCH cell is similar to that for a concentric cell. The only difference is
that in a co-BCCH cell, the BSC determines the frequency band capability of an MS before
allocating a channel to the MS. This is because the MS may not be dual-mode, which means
the MS may not support the frequency band of the overlaid subcell. If the MS supports the
frequency band of the overlaid subcell, the BSC follows the channel allocation policy in a
concentric cell to allocate a channel to the MS. Otherwise, the BSC allocates channels in the
underlaid subcell to the MS.
3.1.1 Immediate Assignment

For GSM900/DCS1800 co-BCCH cells, the BSC preferentially allocates channels on a TRX
in the underlaid subcell to the MS during the immediate assignment procedure. This ensures
successful call setup if the BSC has not obtained information associated with the MS.
l If the timing advance (TA) value is greater than 63, the BSC only selects channels in the
underlaid subcell.
l If IMMASSTAALLOW (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to YES(Yes) and the TA value is
less than the threshold specified by IMMASSTATHRES (BSC6900, BSC6910), the BSC
preferentially selects channels in the overlaid subcell.
l If IMMASSTAALLOW (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to YES(Yes) and the TA value is
greater than or equal to the threshold specified by IMMASSTATHRES (BSC6900,
BSC6910), the BSC preferentially selects channels in the underlaid subcell.

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 3 Technical Description
3.1.2 Assignment
The OPTILAYER (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter specifies whether the channels in the
overlaid or underlaid subcell are preferred during the assignment procedure for an MS that
supports the frequency band of the overlaid subcell.
If the BSC has not obtained the frequency band capability of an MS or the MS supports only
the frequency band of the underlaid subcell, the BSC selects channels on a TRX in the
underlaid subcell regardless of the value of OPTILAYER (BSC6900, BSC6910).
NOTE
If an MS supports the frequencies on Primary GSM900 Band (P-GSM), Enhanced GSM900 Band (E-
GSM), and Railway GSM900 Band (R-GSM) simultaneously, the BSC preferentially selects frequencies
on the R-GSM frequency band.
If an MS supports frequency bands of the overlaid and underlaid subcells simultaneously, the BSC
follows the channel allocation policies used in concentric cells.
3.1.3 Incoming Intra-BSC Inter-Cell Handover

The HOALGOPERMLAY (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter specifies whether the channels in
the overlaid or underlaid subcell are preferred during the incoming intra-BSC inter-cell
handover procedure for an MS that supports the frequency band of the overlaid subcell.
underlaid subcell regardless of the value of HOALGOPERMLAY (BSC6900, BSC6910).
If an MS supports frequency bands of the overlaid and underlaid subcells simultaneously, the
BSC follows the channel allocation policies used in concentric cells.
3.1.4 Incoming Inter-BSC Inter-Cell Handover

The ACCESSOPTILAY (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter specifies whether the channels in
the overlaid or underlaid subcell are preferred during the incoming inter-BSC inter-cell
handover procedure for an MS that supports the frequency band of the overlaid subcell.
underlaid subcell regardless of the value of ACCESSOPTILAY (BSC6900, BSC6910).
If an MS supports frequency bands of the overlaid and underlaid subcells simultaneously, the
BSC follows the channel allocation policies used in concentric cells.
3.2 Handover
Handovers in co-BCCH cells include overlaid-underlaid handovers and load-based handovers.
The handover policies in co-BCCH cells are the same as those in concentric cells. For details,
see Concentric Cell Feature Parameter Description.

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 4 Related Features
4 Related Features
Prerequisite Features
Feature ID Feature Name Description
GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell The Co-BCCH Cell feature depends on

the GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell
feature.
Mutually Exclusive Features

Feature ID Feature Name Description
GBFD-117002 IBCA IBCA cannot be enabled in co-BCCH

cells.
GBFD-118001 BCCH Dense Frequency The Co-BCCH Cell feature and the
Multiplexing GBFD-118001 BCCH Dense
Frequency Multiplexing feature are
mutually exclusive.
Impacted Features
Feature ID Feature/Function Description
Name
N/A Interference handover The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks

with the interference handover function
the same as the GBFD-113201
Concentric Cell feature does. For
details, see Concentric Cell Feature
Parameter Description.

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 4 Related Features
Feature ID Feature/Function Description

Name
N/A Power Control The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks

with the Power Control feature the
same as the GBFD-113201 Concentric
Cell feature does. For details, see
Concentric Cell Feature Parameter
Description.
N/A ECSC (BSC6900, In a co-BCCH cell, the BSC allocates

BSC6910) channels to MSs based on the frequency
band capability. MSs need to report
their frequency band capabilities in
advance. It is recommended that ECSC
(BSC6900, BSC6910) be set to Yes so
that MSs can report the classmark as
early as possible.
GBFD-113701 Frequency Hopping (RF For a concentric cell, different

hopping, baseband frequency hopping can be used in the
hopping) overlaid and underlaid subcells: For the
overlaid subcell with more frequencies,
use RF FH so that more frequencies can
participate in FH, ensuring more FH
gains. For the underlaid subcell with
fewer frequencies and a loose
frequency reuse pattern, use baseband
FH that requires less frequencies,
ensuring better FH gains.
GBFD-114101 GPRS The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks

with GPRS/EGPRS services the same
GBFD-114201 EGPRS as the GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell
feature does. For details, see Concentric
Cell Feature Parameter Description.
GBFD-114001 Extended Cell When both the Co-BCCH Cell and

Extended Cell features are enabled, the
number of available timeslots on the
underlaid subcell of the co-BCCH cell
decreases, and cell capacity is reduced.

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 5 Network Impact
5 Network Impact
5.1 System Capacity

The Co-BCCH Cell feature improves system capacity because:
l The overlaid subcell uses a tight frequency reuse pattern.

l A concentric cell uses only one BCCH. The efficient use of BCCH frequencies helps
increase the number of TCHs.
l The overlaid and underlaid subcells share SDCCHs. The efficient use of SDCCHs helps
increase the number of TCHs.
To obtain system capacity, perform the following steps:
1. Calculate the total number of channels in a co-BCCH cell by multiplying the number of
channels in the overlaid and underlaid subcells.
2. Based on the total number of channels, query the Erlang B table to calculate the
maximum traffic volume in the co-BCCH cell.
For example, if both the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands used by a co-BCCH cell
are configured with two TRXs, the co-BCCH cell has 1 BCCH, 2 SDCCHs, and 29 TCHs in
total. Based on the number of channels and the call loss rate 2%, the capacity of this co-
BCCH cell is queried in the Erlang B table, which is 21.04 Erlang. Capacity gains of the co-
BCCH network under different network configurations when the call loss rate is 2% are listed
in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 Capacity gain
Network Total Dual-Band Network Co-BCCH Cell Capac

Configur Numb ity
ations er of PD SD TC Capac PD SD TC Capac Gains
Chann H ity H ity
els (Erlan (Erlan
g) g)
S1+S1 co- 16 2 2 12 6.615 1 1 14 8.2 24.0%

BCCH
cell (S2)

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S1+S2 co- 24 2 2 20 13.18 1 2 21 14.04 6.5%

BCCH
cell (S3)
S2+S2 co- 32 2 2 28 20.15 1 2 29 21.04 4.4%

BCCH
cell (S4)
S2+S3 co- 40 2 3 35 26.44 1 2 37 28.25 6.8%

BCCH
cell (S5)
S2+S4 co- 48 2 3 43 33.76 1 3 44 34.68 2.7%

BCCH
cell (S6)
S3+S4 co- 56 2 4 50 40.26 1 3 52 42.12 4.6%

BCCH
cell (S7)
S2+S6 co- 64 2 6 58 47.76 1 3 60 49.64 3.9%

BCCH
cell (S8)
S3+S6 co- 72 2 8 65 54.38 1 4 67 56.28 3.5%

BCCH
cell (S9)
5.2 Network Performance

The difference in the coverage areas provided by the overlaid and underlaid subcells of a co-
BCCH cell directly affects network performance. The impacts vary depending on network
environments.
The main impacts on KPIs are as follows:
l KPI deterioration
MSs in the underlaid subcell cannot obtain measurement information about the overlaid
subcell. In this situation, blind assignments and handovers occur, leading to KPI
deterioration. For example, the assignment success rate and handover success rate
decrease. In addition, the level difference between underlaid and overlaid cells varies
depending on radio scenarios. A longer inter-site distance results in a severe change in
the level difference and a larger probability of KPI deterioration caused by blind
assignments or handovers.

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Figure 5-1 Level difference variation with radio environments
l Congestion in the underlaid subcell

All SDCCHs in a concentric cell are configured on the TRXs in the underlaid subcell,
decreasing the number of available TCHs and the capacity in the underlaid subcell. If a
coverage hole exists between the overlaid subcell and the underlaid subcell, the
underlaid subcell may be congested because excess traffic caused by capacity loss cannot
be offloaded by the overlaid subcell. The congestion problem becomes more severe if the
inter-site distance is large and fewer TRXs and more SDCCHs are configured for the
underlaid subcell.
Reconstructing a co-BCCH cell from a dual-band cell has the following impacts on network
performance:
l Impacts on PS KPIs
The camp-on policy and cell reselection policy for PS services in a dual-band cell are
different from those in a co-BCCH cell. Theoretically, access-related PS KPIs may
deteriorate after the reconstruction, as listed in Table 5-2. A larger proportion of PS
services results in more severe KPI deterioration.
Table 5-2 Impacts on PS KPIs
PS KPI Description Impact
Average number of available AR9405: Average Number of The value of this

PDCHs in the overlaid subcell Available PDCHs (Overlaid KPI almost equals
Subcell) the value of
AR9303: Average
Number of
Available PDCHs
before this feature
is enabled.
Average number of occupied AR9406: Average Number of The value of this

PDCHs in the overlaid subcell Sampled Occupied PDCHs KPI almost equals
(Overlaid Subcell) the value of
AR9311: Average
Number of
Occupied PDCHs
before this feature
is enabled.

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Success rate of uplink GPRS [A9002: Number of The value of this

TBF establishments Successful Uplink GPRS TBF KPI slightly
Establishments]/ decreases.
[A9001:Number of Uplink
GPRS TBF Establishment
Attempts] x {100}
Success rate of downlink GPRS [A9102: Number of The value of this

TBF establishments Successful Downlink GPRS KPI slightly
TBF Establishments]/ decreases.
[A9101:Number of Downlink
GPRS TBF Establishment
Attempts] x {100}
Success rate of uplink EGPRS [A9202: Number of The value of this

TBF establishments Successful Uplink EGPRS KPI slightly
[A9201:Number of Uplink
EGPRS TBF Establishment
Attempts] x {100}
Success rate of downlink [A9302: Number of The value of this

EGPRS TBF establishments Successful Downlink EGPRS KPI slightly
[A9301:Number of Downlink
EGPRS TBF Establishment
Attempts] x {100}
Uplink GPRS TBF drop rate ([A9006: Number of Uplink The value of this
GPRS TBF Abnormal KPI slightly
Releases due to N3101 increases.
Overflow (MS No Response)]
+ [A9007:Number of Uplink
GPRS TBF Abnormal
Releases due to N3103
Overflow (MS No
Response)])/[A9002:Number
of Successful Uplink GPRS
TBF Establishments] x {100}
Downlink GPRS TBF drop rate ([A9106: Number of The value of this
Downlink GPRS TBF KPI slightly
Abnormal Releases due to increases.
N3105 Overflow])/
([A9102:Number of
Successful Downlink GPRS
TBF Establishments])

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Uplink EGPRS TBF drop rate ([A9206: Number of Uplink The value of this
EGPRS TBF Abnormal KPI slightly
Releases due to N3101 increases.
Overflow (MS No Response)]
+ [A9207:Number of Uplink
EGPRS TBF Abnormal
Releases due to N3103
Overflow (MS No
Response)])/[A9202:Number
of Successful Uplink EGPRS
TBF Establishments] x {100}
Downlink EGPRS TBF drop ([A9306: Number of The value of this

rate Downlink EGPRS TBF KPI slightly
Abnormal Releases due to increases.
N3105 Overflow]/
[A9302:Number of Successful
Downlink EGPRS TBF
Establishments]) x {100}
Downlink HQI (overlaid/ {100} x ([NCS412G: Number The value of this

underlaid subcell) of MRs on Downlink TCHF KPI remains
(Receive Quality Rank 6)]+ unchanged.
[NCS412H: Number of MRs
on Downlink TCHF (Receive
Quality Rank 7)])/
([NCS412A: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 0)] +
[NCS412B: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 1)] +
[NCS412C: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 2)] +
[NCS412D: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 3)] +
[NCS412E: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 4)] +
[NCS412F: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 5)] +
[NCS412G: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 6)] +
Quality Rank 7)])

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Uplink HQI (overlaid/underlaid {100} x ([NCS413G: Number The value of this

subcell) of MRs on Uplink TCHF KPI remains
(Receive Quality Rank 6)] + unchanged.
on Uplink TCHF (Receive
Quality Rank 7)])/
([NCS413A: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 0)] +
[NCS413B: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 1)] +
[NCS413C: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 2)] +
[NCS413D: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 3)] +
[NCS413E: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 4)] +
[NCS413F: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 5)] +
[NCS413G: Number of MRs
Quality Rank 6)] +
Quality Rank 7)])
l Impacts on CS KPIs
Table 5-3 lists the impacts on CS KPIs with different inter-site distances.
Table 5-3 Impacts on CS KPIs with different inter-site distances

CS KPI Description Impact
<1 RH303: Handover Success Rate This KPI decreases by 15% at

most.
RCA313: Assignment Success This KPI decreases by 15% at

Rate most.

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ZTR304: Call Drop Rate on Either KPI increases by 5% at

TCH per cell(including most.
Handover)
ZTR304A: Call Drop Rate on
TCH per cell(Excluding
Handover)
TCH congestion rate in the This KPI remains unchanged.

underlaid subcell
(1,3] RH303: Handover Success Rate This KPI decreases by 50% at

most.

Rate most.

Handover)
Handover)
TCH congestion rate in the This KPI increases by 15% at

underlaid subcell most.
(3,12] RH303: Handover Success Rate This KPI decreases by 80% at

most.

Rate most.

Handover)
Handover)
TCH congestion rate in the This KPI increases by 25% at

underlaid subcell most.
> 12 RH303: Handover Success Rate These KPIs are more likely to
deteriorate. Capacity expansion
RCA313: Assignment Success or site addition is required to
Rate reduce the KPI deterioration
ZTR304: Call Drop Rate on probability.
TCH per cell(including
Handover)
Handover)

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TCH congestion rate in the

underlaid subcell
In Table 5-3, the TCH congestion rate in the underlaid subcell is calculated using the
following formula:
TCH congestion rate in the underlaid subcell = [R3549B: Failed TCH Seizures due to Busy
TCH (Underlay Cell) + R3560B: Failed TCH Seizures Handover due to Busy TCH (Underlay
Cell)]/[K3013A: Successful TCH Seizures (Traffic Channel) + K3013B: Successful TCH
Seizures in TCH handovers (Traffic Channel)]
As the number of SDCCHs in the underlaid subcell increases after the reconstruction, the
traffic volume that can be offloaded by the underlaid subcell decreases. If the inter-site
distance is long, the overlaid subcell cannot effectively offload traffic. This may cause
congestion in the underlaid subcell.
For Table 5-3, the following are examples for calculating the handover success rate and call
drop rate in the co-BCCH cell reconstructed from a dual-band cell.
l Handover success rate
If the handover success rate is 98% in the dual-band cell and it decreases by 50% after
the reconstruction, the handover success rate in the co-BCCH cell is calculated as
follows:
1 – (1 – 98%) x (1 + 50%) = 97%
l Call drop rate
If the call drop rate is 0.8% in the dual-band cell and it increases by 15% after the
reconstruction, the call drop rate in the co-BCCH cell is calculated as follows:
0.8% x (1 + 15%) = 0.9%

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 6 Engineering Guidelines
6 Engineering Guidelines
6.1 When to Use Co-BCCH Cell

Use the Co-BCCH Cell feature in the following scenarios:
l A dual-band cell is reconstructed into a co-BCCH cell because the capacity of the dual-
band network cannot be expanded due to insufficient frequency resources.
l Co-BCCH cells need to be swapped.
Before enabling Co-BCCH Cell, ensure that the following conditions are met:
l It is preferred that the DCS1800 and GSM900 frequency bands share the antenna system
and provide the same coverage. Otherwise, KPIs may deteriorate.
If the DCS1800 and GSM900 frequency bands share the antenna system but cannot
provide the same coverage, perform either of the following operations:
– Adjust the electrical downtilt angle of the antenna in the DCS1800 frequency band
to that in the GSM900 frequency band.
– Increase the TRX transmit power in the DCS1800 frequency band.
When TRXs in the overlaid and underlaid subcells share the antenna system and
provide the same coverage, the overlaid and underlaid subcells are differentiated by
different transmit powers of the two TRXs in the co-BCCH cell. The overlaid
subcell in the GSM900 frequency band has a higher signal strength than the
overlaid subcell in the DCS1800 frequency band.
l A minimum of two TRXs must be configured for the underlaid subcell. Otherwise,
congestion may occur in the underlaid cell.
l A co-BCCH cell must be reconstructed from a dual-band cell deployed in an area
without repeaters.
l It is recommended that dual-band cells be reconstructed into co-BCCH cells in a large
continuous area.
l A co-BCCH cell must not be divided into three service layers.
l The BCCH is configured on the GSM900 TRX. The priorities of different types of TRXs
in descending order are: P-GSM > E-GSM > R-GSM. TCHs are configured on the
DCS1800 TRX.
l The SDCCHs in a GSM900/DCS1800 co-BCCH cell must be configured on the BCCH
TRX to avoid assignment failures for single-mode MSs.

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l The FH between GSM900 and DCS1800 is not allowed. The Co-BCCH Cell feature
supports only the FH within the same frequency band.
6.2 Required Information

Before deploying the Co-BCCH Cell feature, collect the following information:
l Latest BSC configuration file: used to check the accuracy of engineering parameters
l 24-hour raw traffic statistics of BTSs in the recent week: used to obtain the counters on
the original network and compare the counters before and after this feature is enabled
l Information about the antenna system and the number of TRXs: used to determine
whether to enable this feature
6.3 Planning
Network Planning
The configuration of a co-BCCH cell must comply with the following principles:
l If the overlaid subcell is configured on the DCS1800 frequency band, configure the
underlaid subcell on the GSM900 or GSM850 frequency band.
l If the overlaid subcell is configured on the PCS1900 frequency band, configure the
underlaid subcell on the GSM850 frequency band.
l Correctly allocate the traffic to the underlaid and overlaid subcells to maintain the traffic
balance between the overlaid subcell and the underlaid subcell.
l Configure GSM900 or GSM850 TRXs for the underlaid subcell to expand cell coverage,
and configure DCS1800 or PCS1900 TRXs for the overlaid subcell to offload traffic.
Therefore, configure the BCCH on the GSM900 TRX in the underlaid subcell. The
priorities of different types of TRXs in descending order are: P-GSM > E-GSM > R-
GSM.
l Avoid using a multi-layer concentric cell due to inconsistent combination modes of the
TRXs on the same frequency band. A multi-layer concentric cell affects the network
KPIs, such as handover success rate and assignment success rate.
l Do not configure a co-BCCH cell as a neighboring cell for a GSM900 cell and a
DCS1800 cell simultaneously. Otherwise, balancing traffic volume is difficult.
Hardware Planning
l TRXs in the overlaid and underlaid subcells are configured on the same baseband unit
(BBU).
l TRXs in the overlaid and underlaid subcells must share the same antenna system.
6.4 Deploying Co-BCCH Cell

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6.4.1 Deployment Requirements

Table 6-1 Deployment requirements
Aspect Requirement
Related features See 4 Related Features.
BSC None
BTS The BTS supports the configured frequency

bands.
GSM networking None
MS None
MSC None
License The license controlling this feature has been

activated. For details on how to activate the
license, see License Management Feature
Parameter Description. For details about
license items, see License Control Item
Description.
Others None
6.4.2 Data Preparation

Table 6-2 Data preparation
Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes Data Source
Support High HiFreqBandSuppor Set this parameter to Radio network plan

Frequency Band t (BSC6900, PCS1900 if a cell (internal plan)
BSC6910) supports
GSM850_1900.

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BCCH IUO of DBFREQBCCHIU l Set this Radio network plan

Double Frequency O (BSC6900, parameter to (internal plan)
Cell BSC6910) Extra(Extra) if
the coverage area
in the underlaid
subcell is large
and tight
frequency reuse
is used in the
overlaid subcell.
l Set this
parameter to
Inner(Inner) if
the coverage
areas in the
overlaid and
underlaid
subcells are
similar and tight
frequency reuse
is used on the
BCCH.
Cell IUO Type IUOTP (BSC6900, Set this parameter to Radio network plan
BSC6910) Concentric_cell(Co (internal plan)
ncentric Cell).
Enhanced ENIUO (BSC6900, Set this parameter to Radio network plan

Concentric Allowed BSC6910) ON(On). (internal plan)
UL to OL HO ULTOOLHOALLO Set this parameter to Radio network plan

Allowed W (BSC6900, YES(Yes). (internal plan)
BSC6910)
OL to UL HO OLTOULHOALLO Set this parameter to Radio network plan

Allowed W (BSC6900, YES(Yes). (internal plan)
BSC6910)
RX_LEV for UO RECLEVUOHOAL Set this parameter to Radio network plan

HO Allowed LOW (BSC6900, YES(Yes). (internal plan)
BSC6910)
RX_QUAL for UO RECQUALUOHOA Set this parameter to Radio network plan

HO Allowed LLOW (BSC6900, NO(No). (internal plan)
BSC6910)
TA for UO HO TAFORUOHOALL Set this parameter to Radio network plan

Allowed OW (BSC6900, NO(No). (internal plan)
BSC6910)
Concentric Circles ATCBHOEN Set this parameter to Radio network plan

ATCB HO Allowed (BSC6900, NO(Close). (internal plan)
BSC6910)

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Assign Optimum OPTILAYER Set this parameter to Radio network plan

Layer (BSC6900, SysOpt(System (internal plan)
BSC6910) optimization).
Assign-optimum- OPTILEVTHRES Decrease the value Radio network plan

level Threshold (BSC6900, of this parameter in (internal plan)
BSC6910) steps of 2 dB if the
underlaid subcell is
congested.
TA Threshold of OPTITATHRES 63 Network plan

Assignment Pref (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
UtoO Traffic HO UTOOTRAFHOAL Set this parameter to Radio network plan

Allowed LOW (BSC6900, YES(Yes) if load (internal plan)
BSC6910) balance between the
overlaid subcell and
the underlaid subcell
needs to be enabled.
Pref. Subcell in HO HOALGOPERMLA Set this parameter to Radio network plan

of Intra-BSC Y (BSC6900, SysOpt(System (internal plan)
BSC6910) optimization).
Incoming-to-BSC ACCESSOPTILAY Set this parameter to Radio network plan

HO Optimum Layer (BSC6900, USubcell(Underlai (internal plan)
BSC6910) d subcell).
UO HO Watch Time IUOHOSTATIME 6 Radio network plan

(BSC6900, (internal plan)
BSC6910)
UO HO Valid Time IUOHODURATIM 4 Radio network plan

E (BSC6900, (internal plan)
BSC6910)
UtoO HO Received UTOORECTH Decrease the value Network plan

Level Threshold (BSC6900, of this parameter in
BSC6910) steps of 2 dB if the
underlaid subcell is
congested. Increase
the value of this
parameter in steps of
2 dB if the overlaid
subcell is congested.
OtoU HO Received OTOURECEIVET 25 Network plan

Level Threshold H (BSC6900,
BSC6910)

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6.4.3 Activation
Using MML Commands
Step 1 If a cell supports GSM850_1900, run the SET BSCBASIC command with Support High
Frequency Band set to PCS1900.
Step 2 Run the MOD GCELL command to set the parameters as follows:
l Set Freq. Band to GSM900_DCS1800 or GSM850_1800.
l Set Cell IUO Type to Concentric_cell(Concentric Cell).
l Set Enhanced Concentric Allowed and BCCH IUO of Double Frequency Cell to
appropriate values based on the network plan.
Step 3 Run the SET GCELLHOIUO command to set the handover parameters in the co-BCCH cell
following the configuration principles provided in 6.4.2 Data Preparation.
----End
MML Command Examples

//Assuming that the cell ID is 2047
//Setting Support High Frequency Band to PCS1900
SET BSCBASIC: HiFreqBandSupport=PCS1900;
//Modifying a co-BCCH cell attributes
MOD GCELL: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=2047, TYPE=GSM900_DCS1800,
IUOTP=Concentric_cell, ENIUO=ON, DBFREQBCCHIUO=Extra;
//Setting Current HO Control Algorithm to HOALGORITHM1(Handover algorithm I)
and UL to OL HO Allowed to YES(Yes)
SET GCELLHOIUO: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=2047,
HOCTRLSWITCH=HOALGORITHM1, ULTOOLHOALLOW=YES;
Using the CME (Method 1)

NOTE
When configuring the Co-BCCH Cell feature on the CME, perform a single configuration first, and then
perform batch modifications if required.
Configure the parameters of a single object before a batch modification. Perform a batch modification
before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
Step 1 Configure a single object (such as a cell) on the CME.

Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 6-3. For instructions
on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single Configuration Operation
Guide.
Step 2 (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
----End
To modify objects, such as BSCs, BTSs, cells, TRXs, and external GSM cells, in batches,
click the icon to start the batch modification wizard. For instructions on how to perform a

GSM BSS
batch modification through the CME batch modification center, press F1 on the wizard
interface to obtain online help.
Table 6-3 Configuring parameters on the CME

SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura
Name ID ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 BSCBASIC BSC6900/ Support HiFreqBand Yes

BSC6910 High Support
Frequency
Band
2 GCELL BSC6900/ Freq. Band TYPE Yes

BSC6910
BSC6900/ BCCH IUO DBFREQB Yes

BSC6910 of Double CCHIUO
Frequency
Cell
BSC6900/ Cell IUO IUOTP Yes

BSC6910 Type
BSC6900/ Enhanced ENIUO Yes

BSC6910 Concentric
Allowed
3 GCELLHO BSC6900/ Current HO HOCTRLS Yes

IUO BSC6910 Control WITCH
Algorithm
BSC6900/ UL to OL ULTOOLH Yes

BSC6910 HO Allowed OALLOW
Using the CME (Method 2)

This feature can be batch activated using the CME. For detailed operations, see the following
section in the CME product documentation or online help: CME Management > CME
Guidelines > Enhanced Feature Management > Feature Operation and Maintenance.
6.4.4 Activation Observation
NOTICE
The following configurations are used only for verification. For commercial networks,
configure parameters based on the network plan. After this feature is verified, restore the
configurations before the verification.

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Step 1 Run the SET GCELLHOIUO command with Assign Optimum Layer set to
USubcell(Underlaid subcell).
Step 2 Use an MS to make a call to a fixed-line phone in the cell.
NOTE
To facilitate the verification, make the call to a fixed-line phone so that only one call is made in the
serving cell.
Expected result: Messages traced on the A interface and the Abis interface in the circuit
switched (CS) domain indicate the call setup procedure.
Step 3 Run the DSP CHNSTAT command to query the channel status.
Expected result: The call occupies a TCH on a TRX in the underlaid subcell.
Step 4 Run the SET GTRXCHANADMSTAT command with Administrative State set to
Lock(Lock) to block the TCH occupied by the call.
NOTICE
Setting Administrative State for a TRX to Lock(Lock) may cause congestion in the cell
where the TRX is located.
Expected result: The call is handed over to another TCH on the TRX in the underlaid subcell.
Step 6 Repeat step 4 to block all available TCHs on the TRX in the underlaid subcell.
Expected result: The call is handed over to a TCH on a TRX in the overlaid subcell.
Step 8 Run the SET GCELLHOIUO command with Assign Optimum Layer set to
OSubcell(Overlaid subcell).
Step 9 Run the SET GTRXCHANADMSTAT command with Administrative State set to
Unlock(Unlock) to unlock all TCHs on a TRX in the underlaid subcell.
Step 10 Use an MS to make a call to a fixed-line phone in the cell.
Expected result: Messages traced on the A interface and the Abis interface in the CS domain
indicate the call setup procedure.
Expected result: The call occupies a TCH on a TRX in the overlaid subcell.
----End
6.4.5 Deactivation
Using MML Commands
On the BSC LMT, run the MOD GCELL command with Cell IUO Type set to
Normal_cell(Normal Cell).

GSM BSS
MML Command Examples

MOD GCELL: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=2047, IUOTP=Normal_cell;
Using the CME

The method of feature deactivation using the CME is the same as that of feature activation
using the CME. For detailed operations, see Using the CME (Method 1) and Using the
CME (Method 2).
6.5 Performance Monitoring

The method for monitoring the performance of the Co-BCCH Cell feature is the same as that
for monitoring the performance of the Concentric Cell feature. For details, see Concentric
Cell Feature Parameter Description.
6.6 Parameter Optimization

If counter changes caused after the Co-BCCH Cell feature is enabled are not as expected, top
cells with unsatisfied counter changes are optimized. This section describes common
optimization measures.
Measures for the Traffic Decrease Issue

If the total traffic volume under the BSC remains unchanged but the traffic volume decreases
in the area using this feature, this situation is mainly caused by the reconstruction from a dual-
band cell to a co-BCCH cell. The layer of the DCS1800 cell on a dual-band network has a
higher priority than that of the co-BCCH cell. MSs are more likely to camp on a neighboring
DCS1800 cell. After the reconstruction from a dual-band cell to a co-BCCH cell, traffic
volume decreases in the co-BCCH cell and increases in its neighboring dual-band cell. This
causes traffic distribution to change. Take the following measures to optimize such a situation:
Step 1 Adjust the value of LAYER (BSC6900, BSC6910) for the co-BCCH cell to the layer of the
DCS1800 cell.
Step 2 Adjust the CRO (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter.
If PT (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to 31, decrease the value of CRO (BSC6900, BSC6910) in
steps of 2 dB. If PT (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to a value other than 31, increase the value of
CRO (BSC6900, BSC6910) in steps of 2 dB.
NOTE
If PT (BSC6900, BSC6910) is 31, the smaller the value of CRO, the more easily the cell offloads
traffic. If PT (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to a value other than 31, the greater the value of CRO, the
more easily the cell offloads traffic.
Step 3 Adjust handover algorithm parameters.

1. Increase the value of INTELEVHOHYST (BSC6900, BSC6910) for handovers from a
co-BCCH cell to a non-co-BCCH cell by 2 dB to 3 dB, and decrease the value of
INTELEVHOHYST (BSC6900, BSC6910) for handovers from a non-co-BCCH cell to a
co-BCCH cell by 2 dB to 3 dB.
2. Increase the value of PBGTMARGIN (BSC6900, BSC6910) for handovers from a co-
BCCH cell to a non-co-BCCH cell in steps of 2 dB and decrease the values of

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PBGTMARGIN (BSC6900, BSC6910) and INTERCELLHYST (BSC6900, BSC6910)

for handovers from a non-co-BCCH cell to a co-BCCH cell in steps of 2 dB.
----End
Measures for the Congestion Rate and Assignment Success Rate Issues
If the traffic increases greatly in the area using Co-BCCH Cell, take the preceding measures
to adjust the traffic volume. If there is still congestion or the assignment success rate still
decreases after the adjustment, take the following measures in different scenarios:
l The assignment success rate decreases due to poor signal quality over the Um interface:
Analyze the HQIs of overlaid and underlaid subcells to determine which subcell has
better quality.
– If the overlaid subcell has better quality, decrease the values of OPTILEVTHRES
(BSC6900, BSC6910) and UTOORECTH (BSC6900, BSC6910) in steps of 2 dB
to migrate traffic to the overlaid subcell.
– If the underlaid subcell has better quality, decrease the value of
OTOURECEIVETH (BSC6900, BSC6910) in steps of 2 dB to migrate traffic to
the underlaid subcell.
NOTE
When decreasing the value of OTOURECEIVETH (BSC6900, BSC6910), ensure that the following
condition is met: ULEDGETHRES (BSC6900, BSC6910) <DLEDGETHRES (BSC6900, BSC6910) <
OTOURECEIVETH (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l The congestion rate increases due to no available channels.
– Analyze the congested subcell and alleviate the congestion in the subcell by taking
the preceding load-balancing measures.
– Appropriately adjust the values of TCHTRICBUSYOVERLAYTHR (BSC6900,
BSC6910) and TCHTRIBUSYUNDERLAYTHR (BSC6900, BSC6910).
Measures for the Call Drop Rate Issue

If the call drop rate increases only in a single subcell, migrate its traffic to another subcell
with a low call drop rate. If the call drop rate increases in all subcells, take the same
optimization measures as those for a common cell.
6.7 Troubleshooting
N/A

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Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 7 Parameters
7 Parameters
Table 7-1 Parameters

Parame NE MML Feature Feature Description
ter ID Comma ID Name
nd
DBFRE BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 Co- Meaning: Whether the BCCH is configured on the
QBCC 0 GCELL 14501 BCCH overlaid or underlaid subcell of a concentric cell.
HIUO MOD Cell GUI Value Range: Extra(Extra), Inner(Inner)
GCELL Unit: None
Actual Value Range: Extra, Inner
Default Value: None
DBFRE BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 Co- Meaning: Whether the BCCH is configured on the
QBCC 0 GCELL 14501 BCCH overlaid or underlaid subcell of a concentric cell.
HIUO MOD Cell GUI Value Range: Extra(Extra), Inner(Inner)
GCELL Unit: None
Actual Value Range: Extra, Inner
Default Value: None
IMMAS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to assign channels according to the
STAAL 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell access_delay value in channel request messages
LOW HOIUO during immediate channel assignment
GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO, YES
Default Value: NO(No)

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nd
IMMAS BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to assign channels according to the
STAAL 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell access_delay value in channel request messages
LOW HOIUO during immediate channel assignment
Unit: None
IMMAS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: When the access_delay value in the channel
STATH 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell request message is smaller than this parameter, the
RES HOIUO overlay channels are assigned preferentially;
otherwise, the underlay channels are assigned
preferentially.
GUI Value Range: 0~255
Unit: bit
Actual Value Range: 0~255
Default Value: 0
IMMAS BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: When the access_delay value in the channel
STATH 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell request message is smaller than this parameter, the
RES HOIUO overlay channels are assigned preferentially;
otherwise, the underlay channels are assigned
preferentially.
Unit: bit
Default Value: 0
OPTIL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Channel assignment policies used when
AYER 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell TCHs are assigned in an IUO cell: SysOpt: The
HOIUO system selects the preferentially-assigned service layer
and assigns channels according to the measurement
reports on SDCCHs; USubcell: preferentially assigns
the TCHs on the underlay; OSubcell: preferentially
assigns the TCHs on the overlay; NoPrefer: use the
normal channel assignment algorithm to assign
channels.
GUI Value Range: SysOpt(System optimization),
OSubcell(Overlaid subcell), USubcell(Underlaid
subcell), NoPrefer(No preference)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: SysOpt, OSubcell, USubcell,
NoPrefer
Default Value: SysOpt(System optimization)

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nd
OPTIL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Channel assignment policies used when
AYER 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell TCHs are assigned in an IUO cell: SysOpt: The
HOIUO system selects the preferentially-assigned service layer
and assigns channels according to the measurement
reports on SDCCHs; USubcell: preferentially assigns
the TCHs on the underlay; OSubcell: preferentially
assigns the TCHs on the overlay; NoPrefer: use the
normal channel assignment algorithm to assign
channels.
Unit: None
NoPrefer
HOAL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

GOPER 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell Whether to assign a channel in the overlaid or
MLAY HOIUO underlaid subcell in the case of the intra-BSC
incoming handover to the concentric cell.
If this parameter is set to SysOpt, the measured BCCH
of the target cell is included in the intra-BSC inter-cell
handover request message. Then, the BSC compares
the measured value with "RX_LEV Threshold" to
choose the preferred subcell. During this course, the
BSC does not consider "RX_LEV Hysteresis".
If this parameter is set to OSubcell, a channel in the
overlaid subcell is assigned preferentially.
If this parameter is set to USubcell, a channel in the
underlaid subcell is assigned preferentially.
If this parameter is set to NoPrefer, a channel is
assigned simply according to channel assignment
algorithms.
Unit: None
NoPrefer

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nd
HOAL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

GOPER 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell Whether to assign a channel in the overlaid or
MLAY HOIUO underlaid subcell in the case of the intra-BSC
incoming handover to the concentric cell.
If this parameter is set to SysOpt, the measured BCCH
of the target cell is included in the intra-BSC inter-cell
handover request message. Then, the BSC compares
the measured value with "RX_LEV Threshold" to
choose the preferred subcell. During this course, the
BSC does not consider "RX_LEV Hysteresis".
If this parameter is set to OSubcell, a channel in the
overlaid subcell is assigned preferentially.
If this parameter is set to USubcell, a channel in the
underlaid subcell is assigned preferentially.
If this parameter is set to NoPrefer, a channel is
assigned simply according to channel assignment
algorithms.
Unit: None
NoPrefer
ACCES BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Subcell preferred during the incoming inter-
SOPTI 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell BSC handover to the concentric cell. In the case of
LAY HOIUO incoming inter-BSC handover to the concentric cell,
the channels in this subcell are preferred.
GUI Value Range: OSubcell(Overlaid subcell),
USubcell(Underlaid subcell), NoPrefer(No
preference)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OSubcell, USubcell, NoPrefer
Default Value: Usubcell

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nd
ACCES BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Subcell preferred during the incoming inter-
SOPTI 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell BSC handover to the concentric cell. In the case of
LAY HOIUO incoming inter-BSC handover to the concentric cell,
the channels in this subcell are preferred.
GUI Value Range: OSubcell(Overlaid subcell),
USubcell(Underlaid subcell), NoPrefer(No
preference)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OSubcell, USubcell, NoPrefer
Default Value: Usubcell
ECSC BSC690 SET GBFD-1 GSM/T Meaning: The early classmark sending control
0 GCELL 14302 D- (ECSC) parameter specifies whether the MSs in a cell
CCBAS GBFD-1 SCDMA use early classmark sending. After a successful
IC 11101 Interope immediate assignment, the MS sends additional
rability classmark information to the network as early as
System possible. The additional classmark information mainly
Informat contains the CM3 (classmark 3) information. The
ion CM3 (classmark 3) information contains the
Sending frequency band support capability of the MS (used for
the future channel assignment), power information
about each frequency band supported by the MS (used
for the handover between different frequency bands),
and encryption capability of the MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: YES(Yes)

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nd
ECSC BSC691 SET GBFD-1 GSM/T Meaning: The early classmark sending control
0 GCELL 14302 D- (ECSC) parameter specifies whether the MSs in a cell
CCBAS GBFD-1 SCDMA use early classmark sending. After a successful
IC 11101 Interope immediate assignment, the MS sends additional
rability classmark information to the network as early as
System possible. The additional classmark information mainly
Informat contains the CM3 (classmark 3) information. The
ion CM3 (classmark 3) information contains the
Sending frequency band support capability of the MS (used for
the future channel assignment), power information
about each frequency band supported by the MS (used
for the handover between different frequency bands),
and encryption capability of the MS.
Unit: None
HiFreq BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Frequen Meaning: Type of a high frequency type supported by
BandSu 0 BSCBA 10101 cy Band the BSC. Frequencies on DCS1800: 512-885;
pport SIC Frequencies on PCS1900: 512-810. This parameter
and the cell-level "HybHiFreqBandSupport" together
identifies which frequency band is supported.
GUI Value Range: DCS1800, PCS1900
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: DCS1800, PCS1900
Default Value: DCS1800
HiFreq BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Frequen Meaning: Type of a high frequency type supported by
BandSu 0 BSCBA 10101 cy Band the BSC. Frequencies on DCS1800: 512-885;
pport SIC Frequencies on PCS1900: 512-810. This parameter
and the cell-level "HybHiFreqBandSupport" together
identifies which frequency band is supported.
GUI Value Range: DCS1800, PCS1900
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: DCS1800, PCS1900
Default Value: DCS1800

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nd
IUOTP BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell Whether a cell is a normal cell, concentric cell, or
MOD GBFD-1 Enhance enhanced dual band network cell.
GCELL 14402 d Dual- In a concentric cell, the coverage areas of different
Band TRXs form concentric circles of different radiuses.
Network
Owing to different coverage areas of the overlaid and
underlaid parts, the two parts can be logically
regarded as two cells. With many channels, the
overlaid part is the major traffic bearer layer,
recruiting most MSs in its coverage area. The
underlaid part is used for coverage, providing services
for the areas that the overlaid part cannot cover. The
underlaid part covers the overlaid part, and therefore
the underlaid part can share some traffic.
In an enhanced dual band network cell, two cells at
the same physical site but with different coverage
areas form a cell group logically, namely, an inner cell
and an extra cell. Channel resource sharing and cell
load balancing is realized in the two cells through the
algorithm of enhanced dual band network.
GUI Value Range: Normal_cell(Normal Cell),
Concentric_cell(Concentric Cell),
EDB_cell(Enhanced Double Frequency Cell)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: Normal_cell, Concentric_cell,
EDB_cell
Default Value: Normal_cell(Normal Cell)

GSM BSS

nd
IUOTP BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell Whether a cell is a normal cell, concentric cell, or
MOD GBFD-1 Enhance enhanced dual band network cell.
GCELL 14402 d Dual- In a concentric cell, the coverage areas of different
Band TRXs form concentric circles of different radiuses.
Network
Owing to different coverage areas of the overlaid and
underlaid parts, the two parts can be logically
regarded as two cells. With many channels, the
overlaid part is the major traffic bearer layer,
recruiting most MSs in its coverage area. The
underlaid part is used for coverage, providing services
for the areas that the overlaid part cannot cover. The
underlaid part covers the overlaid part, and therefore
the underlaid part can share some traffic.
In an enhanced dual band network cell, two cells at
the same physical site but with different coverage
areas form a cell group logically, namely, an inner cell
and an extra cell. Channel resource sharing and cell
load balancing is realized in the two cells through the
algorithm of enhanced dual band network.
GUI Value Range: Normal_cell(Normal Cell),
Concentric_cell(Concentric Cell),
EDB_cell(Enhanced Double Frequency Cell)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: Normal_cell, Concentric_cell,
EDB_cell
Default Value: Normal_cell(Normal Cell)

GSM BSS

nd
ENIUO BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell Whether to enable the enhanced concentric cell
MOD algorithm in a concentric cell.
GCELL If the parameter is set to ON, when an overlaid-to-
underlaid handover or an underlaid-to-overlaid
handover is decided, the BSC compares the receive
level value respectively with the values of
"OTOURECEIVETH" and "UTOORECTH" in "SET
GCELLHOIUO" to decide whether to trigger an
enhanced concentric cell handover.
If the parameter is set to OFF, the MS compares the
actual receive level value with the threshold of receive
level to decide whether to trigger a concentric cell
handover. In addition, when an underlaid-to-overlaid
handover is decided, the underlay cell load is
considered.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Default Value: ON(On)
ENIUO BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell Whether to enable the enhanced concentric cell
MOD algorithm in a concentric cell.
GCELL If the parameter is set to ON, when an overlaid-to-
underlaid handover or an underlaid-to-overlaid
handover is decided, the BSC compares the receive
level value respectively with the values of
"OTOURECEIVETH" and "UTOORECTH" in "SET
GCELLHOIUO" to decide whether to trigger an
enhanced concentric cell handover.
If the parameter is set to OFF, the MS compares the
actual receive level value with the threshold of receive
level to decide whether to trigger a concentric cell
handover. In addition, when an underlaid-to-overlaid
handover is decided, the underlay cell load is
considered.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Default Value: ON(On)

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ULTOO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether a UL subcell to OL subcell

LHOA 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell handover is allowed
LLOW HOIUO GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
Unit: None
ULTOO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether a UL subcell to OL subcell

LHOA 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell handover is allowed
Unit: None
OLTOU BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to allow overlay-to-underlay

LHOA 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell handovers
Unit: None
OLTOU BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to allow overlay-to-underlay

LHOA 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell handovers
Unit: None
RECLE BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to use the downlink receive level
VUOH 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell as a condition in IUO handover decision
OALL HOIUO GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
OW
Unit: None
RECLE BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to use the downlink receive level
VUOH 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell as a condition in IUO handover decision
OALL HOIUO GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
OW
Unit: None

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RECQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to use the downlink receive quality
UALU 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell as a condition in IUO handover decision
OHOA HOIUO GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
LLOW
Unit: None
RECQ BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to use the downlink receive quality
UALU 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell as a condition in IUO handover decision
OHOA HOIUO GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
LLOW
Unit: None
TAFOR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether the TA is used as a decisive
UOHO 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell condition for the concentric cell handover
ALLO HOIUO GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
W
Unit: None
TAFOR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether the TA is used as a decisive
UOHO 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell condition for the concentric cell handover
ALLO HOIUO GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
W
Unit: None
ATCBH BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to enable the ATCB handover
OEN 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell algorithm for the concentric cell. According to the
HOBAS neighbor cell signal, the ATCB handover algorithm
IC determines the coverage of the overlaid subcell and
balances the load between the overlaid subcell,
underlaid subcell, and neighbor cell. Therefore, the
algorithm helps to decrease the interference, to
improve the conversation quality, and to achieve
aggressive frequency reuse in the overlaid subcell.
GUI Value Range: NO(Close), YES(Open)
Unit: None
Default Value: NO(Close)

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ATCBH BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Whether to enable the ATCB handover
OEN 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell algorithm for the concentric cell. According to the
HOBAS neighbor cell signal, the ATCB handover algorithm
IC determines the coverage of the overlaid subcell and
balances the load between the overlaid subcell,
underlaid subcell, and neighbor cell. Therefore, the
algorithm helps to decrease the interference, to
improve the conversation quality, and to achieve
aggressive frequency reuse in the overlaid subcell.
GUI Value Range: NO(Close), YES(Open)
Unit: None
Default Value: NO(Close)
OPTIL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Preferentially assigns channels on the
EVTHR 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell overlay when the uplink receive level on the SDCCH
ES HOIUO is no smaller than "Assign-optimum-level Threshold"
and the TA is smaller than "TA Threshold of
Assignment Pref"; otherwise, assigns channels on the
underlay to ensure successful channel assignment.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 23
OPTIL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Preferentially assigns channels on the
EVTHR 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell overlay when the uplink receive level on the SDCCH
ES HOIUO is no smaller than "Assign-optimum-level Threshold"
Unit: dB
Default Value: 23

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OPTIT BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Preferentially assigns channels on the
ATHRE 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell overlay when the uplink receive level on the SDCCH
S HOIUO is no smaller than "Assign-optimum-level Threshold"
Unit: bit
Default Value: 63
OPTIT BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Preferentially assigns channels on the
ATHRE 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell overlay when the uplink receive level on the SDCCH
S HOIUO is no smaller than "Assign-optimum-level Threshold"
Unit: bit
Default Value: 63

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UTOO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

TRAFH 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell When this parameter is set to YES, the existing call is
OALL HOIUO performed in the OL subcell, and
OW "OLTOULHOALLOW" is set to YES, an OL subcell
to UL subcell handover is triggered if the traffic
volume in the UL subcell is smaller than
"ENLOWLDTHRSH".
If the existing call is performed in the UL subcell, a
UL subcell to OL subcell handover is triggered, and
"ULTOOLHOALLOW" is set to YES, the timer is
started and the calls in the UL subcell are
hierarchically handed over to the OL subcell if the
traffic volume in the UL subcell reaches
"ENGOVERLDTHRSH". Otherwise, if the traffic
"ENGOVERLDTHRSH", the timer stops, and
hierarchical handovers are not performed.
If this parameter is set to NO, the traffic volume in the
UL subcell is not taken into account for triggering the
UL subcell to OL subcell handover or the OL subcell
to UL subcell handover in an enhanced concentric
cell.
Unit: None

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UTOO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

TRAFH 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell When this parameter is set to YES, the existing call is
OALL HOIUO performed in the OL subcell, and
OW "OLTOULHOALLOW" is set to YES, an OL subcell
to UL subcell handover is triggered if the traffic
"ENLOWLDTHRSH".
If the existing call is performed in the UL subcell, a
UL subcell to OL subcell handover is triggered, and
"ULTOOLHOALLOW" is set to YES, the timer is
started and the calls in the UL subcell are
hierarchically handed over to the OL subcell if the
traffic volume in the UL subcell reaches
"ENGOVERLDTHRSH". Otherwise, if the traffic
"ENGOVERLDTHRSH", the timer stops, and
hierarchical handovers are not performed.
If this parameter is set to NO, the traffic volume in the
UL subcell is not taken into account for triggering the
UL subcell to OL subcell handover or the OL subcell
to UL subcell handover in an enhanced concentric
cell.
Unit: None
IUOHO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: The triggering of concentric circle
STATI 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell handovers must meet the P/N criteria, that is, when P
ME HOIUO out of N measurement reports meet the condition for
concentric circle handovers, a concentric circle
handover is triggered. This parameter corresponds to
the N in the P/N criteria.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 10

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STATI 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell handovers must meet the P/N criteria, that is, when P
ME HOIUO out of N measurement reports meet the condition for
the N in the P/N criteria.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 10
DURAT 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell handovers must meet the P/N criteria, that is, when P
IME HOIUO out of N measurement reports meet the condition for
the P in the P/N criteria.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 8
DURAT 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell handovers must meet the P/N criteria, that is, when P
IME HOIUO out of N measurement reports meet the condition for
the P in the P/N criteria.
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 8
UTOO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: One of the parameters that determine the
RECTH 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell coverage of the OL subcell and of the UL subcell.
HOIUO "UtoO HO Received Level Threshold", "OtoU HO
Received Level Threshold",
"ReceiveQualThrshAMRFR", "TA Threshold", and
"TA Hysteresis" determine the coverage of the OL
subcell and UL subcell.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 32

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UTOO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: One of the parameters that determine the
RECTH 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell coverage of the OL subcell and of the UL subcell.
HOIUO "UtoO HO Received Level Threshold", "OtoU HO
Received Level Threshold",
"ReceiveQualThrshAMRFR", "TA Threshold", and
"TA Hysteresis" determine the coverage of the OL
subcell and UL subcell.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 32
OTOU BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: One of the parameters that decide the
RECEI 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell underlay and overlay areas in an enhanced IUO cell.
VETH HOIUO The underlay and overlay areas are decided by "OtoU
HO Received Level Threshold", "UtoO HO Received
Level Threshold", "RX_QUAL Threshold", "TA
Threshold", and "TA Hysteresis" together.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 17
OTOU BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: One of the parameters that decide the
RECEI 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell underlay and overlay areas in an enhanced IUO cell.
VETH HOIUO The underlay and overlay areas are decided by "OtoU
HO Received Level Threshold", "UtoO HO Received
Level Threshold", "RX_QUAL Threshold", "TA
Threshold", and "TA Hysteresis" together.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 17

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LAYER BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: A network consists of four layers, namely,
0 GEXT2 10601 EI I Umbrella, Macro, Micro, and Pico. Cell priorities
GCELL GBFD-5 Handov influence the sorting of neighboring cells during
MOD 10501 er handovers as well as handover algorithms including
GEXT2 HUAW PBGT and inter-layer handovers. For example, PBGT
GCELL EI II handovers can only occur among cells on the same
Handov layer and of the same priority level. If you assign
er different layers and priorities to a 1800-M cell and a
900-M cell, PBGT handovers from the 1800-M cell to
the 900-M cell will not occur. This causes slow
handovers even when the receive signal quality is
favorable.
GUI Value Range: 1, 2, 3, 4
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 1, 2, 3, 4
Default Value: 3
LAYER BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: A network consists of four layers, namely,
0 GEXT2 10601 EI I Umbrella, Macro, Micro, and Pico. Cell priorities
GCELL GBFD-5 Handov influence the sorting of neighboring cells during
MOD 10501 er handovers as well as handover algorithms including
GEXT2 HUAW PBGT and inter-layer handovers. For example, PBGT
GCELL EI II handovers can only occur among cells on the same
Handov layer and of the same priority level. If you assign
er different layers and priorities to a 1800-M cell and a
900-M cell, PBGT handovers from the 1800-M cell to
the 900-M cell will not occur. This causes slow
handovers even when the receive signal quality is
favorable.
GUI Value Range: 1, 2, 3, 4
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 1, 2, 3, 4
Default Value: 3

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CRO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Basic Meaning:

0 GCELL 10402 Cell Re- Cell Reselect Offset (CRO), indicating a correction of
IDLEB selection the C2.
ASIC
Proper setting of this parameter can reduce the
number of handover times, helpful for assigning an
MS to a better cell. In a special case that the PT is 31,
the larger the CRO value is, the lower the possibility
of handing over an MS to the cell.
Generally, do not set the CRO to a value larger than
25 dB. The CRO with a too large value will cause
uncertain states in a network. The CRO values of the
cells with different priorities in a network are almost
the same. For details, see 3GPP TS 05.08 and 04.08.
The setting of this parameter affects only the MSs
supporting the protocol of GSM Phase 2 or a later
version.
Unit: 2dB
Default Value: 0
CRO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Basic Meaning:

0 GCELL 10402 Cell Re- Cell Reselect Offset (CRO), indicating a correction of
IDLEB selection the C2.
ASIC
Proper setting of this parameter can reduce the
number of handover times, helpful for assigning an
MS to a better cell. In a special case that the PT is 31,
the larger the CRO value is, the lower the possibility
of handing over an MS to the cell.
Generally, do not set the CRO to a value larger than
25 dB. The CRO with a too large value will cause
uncertain states in a network. The CRO values of the
cells with different priorities in a network are almost
the same. For details, see 3GPP TS 05.08 and 04.08.
The setting of this parameter affects only the MSs
supporting the protocol of GSM Phase 2 or a later
version.
Unit: 2dB
Default Value: 0

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PT BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Basic Meaning: Cell Reselect Penalty Time (PT) is used to
0 GCELL 10402 Cell Re- ensure the safety and validity of cell reselection
IDLEA selection because it helps to avoid frequent cell reselection. For
D details, see GSM Rec. 05.08 and 04.08.
Unit: 20s
Default Value: 0
PT BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Basic Meaning: Cell Reselect Penalty Time (PT) is used to
0 GCELL 10402 Cell Re- ensure the safety and validity of cell reselection
IDLEA selection because it helps to avoid frequent cell reselection. For
D details, see GSM Rec. 05.08 and 04.08.
Unit: 20s
Default Value: 0
INTEL BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Hysteresis value during the handovers
EVHO 0 G2GNC 10601 EI I between cells on different layers or of different
HYST ELL GBFD-5 Handov priorities. This value is used to suppress inter-layer
MOD 10501 er ping-pong handovers. The actual value of this
G2GNC HUAW parameter is equal to the GUI value minus 64.
ELL EI II GUI Value Range: 0~127
Handov Unit: dB
er
Actual Value Range: -64~63
Default Value: 67
INTEL BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Hysteresis value during the handovers
EVHO 0 G2GNC 10601 EI I between cells on different layers or of different
HYST ELL GBFD-5 Handov priorities. This value is used to suppress inter-layer
MOD 10501 er ping-pong handovers. The actual value of this
G2GNC HUAW parameter is equal to the GUI value minus 64.
ELL EI II GUI Value Range: 0~127
Handov Unit: dB
er
Default Value: 67

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PBGT BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning:

MARGI 0 G2GNC 10601 EI I Threshold for triggering PBGT handovers. PBGT
N ELL Handov handovers to a neighboring cell can be triggered when
MOD er the following condition is met:
G2GNC Path loss in the serving cell - Path loss in the
ELL neighboring cell > Actual value of this parameter
If this parameter is set to a value less than 64, calls
can be handed over back to a neighboring cell whose
path loss is greater than that in the serving cell. The
actual value of this parameter is equal to the GUI
value minus 64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 68
PBGT BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning:

MARGI 0 G2GNC 10601 EI I Threshold for triggering PBGT handovers. PBGT
N ELL Handov handovers to a neighboring cell can be triggered when
MOD er the following condition is met:
G2GNC Path loss in the serving cell - Path loss in the
ELL neighboring cell > Actual value of this parameter
If this parameter is set to a value less than 64, calls
can be handed over back to a neighboring cell whose
path loss is greater than that in the serving cell. The
actual value of this parameter is equal to the GUI
value minus 64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 68
INTER BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Hysteresis value during the handovers
CELLH 0 G2GNC 10601 EI I between cells, This value is used to suppress ping-
YST ELL GBFD-1 Handov pong handovers between cells. The actual value of this
MOD 18106 er parameter is equal to the GUI value minus 64.
G2GNC GBFD-5 Dynami GUI Value Range: 0~127
ELL 10501 c Power Unit: dB
Sharing
HUAW
EI II Default Value: 68
Handov
er

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INTER BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Hysteresis value during the handovers
CELLH 0 G2GNC 10601 EI I between cells, This value is used to suppress ping-
YST ELL GBFD-1 Handov pong handovers between cells. The actual value of this
MOD 18106 er parameter is equal to the GUI value minus 64.
G2GNC GBFD-5 Dynami GUI Value Range: 0~127
ELL 10501 c Power Unit: dB
Sharing
HUAW
EI II Default Value: 68
Handov
er
ULEDG BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: If the UL receive level remains lower than
ETHRE 0 GCELL 10601 EI I the "Edge HO UL RX_LEV Threshold" for a period,
S HOBAS GBFD-5 Handov the edge handover is triggered.
IC 10501 er GUI Value Range: 0~63
HUAW Unit: dB
EI II
Handov Actual Value Range: 0~63
er Default Value: 10
ULEDG BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: If the UL receive level remains lower than
ETHRE 0 GCELL 10601 EI I the "Edge HO UL RX_LEV Threshold" for a period,
S HOBAS GBFD-5 Handov the edge handover is triggered.
IC 10501 er GUI Value Range: 0~63
HUAW Unit: dB
EI II
Handov Actual Value Range: 0~63
er Default Value: 10
DLEDG BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Threshold for triggering downlink edge
ETHRE 0 GCELL 10601 EI I handovers. Edge handovers are triggered when the
S HOBAS GBFD-5 Handov downlink receive level remains lower than this
IC 10501 er threshold.
HUAW GUI Value Range: 0~63
EI II Unit: dB
Handov
er Actual Value Range: 0~63
Default Value: 20

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DLEDG BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Threshold for triggering downlink edge
ETHRE 0 GCELL 10601 EI I handovers. Edge handovers are triggered when the
S HOBAS GBFD-5 Handov downlink receive level remains lower than this
IC 10501 er threshold.
HUAW GUI Value Range: 0~63
EI II Unit: dB
Handov
er Actual Value Range: 0~63
Default Value: 20
TCHTR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

ICBUS 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell The BSC assigns channels in the overlaid subcell to
YOVE CHMG the MS in a concentric cell. If the channel seizure ratio
RLAYT AD of overlaid subcell is greater than or equal to the value
HR of this parameter, half-rate channels are assigned.
Otherwise, full-rate channels are assigned.
Channel seizure ratio = (Num. of busy TCHF + Num.
of busy TCHH/2)/(Num. of available TCHF + Num.
of available TCHH /2) x 100%. This parameter is
valid for the concentric cell. When the "Allow Rate
Selection Based on Overlaid/Underlaid Subcell Load"
is set to Yes, the "TCH Traffic Busy Threshold (%)" is
invalid for the concentric cell.
Unit: %
Default Value: 70
TCHTR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning:

ICBUS 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell The BSC assigns channels in the overlaid subcell to
YOVE CHMG the MS in a concentric cell. If the channel seizure ratio
RLAYT AD of overlaid subcell is greater than or equal to the value
HR of this parameter, half-rate channels are assigned.
Otherwise, full-rate channels are assigned.
Channel seizure ratio = (Num. of busy TCHF + Num.
of busy TCHH/2)/(Num. of available TCHF + Num.
of available TCHH /2) x 100%. This parameter is
valid for the concentric cell. When the "Allow Rate
Selection Based on Overlaid/Underlaid Subcell Load"
is set to Yes, the "TCH Traffic Busy Threshold (%)" is
invalid for the concentric cell.
Unit: %
Default Value: 70

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TCHTR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Threshold for determining that the underlaid
IBUSY 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell subcell is busy. The BSC assigns channels in the
UNDER CHMG underlaid subcell to the MS in a concentric cell. When
LAYTH AD "Allow Rate Selection Based on Overlaid/Underlaid
R Subcell Load" is set to YES, half-rate channels are
assigned if the channel seizure ratio in the underlaid
subcell is greater than or equal to the value of this
parameter, and full-rate channels are assigned if the
channel seizure ratio in the underlaid subcell does not
exceed the value of this parameter.
Unit: %
Default Value: 60
TCHTR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Concent Meaning: Threshold for determining that the underlaid
IBUSY 0 GCELL 13201 ric Cell subcell is busy. The BSC assigns channels in the
UNDER CHMG underlaid subcell to the MS in a concentric cell. When
LAYTH AD "Allow Rate Selection Based on Overlaid/Underlaid
R Subcell Load" is set to YES, half-rate channels are
assigned if the channel seizure ratio in the underlaid
subcell is greater than or equal to the value of this
parameter, and full-rate channels are assigned if the
channel seizure ratio in the underlaid subcell does not
exceed the value of this parameter.
Unit: %
Default Value: 60

GSM BSS
Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 8 Counters
8 Counters
There are no specific counters associated with this feature.

GSM BSS
Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 9 Glossary
9 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

GSM BSS
Co-BCCH Cell Feature Parameter Description 10 Reference Documents
10 Reference Documents
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1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

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1 About This Document

1.2 Intended Audience

l Need to understand the features described herein

1.3 Change History

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Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

Feature change Changed the GBFD-114001 None

Editorial change None None

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l GSM900 and Digital Cellular System at 1800 MHz (DCS1800)

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l Improved network capacity

l Improved maintenance efficiency

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2.3 NEs Supporting the Feature

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3.1 Channel Allocation

3.1.1 Immediate Assignment

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3.1.3 Incoming Intra-BSC Inter-Cell Handover

3.1.4 Incoming Inter-BSC Inter-Cell Handover

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GBFD-113201 Concentric Cell The Co-BCCH Cell feature depends on

Mutually Exclusive Features

GBFD-117002 IBCA IBCA cannot be enabled in co-BCCH

N/A Interference handover The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks

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Feature ID Feature/Function Description

N/A Power Control The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks

N/A ECSC (BSC6900, In a co-BCCH cell, the BSC allocates

GBFD-113701 Frequency Hopping (RF For a concentric cell, different

GBFD-114101 GPRS The Co-BCCH Cell feature interworks

GBFD-114001 Extended Cell When both the Co-BCCH Cell and

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5.1 System Capacity

l The overlaid subcell uses a tight frequency reuse pattern.

To obtain system capacity, perform the following steps:

Table 5-1 Capacity gain

Network Total Dual-Band Network Co-BCCH Cell Capac

S1+S1 co- 16 2 2 12 6.615 1 1 14 8.2 24.0%

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S1+S2 co- 24 2 2 20 13.18 1 2 21 14.04 6.5%

S2+S2 co- 32 2 2 28 20.15 1 2 29 21.04 4.4%

S2+S3 co- 40 2 3 35 26.44 1 2 37 28.25 6.8%

S2+S4 co- 48 2 3 43 33.76 1 3 44 34.68 2.7%

S3+S4 co- 56 2 4 50 40.26 1 3 52 42.12 4.6%

S2+S6 co- 64 2 6 58 47.76 1 3 60 49.64 3.9%

S3+S6 co- 72 2 8 65 54.38 1 4 67 56.28 3.5%

5.2 Network Performance

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