BSNL ACCEPTANCE TEST PLAN –

BSC

Version: 01.5 / EN
Date: 14/MAR/2004
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PUBLICATION HISTORY

Version Date Author Amendment

December
1.0 Pramod Sasidharan First Draft
29, 2004
December Doc review: section 1 added, affected sub sections 2.6.5,
1.1 Fernand Mendes
29, 2004 2.6.7, 2.6.8, 2.6.11, and 2.6.12.
January 28, Modified to incorporate the changed of BSNL ATP review
1.2 Master Iraban
2005 comments.
February 4, Master Iraban, Review comments incorporated.
1.3
2005 Fernand Mendes LOGO changed.
February Ramesh
1.4 Changes made after review with T&D Circle, Jabalpur
23, 2005 Krishnamurthy
March 14,
1.5 Master Iraban New test case added.
2005

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APPROVALS
This document does not impact any past, present, or future contractual obligations on the part
of NORTEL or BSNL customer. Signature indicates that the individual has reviewed the
Mobility Acceptance Test Plan and agrees in principle.

Signature Date

Approved by:

Bob Young, _______________________ ______________

Nortel Project Lead

Tony Morcos, _______________________ ______________

Nortel Validation Lead

Approved by:

* _______________________ ______________
BSNL T&D Circle

PLEASE NOTE:

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date changes, feature addition, deletion, or etc. The approvers can also use electronic
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CONTENTS
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1. INFRASTRUCTURE TEST FOR BSC.....................................................................6

2. BSC ACCEPTANCE TEST .....................................................................................7

2.1 HARDWARE CHECKS (AS PER PO AND BOM)................................................7

2.1.1 INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................7
2.1.2 PCIU .............................................................................................................................7
2.1.3 CONTROL NODE .......................................................................................................7
2.1.4 INTERFACE NODE ......................................................................................................7
2.1.5 BSC CARD CHECKS......................................................................................................................8
8

2.2 SOFTWARE CHECKS...........................................................................................8

2.2.1 BSC RESTART TEST..............................................................................................................8
2.2.2 SOFTWARE CONFORMITY....................................................................................................9

2.3 SYNCHRONIZATION TEST..................................................................................9

2.4 FUNCTIONALITY TESTS......................................................................................9

2.4.1 LOCATION UPDATE TEST..................................................................................................................9
2.4.2 TELEPHONIC SERVICES....................................................................................................................9
2.4.2.1 MOBILE TO MOBILE CALL..............................................................................................................9
2.4.2.2 SMS CALL.............................................................................................................................10
2.4.2.3 DATA CALL..............................................................................................................................10
2.4.2.4 FAX CALL..............................................................................................................................10
2.4.2.5 INTRA BSC HANDOVER....................................................................................................11
2.4.2.6 GPRS AND EDGE FUNCTIONALITY TEST.......................................................................11

2.5 NETWORK ELEMENTS MANAGEMENT TEST................................................12

2.5.1 BTS AND TCU MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................12

2.6 BSC DIAGNOSTICS TEST..................................................................................13

2.7 REDUNDANCY TEST..........................................................................................13

2.7.1 POWER SUPPLY REDUNDANCY TEST ..............................................................................13
2.7.2 BSC – OMC-R LINK REDUNDANCY.....................................................................................14
2.7.3 PROCESSOR REDUNDANCY..............................................................................................14

2.8 TO CHECK EXTERNAL/INTERNAL ALARMS..................................................15

2.9 BACKUP AND RESTORE TEST........................................................................16

2.10 BSC PCM LOOPBACK CHECKS ....................................................................16

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2.11 TESTING FOR CONNECTING BTS .................................................................18

2.12 SWITCHOVER AND DIAGNOSIS OF SS7 CONTROLLER ............................18

2.13 FIXED CODING SCHEME SECTOR WISE .....................................................19

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1. Infrastructure Test for BSC

TEST SCHEDULE FOR BSC
NAME OF THE BSC: Date:

1 Raised floor and Antistatic flooring As per EI-AT-7010

2 Layout and floor plan with Trunking and
Dimensioning approved diagram
3 Lighting and Power outlets
4 Check of earthing system and its distribution Earth resistance value should be ≤ 0.5 ohm
5 Fire detection system check EI protection – Fire AT-7000
6 Air-Condition EI Building AC T0002, T 0003
7 Engine Alternator As per T & D Test schedule
8 A) Power Plant (As per T&D Test Schedule)
B) Battery (As per T&D Test Schedule)
C) UPS/Inverter (As per T&D Test Schedule)
9 A) Layout approval
B) Number of Racks
C) Rack Serial Numbers
D) Verification of ironwork
10 As per layout drawing for
1. Cabling
2. Wiring
11 Voltage Drop Test ( Voltage drop should be < 1 volt )
Battery Supply PSU Output DC Input to Cabinet
Volts Volts Volts
12 DDF Visual Check
a) Positioning of equipments
b) Leveling of racks
c) Crimping of cables
13 QA Report provided for BSC Name
14 Documentation Provided
15 General inspection (visual check)
16 Media A/T between BSC & MSC As per T & D Test schedule

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2. BSC Acceptance Test

2.1 Hardware Checks (As per PO and BOM)

2.1.1 Interface
Type of interface between BSC & TCU
Type of interface between BSC & BTS
Type of interface between BSC & OMC-R

2.1.2 PCIU

LED Status OFF ON

Status of Amber Lamp

2.1.3 CONTROL NODE

Status SIM Module1 SIM Module 2

Green LED
Red LED

2.1.4 INTERFACE NODE

Status SIM Module1 SIM Module 2

Green LED
Red LED

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2.1.5 BSC Card Checks

Using the "STATE" command at the OMC-R, verify the operational state of the cards in the BSC.

Cards Status in OMC-R (OK / NOK)

OMU
TMU
MMS
CC-1
CEM
ATM-SW
ATM-RM
LSA-RC
8K-RM

2.2 Software Checks

2.2.1 BSC RESTART TEST

 Power OFF/ON Test

Initial Condition:
BSC is up and operational.

Test Procedure:
1. Power ‘OFF’ the BSC, and power it ‘ON’

Expected Results:
The BSC comes up and comes back to stable operational state.

 Software Reset test

Initial Condition:
BSC is up and operational.
BSC is unlocked.
TML connected to BSC, and GUI is open.

Test Procedure:
1. Do a ‘Reset CN’ action from TML GUI.

Expected Results:
The BSC comes up and comes back to stable operational state.

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2.2.2 SOFTWARE CONFORMITY

Initial Condition:
BSC is up and operational, and can be accessible from OMC-R

Test Procedure:
1. Open GUI in OMC-R, and select the BSC.
2. Write click and select ‘Display/Set’ option.
3. Select ‘bsc software’ from the drop down list.

Expected Results:
The BSC software used is displayed in the session log.

2.3 Synchronization Test

• In OMC-R, select BSC
• Right Click and select Display Set Option
• Select Display Dynamic Data
• This will show which PCM is synchronized with MSC

2.4 Functionality Tests

2.4.1 Location Update Test

Initial Conditions:
BSS network is up and running.
Power off MS.

Test Procedure:
1. Ensure that a new SIM is provided for the mobile.
2. Turn on the MS handset and wait until the network information is shown on the visual information.

Expected Results:
1. MS is camped to the network.

2.4.2 Telephonic Services

2.4.2.1 Mobile to Mobile Call

Initial Conditions:
BSS Network is up, and running.
Two MS are available (Use TEMS) with a valid SIM.

Test Procedure:
1. Power on MSa and MSb

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2. MSa calls MSb.

3. Call is established.
4. Verify the speech path.
5. Disconnect the call.

Expected Results:
1. Call is successful.
2. Call disconnection is successful.

2.4.2.2 SMS Call

Initial Conditions:
BSS Network is up, and running.
Two MS are available with a valid SIM.

Test Procedure:
1. Power on MSa MSb
2. MSa sends a SMS to the MSb
3. SMS is successfully sent from MSa.
4. SMS is successfullt delivered to MSb.

Expected Results:
1. Sending SMS is successful.

2.4.2.3 Data Call

Initial Conditions:
Two 9.6 kbps Asynchronous Non Transparent UDI capable mobiles
Ensure table GHLRBCA of the HLR has been correctly data-filled.
Ensure the Mobiles have been provisioned with data service in the HLR table GHLRBSVC.
Set the modem’s baud rate on the mobile data equipment to 9.6 kbps
Location update for the two mobiles in the same VLR is proper.

Test Procedure:
1. From MSa, originate a data call to MSb
2. Transfer files from MSa to MSb.
3. MSb clears the call.

Expected Results:
1. A data call is successfully established between the two mobiles.
2. Data is successfully transferred.
3. Verify the call is cleared.

2.4.2.4 FAX Call

Initial Conditions:
9.6 kbps Asynchronous G3 Fax capable mobile and PSTN
Ensure table GHLRBCA of the HLR has been correctly data filled.
Ensure the Mobile has been provisioned with fax service in the HLR table GHLRBSVC.
Set the fax’ baud rate on the mobile data equipment to 9600 bps.

Test Procedure:
1. From the Mobile, originate a fax call to the PSTN
2. The fax document is sent from the Mobile.
3. The call is released from Mobile side.

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Expected Results:
1. The fax call is successfully established.
2. Fax is successfully sent.
3. The call is cleared

2.4.2.5 INTRA BSC HANDOVER

Initial Condition:
1 BSC and 2 BTS are available in BSS network.
Both BTS are on the same BSC.
2 GSM handset with activated test SIM.

Test Procedure:
1. Make mobile to mobile call.
2. Perform a Intra BTS Handover.
3. Verify the speech path.
4. The call does not drop and the new Cell ID is visible on TEMS

Expected Results:
The Intra BSC handover should take place.

2.4.2.6 GPRS AND EDGE FUNCTIONALITY TEST

 GPRS Test

Initial Conditions:
1 BTS, 1 BSC, 1 PCU, 1 SGSN, 1 HLR, 1 GGSN, 1 GPRS Phone + laptop+1 Linux or windows FTP servers
are available on network.
GSM and GPRS / EDGE Network operational.

Test Procedure:
1. Configure the MS in HLR with GPRS Services.
2. Perform GPRS attach and PDP context activation.
3. Use command window to download a 100k file from the FTP server.
4. Check the throughput and convert it into kbps by multiplying it with 8.43.

Expected Results:
1. The file is successfully downloaded and the speed is as expected.

 EDGE Test

Initial Conditions:
1 BTS, 1 BSC, 1 PCU, 1 SGSN, 1 HLR, 1 GGSN, 1 EDGE Phone, and 1 Server are available on network.
GSM and GPRS / EDGE Network operational.
Enable EDGE in the Cell.

Test Procedure:
1. Initiate one uplink FTP connection using EDGE mobile.
2. Begin a “Small Uplink Data transfer”.

Expected Results:
1. Transfer is ended correctly

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2.5 Network Elements Management Test

2.5.1 BTS and TCU Management

Initial Conditions:
BSS network is up, and operational with TCU, and BTS.
BSS network is accessible from OMC-R.

Test Procedure:
1. Open a GUI session in OMC-R
2. Perform a ‘lock and unlock’ operation for BTS object.
3. Perform a ‘lock and unlock’ operation for TCU object.

Expected Results:
1. The procedures should work fine withour any error message.

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2.6 BSC Diagnostics Test

Initial Conditions:
OMC-R is up and BSC is accessible from OMC-R

Test Procedure:
1. Display dynamic data of BSC from OMC-R

Expected Results:
1. It should display the operational conditions of BSC.

2.7 Redundancy Test

2.7.1 POWER SUPPLY REDUNDANCY TEST

Initial Condition:
The BSC has 2 SIM modules for the dual shelfs (Control Node and Interface Node).

Control Node
In the Control Node
1. SIM module 1 is switch OFF.
2. SIM module 2 is ON.
3. Check that Control Node functions properly.

In the Control Node

1. SIM module 2 is switch OFF.
2. SIM module 1 is ON.
3. Check that Control Node functions properly.

Interface Node
In the Interface Node
1. SIM module 1 is switch OFF.
2. SIM module 2 is ON.
3. Check that Interface Node functions properly.

In the Interface Node

1. SIM module 2 is switch OFF.
2. SIM module 1 is ON.
3. Check that Interface Node functions properly.

Expected Results:
1. It should display the operational conditions of BSC.

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2.7.2 BSC – OMC-R LINK REDUNDANCY

Initial Condition:
Each BSC is equipped with two OMU (Operation and Maintenance Unit) cards.
One of them will be in Active state and other card will be in Passive state.

Test Procedure:
To check redundancy, follow the steps given below:
1. Configure the Active and Passive OMU cards IP address in OMC-R.
2. Check and note the Active OMU card from OMC-R.
3. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the front of the Active OMU.
4. Check the md-interface link is up.

Expected Results:
1. The BSC OMC-R link should be stable

2.7.3 PROCESSOR REDUNDANCY

Initial Condition:
Each BSC is equipped with two OMU cards for processing in Control Node.
Each BSC is equipped with two CEM for processing in Interface node.
These OMU and CEM cards will be Active state and other card will be in Passive state.

Test Procedure:
To check processor redundancy in Control Node, follow the steps given below:
1. Check at the OMCR, which OMU is active.
2. Disconnect from the front of the active OMU the Ethernet (100baseT) cable.
3. After a few minutes the active OMU restart and the switchover occur.

To check processor redundancy in Interface Node, follow the steps given below:
1. Using the TML software, a PC, and a cross connect 100baseT cable, Connect to the active
CEM.
2. Using the TML reset the active CEM
3. The CEM swact, and the IN is operational

Expected Results:
1. The BSC processor in control and interface node should be stable

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2.8 To check External/Internal Alarms

Alarm Handling Test:
The internal alarm can be extended to OMC-R. The Alarms can be handled, and once the alarm is attended
to, it can be cleared.

Test Procedure 1:
1. Start the MMI and Login in the OMC-R.
2. Simulate power suppply alarm by switching off the power supply module.
3. This alarm condition should be extended to OMC-R.
4. Check for alarm at OMC-R.

Expected Results 1:
The BSC processor in control and interface node should be stable.

Test Procedure 2:
Removing cards from Control and Interface nodes. Check the alarms and note in the following table.

Note: Only CC-1, TMU, passive CEM, ATM-RM, LSA-RC, 8K-RM cards can be removed from the
cabinet. OMU and MMS cards cannot be removed from the cabinet directly. It is not hot swap cards.

Activate Alarms De-Activate Alarms

Status Status
Alarm Detected Alarm Cleared
Alarm Detected Alarm Cleared
Alarm Detected Alarm Cleared
Alarm Detected Alarm Cleared
Alarm Detected Alarm Cleared
Alarm Detected Alarm Cleared

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2.9 BACKUP AND RESTORE TEST

Initial Conditions:
BSS Network is up, and running.
OMC-R is up and BSC is accessible from OMC-R.

Test Procedure:
1. Take backup of BDE.
2. Restore the BDE
3. Reset the BDA
4. Build the BDA.

Expected Results:
1. After Restore BSC is up and operational.

2.10 BSC PCM LOOPBACK Checks

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To check listed below pcm links loop back, using loop back push button in the CTMP board on the SAI
(Service Area Interface). A sample check has to be performed from the following table.

PCM Status PCM Status PCM Status

1 43 84
2 44 86
3 45 87
4 46 88
5 47 89
6 48 90
7 49 91
8 50 92
9 51 93
10 52 94
11 53 95
12 54 96
13 55 97
14 56 98
15 57 99
16 58 100
17 59 101
18 60 102
19 61 103
20 62 104
21 63 105
22 64 106
23 65 107
24 66 108
25 67 109
26 68 110
27 69 111
28 70 112
29 71 113
30 72 114
31 73 115
32 74 116
33 75 117
34 76 118
35 77 119
36 78 120
37 79 121
38 80 122
39 81 123
40 82 124
41 83 125
42 84 126

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2.11 Testing for Connecting BTS

Initial Conditions:
BTS and BSC is up and running.
DDF is ready.
Objects are created in OMC-R.
OMC-R is up and BSC is accessible from OMC-R.

Test Procedure:
1. Conect the BTS and BSC through DDF.
2. Lock the BTS, and unlock.
3. Verify that BTS is accessible from OMC-R.

Expected Results:
1. Lock and Unlock is possible.

2.12 Switchover and Diagnosis of SS7 controller

Initial Condition:
Each BSC is equipped with two TMU cards for processing in Control Node.
One TMU card will be Active state and other card will be in Passive state.

Test Procedure:
To check processor redundancy in SS7, follow the steps given below:
1. Reset the active TMU card, which carries the SS7 link.
2. The Passive TMU card should take the SS7
3. Open a telnet session to BSC, and open the following files for diagnosis report.
/omu/local/log/bos/sc/blogio.tmp
/omu/local/log/bos/sc/loginit.log.txt.tmp

Expected Results:
1. Display dynamic data in Signaling Link Set will display the TMU card caring SS7 processing.

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2.13 Fixed coding scheme sector wise

Initial Conditions:
BSS Network is up, and running.
OMC-R is up and BSC is accessible from OMC-R.
The following hardware is available in network
1 BTS, 1 BSC, 1 PCU, 1 SGSN, 1 GGSN, 1 HLR, 1 Main Server, 1 GPRS phones
GSM and GPRS Network operational.
Enable only one TDMA, TDMA 0 with main BCCH.
Configure 4 PDTCH from TS 4 to TS 7 for GPRS calls.

Test Procedure:
1. From the OMC-R set the coding scheme parameter to CS 1(in the TDMA object)
2. Initiate a GPRS session, do a FTP transfer and check throughput.
3. Change the coding scheme to CS – 2.
4. Initiate a GPRS session, do a FTP transfer and check throughput.
5. Change the coding scheme to CS – 3.
6. Initiate a GPRS session, do a FTP transfer and check throughput.
7. Change the coding scheme to CS – 4.
8. Initiate a GPRS session, do a FTP transfer and check throughput.
9. Verify that the throughput keeps increasing coding scheme changes from CS 1 to CS 4.

Expected Results

1. Coding scheme from 1 to 4 is supported in the GPRS network.

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Acceptance Testing has been conducted for ……………………….

(Name and ID of Node)
at…………………………………………………….. on …………
(Address of the Node) (Date)

and has been found satisfactory as per AT T&D circle.

For Nortel For T&D Circle

(Signature with Date) (Signature with Date)

Name: Name:

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