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About This Document
Purpose
This document describes the structure, components, and working principles of the BSC in termsof hardware, software, and logic. It also describes the transport and networking, signal flows,
and technical specifications of the BSC.
Product Version
The following table lists the product version related to this document.
Product Name Product Model Product Version
BSC BSC6000 V900R008C12
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
l Network planners
l System engineers
l
Field engineers
Organization
1 Changes in BSC Product Description
This provides the changes of the BSC Product Description.
2 Position of the BSC in the GSM/GPRS Network
In the GSM/GPRS network, the BSC is located between the BTS and the MSC or between the
BTS and the PCU. The BSC performs the following functions: radio resource management, BTSmanagement, power control, and handover control.
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3 Functions of the BSC
The BSC mainly performs the following functions: radio resource management, connection
management, and BTS management.
4 Introduction to the BSC
This describes the physical, logical, and software structures of the BSC.
5 BSC Hardware Configuration
The GBAM and GOMU are the operation and maintenance entities of the BSC. There are two
types of BSC hardware configuration: configuration type A and configuration type B. In
configuration type A, the BSC is configured with the GBAM. In configuration type B, the BSC
is configured with the GOMU. One BSC can use only one configuration type.
6 BSC TDM Switching Subsystem
The Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) switching subsystem performs data exchange in the
circuit switched (CS) domain.
7 BSC GE Switching Subsystem
The Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switching subsystem performs the GE switching and packet switching
of the signaling and OM information in the BSC.
8 BSC Service Processing Subsystem
The BSC service processing subsystem performs voice coding/decoding, rate matching, and PS
service processing.
9 BSC Service Control Subsystem
The BSC service control subsystem performs the following functions: paging control, systeminformation management, channel assignment, BTS public service management, call control,
packet service control, handover and power control, cell broadcast short message service, BTS
OM, and TC resource pool management.
10 BSC Interface Processing Subsystem
The BSC interface and signaling processing subsystem processes the signaling on the BSC
interfaces.
11 BSC Clock Subsystem
The BSC clock subsystem consists of the GGCU and the clock processing unit in each subrack.
The clock subsystem provides the working clock for the BSC and provides the reference clock
for the BTS.
12 BSC Power Subsystem
The BSC power subsystem adopts dual-circuit redundancy and point-by-point monitoring
solution, which is highly reliable. The BSC power subsystem comprises the power lead-in part
and the power distribution part.
13 BSC Environment Monitoring Subsystem
The BSC environment monitoring subsystem comprises the power distribution box and the
environment monitoring parts in each subrack. The environment monitoring subsystem monitors
and adjusts the power supply, the speed of the fans, and the working environment.
14 OM of the BSC
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This describes two OM modes and various OM functions of the BSC.
15 BSC Signal Flow
The BSC signal flow consists of the CS service signal flow, PS service signal flow, signaling
flow, and OM signal flow.
16 BSC Transmission and Networking
This describes various transmission and networking modes between the BSC and other NEs.
17 BSC Technical Specifications
The BSC technical specifications consist of the capacity specifications, engineering
specifications, physical port specifications, reliability specifications, clock precision
specifications, noise and safety compliance, and environment specifications.
ConventionsSymbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not
avoided,will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk, which
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided,could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save
time.
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
General Conventions
The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention Description
Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.
Boldface Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in
boldface. For example, log in as userroot.
Italic Book titles are in italics.
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Convention Description
Courier New Examples of information displayed on the screen are in
Courier New.
Command Conventions
The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention Description
Boldface The keywords of a command line are in boldface.
Italic Command arguments are in italics.
[ ] Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.
{ x | y | ... } Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by
vertical bars. One item is selected.
[ x | y | ... ] Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by
vertical bars. One item is selected or no item is selected.
{ x | y | ... }* Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by
vertical bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all
items can be selected.
[ x | y | ... ]* Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by
vertical bars. Several items or no item can be selected.
GUI Conventions
The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention Description
Boldface Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles
are in boldface. For example, clickOK.
> Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">"
signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.
Keyboard Operations
The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Format Description
Key Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.
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Format Description
Key 1+Key 2 Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl+Alt
+A means the three keys should be pressed concurrently.
Key 1, Key 2 Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A meansthe two keys should be pressed in turn.
Mouse Operations
The mouse operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Action Description
Click Select and release the primary mouse button without moving
the pointer.
Double-click Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and
quickly without moving the pointer.
Drag Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the
pointer to a certain position.
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Contents
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1 Changes in BSC Product Description....................................................................................1-1
2 Position of the BSC in the GSM/GPRS Network................................................................2-1
3 Functions of the BSC.................................................................................................................3-1
4 Introduction to the BSC............................................................................................................4-1
4.1 BSC Physical Structure...................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2 BSC Software Structure..................................................................................................................................4-5
4.3 BSC Logical Structure.................................................................................................................................... 4-7
5 BSC Hardware Configuration..................................................................................................5-1
5.1 BSC Hardware Configuration.........................................................................................................................5-2
5.2 BSC Hardware Configuration Type A............................................................................................................5-5
5.2.1 BM/TC Separated (Configuration Type A)........................................................................................... 5-55.2.2 BM/TC Combined (Configuration Type A).........................................................................................5-10
5.2.3 A over IP (Configuration Type A).......................................................................................................5-13
5.3 BSC Hardware Configuration Type B..........................................................................................................5-15
5.3.1 BM/TC Separated (Configuration Type B)..........................................................................................5-16
5.3.2 BM/TC Combined (Configuration Type B).........................................................................................5-20
5.3.3 A over IP (Configuration Type B).......................................................................................................5-23
6 BSC TDM Switching Subsystem............................................................................................6-1
6.1 Physical Structure of the BSC TDM Switching Subsystem........................................................................... 6-2
6.2 Logical Structure of the BSC TDM Switching Subsystem.............................................................................6-3
7 BSC GE Switching Subsystem................................................................................................7-1
7.1 Physical Structure of the BSC GE Switching Subsystem...............................................................................7-2
7.2 Logical Structure of the BSC GE Switching Subsystem................................................................................ 7-3
7.3 Features of BSC GE Switching.......................................................................................................................7-4
8 BSC Service Processing Subsystem........................................................................................8-1
8.1 Physical Structure of the BSC Service Processing Subsystem.......................................................................8-2
8.2 Logical Structure of the BSC Service Processing Subsystem.........................................................................8-4
9 BSC Service Control Subsystem.............................................................................................9-1
9.1 Physical Structure of the BSC Service Control Subsystem............................................................................ 9-2
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9.2 Logical Structure of the BSC Service Control Subsystem..............................................................................9-2
10 BSC Interface Processing Subsystem.................................................................................10-1
10.1 Physical Structure of the BSC Interface Processing Subsystem.................................................................10-2
10.2 Logical Structure of the BSC Interface Processing Subsystem..................................................................10-3
11 BSC Clock Subsystem...........................................................................................................11-1
11.1 BSC Clock Sources.....................................................................................................................................11-2
11.2 BSC Clock Synchronization........................................................................................................................11-2
11.2.1 BSC Clock Synchronization (BM/TC Separated)..............................................................................11-3
11.2.2 BSC Clock Synchronization (BM/TC Combined).............................................................................11-5
11.2.3 BSC Clock Synchronization (A over IP)...........................................................................................11-6
12 BSC Power Subsystem..........................................................................................................12-1
13 BSC Environment Monitoring Subsystem........................................................................13-1
13.1 BSC PowerMonitoring...............................................................................................................................13-2
13.2 BSC Fan Monitoring...................................................................................................................................13-2
13.3 BSC Environment Monitoring....................................................................................................................13-3
14 OM of the BSC........................................................................................................................14-1
14.1 OM Modes of the BSC................................................................................................................................14-2
14.2 OM Functions of the BSC...........................................................................................................................14-3
14.2.1 BSC Security Management................................................................................................................14-4
14.2.2 BSC Configuration Management.......................................................................................................14-6
14.2.3 BSC Performance Management.......................................................................................................14-10
14.2.4 BSC Alarm Management.................................................................................................................14-11
14.2.5 BSC Loading Management..............................................................................................................14-13
14.2.6 BSC Upgrade Management..............................................................................................................14-16
14.2.7 BTS Loading Management..............................................................................................................14-16
14.2.8 BTS Upgrade Management..............................................................................................................14-17
15 BSC Signal Flow.....................................................................................................................15-1
15.1 BSC CS Signal Flow...................................................................................................................................15-2
15.2 BSC PS Signal Flow...................................................................................................................................15-6
15.3 BSC Signaling Flow....................................................................................................................................15-8
15.3.1 Signaling Flow on the Abis Interface.................................................................................................15-8
15.3.2 Signaling Flow on the A Interface...................................................................................................15-11
15.3.3 Signaling flow on the Pb interface...................................................................................................15-14
15.3.4 Signaling Flow on the Gb Interface.................................................................................................15-15
15.4 BSC OM Signal Flow...............................................................................................................................15-16
15.4.1 BSC OM Signal Flow (BM/TC Separated)......................................................................................15-16
15.4.2 BSC OM Signal Flow (BM/TC Combined).....................................................................................15-19
15.4.3 BSC OM Signal Flow (A over IP)...................................................................................................15-19
16 BSC Transmission and Networking...................................................................................16-1
16.1 Transmission and Networking on the Abis Interface..................................................................................16-2
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16.2 Transmission and Networking on the A Interface.......................................................................................16-5
16.3 Transmission and Networking on the Pb Interface.....................................................................................16-8
16.4 Transmission and Networking on the Ater Interface..................................................................................16-9
16.5 Transmission and Networking on the Gb Interface...................................................................................16-10
17 BSC Technical Specifications..............................................................................................17-1
17.1 BSC Capacity Specifications......................................................................................................................17-2
17.2 BSC Engineering Specifications.................................................................................................................17-2
17.3 BSC Physical Interfaces..............................................................................................................................17-4
17.4 BSC Reliability Specifications....................................................................................................................17-8
17.5 BSC Clock Precision Requirements............................................................................................................17-8
17.6 BSC Noise and Safety Compliance.............................................................................................................17-9
17.7 BSC Environment Requirements................................................................................................................17-9
17.7.1 BSC Storage Requirements..............................................................................................................17-10
17.7.2 BSC Transportation Requirements...................................................................................................17-12
17.7.3 BSC Operating Environment Requirements....................................................................................17-15
17.8 Technical Specifications of BSC Parts......................................................................................................17-17
17.8.1 Technical Specifications of the GBAM...........................................................................................17-18
17.8.2 Technical Specifications of the GOMU...........................................................................................17-19
17.8.3 Technical Specifications of the BSC Common Power Distribution Box.........................................17-20
17.8.4 Technical Specifications of the BSC High-Power Distribution Box...............................................17-21
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Figures
Figure 2-1 Position of the BSC in the GSM/GPRS network...............................................................................2-2
Figure 4-1 Physical structure of the BSC.............................................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2 Front view of the BSC cabinet...........................................................................................................4-4
Figure 4-3 Structure of the host software.............................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-4 Structure of the OMU software..........................................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-5 Structure of LMT software.................................................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-6 Logical structure of the BSC..............................................................................................................4-7
Figure 5-1 OM path between the GMPS and the main GTCS (in local GTCS mode)........................................5-3
Figure 5-2 OM path between the GMPS and the main GTCS (in remote GTCS mode).....................................5-3
Figure 5-3 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS configured on the BSC side)..................................................5-6
Figure 5-4 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS configured on the MSC side)..................................................5-6
Figure 5-5 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured on the BSC side)..................................................5-7
Figure 5-6 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured on the MSC side).................................................5-7
Figure 5-7 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured on the BSC side)..................................................5-8Figure 5-8 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured on the MSC side).................................................5-8
Figure 5-9 BSC minimum configuration............................................................................................................5-11
Figure 5-10 BSC maximum configuration (E1/T1 transmission used on the A interface)................................5-12
Figure 5-11 BSC maximum configuration (STM-1 transmission used on the A interface)..............................5-12
Figure 5-12 BSC minimum configuration..........................................................................................................5-14
Figure 5-13 BSC maximum configuration.........................................................................................................5-14
Figure 5-14 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS configured locally).............................................................5-16
Figure 5-15 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS configured remotely)..........................................................5-16
Figure 5-16 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured locally).............................................................5-17
Figure 5-17 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured remotely)..........................................................5-17
Figure 5-18 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured locally).............................................................5-18
Figure 5-19 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured remotely)..........................................................5-18
Figure 5-20 BSC minimum configuration..........................................................................................................5-20
Figure 5-21 BSC maximum configuration (E1/T1 transmission used on the A interface)................................5-21
Figure 5-22 BSC maximum configuration (STM-1 transmission used on the A interface)..............................5-22
Figure 5-23 BSC minimum configuration..........................................................................................................5-23
Figure 5-24 BSC maximum configuration.........................................................................................................5-24
Figure 6-1 TDM interconnections between GMPS and GEPS............................................................................6-2
Figure 6-2 TDM interconnections between GTCSs.............................................................................................6-2
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Figure 6-3 Intra-subrack TDM interconnections..................................................................................................6-3
Figure 6-4 Logical structure of the BSC TDM switching subsystem..................................................................6-4
Figure 7-1 GE interconnection between the GMPS and the GEPS......................................................................7-2
Figure 7-2 GE interconnection between the GTCSs............................................................................................7-2
Figure 7-3 Intra-subrack GE interconnection.......................................................................................................7-3
Figure 7-4 Logical structure of the BSC GE switching subsystem......................................................................7-4
Figure 8-1 Physical structure of the BSC service processing subsystem (1).......................................................8-2
Figure 8-2 Physical structure of the BSC service processing subsystem (2).......................................................8-3
Figure 8-3 Physical structure of the BSC service processing subsystem (3).......................................................8-3
Figure 8-4 Physical structure of the BSC service processing subsystem (4).......................................................8-4
Figure 8-5 Logical structure of the CS service processing subsystem.................................................................8-5
Figure 8-6 Logical structure of the PS service processing subsystem.................................................................8-5
Figure 10-1 Physical structure of the BSC interface processing subsystem......................................................10-2
Figure 10-2 BSC interfaces................................................................................................................................10-3
Figure 11-1 Clock synchronization in the GMPS/GEPS (BITS clock source)..................................................11-3
Figure 11-2 Clock synchronization in the GMPS/GEPS (line clock source).....................................................11-4
Figure 11-3 Clock synchronization in the GTCS...............................................................................................11-4
Figure 11-4 BSC clock synchronization procedure (BITS clock source)..........................................................11-5
Figure 11-5 BSC clock synchronization procedure (line clock source).............................................................11-6
Figure 11-6 BSC clock synchronization procedure (BITS clock source)..........................................................11-6
Figure 12-1 Power lead-in part (common power distribution box)....................................................................12-1
Figure 12-2 Power lead-in part (high-power distribution box)..........................................................................12-2
Figure 13-1 Principle of power monitoring........................................................................................................13-2Figure 13-2 Principle of fan monitoring.............................................................................................................13-3
Figure 13-3 Principle of environment monitoring............................................................................................. 13-3
Figure 14-1 Network topology of the BSC OM (in BSC hardware configuration type A)............................... 14-2
Figure 14-2 Network topology of the BSC OM (in BSC hardware configuration type B)................................14-3
Figure 14-3 Principle of the offline data configuration......................................................................................14-7
Figure 14-4 Principle of the online data configuration...................................................................................... 14-7
Figure 14-5 Procedure of the BSC data consistency check................................................................................14-9
Figure 14-6 BSC data synchronization procedure ...........................................................................................14-10
Figure 14-7 BSC performance management process.......................................................................................14-11
Figure 14-8 Alarm management process of the BSC.......................................................................................14-12
Figure 14-9Working principle of the alarm box .............................................................................................14-13
Figure 14-10BSC loading process (1).............................................................................................................14-14
Figure 14-11BSC loading process (2).............................................................................................................14-15
Figure 14-12BSC loading process (3).............................................................................................................14-15
Figure 15-1 CS signal flow (1)...........................................................................................................................15-2
Figure 15-2 CS signal flow (2)...........................................................................................................................15-3
Figure 15-3 CS signal flow (3)...........................................................................................................................15-3
Figure 15-4 CS signal flow (4)...........................................................................................................................15-4
Figure 15-5 CS signal flow (5)...........................................................................................................................15-5
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Figure 15-6 CS signal flow (6)...........................................................................................................................15-5
Figure 15-7 PS signal flow (Abis over TDM)....................................................................................................15-6
Figure 15-8 PS signal flow (Abis over IP).........................................................................................................15-7
Figure 15-9 BSC PS signal flow (external PCU )..............................................................................................15-7
Figure 15-10 Protocol stack on the Abis interface (Abis over TDM)................................................................15-8
Figure 15-11Signaling Flow on the Abis Interface (Abis over TDM)..............................................................15-9
Figure 15-12Protocol stack on the Abis interface (Abis over HDLC)..............................................................15-9
Figure 15-13Signaling Flow on the Abis Interface (Abis over HDLC)..........................................................15-10
Figure 15-14Protocol stack on the Abis interface (Abis over IP)...................................................................15-10
Figure 15-15Signaling Flow on the Abis Interface (Abis over IP).................................................................15-11
Figure 15-16Protocol stack on the A interface (A over TDM).......................................................................15-12
Figure 15-17Signaling flow on the A interface (A over TDM) (BM/TC separated)......................................15-12
Figure 15-18Signaling flow on the A interface (A over TDM) (BM/TC combined).....................................15-13
Figure 15-19Protocol stack on the A interface (A over IP).............................................................................15-13
Figure 15-20Signaling flow on the A interface (A over IP)............................................................................15-14
Figure 15-21Protocol stack on the Pb interface..............................................................................................15-14
Figure 15-22Signaling flow on the Pb interface.............................................................................................15-15
Figure 15-23Protocol stack on the Gb interface..............................................................................................15-15
Figure 15-24Signaling flow on the Gb interface.............................................................................................15-16
Figure 15-25OM signal flow (GTCS configured on the BSC side)................................................................15-17
Figure 15-26OM signal flow (GTCS configured on the MSC side)...............................................................15-18
Figure 15-27BSC OM signal flow (BM/TC combined).................................................................................15-19
Figure 15-28BSC OM signal flow (A over IP)...............................................................................................15-20Figure 16-1 E1/T1-based TDM networking on the Abis interface....................................................................16-2
Figure 16-2 STM-1-based TDM networking on the Abis interface...................................................................16-2
Figure 16-3 E1/T1-based HDLC networking on the Abis interface..................................................................16-3
Figure 16-4 Hybrid networking (Abis over TDM and Abis over HDLC).........................................................16-4
Figure 16-5MSTP-based IP networking on the Abis interface.........................................................................16-4
Figure 16-6 Data-network-based IP networking on the Abis interface..............................................................16-5
Figure 16-7 E1/T1-based TDM networking on the A interface (1)...................................................................16-6
Figure 16-8 E1/T1-based TDM networking on the A interface (2)...................................................................16-6
Figure 16-9 STM-1-based TDM networking on the A interface (1)..................................................................16-6
Figure 16-10STM-1-based TDM networking on the A interface (2)................................................................16-7
Figure 16-11IP networking on the A interface (1)............................................................................................16-7
Figure 16-12IP networking on the A interface (2)............................................................................................16-8
Figure 16-13E1/T1-based TDM networking on the Pb interface......................................................................16-8
Figure 16-14STM-1-based TDM networking on the Pb interface....................................................................16-8
Figure 16-15E1/T1-based networking on the Ater interface (GTCS configured on the BSC side)..................16-9
Figure 16-16E1/T1-based networking on the Ater interface (GTCS configured on the MSC side).................16-9
Figure 16-17STM-1-based networking on the Ater interface (GTCS configured on the MSC side)...............16-9
Figure 16-18E1/T1-based FR networking on the Gb interface.......................................................................16-10
Figure 16-19FE/GE-based IP networking on the Gb interface.......................................................................16-11
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Tables
Table 2-1 Functions of each NE in the GSM/GPRS network..............................................................................2-2
Table 4-1 Components of the BSC.......................................................................................................................4-2
Table 4-2 Components in the BSC Cabinet..........................................................................................................4-4
Table 5-1 Recommended configuration of the BSC............................................................................................5-9
Table 5-2 Recommended configuration of the BSC..........................................................................................5-13
Table 5-3 Recommended configuration of the BSC..........................................................................................5-15
Table 5-4 Recommended configuration of the BSC..........................................................................................5-19
Table 5-5 Recommended configuration of the BSC..........................................................................................5-22
Table 5-6 Recommended configuration of the BSC..........................................................................................5-24
Table 10-1 Physical entities of the BSC interface processing subsystem..........................................................10-2
Table 14-1 Definitions of the BSC user authorities...........................................................................................14-4
Table 14-2 BSC logs...........................................................................................................................................14-5
Table 17-1 Capacity specification of the BSC...................................................................................................17-2
Table 17-2 Structural specifications...................................................................................................................17-3Table 17-3 Power consumption specifications...................................................................................................17-3
Table 17-4 Power supply and EMC specifications of the BSC..........................................................................17-3
Table 17-5 Specifications of the external transmission interfaces of the BSC...................................................17-4
Table 17-6 Specifications of the internal transmission interfaces of the BSC...................................................17-7
Table 17-7 Specifications of the clock interfaces of the BSC............................................................................17-8
Table 17-8 Reliability specifications of the BSC...............................................................................................17-8
Table 17-9 Clock specifications of the BSC......................................................................................................17-9
Table 17-10 Specifications of the noise and safety compliance of the BSC .....................................................17-9
Table 17-11Climatic requirements (storage)...................................................................................................17-10
Table 17-12Requirements for physically active materials (storage)...............................................................17-11
Table 17-13Requirements for chemically active materials (storage)..............................................................17-11
Table 17-14Mechanical stress requirements (storage)....................................................................................17-12
Table 17-15Requirements for the climate (transportation).............................................................................17-13
Table 17-16Requirements for physically active materials (transportation)....................................................17-14
Table 17-17Requirements for chemically active materials (transportation)...................................................17-14
Table 17-18 Requirements for the mechanical stress (transportation).............................................................17-14
Table 17-19 Temperature and humidity requirements.....................................................................................17-15
Table 17-20 Other requirements.......................................................................................................................17-15
Table 17-21 Requirements for physically active materials (operating)............................................................17-16
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Table 17-22 Requirements for chemically active materials (operating)..........................................................17-16
Table 17-23 Mechanical Stress Requirements.................................................................................................17-17
Table 17-24 Hardware configuration specifications of the GBAM (IBM X3650T)........................................17-18
Table 17-25 Hardware configuration specifications of the GBAM (Huawei C5210)......................................17-18
Table 17-26 Hardware configuration specifications of the GBAM (HP CC3310)..........................................17-19
Table 17-27 Performance specifications of the GBAM...................................................................................17-19
Table 17-28 Hardware configuration specifications of the GOMU.................................................................17-19
Table 17-29 Performance specifications of the GOMU...................................................................................17-20
Table 17-30 Technical specifications of the BSC power distribution box.......................................................17-21
Table 17-31 Technical specifications of the BSC high-power distribution box..............................................17-21
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1 Changes in BSC Product DescriptionThis provides the changes of the BSC Product Description.
V900R008C12 04(2010-05-20)
This is the fourth commercial release.
Compared with issue 03(2009-07-20) of V900R008C12 ,no information is added, modified or
removed.
V900R008C12 03(2009-07-20)
This is the third commercial release.
Compared with issue 02(2009-05-30) of V900R008C12 ,no information is added, modified orremoved.
V900R008C12 02(2009-05-30)
This is the second commercial release.
Compared with issue 01(2009-02-16) of V900R008C12, no information is added.
Compared with issue 01(2009-02-16) of V900R008C12, the following information is modified:
Item Change Description
17.4 BSC Reliability Specifications System availability in typical configuration.
Compared with issue 01(2009-02-16) of V900R008C12, no information is removed.
V900R008C12 01(2009-02-16)
This is the initial commercial release.
Compared with issue 02(2009-06-30) of V900R008C01, the following information is added:
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l 3 Functions of the BSC
Compared with issue 02(2009-06-30) of V900R008C01, the following information is modified:
Item Change Description
16.1 Transmission and Networking on the
Abis Interface
The VLAN technology adopted over the Abis
interface in Abis over IP networking mode is
described.
4.2 BSC Software Structure The compatibility between the Windows
Vista operating system and the LMT is
described.
8.2 Logical Structure of the BSC Service
Processing Subsystem
The description of CS Service Processing
Subsystem and PS Service Processing
Subsystem are modified.
15.1 BSC CS Signal Flow The description of the BSC CS Signal Flowis modified when Abis over HDLC/IP+A
over TDM,Abis over TDM+A over IP and
Abis over HDLC/IP+A over IP.
14.2.7 BTS Loading Management BTS Loading Management is changed.
15.3.1 Signaling Flow on the Abis Interface The description of the hybrid networking of
Abis over TDM and Abis over HDLC is
added.
16.2 Transmission and Networking on the
A Interface
The description of the VLAN technology
adopted over the A interface in A over IP
networking mode is added.
14.2.1 BSC Security Management The description of guest, a new internal user,
is added in the authority management section.
The description of new log types is added in
the log management section.
Compared with issue 02(2009-06-30) of V900R008C01, no information is removed.
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2 Position of the BSC in the GSM/GPRSNetwork
In the GSM/GPRS network, the BSC is located between the BTS and the MSC or between the
BTS and the PCU. The BSC performs the following functions: radio resource management, BTS
management, power control, and handover control.
Position of the BSC in the GSM/GPRS Network
Figure 2-1 shows the position of the BSC in the GSM/GPRS network.
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Figure 2-1 Position of the BSC in the GSM/GPRS network
BSC
BTS
PCU
SGSN
MSC/VLR
AUC/HLR
ISDN/PSTN...
BTS
BTS: base transceiver station BSC: base station
controller
PCU: packet control unit SGSN: serving GPRS
support node
AUC: authentication center HLR: home location
register
MSC: mobile service
switching center
VLR: visitor location
register
ISDN: integrated services
digital network
PSTN: public switched
telephone network
NOTE
As shown in Figure 2-1, the PCU is fully controlled by the BSC. In this case, the BSC is directly connected
to the SGSN.
Functions of each NE in the GSM/GPRS Network
Table 2-1 describes the functions of each NE in the GSM/GPRS network.
Table 2-1 Functions of each NE in the GSM/GPRS network
NE Description of Functions
BTS The BTS performs the following functions: power control, handover
control, transmission and reception of radio signals, coding/decoding
of the signals on the Um interface, and encryption/decryption of the
signals on the Um interface.
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NE Description of Functions
BSC The BSC performs the following functions: radio resource
management, connection management, and BTS management.
PCU The PCU performs the following functions: packet radio resourcemanagement, packet call control, transmission of data packet on the
Pb and Gb interfaces.
SGSN The SGSN performs the following functions: data packet
transmission, network congestion detection, network status detection,
and network management.
MSC The MSC performs the following functions: call control, route
selection, radio resource allocation, mobility management, location
registration, handover control, bill statistics and collection, and
service coordination between the mobile switching network and the
PSTN.
VLR The VLR stores the temporary information about the MSs.
AUC The AUC stores the information about the private keys of MSs, and
authenticates the validity of the MSs.
HLR The HLR is a database used for managing MSs. It stores the following
information: MS subscription information, location of each MS,
MSISDN, and IMSI.
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3 Functions of the BSCThe BSC mainly performs the following functions: radio resource management, connection
management, and BTS management.
Radio Resource Management
Radio resource management (RRM) is the procedure through which a stable connection is
established between the MS and the MSC for a call. This procedure is also used to release the
radio resources when a call is disconnected. RRM involves the following aspects: paging,
assignment, initial access and immediate assignment, authentication and encryption, system
information transmission, handover, radio channel management, power control, circuit
management, TRX management, media access control, and radio link control.
Connection ManagementThe purpose of connection management is to provide service control and management.
Connection management involves the following aspects: call management, short message
management, voice coding/decoding and rate matching, and packet data forwarding and
processing.
BTS Management
BTS management involves the following aspects: BTS software downloading, BTS data
configuration, BTS status management, and BTS alarm query.
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4 Introduction to the BSCAbout This Chapter
This describes the physical, logical, and software structures of the BSC.
4.1 BSC Physical Structure
This describes the physical structure of the BSC, including the cabinet, cables, LMT computers,
and alarm box.
4.2 BSC Software Structure
The software of the BSC has a distributed architecture. It is classified into the host software,
OMU software, and LMT software.
4.3 BSC Logical Structure
Logically, the BSC system consists of the time division multiplexing (TDM) switching
subsystem, Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switching subsystem, service processing subsystem, service
control subsystem, interface processing subsystem, clock subsystem, power subsystem, and
environment monitoring subsystem.
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4.1 BSC Physical Structure
This describes the physical structure of the BSC, including the cabinet, cables, LMT computers,and alarm box.
Physical Structure of the BSC
Figure 4-1 shows the physical structure of the BSC.
Figure 4-1 Physical structure of the BSC
OM equipment room
LMT
LMT
Alarm box
Serial port
cable
Ethernet
cable
Ethernetcable
GBCR GBSR GBSR
Equipment room
Optical cable to other NEs
Trunk cable to other NEs
PGND cable to the PDF
Ethernet cable to other NEs
Power cable to the PDF
LMT: Local Maintenance Terminal PDF: Power Distribution Frame
Table 4-1 lists the components of the BSC.
Table 4-1 Components of the BSC
Component Description Refer to...GBCR The GBCR provides switching
and processes services for the
BSC. One GBCR is configured
in a BSC.
GBCR (Configuration Type A)
and GBCR (Configuration Type
B)
GBSR The GBSR processes various
services for the BSC. The
number of GBSRs to be
configured depends on the
traffic volume. Zero to three
GBSRs can be configured.
GBSR Cabinet
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Component Description Refer to...
BSC Cables BSC cables are classified into
the Ethernet cable, optical cable,
and trunk cable. The number of
BSC cables to be configured
depends on actual requirements.
BSC Cables
BSC LMT The LMT is a computer that is
installed with the LMT software
package and is connected to the
OM network of the NEs. It is
mandatory for the BSC.
LMT-Related Definitions
Alarm box The alarm box can generate
audible and visual alarms. It is
optional for the BSC.
User manual delivered with the
alarm box
Components of the BSC Cabinet
Figure 4-2 shows the front view of the BSC cabinet.
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Figure 4-2 Front view of the BSC cabinet
Table 4-2 describes the components in the BSC cabinet.
Table 4-2 Components in the BSC Cabinet
BSCSubrack
Description Refer to...
GMPS The GMPS is configured in the GBCR.
Each BSC must be configured with
one GMPS.
Configuration of the GMPS
(Configuration Type A) and
Configuration of the GMPS
(Configuration Type B)
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BSCSubrack
Description Refer to...
GEPS The GEPS is configured in the GBCR
or GBSR. The BSC can be configured
with zero to three GEPSs.
Configuration of the GEPS
GTCS The GTCS is configured in the GBCR
or GBSR. The BSC can be configured
with zero to four GTCSs.
Configuration of the GTCS
Power
distributio
n box
Each cabinet must be configured with
one power distribution box.
l BSC Common Power Distribution
Box
l BSC High-Power Distribution Box
GIMS A set of the KVM, GBAM, and LAN
switch is referred to as the GSM
Integrated Management System(GIMS). The GIMS is configured in
subrack 0 of the GBCR.
If the BSC adopts Configuration
Type A, the GIMS is mandatory.
Otherwise, the GIMS is not required.
l KVM
l
LAN Switchl GBAM
4.2 BSC Software Structure
The software of the BSC has a distributed architecture. It is classified into the host software,
OMU software, and LMT software.
Host Software
The host software runs on various service boards. It consists of the operating system, middleware,
and application software. Figure 4-3 shows the structure of the host software.
Figure 4-3 Structure of the host software
Operating system
Middleware
Application software
l Operating system
The operating system adopted in the BSC is VxWorks, which is an embedded real-time
operating system.
l Middleware
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The Distributed Object-oriented Programmable Realtime Architecture (DOPRA) and
Platform of Advanced Radio Controller (PARC) middleware ensure that the upper-level
application software is independent of the lower-level operating system. The middleware
enables software functions to be transplanted between different platforms.
l
Application softwareDifferent boards are configured with different types of application software. The
application software is classified into radio resource processing software, resource control
plane processing software, BTS management software, and configuration management and
maintenance software.
OMU Software
The operation maintenance unit (OMU) software runs on the GBAM server or on the GOMU
to perform the operation and maintenance of the BSC. Figure 4-4 shows the structure of the
OMU software.
Figure 4-4 Structure of the OMU software
OMU software
Middleware
Operating system
l Operating system
The OMU software runs on the Linux operating system.
l Middleware
The DOPRA middleware ensures that the upper-level application software is independent
of the lower-level operating system. Thus, the middleware enables software functions to
be transplanted between different platforms.
l Application software
The application software performs the functions of different logical entities in the GBAM/
GOMU.
LMT Software
The LMT software, which consists of the operating system and application software, runs on
the LMT computer. Figure 4-5 shows the structure of the LMT software.
Figure 4-5 Structure of LMT software
Operating system
Application software
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l Operating system
The LMT runs on the Windows 2000 Professional,Windows XP Professional or Windows
Vista Professional operating system.
l Application software
The application software provides access to the operation and maintenance of the BSC.
The software package consists of the BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal, BSC6000
Online Help, LMT Service Manager, Local Maintenance Terminal, Performance Browser
tool, and Convert Management System.
NOTE
The BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal provides a graphic user interface (GUI) for performing
operation and maintenance. The Local Maintenance Terminal is also called the MML client, which
provides MML commands for the users. Both of them support the maintenance and data configuration
of the BSC and the BTSs connected to the BSC.
4.3 BSC Logical Structure
Logically, the BSC system consists of the time division multiplexing (TDM) switching
subsystem, Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switching subsystem, service processing subsystem, service
control subsystem, interface processing subsystem, clock subsystem, power subsystem, and
environment monitoring subsystem.
Figure 4-6 shows the logical structure of the BSC.
Figure 4-6 Logical structure of the BSC
Service
processing
subsystem
Service
control
subsystem
Interface
processing
subsystem
Environment
monitoring
subsystem
GBAM/GOMU
LMT/M2000
To BTS
To PCU/SGSN
To MSC/MGW
TDM
switching
subsystem
GE
switching
subsystem
Clock
subsystem
Power
subsystem
The interface processing subsystem of the BSC provides the Pb or Gb interface, depending on
the types of PCU.
l
When the built-in PCU is used, the interface processing subsystem provides the Gb interfaceto enable the communication between the BSC and the SGSN.
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l When the external PCU is used, the interface processing subsystem provides the Pb
interface to enable the communication between the BSC and the PCU.
The interface processing subsystem of the BSC cannot provide the Gb interface and Pb interface
simultaneously.
The interface processing subsystem supports different transmission modes over the A interface:
l When the IP transmission is used, the A interface enables the communication between the
BSC and the MGW.
l When the TDM transmission is used, the A interface enables the communication between
the BSC and the MSC/MGW.
The interface processing subsystem of the BSC does not support the two transmission modes
simultaneously.
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5 BSC Hardware ConfigurationAbout This Chapter
The GBAM and GOMU are the operation and maintenance entities of the BSC. There are two
types of BSC hardware configuration: configuration type A and configuration type B. In
configuration type A, the BSC is configured with the GBAM. In configuration type B, the BSC
is configured with the GOMU. One BSC can use only one configuration type.
5.1 BSC Hardware Configuration
This describes three types of BSC subracks, two installation modes of the GTCS, three
combination modes of BSC subracks, two types of PCU, and two types of hardware
configuration.
5.2 BSC Hardware Configuration Type A
The BSC hardware configuration type A refers to the BSC configured with the GBAM, which
enables the communication between the BSC and the LMT. The number of BSC cabinets and
BSC subracks varies with the capacity requirements for the BSC.
5.3 BSC Hardware Configuration Type B
In BSC hardware configuration type B, the BSC is configured with the GOMU, which enables
the communication between the BSC and the LMT. The number of BSC cabinets and BSC
subracks varies with the capacity requirements for the BSC.
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5.1 BSC Hardware Configuration
This describes three types of BSC subracks, two installation modes of the GTCS, three
combination modes of BSC subracks, two types of PCU, and two types of hardware
configuration.
BSC Subrack
The BSC subracks can be classified into the following types:
l GMPS
l GEPS
l GTCS
Generally, both the GMPS and GEPS are referred to as the BM subrack, and the GTCS is referredto as the TC subrack.
Both the BM subracks and the TC subracks have two interconnection modes.
l Inter-Subrack TDM Interconnections
The inter-subrack TDM interconnections between one BM subrack and another BM
subrack and between one TC subrack and another TC subrack are established through the
inter-GTNU cables. 6.1 Physical Structure of the BSC TDM Switching Subsystem
l Inter-Subrack GE Interconnections
The GSCUs in the BM subracks or in the TC subracks are connected in star topology
through crossover cable or unshielded straight-through cable. The subrack located in thecenter of the star topology is referred to as the main subrack, and the subracks connected
to the main subrack are referred to as extension subracks. For the inter-subrack GE
interconnection of BM subracks, the GMPS must be the main subrack, and the GEPS must
be the extension subrack. For the inter-subrack GE interconnection of TC subracks, any
TC subrack can be the main subrack, and the other TC subracks must be extension subracks.
7.1 Physical Structure of the BSC GE Switching Subsystem
Installation Modes of the GTCS
The installation modes of the GTCS are classified into local configuration and remote
configuration based on the location of the GTCS.
In local configuration mode, the GTCS and the GMPS/GEPS can be configured in the same
cabinet. In this case, the GSCU in the GMPS and the GSCU in the GTCS are connected through
crossover cables or unshielded straight-through cable.
In remote configuration mode, the GTCS and the GMPS/GEPS are configured in different
subracks. In other words, the GTCSs are configured in an independent GBSR. In this case, the
GSCU in the GMPS is not connected to the GSCU in the GTCS.
l Figure 5-1 shows the OM path between the GMPS and the GTCS in the case of the local
configuration mode.
l
Figure 5-2 shows the OM path between the GMPS and the GTCS in the case of the remoteconfiguration mode.
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Figure 5-1 OM path between the GMPS and the main GTCS (in local GTCS mode)
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As shown in Figure 5-1, when OM is performed on the local GTCS, the OM information is
carried by the GE link between the GSCU in the GMPS and the GSCU in the main GTCS. The
transmission rate is fast.
As shown in Figure 5-2, when OM is performed on the remote GTCS, the OM information is
carried by the E1/T1 link between the GEIUT/GOIUT in the GMPS and the GEIUT/GOIUT in
the main GTCS. The transmission rate is slow.
The application scenarios of the local GTCS and remote GTCS are as follows: If the distance
between the GSCU in the GMPS and the GSCU in the main GTCS exceeds the maximum length
of a crossover cable or a unshielded straight-through cable, the remote GTCS should be
configured. Otherwise, the local GTCS should be configured. The maximum length of the cables
delivered on site is 10 m.
Configuration Modes of BSC Subracks
The BSC subracks support the following configuration modes:
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l BM/TC separated
In BM/TC separated configuration mode, the BSC consists of the GMPS/GEPS and GTCS.
The GTCS can be configured on the BSC side or on the MSC side.
Characteristics: In this configuration mode, the GTCS can be configured flexibly. The
GTCS can be configured in an independent GBSR on the MSC side, thus saving thetransmission resources between the BSC and the MSC. The GTCS can be configured on
the BSC side and share a cabinet with other subracks.
l BM/TC combined
In BM/TC combined configuration mode, the TC function is performed by the GMPS or
GEPS. When the TC is configured in the GMPS, the subrack is still referred to as the GMPS.
When the TC is configured in the GEPS, the subrack is still referred to as the GEPS. In
BM/TC combined configuration mode, the TC function is performed by the GDPUX.
Characteristics: Compared with the BM/TC separated configuration mode, the BSC in BM/
TC combined configuration mode has a high density of integration. In addition, when the
capacity is the same, the BSC in BM/TC combined configuration mode has fewer cabinets
and subracks.
l A over IP
In A over IP configuration mode, the BSC consists of the GMPS/GEPS and is not
configured with the GTCS. In this case, layer 3 of the A interface protocol stack uses IP,
and the TC function is performed by the MGW. Thus, the GTCS is not required.
Characteristics: In A over IP configuration mode, the BSC has few cabinets and subracks.
In this case, the BSC must be connected to the Huawei MGW.
Types of PCU
The BSC supports two types of PCU: built-in PCU and external PCU.
l The external PCU is an independent network element that provides PS service processing
functions. It communicates with the BSC over the Pb interface, and communicates with
the SGSN over the Gb interface.
Characteristics: The external PCU requires a large floor area and is difficult for installation
and maintenance.
l The built-in PCU is the GDPUP, which provides PS service processing functions. The
GDPUP is configured in the GMPS/GEPS.
Application scenario: Compared with the external PCU, the built-in PCU is a board that
can be installed in a BSC subrack. The built-in PCU features small footprint, easy cabling,
and convenient installation and maintenance.
The requirements for the configuration of the PCU vary with the transmission modes over the
Abis interface.
l When the HDLC protocol is used for layer 2 or the IP protocol is used for layer 3 of the
protocol stack on the Abis interface, the BSC must use the built-in PCU.
l If TDM transmission is used over the Abis interface, the BSC can use either the built-in
PCU or the external PCU.
BSC Hardware Configuration Types
The BSC supports two types of server: GBAM and GOMU. The GBAM/GOMU enables thecommunication between the Local Maintenance Terminal and the BSC.
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l The GBAM is independent from the BSC components. It is connected to the GSCU in the
GMPS through the FE/GE port. If the GBAM is used, it is configured in subrack 0 of the
GBCR.
Characteristics: The GBAM occupies the space of one subrack in the GBCR. In addition,
the cable connections for the GBAM are complex.l The GOMU is a type of board in the BSC. One GOMU occupies two slots. The GOMU
should be installed in slots 00 to 03 or slots 20 to 23 or slots 24 to 27 in the GMPS.
Characteristics: Compared with the GBAM, the GOMU requires a small installation space.
In addition, the GOMU features simple cable connection and easy installation and
maintenance.
The BSC hardware configuration is classified into configuration type A and configuration type
B based on the server used.
l In configuration type A, the BSC is configured with the GBAM.
l
In configuration type B, the BSC is configured with the GOMU. Compared withconfiguration type A, the BSC in configuration type B can save a subrack. In addition, the
cable connection is simple and the installation and maintenance is easy.
5.2 BSC Hardware Configuration Type A
The BSC hardware configuration type A refers to the BSC configured with the GBAM, which
enables the communication between the BSC and the LMT. The number of BSC cabinets and
BSC subracks varies with the capacity requirements for the BSC.
5.2.1 BM/TC Separated (Configuration Type A)
In the BM/TC separated (configuration type A), the BSC is configured with the GBAM, and the
BM and TC are configured in different subracks. The following describes the maximum,
minimum, and recommended configurations.
5.2.2 BM/TC Combined (Configuration Type A)
In the BM/TC combined (configuration type A), the BSC is configured with the GBAM, and
the BM and TC are configured in the same subrack. The following describes the maximum,
minimum, and recommended configurations.
5.2.3 A over IP (Configuration Type A)
In the A over IP (configuration type A), the BSC is configured with the GBAM, and IP
transmission is used on the A interface. The following describes the maximum, minimum, and
recommended configurations.
5.2.1 BM/TC Separated (Configuration Type A)
In the BM/TC separated (configuration type A), the BSC is configured with the GBAM, and the
BM and TC are configured in different subracks. The following describes the maximum,
minimum, and recommended configurations.
Minimum Configuration
In the minimum configuration, the BSC is configured with one GMPS, one GTCS, and one
GIMS. In this case, the BSC supports 512 TRXs. The number of cabinets to be configured varieswith the location of the GTCS.
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l When the GTCS is configured on the BSC side, a minimum of one cabinet must be
configured, as shown in Figure 5-3.
l When the GTCS is configured on the MSC side, a minimum of two cabinets must be
configured, as shown in Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-3 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS configured on the BSC side)
GBCR
GTCS
GMPS
GIMS
Figure 5-4 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS configured on the MSC side)
GBCR
GMPS
GIMS
GBSR
GTCS
Maximum Configuration
The maximum configuration of the BSC is achieved through capacity expansion from its
minimum configuration. The BSC in the maximum configuration supports 2,048 TRXs. In
maximum configuration, the number of cabinets to be configured varies with the transmission
modes used on the A interface.
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When E1/T1 transmission is used on the A interface, the BSC can be configured with one GMPS,
three GEPSs, four GTCSs, and one GIMS in maximum configuration. The number of cabinets
to be configured varies, depending on the location of the GTCS.
l When the GTCS is configured on the BSC side, a maximum of three cabinets can be
configured, as shown in Figure 5-5.
l When the GTCS is configured on the MSC side, a maximum four cabinets can be
configured, as shown in Figure 5-6.
Figure 5-5 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured on the BSC side)
GBSR
GTCS
GTCS
GTCS
GBCR
GEPS
GMPS
GIMS
GBSR
GTCS
GEPS
GEPS
Figure 5-6 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured on the MSC side)
GBCR
GEPS
GMPS
GIMS
GBSR
GEPS
GEPS
GBSR
GTCS
GTCS
GTCS
GBSR
GTCS
When STM-1 transmission is used on the A interface, the BSC can be configured with one
GMPS, two GEPSs, two GTCSs, and one GIMS in maximum configuration.
l
When the GTCS is configured on the BSC side, a maximum of two cabinets can beconfigured, as shown in Figure 5-7.
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l When the GTCS is configured on the MSC side, a maximum of three cabinets can be
configured, as shown in Figure 5-8.
Figure 5-7 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured on the BSC side)
GBCR
GEPS
GMPS
GIMS
GBSR
GTCS
GEPS
GTCS
Figure 5-8 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS configured on the MSC side)
GBCR
GEPS
GMPS
GIMS
GBSR
GEPS
GEPS
GBSR
GTCS
GTCS
Recommended Configuration
Table 5-1 lists the recommended configuration of the BSC. You can choose the appropriate
configuration based on the actual requirements.
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Table 5-1 Recommended configuration of the BSC
Configuration
Number of Cabinets Number ofTRXs
Remarks
GTCS
Configuredon the BSCSide
GTCS
Configured onthe MSC Side
1GMPS
+1GTCS
+GIMS
1 2 512 The E1/T1 or
STM-1
transmission is
used on the Abis/
Ater interface. The
E1/T1
transmission is
used on the A
interface.
1GMPS
+1GTCS
+GIMS
1 2 512 The E1/T1 or
STM-1
transmission is
used on the Abis/
Ater interface. The
STM-1
transmission is
used on the A
interface.
1xGMPS
+1xGEPS
+GIMS
+2xGTCS
2 2 1 280 The E1/T1 or
STM-1
transmission is
used on the Abis/
Ater interface. The
E1/T1
transmission is
used on the A
interface.
1xGMPS
+1xGEPS
+GIMS
+1xGTCS
2 2 1 280 The E1/T1 or
STM-1
transmission is
used on the Abis/Ater interface. The
STM-1
transmission is
used on the A
interface.
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Configuration
Number of Cabinets Number ofTRXs
Remarks
GTCSConfiguredon the BSCSide
GTCSConfigured onthe MSC Side
1GMPS
+3GEPS
+GIMS
+4GTCS
3 4 2 048 The E1/T1 or
STM-1
transmission is
used on the Abis/
Ater interface. The
E1/T1
transmission is
used on the A
interface.
1GMPS+2GEPS
+GIMS
+2GTCS
2 3 2 048 The E1/T1 or STM-1
transmission is
used on the Abis/
Ater interface. The
STM-1
transmission is
used on the A
interface.
5.2.2 BM/TC Combined (Configuration Type A)
In the BM/TC combined (configuration type A), the BSC is configured with the GBAM, and
th