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Technology Overview

CDMA2000 is a 3G code division

multiple-access version of the IMT-

2000 standard which was developed by

the International Telecommunication

Union (ITU) in 2000. The first version of

CDMA2000, known as CDMA1xRTT, was

designed to support mobile data com-

munications at speeds ranging from 144

Kbps to 2 Mbps.

CDMA2000 EV-DO

While CDMA2000 is capable of meeting

the 3G data rate requirement of 2 Mbps,

the EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized)

standard was developed for stationary

applications requiring greater-than-2-

Mbps downlink.

SUNRISE TELECOM

CDMA Network MonitoringAnalysis Suite for CDMA2000 and CDMA2000 EV-DO

Application Note

Sunrise Telecom

CDMA 2000 Monitoring

Platform Solutions

The Challenge

Several problems may affect operators

when deploying a CDMA EV-DO net-

work. First, EV-DO requires a separate

radio channel and due to this separa-

tion, system engineers must configure

parameters that optimize data services

in the dedicated RF carrier. Second,

EV-DO has a very different physical

layer from that of IS-2000. As a re-

sult, additional hardware is required to

overlay EV-DO onto an existing IS-2000

system. Finally, the operator must care-

fully optimize CDMA cell distribution in

terms of what is assigned to Data Only

versus what is assigned to a mix of voice

and data. This optimization can be very

complicated.

3GMaster

2 CDMA 2000 Network Monitor ing

The Sunrise Telecom Solution

Sunrise Telecom has developed a comprehen-

sive set of non-intrusive analysis and monitor-

ing suites for GSM, GPRS/EDGE, CDMA, UMTS

and IMS/MMD Networks.

In this Application Note we specifically address

the CDMA2000/EVDO Monitoring and Analysis suite.

The current hardware platforms that support CDMA2000

monitoring are:

• 3GMaster® 1000-DX, 6000-QX, and 9000-QX

CDMA2000 Monitoring - Results

The CDMA2000 suite provides a unique set of results in real

time including:

Protocol Trace: all protocol events are decoded as easy-

to-understand mnemonic messages. Frames can also be

viewed in a Graphical format (Arrow Diagram).

CDRs: Call Detail Records provide a complete call summary

including information such as addressing, duration and

reason for disconnection. CDRs are created on all signaling

procedures (A1, A9, A11, etc.), with searching conditions

based on mobile identifiers, procedures status and failure

codes.

CDR-to-Frame function: recovers all of the related sig-

naling frames and shows the entire call flow in graphical

format; while the Frame-to-CDR function automatically

recovers the CDR related to a selected signaling message.

Statistics: a complete set of real time statistics covers all

signaling protocol layers and failure causes. Statistics can

be saved in HTML, XML and Text-ASCII format and exported

to commercial applications.

Charts: every statistic is provided with its own chart. These

can be customized to change their format and be exported

to commercial applications.

Key Features

Multi-protocol & Multi-interface Monitoring

Our platforms are able to perform simultaneous monitoring

of all major interfaces/protocols involved in a CDMA2000

or CDMA2000 EV-DO environment, even if different physi-

cal interfaces are involved.

Correlation

The platforms are also able to automatically correlate CDRs/

TDRs from all interfaces under monitor. A single CDR/TDR is

generated with its own Arrow Diagram so that the User can

see the devices involved and which signaling messages were

exchanged, providing an end-to-end call view.

Real Time Call Trace

This feature allows messages related to a specific call to be

seen by setting the main identifiers such as:

• MIN (Mobile Identification Number)

• IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity)

• MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier)

• ESN (Electronic Serial Number)

• TMSI (Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity)

A dedicated real-time trace shows only the frames that

match the call.

A10 GRE Tunneling Support

Concurrent with decoding the signaling messages, our

platforms are able to extract and process the user data (IP

streams) carried over the A10 interface through GRE (Ge-

neric Routing Encapsulation) tunnels. The IP analysis suite

provides statistical analysis on services and connections. The

results are associated with the relative CDR whether mobile

devices are using either a simple or a mobile IP.

Statistics & Charts

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Audio Monitoring

This function allows both listening and storing of the voice

signal in .wav files. Audio files are linked to the CDR and can

be played with Media Player. The supported codecs for audio

are: ITU G.711, G.729, G729a and G.723.1.

Analysis and Troubleshooting Tools

Filters: are available for both Trace and CDRs. The User can

filter the captured data based on any of the protocol ele-

ments.

Applications

The CDMA2000/EVDO package has many applications for

service providers, service integrators and vendors:

• Maintenance and troubleshooting

• Network traffic analysis

• Network planning and deployment analysis

Supported Protocols and Interfaces

CDMA2000

• A1/A2 (A)

• A3/A7 (Ater)

• A8/A9 (Aquinter)

• A10/A11 (Aquater)

CDMA2000 EV-DO

• A1/A2 (A)

• A8/A9 (Aquinter)

• A10/A11 (Aquater)

• A12

• A13

• A14

• A15

Sigtran

• SCTP

• M2UA

• M2PA

• M3UA

• SUA

• IUA

CDMA Towards All-IP Networks

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MMD/IMS

• SIP

• Diameter/Radius

SS7

• IS-41 (C,D,E)

• IS-771

• IS-826

• AIN

• ISUP

Supported Physical Interfaces

A CDMA2000 network may involve the following physical

interfaces; all of which are covered by the Sunrise’s plat-

forms:

• E1/T1

• Ethernet (10/100/1000)

Ordering Information

Suites

3GMasterPart Number

Details

3GM-3GPP2-IOS

CDMA2000 Radio Access Network, based on IOS-5.0 specifications

3GM-3GPP2-EVDO

CDMA2000 Radio Access Network, based on EV-DO updated to rev A specifications.

3GM-3GPP2-CORENGN

3GPP2 Core Network Bundle for CDMA2000 with NGN support. It includes the following suites: CDMA2000 Core Network, SS#7, IS41, AIN, SIGTRAN, VoIP and IMS

3GM-3GPP2-CORE

CDMA2000 Core Network, based on 3GPP2 specifications

3GM-IS41 Analysis Suite for CDMA CORE NETWORK environment based on IS-41 protocols

OPT-AIN Analysis Package for ANSI Advanced Intel-ligent Network

OPT-SIG-TRAN

Monitor and Statistics for SCTP, M2UA, M2PA, M3UA, SUA and IUA protocols over LAN and WAN

VoIP-IMS-Suite

Monitor and Statistics for VoIP and IMS Protocols including: RTP, H.323, SIP, SIP-M, SIP-T, MGCP, H.248/MEGACO, DIAMETER and COPS

Optional Protocol Packages

Part Number DetailsOPT-MULTI-TRACE

Multiple CDR correlation system. It traces and shows specific calls through differ-ent protocols and interfaces over a single screen

OPT-AUDIO-MON

This option adds the audio recording and listening. All the major voice decoders are included (G711, G.723, G.729)

All Other Suites, Protocol Packages, Options & Accessories:

Please contact your local Distributor or Sales Representative.