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Nokia 3G Capacity Planning Guide
Nokia 3G Capacity Planning Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................................i
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................1
1.1
NodeB Resources..............................................................................................................1
1.2
Cell Resources...................................................................................................................1
1.3
Monitoring Methods.........................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 1
1.1
INTRODUCTION
NodeB Resources
The channel element (CE) represents the Rel99 Processing capability of the DSP hardware
located in the system module of the Flexi BTS. Each Rel99 RAB type loads the DSP differently;
therefore, the number of channel elements representing each service depends on the allocated
UL/DL bit rate. If there is not enough DSP capacity represented by the channel elements for a
new connection, the BTS blocks the new service. The user is able to control the number of CEs
with a license up to the limit supported by the hardware. The BTS temporarily allows allocation
of capacity beyond the licensed limit, but up to the maximum available HW capacity only.
It is capacity reservation inside the System Module Rel.2 that allows allocate certain amount of
HSDPA users and DL throughput. There are three types of HSDPA BTS processing set licenses
from 1 to 3
HSDPA processing set
32
7.2 Mbps
72
21 Mbps
72
84 Mbps
HSUPA BTS processing set is capacity reservation inside the Rel.2 HW that allows allocated
certain amount of HSUPA users and UL throughput.
One type of HSUPA BTS processing set license with capacity of 24 HSUPA UEs or 5,8Mbps
throughput with one UE is available
HSUPA processing set
HSUPA BTS processing set 1
The Iub interface exists between the NodeB and RNC. The interface uses asynchronous transfer
mode (ATM) or IP transmission depending on the transmission medium. Insufficient Iub
interface bandwidth leads to admission failures, transmission KPI deterioration (such as delay,
jitter, and packet loss rate), and UMTS service quality degradation.
Indicates Total Subunit usage is a sum of the subunit usage for R99 and HSPA traffic. 1 subunit
should be subtracted for every 3 cells.
1.2
Cell Resources
RTWP includes receiver noise, external radio interference, and uplink power. RTWP is used
to monitor uplink load.
TCP refers to the full-carrier power transmitted by a cell. It is used to monitor downlink load.
The TCP value is limited by the maximum transmit power of the power amplifier in a NodeB
and the maximum transmit power configured for a cell.
Codes
New connections are established continually, requiring codes of different lengths. At the same
time, other connections are released, freeing up codes. Insufficient downlinks OVSFs affect UEs'
access to the network.
1.3
Monitoring Methods
CHAPTER 2
2.1
Node B Utilization
Proactive
monitoring
Counter/KPI
RNC_5401a
HSxPA
throughput
utilization
IHSPA_5409a
RNC_5402a
IHSPA_5402a
M1000C269
RNC_5403a
IHSPA_5403a
RNC_5398a
Number of
HSxPA users
per WBTS
IHSPA_5398a
RNC_5404a
IHSPA_5404a
RNC_5399a
IHSPA_5399a
2.2
Name, unit
Target
Red
flag
Description
Average HSDPA
throughput utilization
ratio [%]
70%
80%
Average HSUPA
throughput utilization
ratio [%]
70%
80%
36s
180s
Average number of
HSDPA users utilization
ratio per BTS [%]
70%
80%
Maximum number of
HSDPA users utilization
ratio per BTS [%]
100%
Average number of
HSUPA users utilization
ratio per BTS [%]
70%
80%
Maximum number of
HSUPA users utilization
ratio per BTS [%]
100%
Cell Utilization
CHAPTER 3