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Date
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SRAN5.0 BSC6900 Product Description
Contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Positioning ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Benefits ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
2 Architecture ..................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Hardware Architecture ................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Software Architecture..................................................................................................................................... 19
2.4 Reliability....................................................................................................................................................... 20
3 Configurations.............................................................................................................................25
3.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 25
3.2 Hardware Configuration Specifications in BM/TC Combined Mode ............................................................ 26
3.3 Hardware Configuration Specifications in BM/TC Separated Mode............................................................. 27
3.4 Hardware Configuration Specifications in A over IP Mode ........................................................................... 29
4 Operation and Maintenance .....................................................................................................31

4.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 31
4.2 Benefits .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
5 Technical Specification..............................................................................................................35
5.1 Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................. 35
5.2 Compliance Standards.................................................................................................................................... 39
6 Acronyms and Abbreviations...................................................................................................43
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Introduction
1.1 Positioning
This product description is applicable to the BSC6900 V900R012.
With the rapid development of mobile communications technologies, multiple network
systems come into coexistence. In this situation, the network operators worldwide have to
deploy different networks and thus pay high Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and operation
expenditure (OPEX). Therefore, the industry has been focusing on the convergence of
multiple network systems to reduce the expenditures of the operators.
The BSC6900 is an important Network Element (NE) of Huawei SingleRAN solution. It
adopts the industry-leading multiple Radio Access Technologies (RATs), IP transmission
mode, and modular design. In addition, it is integrated with the functions of the UMTS RNC
and GSM BSC, thus efficiently maintaining the trend of multi-RAT convergence in the
mobile network.
The BSC6900 can be flexibly configured as a BSC6900 GSM, BSC6900 UMTS, or BSC6900
GU as required in different networks. The BSC6900 in independent mode refers to the
BSC6900 GSM or the BSC6900 UMTS whereas the BSC6900 in integrated mode refers to
the BSC6900 GU.
The BSC6900 GU operates as an integrated NE to access the GSM&UMTS network and
integrates the functions of the GSM BSC and the UMTS RNC. When the BSC6900 GU
accesses the GSM network, the 3GPP R6 applies; when the BSC6900 GU accesses the UMTS
network, the 3GPP R7 applies.
This document describes the BSC6900 in integrated mode, that is, the BSC6900 GU.
Figure 1-1 shows the BSC6900 GU.
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Figure 1-1 BSC6900 GU
The BSC6900 GU connects to the core networks and manages the base stations in the GSM
and UMTS networks. Figure 1-2 shows the position of the BSC6900 GU in the network.
Figure 1-2 Position of the BSC6900 GU in the network
BSC
CS core
network
A/Iu-CS
Iub
NodeB
Abis
Gb/Iu-PS
BSC6900 GU
UE
Uu/Um
Cb/Iu-BC
PS core
network
BTS
Iub / Abis
Dual-mode BTS
CBC
The interfaces between the BSC6900 GU and each NE in the UMTS network are as follows:
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Iub: the interface between the BSC6900 GU and the NodeB
Iur: the interface between the BSC6900 GU and the RNC
Iu-CS: the interface between the BSC6900 GU and the Mobile Switching Center (MSC)
or Media Gateway (MGW)
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Iu-PS: the interface between the BSC6900 GU and the Serving GPRS Support Node
(SGSN)
Iu-BC: the interface between the BSC6900 GU and the Cell Broadcast Center (CBC)
These interfaces are standard interfaces, through which equipment from different vendors can
be interconnected.
The interfaces between the BSC6900 GU and each NE in the GSM network are as follows:
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Abis: the interface between the BSC6900 GU and the BTS
A: the interface between the BSC6900 GU and the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) or
Media Gateway (MGW)
Gb: the interface between the BSC6900 GU and the Serving GPRS Support Node
(SGSN)
The A and Gb interfaces are standard interfaces, through which the equipment from different
vendors can be interconnected.
The BSC6900 GU performs functions such as radio resource management, base station
management, power control, and handover control.
1.2 Benefits
Flexible Topologies, Smooth Evolution, and Outstanding Capability in
Multi-RAT Convergence
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The BSC6900 can be flexibly configured as a BSC6900 GSM, BSC6900 UMTS, or

BSC6900 GU; therefore, it is applicable to various networking scenarios.
The BSC6900 can be configured as one of the three variants, thus facilitating the smooth
evolution from GSM to GSM&UMTS, and the evolution between GSM&UMTS and
UMTS.
The functions of the BSC6900 boards can be set online to dynamically adjust the
capacity allocation between the GSM network and the UMTS network.
The BSC6900 is compatible with the hardware of the BSC6810 and BSC6000. Through
software loading, the BSC6810 and BSC6000 in the existing network can be upgraded to the
BSC6900.
High Integration and Capacity

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The BSC6900 adopts the switching system based on IP and TDM. It provides a
maximum capacity of 60 Gbits/s data switching on the IP plane and 128 kbit/s x 128
kbit/s data switching on the TDM plane.
The BSC6900 board uses the multi-core processor, which greatly improves the
processing capability.
The BSC6900 supports the device resource pool in the entire system. It provides a
maximum capacity of 24,000 Erl for CS services and 16,384 active PDCHs for PS
services. In addition, the throughput on the Gb interface reaches 1,536 Mbit/s.
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Improved Utilization of Transmission Bandwidth Through Sharing of

Transmission Resources
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The BSC6900 provides the highly efficient transmission resource management algorithm,
which enables the transmission bandwidth to be shared between the GSM network and
the UMTS network. In this way, the utilization of transmission bandwidth increases by
5% to 10%.
The IP interface board of the BSC6900 is shared between the GSM network and UMTS
network so that it can transmit the GSM data and the UMTS data at the same time.
The BSC6900 supports the following flexible transmission modes shared between the
GSM network and the UMTS network:
Abis/Iub over IP
2G/3G co-transmission based on TDM timeslot switching
A/Iu-CS over IP
Gb/Iu-PS over IP
Compatible Hardware in Different Networks

The BSC6900 shares a hardware platform with the BSC6000 and BSC6810, and all the
BSC6000 and BSC6810 boards can be used by the BSC6900.
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The BSC6900 shares all the hardware and software of the Radio Resource Management
(RRM) module, OM module, and clock synchronization module with the BSC6000 and
BSC6810.
The BSC6900 shares the hardware of most of the service processing modules, signaling
processing modules, and interface processing modules with the BSC6000 and BSC6810.
In addition, the working mode of the boards can be set online.
The BSC6900 maximizes the sharing of the spare parts between the GSM network and the
UMTS network, thus simplifying the management of the spare parts and protecting the
equipment investment.
Reduced OPEX Through Shared OM System

The BSC6900 integrates the two separate OM systems of the traditional GSM network and
UMTS network into a uniform OM system, thus improving the user experience and the
efficiency in maintaining the multi-RAT system.
The BSC6900 uses the web-based Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) without the need to
install the client software. You can directly use the LMT after logging in to the BSC6900
homepage. The use of LMT facilitates the equipment commissioning and software upgrade
and reduces the OM cost.
Expanded Network Capacity Through Optimized Co-RRM Algorithm

The Co-Radio Resource Management (Co-RRM) algorithm performs unified management
and intelligent scheduling on the radio resources in the GSM network and UMTS network.
The traditional Co-RRM algorithm exchanges the 2G/3G load information between the GSM
network and the UMTS network through signaling procedures across the core networks. The
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Co-RRM algorithm optimized by Huawei enables rapid transmission of 2G/3G load

information (used as internal messages) within the BSC6900. The advantages are as follows:
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Having no dependency on the equipment in the core network
Reducing delay, adjusting the load in real time, and increasing the success rate of
inter-RAT handovers
Decreasing the signaling flow on the standard interface and saving interface resources
The optimized Co-RRM algorithm maximizes the sharing of radio resources between the
GSM network and the UMTS network, thus increasing the network capacity.
Improved Resource Usage Through GSM/LTE Interoperaability

In scenarios with seamless coverage between GSM and Long Term Evolution (LTE), the radio
resources are shared, thus improving resource usage. The clock can be shared between the
BSC6900 GU and LTE, thus reducing configuration redundancy and resource redundancy.
The BSC6900 GU supports the evolution from GSM to LTE.
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Architecture
2.1 Overview
The BSC6900 GU has a modular design. It enhances resource utilization and system
reliability by fully interconnecting subracks and applying distributed resource pools to
manage the service processing units. The backplane is universal and every slot is common to
different types of boards so that different functions can be performed. In this way, the
universality and evolution capability of the hardware platform are improved.
The BSC6900 GU integrates the functions of the BSC6900 GSM and the BSC6900 UMTS
through unified software management, shared OMU and GCU/GCG, and configuration of
GSM service boards and UMTS service boards in separate subracks. The MPS can be a GSM
subrack or a UMTS subrack, and works as an NE.
Figure 2-1 Configuration of the BSC6900 GU (example)
EPS
(UMTS)
EPS
(GSM)
EPS
(UMTS)
EPS
(GSM)
MPS
(UMTS)
EPS
(UMTS)
MPR
EPR
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2.2 Hardware Architecture

2.2.1 Cabinets
The BSC6900 GU uses the standard N68E-22 cabinet and N68E-21-N cabinet. The design
complies with the IEC60297 and IEEE standards.
In terms of the subrack configuration, the BSC6900 GU cabinet is classified into the Main
Processing Rack (MPR), Extended Processing Rack (EPR), and TransCoder Rack (TCR), as
described in Table 2-1. If the number of subracks configured in the cabinet is less than three,
the subracks should be configured from the bottom up.
Table 2-1 Classification of BSC6900 GU cabinets
Cabinet
Contained Subrack
Configuration Principle
MPR
1 MPS, 02 EPSs
Only one MPR is configured.
EPR
13 EPSs
As required by the actual service capacity, 01 EPR

is configured.
TCR
13 TCSs
In BM/TC separated mode, 02 TCRs are

configured.
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Figure 2-2 BSC6900 GU cabinet
2.2.2 Subracks
In compliance with the IEC60297 standard, the BSC6900 GU subrack has a standard width of
19 inches. The height of each subrack is 12 U. The boards are installed on the front and rear
sides of the backplane, which is positioned in the center of the subrack.
One subrack provides 28 slots. The slots on the front of the subrack are numbered from 0 to
13, and those on the rear are numbered from 14 to 27.
Figure 2-3 shows the front view and rear view of the subrack.
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Figure 2-3 Front view (left) and rear view (right) of the subrack
The BSC6900 GU subracks are classified into main processing subrack (MPS), extended
processing subrack (EPS), and transcoder subrack (TCS), as described in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Classification of BSC6900 GU subracks
Subrack
Quantity
Function
MPS
The MPS performs centralized switching and provides

service paths for other subracks. It also provides the
service processing interface, OM interface, and system
clock interface.
EPS
0-5
The EPS performs the functions of user plane

processing and signaling control.
TCS
0-4
The TCS processes CS services and performs the

functions of voice adaptation and code conversion.
The TCS is
configured only in
BM/TC separated
mode.
2.2.3 Boards
Table 2-3 lists the hardware version and its corresponding boards.
Table 2-3 Hardware version and its corresponding boards
Hardware
Version
Corresponding Boards
HW60 R8
DPUc, DPUd, XPUa, SCUa, TNUa, GCUa, OMUb, EIUa, FG2a, GOUa,
OIUa, PEUa
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HW68 R11
DPUb, SPUa, SCUa, GCGa, GCUa, OMUa, AEUa, AOUa, FG2a, GOUa,
PEUa, POUa, UOIa
HW69 R11
DPUc, DPUd, DPUe, SPUb, XPUb, SCUa, TNUa, GCGa, GCUa, OMUa,
AEUa, AOUc, EIUa, FG2c, GOUc, OIUa, PEUa, POUc, UOIa, UOIc
The BSC6900 V900R012 is based on the hardware version HW69 R11.
The BSC6900 GU boards can be classified into the OM board, switching processing board,
clock processing board, signaling processing board, service processing board, and interface
processing board, as described in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4 Classification of BSC6900 GU boards
Board
Type
Board
Name
Function
OM board
OMUa
Performs configuration management,

performance management, fault
management, security management,
and loading management for the
BSC6900.
Works as the OM bridge of the

LMT/M2000 to provide the BSC6900
OM interface for the LMT/M2000 and
to enable the communication between
the BSC6900 and the LMT/M2000.
Works as the interface to provide the

web-based online help.
Provides MAC/GE switching and

enables the convergence of ATM and
IP networks.
Provides data switching channels.
Provides system-level or subrack-level

configuration and maintenance.
Distributes clock signals for the

BSC6900.
Switching
processing
board
SCUa
TNUa
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Provides the TDM switching and serves

as the center of the circuit switched
domain.
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Assigns the resources of the TDM

network and establishes the network
connection.
Provides the communication processing

on the GE port.

Application
Variant
The OMUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The SCUa board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The TNUa board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM and
the BSC6900 GU.
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Board
Type
Board
Name
Function
Application
Variant
Clock
processing
board
GCUa
Obtains the system clock source,

performs the functions of phase-lock and
holdover, and provides clock signals.
GCGa
The GCUa board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
Signaling
processing
board
Obtains the system clock source,

performs the functions of phase-lock
and holdover, and provides clock
signals.
Receives and processes the GPS
signals.
SPUa
Manages user plane and signaling plane

resources in the subrack and processes
signaling.
XPUa
Differences:
The SPUa board processes the signaling
on the GSM/UMTS signaling plane.
The XPUa board processes the signaling
on the GSM signaling plane.
SPUb
Manages user plane and signaling plane

resources in the subrack and processes
signaling.
XPUb
Differences:
The SPUb board processes the signaling
on the GSM/UMTS signaling plane. The
processing capability of the SPUb board
is 75% to 100% higher than that of the
SPUa board.
The GCGa board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The SPUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 UMTS and
BSC6900 GU.
The XPUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM and
BSC6900 GU.
The SPUb board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The XPUb board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM and
BSC6900 GU.
The XPUb board processes the signaling

on the GSM signaling plane. The
processing capability of the XPUb board
is 75% to 100% higher than that of the
XPUa board.
Service
processing
board
DPUb
Differences:
DPUc
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Processes CS services and PS services

within the system.
The DPUb board processes the services
on the UMTS user plane, encodes and
decodes the GSM speech services and

The DPUb board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The DPUc board is
applicable to the
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Board
Type
Board
Name
Function
Application
Variant
DPUd
data services, and converts the speech

frame format over the IP speech channel
and the speech channel in HDLC
transmission optimization.
BSC6900 GSM and

BSC6900 GU.
The DPUc board encodes and decodes

the GSM speech services and converts
the speech frame format over the IP
speech channel and the speech channel in
HDLC transmission optimization.
The DPUd board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM and
BSC6900 GU.
The DPUd board processes the GSM data

services.
DPUe
Processes CS services and PS services

within the system.
The DPUe board processes the services
on the UMTS user plane.
Interface
processing
board
AEUa
AOUa
EIUa
FG2a
GOUa
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Provides 32 channels of ATM over

E1s/T1s.
Extracts the clock signals and sends the

signals to the GCUa or GCGa board.
Provides two channels of ATM over

channelized optical STM-1/OC-3
Supports ATM over E1/T1 over SDH

or SONET.
Provides 126 E1s or 168 T1s.

Provides 32 E1s/T1s.
Transmits, receives, encodes, and

decodes the 32 E1s/T1s. The E1
transmission rate is 2.048 Mbit/s; the
T1 transmission rate is 1.544 Mbit/s.
Provides eight channels over FE

electrical ports or two channels over
GE.
Supports IP over FE/GE.
Provides two channels over GE.
Supports IP over GE.

The DPUe board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 UMTS and
BSC6900 GU.
The AEUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 UMTS and
BSC6900 GU.
The AOUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 UMTS and
BSC6900 GU.
The EIUa board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM and
BSC6900 GU.
The FG2a board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The GOUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU and
BSC6900 UMTS.
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Board
Type
Board
Name
Function
OIUa
Provides one channel over STM-1.
Provides one channelized STM-1 with

the rate of 155.52 Mbit/s.
Provides 32 channels of IP over

E1s/T1s.

Provides two channels of IP over

channelized optical STM-1/OC-3.
Supports IP over E1/T1 over

SDH/SONET.
Provides the load bearer capability of

126 E1s or 168 T1s.

Provides four channels over the

unchannelized STM-1/OC-3c.
Supports ATM/IP over SDH/SONET.

Provides four channels of ATM over

Supports ATM over E1/T1 over SDH

or SONET.
Provides 252 E1s or 336 T1s.

Provides 12 channels over FE or 4

channels over GE.
Supports IP over FE/GE.
Provides four channels over GE.
Supports IP over GE.
PEUa
POUa
UOIa
AOUc
FG2c
GOUc
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Variant
The OIUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM and
BSC6900 GU.
The PEUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The POUa board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 UMTS and
BSC6900 GU.
The UOIa board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 UMTS and
BSC6900 GU.
The AOUc board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 UMTS and
BSC6900 GU.
The FG2ac board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The GOUc board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
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Board
Type
Board
Name
Function
POUc
Provides four channels of TDM/IP over

Supports IP over E1/T1 over

SDH/SONET.
Provides the load bearer capability of

252 E1s or 336 T1s.

Provides eight channels over

unchannelized STM-1/OC-3c.
Supports ATM over SDH/SONET.

UOIc
Application
Variant
The POUc board is
applicable to the
BSC6900 GSM,
BSC6900 GU, and
BSC6900 UMTS.
The UOIc board is

applicable to the
BSC6900 GU and
BSC6900 UMTS.
If operators use Huawei Nastar, operators need to install the SAU board in the MPS or EPS of the
BSC6900 cabinet (the SAU board occupies two slots that work in active/standby mode).
2.3 Software Architecture

The BSC6900 GU software is designed with a layered architecture in terms of software. Each
layer is dedicated to its own functions and provides services for other layers; however, each
layer hides the technical implementation details and physical topology from other layers.
Figure 2-4 shows the software architecture of the BSC6900 GU.
Figure 2-4 Software architecture of the BSC6900 GU
Application
STCP
ICCP
SMP
Infrastructure
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Table 2-5 describes the functions of each layer in the software architecture.
Table 2-5 Functions of each layer in the BSC6900 GU software architecture
Layer
Function
Infrastructure
Provides the hardware platform and hides the lower-layer hardware

implementations.
Hides the differences for operating systems, and provides enhanced

and supplementary functions for the system.
Service
Management
Plane (SMP)
Provides the OM interface to perform the OM functions of the system.
Internal
Communication
Control Plane
(ICCP)
Transfers internal maintenance messages and service control

messages between different processors, thus implementing efficient
control over distributed communication.
Operates independent of the infrastructure layer.
Service Transport
Control Plane
(STCP)
Transports the service data on the user plane and control plane at the
network layer between NEs.
Separates the service transport technology from the radio access

technology and makes the service transport transparent to the
upper-layer service.
Provides service bearer channels.
Implements the basic functions of BSC service control and

concentrates on the upper-layer service control, such as call
processing, mobility management, and RRM.
Hides the topology characteristics of various resources in the network

and in the equipment.
Provides the resource access interface, hides the distribution of

internal resources and network resources, maintains the mapping
between the service control and resource instance, and controls the
association between various resources.
Manages the resources and OM status, responds to the resource

request from the upper layer, and hides the resource implementation
from the upper layer.
Isolates the upper-layer services from the hardware platform to

facilitate the hardware development.
Application
2.4 Reliability
The resource pool design and redundancy mechanism are widely used in the system reliability
design of the BSC6900 GU. The techniques of detecting and isolating the faults in the boards
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and in the system are optimized and the software fault tolerance capability is improved to
enhance the system reliability.
2.4.1 System Reliability

The BSC6900 GU system reliability is designed with the following features:
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High-reliability architecture design

The design of dual switching planes, with up to 120 Gbit/s GE star non-blocking
switching capability per subrack, solves the bottleneck problem and prevents the single
point failure in the deployment of the high-capacity BSC6900 GU.
Moreover, port trunking technology is adopted on the switching boards. The port
trunking function allows data backup in case of link failure, thus preventing inter-plane
switchover and cascading switchover and improving the reliability of intra-system
communication.
Dual clock planes are used in clock transmission between the GCUa/GCGa board and
the SCUa board. Thus, a single point of failure does not affect the normal operation of
the system clock.
Resource pool design

In case of overload, the system implements load sharing between the control plane and
the user plane by employing the full resource pool design. This effectively avoids
suspension because of overload, thus improving the resource utilization and system
reliability.
Redundancy mechanism
All the hardware in the BSC6900 GU adopts the redundancy mechanism. The rapid
switchover between active and standby parts improves the system reliability. Moreover,
with the quick fault detection and rectification feature, the impact of the faults on the
service is minimized.
Flow control
The system performs flow control based on the CPU and memory usage. Thus, the
BSC6900 GU can continue working by regulating the items pertaining to performance
monitoring, resource auditing, and resource scheduling in the case of CPU overload and
resource congestion. In this way, the system reliability is enhanced.
2.4.2 Hardware Reliability

The BSC6900 GU hardware reliability is designed with the following features:
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The system uses the multi-level cascaded and distributed cluster control mode. Several
CPUs form a cluster processing system. Each module has distinct functions. The
communication channels between modules are based on the redundancy design or
anti-suspension/breakdown design.
The system uses the redundancy design, as described in Table 2-6, to support hot swap of
boards and redundancy of important modules. Therefore, the system has a strong fault
tolerance capability.
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Table 2-6 Board redundancy

Board
Redundancy Mode
AEUa
Board redundancy
AOUa/AOUc
Board redundancy + MSP 1:1 optical port redundancy or

MSP 1+1 optical port redundancy
DPUb/DPUc/DPUd/DPUe
Board resource pool
EIUa
Board redundancy
FG2a/FG2c
Board redundancy + GE/FE port redundancy or load

sharing
GCUa/GCGa
Board redundancy
GOUa/GOUc
Board redundancy + GE port redundancy or load sharing
OIUa
Board redundancy
OMUa
Board redundancy
PEUa
Board redundancy
POUa/POUc
Board redundancy + MSP 1:1 or MSP 1+1 optical port

redundancy
SCUa
Board redundancy + port trunking on GE ports
SPUa/SPUb/XPUa/XPUb
Board redundancy
TNUa
Board redundancy
UOIa/UOIc
Board redundancy + MSP 1:1 or MSP 1+1 optical port

redundancy
Isolation mechanism is used. When entity A fails to accomplish a task, entity B that has
the same functions as entity A takes over the task. Meanwhile, entity A is isolated until it
is restored.
When a board with a single function is faulty, you can restart the board.
All boards support dual-BIOS. Faults at one BIOS do not affect the startup or operation
of the boards.
The system uses the non-volatile memory to store important data.
With advanced integrated circuits, the system features high integration, sophisticated
technology, and high reliability.
All the parts of the system are of high quality and pass the aging test. The process of
hardware assembly is strictly controlled. These methods ensure the high stability and
reliability for long-term operation.
2.4.3 Software Reliability

The BSC6900 GU software reliability is designed with the following features:
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Scheduled check on crucial resources

The software check mechanism checks various software resources in the system. If a
resource deadlock occurs because of software faults, the check mechanism can release
the locked resources and generate related logs and alarms.
Task monitoring
When the software is running, internal software faults and some hardware faults can be
monitored through the monitoring process. The monitoring process monitors the task
operating status and reports errors to the OM system.
Data check
The software performs regular or event-driven data consistency check, restores the data
selectively or preferably, and generates logs and alarms.
Data backup
Both the data in the OMU database and the board data can be backed up to ensure data
reliability and consistency.
Operation logs
The system automatically records the history operations into logs. The operation logs
help in locating and rectifying the faults caused by improper operations.
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Configurations
3.1 Overview
In the BSC6900 GU, the MPS or EPS can be either a GSM subrack or a UMTS subrack.
Based on the TCS configuration, the BSC6900 GU supports three types of configuration
modes: BM/TC combined, BM/TC separated, and A over IP. The system specifications vary
according to the boards configured in the BSC6900 GU.
The MPS and EPS are generally called basic module (BM), and the TCS is called transcoder
(TC) for short. Table 3-1 describes the configuration modes of the BSC6900 GU based on the
TCS configuration.
Table 3-1 Configuration modes of the BSC6900 GU
Configuration
Mode
Description
Characteristic
BM/TC
combined
The BSC is not configured with the TCS.

The boards that implement the TC
functions are inserted into the slots in the
MPS or EPS.
With the same capacity,

less cabinets and less
subracks are required in the
BSC, thus increasing the
hardware integration.
BM/TC
separated
This mode is applicable to the scenario

where the BSC is configured in a remote
equipment room. In this mode, the BSC is
configured with a separate TCS, which is
placed in the TCR on the MSC side.
The TCS can be configured

in the TCR on the MSC
side, thus saving the
transmission resources
between the BSC and the
MSC.
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Configuration
Mode
Description
Characteristic
A over IP
The BSC6900 GU is not configured with

a TCS. The TC functions are
implemented by the MGW.
The BSC is directly

connected to the core
network without a TC, thus
reducing the CAPEX of the
operator. In addition, the
number of speech coding
and decoding times is
decreased to improve the
speech quality. The A over
IP mode meets the needs
for network evolution.
3.2 Hardware Configuration Specifications in BM/TC

Combined Mode
Table 3-2 lists the typical configuration specifications of a single subrack when the SRAN5.0
BSC6900 GU in BM/TC combined mode is configured with the HW60 R8/HW68 R11
boards.
Table 3-2 Typical configuration specifications of a single BSC6900 GU subrack (1)
Subrack
MPS(UMTS)
EPS(UMTS)
MPS(GSM)
EPS(GSM)
Traffic volume
(Erl)
7,200
10,800
3,250
4,875
PS (UL + DL)
data throughput
(Mbit/s)
460
690
NA
NA
Number of
NodeBs
200
300
NA
NA
Number of
cells
600
900
512
768
Number of
TRXs
NA
NA
512
768
Number of
active PDCHs
(MCS-9)
NA
NA
2,048
3,072
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Subrack
MPS(UMTS)
EPS(UMTS)
MPS(GSM)
EPS(GSM)
NOTE
The traffic volume is calculated on the basis of Huawei traffic model. The N/A in the table indicates that
the data is not available at present.
You can calculate the capacity specifications in any typical subrack combination mode by using the
preceding data.
BSC6900 GU in BM/TC combined mode is configured with the HW69 R11 boards.
Subrack
MPS(UMTS)
EPS(UMTS)
MPS(GSM)
EPS(GSM)
Traffic volume (Erl)
13,400
13,400
3,250
6,500
PS (UL + DL) data

throughput (Mbit/s)
2,000
2,000
NA
NA
Number of NodeBs
540
720
NA
NA
Number of cells
1,200
1,200
512
1,024
Number of TRXs
NA
NA
512
1,024
Number of active
PDCHs (MCS-9)
NA
NA
2,048
4,096
NOTE
preceding data.
3.3 Hardware Configuration Specifications in BM/TC

Separated Mode
BSC6900 GU in BM/TC separated mode is configured with the HW60 R8/HW68 R11
boards.
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Subrack
MPS(UMTS)
EPS(UMTS)
MPS(GSM)
EPS(GSM)
7,200
10,800
3,250
PS (UL + DL) data

throughput (Mbit/s)
460
690
NA
NA
Number of NodeBs
200
300
NA
NA
Number of cells
600
900
512
768
Number of TRXs
NA
NA
512
768
Number of active
PDCHs (MCS-9)
NA
NA
2,048
3,072
4,875
NOTE
The traffic volume is calculated on the basis of Huawei traffic model. The N/A in the table indicates
that the data is not available at present.
preceding data.
BSC6900 GU in BM/TC separated mode is configured with the HW69 R11 boards.
Subrack
MPS(UMTS)
EPS(UMTS)
MPS(GSM)
EPS(GSM)
13,400
13,400
6,500
9,750
PS (UL + DL) data

throughput (Mbit/s)
2,000
2,000
NA
NA
Number of NodeBs
540
720
NA
NA
Number of cells
1,200
1,200
1,024
1,536
Number of TRXs
NA
NA
1,024
1,536
Number of active
PDCHs (MCS-9)
NA
NA
4,096
6,144
NOTE
preceding data.
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3.4 Hardware Configuration Specifications in A over IP

Mode
BSC6900 GU in A over IP mode is configured with the HW60 R8/HW68 R11 boards.
Subrack
MPS(UMTS)
EPS(UMTS)
MPS(GSM)
EPS(GSM)
7,200
10,800
3,250
4,875
PS (UL + DL) data

throughput (Mbit/s)
460
690
NA
NA
Number of NodeBs
200
300
NA
NA
Number of cells
600
900
512
768
Number of TRXs
NA
NA
512
768
Number of active
PDCHs (MCS-9)
NA
NA
2,048
3,072
NOTE
preceding data.
BSC6900 GU in A over IP mode is configured with the HW69 R11 boards.
Subrack
MPS(UMTS)
EPS(UMTS)
MPS(GSM)
EPS(GSM)
13,400
13,400
6,500
13,000
PS (UL + DL) data

throughput (Mbit/s)
2,000
2,000
NA
NA
Number of NodeBs
540
720
NA
NA
Number of cells
1,200
1,200
1,024
2,048
Number of TRXs
NA
NA
1,024
2,048
Number of active
PDCHs (MCS-9)
NA
NA
4,096
8,192
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Subrack
MPS(UMTS)
EPS(UMTS)
MPS(GSM)
EPS(GSM)
NOTE
preceding data.
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Operation and Maintenance
4.1 Overview
The BSC6900 GU provides convenient local maintenance and remote maintenance, and it
supports multiple OM modes.
The BSC6900 GU provides a hardware-independent universal OM mechanism and provides
OM functions such as security management, fault management, alarm management,
equipment management, and software management.
The Man Machine Language (MML) provides OM and configuration functions, and the
Graphic User Interface (GUI) provides the OM functions. The two modes meet the
requirements of different operation environments.
Figure 4-1 shows the OM networking of the BSC6900 GU.
Figure 4-1 OM system of the BSC6900 GU
iManager
M2000
VLAN
BSC6900 GU
Alarm box
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The OM system of the BSC6900 GU adopts the browser/server (B/S) separated mode. The
OMUa board of the BSC6900 GU works as the server, and the LMT is used for local
maintenance. The iManager M2000 is the centralized OM system, which is used for remote
maintenance.
The alarm box connects to the LMT and provides audible and visible indications for alarms.
4.2 Benefits
Web-based LMT Improving User Experience
The OM system of the BSC6900 GU uses the web-based LMT, which need not be installed
with any OM software. You can connect the LMT to the OMUa to perform OM functions and
obtain the online help of the LMT. All the operation results are displayed on the LMT through
the web browser.
The web-based LMT does not require software installation and software upgrade, thus
simplifying user operation and improving user experience.
Diversified OM Modes
The BSC6900 GU provides local maintenance and remote maintenance and supports multiple
OM modes to meet the operation needs in various OM scenarios.
The LMT used for local maintenance can access the BSC6900 GU in the following ways:
z
Through the port on the panel of the OMUa board
Through the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Through the Intranet and Internet
The iManager M2000 used for remote maintenance can access the BSC6900 GU in the
following ways:
z
Through the VLAN
Through the Intranet and Internet
Powerful Hardware Management Functions for Rapidly Locating and Rectifying

Hardware Faults
The BSC6900 GU provides precaution mechanism for hardware fault, thus ensuring that
sufficient time is available to rectify the fault in time before the services are disrupted.
The BSC6900 GU provides functions such as status query, data configuration, and status
management of the internal physical devices.
When a hardware fault occurs, the BSC6900 GU alerts the user by generating alarms and
flashing indicators and provides suggestions to guide the user in troubleshooting. The alarm is
cleared upon the rectification of the fault.
The BSC6900 GU provides the functions of isolating the faulty part, such as activating or
deactivating the faulty part. When a faulty part needs to be replaced, the hot swapping
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function enables the rapid power-on of the substitute, thus reducing the time in fault
rectification.
In case of emergency, you can reset the board to quickly rectify the fault.
Advanced Software Management Functions for Secure and Smooth Upgrade

The BSC6900 GU provides the remote upgrade tool, which enables the operator to upgrade
the software at the operation and maintenance center without affecting the ongoing services.
The remote upgrade tool provides the function of backing up the crucial data in the system.
When the upgrade fails, version rollback is performed immediately and the system returns to
normal in a short period.
After the upgrade is complete, version consistency check is performed to ensure the version
correctness.
Rich Tracing and Detection Mechanisms for Reliably Monitoring the Network
Status
The BSC6900 GU provides the tracing and detection functions of multiple layers and multiple
levels to accurately locate faults. The tracing and detection functions include user tracing,
interface tracing, message tracing, fault detection on the physical layer, fault detection on the
data link layer, and detection of other faults.
The tracing messages are saved as files, which can be viewed through the review and tracing
functions of the LMT.
Easy Equipment Installation, Commissioning, and Efficient Network Upgrade

Scheme for Rapid Network Establishment
Before delivery, Huawei BSC6900 GU is installed with boards, operating system, and
common data. In addition, it is correctly assembled and passes the rigid test. You only need to
install the cabinet and cables on site. After the hardware installation is complete, you can load
software and data files to commission the software and hardware.
The BSC6900 GU can be configured as one of the three variants through board adjustment
and software upgrade, thus facilitating the smooth evolution between GSM, GSM&UMTS,
and UMTS. In addition, the BSC6900 GU provides the 2G/3G convergence solution and
protects investment on equipment.
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Technical Specification
5.1 Technical Specifications

5.1.1 Capacity Specifications
Item
Specification
System Capacity of
SRAN5.0 (HW60
R8/HW68 R11 Boards)
System Capacity of
SRAN5.0 (HW69 R11
Boards)
54,000
67,000
PS (UL + DL) data

throughput (Mbit/s)
3,450
10,000
Number of NodeBs
1,500
3,060
Number of cells
4,500
5,100
13,000
24,000
Number of cells
2,048
2,048
Number of TRXs
2,048
4,096
Number of configured
PDCHs
15,360
30,720
Number of active PDCHs

(MCS-9)
8,192
16,384
Gb interface throughput
(Mbit/s)
512
1,536
UMTS network
GSM network
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Item
Specification
System Capacity of
SRAN5.0 (HW60
R8/HW68 R11 Boards)
System Capacity of
SRAN5.0 (HW69 R11
Boards)
NOTE
The system capacity of the BSC6900 GU cannot reach the maximum in the UMTS network and GSM
network at the same time.
5.1.2 Structural Specifications

Item
Specification
Cabinet standard
The structural design conforms to the IEC60297 standard and

IEEE standard.
Dimensions (height x
width x depth)
N68E-22 cabinet: 2,200 mm x 600 mm x 800 mm
Height of the available

space
N68E-22 cabinet: 46 U
Cabinet weight
N68E-22 cabinet: 320 kg
N68E-21-N cabinet: 2,130mm x 600 mm x 800 mm

N68E-21-N cabinet: 44 U
N68E-21-N cabinet: 380 kg
Load-bearing capacity
of the floor in the
equipment room
450 kg/m2
5.1.3 Clock Specifications

Item
Specification
Clock precision
It meets the requirements for the stratum-3 clock.
Clock accuracy
4.6 x 10-6
Pull-in range
4.6 x 10-6
Maximum frequency offset
2 x 10-8/day
Initial maximum frequency

offset
1 x 10-8
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5.1.4 Electrical Specifications

Item
Sub-Item
Specification
Power input
Power input
48 V DC
Power range
40 V to 57 V
Power consumption of a single

subrack (GSM network)
MPS: 1,200 W
EPS: 1,200 W
TCS: 1,000 W
Power consumption of a single

subrack (UMTS network)
MPS: 1,560 W
EPS: 1,540 W
NOTE
You can calculate the power consumption of the cabinet in any subrack combination mode by using the
preceding data.
5.1.5 Space Specifications

Item
Recommended Value
Position in
Figure 5-1
Distance between the cable ladder and the

wall
800 mm
1)
Distance between the side of the cabinet

and the cable ladder
200 mm
2)
Distance between the side of the cabinet

and the wall
800 mm
5)
Width of the main aisle
1,000 mm
4)
Distance between the front (rear) side of

the cabinet and the wall
800 mm
3)
Distance of cabinet front (rear) between

two adjacent cabinet rows
1,800 mm
6)
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Figure 5-1 Space requirements in the equipment room
In overhead cabling mode, the distance between the cabinet top and the ceiling of the
equipment room must be greater than or equal to 1,000 mm.
In underfloor cabling mode, the height of the electrostatic discharge (ESD) floor must be
greater than or equal to 200 mm.
5.1.6 Environmental Specifications

Item
Specification
Temperature range
Storage
Environment
Transportation
Environment
Operating
Environment
40C to +70C
40C to +70C
Long-term: 0C to 45C
Short-term: 5C to
+55C
Humidity range
10% RH to 100%
RH
5% RH to 100%
RH
Long-term: 5% RH to
85% RH
Short-term: 5% RH to
95% RH
NOTE
Short-term operation refers to the operation with the duration not more than 96 hours at a time and with
the accumulative duration not more than 15 days a year.
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5.1.7 Transmission Ports

Transmission Type
Connector
E1/T1
DB44
Channelized STM-1/OC-3
LC/PC
Unchannelized STM-1/OC-3c
LC/PC
FE
RJ45
GE
RJ45
LC/PC
5.1.8 Reliability Specifications

Item
Specification
System availability
> 99.999%
Mean Time Between Failures

(MTBF)
358,100 hours (HW60 R8/HW68 R11

boards are configured)
423,000 hours (HW69 R11 boards are
configured)
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
1 hour
5.2 Compliance Standards

5.2.1 Power Supply Standards
Item
Standard
Power supply
ETS300 132-2
5.2.2 Grounding Standards

Item
Standard
Grounding
ETS300 253
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5.2.3 Environment Standards

Item
Standard
Noise
ETS300 753
GR-63-CORE
5.2.4 Safety Standards

Item
Standard
Earthquake-proofing
ETS300 019-2-4-AMD
GR-63-CORE
YDN5083
Safety
IEC60950, EN60950, UL60950

IEC60825-1
IEC60825-2
IEC60825-6
GB4943
GR-1089-CORE
Surge protection
IEC 61024-1 (1993)

IEC 61312-1 (1995)
IEC 61000-4-5 (1995)
ITU-T K.11 (1993)
ITU-T K.27 (1996)
ITU-T K.41 (1998)
EN 300 386 (2000)
GR-1089-CORE (1999)
YDJ 26-89
GB 50057-94
YD5098-2001
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5.2.5 EMC Standards

Item
Standard
Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC)
ETSI EN 300 386 V1.3.2 (2003-05)

CISPR 22 (1997)
IEC61000-4-2
IEC61000-4-3
IEC61000-4-4
IEC61000-4-5
IEC61000-4-6
IEC61000-4-29
GB9254-1998
FCC Part 15
NEBS Bellcore GR-1089-CORE issue 2
5.2.6 Environment Standards

Item
Standard
Class
Storage environment
ETS300 019-1-1
CLASS 1.2
Transportation
environment
ETS300 019-1-2
CLASS 2.3
Operating environment
ETS300 019-1-3
CLASS 3.1
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym and Abbreviation
Expansion
3GPP
Third Generation Partnership Project
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
BHCA
Busy Hour Call Attempt
BM/TC
Basic Module/Transcoder
Co-RRM
Co-Radio Resource Management
CPU
Central Processing Unit
DSP
Digital Signal Processor
EPR
Extended Processing Rack
EPS
Extended Processing Subrack
FE
Fast Ethernet
GE
Gigabit Ethernet
GUI
Graphic User Interface
ICCP
Internal Communication Control Plane
IP
Internet Protocol
LMT
Local Maintenance Terminal
LTE
Long Term Evolution
MAC
Media Access Control
MGW
Media Gateway
MML
Man Machine Language
MPR
Main Processing Rack
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Acronym and Abbreviation
Expansion
MPS
Main Processing Subrack
MSP
Multiplex Section Protection
MTBF
Mean time between failures
MTTR
Mean Time To Recovery
OM
Operation & Maintenance
OS
Operating System
PDCH
Packet Data CHannel
PPP
Point-to-Point Protocol
PS
Packet Switched
RRM
Radio Resource Management
SDH
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
STCP
Service Transport Control Plane
SMP
Service Management Plane
TCH
Traffic Channel
TCR
TransCoder Rack
TCS
TransCoder Subrack
TDM
Time Division Multiplexing
TRX
Transceiver
VLAN
Virtual Local Area Network
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