ZGO-02-03-021 Load Sharing

between GSM and LTE

Feature Guide
 ZGO-02-03-021 GSM/LTE Load Sharing Feature Guide Feature

ZGO-02-03-021 Load Sharing between GSM and LTE

Feature Guide
Version Date Author Reviewer Notes

V1.0 2017/07/06 Zhu Hongbo Gu Yuhui First release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Feature Attribute ............................................................................................ 4

2 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Feature Introduction .......................................................................................... 4
2.2 License Control ................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Correlation with Other Features ........................................................................ 5

3 Technical Description .................................................................................... 6

4 Parameters...................................................................................................... 7

5 Related Counters and Alarms ....................................................................... 7

5.1 Related Counters .............................................................................................. 7
5.2 Related Alarms ................................................................................................. 7

6 Engineering Guide ......................................................................................... 7

6.1 Application Scenario ......................................................................................... 7
6.2 Feature Activation Procedure ............................................................................ 8
6.3 Feature Validation Procedure............................................................................ 9
6.3.1 Single-Cell Single Reporting ............................................................................. 9
6.3.2 Multi-Cell Single Reporting .............................................................................. 10
6.3.3 Event Reporting .............................................................................................. 11
6.4 Feature Deactivation Procedure...................................................................... 11
6.5 Network Impact ............................................................................................... 13

7 Abbreviation ................................................................................................. 13

8 Reference Document.................................................................................... 13

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FIGURES

Figure 6-1 RIM Supported................................................................................................... 8

Figure 6-2 SON Transfer Supported ................................................................................... 9
Figure 6-3 RIM Not Supported ...........................................................................................12
Figure 6-4 SON Transfer Not Supported ............................................................................12

TABLES

Table 2-1 License Control List ............................................................................................ 5

Table 4-1 Parameter List .................................................................................................... 7

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1 Feature Attribute
BSC version: [ZXUR 9000 GSM (V6.50.33)]

BTS version: [Only for the SDR platform]

Attribute: [Optional]

Involved NEs:
NE Name Related or Not Special Requirement

MS -

BTS -

BSC √

iTC -

MSC -

MGW -

SGSN √

GGSN -

HLR -
“√”: Related, “-”: Irrelative

2 Overview

2.1 Feature Introduction

3GPP R9 specifications propose the RAN Information Management (RIM) procedure of

Self-Organizing Network (SON) Transfer, which is used for load sharing among Radio
Access Technologies (RATs). The BSS, after receiving a RAN Information Request
message sent from the core network and determining that the application type is SON
Transfer and the application ID is Cell Load Reporting, transfers GSM cell load to the LTE
network by using the existing RIM procedure on the Gb interface. GSM cell load transfer
contains single-cell load reporting and multi-cell load reporting.

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ZTE GSM products support transferring a load with a maximum of 75 GSM cells to an
LTE network through the RIM SON Transfer procedure for load sharing between LTE and
GSM. In addition, if the BSS determines that GSM cell load is higher than the threshold,
it triggers load-based NC2 reselection from GSM to LTE to complete load sharing between
GSM and LTE.

2.2 License Control

Table 2-1 License Control List

License Configured
Feature ID Feature Name Unit
Control Item NE

ZGO-02-03-021 GSM/LTE Load GSM/LTE

BSC TRX
Sharing Load Sharing

2.3 Correlation with Other Features

1. Required Features

ZGO-02-03-013 Inter-RAT NACC

The RIM procedure used by this feature is the same as that of inter-RAT NACC. The
only difference is that SON Transfer is added in information elements.

2. Mutually Exclusive Features

None

3. Affected Features

None

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3 Technical Description
During the RIM procedure of this feature, after receiving a RAN Information
Request/Single Report message or a RAN Information Request/Multiple Report message
sent from the core network, the serving BSC provides cell load information for the opposite
end.

When the BSC RIM module receives a RAN Information Request/Single Report message
or a RAN Information Request/Multiple Report message sent from the opposite end, the
system creates a RIM instance based on the source cell ID and target cell ID carried in
the message. The instance ID is saved in the index array of the serving RIM instances,
and the number of instances is incremented by one. The system obtains load of this cell
or all required cells by querying the database based on the required cell ID in the
information element of the RAN Information Request/Single Report message or the RAN
Information Request/Multiple Report message.

The source cell ID carried in the RIM request message is stored in the target cell ID field
of the instance data area, and the target cell ID carried in the RIM request message is
stored in the source cell ID field of the instance data area. The RIM instance is identified
by the source cell ID, target cell ID, and application type ID. The application types contain
SingleReport and MultipleReport.

Because the LLC frame length on the Gb interface is limited, the load of a maximum of
70 cells can be reported in one message.

To activate this feature, the RIM procedures in the BSC and SGSN must be started at the
same time and triggered by the opposite end.

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4 Parameters

Table 4-1 Parameter List

Recom
Managed Value Default mende
Logic Name Parameter Description Unit
Object Range Value d
Value

GSM 0: Not
Support of This parameter describe
Logical Support 0:Not 1:
SON Transfer wither support SON None
Configurati 1: Support Support
Application Transfer.
on Support

5 Related Counters and Alarms

5.1 Related Counters

This feature has no related counter.

5.2 Related Alarms

This feature has no related alarm.

6 Engineering Guide

6.1 Application Scenario

This feature is applied in the areas where both GSM and LTE networks are deployed.

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6.2 Feature Activation Procedure

In the configuration resource tree, select GSM Logical Configuration > Global
Information Configuration and double click BSS Function PS. In the right pane, select
a corresponding record. The BSS Function PS tab is displayed, see Figure 6-1. Set the
RIM support parameter to On.

Figure 6-1 RIM Supported

In the configuration resource tree, double-click GSM Logical Configuration. The

corresponding tab is displayed, see Figure 6-2. Set the Support of SON transfer
Application parameter to Yes.

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Figure 6-2 SON Transfer Supported

6.3 Feature Validation Procedure

6.3.1 Single-Cell Single Reporting

Test Item Single-cell single reporting

Precondition 1. The NE and EMS are communicating properly.

2. The iBSC is operating properly, and the core network
supports RIM.
3. The site is operating properly.

Test Steps 1. Add an external LTE neighbor cell.

2. Set the MCC, MNC, frequency points, and priority of
the LTE neighbor cell.
3. Add this LTE neighbor cell into the cell reselection list.
4. Enable the support of the SON transfer application
function and RIM function.
5. In the LTE network, add a 2G neighbor cell and enable
the RIM function.
6. Synchronize data to the NE through incremental
synchronization or global synchronization.

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Test Item Single-cell single reporting

7. Verify that the LTE network sends a RAN-
INFORMATION-REQUEST /Single Report message
and that the BSC obtains the load of this cell and sends
it to the SGSN through a RAN-INFORMATION /Single
Report message.

Anticipative Result The BSC receives a RAN-INFORMATION-REQUEST

/Single Report message (SON Transfer Application Identity
is Cell Load Reporting) from the Gb interface, requesting
load of a cell. The BSC obtains the load of this cell and
sends it to the SGSN through a RAN-INFORMATION
/Single Report message.

6.3.2 Multi-Cell Single Reporting

Test Item Multi-cell single reporting

Precondition 1. The NE and EMS are communicating properly.

2. The iBSC is operating properly, and the core network
supports RIM.
3. The site is operating properly.

Test Steps 1. Add an external LTE neighbor cell.

2. Set the MCC, MNC, frequency points, and priority of
the LTE neighbor cell.
3. Add this LTE neighbor cell into the cell reselection list.
4. Enable the support of the SON transfer application
function and RIM function.
5. In the LTE network, add a 2G neighbor cell and enable
the RIM function.
6. Synchronize data to the NE through incremental
synchronization or global synchronization.
7. Verify that the LTE network sends a RAN-
INFORMATION-REQUEST /Single Report message
and that the BSC obtains the load of this cell and sends
it to the SGSN through a RAN-INFORMATION /Single
Report message.

Anticipative Result The BSC receives a RAN-INFORMATION-REQUEST

/Single Report message (SON Transfer Application Identity
is Multi-Cell Load Reporting) from the Gb interface,
requesting load of multiple cells. The BSC obtains the load

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Test Item Multi-cell single reporting

of multiple cells and sends it to the SGSN through a RAN-
INFORMATION /Single Report message.

6.3.3 Event Reporting

Test Item Event reporting

Precondition 1. The NE and EMS are communicating properly.

2. The iBSC is operating properly, and the core network
supports RIM.
3. The site is operating properly.

Test Steps 1. Add an external LTE neighbor cell.

2. Set the MCC, MNC, frequency points, and priority of
the LTE neighbor cell.
3. Add this LTE neighbor cell into the cell reselection list.
4. Enable the support of the SON transfer application
function and RIM function.
5. In the LTE network, add a 2G neighbor cell and enable
the RIM function.
6. Synchronize data to the NE through incremental
synchronization or global synchronization.

Anticipative Result The BSC receives a RAN-INFORMATION-REQUEST

/Single Report message (SON Transfer Application Identity
is Event-Triggered Cell Load Reporting) from the Gb
interface, carrying the event triggering threshold. The RIM
module reports the obtained load based on the event
triggering threshold.

6.4 Feature Deactivation Procedure

In the configuration resource tree, select GSM Logical Configuration > Global
Information Configuration and double click BSS Function PS. In the right pane, select
a corresponding record. The BSS Function PS tab is displayed, see 错误!未找到引用
源。. Set the RIM support parameter to Off.

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Figure 6-3 RIM Not Supported

In the configuration resource tree, double-click GSM Logical Configuration. The

corresponding tab is displayed, see 错误!未找到引用源。. Set the Support of SON
transfer Application parameter to No.

Figure 6-4 SON Transfer Not Supported

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6.5 Network Impact

If this feature is enabled, when the BSS determines that GSM cell load is higher than the
threshold, it triggers load-based NC2 reselection from GSM to LTE to achieve load sharing
between GSM and LTE. The LTE network usage can be increased, and the advantages
of hybrid network architecture are achieved to the maximum extent.

7 Abbreviation
Abbreviation Full Name

3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project

CCN Cell Change Notification

E-UTRAN Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network

LTE Long Term Evolution

NACC Network Assisted Cell Change

RRC Radio Resource Control

TA Tracking Area

TDD Time Division Duplexing

FDD Frequency Division Duplexing

GSM global system for mobile communications

8 Reference Document
ZXUR 9000 GSM (V6.50.33) Radio Parameters Reference

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