Multiple RRUs in One Cell (RAN21.1 - 01)

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RAN21.1
Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature

Parameter Description
Issue 01
Date 2019-06-06
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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 General Statements......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Differences Between Base Station Types....................................................................................................................... 3
2 Technical Description...................................................................................................................4
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Distributed Cell Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 0.5/0.5 Configuration......................................................................................................................................................5
2.4 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell......................................................................7
3 Related Features...........................................................................................................................10
3.1 WRFD-010205 Cell Digital Combination and Split.................................................................................................... 10
3.2 WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell.......................................... 11
4 Network Impact........................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell..........................................14
5 Engineering Guidelines............................................................................................................. 16
5.1.1 Requirements............................................................................................................................................................. 16
5.1.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1.3 Activation.................................................................................................................................................................. 18
5.1.4 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................19
5.1.5 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Deployment of 0.5/0.5 Configuration...........................................................................................................................19
5.2.1 Requirements............................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.2.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.2.3 Activation.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.2.4 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................23
5.2.5 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................23
5.3 Deployment of WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell.................24
5.3.1 When to Use This Feature......................................................................................................................................... 24
5.3.2 Information to Be Collected...................................................................................................................................... 24
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5.3.3 Network Planning...................................................................................................................................................... 25

5.3.4 Overall Deployment Procedure................................................................................................................................. 32
5.3.5 Feature Deployment.................................................................................................................................................. 33
5.3.5.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.3.5.2 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.3.5.3 Activation............................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.3.5.4 Activation Observation...........................................................................................................................................40
5.3.5.5 Deactivation............................................................................................................................................................41
5.3.5.6 Reconfiguration...................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.3.6 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................... 41
6 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 42
7 Counters........................................................................................................................................ 43
8 Glossary......................................................................................................................................... 44
9 Reference Documents................................................................................................................. 45
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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes the Multiple RRUs in One Cell feature, including its technical
principles and engineering guidelines.
This document covers the following features:
l WRFD-010205 Cell Digital Combination and Split
l WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell
This document applies to the following NE types.
NE Type NE Model
RNC N/A
NodeB Macro 3900 series macro base stations: BTS3900, BTS3900A,

BTS3900L, BTS3900AL, DBS3900, and BTS3900C
5900 series macro base stations: BTS5900, BTS5900A,

BTS5900L, BTS5900AL, DBS5900
Micro BTS3911E
LampSite Not supported
1.2 General Statements

Purpose
Feature Parameter Description documents are intended to acquaint readers with:
l The technical principles of features and their related parameters
l The scenarios where these features are used, the benefits they provide, and the impact
they have on networks and functions
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l Requirements of the operating environment that must be met before feature activation
l Parameter configuration required for feature activation, verification of feature activation,
and monitoring of feature performance
NOTE
This document only provides guidance for feature activation. Feature deployment and feature
gains depend on the specifics of the network scenario where the feature is deployed. To achieve
the desired gains, contact Huawei professional service engineers.
Software Interfaces
Any parameters, alarms, counters, or managed objects (MOs) described in Feature Parameter
Description documents apply only to the corresponding software release. For future software
releases, refer to the corresponding updated product documentation.
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes:
l Feature change
Changes in features and parameters of a specified version
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information and any related parameters affected by
editorial changes
RAN21.1 01 (2019-06-06)
Compared with Draft A (2019-04-10) of RAN21.1, this issue does not include any changes.
RAN21.1 Draft A (2019-04-10)

Compared with Issue 01 (2018-04-20) of RAN20.1, Issue 01 (2019-04-10) of RAN21.1
includes the following changes.
Change Type Change Description Parameter

Change
Feature change Added the support for this feature by the None
UBBPg2, UBBPg2a, and UBBPg3 boards. For
details, see:
l 2.4 Independent Demodulation of Signals
from Multiple RRUs in One Cell
l 5.3.3 Network Planning
Editorial change None None
RAN20.1 01 (2018-04-20)
This issue does not include any changes.

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RAN20.1 Draft A (2018-02-05)

Compared with Issue 02 (2017-06-30) of RAN19.1, Draft A (2018-02-05) of RAN20.1
includes the following changes.
Change Type Change Description Parameter

Change
Feature change None None
Editorial change Revised descriptions in this document to None

improve readability.
1.4 Differences Between Base Station Types

Feature Support by Macro, Micro, and LampSite Base Stations
Feature ID Descriptio Supported by Base Supported Supported Supported
n Station Controller by Macro by Micro by
Base Base LampSite
BSC6900 BSC6910 Station Station Base
Station
WRFD-01 Cell N/A N/A Yes No No

0205 Digital
Combinati
on and
Split
WRFD-02 Independe N/A N/A Yes Yes No

1350 nt
Demodula
tion of
Signals
from
Multiple
RRUs in
One Cell
NOTE
N/A indicates that an NE is not involved, that is, a feature does not require the support of the NE.

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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 2 Technical Description
2 Technical Description
2.1 Introduction
With the Multiple RRUs in One Cell feature, multiple RRUs can be used to cover different
areas in one cell, facilitating flexible coverage.
This feature, adopted by distributed base stations, is applicable to such coverage scenarios as
indoor space, high-speed railways, and expressways.
This feature is implemented in the following modes:
l Distributed cell configuration mode (used with WRFD-010205 Cell Digital Combination
and Split): It is mainly applicable to indoor coverage. In this mode, a maximum of eight
RRUs covering different areas can coexist in one cell.
l 0.5/0.5 configuration mode: It is applicable to such coverage scenarios as high-speed
railways and expressways. In this mode, a maximum of two RRUs covering different
areas can coexist in one cell.
l Independent demodulation of signals from multiple RRUs in one cell mode (used with
WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell):
It is preferred in such coverage scenarios as high-speed railways and expressways. In this
mode, a maximum of 12 RRUs covering different areas can coexist in one cell.
2.2 Distributed Cell Configuration

This section describes the WRFD-010205 Cell Digital Combination and Split feature.
The distributed cell configuration mode is applicable to indoor coverage. In this configuration
mode, one CPRI port of a BBU can connect to a maximum of eight cascaded RRUs. That is, a
maximum of eight RRUs can coexist in one cell and three distributed cells are supported at
most. A BBU can combine uplink digital signals from a maximum of one CPRI interface, that
is, a maximum of 8 RRUs can coexist in one cell. The CPRI interfaces on a BBU combine
signals from a maximum of three distributed cells.
The distributed cell configuration mode adopts digital combination in the uplink and digital
splitting in the downlink, as shown in Figure 2-1. In the uplink, digital signals from an RRU
and its lower-level RRU are combined and then forwarded as a whole to the upper-level RRU

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or the BBU. In the downlink, digital signals from the upper-level RRU or the BBU are split
and forwarded separately to an RRU and its lower-level RRU.
Figure 2-1 Process of digital combination and splitting
In distributed cell configuration, the RRU works in either 1T1R or 1T2R mode.
In distributed cell configuration mode, digital combination increases the RTWP. If a cell is
served by n RRUs, the RTWP will increase by 10 x lg(n). In an indoor environment,
electromagnetic radiation regulations should be considered. Generally, the transmit power of
an antenna is below 15 dBm, and the maximum transient transmit power of a UE is above 21
dBm. Indoor coverage scenarios have high requirements on capacity and downlink power, but
not on uplink coverage or uplink sensitivity. To protect uplink coverage performance against
background noise, it is good practice to use the Independent Demodulation of Signals from
Multiple RRUs in One Cell feature.
NOTE
l Distributed cells use digital combining in the uplink and therefore, you cannot run the MOD
RXBRANCH command to change the initial RTWP correction value of an RRU in a distributed
cell.
l Because the nodeB of a distributed cell can make delay compensations for only one RRU, uplink TP
delay for some UEs can be large, causing inaccurate distance-based inter-frequency redirections.
However, such inaccuracies will not affect the cell performance.
2.3 0.5/0.5 Configuration

The 0.5/0.5 configuration mode is applicable to coverage scenarios such as high-speed
railways and expressways. In this configuration mode, a maximum of two RRUs can coexist
in one cell.
Each RRU serves one of the two sectors in the cell, both of which providing an independent
RF function.
In the downlink, two RRUs transmit the same data; in the uplink, signals from two RRUs are
considered as signals from multiple antennas in one cell during demodulation, and therefore
noise superimpose is not caused.
Figure 2-2 shows the 0.5/0.5 configuration.

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Figure 2-2 0.5/0.5 configuration
In 0.5/0.5 configuration mode, a maximum of two RRUs can coexist in one cell and each
RRU can be configured in single-antenna or double-antenna receive mode. The RRU
configured with a single RX antenna cannot work with the RRU configured with two RX
antennas in one cell. If the RRU receives signals in single-antenna mode, the two-channel
demodulation is applied to the cell. If the RRU receives signals in double-antenna mode, the
four-channel demodulation is applied to the cell.
Under 0.5/0.5 configurations, the cell coverage type can be set to either SAMEZONE (Same
Zone) or DIFFZONE (Different Zone). In the event of SAMEZONE (Same Zone), the two
RRUs in a cell cover the same zone, and the output power of the cell equals the sum of the
output power of the two RRUs. In the event of DIFFZONE (Different Zone), the two RRUs in
a cell cover different zones, and the output power of the cell equals the output power of either
RRU. Compared with a cell working in SAMEZONE (Same Zone) mode, a cell working in
DIFFZONE (Different Zone) mode requires twice the number of RX antennas and
theoretically generates 3 dB higher RX gain in the uplink.
The 0.5/0.5 configuration mode solves the problem that the handover between two cells in
one NodeB fails because the handover area is excessively small. In addition, this mode meets
the requirements of high-speed handover in the coverage scenarios such as high-speed
railways and expressways. In the case of traditional configuration, the handover between two
cells in one NodeB for the UE in high-speed motion fails easily because of fast signal
attenuation and small handover area. In the case of 0.5/0.5 configuration, two RRUs are
located in the same cell but cover different areas. In this case, there is no handover process for
the UE in high-speed motion. Figure 2-3 shows the comparison between traditional
configuration and 0.5/0.5 configuration.

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Figure 2-3 Comparison between traditional configuration and 0.5/0.5 configuration
2.4 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple

RRUs in One Cell
This section describes the WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from
Multiple RRUs in One Cell feature. This feature is applicable to high-speed scenarios, such as
freeways, high-speed railways, and F1 racing arenas. It also applies to indoor and tunnel
coverage scenarios.
For Macro base stations, this feature supports RRU+RFU cells. For Micro base stations, this
feature supports BRU+RRU cells. RRUs are used as an example in this document. As
integrated entities, Micro base stations do not involve such concepts as boards, cabinets,
subracks, or slots.
Compared with the distributed cell configuration mode or 0.5/0.5 configuration mode, this
feature avoids noise superposition and subsequent uplink capacity loss by using independent
demodulation before signal combination.
The macro base station configured with the UBBPd6, UBBPe3, UBBPe4, UBBPe5, UBBPe6,
UBBPei, or UBBPg board supports a maximum of 12 independent demodulation RRUs in
one cell while the macro base station configured with other boards supports a maximum of six
such RRUs. A cell under the micro base station can be configured with a maximum of one
BRU and two RRUs.
Downlink signals are duplicated and then sent to multiple RRUs. In the uplink, signals
received by RRUs are independently sent to the BBU for demodulation and then combined, as
shown in Figure 2-4. The BBU can combine a maximum of 24 channels of signals from
RRUs.

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Figure 2-4 Independent demodulation and signal combination
Since RAN14.0, a set of sector equipment in a multi-RRU cell can be configured with one or
two receive antennas. In a cell, RRUs working in 1T1R mode can coexist with RRUs working
in 1T2R mode. That is, one RX antenna and two RX antennas can be configured on different
RRUs at one time.
For a cell with the feature enabled, required uplink baseband resources vary depending on the
number of RRUs in the cell. For example, a 3-RRU cell occupies the resources of three
common cells on uplink baseband equipment.
The coverage areas of RRUs can be combined flexibly to form linear cell coverage, so that a
minimum number of cells suffice the coverage requirements along a transportation route.
RRUs for Macro base stations can be connected in the star, chain, or ring topology. For
example, the star topology is preferred for Formula 1 racing arenas if there are sufficient
optical cables. If there are fewer cells, the number of handovers and the call drop rate
decrease too. While Micro base stations support only chain topology with no more than two
RRUs connected in a network.
Figure 2-5 shows the handover process where this feature is not used, and Figure 2-6 shows
the handover process where this feature is used.
Figure 2-5 Handover process with the feature not used
Figure 2-6 Handover process with the feature used

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Compared with the scheme of digital combination and splitting, this feature avoids rise over
thermal (ROT) and mutual interference among multiple antennas, thereby improving the
uplink coverage and throughput.

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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 3 Related Features
3 Related Features
3.1 WRFD-010205 Cell Digital Combination and Split

Prerequisite Features
None
Mutually Exclusive Features

Feature ID Feature Name Remarks
WRFD-010203 Transmit Diversity N/A
WRFD-010209 4-Antenna Receive N/A

Diversity
WRFD-171212 Coverage Expansion Under N/A

Interference
WRFD-010684 2x2 MIMO N/A
WRFD-021308 Extended Cell Coverage up N/A

to 200km
WRFD-020102 Load Measurement N/A
WRFD-151208 Macro-Micro Multi RRUs N/A

in One Cell
WRFD-181204 Inter-NodeB Uplink CoMP N/A

(Joint Reception)
WRFD-151205 Uplink CoMP (Joint N/A

Reception)
WRFD-151206 HetNet Uplink CoMP (Joint N/A

Reception)

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Reception) Based on
Coordinated BBU
WRFD-181219 Adaptive Interference N/A

Rejection (Trial)
WRFD-190210 4-Way Receive Diversity by N/A

Inter-Band Assistance
WRFD-191202 Intelligent 2T VAM N/A
WRFD-200201 GU@5 MHz Phase 2 N/A
WRFD-201203 UMTS 4T Beam The application scenarios

Optimization and required hardware of
this feature do not support
4T4R.
WRFD-201208 UMTS Massive Beam 8T8R N/A
MRFD-130212 UMTS and LTE Spectrum N/A

Sharing (UMTS)
MRFD-131212 UMTS and LTE Dynamic The UMTS and LTE

Power Sharing (UMTS) Dynamic Power Sharing
feature cannot work together
with Multiple RRUs in One
Cell.

Sharing Based on DC-
HSDPA (UMTS)
Impacted Features
None
3.2 WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals

Prerequisite Features
None

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Mutually Exclusive Features

WRFD-010203 Transmit Diversity N/A
WRFD-010209 4-Antenna Receive N/A

Diversity
WRFD-171212 Coverage Expansion Under N/A

Interference
WRFD-160202 Flexible Power Control for N/A

Uplink Low Data Rate
Transmission
WRFD-171203 Uplink Control Channel N/A

OLPC
WRFD-010684 2x2 MIMO N/A
WRFD-021308 Extended Cell Coverage up N/A

to 200km
WRFD-020102 Load Measurement N/A
WRFD-140215 Dynamic Configuration of N/A

HSDPA CQI Feedback
Period
WRFD-140216 Load-based Uplink Target N/A

BLER Configuration
WRFD-181204 Inter-NodeB Uplink CoMP N/A

(Joint Reception)

Reception)
WRFD-151206 HetNet Uplink CoMP (Joint N/A

Reception)

Reception) Based on
Coordinated BBU
WRFD-151210 Inter-Dependence of BBU N/A

Uplink Resource
WRFD-181219 Adaptive Interference N/A

Rejection (Trial)
WRFD-190210 4-Way Receive Diversity by N/A

Inter-Band Assistance
WRFD-19120902 Downlink Adaptive Band- N/A

Pass Filter

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WRFD-191202 Intelligent 2T VAM N/A
WRFD-19120903 UMTS Target RoT N/A

Adjustment Based on GSM
Radio Quality
WRFD-201203 UMTS 4T Beam The application scenarios

Optimization and required hardware of
this feature do not support
4T4R.
WRFD-201208 UMTS Massive Beam 8T8R N/A
MRFD-131212 UMTS and LTE Dynamic N/A

Power Sharing (UMTS)
MRFD-150211 UMTS and LTE Zero N/A

Bufferzone (UMTS)

Sharing Based on DC-
HSDPA (UMTS)
Impacted Features
None

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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 4 Network Impact
4 Network Impact

System Capacity
The cell RTWP increases with the number of RRUs in a cell. The uplink capacity of the cell is
therefore decreased.
In the downlink, messages are broadcasted and all transmit antennas in a cell share the power.
The downlink capacity therefore remains unchanged.
Network Performance
RRU specifications are improved in distributed cells to reduce handovers, decrease service
drop rates, and improve access success rates.
4.2 WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals

System Capacity
The Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell feature provides
n pieces of sector equipment for one cell. Theoretically, the uplink cell capacity can be
improved by n-fold.
In the downlink, messages are broadcasted and all transmit antennas in a cell share the power.
The downlink capacity therefore remains unchanged.
Network Performance
Handover reduction and inter-RRU RAKE gains (up to 3 dB) help to reduce the service drop
rate, inter-cell interference, and RTWP. The access success rate is therefore increased.
For end users, this feature helps to deliver smooth handovers and stable data transmission in
handover areas, particularly on high-speed railways.

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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 4 Network Impact
In multi-RRU cells, the RBUS consumption is increased because the RRU specifications are
improved and more antennas are used in uplink search. The number of cells and UEs
supported by a board is decreased.

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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 5 Engineering Guidelines
5 Engineering Guidelines
5.1.1 Requirements
l Hardware
– RF modules except the following support this feature: RRU3962, RRU3965,
RRU3963, RRU3962d, RRU3965d, RRU3963d, RRU3971, RRU3801C,
RRU3930E, RRU3931E, AAU3920, and AAU3940.
– The RRU works in either 1T1R or 1T2R mode. Antenna port 0A can transmit or
receive signals, but antenna port 0B can only receive signals.
– Each sector equipment used by the local cell can have only one RF module for
receiving signals, and the RF modules used for receiving signals must be different
between sector equipment.
– It is good practice not to deploy a combination of distributed cells and non-
distributed cells on one RRU chain.
– In distributed cell configuration mode, one CPRI port supports a maximum of four
cascaded RRUs. That is, it is recommended that a cell be served by a maximum of
four RRUs.
– All RRUs serving a cell must be connected to the same CPRI port.
– To meet delay requirements, RRUs of the same type must be used in a cell. In
addition, the length difference between the optical cables connecting the BBU to
RRUs that serve neighbor coverage areas must be less than or equal to 4 km. Run
the DSP RRU command to query the length of the optical cable between an RRU
and the BBU.
– As RRUs may differ slightly in time delay, it is good practice to set the cell radius
to 29 km by default. If the cell radius is excessively small, some RRUs may fail to
serve UEs.
– The BBU3910C does not support this feature.
l Other Features
This feature is mutually exclusive with the following features.

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WRFD-181204 Inter-NodeB Uplink CoMP (Joint N/A

Reception)
WRFD-181219 Adaptive Interference Rejection (Trial) N/A
WRFD-190210 4-Way Receive Diversity by Inter-Band N/A

Assistance
l License
This feature is not under license control.
5.1.2 Data Preparation

Table 5-1 lists the data that needs to be prepared before activating the Cell Digital
Combination and Split feature.
Table 5-1 Data that needs to be prepared before activating the Cell Digital Combination and
Split feature
Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes Data Source Remarks
Name
Topo Type TT Set this parameter Engineering NE: NodeB

to design MO:
CHAIN(CHAIN). RRUCHAIN
Batch
modification on
the CME is
supported.
Local cell LOCELLTYPE Set this parameter Radio NE: NodeB

type to network plan MO:
DIST_CELL(DIS (internal) ULOCELL
T_CELL).
Batch
modification on
the CME is
supported.
Sector ID SECTORID Set this parameter Radio NE: NodeB

based on the network plan MO: SECTOR
network plan. (internal)
Batch
modification on
the CME is
supported.

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Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes Data Source Remarks

Name
Antenna ANTNUM Set this parameter Radio This test case

Number based on the network plan involves the
network plan. (internal) following NE:
RNC.
MO:
BTSANTENN
AGROUP
Batch
modification on
the CME is
supported.
Sector SECTOREQMID Set this parameter Radio NE: NodeB

Equipment based on the network plan MO:
ID network plan. (internal) SECTOREQM
Batch
modification on
the CME is
supported.
5.1.3 Activation
Using MML Commands
Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command ADD RRUCHAIN to add an RRU chain. In this step, set
Topo Type to CHAIN(CHAIN).
Step 2 Run the NodeB MML command ADD RRU to add RRUs to the RRU chain. For RRUs in a
distributed cell, number them in sequence.
Step 3 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOR to add sectors.
Step 4 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOREQM to add sector equipment.
Step 5 Run the NodeB MML command ADD ULOCELL to add a local cell. In this step, set Local
cell type to DIST_CELL(DIST_CELL).
----End
MML Command Examples

ADD RRUCHAIN: RCN=0, TT=CHAIN, BM=COLD, AT=LOCALPORT, HSRN=0, HSN=2, HPN=0;
ADD RRU: CN=0, SRN=60, SN=0, TP=TRUNK, RCN=0, PS=0, RT=MRRU, RS=UO, RXNUM=1,
TXNUM=1;
TXNUM=1;
ADD SECTOR: SECTORID=0, ANTNUM=1, ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=60, ANT1SN=0, ANT1N=R0A,
CREATESECTOREQM=FALSE;
ADD SECTOREQM: SECTOREQMID=0, SECTORID=0, ANTCFGMODE=ANTENNAPORT, ANTNUM=1,

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ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=60, ANT1SN=0, ANT1N=R0A, ANTTYPE1=RXTX_MODE;

ADD ULOCELL: ULOCELLID=100, LOCELLTYPE=DIST_CELL, SECTOREQMNUM=2, SECTOREQMID1=0,
SECTOREQMID2=1, ULFREQ=9610, DLFREQ=10560, HISPM=FALSE;
Using the CME

For detailed operations on the CME of the base station, see CME-based Feature
Configuration. For detailed operations on the CME of the base station controller, click on
the CME interface to obtain online help.
5.1.4 Activation Observation

Run the NodeB MML command LST ULOCELL and check that Local cell type is set to
DIST_CELL(DIST_CELL) in the command output.
5.1.5 Deactivation
This section describes how to deactivate the WRFD-010205 Cell Digital Combination and
Split feature. Deactivate the corresponding logical cell on the RNC, and then remove the local
cell and sectors from the NodeB. After this feature is deactivated, the released resources,
including RF modules and baseband processing units, can be used by other cells.
Using MML Commands

Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command RMV ULOCELL to remove local cells from the NodeB.
Step 2 Run the NodeB MML command RMV SECTOREQM to remove sector equipment from the
NodeB.
Step 3 Run the NodeB MML command RMV SECTOR to remove sectors from the NodeB.
----End

RMV ULOCELL: ULOCELLID=100;
RMV SECTOREQM: SECTOREQMID=0;
RMV SECTOR: SECTORID=0;
5.2 Deployment of 0.5/0.5 Configuration
5.2.1 Requirements
l Hardware
– One 1.25 Gbit/s CPRI port serves a maximum of four RRUs or two cells, with two
RRUs in one cell.
– If the four-channel demodulation mode is used, the WBBPb3 or WBBPb4 board
supports two cells rather than six cells.

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– To meet delay requirements, RRUs of the same type must be used in a cell, and the
length difference between the optical cables connecting RRUs to the BBU must be
less than or equal to 4 km. Run the DSP RRU command to query the length of the
optical cable between an RRU and the BBU.
– If the RRUs in a cell connect to two or more CPRI ports, the CPRI ports must
deliver the same transmission performance. Otherwise, the cell cannot work
properly due to large differences in delay.
– Do not configure both 0.5/0.5 cells and common cells on the same sector.
l Other features
None
l License
This feature is not under license control.
5.2.2 Data Preparation

Table 5-2 lists the data that needs to be prepared before activating the 0.5/0.5 Configuration
feature.
Table 5-2 Data that needs to be prepared before activating the 0.5/0.5 Configuration feature
Paramet Parameter ID Setting Notes Data Remarks
er Name Source
Sector ID SECTORID Set this parameter based Radio This test case
on the network plan. network involves the
plan following NE:
(internal) NodeB.
MO: SECTOR
Batch modification
on the CME is
supported.
Antenna ANTNUM Set this parameter based Radio This test case
Number on the network plan. network involves the
plan following NE:
(internal) RNC.
MO:
BTSANTENNAG
ROUP
Batch modification
on the CME is
supported.

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er Name Source
Sector SECTOREQMI Set this parameter based Radio This test case
Equipmen D on the network plan. network involves the
t ID plan following NE:
(internal) NodeB.
MO:
SECTOREQM
Batch modification
on the CME is
supported.
Local cell LOCELLTYPE Set this parameter to Radio This test case
type HALFFREQ_CELL(H network involves the
ALFFREQ_CELL). plan following NE:
(internal) NodeB.
Sector SECTOREQM This parameter indicates Radio MO: ULOCELL

Equipmen NUM the number of pieces of network Batch modification
t Number sector equipment plan on the CME is
configured for a cell. Set (internal) supported.
this parameter to 2.
Sector SECTOREQMI Set this parameter based Radio

Equipmen D1 on the network plan. network
t1 plan
(internal)
Sector SECTOREQMI Set this parameter based Radio

Equipmen D2 on the network plan. network
t2 plan
(internal)
Two Tx TTW Set this parameter based Radio

Way on the network plan. network
plan
(internal)

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er Name Source
Cover COVERTYPE l If Cover Type is set Radio

Type to network
SAMEZONE(SAME plan
ZONE), two RRUs (internal)
cover the same area,
with the TX power of
each RRU half of the
cell TX power.
l If Cover Type is set
to
DIFFZONE(DIFFZ
ONE), two RRUs
cover different areas,
with the TX power of
each RRU same as the
cell TX power.
5.2.3 Activation
Using MML Commands
Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOR to add sectors. In 0.5/0.5 configuration
mode, two sectors with TX antennas are required for a cell.
Step 2 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOREQM to add sector equipment. In 0.5/0.5
configuration mode, add one set of sector equipment for each of the two sectors. Each set of
sector equipment requires one TX antenna and one or more RX antennas. Ensure that the two
sets of sector equipment have the same number of RX antennas.
Step 3 Run the NodeB MML command ADD BASEBANDEQM. In this step, set Baseband
Equipment Type to UL(UL) and set UMTS UL Demodulation Mode as follows:
l Set UMTS UL Demodulation Mode to DEM_2_CHAN (2-Channels Demodulation
Mode) if each set of sector equipment has only one RX antenna.
l Set UMTS UL Demodulation Mode to DEM_4_CHAN (4-Channels Demodulation
Mode) if each set of sector equipment has two RX antennas.
Step 4 Run the NodeB MML command ADD ULOCELL with the following parameter settings:
l Set Local cell type to HALFFREQ_CELL(HALFFREQ_CELL).
l Configure two sets of sector equipment for the cell.
l Select a coverage type for a cell in 0.5/0.5 configuration mode.
– If Cover Type is set to SAMEZONE(SAME ZONE), two RRUs cover the same
area, with the TX power of each RRU half of the cell TX power.
– If Cover Type is set to DIFFZONE(DIFFZONE), two RRUs cover different
areas, with the TX power of each RRU same as the cell TX power.
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NOTE
Cells in 0.5/0.5 configuration mode support the High Speed Access feature. To enable this feature, set
HISPM to TRUE. Then, set SPR to the desired speed rate in high-speed access. For details, see High
Speed Access Feature Parameter Description.

ADD RRUCHAIN: RCN=0, TT=CHAIN, BM=COLD, AT=LOCALPORT, HSRN=0, HSN=2, HPN=0;
TXNUM=1;
TXNUM=1;


ADD ULOCELL: ULOCELLID=100, LOCELLTYPE=HALFFREQ_CELL, COVERTYPE=DIFFZONE,
SECTOREQMNUM=2, SECTOREQMID1=0, SECTOREQMID2=1, ULFREQ=9612, DLFREQ=10762,
MAXPWR=430, HISPM=FALSE, RMTCM=FALSE;
Using the CME

For detailed operations on the CME of the base station, see CME-based Feature
Configuration. For detailed operations on the CME of the base station controller, click on
the CME interface to obtain online help.
5.2.4 Activation Observation

Run the NodeB MML command LST ULOCELL and check that Local cell type is set
to HALFFREQ_CELL(HALFFREQ_CELL) in the command output.
5.2.5 Deactivation
This section describes how to deactivate cells in 0.5/0.5 configuration. Deactivate the
corresponding logical cell on the RNC, and then remove the local cell and sectors from the
NodeB. After this feature is deactivated, the released resources, including RF modules and
baseband processing units, can be used by other cells.
Using MML Commands

Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command RMV ULOCELL to remove local cells from the NodeB.
NodeB.
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5.3 Deployment of WRFD-021350 Independent

Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell
5.3.1 When to Use This Feature

This feature is developed for coverage along transportation routes, such as freeways, high-
speed railways, and tunnels. In addition, this feature can be used for indoor coverage, as an
alternative to the 0.5/0.5 configuration mode and the distributed cell configuration mode.
Multi-RRU independent demodulation cells must not overlap with other cells. Otherwise,
ping-pong handovers will happen to the UEs that moved to the overlapping area, reducing the
feature gains. If there is overlap in the coverage area, do not configure the neighbor
relationship between the cell with this feature and other cells.
5.3.2 Information to Be Collected

Before deploying this feature, operators need to collect some information from the live
network. For Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell, the
following information should be collected:
l Coverage distance
Used to plan the number of required sites, cells, and RRUs.
l Population density in the coverage area
Used to plan the capacity of each cell and site.
l Moving speed of UEs
Used to determine whether the high-speed mode needs to be enabled and whether the
speed level needs to be set.
l Obstacles affecting radio propagation (location, dimensions, height, and direction),
tunnels, bridges, rivers, and lakes within the coverage area
Used to plan the geographical distribution of antennas, which affects the number of
RRUs, cells, and sites.
l Information about the existing coverage areas (mobile communications standard,
frequency band, UARFCN, scrambling code, and site distribution)
Used to plan radio parameters, such as UARFCN and scrambling code, and determine
whether to deploy new sites or reconfigure existing sites.
l Types of NodeBs and boards on the live network
Used to plan hardware reconfiguration for existing sites because this feature depends on
the types of NodeBs and boards.
l Before reconfiguring or expanding an existing site, collect the information about all
features that have been activated, traffic volume, and cell throughput at the site.

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5.3.3 Network Planning
RF Planning
This feature does not depend on specific frequencies.
The frequency used by each cell under each site must be permitted by local authorities. If an
operator has permission to use multiple frequencies, intra-frequency cells are recommended
for coverage in a specific scenario. This prevents high call drop rates caused by inter-
frequency hard handovers. For example, it is good practice to cover areas along a railway with
intra-frequency cells.
Network Planning for High-Speed Railways

High-speed trains move at a relatively low speed when they arrive at or leave an urban area.
The existing network in the urban area can be optimized to cover high-speed railway sections
that run across the urban area. This reduces network construction costs. Figure 5-1 shows an
example.
Figure 5-1 Networking for different high-speed railway sections
At the border between the existing network and the high-speed railway network, trains move
slowly, so handovers and location updates are not likely to fail. However, if location areas are
not properly and consistently planned for high-speed sections, location updates may
frequently occur. Since the processing capabilities of channels are limited for fast moving
UEs, a large number of UEs will experience location update failures. In addition, handovers
and reselections between RNCs provided by different vendors easily fail in high-speed
sections, because the RNCs have different parameter settings and processing capabilities. This
has occurred during actual operation of high-speed railways. Therefore, it is recommended
that only one networking solution provided by one vendor be used for a high-speed section.
The RRU can be installed in single-RRU power-splitting mode or dual-RRU back-to-back

mode. In the dual-RRU back-to-back mode, the power splitter does not cause power loss, so
each site can cover a longer distance and the total number of sites needed can be reduced.
Assuming that the power loss caused by the power splitter is 3 dB, the dual-RRU back-to-
back mode improves coverage by around 22% and reduces the total number of sites by around
18% as compared to the single-RRU power-splitting mode. However, in situations where the

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terrains or existing sites pose certain restrictions, the single-RRU power-splitting mode may
also be used for sites deployed close together.
NOTE
In single-RRU power-splitting mode, the RF signal of a single RRU goes through a power splitter,
which provides two RF signals identical to the original RF signal. However, the power of each output
RF signal is only half the original RF signal or even less.
In dual-RRU back-to-back mode, two RRUs are installed together with their antennas facing opposite
directions and transmitting identical signals.
Due to the limited capacity of a single site, a high-speed railway is generally covered by
multiple sites. For DBS3900 series base stations, one uplink baseband processing unit
supports only one cell served by a maximum of 12 RRUs with independent modulation. If an
area needs to be covered by more than 12 RRUs, multiple cells need to be configured and
each cell needs to be configured with one uplink baseband processing unit.
Micro base stations support multi-RRU independent demodulation cells with a maximum of
two RRUs and one BRU configured in each cell.
With the RNC and NodeB supporting uplink resource group based soft handovers, areas
covered by intra-frequency cells from different baseband processing units of the same site can
be joined.
Figure 5-2 shows an example of two sites, where a number of multi-RRU intra-frequency
cells with independent modulation are configured. BBU2-f1-Cell1 and BBU2-f1-Cell2 under
the same site cover contiguous geographical areas.
Figure 5-2 Continuous coverage provided by multi-RRU intra-frequency cells with

independent modulation
It is good practice to deploy sites alternately on the two sides of a railway. This brings about
two benefits: (a) improved handover areas – areas that are covered by two adjacent sites and
where handovers occur and (b) equal signal quality on both sides of the railway, as shown in
Figure 5-3. A distance of 150 to 300 meters is recommended between each site and the
railway with the intention to reduce the Doppler effect. To enhance coverage, narrow-beam
antennas (21 dBi, 33°) are recommended.

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Figure 5-3 Deploying sites alternately on the two sides of a railway
Handover areas must be appropriately configured. If handover areas are too small, handover
delay will cause call drops. If handover areas are too large, a large number of sites need to be
configured, and handovers cannot be triggered promptly. For a soft handover, the total latency
caused by the intra-frequency measurement and adjustment to the active set is generally
around 800 ms. Ensure that each handover area can cover the distance a train travels in this
period. See Figure 5-4 for a more illustrative explanation.
Figure 5-4 Handover areas
Adjust handover areas based on the railway's actual operation and the distances between
adjacent sites. The following table provides handover area sizes recommended for different
train speeds.
Train Speed (km/h) 100 200 300 350 420 500
Handover Area Size 22 44 67 78 89 100

(m)
A freeway or light rail line running in the proximity of the high-speed railway can share the
coverage provided by sites deployed for the high-speed railway. This solution reduces costs.
l Targets close to the high-speed railway can be directly covered after necessary
adjustments are made to sites deployed for the high-speed railway. No additional
equipment is required.
l To cover targets far from the high-speed railway, RRUs and antennas need to be
installed. The RRUs and antennas are connected to BBUs through optical fibers.
Location areas must be properly configured in a consistent manner for all targets to be
covered along the freeway or light rail line.
See Figure 5-5 for a more illustrative explanation.

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Figure 5-5 Comprehensive coverage planning
Network Planning for Railway Tunnels

Trains moving through a tunnel generate a strong air current, and therefore distributed antenna
systems (DASs) are not suitable for coverage inside the tunnel. The major solution is to install
leaky cables and deploy multi-RRU intra-frequency cells with independent modulation.
Antennas are generally installed on the tunnel wall on one side, in positions higher than train
windows.
Avoid arranging handover areas at tunnel entrances. The distance between two adjacent sites
is generally 1 km. The single-RRU power-splitting mode can be used to cover a short tunnel.
For a tunnel equal to or shorter than 200 m, it is good practice to:
l Use Yagi antennas at tunnel entrances.
l Determine the coverage distance of Yagi antennas based on the cross-sectional area,
construction material, and curving degree of the tunnel.
l Arrange handover areas outside the tunnel whenever possible to achieve lower costs and
convenient maintenance.
For a tunnel longer than 200 m and shorter than 500 m, it is good practice to:
l Deploy sites at tunnel entrances, use leaky cables to provide coverage inside the tunnel,
and use the antennas and leaky cable ends together to provide coverage at tunnel
entrances, as shown in Figure 5-6. If it is not possible to deploy sites at tunnel entrances,
optical fiber repeaters and leaky cables can be used to provide coverage inside the
tunnel.
l Install leaky cables 1.8 m above the railway.

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Figure 5-6 Power splitters and leaky cables for coverage inside the tunnel
For a tunnel longer than 500 m, it is good practice to:

l Use optical fiber repeaters and leaky cables. With optical fiber repeaters, one local site
can be used together with multiple remote sites.
l Use different types of antennas for coverage inside the tunnel and coverage outside the
tunnel.
l Do not install base stations inside the tunnel because installation and maintenance are
inconvenient.
See Figure 5-7 for cell coverage of a tunnel which is over 500 meters.
Figure 5-7 Multi-RRU intra-frequency cells covering a tunnel longer than 500 m
Network Planning for Indoor Coverage

The radio coverage using 2000 MHz of the WCDMA system experiences severe penetration
loss in areas with buildings. Generally, a large number of services, especially most high-rate
data services, are performed indoors. If massive indoor services access the outdoor macro
cell, the capacity of the outdoor macro cell will decrease significantly. Therefore, a special
indoor coverage solution is required.
When the Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell feature is
used, the radio coverage can be extended by connecting the RF output end of each RRU to the
passive DAS. In this way, inter-cell handovers are not triggered even if some uplink signals
are received by two or more RRUs in the same cell. In this way, inter-cell handovers are not
triggered even if some uplink signals are received by two or more RRUs in the same cell.
In addition to antennas in permanent positions indoors or in underground garages, the
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that the antennas be installed on elevators belong to the cell that covers the elevators and
surrounding areas to reduce inter-cell handovers.
Generally, indoor UEs are near to antennas and the DAS resources are sufficient. Therefore,
an RRU configured with one receive (RX) antenna can meet the performance requirements.
Figure 5-8 Network planning for indoor coverage

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Hardware Planning
l WBBPb, WBBPd, WBBPf, or UBBP boards must be configured on the DBS3900 series
base station to support this feature. When activating this feature, it is good practice to
delete the boards that do not support this feature to avoid ALM-28206 Local Cell
Capability Decline.
l UBBP boards must be configured on the DBS5900 series base station to support this
feature. When activating this feature, it is good practice to delete the boards that do not
support this feature to avoid ALM-28206 Local Cell Capability Decline.
l When more than six RRUs are configured in one cell, the UBBPd6, UBBPe3, UBBPe4,
UBBPe5, UBBPe6, UBBPei, or UBBPg board must be used in uplink and downlink
baseband equipment, and only the UBBP board can be used to connect the RRUs.
Otherwise, some RRUs may fail to provide services, degrading the cell capacity.
l Macro base stations support RRU+RFU cells, which can be of different types and
different power specifications. While Micro base stations support BRU+RRU cells,
which can be of different types and different power specifications. RRUs are used as an
example in this document.
l The difference in lengths of optical cables from two RRUs in one cell and with the
neighbor coverage to the BBU cannot exceed 10 km. The maximum length of an optical
cable from an RRU to the BBU cannot exceed 100 km. Run the DSP RRU command to
query the length of the optical cable between an RRU and the BBU.
l If each of the cascaded RRUs works on only one carrier, one 1.25 Gbit/s CPRI optical
port supports a maximum of five RRUs with independent demodulation, and one 2.5
Gbit/s CPRI optical port supports a maximum of 8 such RRUs.
l For macro base stations, each carrier of an independent demodulating RRU is equivalent
to a cell. The maximum number of cells supported by the uplink baseband equipment
equals the number of independent demodulating RRUs plus the number of cells not
configured with independent demodulation. Currently, one piece of uplink baseband
equipment supports a maximum of 12 cells. One Micro base station supports a maximum
of 9 cells.
l A cell with 12 RRUs requires at least two CPRI optical ports because one 2.5 Gbit/s
CPRI optical port supports a maximum of 8 RRUs with independent demodulation.
Network Planning Result

Based on the information collected from the live network, the operator needs to obtain the
following site information through network planning:
l Number of sites
l NodeB type
l NodeB software version
l Board type
l Number of boards
l Number of cells with this feature per site
l Number of RRUs per cell with this feature
l Coverage radius of an RRU
l Geographic distribution of cells and RRUs
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l Whether to reconfigure a cell without this feature to a cell with this feature.
l Whether to add a cell with this feature to the existing site only.
l Whether to add a board.
l Whether to replace a board.
l Whether to relocate a board.
l Whether to modify the uplink/downlink baseband equipment.
l Whether to change the cables and interface modules between the baseband processing
board and RF components.
l Whether service interruption is necessary for capacity expansion or reconfiguration.
5.3.4 Overall Deployment Procedure

Deployment procedure of Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One
Cell is shown in Figure 5-9.

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Figure 5-9 Overall procedure for feature deployment
5.3.5 Feature Deployment

This section describes how to activate, verify, and deactivate the optional feature
WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell (This
feature cannot be configured using the CME).

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5.3.5.1 Requirements
Hardware
For details, see Hardware Planning.
Other Features
WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell
cannot be used with any of the following features:
l WRFD-010203 Transmit Diversity
l WRFD-010209 4-Antenna Receive Diversity
l WRFD-010684 2x2 MIMO
l WRFD-021308 Extended Cell Coverage up to 200km
l WRFD-020102 Load Measurement
l WRFD-140215 Dynamic Configuration of HSDPA CQI Feedback Period
l WRFD-140216 Load-based Uplink Target BLER Configuration
l WRFD-021308 Extended Cell Coverage up to 200km
l WRFD-151205 Uplink CoMP (Joint Reception)
l WRFD-151206 HetNet Uplink CoMP (Joint Reception)
l WRFD-151207 Uplink CoMP (Joint Reception) Based on Coordinated BBU
l WRFD-151210 Inter-Dependence of BBU Uplink Resource
l WRFD-181204 Inter-NodeB Uplink CoMP (Joint Reception) feature.
l WRFD-181219 Adaptive Interference Rejection (Trial)
l WRFD-190210 4-Way Receive Diversity by Inter-Band Assistance
License
For details about how to activate the license, see License Management Feature Parameter
Description.
Feature ID Feature License License NE Sales

Name Control Control Unit
Item ID Item Name
WRFD-02135 Independent LQW9IDMR Independently NodeB per

0 Demodulation U01 demodulating RRU
of Signals carriers in
from Multiple One Cell (per
RRUs in One RRU)
Cell
The license control item on the OSS GUI is Independently demodulating carriers in One
Cell (per RRU).
If RAN Sharing is enabled, the licensed resource is allocated among the primary and
secondary operators according to the following method:

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Method 2: Some license control items, such as UL CE Num, can be allocated through both the
common group and private groups. In this case, the licensed values specified by the private
group are preferentially used, and the licensed value specified by the common group is used
on a "first-come, first-served" basis. For the NodeB license allocation among multiple
operators, see License Management Feature Parameter Description.
In a network where the Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple RRUs in One
Cell feature is enabled, the number of multicarrier licenses that should be configured for a
local cell equals the number of RRUs that serve the local cell; the output power that should be
configured for a local cell equals the sum of output power configured for all the RRUs that
serve the local cell. For example, if a local cell is served by six RRUs and the power
consumption of each RRU is 40 W, then the local cell should be configured with six multi-
carrier licenses and 6 x 40 W output power.
If a 2T4R RRU is configured to serve as two pieces of 1T2R or 1T1R sector equipment, two
licenses are required for the cell.
When RFUs are configured in the feature, the same license consumption rule as that in RRU
involved scenario is followed. The number of licenses required equals the number of RRUs
and RFUs configured.
5.3.5.2 Data Preparation

l Configuring a piece of uplink baseband equipment (relevant command: ADD
BASEBANDEQM)
Paramet Parameter Recommended Parameter Settings Date Source
er Name ID
UMTS UMTSDEM Set this parameter to Radio

UL MODE DEM_2_CHAN(2-Channels network plan
Demodul Demodulation Mode). This feature (internal)
ation supports only 2-channel demodulation
Mode mode.
l Adding a sector (relevant command: ADD SECTOR)

Paramete Parameter Recommended Parameter Settings Data Source
r Name ID
Sector ID SECTORID This parameter is unique in a NodeB. Radio

network plan
(internal)
Sector SECNAME None Radio

Name network plan
(internal)
Antenna ANTNUM Set this parameter based on the site Radio

Number conditions. network plan
l Set it to 2 in 1TX+2RX (internal)
configuration.
l Set it to 1 in the 1TX+1RX
configuration.

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l Configuring a sector (relevant command: ADD SECTOREQM)

Paramete Parameter Recommended Parameter Settings Data Source
r Name ID
Sector SECTOREQ Sectors within one cell are numbered Radio

Equipmen MID differently. network plan
t ID (internal)
Sector ID SECTORID This parameter is unique in a NodeB. Radio

network plan
(internal)
Antenna ANTNUM Set this parameter based on the site Radio

Number conditions. network plan
l Set it to 2 in 1TX+2RX (internal)
configuration.
l Set it to 1 in the 1TX+1RX
configuration.
Antenna 1 ANTTYPE1 Set this parameter to Radio

RX/TX RXTX_MODE(RX And TX). network plan
Mode (internal)
TX TXBKPMO Set this parameter to Radio

Antenna 1 DE1 MASTER(Master). network plan
Master/ (internal)
Slave
Mode
Antenna 2 ANTTYPE2 Set this parameter to RX_MODE(RX). Radio

RX/TX network plan
Mode (internal)
TX TXBKPMO Set this parameter to SLAVE(Slave). Radio

Antenna 2 DE2 network plan
Master/ (internal)
Slave
Mode
l Configuring a local cell (relevant command: ADD ULOCELL)

Parameter Parameter ID Recommended Parameter Data
Name Settings Source
Local Cell ULOCELLID None Radio

ID network plan
(internal)
Local cell LOCELLTYP Set this parameter to Radio

type E MULTIRRU_CELL(MULTIRRU_ network plan
CELL). (internal)

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Parameter Parameter ID Recommended Parameter Data

Name Settings Source
High Speed HISPM Setting this parameter to Radio

Movement TRUE(TRUE) is recommended if network plan
Mode UEs move at 200 km/h or higher. (internal)
This parameter must be set to
FALSE(FALSE) in the case of
indoor coverage.
Speed Rate SPR A high parameter value indicates that Radio

a high moving speed of UEs is network plan
supported. If the moving speed of (internal)
UEs exceeds this parameter value,
network access performance will
decrease sharply. If UEs move at
different speeds in the coverage area,
set this parameter to the highest
moving speed of UEs.
Local Cell RADIUS The parameter value cannot exceed Radio

Radius 30 km when a cell is configured with network plan
this feature. (internal)
Sector SECTOREQM The value of this parameter ranges Radio

Equipment NUM from 1 to 6 based on the network network plan
Number plan. (internal)
l Modifying sector equipment configurations in a local cell (relevant command: MOD

ULOCELLSECTOREQM)
Paramete Parameter ID Recommended Parameter Data
r Name Settings Source
Local Cell ULOCELLID None Radio

ID network
plan
(internal)
Sector SECTOREQMI This parameter indicates the ID of Radio

Equipmen D sector equipment used only in the network
t ID local cell. plan
(internal)
Max MAXPWR The default value 65535 indicates that Radio

Output a cell automatically configures network
Power transmit power for sector equipment. plan
In a cell for Independent (internal)
Demodulation of Signals from
Multiple RRU, the maximum transmit
power for each piece of sector
equipment equals to the maximum
transmit power for a local cell.

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5.3.5.3 Activation
For macro base stations, this feature supports 1TX+1RX configuration, 1TX+2RX
configuration, and 1TX+1RX and 1TX+2RX hybrid configuration. Figure 5-10, Figure 5-11,
and Figure 5-12 show the hardware configuration.
Figure 5-10 1TX+2RX configuration
Figure 5-11 1TX+1RX configuration

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Figure 5-12 1TX+1RX and 1TX+2RX hybrid configuration
As integrated base stations, Micro base stations are irrelevant to descriptions about the board,
cabinet, subrack, slot, or BBU. To integrate this feature, perform Step 4 to Step 11.
Using MML Commands

1TX+1RX and 1TX+2RX hybrid configuration for macro base stations are used as an
example here. RRU 1, 2, 3, and 4 are inserted in slot 60, 61, 62, and 63.
Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command ADD BRD to add a baseband processing board.
Step 2 Run the NodeB MML command ADD BASEBANDEQM with Baseband Equipment Type
set to UL(UL) to add a piece of uplink baseband equipment.
Step 3 Run the NodeB MML command ADD BASEBANDEQM with Baseband Equipment Type
set to DL(DL) to add a piece of downlink baseband equipment.
Step 4 Run the NodeB MML command ADD RRUCHAIN to add an RRU chain.
Step 5 Run the NodeB MML command ADD RRU to add RRUs to the RRU chain.
Step 6 Run the NodeB MML command ADD LOCATION to add location information.
Step 7 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOR to add sectors.
Step 8 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOREQM to add sector equipment.
Step 9 Run the NodeB MML command ADD ULOCELL to add a local cell.
Step 10 Run the NodeB MML command ADD ULOCELL to add a local cell.
Step 11 Run the RNC MML command ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP to add a cell.
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//Activating procedures for 1TX+1RX and 1TX+2RX hybrid configuration of macro
base station
//NodeB side:
ADD BRD: SN=3, BT=WBBP, WM=FDD, HCE=FULL;
ADD BASEBANDEQM: BASEBANDEQMID=0, BASEBANDEQMTYPE=UL, UMTSDEMMODE =DEM_2_CHAN,
SN1=3;
ADD BASEBANDEQM: BASEBANDEQMID=1, BASEBANDEQMTYPE=DL, SN1=3;
ADD RRUCHAIN: RCN=1, TT=CHAIN, BM=COLD, HCN=0, HSRN=0, HSN=3, HPN=0;
TXNUM=1;
TXNUM=1;
TXNUM=1;
TXNUM=1;

ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=62, ANT2SN=0, ANT2N=R0B, CREATESECTOREQM=FALSE;
ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=63, ANT2SN=0, ANT2N=R0B, CREATESECTOREQM=FALSE;

ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=62, ANT1SN=0, ANT1N=R0A, ANTTYPE1=RXTX_MODE, ANT2CN=0,
ANT2SRN=62, ANT2SN=0, ANT2N=R0B, ANTTYPE2=RX_MODE;
ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=63, ANT1SN=0, ANT1N=R0A, ANTTYPE1=RXTX_MODE, ANT2CN=0,
ANT2SRN=63, ANT2SN=0, ANT2N=R0B, ANTTYPE2=RX_MODE;
ADD ULOCELL: ULOCELLID=102001, LOCELLTYPE=MULTIRRU_CELL, ULBASEBANDEQMID=0,

DLBASEBANDEQMID=1, SECTOREQMNUM=4, SECTOREQMID1=0, SECTOREQMID2=1,
SECTOREQMID3=2, SECTOREQMID4=3, ULFREQ=9610, DLFREQ=10560, MAXPWR=430,
HISPM=FALSE;
//RNC side:
ADD ULOCELL: IDTYPE=BYNAME, NODEBNAME="NodeB1", LOCELL=102001;
ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP: CellId=1, CellName="Cell1", CnOpGrpIndex=1, BandInd=Band1,
UARFCNDownlink=10562, PScrambCode=0, TCell=CHIP256, LAC=H'2501, SAC=H'0000,
CfgRacInd=REQUIRE, RAC=H'00, SpgId=6, URANUM=D8, URA1=1, URA2=2, URA3=3, URA4=4,
URA5=5, URA6=6, URA7=7, URA8=8, NodeBName="NodeB1", LoCell=102001, SupBmc=FALSE;
5.3.5.4 Activation Observation

Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command LST ULOCELL to query configured sectors.
Expected result: The value of LOCELLTYPE is

MULTIRRU_CELL(MULTIRRU_CELL).
Step 2 Run the NodeB MML command DSP ULOCELL to query information about the local cell.
Expected result: The value of Local Cell Status is Local Cell Available.
Step 3 (Optional) After the corresponding logical cell is activated, perform drive tests to check for
coverage holes and weak coverage areas.
----End

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5.3.5.5 Deactivation
This section describes how to deactivate the WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of
Signals from Multiple RRUs in One Cell feature.
Using MML Commands

Step 1 Run the RNC MML command DEA UCELL to deactivate a specific logical cell on the RNC.
Step 2 Run the NodeB MML command RMV ULOCELL to remove a specific local cell from the
NodeB.
NodeB.
----End

//Deactivating procedures
DEA UCELL: CellId=1;
RMV SECTOR: SECTORID=0 ;
5.3.5.6 Reconfiguration
l Adding sector equipment to a multi-RRU cell
Run the ADD ULOCELLSECTOREQM command to add sector equipment to a multi-
RRU cell. After this command is executed, the cell will be re-established.
l Removing sector equipment from a multi-RRU cell
Run the RMV ULOCELLSECTOREQM command to remove sector equipment from
a multi-RRU cell. After this command is executed, the cell will be re-established.
5.3.6 Troubleshooting
l A cell with this feature fails to be set up.
If the ALM-28203 Local Cell Unusable, ALM-28206 Local Cell Capability Decline, or
ALM-28211 Cell Configuration Abnormal alarm is reported, clear it according to the
alarm reference. If no relevant alarms are reported, check the parameters of the local cell.
Ensure that they are correctly set and match the NodeB capabilities.
l The local cell becomes unusable when a cell is configured with this feature.
If the ALM-28203 Local Cell Unusable alarm is reported, clear it according to the alarm
reference.
l Relevant alarms are reported while a cell is running with this feature.

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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 6 Parameters
6 Parameters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of parameter reference match the software version
with which this document is released.
Base station controller parameter reference
l BSC6900 UMTS Parameter Reference: contains the parameters related to the BSC6900
equipment, transport, and radio access functions.
l BSC6910 UMTS Parameter Reference: contains the parameters related to the BSC6910
equipment, transport, and radio access functions.
NodeB parameter reference
l Node Parameter Reference: contains base station equipment and transport parameters.
l NodeBFunction Parameter Reference: contains all parameters related to radio access
functions, including air interface management, access control, mobility control, and radio
resource management.
NOTE
You can find the EXCEL files of parameter reference for the software version on the live network from
the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the parameters related to a certain feature from parameter
reference?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of parameter reference.
Step 2 On the Parameter List sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text Filters and choose
Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, WRFD-170201.
Step 3 Click OK. All parameters related to the feature are displayed.
----End

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Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 7 Counters
7 Counters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of performance counter reference match the software
version with which this document is released.
Base station controller performance counter reference
l BSC6900 UMTS Performance Counter Reference: contains the counters related to the
BSC6900 equipment, transport, and radio access functions.
l BSC6910 UMTS Performance Counter Reference: contains the counters related to the
BSC6910 equipment, transport, and radio access functions.
NodeB performance counter reference
l Node Performance Counter Summary: contains base station equipment and transport
counters.
l NodeBFunction Performance Counter Summary: contains all counters related to radio
access functions, including air interface management, access control, mobility control,
and radio resource management.
NOTE
You can find the EXCEL files of performance counter reference for the software version used on the live
network from the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the counters related to a certain feature from performance counter
reference?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of performance counter reference.
Step 2 On the Counter Summary(En) sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text Filters and
choose Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, WRFD-170201.
Step 3 Click OK. All counters related to the feature are displayed.
----End

WCDMA RAN
Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 8 Glossary
8 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see the Glossary.

WCDMA RAN
Multiple RRUs in One Cell Feature Parameter Description 9 Reference Documents
9 Reference Documents
1. High Speed Access Feature Parameter Description

2. License Management Feature Parameter Description

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1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

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5.3.3 Network Planning...................................................................................................................................................... 25

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1 About This Document

NodeB Macro 3900 series macro base stations: BTS3900, BTS3900A,

5900 series macro base stations: BTS5900, BTS5900A,

LampSite Not supported

1.2 General Statements

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1.3 Change History

RAN21.1 Draft A (2019-04-10)

Change Type Change Description Parameter

Editorial change None None

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RAN20.1 Draft A (2018-02-05)

Change Type Change Description Parameter

Feature change None None

Editorial change Revised descriptions in this document to None

1.4 Differences Between Base Station Types

WRFD-01 Cell N/A N/A Yes No No

WRFD-02 Independe N/A N/A Yes Yes No

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This feature is implemented in the following modes:

2.2 Distributed Cell Configuration

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Figure 2-1 Process of digital combination and splitting

2.3 0.5/0.5 Configuration

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Figure 2-2 0.5/0.5 configuration

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Figure 2-3 Comparison between traditional configuration and 0.5/0.5 configuration

2.4 Independent Demodulation of Signals from Multiple

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Figure 2-4 Independent demodulation and signal combination

Figure 2-5 Handover process with the feature not used

Figure 2-6 Handover process with the feature used

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3.1 WRFD-010205 Cell Digital Combination and Split

Mutually Exclusive Features

WRFD-010203 Transmit Diversity N/A

WRFD-010209 4-Antenna Receive N/A

WRFD-171212 Coverage Expansion Under N/A

WRFD-010684 2x2 MIMO N/A

WRFD-021308 Extended Cell Coverage up N/A

WRFD-020102 Load Measurement N/A

WRFD-151208 Macro-Micro Multi RRUs N/A

WRFD-181204 Inter-NodeB Uplink CoMP N/A

WRFD-151205 Uplink CoMP (Joint N/A

WRFD-151206 HetNet Uplink CoMP (Joint N/A

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Feature ID Feature Name Remarks

WRFD-151207 Uplink CoMP (Joint N/A

WRFD-181219 Adaptive Interference N/A

WRFD-190210 4-Way Receive Diversity by N/A

WRFD-191202 Intelligent 2T VAM N/A