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Common Clock Feature Parameter

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

1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Intended Audience.......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Common GPS Reference Clock.................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Common GPS Reference Clock in Separate-MPT Multimode Base Stations............................................................... 9
3.2 Common GPS Reference Clock in Co-MPT Multimode Base Stations...................................................................... 12
3.3 Common GPS Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT Multimode Base Stations................................................................15
4 Common BITS Reference Clock............................................................................................... 18

4.1 Common BITS Reference Clock in Separate-MPT Multimode Base Stations............................................................ 19
4.2 Common BITS Reference Clock in Co-MPT Multimode Base Stations..................................................................... 21
4.3 Common BITS Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT Multimode Base Stations.............................................................. 23
5 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock.............................................................................................. 24

5.1 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock in Separate-MPT Multimode Base Stations...........................................................25
5.2 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock in Co-MPT Multimode Base Stations....................................................................28
5.3 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT Multimode Base Stations............................................................. 29
6 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock.................................................................................. 32

6.1 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock in Separate-MPT Multimode Base Stations............................................... 33
6.2 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock in Co-MPT Multimode Base Stations........................................................ 37
6.3 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT Multimode Base Stations................................................. 39
7 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock................................................................42

7.1 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock in Separate-MPT Multimode Base Stations................................. 44
7.2 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock in Co-MPT Multimode Base Stations.......................................... 47
7.3 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT Multimode Base Stations....................................49
8 Other Common Reference Clocks............................................................................................ 52

8.1 Common 1PPS+TOD Reference Clock in Co-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE Triple-mode Base Stations...........................53
8.2 Common IEEE 1588v2+SyncE Reference Clock in Co-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE Triple-mode Base Stations........... 53
9 Related Features...........................................................................................................................55
9.1 MRFD-211601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(GBTS/eGBTS).............................................................. 55
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9.2 MRFD-221601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(NodeB).......................................................................... 56

9.3 MRFD-231601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(eNodeB)........................................................................ 56
9.4 MRFD-241601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(LTE TDD)..................................................................... 57
10 Network Impact......................................................................................................................... 58
11 Engineering Guidelines........................................................................................................... 59
11.1 When to Use Common Clock..................................................................................................................................... 59
11.2 Required Information..................................................................................................................................................59
11.3 Requirements.............................................................................................................................................................. 59
11.4 Precautions..................................................................................................................................................................60
11.5 Initial Configuration................................................................................................................................................... 61
11.5.1 GBTS/eGBTS Providing Clock Source for NodeB/eNodeB/Co-MPT Base Station.............................................. 61
11.5.2 NodeB Providing Clock Source for GBTS/eGBTS/eNodeB/Co-MPT Base Station.............................................. 67
11.5.3 eNodeB Providing Clock Source for GBTS/eGBTS/NodeB/Co-MPT Base Station.............................................. 70
11.5.4 Co-MPT Base Station Providing Clock Source for GBTS/eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB.............................................. 74
11.5.5 Co-MPT Base Station Supporting Common Reference Clock among GSM, UMTS, and LTE............................. 79
11.6 Activation Observation............................................................................................................................................... 81
11.7 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................................... 82
12 Parameters................................................................................................................................... 83
13 Counters...................................................................................................................................... 97
14 Glossary....................................................................................................................................... 98
15 Reference Documents............................................................................................................... 99
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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes the Common Clock feature, which applies to the scenario in which
baseband unit (BBU) sharing is implemented on a multimode base station. Common clocks in
multimode base stations can be classified into:
l GSM/UMTS common clock
l GSM/LTE common clock
l UMTS/LTE common clock
l GSM/UMTS/LTE common clock
With BBU sharing, boards of different modes are installed in one BBU. BBU sharing can be
implemented on one BBU or two interconnected BBUs.
BBUs are classified into the BBU3900, BBU3910, and BBU3910A. For details, see BBU
Hardware Description.
The BBU3910A does not support separate MPT or BBU interconnection. In a co-MPT base
station, unless otherwise specified, the descriptions and examples of the UMPT also apply to
the UMDU.
For details about clock configuration of a single-mode base station, see Synchronization
Feature Parameter Description for this mode. The Common Clock feature involves the
following features:
l MRFD-211601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(GBTS/eGBTS)
l MRFD-221601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(NodeB)
l MRFD-231601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(eNodeB)
l MRFD-241601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(LTE TDD)
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NOTE
l BTS, NodeB, and eNodeB correspond to the GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes of a multimode base
station, respectively.
l Before reading this document, familiarize yourself with Synchronization Feature Parameter
Description for each mode, including eRAN, RAN, and GBSS.
l MRFD-231601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock (eNodeB) is an LTE FDD feature and
MRFD-241601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(LTE TDD) is an LTE TDD feature.
Unless otherwise specified, the LTE mode and eNodeB mentioned in this document do not
differentiate between FDD and TDD.
Table 1-1 lists the definitions of all kinds of base stations.
Table 1-1 Base station definitions

Base Station Definition
Name
GBTS A base station configured with a GTMU, GTMUb, or GTMUc and

maintained through a base station controller.
eGBTS A base station configured with a GTMUb, UMPT_G, or UMDU_G and

directly maintained by the element management system (EMS).
NodeB A base station configured with a WMPT, UMPT_U, or UMDU_U.
eNodeB A base station configured with an LMPT, UMPT_L, UMPT_T,

UMDU_L, or UMDU_T.
Co-MPT A base station configured with a UMPT_GU, UMDU_GU, UMPT_GL,

multimode base UMDU_GL, UMPT_GT, UMDU_GT, UMPT_UL, UMDU_UL,
station UMPT_UT, UMDU_UT, UMPT_LT, UMDU_LT, UMPT_GUL,
UMDU_GUL, UMPT_GUT, UMDU_GUT, UMPT_ULT, UMDU_ULT,
UMPT_GLT, UMDU_GLT, UMPT_GULT, or UMDU_GULT. A co-
MPT multimode base station functionally corresponds to any physical
combination of eGBTS, NodeB, and eNodeB. For example, a co-MPT
multimode base station configured with a UMPT_GU or UMDU_GU
functionally corresponds to the physical combination of eGBTS and
NodeB.
NOTE
Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions and examples of the UMPT in a co-
MPT base station also apply to the UMDU in a co-MPT base station.
Separate-MPT A base station on which each mode uses its separate main control board.
multimode base For example, a base station configured with a GTMU and WMPT is
station called a separate-MPT GSM/UMTS dual-mode base station.
NOTE
A UMDU cannot be used in a separate-MPT base station.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l Need to understand the features described herein

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l Work with Huawei products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
l Feature change
Changes in features of a specific product version
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information that was not described in the earlier
version
SRAN10.1 05 (2015-11-30)
This issue includes the following changes.
Change Change Description Parameter

Type Change
Feature change None None
Editorial Optimized descriptions in the following section: None

change 6 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock
11.4 Precautions
11.5 Initial Configuration
SRAN10.1 04 (2015-09-30)

Type Change
Feature change Added descriptions of the Common Clock feature None

when the GSM mode uses the GTMUc board as the
main control board.
Editorial None None

change
SRAN10.1 03 (2015-08-30)

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Type Change
Feature change Added how to configure the STANDARD parameter None

in the SET BTSCLK command on the GBTS side.
When other modes share a reference clock with the
GBTS, the STANDARD parameter in the SET
BTSCLK command should be set to the same value
as the Peer Standard parameter in the DSP
BSMODE command output.
Editorial None None

change
SRAN10.1 02 (2015-04-20)

Type Change
Feature change Added restrictions on the clock source in a separate- None

MPT multimode base station where the GSM mode
uses the GTMU as the main control board and
multiple modes share SDR or CPRI MUX. For
details, see 2 Overview.
Editorial None None

change
SRAN10.1 01 (2015-03-23)
This issue does not include any changes.
SRAN10.1 Draft A (2015-01-15)

Compared with Issue 01 (2014-09-26) of SRAN10.0, Draft A (2015-01-15) of SRAN10.1
includes the following changes.

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Change Type Change Description Parameter

Change
Feature change Added the descriptions of Common Clock for Added the
the BTS3911E. following
Added descriptions of Common Clock for the parameters:
eGBTS using a GTMUb board as the main GSMFRAMES
control board. YNCSW
When the common IEEE 1588v2 reference
clock is used, the Profile Type parameter can be
set to G.8275.1.
Added the descriptions of Common Clock for a
new type of BBU, BBU3910A, and its board
UMDU.
Added the IEEE1588v2 reference clock as a
time synchronization source. For the capabilities
of GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD, and LTE TDD to
share the time synchronization source to other
modes, see 6 Common IEEE 1588v2
Reference Clock.
Added descriptions of enabling the frame
synchronization function for GSM when the
GBTS/eGBTS uses time synchronization in
separate-MPT GL SDR scenarios or co-MPT
GL scenarios. For details, see the following
chapters:
l 2 Overview
l 11.5.1 GBTS/eGBTS Providing Clock
Source for NodeB/eNodeB/Co-MPT Base
Station
l 11.5.3 eNodeB Providing Clock Source for
GBTS/eGBTS/NodeB/Co-MPT Base
Station
Editorial change None None

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
With the Common Clock feature, all modes of a multimode base station share a clock source
and require only one set of clock equipment. The Common Clock feature is recommended for
scenarios where multiple modes share software-defined radio (SDR) or CPRI MUX.
The Common Clock feature applies to GSM/UMTS, GSM/LTE, or UMTS/LTE dual-mode

and GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base stations where the BBU Interconnection feature is
applied. The Common Clock feature helps reduce operating expense (OPEX) and capital
expenditure (CAPEX).
A multimode base station can be configured with the following common reference clocks:
l GPS reference clock

l Building integrated timing supply (BITS) reference clock
l E1/T1 reference clock
l IEEE 1588v2 reference clock
l Synchronous Ethernet reference clock
l 1PPS+TOD reference clock
These reference clocks are described in the following chapters.
Application scenarios of the Common Clock feature include:
l Separate-MPT scenario: Separate-MPT main controls boards are used in GSM, UMTS,
and LTE modes.
If all modes in a multimode base station are configured in the same BBU, all modes
exchange data by using the BBU backplane and share a clock source. If the modes of a
multimode base station are configured in two different BBUs, the BBU Interconnection
feature must be enabled.
The following restrictions apply to this scenario:
– A multimode base station does not support the AUTO(Auto Handover) clock
working mode. Each mode in a multimode base station can be configured with only
one clock source.
– A multimode base station can be configured with only one USCU board and the
USCU board can be configured with only one clock source.
– If the LTE TDD or LTE FDD mode are used in a multimode base station, the shared
clock source must support and use time synchronization.

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
– If the UMTS or LTE mode needs to use time synchronization in a separate-MPT

multimode base station where the GSM mode uses the GTMU as the main control
board and these modes share SDR or CPRI MUX, the GSM mode must also use
time synchronization. In addition, the clock source of the GSM mode must support
time synchronization or be reconstructed to support time synchronization.
– In the inter-subrack SDR scenario, it is not allowed to configure frequency
synchronization for the mode in the primary BBU and time synchronization for the
mode in the secondary BBU at the same time.
l Co-MPT scenario: The GBTS/eGBTS, NodeB, and eNodeB share a UMPT board.
The co-MPT board provides the clock source for each mode and supports the Common
Clock feature. The clock source provided by the UMPT board supports frequency
synchronization and time synchronization. If the LTE TDD mode is used, the clock
source of the co-MPT board must support and use time synchronization.
NOTE
In an LTE FDD and LTE TDD dual-mode base station, LTE FDD and LTE TDD support only co-MPT.
l Hybrid-MPT scenario: Separate-MPT and co-MPT scenarios coexist.
In this scenario, single-mode base stations are configured with separate-MPT main
control boards, and multimode base stations are configured with co-MPT main control
boards.
– The main control board shared by different modes supports the Common Clock
feature. The clock source provided by the main control board supports frequency
synchronization and time synchronization. If the LTE TDD mode is used, the clock
source of the co-MPT main control board must support and use time
synchronization.
– The modes that use separate-MPT main control boards and the modes that use co-
MPT main control boards share a clock source. The restrictions in this scenario are
the same as those in the separate-MPT scenario.
NOTE
To achieve BBU interconnection, you can connect one UCIU board and one UMPT board or connect
two UMPT boards. The two methods use the same configurations. This document uses both methods as
an example to describe the BBU interconnection. The BBU3910A does not support BBU
interconnection. The BTS3911E does not support BBU interconnection.
In separate-MPT GL SDR scenarios or co-MPT GL scenarios, GSM and LTE use a common reference
clock. When the GBTS/eGBTS uses time synchronization, the GBTS/eGBTS frame number (FN) is
aligned with that of the time synchronization source. When the GSM mode does not need to support
GBTS/eGBTS inter-site frame number synchronization, the parameter FRAMESYNCSW/
GSMFRAMESYNCSW is set to OFF. When the GSM mode need to support GBTS/eGBTS inter-site
frame number synchronization, the parameter FRAMESYNCSW/GSMFRAMESYNCSW is set to ON.
Before the parameter FRAMESYNCSW/GSMFRAMESYNCSW is set to ON, FN offset and training
sequence code (TSC) must be planned to avoid interference between neighboring GSM cells. For details
about GBTS/eGBTS inter-site frame number synchronization, see Synchronization Feature Parameter
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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 3 Common GPS Reference Clock
3 Common GPS Reference Clock
This chapter describes the common GPS reference clock in separate-MPT, co-MPT, and
hybrid-MPT multimode base stations.
NOTE
In this chapter, the UMPT board is in LTE TDD mode and configured with a GPS satellite card, such as
UMPT_L, UMPT_UL, UMPT_GL, and UMPT_GUL.

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3.1 Common GPS Reference Clock in Separate-MPT

Multimode Base Stations
Single BBU Scenario
The USCU board in a dual-mode base station receives GPS clock signals and forwards them
to the two main control boards in the base station through the backplane. Alternatively, the
LMPT/UMPT_L board receives GPS clock signals and forwards them to another mode
through the backplane. Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, and Figure 3-3 show a common GPS
reference clock in a separate-MPT dual-mode base station.
Figure 3-1 Common GPS reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/UMTS dual-mode base
station
Figure 3-2 Common GPS reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/LTE dual-mode base
station

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Figure 3-3 Common GPS reference clock in a separate-MPT UMTS/LTE dual-mode base
station
BBU Interconnection Scenario

The following uses the BBU interconnection achieved by connecting one UCIU board and
one UMPT board as an example to describe the procedure for sharing the GPS reference clock
in separate-MPT multimode base stations.
l As shown in Figure 3-4, the GPS clock is located in the primary BBU of a GSM/
UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. Both the LMPT/UMPT_L and the USCU boards in
the secondary BBU can receive GPS clock signals. In the first case, the LMPT/UMPT_L
board in the primary BBU receives GPS clock signals and forwards them to the GTMU
and UCIU through the backplane. The UCIU board then sends the clock signals to the
UMPT_U board in the secondary BBU through the BBU interconnection port. In the
second case, the USCU board in the primary BBU receives GPS clock signals and
forwards them to the GTMU and UMPT_L boards through the backplane. Upon
receiving the clock signals, the GTMU board forwards them to the UCIU board in the
primary BBU. The UCIU board then sends the clock signals to the UMPT_U board in
the secondary BBU through the BBU interconnection port.
l As shown in Figure 3-5, the GPS clock is located in the secondary BBU of a GSM/
UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. Both the UMPT and the USCU boards can receive
GPS clock signals. In the first case, the UMPT_L board in the secondary BBU receives
GPS clock signals and sends them through its BBU interconnection port to the UCIU
board in the primary BBU. This UCIU board then sends the clock signals to the GTMU
and WMPT/UMPT_U boards in the primary BBU through the backplane. In the second
case, the USCU board in the secondary BBU receives GPS clock signals and forwards
them to the UMPT_L board through the backplane, which in turn sends them through its
BBU interconnection port to the UCIU board in the primary BBU. This UCIU board
then sends the clock signals to the GTMU and WMPT/UMPT_U boards in the primary
BBU through the backplane.

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Figure 3-4 Common GPS reference clock in the primary BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-
mode base station

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Figure 3-5 Common GPS reference clock in the secondary BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE
triple-mode base station
3.2 Common GPS Reference Clock in Co-MPT Multimode

Base Stations
Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 3-6, GSM/UMTS, GSM/LTE, UMTS/LTE, or GSM/UMTS/LTE
multimode base stations are configured in co-MPT mode and share a GPS clock source.

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Figure 3-6 Common GPS reference clock in a co-MPT multimode base station

The following uses the BBU interconnection achieved by connecting two UMPT boards as an
example to describe the procedure for sharing the GPS reference clock in co-MPT multimode
base stations.
l As shown in Figure 3-7, the GPS clock is located in the primary BBU of a co-MPT
multimode base station. Both the UMPT and the USCU boards in the primary BBU can
receive GPS clock signals. In the first case, the UMPT board in the primary BBU
receives GPS clock signals and forwards them to the UMPT board in the secondary BBU
through the BBU interconnection port. In the second case, the USCU board in the
primary BBU receives GPS clock signals and forwards them to the UMPT board in the
primary BBU through the backplane. Upon receiving the clock signals, the UMPT board
forwards them to the UMPT board in the secondary BBU through the BBU
interconnection port.
l As shown in Figure 3-8, the GPS clock is located in the secondary BBU of a co-MPT
multimode base station. Both the UMPT and the USCU boards in the secondary BBU
can receive GPS clock signals. In the first case, the UMPT board in the secondary BBU
receives GPS clock signals and forwards them to the UMPT board in the primary BBU
through the BBU interconnection port. In the second case, the USCU board in the
secondary BBU receives GPS clock signals and forwards them to the UMPT board in the
secondary BBU through the backplane. Upon receiving the clock signals, the UMPT
board forwards them to the UMPT board in the primary BBU through the BBU

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Figure 3-7 Common GPS reference clock in the primary BBU of a co-MPT multimode base
station

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Figure 3-8 Common GPS reference clock in the secondary BBU of a co-MPT multimode
base station
3.3 Common GPS Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT

Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 3-9, only one BBU is used. The USCU board receives GPS clock signals
and forwards them to the main control boards in the multimode base station through the
backplane. Alternatively, the LMPT, UMPT_L, UMPT_GL, or UMPT_UL board receives
GPS clock signals and forwards them to another main control board through the backplane.
This allows different modes of a base station to share a GPS reference clock.

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Figure 3-9 Common GPS reference clock in a hybrid-MPT triple-mode base station

The common GPS reference clock sharing in BBU interconnection scenarios where the
separate-MPT base station and co-MPT base station coexist is similar to that in BBU
interconnection scenarios of separate-MPT base stations. For details, see BBU

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Interconnection Scenario in section 3.1 Common GPS Reference Clock in Separate-MPT

Multimode Base Stations.

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 4 Common BITS Reference Clock
4 Common BITS Reference Clock
This chapter describes the common BITS reference clock in separate-MPT, co-MPT, and
hybrid-MPT multimode base stations. The BITS reference clock only supports frequency
synchronization, and does not support time synchronization. The LTE mode and eNodeB
mentioned in this chapter refer to FDD.
When the common BITS reference clock is used, the USCU board must be configured in the
BBU.
The BBU3910A integrates the functions of main control, transmission, and baseband
processing all into one module and thereby does not support the configuration of the USCU
board. Therefore, the BBU3910A does not support the common BITS reference clock.
The BTS3911E does not support the common BITS reference clock because it does not
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4.1 Common BITS Reference Clock in Separate-MPT

Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 4-1, Figure 4-2, and Figure 4-3, the USCU board in a dual-mode base
station receives BITS clock signals and forwards them to the two main control boards in the
base station.
Figure 4-1 Common BITS reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/UMTS dual-mode base
station
Figure 4-2 Common BITS reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/LTE dual-mode base
station

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Figure 4-3 Common BITS reference clock in a separate-MPT UMTS/LTE dual-mode base
station

one UMPT board as an example to describe the procedure for sharing the BITS reference
clock in separate-MPT multimode base stations.
l As shown in Figure 4-4, the USCU board is installed in the primary BBU of a GSM/
UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. The USCU board receives BITS clock signals and
forwards them to the GTMU and LMPT/UMPT_L boards. Upon receiving the clock
signals, the GTMU board forwards them to the UCIU board. The UCIU board then sends
the clock signals to the UMPT_U board in the secondary BBU, which receives them
through its BBU interconnection port.
l As shown in Figure 4-5, the USCU board is installed in the secondary BBU of a GSM/
UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. The USCU board receives BITS clock signals and
forwards them to the UMPT_U board, which in turn sends them through its BBU
interconnection port to the UCIU board in the primary BBU. The UCIU board then sends
the clock signals to the GTMU and LMPT/UMPT_L boards through the backplane.
Figure 4-4 Common BITS reference clock in the primary BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-
mode base station

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Figure 4-5 Common BITS reference clock in the secondary BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE
4.2 Common BITS Reference Clock in Co-MPT

Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 4-6, GSM/UMTS, GSM/LTE, UMTS/LTE, or GSM/UMTS/LTE
multimode base stations are configured in co-MPT mode and share a BITS reference clock.
Figure 4-6 Common BITS reference clock in a co-MPT multimode base station

example to describe the procedure for sharing the BITS reference clock in co-MPT multimode
base stations.

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l As shown in Figure 4-7, the BITS reference clock is located in the primary BBU of a co-
MPT multimode base station and the USCU board in the primary BBU receives the
BITS clock signals. In this case, the USCU board in the primary BBU receives BITS
clock signals and forwards them to the UMPT board in the primary BBU through the
backplane. Upon receiving the clock signals, the UMPT board forwards them to the
UMPT board in the secondary BBU through the BBU interconnection port.
l As shown in Figure 4-8, the BITS clock is located in the secondary BBU of a co-MPT
multimode base station and the USCU boards in the secondary BBU can receive BITS
clock signals. In this case, the USCU board in the secondary BBU receives BITS clock
signals and forwards them to the UMPT board in the secondary BBU through the
backplane. Upon receiving the clock signals, the UMPT board forwards them to the
UMPT board in the primary BBU through the BBU interconnection port.
Figure 4-7 Common BITS reference clock in the primary BBU of a co-MPT multimode base
station
Figure 4-8 Common BITS reference clock in the secondary BBU of a co-MPT multimode
base station

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4.3 Common BITS Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT

Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 4-9, only one BBU is used. The USCU board receives BITS clock
signals and forwards them to the main control boards in the multimode base station. This
allows different modes of a base station to share a BITS reference clock.
Figure 4-9 Common BITS reference clock in a hybrid-MPT triple-mode base station

The common BITS reference clock sharing in BBU interconnection scenarios where the
Interconnection Scenario in section 4.1 Common BITS Reference Clock in Separate-
MPT Multimode Base Stations.

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 5 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock
5 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock
This chapter describes the common E1/T1 reference clock in separate-MPT, co-MPT, and
hybrid-MPT multimode base stations. The E1/T1 reference clock only supports frequency
synchronization, and does not support time synchronization. The LTE mode and eNodeB
mentioned in this chapter refer to FDD.
Table 5-1 describes the typical application scenarios for a common E1/T1 reference clock.
NOTE
The BTS3911E does not support common E1/T1 reference clocks.
Table 5-1 Typical application scenarios for a common E1/T1 reference clock
Deployment Description
Scenario
Common When the Abis interface uses E1/T1 transmission and the Iub or S1
E1/T1 interface uses IP over FE/GE transmission, the NodeB or eNodeB can
reference clock obtain E1/T1 clock signals from an E1/T1 link over the Abis interface.
over the Abis
interface
Common When the Abis interface on the multimode base station side uses IP co-
E1/T1 transmission or IP hybrid transmission, the eGBTS or GBTS can obtain
reference clock E1/T1 clock signals from an E1/T1 link over the Iub interface.
over the Iub
interface When the Iub interface uses E1/T1 transmission and the S1 interface uses
IP over GE transmission, the eNodeB can obtain E1/T1 clock signals
from an E1/T1 link over the Iub interface.
NOTE
Only the UMTS mode can obtain E1/T1 clock signals from a UTRP board.
The LTE mode can obtain E1/T1 clock signals only from a UMPT board.
For details about the Common Transmission feature, see Common Transmission Feature Parameter
Description for SingleRAN.

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5.1 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock in Separate-MPT

Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 5-1, Figure 5-2, and Figure 5-3, one mode of a multimode base station is
configured with an E1/T1 clock source, and then the other modes share E1/T1 clock signals
by using the BBU backplane.
Figure 5-1 Common E1/T1 reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/UMTS dual-mode base
station

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Figure 5-2 Common E1/T1 reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/LTE dual-mode base
station
Figure 5-3 Common E1/T1 reference clock in a separate-MPT UMTS/LTE dual-mode base
station

one UMPT board as an example. When BBU Interconnection is enabled, one mode of a
GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station is configured with an E1/T1 clock source and the
other two modes share the E1/T1 clock source. The procedure for sharing the E1/T1 clock
source is as follows:
l As shown in Figure 5-4, the common E1/T1 reference clock is in the primary BBU of a
GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. The GTMU board receives E1/T1 clock

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signals from the transport network over an E1/T1 link and forwards them to the LMPT
and UCIU boards. Upon receiving the clock signals, the UCIU board sends them to the
UMPT board in the secondary BBU, which receives them over the BBU interconnection
port.
l As shown in Figure 5-5, the common E1/T1 reference clock is in the secondary BBU of
a GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. The UMPT board receives E1/T1 clock
signals from the transport network over an E1/T1 link and forwards them to the UCIU
board in the primary BBU. Upon receiving the clock signals, the UCIU board sends them
to the GTMU and LMPT boards by using the BBU backplane.
Figure 5-4 Common E1/T1 reference clock in the primary BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-
mode base station
Figure 5-5 Common E1/T1 reference clock in the secondary BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE

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5.2 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock in Co-MPT

Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 5-6, each mode uses the E1/T1 clock source configured for the UMPT
board. The UMPT board supports the Common Clock feature.
Figure 5-6 Common E1/T1 reference clock in a co-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base
station

example to describe the procedure for sharing the E1/T1 reference clock.
l As shown in Figure 5-7, the E1/T1 clock source is located in the primary BBU of a co-
MPT multimode base station. The UMPT board in the primary BBU receives E1/T1
clock signals from the transport network over an E1/T1 link and forwards them to the
UMPT board in the secondary BBU, which receives them over the BBU interconnection
port.
l As shown in Figure 5-8, the E1/T1 clock source is located in the secondary BBU of a
co-MPT multimode base station. The UMPT board in the secondary BBU receives
E1/T1 clock signals from the transport network over an E1/T1 link and forwards them to
the UMPT board in the primary BBU, which receives them over the BBU

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Figure 5-7 Common E1/T1 reference clock in the primary BBU of a co-MPT multimode base
station
Figure 5-8 Common E1/T1 reference clock in the secondary BBU of a co-MPT multimode
base station
5.3 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT

Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 5-9, only one BBU is used. Different modes of base stations can share an
E1/T1 clock source by using the BBU backplane.

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Figure 5-9 Common E1/T1 reference clock in a hybrid-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode

base station

The common E1/T1 reference clock sharing in BBU interconnection scenarios where the

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Interconnection Scenario in section 5.1 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock in Separate-
MPT Multimode Base Stations.

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 6 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock
6 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock
This chapter describes the common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in separate-MPT, co-MPT,
and hybrid-MPT multimode base stations.
In co-transmission scenarios, the IEEE1588 V2 reference clock source can only be configured
on the mode providing transmission ports, and other modes that do not provide transmission
ports can only share the clock source.
Table 6-1 describes the typical application scenarios for a common IEEE 1588v2 reference
clock.
Table 6-1 Typical application scenarios for a common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock
Deployment Scenario Description
Common IEEE 1588v2 When the Abis and Iub interfaces use IP transmission and the
reference clock over the NodeB of a multimode base station is configured with an
Iub interface IEEE 1588v2 clock source, the BTS can obtain clock signals
from the WMPT or UMPT board in the NodeB by using the
BBU backplane.
When the Iub and S1 interfaces use IP transmission and the

NodeB of a multimode base station is configured with an
IEEE 1588v2 clock source, the eNodeB can obtain clock
signals from the WMPT or UMPT board in the NodeB by
using the BBU backplane.
Common IEEE 1588v2 When the Abis or Iub interface and the S1 interface use the IP
reference clock over the transmission and the eNodeB of a multimode base station is
S1 interface configured with an IEEE 1588v2 clock source, the GBTS,
eGBTS, or NodeB can obtain clock signals from the LMPT or
UMPT board in the eNodeB by using the BBU backplane.
Common IEEE 1588v2 When the eGBTS or GBTS of a multimode base station is
reference clock over the configured with an IEEE 1588v2 clock source, the NodeB or
Abis interface eNodeB can obtain clock signals from the GTMUb/GTMUc
board in the GBTS or the UMPT_G board in the eGBTS by
using the BBU backplane.

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6.1 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock in Separate-

MPT Multimode Base Stations
When the IEEE1588v2 reference clock is used as a frequency synchronization source, LTE
TDD uses time synchronization and shares the IEEE 1588v2 reference clock to other modes,
whereas other modes cannot share the IEEE 1588v2 reference clock to LTE TDD. This is
because LTE TDD supports only time synchronization. If other modes share the IEEE 1588v2
reference clock to LTE TDD, the reference clock can use only frequency synchronization.
When the IEEE1588v2 reference clock is used as a time synchronization source:
l The GSM, LTE FDD, and LTE TDD modes can share the time synchronization source to
other modes.
l The UMTS mode can share the time synchronization source to other modes if the UMPT
board uses the IEEE1588v2 clock source.
NOTE
Generally, the NodeB does not need time synchronization. In the preceding case, the UMTS mode
supports the IEEE1588v2 clock source for the sake of sharing the time synchronization source to
other modes.
l The UMTS mode cannot share the time synchronization source to other modes if the
WMPT//UTRP2/UTRP9 board uses the IEEE1588v2 clock source.
Single BBU Scenario

As shown in Figure 6-1, Figure 6-2, Figure 6-3, one main control board serving a mode is
connected to the transport network using an FE/GE port. The board is configured with an
IEEE 1588v2 clock client to obtain clock signals from an IEEE 1588v2 clock server. The
oscillator in the board synchronizes clock signals with the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and
transmits the synchronized 1 pulse per second (PPS) clock signals to the other main control
board serving another mode. In this case, only one IEEE 1588v2 clock client is required. FE
stands for fast Ethernet and GE stands for Gigabit Ethernet.

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Figure 6-1 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/UMTS dual-
mode base station

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Figure 6-2 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/LTE dual-mode
base station
Figure 6-3 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in a separate-MPT UMTS/LTE dual-mode
base station

GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station is configured with an IEEE 1588v2 clock source

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and the other two modes share the IEEE 1588v2 clock source. The procedure for sharing the
IEEE 1588v2 clock source is as follows:
l As shown in Figure 6-4, the common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock is in the primary
BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. The LMPT board is configured
with an IEEE 1588v2 clock client and receives IEEE 1588v2 clock packets containing
clock signals from an IEEE 1588v2 clock server through the transport network. Then,
the LMPT board generates synchronized 1 PPS clock signals and forwards them to the
GTMU and UCIU boards. Upon receiving the synchronized 1 PPS clock signals, the
UCIU board sends them to the UMPT board in the secondary BBU. Base stations of
other modes in the primary BBU obtain 1 PPS clock signals by using the BBU
backplane.
l As shown in Figure 6-5, the common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock is in the secondary
BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. The UMPT board is configured
with an IEEE 1588v2 clock client and receives IEEE 1588v2 clock packets containing
clock signals from an IEEE 1588v2 clock server through the transport network. Then,
the UMPT board generates synchronized 1 PPS clock signals and forwards them to the
UCIU board in the primary BBU, which in turn forwards them to the GTMU and WMPT
boards.
Transmission port cabling on a multimode base station and the cabling of a common IEEE
1588v2 reference clock are independently deployed. Therefore, the operation of the
multimode base station is not affected.
Figure 6-4 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in the primary BBU of a GSM/
UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station

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Figure 6-5 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in the secondary BBU of a GSM/
6.2 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock in Co-MPT

Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 6-6, each mode uses the IEEE 1588v2 clock source configured for the
UMPT board. The UMPT board supports the Common Clock feature. The shared IEEE
1588v2 reference clock supports frequency synchronization and time synchronization. If the
LTE TDD mode is used, the clock source must use time synchronization.
Figure 6-6 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in a co-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-
mode base station

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example to describe the procedure for sharing the IEEE 1588v2 reference clock.
l As shown in Figure 6-7, the common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock is in the primary
BBU of a co-MPT multimode base station. The UMPT board in the primary BBU is
configured with an IEEE 1588v2 clock client and receives IEEE 1588v2 clock packets
containing clock signals from an IEEE 1588v2 clock server through the transport
network. Then the UMPT board generates synchronized 1 PPS clock signals and
forwards them to the UMPT board in the secondary BBU through the BBU
l As shown in Figure 6-8, the common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock is in the secondary
BBU of a co-MPT multimode base station. The UMPT board in the secondary BBU is
configured with an IEEE 1588v2 clock client and receives IEEE 1588v2 clock packets
containing clock signals from an IEEE 1588v2 clock server through the transport
network. Then the UMPT board generates synchronized 1 PPS clock signals and
forwards them to the UMPT board in the primary BBU through the BBU interconnection
port.
Figure 6-7 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in the primary BBU of a co-MPT
multimode base station

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Figure 6-8 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in the secondary BBU of a co-MPT
6.3 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock in Hybrid-MPT

When the IEEE1588v2 reference clock is used as a frequency synchronization source, LTE
TDD uses time synchronization and shares the IEEE 1588v2 reference clock to other modes,
whereas other modes cannot share the IEEE 1588v2 reference clock to LTE TDD. This is
because LTE TDD supports only time synchronization. If other modes share the IEEE 1588v2
reference clock to LTE TDD, the reference clock can use only frequency synchronization.
When the IEEE1588v2 reference clock is used as a time synchronization source:
l The GSM, LTE FDD, and LTE TDD modes can share the time synchronization source to
other modes.
l The UMTS mode can share the time synchronization source to other modes if the UMPT
board uses the IEEE1588v2 clock source.
NOTE
Generally, the NodeB does not need time synchronization. In the preceding case, the UMTS mode
supports the IEEE1588v2 clock source for the sake of sharing the time synchronization source to
other modes.
l The UMTS mode cannot share the time synchronization source to other modes if the
WMPT//UTRP2/UTRP9 board uses the IEEE1588v2 clock source.
Single BBU Scenario

As shown in Figure 6-9, only one BBU is used. Different modes of base stations can share an
IEEE 1588v2 clock source by using the BBU backplane.

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Figure 6-9 Common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock in a hybrid-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-
mode base station

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The common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock sharing in BBU interconnection scenarios where
the separate-MPT base station and co-MPT base station coexist is similar to that in BBU
Interconnection Scenario in section 6.1 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock in
Separate-MPT Multimode Base Stations.

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 7 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock
7 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference

Clock
This chapter describes the common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in separate-MPT,
co-MPT, and hybrid-MPT multimode base stations. The synchronous Ethernet reference clock
only supports frequency synchronization, and does not support time synchronization. The
LTE mode and eNodeB mentioned in this chapter refer to FDD.
Table 7-1 describes the typical application scenarios for a common synchronous Ethernet
reference clock.
Table 7-1 Typical application scenarios for a common synchronous Ethernet reference clock
Deployment Description
Scenario
Common When the Iub interface on the multimode base station side uses IP
synchronous transmission and the IP network supports Ethernet clock
Ethernet synchronization, the eGBTS, GBTS, or eNodeB can obtain clock
reference clock signals from the WMPT, UMPT, UTRP board in the NodeB by using
over the Iub the BBU backplane. The UTRP board is managed by the UMTS mode
interface and supports FE/GE transmission.
Common When the S1 interface uses IP transmission and the IP network

synchronous supports Ethernet clock synchronization, the eGBTS, GBTS, or
Ethernet NodeB can obtain clock signals from the LMPT, UMPT, UTRP board
reference clock in the eNodeB by using the BBU backplane. The UTRP board is
over the S1 managed by the LTE mode and supports FE/GE transmission.
interface
Common When the eGBTS or GBTS of a multimode base station is configured

synchronous with a synchronous Ethernet clock source, the NodeB or eNodeB can
Ethernet obtain clock signals by using the BBU backplane from any of the
reference clock following boards:
over the Abis l UMPT or UTRP board in the eGBTS
interface
l GTMUb, GTMUc or UTRP board in the GBTS
The UTRP board is managed by the GSM mode and supports FE/GE
transmission.

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7.1 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock in

Separate-MPT Multimode Base Stations
Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 7-1, Figure 7-2, Figure 7-3, to implement a common synchronous
Ethernet reference clock, one mode of a dual-mode base station must connect to the transport
network over its FE/GE port and the IP network must support Ethernet clock synchronization.
This ensures that the other mode of the base station can receive synchronous Ethernet clock
signals by using the BBU backplane.
Figure 7-1 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/UMTS

dual-mode base station

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Figure 7-2 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in a separate-MPT GSM/LTE

Figure 7-3 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in a separate-MPT UMTS/LTE


separate-MPT multimode base station is configured with a synchronous Ethernet clock source
and the other two modes share the synchronous Ethernet clock source. The procedure for
sharing the synchronous Ethernet clock source is as follows:

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l As shown in Figure 7-4, the common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in the
primary BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. The WMPT board
receives synchronous Ethernet clock signals from the transport network over an FE link
and forwards them to the GTMU and UCIU boards. Upon receiving the clock signals,
the UCIU board sends them to the UMPT board in the secondary BBU. The other mode
of base station in the primary BBU obtains synchronous Ethernet clock signals by using
the BBU backplane.
secondary BBU of a GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base station. The UMPT board
receives synchronous Ethernet clock signals from the transport network over a GE link
and forwards them to the UCIU board in the primary BBU. Upon receiving the clock
signals, the UCIU board sends them to the GTMU and WMPT boards.
Figure 7-4 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in the primary BBU of a GSM/

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Figure 7-5 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in the secondary BBU of a GSM/

Co-MPT Multimode Base Stations
Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 7-6, each mode uses the synchronous Ethernet clock source configured
for the UMPT board. The UMPT board supports the Common Clock feature.
Figure 7-6 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in a co-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE


example to describe the procedure for sharing the synchronous Ethernet reference clock.

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primary BBU of a co-MPT multimode base station. The UMPT board in the primary
BBU receives synchronous Ethernet clock signals from the transport network over an FE
link and forwards them to the UMPT board in the secondary BBU through the BBU
secondary BBU of a co-MPT multimode base station. The UMPT board in the secondary
BBU receives synchronous Ethernet clock signals from the transport network over an FE
link and forwards them to the UMPT board in the primary BBU through the BBU
Figure 7-7 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in the primary BBU of a co-MPT

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Figure 7-8 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in the secondary BBU of a co-
MPT multimode base station

Hybrid-MPT Multimode Base Stations
Single BBU Scenario
As shown in Figure 7-9, only one BBU is used. Different modes of base stations can share a
synchronous Ethernet clock source by using the BBU backplane.

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Figure 7-9 Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock in a hybrid-MPT GSM/


SingleRAN

The common synchronous Ethernet reference clock sharing in BBU interconnection scenarios
where the separate-MPT base station and co-MPT base station coexist is similar to that in
BBU interconnection scenarios of separate-MPT base stations. For details, see BBU
Interconnection Scenario in section 7.1 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock
in Separate-MPT Multimode Base Stations.

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 8 Other Common Reference Clocks
8 Other Common Reference Clocks
When the GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes share a UMTS board, besides common GPS, BITS,
E1/T1, IEEE 1588v2, and synchronous Ethernet reference clocks, the following common
reference clocks can be used:
l Common 1PPS+TOD reference clock
l Common IEEE 1588v2+SyncE reference clock
These two common reference clocks are used only when the GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes
share a UMPT board. This is because these two common reference clocks only support a
single mode in a separate-MPT multimode base station.
NOTE
The BTS3911E supports common IEEE 1588v2+SyncE reference clocks but does not support common
1PPS+TOD reference clocks.

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8.1 Common 1PPS+TOD Reference Clock in Co-MPT

GSM/UMTS/LTE Triple-mode Base Stations
The 1PPS+TOD clock source supports frequency synchronization and time synchronization.
As shown in Figure 8-1, the USCU and UMPT boards can receive 1PPS+TOD clock signals.
The UMPT board is configured with the 1PPS+TOD clock source, which is shared by the
GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes.
Figure 8-1 A common 1PPS+TOD reference clock in a co-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-

mode base station
8.2 Common IEEE 1588v2+SyncE Reference Clock in Co-

MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE Triple-mode Base Stations
The IEEE 1588v2+SyncE clock source combines the IEEE 1588v2 clock and synchronous
Ethernet clock and supports only time synchronization. The clock source of the IEEE 1588v2
clock server must be the same as that of the synchronous Ethernet. As shown in Figure 8-2,
the UMPT board is configured with the IEEE 1588v2+SyncE clock source, which is shared
by the GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes. The clock source of the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and
the synchronous Ethernet in Figure 8-2 are GPS.

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Figure 8-2 Common IEEE 1588v2+SyncE reference clock in a co-MPT GSM/UMTS/LTE triple-mode base
station

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 9 Related Features
9 Related Features
9.1 MRFD-211601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference

Clock(GBTS/eGBTS)
Prerequisite Features
Feature ID Feature Name Description
GBFD-510401 BTS GPS Common GPS reference clock

Synchronization
MRFD-210501 BTS/NodeB Clock Common BITS/IEEE 1588v2/1PPS+TOD

reference clock
GBFD-118202 Synchronous Common synchronous Ethernet/IEEE

Ethernet 1588v2+SyncE reference clock
Mutually Exclusive Features

None
Impacted Features
None

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Clock(NodeB)
MRFD-210501 BTS/NodeB Clock Common GPS/BITS/1PPS+TOD reference

clock
WRFD-050502 Synchronous Common synchronous Ethernet reference clock

Ethernet
WRFD-050501 Clock Sync on Common IEEE 1588v2/IEEE 1588v2+SyncE

Ethernet in NodeB reference clock

None
Impacted Features
None

Clock(eNodeB)
LBFD-00300503 Synchronization with GPS Common GPS reference clock
LBFD-00300504 Synchronization with BITS Common BITS reference clock
LOFD-00301301 Synchronization with Common synchronous Ethernet/IEEE

Ethernet(ITU-T G.8261) 1588v2+SyncE reference clock
LOFD-00301302 IEEE 1588v2 Clock Common IEEE 1588v2/IEEE

Synchronization 1588v2+SyncE reference clock
LBFD-00300505 Synchronization with 1PPS Common 1PPS+TOD reference clock

None

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Impacted Features
None

Clock(LTE TDD)
TDLBFD-00300503 Synchronization Common GPS reference clock

with GPS
TDLOFD-00301302 IEEE1588 V2 Common IEEE 1588v2/IEEE 1588v2+SyncE

Clock reference clock
Synchronization
TDLBFD-00300505 Synchronization Common 1PPS+TOD reference clock

with 1PPS

None
Impacted Features
None

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 10 Network Impact
10 Network Impact
System Capacity
No impact.
Network Performance
No impact.

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 11 Engineering Guidelines
11 Engineering Guidelines
11.1 When to Use Common Clock

It is recommended that MRFD-211601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(GBTS/
eGBTS), MRFD-221601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(NodeB), or
MRFD-231601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock (eNodeB) be enabled for a
multimode base station to reduce the OPEX and CAPEX.
11.2 Required Information

The information to be collected is as follows:
l Whether the multimode base station using the LTE TDD mode is configured with a GPS
antenna
If the multimode base station is configured with a GPS antenna, it is recommended that
all modes of the base station share a GPS reference clock.
l Transmission scheme used by the multimode base station that does not use the LTE TDD
mode
– If at least one mode of the multimode base station uses E1/T1 transmission, use a
common E1/T1 reference clock.
– If all modes of the multimode base station use FE/GE transmission, check whether
synchronous Ethernet is supported. If yes, use a common synchronous Ethernet
reference clock. If no, use a common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock.
11.3 Requirements
Other Features
The prerequisite features listed in 9 Related Features must be activated.
Hardware
If a BITS reference clock is used, a USCU board must be installed in the BBU.

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If a GPS reference clock is used, a USCU or UMPT must be installed in the BBU.
If a GBTS uses a GTMUa board as the main control board, the GBTS cannot share the
following reference clock with other modes:
l GPS reference clock
l IEEE 1588v2 reference clock
License
MRFD-231601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(eNodeB) and MRFD-241601
Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(LTE TDD) have license control items.
MRFD-211601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(GBTS/eGBTS) and
MRFD-221601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(NodeB) only have license sales
items and do not have license control items.
Feature Feature Name License License NE Sales Unit

ID Control Item Control
ID Item
MRFD-2 Multi-mode BS LT1S0COCLK Common eNode per

31601 Common 00 Clock B eNodeB
Reference (eNodeB)
Clock(eNodeB)
MRFD-2 Multi-mode BS LT1SMMBCR Common eNode Per

41601 Common C00 Clock (TDD) B eNodeB
Reference
Clock(LTE TDD)
Other Requirements
The following are the requirements for LTE TDD:
l The TDD eNodeB can only use the GPS reference clock provided by the GBTS, eGBTS,
NodeB or co-MPT base station that uses time synchronization.
l If the LTE TDD mode is used in a multimode base station, a clock source that supports
time synchronization must be used, for example, GPS reference clock, IEEE 1588v2
reference clock, 1PPS+TOD reference clock, or IEEE 1588v2+SyncE reference clock. In
addition, the clock source must use time synchronization.
11.4 Precautions
Note the following points if the GPS or IEEE 1588v2 reference clock is used when the GBTS
or eGBTS shares its reference clock with other NodeBs or eNodeBs or shares the reference
clock provided by another NodeB or eNodeB:
l When the GBTS uses time synchronization: set the FRAMESYNCSW parameter to OFF
if the GBTS does not require inter-site frame number synchronization; set the
FRAMESYNCSW parameter to ON if the GBTS requires inter-site frame number
synchronization. Before the FRAMESYNCSW parameter is set to ON, FN offset and
TSC must be planned for GSM to avoid interference between neighboring GSM cells.

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l When the eGBTS uses time synchronization: you need to run the SET
CLKSYNCMODE command with the GSMFRAMESYNCSW parameter set to OFF if
the eGBTS does not require inter-site frame number synchronization; you need to run the
SET CLKSYNCMODE command with the GSMFRAMESYNCSW parameter set to
ON if the eGBTS requires inter-site frame number synchronization. Before the
parameter GSMFRAMESYNCSW is set to ON, FN offset and TSC must be planned for
GSM to avoid interference between neighboring GSM cells.
l When a co-MPT base station involves the GSM mode and the GSM mode uses time
synchronization, if the GSM mode does not require inter-site frame number
synchronization, run the SET CLKSYNCMODE command with
GSMFRAMESYNCSW set to OFF; if the GSM mode requires inter-site frame number
synchronization, run the SET CLKSYNCMODE command with
GSMFRAMESYNCSW set to ON. Before the GSMFRAMESYNCSW parameter is set
to ON, FN offset and TSC must be planned for GSM to avoid interference between
neighboring GSM cells.
11.5 Initial Configuration

This document provides system clock configuration for each of the NEs that share a clock
source and their common reference clock configuration. For details about how to configure
the clock source of the NE that provides the common reference clock, see Synchronization
Feature Parameter Description for the corresponding mode. This section describes how to
configure a common clock in typical application scenarios.
11.5.1 GBTS/eGBTS Providing Clock Source for NodeB/

eNodeB/Co-MPT Base Station
The configuration procedure involves configuring the reference clock on the GBTS or eGBTS
side and Configuring a Common Reference Clock for NodeB/eNodeB/Co-MPT Base
Station. To configure a reference clock on the GBTS or eGBTS side, refer to one of the
following sections:
l Configuring a Common GPS Reference Clock on the GBTS or eGBTS Side
l Configuring a Common BITS Reference Clock on the GBTS or eGBTS Side
l Configuring a Common E1/T1 Reference Clock on the GBTS or eGBTS Side
l Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock on the GBTS or eGBTS Side
l Configuring a Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock on the GBTS or
eGBTS Side
Configuring a Common GPS Reference Clock on the GBTS or eGBTS Side

To configure a common GPS reference clock for the GBTS, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Run the SET BTSUSCUBP command to add a GPS clock link.
Step 2 Run the SET BTSCLK command with ClkType set to TRCGPS_CLK(Trace GPS Clock).
----End
To configure a common GPS reference clock for the eGBTS, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Run the ADD GPS command to add a GPS clock link.

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Step 2 Run the SET CLKMODE command to activate the GPS reference clock. Set the key
parameters according to the descriptions in the following table.
MO Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes
Name
TASM System clock MODE Set this parameter to MANUAL(Manual

working mode Handover).
Selected Clock CLKSRC Set this parameter to GPS(GPS Clock).

Source
----End
Configuring a Common BITS Reference Clock on the GBTS or eGBTS Side

To configure a common BITS reference clock for the GBTS, perform the following step:
Run the SET BTSCLK command with ClkType set to EXTSYN_CLK(External Sync
clock).
To configure a common BITS reference clock for the eGBTS, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Run the ADD BITS command to add a BITS clock link.
Step 2 Run the SET CLKMODE command to activate the BITS reference clock. Set the key
MO Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes
TASM System clock MODE Set this parameter to

working mode MANUAL(Manual
Handover).
Selected Clock CLKSRC Set this parameter to

Source BITS(BITS Clock).
----End
Configuring a Common E1/T1 Reference Clock on the GBTS or eGBTS Side

Before configuring a common E1/T1 reference clock, ensure that an E1/T1 clock link is
available.
To configure a common E1/T1 reference clock for the GBTS, perform the following step:
Run the SET BTSCLK command with ClkType set to TRCBSC_CLK(Trace BSC Clock).
To configure a common E1/T1 reference clock for the eGBTS, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Run the ADD LINECLK command to add an E1/T1 clock link. In this step, set Port Type to
E1T1(E1T1).
Step 2 Run the SET CLKMODE command to activate the E1/T1 reference clock. Set the key

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Handover).

Source LINECLK(Line Clock).
----End
Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock on the GBTS or eGBTS

Side
To configure a common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock for the GBTS, perform the following
steps:
Step 1 Run the SET BTSCLK command with ClkType set to IP_TIME(IP Clock).
Step 2 Run the SET BTSIPCLKPARA command to configure parameters for an IEEE 1588v2
clock link. Set the key parameters according to the descriptions in the following table.

Name
BTSIPCLKPAR Clock Protocol CLKPRTTYPE Set this parameter to

A Type PTP(PTP).
IP Clock Time SYNMode Set this parameter to

Synchronizatio CONSYN(Consecutive
n Mode Synchronizing) or
INTERSYN(Intermittent
Synchronizing).
Clock Topology CLKTOPOMOD Set this parameter to

Mode E PTPOVERUDP(PTP over
UDP Unicast) or
PTPOVERMAC(PTP over
MAC Multicast).
Clock ISCLKREDUCY Set this parameter to

Reference UNSUPPORT(Not Support
Source Reducy) or
Redundancy SUPPORT(Support Reducy).
Clock Server 0 MASTERIPADD Set this parameter to the IP

IP Address R address of clock server 0 on the
IP clock link.
Clock Server 1 SLAVEIPADDR Set this parameter to the IP

IP Address address of clock server 1 on the
IP clock link.

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----End
To configure a common IEEE 1588v2 reference clock for the eGBTS, perform the following
steps:
Step 1 Run the ADD IPCLKLINK command to add an IEEE 1588v2 clock link. Set the key
Name
IPCLKLNK Protocol Type ICPT Set this parameter to PTP(PTP).
Profile Type PROFILETYP Set this parameter to 1588V2, G.

E 8265.1, 1588V2_16.1, or G.8275.1.
In most cases, set this parameter to
1588V2. If the IP clock server is a
third-party device, it is
recommended that this parameter be
set to G.8265.1(G.8265.1) when a
frequency synchronization source is
used and be set to G.8275.1 (G.
8275.1) when a time
synchronization source is used.
Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the number of

the slot that accommodates the IP
clock link.
Clock Topology CNM Set this parameter to

Mode UNICAST(Unicast),
L3_MULTICAST(L3 Multicast),
or L2_MULTICAST(L2
Multicast).
Client IP CIP Set this parameter to the IPv4

address of the client at the IP clock
link.
Server IP SIP Set this parameter to the IPv4

address of the server at the IP clock
link.
NOTE
If the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and the eGBTS are on different network segments, run the ADD IPRT
command to configure the route between the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and the eGBTS.
Step 2 Run the SET CLKMODE command to activate the IEEE 1588v2 reference clock. Set the
key parameters according to the descriptions in the following table.

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TASM System clock working MODE Set this parameter to

mode MANUAL(Manual
Handover).
Selected Clock Source CLKSRC Set this parameter to

IPCLK(IP Clock).
IP Clock Time SYNMODE Set this parameter to

Synchronization Mode ABSOLUTE(ABSOLUT
E),
RELATIVE(RELATIVE
), or OFF(OFF).
----End
Configuring a Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock on the GBTS or

eGBTS Side
Before configuring a common synchronous Ethernet reference clock, ensure that all
transmission equipment supports the synchronous Ethernet.
To configure a common synchronous Ethernet reference clock for the GBTS, perform the
following step:
Run the SET BTSCLK command with ClkType set to SYNETH_CLK(SynEth Clock).
Then, run the ADD SYNCETH command to add a synchronous Ethernet clock link. Set the
BTSCLK Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the

number of the slot that
accommodates the
synchronous Ethernet clock
link.
BTSCLK Port No. PN Set this parameter to the

number of the port that
accommodates the
link.
To configure a common synchronous Ethernet reference clock for the eGBTS, perform the
following steps:
Step 1 Run the ADD SYNCETH command to add a synchronous Ethernet clock link. Set the key

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SYNCETH Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the

accommodates the
link.
Port No. PN Set this parameter to the

accommodates the
link.
SSM Selection SSM Set this parameter to

DISABLE(DISABLE) or
ENABLE(ENABLE).
Step 2 Run the SET CLKMODE command to activate the synchronous Ethernet reference clock.
Set the key parameters according to the descriptions in the following table.

Handover).

Source SYNCETH(SyncEth
Clock).
----End
Configuring a Common Reference Clock for NodeB/eNodeB/Co-MPT Base

Station
Step 1 Run the ADD PEERCLK command to add a peer reference clock link.
Step 2 Run the SET CLKMODE command to configure the working mode of the reference clock.
Name

Handover).

Source PEERCLK(Peer Clock).
----End

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11.5.2 NodeB Providing Clock Source for GBTS/eGBTS/

eNodeB/Co-MPT Base Station
The configuration procedure involves configuring the reference clock on the NodeB side and
Configuring a Common Reference Clock on the GBTS Side or Configuring a Common
Reference Clock on the eGBTS/eNodeB/Co-MPT Base Station side. To configure a
reference clock on the NodeB side, refer to one of the following sections:
l Configuring a Common GPS Reference Clock on the NodeB Side

l Configuring a Common BITS Reference Clock on the NodeB Side
l Configuring a Common E1/T1 Reference Clock on the NodeB Side
l Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock on the NodeB Side
l Configuring a Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock on the NodeB Side
Configuring a Common GPS Reference Clock on the NodeB Side


Handover).

Source GPS(GPS Clock).
----End
Configuring a Common BITS Reference Clock on the NodeB Side


Handover).

----End

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Configuring a Common E1/T1 Reference Clock on the NodeB Side

available.
E1T1(E1T1).

Handover).

----End
Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock on the NodeB Side

MO Parameter Parameter Setting Notes
Name ID
IPCLKLNK Protocol ICPT Set this parameter to PTP(PTP).

Type
Profile Type PROFILET Set this parameter to 1588V2, G.8265.1,

YPE 1588V2_16.1, or G.8275.1.
1588V2. If the IP clock server is a third-
party device, it is recommended that this
parameter be set to G.8265.1(G.8265.1)
when a frequency synchronization source is
used and be set to G.8275.1 (G.8275.1)
when a time synchronization source is used.
Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the number of the slot

that accommodates the IP clock link.
Clock CNM Set this parameter to UNICAST(Unicast),

Topology L3_MULTICAST(L3 Multicast), or
Mode L2_MULTICAST(L2 Multicast).
Client IP CIP Set this parameter to the IPv4 address of

the client at the IP clock link.
Server IP SIP Set this parameter to the IPv4 address of

the server at the IP clock link.

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NOTE
If the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and the NodeB are on different network segments, run the ADD IPRT
command to configure the route between the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and the NodeB.
The NodeB does not support IPV6.

Handover).

Source IPCLK(IP Clock).

Synchronization ABSOLUTE(ABSOLUTE),
Mode RELATIVE(RELATIVE), or
OFF(OFF).
----End
Configuring a Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock on the NodeB

Side

accommodates the
link.

accommodates the
link.

DISABLE(DISABLE) or
ENABLE(ENABLE).

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Handover).

Source SYNCETH(SyncEth Clock).
----End
Configuring a Common Reference Clock on the GBTS Side

Run the SET BTSCLK command with ClkType set to PEERCLK(Peer Clock).
Configuring a Common Reference Clock on the eGBTS/eNodeB/Co-MPT Base

Station side

Handover).

Source PEERCLK(Peer Clock).
----End
11.5.3 eNodeB Providing Clock Source for GBTS/eGBTS/

NodeB/Co-MPT Base Station
The configuration procedure involves configuring the reference clock on the eNodeB side and
Configuring a Common Reference Clock on the GBTS Side or Configuring a Common
Reference Clock on the eGBTS/NodeB/Co-MPT Base Station side. To configure a reference
clock on the eNodeB side, refer to one of the following sections:
l Configuring a Common GPS Reference Clock on the eNodeB Side

l Configuring a Common BITS Reference Clock on the FDD eNodeB Side
l Configuring a Common E1/T1 Reference Clock on the FDD eNodeB Side
l Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock on the eNodeB Side
l Configuring a Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock on the FDD
eNodeB Side

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Configuring a Common GPS Reference Clock on the eNodeB Side


Handover).

NOTE
The eNodeB does not support switch between clock sources. Therefore, the System clock working
mode parameter must be set to MANUAL(Manual Handover).
----End
Configuring a Common BITS Reference Clock on the FDD eNodeB Side


Handover).

----End
Configuring a Common E1/T1 Reference Clock on the FDD eNodeB Side

Before configuring a common E1/T1 reference clock, ensure that a UMPT board has been
configured and an E1/T1 clock link is available.
E1T1(E1T1).

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Handover).

----End
Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock on the eNodeB Side


Name
Profile Type PROFILETYPE Set this parameter to 1588V2, G.

8265.1, 1588V2_16.1, or G.8275.1.
third-party device, it is recommended
that this parameter be set to G.
8265.1(G.8265.1) when a frequency
synchronization source is used and be
set to G.8275.1 (G.8275.1) when a
time synchronization source is used.
Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the number of the

slot that accommodates the IP clock
link.
Clock CNM Set this parameter to

Topology UNICAST(Unicast),
Mode L3_MULTICAST(L3 Multicast), or
L2_MULTICAST(L2 Multicast).
Client IP CIP Set this parameter to the IPv4 address

of the client at the IP clock link.
Server IP SIP Set this parameter to the IPv4 address

of the server at the IP clock link.
Client IPv6 CIPV6 Set this parameter to the client IPv6

address of the IP clock link.
Server IPv6 SIPV6 Set this parameter to the server IPv6


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NOTE
If the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and the eNodeB are on different network segments, run the ADD IPRT
command to configure the route between the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and the eNodeB.
Name

working mode MANUAL(Manual Handover).
Selected Clock CLKSRC Set this parameter to IPCLK(IP

Source Clock).

Mode RELATIVE(RELATIVE), or
OFF(OFF).
----End
Configuring a Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock on the FDD

eNodeB Side
Name
SYNCETH Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the number of

the slot that accommodates the
synchronous Ethernet clock link.
Port No. PN Set this parameter to the number of

the port that accommodates the
synchronous Ethernet clock link.

DISABLE(DISABLE) or
ENABLE(ENABLE).

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Name

working mode MANUAL(Manual Handover).

----End

Run the SET BTSCLK command with ClkType set to PEERCLK(Peer Clock) and
Standard set to the same value as the Peer Standard parameter in the DSP BSMODE
command output.
Configuring a Common Reference Clock on the eGBTS/NodeB/Co-MPT Base

Station side

Handover).

Source PEERCLK(Peer
Clock).
----End
11.5.4 Co-MPT Base Station Providing Clock Source for GBTS/

eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB
This section describes how co-MPT multimode base stations provide the clock source for
separate-MPT multimode base stations in hybrid-MPT scenarios.
The configuration procedure involves configuring the reference clock on the co-MPT
multimode base station side and Configuring a Common Reference Clock on the GBTS
Side or Configuring a Common Reference Clock on the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB side. To
configure a reference clock on the co-MPT multimode base station side, refer to one of the
following sections:
l Configuring a Common GPS Reference Clock on the Co-MPT Base Station Side
l Configuring a Common BITS Reference Clock on the Co-MPT Base Station Side
l Configuring a Common E1/T1 Reference Clock on the Co-MPT Base Station Side

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l Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock on the Co-MPT Base

Station Side
l Configuring a Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock on the Co-MPT
Base Station Side
Configuring a Common GPS Reference Clock on the Co-MPT Base Station Side

Handover).

----End
Configuring a Common BITS Reference Clock on the Co-MPT Base Station Side

Handover).

----End
Configuring a Common E1/T1 Reference Clock on the Co-MPT Base Station Side
available.
E1T1(E1T1).

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Handover).

Source LINECLK(Line
Clock).
----End
Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock on the Co-MPT Base

Station Side

Name

8265.1, 1588V2_16.1, or G.8275.1.
third-party device, it is
recommended that this parameter
be set to G.8265.1(G.8265.1) when
a frequency synchronization source
is used and be set to G.8275.1 (G.
8275.1) when a time
Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the number of

the slot that accommodates the IP
clock link.
Clock Topology CNM Set this parameter to

Mode UNICAST(Unicast),
L3_MULTICAST(L3 Multicast),
or L2_MULTICAST(L2
Multicast).

address of the client at the IP clock
link.

address of the server at the IP clock
link.

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Name
Client IPv6 CIPV6 Set this parameter to the client IPv6

Server IPv6 SIPV6 Set this parameter to the server

IPv6 address of the IP clock link.
NOTE
If the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and the co-MPT multimode base station are on different network
segments, run the ADD IPRT command to configure the route between the IEEE 1588v2 clock server
and the co-MPT multimode base station.

Name

Handover).

Source IPCLK(IP Clock).

Synchronizatio ABSOLUTE(ABSOLUTE),
n Mode RELATIVE(RELATIVE), or
OFF(OFF).
----End
Configuring a Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock on the Co-MPT

Base Station Side

Name

accommodates the
link.

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Name

accommodates the
link.

DISABLE(DISABLE) or
ENABLE(ENABLE).
Name

Handover).

----End

Run the SET BTSCLK command with ClkType set to PEERCLK(Peer Clock) and
Standard set to the same value as the Peer Standard parameter in the DSP BSMODE
command output.
Configuring a Common Reference Clock on the eGBTS/NodeB/eNodeB side

Name

Handover).

Source PEERCLK(Peer
Clock).
----End

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11.5.5 Co-MPT Base Station Supporting Common Reference

Clock among GSM, UMTS, and LTE
A co-MPT multimode base station supports the Common Clock feature. For details about how
to configure a common GPS, BITS, E1/T1, IEEE1588V2, or synchronous Ethernet reference
clock, see section 11.5.4 Co-MPT Base Station Providing Clock Source for GBTS/eGBTS/
NodeB/eNodeB.
Configuring a Common 1PPS+TOD Reference Clock

Step 1 Run the ADD TOD command to add a 1PPS+TOD clock link.

Handover).

Source TOD(TOD Clock).
----End
Configuring a Common IEEE 1588v2+SyncE Reference Clock

Before configuring a common IEEE1588V2+SyncE reference clock, ensure that the
IEEE1588V2 IP clock server and the synchronous Ethernet share a clock source.
Name
SYNCETH Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the number

of the slot that accommodates
the synchronous Ethernet clock
link.
Port No. PN Set this parameter to the number

of the port that accommodates
the synchronous Ethernet clock
link.

DISABLE(DISABLE) or
ENABLE(ENABLE).

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Name
SyncEth Clock LN Link No. 0 is synchronous-

No. Ethernet input and link No. 1 is
synchronous-Ethernet output.
Name

8265.1, 1588V2_16.1, or G.
8275.1.
In most cases, set this parameter
to 1588V2. If the IP clock server
is a third-party device, it is
recommended that this
parameter be set to G.8265.1(G.
8265.1) when a frequency
synchronization source is used
and be set to G.8275.1 (G.
8275.1) when a time
Slot No. SN Set this parameter to the number

of the slot that accommodates
the IP clock link.
Clock CNM Set this parameter to

Topology UNICAST(Unicast),
Mode L3_MULTICAST(L3
Multicast), or
L2_MULTICAST(L2
Multicast).

address of the client at the IP
clock link.

address of the server at the IP
clock link.
Client IPv6 CIPV6 Set this parameter to the client

Server IPv6 SIPV6 Set this parameter to the server


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NOTE
If the IEEE 1588v2 clock server and the co-MPT multimode base station are on different network
segments, run the ADD IPRT command to configure the route between the IEEE 1588v2 clock server
and the co-MPT multimode base station.
Step 3 Run the SET CLKMODE command to activate the IEEE 1588v2+SyncE reference clock.

Name

Handover).

Source SYNCETH
+IPCLK(SyncEth Clock+IP
Clock).

Mode RELATIVE(RELATIVE),
or OFF(OFF).
----End
11.6 Activation Observation

Step 1 Run the GSM MML command LST BTSCLK and the co-MPT multimode base station/
NodeB/eNodeB/eGBTS MML command DSP CLKSTAT to check whether the Common
Clock feature has been activated.
If... Then...
The reference clock type is the same as the Configuring the reference clock succeeds
preset one and the feature has been activated.
The reference clock type is different from Configuring the reference clock fails and
the preset one the feature is not activated.
Step 2 Check whether any related alarms are generated.
If... Then...
ALM-26276 Inter-System Site-Level Configuring the reference clock fails and

Configuration Conflict is generated and the the feature is not activated.
value of Configuration Item is Clock
Reference Type Configuration Conflict,
indicating a clock reference type
configuration conflict

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----End
11.7 Troubleshooting
If ALM-26276 Inter-System Site-Level Configuration Conflict is generated, a clock reference
type configuration conflict occurs. That is, the base station of the current mode does not
support this type of reference clock. If this occurs, you must check the configuration file and
correct the clock reference type.
Alarm ID Alarm Name Configuration Item
26276 Inter-System Site-Level Clock Reference Type

Configuration Conflict Configuration Conflict
If the common reference clock is correctly configured but the base station cannot lock the
clock source within 30 minutes after it starts, you need to troubleshoot the common reference
clock fault. For details, see section "Troubleshooting" in Synchronization Feature Parameter
Description for GSM, UMTS, or LTE.

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Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 12 Parameters
12 Parameters
Table 12-1 Parameters

MO Parame MML Feature Feature Description
ter ID Comma ID Name
nd
TASM MODE SET MRFD- BTS Meaning: Indicates the working mode of the system
CLKM 210501 Clock clock. Manual indicates that a clock source must be
ODE specified by the user. Auto indicates that the system
LBFD-0 Synchro automatically selects a clock source based on the
DSP nization
03005 priority and availability of the clock source. Free
CLKST
AT LBFD-0 Clock indicates that the system clock works in free-running
0300501 Source mode, that is, the system clock does not trace any
LST reference clock source.
Switchin
CLKM LBFD-0
g GUI Value Range: AUTO(Auto), MANUAL(Manual),
ODE 0300502
Manuall FREE(Free)
LBFD-0 y or
0300503 Default Value: FREE(Free)
Automat
ically Recommended Value: MANUAL(Manual)
LBFD-0
0300504 Free- Unit: None
LBFD-0 running
0300505 Mode
LBFD-0 Synchro
0300506 nization
with
LOFD-0 GPS
03013
Synchro
LOFD-0 nization
0301301 with
LOFD-0 BITS
0301302 Synchro
LOFD-0 nization
0301303 with
1PPS
LOFD-0
03023 Synchro
nization

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nd
with
E1/T1
Enhance
d
Synchro
nization
Synchro
nization
with
Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6

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nd
TASM CLKSR SET MRFD- BTS Meaning: Indicates the type of the user-selected clock
C CLKM 210501 Clock source. The UMTS currently does not support
ODE "SyncEth Clock+IP Clock" or "GPS Clock+SyncEth
LBFD-0 Synchro Clock" function.
LST 03005 nization
CLKM GUI Value Range: GPS(GPS Clock), BITS(BITS
ODE LBFD-0 Clock Clock), IPCLK(IP Clock), SYNCETH(SyncEth
0300501 Source Clock), LINECLK(Line Clock), TOD(TOD Clock),
LBFD-0 Switchin PEERCLK(Peer Clock), SYNCETH+IPCLK(SyncEth
0300503 g Clock+IP Clock), GPS+SYNCETH(GPS Clock
Manuall +SyncEth Clock), INTERCLK(Inter Clock)
LBFD-0
y or
0300504 Default Value: GPS(GPS Clock)
Automat
LBFD-0 ically Recommended Value: GPS(GPS Clock)
0300505 Unit: None
Synchro
LBFD-0 nization
0300506 with
LOFD-0 GPS
03013 Synchro
LOFD-0 nization
0301301 with
LOFD-0 BITS
0301302 Synchro
LOFD-0 nization
0301303 with
1PPS
LOFD-0
03023 Synchro
nization
with
E1/T1
Enhance
d
Synchro
nization
Synchro
nization
with
Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP

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nd
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6
GPS GN ADD MRFD- BTS Meaning: Indicates the number of the GPS clock link.
GPS 210501 Clock GUI Value Range: 0~17
DSP LBFD-0 Synchro Default Value: 0
GPS 0300503 nization Recommended Value: 0
MOD with
GPS GPS Unit: None
RMV
GPS
RST
SATCA
RD
LST
GPS
GPS MODE ADD MRFD- BTS Meaning: Indicates the working mode of the satellite
GPS 210501 Clock card. Satellite cards are classified into dual-mode
MOD satellite cards and single-mode satellite cards. A dual-
LBFD-0 Synchro mode satellite card supports two satellite searching
GPS 0300503 nization modes. For example, the working mode of a
DSP with BDS/GPS satellite card can be BDS prioritized or
GPS GPS GPS prioritized. In BDS prioritized mode, the satellite
LST card processes signals from BDS satellites only. In
GPS GPS prioritized mode, the satellite card processes
signals from GPS satellites only. A single-mode
satellite card supports only one satellite searching
mode. For example, a satellite card working in GPS
mode.
GUI Value Range: GPS(GPS),
GLONASS(GLONASS), GPS/GLONASS(GPS/
GLONASS with GPS Prioritized), BDS(BDS), BDS/
GPS(BDS/GPS with BDS Prioritized), GPS/
BDS(GPS/BDS with GPS Prioritized)
Default Value: GPS(GPS)
Recommended Value: GPS(GPS)
Unit: None

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nd
IPCLKL ICPT ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the type of the IP clock protocol,
NK IPCLKL 050501 Sync on which can be PTP or Huawei proprietary protocol.
INK Ethernet PTP includes IEEE1588 V2, G.8265.1, 1588V2_16.1
GBFD-1 in and G.8275.1. IEEE1588 V2, defined by the IEEE,
LST 18606
IPCLKL NodeB supports both time synchronization and frequency
INK GBFD-1 synchronization. G.8265.1 supports frequency
18620 Clock synchronization only. 1588 V2_16.1 supports both
over IP time synchronization and frequency synchronization.
LOFD-0 Clock G.8275.1 supports time synchronization only. Huawei
0301301 over IP proprietary protocol, which is the Huawei-defined IP
LOFD-0 support clock protocol, applies to the interconnection between
0301302 1588v2 Huawei equipment and supports frequency
LOFD-0 synchronization only.
Synchro
0301303 nization GUI Value Range: HW_DEFINED(HuaWei Defined
LOFD-0 with Protocol), PTP(PTP)
03023 Ethernet Default Value: PTP(PTP)
(ITU-T Recommended Value: PTP(PTP)
G.8261)
Unit: None
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6

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nd
IPCLKL PROFIL ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the type of protocol supported by
NK ETYPE IPCLKL 050501 Sync on the IEEE 1588 V2-compliant IP clock link, which can
INK Ethernet be ITU-T G.8265.1, IEEE 1588 V2,
GBFD-1 in IEEE1588V2_16.1 or ITU-T G.8275.1. ITU-T G.
LST 18620
IPCLKL NodeB 8265.1 is defined by the International
INK LOFD-0 Telecommunication Union (ITU) for frequency
Clock synchronization of an IEEE 1588 V2-compliant IP
0301301
over IP clock link with the networking type of UNICAST. An
LOFD-0 support IP clock link in compliant with ITU-T G.8265.1
0301302 1588v2 supports interconnection with servers from other
LOFD-0 vendors. An IP clock link in compliant with IEEE
0301303 Synchro 1588 V2 supports interconnection with clock service
nization devices from other vendors only in L2 or L3 multicast
LOFD-0 with
03023 networking. IEEE1588V2_16.1 can also be used for
Ethernet interconnection with clock service devices from other
(ITU-T vendors when the other vendors do not support ITU-T
G.8261) G.8265.1.The contents of IEEE1588V2_16.1 refers to
IEEE15 the optional section 16.1 of IEEE1588V2 protocol.
88 V2 ITU-T G.8275.1 is defined by the International
Clock Telecommunication Union (ITU) for time
Synchro synchronization of an IEEE 1588 V2-compliant IP
nization clock link with the networking type of L2 multicast.
Clock An IP clock link in compliant with ITU-T G.8275.1
over IP supports interconnection with clock service devices
(Huawei from other vendors.
propriet GUI Value Range: 1588V2(1588V2), G.8265.1(G.
ary) 8265.1), 1588V2_16.1(1588V2_16.1), G.8275.1(G.
8275.1)
IEEE
1588v2 Default Value: 1588V2(1588V2)
over Recommended Value: None
IPv6
Unit: None
IPCLKL SN ADD None None Meaning: Indicates the number of the slot where the
NK IPCLKL IP clock link is configured.
INK GUI Value Range: 0~7
LST Default Value: 7
IPCLKL
INK Recommended Value: None
Unit: None

SingleRAN

nd
IPCLKL CNM ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the networking type for the IP
NK IPCLKL 050501 Sync on clock. The LTE currently does not support L3
INK Ethernet Multicast function.
GBFD-1 in
LST 18620 GUI Value Range: UNICAST(Unicast),
IPCLKL NodeB L3_MULTICAST(L3 Multicast),
INK LOFD-0 Clock L2_MULTICAST(L2 Multicast)
0301301 over IP Default Value: UNICAST(Unicast)
LOFD-0 support Recommended Value: None
0301302 1588v2
Unit: None
LOFD-0 Synchro
0301303 nization
LOFD-0 with
03023 Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6

SingleRAN

nd
IPCLKL CIP ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the client IPv4 address of the IP
NK IPCLKL 050501 Sync on clock link.
INK Ethernet GUI Value Range: Valid IP address
GBFD-1 in
DSP 18606 Default Value: 0.0.0.0
IPCLKL NodeB
INK GBFD-1 Recommended Value: None
18620 Clock
LST over IP Unit: None
IPCLKL LOFD-0 Clock
INK 0301301 over IP
LOFD-0 support
0301302 1588v2
LOFD-0 Synchro
0301303 nization
LOFD-0 with
03023 Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6

SingleRAN

nd
IPCLKL SIP ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the server IPv4 address of the IP
NK IPCLKL 050501 Sync on clock link.
INK Ethernet GUI Value Range: Valid IP address
GBFD-1 in
LST 18606 Default Value: 0.0.0.0
IPCLKL NodeB
INK GBFD-1 Recommended Value: None
18620 Clock
over IP Unit: None
LOFD-0 Clock
0301301 over IP
LOFD-0 support
0301302 1588v2
LOFD-0 Synchro
0301303 nization
LOFD-0 with
03023 Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6

SingleRAN

nd
IPCLKL CIPV6 ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the client IPv6 address of the IP
NK IPCLKL 050501 Sync on clock link. The UMTS currently does not support this
INK Ethernet function.
GBFD-1 in
DSP 18620 GUI Value Range: Valid IP address
IPCLKL NodeB
Default Value: 0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0
INK LOFD-0 Clock
0301301 Recommended Value: None
LST over IP
IPCLKL LOFD-0 support Unit: None
INK 0301302 1588v2
LOFD-0 Synchro
0301303 nization
LOFD-0 with
03023 Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6

SingleRAN

nd
IPCLKL SIPV6 ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the server IPv6 address of the IP
NK IPCLKL 050501 Sync on clock link. The UMTS currently does not support this
INK Ethernet function.
GBFD-1 in
LST 18620 GUI Value Range: Valid IP address
IPCLKL NodeB
Default Value: 0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0
INK LOFD-0 Clock
0301301 Recommended Value: None
over IP
LOFD-0 support Unit: None
0301302 1588v2
LOFD-0 Synchro
0301303 nization
LOFD-0 with
03023 Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6

SingleRAN

nd
TASM SYNM SET WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the mode of scheduled
ODE CLKM 050501 Sync on synchronization for the IP clock link. In ABSOLUTE
ODE Ethernet mode, the system clock obtains synchronization
GBFD-1 in signals from the clock server at a fixed time every few
LST 18620
CLKM NodeB days until the system clock is stable. In RELATIVE
ODE LOFD-0 mode, the system clock obtains synchronization
Clock signals from the clock server at regular intervals until
03013 over IP the system clock is stable. In OFF mode, the system
LOFD-0 support clock obtains only messages from the clock server in
0301301 1588v2 real time. The LTE currently does not support this
LOFD-0 Enhance function.
0301302 d GUI Value Range: ABSOLUTE(ABSOLUTE),
LOFD-0 Synchro RELATIVE(RELATIVE), OFF(OFF)
0301303 nization Default Value: OFF(OFF)
LOFD-0 Synchro Recommended Value: OFF(OFF)
03023 nization
with Unit: None
Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
IEEE15
88 V2
Clock
Synchro
nization
Clock
over IP
(Huawei
propriet
ary)
IEEE
1588v2
over
IPv6
SYNCE SN ADD None None Meaning: Indicates the number of the slot where the
TH SYNCE synchronous-Ethernet clock link is configured.
TH GUI Value Range: 0~7
LST Default Value: 7
SYNCE
TH Recommended Value: None
Unit: None

SingleRAN

nd
SYNCE PN ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the number of the port where the
TH SYNCE 050502 Sync on synchronous-Ethernet clock link is configured.
TH Ethernet GUI Value Range: 0~5
GBFD-1
LST 18202 Synchro Default Value: 0
SYNCE nous
TH LOFD-0 Recommended Value: 0
Ethernet
03013 Unit: None
LOFD-0 Enhance
0301301 d
Synchro
nization
Synchro
nization
with
Ethernet
(ITU-T
G.8261)
SYNCE SSM ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning:

TH SYNCE 050502 Sync on Indicates whether handling of SSM frames is
TH Ethernet supported. The setting of this parameter is consistent
GBFD-1
MOD 18202 Synchro with the setting on the Ethernet clock server.
SYNCE nous
TH LOFD-0 The synchronization status message(SSM)carries
Ethernet
03013 clock quality information, which is specified in ITU-
DSP
LOFD-0 Enhance T.
SYNCE
TH 0301301 d
Synchro This parameter is valid only when the synchronous-
LST nization Ethernet clock link is of the input type.
SYNCE
Synchro GUI Value Range: DISABLE(DISABLE),
TH
nization ENABLE(ENABLE)
with Default Value: DISABLE(DISABLE)
Ethernet
(ITU-T Recommended Value: None
G.8261) Unit: None

SingleRAN

nd
SYNCE LN ADD WRFD- Clock Meaning: Indicates the number of the synchronous-
TH SYNCE 050502 Sync on Ethernet clock link. A maximum of two links can be
TH Ethernet configured currently.
GBFD-1
DSP 18202 Synchro GUI Value Range: 0~1
SYNCE nous Default Value: 0
TH LOFD-0 Ethernet
03013 Recommended Value: 0
MOD
SYNCE LOFD-0 Enhance Unit: None
TH 0301301 d
Synchro
RMV nization
SYNCE
TH Synchro
nization
LST with
SYNCE Ethernet
TH (ITU-T
G.8261)

SingleRAN
Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 13 Counters
13 Counters
There are no specific counters associated with this feature.

SingleRAN
Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 14 Glossary
14 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see the Glossary.

SingleRAN
Common Clock Feature Parameter Description 15 Reference Documents
15 Reference Documents
1. Common Transmission Feature Parameter Description for SingleRAN

2. Synchronization Feature Parameter Description for GSM BSS, WCDMA RAN, and
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1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

4 Common BITS Reference Clock............................................................................................... 18

5 Common E1/T1 Reference Clock.............................................................................................. 24

6 Common IEEE 1588v2 Reference Clock.................................................................................. 32

7 Common Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock................................................................42

8 Other Common Reference Clocks............................................................................................ 52

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9.2 MRFD-221601 Multi-mode BS Common Reference Clock(NodeB).......................................................................... 56

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1 About This Document

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Table 1-1 lists the definitions of all kinds of base stations.

Table 1-1 Base station definitions

GBTS A base station configured with a GTMU, GTMUb, or GTMUc and

eGBTS A base station configured with a GTMUb, UMPT_G, or UMDU_G and

NodeB A base station configured with a WMPT, UMPT_U, or UMDU_U.

eNodeB A base station configured with an LMPT, UMPT_L, UMPT_T,

Co-MPT A base station configured with a UMPT_GU, UMDU_GU, UMPT_GL,

1.2 Intended Audience

l Need to understand the features described herein

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l Work with Huawei products

1.3 Change History

Change Change Description Parameter

Feature change None None

Editorial Optimized descriptions in the following section: None

Change Change Description Parameter

Feature change Added descriptions of the Common Clock feature None

Editorial None None

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Change Change Description Parameter

Feature change Added how to configure the STANDARD parameter None

Editorial None None

Change Change Description Parameter

Feature change Added restrictions on the clock source in a separate- None

Editorial None None

SRAN10.1 Draft A (2015-01-15)

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Change Type Change Description Parameter

Editorial change None None

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The Common Clock feature applies to GSM/UMTS, GSM/LTE, or UMTS/LTE dual-mode

l GPS reference clock

These reference clocks are described in the following chapters.

Application scenarios of the Common Clock feature include:

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– If the UMTS or LTE mode needs to use time synchronization in a separate-MPT

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3 Common GPS Reference Clock

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3.1 Common GPS Reference Clock in Separate-MPT

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