GPRSEGPRS Channel Management

GPRSEGPRS Channel Management
GBSS12.0
Feature Parameter Description
Issue 01
Date 2010-06-30
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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management Contents
Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Intended Audience ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Change History.............................................................................................................................. 1-1
2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................2-1
3 Technical Description ..............................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Classification of PDCHs ................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Allocation of PDCHs ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.2 Preprocessing....................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.3 Ranking the Priorities of Channel Groups ............................................................................ 3-3
3.3 Dynamic PDCH Conversion .......................................................................................................... 3-5
3.3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.3.2 Preprocessing....................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3 TRX Selection ....................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4 Release of Dynamic PDCH ........................................................................................................... 3-7
3.4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.4.2 Rules for Releasing Dynamic PDCH .................................................................................... 3-9
4 Engineering Guidelines...........................................................................................................4-1
5 Parameters .................................................................................................................................5-1
6 Counters ......................................................................................................................................6-1
7 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................7-1
8 Reference Documents .............................................................................................................8-1
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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes PDCH allocation algorithm, dynamic PDCH conversion algorithm, and
dynamic PDCH release algorithm in the GPRS/EGPRS channel management feature.
1.2 Intended Audience

It is assumed that users of this document are familiar with GPRS basics and have a working knowledge
of GPRS telecommunication.
This document is intended for:
 Personnel working on Huawei GPRS products or systems
 System operators who need a general understanding of this feature
1.3 Change History

The change history provides information on the changes in different document versions.
There are two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
 Feature change
Feature change refers to the change in the GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management feature of a specific
product version.
 Editorial change
Editorial change refers to the change in wording or the addition of the information that was not
described in the earlier version.
Document Issues
The document issues are as follows:
 01 (2010-06-30)
 Draft (2010-03-30)
01 (2010-06-30)
This is the first release of GBSS12.0.
Compared with issue Draft (2010-03-30) of GBSS12.0, issue 01 (2010-06-30) of GBSS12.0 incorporates
the changes described in the following table.
Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

Feature None. None.
change
Editorial Parameters are presented in the None.
change form of Parameter ID instead of
Parameter Name.

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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 1 Introduction
Draft (2010-03-30)
This is the draft release of GBSS12.0.

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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 2 Overview
2 Overview
This section describes the feature GBFD-113101 PDCH Dynamic Adjustment.
After the GPRS network is deployed, CS services and PS services in the network share channel
resources on the Um interface. With operators increasingly preferring PS services, more and more
channel resources on the Um interface are required for PS services. At the same time, to ensure the
quality of CS services and PS services, the system needs to manage all the PDCHs effectively.
The GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management feature involves the PDCH allocation, dynamic PDCH
conversion, and dynamic PDCH release. The PDCH allocation allocates one or more PDCHs in view of
various factors. The dynamic PDCH conversion and dynamic PDCH release adjust PDCHs properly
based on the service requirements and actual network conditions. The GPRS/EGPRS Channel
Management feature ensures not only the services for one user, but also the performance of the entire
network.
During the PDCH allocation process, the principles and requirements for the BSC to select the final
channel group vary according to scenarios. Thus, the PDCH allocation algorithm defines a priority for
each channel group. When the MS requests a PDCH, the BSC allocates the channel group with the
highest priority to the MS according to the allocation request.
The BSC determines whether to trigger dynamic PDCH conversion based on the PDCH allocation result,
rate of idle CS channels, the average load on each PDCH in the cell, and parameter switches. If it is
necessary to trigger dynamic PDCH conversion, the BSC converts one or multiple dynamic PDCHs into
PDCHs.
If the dynamic PDCH in the PDCH state remains idle for a period of time, the BSC converts it back to the
full-rate TCH. When no channel resources or Abis resources are available for the CS service, the PDCH
preemption procedure is triggered. A dynamic PDCH in the PDCH state is converted into the TCH each
time. When the air interface resources, DSP resources, and idle timeslot resources are limited, the BSC
dynamically releases PDCHs based on dual-threshold.

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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 3 Technical Description
3 Technical Description
3.1 Classification of PDCHs
Based on the service support capabilities, PDCHs are classified into the following types:
 EGPRS special channel
The EGPRS special channel is allocated only for the EGPRS service.
 EGPRS priority channel
The EGPRS priority channel is allocated for the EGPRS service preferentially. When the EGPRS
priority channel is not occupied by the EGPRS service, it can be allocated for the GPRS service.
 EGPRS normal channel
The EGPRS normal channel can be allocated for the EGPRS and GPRS services at the same time.
 GPRS channel
The GPRS channel is allocated only for the GPRS service.
The EGPRS special channel, EGPRS priority channel, and EGPRS normal channel can be bound with a
maximum of four 16 kbit/s Abis timeslots. The GPRS channel can be bound with a maximum of two 16
kbit/s Abis timeslots.
These types of PDCHs can be specified by the parameter GPRSCHPRI on the BSC.
Based on the channel configuration types, PDCHs are classified into the following types:
 Static PDCH
The static PDCH carries only PS services. The parameter CHNTYPE is set to PDTCH,
PBCCH+PDTCH, or PCCCH+PDTCH.
 Dynamic PDCH
The dynamic PDCH carries CS services or PS services depending on the service requirement. It
supports only one type of service at the same time. The parameter CHNTYPE is initially set to TCH
Full Rate.
Static PDCHs are used by PS services to access the network. Dynamic PDCHs are adjusted based on
the cell load. Static PDCHs are configured and dynamic PDCHs are adjusted based on timeslot
continuity. This ensures that the requirements for PS rate are met.
3.2 Allocation of PDCHs

3.2.1 Overview
When the uplink and downlink TBFs are not established but there is a data transfer request, the MS
sends the PDCH request to the BSC for establishing the uplink TBF. The PDCH request sent from the
MS is classified into the following types:
 One phase access on the CCCH and PCCCH
To respond to the PDCH request for one phase access, the BSC allocates one or more PDCHs based
on the multislot capability of the MS.
 Two phase access on the CCCH and PCCCH
To respond to the PDCH request for two phase access, the BSC allocates only one radio block on the
PDCH to the MS for the first time. The MS sends the packet resource request in the allocated radio
block. For the second time, the BSC allocates one or multiple PDCHs to the MS based on the multislot
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When the BSC receives the downlink LLC PDUs from the SGSN but no uplink or downlink TBF is
available, the network sends the Immediate Assignment message on the CCCH or the Packet Downlink
Assignment message on the PCCCH to the BSC for establishing the downlink TBF.
 To respond to the Immediate Assignment message on the CCCH, the BSC allocates only one PDCH
to the MS.
 To respond to the Packet Downlink Assignment message on the PCCCH, the BSC allocates one or
multiple PDCHs to the MS based on the multislot capability of the MS.
When the MS is in packet transfer mode, the BSC establishes the uplink or downlink TBF on the PACCH
for the MS based on the service requirement. When establishing the uplink or downlink TBF on the
PACCH, the BSC allocates one or multiple PDCHs to the MS based on the multislot capability of the MS.
When the MS is in packet transfer mode, the BSC can reallocate the uplink or downlink TBF to the MS
based on the service requirement, channel resource change, and multislot capability of the MS. The
BSC can also reallocate the uplink and downlink TBFs to the MS at the same time.
 To reallocate only the uplink TBF, the BSC sends the Packet Uplink Assignment message to the MS
and allocates PDCHs to the MS.
 To reallocate only the downlink TBF, the BSC sends the Packet Downlink Assignment message to the
MS and allocates PDCHs to the MS.
 To reallocate both the uplink TBF and downlink TBF, the BSC sends the Packet Timeslot Reconfigure
message to the MS and allocates PDCHs to the MS.
For details about one phase access on the CCCH/PCCCH, two phase access on the CCCH/PCCCH,
downlink TBF establishment on the CCCH/PCCCH, uplink TBF establishment on the PACCH, downlink
TBF establishment on the PACCH, and TBF re-assignment/TS procedure, see the GPRS/EGPRS
Connection Control and Transfer Feature Parameter Description.
3.2.2 Preprocessing
Through PDCH allocation preprocessing, the BSC obtains the information about all PDCHs in the cell
that can be allocated to MSs and determines the maximum number of uplink and downlink PDCHs. This
provides a basis for subsequent PDCH allocation.
The BSC obtains the information about all PDCHs in the cell that can be allocated to MSs by excluding
the following cases (GBFD-119302 Packet Channel Dispatching):
 If the operating status of the PDCH is unavailable or the channel management status is blocked, the
PDCH cannot be allocated.
 The PDCHs to be released are not allocated to MSs. If there are TBFs on the dynamic PDCHs to be
released when PDCH released is due to limited resources, the dynamic PDCHs are marked as
PDCHs to be released and are not allocated.
 If the number of MSs multiplexed on the PDCH in the uplink x 10 is greater than or equal to
PDCHUPLEV, the PDCH cannot be allocated for the uplink PS service.
 If the number of MSs multiplexed on the PDCH in the downlink x 10 is greater than or equal to
PDCHDWNLEV, the PDCH cannot be allocated for the downlink PS service.
 The GPRS channel cannot be allocated for the EGPRS service.
 The EGPRS special channel cannot be allocated for the GPRS service.
 If the EGPRS priority channel is already allocated for the EGPRS service, it cannot be allocated for the
GPRS service.
 When the downlink EGPRS and uplink GPRS services share the EGPRS normal channel, the
downlink data blocks on this channel must be modulated with GMSK if the GPRS uplink data blocks
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EGPRS and uplink GPRS can share the EGPRS normal channel only when the parameter
FORBIDEDGU is set to Open.
The BSC collects statistics on service types dynamically for a period of time by monitoring the uplink and
downlink traffic volume of an MS regularly. The service types consist of the uplink preferred service,
downlink preferred service, and neutral service. The details are as follows:
 The BSC monitors the traffic volume of uplink and downlink LLC PDUs of the MS on a regular basis. In
a specified monitoring period, if the uplink traffic volume is more than five times of the downlink traffic
volume, the PS service that the MS operates in the next monitoring period is called the uplink
preferred service.
 The BSC monitors the traffic volume of uplink and downlink LLC PDUs of the MS on a regular basis. In
a specified monitoring period, if the downlink traffic volume is more than five times the uplink traffic
volume, the PS service that the MS processes in the next monitoring period is called the downlink
preferred service.
 Except the uplink preferred service and downlink preferred service, the PS service that the MS
operates in the next monitoring period is called the neutral service.
The BSC determines the maximum number of uplink and downlink channels that can be allocated to the
MS according to the following principles (GBFD-119501 Adaptive Adjustment of Uplink and Downlink
Channels):
 For the uplink preferred service, the BSC allocates as many uplink channels as possible.
− WhenSUPPORTEDA is set to SUPPORT, the BSC allocates more than three uplink channels to the
MS based on the radio access capability of the MS.
− WhenSUPPORTEDA is set to NOTSUPPORT, the BSC allocates up to two uplink channels to the
MS based on the radio access capability of the MS.
 For the downlink preferred service, the BSC allocates as many downlink channels as possible.
When SUPPORTDL5TS is set to SUPPORT, the BSC allocates up to five downlink channels to the
MS based on the radio access capability of the MS. Otherwise, the BSC allocates up to four downlink
channels to the MS based on the radio access capability of the MS.
 For the neutral service, the BSC allocates the uplink and downlink channels in a balanced manner.
For example, the BSC allocates three downlink channels and two uplink channels to the MS of
multislot class 10.
When PS traffic is heavy in a cell, namely when channel multiplexing ratio (average number of MSs
multiplexed on the PDCH in a cell) is higher than the value of PSServiceBusyThreshold, channels are
no longer assigned to new MSs requesting access according to their timeslot capabilities. Instead, only
one UL and one DL channels are assigned to a new MS to ensure its access to the network. In addition,
the release delay of all downlink TBFs in the cell is reduced to half the value of DNTBFRELDELAY.
Reducing the delay helps prevent new MSs from being denied access to the network due to heavy traffic.
Channel assignment to MSs requesting channels again and GBR MSs, however, is not affected. When
PS traffic is light in a cell, namely when channel multiplexing ratio is not higher than the value of
PSServiceBusyThreshold, channel re-allocation procedure will be triggered to assign channels anew
to the new MSs that are assigned one UL and one DL channels if necessary.
3.2.3 Ranking the Priorities of Channel Groups

The PDCH allocation algorithm is based on the priority mechanism. All PDCHs available for allocation in
a cell form channel groups, and each channel group is granted a priority. The PDCH allocation algorithm
determines whether to select a channel group based on the priority of the channel group. The channel
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The PDCH allocation algorithm considers many factors during PDCH allocation. Different factors have
different impacts on the priorities of channel groups. The factors are listed as follows in descending order
of impact:
 MS type (GPRS/EGPRS)
If the MS supports both GPRS and EGPRS, the BSC allocates the EGPRS channel to the MS
preferentially.
 Band supporting capability of the MS
The BSC allocates only the PDCHs in the bands supported by the MS. When the MS accesses the
network for the first time, the BSC allocates only the PDCHs in the BCCH band and the bands
compatible with the BCCH to the MS if the BSC is unaware of the radio access capability of the MS.
The GSM900 bands compatible with the BCCH consist of the P-GSM900 band, E-GSM900 band, and
R-GSM900 band. The R-GSM900 band consists of the frequencies in the P-GSM900 and E-GSM900
bands, and the E-GSM900 band includes the frequencies in the P-GSM900 band. If the BCCH TRX is
configured in the R-GSM900, the E-GSM900 and P-GSM900 are the compatible bands of the BCCH.
If the BCCH TRX is configured in the E-GSM900, the P-GSM900 is the compatible band of the BCCH.
Other frequency bands except GSM900 have no frequencies in the compatible bands of the BCCH.
 Multislot class of the MS
When allocating the PDCHs to the MS, the BSC considers the multislot class of the MS. The BSC
supports multislot classes 1 to 45. High multislot classes 35 to 45 are treated exactly as low multislot
classes 8 to 12 respectively. When SUPPORTDL5TS is set to SUPPORT, the BSC supports multislot
classes 30 to 34 directly. Otherwise, multislot classes 30 to 34 are treated exactly as multislot classes
8 to 12.
 Concentric cell
If the MS is in the coverage area of the underlaid subcell, the BSC allocates only the PDCHs in the
underlaid subcell to the MS.
If the MS is in the coverage area of the overlaid subcell, the BSC allocates the PDCHs in the overlaid
subcell to the MS preferentially.
 Number of Abis timeslots bound with the PDCH
The BSC allocates the PDCH bound with more Abis timeslots to the MS preferentially.
 PDCH channel priority type
If the MS requires the EGPRS channel, the BSC allocates the EGPRS special channel, EGPRS
priority channel, and EGPRS normal channel in descending order of priorities.
If the MS requires the GPRS channel, the BSC allocates the GPRS channel, EGPRS normal channel,
and EGPRS priority channel in descending order of priorities.
 Frequency hopping attribute of the PDCH
The BSC allocates the PDCH without frequency hopping to the MS preferentially.
 Interference level of the PDCH
The BSC allocates the PDCH with less interference to the MS preferentially.
 Whether the PDCH is on the BCCH TRX
The BSC allocates the PDCH on the BCCH TRX to the MS preferentially.
 Timeslot number of the PDCH
The BSC allocates the channel group with larger timeslot number to the MS preferentially. The timeslot
number of the channel group is the maximum timeslot number of all the channels in the channel group.
If the BSC allocates only one channel to the MS, it allocates the channel in the sequence of timeslot
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3.3 Dynamic PDCH Conversion

3.3.1 Overview
If the BSC does not learn the radio access capability of the MS including the multislot capability of the
MS, the BSC converts only one dynamic PDCH. If the BSC learns the multislot capability of the MS, it
converts dynamic PDCHs as required. For the MS that uses SMS, the BSC converts only one PDCH
instead of converting PDCHs according to the multislot capability of the MS. If the PDCHs allocated to
the MS are insufficient, the BSC triggers dynamic PDCH conversion on the TRX to convert A PDCHs. A
= Number of required PDCHs - Number of PDCHs allocated to the MS
Dynamic PDCH conversion is triggered when any of the following conditions are met (GBFD-119303
Load Sharing):
1. If CHIDLHIGHTHR is set to 100, the BSC triggers dynamic PDCH conversion when the number of
MSs carried on the channel reaches UPDYNCHNTRANLEV/10 or DWNDYNCHNTRANLEV.
2. If CHIDLHIGHTHR is not set to 100, the BSC triggers dual-threshold-based dynamic PDCH
conversion when any of the following conditions is met (GBFD-119505 PDCH Dynamic Adjustment
with Two Thresholds):
− The bandwidth of all used PDCHs in the cell is greater than or equal to PDCHGBR, the rate of idle
channels in a cell is greater than CHIDLHIGHTHR, and at least one PDCH in the PDCH group
allocated for the TBF carries more than one MS.
− Amongthe PDCHs used in the cell, there is at least one PDCH whose bandwidth is less than
PDCHGBR, the rate of idle channels in a cell is greater than CHIDLHIGHTHR, and at least one
PDCH in the PDCH group allocated for the TBF carries more than B MSs. B is
UPDYNCHNTRANLEV/10 or DWNDYNCHNTRANLEV/10.
The rate of idle channels in a cell = number of idle channels in a cell for CS services/number of
channels in a cell for CS services x 100%.The type of channels used for CS services in a cell is either
TCHF or TCHH. A TCHF equals half TCHF. The maximum number of dynamic channels can be
converted = (the rate of idle channels in a cell – CHIDLHIGHTHR) × number of channels in a cell for
CS services. The number is the integral number rounded down from the result.
3. The parameter SPTNACCResGuarantee specifies whether the dynamic PDCH conversion based
on the guarantee of NACC resources is performed. Guarantee of NACC resources is implemented
during NC2 or NACC. If the rate of idle channels in a cell for CS services is greater than
CHIDLLOWTHR and the number of idle channels in a cell for CS services is greater than
DYNCHTRANRESLEV, the BSC triggers dynamic PDCH conversion. The maximum number of
dynamic channels can be converted =min((the rate of idle channels in a cell – CHIDLLOWTHR) ×
number of channels in a cell for CS services, (number of idle channels in a cell -
DYNCHTRANRESLEV)). The number of channels in a cell for CS services is the rounddown integral
number.
4. If the rate of idle channels in a cell for CS services is greater than CHIDLLOWTHR and the number
of idle channels in a cell for CS services is greater than DYNCHTRANRESLEV, the BSC triggers
dynamic PDCH conversion based on the multislot capability. The maximum number of dynamic
channels can be converted =min((the rate of idle channels in a cell – CHIDLLOWTHR) × number of
channels in a cell for CS services, (number of idle channels in a cell - DYNCHTRANRESLEV)). The
number of channels in a cell for CS services is the rounddown integral number.
5. The parameter DefaultDynPdchPreTranNum specifies whether the dynamic PDCH conversion
based on the pre-conversion is performed. To ensure the proper access of PS services, you need to
set the number of default PDCHs to be converted in the resource pool of dynamic PDCHs of the cell.
6. If the EGPRS-capable MS is allocated the GPRS channel and the convertible EGPRS channels are
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3.3.2 Preprocessing
The PDCH conversion preprocessing is performed to obtain the information about all the convertible
dynamic PDCHs in the cell. This provides a basis for the dynamic PDCH conversion.
If the parameter PDCHREFORMING is set to No, only the idle channels can be regarded as candidate
channels to participate in dynamic PDCH ranking.
If the parameter PDCHREFORMING is set to Yes, both the dynamic PDCHs occupied by CS services
and the idle dynamic PDCHs in the TCH state can be regarded as candidate channels to participate in
dynamic PDCH ranking. If the dynamic PDCHs to be converted already carry CS services, the CS
services must be switched to other channels in advance.
3.3.3 TRX Selection

The dynamic PDCH conversion algorithm is based on the priority mechanism. All the TRXs with
convertible dynamic PDCHs in the cell are granted certain priorities. The dynamic PDCH conversion
algorithm determines whether to select a TRX based on the priority of the TRX.
Table 3-1 lists the conditions for selecting preferable TRXs in descending order of priorities.
The factors have different impacts on dynamic PDCH conversion. They are listed in descending order of impacts.
Table 3-1 Condition for selecting preferable TRXs

PRI Condition for Selecting Description
Preferable TRXs
1 Whether the power amplifier of If the power amplifier of the TRX
the TRX is powered on is powered on, the TRX is
preferred.
2 Concentric cell attribute of the If the concentric cell attribute of
TRX the TRX is consistent with the
required one, the TRX is
preferred.
3 Expansion attribute of the TRX If the expansion attribute of the
TRX is consistent with the
required one, the TRX is
preferred.
4 Whether the TRX supports If the TRX supports EGPRS, the
EGPRS TRX is preferred.
5 Number of convertible dynamic If the number of convertible
PDCHs on the TRX dynamic PDCHs on the TRX
meets the conversion
requirement, the TRX is
preferred.
If the number of convertible
dynamic PDCHs on the TRX
does not meet the conversion
requirement, the TRX with more
convertible dynamic PDCHs has
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PRI Condition for Selecting Description

Preferable TRXs
6 Number of PDCHs on the TRX The TRX with more PDCHs has
a higher priority.
7 Number of static PDCHs on the The TRX with more static
TRX PDCHs has a higher priority.
8 Maximum number of The TRX with more consecutive
consecutive convertible convertible dynamic PDCHs has
dynamic PDCHs on the TRX a higher priority.
9 Frequency hopping attribute of If the TRX is not involved in
the TRX frequency hopping, the TRX is
preferred.
10 Interference level of the TRX The TRX with less interference
has a higher priority.
11 Whether the TRX is a BCCH If the TRX is a BCCH TRX, the
TRX TRX is preferred.
The method of selecting a TRX according to the conditions listed in Table 3-1 is as follows:
1. All the TRXs in the cell are filtered according to the condition with the highest priority.
− If
only one TRX meets the condition after filtering, the TRX is selected as the candidate TRX. Then,
go to 3.
− If
multiple TRXs meet the condition, these TRXs are involved in the next round of filtering, as
described in 2.
− If
no TRX meets the condition, all the TRXs are involved in the next round of filtering, as described in
step 2.
2. All the TRXs are filtered according to the condition with the priority one level lower.
− If
only one TRX meets the condition after filtering, the TRX is selected as the candidate TRX. Then,
go to 3.
− If
multiple TRXs or no TRX meets the condition, the operation in 2 is repeated. After the
corresponding TRXs are filtered, go to 3.
3. The BSC selects the dynamic PDCHs for conversion in the sequence of timeslot numbers 6, 5, 7, 4, 3,
2, 1, and 0.
If the conversion requires channel groups, the BSC selects multiple timeslots for conversion in the sequence of timeslot
numbers 6, 5, 7, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0.
3.4 Release of Dynamic PDCH

3.4.1 Overview
If a dynamic PDCH remains idle for a period of time, the BSC releases it. The idle time is specified by the
parameter DYNCHFREETM. If the dynamic PDCH is occupied again by the PS service before the timer
expires, the parameter DYNCHFREETM is disabled. After all the TBFs on the dynamic PDCH are
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The CS service preempts the dynamic PDCH when no speech channels are available for allocation. If
HDLC transmission or IP transmission is applied to the Abis interface, the CS service also preempts the
dynamic PDCH when no Abis transmission resources are available.
To improve PS performance, the BSS triggers dual-threshold-based PDCH release when
CHIDLHIGHTHR is not set to 100 and air interface resources are limited (GBFD-119505 PDCH
Dynamic Adjustment with Two Thresholds).
Dynamic PDCH Release When the Air Interface Resources Are Limited
If all the following conditions are met, the BSC triggers dynamic PDCH release when the air interface
resources are limited:
 The rate of idle channels in a cell is less than CHIDLLOWTHR or the number of idle channels in a cell
for CS services is less than DYNCHTRANRESLEV.
 The uplink TBF load in the cell is less than UPDYNCHNTRANLEV and the downlink TBF load in the
cell is less than DWNDYNCHNTRANLEV.
 The number of PDCHs in a cell to be allocated to MSs is greater than 4.
If the dynamic PDCH release is triggered owing to insufficient air interface resources, only a PDCH is
released at a time.
TBF load is the total number of MSs carried on the channels of a cell.
Dynamic PDCH Release When the DSP Are Limited

The number of PDCHs that can be activated at the same time is limited. When dynamic PDCH
conversion fails and PSRESPREEMPT is enabled, the BSS performs dynamic PDCH conversion if the
cell whose PDCH conversion fails or the cell with the same DSP distribution meets the following
conditions:
 The cell where dynamic PDCH conversion fails meets any of the following conditions:
− The number of PDCHs in a cell to be allocated to MSs is less than 4.
− The uplink TBF load in the cell is greater than UPDYNCHNTRANLEV or the downlink TBF load in the
cell is greater than DWNDYNCHNTRANLEV.
 The cell with the same DSP distribution must meet the following conditions:
1. The parameter PSRESPREEMPTED is set to YES.
2. The number of PDCHs in a cell to be allocated to MSs is greater than 4.
3. The uplink TBF load in the cell is less than UPDYNCHNTRANLEV and the downlink TBF load in the
If the cells with same DSP distribution meet the previous conditions and release PDCHs, the cell whose
dynamic PDCH conversion fails preempts the released PDCHs. If the dynamic PDCH release is
triggered owing to insufficient DSP resources, only a PDCH is released at a time.
Dynamic PDCH Release When the Idle Resources Are Limited

The Abis transmission resources are limited. When the cell is idle and PSRESPREEMPT is enabled, the
BSS performs dynamic PDCH release if the cell whose idle timeslot application fails and other cells in
the BSS meet the following conditions:
If the cell where assigning idle timeslots fails meets any of the following conditions:

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2. The uplink TBF load in the cell is less than UPDYNCHNTRANLEV or the downlink TBF load in the
3. The bandwidth of the cell whose PDCH application fails is less than PDCHGBR.
If other cells in the BSS meet the following conditions:
2. The uplink TBF load in the cell is less than UPDYNCHNTRANLEV and the downlink TBF load in the
3. The number of PDCHs in a cell to be allocated to MSs is greater than 4.
If other cells in the BSS meet the previous conditions and release PDCHs, the cell whose idle timeslot
application fails preempts the released PDCHs. If the dynamic PDCH release is triggered owing to
insufficient idle timeslots, only a PDCH is released at a time.
3.4.2 Rules for Releasing Dynamic PDCH

The dynamic PDCH is released when the CS service preempts it or when the resources are limited. If
the dynamic PDCH is released because the CS service preempts it, the factors listed in Table 3-2 must
be taken into account. These factors are listed in descending order of priorities. If the dynamic PDCH is
released because the resources are limited, the factors listed in Table 3-3 must be taken into account.
These factors are listed in descending order of priorities.
Table 3-2 Factors taken into account when the dynamic PDCH is released because the CS service
preempts it
Priority Factor Description
1 Frequency band If the frequency band of the
dynamic PDCH is not the one
required by the CS service, the
dynamic PDCH cannot be
released.
2 Concentric cell If the required concentric cell
attribute is only underlaid
subcell or only overlaid subcell
and the position of the dynamic
PDCH in the concentric cell
does not meet the preemption
requirement, the dynamic PDCH
cannot be released.
If the required concentric cell
attribute is underlaid subcell
preferred or overlaid subcell
preferred and the position of the
dynamic PDCH in the concentric
cell meets the preemption
requirement, the dynamic PDCH
is released preferentially.
3 Whether the dynamic PDCH is If the dynamic PDCH is idle, it is
idle released preferentially.

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4 Whether the dynamic PDCH is The dynamic PDCH marked as
marked as the PDCH to be the PDCH to be released has
released higher priority.
5 Number of multiplexed MSs If DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV is
using the dynamic PDCH as the set to No preempt of CCHs and
control channel at least one MS uses the
dynamic PDCH as the control
channel, the dynamic PDCH
cannot be released.
6 Number of multiplexed MSs on If DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV is
the dynamic PDCH set to No preempt of service
TCHF and at least an MS uses
the dynamic PDCH, the PDCH
cannot be released.
If DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV is
set to Preempt all dynamic
TCHFs, the number of dynamic
PDCHs used as control
channels has a negative
correlation with the priority of
dynamic PDCH preemption.
If DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV is
set to Preempt all dynamic
TCHFs or No preempt of
CCHs, the number of
multiplexed MSs on the dynamic
PDCH has a negative
dynamic PDCH preemption.
7 Number of static PDCHs The number of static PDCHs
configured on the TRX of the configured on the TRX of the
dynamic PDCH dynamic PDCH has a negative
dynamic PDCH release.
8 Number of PDCHs on the TRX The number of PDCHs on the
of the dynamic PDCH TRX of the dynamic PDCH has
a negative correlation with the
priority of dynamic PDCH
release.
9 PDCH priority type of the The BSC releases the GPRS
dynamic PDCH channel, EGPRS normal
channel, and EGPRS priority
channel in descending order of
priorities.
10 Timeslot number of the dynamic The BSC releases the dynamic
PDCH PDCHs in the sequence of
timeslot numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7,
5, and 6.

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Table 3-3 Factors taken into account when the dynamic PDCH is released because the resources are
limited
1 Whether the dynamic PDCH is If the dynamic PDCH is
pre-converted into PDCH pre-converted PDCH, the PDCH
is marked as the PDCH not to
be released. The priority of
non-pre-converted PDCH is
higher than pre-converted
PDCH release.
2 Whether the dynamic PDCH is If the dynamic PDCH is idle, it is
idle released preferentially.
3 Number of multiplexed MSs If an MS uses the dynamic
using the dynamic PDCH as the PDCH as the control channel,
control channel the channel cannot be released.
4 Number of multiplexed MSs on The number of multiplexed MSs
the dynamic PDCH using the dynamic PDCH has a
negative correlation with the
release.
5 Number of static PDCHs The number of static PDCHs
configured on the TRX of the configured on the TRX of the
dynamic PDCH dynamic PDCH has a negative
dynamic PDCH release.
6 Number of PDCHs on the TRX The number of PDCHs on the
of the dynamic PDCH TRX of the dynamic PDCH has
a negative correlation with the
release.
7 PDCH priority type of the The BSC releases the GPRS
dynamic PDCH channel, EGPRS normal
channel, and EGPRS priority
channel in descending order of
priorities.
8 Timeslot number of the dynamic The BSC releases the dynamic
PDCH PDCHs in the sequence of
timeslot numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7,
5, and 6.
To select a dynamic PDCH, perform the following steps:

1. All the dynamic PDCHs in the cell are filtered according to the condition with the highest priority.
− If
only one dynamic PDCH meets the condition after filtering, the dynamic PDCH is selected as the
candidate PDCH.

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− If
multiple dynamic PDCHs meet the condition, these dynamic PDCHs are involved in the next round
of filtering, as described in 2.
− Ifno dynamic PDCH meets the condition, all the dynamic PDCHs are involved in the next round of
filtering, as described in 2.
2. All the dynamic PDCHs are filtered according to the condition with the priority one level lower.
− If
only one dynamic PDCH meets the condition after filtering, the dynamic PDCH is selected as the
candidate PDCH.
− If
multiple dynamic PDCHs meet the condition, the operation in 2 is repeated until the corresponding
dynamic PDCH is selected.

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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 4 Engineering Guidelines
4 Engineering Guidelines
Cell
The maximum number of PDCHs in a cell is restricted by the setting of MAXPDCHRATE.
Maximum number of PDCHs in a cell = (Number of static PDCHs + Number of dynamic PDCHs) ×
Maximum Ratio Threshold of PDCHs in a Cell
The BSC does not perform dynamic PDCH conversion to reserve idle channel resources for the CS
service, thus reducing the impact on the CS service. The number of reserved idle channels is set to
DYNCHTRANRESLEV.
TRX
If a TRX is configured with several static PDCHs, you are advised to configure the static PDCHs in the
sequence of timeslot numbers 6, 5, 7, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0. This ensures the continuity of timeslots occupied by
PDCHs.
The setting of GPRSCHPRI should be the same for all the PDCHs on a TRX.
If the GPRS and EGPRS services need to be isolated on a TRX, it is recommended that the EGPRS
special channel, EGPRS priority channel, EGPRS normal channel, and GPRS channel be configured in
the sequence of timeslot numbers 6, 5, 7, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0.
The maximum number of PDCHs on a TRX is determined by MAXPDCHNUM.
Multiband Network
In a multiband cell, it is recommended that the static PDCH be configured in the BCCH band and the
bands compatible with the BCCH.
Concentric Cell
If IUOCHNTRAN is set to CONVERT0(Only convert at UL) or CONVERT2(UL first and convert
allowed), it is recommended that the static PDCH be configured on the underlaid subcell.
If IUOCHNTRAN is set to CONVERT1(Only convert at OL) or CONVERT3(OL first and convert
allowed), it is recommended that the static PDCH be configured on the overlaid subcell.
If the BCCH is configured on the TRX in the underlaid subcell, it is recommended that the parameter
IUOCHNTRAN be set to CONVERT0(Only convert at UL).
If the BCCH is configured on the TRX in the overlaid subcell, it is recommended that the parameter
IUOCHNTRAN be set to CONVERT1(Only convert at OL).

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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 5 Parameters
5 Parameters
Table 5-1 Parameter description
Parameter ID NE MML Command Description
GPRSCHPRI BSC6900 SET Meaning: EGPRS priority type of the channel

GTRXCHAN(Optional) If this parameter is set to GPRS, the EDGE
MSs cannot use this channel.
If this parameter is set to EGPRSNORCH, the
GPRS and EDGE MSs can use this channel at
the same priority.
If this parameter is set to EGPRSPRICH, the
EDGE MSs have the priority to use this
channel.
If this parameter is set to EGPRSSPECH, only
the EDGE MSs can use this channel.
If this parameter is set to NONGPRS, this
parameter becomes invalid.
GUI Value Range: GPRS(GPRS Channel),

EGPRSNORCH(EGPRS Normal Channel),
EGPRSPRICH(EGPRS Priority Channel),
EGPRSSPECH(EGPRS Special Channel),
NONGPRS(Non-GPRS Channel)
Actual Value Range: GPRS, EGPRSNORCH,
EGPRSPRICH, EGPRSSPECH, NONGPRS
Unit: None
Default Value: NONGPRS
CHNTYPE BSC6900 SET Meaning: Channel type of the timeslot on the
BTSCHNFALLBACK(M TRX. The channel type of timeslot 0 must not
andatory) be set, because the combined BCCH is
configured by default. The channel type of
other timeslots can be set to full-rate TCH or
half-rate TCH.
GUI Value Range: FULLTCH(FULLTCH),

HALFTCH(HALFTCH)
Actual Value Range: FULLTCH, HALFTCH
Unit: None
Default Value: None
PDCHUPLEV BSC6900 SET Meaning: PDCH uplink multiplex threshold,
GCELLPSCHM(Optiona indicating the maximum TBFs on the uplink
l) PDCH (parameter value/10). We recommend
that the value of "Uplink Multiplex Threshold of
Dynamic Channel Conversion" should be less
than "PDCH Uplink Multiplex Threshold" for
triggering converting dynamic channel in time
and reducing PDCH multiplex.
GUI Value Range: 10~70

Actual Value Range: 10~70
Unit: None

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Default Value: 70
PDCHDWNLEV BSC6900 SET Meaning: PDCH downlink multiplex threshold,

GCELLPSCHM(Optiona Indicating the maximum TBFs on the downlink
l) PDCH (parameter value/10). We recommend
that the value of "Downlink Multiplex Threshold
of Dynamic Channel Conversion" should be
less than "PDCH Downlink Multiplex
Threshold" for triggering converting dynamic
channel in time and reducing PDCH multiplex.

Unit: None
Default Value: 80
FORBIDEDGU BSC6900 SET Meaning: Switch specifying whether to allow
BSCPSSOFTPARA(Opt the downlink EGPRS TBF and the uplink
ional) GPRS TBF to share the same channel. On:
allow the downlink EGPRS TBF and the uplink
GPRS TBF to share the same channel; Off:
prohibit the downlink EGPRS TBF and the
uplink GPRS TBF sharing the same channel.
GUI Value Range: OPEN(Open),

CLOSE(Close)
Actual Value Range: OPEN, CLOSE
Unit: None
Default Value: OPEN
SUPPORTEDA BSC6900 SET Meaning: Whether to support EDA. Extended
BSCPSSOFTPARA(Opt dynamic allocation (EDA) enables the MS to
ional) be allocated with more timeslots on the uplink,
thus improving the uplink rate and helping to
transmit large amounts of data on the uplink.
GUI Value Range: NOTSUPPORT(Not

Support), SUPPORT(Support)
Actual Value Range: NOTSUPPORT,
SUPPORT
Unit: None
Default Value: NOTSUPPORT

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SUPPORTDL5T BSC6900 SET Meaning: Whether to support the high multislot

S BSCPSSOFTPARA(Opt class. High multislot class function enables a
ional) single MS to be allocated with a maximum of
five timeslots on the uplink or downlink, thus
improving the uplink or downlink throughput of
a single MS. The BSS supports the MS with
high multislot classes from 30 to 34. A
maximum of five timeslots on the downlink can
be assigned to an MS. If an MS is of the high
multislot class 34, a maximum of five timeslots
on the uplink can be allocated to the MS.
Thus, the uplink and downlink throughput is
increased by 25%.The total number of
timeslots on the uplink and downlink cannot
exceed six. That is, if five timeslots on the
downlink are allocated to the MS, then only
one timeslot on the uplink can be allocated to
the MS.
GUI Value Range: NOTSUPPORT(Not

Actual Value Range: NOTSUPPORT,
SUPPORT
Unit: None
Default Value: NOTSUPPORT
SPTDPI BSC6900 SET Meaning: The parameter specifies whether the
GCELLGPRS(Optional) cell can identify the types of PS services. By
identifying the types of PS services, the BSC
can properly manage radio resource.
GUI Value Range: UNSUPPORT(Not

Actual Value Range: UNSUPPORT,
SUPPORT
Unit: None
Default Value: UNSUPPORT
CHIDLHIGHTHR BSC6900 SET Meaning: When the channel is multiplexed by
GCELLPSCHM(Optiona more than one user and the idle channel rate
l) is above this parameter, a dynamic channel
conversion request is raised.
The CS idle channel rate can be calculated as
follows:
CS Idle channel rate = Idle cell channels for
CS service/Available cell channels for CS
service x 100%.
Here, available cell channels refer to the
number of available TCHFs or TCHHs in a
cell.
Idle cell channels refer to the number of the
TCHFs or TCHHs that do not carry any CS
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Two TCHHs are considered as one TCHF.
When this parameter is set to "100", it is
invalid.

Unit: %
Default Value: 100
UPDYNCHNTRA BSC6900 SET Meaning: Controls channel conversion

NLEV GCELLPSCHM(Optiona requests and releases according to cell load
l) Maximum number of the users multiplexing
one channel, which is a trigger condition for
the uplink dynamic channel transition. When
"Upper Threshold for CS Idle Channel Rate" is
set to "100" and the number of the users
multiplexing one channel reaches "Uplink
Multiplex Threshold of Dynamic Channel
Conversion"/10, the request for channel
conversion is triggered.
When channel bandwidth is not greater than
"PS Service Guaranteed Rate" set through the
"SET BTSOTHPARA" command, a channel
conversion request is raised if the CS idle
channel rate is above "Upper Threshold for CS
Idle Channel Rate" and the number of users
carried on the channel reaches "Uplink
Conversion"/10.
When "Upper Threshold for CS Idle Channel
Rate" is not set to "100", if the CS idle channel
rate is below "Lower Threshold for CS Idle
Channel Rate" and the number of the users
multiplexing one channel is smaller than
"Uplink Multiplex Threshold of Dynamic
Channel Conversion"/10, the related channel
is released.
In the case of insufficient Abis or DSP
resources, the resources of other cells can be
preempted only when the cell load is higher
than "Uplink Multiplex Threshold of Dynamic
Channel Conversion"/10. Resources and
channels can be released only when the cell
load is lower than "Uplink Multiplex Threshold
of Dynamic Channel Conversion"/10. We
recommend that the value of "Uplink Multiplex
Threshold of Dynamic Channel Conversion"
should be less than "PDCH Uplink Multiplex
Threshold" for triggering converting dynamic
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Unit: None
Default Value: 20
DWNDYNCHNT BSC6900 SET Meaning: Controls channel conversion

RANLEV GCELLPSCHM(Optiona requests and releases according to cell load
l) Maximum number of the users multiplexing
one channel, which is a trigger condition for
the downlink dynamic channel transition.
Rate" is set to "100" and the number of the
users multiplexing one channel reaches
"Downlink Multiplex Threshold of Dynamic
Channel conversion"/10, the request for
channel conversion is triggered.
When channel bandwidth is not greater than
"PS Service Guaranteed Rate" set through the
"SET BTSOTHPARA" command, a channel
conversion request is raised if the CS idle
channel rate is above "Upper Threshold for CS
Idle Channel Rate" and the number of users
carried on the channel reaches "Downlink
Conversion"/10.
Rate" is not set to "100", If the CS idle channel
rate is below "Lower Threshold for CS Idle
Channel Rate" and the number of the users
multiplexing one channel is smaller than
"Downlink Multiplex Threshold of Dynamic
Channel Conversion"/10.
In the case of insufficient Abis or DSP
resources, the resources of other cells can be
preempted only when the cell load is higher
than "Downlink Multiplex Threshold of
Dynamic Channel Conversion"/10. Resources
and channels can be released only when the
cell load is lower than "Downlink Multiplex
Threshold of Dynamic Channel
Conversion"/10. We recommend that the value
of "Downlink Multiplex Threshold of Dynamic
Channel Conversion" should be less than
"PDCH Downlink Multiplex Threshold" for
triggering converting dynamic channel in time
and reducing PDCH multiplex.

Unit: None
Default Value: 20

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PDCHGBR BSC6900 SET Meaning: Minimum number of Abis resources

BTSOTHPARA(Optiona requested for PS channels in the site.
l) When this parameter is set to 16K, a minimum
of 16 kbit/s bandwidth is required for this
channel.
When this parameter is set to 32K, a minimum
channel.
channel.
channel.
To handle services on the channel at a great
coding scheme as soon as possible, you need
to set this parameter to a great value.
GUI Value Range: 16K(16K), 32K(32K),

48K(48K), 64K(64K)
Actual Value Range: 16K, 32K, 48K, 64K
Unit: bit/s
Default Value: 16K
SPTNACCResGu BSC6900 SET Meaning: Whether the function of Network
arantee BSCPSSOFTPARA(Opt Assisted Cell Change (NACC) resource
ional) guarantee is allowed. In NC2 or NACC cell
reselection, if this parameter is set to YES,
dynamic channels are requested in the target
cell.
GUI Value Range: NO(NO), YES(YES)

Actual Value Range: NO, YES
Unit: None
Default Value: NO
CHIDLLOWTHR BSC6900 SET Meaning: When the CS idle channel rate is
GCELLPSCHM(Optiona below this threshold, a dynamic channel can
l) be released.
The CS idle channel rate can be calculated as
follows:
CS Idle channel rate = Idle cell channels for
CS service/Available cell channels for CS
service x 100%.
Here, available cell channels refer to the
available TCHFs or TCHHs in a cell.
Idle cell channels refer to the TCHFs or
TCHHs that do not carry any CS services data
in a cell.
Two TCHHs are considered as one TCHF.
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Unit: %
Default Value: 10
DYNCHTRANRE BSC6900 SET Meaning: Number of full-rate TCHs reserved

SLEV GCELLPSCHM(Optiona for the CS domain
l)
Unit: None
Default Value: 2
DefaultDynPdchP BSC6900 SET Meaning: This parameter specifies the default
reTranNum GCELLPSCHM(Optiona pre-converted PDCHs in the dynamic
l) transferable channel pool.
When this parameter is greater than 0, three
sub-links are bound to the static PDCH and
pre-converted PDCH in a cell by default.
The pre-converted PDCH can be preempted
when it is idle. You can set "Number of
Reserved Dynamic Channel" as required
when you expect the pre-converted PDCH not
to be preempted.

Unit: None
Default Value: 0
PDCHREFORMI BSC6900 SET Meaning: This parameter must be used
NG GCELLPSCHM(Optiona together with "Level of Preempting Dynamic
l) Channel" in the following conditions:
1. When "Level of Preempting Dynamic
Channel" is set to "No preempt of service
TCHF" and "PDCH Reforming" is set to "Yes",
the channels for the CS service is released if
the CS service fails to be switched to another
channel.
2: When "Level of Preempting Dynamic
Channel" is set to "Preempt all dynamic
TCHFs" or "No preempt of CCHs" and "PDCH
Reforming" is set to "Yes", the CS service is
switched to the original channel if the CS
service fails to be switched to another channel.
GUI Value Range: NO(NO), YES(YES)

Unit: None
Default Value: NO

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DYNCHFREETM BSC6900 SET Meaning: Time to wait for releasing the

GCELLPSCHM(Optiona dynamic channel after the TBF on the dynamic
l) channel is released. When all the TBFs on the
channel are released, the dynamic channel is
not released at once. Instead, the timer is
started when the channels are idle. Before the
timer expires, if new service request is
received, the dynamic channel is still occupied
and timer is stopped; otherwise, the dynamic
channel is released after the timer expired.

Unit: s
Default Value: 20
PSRESPREEMP BSC6900 SET Meaning: Determines whether the PS
T GCELLPSCHM(Optiona resources in other cells can be preempted
l) when the PS resources are insufficient in the
current cell.
GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)

Unit: None
Default Value: NO
PSRESPREEMP BSC6900 SET Meaning: Determines whether the PS
TED GCELLPSCHM(Optiona resources in the current cell can be
l) preempted, to ensure the PS services in other
cells.
GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)

Unit: None
Default Value: NO
DYNCHNPREEM BSC6900 SET Meaning: Mode of preempting the dynamic
PTLEV GCELLPSCHM(Optiona channel for the CS domain and PS domain.
l) Only the channel configured in the TCH/F
mode can be preempted.
"Preempt all dynamic TCHFs" indicates the
circuit domain can preempt all the dynamic
channels.
"No preempt of CCHs" indicates the circuit
domain can preempt all the dynamic channels
except the CCHs.
"No preempt of service TCHF" indicates the
circuit domain cannot preempt all the dynamic
channels of bearer services.
GUI Value Range: LEVEL0(Preempt all

dynamic TCHFs), LEVEL1(No preempt of
CCHs), LEVEL2(No preempt of service TCHF)

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Actual Value Range: LEVEL0, LEVEL1,
LEVEL2
Unit: None
Default Value: LEVEL0
MAXPDCHRATE BSC6900 SET Meaning: Maximum value of the PDCH ratio in

GCELLPSCHM(Optiona a cell. The number of available TCHs and
l) PDCHs in a cell is set to a fixed value. The
PDCH ratio is: Number of available
PDCHs/(Number of available TCHFs +
Number of available static PDCHs). This
parameter is used to restrict the PDCH ratio.

Unit: %
Default Value: 30
MAXPDCHNUM BSC6900 SET Meaning: Maximum number of PDCHs that
GTRXBASE(Optional) can be assigned in the TRX

Unit: None
Default Value: 8
IUOCHNTRAN BSC6900 SET Meaning: Conversion policy of the dynamic
GCELLPSCHM(Optiona channel of the concentric cell
l)
GUI Value Range: CONVERT0(Only convert
at UL), CONVERT1(Only convert at OL),
CONVERT2(UL first and convert allowed),
CONVERT3(OL first and convert allowed)
Actual Value Range: CONVERT0,
CONVERT1, CONVERT2, CONVERT3
Unit: None
Default Value: CONVERT0
PSServiceBusyT BSC6900 SET Meaning: Threshold of the average number of
hreshold GCELLPSCHM(Optiona MSs multiplexed on each PDCH in a cell.
l) When the average number of MSs multiplexed
on each PDCH in a cell is greater than this
threshold, the PS traffic volume in the cell is
considered to be high. In this case, each newly
admitted MS is assigned only one PDCH.
When the PS traffic volume is not high, the MS
with only one PDCH is re-assigned a certain
number of PDCHs as required.

Unit: None
Default Value: 80

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DNTBFRELDELA BSC6900 SET Meaning: Delay of releasing the downlink TBF.

Y GCELLPRIVATEOPTP After the last downlink RLC data block is
ARA(Optional) transmitted on the network side and all the
transmitted downlink data blocks are received,
the MS is not informed to stop this downlink
TBF. Instead, the state of the last data block is
forcibly set to "not received" and the RRBP
flag of the last data block is retransmitted
continuously so that the downlink TBF is not
released. During the downlink delay release, if
the upper layer of the network side needs to
transmit downlink data, the downlink RLC
block for unpacking can be transmitted in the
downlink TBF for delay release. The state of
the downlink TBF is changed from delay
releasing to downlink transmitting. In addition,
the MS must respond to the Packet Downlink
Ack/Nack message through the uplink data
block of the RRBP to exchange messages
with the network side. When the MS needs to
send data, the MS can send the uplink request
to the network sides through the Packet
Downlink Ack/Nack with the channel request
description. If this parameter is set to 0, the
release delay of downlink TBF is disabled.

Unit: ms
Default Value: 2400

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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 6 Counters
6 Counters
For the counters, see the BSC6900 GSM Performance Counter Reference.

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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 7 Glossary
7 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see the Glossary.

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GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management 8 Reference Documents
8 Reference Documents
[1] 3GPP TS 44.060 "Mobile Station (MS) - Base Station System (BSS) interface; Radio Link
Control/Medium Access Control (RLC/MAC) protocol"
[2] 3GPP TS 44.018 "Base Station System (BSS) - Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN); BSS GPRS
Protocol (BSSGP)"
[3] 3GPP TS 45.002 "Radio Access Network; Multiplexing and multiple access on the radio path"
[4] 3GPP TS 24.008, 3GPP TS 48.018, and 3GPP TS 48.016 peer layer protocols between the BSS
and the SGSN
[5] BSC6900 Feature List
[6] BSC6900 Optional Feature Description
[7] BSC6900 GSM Parameter Reference
[8] BSC6900 GSM MML Command Reference
[9] BSC6900 GSM Performance Counter Reference

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GPRSEGPRS Channel Management

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1.2 Intended Audience

1.3 Change History

Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

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3.2 Allocation of PDCHs

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3.2.3 Ranking the Priorities of Channel Groups

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3.3 Dynamic PDCH Conversion

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3.3.3 TRX Selection

Table 3-1 Condition for selecting preferable TRXs

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PRI Condition for Selecting Description

3.4 Release of Dynamic PDCH

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Dynamic PDCH Release When the DSP Are Limited

Dynamic PDCH Release When the Idle Resources Are Limited

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3.4.2 Rules for Releasing Dynamic PDCH

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Priority Factor Description

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To select a dynamic PDCH, perform the following steps:

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GPRSCHPRI BSC6900 SET Meaning: EGPRS priority type of the channel

GUI Value Range: GPRS(GPRS Channel),

GUI Value Range: FULLTCH(FULLTCH),

GUI Value Range: 10~70

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Parameter ID NE MML Command Description

PDCHDWNLEV BSC6900 SET Meaning: PDCH downlink multiplex threshold,

GUI Value Range: 10~160

GUI Value Range: OPEN(Open),

GUI Value Range: NOTSUPPORT(Not

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Parameter ID NE MML Command Description

SUPPORTDL5T BSC6900 SET Meaning: Whether to support the high multislot

GUI Value Range: NOTSUPPORT(Not

GUI Value Range: UNSUPPORT(Not

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Parameter ID NE MML Command Description

GUI Value Range: 0~100

UPDYNCHNTRA BSC6900 SET Meaning: Controls channel conversion

GUI Value Range: 10~70

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Parameter ID NE MML Command Description

DWNDYNCHNT BSC6900 SET Meaning: Controls channel conversion

GUI Value Range: 10~80

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Parameter ID NE MML Command Description

PDCHGBR BSC6900 SET Meaning: Minimum number of Abis resources

GUI Value Range: 16K(16K), 32K(32K),