2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic

Optimization Feature Parameter

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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 of 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization.....................................2-1

3 Technical Description ..............................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Network Topology.......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Task Creation ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.3 Neighboring Cell Analyzing Algorithm ........................................................................................... 3-1

4 Parameters .................................................................................................................................4-1
5 Counters......................................................................................................................................5-1
6 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................6-1
7 Reference Documents .............................................................................................................7-1

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1 Introduction

1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes the benefits of the 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization feature and
the principle of implementing this feature in Huawei GSM BSS.

1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for:
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Personnel who need to understand the 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization feature.

Personnel who work with Huawei products

1.3 Change History

This section provides information on the changes in different document versions.
There are two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
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Feature change: refers to the change in the 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization feature of
a specific product version.

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:
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01 (2010-01-20)

01 (2010-01-20)
This is the initial issue.of GBSS9.0.

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2 Overview of 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic

Optimization

2 Overview of 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic

Optimization
The 2G network must be compatible with the 3G network to support the roaming and handover between
GSM and UMTS. Operators need to provide continuous and high-quality services in the boundary of
different systems to avoid call drops of moving MSs.
In traditional conditions, inter-RAT neighboring cells are configured on the basis of drive tests and
analysis, which is time-consuming and labor-consuming, and the test result is incomprehensive owning
to the limitations of drive tests. A tool is required to check the inter-RAT neighboring cell configuration
automatically based on the data analysis to improve the efficiency and accuracy.
Together with the Nastar network optimization tool, Huawei GSM BSS can analyze the 2G/3G
neighboring cell configuration based on numerous measurement reports (MRs) from MSs, show the
analysis result on the map, and find out missing or redundant 3G neighboring cells for the GSM serving
cell.
Configuring appropriate 3G neighboring cells according to the Nastar analyzing result helps to improve
the inter-RAT handover success rate and reduce the call drop rate, thus improving the GSM network
quality and the user experience.
This document introduces the 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization feature from the following
aspects:
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Network topology

Task creation

Neighboring cell analyzing algorithm

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3 Technical Description

3 Technical Description
3.1 Network Topology
This feature should be supported by the MS, BSC, M2000, and Nastar. To implement this feature, create
a corresponding task on the Nastar. Figure 3-1 shows the network topology of this feature.
Figure 3-1 Network topology of 2G/3G neighboring cell automatic optimization

Nastar

RNC
NodeB
MS

iManager M2000

BTS

BSC

3.2 Task Creation

The procedure for creating a 2G/3G neighboring cell automatic optimization task is as follows:

1. Create an end-to-end task on the Nastar and set the following basic information: task name, OSS
name, NE name, NE type, start time for the measurement, end time for the measurement,
Measurement Period, Measurement Step, Frequency List and scrambling code of the 3G
neighboring cell to be measured, and NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 0 to NeighborCell
Interfere Level Thresh 7.
2. The Nastar sends the task to the M2000, the M2000 then sends the task information to the BSC
through a MML command. After receiving the command, the BSC performs the measurement and
generate a result.
3. The BSC updates the BA2 one time in each measurement period. The BSC adds UMTS cells
(frequency + scrambling code) into the BA2 (the number of newly-added cells is the same as the
measurement step), and then sends the updated BA2 to MSs through System Information (SI). Then,
MSs report the level of 3G neighboring cells through MRs.
4. The BSC collects MRs from MSs, and then sends the data to the M2000.
5. The Nastar obtains the measurement files, configuration data, and counter values from the M2000,
and then provides the optimization suggestion after analysis.
6. The 2G/3G neighboring cell analysis results are shown in the map directly. Together with the
engineering parameters, the analysis result helps the network optimization engineers figuring out the
missing and abundant 2G/3G neighboring cells.

3.3 Neighboring Cell Analyzing Algorithm

Neighboring cell analyzing algorithm is used for determining missing or abundant cells.
The algorithm grades and sorts 3G neighboring cells on the basis of the absolute level, relative level, and
number of MRs of the 2G serving cell and 3G neighboring cells. A greater score indicates a higher priority.
Then, the algorithm determines the missing or redundant cells according to the priority.

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The algorithm for determining the missing cell is as follows:

If a cell is not configured as the neighboring cell but the priority of the cell is greater than the advised
number of neighboring cells, the cell is considered as the missing neighboring cell.

The algorithm for determining the redundant cell is as follows:

If a cell is configured as the neighboring cell but the priority of the cell is smaller than the advised
number of neighboring cells, the cell is considered as the redundant neighboring cell.

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4 Parameters

4 Parameters
This chapter lists the parameters related to 2G/3G Neighboring Cell Automatic Optimization.
For the meaning of each parameter, see Table 4-1. For the default value, value ranges, and MML
commands of each parameter, see Table 4-2.
Table 4-1 Parameter description (1)
Parameter

Description

Frequency List

List of the frequencies to be measured. This parameter

is represented as a character string where the IDs of
the TRXs to be measured are separated by &, such as
1&124&956.

NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 0

Neighboring cell interference level threshold 0

NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 1

Neighboring cell interference level threshold 1

NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 2

Neighboring cell interference level threshold 2

NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 3

Neighboring cell interference level threshold 3

NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 4

Neighboring cell interference level threshold 4

NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 5

Neighboring cell interference level threshold 5

NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 6

Neighboring cell interference level threshold 6

NeighborCell Interfere Level Thresh 7

Neighboring cell interference level threshold 7

Measurement Period

Measurement period for each frequency group

Measurement Step

Number of frequencies measured in each group

(excluding the frequencies in the original BA table).

Table 4-2 Parameter description (2)

Parameter

Default
Value

GUI Value
Range

Actual
Value
Range

Unit

MML Command

Impact

Frequency List

None

None

1~800
characters

None

STR NCS

BSC

NeighborCell
Interfere Level
Thresh 0

0~127

0~127

dB

SET
OTHSOFTPARA

BSC

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Parameter

Default
Value

GUI Value
Range

Actual
Value
Range

Unit

MML Command

Impact

NeighborCell
Interfere Level
Thresh 1

49

0~127

0~127

dB

SET
OTHSOFTPARA

BSC

NeighborCell
Interfere Level
Thresh 2

55

0~127

0~127

dB

SET
OTHSOFTPARA

BSC

NeighborCell
Interfere Level
Thresh 3

61

0~127

0~127

dB

SET
OTHSOFTPARA

BSC

NeighborCell
Interfere Level
Thresh 4

64

0~127

0~127

dB

SET
OTHSOFTPARA

BSC

NeighborCell
Interfere Level
Thresh 5

67

0~127

0~127

dB

SET
OTHSOFTPARA

BSC

NeighborCell
Interfere Level
Thresh 6

73

0~127

0~127

dB

SET
OTHSOFTPARA

BSC

NeighborCell
Interfere Level
Thresh 7

79

0~127

0~127

dB

SET
OTHSOFTPARA

BSC

Measurement
Period

None

1~48

15~720,
step:15

min

STR NCS

BSC

Measurement
Step

None

1~32

1~32

None

STR NCS

BSC

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5 Counters

5 Counters
None.
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6 Glossary

6 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see the Glossary.

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7 Reference Documents

7 Reference Documents
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BSC6900 Feature List

BSC6900 Basic Feature Description

GBSS Reconfiguration Guide

BSC6900 GSM Parameter Reference

BSC6900 GSM MML Command Reference

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