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HW introduction NodeB PF2
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Contents
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Node B product range FDD

Node B platform 1
Node B platform 2
Main features
Node B PF 2 racks and shelters
Node B PF 2 common modules
Transport network layer characteristics
Node B NB-440/441 overview
Features and technical data
Technical data
Rack and shelf configuration
Applications and services
Advantages for operator
Siemens NB-880/881 introduction strategy
Key features and technical data
NB PF2 modules
The Core Controller
Node B synchronization
Channel Coding card (CHC)
Digital Radio Interface Card (DRIC)
Combined Amplifier and Transceiver module (CAT)
Repeater card (REP)
Transceiver card (TRX)
Linear Power Amplifier (LPA)
Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA)
Duplex Amplifier Multi-Coupler (DUAMCO)
4-port Ethernet Hub (EH4)
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Alarm Collection Terminal Modules (ACT)

Connection to the Iub interface
Over-Voltage Protection for External Rest Line (OERF)
Power supply and battery backup
The service2 shelter for NB-441 and NB-881
System expansion
Node B NB-440/441 and NB-880/881 technical data
Node B 860
Features and Technical Data
Main Features
Hardware Architecture
Node B 580
Main Features
Supported modules within UMR4.0 US
Node B NB-341
NB-341 modules
New hardware components from UMR4.0
Macro Radio Server RS-880
Macro Remote Radio Head (RRH-m)
Power Supply for Remote Radio Heads (PSR)
19 Micro Radio Server (RSU-380)
Micro Radio Server (RS-381)
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Node B product range FDD
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Overview of the UTRAN Product Range

Siemens/NEC UTRAN products provide a family of macro and micro FDD Node Bs
for area coverage as well as hotspot cells and a corresponding RNC:
Node B Platform 1
Macro FDD Node B (NB-530)

Node B Platform 2
Micro FDD Node B (NB-341)

Macro FDD Node B (NB-440/NB-441)
Macro FDD Node B (NB-880/NB-881/NB-881 HR)
Macro Radio Server (RS-880)
19 Micro Radio Server (RSU-380)
Micro Radio Server (RS-381)
All types of Node B incorporate features for the optimum re-use of the existing 2G
infrastructure, such as transmission links, operational procedures, and operation and
maintenance interfaces.
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NEC/Siemens provide a complete family of Node Bs comprising FDD macro Node B

for area coverage, Node Bs for mini and micro cells. All types of Node B incorporate
features for the optimal re-use of the existing GSM infrastructure (e.g. transmission
links, operational procedures, O&M interface, etc.) in order to enable the smooth
introduction of UMTS in existing networks.
1.1
Node B platform 1
1.1.1
The FDD Macro Node B NB-530 is Siemens/ NECs start up solution for a fast
introduction of UMTS. Advantages:
High flexibility with a number of possible configurations ranging from 1/0/0 one
carrier one sector solution to a full blown 3-carrier, 3-sector configuration by
using the capacity of an extension rack.
Easy to upgrade to the next generation by more powerful hardware and

software.
High capacity with up to 30 channel cards (with extension rack) each carrying
24 AMR voice channels.
High power (20W) per carrier

RX and TX diversity for improvement of link quality and on-the-air combining of
transmit power (40W with optional Tx-diversity for 1carrier configurations). Early
availability
1.1.2
High capacity macro FDD Node B (NB-540)
The size of the NB-540 is equal to the NB-530 and it provides double the maximum
capacity of the NB-530, i.e., 4/4/4 with one rack. The NB-540 on the 2nd generation
platform will powerfully satisfy market requirements.
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1.2
Node B platform 2
1.2.1
Compact FDD Node B (NB-420/440/441 and NB860/880/881/881 HR)
The compact FDD Node B is specifically designed for the mass roll-out of the
UTRAN. This small-sized Node B standing on the 2nd generation platform will adapt
the latest market demands derived from a start-up experience with UMTS networks.
Key features of the NB-420/440/441 and NB-860/440/441 are:
NB-420 and NB-860: Medium capacity: 1-rack: (1/1/1);
Upgradable to 3 frequencies (NB-440/441 and NB-880/881);
NB-440/441 and NB-880/881: High capacity: 1-rack: (2/2/2) and 2-racks

(2/2/2/2/2/2);
High power (20...40W);
Rx and Tx diversity (opt.);

Redundant core modules and TRX cross connect.
The NB-440/441 and NB-880/881 is smaller, less heavy and provides higher capacity
than the start-up Node B NB-530. The hardware will be completely redesigned for
lower cost and provisions for future upgrades. The compact Node B will be available
as an indoor version (NB-440 and NB-880) as well as for outdoor deployments (NB441 and NB-881). The devices show a new shelf design allowing maximum
scalability.
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Main features
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The NB-420/440/441 and NB 860/880/881 have a modular structure and operates up

to 4 carriers in 1 cabinet (NB-88x only).
The minimum configuration is one cabinet:
NB-420/440 and NB-860/880 base rack for indoor installation,
NB-441 and NB-881 base shelter for outdoor installation.

The outdoor cabinet consists of a double shelter. It includes a service area to
accommodate AC/DC modules, backup batteries and link equipment. The NB-441
and NB-881 offers a service2 shelter for installing further backup batteries and link
equipment.
A maximum of 3 sectors is supported in a NB single rack/shelter. Different cell
configurations up to 2/2/2 are possible without extension rack in a NB-440/441, in a
NB-880/881 cell configurations up to 4/4/4 are possible without extension rack.
Two linear-pole antennas or one cross-pole antenna are supplied for each sector.
The antennas can be complemented by one Dual Tower Mounted Amplifiers
(DTMA) or two Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMA) per sector as low-noise
amplifiers.
The radio-frequency band for RX and TX signals includes
2110 to 2170 MHz for downlink signals
1920 to 1980 MHz for uplink signals.

A continuous spectrum within a 15 MHz band is supported. The maximum cell range
is 50 km.
The base rack/shelter supports up to 960 channel elements (CE). The capacity is
highly scalable, i.e. it can be increased in steps of 48 CEs with CHC48 and 96 CEs
with CHC96.
The NB-420/440/441 is equipped with REP, TRX, and LPA modules (REP-TRX-LPA
concept), the NB-860/880/881 is equipped with DRIC and CAT modules (DRIC-CAT
concept).
Using the REP-TRX-LPA concept, the supplied Multi Carrier Power Amplifier
(MCPA) is designed for operation with
one UMTS FDD carrier per antenna with a nominal output power of 20 W or
two UMTS FDD carriers per antenna with 20 W as the nominal average total
output power, i.e. each carrier will be radiated with 10 W per antenna
(hardware-prepared).
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Using the DRIC-CAT concept, the supplied Combined Amplifier and Transceiver
(CAT) with 20W output power is designed for operation with
one UMTS FDD carrier per antenna with a nominal output power of 20W or
two UMTS FDD carriers per antenna with 20W as the nominal average total
output power, i.e. each carrier will be radiated with 10W per antenna (hardwareprepared).
Diversity:
RX diversity is a basic feature.
Varying Radio Base Station architectures for very flexible solutions, e.g.
distributed architectures and remote tower mounted radio concepts
Additional deployment scenarios
TX diversity is optional (hardware-prepared).

The interface between the CAT module and DRIC complies with the publicly
available Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) specification. Using CPRI offers
the following benefits:
Efficient network deployment
The CPRI interface specification is available for download from

http://www.cpri.info/spec.html
The NB-420/440/441 and NB-860/880/881 offers a remote down tilt functionality
consisting of a RET (Remote Electrical Tilt) module to adjust phase shifts within the
antenna. The result of the superposition is a variable tilt of the resulting beam. This
improves the radio and baseband capacity by adapting the cell size to different load
scenarios without any time delay.
The RNC and the connected Node Bs can be arranged in a star, cascade, hub or
loop configuration (see TED:UTRAN common). The E1/J1 lines can be used with
Inverse Multiplexing for ATM (IMA) in all these configurations. IMA provides for
transport of a high bit rate ATM cell stream on several low bit rate physical links.
The NB-420/440/441 and NB-860/880/881 supports two forms of transmission re-use
for UMTS GSM Co-location which are mutually exclusive:
Circuit Emulation Service (CES)

CES offers a cost-effective way to co-locate Node Bs and GSM base stations
using a common ATM-based transmission network.
Fractional ATM (FRAC)

Fractional ATM over circuit-switched networks (GSM) provides transport of Iub
timeslots.
For a detailed description see TED:UTRAN common.
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2.1
Node B PF 2 racks and shelters
Following Node Bs are provided with the same type of racks (and shelters):
NB-420 and NB-860

NB-440 and NB-880
NB-441 and NB-881
2.2
2.2.1
Node B PF 2 common modules

Core Controller (CC)
The CC handles signal transmission and data controlling of the base rack/shelter and
manages the data exchange with the RNC and the CHC. The CC has E-1 or E-1 and
STM-1 Interfaces. Up to 2 STM-1 lines are directly connected to the CC at the front
panel. Up to 16 E-1 lines are connected to the CC via Iub Connector (IUBCON) or
Overvoltage Protection and Tracer (OVPT) or IUB.
2.2.2
The DUAMCO includes duplexers, low-noise amplifiers (LNA) and multi-couplers.

The duplexer combines the transmit and receive paths with the common antenna
connector. The duplex filter provides receive and transmit band filtering. The receive
path consists of an LNA followed by a power splitter providing four identical outputs
for the TRX units. The power supply and the signaling of the TMA are provided by the
DUAMCO via triplexers at the antenna outputs. The DUAMCORT and the
DUAMCORET are available for the NB-420/440/441 and NB-860/880/881. Both
types have the same functionality. In addition, the DUAMCORET supports, in
combination with the DTMARET, DC supply and signaling function for a Remote
Antenna Down tilt unit.
2.2.3
Channel Coding Card (CHC)
The CHC card is a base-band signal processing block mounted on the B-SHF. It performs error correction coding and channel coding of transmission data. The CHC also
performs the de-spreading, chip synchronization, Rake composition, error correction
decoding, and de-multiplexing of received data. The CHC card can simultaneously
perform channel coding and decoding for both the traffic channel and the control
channel in one card. There are two types of CHC: CHC48 with 48 Coding Elements
and CHC96 with 96 Coding Elements.
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The TMA is installed outside the Node B cabinet close to the TX/RX antenna. This
amplifier is optional but highly recommended as it compensates cable losses in
uplink and thus ensures lower noise disturbance. The result is an improved link
quality and link availability at cell borders. The TMA feeds the overall Node B
downlink signal to one TX/RX antenna and filters the overall uplink signal coming
from the same TX/RX antenna. Due to the full duplex architecture of the TMA, only
one feeder cable is required for the TX and RX signal between the TMA outside and
the DUAMCO inside Node B. The signaling interface between the TMA and the
DUAMCO is provided via the RF interface feeder connector by means of a triplexer.
Status information from the TMA is passed on to the O&M interface via this interface.
In addition to the TMA, a Dual TMA (DTMA) is provided for the NB-420/440/441 and
NB-860/880/881. The DTMA includes two TMA units in a single housing and is very
efficient in combination with a cross-polarized antenna. A DTMA including RET
(Remote Electrical Tilt) control is available. Antennas with a remote down tilt
functionality improve the radio and baseband capacity by adapting the cell size to
different load scenarios.
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2.3
Transport network layer characteristics
The next table shows the transport network layer characteristics for the NB420/440/441 and NB-860/880/881. For a detailed description of the UTRAN
Transport Network Management see TED:UTRAN common.
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Fig. 1 Transport network layer characteristics for the NB-420/440/441 and NB-860/880/881
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3.1
The Macro FDD Node B NB-440/441 is specifically designed for the mass roll-out of
the UTRAN. This Node B is based on the 2nd-generation platform and incorporates
the latest market demands derived from start-up experience with UMTS networks.
The devices feature a shelf design which allows for maximum scalability.
The Node B can be further upgraded up to a 2/2/2 configuration in one rack/shelter.
The NB-441 is the outdoor variant of the NB-440. It is a fully self-contained Node B
including any provision for quick and easy outdoor deployment.
Key features of the NB-440/441 include:
High capacity: 1 rack/shelter (2/2/2)

High power: up to 40W per carrier with Tx diversity
RX diversity (strongly recommended) and TX diversity (hardware-prepared,

optional)
The UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) consists of Node Bs and
RNCs, as standardized by 3GPP.
Node B links up to the RNC via dedicated E1/J1 and/or STM-1 connections. ATM is
used as the transmission protocol. Data traffic is packed into AAL2 cells, whereas
signaling traffic is transferred using the AAL5 protocol.
This chapter gives an overview of the main features, functional units and technical
data of Macro Node B NB-440/441.
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Fig. 2 Node B NB-440
Fig. 3 Node B NB-441
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3.1.1
Redundancy
In order to prevent any interruption of operation and assure maximum system

reliability, redundancy concepts are incorporated in the configuration of the NB440/441.
3.1.1.1
Redundancy configuration and operation of equipment
The following describes the redundant configuration of each function part in Node B
and its operation.
Repeater Card (REP)
The two REP cards REP-0 and REP-1 are both active. They are both connected to
all the CHC and TRX cards installed. The activation status of the two REP cards is
communicated to all CHC and TRX cards via DC line.
On the downlink path, the CHC cards select the route for data transmission
depending on the activation status of both REP cards.
On the uplink path, the TRX cards transfer data to both REP cards. When both REP
cards are active, the data from the REP-0 card is usually selected by the CHC cards.
Optionally, a second DRIC may be inserted for redundancy reasons. The DRIC
supports cold redundancy. Hot redundancy is hardware-prepared.
The NB-440/441 can be equipped with a redundant CC. During standard operation of
the Node B, one CC is active and the second is in standby mode. Switch-over
between the active core controller and the standby core controller can either be
initiated on operator request or as an emergency switchover that is triggered via the
Redundancy Switch Control (RSC) in case the active CC fails.
Transceiver Card (TRX)
The TRX card has two almost independent uplink paths and two almost independent
downlink paths. RX diversity is implemented via these two RX paths. If one of the RX
paths fails, a sensitivity degradation occurs but all services can be still provided.
All CHC cards are for active use. If a card fails, the capacity is reduced, but the
services will continue to be provided.
Duplexer Amplifier Multi-Coupler (DUAMCO)
The DUAMCO has two independent RX paths to support RX diversity for one sector.
If one path fails, a sensitivity reduction of the uplink occurs.
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*) The redundant REP card is optional

(*2) The redundant CC card is optional. The cold redundancy provides an automatic procedure for the OAM data alignment of the
standby CC via the CC-Link. For the switchover, a single reset of the standby CC is necessary. Due to the restart of the standby CC all
connections belonging to the own NodeB are lost as well as to co-located NodeBs and GSM BTSs.
(*3) The redundant DRIC card is optional for upgraded NB-440/441 with DRIC-CAT concept. The semi-hot redundancy provides a
switchover procedure whereby the provided service may be degraded during the switchover. Stable connections are maintained. The
hot redundancy provides a switchover procedure whereby the impact on the provided service is negligible.
Fig. 4 Redundancy concept

If a TMA is installed, the LNA within the DUAMCO is switched off (MUCO mode). If
the TMAs LNA fails, the RX signal will be bypassed within the TMA and the
DUAMCO switches on its LNAs (AMCO mode). However, a sensitivity reduction for
the uplink can occur because the feeder losses will no longer be compensated.
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3.2
3.2.1
Technical data
Electrical and mechanical specifications
The table below shows the electrical and mechanical specifications of the NB440/441.
3.2.2
Model units - parameter overview
3.2.3
Performance
Fig. 5 Electrical and mechanical specifications
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Fig. 6 General characteristics of the NB-440/441
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3.2.4
Capacity
There are several types of Node B with different numbers of sectors and carriers. The
table below shows the capacity of each type of NB-440/441.
The Channel Coding Card can simultaneously perform the channel coding and
decoding for both traffic channels and control channels in one card. The number of
channel elements (CE) includes the number of both traffic channels and control
channels.
Mixed operation of CHC96 and CHC48 is also possible within one shelf.
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Capacity of the NB-440/441
Number of services per CHC card

Fig. 7 Capacity of the NB-440/441 and Number of services per CHC card
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3.3
This section describes the cabinet and shelf configuration for
NB-440 (indoor installation)

base rack
NB-441 (outdoor installation)

base shelter
service2 shelter
3.3.1
NB-440 base rack
Each NB-440 base rack consists of
one Air Link Shelf (A-SHF)
one Base Shelf (B-SHF)

Fig. 8 shows the front view of an NB-440 base rack for indoor application with REPTRX-LPA concept. The DC panel is installed in the middle of the rack between the
two shelves. For the indoor rack, the functionality of the EMI panel is provided by the
rack ceiling.
3.3.2
NB-441 base shelter
The outdoor cabinet NB-441 is a double shelter divided into two separate frames
which provides space for a service area.
Each NB-441 base shelter consists of
Frame for service equipment


AC/DC sub-rack
Battery tray
6 HU (Height Unit) for link equipment (link equipment is optional)
Fig. 9 shows the front view of an NB-441 base shelter for outdoor application with
REP-TRX-LPA concept. The DC panel is installed in the middle of the rack between
the two shelves.
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The A-SHF contains:

z Up to six Linear Power Amplifiers
z Up tp three DUAMCO Modules (Dual Amplifier
Multi Coupler), with two submodules, including
the RX-AMP (two operational modes: with a TTA
or without a TTA) and the RX-MON.
The B-SHF contains:
z Up to six Transceiver Cards (TRX)
z Up to 10 Channel Coding Cards (CHC)
z Up to two Repeater Cards (REP)
z Up to 2 Core Controllers (CC) with E1- or
E-1 and STM-1 Interface and Flash Memory
The FAN units contains:
z Two Fans each
The DC-Panel contains:
z 11 Breakers
z Alarm Collection Terminal Modules
z Up to two Ethernet Hubs
z Interfaces for the CAN bus and alarm connectors
In addition to the units, the Node B has Tower Top

Amplifiers (TTAs) and antennas.
Fig. 8 NB-440 rack and shelves with REP, TRX and LPA
Fig. 9 NB-441 rack and shelves with REP, TRX and LPA
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3.3.3
3.3.3.1
NB PF2 / REP-TRX-LPA concept

Repeater card (REP)
The REP card is positioned between CHC cards and TRX cards to provide a
multiplexing function for the base-band signals.
3.3.3.2
The TRX consists of a Transceiver Baseband Block (TRX BB) and a Radio
Frequency Block (RF). The RF is subdivided into a Transmitter Block (TX) and a
Receiver Block (RX). The TRX BB spreads and scrambles digital signals received
from the REP. The TX uses a quadrature modulator to convert these base-band
spread signals into radio frequency signals. The RX performs coherent detection of
radio frequency signals received from the DUAMCO. The TRX BB converts and
demodulates them into digital signals. The TRX supplies high-precision digital
processing by high-speed sampling as fast as eight times the chip rate. Carrier
leakage in the TX part is prevented by applying a frequency offset to the base-band I
and Q signals to block DC, thus improving the TX ON/OFF ratio and modulation
accuracy. Carrier leakage in the RF part is minimized by the common local oscillation
circuit for the transmitter and receiver.
3.3.3.3
The LPA amplifies the transmitter radio frequency signals from the TRX to a specified
level for each sector. Operation and maintenance information such as alarms and
product identification data (PID) is supported by a CAN bus interface. The supplied
Multi Carrier Power Amplifier (MCPA) is designed for operation with one UMTS FDD
signal per carrier with a nominal output power of 20 W or two UMTS FDD signals per
carrier with 20 W as the nominal average output power, i.e. 10 W for each signal.
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Fig. 10 Node B functional overview with REP, TRX and LPA
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With this release, a new hardware concept (DRIC-CAT) is introduced replacing the
transceiver cards (TRX), power amplifier (LPA) and repeater card (REP). This
concept enables newest available technologies in linear amplifier research such as
digital predistortion.
This features a noticeably higher efficiency resulting in a lower power consumption of
the whole Node B.
The modules DRIC (Digital Radio Interface Card) and CAT (Combined Amplifier and
Transceiver) are connected by a digital high-speed interface called the Common
Public Radio Interface (CPRI). The CPRI is already prepared to support Remote
Radio Heads (Tower Mounted Radio Concept).
The NB-880/881 is the Siemens UMTS FDD Macro Node B, hence utilizing W-CDMA
technology. It adheres to all relevant UMTS standards, specified by 3GPP. Macro
Node Bs are the most important ones in early network roll-out phases, as they
provide the initially needed coverage.
The two versions for indoor usage (NB-880) and outdoor usage (NB-881) grant the
operator the flexibility needed for site acquisition.
The NB-880 offers a high upgradeability in terms of frequencies, sectors, channel
elements and features.
The NB-880 is based on the same HW platform like the smaller brother NB-860,
which is designed for scenarios where either less capacity is needed or a size
limitations applies
The NB-880/881 can be used for coverage, high mobility and speech-oriented
scenarios, as well as for high data traffic, small-cell and high capacity-oriented
deployments.
Maximum Configuration:
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Applications and services
NB-880 is an UMTS-FDD Macro indoor Node B.

NB-881 is an UMTS-FDD Macro outdoor Node B.
This implies all applications and service aspects. Some of them are:
Medium to large cells (0-50km)
High variability due to additional support of Remote Radio Heads and usability
of different power amplifiers 20W and 40W output power.
Customization of Node B to the operators need possible
Medium to high capacity

High mobility
HSDPA for high downlink data rates (up to 14.4Mbps peak data rate under ideal
conditions)
4.2
Advantages for operator
Experiences from the earlier NB-530/531 and predecessor NB-440/441 makes

the NB-880/881 a highly reliable product
Low power consumption by the usage of very efficient power amplifier and high
integrated modules
Low number of different modules to save costs for spare parts, training and
logistics
NB-880/881 is very compact compared to its performance
3rd generation HW platform guarantees future-proof product, e.g. full HSDPA

support. By the usage of CHC-96 only SW download is required to support
HSDPA. For the NB-440/441 is will be required to add a CHC-96 to support
HSDPA
Platform is based on the CPRI interface (standard digital interface which

connects the baseband part of the Node B to the RF part) and is supporting
radio over fiber application (Remote RF Heads)
Wide range of possible configurations in order to adapt to operators need

NB-881 also includes space to include batteries, AC/DC power supply and link
equipment
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4.3
The NB-880/881 is part of UMR3.5, hence and the required SW is also released
within UMR3.5
NB-880/881 operates only on UMR3.5 SW or higher
The NB-440/441 can be upgraded to the functional set of the NB-880/881 by

upgrading with DRIC and CAT.
Very flexible and modular product, which is able to grow with the demand (from
1/0/0 up to 4/4/4).
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NB-880/881 is based on the 3rd generation HW platform, which is the

successor of the NB-440/441.
Key features and technical data
up to 4/4/4 in one rack/shelf
Advanced transport capabilities from the beginning to save transmission line

costs:
- Inverse multiplex access (IMA) for up to 2 times 8 E1 lines
- Fractional ATM and Circuit Emulation Service (CES) for co-location with GSM
equipment
- Star, chain and loop configurations including usage of STM-1 technology
Redundancy for core controller (line interfaces) and DRIC card as well as load
sharing between channel cards minimize the downtime of Node Bs in the field
Support of the standardized CPRI interface (future proven)
Channel Card can handle both Traffic and Common Channels, this helps the
operator to utilize the baseband resources much better
No dedicated reservation of resources for HSDPA required, improves the

flexibility and saves the investment
Call Context Migration and CHC Defragmentation features increase the

efficiency of baseband resource usage and reduces the required number of
Channel Cards in the Node B
up to 960 gross VC in one rack/shelf,

up to 80W per sector-80W per cell with TX-Div possible..
RX diversity included, TX diversity HW prepared
High flexibility in terms of line interfaces allow the operator to choose the right
capacity and features for rollout
Power consumption reduction of up to 25% by the usage of higher integrated

technology and higher efficient power amplifiers
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Very compact size:

- dimensions of NB-880: 1400x600x450
- dimensions of NB-881: 1499x1270x700
Low level of TX Spurious emission ensures the isolation is easily reached in

case of GSM BTS collocation scenario
Support of Remote Electrical Tilt (optional) reduces OPEX costs for the down tilt
adjustment and provides an alternative redundancy concept in operators
network. The RET functionality is from the beginning fully AISG compliant. The
standard interface helps to save CAPEX costs by the flexibility in the antenna
choice.
HSDPA prepared, HSDPA enables high data rate downlink traffic applications
(up to several Mbps peak data rates).
4.5
This section describes the cabinet and shelf configuration for
NB-880 (indoor installation)

base rack
NB-881 (outdoor installation)

base shelter
service2 shelter
4.5.1
NB-880 base rack
Each NB-880 base rack consists of

Fig. 8 shows the front view of an NB-440 base rack for indoor application with DRICCAT concept. The DC panel is installed in the middle of the rack between the two
shelves. For the indoor rack, the functionality of the EMI panel is provided by the rack
ceiling.
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4.5.2
NB-881 base shelter
The outdoor cabinet NB-441 is a double shelter divided into two separate frames
which provides space for a service area.
Each NB-881 base shelter consists of


AC/DC sub-rack
Battery tray
6 HU (Height Unit) for link equipment (link equipment is optional)
Fig. 11 shows the front view of an NB-881 base shelter for outdoor application with
DRIC-CAT concept. The DC panel is installed in the middle of the rack between the
two shelves.
4.5.2.1
NB-881 Shelter with reduced height (NB-881 HR)
The NB-881 with reduced height is variant of the NB-881 with a shelter which height
is below 1.150 m. Shelter and base do not exceed 1.500 m. The NB-881 HR is
equipped with DRIC-CAT concept and features a 2 carriers/sector configuration.
Configurations with the RRH-m and RRH-p (HW-prepared) are possible as well as
the use of HSDPA.
The shelter is divided into three separate frames. The whole feature set, functionality
and configurations are offered like in the NB-881 with normal height. The height
reduction is achieved by distributing the boards/modules and panels of the NB-881
onto 3 racks within the shelter.
The height reduced NB-881 does not require neither an Extension Rack nor
additional Service2 Shelters for battery backup and LE.
Fig. 12shows the front view of an NB-881 shelter with reduced height. The DC panel
is installed in the upper part of the middle rack. The EMI panel is located at the
bottom of the shelter.
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Fig. 11 NB-880/881
Fig. 12 NB-881 Shelter with reduced height (NB-881 HR)
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The system configuration of the Node B PF2 contains the following units:
Common units:
Channel Card (CHC)
Over-Voltage Protection and Tracer (OVPT)
Cooling System (FAN)
Additional units:
Mains Supply Unit (MSU)
Heater (441 only)
AC/DC Rectifiers (441 only)
Battery Tray (441 only)
Smoke Detector (441 only)
Panels
Optional units:
Ethernet Hub (EH4)
Over-Voltage Protection for External Rest Line (OERF)
Different modules and concepts:
REP-TRX-LPA concept of NB-420/440/441

- Repeater (REP)
- Transceiver Card (TRX)
- Linear Power Amplifier (LPA)
DRIC-CAT concept of NB-860/880/881

- Digital Radio Interface Card (DRIC)
- Combined Amplifier and Transceiver Module (CAT)
This chapter provides a functional description of each unit.
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The Core Controller
5.1.1
The Core Controller (CC1/CC2)
The Core Controller (CC1/CC2)
supports signal transmission and data controlling of the base rack/shelter

manages the data exchange with the RNC and the Channel Coding card
(CHC).
The CC consists of three mandatory boards:
CPU board
ATM board
LIU (Line Interface) board for PDH (Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy) lines
If an STM-1(o) interface is used on the Iub interface, a Core Controller equipped with
an additional STM-1 board for optical STM-1 must be used.
The following Iub connectivities are offered:
8 x E1/J1: at ports 8...15

16 x E1/J1: at ports 0...15
16 x E1/J1 and 2 x STM-1: at ports 0...15/ STM-1 ports 0..1

The Core Controller supports Inverse Multiplexing for ATM (IMA).
The RNC and the connected Node Bs can be arranged in a star, cascade, hub and
loop configuration (see TED:UTRAN Common).
A second CC may be inserted for redundancy reasons. Cold redundancy is
supported by most CC types and requires a certain firmware version.
The Clk-In interface can be used to synchronize the CC with an external clock (SMA
connector). The Clk-Out synchronizes the outer device with the CC clock. A standard
10BaseT Ethernet interface connects the CC to the outside world (i.e. the LMT Local Maintenance Terminal) via a twisted pair cable (CAT5). The external Ethernet
interface of the CC must have a unique IP address.
Details of the Core Controllers four boards are described below.
CPU Board
The CPU board controls the whole Node B. From the CPUs point of view, the ATM
board, the LIU board and the STM-1 board are peripheral devices operated by the
operating system Linux. These peripheral devices communicate using either a
message passing principle or memory-mapped access.
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The main communication bus inside the CC is the PCI bus. Configuration and data
exchange with the LIU during operation and the ATM processing are performed via
the PCI bus. The three CAN buses are used to send alarm messages, mount and
supervise information.
ATM board
The CPU board is able to configure and exchange data with the whole ATM unit over
the PCI bus. A PCI bus bridge converts the PCI protocol to the individual bus
interfaces of the ATM devices.
The ATM board communicates with the LIU board by using 16 full duplex differential
lines. Two different PDH protocols are supported: E1 and J1.
Another major internal bus system between the ATM devices is the UTOPIA bus
interface.
The UTOPIA buses transport the AAL2 and AAL5 traffic between the lub and the
baseband units.
LIU board
The LIU board contains devices for:
generating the line clocks

amplifying the line signals
jitter/wander attenuation
The clock unit selects the best clock source from various line interface units or from
an external clock source and synchronizes the OC-VCXO (Oven controlled - voltage
controlled xtal (crystal) oscillator) clock. All baseband clocks and other timing signals
for the BB are derived from the OC-VCXO reference clock.
The duplex device uses the UTOPIA bus interface for communication between the
ATM board and the BB boards on the B-SHF.
STM-1 board
The STM-1 board consists of two independent STM-1 interfaces. Just one STM-1
interface is used for the connection to the RNC. The other STM-1 interface can be
used to collect the traffic from other Node Bs, e.g., in a cascade configuration. The
transceiver modules transform optical information to electrical information and vice
versa.
An ATM framer device recovers the transmission clock, attenuates jitter and wander
effects on the line and frames ATM cells. The ATM framer device communicates with
the ATM processing unit via a UTOPIA-2 bus.
The CPU exchanges data with the STM-1 board via a PCI bus system. A PCI bus is
also used for transporting configuration data and alarm or status messages. A PCI
bus bridge interfaces to the STM-1 framer devices.
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The Core Controller CC3
The Core Controller CC3:
supports signal transmission and data controlling of the Node B

manages the data exchange with the RNC and the Channel Coding Card
(CHC).
The CC consists of three mandatory functional blocks:
CPU functional block

ATM functional block
LIU (Line Interface Unit) block for SDH/PDH (Synchronous/Plesiochronous

Digital Hierarchy) lines.
If an STM-1/OC-3 interface is used on the Iub interface, a Core Controller equipped
with an additional STM1(o)/OC-3 board must be used.
The following Iub connectivities are offered:
8 x E1/J1/T1
16 x E1/J1/T1
16 x E1/J1/T1 and 2 x STM1/OC-3
2 x STM1
The Core Controller supports Inverse Multiplexing for ATM (IMA). The RNC and the
connected Node Bs can be arranged in a star, cascade, hub and loop configuration
(see TED:UTRAN Common). The loop configuration is only possible with additional
external SDH equipment.
A second CC may be inserted for redundancy reasons (cold redundancy).
The Clk-In interface can be used to synchronize the CC with an external clock
(1.0/2.3 connector). The Clk-Out signal is the same as the Clk-In signal and can be
used e.g. for the second CC. A standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface connects
the CC to the outside world (i.e. the LMT - Local Maintenance Terminal) via a twisted
pair cable (CAT5).
The external Ethernet interface of the CC must have a unique IP address. The
default IP address can be customized by using the serial interface (RS-232) during
system start or by data base.
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Characteristics of the CC3
Details of the Core Controllers four boards are described below.

Mother board
The mother board comprises the CPU, ATM and clock generation functionality. The
Central Processing Unit (CPU) controls the O&M and C-Plane of the Node B. It
handles basically the NBAP, ALCAP, and the O&M messages within the Node B and
toward the RNC.
The ATM block
The ATM block is responsible for the complete ATM switching which also includes
the termination and conversation of the ATM adaption layers AAL2 and AAL5. The
master clock part is generating the Node B internal clocks for the digital cards and RF
modules. It also distributes these clocks via the B-Shelf backplane to the
corresponding cards and modules. The high stable clock signals are realized by an
OC-VCXO [Oven Controlled-Voltage Controlled Xtal (crystal) Oscillator]. The
reference signal is taken from the LIU board(s) or the external clock synchronization
port.
E1/J1/T1 LIU boards
The LIU board contains devices for:
Generating the line clocks
Inverse Multiplexing for ATM (IMA)
Amplifying the line signals
Jitter/wander attenuation
In addition to the physical line termination including the galvanic isolation and over
voltage protection, the E1/J1/ T1 LIU provides the following functionalities:
Circuit Emulation Service (CES) Fractional ATM
STM1/OC-3 board
The STM1/OC-3 board consists of two independent interfaces. Just one interface is
used for the connection to the RNC. The other interface can be used to collect the
traffic from other Node Bs, e.g., in a cascade configuration. The transceiver modules
transform optical information to electrical information and vice versa.
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An ATM framer device recovers the transmission clock, attenuates jitter and wander
effects on the line and frames ATM cells. The ATM framer device communicates with
the ATM processing unit via a UTOPIA-2 bus.
The CPU exchanges data with the STM1/OC-3 board via a PCI bus system.
5.1.3
Core Controller redundancy
This chapter serves as short introduction to the Node B Core Controller Redundancy
feature. The chapter is subdivided into the following sections:
In general
Customer benefits
Inter-working / dependencies
Prerequisites
5.1.3.1
In general
The Node B Core Controller Redundancy feature introduces a comprehensive

redundancy concept for the Core Controller (CC) of the Node B PF2. Switchovers
between the active core controller and the standby core controller can either be
initiated on operator request or as an emergency switchover that is triggered via the
Redundancy Switch Control (RSC) if the active CC fails. The Core Controller
Redundancy includes redundancy for the E1/J1-line interface and the STM-1 line
interface.
5.1.3.2
Customer benefits
This redundancy feature for the core controller improves Node B availability
significantly by:
minimizing service interruption for its own Node B
minimizing transmission interruption to associated Node Bs and GSM BTSs

An automated switchover is started as soon as a hardware or software failure has
been detected in an active CC. Maximum out-of-service time in this case is less than
6 minutes due to Node B reset.
5.1.3.3
Functional description
The Core Controller (CC) of the Node B handles both the Call Processing (CP) and
the OAM protocols. In addition, it switches the ATM traffic toward subordinate Node
Bs in the hub or cascaded networking configurations, as well as the transmission of
the Time Division Multiplex (TDM) traffic to collocated GSM base stations. A failure
within the core controller causes not only a breakdown of its own Node B but also a
loss of connection to the associated Node Bs and GSM base stations.
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Therefore, this feature introduces a cold redundancy concept for the core controller of
the 2nd Node B platform that significantly improves the availability of the Node Bs.
The Node Bs are equipped with two redundant CCs. During standard operation of the
Node B, one CC is active, and the second is in standby mode. The cold redundancy
provides an automatic procedure for the OAM (Operation and Maintenance) data
alignment of the standby CC via the CC-Link. For the switchover, a single standby
CC reset is necessary. Due to the restart of the standby CC all connections
belonging to the corresponding Node B are lost as well as to collocated Node Bs and
GSM BTSs.
5.1.4
Hardware overview
The redundancy solution is based on the existing hardware, implying that both CCs,
the active and the standby CC possess the same hardware. These two CC modules
have the same functionality and are installed in two different slots of the B-Shelf of
the Node B. Cold redundancy is supported by most CC types and requires a certain
firmware version.
The active CC has physical access to the E1/J1 and the STM-1 line interfaces. The
switching process differs between E1/J1 and STM-1 interfaces.
When the E1 interface is used, the standby CC is disconnected from the E1/J1 line
interface. The RSC generates a signal indicating whether the unit is in active or
standby mode and switches the relays at the CCs for the Iub interfaces, the line
drivers for the UTOPIA and the clock distribution busses on/off. Both CCs contain an
integrated relay.
When the STM-1 interface is used, the standby CC has physical access to the STM-1
line interface but is only listening. Active and standby CC are physically connected to
the external interfaces but only the active CC is allowed to communicate with the
external/collocated nodes.
5.1.5
Modes of the core controllers
A CC is in the active mode when the board has finished its boot phase and the
operational software is running. The active CC provides all services and supports all
of the Node B features. The active CC controls its own Node B and maintains all
connections to subsequent/collocated Node Bs and GSM BTSs. It is connected to the
external interfaces of the Node B, e.g. to the E1/J1 and/or the STM-1 interface and to
the internal interfaces, for instance the CC-Base Band (CC-BB) interface.
Only the RSC of the active CC can trigger a switchover to the standby CC and acts
according to the current hardware signals and software flags.
The inactive CC is disconnected from the external and internal interfaces. It
communicates with the active CC via the CC-Link and/or via the Controller Area
Network (CAN).
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The inactive CC can be in one of the following modes:
Not installed: means that the CC is not available, e.g. because the board is not
connected to the backplane of the Node B
Faulty: means that the board is connected to the backplane but it is out of order
and has to be exchanged before a switchover is possible
Standby: means that the software is loaded and the startup was successful, but
no operational software is running; software and OAM data can be downloaded
via the CC-Link. The standby CC only acts as active CC after a reset.
The following failures cause an emergency switchover:
critical or major hardware failure of the active CC, e.g. of the E1 / STM-1
interfaces, in which case failure implies a real hardware defect and not only a
non-working line interface status
software errors, only in cases where no separate software escalation is

available to support recovery levels
Fig. 14 CC (Example: CC-OMAFV1)
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5.1.6
Switching between the Core Controllers
Operators at the Radio Commander (RC) are always informed about the modes of
both CCs and can initiate a switchover when necessary. For the takeover, the active
CC and consequence the standby CC have to be reset before the switchover
between the active CC and the standby CC is made. Due to the restart of both CCs
all connections belonging to its own Node Bs are lost, as well as the connections to
the collocated Node Bs and GSM BTSs. The switchover leads to a transmission
interruption, because all information which is stored in the active CC (ATM and CES
buffers) will be lost at switchover and the transmission protocols (CES and physical
layer) need additional time for resynchronization. The redundancy feature
automatically aligns the OAM data of the standby CC via the CC-Link.
The switching behavior depends on the current CC mode and on a certain action,
which can be triggered by either the operator or the CC software. Fig. 15 provides an
overview of a CC mode transition due to a certain action.
The normal and the emergency switchovers are described in the following.
Switching on operator request is called a normal switchover and is rejected during a
software or database update, or whenever the standby CC is not aligned. Operator
commands are not accepted during the switchover.
In the event of a hardware or software failure in an active CC, an automatic
switchover, a so-called emergency switchover, is triggered via the RSC. The
emergency switchover initiates a hardware reset of the standby CC, thus it becomes
active after a restart. This makes a local service team unnecessary for triggering the
switchover. The operator is always informed about the mode of both CCs (via RC)
and is able to react immediately after a CC failure has been detected (e.g. initiating
the exchange of the faulty CC).
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*) The startup behavior after system reset (push button) and power on is the same.
During this startup the CC-N is preferably the active CC if no error occurs. The CC-N is
on the left hand side (of the B-Shelf) and comes up first after reset, while the CC-E is on
the right hand side and comes up second after reset.
Fig. 15 Overview of possible CC mode transitions
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5.1.7
Redundancy and communication links
The two CC modules with identical functionality are installed in two different slots of
the Node Bs B-Shelf, where one CC module is active and the other one is inactive
i.e. in standby, faulty or not-installed mode.
Both CCs are connected by the CC Link which is implemented as a twisted pair 100
Mbps Ethernet link that provides a communication interface between the two main
processors. A fail-safe mechanism prevents the active CC board from any
interference to a faulty CC module.
The basic concept for the E1/J1 line interface is illustrated in Fig. 16.
Only the active CC module is connected to the external and internal interfaces, while
the inactive CC is disconnected from the external and internal interfaces (either by
hardware or software) except for the CC link to the active CC and the CAN bus.
The basic concept for the STM-1 line interface is illustrated in Fig. 17.
Both CCs are physically connected to the external interfaces via the optical splitter,
thus both CCs are capable of receiving ATM cells. However, only the active CC is
allowed to communicate with the external/collocated Nodes. Internal interfaces are
only connected to the active CC.
Redundancy switching behavior (based on RSC)
The redundancy switch control logic (RSC) on the CCs is responsible for the
switching process. It generates a signal indicating whether the unit is active or in
standby and switches the relays for the Iub interface and the line drivers of the
UTOPIA and clock distribution busses on and off. A switch logic link between the two
CCs controls the switching process. This ensures that only one CC can be active at
any one time which means that only the active CC is in receive/transmit state. The
standby CC is in receive state and its transmit process is suppressed. For this, the
transmitter of the standby CC must be switched off. The switch-off process is
controlled by the RSC.
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Fig. 16 CC redundancy concept for the E1/J1 interface
Fig. 17 CC redundancy concept for STM-1 Interface
5.1.8
5.1.8.1
Interface connection and switching

Iub interface (E1/J1)
The Iub interface is connected to the CCs via relays with only one CC monitoring the
Iub interface at any particular time. The relays of the standby CC are switched off,
thus preventing the reception and transmission of data.
Switching of the relays is done by the RSC logic unit. If a redundancy switchover
from CC-N to CC-E is initiated, the relays on CC-N will be switched off at the next
rising edge of the 10 ms frame synchronization pulse, and at the same time those of
the CC-E will be switched on.
During normal operation the software on the active core is able to control the relays
by setting dedicated register bits, which causes the control logic to switch the relays
on and off (CC-N switch relays and CC-E switch relays).
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5.1.8.2
Iub interface (STM-1)
The Iub interface (STM-1 line) passes the EMI panel of the Node B and terminates
into the optical splitter. Behind this optical splitter, the STM-1 line is physically split up
for connection to the active CC and the inactive CC.
Each STM-1 line requires 2 optical splitters (Rx and Tx paths are separated). This
means that 2 STM-1 lines need 4 optical splitters. This splitter redundancy prevents a
single point of failure. A long-term reliability (100 000 hours at least) is assured by the
fact that the optical splitter is a passive component.
5.1.8.3
Main principles of STM-1 redundancy
The basic configuration of the CC redundancy for the STM-1 line interface is
illustrated in Fig. 18.
The optical splitter uses standard connectors of type LSH and for the CC connection
a standard connector of type F3000.
5.1.8.4
Electrical characteristics of transceiver module
The LIU board of the CC hosts the transceiver module. Three broad application
categories are defined: Intra-office, short haul and long haul.
The main attributes of these categories are the source nominal wavelength and the
cable length (distance). (For more detailed information refer to table 1 of ITU-T
G.957).
The short-haul category requires a cable length of 15 km and an attenuation range
from 0 to 12 dB. This leads to a maximum allowed attenuation of 0.8 dB/km. The long
haul category requires a minimum cable length of 40 km (at 1310 nm wavelength) or
80 km (at 1550 nm wavelength) and the attenuation is in a range from 10 to 28 dB
for both cable lengths. This leads to a maximum attenuation of 0.7 dB/km at 1310 nm
and of 0.35 dB/km at 1550 nm.
The optional use of a fiber cable which is optimized for 1310 nm as well as for 1550
nm is described in ITU-T G.652 in more detail. For those types of fibers that satisfy
this recommendation, an attenuation coefficient attribute of 0.5 dB/km (at 1310 nm)
and 0.4 dB/km (at 1550 nm) is specified.
Fig. 19 provides an overview of short haul and long haul cable attributes with
reference to the corresponding specification.
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Fig. 18 CC redundancy concept for the STM-1 interface
Fig. 19 Fiber cable attributes (acc. to ITU-T G.957 and G.652)
The intra-office category is not relevant here.

CAN bus and IP/Ethernet link
The IP/Ethernet stack of both CCs toward the HUB can be enabled. The CAN bus of
the standby CC can be enabled.
UTOPIA bus (CC/CSI), clock distribution bus, clock control link
There is no difference compared to the non-redundant CC.
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Architectural aspects
The base rack configuration and optical splitter location is illustrated for the Node B
440/880 in Fig. 20. The Mounting Kit for Fiber Optic Cabling MK:FOCx consists of a
bracket for mounting adapters, which are required for connecting the fiber optic
cables of the Iub interface to the Core Controller with an optical interface module.
The base shelter configuration and optical splitter location are illustrated for the Node
B 441/881 in Fig. 21.
5.1.10
Software overview
Both CCs, the active and the inactive, support the redundancy feature as well as the
same software functions/features if they have the same UMR 3.5 software load. The
RSC ensures that only one of them is active. The active CC can be updated remotely
via the RC or locally via the LMT. The standby CC is updated via the active CC.
After a software or database update, the active CC must be reset before the new
configuration can be activated. As soon as the new CC configuration has been
activated it provides the new configuration to the standby CC. The decision as to
when to download the new configuration is made by the standby CC itself.
The active CC provides the following information for the alignment of the standby CC:
Non-On-Board (NOB) file, containing the remote inventory data

Node B database
software load, identified by its software ID
PM files
log data
The OAM data (PM files and log data) is aligned between both core controllers at
regular intervals. Persistent changes in the database, starting new software loads or
NOB file downloads are all initiated via operator commands.
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Fig. 20 NB-440/880 base rack configuration and optical splitter location
Fig. 21 NB-44/8811 base shelter configuration and optical splitter location
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5.1.11
5.1.11.1
Operation and maintenance (software-driven)

Redundancy concept
The OAM tasks of the Node B are based on the hardware design. The essential
surrounding in which the switchover behavior is embedded consists of the switching
logic, the CAN Bus interface and the CC link.
The CAN Bus is used in a master/slave approach where one master communicates
with several slaves. The active CC takes over the master role while all peripheral
cards act as a slave. Due to this arrangement the standby CC has only a passive role
from the OAM point of view.
Only one IP address can be used to access the CC. Consequently, the active CC can
be directly accessed, the standby CC only indirectly with the help of the active CC
and the CC-link. This system restriction must be considered (see software and
database update) when a software or database update is made on the active CC.
Due to the cold redundancy approach, the standby CC starts 10 seconds later than
the active CC.
The active CC does provide the required services and support of any feature. The
standby CC does not provide any service or support of any feature.
5.1.11.2
Reset and switchover behavior of the redundant CCs
The redundant CCs operate in so-called active / standby mode. A reset of one side
affects the other side in a different manner. That means a reset of the active side
causes a switching to the standby CC, whereas the reset of the standby CC does not
affect the active side. The standby CC restarts again in standby mode.
A radio commander switchover procedure for the operator allows toggling of the
active / standby side in order to avoid a system wide impact when the active side is
reset.
A reset caused by the internal fault management of the CC may lead to an
emergency switchover, see also chapter "Emergency Switchover Procedure".
5.1.11.3
Switchover procedures
A switchover affects different system resources or system functionality that needs to

be prepared for a cold redundancy.
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Fig. 22 Example of the OAM interfaces
CAN bus
There is a two-way approach that can handle the cold redundancy requirements,
mainly the monitoring and detection of the hardware errors. The standby CC is
isolated from the CAN-BUS point of view and only connected when the standby CC
becomes active.
CC OAM interfaces
The CC is embedded in an IP-based network. At switchover, the CC uses different
methods to guarantee the connectivity from the IP point of view. The OMC (operator)
has access to the active CC by using one unique IP address. This address does not
change in the event of a switchover.
A hub is mainly used to provide permanent connectivity between the CC and
LMT/3rd party equipment. Without using a hub the LMT is directly connected to either
CC-N or CC-E. Both CCs have different IP addresses for access via LMT. For 3rd
party equipment, a routing function is provided by the active CC.
The IP addresses for connections between CC, OMC, LMT and 3rd party equipment
are used as follows:
Connection between CC and OMC
In general, the IP addresses of the active / standby CC are identical, implying that by
means of the RSC the standby CC is physically disconnected from the OMC. With
this method only the active CC can be accessed.
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Connection between CC and LMT

The operator has unlimited access on the physical layer to both CCs by using 2
different IP addresses.
Connection between CC and 3rd party equipment
A 3rd party manager uses the CC IP routing function to access a 3rd party equipment. The routing function will only be provided by the active CC. On the other hand,
at the standby CC the 3rd party IP address is not configured. At switchover the active
CC configures the 3rd party IP address in order to provide the required routing
function.
From the OAM access point of view, the following basic conditions have an impact on
the CC cold redundancy:
The LMT IP address assignment is based on the physical slot number of the
CC.
The LMT that is primarily used for a direct CC connection must provide an IP
address selection to access either the CC-N or CC-E.
In general, only the 3rd party and IUB IP addresses are stored in the info model.
At startup the side information and working status of the CCs must be known
before the IP addresses are set. For example, the setting of the LMT-IP
addresses based on the physical slot number (Side0 /Side1), whereas the 3rd
party IP address assignment is based on the working status. On the standby
CC the 3rd party IP address are not configured.
5.1.12
Normal switchover procedure
A normal switchover will be initiated by the operator at the LMT or OMC. Use the
RedundancySwitch command at the LMT, see CML:Node B. A normal switchover will
be rejected when a software or database update is running or the standby CC is not
aligned.
During the switchover phase, commands entered by the operator are not accepted.
5.1.13
Emergency switchover procedure
At emergency switchover a hardware reset is initiated that leads to a switchover to

the standby side. An emergency switchover is triggered by the following failures:
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Software errors if no separate software escalation is supported by using

different recovery levels.
Essential hardware resources of the active CC fail, for example E1 / STM-1

interfaces. Only failures caused by a hardware defect fall into this category, but
not those generated by the pure line interface status.
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Software and database update
The software and database updates can be initiated either by the OMC or LMT. The
LMT-based procedure for the NB-440 is described in two chapters of the Installation
and Test Manual (ITMN): ITMN:NB-440 (software update) / ITMN:NB-440 (database
update). The procedures for the other Node B types are described in the respective
ITMNs.
The transaction of the software download includes the download to both CC sides.
After a successful transaction the software can be activated by the operator.
The following paragraph describes the update procedure for the OMC.
First, the new software load will be downloaded to the active CC and cross copied to
the standby side. Activation of the update requires a reset of the active CC. After
activation of the active CC a supervision timer is triggered to check whether
successful communication between the CC and the OMC is accomplished. When the
communication attempt was not successful during the supervision time the Node B
initiates a fallback to the last running software load. After communication between the
active CC and OMC is established, the new software load is marked as the running
software load on the active and standby CC. The standby side receives the trigger
from the active CC via the CCLink.
5.1.15
Data alignment
Beside the software download mechanism initiated by the OMC or LMT, a steady
data alignment via the CC-Link is necessary to avoid a data loss during a switchover.
The data alignment includes the following data types:
PM file
LOG data
Change of persistent data in the database
The alignment of the data types that are not directly changed by the operator, for
example PM and LOG Files may be done on a time period basis whereas the change
of operator settable attributes must be included in the transaction of the set
command.
The data alignment does not include the NOB file since it can only be changed and
downloaded by the operator. The transaction of the NOB file download includes the
download to both CC sides. In the event of a fresh CC installation, the NOB file
needs to be newly downloaded to the active CC.
An unsuccessful alignment causes a reset of the standby side with an implicit data
alignment. Only after a successful data alignment is the OST (Operational state) of
the standby side enabled again.
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5.1.16
State management
The CC does not have an Administrative State in order to maximize the service
availability. A total outage can be avoided when a CC side is accidentally locked that
is still able to provide service and a failure of the active CC occurs.
Beside the standard state and status, information will be added that is used in the
Info Model, like OST, AVS and ALS the STB. All the state and status information
reflects the current CC behavior.
Two different MOIs are provided for active and standby CC. As stated above, beside
the standard state and status information used in the Info Model like OST, AVS and
ALS, the STB is added. All the state and status information reflects the current CC
behavior.
After an emergency switchover, the standby CC (formerly active CC) restarts
hardware error detection procedures and afterwards indicates its status information
to the (new) active CC.
5.1.17
Info model
Beside a second instance of the CC, the redundancy scheme includes a switchover
capability to change the working state directly from active to standby. Furthermore,
each CC instance provides a reset procedure to reset the CC individually.
5.1.18
Configuration data
The standby CC is included in the standard configuration that represents the

maximum hardware installation.
5.1.19
Remote inventory
During installation of the redundant CC the NOB file is downloaded from the LMT,
including the Remote Inventory (RI) records for the redundant CC. The existing NOB
file on the active CC has to be updated accordingly.
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Functional split
Node B PF2
The Node B supports the RC data alignment that also replicates all of the call
processing related data to the standby CC to back up all stable connections. The
Node B offers backward compatibility to deployed Node Bs.
5.1.20.2
RC/ToolSet
The RC/Tool Set handles the OAM data alignment, as well as the operator-initiated
switchover commands for the new CC software load.
The active/standby configuration of the CC allows fault processing on the active side.
Since the standby side is isolated from the external signals, the full functionality can
only be checked when the standby side is activated. However, no automatic
switchover is supported from the Node B. Instead, the operator has to decide in
which time period a switchover has to be initiated from the RC with the help of a
scheduled switchover command.
5.1.20.3
LMT
The LMT handles the operator-initiated switchover commands for the new CC
software load. A hub configuration is mainly used to provide permanent connectivity
between the CC and the LMT/OEM equipment.
5.1.20.4
Man-machine interface
The redundant CC is included in the panels of the RC and the LMT. Operators are
informed about the mode of both CCs. RC and LMT both support the new action,
which is switching between the active and the standby CC. An additional alarm
message informs about the failure of a single CC.
5.1.21
Operating the feature
The following operations can/must be initiated by the operator:

1. Perform normal switchover, e.g. with RedundancySwitch command at the LMT
"Normal Switchover Procedure" / CML:Node B
2. Perform software and database update "Software and Database Update" NB440: ITMN:NB-440
3. Perform data alignment of the NOB file "Data Alignment"
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5.2
Node B synchronization
All clock signals in the Node B are derived from a high-accuracy 38.4 MHz master
clock.
The master clock generator on the LIU board consists of an oven-controlled VCXO
(OC-VCXO) which is synchronized with a high-accuracy reference clock signal by a
Phase Locked Loop (PLL). The reference clock is derived from the Iub interface
(E1/J1or STM-1) or from an external reference connected via the external
synchronization input.
External clock synchronization is supported via a coax-connector on OVPT. The
clock signal is applied to the Sync Input at the front panel of the Core Controller (CCN) via a 50 & coax cable. Termination is possible by applying a 75 & coaxial load to
the Sync Output of the Core Controller.
If the redundant Core Controller is present, both CC-E are interconnected according
as shown below.
Termination is at CC-E in this case.
Possible synchronization clock input signals are
1544 kHz, 2048 kHz (TTL level), CCV3 additionally supports 1 Hz (TTL level)
10 MHz, Sine, 1 V (RMS)
The synchronization of the Node B is monitored by means of a proper state

management function, which is implemented in the Node B. It is possible to configure
clock priorities to the different clock sources online.
5.2.1
Unknown
Initial value of clock accuracy state attribute after system start-up.
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Normal regulation - medium accuracy
In this state, the OC-VCXO is synchronized to the reference line by a PLL using a
medium time constant (PI controller, loop frequency 2 MHz).
If the relative deviation between OC-VCXO and reference clock drops below the high
accuracy threshold, the normal regulation mode high accuracy is entered.
If the frequency deviation exceeds the medium accuracy threshold, the holdover
mode medium accuracy is entered.
In case of loss of the Iub line or if the limit of the OC-VCXO pulling range is reached,
the hold over medium accuracy is entered as well.
Fig. 23 Node B synchronization states
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5.2.3
Normal regulation - high accuracy
In this state the OC-VCXO is synchronized to the reference clock by a PLL using a
long time constant (PI controller, loop frequency 160 Hz). The reason for the long
time constant is the suppression of possible jitter/wander on the Iub line. If the
frequency accuracy of the Iub line is within the limits specified in ITU-T G.811 and the
jitter/wander is within the limits for a E1 line according to ITU-T G.823, a frequency
accuracy of <50ppb according to 3GPP TS 25.104/25.141 is achieved.
A transition to the hold over mode high accuracy can occur under the following
conditions:
a) The reference source is considered to be not reliable anymore.
b) The Iub line is lost or the limit of the OC-VCXO pulling range is reached.
Furthermore the OC-VCXO setting values filtered by a low pass filter with a cut-off
frequency of 5.5 Hz, to generate a long term averaged OC-VCXO setting value, the
so called learned setting.
5.2.4
Holdover mode - high accuracy
In this state the regulation process is stopped and the last valid OC-VCXO setting is
held. The frequency accuracy in this mode depends on the ageing (0.5 ppb/day) and
temperature stability (20ppb over operating temperature range) of the OC-VCXO.
The normal regulation mode high accuracy is entered again only if the Iub line is
considered reliable again. If this is not the case within the maximum free run time, the
hold over mode medium accuracy is entered.
5.2.5
Holdover mode - medium accuracy
In this mode the OC-VCXO setting is set either to the learned value (if available) or to
the factory calibration value. In the latter case the frequency accuracy depends on
the ageing of the OC-VCXO since factory calibration. If an Iub line is present and the
frequency deviation falls below the medium accuracy threshold value, the normal
regulation mode medium accuracy is entered.
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Channel Coding card (CHC)
The main function of the CHC card is channel coding and decoding. It can
simultaneously perform channel coding and decoding for both the traffic channels
and the control channels (common channels) in one card.
On the uplink path, the CHC card receives and dispreads the uplink data transmitted
from the DRIC on the serial link. The CHC card de-codes the dispread data
depending on its symbol rate and channel type. The decoded data is transmitted to
the CC via the UTOPIA bus.
On the downlink path, the CHC receives and terminates the ATM-formatted data
transmitted from the CC via the UTOPIA bus. The CHC encodes the received data
depending on its symbol rate and channel type. The encoded data is transmitted to
the DRIC.
The CHC card equalizes the multi-path propagation via the rake receiver and
maximum ratio combining.
The B-SHF of the NB-880/NB-881 supports up to 10 CHCs. The required number of
cards depends on:
the volume of bearer service capacity (traffic functions)

the sectorization and cell range (control functions)
Three types of Channel Coding Cards can be used in the NB-880/881:
The higher integrated Channel Coding Card CHC96 offering a processing

capacity of 96 channel elements and 144 AMR equivalent (Adaptive Multi-Rate
equivalent) per card. The CHC96 also supports HSDPA, offering the same
processing capacity as in non-HSPDA mode. It simultaneously processes nonHSDPA channels and HSDPA channels. In the first release HSDPA is
supported for 1 cell/sector in case of 2/2/2 configuration, only.
The Channel Coding Card CHC48 offering a processing capacity of 48 channel

elements and 72 AMR equivalent per card
The newly developed hs-CHC (description: see Chapter 2, "hs-CHC"). The hsCHC simultaneously supports HSDPA-specific channels and functions as well
as normal channels. The hs-CHCs maximum performance is equal to 96 CEs
and an AMREQ of 144.
For AMR services, the available CE are limiting the processing capacity, while for
higher data rates the available AMR equivalent are limiting the processing capacity of
the CHC.
The higher integrated CHC is fully hardware- and software-interface compatible to
the CHC48. The NB-880/881 can be equipped with a mixture of higher CHC96 and
CHC48.
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RACH resources for the uplink path and FACH/PCH resources for the downlink path
must be assigned to each cell. Generally, the required resources for the uplink path
are dominant.
The number of required RACH resources depends on the size of the cell radius R:
R 5 km: 8 CE/cell (CHC48) or 6 CE/cell (CHC96), max. 6 cells per CHC
R > 20 km: 48 CE/cell (CHC48) or 6 CE/cell (CHC96), max. 1 cell per CHC
5 km < R 20 km: 16 CE/cell (CHC48) or 6 CE/cell (CHC96), max. 3 cells per

CHC
General characteristics of the CHC card.
Number of services per CHC
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Block diagram of the CHC
Fig. 24 Channel Coding Card CHCFV1
Control and UTOPIA interface block

The control block consists of the main processor, peripheral ICs and memory units. It
performs UTOPIA interface control and overall intra-card supervision and control.
The control block exchanges control data with the CC card.
The UTOPIA interface block interfaces with the CC card and terminates the lub user
plane. On the downlink path, it receives transport channel data and control data from
the CC card and transfers it to the coder block. On the uplink path, it receives decoded data and control data from the de-coder block and transfers it to the CC card.
CAN block
The CAN block consists of a CAN microprocessor, a transceiver and a memory unit.
It performs supervision and control data communication with the CC card on a CAN
bus.
Coder block
The coder block receives downlink transport channel data from the UTOPIA interface
block and performs coding procedures. It sends the encoded data to the DRIC
interface block.
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Searcher block
The searcher block receives uplink data from the DRIC interface block. It performs
channel path estimation, tracking, and RACH preamble detection. The searcher block
provides path information to the finger block.
Finger block
The finger block receives uplink data from the DRIC interface block, and performs
dispreading and rake combining based on the path information provided from the
searcher block. It sends the rake combined data to the de-coder block. The rake
receiver has 8 fingers.
Decoder block
The decoder block receives rake combined data from the finger block, and performs
decoding procedures. It sends the de-coded data to the UTOPIA interface block.
5.3.1
CHC combined mode
The combined mode improves the channel card capacity by a combined support of
common and dedicated channels on a single channel card. This provides a more
efficient usage of the Node B hardware resources.
5.3.2
Resource consumption rules
From a hardware point of view the channel card is structured into a number of
independent resource subpools. Within the following logical model for the channel
card resources has been defined that is valid for CHC FV 1 and FV 2.
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Downlink
Resources
Uplink
Resources
Finger ASIC,
Decoder DSP,
SearcherASIC,
SearcherDSP:
8 CE, 12AMReq
Siemens/NEC
Coder DSP
Coder DSP
24 CE, 36 AMReq
24 CE, 36 AMReq
Finger ASIC,
Finger ASIC,
Finger ASIC,
Finger ASIC,
Finger ASIC,
Decoder DSP,
Decoder DSP,
Decoder DSP,
Decoder DSP,
Decoder DSP,
SearcherASIC, SearcherASIC, SearcherASIC, SearcherASIC, SearcherASIC,
SearcherDSP:
SearcherDSP:
SearcherDSP:
SearcherDSP:
SearcherDSP:
8 CE, 12AMReq 8 CE, 12AMReq 8 CE, 12AMReq 8 CE, 12 AMReq 8 CE, 12AMReq
Fig. 25 Logical model for channel card resources
Channel type
Downlink
(DL)
Channel
Elements
(CE)
Uplink (UL)
Channel
Elements (CE)
Downlink AMR
equivalents
Uplink AMR
equivalents
Common channels
(RACH+FACH+PCH) for normal
cell size
12
Common channels
(RACH+FACH+PCH) for large
cell size
16
24
Common channels
(RACH+FACH+PCH) for very
large cell size
48
72
AMR Voice
64 kbit/s DL/64 kbit/s UL
16
Fig. 26 Resource requirements of different transport channels
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The different resource pools are mutually independent. A dedicated channel has to
be completely placed into one of the downlink subpools whereas uplink subpools can
be pooled to support also bearers with 384 kbit/s uplink bit rate. CHC FV1 can
combine 2 uplink resource subpools and CHC FV2 can combine 3 uplink resource
subpools. Furthermore, an appropriate number of uplink subpools can be bundled
together for the support of common channels with larger cell range whereas downlink
common channels can be distributed over the two subpools. Each subpool could
handle common and dedicated channels when the CHC works in combined mode.
Furthermore, the resource requirements of common and dedicated channels is asymmetrically because the common channels require mainly uplink processing resources
whereas the dedicated channels require mainly downlink processing resources (because the downlink rate is usually larger than the uplink rate, see Fig. 25).
This asymmetry of the resource requirements of common and dedicated channels
can be used to improve the resource utilization applying the combined mode. For
example, considering a scenario where 3 large cells have to be supported together
with bearers that have a data rate of 384 kbit/s downlink and 64 kbit/s uplink the
following allocation strategies could be supported:
Strategy a:
1 CHC-C supporting the common channels of 3 large cells and additionally 2
CHC-T supporting 8 x 384 kbit/s data bearers
Strategy b:
3 combined CHC-C/T each supporting the common channels of one cell and
additionally 4 x 384 kbit/s data bearers
Therefore, for strategy a 8 x 384 kbit/s can be supported whereas in strategy b 12 x

384 kbit/s can be supported. It can be shown that the distribution of common
channels over channel cards provides a higher total resource utilization than the
concentration of common channels on the minimum number of channel cards as long
as the downlink traffic is larger than the uplink traffic, which is usually the case.
Therefore, the common channels should be distributed over as many channel cards
as possible, i.e., we will only support strategy b. However the common channels
belonging to one cell are never separated, i.e. the different common channels of one
cell are always put together on the same CHC.
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Supported combinations
On a single CHC-C/T card the following common channel combinations have to be

supported:
OTSR with normal cell size

1 normal cell
1 large cell
2 normal cells
2 large cells
1 normal cell + 1 large cell
3 normal cells
2 normal cells + 1 large cell
1 normal cell + 2 large cells
4 normal cells
5 normal cells
All other combinations either occupy a whole channel card or can be composed from
these basic configurations by several channel cards.
5.3.4
5.3.4.1
Channel allocation strategy

Allocation of common channels between channel cards
The CC waits a certain time until most of the channel cards have finalized their boot
phase and then the CC decides how the channel cards will be initialized (common
channel allocation). This startup sequence is also beneficial with the CHC96,
because this card has different resource pools for common and dedicated channels
and therefore, the common channels can be allocated on a CHC96. The startup
sequence is illustrated in Fig. 27.
5.3.5
Allocation of common channels within a channel card
Besides the global allocation of common channels between channel cards, a channel
card internal resource allocation of common channels onto subpools is required. This
strategy should distribute the common channels over the two subpools to maximize
the number of high bit rate dedicated channels that can be supported.
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5.3.6
Allocation of dedicated channels between channel cards
The following algorithms may be used for the allocation of DCHs to CHC-C/T channel
cards
Load Balancing: The load with respect to the no. of occupied uplink channel
elements that are allocated for dedicated channels will be balanced. This
provides the lowest number of call losses when a CHC failure occurs
Overflow Algorithm: The dedicated channels will be allocated with highest

priority (priority 1) on the first CHC, with priority 2 on CHC 2 and so on.
Minimizes the no. of call losses for new call requests
More complex algorithms may be used when bearers with higher uplink than
downlink rates may become available
5.3.7
Allocation of dedicated channels on one channel card
The allocation of the dedicated channels onto a channel card is optimized by a

defragmentation of the resources. Therefore, no concrete algorithm has to be defined
here.
5.3.8
Reallocation strategy
Since the dedicated channels are allocated in an arbitrary sequence the unoccupied
resources will be distributed over different channel cards and different subpools of
channel cards. Therefore, the resources have to be reallocated using the following
procedures:
Channel card defragmentation

Call context migration
These procedures have to be supported for the channel cards that serve dedicated
channels.
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Start CHC
setup
CHC resource
indication
Time out for

startup
Increase CHC
number by one
Round robin allocation

of common channels
on channel cards (only
allocation and
reservation
but no channel setup
CHC number > 0 ?
no
CHC number :=
CHC number -1
Initialize CHC and inform CHC about
allocated common channels (no setup)
End of
CHC setup
Fig. 27 Channel card initialization sequence
5.3.9
Channel card defragmentation
Channel card defragmentation is a channel card internal procedure to concentrate

the bearers within a minimum number of subpools in order to get free resources for
new high bit rate bearers, i.e. the bearers are reallocated from one resource subpool
to another resource subpool. Channel card defragmentation can be independently
applied to uplink and downlink resources to achieve a best packaging of the uplink
and downlink bearers as illustrated in the following figure. This is illustrated in Fig. 28.
5.3.10
Call context migration
Call context migration is a procedure handled by the Core Controller in order to

concentrate the bearers on certain channel cards to obtain some spare capacity. This
is illustrated in Fig. 29.
This procedure should be supported also for the CHC-C/T. The call context migration
shall be triggered when a card is locked or when the bit rate of an already existing
bearer has to be increased. It is currently not supported for the scenario that an
incoming bearer request cannot be handled due to a lack of resources. I.e. ongoing
calls are handled with a higher quality of service than new call requests.
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5.3.11
Redundancy handling
The channel coding cards provide redundancy by means of load sharing. When the
combined mode channel card fails the following failure handling procedure shall be
applied (see Fig. 30) I.e., the common and dedicated channels are reallocated on the
remaining boards.
The reallocation shall fulfill the following requirements:
Common channels shall be reestablished as fast as possible
The number of dedicated channels that have to be reestablished shall be

minimized
Dedicated channels shall be saved if possible.
The number of common channels that have to be reestablished shall be

minimized
A unique procedure for the reestablishment of dedicated channels shall be

implemented irrespectively whether a channel card fails or is rebooted. This reduces
the development and test effort. When a dedicated channel cannot be reestablished
due to a lack of resources the Node B should send a radio link failure towards the
RNC with the corresponding failure cause.
In general the redundancy algorithm should minimize the impact on common and
dedicated channels in case of channel card failure.
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DL
CHC1
Defragmentation
UL
Common Channels
Dedicated Channels
Free Resources
DL
3
CHC1
2 3 1
UL
Fig. 28 Illustration of channel card defragmentation
DL
3
CHC1
2 3 1
UL
DL
63
CHC2
4 5 6
UL
Common Channels
Call
Context
Migration
Dedicated Channels
1
Free Resources
DL
6
CHC1
2 3 1
4 5 6
UL
DL
CHC2
UL
Fig. 29 Illustration of call context migration
F a i lu r e
CHCC /T
C om m on
C h a n n e ls
CHCC /T
...
CHCC /T
CHCD is a b le d
CHCC /T
...
CHCC /T
D e d ic a te d
C h a n n e ls
Fig. 30 Redundancy handling of CHC-C/T
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MMI requirements
The Node B should indicate to the OMC-B and LMT whether a channel card serves
also common channels or only traffic channels. Furthermore, this should be also
indicated by the LED on the front panel of the CHC. Finally, it is very essential to
indicate to the operator the uplink and downlink channel elements and AMR
equivalents that are available for the dedicated traffic channels which depends on the
actual allocation of the common channels on the different channel cards. This allows
the network operator to verify the efficiency of the combined mode in certain network
configurations.
O&M Parameters
Parameter
Semantics
description
Type and Managed Access Default

reference Object
paraClass
meter
(MOC)
Operator
configurable
CCH_on_CHC
Indicates
Boolean
whether a CHC
serves common
channels
Ch
Read
None
Only readable
No_of_Traffic_CE_UL
Indicates the
Integer
total number of (0, 1, ,
uplink CEs
96)
available for
traffic
Ch
Read
None
Only readable
No_of_Traffic_CE_DL
Indicates the
Integer
total number of (0,1, ,
downlink CEs
96)
available for
traffic
Ch
Read
None
Only readable
No_of_Traffic_AMReq_UL
Indicates the
Integer
total number of (0,1, ,
uplink AMR
144)
equivalents
available for
traffic
Ch
Read
None
Only readable
No_of_Traffic_AMReq_DL
Indicates the
Integer
total number of (0, 1, ,
downlink AMR
144)
equivalents
available for
traffic
Ch
Read
None
Only readable
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5.4
The Digital Radio Interface Card (DRIC) provides a multiplexing, routing and splitting
function of the baseband signals and the spreading functionality in the downlink
direction.
The DRIC comprises 6 digital radio interfaces which are CPRI-compliant (Common
Public Radio Interface). Alternatively to normal redundancy, there is a HWpreparation for 50/50 redundancy using the loadsharing principle.
The control as well as the operation and maintenance information is received by the
DRIC via the UTOPIA or CAN interface and forwarded via the CPRI interface to the
CATs and/ or RRHs.
The NB-880/NB-881 can be equipped with the DRIC12_12 as well as with the
DRIC24_24oe. Since the DRIC24_24oe is downwards compatible, mixed
configurations are possible.
The two types of DRIC differ in the following way:
5.4.1
5.4.1.1
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Capacity characteristics of the DRIC12_12 / DRIC24_24oe
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5.4.1.2
Characteristics of the CPRI interface
DRIC and CAT are solely linked by the CPRI. There is no extra clock line from DRIC
to CAT.
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Fig. 33 DRIC-CAT Interface Diagram and Characteristics of the CPRI
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5.5
Combined Amplifier and Transceiver module

(CAT)
The CAT module is a radio-frequency (RF) unit. On the downlink path it receives the
digital I/Q (Inphase/Quadrature) baseband signal from separate input I/Q data
streams via the CPRI from the Digital Radio Interface Card (DRIC). The CAT module
performs channel filtering, upconverts this signal to the required transmitting
frequency. This also amplifies the generated RF signal to a nominal output power
level at the 7/16 antenna connector of the DUAMCO.
On the uplink path, the CAT module receives RF signals from the DUAMCO,
downconverts the signals, and transmits the resulting I/Q data stream via the CPRI.
On the downlink path, the CAT works either as a single-carrier power amplifier or as
a multi-carrier power amplifier. The entire average output power capability is the
same in both cases.
The CAT module applies advanced amplifier concepts such as adaptive Digital
Predistortion (DPD). The CAT amplifies the downlink signal to a nominal level
depending on the type of CAT.
There are two types of CAT modules: CAT40 and CAT20, providing a different
number of TX and RX carrier paths.
The CAT40 offers a higher output power of 40 W and increased carrier capability
enabling additional cell configurations (hardware-prepared for up to 4/4/4 compared
to the CAT20. The CAT40 supports 2 independent RX paths each with dual carrier
capability (suited for dual carrier Rx-diversity).
CAT20 and CAT40 modules can be mixed within one NB-880/881.
The NB-440/NB-441 can also be equipped with the next generation CAT ngCAT.
The ngCAT can operate either as CAT40 or as CAT20. It covers the full functionality
of the CAT40 but benefits from a higher efficiency and lower OPEX.
The ngCAT provides:
at least 4 TX carrier paths

at least 8 RX carrier paths
20 W or 40 W operation, depending on Node B configuration
The ngCAT is HW-prepared to support future features like:
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CAT20 / CAT40 characteristics
RF interface characteristics of the CAT20/40 module
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Repeater card (REP)
The Repeater (REP) provides a repeater function for the base-band signals and is installed between the CHC cards and the TRX cards. At least one REP card must be
installed in the B-SHF. An additional card can be installed for redundancy.
On the downlink path, the REP card multiplexes the downlink data on Time Division
(TD) basis, and sends them to the TRX cards. The REP separates these downlink
signals according to their originating users and multiplexes them to the destination
sector.
On the uplink path, the REP card receives the signals from the TRX cards and
sends them to the CHC cards. The REP card splits these uplink signals and
distributes all signals to each CHC card.
REPTX
The REPTX receives the downlink packet signal from the CHC cards. It synchronizes
the signals with the internal clock, sorts them according to antennas, prioritizes them,
and sends them to the TRX cards.
REPRX
The REPRX receives the uplink signals from the TRX cards. It synchronizes the
signals with the internal clock, checks them for parity errors, performs format
conversion if necessary, and sends them to the CHC cards.
Control Block
The control block consists of the main processor, peripheral ICs and memory units. It
performs UTOPIA interface control and overall intra-card supervision and control.
The control block communicates the control data to the CC card.
UTOPIA Interface Block
The UTOPIA interface block interfaces the CC card. It receives control data from the
CC card and transfers it to the control block, and vice versa.
CAN Controller
The CAN controller consists of a CAN microprocessor, a transceiver and a memory
unit. It communicates supervision and control data to the CC card via a CAN bus.
CHC Interface Block
On the downlink path, the CHC interface block receives packet data from the CHC
card, de-serializes it and transmits it to the REPTX. On the uplink path, the CHC
interface block receives data from the REPRX, serializes it and sends the data to the
CHC card.
TRX Interface Block
On the downlink path, the TRX interface block receives packet data from the REPTX,
serializes it and transmits it to the TRX card. On the uplink path, the TRX interface
block receives data from the TRX card, de-serializes it and sends the data to the
REPTX.
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Block diagram of the REP card
Fig. 36 Block diagram of the REP card
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The TRX card consists of:

The TRX card consists of:
Transceiver Base Band Block (TRX BB)

Radio Frequency Block (RF)
The Radio Frequency Block (RF) consists of:
Transmitter Block (TX)
Receiver Block (RX)
On the uplink path, the RX block limits the bandwidth of the RF signal received from
the DUAMCO. The RF signal is subsequently converted into an IF signal and sent to
the TRX BB. The ASIC unit of the TRX BB converts and de-modulates the IF signal
into a digital I/Q baseband signal that is sent to the REP card.
On the downlink path, the I/Q baseband signal received from the REP card is spread
and scrambled by the ASIC part of the TRX BB unit. The ASIC generates a QPSK
signal and converts it into an IF signal. The TX block subsequently converts the IF
signal over two intermediate stages into an RF signal that is sent to the LPA. The TX
part is prevented from carrier leakage by applying frequency offset to the base band
I/Q signals, thus the modulation accuracy can be improved. The constant level of
gain of the RF signal is ensured by the Power Level Control Loop (PLC).
Both the uplink and the downlink path have a diversity configuration. Since TX
diversity is optional (hardware-prepared), one TX circuit is not used for single TX.
The B-SHF provides six slots for TRX cards. At least one card must be installed. The
required number of TRX cards depends on sectorization and configuration.
The TRX card sends a report to the CC if an output level abnormality such as level
degradation is detected. It is possible to start or stop output from each branch of
diversity. The TRX card measures the total output power used for downlink signals.
The output level can be adjusted by using hardware or software. Adjustment for each
branch of diversity is also possible. Output with scrambling or without modulation can
be selected. Modulation mode can be selected for each branch of diversity.
The TRX card can be blocked locally. The card or carrier can also be blocked from
the OMC or the LMT. If an attempt is made to block a card or a carrier that is actually
used for transmission, the carrier or card is usually set to reserved-for-blocking state
and blocking finishes when the transmission ends.
At power-on, the TRX card locks transmission and receiving frequencies to the
predetermined values. It is possible to lock the transmitting and receiving frequencies
used by the synthesizer to the predetermined values.
The TRX card supports fixed duplex spacing of 190 MHz between uplink and
downlink carrier frequency. The TRX card provides a carrier raster function. With the
carrier raster function, the sending and receiving frequencies can be shifted forward
or backward in increments of 200 kHz. The TRX card can change transmission and
receiving frequencies. Fig. 38 shows the block diagram of the TRX card.
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Fig. 37 Transceiver TRX
Fig. 38 Block diagram of the TRX
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The LPA amplifies the downlink signal received from the TRX.
The Multi Carrier Power Amplifier (MCPA) is designed for operation with
one UMTS FDD carrier per antenna with a nominal output power of 20 W or
two UMTS FDD carriers per antenna with 20 W as the nominal average sum
output power, i.e., each carrier will be radiated with 10Wper antenna (hardwareprepared).
To be capable of supporting two carriers, the LPAs signal path comprises of a

combiner and a power amplifier enabling two separate signals from the TRX cards to
be combined before amplification.
The LPA amplifies RF signals received from the TRX to the predetermined output
level. If the LPA detects that the input level exceeds the predetermined limit, it stops
the output to protect the internal system from damage. The LPA detects the rate of
distortion caused by multi-carrier amplification and suppresses the distortion rate so
that it does not exceed the limits given by the 3GPP standards. This is done by the
so-called feed-forward approach.
Operation and maintenance information such as alarms, status mode and PID is
supported by a CAN bus. If the power amplifier is used in a single-carrier
configuration, the unused RF input must be terminated by a 50 W terminator.
The nominal gain of the LPA is 44.1 dB. The LPA delivers the following RF output
power level:
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one carrier: 44.1 dBm

two carriers: 41.1 dBm for each carrier, therefore the average sum output power
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Fig. 39 Linear Power Amplifier LPA-MCAFV1
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5.9
The TMA is an optional but highly recommended unit as it compensates cable losses
in the uplink and thus ensures lower noise disturbance. High selectivity filters ensure
high TX/RX isolation enabling the reception of low signal levels in the uplink. It
therefore improves link quality and link availability at the cell borders.
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The TMA performs the following functions
Amplifying the uplink signal received from the TX/RX antenna with a low-noise
figure. The receive path consists of a low-noise amplifier (LNA) and the RX part
of the duplex filters.
Feeding the overall Node B downlink signal transmitted to the TX/RX antenna.
The transmit path consists of the TX part of the duplex filters.
The LNA has two parallel gain elements:
If a single failure occurs, operation continues with reduced gain.

If both gain elements fail, or the supply of the TMA fails, the LNA is bypassed by
a fail-safe switch.
There are three variants:
TMA
The TMA is always installed outside the Node B cabinet and close to the
antenna. The TMA thus achieves fixed sensitivity independently of feeder cable
length. With the DUAMCO acting as a combiner inside the cabinet, only one
feeder cable is required for the TX signal and RX signal. In addition, the feeder
cable supplies the TMA with 12 V DC and alarm signals.
DTMA
In addition to the TMA, a Dual Tower Mounted Amplifier (DTMA) is provided for
the NB-440/441 and NB-880/881. The DTMA includes two TMA units in a single
housing and is very efficient in combination with a cross-polarized antenna. The
RET module is only contained in the DTMARET variant.
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DTMARET
A DTMA including RET control (DTMARET, see Fig. 3.1) is available to support
a Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) module (2-wire bi-directional bus with 9.6 kbps).
The DTMA provides the interface to the DUAMCO and the RS485 interface to
the RET module. The IF converter in the DTMA evaluates and routes the
signals coming from the DUAMCO to the DTMA itself or to the RET module.
The signals are sent via the HDLC protocol. The RET module sends information
and alarms on the RS485 interface via the DTMA to the DUAMCO. The RET
capable DUAMCO receives/sends the RET specific commands from/to the CC.
The power supply of the RET module is integrated within the DTMA. The
nominal DC voltage for the DTMA and the RET module is 12 V. The technical
solution consists of an RET module containing a stepper motor which adjusts a
phase shift within the antenna. The stepper motor is controlled via an RS485
interface connected to the TMA. Signaling and DC power from the DUAMCO to
the RET module via the TMA and vice versa is transported through the antenna
feeder cable. The stepper is located directly under the antenna. For more
information on the whole Remote Antenna Down tilt feature see TED:UTRAN
common.
The TMA is a two-port RF unit. Two TMA modules are required for each sector to
support the RX main path and the RX diversity path. The TMA consists of one
duplexer subsystem, a triplexer, a LNA with a fail-safe path and a bias & signaling
board. TMA signaling and DC power supply are provided through the antenna cable.
The DTMA is a four-port RF unit that consists of two identical TMA sub-modules.
One sub-module is used for the RX main path and the other for the RX diversity path.
One DTMA module is thus required for each sector. Each DTMA sub-module
consists of two RF ports, a duplexer subsystem, a triplexer, a LNA with a fail-safe
path and a bias & signaling board. For each sub-module, signaling and DC power
supply are provided through the associated antenna cables. Fig. 40 shows the block
diagram of the DTMA.
In addition to the DTMA, the DTMARET contains the RS485 interface and the IF
converter within the TMA main sub-module. Fig. 41 shows the block diagram of the
DTMARET.
One TMA unit can handle UMTS downlink signals with a total signal RMS power of
+46 dBm and a signal peak power of +61 dBm.
The DC for the TMA/DTMA is supplied via the inner conductor of the Node B 7/16
connector. The status monitoring and alarm signals are exchanged via the coaxial
feeder cable. The information is modulated on a carrier in a low MHz range.
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Block diagram of the DTMARET
Fig. 40 TMA and DTMA
Fig. 41 DTMA-F Characteristics of TMA/DTMA/DTMARET
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5.10
On the uplink path, the Duplex Amplifier Multi-Coupler (DUAMCO) amplifies the
receive signal from the antennas and splits it up to the diversity receivers. The
receive path consists of a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) followed by a power splitter
providing four identical outputs for the TRX input.
On the downlink path, the signal received from the LPA is sent to the antenna. The
transmit path consists of a duplexer, a triplexer and an antenna-monitoring unit for
the TMAs. The triplexer provides the TMAs DC power and the signaling to the RF
antenna feeder connection.
The duplexer combines the transmit and receive paths to the common antenna
connector. The duplex filter provides receive and transmit band filtering.
Two types of DUAMCO are available for the NB-420/440/441 and NB860/880/881:
DUAMCORT (see Fig. 42)
The DUAMCORT module consists of two electrically identical modules (0/1). Each
module has a transmit path and a receive path with a single connector for the
antenna feeder cable, i.e., one antenna connector per module is available.
DUAMCORET
The DUAMCORET has the same functionality as the DUAMCORT. In addition, it
supports, in combination with the DTMARET, DC supply and signaling function for a
Remote Antenna Down tilt (RET) module. A triplexer is integrated in one of the
antenna paths to provide these functions. The control and alarm signals of the RET
module are embedded within an HDLC protocol. The DUAMCO de-modulates the
messages and translates them into CAN protocol and vice versa. The gain of each
receive path is adjustable for an amplifier multicoupler (AMCO) configuration or
multicoupler (MUCO) configuration:
MUCO mode
The MUCO mode is used if TMA units are installed. A built-in attenuator
ensures constant attenuation between the TMA and the DUAMCO
independently of cable losses.
AMCO mode
The AMCO mode is used if no TMA is mounted. In this mode, the LNA in the
DUAMCO amplifies the uplink signal.
Operation and maintenance information such as alarms, status mode and PID is supported by a CAN bus. Calibration data is also accessible via a CAN bus allowing
compensation of the DUAMCOs frequency response in the TRX modules.
RX outputs should be terminated if they are not used. Disconnecting an RX output
termination does not result in a serious loss in the other outputs.
To adjust the cable and feeder losses use the DIP-Switch Settings for Mode and
Attenuation as shown in Fig. 42.
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Attenuation part of the table is valid for all DUAMCOs,

RET setting is valid for DUAMCOs with RET-option only
Fig. 42 Duplex Amplifier Multi-Coupler DUAMCORTFV3
Tables are valid for all DUAMCOs
Fig. 43 DUAMCO characteristics
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Attenuation adjustment
Antenna cable type and length are decisive for the attenuation in the relevant
frequency spectrum.
The next page shows the appropriate formula to calculate the attenuation and the
attenuation adjustment.
The calculation of value is valid for all versions of DUAMCOs
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Attenuation Adjustment:
Antenna cable type and length are
decisive for the attenuation in the relevant frequency spectrum.
The calculation of value is valid
for all versions of DUAMCOs
Fig. 44 Block diagram of DUAMCO with RX and TX diversity (DUAMCORT)
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5.11
4-port Ethernet Hub (EH4)
The 4-port Ethernet Hub (EH4) has the functionality of an Ethernet repeater hub. No
switching function is required.
The Ethernet Hub provides four ports for communication routing between:
Core Controller Redundancy (CC-Red)
Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT)
External Ethernet equipment
If additional devices are connected to the network, a second Ethernet Hub must be
installed. Thus, 6 ports are available for operational service. The Ethernet Hub EH4 is
a 10BaseT Ethernet repeater. The repeater function is contained in an integrated
circuit. The hub supports 4 RJ-45 ports with the same functionality. The ports and the
data input/output pins of the integrated circuit are galvanically isolated by
transformers. An integrated quartz oscillator provides the internal system clock.
Hence no synchronization to any Node B clock is required.
The maximum power consumption of the EH4 is 5 W.
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Fig. 45 Example for a Ethernet Hub configuration
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5.12
The physical function of the ACT is to interface the alarm and command signals
between the CAN BUS and the alarm/command connectors of Node B. The ACT is
not redundant, but the Node B subsystem will still work even if the ACT fails.
The ACT functionality is provided by a set of modules:
a processor board (ACTP)

an interface board for external signals (ACTA)
several interface modules for internal signals (ACTCB, ACTCS, ACTCS2)
The interface for operator-specific alarms (site inputs and site outputs) is supported
by the Node B base rack/shelter. For this purpose, an ACT master module (ACTM)
is installed in each base rack/shelter. The ACTM module consists of an ACTP board
and an ACTA board. If no site inputs/outputs are required, an ACTP suffices.
The ACTCM, a different kind of master module, is required for controlling the alarm
collection in the service area of the NB-441 or NB-881 base shelter and the NB-441
or NB-881 service2 shelter.
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ACTMFV1 (side view)
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ACTPV3 (front view)
ACTMFV1 (top view)
Fig. 46 ACTMFV1 - this module consists of the ACTAFV1 and ACTPV3 and is located at the EMI-Panel
Fig. 47 ACTCBFV1 with connectors
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The ACTCM consists of an ACTP board and an ACTCS board.

The ACTP performs the following tasks:
interfacing the CAN bus
collecting so-called cabinet-specific alarms (for example Door open, Smoke,

FAN)
supervising the temperature via an external temperature sensor KTY19
collecting all alarms for units which have no access to the operation and
maintenance bus or to the CC
adjusting the rack address
The ACTA performs the following special tasks:
collecting so-called operator-available alarms (24 site inputs and 8 site outputs).
indoor lightning protection
The rack address is selected via a switch located at the ACTP board of the single
rack/shelter section.
The optional mounting kit OPEXAL can be used to prevent overvoltage on the
external alarm lines which are routed to the Alarm Collection Terminal Master
(ACTM) of the Base cabinet. The alarm interfaces of ACTM itself support the indoor
lightning protection level. Therefore, OPEXAL is only required for the rack
applications if outdoor lightning protection requirements shall be fulfilled.
For detailed information about respective connectors refer HWMN: Node B
Cards/Modules.
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ACT modules in the NB-441 and NB-881 base shelter.

The same types of ACTM and ACTCB are used for the
NB-440 and NB-880 base rack.
ACT modules in the NB-441 and NB-881
service2 shelters.
The cabinet inputs of the ACTC can be used for
LE alarms, battery breaker alarms etc.
An ACTCM must be built in the first service2
shelter, while an ACTCS2 must be installed in
the other service2 shelters.
Fig. 48 ACT modules of NB-441 and NB-881
5.12.1
ACTPV3 switch setting for rack-ID
Fig. 49 ACTPV3 Switch Setting for Rack-ID
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5.13
Connection to the Iub interface
The NB-440/441 and as well NB-880/881 is connected to the Iub interface via the
IUBCON. The IUBCON can easily be replaced by the OVPT, an optional unit. Both
modules have almost the same functionality. However, only the OVPT provides
outdoor lightning protection via gas dischargers.
This section describes both modules.
5.13.1
Iub Connector (IUBCON)
The Iub connector module serves as a physical interface between the Node Bs
internal modules and the Iub cables from the RNC or other external devices, e.g. the
LMT. The IUBCON is plugged in on the EMI panel.
The IUBCON module supports the following features:
8 Iub lines for uplink and downlink
external synchronization clock (coaxial connectors)
support of 120 and 100 symmetrical connections (twisted pair) or 75

coaxial connections
monitoring of the lub lines and external clock synchronization
lightning protection for the Ethernet interface
stress relief (clamp blocks) and grounding facility for external cable and
shielding
The type of IUBCON depends on the cable used for the lub interface, either
symmetrical lines with 100/120 impedance, or

coaxial lines with 75 impedance
Two IUBCON modules can be installed on the EMI panel of a Base Rack/Shelter to
provide interfaces for 16 Iub lines.
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Fig. 50 IUBCON; Connector location
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105
Siemens/NEC
5.13.2
Over-Voltage Protection and Tracer (OVPT)
The OVPT module provides the interface of the lub lines between the base cabinet
and the peripheral lub cables. The OVPT also protects the ports from overvoltage.
The module can be used instead of the IUBCON module and is located outside the
EMI shielding.
Two different connection types are possible at the lub interface:
E1 2048 kbit/s 120

J1 1544 kbit/s 100
The OVPT module supports the following features:
lightning protection of lub lines and external clock synchronization

current limiting as part of fine protection
monitoring of the lub lines and external clock synchronization
support of 120 and 100 symmetrical connections
lightning protection for the Ethernet interface
stress relief (clamp blocks) and grounding facility for external cable and
shielding
The OVPT module consists of two boards:
one board for coarse protection (surge arrester) of the lub lines, the tracer
connector and protection for the Ethernet interface
one board for fine protection (current limiting resistors) and the interface to the
EMI panel
The type of OVPT depends on the cable used for the lub interface, either
symmetrical lines with 100/120 impedance, or

coaxial lines with 75 impedance
For detailed information about respective connectors refer HWMN: Node B

Cards/Modules.
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Fig. 51 left: OVPTE1J1SFV1 / right: OVPTE1CFV1; with Iub and Clock Interface
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Siemens/NEC
5.14
Over-Voltage Protection for External Rest Line

(OERF)
If a fatal error occurs within the application software and the Node B is stuck, a
remote restart of Node B hardware can be initiated from the operation and
maintenance center via a discrete line.
The Over-Voltage Protection for External Reset Line (OERF) module protects the
modules of the Node B which are connected to the external reset line against
lightning disturbance.
The OERF module is located in the EMI-Panel.
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Fig. 52 Over-Voltage Protection for External Rest Line (OERF)
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5.15
Power supply and battery backup
This chapter gives an overview of the power supply conditions including input power
and some examples of estimated power consumption.
5.15.1
Power supply
A nominal voltage of -48V DC (-40.5 V to -57.0 V) is required to operate the modules

of the NB-420/440/441 and NB-860/880/881.
This DC voltage is delivered by
an external (customer) power source for the base rack of the NB-420/440 and
NB-860 indoor cabinet
the service area of the base shelter of the NB-441 and NB-881 outdoor cabinet.
Any DC voltage other than the nominal -48 V DC required by specific boards is
generated onboard by a special power supply unit. DC/DC converter alarms are
processed on the modules themselves and forwarded to the CC board.
The DC supply of all service2 shelters that are connected to the same NB-441 and
NB-881 base shelter is limited to 25 ampere by a breaker. This value includes all
fans, ACTC and link equipment units installed in the service2 shelters.
Node B is protected against over current/lightning, overvoltage and undervoltage.
5.15.2
Power consumption
For detailed information about power consumption refer TED: UTRAN NB440/441
and TED: UTRAN NB880/881.
5.15.3
Battery backup mode for NB-441 and NB-881
At least one battery set must be installed in an NB-441 and NB-881 base shelter to
avoid distortion of the Node B subsystem caused by a short interruption of the AC
mains supply. If the backup battery fails, operation continues as long as the AC/DC
converters supply the power.
In the case of AC mains interruption, the NB-441 and NB-881 base section can be
powered by a battery system consisting of up to 7 battery sets with 92 Ah capacity
each.
These battery sets are installed as follows:
1 x 92 Ah @ -48 V in the service area of the base shelter
3 x 2 x 92 Ah @ -48 V in three service2 shelters

With a DC power consumption of 3000 W and one battery set with 92 Ah installed in
the service area of the base shelter, a backup time of about 60 minutes can be
achieved.
For detailed information about Battery Backup Mode for NB-441 and NB-881 refer
TED: UTRAN NB440/441 and TED:UTRAN NB880/881.
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MSU:DC80AV3; terminals and connectors
Siemens/NEC
MSU:DC150AV1; terminals and connectors
Fig. 53 Power supplies for NB-440 and NB-880
MSU:AC1PHFV1; terminals and connectors
MSU:AC3PHV2; terminals and connectors
Fig. 54 Power supplies for NB-441 and NB-881
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Siemens/NEC
5.16
The service2 shelter for NB-441 and NB-881
Additional battery backup

Additional height units for link equipment
Up to three NB-441 and NB-881Service Shelters can be installed to a NB-441 and
NB-881 Base Shelter.
5.16.1
AC/DC system for the NB-441 and NB-881
The AC/DC system for the NB-441 or NB-881 (outdoor application) consists of:
1 to 5 converter modules to achieve a DC power of 1600W up to 8000W.

1 additional converter module for redundancy purposes (N+1 redundancy)
Controller board with battery supervision, rectifier supervision, and alarm
interface.
Interfaces for AC Input, DC Output and Control Output

The number of AC/DC converters required in each AC/DC subrack depends on the
effective power required for the base shelter.
The AC/DC converter is used as a connection module if Node B is directly supplied
by the AC mains. The AC/DC rectifier module converts the AC mains voltage
(nominal voltages 230 Vac) to the -48 V DC supply voltage.
The nominal DC output power of 1 AC/DC converter module is 1600W for + 50 C
ambient temperature.
At least 2 AC/DC converter modules must be installed into the AC/DC subrack of the
NB-441 NB-881 base shelter, while up to 6 converters can be installed.
Each empty AC/DC slot must be closed with an appropriate cover (dummy module).
For the power supply, n+1 redundancy is implemented by N plus one AC/DC
converters that work in load-sharing mode. If one AC/DC converter fails, the
remaining N modules can supply the connected hardware without restrictions.
The maximum DC current is limited to 160 A to
supply the Node B equipment including link equipment
to charge the backup batteries that are connected to the same AC/DC subrack
The charging current for all installed battery sets is limited by the DC battery
controller to 10% of nominal capacity of all installed battery sets with a maximum
value of 30 A.
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Fig. 56 DC and Battery Controller DCBCTRLDV1
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consumption of 540 W (battery trickle charge)
3 service2 shelters:
1 service2 shelter with 2 HU link equipment, two battery sets and one fan
(power consumption: nominal 325 W, max. 370 W (battery: trickle charge))
2 service2 shelters with battery only and one fan per shelter
(power consumption: nominal 290 W, max. 380 W (battery: trickle charge))
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5.16.2
AC/DC and battery system for outdoor application
The base shelter of the NB-441 and NB-881 for outdoor application includes a
service area containing:
1 AC/DC subrack
1 battery tray
1 frame (optional) for 6 HUs for link equipment
The installation of 1 battery set is mandatory. Up to 6 additional battery sets can be

added depending on the DC power consumption and the requested backup time.
The additional NB-441 and NB-881 service2 shelter provides space for
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2 battery trays and additional HU (Height Unit) for link equipment or

1 battery tray and additional HU (Height Unit) for link equipment or
additional HU (Height Unit) for link equipment
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configuration
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5.17
System expansion
Node B can be flexibly expanded to cope with increasing traffic.

The system can be expanded with any of the following expansion types or any
combination of them. The maximum possible expansion differs according to the
expansion type.
Channel expansion
A maximum of 960 channel elements can be accommodated in an NB-440/441
or NB-880/881 system consisting of a base rack/shelter.
Carrier expansion
A maximum of 2 carriers per sector can be assigned to an NB-440/441 or NB880/881 system consisting of a base rack/shelter.
Sector expansion
A maximum of 3 sectors with 2 carriers can be assigned to an NB-440/441 or
NB-880/881 system consisting of a base rack/shelter.
A system expansion usually requires additional hardware modules. The following
features can be activated by pure software download/licensing from the LMT or OMC
(Operation and Maintenance Center):
Number of cells supported by the DRIC
Number of channel elements supported by the Node B

For some expansion types, software and hardware has to be updated. Both hardware
and software expansions are described in this section.
5.17.1
Hardware expansion
Each type of hardware expansion requires specific units of equipment to be added.

See Fig. 60 for details concerning the DRIC-CAT concept and REP-TRX-LPA
concept.
The procedures for the different types of hardware expansion for the DRIC-CAT
concept are as follows:
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Sector expansion
Install additional CATs, DUAMCOs and TMA (optional). Connect the CAT with
the DUAMCO ports and add the additional TMA (optional but highly
recommended).
Channel expansion
An additional CHC96 increases the capacity by 96 CEs: from 96 to 192 CEs or
from 192 to 284 CEs. Install a new CHC96 in a slot. Electrically connect the
card via the back plane.
Carrier expansion
Install a new CAT in a slot. Install the RF connection via the front of the
rack/shelter and connect the module electrically via the back plane.
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After installation, a new card takes approximately 180 seconds before starting
operation.
The procedures for the different types of hardware expansion for the REP-TRX-LPA
concept are as follows:
Channel / Carrier expansion

Install a card in a slot. Electrically connect the card via the back plane.
Sector expansion
Install additional LPAs, TRXs, DUAMCOs and TMA (optional). Connect the
LPAs and/or TRX cards with the DUAMCO ports and add the additional TMA
(optional but highly recommended).
After installation, a new card takes approximately 180 seconds before starting
operation.
Units of expansion (DRIC-CAT concept)
Units of expansion (REP-TRX-LPA concept)

Fig. 60 Units of expansion
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Node B NB-440/441 and NB-880/881 technical data
The following page shows the basic technical data for NB-440/441 and NB-880/881.
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NB-440/441 technical data
Performance
Frequencies
Sectors
up to 2 in one rack
up to 3
Output-power
Channel Elements
E1
up to 2x20 W per sector

up to 960
up to 16
STM-1
up to 2
Physical & Environment

NB-440: Dimensions (H-W-D)
Operation Temperature
1400x600x450mm3
-5 C .. 45 C

1499x1270x700mm3
-33 C .. 50 C
Fig. 61 NB 440/441 Technical Data
5.18.2
NB-880/891 technical data
Performance
Frequencies
Sectors
Output-power
Channel Elements
E1
STM-1
up to 4 in one rack
up to 6
up to 2x40 W per sector
up to 960
up to 16
up to 2

1400x600x450mm 3
-5 C .. 45 C

1499x1270x700mm 3
-33 C .. 50 C
Fig. 62 NB 880/881 Technical Data
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6.1
The indoor Macro FDD Node B NB-860 is a further development of the Node B 420
and provides macro capacity in micro-sized housing (<245 l). The NB-860 and the
NB-880/881 use the same base band and RF modules, which simplifies distribution
of spare parts and training of the maintenance staff of both.
The NB-860 uses the hardware concept (DRIC-CAT), which enables newest
available technologies in linear amplifier research such as digital predistortion. This
features a noticeably higher efficiency resulting in a lower power consumption of the
whole Node B.
The modules DRIC (Digital Radio Interface Card) and CAT (Combined Amplifier and
Transceiver) are connected by a digital high-speed interface called the Common
Public Radio Interface (CPRI).
The CPRI interface is a unique radio driven interconnect point in radio base stations,
which offers the following benefits:
Varying Radio Base Station architectures for very flexible solutions, e.g.
Efficient network deployment

The technology leading Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) is the base for new
and versatile Node B architectures. Now, sites can be flexibly planned with Node B
Radio Server and Remote Radio Heads (RRH) or the standard Macro or Micro Node
B scenario.
The NB-860 can be combined with a 6-carrier Siemens BTS for a UTRAN-FDD and
GSM/DCS collocation solution. Furthermore, two NB-860s can be combined for site
sharing purposes.
Key features of the NB-860 include:
High capacity: 1 shelf (2/2/2)

High power: up to 40 W per carrier
RX diversity (strongly recommended)
Node B links up to the RNC via dedicated E1/J1 and/or STM-1 connections. ATM is
used as the transmission protocol. Data traffic is packed into AAL2 cells, whereas
signaling traffic is transferred using the AAL5 protocol.
The rack is designed for stacking two single racks one upon the other. The racks
mechanical structure carries safely the load of a second fully equipped rack (NB860/BTS).
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Main Features
The NB-860 has a modular structure and operates up to 2 carrier frequencies in 1

cabinet.
RF features
A maximum of 3 sectors is supported in a single rack. Different cell configurations up
to 2/2/2 are possible.
The antennas can be complemented by one Dual Tower Mounted Amplifier (DTMA)
or two Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMA) per sector as low-noise amplifiers.
The NB-860 supports up to 384 channel elements (CE) in UL. The capacity is highly
scalable.
The evolution is based on DRIC and CAT introducing the CPRI interface towards
Radio Server (RS) and Remote Radio Heads (RRH) on the same hardware platform.
The CPRI interface specification is available for download from
http://www.cpri.info/spec.html
(CAT) with 40W(CAT40) or 20W(CAT20) output power is designed for operation with
one UMTS carrier per antenna with a nominal output power of 40/20 W or
two UMTS carriers per antenna with 40/20 W as the nominal average sum
output power, i.e., each carrier will be radiated with 20/10 W per antenna
(hardware-prepared).
The DRIC24_24OE (Digital Radio Interface Card) enables the Node B 860 to provide
the following features:
24 antenna carriers (hardware-prepared) for uplink and downlink

Flexible support of electrical and optical CPRI-compliant interfaces
Support of Remote Radio Heads in any mixed configuration with CATs
High spreading capacity of 3072 channel elements in DL
TX-diversity for every configuration
Capability of performing the 16 QAM-modulation scheme in order to support the
HSDPA feature.
The RET (Remote Electrical Tilt) functionality is fully integrated into the NB-860.
RX diversity is a basic feature.
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6.3
The Macro Node B NB-860 features compactness and flexible expandability with
modular shelf configurations. The highly integrated cards/modules/components
(especially CHC96 and the DRIC and CAT modules) noticeably reduce the system
complexity.
The configuration of the Macro Node B NB-860 consists of one rack. This rack
contains only one shelf for both baseband and RF modules.
The NB-860 is equipped with DRIC and CAT modules (DRIC-CAT concept). The
Combined Amplifier and Transceiver (CAT) module integrates the transmitter and
receiver functions. The Digital Radio Interface Card (DRIC) comprises the spreading
functionality as well as the multiplexing, routing and splitting function of the baseband
signals in the DL.
A Node B with a DRIC24_24OE can be connected to Remote Radio Heads (RRH) to
reduce feeder and amplifier losses.
In the DRIC-CAT concept, the modules on the shelf are configured as follows,
Duplexer Amplifier Multi-Coupler (DUAMCO)

Combined Amplifier and Transceiver Module (CAT)
6.3.1
Rack and Shelf Configuration
Maximum card configuration
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Fig. 63 NB-860 indoor cabinet (DRIC-CAT concept)
Fig. 64 NB-860 Function blocks
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Site Sharing
The Siemens/NEC UTRAN solution provides several kinds of equipment sharing to

deploy the UMTS network very quickly and efficiently. The most common kinds of
equipment sharing are site/mast sharing, Node B sharing, and Core Network sharing.
Two NB-860 can be combined in a site-sharing configuration. Both Node Bs have
independent access to the -48 V power supplies. Each NB-860 has its own alarm
handling. However, the OMC indicates that the two Node Bs are combined.
The two NB-860 are mechanically connected by a coupling and distance-creating unit
that is not an integral part of the rack.
6.3.3
Co-Location
The Siemens/NEC UTRAN concept of collocation enables the operator to minimize

the number of sites by using UMTS equipment in combination with GSM base
stations.
The NB-860 can be combined with a 6-carrier Siemens BTS to form a collocation
solution for GSM/DCS and UTRAN-FDD equipment. In this configuration, the NB-860
is mounted on top of the BTS rack.
The NB-860 is mechanically connected to the BTS via a mounting device. This
device substitutes the top cover of the BTS and is open at the front and at the back.
The antenna cables of the BTS run from the top of the BTS to the back of the base
stations. Both base stations have independent access to the -48 V power supplies.
Each base station has its own alarm handling. However, the OMC indicates that the
NB-860 and the BTS are combined.
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Fig. 65 Site-sharing solution of two NB-860
Fig. 66 NB-860 and 6-carrier Siemens BTS co-location solution
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7.1
The Node B 580 covers the configurations for the US market.

In this framework the described Node B functionality is limited to the frequency
division duplex (FDD) mode, macro cell coverage and UMTS1900 band.
The applied radio frequency (RF) bands are for
Downlink: 1930 MHz 1990 MHz (60MHz)
Uplink: 1850 MHz 1910 MHz (60MHz)

TX RX Separation: 80 MHz
Due to the fact that in later releases the UMTS1900 and UMTS850 band will be
supported within one Node B, a new Node B type NB-580 is introduced.
The radio communications capability of a Node B is strongly related with the number
of available sectors /cells.
7.2
Main Features
The NB-580 has a modular structure and operates up to 2 carrier frequencies in one
cabinet.
The Main Features are the same as for the NB-860.
(CAT) with 40W(CAT40) or 20W(CAT20) output power is designed for operation with
one UMTS carrier per antenna with a nominal output power of 40/20 W or
two UMTS carriers per antenna with 40/20 W as the nominal average sum
output
power, i.e., each carrier will be radiated with 20/10 W per antenna (hardwareprepared).
The NB-580 supports within the release UMR4.0 US only the 1900 MHz FDD
frequency band. Be aware that the NB-580 is the only Node B supported within
UMR4.0 US.
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Fig. 67 Node B-580 for 1900 MHz
Fig. 68 Node B-580 for 850 MHz and 1900 MHz with two A-shelves
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7.3
The figure 48 on the right shows the two A-Shelves of the NB-580. The upper one is
the A-Shelf for the 850 MHz band Air Link Modules that is not supported in UMR4.0
US. The lower A-Shelf can be equipped with Air Link Modules for the 1900 MHz
band. At the bottom of the Node B the B-Shelf is placed, which has the same
Baseband capacity as the B-Shelf of the NB-88x.
The B-Shelf of the NB-580 provides the following slots:
2 Core Controller slots

10 Channel Coding card slot
2 DRIC slots
Each A-Shelf of the NB-580 provides slots for:
6 CAT modules
3 DUAMCO modules
Please note that 850 MHz modules, as well as1900 MHz modules, fit only in their
belonging shelf.
The modules, which can be installed in the NB-580, are described in the following
chapter.
7.4
Supported modules within UMR4.0 US
Within UMR4.0 US the number of supported modules for A- and B-Shelf is reduced in
comparison to the world market releases due to the fact that only the DRIC-CAT
concept and the latest versions of Core Controller modules and Channel Coding
cards is supported.
7.4.1
B-Shelf Modules
For UMR4.0 US there are no new B-Shelf modules. Only the number of supported
modules for the NB-580 is reduced.
7.4.1.1
Core Controller Modules (CC)
Only the third generation of Core Controller Modules is supported within UMR4.0 US.
The Core Controller accomplishes the signal transmission and data controlling of the
Node B NB-580 and manages the data transfer to the Radio Network Controller
(RNC) and the Channel Coding Card (CHC). Within UMR4.0 US the Iub-interface
supports only the T1-interface.
2 Core Controller Modules may be installed for redundancy purposes.
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Channel Coding Cards (CHC)
The main functions of Channel Coding card (CHC) are:
the channel coding & decoding procedure defined by 3GPP (Coder and
Decoder)
the CDMA Rake Receiver function, incl. dispreading and combining of multiple
receive paths (Finger) and searching new propagation paths (Searcher),
receiving the Mobile Station Random Access Channel.
The Node B NB-580 supports 2 types of Channel Coding cards:

CHC96FVx is able to support simultaneous HSDPA specific channels, as well as
Dedicated Channels (DCHs). The performance for Dedicated Channels (DCHs) is 96
channel elements and AMREQ of 144. HSDPA specific channels are not supported in
UMR4.0 US.
CHC-HS96FVx The High Speed Channel Coding Card supports simultaneous
HSDPA specific channels and functions, as well as normal channels. The
performance for Dedicated Channels (DCHs) is 96 channel elements and AMREQ of
144. HSDPA specific channels are not supported in UMR4.0 US.
7.4.1.3
Digital Radio Interface Cards (DRIC)
The Digital Radio Interface Card combines the functionality of the former REP card
and the digital functionality of several TRX cards. The DRIC has 6 CPRI compliant
Digital Radio Interfaces for 6 CATs.
The B-Shelf of NB-580 provides 2 slots for installation of up to 2 DRIC cards.
DRIC12-12FVX Provides 12 downlink paths and 12 uplink paths.

DRIC24-24OEFVx Total capacity of 24 AxC in the DL as well as in the ULdirection.
7.4.2
A-Shelf Modules
Within UMR4.0 US two new A-Shelf 1900 MHz modules are introduced due to the
new supported frequency band in the range of 1900 MHz. The new modules are the
Combined Amplifier and Transceiver with 40W and the Duplexer Amplifier MultiCoupler with Remote Electrical Tilt functionality.
7.4.2.1
Combined Amplifier and Transceiver
The CAT amplifies the downlink signal to a nominal level dependent of the type of
CAT. The different types of CAT provide a different number of TX and RX carrier
paths. The CAT is connected to the DRIC via the CPRI compliant Digital Radio
Interface (DRIF). The CAT is controlled and monitored via the DRIF interface by the
CC.
The A-Shelf 1900 MHz of the NB-580 provides 6 slots for installation of up to 6 CAT
modules.
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CAT40-3-4UFVx
Combined Amplifier and Transceiver Multi Carrier for up to 3 TX carrier paths and 2
independent dual carrier paths capable of supporting a dual carrier RX-diversity
scheme for operation within a bandwidth of 15 MHz in the UMTS1900 frequency
band.
The CAT amplifies the downlink signal to a nominal level of equal or less than
+46dBm (40W) measured at the antenna port of the Node B.
1 CAT module is required at least for each sector.
7.4.2.2
Duplexer Amplifier Multi Coupler (DUAMCO)
The Duplexer Amplifier Multi Coupler module consists of two electrically identical
modules. Each module has a transmit path and a receive path with a single
connector for the antenna feeder cable.
The A-Shelf 1900 MHz of the NB-580 provides 3 slots for installation of 1 to 3
DUAMCO modules.
DUAMCORETUFVx
For 2 antennas with RX-Diversity, TX-Diversity and signaling for RET Module. The
DUAMCORETUFVx provides 2 (1 in each antenna branch) Filter RF input ports and
2 (1 in each antenna branch) Filter RF output ports.
TX-Diversity must be administered in the Node B Data Base.
1 DUAMCORETUFVx is required for each sector
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NB-341 modules
1 Power Amplifier (LPA)
1 DUAMCO and TX-Amplifier
1 Channel Card (CHC)
1 TRX
1 Core Controller (CC)
1 Mains Supply
1 Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
1 Maintenance Board (MAINT)
8.1.1
NB-341 concept
Identical look and feel for operation and maintenance
Same Feature Set available for all Node Bs

Reduces the spare part sizes, Reduces cost, simplifies training of service
people
8.1.2
Supported cell ranges
normal cell size and large cell size

for normal cells: search range of the searcher for RACH: 10km
usual cell range radius: 5km (8 CEs / 8 AMREQs needed for common channels in
UL).
for large cells: search range of the searcher for RACH: 20km
usual cell range radius: <20km (16 CEs / 16 AMREQs needed for common channels
in UL)
8.1.3
Channel capacity
Depending on the installed CHC: 48 or 96 CE
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Fig. 69 Node B NB-341 w/o Booster and with Booster
Enclosure
RF-Part
Uu
Duplexer/
Filter
(1)
-48 V
LNA
(1)
RF Cabling
LPA
(1)
BB-Part
TRX
(1)
LVDS
Mains
Supply
CHC
(1)
UTOPIA II Bus (ATM)

CAN2 Bus (O&M)
48/110/230V
CAN 1
Maintenance
Board
alarm
Iub
Over
Voltage
Protection
Iub
CC
(1)
Clock Distribution Bus
Optional:
Booster
(1)
48/110/230V
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Physical interfaces on the right side of the NB-341
Interface
Location
Right side of the NB341
Interface Name
Signal
Number of
Connector Type
Systems
RF IN (red)
RF input
TNC 1
RF OUT (blue)
RF output
TNC 1
TX OUT
Transmission output
TNC 1
BOOSTER CTRL
Booster monitor and control

signal
Waterproof multi-pin
connector 1
EXT ALM/ CTRL
Photocoupler input DC signal

for external alarms (8 items)
connector 1
connector 1
Relay make contact output DC

signal for external control (2
items)
External Ethernet port (ANTTILT)
PWRIN
100 VAC10% (50 or 60 Hz)

220 VAC-10% to 240 VAC+10%
(47 to 63 Hz)
8.1.3.2
Interface
Location
Right side of the
Booster
FG
Frame ground
Fastened with a screw
Iub
J1 (1.5 Mbps balanced)
2 lines
Screw-less terminal
board
STM-1 (155 Mbps optical fiber)
2 lines
SC connector
Physical interfaces on the right side of the booster

Number of
Connector Type
Systems
Interface Name
Signal
CTRL
Booster monitor and control

signal
connector 1
RF IN (blue)
RF input
TNC 1
RF OUT (red)
RF output
TNC 1
PWR IN
100 VAC10% (50 or 60 Hz)
connector
Fastened with a screw
220 VAC-10% to 240 VAC+10%

(47 to 63 Hz)
FG
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Frame ground
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NB-341
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8.1.4
Cabling w/o and w/ booster
Fig. 72 NB-341 RF Cabling
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Physical interfaces on the left side of the NB-341
Interface
Location
Left side of the
NB-341
8.1.5
Number of
Connector Type
Systems
Interface Name
Signal
ANT1 (RX1)
Reception signal (RX1)
N1
ANT0 (TX0/RX0)
Transmission/reception
signal (TX0/RX0)
N1
Pin assignment of the external monitor and control

interface connector
Pin
No.
Signal Name Remark
CONT0+
2
3
Pin
No.
Signal Name Remark
RX-
ALM_IN4+
13
ALM_IN4-
23
TX-
ALM_IN3-
CONT0CONT1+
CONT1-
ALM_IN0+
Signal
Name
See Note 21
2.
22
See Note 11
1.
12
Pin
No.
RX+
Remark
See Note
3.
14
ALM_IN2-
24
TX+
ALM_IN5+
ALM_IN0-
See Note 15
2.
16
ALM_IN6+
ALM_IN1+
17
ALM_IN6-
ALM_IN1-
18
ALM_IN7+
ALM_IN2+
19
ALM_IN7-
10
ALM_IN3+
20
ALM_IN5-
NOTES:
1. "CONTxx" represents an output port of the external control interface.
2. "ALM_INxx" represents an input port of the external alarm interface.
3. "RXx" and "TXx" represent external Ethernet ports (ANT-TILT).
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Fig. 73 Physical Interfaces on the Left Side of the NB-341
8.1.6
RF block diagram
b) w/ Booster
Ant. 0
Ant. 1
Fig. 74 NB-341 RF Block Diagram
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Interface A: O&M interfaces, TX monitor and power switch and

Interfaces B (Iub)
Fig. 75 Interface A: O&M-Interfaces, TX-Monitor and Power Switch and Interfaces B (Iub)
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Fig. 76 Node B NB-341 block diagram
Performance
Frequencies
Sectors
1/0/0 or omnicell, RX-Diversity
Output-power
max: 0,5 W w/o Booster, 10 W w/ Booster
Cell Radius
up tp 10 km with Booster
Channel Elements
Iub-Interface:
48
Standard 2x E1/J1, optional 2x E1/J1 and 2xSTM-1
Fractional ATM, Circuit Emulation Service CES
Configurations: star, loop, cascade, hub

Dimensions (H-W-D)
Booster (H-W-D)
Weight
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
Cooling
Number of external Alarm Inputs/Outputs:
500x425x200mm3
190x420x200mm3
Rack 30 kg, Booster 12 kg
-33 C .. 45 C
- 48 V DC or 100V/220-240V AC single phase
NB-341 max 250/280 W DC/AC,
Booster max. 210/230 W DC/AC, Heater 340 W
Passive Cooling with Heat Exchanger
8/2
Fig. 77 NB-341 Technical Data
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New hardware components from UMR4.0
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This chapter provides an overview of Node B hardware components that are newly
available within UMR4.0 and with compatibility from UMR4.0.
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HW Component
Manual
Macro Radio Server (RS-880)

The Macro Radio Server RS-880 provides the full functionality
of the NB-880 in conjunction with Remote Radio Heads
(RRHs). A complete base band shelf with DC-Panel is mounted
into a server rack reducing the acoustic noise emission and the
necessary space for installation. The RF functionality of the
Node B is incorporated in a Remote Radio Head (RRH). The
RS/RRH configuration represents a versatile Node B
architecture for flexible site planning. RS and RRHs interact via
the technology leading Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI).
Now, sites can be flexibly planned.
TED:UTRAN
Common
TED:UTRAN
Radio Server

The macro Remote Radio Head (RRH-m) is an outdoor unit
outside the Node B/Radio Server representing a highly
integrated future proven solution for RF functionality. Based on
the technology leading Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI),
the RRH-m is fully compatible with the classic Node B
architecture. It can be connected to NB-880/881, NB-860, and
RS-880. The RRHm comprises the complete RF functionality of
a Node B in one unit, equal to the three modules CAT,
DUAMCO, and TMARET.
TED:UTRAN
Common
TED:UTRAN
Radio Server
TED:UTRAN
NB-880/881
TED:UTRAN
NB-860
CAT40
The supplied Combined Amplifier and Transceiver with 40W
(CAT40) output power is designed for operation with one UMTS
FDD carrier per antenna with a nominal output power of 40W or
two UMTS FDD carriers per antenna with 40W as the nominal
average sum output power, i.e., each carrier will be radiated
with 20Wper antenna (hardware-prepare).
TED:UTRAN
Radio Server
TED:UTRAN
NB-880/881
TED:UTRAN
NB-860
DRIC24_24oe
The DRIC24_24OE (Digital Radio Interface Card) has an
optical and electrical interface to support the RRH as well as
the CAT module. Mixed configurations are possible. It also
provides the HW-preparation for HSDPA.
The DRIC24_24OE has a high spreading capacity of 3072
channel elements and supports up to 24 antenna carriers
(hardware-prepared) for uplink and downlink.
TED:UTRAN
Radio Server
TED:UTRAN
NB-880/881
TED:UTRAN
NB-860
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Macro Radio Server RS-880

The devices feature a shelf design which allows for maximum scalability.
The Radio Server RS-880 provides the full functionality of the NB-880 in conjunction
with Remote Radio Heads. A complete base band shelf with DC-Panel is mounted
into a server rack reducing the acoustic noise emission and the necessary space for
installation. The RF functionality of the Node B is incorporated in a Remote Radio
Head (RRH). The RS/RRH configuration represents a versatile Node B architecture
for flexible site planning. RS and RRHs interact via the technology leading Common
Public Radio Interface (CPRI). Now, sites can be flexibly planned with Remote Radio
Heads (RRH).
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RS/RRH configurations offer the following benefits:
RS is centralized in a hotel and RRHs are distributed in the coverage area
Flexible number of sectors and antenna sites
Reduced power consumption and optimizations in operation and maintenance
RS can be combined with Macro, Micro and Pico Remote Radio Heads (the
combination with Micro and Pico Radio Head in further releases)
Multi-site configuration (with softer HO)
Reduced signaling and transmission costs due to softer HO
Baseband (resource) pooling to reduce CAPEX costs
Feeder loss in the downlink direction is diminished by the short distance
between RRH antenna connector and RRH. The uplink quality is also improved
superseding a TMA.
Easy site acquisition due to reduced requirements Radio Server locations
(flexible fiber optic cable, long distances between Radio Server and antenna
location possible, low acoustic noise emission for radio server)
Key features of the RS-880 with RRHs include:
High capacity: 1 rack (1/1/1/1/0/0) or (2/2/2)

High power: up to 12.5 W per RRH
RX diversity (strongly recommended) and TX diversity (hardware-prepared,

optional)
Node Bs/Radio Server and RNCs form the UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network
(UTRAN), as standardized by 3GPP.
A Radio Server links up to the RNC via dedicated E1/J1 and/or STM-1 connections.
ATM is used as the transmission protocol. Data traffic is packed into AAL2 cells,
where as signaling traffic is transferred using the AAL5 protocol.
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Fig. 78 RS-880 indoor cabinet
Fig. 79 Block diagram of the RS-880 with RRH
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Main features
The RS-880 has a modular structure and operates up to 2 carriers in 1 cabinet in

conjunction with RRHs. The design is prepared for up to 3 carriers. The next Fig.
shows the system concept of Radio Server RS-880 and Remote Radio Head (RRH).
A maximum of 4 sectors is supported in a single rack. Different cell configurations up
to 1/1/1/1/0/0 or 2/2/2 are possible. The system is hardware-prepared to support up
to 12 sectors with 1 carrier by DRIC load-sharing or up to 6 sectors with 2 carriers
and DRIC redundancy.
The radio-frequency band for RX and TX signals includes
2110 to 2170 MHz for downlink signals

1920 to 1980 MHz for uplink signals.
A continuous spectrum within a 15 MHz band is supported. The maximum cell range
is 50 km.
The rack supports up to 960 channel elements (CE). The capacity is highly scalable,
i.e., it can be increased in steps of 48 CEs.
The Radio Server Architecture is based on the publicly available CPRI interface
between Radio Server (RS) and Remote Radio Heads (RRH).
The CPRI interface is a unique radio driven interconnect point in radio base stations.
Using CPRI offers the following benefits:
Varying Radio Base Station architectures for very flexible solutions, e.g.,

The DRIC24_24OE (Digital Radio Interface Card) enables the RS-880 to
provide the following features:
Up to 24 antenna carriers (hardware-prepared) for uplink and downlink
High spreading capacity of 3072 channel elements
Support of optical CPRI-compliant interfaces by means of SFP (Small

Formfactor Pluggable) technology
RX diversity is a basic feature. TX-diversity for every configuration, limited only
by the number of DL Antenna-carriers (hardware-prepared and optional).
Capability of performing the 16 QAM-modulation scheme in order to support the

HSDPA feature.
The RET (Remote Electrical Tilt) functionality is fully integrated into the RRH.
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Iub Interface Configurations

The RNC and the connected Radio Servers can be arranged in a star, cascade, hub
or loop configuration. The E1/J1 lines can be used with Inverse Multiplexing for ATM
(IMA) in all these configurations. IMA provides for transport of a high bit rate ATM cell
stream on several low bit rate physical links.
System reliability
The following cards and modules are redundant to assure maximum system
reliability:
Semi-hot redundancy for the Digital Radio Interface Card (DRIC)

Cold redundancy for the Core Controller (CC)
Load-sharing (pooling of the resources) for the Channel Coding Card (CHC)
The RS-880 supports an emergency configuration in the case of a mains power
supply loss. This mechanism enables the RS-880 to maintain the operation and
service as long as possible.
UMTS GSM Co-location
The RS-880 supports two forms of transmission re-use for UMTS GSM Co-location
which are mutually exclusive:
Circuit Emulation Service (CES)

CES offers a cost-effective way to co-locate Radio Server and GSM base
stations using a common ATM-based transmission network.
Fractional ATM (FRAC)

Fractional ATM over circuit-switched networks (GSM) provides transport of Iub
timeslots.
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Hardware architecture
The configuration of the RS-880 consists of one rack containing the baseband
modules. The RF modules are located in the Remote Radio Head unit.
The RS-880 is equipped with one or two Digital Radio Interface Cards (DRIC). The
DRIC enables a CPRI-compliant digital radio interface to the Radio Equipment
integrated in the Remote Radio Head. The digital transmission via a fiber cable
reduces feeder and amplifier losses as well as noise.
The modules on the shelf are configured as follows, see Block diagram:
The functions and technical data are already described under "Main Features".
The RRHs with the dotted line are hardware-prepared.
The typical power consumption of the RS-880:
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9.2
The macro Remote Radio Head (RRH-m) is an outdoor unit outside the Node
B/Radio Server representing a highly integrated future proven solution for RF
functionality. Based on the technology leading Common Public Radio Interface
(CPRI), the RRH-m is fully compatible with the classic Node B architecture. It can be
connected to NB-880/NB-881/NB-881HR, NB-860, RSU-380, RS-381, and RS-880.
The RRH-m comprises the complete RF functionality of a Node B in one unit, equal
to the three modules CAT, DUAMCO, and TMARET.
The RRH-m is placed between the Node B/Radio Server and two antennas. It
provides two CPRI-compliant optical interfaces for connection to the DRIC. This
requires a DRIC of type DRIC24_24OE which supports an optical interface in
addition to the electrical one. The RRH-m is controlled and monitored by the CC via
the CPRI interface.
The RRH-m offers the following features:
One RRH-m serves one sector

RET functionality is supported
External alarms are supported
TX-diversity using 2 RRH-ms per sector (hardware-prepared)
CPRI cascading (hardware-prepared)
Up to 3 RF carriers for operation within a bandwidth of 15 MHz
The RRH-m can be installed outside the Node B/Radio Server in the following
ways:
Pole mounting, below or behind antenna

Wall mounting
Roof top
For a detailed description please see TED:UTRAN RS-880/RRHs, TED:UTRAN

RSU-380/RRHs, and TED:UTRAN RS-381/RRHs.
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Fig. 80 Radio server RS-880 with RRH
Fig. 81 Block diagram of the RRH unit
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General characteristics of the RRH-m
Fig. 82 General characteristics of the RRH-m
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Fig. 83 RF interface characteristics of the RRH-m
Ext. Equipment
CPRI
PSR
RET
Antenna
Service Panel
DC
TX Test
Fig. 84 Remote Radio Head, Interfaces and Connectors
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Cell configurations
Cell configuration
Node B Type
variant
Power/cell [W]
"1/0/0"
880/881
RRH
12,5
"1/1/0"
880/881
RRH
12,5
"1/1/1"
880/881
RRH
12,5
"2/0/0"
880/881
RRH
6,25
"2/2/0"
880/881
RRH
6,25
"2/2/2"
880/881
RRH
6,25
"1/0/0; 1/0/0"
880/881
CAT-RRH
20 ; 12.5
"1/0/0; 1/0/0"
880/881
CAT-RRH
40 ; 12.5
"1/1/0; 1/1/0"
880/881
CAT-RRH
20 ; 12.5
"1/1/0; 1/1/0"
880/881
CAT-RRH
40 ; 12.5
"1/1/1; 1/1/1"
880/881
CAT-RRH
20 ; 12.5
"1/1/1; 1/1/1"
880/881
CAT-RRH
40 ; 12.5
"2/0/0; 2/0/0"
880/881
CAT-RRH
20 ; 6.25
"2/0/0; 2/0/0"
880/881
CAT-RRH
20 ; 6.25
"1/1/1/1/0/0"
880/881
RRH
12,5
"1/0/0"
860
RRH
12,5
"1/1/0"
860
RRH
12,5
"1/1/1"
860
RRH
12,5
"2/0/0"
860
RRH
6,25
"2/2/0"
860
RRH
6,25
"2/2/2"
860
RRH
6,25
"1/0/0"
RS
RRH
12,5
"1/1/0"
RS
RRH
12,5
"1/1/1"
RS
RRH
12,5
"2/0/0"
RS
RRH
6,25
"2/2/0"
RS
RRH
6,25
"1/1/1/1/0/0"
RS
RRH
12,5
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PSR
AC/DC module
AC/DC module
AC/DC- Panel
AC/DC module
AC/DC controller
Technical Data:
Nominal output voltage: 48 V
Modular design with AC/DC controller and rectifiers
AC/DC module: 1200W each, n+1 redundancy
Full lightning protection for AC and DC lines
Battery back up time
- 120 minutes for 3 RRH typical operation
- 60 minutes for 6 RRH typical operation
- 40 minutes for 6 RRH worst case operation
Alarming of PSR itself routed via RRH to O&M
(AC breakdown, battery breakdown, DC voltage out of
range, high and Over temperature, over voltage on AC
or DC line, door open, fan
BAT
EMI Filter
AC
EMI Filter
AC
MSU
Physical characteristics:
Dimensions w x d x h = 770 x 500 x 760 mm
Weight123 kg fully equipped
Full outdoor capability
- Ingress protection IP55
Temperature range: -33 - +50C
Connection pannel
Fig. 85 PSR technical data and physical characteristics
ANT1 ANT0
RET
RRH
-48V, 0V
RRH
RRH
CPRI
IPv4 data
connection
PSR alarms are

mapped via RRH
on CPRI
Optional for
redundancy
-48/0V
Distribution
Radio
server
AC/DC
Data/
alarms
PSR
802.3
10Mbit/s
LMT
Battery
Backup
AC Input
Fig. 86 RS RRH PSR setup and alarming concept
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10 19 Micro Radio Server (RSU-380)

The Radio Server Unit is a low cost and zero footprint scenario for operators who
want to upgrade their existing GSM equipment to UMTS. The RSU-380 is a 19
module with a height of 3 HU which can be mounted into an already existing GSM
service rack by a minimum installation procedure. The RSU-380 is based on the RS880 technology, sharing the following modules:
1 CC3
up to 2 CHC96
1 DRIC24_24oe
The Radio Server RSU-380 provides medium capacity in conjunction with Remote
Radio Heads (RRHs). The RF functionality of the Node B is incorporated in a Remote
Radio Head (RRH). The RS/RRH configuration represents a versatile Node B
architecture for flexible site planning. RS and RRHs interact via the technology
leading Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI). Now, sites can be flexibly planned
with Remote Radio Heads (RRH).
Key features of the RSU-380 with RRHs include:
Max. configuration: up to 192 CES using 2 CHCs

RSU-380: up to 1/1/1/1/0/0 configuration
Operation with up to 4 RRH-m, 6 RRH-pi respectively (HW-prepared)
Low weight (<15 kg)
RX diversity supported by RRH-m and RRH-pi (HW-prepared)
HSDPA
For a detailed description please see TED:UTRAN RSU-380/RRHs.
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Fig. 87 Radio Server Unit RSU-380
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Siemens/NEC
11 Micro Radio Server (RS-381)

The Radio Server RS-381 provides medium capacity in conjunction with Remote
Radio Heads (RRHs). The RF functionality of the Node B is incorporated in a Remote
Radio Head (RRH). The RS/RRH configuration represents a versatile Node B
architecture for flexible site planning. RS and RRHs interact via the technology
leading Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI). Now, sites can be flexibly planned
with Remote Radio Heads (RRH).
The outdoor Radio Server RS-381 also contains the baseband part of the NB-88x
product line with same following modules: Core Controller (CC), Channel Coding
Card (CHC) and Digital Radio Interface Card (DRIC). It operates with the macro
Remote Radio Heads (RRH-m) and is hardware-prepared for micro and pico Remote
Radio Heads (RRM-pi).
The RS-381 is a solution for requirements of small to medium capacity and for zero
footprint locations.
Therefore it can be wall or pole mounted. The power supply of the NB-381 can either
be
an AC-variant, feeding up to one RRH-m (optional battery box available)
or
a DC-variant, provided by PSR (Power Redundant Supply). The PSR performs

an AC/CD conversion and enables a battery backup time up to 1 h.
Key features of the RS-381 with RRHs include:
Max. configuration: up to 192 CES using 2 CHCs

Capacity: 1/0/0 upgradable to 1/1/1 and 2/0/0 configuration
Operation with up to 4 RRH-m, 6 RRH-pi respectively (HW-prepared)
Low weight (< 20 kg)
RX diversity supported by RRH-m and RRH-pi (HW-prepared)
HSDPA
For a detailed description please see TED:UTRAN RS-381/RRHs.
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Siemens/NEC
Fig. 88 Radio Server RS-381
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Siemens/NEC
12 Abbreviations
MN3515EU50MN_0001
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167
Siemens/NEC
A
ALS
Alarm Status
AMR
Adaptive Multi-Rate
ASIC
Application Specific Integrated Circuit
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
AVS
Availability Status
B
BTS
Base Transceiver Station
C
CAN
Controller Area Network
CC
Core Controller
CC-BB
CC-Base Board
CC-E
Core Controller - Emergency
CC-N
Core Controller - Normal
CE
Channel Element
CES
Circuit Emulation Service
CHC
Channel Coding Card
CHC-C
Channel Coding Card Control
CHC-C/T
Channel Coding Card Control/Traffic
CHC-T
Channel Coding Card Traffic
CMISE
Common Management Information Service Element
CP
Call Processing
CPICH
Common Pilot Channel
CSI
Core Shelf Interface
168
DL
Downlink
DSP
Digital Signal Processor
DTMA
Dual Tower Mounted Amplifier
DTMARET
Dual Tower Mounted Amplifier supporting Remote Electrical

Tilt
DUAMCO
Duplexer Amplifier Multi Coupler
DUAMCORET
Duplexer Amplifier Multi Coupler supporting Remote

Electrical Down tilt
MN3515EU50MN_0001
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Siemens/NEC
E
EEPROM
Electrical Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EMI
Electro Mechanical Interface
F
FACH
Forward Access Channel
FRS
Feature Request Sheet
G
GSM
Global System for Mobile Communication
H
HDLC
High-Level Data Link Control
HW
Hardware
I
ID
Identifier
IDT
Inventory Data Table
IP
Internet Protocol
ITU-T
International Telecommunications Union Telecommunications Standardization Sector (formerly

CCITT)
J
K
L
LIU
Line Interface Unit
LMT
Local Maintenance Terminal
LNA
Low Noise Amplifier
M
N
NOB
Remote Inventory File for equipment without onboard info

element
Node B PF2
2nd platform Node B
O
OAM
Operation & Maintenance
OB-RIU
Onboard Remote Inventory Unit
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
OMC
Operating and Maintenance Center
MN3515EU50MN_0001
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169
Siemens/NEC
OMC
Operation and Maintenance Center
OST
Operational State
P
PAM
Pulse Amplitude Modulation
PCH
Paging Channel
PF
Platform
PM
Performance Management
Q
R
RACH
Random Access Channel
RADAR
Radio Detection and Ranging
RC
Radio Commander
RC
Radio Commander
RET
Remote Electrical Tilt
RI
Remote Inventory
RNC
Radio Network Controller
RSC
Redundancy Switch Control
Rx
Receive
S
SBY
Standby
STB
Standby Status
STM
Synchronous Transfer Mode
SW
Software
T
TDM
Time Division Multiplex
TMA
Tower Mounted Amplifier
Tx
Transmit
170
UL
Uplink
UMR
UMTS Release
UTOPIA
Universal Test & Operations Physical Interface for ATM
UTRAN
UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network
MN3515EU50MN_0001
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Siemens/NEC
V
W
X
Y
Z
MN3515EU50MN_0001
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Siemens/NEC
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HW introduction NodeB PF2

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Node B product range FDD

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Alarm Collection Terminal Modules (ACT)

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Node B product range FDD

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Overview of the UTRAN Product Range

Macro FDD Node B (NB-530)

Micro FDD Node B (NB-341)

HW introduction NodeB PF2

NEC/Siemens provide a complete family of Node Bs comprising FDD macro Node B

Macro FDD Node B (NB-530)

Easy to upgrade to the next generation by more powerful hardware and

High power (20W) per carrier

High capacity macro FDD Node B (NB-540)

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Compact FDD Node B (NB-420/440/441 and NB860/880/881/881 HR)

NB-420 and NB-860: Medium capacity: 1-rack: (1/1/1);

Upgradable to 3 frequencies (NB-440/441 and NB-880/881);

NB-440/441 and NB-880/881: High capacity: 1-rack: (2/2/2) and 2-racks

Rx and Tx diversity (opt.);

HW introduction NodeB PF2

HW introduction NodeB PF2

The NB-420/440/441 and NB 860/880/881 have a modular structure and operates up

NB-420/440 and NB-860/880 base rack for indoor installation,

NB-441 and NB-881 base shelter for outdoor installation.

2110 to 2170 MHz for downlink signals

1920 to 1980 MHz for uplink signals.

HW introduction NodeB PF2

RX diversity is a basic feature.

Additional deployment scenarios

TX diversity is optional (hardware-prepared).

Efficient network deployment

The CPRI interface specification is available for download from

Circuit Emulation Service (CES)

Fractional ATM (FRAC)

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Node B PF 2 racks and shelters

NB-420 and NB-860

Node B PF 2 common modules

Duplex Amplifier Multi-Coupler (DUAMCO)

The DUAMCO includes duplexers, low-noise amplifiers (LNA) and multi-couplers.

Channel Coding Card (CHC)

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA)

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Transport network layer characteristics

HW introduction NodeB PF2

HW introduction NodeB PF2

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Node B NB-440/441 overview

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Features and technical data

High capacity: 1 rack/shelter (2/2/2)

RX diversity (strongly recommended) and TX diversity (hardware-prepared,

HW introduction NodeB PF2

Fig. 2 Node B NB-440

Fig. 3 Node B NB-441

HW introduction NodeB PF2

In order to prevent any interruption of operation and assure maximum system

Redundancy configuration and operation of equipment