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Issue Draft A
Date 2015-05-15
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Contents
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Background.....................................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Overall Scheme...............................................................................................................................................................2
2.2.1 Dual-beam Antennas/Narrow-beam Antennas............................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Frequency Planning.....................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Application Scenario......................................................................................................................................................4
3 Hardware Selection.......................................................................................................................7
3.1 Antenna Selection...........................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 RF Module Selection......................................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Connection Mode...........................................................................................................................................................9
4 Delivery Process...........................................................................................................................12
4.1 Scenario Identification..................................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Network Planning.........................................................................................................................................................13
4.2.1 Frequency Planning...................................................................................................................................................13
4.2.1.1 ARFCN Planning....................................................................................................................................................13
4.2.1.2 BSIC Planning........................................................................................................................................................14
4.2.1.3 HSN and MAIO Planning.......................................................................................................................................14
4.2.2 RF Planning...............................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.3 Neighboring Cell Planning........................................................................................................................................15
4.3 Network Optimization..................................................................................................................................................15
4.3.1 RF Optimization........................................................................................................................................................15
4.3.2 Frequency Optimization............................................................................................................................................16
4.3.3 Neighboring Cell Optimization.................................................................................................................................16
4.3.4 General Optimization................................................................................................................................................16
1.1 Scope
This document describes the multi-sector solution which increases network capacity without
adding spectrums or sites. Using the spatial multiplexing technique, Huawei dual-beam
antennas, and network optimization, this solution helps operators meet challenges in network
capacity.
Draft A (2015-05-15)
This is the first commercial release.
2 Overview
2.1 Background
GSM spectrum resources are becoming less with the fast refarming development. However,
subscribers on the GSM network will not migrate to other networks in the near future, and the
demand on GSM network capacity remains great in a short term.
To help operators meet the challenge in network capacity, the multi-sector solution is introduced.
Using the spatial multiplexing technique, Huawei dual-beam antennas, and network
optimization, this solution increases network capacity without adding spectrums or sites.
This solution uses dual-beam antennas or narrow-beam antennas and involves frequency
planning and GSM multi-sector related techniques.
l Narrow-beam antenna: Its beam half-power angle is 33 degrees, which is half of that of a
three-sector antenna. Two narrow-beam antennas provide the same coverage as a common
antenna and therefore can be used for sector splitting.
l Dual-beam antenna: It splits a beam of a common antenna into two well-isolated beams
and therefore can be used for sector splitting.
l Traffic migration occurs after sector splitting. Therefore, verify the solution gain by
checking cluster-level counters.
Continuous-area Reconstruction
In this scenario, sites in a continuous area are reconstructed to multi-sectors. Because narrow-
beam antennas are used in the reconstruction area and unified frequency planning is performed,
intra-network interference is easy to control, bringing a significant capacity gain.
The following table provides capacity gains for different bandwidths at the 1800 MHz frequency
band when Huawei split antenna AMB4520R0 is used for continuous-area reconstruction. For
a satisfactory capacity gain, it is recommended that the reconstruction cover more than 20 sites.
The following table provides capacity gains for different bandwidths at the 900 MHz frequency
band in the continuous-area reconstruction.
The proportion of sites for mixed networking reconstruction varies with the frequency reuse
rate. If the proportion is excessively low, the advantage of narrow-beam antennas to control
interference in the three- and multi-sector hybrid network is compromised. In this case, co- and
adjacent-channel interference cannot be eliminated, and the network quality deteriorate.
Weak Coverage
Dual-beam antennas or narrow-beam antennas provide greater coverage gain than traditional
three-sector antennas and therefore are used in networks with high requirements on coverage.
The quantitative coverage gain is determined by the gain difference between the dual-beam
antenna/narrow-beam antenna and the three-sector antenna on the live network, which is about
2 dB.
3 Hardware Selection
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1920-2 19.8 35
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For the 1800 MHz frequency band, Huawei antenna AMB4520R0 is recommended. For the 900
MHz frequency band, Huawei antenna DX-690-960-33-20.5i-M-R is recommended.
RF modules in 1T2R and 2T2R modes are independently configured on each sector. The number
of RF modules configured on each sector varies depending on the TRX number, bandwidth,
power, and frequency band. In 2015, Huawei introduces a 2T4R RRU (RRU3953) for distributed
base stations. The 2T4R RRU can be shared by two sectors, thereby saving RRU installation
clearance.
Output 1 x 80 W 2 x 60 W 2 x 60 W 2 x 80 W 1 x 80 W 2 x 80 W 1 x 125
Power GSM: 2 W
x 60 W
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NOTE
The RF modules are software-defined radio (SDR) modules and support evolution to the UMTS or LTE
sites. They can be used when the multi-sector solution is used in multiple radio access technologies (RATs).
The RF modules can be cascaded to save the number of required common public radio interface (CPRI)
ports on the BBU.
Figure 3-1 Connection between 1T2R/2T2R RF modules and narrow-beam antennas (dual
receiving)
Figure 3-2 Connection between 1T2R/2T2R RF modules and dual-beam antennas (dual
receiving)
Figure 3-3 Connection between 2T4R RF modules and dual-beam antennas (dual receiving)
Figure 3-4 Connection between 2T4R RF modules and narrow-beam antennas (dual receiving)
4 Delivery Process
l The proportion of cell-level half rate traffic volume for voice services during peak hours
is greater than 80%, or the TCH congestion rate is greater than 2%.
l Site acquisition is difficult, and sites cannot be added.
The accurate site planning (ASP) tool can be used to filter target scenarios and antenna initial
parameters.
NOTE
The ASP of the current version supports scenario identification and of the version released in May of 2015
supports multi-sector antenna initial parameter planning. Before that time, manually set antenna initial
parameters.
l Non-back-to-back intra-frequency planning: The included angle of the main lobe is small,
making it easy to avoid overlapping areas covered by main lobes of neighboring sites. Based
on this, traverse ARFCNs using the U-Net and use the optimal frequency plan which has
minimum intra-network co- and adjacent-channel interference.
solution, HSNs of cells under the same site are the same. However, in the multi-sector solution,
if the back-to-back intra-frequency planning is used, HSNs for back-to-back cells must be
different to avoid intra-frequency interference.
MAIO planning principles: Each TRX involved in the frequency hopping (FH) is assigned
with an MAIO. The MAIO value, indicated by L, ranges from 0 to l, which is obtained by
subtracting 1 from the MA length.
For details on planning HSNs and MAIOs based on the topology relationship using the U-Net,
see GSM Frequency Planning Technical Guide.
4.2.2 RF Planning
Perform RF planning based on the actual situation and comply with the following principles:
l Enable sector antennas to face the overlapping areas of the two sectors under two
neighboring base stations.
l Prevent the main lobes of sectors under two neighboring base stations from facing each
other.
l Prevent the situation that important areas are covered by overlapping areas.
During the RF planning, take traffic balance into consideration.
In actual engineering parameter planning, to avoid back interference caused by signal back spill-
over in the back-to-back intra-frequency continuous area construction, you are advised to set
the mechanical downtilt angle to 0 degrees and adjust the electrical downtilt angle to optimize
network coverage.
4.3.1 RF Optimization
RF engineering parameter modification based on actual situations can resolve most problems in
signal coverage and interference. Specifically, it can eliminate coverage holes as well as control
coverage and interference. Generally, RF optimization involves modifications of antenna
downtilt, azimuth, position, and height. The modification principles are the same as that for RF
planning.
If the U-Net is deployed on the live network, collect measurement reports (MRs) for automatic
cell planning (ACP) simulation and RF parameter optimization. If the U-Net is not deployed on
the live network, modify RF parameters based on the site geographic display, drive test (DT)
data, traffic statistics, and actual situations.
If the Nastar is deployed on the live network, collect MR data and traffic statistics and perform
partial adjustment using the Nastar. For a large-scale adjustment, frequency refarming is
recommended. If the Nastar is not deployed on the live network, or few cells are interfered,
manually modify BCCH frequencies and BSICs for top cells. Enable the BCCH and BSIC reuse
distance to be as long as possible, preventing co- and adjacent-channel interference and cells
with the same BCCH and BSIC.
If the Nastar/SONMaster or U-Net is deployed on the live network, detect missing and redundant
cells based on MRs using the Nastar/SONMaster ANR function. Alternatively, detect missing
neighboring cells based on the topology relationship and coverage prediction using the U-Net.
If the Nastar/SON Master or U-Net is not deployed on the live network, detect missing
neighboring cells and redundant cells based on the site geographic display, DT data, and traffic
statistics.
RF radio frequency
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