ZTE LTE FDD Inter-RAT Interoperability Feature Guide (V3.20.30) - V1.0

ZTE LTE TDD Inter-RAT interoperability Feature Guide
ZTE LTE FDD Inter-RAT

Interoperability Feature Guide
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ZTE LTE FDD Inter-RAT Interoperability Feature Guide
ZTE LTE FDD Inter-RAT Interoperability Feature

Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Target Group ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Feature Attribute....................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Correlation with Other Features ............................................................................... 3
2 Terminology ........................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Definitions ................................................................................................................. 3
3 Feature Introduction.............................................................................................. 3
3.1 Overview................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 RSCP & Ec/No Based Mobility Management .......................................................... 4
3.3 Service Based Handover ......................................................................................... 4
4 Technical Description ........................................................................................... 4

4.1 Measurement ........................................................................................................... 4
4.2 LTE-to-UTRAN Handover Decision ......................................................................... 9
4.3 LTE-to-GERAN Handover Decision......................................................................... 9
4.4 LTE CSFB with PS Handover Decision ................................................................. 10
4.5 Inter-RAT Handover ............................................................................................... 11
4.6 Redirection ............................................................................................................. 12
4.7 RSCP & Ec/No Based Mobility Management ........................................................ 15
4.8 Service Based Handover ....................................................................................... 16
5 Key Parameters and Configuration ................................................................... 17

5.1 Inter-RAT Operation Function ................................................................................ 17
5.1.1 Parameters List ...................................................................................................... 17
5.1.2 Parameters Configuration rule ............................................................................... 17
5.1.3 Parameters Configuration Procedure .................................................................... 21
5.2 Inter-RAT Redirection Function ............................................................................. 27
5.2.1 Parameters List ...................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Inter-RAT PS HO Function .................................................................................... 33
5.3.1 Parameters List ...................................................................................................... 33
5.4 CCO Function......................................................................................................... 36
5.4.1 Parameters List ...................................................................................................... 36
5.5 CSFB Function ....................................................................................................... 37

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5.5.1 Parameters List ...................................................................................................... 37

5.6 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function....................................................................... 50
5.6.1 Parameters List ...................................................................................................... 50
5.7 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function ..................................................................... 57
5.7.1 Parameters List ...................................................................................................... 57
6 Feature Validation................................................................................................ 81
6.1 Inter-RAT Redirection ............................................................................................. 81
6.1.1 Topology ................................................................................................................. 81
6.1.2 Test Specification ................................................................................................... 82
6.1.3 Test Result ............................................................................................................. 83
6.2 Inter-RAT PS HO.................................................................................................... 85
6.2.1 Topology ................................................................................................................. 85
6.2.3 Test Result ............................................................................................................. 86
6.3 CCO........................................................................................................................ 91
6.3.1 Topology ................................................................................................................. 91
6.3.3 Test Result ............................................................................................................. 91
6.4 CSFB ...................................................................................................................... 96
6.5 Inter-RAT Load Balance......................................................................................... 96
6.5.1 Topology ................................................................................................................. 96
6.5.3 Test Result ............................................................................................................. 97
6.6 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection .................................................................................. 101
6.6.1 Topology ............................................................................................................... 101
6.6.2 Test Specification ................................................................................................. 101
6.6.3 Test Result ........................................................................................................... 101
7 Related Counters, KPI and Alarm .................................................................... 104

7.1 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related Counters, KPI and Alarm .................... 104
7.1.1 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related Counters .............................................. 104
7.1.2 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related KPI....................................................... 105
7.1.3 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related Alarm ................................................... 105
7.2 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related Counters, KPI and Alarm ........................... 105
7.2.1 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related Counters ..................................................... 105
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7.2.2 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related KPI .............................................................. 109

7.2.3 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related Alarm .......................................................... 109
7.3 CCO Function Related Counters, KPI and Alarm ............................................... 109
7.3.1 CCO Function Related Counters ......................................................................... 109
7.3.2 CCO Function Related KPI .................................................................................. 109
7.3.3 CCO Function Related Alarm .............................................................................. 110
7.4 CSFB Function Related Counters, KPI and Alarm .............................................. 110
7.4.1 CSFB Function Related Counters ....................................................................... 110
7.4.2 CSFB Function Related KPI ................................................................................ 111
7.4.3 CSFB Function Related Alarm ............................................................................. 111
7.5 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related Counters, KPI and Alarm ............. 111
7.5.1 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related Counters ....................................... 111
7.5.2 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related KPI ................................................ 112
7.5.3 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related Alarm ............................................ 112
7.6 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function Related Counters, KPI and Alarm ............ 112
7.6.1 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function Related Counters ...................................... 112
7.6.2 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function Related KPI ............................................... 112
7.6.3 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function Related Alarm ........................................... 112
8 Abbreviations..................................................................................................... 113

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FIGURES
Figure 4-1 LTE CSFB Handover Procedure ......................................................................... 10

Figure 4-2 Inter-RAT Handover ............................................................................................. 12
Figure 4-3 Blind Redirection .................................................................................................. 13
Figure 4-4 Measurement Based Redirection ........................................................................ 14
Figure 4-5 Measurement Based Inter-RAT Redirection ....................................................... 15
Figure 5-1 Configure Inter-RAT Neighbor Cell Parameters.................................................. 22
Figure 5-2 Configure Inter-RAT Neighbor Relation Parameters........................................... 24
Figure 5-3 Configure Measurement Parameters for UTRAN ............................................... 25
Figure 5-4 Configure Measurement Parameters for GERAN ............................................... 26
Figure 5-5 UE Access Mode Configuration ........................................................................... 27
Figure 5-6 Switch Configuration of Redirection .................................................................... 30
Figure 5-7 RAT Priority Configuration ................................................................................... 31
Figure 5-8 UTRAN Frequency Redirection Priority Configuration ........................................ 31
Figure 5-9 UTRAN Frequency Redirection Priority Configuration ........................................ 32
Figure 5-10 UE Capability Information .................................................................................. 35
Figure 5-11 UE Capability Information .................................................................................. 37
Figure 5-12 Configuration of CSFB Based Measurement Switch and Method of CSFB ..... 43
Figure 5-13 CSFB Target System Priority Configuration for UE in RRC_IDLE state .......... 44
Figure 5-14 CSFB Target System Priority Configuration for UE in RRC_CONNECTED state
.................................................................................................................................................. 45
Figure 5-15 UTRAN Frequency CSFB Priority Configuration............................................... 45
Figure 5-16 GERAN Frequency CSFB Priority Configuration .............................................. 46
Figure 5-17 Switch for CS Fallback base LAI and Multi-PLMN local strategy for CSFB ..... 47
Figure 5-18 Local Strategy for Multi-PLMN Configuration .................................................... 47
Figure 5-19 Setting UE to Support CS Domain and PS Domain.......................................... 48
Figure 5-20 Call Manager Usage .......................................................................................... 49
Figure 5-21 Load Balancing Function parameters Configuration ......................................... 55
Figure 5-22 User-inactivity Switch Configuration .................................................................. 73
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Figure 5-23 User- Inactivity Timer on Control Panel Configuration ...................................... 74

Figure 5-24 E-UTRAN Cell Reselection Parameters Configuration ..................................... 75
Figure 5-25 UTRAN FDD Cell Reselection Configuration ................................................. 77
Figure 5-26 UTRAN TDD Cell Reselection Configuration ................................................. 78
Figure 5-27 GERAN Cell Reselection Configuration ............................................................ 79
Figure 6-1 Inter-RAT Redirection Test Environment Network .............................................. 81
Figure 6-2 RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message Carries the A2 Event ..................... 83
Figure 6-3 UE Reports the A2 Measurement Report............................................................ 84
Figure 6-4 Sending the UTRAN Frequency to the UE Through the RRC Connection Release
Message ................................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 6-5 Sending the GERAN Frequency to the UE Through the RRC Connection
Release Message ..................................................................................................................... 85
Figure 6-6 UE Capacity Query Message .............................................................................. 87
Figure 6-7 A2 Event in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message.............................. 87
Figure 6-8 UE Reports A2 Measurement .............................................................................. 87
Figure 6-9 eNodeB Instructs the UE to Measure the Frequency, Cell ID, and B2 Threshold
of the UTRAN Neighbor Cell .................................................................................................... 88
Figure 6-10 UE Reports the B2 Event................................................................................... 88
Figure 6-11 eNodeB Requests Capacities and UE Reports Capacities............................... 89
Figure 6-12 E-UTRAN Sends the Mobility From E-UTRA Command message to the UE .. 89
Figure 6-13 UE Sends the handoverToUTRANComplete Message to the RNC ................. 90
Figure 6-14 UE Originates the RAU Flow ............................................................................. 90
Figure 6-15 Querying Whether the UE Supports the CCO Feature ..................................... 92
Figure 6-16 eNodeB Sends A2 Event Configuration Through RRC Connction
Reconfiguration Message......................................................................................................... 93
Figure 6-17 UE Reports the A2 Event Measurement reporting After A2 Threshold Is
Reached ................................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 6-18 eNodeB Delivers B2 Event Configuration Through the RRC Connection
Reconfiguration Message......................................................................................................... 94
Figure 6-19 eNodeB Sends MobilityFromEutranCommand with Purpose CellChangeOrder
to the UE ................................................................................................................................... 95

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Figure 6-20 eNodeB Sends MobilityFromEutranCommand without SI Information to the UE

.................................................................................................................................................. 95
Figure 6-21 RIM Message Sent by the eNodeB ................................................................... 97
Figure 6-22 RIM Message Received by the eNodeB ........................................................... 98
Figure 6-23 eNodeB sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration message including B1
measurement configuration...................................................................................................... 99
Figure 6-24 UE2 Reports the Measurement Reporting ...................................................... 100
Figure 6-25 UE2 Originates a Handover to the UMTS Cell ................................................ 100
Figure 6-26 SIB7 Message .................................................................................................. 102
Figure 6-27 SIB6 Message .................................................................................................. 103
Figure 6-28 UE Reselects the UMTS/GSM Cell and Originates the RAU Flow ................. 104
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TABLES
Table 5-1 Common Parameters List ..................................................................................... 17

Table 5-2 Parameters Configuration rule .............................................................................. 17
Table 5-3 Parameters List ..................................................................................................... 27
Table 5-5 Inter-RAT PS HO Parameters List........................................................................ 33
Table 5-6 Inter-RAT PS HO Parameters Configuration rule................................................. 33
Table 5-10 Parameters Configuration rule ............................................................................ 51
Table 5-11 Parameters List ................................................................................................... 57
Table 5-12 Parameters Configuration rule ............................................................................ 59
Table 6-1 Test Devices .......................................................................................................... 82
Table 6-2 Inter-RAT Redirection Test ................................................................................... 82
Table 6-3 Inter-RAT PS HO Test .......................................................................................... 85
Table 6-4 CCO Feature Test ................................................................................................. 91
Table 6-5 Inter-RAT Load Balance Test ............................................................................... 96
Table 6-6 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Test ......................................................................... 101
Table 7-1 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related Counters ............................................. 104
Table 7-2 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related Counters .................................................... 105
Table 7-3 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related KPI ............................................................. 109
Table 7-4 CCO Function Related Counters ........................................................................ 109
Table 7-5 CSFB Function Related Counters....................................................................... 110
Table 7-6 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related Counters ...................................... 111

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1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes inter-RA T interoperability, including technical description, key

parameter configuration, related counters, KPI statistics , alarms, and function
verification.
1.2 Target Group
This document is intended for:
 Personnel who need to understand FDD Inter-RA T Int eroperability function
 Personnel who work wit h ZTE products
1.3 Feature Attribute
 For FDD single-mode eNodeB V3.20.30 series:
OMMB version: V12.13.44
EMS version: V12.13.44
 For GUL multi-mode eNodeB V4.13.10 series:
OMMB version: V12.13.42
EMS version: V12.13.42
Note:
FDD single-mode V3.20.30 corresponds to GUL multi-mode V4.13.10, and LTE

technology description and operation requirements in the corres ponding versions are the
same.
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Involved NEs:
UE eNodeB MME S-GW BSC/ RNC SGSN P-GW HSS
√ √ √ - - - - -
Note:
*-: Not involved
*√: involved
1.4 Correlation with Other Features
None
2 Terminology
2.1 Definitions
None.
3 Feature Introduction
In the LTE system, the UE mobility in connected state is fulfilled through handover and
redirection. The handover is divided into intra-RA T handover (between E-UTRAN and
E-UTRAN) and inter-RA T handover (bet ween E-UTRAN and UTRAN, or bet ween
E-UTRAN and GE RA N) in accordance with the net work structures. The intra-RA T
handover is divided into intra-frequency and inter-frequency handover in accordance with
the frequency points. The intra-RA T handover is also divided int o intra -eNodeB, X2, and
S1 handover in accordance with the LTE system interfaces.
This document describes the handover-related measurements, inter-RA T handover

decision, and inter-RA T handover procedure, and focus es on enhanced CSFB and the
RSCP&Ec/No based mobility management functions.

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3.1 Overview
LTE services are classified as data and voice servic es. For data services, the inter-RA T
interoperability feature includes handover, CCO, and redirection, which can be triggered
based on measurement, load, or blind handover. For voice services, the inter-RA T
interoperability feature includes SRV CC and CSFB. The SRVCC is triggered based on
the inter-RA T B1/B2 measurement report. The blind CS FB or measurement -bas ed
CSFB can be us ed.
3.2 RSCP & Ec/No Based Mobility Management
For a handover from LTE to UMTS, if the RS CP and Ec/No of the target cell do not
change in the same way, an incorrect handover decision may be made. Therefore, the
mixed measurement mechanism o f UMTS is added to the R10 version. The eNodeB
specifies that UEs report both RSCP and Ec/No in measurement reports. When the two
measurement items are reported, the eNodeB considers both of them and select s an
appropriate UMTS target cell for handover.
3.3 Service Based Handover
Voice services are different from data services. For example, users are sensitive to voice
services while data services have a buffering feature. Operators hope that different
handover thresholds are specified fo r voice and data services. In the current version, the
inter-RA T A2 and B 2 measurements are delivered based on the servic e type (voice or
data service).
4 Technical Description
4.1 Measurement
After a UE accesses the system, the eNodeB delivers the measurement configuration to
the UE through the RRC connection reconfiguration message.
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The handover-related measurement configuration is delivered in the following five

scenarios:
 Only the neighbor cells with the same frequency exist.
a) For initial access, the eNodeB delivers a measurement (A3/A5 event ) for
intra-frequency handover. If t he redirection switch is turned on, and there
is an available different frequency or inter-RA T frequency, the eNodeB
also delivers the A2 measurement for redirection.
b) If the eNodeB receives the int ra-frequency measurement report, it makes

a handover decision, and originates handover. If not, go to the next step.
c) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for redirection, it

performs blind redirection in accordance with Section 4.6.
 Only the inter-frequency neighbor cells exist.
a) For initial access, the eNodeB delivers the A2 measurement for opening
inter-frequency measurement.
b) After receiving the A2 measurement report for opening inter-frequency

measurement, the eNodeB delivers a measurement (A3/A5 event) for
inter-frequency handover, opens Gap, delivers the A1 measurement for
closing inter-frequency measurement, and delet es the A2 measurement
for opening inter-frequency measurement. If the UE redirection switch is
turned on, and there is an available redirection frequency, the eNodeB
delivers the A2 measurement for redirection. Go to the next step.
c) If the eNodeB receives the int er-frequency measurement report, it makes

d) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measu rement report for redirection, it

performs blind redirection in accordance wit h Section 4.6. If not, go to the
next step.
e) After receiving the A1 measurement report, the eNodeB delet es the A1

measurement configuration, closes Gap, and deletes the inter-frequency

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handover measurement configuration. If the A2 measurement

configuration for redirection exists, the eNodeB deletes it, and delivers
the A2 measurement for opening inter-frequency measurement, that
means the eNodeB returns to a) status.
 Only the inter-RA T neighbor cells exist.
inter-RA T measurement.
b) After receiving the A2 meas urement report for opening int er-RA T
measurement, the eNodeB delivers a measurement (B2/B1 event) for
inter-RA T handover, opens Gap, delivers the A1 measurement for
closing inter-RA T measurement, and deletes the A2 measurement for
opening int er-RA T measurement. If the UE redirection switch is turned on,
and there is an available redirection frequency, the eNodeB delivers the
A2 measurement for redirection.
c) If the eNodeB rec eives the inter-RA T handover measurement report, it

makes a handover decision, and originates handover. If not, go to the
next step.
d) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for redirection, it

next step.
e) After receiving the A1 measurement report, the eNodeB delet es the A1

measurement configuration, closes Gap, and deletes the int er-RA T
handover measurement configuration. If the A2 measurement
configuration for redirection exists, the eNodeB deletes it, and deli vers
the A2 measurement for opening inter-RA T measurement, that means
the eNodeB returns to a) status.
 Inter-frequency and inter-RA T neighbor cells exist, and interFandI nterR is set to 0
(delivering the inter-frequency and inter-RA T measurements at the same time).
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a) For initial access, the eNodeB delivers the bigger one (called initial A2
measurement) of the A2 measurements for opening inter-frequency
measurement and inter-RA T measurement.
b) After receiving the initial A2 measurement report, the eNodeB delivers

the measurement configuration (A3/A5 event ) for inter -frequency
handover and measurement configuration (B2/B1 event) for inter-RA T
handover, opens Gap, delivers the A1 measurement for closing
inter-frequency and int er-RA T measurement, and delet es the initial A2
measurement. If the UE redirection switch is turned on, and there is an
available redirection frequency, the eNodeB delivers the A2
measurement for redirection. Go to the next step.

d) If the eNodeB rec eives the inter-RA T handover measurement report, it

next step.
e) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for redirection, it

performs blind redirection in accordance with S ection 4.6. If not, go t o the
next step.
f) After receiving the A1 measurement report, the eNodeB delet es the A1

and inter-RA T handover meas urement configuration. If the A2
measurement configuration for redirection exists, the eNodeB deletes it,
and delivers the initial A2 measurement, that means the eNodeB ret urns
to a) status.
 Inter-frequency and inter-RA T neighbor cells exist, and interFandI nterR is set to 1
(delivering the inter-frequency measurement first, and then the inter-RA T
measurement).
inter-frequency measurement.

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b) After receiving the A2 measurement for opening inter-frequency

measurement, the eNodeB delivers the measurement configuration
(A3/A5 event ) for inter-frequency handover, deletes the A2 measurement
for opening inter-frequency measurement, delivers the A2 measurement
(B2/B1 event) for opening inter-RA T measurement, opens Gap, and
delivers the A1 measurement for closing inter-frequency and inter-RA T
measurement. Go to the next step.

d) If the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it deletes the

measurement configuration for inter-frequency handover and A2
measurement for opening int er-RA T measurement, and delivers the A2
measurement for opening inter-frequency measurement, that means the
eNodeB returns to a) status. If not, go to the next step.
e) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for opening int er-RA T
measurement, it delivers the measurement configuration (B2/B 1 event)
for inter-RA T handover, and deletes the A2 measurement for opening
inter-RA T measurement. If the UE redirection switch is turned on, and
there is an available redirection frequency, the eNodeB delivers the A2
measurement for redirection. Go to the next step.
f) If the eNodeB receives the measurement report for inter-RA T handover, it

next step.
g) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for redirection, it

next step.
h) After receiving the A1 measurement report, the eNodeB delet es the A1

and inter-RA T handover meas urement configuration. If the A2
measurement configuration for redirection exists, the eNodeB deletes it,
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and delivers the A2 measurement for opening inter-frequency handover,

that means the eNodeB returns to a) status.
Note: During the inter-frequency or inter-RA T meas urement, if the UE capacity indicates
that Gap is not needed, Gap will not be enabled.
4.2 LTE-to-UTRAN Handover Decision
After receiving the UTRAN handover measurement report, the eNodeB makes a
handover decision in accordance with the UE capacity and neighbor cell configuration.
To perform PS HO, the following conditions should be met:
1. The UE supports UTRA N PS HO (FGI bit 8).
2. The UTRA N supports PS HO.
3. The neighbor cell relation supports HO.
If there are candidate cells that support PS HO in the measurement report, the eNodeB
sorts them in accordance with radio quality, and originat es inter-RA T handover from LTE
to UTRA N in order.
4.3 LTE-to-GERAN Handover Decision
After receiving the GE RAN handover measurement report, the eNodeB makes a
handover decision in accordance with the UE capacity and neighbor cell configuration.
To perform CCO, the following condition should be met:
 The UE supports CCO (FGI bit 10).
If there are candidate cells that support CCO in the measurement report, the eNodeB
sorts them in accordance with channel quality, and originates inter-RA T handover from
LTE to GERAN in order.
Note: The current version does not support PS HO from LTE to GE RAN.

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4.4 LTE CSFB with PS Handover Decision
At the initial stage of LTE network development, the core net work does not have an IMS,
so the LTE network cannot provide voice services. In this case, voice services can be
provided by inter-RA T neighbor c ells through CSFB. When the eNodeB receives the
INITIAL CONTE XT SE TUP REQUES T message or UE CONTE XT MODIFICA TION
REQUEST message from the MME, in which CS Fallback I ndicator IE is included, the
eNodeB originates the CSFB flow. The CSFB includes two modes: blind CSFB and
measurement based CSFB.
 LTE CS FB to UTRA N
When a UE originates a voice service, the LTE system instructs the UE to perform
PS HO, or redirect to the UTRA N system, which provides the voice service for the
UE.
 LTE CS FB to GERAN
When a UE originates a voice service, the LTE system instructs the UE to perform
PS HO or CCO, or redirect to the GERA N system, which provides the voice service
for the UE.
Note: The current version does not support PS HO from LTE to GE RAN.
The detailed flow is shown in the following figure.
Figure 4-1 LTE CSFB Handover Procedure
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UE eNB MME
Extended Service Request
A、INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST or B、UE
. CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST
IF A
Message .
.
RRCConnectionReconfiguration
RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete
INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP RESPONSE
eNB Decides whether CSFB needs InterRat NeiborCell Measure
IF B and need
measure RRCConnectionReconfiguration(B1/B2)
RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete
MeasurementReport
UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION RESPONSE
Trigger CSFB Mobility（eNB Decides Handover or redirection）
IF
Handover
HANDOVER REQUIRED
HANDOVER COMMAND
MobilityFromEUTRACommand
UE CONTEXT RELEASE COMMAND
IF
Redirection UE CONTEXT RELEASE REQUEST
RRCConnectionRelease
For detailed information about LTE CSFB, please refer to ZTE LTE FDD V oice Service
CSFB Feature Guide.
4.5 Inter-RAT Handover
The E-UTRAN instructs the UE in RRC_connected state to hand over from E -UTRA N to
UTRA N (through PS HO) or GE RAN (through PS HO/ CCO) by sending the MOB ILITY
FROM E UTRA COMMA ND message (carrying Handover or CellChangeOrder IE).

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Figure 4-2 Inter-RA T Handover
UE eNB MME
MeasurementReport
HandoverRequired
HandoverCommand
MobilityFromEutraCommand
UeContextReleaseCommand
UeContextReleaseComplete
The inter-RA T handover procedure is as follows:
1. The eNodeB sends the HandoverRequired message t o the MME. The MME
interacts with other systems, and the target system establishes UE context.
2. After interacting with ot her systems, the MME sends the Handover Command
message to the eNodeB.
3. The eNodeB sends the MobilityFromEutraCommand message to the UE, and the
UE performs the random access procedure to access another system.
4. After the UE hands over to the t arget system, the MME notifies the eNodeB to
release the UE cont ext.
4.6 Redirection
The UE mobility in connected state is fulfilled through PS HO, CCO, and redirection,
which are performed in the following order:
PS HO > CCO > redirection
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if the UE cannot perform PS HO or CCO, the eNodeB instructs it to redirect by sending

the RRC CONNE CTION RELEASE message that carries redirectedCarrierInfo IE.
Redirection includes two modes: blind redirection and measurement based redirection.
 Blind redirection
Figure 4-3 Blind Redirection
eNB MME
UE
MEASUREMENT REPORT
(A2 measurement report for
UE CONTEXT RELEASE REQUEST
redirection
UE CONTEXT RELEASE COMPLETE
RRCCONNECTION RELEASE
After receiving the A2 measurement report for blind redirection, the eNodeB makes a
blind redirection decision.
1. The eNodeB selects a system as the target system. The target system must be
supported by the UE, and its priority (ratPriorityPara) is the highest one and is not 0.
2. The eNodeB selects a frequency of the target system as the target frequency. The
target frequency must be supported by the UE, and its priority is the highest one
and is not 0. If there is an available frequency, go to Step 4. If not, go to the next
step.
3. If there is no available frequency in the target system, the eNodeB selects another
system as the target system. The t arget system must be supported by the UE, and
its priority is the second highest one and is not 0. Go to Step 2.
4. The eNodeB sends the selected frequency to the UE.

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 Measurement based redirection
Figure 4-4 Measurement Based Redirection
UE eNB MME
MEASUREMENT REPORT
Measurement report for
UE CONTEXT RELEASE REQUEST
inter-frequency handover
 Inter-frequency redirection
 After rec eiving the inter-frequency handover measurement report, the UE

redirects to the frequency indicated in the measurement report if the following
conditions are met:
a) The UE does not support inter-frequency handover, or (and) the neighbor

cell does not support handover, or
b) The measurement report only includes unknown PCI, or
c) The measurement report includes unknown PCI, and all known PCI
attempts fail, and
d) The measurement report does not include the cell that is limited by the
handover limit list.
 Inter-RAT redirection
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Figure 4-5 Measurement Based Inter-RA T Redirection
UE eNB MME
MEASUREMENT REPORT
Measurement report for
REQUEST
inter-RAT handover UE CONTE XT RE LEASE
 After receiving the inter-RA T handover measurement report, the UE redirects

to the system and frequency indicated in the measurement report if the
following conditions are met:
a) The UE does not support inter-RA T handover, or (and) the neighbor cell
does not support handover, and
b) When the measurement report is GERAN, the UE does not support CCO,
or
c) The measurement report only includes unknown PCI, or
d) The measurement report includes unknown PCI, and all known PCI
attempts fail.
After receiving the RRC CONNECTION RELEASE message that carries

redirectedCarrierInfo IE, the UE redirects to the corresponding frequency of the
corresponding system.
4.7 RSCP & Ec/No Based Mobility Management
In the inter-RA T B1/B2 measurement configuration of UTRA N-FDD, if ReportQuantity is

set to both, the eNodeB will deliver reportQuantityUTRA-FDD-r10 in the measurement

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configuration, instructing UEs to report both RSCP and Ec/No in meas urement reports.
When TriggerQuantity is CPICH_RSCP, and ReportQuantity is both, the eNodeB
needs to sort the cells again in accordance with CPICH_EC/ No. If both RSCP and Ec/No
need to be report ed in the inter-RA T B1/B2 measurement of UTRAN-FDD, the filtering
coefficient of another ReportQuantity needs to be configured in the Layer-3 filtering
coefficient in UTRA N meas urement.
4.8 Service Based Handover
The int er-RA T A2 and B2 measurements are delivered based on the service type (voice
or dat a service). The measurement mechanism is as follows:
 Before the A2/B2 meas urement is delivered, it is necessary to check the current
service type. If a voice service exists, the eNodeB needs to deliver the voice
measurement. Otherwise, the eNodeB deliver the data meas urement.
 When a voice service is established, the eNodeB needs to change the current data
A2/B2 measurement to voice A 2/B2 measurement. If the UE is at the edge of the
cell, the above-mentioned measurement re-configuration can be triggered only
when the difference bet ween the voice and data measurement thresholds exceeds
the re-configuration threshold.
 When the voice service is released, the eNodeB needs to change the current voice
A2/B2 measurement to data A2/B2 measurement. If the UE is at the edge of the cell,
the above-mentioned measurement re-configuration can be triggered only when the
differenc e between the voice and data measurement thresholds exceeds the
re-configuration threshold.
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5 Key Parameters and Configuration
5.1 Inter-RAT Operation Function
5.1.1 Parameters List
Table 5-1 Common Parameters List
SN Parameters Name (Engli sh) Figure
1 Neighbor Cell Configuration Figure 5-1
2 Neighbor Relation Configuration Figure 5-2
3 UTRA N-Frequency Number Figure 5-3
4 UTRA N-Frequency Measurement Configuration Figure 5-3
5 Duplex Mode Figure 5-3
6 Band Indicat or for FDD DL Frequency Figure 5-3
7 UTRA N FDD Frequency Figure 5-3
8 Band Indicat or for FDD DL Frequency Figure 5-3
9 UTRA N FDD Frequency Figure 5-3
10 GERAN- Frequency Number Figure 5-4
11 GERAN-Frequency Measurement Configuration Figure 5-4
12 The First ARFCN Value Figure 5-4
13 Band Indication Figure 5-4
14 GERAN Frequency Figure 5-4
15 The Number of Explicit ARFCN Figure 5-4
16 ARFCN Detailed List Figure 5-4
5.1.2 Parameters Configuration rule
Table 5-2 Paramet ers Configuration rule
Parameter
SN Description Value Range Default Value
s Name

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UTRA N-Fre This parameter is used to

1 quency present the UTRAN 0-32 0
Number frequency number.
This parameter is used to

Duplex enum(FDD,FD
2 determine UTRA N duplex FDD
Mode D)
mode, FDD or TDD
UTRA -FDD:
enum(0:1,1: 2,2
:3,3:4,4:5,5:6,6
:7,7:8,8:9,9:10,
10:11, 11:12, 12
Band This parameter is used to
:13,13:14,14:1
Indicator for configure the band UTRA -FDD:1[0]
3 9,16:20,15:21,
FDD DL indicator for UTRAN UTRA N-FDD: a[0]
17:22, 18:25, 19
Frequency downlink frequency.
:26)
UTRA -FDD:
enum
（0:a,1:b,2:c,3
:d,4:e,5:f）
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UTRA -FDD:
(I:2112.4-2167
.6,
II: 1932.4-1987.
6,
III:1807.4-1877
.6,
IV:2112.4-215
2.6,
V:871.4-891.6,
VI:877.4-882. 6
,VII:2622. 4-26
87.6,
VIII:927.4-
957.6,
IX: 1847.4-187
7.4,
X:2112.4-2167
.6,
XI: 1478.4-149
3.4,
XII:731.4-743.
6,
UTRA N This parameter is used to XIII:748.4-753. UTRA -FDD:2140
4 FDD configure the UTRA N 6, UTRA N-FDD:191
Frequency central frequency. XIV:760. 4-765. 0
6,
XI X: 877. 4-887.
6, XX:793.4-81
8.6, XXI: 1498.4
-
1508.4, XXII: 35
12.4-3587.6, X
XV:1932.4-199
2.6, XXV I:861.4
-891.6)MHZ,st
ep 0.2MHZ
UTRA -FDD:
(a:1900-1920,
2010-2025,b:1
850-1910, 1930
-1990,c:1910-
1930,d:2570-2 19
620,e: 2300-24
00,f:1880-1920
)MHz,step
The parameter indicates

the numbers of GE RAN
Frequency Group. The
GERAN carrier
GERAN-
frequencies are organized
5 Frequency 0-16 0
in groups and the cell
Number
reselection paramet ers
are provided per group of
GERAN carrier
frequencies.
The First This parameter is used to

6 ARFCN configure the first ARFCN 0-1023 0
Value of GE RAN neighbor cell
This parameter indicates

how to int erpret an
associated GERA N carrier
ARFCN. More specifically,
the IE indicat es the enum
GERAN frequency band （GSM900,E X
Band in case the ARFCN value T900, R-GSM,
7 GSM900
Indication can concern either a DCS DCS 1800,
1800 or a P CS 1900 PCS1900,GS
carrier frequency. For M850）
ARFCN values not
associated with one of
these bands, the indicator
has no meaning.
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{geranBand==
0}[1..124] step
1,{geranBand=
=1}[0..124][97
5..1023] step
1,{geranBand= {geranBand==0}[1
=2}[0..124][95 ],{geranBand==1}[
5..1023] step 0],{geranB and==2
GERAN configure the GE RAN
8 1,{geranBand= }[0],{geranBand==
Frequency system measurement
=3}[512..885] 3}[512],{geranBan
frequency.
step d==4}[512],{geran
1,{geranBand= Band==5}[128]
=4}[512..810]
step
1,{geranBand=
=5}[128..251]
step 1
The This parameter is used to

number of configure the detailed
9 0-31 0
Explicit ARFCN number of
ARFCN GERAN.

configure the detail list of
ARFCN. The group
number is the same as the
ARFCN
10 GERAN carrier frequency 0-1023 0
detailed list
number, the effective
value number of each
group equal to the detail
ARFCN number.
5.1.3 Parameters Configuration Procedure
5.1.3.1 Function Activation
1. Inter-RA T Neighbor Cell parameter configuration:
In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, select Modify

Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Cell Configuration > UTRAN

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FDD Neighbor Cell or Modify Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor
Cell Configuration > GSM Neighbor Cell, configure the parameter, see Figure
5-1.
Figure 5-1 Configure Inter-RA T Neighbor Cell Paramet ers
 UTRA N FDD Neighbor Cell Configuration
 GERAN Neighbor Cell Configuration
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2. Inter-RA T Neighbor Relation parameter configuration:
In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, select Modify

Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Relation Configuration >
UTRAN Neighbor Relation or Modify Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD >
Neighbor Relation Configuration > GSM Neighbor Relation, configure the
parameters, see Figure 5-2.

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Figure 5-2 Configure Inter-RA T Neighbor Relation Paramet ers
 UTRA N Neighbor Relation Configuration
 GERAN Neighbor Relation Configuration
3. Configure Meas urement Parameters for UTRA N:
Select Modify Area> Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD
Cell >Measurement Parameter,configure the parameters, see Figure 5-3.
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Figure 5-3 Configure Measurement Parameters for UTRA N
4. Configure Meas urement Parameters for GE RAN:
Select Modify Area> Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD
Cell >Measurement Parameter,configure the parameters, see Figure 5-4.

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Figure 5-4 Configure Measurement Parameters for GE RAN
5.1.3.2 Other Parameters Configuration
QXDM configuration on UE
Set the access mode of UE. Click View, the NV Brow ser window is displayed. Select
00010 Digital/Analog Mode Preference, see Figure 5-5.
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Figure 5-5 UE Access Mode Configuration
5.1.3.3 Data Synchronization
1. After modified the paramet ers, click to save all the data.
2. Select [Configuration Management->Data Synchronization] from the main menu

of the Configuration Management tab. The Data Synchronization dialog box opens.
First select NE, then select synchronization mode as Incremental synchronization,
then click Synchronize button.
5.1.3.4 Function Deactivation
No.
5.2 Inter-RAT Redirection Function
Table 5-3 Paramet ers List
SN Parameter Name(Engli sh) Figure

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1 Redirection Algorithm for Coverage Figure 5-6
2 RA T Priority Figure 5-7
3 UTRA N Frequency Redirection Priority Figure 5-8
4 GERAN Frequency Redirection Priority Figure 5-9
Parameters Value
SN Description Default Value
Name Range
Redirection This is a switch for the

0:Close,1:O
1 Algorithm for algorithm applied for Open[1]
pen
Coverage coverage bas ed redirect.
The parameter defines a

array with size seven ,they're
responded to the priority of
EUTRA -FDD、E UTRA-TDD、
GERAN、UTRA -FDD、
UTRA -TDD、
[254,255,0,0,0,0
2 RA T Priority CDMA 2000-HRPD and 0-255
,0]
CDMA 2000-1xRTT . The
priority value range of each
RA T is from 0 to 255. Bigger
value means higher priority.
The value "0" means no cells
exist in this RAT.
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This array indicates the

priority of candidate
frequencies for Redirection
target. eNB selects the target
frequency based on this
UTRA N information. The value range
Frequency of each integer array member
3 0-255 0
Redirection is from 0 to 255. A higher
Priority value indicat es a higher
priority. The default value 0
means the corresponding
frequency cannot be selected
as redirection target
frequency.

frequencies for Redirection
target. eNB selects the target
frequency based on this
GERAN information. The value range
Frequency of each integer array member
4 0-255 0
Redirection is from 0 to 255. A higher
Priority value indicat es a higher
priority. The default value 0
means the corresponding
frequency cannot be selected
as redirection target
frequency.
1. Redirection Algorithm for coverage parameter configuration:
In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify

Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell. Click button to
modify the paramet er, Click to save the configuration. See Figure 5-6.

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Figure 5-6 Switch Configuration of Redirection
2. RA T Priority configuration:

Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell> Measurement
Parameter, Click button to modify the parameter, Click to save the

configuration. See Figure 5-7.
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Figure 5-7 RA T Priority Configuration
3. UTRA N Frequency Redirection Priority Configuration:


Figure 5-8 UTRAN Frequency Redirection Priority Configuration

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4. GERAN Frequency Redirection Priority Configuration:


Figure 5-9 UTRAN Frequency Redirection Priority Configuration
Please refer to 5.1.3.2
Please refer to 5.1.3.3.
Redirection Algorithm for coverage parameter configuration:
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In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify Area >
Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell. Click button to modify
Redirection Algorithm for Coverage to be Clos e, Click to save the configuration. See
In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify Area >
Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell> Measurement Parameter, Click
button to modify the parameter, Click to save the configuration. See Figure 5 -8.
5.3 Inter-RAT PS HO Function
Table 5-5 Inter-RA T PS HO Parameters List
1 UTRA N neighbor cell supported PS HO Figure 5-1
2 PS HO supported by GERAN neighbor cell Figure 5-1
3 Handover supported Figure 5-2
Table 5-6 Inter-RA T PS HO Parameters Configuration rule
Paramete
rs Name
PS HO capability for
UTRA N
UTRA N-FDD neighbor cell.
neighbor
When UTRA N-FDD neighbor enum(No,
1 cell Yes
cell support the capability. Yes).
supported
Service cell can trigger PS
PS HO
handover.

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The parameter indicates PS

PS HO
HO capability for GSM
supported
neighbor cell. When GSMD enum(No,
2 by GERAN Yes
neighbor cell support the Yes).
neighbor
capability. Servic e cell can
cell
trigger PS handover.
0: Not
handover indication whether
Handover Support；
3 Server cell can handover to 1
supported 1:Support
UTRA N neighboring cell
handover indication whether

Handover 0: Not
4 Server cell can handover to 1
supported Support；
GSM neighboring cell
1:Support
5.3.3.1 Function activation
1. In
2. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify


3. , click button, configure UTRA N neighbor cell supported PS HO and PS HO

supported by GE RAN neighbor cell to Yes.
4. In
5. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify


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6. , click button, click button, configure Handover supported to Support.
1. Please refer to chapt er 5.1.3.2;
2. UE Capability Information: When UE attach, examine UE capability In UE

Capability Information. See Figure5-10. When the bit 8 and the bit 22 both equal to
1, UE supports PS HO to UTRA N; When the bit 9 and the bit 2. both equal to 1.UE
supports PS HO to GERAN.
Figure 5-10 UE Capability Information
Please refer to chapt er 5.1.3.3.
No.

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5.4 CCO Function
Please refer to table 5-1, the sn of the parameters is 1,2,10~16.
Please refer to table 5-2.
Please refer to GERA N Related parameters configuration in chapter 5.1. 3.1.
1. Please refer to chapt er 5.1.3.2.
2. UE Capability Information: When UE attaches and examines UE capability in UE

Capability Information. See Figure5 -11. When the bit 10 and the bit 230bot h equal
to 1, UE supports CCO to GE RAN.
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Figure 5-11 UE Capability Information
No.
5.5 CSFB Function
1 Inter-RA T neighbor relation Figure5-2
2 CSFB Method of UTRAN Figure 5-12
3 CSFB Method of GSM Figure 5-12
4 Switch for CS Fallback Based Measurement Figure 5-12
5 Target system of Idle Ue for CS Fallback Figure5-13

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6 Target system of Connected Ue for CS Fallback Figure5-14
7 UTRA N Frequency CSFB Priority Figure5-15
8 GERAN Frequency CSFB Priority Figure5-16
9 Switch for CS Fallback base LA I Figure5-17
10 Multi-PLMN local strategy for CSFB Figure5-17
Paramete
rs Name
The parameter indicates the 0 neighboring;

Inter-RA T location relation between 1 same
1 neighbor server cell and coverage; 0: neighboring
relation UTRA N(GERA N) 2 Containing;
neighboring cell 3 Contained

the prefer method of CS
fallback to UTRA N. The
CSFB default Priority configuration
0:PS Handover, PS
2 Method of is that PS HO > Redirection.
1:Redirection Handover[0]
UTRA N When the Lower priority
Configuration is set on
OMC, Higher priority will not
be considered.

the prefer method of CS
fallback to GSM. The
default Priority configuration
CSFB 0:PS Handover,
is that PS HO >
3 Method of 1:CCO, Redirection[ 2]
CCO>Redirection. When
GSM 2:Redirection
the Lower priority
Configuration is set on
OMC, Higher priority will not
be considered.
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priority of candidate RA Ts
for CS Fallback. eNB
selects the target RA T
based on this information.
From the first array
member, each denotes the
corresponding priority of
GERAN, UTRA -FDD,
UTRA -TDD, and
Target
CDMA 2000-1xRTT
system of
respectively. The value
4 Idle Ue for 0-255 [100,0,0,0]
range of eac h integer array
CS
member is from 0 to 255. A
Fallback
higher value indicates a
higher priority. The default
value 0 means there is no
applicable neighbor cell for
the corresponding RA T.
Each non-isolated serving
cell shall be configured with
the redirect RA T priority for
the corresponding
neighboring cell(s).

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for CS Fallback. eNB
member, each denotes the
corresponding priority of
GERAN, UTRA -FDD,
UTRA -TDD, and
Target
CDMA 2000-1xRTT
system of
respectively. The value
5 Connected 0-255 [0,100,0,0]
range of eac h integer array
Ue for CS
member is from 0 to 255. A
Fallback
higher value indicates a
value 0 means there is no
applicable neighbor cell for
the corresponding RA T.
Each non-isolated serving
cell shall be configured with
the redirect RA T priority for
the corresponding
Switch for
CS The parameter is a switch to
Fallback control whether or not [0:No,
6 0
Based performing CSFB 1:Yes]
Measurem measurement.
ent
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frequencies for CSFB
target. eNB selects the
target frequency based on
UTRA N this information. The value
Frequency range of eac h integer array
7 0-255 0
CSFB member is from 0 to 255. A
Priority higher value indicates a
value 0 means the
corresponding frequency
cannot be selected as
CSFB target frequency.

frequencies for CSFB
target. eNB selects the
target frequency based on
GERAN this information. The value
Frequency range of eac h integer array
8 0-255 0
CSFB member is from 0 to 255. A
Priority higher value indicates a
value 0 means the
corresponding frequency
cannot be selected as
CSFB target frequency.
If ucCSFBbaseLA I equal to
1,then PLMN indicat ed in
Switch for Register ALI will priority to
CS other candidate PLMNs； 0:{Close},
9 Close
Fallback If ucCSFBbaseLA I equal to 1:{Open}
base LA I 0, then PLMN indicated in
Register ALI will not priority
to other candidate PLMNs；

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If
ucMultiPLMNLocStofCSFB
equal to 0,then Multi-PLMN
local strategy for CSFB will
not be effective；
Multi-PLM
I If
N local 0: {Close},
10 ucMultiPLMNLocStofCSFB Close
strategy 1: {Open}
equal to 1, then Multi-P LMN
for CSFB
local strategy for CSFB will
be effective; And, the
operator can configure
different local strategy of
CSFB for different PLMN.
1. Inter-RA T Neighbor Relation paramet er configuration: See Figure5-2, configure

Inter-RA T neighbor relation.
2. Configure the switch for CS Fallback based meas urement and Method of CSFB :
i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, clic k Modify

Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement
Parameter, click the button.
ii. If Switch for CS Fallback Based Measurement is set to No[0], a blind CSFB
procedure will be performed. If S witch for CS Fallback Based Measurement is
set to Yes[1], a CSFB based on measurement procedure will be performed,
see 错误！未找到引用源。.
iii. For CSFB to UTRAN, Set CSFB Method of UTRAN to PS Handover[ 0] or

Redirection[ 1] based on actual CSFB procedures to be test. For CSFB to GSM,
Set CSFB Method of GSM to PS Handover[ 0], CCO[1] or Redirection[2] based
on actual CS FB procedures to be test, see 错误！未找到引用源。
iv. Click to save the configuration.
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Figure 5-12 Configuration of CSFB Based Measurement Switch and Method of CSFB
2. Configure target system of idle UE for CS Fallback parameter:
i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click

Modify Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell >
Measurement Parameter, click the button.
ii. If CSFB procedure test base on UE in RRC -IDLE state, click
behind the Target System of Idle Ue for CS Fallback parameter, then

Target System of Idle Ue for CS Fallback tab opens, set GERAN Target
System of Idle Ue for CS Fallback and UTRA N-FDD Target System of
Idle Ue for CS Fallback to non-zero value. A higher value indicates a
higher priority. If the priority is set to 0, the related system is not
considered for CSFB. See 错误！未找到引用源。.
iii. Click to save the configuration.

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Figure 5-13 CSFB Target System Priority Configuration for UE in RRC_IDLE state
3. Configure target system of Connected UE for CS Fallback parameter:
i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify

Area > Radio P arameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRA N FDD Cell > Measurement
Parameter, click the button.
ii. If CSFB procedure test base on UE in RRC -CONNE CTED state, click
behind the Target system of Connected Ue for CS Fall back
parameter, then Target System of Connected Ue for CS Fallback tab opens,

set GERAN Target System of Connected Ue for CS Fallback and
UTRA N-FDD Target System of Connected Ue for CS Fallback to non-zero
value. A higher value indicates a higher priority. If the priority is set to 0, the
related system is not considered for CSFB. See Figure 5-14.
iii. Click to save the configuration.
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Figure 5-14 CSFB Target System Priority Configuration for UE in RRC_CONNECTE D

state
2. UTRA N Frequency CSFB Priority Configuration:

Parameter. Click the button to configure UTRA N Frequency CSFB Priority.

See Figure 5-15.
Figure 5-15 UTRA N Frequency CSFB Priority Configuration

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3. GERAN Frequency CSFB Priority Configuration:

Parameter. Click the button t o configure GE RAN Frequency CSFB P riority.

See Figure 5-16.
Figure 5-16 GERA N Frequency CSFB Priority Configuration
4. Switch for CS Fallback base LAI and Multi-PLMN local strategy for CSFB
Configuration:

Parameter. Click the button to modify the parameters. See Figure 5-17.
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Figure 5-17 Switch for CS Fallback base LA I and Multi-P LMN local strategy for CSFB
5. local strategy for Multi-PLMN Configuration:

Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD >E-UTRAN Servi ce Configuration> local
strategy for Multi-PLMN, see Figure 5-18 for configuring local strategy paramet ers
of Multi-P LMN.
Figure 5-18 Local Strategy for Multi-P LMN Configuration

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1. Please refer to chapt er 5.1.3.2.
2. Set UE to support CS domain and PS domain. Click View, the NV Browser window
is displayed. Select 00850 Service Domain Preference . In Fields, select 0x2 CS
PS, see Figure 5-19.
Figure 5-19 Setting UE to Support CS Domain and PS Domain
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Call Manager: Simulat e a call by using Call Manager.
Parameter configurations in Call Manager: Click View, the Call Manager window is
displayed, see Figure 5-20. If the call is Mobile Originated, click Start. If the call is Mobile
Terminated, it is automatically established.
The MO call is established from the UE in LTE to the UE in 3G or 2G communication

system.
Figure 5-20 Call Manager Usage
No.

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5.6 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function
1 Inter-RA T neighbor relation Figure5-2
Load Management Switch of Load Balancing

2 Figure 5-21
Algorithm
3 Inter-freq/RA T Camp Load Balancing S witch Figure 5-21
4 Switch of Cell Load Log Figure 5-21
5 Load Balancing RA T Priority Figure 5-21
Thres hold of intra-LTE neighbor cell in overload

6 Figure 5-21
state in uplink
Thres hold of intra-LTE neighbor cell in overload

7 Figure 5-21
state in downlink
Thres hold to Execute ZTE PRB Load Balancing in

8 Figure 5-21
Uplink
Thres hold to Execute ZTE PRB Load Balancing in

9 Figure 5-21
Downlink
Thres hold to Execute Inter-freq/RA T Camp Load

10 Figure 5-21
Balancing
Number of Frequency to Modify Cell reselection

11 Figure 5-21
Priority
Thres hold of Inter-RA T Neighbor Cell in Overload

12 Figure 5-21
State in Uplink
Thres hold of Inter-RA T Neighbor Cell in Overload

13 Figure 5-21
State in Downlink
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Table 5-10 Parameters Configuration rule
Paramete
rs Name
The parameter indicates 0 neighboring;

Inter-RA T the location relation 1 same
1 neighbor between server cell and coverage; 0: neighboring
relation UTRA N(GERA N) 2 Containing;
neighboring cell 3 Contained
Switch of load balancing

algorithm in load
Load
management, which
Managem
determine whet her load
ent Switch 0:Close,
2 balancing algorit hm is Close
of Load 1:Open
valid or not. Scheme of
Balancing
blind handover or scheme
Algorithm
based on measurement of
event can be selected.
Switch of inter-freq/ RA T
Inter-freq/
Camp Load Balancing,
RA T 0: Close
which can determine
Camp 1: General
3 whet her the inter-freq/RA T Close
Load Strategy,
Camp Load Balancing
Balancing 2: WCP Strategy
function is performed or
Switch
not.
Switch of This switch determine

0: Close
4 Cell Load whet her output cell load Close
1: Open
Log log.

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for load balancing. eNB
member, each denotes
the corresponding priority
of EUTRA-FDD,
EUTRA -TDD, GERA N,
UTRA -FDD, UTRA-TDD,
CDMA 2000-HRPD and
Load CDMA 2000-1xRTT
Balancing respectively. The value FDD:[254,255,0,
5 0-255
RA T range of eac h integer 0,0,0,0]
Priority array member is from 0 to
255. A higher value
indicates a higher priority.
The default value 0 means
there is no applicable
neighbor cell for the
corresponding RA T. Each
non-isolated serving cell
shall be configured with
load balancing RA T
priority for the
corresponding

judge load leveling of
Thres hold
Intra-LTE neighbor cells in
of
uplink. When the P RB
intra-LTE
usage of an Intra-LTE
neighbor
6 neighbor cell in uplink 1-100 60
cell in
exceeds this parameter,
overload
this cell cannot be used as
state in
candidate target cell in
uplink
uplink for Intra-LTE load
balancing.
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judge load leveling of
Thres hold
Intra-LTE neighbor cells in
of
downlink. When the P RB
intra-LTE
usage of an Intra-LTE
neighbor
7 neighbor cell in downlink 1-100 60
cell in
exceeds this parameter,
overload
this cell can't be used as
state in
candidate target cell in
downlink
downlink for Intra-LTE
load balancing.

execute ZTE load
Thres hold balancing function in
to Execute uplink. When the average
ZTE PRB PRB usage of LTE serving
8 0-100 65
Load cell in uplink exceeds this
Balancing parameter during the
in Uplink counter window, the cell
executes ZTE load
balancing in uplink.

execute ZTE load
balancing function in
Threshold
downlink. When the
to Execute
average PRB us age of
ZTE PRB
9 LTE serving cell in 0-100 65
Load
downlink exceeds this
Balancing in
parameter during the
Downlink
counter window, the cell
executes ZTE load
balancing in downlink.

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start the camp load
Thres hold
balancing function. When
to Execute
either the UL total P RB
Inter-freq/
usage of the cell or the DL
10 RA T 0-100 70
total PRB usage of the cell
Camp
is greater than this
Load
parameter, the cell starts
Balancing
the camp load balancing
function.
The Number of frequency,

CLB 中专
which is selected to
用小区重
modify the UE-specific cell
11 选优先级 1-128 1
reselection priority for
的频点个
inter-freq Camp Load
数
Balancing.

Thres hold judge load leveling of RA T
of neighbor cells in uplink.
Inter-RA T When the load value of a
Neighbor RA T neighbor cell in
12 0-100 60
Cell in uplink exceeds this
Overload parameter, this cell can‟t
State in be used as candidate
Uplink target cell in uplink for
RA T load balancing.

Thres hold judge load leveling of RA T
of neighbor cells in Downlink.
Inter-RA T When the load value of a
Neighbor RA T neighbor cell in
13 0-100 60
Cell in Downlink exceeds this
Overload parameter, this cell can‟t
State in be used as candidate
Downlink target cell in Downlink for
RA T load balancing.
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1. Inter-RA T neighbor relation parameter configuration: See Figure5-2, configure

Inter-RA T neighbor relation.
2. Load balancing function parameters configuration:

Area-> Radio Parameter -> LTE FDD -> E-UTRAN Service Configuration ->
Load Management,configuration the Related parameters of Load Balancing
Function, see figure 5-21.
Figure 5-21 Load Balancing Function parameters Configuration

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In Figure5-21, select Modify Area-> Radio Parameter -> LTE FDD -> E-UTRAN
Service Configuration -> Load Management],configuration Load Management
Switch of Load Balancing Algorithm and Inter-freq/ RA T Camp Load B alancing Switch
to close.
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5.7 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function
Table 5-11 Parameters List
SN Parameter Name Figure
1 User –Inactivity Enabled Figure5-22
2 User- Inactivity Timer on Control Panel Figure 5-23
3 Whether configure Snonintrasearch parameters Figure 5-24
Decision threshold of same/lower priority RSRP

4 Figure 5-24
measurement
5 Lower threshold of serving carrier Figure 5-24
6 Reselection priority of int ra-frequency cell Figure 5-24
7 Cell reselection priority base SPID Figure 5-24
Decision threshold of same/lower priority RSRQ

8 Figure 5-24
measurement
RSRQ threshold (in dB) of the serving cell when

9 reselecting towards a lower priority RA T/ Figure 5-24
frequency (Release 9)
Switch for „Threshold (in dB ) of the serving cell

10 when res electing towards a lower priority RAT/ Figure 5-24
frequency RSRQ (Release 9)‟
11 UTRA N FDD frequency number Figure 5-25
12 UTRA N FDD ARFCN Figure 5-25
13 UTRA N cell reselection priority Figure 5-25
Minimum required UTRAN FDD cell RX level

14 Figure 5-25
when cell selection
RSRP threshold for Reselecting to High Priority

15 Figure 5-25
UTRA N FDD Cell
Minimum quantity required UTRA N FDD cell

16 Figure 5-25
selection
RSRQ threshold for reselecting higher priority

17 Figure 5-25
serving UTRA N cell

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RSRQ threshold for reselecting higher priority

18 Figure 5-25
serving UTRA N cell
RSRQ threshold for reselecting lower priority

19 Figure 5-25
serving UTRA N cell
20 UTRA N FDD frequency number Figure 5-26
21 UTRA N FDD ARFCN Figure 5-26
22 UTRA N FDD cell reselection priority Figure 5-26
Minimum required UTRAN FDD Cell Rx level

23 Figure 5-26
when cell selection
RSRP threshold for Reselecting to High Priority

24 Figure 5-26
UTRA N FDD Cell
RPRP threshold for res electing to low priority

25 Figure 5-26
UTRA N FDD cell
26 Number of GE RAN carriers Figure 5-27
27 Band Indicat or Figure 5-27
28 Representation of the Remaining ARFCN Figure 5-27
29 The Number of Explicit ARFCN Figure 5-27
30 Equally Spaced ARFCN Value Figure 5-27
the Number of the Remaining Equally Spaced

31 Figure 5-27
ARFCN Values
Minimum Required GE RAN Cell RX Level

32 Figure 5-27
When Cell Selection
Thres hold for Reselecting to High Priority

33 Figure 5-27
GERAN Cell
Thres hold for Reselecting to Low Priority

34 Figure 5-27
GERAN Cell
35 Geran Cell Reselection Priority Figure 5-27
36 the First ARFCN Value Figure 5-27
37 ARFCN det ailed list Figure 5-27
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Table 5-12 Parameters Configuration rule
MO Short Value Default

SN Description
Name Name Range Value
Globa The parameter is used to

0:
l ucSwchUs determine whet her or not
1 Close, Open
Switc erInac to enable UE inactivity
1:Open.
h function.
The parameter is a
switch indicating whether
S_nonintrasearc h is
configured or not If the
value is False, UE
always performs
measurements of
inter-RA T frequencies or
inter-frequencies of
E-UT
equal or lower priority If
RAN
ucSNintra the value is True, enum(N
2 Cell Yes
SrchPre S_nonintrasearc h is o,Yes)
Resel
configured to UE, and
ection
UE judges whether to
perform the
measurements of
inter-frequencies of
equal or lower priority
For detail description
please refers to TS
36304.

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the measurement
triggering threshold for
cell reselection
(S_nonint rasearch) used
by UE to judge whether
inter-frequency/inter-RA
T should be performed If
the quality of serving cell
exceeds
S_nonintrasearc h, UE
E-UT may choose not to
RAN perform measurements
ucSNintra
3 Cell of inter-RA T frequencies [0,62] 50
Srch
Resel or inter-frequencies of
ection equal or lower priority if
is not larger than
S_nonintrasearc h, UE
shall perform
measurements of
inter-frequencies cells of
equal or lower priority
please refers to TS
36304
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the threshold for cell
reselection to a cell on a
lower priority RA T or
frequency There have 3
elements fulfilled for cell
reselection criteria : (1)
No cell of a higher
priority RAT or frequency
fulfills the criteria above
(2) SServingCell <
Thres holdS erving_Low
E-UT
and the
RAN
ucThreshS SnonServingCell,x of a
4 Cell [0,62] 6
vrLow cell of a lower priority
Resel
frequency RA T or
ection
frequency is greater than
Thres holdX_Low
(including
inter-frequency and
inter-RA T) during a time
interval TreselectionRA T
(3) more than 1 second
has elaps ed since the
UE camped on the
current serving cell For
detail description please
refers to TS 36304
E-UT The parameter indicates

RAN intra-frequency cell
ucIntraRes
5 Cell reselection priority The 0-7 7
elPrio
Resel less its value is, the
ection lower its priority class is

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the reselection priority of
RA T. The reselection
priority of RA T is defined
E-UT by SPID value sent to
RAN aucCellRe eNB from EPC with S1
6 Cell selPrioBas interface. EUTRAN, 0-7 7,4,1
Resel eSpid[3] GERAN, UTRA N is
ection divided into High,
Medium, Low class, and
its priority is determined
by SPID value
respectively.
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the measurement
triggering threshold for
cell reselection
(Snonintrasearc hQ)
used by UE to judge
whet her
inter-frequency/inter-RA
T should be performed. If
exceeds
Snonintrasearch, UE
may choose not to
E-UT perform measurements
RAN of inter-RA T frequencies
ucSNintra
7 Cell or inter-frequencies of 1-31 1
SrchQ
Resel equal or lower priority. if
ection the quality of serving cell
is not larger than
SnonintrasearchQ, UE
shall perform
measurements of
inter-frequencies cells of
equal or lower priority.
please refers to TS
36.304. Range of the
parameter is actual value
which equals to the
value in 36.331.

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reselection to a cell on a
lower priority RA T or
frequency. There have 3
elements fulfilled for cell
reselection criteria: (1)
No cell of a higher
priority RAT or frequency
fulfills the criteria above;
(2) SServingCell <
ucThreshSrvLowQ and
the SnonS ervingCell,x of
E-UT a cell of a lower priority
RAN frequency RA T or
ucThreshS
8 Cell frequency is greater than [1,31] 3
rvLowQ
Resel ucThreshS vrLow
ection (including
inter-frequency and
inter-RA T) during a time
interval
TreselectionRA T; (3)
more than 1 second has
elapsed since the UE
camped on the current
serving cell. For detail
description pleas e refers
to TS 36. 304. Range of
the paramet er is actual
value which equals to
the value in 36.331.
If select „Open‟, then the

parameter “Threshold (in
E-UT dB) of the serving cell
RAN ucThreshS when res electing enum(Cl
9 Cell rvLowQSw towards a lower priority ose,Ope Open
Resel itch RA T/ frequency RS RQ n)
ection (Release 9)”
(thres hServingLowQ-r9
IE) shall present in SIB3.
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UTRA
N
This parameter is used
FDD ucUtranFr
10 to present the UTRAN [0..32] 0
Cell eqNum
frequency number.
Resel
ection
UTRA
N
FDD awUtranC [0..1638
11 UTRA N FDD ARFCN 0
Cell arriFreq 3]
Resel
ection
UTRA
N
FDD aucUtranR UTRA N FDD cell
12 [0,7] 5
Cell eselPrio reselection priority
Resel
ection

the minimum required
received power level of
UTRA N FDD cell which
satisfies the condition of
UTRA
being reselected by UE It
N [-119, -2
is a key parameter of
FDD aucUtranQ 5] step 2
13 SnonServingCell,x whic h -115
Cell rxLevMin unit
is necessary to calculate
Resel dBm
for reselection to a
ection
UTRA N FDD neighbor
cell Range of the
parameter is actual value
which equals to double
of value in 36331 plus 1.

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reselection to a higher
priority UTRA N FDD cell
There have 2 elements
fulfilled for cell
UTRA
reselection criteria:(1)
N
the SnonservingCell,x of
FDD aucUtranT
14 a higher priority UTRA N [0,62] 8
Cell hrdXHigh
FDD cell is greater than
Resel
utran_ThreshX_High
ection
_FDD during a time
interval Treselection (2)
serving cell.

reselection to a lower
priority frequency
UTRA N FDD cell There
have 3 elements fulfilled
for cell reselection
criteria :(1) No cell of a
higher priority frequency
UTRA or inter-RA T fulfills the
N criteria above (2)
FDD aucUtranT SServingCell <
15 [0,62] 10
Cell hrdXLow Thres holdS erving_Low
Resel and the
ection SnonServingCell,x of a
lower priority UTRAN
FDD cell is greater than
utran_ThreshX_Low
_FDD during a time
interval Treselection
UE camped on the
current serving cell
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the minimum quality
requirement of UTRAN
UTRA
FDD cell which satisfies the
N
condition of being
FDD aucqQual
16 reselected by UE It is a ke y [-24,0] -18
Cell Min
parameter of
Resel
SnonServingCell,x which is
ection
necessary to calculate for
reselection to a UTRAN
FDD neighbor cell
This specifies the Squal
threshold (in dB) used by
UTRA the UE when reselecting
N towards a higher priority
aucUtranT
FDD RAT/ frequency than the
17 hreshXHig [0,31] 5
Cell current serving frequency
hQFdd
Resel Each frequency of
ection E-UTRAN and UTRAN
FDD might have a specific
threshold
This specifies the Srxlev
threshold (in dB) used by
the UE when reselecting
towards a lower priority
UTRA RAT/ frequency than the
N current serving frequency
aucUtranT
FDD Each frequency of
18 hreshXLo [0,31] 3
Cell E-UTRAN and UTRAN,
wQFdd
Resel each group of GERAN
ection frequencies, each band
class of CDMA2000 HRPD
and CDMA2000 1xRTT
might have a specific
threshold
UTRA
N
ucUtranTD
TDD UTRAN TDD frequency
19 DFreqNu [0,16] 0
Cell number
m
Resel
ection

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UTRA
N
awUtranT
TDD [0,1638
20 DDCarriFr UTRAN TDD ARFCN 0
Cell 3]
eq
Resel
ection
UTRA
N
aucUtranT UTRA N TDD cell
TDD
21 DDReselP reselection priority The [0,7] 7
Cell
rio less its value is, the
Resel
lower its priority class is
ection

UTRA UTRA N TDD cell which
N satisfies the condition of
aucUtranT
TDD being reselected by UE It [-119, -2
22 DDQrxLev -115
Cell is a key parameter of 5]
Min
Resel SnonServingCell,x whic h
ection is necessary to calculate
UTRA N TDD neighbor
cell
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priority UTRA N TDD cell
fulfilled for cell
UTRA
reselection criteria:(1)
N
aucUtranT the SnonservingCell,x of
TDD
23 DDThrdX a higher priority UTRA N [0,62] 8
Cell
High TDD cell is greater than
Resel
utran_ThreshX_High
ection
_TDD during a time
interval Treselection (2)
serving cell

priority frequency
UTRA N TDD cell There
have 3 elements fulfilled
for cell reselection
UTRA or inter-RA T fulfills the
N criteria above (2)
aucUtranT
TDD SServingCell <
24 DDThrdXL [0,62] 10
Cell Thres holdS erving_Low
ow
Resel and the
ection SnonServingCell,x of a
lower priority UTRAN
TDD cell is greater than
utran_ThreshX_Low
_TDD during a time
interval Treselection
UE camped on the
current serving cell

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The parameters indicate

the numbers of GE RAN
Frequency Group. The
GER
GERAN carrier
AN
ucGeranFr frequencies are
25 Cell 0-16 0
eqNum organized in groups and
Resel
the cell reselection
ection
parameters are provided
per group of GE RAN
carrier frequencies.
GER
DCS 180
AN The parameter indicates
aucBandInd 0, DCS 180
26 Cell the frequency band for
icator PCS190 0[0]
Resel downlink carrier
0
ection
GER The parameter indicates

enum(ex
AN the representation of the
aucFollowA plicitly,
27 Cell remaining ARFCN, include explicitly
RFCNInd equally
Resel explicitly and equally
spaced)
ection spaced
GER
ANCe The parameter indicates
aucExpliAR
28 ll the Number of Explicit 0-31 0
FCNNum
Resel ARFCN
ection
GER
AN The parameter indicates
aucArfcnSp
29 Cell the equally spaced 1-8 1
acing
Resel ARFCN value
ection
GER
AN
aucFollowA the number of the
30 Cell 0-31 0
RFCNNum remaining equally
Resel
spaced ARFCN values
ection
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GER GERAN cell which
[-115, -2
AN satisfies the condition of
aucGeranQ 5] step 2
31 Cell being reselected by UE It -109
rxLevMin unit
Resel is a key parameter of
dBm
ection SnonServingCell,x whic h
is necessary to calculate
GERAN neighbor cell.

priority GERAN cell
fulfilled for cell
GER reselection criteria:(1)
AN the SnonservingCell,x of [0,62]
aucGeranT
32 Cell a higher priority GERAN step 2 10
hrdXHigh
Resel cell is greater than unit dB
ection geran_ThreshX_High
during a time interval
Treselection (2) more
than 1 second has
serving cell.

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priority frequency
GERAN cell There have
3 elements fulfilled for
cell reselection
or inter-RA T fulfills the
GER
criteria above (2)
AN [0,62]
aucGeranT SServingCell <
33 Cell step 2 12
hrdXLow Thres holdS erving_Low
Resel unit dB
and the
ection
SnonServingCell,x of a
lower priority GERA N
cell is greater than
geran_ThreshX_Low
during a time interval
Treselection (3) more
than 1 second has
serving cell.
GER The parameter indicates

AN GERAN cell reselection
aucGeranR
34 Cell priority The less its value [0,7] 4
eselPrio
Resel is, the lower its priority
ection class is.
GER
AN
awStartAR [0..1023
35 Cell The First ARFCN Value 0
FCN ]
Resel
ection
GER
AN
awExplicit The parameter indicates
36 Cell 0-1023 0
ARFCN the explicit list of ARFCN
Resel
ection
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1. User-inactivity Enabled S witch Configuration:
Select Modify Area-> Radio Parameter -> LTE FDD -> E-UTRAN Service
Configuration ->Global Switch, see Figure 5-22, click button, configure

User-inactivi ty Enabled to open.
Figure 5-22 User-inactivity Switch Configuration
2. User- Inactivity Timer on Control Panel Configuration:
Select Modify Area-> Radio Parameter -> LTE FDD -> E-UTRAN Service
Configuration ->Global Switch,see Figure 5-23, click button, and configure

User- Inactivity Timer on Control Panel.

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Figure 5-23 User- Inactivity Timer on Control Panel Configuration
3. E-UTRAN Cell Reselection Parameters Configuration:
Select Modify Area-> Radio Parameter -> LTE FDD -> Cell Reselection
Configuration-> E-UTRAN Cell Reselection, see Figure 5-24, click button, and
configure the related parameters.
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Figure 5-24 E-UTRA N Cell Reselection Parameters Configuration

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4. UTRA N FDD Cell Reselection Configuration:
Configuration->UTRAN FDD Cell Reselection, see Figure 5-25, click button,

and configure the related parameters.
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Figure 5-25 UTRA N FDD Cell Reselection Configuration

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5. UTRA N TDD Cell Reselection Configuration:
Configuration->UTRAN TDD Cell Reselection, see Figure 5-26, click button,

and configure the related parameters.
Figure 5-26 UTRA N TDD Cell Reselection Configuration
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6. GERAN Cell Reselection Configuration:
Configuration->GERAN Cell Re selection, see Figure 5-27, click button, and

configure the related parameters.
Figure 5-27 GERA N Cell Res election Configuration

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No.
6 Feature Validation
6.1 Inter-RAT Redirection
6.1.1 Topology
错误！未找到引用源。 shows the test environment network.
Figure 6-1 Inter-RA T Redirection Test Environment Network

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Besides the system devices in the above figure, 错误！未找到引用源。 shows other test
devic es required for the test.
Table 6-1 Test Devices
No. Device Name Remarks
1 UE One UE that supports

GSM, UMTS, and LTE
2 PC Three PCs that are

connected to the UE,
EMS, and OMC
6.1.2 Test Specification
Table 6-2 Inter-RA T Redirection Test
Test item Inter-RA T redirection feature validation
Purpose Verify that the int er-RA T redirection feature is normal.
The parameters of the cells and UE are configured in accordanc e

Prerequisite s with Section 5.2.
The environment is normal, and cells are established.
Step Expected step result
Place the UE in an LTE cell, and The UE accesses the LTE cell
1
attach the UE to the LTE cell. successfully.
The UE is redirected to the

UTRA N/GREN cell successfully. The
Redirection IE in the RRC Connection
Move the UE from LTE cell to Release message carries the
2
UTRA N(or GE RAN) cell. UTRA N/GREN cell frequency that is
configured in the system to the UE.
Verify that the RAU flow originated by
the UE is successful.
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1. The inter-RA T redirection feature is supported.

Expected 2. The Redirection IE in the RRC Connection Release message
result carries the UTRA N/GREN cell frequency that is configured in
the system to the UE.
Criteria
Test re sult Passed
6.1.3 Test Result
1. After the UE registers with the LTE cell, the RRC Connection Reconfiguration
message carries the A2 event that reports redirection, see 错误！未找到引用源。.
Figure 6-2 RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message Carries the A2 E vent
2. The reduction in the signal strength of the LTE cell triggers the UE reporting the A 2
Measurement Report message based on redirection, see 错误！未找到引用源。.

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Figure 6-3 UE Reports the A2 Measurement Report
3. The eNodeB selects the target RAT (UMTS or GSM) and frequency in accordance
with the redirection priority, and sends them to the UE through the RRC Connection
Release message, see 错误！未找到引用源。 and 错误！未找到引用源。.
Figure 6-4 Sending the UTRA N Frequency to the UE Through the RRC Connection
Release Message
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Figure 6-5 Sending the GE RAN Frequency to the UE Through the RRC Connection
Release Message
4. After receiving the RRC Connection Release message, the UE enters Idle status,
searches for the target cell, and originates the RA U flow.
6.2 Inter-RAT PS HO
6.2.1 Topology
For the test environment, refer to Section 6.1.1.
Table 6-3 Inter-RA T PS HO Test
Test item Inter-RA T PS HO feature validation
Purpose Verify that the int er-RA T PS HO feature is normal.

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1
The UE is handed over to the UTRAN

Move the UE from LTE cell to (or GE REN) cell successfully. The
2
UTRA N (or GE RAN) cell. handover signaling is normal, and the
RAU flow is normal.
1. The inter-RA T PS HO feature is supported.

Expected
2. The UE is handed over to the UTRA N/GREN cell successfully.
result
The handover signaling is normal.
Criteria
Test re sult Passed
6.2.3 Test Result
The PS HO flow from LTE to UMTS is similar to that from LTE to GSM. The PS HO flow
from LTE to UMTS is described as follows.
1. UE access information
The UE accesses an LTE cell first. Check whether the UE supports UTRAN and
GERAN by querying the UE capacity, see 错误！未找到引用源。 . Check the A2
event in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message, see 错误！未找到引用
源。 .
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Figure 6-6 UE Capacity Query Message
Figure 6-7 A2 E vent in the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Message
2. PS HO execution
 Move the UE to a UMTS cell. When the signal strength is lower than the A 2
threshold, the UE reports the A2 Measurement Report message, see 错误！未找到
引用源。.
Figure 6-8 UE Reports A2 Measurement
 When the signal strength is lower than the A2 threshold, the eNodeB sends the
RRC Connection Reconfiguration message to the UE, instructing it to measure the

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UTRA N neighbor cell, including frequency, cell ID, and B2 threshold. The eNodeB
configures the measurement gap parameters. Then UE informs the eNodeB that
the reconfiguration is completed, and starts the inter-RA T measurement, see 错误！
未找到引用源。.
Figure 6-9 eNodeB Instructs the UE to Meas ure the Frequency, Cell ID, and B2
Thres hold of the UTRAN Neighbor Cell
 After the report threshold is reached, the UE reports the B2 event, including signal
qualities of the serving cell and UTRAN neighbor cell, see 错误！未找到引用源。.
Figure 6-10 UE Reports the B2 E vent
 The eNodeB requests the capacity information of the UE, and the UE reports the
capacity information, including capacities related to UTRAN, see 错误！未找到引用
源。.
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Figure 6-11 eNodeB Requests Capacities and UE Reports Capacities
 The core net work sends the handover command to the eNodeB. The E-UTRA N
sends the Mobility From E -UTRA Command message (that carries Handover or
CellChangeOrder IE ) to instruct the UE in RRC_Connected status to hand over (PS
HO) from E-UTRA N to another RA T, see 错误！未找到引用源。.
Figure 6-12 E-UTRA N Sends the Mobility From E-UTRA Command message to the UE
 After handing over to UMTS, the UE sends the handoverToUTRA NComplete

message to the RNC, indicating that the handover to UMTS is successful, see 错误！
未找到引用源。.

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Figure 6-13 UE Sends the handoverToUTRA NComplete Message to the RNC
 The UE originates the RA U flow. After that, the PS HO flow from LTE to UMTS is
ended, see the following figure.
Figure 6-14 UE Originates the RA U Flow
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6.3 CCO
6.3.1 Topology
Table 6-4 CCO Feature Test
Test item CCO feature validation
Purpose Verify that the CCO feature is normal.

1
Move the UE from LTE cell to Verify that the RAU flow originated by
2
GERAN cell. the UE is successful.
Expected 1. The system supports the CCO feat ure.

result 2. The CCO signaling of the UE is normal.
Criteria
Test re sult Passed
6.3.3 Test Result
1. The CCO feature can be triggered only when the UE supports the feature. Whether
the UE supports the CCO feature can be checked by querying the UE
capacities(Bit10=1 in featureGroupIndicators IE indicate t hat UE s upport UE
support CCO), see 错误！未找到引用源。.

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Figure 6-15 Querying Whether the UE Supports the CCO Feature
2. Move the UE from LTE cell to GERA N cell. When the signal quality of UE is met A2
threshold for opening the inter-RA T measurement, the UE reports the measurement
reporting, and then eNodeB sends RRC Connection Rec onfiguration message with
B2 event configuration, see 错误！未找到引用源。, 错误！未找到引用源。, and 错
误！未找到引用源。.
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Figure 6-16 eNodeB Sends A2 E vent Configuration Through RRC Connection

Reconfiguration Message
Figure 6-17 UE Reports the A2 E vent Measurement reporting A fter A2 Threshold Is

Reac hed

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Figure 6-18 eNodeB Delivers B2 E vent Configuration Through the RRC Connection
Reconfiguration Message
3. Continue moving the UE to GE RAN cell to make the UE report the B2 event
measurement reporting. After receiving the B2 event meas urement reporting, the
eNodeB sends the MobilityFromE utranCommand message to the UE, in which
Purpose CellChangeOrder IE and target cell information are carried. The difference
between "with NACC" and "without NACC" is whether the SI information of the
target cell is carried in the message.
 For "with NACC", see 错误！未找到引用源。 .
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Figure 6-19 eNodeB Sends MobilityFromE utranCommand with Purpose

CellChangeOrder to the UE
 For "without NACC", see 错误！未找到引用源。 .
Figure 6-20 eNodeB Sends MobilityFromE utranCommand wit hout SI Information to the
UE

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6.4 CSFB
For more information, refer to the ZTE LTE FDD Voice Service CSFB Feature Guide.
6.5 Inter-RAT Load Balance
6.5.1 Topology
Table 6-5 Inter-RA T Load Balance Test
Test item Inter-RA T load balancing feature validation
Purpose Verify that the int er-RA T load balancing feature is normal.
Configure the test environment in accordance with Section 5.6,

Prerequisite s and prepare two UEs.
Attach UE1 and UE2 to the LTE UE1 and UE 2 attach to LTE cell
1
cell. successfully.
Establish a dedicated E-RAB with

QCI =3 and ARP=4 from XGW for
the UE1, and Establish a The dedicated bearers are established
2 dedicated E-RAB with QCI =7 successfully.
and ARP= 6 from XGW for the The FTP service is normal.
UE2. Start the uplink/downlink
FTP service.
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Wait for the UE2 to be handed

over from LTE to UMTS when the
DL/UL PRB utilization of the LTE
3 cell is higher than the specified
load balancing threshold, and the
unbalanc e degree of the UMTS
cell is higher than 5%.
1. The UE at a lower dedicated bearer level is first handed over to

Expected
the target cell.
result
2. The inter-RA T load balancing feature is normal.
Criteria
Test re sult Passed
6.5.3 Test Result
1. Check the RIM messages sent and received by the eNodeB, see 错误！未找到引用
源。 and 错误！未找到引用源。.
Figure 6-21 RIM Message Sent by the eNodeB

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Figure 6-22 RIM Message Received by the eNodeB
2. Start the downlink FTP service from the PDN server to the UE1 and UE 2
respectively. When the load balancing period is started, and the load balancing
threshold is exceeded, the UE 2 is selected as a candidate UE for load balancing.
The eNodeB sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration message including B 1
measurement configuration, see 错误！未找到引用源。.
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Figure 6-23 eNodeB sends RRC Connection Reconfiguration message including B1

measurement configuration
3. When the conditions for the load balancing measurement event are met, the UE 2
reports the meas urement reporting, see 错误！未找到引用源。.

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Figure 6-24 UE 2 Reports the Measurement Reporting
4. The UE 2 originat es a handover to the UMTS cell, see 错误！未找到引用源。.
Figure 6-25 UE 2 Originates a Handover to the UMTS Cell
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6.6 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection
6.6.1 Topology
Table 6-6 Inter-RA T Cell Reselection Test
Test item Inter-RA T cell reselection feature validation
Purpose Verify that the int er-RA T cell reselection feature is normal.
The cell parameters are configured in accordance with Section 5. 7.

Prerequisite s
Step Expected result
Place the UE in an LTE cell, and The UE attaches to the LTE cell
1
The UE does not establish the

PPPOE connection but waits for The RRC connection of the UE is
2
the user-inactivity timer to trigger it released.
entering Idle status.
The UE reselects to the UTRAN (or

Move the UE form LTE cell to
3 GERAN) cell successfully.
UTRA N (or GE RAN) cell.
The RA U flow is successful.
Expected 1. The inter-RA T cell reselection feature is supported.

result 2. The UE can reselect the UMTS/ GSM cell.
Test re sult Passed
6.6.3 Test Result
1. Make the UE enter idle status through the S witch for User Inactivity switch after it
registers wit h the LTE cell.

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2. Read the system broadcast messages (S IB3, SIB6, and S IB7) to view the
reselected target cell carrier frequency, priority, and thres hold, see 错误！未找到引
用源。 and 错误！未找到引用源。.
Figure 6-26 SIB7 Message
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Figure 6-27 SIB6 Message
3. Change the signal strengt h of the s erving and target cells in accordance with the
target frequency, priority, and threshold in the broadcast messages to trigger the
reselection from LTE to UMTS/GSM.
4. The UE res elects and resides in the UMTS/GSM cell, and originates the RAU flow,
see 错误！未找到引用源。.

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Figure 6-28 UE Reselects the UMTS/GSM Cell and Originates the RAU Flow
7 Related Counters, KPI and Alarm
7.1 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related Counters,

KPI and Alarm
7.1.1 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related Counters
Table 7-1 Inter-RA T Redirection Function Related Counters
SN Counter No. Description
Number of Redirection Requests from LTE to

1 C373576600
GSM(CS FB)

2 C373576601
GSM(Due to A2 event)

3 C373576602
GSM(Due to Shut Down or Res et Cell)

4 C373576603
GSM(Due to B2 event)
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5 C373576607
UTRA N(CSFB)

6 C373576608
UTRA N(Due to A2 event)

7 C373576609
UTRA N(Due to Shut Down or Reset Cell)

8 C373576610
UTRA N(Due to B2 event)
7.1.2 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related KPI
No
7.1.3 Inter-RAT Redirection Function Related Alarm
No
7.2 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related Counters, KPI

and Alarm
7.2.1 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related Counters
Table 7-2 Inter-RA T PS HO Function Related Counters
Number of Successful Outgoing

1 C373312708 inter-RA T(LTE-> UTRAN) Handover
Preparation
Number of Outgoing
inter-RA T(LTE-> UTRAN) Handover
2 C373312709
Preparation Failure due to HO Command
Timeout

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Number of Outgoing
3 C373312710
Preparation Failure due to Dst Preparation
Failure
Number of Outgoing
Preparation Failure due to Other Reas on

Execution
Number of Outgoing
6 C373312713
Execution Failure due to Re-establishment to
Source eNodeB
Number of Outgoing
7 C373312714
Execution Failure due to UE Cont ext Release
Timeout
Number of Outgoing
Execution Failure due to Other Cause
Number of Outgoing
Preparation Failure due to User Inactivity

10 C373333308 inter-RA T(LTE-> GSM) Handover
Preparation
Number of Outgoing inter-RA T(LTE->GSM)

11 C373333309 Handover Preparation Failure due to HO
Command Timeout

12 C373333310 Handover Preparation Failure due to
Destination Preparation Failure

13 C373333311 Handover Preparation Failure due to other
Reas on
14 C373333312 Number of Successful Outgoing
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inter-RA T(LTE-> GSM) Handover Execution
Number of Outgoing
inter-RA T(LTE-> GSM)Handover Execution
15 C373333313
Failure due to Re-establishment to Source
eNodeB

16 C373333314 Handover Execution Failure due to UE
Cont ext Release Timeout

17 C373333315 Handover Execution Failure due to Other
Caus e

18 C373333316 Handover Preparation Failure due to User
Inactivity

Preparation
Number of Outgoing
20 C373661809
Preparation Failure due to HO Command
Timeout
Number of Outgoing
21 C373661810
Preparation Failure due to Dst Preparation
Failure
Number of Outgoing
Preparation Failure due to Other Reas on

Execution
Number of Outgoing
inter-RA T(LTE-> UTRAN)Handover
24 C373661813
Execution Failure due to Re-establishment to
Source eNodeB
Number of Outgoing
25 C373661814

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Execution Failure due to UE Cont ext Release
Timeout
Number of Outgoing
Execution Failure due to Other Cause
Number of Outgoing
Preparation Failure due to User Inactivity

28 C373682408 inter-RA T(LTE-> GSM) Handover
Preparation

29 C373682409 Handover Preparation Failure due to HO
Command Timeout

30 C373682410 Handover Preparation Failure due to Dst
Preparation Failure

31 C373682411 Handover Preparation Failure due to Other
Reas on

32 C373682412
inter-RA T(LTE-> GSM) Handover Execution
Number of Outgoing
inter-RA T(LTE-> GSM)Handover Execution
33 C373682413
Failure due to Re-establishment to Source
eNodeB

34 C373682414 Handover Execution Failure due to UE
Cont ext Release Timeout

35 C373682415 Handover Execution Failure due to Other
Caus e

36 C373682416 Handover Preparation Failure due to User
Inactivity
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7.2.2 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related KPI
Table 7-3 Inter-RA T PS HO Function Related KPI
SN KPI No. Description
1 310603 LTE-to-UMTS Ho Success Rate(Cell)
2 310605 LTE-to-GSM Ho Success Rate(Cell)
LTE-to-UMTS Ho Success
3 310609
Rate(EUtranRelation)
LTE-to-GSM Ho Success
4 310611
Rate(EUtranRelation)
7.2.3 Inter-RAT PS HO Function Related Alarm
No
7.3 CCO Function Related Counters, KPI and Alarm
7.3.1 CCO Function Related Counters
Table 7-4 CCO Function Related Count ers
Number of CCO Request From LTE to

1 C373712900
GSM(CS FB)

2 C373712901
GSM(Due to B2 event)

3 C373712905 GSM(Due to Handover Strategy based on
Traffic )
7.3.2 CCO Function Related KPI
No

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7.3.3 CCO Function Related Alarm
No
7.4 CSFB Function Related Counters, KPI and Alarm
7.4.1 CSFB Function Related Counters
Table 7-5 CSFB Function Related Count ers
Number of Attempted Mt-Access Initial

1 C373220644
Cont ext Setup with CSFB
Number of Successful Mt-Access Initial

2 C373220645
Cont ext Setup with CSFB
Number of Mt-Access UE Context Release

3 C373220646
with CSFB
Number of Attempted Mo-Signaling or

4 C373220647
Mo-Data Initial Context Setup with CSFB
Number of Successful Mo-Signaling or

5 C373220648
Mo-Data Initial Context Setup with CSFB
Number of Mo-Signaling or Mo-Data UE

6 C373220649
Cont ext Release with CSFB
Number of Attempted Context Modification

7 C373220650
with CSFB
Number of Successful Context Modific ation

8 C373220651
with CSFB
Number of UE Context Release after

9 C373220652
Successful Context Modification with CSFB
Number of Attempted Other Initial Context

10 C373220653
Setup with CSFB
Number of Successful Other Initial Context

11 C373220654
Setup with CSFB
Number of Other UE Context Release with

12 C373220655
CSFB
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Number of Outgoing Handover Preparation

13 C373485133
Attempts(CSFB)
14 C373485141 Number of Outgoing HO Success(CSFB)
7.4.2 CSFB Function Related KPI
No
7.4.3 CSFB Function Related Alarm
No
7.5 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related

Counters, KPI and Alarm
7.5.1 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related Counters
Table 7-6 Inter-RA T Load Balancing Function Related Counters

Preparation based on Load Balance
Number of Outgoing
Preparation Failure based on Load Balance

Execution based on Load Balance
Number of Outgoing
Execution Failure based on Load Balance

5 C373485163
inter-RA T(LTE-> GERA N) Handover

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Preparation based on Load Balance
Number of Outgoing
6 C373485164 inter-RA T(LTE-> GERA N) Handover
Preparation Failure based on Load Balance

Execution based on Load Balance
Number of Outgoing
Execution Failure based on Load Balance
7.5.2 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related KPI
No
7.5.3 Inter-RAT Load Balancing Function Related Alarm
No
7.6 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function Related

Counters, KPI and Alarm
7.6.1 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function Related Counters
No
7.6.2 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function Related KPI
No
7.6.3 Inter-RAT Cell Reselection Function Related Alarm
No
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8 Abbreviations
For the acronyms and abbreviations, see LTE Glossary.

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5 Key Parameters and Configuration ................................................................... 17

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7 Related Counters, KPI and Alarm .................................................................... 104

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Figure 4-1 LTE CSFB Handover Procedure ......................................................................... 10

Figure 5-23 User- Inactivity Timer on Control Panel Configuration ...................................... 74

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Figure 6-20 eNodeB Sends MobilityFromEutranCommand without SI Information to the UE

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This document describes inter-RA T interoperability, including technical description, key

1.2 Target Group

This document is intended for:

 Personnel who need to understand FDD Inter-RA T Int eroperability function

 Personnel who work wit h ZTE products

1.3 Feature Attribute

 For FDD single-mode eNodeB V3.20.30 series:

OMMB version: V12.13.44

EMS version: V12.13.44

 For GUL multi-mode eNodeB V4.13.10 series:

OMMB version: V12.13.42

EMS version: V12.13.42

FDD single-mode V3.20.30 corresponds to GUL multi-mode V4.13.10, and LTE

1.4 Correlation with Other Features

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3.2 RSCP & Ec/No Based Mobility Management

3.3 Service Based Handover

The handover-related measurement configuration is delivered in the following five

 Only the neighbor cells with the same frequency exist.

b) If the eNodeB receives the int ra-frequency measurement report, it makes

c) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for redirection, it

 Only the inter-frequency neighbor cells exist.

b) After receiving the A2 measurement report for opening inter-frequency

c) If the eNodeB receives the int er-frequency measurement report, it makes

d) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measu rement report for redirection, it

e) After receiving the A1 measurement report, the eNodeB delet es the A1

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handover measurement configuration. If the A2 measurement

 Only the inter-RA T neighbor cells exist.

c) If the eNodeB rec eives the inter-RA T handover measurement report, it

d) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for redirection, it

e) After receiving the A1 measurement report, the eNodeB delet es the A1

b) After receiving the initial A2 measurement report, the eNodeB delivers

c) If the eNodeB receives the int er-frequency measurement report, it makes

d) If the eNodeB rec eives the inter-RA T handover measurement report, it

e) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for redirection, it

f) After receiving the A1 measurement report, the eNodeB delet es the A1

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b) After receiving the A2 measurement for opening inter-frequency

c) If the eNodeB receives the int er-frequency measurement report, it makes

d) If the eNodeB receives the A1 measurement report, it deletes the

f) If the eNodeB receives the measurement report for inter-RA T handover, it

g) If the eNodeB receives the A2 measurement report for redirection, it