Introduction To The RAN14.0 Feature-Multi-Sector Solution

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Introduction to the
RAN14.0 Feature
Multi-Sector Solution
Wireless Product Rollout Department
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About This Training
This course is based on RAN14.0.
Training Objects
After this training, you are supposed to:
Understand the value and application scenario of the multi-
sector solution.
Understand the specifications of the solution.
Explain basic principles of the solution.
Be able to activate and verify the solution according to the
manual.

Contents
1 Solution Introduction
2 Solution Planning
3 Solution Deployment
4 Solution Optimization
5 O&M and Troubleshooting
6 References Terms

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Definition
Multi-sector solution: It uses the sector splitting technology to select a proper split antenna or
narrow beam antenna for reengineering a traditional three-sector network into a network
consisting of four, five, six, or even higher order sectors. This solution provides operators
with considerable gain in air interface capacity.

Notes:
For the sake of convenience, this document assumes that a multi-sector network adopts
six sectors.
Two types of six sectors are available: general six sectors and split six sectors. General
six sectors are obtained by using a 33-degree narrow beam antenna to split a sector,
and split six sectors are obtained by using a split antenna to split a sector.
3 Sectors
6 Sectors
Functions
Huawei's multi-sector solution adopts the sector splitting technology for network expansion.
When air interface resources such as code resources and power resources are limited, the
multi-sector solution can increase the capacity of single sites and areas if network key
performance indicators (KPIs), complexity of engineering, network planning and network
optimization, and cost are controlled. Therefore, the multi-sector solution becomes an
important means for solving the network capacity bottleneck.
In addition to scenarios with a requirement for air interface capacity, the multi-sector solution
can also be used in the following scenarios:
Frequency resources are limited and expansion cannot be implemented by adding carriers.
No proper site can be deployed to cover hot spots. It is difficult to acquire the site, the period of
expansion by adding sites is long, or the cost is high.
For a legacy network with large sites or sites distantly distributed, the multi-sector solution
can increase both capacity and coverage. For new and swapped networks, the multi-sector
solution can increase the coverage by 30% to 40% or decrease the number of sites by 25%,
and therefore decreases comprehensive network costs.
Main Technical Points
Scenario selection
Antenna selection
Radio frequency (RF) module selection
NodeB selection and baseband board expansion
Site engineering
Network planning and optimization
Note: This document just describes the summary and important information about the
preceding technical points. For details, see the RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Technical White
Paper, RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Deployment Guide, RAN14.0 Multi-Sector RNP & RNO
Guide, and RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Network Impact Report.
OMStar
(Evaluation report)
(Secondary platform) (CHR browse)
(Data collection)
Deployment Scenario
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The multi-sector solution applies to almost all scenarios with a capacity or coverage expansion requirement.
Only few scenarios do not support sector splitting or sector splitting using split antennas, for example, certain regions
in HongKong.
When the antenna is wall mounted or the antenna is installed against a high building (that is, only two
sectors are available), it is likely that only the common narrow beam antenna can be used for sector
splitting.
When horizontal power splitting is adopted to keep away the buildings with the indoor distribution system
from left to right for covering two streets or vertical power splitting is adopted to provide indoor coverage
and street coverage, multiple sectors are not supported because interference cannot be controlled after
sector splitting.
Note: Deploy SmallCells if it is forecasted that 50% to 70% capacity gain in the case of multiple sectors
cannot meet capacity requirements in a region within a short time and there are capacity expansion
requirements in edge regions or there are coverage holes to be covered.
During deployment, the result of resource capacity evaluation can be analyzed by using the Mainex. Collect data from
the M2000 and use the OMStar to obtain the network evaluation report.
Capacity
balancing
Expansion
Antenna Selection
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In the multi-sector solution, you can select the following common antennas based on
performance, cost, and installation dimensions: split antenna, dual-beam integrated
antenna, and 33-degree antenna.

At present, Andrew's split antenna is recommended by default in this solution. In
certain scenarios, you can select high-performance 33-degree antennas. For details,
see the RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Technical White Paper.
A high-performance antenna can minimize the interference introduced by the multi-
sector solution, and therefore meets the network planning and optimization complexity
requirements and performance optimization requirements.
RF Module Selection
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New deployment
In principle, the multi-sector solution applies to all RF modules that support the universal mobile
telecommunications system (UMTS). In actual projects, select the proper RF module based on the module
type of the existing site and the customer requirements for the multi-sector carrier, bandwidth, power, and
frequency band.
Expansion of existing sites
In principle, the RF module type must be the same in various sectors. In general, the module type configured
for the existing three-sector network is adopted by default unless the modules of the NodeB on the existing
three-sector network are replaced with new modules. For example, the existing radio frequency unit (RFU) is
retained for macro NodeBs and the existing remote radio unit (RRU) is retained for distributed NodeBs.
Notes
For RF modules that are backward compatible, the existing three sectors continue to use the modules of
the original model and the new sectors adopt the modules of the new model when multi-sector expansion
is performed on existing sites.
For existing sites, if the existing NodeB is a macro NodeB, the macro+distributed multi-sector networking
mode is allowed to facilitate multi-sector expansion. That is, the RRU is adopted for new sectors.
NodeB Selection and Baseband Board Expansion
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NodeB
Due to specifications and evolution limitations, it is recommended that 3900 series NodeBs
are used to replace the existing BTS3812Es, BTS3812AEs, and DBS3800s to support
multiple sectors.
Baseband board
For NodeBs on which sector splitting is performed, perform analysis and evaluation based on
the traffic measurement, traffic model forecast, number of cells after expansion, credit
resource (CE) consumption, number of users, and signaling processing capabilities of the live
network. In addition, determine the final baseband board expansion scheme for the NodeB
based on the board configuration of the live network and the radio access network (RAN)
version. That is, determine the baseband board expansion scheme (baseband unit (BBU)-
based baseband board expansion, site division, or BBU interconnection) and the board
configuration scheme.
For a small network adopting multiple sectors, one BBU can meet the requirements.
If the baseband specification cannot meet project requirements when one BBU in full configuration is
configured in existing sites, divide the site or adopt BBU interconnection. In RAN14.0, BBU
interconnection can be adopted to support the super NodeB configuration (6 sectors x 8 carriers x 2
antennas per site). For details, see the RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Technical White Paper.
Site Engineering
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Site survey involves the new deployment of six-sector sites and the expansion to six-
sector sites.
Six-sector site survey in new deployment scenarios is similar to common three-sector site
survey except that the RF module and antenna support six sectors from three sectors. During
survey, determine the following items in the six-sector site:
Installation space of the cabinet, baseband board, and RF module
Power supply
Installation position and length of feeders in the six sectors
Installation position of antennas in the six sectors (three dual-beam split antennas or six common
narrow-lobe single-beam antennas)
Installation position
For the detailed survey procedure and method, see the survey specification on three-sector
macro NodeBs.
Based on baseband board expansion, the expansion to six-sector sites is further classified
into expansion by dividing the site, expansion by adding baseband boards, and expansion
without adding baseband boards. Site survey involves preparations, on-site survey, and
output.
In site engineering, pay attention to the minimum service interruption delay. For
details about the "0 DownTime" scheme, see the following descriptions.
Essentially, the network planning and optimization procedure is the same for
multiple sectors and traditional three sectors.

Key and difficult points of network planning and optimization for multiple sectors:
Planning and optimization of neighboring cells: In RAN13.0 and earlier versions, the number of
neighboring cells may be insufficient, and therefore it is difficult to plan and optimize
neighboring cells. RAN 14.0 supports the 63 neighboring cells feature, which is not verified at
present, and it is estimated that this feature can ensure sufficient neighboring cells.
RF optimization: key to interference control
Information
collection
Six-sector network planning
Six-sector cell planning
Area planning
Neighboring cell
planning
Scrambling
code planning
Parameter
planning
Six-sector network commissioning
and optimization
Neighboring
cell optimization
RF
optimization
Parameter
optimization
VIP user
assurance
Six-sector network planning and
optimization report
Network Planning and Optimization
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Related Features
Required features
None
Mutually exclusive features
Based on the decision of the product line, the "multi-sector + 4
Rx" scheme is not recommended in RAN14.0.
Affected features
None
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Impacts
Impact on equipment
It is required to replace antennas and add RF modules and baseband boards. For details,
see "Solution Deployment".
Impact on resource consumption
More and more CEs and Iub interfaces are consumed when the system capacity increases
after this solution is deployed.
Impact on networking
The network topology changes.
Impact on network KPIs
Theoretically, the main network KPIs such as accessibility, retainability, and mobility are
slightly worsened because the self interference of the system becomes stronger. In fact,
however, only the call drop rate slightly decreases based on the results of Beta tests.
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Application Scenario and Solution Gain
For application scenarios, see "Deployment Scenario".
The coverage gain of this solution is as follows:
Comparison of coverage emulation between dense urban (DU) areas and urban (U) areas
Compared with three sectors, the average RSCP
of general and split six sectors increases by 2 to
3 dB.
In DU areas, compared with three sectors, the
average Ec/Io of general and split six sectors
decreases by 1.4 dB and 0.8 dB respectively.
RSCP Comparison of 3-sector vs. 6-sector
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
-120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40
RSCP (dBm)
C
D
F

(
%
)
3-sector
General 6-sector
Split 6-sector
EcIo Comparison of 3-sector vs. 6-sector
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8
EcIo (dB)
C
D
F

(
%
)
3-sector
Split 6-sector
General 6-sector
EcIo Comparison of 3-sector vs. 6-sector
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8
EcIo (dB)
C
D
F

(
%
)
3-sector
Split 6-sector
General 6-sector
DU
DU
U
The network capacity
increases by 19% to 49%.
RSCP Comparison of 3-sector vs. 6-sector
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
-120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40
RSCP (dBm)
C
D
F

(
%
)
3-sector
General 6-sector
Split 6-sector
U
RSCP is short for received signal code power.
Application Scenarios and Solution Gain (Continued)
The capacity gain of this solution is as follows:
Comparison of capacity emulation between DU areas and U areas
With better-performance split antennas, inter-cell interference control of split six sectors is better than
that of general six sectors. Therefore, split six sectors have higher capacity gain than general six
sectors.
DU area:
Gain of general six sectors compared with three
sectors: 19%
Gain of split six sectors compared with three sectors:
49%
U areas:
Gain of general six sectors compared with three sectors:
39%
Gain of general six sectors compared with three sectors:
72%
Contents
2 Solution Planning
6 References and Terms

When to Use the Multi-Sector Solution and
Information to Be Collected
For the application scenarios of the multi-sector solution,
see "Application Scenario".
In addition to the information required for expansion
evaluation, collect the following information:
Operators' market strategies and network evolution information
Operators' capacity increase expectations and expansion
tendency
Operators' capacity expansion bottlenecks (including the
frequency, site, transmission, and investment)
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Solution Activation PlanningVersion/License
Planning
Matching versions
In principle, this solution is not recommended for old sites, independent
of the versions of the M2000, configure management express (CME),
base station controller (BSC), and BTS.

License control
None
Mutually exclusive features
The "multi-sector + 4 Rx" scheme is not recommended in RAN14.0.
Required features
None
This solution does not affect the networking and still adopts the networking mode of the original
macro network.

Essentially, RF planning is the same for multiple sectors and common three sectors. That is,
use the U-net to simulate the coverage to obtain the optimal coverage level (indicated by the
RSCP), optimal coverage quality (indicated by Ec/Io), and minimum interference (indicated by
pilot pollution). In addition, the measurement report (MR)-based engineering parameter design
tool for reengineering from three sectors to six sectors is developed for multiple sectors. For
details, see the RAN14.0 Multi-Sector RNP & RNO Guide.
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Network PlanningNetworking Planning
and RF Planning
FTP Server
GGSN SGSN
HLR
RNC
MSC UMG
BBU
3/6 sector
Network PlanningHardware Planning
This solution aims to meet capacity requirements.
Therefore, in addition to adding or replacing RF modules,
baseband boards need to be added in most cases. For
details, see the RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Technical White
Paper.
Network PlanningAcceptance Planning
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The normal acceptance mode in this solution is the same as that for
traditional three sectors, for example:
Engineering acceptance
Network KPI acceptance
In terms of acceptance, the multi-sector solution is different from
traditional three sectors in the following aspects:
Do not actively recommend performance acceptance for operators. If there
are acceptance requirements for DT and statistics KPIs, perform
acceptance based on the contract. The acceptance method and tool are
the same as those for three sectors.
If operators require gain acceptance, perform acceptance based on the
method recommended by Huawei. For details, see the DT and statistics
methods defined in the RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Network Impact Report.
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2 Solution Planning

DeploymentGeneral Flowchart
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Start
Traffic measurement
analysis
MR analysis
Adding carriers
Site splitting
Sector splitting
Site selection
Survey for antenna
reconstruction
RNC
NodeB
Antenna parameters
Scrambling codes of
neighboring cells
Location areas
Cell parameters
Antenna installation
Installation of NodeB
modules
Data preparation
Verification
Engineering
optimization
Traffic balancing
Performance
improvement
End
SBOM SBOM
Main steps, inputs, and outputs
1. Collect traffic measurement data ->
perform evaluation and analysis ->
forecast the development -> master
expansion requirements (for example,
determine the RNC resources, sites,
and sectors to be expanded)
2. Collect MR data -> perform
location and presentation -> analyze
coverage -> obtain coverage
evaluation results (hot-spot areas
and non-covered areas)
1. Master expansion requirements -
> select an expansion method:
increase soft capacity, add carriers,
add macro NodeBs, add micro
NodeBs, and split sectors
1. Determine the expansion method,
hot-spot areas, and out-of-service
areas -> perform on-site survey ->
select a site (macro NodeB and micro
NodeB) and meet sector splitting
conditions
1. Master expansion requirements ->
add RNC resources (boards and
transmission resources) -> add NodeB
resources (boards and transmission
resources)
2. Master expansion requirements ->
perform network design for RNC
expansion (boards and transmission
resources) -> perform network design
for NodeB expansion (boards,
transmission resources, and resource
groups)
1. Determine the site expansion scheme and
sector splitting scheme -> perform analog
emulation and plan antenna parameters ->
plan neighboring cells for the computing node
agent (CAN) -> plan scrambling codes for the
service control point (SCP) -> plan location
areas
2. Determine the networking strategy -> plan cell
parameters

1. Create a site project -> install equipment

2. Perform sector splitting and site
reengineering -> reengineer NodeB
equipment -> reengineer the antenna
system

1. Plan data -> prepare network element
planner (NEP) data -> M2000 Download ->
activate the cell -> verify on-site services

1. Perform a DT -> analyze DT data -> perform
RF optimization such as antenna parameters,
scrambling codes, and neighboring cells

2. Collect traffic measurement data -> analyze
traffic measurement data -> adjust parameters
and balance traffic -> adjust parameters and
improve KPIs

RNC expansion
Increasing soft
capacity
Main steps, inputs, and outputs
Civil engineering
Network
evaluation
Network
design
Site
deployment
Optimization
and
improvement
Site
engineering
Network
planning
Selection
of the
expansion
method
Site
survey
DeploymentRequirements
This presentation does not provide details about each deployment step. For details, see the RAN14.0
Multi-Sector Deployment Guide, RAN14.0 Multi-Sector RNP & RNO Guide, and RAN14.0 Multi-Sector
Technical White Paper.
Key points in each deployment step:
Network evaluation and selection of the expansion method: Determine whether to perform
expansion or capacity balancing. To perform expansion, determine whether multi-sector deployment
can or need be used by considering multiple factors such as the market strategy, scenario, expected
capacity increase, and limitation on expansion, and provide guidance in using multi-sector deployment if
required.
Survey and network design: In new deployment scenarios, site survey and network design for multi-
sector sites are similar to those for common three-sector macro sites except that the RF module and
antenna support six sectors instead of three sectors. In expansion scenarios, the expansion is further
classified into expansion by dividing the site, expansion by adding baseband boards, and expansion
without adding baseband boards based on baseband board expansion.
Network planning: Plan neighboring cells. The multi-sector solution can use the automatic neighboring
cell/scrambling code planning function of the U-net.
Site engineering and deployment: Minimize the service interruption delay. The CME one-key
configuration tool is configured. For details, see the RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Deployment Guide.
Network optimization: Perform RF optimization and neighboring cell optimization. The multi-sector
solution can use the automatic neighboring cell optimization tool of the Npmaster. The matching
neighboring cell replacement algorithm is under discussion.
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Deployment0 DownTimeTemporary Sector
Sector 1:
Service verification sector
Antenna in the temporary sector:
The temporary sector uses the
common Andrew's antenna of
sector 3 for which six-sector
reengineering has been completed.
In addition, the temporary sector
uses the original pole to ensure
that the coverage area is the
same as that of sector 1 through
rotation.
RRU in the
temporary sector
BBU DBS3900
Impact on services:
1. During the first fiber relocation (from sector 1 to the temporary sector), calls are dropped. The temporary
sector is surrounded by many cells so that users can be handed over to other cells at once and AMR calls
are maintained. Several seconds later, you can see the scrambling codes of the temporary cell from the
monitor set.
2. During the second fiber relocation (from the temporary sector to sector 6), the impact is similar to the
impact during the first fiber relocation.
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Deployment0 DownTimeSite Rotation
Rotate the original antenna by
60 to 90 degrees
Install the split antenna on the pole after
the original antenna is rotated
Feeder
Connecting the
jumper to the
split antenna

Scheme 1: Rotate the original antennas by 60 to 90 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Step 1: Rotate the three original antennas in the site at the same time.
Step 2: Configure and install the split antenna on the pole based on the plan.
Step 3: Connect the RRUs for new sectors to the split antenna and activate new
cells.
Step 4: Disconnect the jumper of the original antenna from the feeder and
connect the feeder to the jumper of the split antenna quickly.

Scheme 2: Rotate the original antennas by 120 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise.
The steps are similar to those in scheme 1 except that the fibers connected to
ports 0 to 2 of the BBU need to be exchanged to retain neighbor relationship after
the original antennas are rotated by 120 degrees: 0->1, 1->2, and 2->0.
After that, exchange the fibers again.

Scheme 3: Based on scheme 1, change the order of operations, that is, perform
step 1 after step 4, and rotate all new antennas properly at a time.

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Scheme 1
Scheme 1
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2 Solution Planning

Performance Monitoring
The following table compares traffic-related KPIs before and
after sector splitting.

Performance Monitoring (Continued)
The following table compares coverage-related KPIs before
and after sector splitting.

Performance Monitoring (Continued)
The following table compares main traffic measurement
indexes before and after sector splitting.

RF Optimization
To properly use the energy radiated by antennas and
reduce inter-sector interference and coverage holes due to
inappropriate sector planning, it is recommended that the
six-sector network topology should observe the following
principles (adjust related parameters such as the antenna
azimuth, downtilt, and height based on application
scenarios):
The antenna in a sector should point to the overlapped area of
two sectors in the adjacent NodeB.
Do not make the main lobes of the sectors in the adjacent
NodeB to be mutually opposite.
Avoid forming overlapping coverage in important areas.
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Performance Parameter Optimization
In RAN13.0 and earlier versions, key and difficult points of parameter optimization are neighboring
cell configuration. At present, the neighboring cell replacement algorithm when the neighboring cells
of the original network are in full configuration is under discussion. For details, see the RAN14.0
Multi-Sector RNP & RNO Guide. You are advised to enable the function of reporting the detect set,
the function of adding cells in the detect set to the active set (for decreasing the call drop rate due to
missing neighboring cells), and the algorithm for missing neighboring cells (for facilitate the automatic
running of the tool for neighboring cell optimization).
In RAN14.0, the 63 neighboring cells feature can ensure sufficient neighboring cells. The specific
scheme will be supplemented after the 63 neighboring cells feature is verified.
In particular, a multi-sector network can properly change the power allocation ratio of channels by
using the following methods to obtain better network performance at the cost of a little capacity gain:
Increase the pilot transmit power at the cost of a little capacity to ensure Ec/Io coverage and edge coverage
of the network.
Modify the power allocation ratio of public channels to ensure that KPIs such as access and paging do not
decrease obviously.
Essentially, the parameter optimization method is the same for the multi-sector network and the
common three-sector network, focusing on abnormal KPIs.
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Contents
2 Solution Planning

At present, no special O&M contents are planned for
RAN14.0 multi-sector solution. After this solution is
deployed, perform O&M based on the common three-
sector network. O&M information unique to the multi-sector
solution will be supplemented.

O&M
Troubleshooting
None
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2 Solution Planning

References
1. RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Technical White Paper
2. RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Deployment Guide
3. RAN14.0 Multi-Sector RNP & RNO Guide
4. RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Network Impact Report
5. RAN14.0 Multi-Sector Test Guide
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