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Table of Contents
This document has 14 pages.
Summary of changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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1.1
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Creating and activating the Gb interface over IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Testing the activation of Gb over IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Modifying the remote IP endpoint signalling and data weight (static configuration only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Modifying the NS-VL name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Deactivating and testing Gb over IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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List of Figures
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IP connection between the BSC and the SGSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Summary of changes

Summary of changes
Changes between document issues are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document
issue contains all changes made to previous issues.
Changes made between issues 3-0 and 2-0
Activating and testing Gb over IP:

Information on the command group Q6 has been removed.

The QRN command has been divided into two commands: QRA and QRN. Step
Create network interfaces (QRN) has been divided into two steps accordingly:
Create network interfaces (QRA) and Configure IP address (QRN).
Examples of dynamic and static configuration (both IPv4 and IPv6) have been
updated.

Changes made between issues 2-0 and 1-0

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Information on establishing the Gb interface between the BSC and the SGSN has
been updated.
Figure IP connection between the BSC and the SGSN has been updated.
Reference to BSC Site IP Connectivity Guidelines has been added to steps Create
network interfaces (QRN) and Create static route(s) (QKC).
Reference to LAN Manual has been removed from step Create static route(s)
(QKC).
Substeps Create the network service virtual link (NS-VL) using a dynamic IP configuration (FXK) and Create the network service virtual link (NS-VL) using a static IP
configuration (FXK) have been updated.
A new step Enable GPRS in the segments for the PSE (EQV) has been added. A
new command has also been added to the step and to the command examples.
Examples of Dynamic configuration (IPv4) have been updated.
The subheading Modifying the NS-VL name in the IP environment has been
changed to Modifying the NS-VL name.

Deactivating and testing Gb over IP:

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1.1

Creating and activating the Gb interface over IP

Purpose
The Gb interface between the BSC and SGSN is established in three phases: first you
configure the IP address, then you configure the network service (NS) layer and finally,
you enable GPRS. The system builds the base station system GPRS protocol
(BSSGP) virtual connections automatically when GPRS is enabled on a cell level.
SGSN

BSC

BCSU
PCU
IP

Figure 1

IP network

IP connection between the BSC and the SGSN

Gb over IP is licence key controlled. The licence type is capacity, that is, the number of
packet control units (PCUs) using Gb over IP. You can modify the parameters related
to Gb over IP when the state of the licence is ON or CONF.
Before you start

Make sure that you have installed the Gb over IP licence. When installing the
licence, the initial state parameter should be set to ON. For more information
on managing licences, see Licence Management in BSC.
In static IP configuration, it does not matter which end of the interface you configure
first.
In dynamic IP configuration, you should first configure the SGSN end of the interface. This is because the BSC will attempt to run the size and configuration procedures immediately after creating the IP network service virtual link (NS-VL).
Both IPv4 and IPv6 are supported in the Nokia Siemens Networks implementation
of Gb over IP. Configuration of the PCU IP stack is handled with the commands of
command group QR.
If you want to use the domain name service (DNS) name instead of the IP address
with either configuration, you must first configure the domain name server (DNS)
address to the BSC with the MML command QRK, and the DNS server must be
properly configured.

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Steps
1

Check that the licence covering Gb over IP has been installed (W7I).
ZW7I:LIC,FULL:LIC=<licence code>:;

Check the Gb over IP feature state (W7I).

ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=7;

Set the Gb over IP feature state to ON if needed (W7M).

ZW7M:FEA=7:ON;

Check that the feature state change of Gb over IP succeeded (W7I).

ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=7;

Create network interfaces (QRA).

Interfaces must be created to all BCSUs/PCUs (also spare units).
ZQRA:<unit type>,<unit index>:<plug-in unit type>,<plug-in unit
index>:<interface name>::UP;
Example:
ZQRA:BCSU,0:PCUS,4:IFETH1::UP;

Configure IP addresses (QRN).

Use logical IP addresses in both dynamic and static configuration.
ZQRN:<unit type>,<unit index>:<plug-in unit type>,<plug-in unit
index>:<interface name>:<IP address>,<netmask lenght>,L;
Example:
ZQRN:BCSU,0:PCUS,4:IFETH0:"10.1.2.11",28,L;
ZQRN:BCSU,0:PCUS,4:IFETH0:"1:2:3:4:5:6:7:8":;
For more information, see BSC Site IP Connectivity Guidelines.

Create static route(s) (QKC) (optional).

ZQKC:<unit type>,<unit index>:<plug-in unit type>,<plug-in unit
index>:<destination IP address>,<netmask length>:<gateway IP
address>:<route type>;
For more information on LAN configuration, see BSC Site IP Connectivity Guidelines.

Check the IP configuration (QRI) (optional).

ZQRI:<unit type>,<unit index>:<plug-in unit type>,<plug-in unit
index>:<interface name>:<display unit's attached interfaces>;

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Create a packet service entity (PSE) (FXA).

ZFXA:PSEI=<packet service entity identifier>,BCSU=<base station
controller signalling unit>,PCU=<packet control unit>;

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To implement this step, choose one of the following alternatives:

a

Create the network service virtual link (NS-VL) using a dynamic IP configuration (FXK).
Note especially that the network service entity identifier (NSEI) must be the same at
both ends of the Gb interface. Also remote end parameters (NSEI and IP address)
in the BSC Gb interface configuration must match the corresponding local parameters of the SGSN. In the dynamic configuration, UDP port is preconfigured in the
SGSN BSS interface parameters. This parameter must also match with the parameter in the BSC.
ZFXK:NSVLI=<network service virtual link
identifier>,NAME=<network service virtual link
name>,NSEI=<network service entity identifier>,PSEI=<packet
service entity identifier>:LPNBR=<local UDP port
number>,PRE=Y:RIP=<remote IP address>,RPNBR=<remote UDP port
number>;
You can only create one NS-VL per NSE in the BSC. The maximum number of local
endpoints is one. The maximum number of remote endpoints is four with PCU1, and
16 with PCU2.
Note that the remote IP address (RIP) parameter determines whether the
local IP address that is used is of the IPv4 or IPv6 type. The remote and local ends
of the NS-VL must use the same address type. Both address types can be simultaneously configured to the PCU.
If you use the remote host name (RHOST) parameter instead of the remote IP
address (RIP) parameter, the PCU will use whichever address type is configured
to it. If both types are configured, IPv4 is the default type.

Create the network service virtual link (NS-VL) using a static IP configuration
(FXK).
Especially note that the NSEI must be the same at both ends of the Gb interface.
Also remote end parameters (NSEI, IP address, and UDP port) in the BSC Gb interface configuration must match the corresponding local parameters of the SGSN.
ZFXK:NSVLI=<network service virtual link
identifier>,NAME=<network service virtual link
name>,NSEI=<network service entity identifier>,PSEI=<packet
service entity identifier>:LPNBR=<local UDP port
number>,PRE=N:RIP=<remote IP address>,RPNBR=<remote UDP port
number>,RDW=<remote data weight>,RSW=<remote signalling
weight>;
If you want to use load balancing between remote IP endpoints (NS-VLs), or if you
want to use different IP endpoints for signalling and data traffic, create more remote
IP endpoints (NS-VLs) with the FXK command. The maximum number of local end-

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with PCU2.
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Check the creation and state of the NS-VL (FXI).

ZFXI:NSVLI=<network service virtual link identifier>;

12

Enable GPRS in the segments for the PSE (EQV).

The BSSGP layer is created for the Gb interface when GPRS is enabled in the segments.
ZEQV:SEG=<SEG identification>:GENA=Y:PSEI=<packet service entity
identifier>;
For more information on activating GPRS in the BSC, see Activating and Testing
BSS09006: GPRS.
Further information
Example:
Dynamic configuration (IPv4):
ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=7;
ZQRA:BCSU,0:PCU,1:IFETH0::UP;
ZQRN:BCSU,0:PCU,1:IFETH0:"10.8.149.252",24,L;
ZQKC:BCSU,0:PCUS,1::"131.230.42.2";
ZQRI:BCSU,0:PCUS,1;
ZFXA:PSEI=20,BCSU=0,PCU=1;
ZFXK:NSVLI=2,NAME=MAIN_CH_02,NSEI=1,PSEI=20:LPNBR=50000,PRE=Y:R
IP=192.168.0.2,RPNBR=50000;
ZFXI:NSVLI=2;
ZEQV:SEG=100:GENA=Y:PSEI=20;
Example:
Dynamic configuration (IPv6):
ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=7;
ZQRA:BCSU,0:PCU2U,1:IFETH0::UP;
ZQRN:BCSU,0:PCU,1:IFETH0:"67C4:5678:90AB:CDEF:453E:BA09:8765:43
21",,L;
ZQKC:BCSU,0:PCUS,1::"67C4:5678:90AB:CDEF:4321:4321:4321:4321";
ZQRI:BCSU,0:PCUS,1;
ZFXA:PSEI=22,BCSU=0,PCU=1;
ZFXK:NSVLI=3,NAME=MAIN_CH_02,NSEI=1,PSEI=22:LPNBR=50000,PRE=Y:R
IP=1234:5678:90AB:CDEF:FEDC:BA09:8765:4321,RPNBR=50000,;
ZFXI:NSVLI=3;
ZEQV:SEG=101:GENA=Y:PSEI=22;

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Example:
Static configuration (IPv4):
ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=7;
ZQRA:BCSU,0:PCU,1:IFETH0::UP;
ZQRN:BCSU,0:PCU,1:IFETH0:"10.8.149.252",24,L;
ZQKC:BCSU,0:PCUS,1::"131.230.42.2";
ZQRI:BCSU,0:PCUS,1;
ZFXA:PSEI=24,BCSU=0,PCU=1;
ZFXK:NSVLI=2,NAME=MAIN_CH_02,NSEI=1,PSEI=24:LPNBR=50000,PRE=N:R
IP=192.168.0.2,RPNBR=50000,RDW=1,RSW=1;
ZFXI:NSVLI=2;
ZEQV:SEG=102:GENA=Y:PSEI=24;
Example:
Static configuration (IPv6):
ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=7;
ZQRA:BCSU,0:PCU,1:IFETH0::UP;
ZQRN:BCSU,0:PCU,1:IFETH0:"67C4:5678:90AB:CDEF:453E:BA09:8765:43
21",,L;
ZQKC:BCSU,0:PCUS,1::"67C4:5678:90AB:CDEF:4321:4321:4321:4321";
ZQRI:BCSU,0:PCUS,1;
ZFXA:PSEI=24,BCSU=0,PCU=1;
ZFXK:NSVLI=2,NAME=MAIN_CH_02,NSEI=1,PSEI=24:LPNBR=50000,PRE=N:R
IP=1234:5678:90AB:CDEF:FEDC:BA09:8765:4321,RPNBR=50000,RDW=1,
RSW=1;
ZFXI:NSVLI=2;
ZEQV:SEG=103:GENA=Y:PSEI=24;

1.2

Testing the activation of Gb over IP

Purpose
You can monitor the Gb over IP performance with 98 Gb over IP Measurement. For
more information, see 98 Gb over IP Measurement.
Steps

Create the measurement (TPM).

If the measurement is not already defined, create definitions and schedules for it.
ZTPM:GPRS,GBIP:<measurement day>,<measurement interval>,<output
interval>;

Start the measurement (TPS).

ZTPS:GPRS,GBIP;

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Verify the success of the activation.

At the end of the measurement period, check the measurement data in NetAct or using
the MEFICO tool. For more information, see

Reporter and Performance Management Principles in Nokia Siemens Networks

NetAct Product Documentation.
Converting BSC Measurement and Observation Result Files with MEFICO

Expected outcome
Counters 098000 NS_ALIVE MSG SENT BY PCU and 098001 NS_ALIVE_ACK MSGS
FROM SGSN are updated.
Unexpected outcome
Counter 098002 NS_ALIVE MSGS SENT BY PCU RETRY is updated.
4

Stop the measurement (TPE).

ZTPE:GPRS,GBIP;

1.3

Modifying the remote IP endpoint signalling and data

weight (static configuration only)
Steps

Modify the signalling and data weights of the remote IP endpoint (FXJ).
You can only modify the signalling and data weights of the static configuration.
ZFXJ:NSVLI=<network service virtual link
identifier>::NEWRDW=<new remote data weight>,NEWRSW=<new remote
signalling weight>::;

Check the creation and state (FXI).

ZFXI:NSVLI=<network service virtual link identifier>;
Further information
Example:
ZFXJ:NSVLI=2::NEWRDW=5,NEWRSW=2::;
ZFXI:NSVLI=2;

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Modifying the NS-VL name

Steps

Modify the NS-VL name (FXJ).

ZFXJ:NSVLI=<network service virtual link
identifier>::NEWNAME=<new network service virtual connection
name>::;
Further information
Example:
ZFXJ:NSVLI=2::NEWNAME=LINK::;

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2 Deactivating and testing Gb over IP

Purpose
Before you start
Before deactivating Gb over IP, disable GPRS on a cell level. For instructions, see Activating and Testing BSS09006: GPRS.
Steps
1

Delete the network service virtual link (NS-VL) (FXH).

Note that you cannot delete an NS-VL if it is the only one in a certain network service
entity (NSE) and the NS-VL has cells connected to it.
ZFXH:NSVLI=<network service virtual link identifier>;
For more information on the command parameters, see Gb Interface Handling
(command group FX).
In the static configuration, you must delete every NS-VL separately.
When you delete the last NS-VL of the NSE, the NSE is deleted automatically.

Check the deletion of NS-VLs (FXI).

ZFXI:NSVLI=<network service virtual link identifier>;

Delete the Packet Service Entity (FXE).

The deletion is not allowed if there is an NSE configured to the PSE.
ZFXE:PSEI=<packet service entity identifier>;
Note that the steps from step 4 onwards are only necessary if you want to disconnect
the PCU.

Delete static routes (QKA).

ZQKA:<route number>::<unit type>,<unit index>:<plug-in unit
type>,<plug-in unit index>;

Remove the network interface (QRG).

ZQRG:<unit type>,<unit index>:<plug-in unit type>,<plug-in unit
index>:<interface name>;

Check the deactivation (QRI).

ZQRI:<unit type>,<unit index>:<plug-in unit type>,<plug-in unit
index>:<interface name>:<display unit's attached network
interfaces>;

To disable the use of Gb over IP altogether, turn the feature state to OFF (W7M).
ZW7M:FEA=7:OFF;

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Expected outcome
After you turn the feature state parameter to OFF, the Gb over IP related parameters
and commands are no longer visible in the MML command interface. You can verify this
by trying to use, for example, the FXL command.
Further information
For more information on disabling the use of GPRS altogether, see Activating and
testing BSS09006: GPRS.
Example:
ZFXH:NSVLI=3;
ZFXI:NSVLI=3;
ZFXE:PSEI=20;
ZQKA::BCSU,0:PCU,1;
ZQRG:BCSU,0:PCU,2:IFETH0;
ZQRI:BCSU,0:PCU,2;

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